GM DrP Through Maelstrom Rift PbP Gameday V (Inactive)

Game Master DrParty06

Opening.

I think I want to play the volcano or the chronicler, for variety, but they're all very interesting.

My top three are the Avalanche, the Chronicler, and the Storm.

Krakos needlessly practices his introduction in front of a mirror. "My name is Krakos. The earthen might of Ayrzul stands with me. Ayrzul is unaffiliated with any other beings whose names end in '-rzul', cough cough. I speak very slowly, as you can see."

I'll be applying this to my inquisitor, since I think he was supposed to get the GenCon GM credit that never got reported anyway.

Go figure, other variants of Zephyr were already taken *shrug*

Got to love an introduction that comes with a disclaimer, Krakos! ;-)

I was thinking of a villain from my home game, Surzul.

*shudder*

Where's the post guide again?

Nevermind, I found it.

Heeheee barbarian got the highest planes ;P
Y'all should get out more!

I apologize with my real life tardiness in getting involved! Things are going to be a little crazy with family stuff going on, but I'm going to try to keep on top of things. In the meantime, hopefully my introduction is a sufficiently ridiculous way to integrate myself into the party while explaining my lateness.

@Ember, Zephyr, Jamila/Targos: Octaris has a _wand of mage armor_. It only has 10 charges, so I don't know how much we can share it, but it is an option if desired. If you ask, Octaris will gladly cast it on you. Because he enjoys casting it. Because he's a real wizard. With a 15% chance of failing, including a 5% chance to tell you that he's just too tired to cast from a wand today no you can't look don't touch it it's broken.

@Rhyol: You sound like Ksarressssssss. <3

@Krakos: I love what you've conveyed with the speech style! Just don't be/worship Surzul. That guy needs anger management classes.

@Everyone: I'm sorry that I'm yet AGAIN the chaotic trickster character who thinks he's smarter than he actually is. Sorry sorry sorry sorry

(Also, Octaris's stats are eerily similar to Gaevus's....)

Also: is there an easy way to see if there's been an update/new post in the Gameplay/Discussions without having to just impulsively f5 once every while?

Not sure about anything showing an update. I remember last time the system seemed irregular with putting "(new)" in the appropriate page tabs if someone posted.

Chaotic Tricksters welcome, to liven things up ;-)

(and yes, I figure Zephyr looks just like his picture. Fairly sparing on gear, but what he has looks well-made)

Yeah, she's speaking with grinding rock and steam, so.

Rhyol has no money and I'm not even sure how she's supposed to drink a potion of heroism >.<
Also, I think if you tie her to anything with ropes they just burn. If I drift off into space just come get her? I guess?

You're the power source for our ride, so we'll come and get you!

Ha! Here's hoping she doesn't splat into a rock! Luckily she can survive terminal velocity fall damage.

Putting this in discussion:
ROCKS ARE NOT WATER
HITTING WATER AT 34 MPH ALSO HURTS

But you're made of lava. Lava hitting a pool of rocks is like water hitting a pool of water. You dissipate the force. I do not recommend anyone else try stopping themselves with the rocks, that will hurt a lot.

On a different note, since we will need to finish this by the 25th, is there a night next week EST that we could effectively go into VTT mode with posting to power through much of the scenario? I'm free from Monday on.

I can't make any promises. (I'm also not arguing fantasy physics any further.)

I'm open (so far as I know)

I can do any day next week as long as it isn't Sunday or Tuesday. Also, if it's Monday, I won't be on until roughly 8:30.

Sorry. I TOTALLY missed this message until now. Does VTT mean still forum-based or live?

I am around on/after Saturday for text-based stuff, if we decide a time. If it's going to be live, Tuesday or Wednesday (the days before Thanksgiving) are best.

I'm available this week to try and finish things up if the rest of you are.

I'm 99% out for this week, will probably manage some posts in quit time.

Based on the game that I'm playing, which also isn't going to wrap up in time, reporting will still happen by Friday. We'll finish up the scenario within the next week or so as time permits. Please provide the Character Name, PFS#, and Faction for the character you want to apply the credit to. We all missed out on boons.

