- No more than 20 ft reach (were the original creature NOT CR 26 and were I editing that Bestiary, I'd be asking the devs what the heck they were thinking on giving a Medium sized creature 30 ft reach)
- No more than 4 attacks on a full attack (or more than the number of attacks you could normally make on a full attack, whichever is higher)
I think I'll probably just stick with the Rusalka - less of a problem, because the Green Man will become a problem on other fields as well by level 12. To be honest, each of a druid attack is way weaker than a fighter's or barbarian's, for example, so the multiple attacks aren't much of an issue, especially if you think on creatures with DR (and the absence of a clustered shots-like ability for melee). Regardless, the Rusalka does only 4 or 5 attacks I believe, her reach is "only" 15 feet, so we should be fine. She's more "controlled".
(Speaking of reach--I was reading through the combat section and it noted that reach weapons only work at the extent of the reach and not closer. I don't think that's true for natural attacks with reach--is that right?)
Yes, that's just for weapons. It doesn't apply against a creature's natural attacks and reach.
Druids are interesting and yes, they ebb and flow a lot between balanced/broken--and all the Paizo did to fix them in core almost immediately got unbalanced once new books started coming out
Yes, you hit the nail in the head. 3.5 druids were obscenely broken so Pathfinder did fix it on its first pass... And then broke again for different reasons. Still better than 3.5, but definitely in dire need of some review.
Now, if ANYONE is unhappy with their character or how it is working out, I am always fine with either retraining, or even starting a new character if that's what you want to do. Fortunately you're in an archipelago of adventurous souls so it's easy to explain crew comings and goings
I thank you for the offer and might take you up to it, once we resolve the current scene. While I think Chakam might work, maybe something else would go better.
My build isn't doing quite what I want it to, but it is still fun. I think I can eventually figure it out. I don't mind being only mildly useful as long as the rest of the group isn't being slaughtered because of my troubles. I deliberately didn't build out the most easily abused witch tricks on purpose.
I primarily want Thren to swashbuckle. I do realize I'm a bard, not a master of combat. Then we face some big monster and I go splat. It's a recurring theme :)
GMDQ - on the battle map it looks like one of the higher-level cutthroats is over by Maheem and Barry. Is that right? I don't see them listed in the turn order.
If it is one of them would Lark automatically notice them or would Maheem perhaps call it out as a new threat?
Oops, as suspicious as this may sound, I moved him and then forgot it wasn't his turn and forgot to put him back. :) He is in the same cutthroat order of initiative as the last set. Technically there are still two running through the mist, but Chakam will kill one when he tries to board.
I'll fix the board.
Just checking to be sure--so no one has lowered the anchor?
I had to get out of that fiery-hairy situation I was :) Hoping some crew member can help here?
Right, the anchor is still up. Belina and Rosie did work together to "reverse course," as much as that can do while we're on this reef.
GMDQ - did you get my email about taking the ninja trick "wall climber" as Lark's rouge talent? With that I think a double move would get Lark up the mast high enough to jump over the fire and down to the winch.
The jump itself should automatically succeed with Lark's leaping acrobatics and then another check to try and avoid fall damage. He'd still take proximity damage from the fire, but not the damage from passing through. Plus he has to get over the wall of force anyway. Do you agree, does that all make sense?
Sorry, thermopyle--I saw it but before I got a chance to really read and respond it got buried under 8 billion Quaker committee emails (everyone is having meetings about planning a meeting to have a meeting so we can meet at a meeting sometime), and I honestly forgot about it. Best to private message me here re game questions so I don't lose track.
IIRC (correct me if I am wrong) you need to have the talent first that allows you to take ninja tricks, before you can take ninja tricks. Do you have that talent? Otherwise I have no issue with your taking the talent itself as long as you meet the prereqs.
I think I'm good. The naming is confusing, but there is a rogue talent named "Ninja Trick." That talent allows choosing from the ninja trick list. It doesn't grant a ki pool, but doesn't seem to have any extra restrictions.
Rogue Talents
Ninja Trick (Ex) (Ultimate Combat pg. 1): A rogue with this talent can choose a trick from the ninja trick list. The rogue cannot choose a ninja trick with the same name as a rogue talent. The rogue can choose but cannot use talents that require ki points, unless she has a ki pool. A rogue can pick this talent more than once.
Ninja Tricks
Wall Climber (Su) (Ultimate Combat pg. 16): A ninja with this ability gains a climb speed of 20 feet, but only on vertical surfaces. This ability cannot be used to scale perfectly smooth surfaces or to climb on the underside of horizontal surfaces.
I'm fairly sure that having a climb speed from this trick does not grant a racial bonus on climb checks (like most creatures with a climb speed get).
Yes. Ah. Yes, I was first reading this as first, you need to take "Ninja Trick" as a rogue talent before you can take any Ninja Tricks as a separate talent. But I think the intent of the rules was simply to let rogues take any non ki-based trick as a talent. Which is fine with me.
I started work this week with more assignments than I expected. I will move us forward as soon as I can but it may not be until later this evening or early tomorrow morning.
Out of morbid curiosity, is that wall of fire moving along the ship as the ship moves? And if so, is it headed toward my unconscious form or away from it? Hope that you feel better soon, GM.
