Thanks for the heads up. Take it easy
Ditto!
Checking in, hope everyone is doing alright
Swamped with the craziness, but hanging in there. I am not sure what we are waiting on - figured everyone was just busy right now. You have a drake at 0 hp....
GM, lmk when I need to roll another stabilize check! We might have to stay in initiative for this! The suspense!
Sadly, for Ulark, I think he does need to do as the GM said and leave for civilization to raise the alarm. It’s sad because he was a great player.
Can we get by with what we have available, or do we need to invite another?
I would prefer not replace him at this point. You have 4, and that should be ok. We might want to consider getting some equipment help to cover your bases a bit better. But I have a feeling Ulark (Zoomba) may yet return, so we can hold a spot for him. If we lose anyone else, though, we will probably recruit for more than just 1 at that time.
Sounds good to me
Works for me.
What equipment do we think we will need to cover our bases as a four Dwarf party? We should also reshuffle some items, iirc, Ulark had an artifact or two.
As far as our remaining party, we have Belir, Gundar, Ingrahild, and Thozar. Melee Occultist, Melee Ranger, Archer, Druid. Do we want to discuss general tactics a little? I'll have to change up spell selection a little I think. Less damage and more control, but not control that will screw up the melee.
Until Ulark hopefully returns,
https://www.aonprd.com/MagicArmorDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Uskroth%27s%20Armor
That is the only artifact that he had. GM, is that plot critical for one of us to have?
OK, we'll assume Gundar needs some time away - I PMd him to see what might be up. If we don't hear back from him by the end of this battle, we may have to rethink the party. I still have one more group who is practically on pace with you, so we could maybe merge, but that would be a big group (they still have 5 original players, although one did have to replace a character, and three are not even dwarf!) But I wouldn't mind reducing the number of campaigns I am running in order to better manage my time (and speed).
And I just see I never answered the question of the armor - no, it is not necessary for the adventure as far as I know, but if anyone wants it, Ulark will leave it behind for the benefit of the group.
Would be sad to see Gundar go. I hope he is alright.
As for merging groups, I’m alright with that if it means helping you out. This should be fun for everyone involved and I’d hate for you to burn out due to a plethora of campaigns.
I'm ok with merging groups too. We've lost several people now that I think it's a good call if the others are willing to have us. Would we just be porting these characters over, making minor modifications, total rebuild, or what?
I need to check with the other group, but it would just be a merge.
I don't know if you recall, but when I originally recruited, I got so many applicants that I started 3 campaigns. The half-orc group fell behind and eventually fizzled. But you two have kept pace - in fact, you are both in the same battle right now.
I'm here, I exist! The player is 100% fine, just sort of distracted by the current world events. I'll try and catch up and be more attentive here on out.
Yeah! Good to hear all is well.
My work has been crazy this last few weeks, and is not going to let up for a few more. Unfortunately I am finding little time to spend here, but I will try to keep things moving as best I can. Thank you for your patience.
No worries GM! Hang in there!
EDIT: I would ask, however, that you double-check your damage rolls. The dice roller rolled "2d6d6." No idea what it is supposed to be, but that looks like a typing and copy/paste error to me! Lol, especially some of us took more d6's worth of damage than others! XD
My work has been crazy this last few weeks, and is not going to let up for a few more. Unfortunately I am finding little time to spend here, but I will try to keep things moving as best I can. Thank you for your patience.
Wish you the best! Go easy on yourself, don’t burn yourself out
OMG! I thought that seemed like a lot of damage, but moved so quick I didn't check it!
It was supposed to be 2d6 - I'll adjust and just take the first 2 dice for each.
Whew!
1 round away from being in negatives. 2 from death. And we are all in the same boat. Anyone else find it funny that after all we’ve fought through, it’s a plant that is about to TPK us?
All aboard the munchy munchy plant express! I also think it's funny, never would have guessed! On the bright side, we aren't going to be Giant food! :D
Sorry all - I just got really slammed at work last 2 weeks. 105 hours last week, and only slightly lighter today. My family is not happy with me either...
Can't say that things will be back to normal for next few days or weeks, but it should be much less than this craziness. Anyway, I will do my best to get us moving again.
Thanks, and my apologies again!
Completely understandable. Take care of yourself!
Agreed!
So...we died. TPK. Ouch.
Anyways, an idea. Given how far in we are, how about we continue as a group of rebels from the giants? Such as a band of orcs or the like looking to overthrow them, take over our tribe, etc. A barbaric version of Trunau. I think it’d be an interesting spin. We could even have the artifacts, being the only thing recovered from the plant.
Or given that Ulark left to get help, could Reroll some reinforcements
Nom nom nom! Plant food now. Bummer, but such is the life of an adventurer.
I've had to take a hard look at my games due to bandwidth concerns and I think this is a natural point for me to bow out of this game. I've enjoyed our time together and I hope to see you all on the boards! :) GM, when you get the chance, would you mark Thozar as inactive in this campaign so it gets removed from my campaigns tab please?
Thanks for playing, Thozar. Yah - I was not even expecting this to be that dangerous until you were all in!
I am open to idea. If others want to call it now, it is as good a time as any.
I do have another group keeping pace with you - although they have not yet encountered this (they are outside the temple now), but it is a pretty full group. But I think Gundar is pretty much out, and with Thozar's departure, that only leaves 2 of you.
So, we can:
1. Call it done
2. Recruit new players to get at least up to 4
3. Roll you into the other group (making it a group of 7)
I am good which ever way you like. Merging in lightens my load a little bit, but really I am at a good balance point right now, so any of these options is open.
Belir - thoughts?
Fair enough - and I get it! I am in the conference and tradeshow industry, and everyone is scrambling to do virtual meetings! Everyone trying to get to a new normal, I guess.
Good luck with the lodge work! I know many of us really appreciate your work.
Ingrahild - since you are the last one, I can incorporate you into the other group if you want. They are just entering the temple with the plant...
I've wrestled with this...but I need to be honest with myself. All of my games are slipping due to RL workload and pressure. I *really* enjoy playing in your games. But I think that I do need to trim down on my load, at least until I get (1) my home-buying odyssey to be over and (2) for work to slow back down to it's usual load.
So I'm going to have to hold off. Once things are more manageable, I'll jump at a chance to be in one of your games again.
Cool - let me know when life lets you come back around and I will find a spot for you.
I will close this campaign by tomorrow so everyone gains a little more whitespace on their campaign tab.