Boon Roll
GM: 1d20 ⇒ 3
Ember: 1d20 ⇒ 17
Jamila: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Krakos: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Octaris: 1d20 ⇒ 14
Rhyol: 1d20 ⇒ 16
Zephyr: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Is that a boon I see on Rhyol?

Player: Steven Schopmeyer
Character: Sarma
PFS #: 3217-12
Faction: Silver Crusade

Is that a boon I see on Rhyol?

Oh, it is! I forgot I was looking for 16s.

Why is 16 a boon? Pleased, but confused.

Also, hilariously, I found like 3 characters waiting to apply a level 5+ boon because they're ~1 XP from level 5, so this is going to have to go on

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Kierlana
Exchange

Day job: dayjob: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Boons are granted on a roll of 20 or 16. If you stare hard enough at the numbers, I'm sure you'll understand why. ;)

Sand (134947-6, Grand Lodge)

A few logistical questions:
1) Serpent's Rise: It's listed as Tier 6-8. I've forgotten, but we apply that at L7, right?
2) Through Maelstrom Rift: Is this one also to be applied at L7?
3) If you have more than three credits that are to be applied at L7, I assume you can just apply them into L8 if they fit the subtier?

What re the rules for what kind of characters we can apply this to?

Seems like my only character that would be suitable is:
Tor
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Scarab Sages

(he's 6 now, at what level would this actually get applied?)

Those who didn't get to me by yesterday got it applied to the character they played for Trial by Machine.

You can apply it to any character that is 7th level or lower. The chronicle applies to level 5-7. If you apply it to a lower level character, it will count immediately once you hit level 5.

1) The Serpent's Rise chronicle applies at 6.
2) This applies at 5.
3) Correct.

Huh. So it applies as early as possible when you enter the tier? I feel like I remember there being some confusion about GMs vs. players and when they got the credit for Serpent's Rise. Maybe I'm going crazy?

I've updated our Low Level PFS Tracker list based on the assumption that credit is going to Sand, Riley, Mara, Cedric, and Kierlana.

Ok. let's get back to cracking along with the mod then

Sorry about being absent for so long. I lost track of things after getting injured a couple of weeks ago, and I haven't really been able to catch up.

I hope you're feeling better! <3

Great. Had the PC spruced up and now the Acrobat reader doesn't work

Foxit Reader is available online for free, and works just fine!

Thanks. I'll look into that (providing my PC tech tomorrow can't fix why Adobe -or realplayer or AVG among others - suddenly won't work). But at least my BIOS are updated

I actually like edge as a PDF reader

*nod* Couldn't get Adobe to fully install, so we're giving Sumatra PDF a whirl (and remembering your recommendations in case of need. Thanks!)

Fun facts from Anonycon:

• Renyrd leveled up to 4. He can go back to being a fox, at least part-time. Also, his python harmless water snake Ajagar has now grown to its full Large size.
  
• Jackanapes is level 5 and has improved his helmet so that his headbutt attacks now do magic damage! Glory to Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, Great Sage, Equal of Heaven! *hic*
  
• Venture Captain Genta has published a stunning two-part exposé about the Acadamae in Korvosa, with the titles Reaping Week and The Professor from the Black Lagoon.
  

Is there also a side publication Leggy Takes Hell?

Would that I could have participated. But I think I have enough on my plate now.

Would that I could have participated. But I think I have enough on my plate now.

You would have had to fly to the northeast. Though, we were playing with someone who came from England for most of the weekend...

Is there also a side publication Leggy Takes Hell?

That's the shorter version for kids.

Also, Genta omits the epilogue (which you missed, Nathan) - the gnomes take over the Academae with a plan to run it much as it once was, except with one new rule: All wizards must wear full plate at all times.

That might cut down on magical accidents.

I don't know what we're talking about because I wasn't at Anonycon, but I think the idea of wizards moving 5 ft at a time in a giant magic laboratory is the funniest thing ever. Will they wear helmets and have special tongs to handle especially radioactive artifacts?