GMDQ, first, I hope you're feeling better. Second, what do you think about Lark using Disable Device to release the winch and let the anchor's own weight do the work of lowering it? Lark would be willing to break the winch for now if would stabilize the ship and let him get back in the fight.
I think that is a valid idea understanding that success may mean repairs later.
Figured it would make sense that Chad would be somewhat... disoriented... upon waking, given his last sight was an undead Captain Fleetfoot trying to kill him. He probably won't take much to get brought back to reality though (unless GMDQ takes to the idea and runs with it further than I was planning, lol).
I've got family visiting this weekend through Monday or Tuesday, so this will be a slow posting weekend for me. That is, even slower than usual...
Just did a week of overnights. Second shift tomorrow, overnight Sunday, 2nd shift Tuesday, then 5 days of mini-vacay. So my weekend posts will be sleep deprived :)
Yikes, get some rest, we'll be here.
Sorry, folks. I'm dealing with some minor catastrophes. Nothing serious, but very time consuming. I'll get back in a day or two.
Not a problem, looting isn't as intense as combat after all!
I am more than fine with waiting to give them a chance to catch up and post, assuming y'all are.
Just heard from thermopyle (Lark) -- he is undergoing treatment for Lyme. He hopes to be back in a week after rest and antibiotics. I don't have full details but I get the sense it was caught fairly early and he expects to recover well--and is delighted it is not COVID. Lyme, at least, is indeed treatable with antibiotics!
I'll bot him for now. I'll wait and see if Kahuranga is able to post (with no pressure upon him if he is not), and move us on either way tomorrow.
Oof. It's that time of year when the tick population explodes. I hope he recovers quickly. Give thermopyle my condolences and wishes for a speedy recovery.
ooof... no bueno... still, glad they caught it early enough to treat it. From what little I remember about it, Lyme is semi-curable is caught early enough... it only becomes a lifelong thing if not (which sadly is possible if mis-diagnosed early). If you talk with him please pass along my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Posting in all active games. I am still here but I am in a tech school for a month (basically until the end of next month). I will be able to post still, but I might be a bit more sporadic in the week itself (I am having to drive quite a bit more than normal to get to the schoolhouse and we are putting in some long days while there) but I will try to keep current.
With Thren getting literally flown to the monkey, would she get the chance to attack it? Just curious, not trying to get undo advantage.
I'll say no. I spent my time looking for the nuisance. That, and I have my bow handy, I don't need to get too close :) Not my call though.
Thren would have had to declare delaying her action to attack after Taniwha moved.
Folks, I'll update us tomorrow, some personal stuff has needed some attention first. Sorry for the delay.
Take your time, GMDQ.
No worries. We'll be here. I might be yawning a lot. I'm on overnights at least thru the 1st week of September now.
Yeesh. Stay safe and get rest when you can, Lathiira.
BTW thermopyle checked in and he will still be delayed a little longer as he recovers. I think our next several steps can be moved along such that it will be easy to bring him back to active whenever he is able to show up and I have told him so.
I'm sorry his recovery will be slower than expected, but I'd rather it take a smidge longer if it means he's healthy.
Agreed, whatever time is needed to get better should be spent doing just that. Not one moment less.
Please pass my best wishes for a full recovery (speedy too as long as it is full) the next time you speak with him.
Kahuranga just posted in his other games he has COVID-19. Obviously, I wish him rest and health, and don't expect him to be posting frequently.
Today was a loooong, busy day; tomorrow I get off work early and then have to go to the chiropractor to fix a slightly dinged up rib; once I get back I will move us forward, taking it easy since we are two men down.
Kahuranga just posted in his other games he has COVID-19.
Oh no! Take care, mate!
Oh, crud! I hope he can recover! Best of wishes to him. To you too for that matter.
True, I do have it, but no worries so far. Some trouble breathing, but I'm beginning to feel better. My biggest worries are that I have some sort of long term damage, but no way to know that. I'll keep up as I can. Feel free to bot me as needed.
I'm glad you're starting to feel better!
I hope that you recover quickly and that you have no (or at the very least little) lasting complications from this.
Chakam, you still with us? I'll push us forward later today if we haven't heard from him by then.
Of course! I posted on Thursday night. I don't usually post much on weekends. :)
Just wanted to be sure. :)
Chad, Chakam, did I ever email you a map of the Shackles? If no, PM me your emails and I'll send it along. It helps if I say "so and so is in Beachcomber" or "Drenchport" you know where those are.
You did not. I will pm you when I get out of my class tonight with my email.
I got your PMs, will email you soon. Work suddenly busy--monthly COVID reports are due and I've had to take on more of my supervisor's load while she puts out other fires.
Figure out where you're headed, make ship's duty checks and any other actions you are taking. I'll post when I'm able.
Hey all, posting this in my games. My school is now in the practical phase of troubleshooting (read: they break the servers and whatnot, I have to fix it) and it is eating a lot of my time. I might be a bit slower in posting the next few weeks as a result. Apologies, and feel free to bot me as needed.
Good luck, thanks for the heads up.
Hopefully the servers don't go down too often.
Hopefully the servers don't go down too often.
Hah... I wish I could even say that I was learning how to fix *new* servers etc... I am learning about the quirks of Win Server 2003... (eye roll). Ah well, the general t/s steps and ideas are sound, even if I am highly unlikely to see this software again...
Appreciate it.
Any word yet on our captain? How's his recovery going?