GM Captain Trips Curse of the Crimson Throne (Inactive)

Game Master Chad Newman

We've passed the 3 week mark.

I'd say you've given them more than enough time to check in.

Can I get some input from the rest of the party? What do you guys think?

If I appear hesitant to be removing anyone it's because... well... I am. I'm a big softie as far as that goes, so I'd like your input, my dear players.

PM incoming.

Okay, I've taken time to think on the Ruke situation, and here's what I've decided:

You guys have a pretty solid party going on, even without Ruke, so we're going to move on with five people for now. If Ruke turns up again, I will allow him to rejoin, but with a stern warning that if he disappears again, he will be removed.

Krojun, I know you had more of an eye out for a bard spot, so if you'd like to respec a little more in the bard side, feel free to PM me with an edited crunch.

No rework will be necessary. Ruke and I had already worked things out. Krojun won’t be doing much ‘barding’ come level 4 anyway.

Alright. Can't wait to see what you'll be up to at level 4.

Heh. It's nothing super crazy. Thundercaller can spend bardic performance to cast Sound Burst at 3rd.

Who are we waiting on in Gameplay?

Me! c:

You guys are up, sorry about the delay.

by the way, now is a good time to start thinking about your next level up; you will be ascending to level 3 once Devargo is dealt with.

I have confirmation that Ruke will not be returning; work commitments and changes in his life have made play-by-post an impossibility for him.

Please accept his apologies.

POKE!

My apologies, I'm feeling pretty off tonight, so I'm going to hold off on posting until I feel better, at most tomorrow morning.

I'll be out of town until late sunday. My apologies for the slowdown in posting.

Hey all. I'm... doing pretty badly on the "posting quickly" thing, aren't I. ^^;;

Been sick as a dog, these last few days. Trying to get back on the right foot to go on. Sorry for the delay.

Just keep us posted. Hope you feel better soon!

-Posted with Wayfinder

Ditto what Silvio said, get well soon

Take it easy on yourself, we'll still be here when you're well.

Hey all, sorry for the big slowdown in my posting.

I've gotten quite busier as of late, and haven't had as much time to devote to PbP. This led to me feeing overwhelmed with the games I had.

I've recently cut down on the number of games I was in, leaving only this game and two games I participate in.

My posting rate should go back up soon, now that I don't feel like I'm trying to keep up with an avalanche.

No worries there.

MY worries are for Staryth's Paladinhood.

Eh, you are only so much responsible for the rest of the party's actions, and you're acting for the good of an intelligent creature.

As a DM, I have a very liberal view of the paladin's oath. Basically, unless Staryth knowingly and willingly does something evil or remarkably selfish, your paladinhood isn't in any kind of danger.

Whew. Good to know. Thanks

No problem. I've heard the horror stories, I know how it is.

Sorry for the slow posting, in no shape to do so tonight. Will try to move the story on ASAP.

If you roll under the average, take the average, rounded up. (4 for d6, 5 for d8, 6 for d10 and 7 for d12)

Time to roll then before leveling

1d10 ⇒ 3

EDIT: Average rounded up again it is.

Level 3
Hit points: 8 (6+2)
Base Attack now +3
Saves: Ref +1
Mercy now cures sickened condition
Skills: Diplomacy +1, +1 Handle Animal (Class so total of +6), Heal +1, Sense Motive +1, Spellcraft +1 (+5)
Feat: Cleave

Hmm, Go for full plate, or selective channeling. Opinions guys? Tankier or Healier?

Hmm. Sera's AC is already pretty good. I don't know how practical it would be to push it much higher right now.

I'd suggest Selective Channel for now. You can always pick up plate proficiency at 5th.

HD: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

New HP Total: 29 + 8 = 37

Level 3 - Bard 2

+1 BaB
+1 Reflex and Will
+6 skill points

+versatile performance
+2 bardic performance rounds

+1 feat (power attack)

HP: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 rounds up to 7.

Rogue 3
+1 BaB
+1 Fort/Will
+9 Skill Points
Sneak Attack +2d6
Feat: Improved Initiative
+9 skill points
+1 morale bonus to diplomacy/bluff

Speaking of Selective Channel, I'm going to go with a houserule a fellow DM used: You don't need to worry about accidentally raising enemies who are in the negative with it.

That's good, I asked about that in September and realize now you never answered, lol.

Will have character updated tonight when I get home.

So if I understand right, we gained a total of 2000gp each from that adventure - 1800gp now, and also 1000/5=200gp from dealing with the King of Spiders.

Rooster, I left Krojun's last post open so you could insert a bit of foreshadowing if you saw fit. If not, I'll just jump ahead to doing some shopping. =)

Sorry for the slow posting, been trying to wrap up a few things before I go on vacation next week with my wife and daughter for spring break.

Hit points: 1d6 ⇒ 1 >4

Feat: Improved Intitative

Skills: 7 ranks
+1 Knowledge (arcana)
+1 Knowledge (nature)
+1 Perform (oratory)
+1 Spellcraft
+3 Perception

HP: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 or PFS style which gets her 6+ 1favored class

Selective channeling
+1 bab
+1 ref save
Skills: perception and heal

Silvio will spend all of the 2000 gp on magically enchanting his sword.

Krojun's going to pick up a cloak of resistance +1.

Should we RP that out or just say it happens?

What would you guys prefer? I'm fine with either.

IMO, only reason to RP it out would be if there is plot impact, or if there is a restriction on what we could buy.

Sera will be picking up an assortment of alchemical doodads, potions, MW morning star, and maybe a wand.

Nicolai is going to spend his time learning spells and making some scrolls.

Better to say that the purchases just happen.

Yeah, the purchases should just happen.

Gameplay will resume on sunday. Any purchases or leveling not done by then will be doable retroactively, so long as it is not picked in reaction to the new events.

Glad to hear it! I'm excited to resume.

I have some bad news, guys.

Life has gotten a whole lot busier as of late, with university taking way more of my time and needing to take a job to pay for my studies because my father isn't paying for them anymore. (He says I should be done already because I've failed a few classes over the three years of my study.)

I'm afraid I don't really have a choice but to... string you guys along with a joke. I'm plenty fine, my studies are going well, and I don't have any issues stopping me from doing PBP. This sentence is just here to make this post look longer so it'll seem like it's genuine at the beginning. Have a happy April Fools Day today.

I'm sorry.

*flag's Rustys post for inflamatory material*

2 can play that game sir.

I have some bad news, guys.

Life has gotten a whole lot busier as of late, with university taking way more of my time and needing to take a job to pay for my studies because my father isn't paying for them anymore. (He says I should be done already because I've failed a few classes over the three years of my study.)

I'm afraid I don't really have a choice but to... string you guys along with a joke. I'm plenty fine, my studies are going well, and I don't have any issues stopping me from doing PBP. This sentence is just here to make this post look longer so it'll seem like it's genuine at the beginning. Have a happy April Fools Day today.

I'm sorry.

Don't DO that, two of my favorite games seem to be on the verge of closing up because of DMs vanishing.

But well played ;)

*Shakes fist in anger*

Well played, well played.

I'm heading into a very busy April at work. Will try to post, but my posts will probably be shorter and less frequent. Do not hesitate to bot me. Will be back to normal in May.

Not sure if you guys want Staryth running around out on rooftops. He's not the most agile fellow

Staryth, you can always take it slow and steady. Might be good while the rest of us gamble with the dice.