Thanks!
My gosh this is quite annoying... I wonder what happening for paizo to crash/be unavailabe so often.
Yeah, it is very frustrating.
You could create an illusion there, but as the illusions would not produce real light (illusions cannot produce real effects, they only create false sensations, so I am ruling that they cannot produce real light) there wouldn't be much of a point because the brimoraks cannot see that far. They do not have see in darkness.
By this argument, none of the illusions function. Ones that produce sound don't produce real sound, and so cannot be heard; ones that produce smell don't produce real smell and cannot be smelled. If you accept that 'illusory sound' can be heard at a distance appropriate for the volume of the illusory sound, and illusory smell can be smelled at a distance appropriate for that smell, then things that depend upon illusory sight must also be visible at those distances. That includes the illusion of things being brightly lit and dimly lit.
The illusory part means that it doesn't interact with the environment, not that it doesn't interact with you. Using an illusory torch in a room would make a bright torch that looked like a real torch, but the light level in the room wouldn't increase. Given a large enough illusion, you could even make it look like the torch was lighting up the ground properly and casting some shadows from things you know about, but close examination would make it clear that it wasn't lighting up the ground itself, just projecting an image of what you think the lit ground looks like. Additionally, such an illusion could never produce a proper reflection in a reflective surface like water or a mirror, since such an illusion would have to produce a vision that was different for each person viewing it from a different angle.
In the other senses' cases, this means that a roar loud enough wouldn't make a windowpane vibrate or water ripple, but would still sound painfully loud; a smell would be equally perceivable up-wind and down-wind, and its strength wouldn't react to changes in wind direction; heat wouldn't cause fires, even while it felt like it was burning you; and so on.
You could make people think that a room looked lit using a glamer or a phantasm if you wanted, but yeah, it would just look like what you imagined the lit room to look like.
Isilme, would you be interested in controlling Anevia for me?
I've been dealing with major anxiety lately. Normally I go in phases of expanding and contracting. I'll stretch myself too thin, and then I'll rebel against all of the responsibilities and expectations I've gathered for myself. I feel like I can do it, so I try, and I really do my best. But eventually I wind down. All of the optimism and energy I can muster slips away, and I'm left mostly as a shell of myself, moving forward like a ghost.
I've been falling towards despair for the last few weeks. I've been feeling more and more like nothing I do matters or makes a difference. And I've struggled against that. On Friday and most of Saturday, I had really good days. Things seemed better... Then my anxiety lead to defensiveness, lead to a fight, lead to someone confirming all of my worst fears. The things I know are true when I'm most unhappy. And now I'm skittering at the edge of a really deep depression.
I'm letting you guys know this, because I need to limit what I feel responsible for, so I can limit my anxiety. I need time to repair. I'll continue to do my best, but if my best is less than you're used to, then I feel you all deserve to know why, up front.
That's the main reason I'm asking Isilme to take over Anevia. I also know she's been feeling like combat sucks for her, so giving her someone tuned to combat to play could probably help.
But it's also selfish in that if I have less to post, I'll feel less anxiety about posting, and feel less like I'm holding everything up.
If Isilme doesn't want to control Anevia, then someone else can if they're willing and it's okay with Kiora. I just thought I'd offer to them first.
I'm fine with it. If you need some time off from the game, let me know. Hope your brain calms down for you soon :)
I can totally take over running Anevia Ary. Sorry I didn't respond earlier, have just been trying to avoid thinking today as much as possible, so forgot to check posts.
Take some time, gather yourself, take a deep breath. Remember that it is just a cycle of your brain's chemistry, and that is amplifying anything else that might be something that can be handled when things are going better. Also, remember even if we're not close by, we're all on here rootin' for ya and around if you should need anything.
Thank you both. The worst part, actually, is that it's just a cycle. That's what the person said yesterday, that it's the same loop over and over. It's like waiting to break again. I can lean into the good spells, but powering out of the bad spells just... isn't possible. And it looks so easy to just fix the things, because I used to be in control. I used to be a good person. I used to...
If I focus on getting back to 'good', then I focus on what 'good' was, and I don't honestly think I've been 'good' in a while. Just 'manic'. :(
Isilme worded my thoughts exactly:
-Rooting for you from afar and can even connect to roll20 more often if you feel like chatting.
-Remembering that it is a cycle while you are in the depressive part is probably the best part. Being mentally fixated on negative things while you are feeling down is a natural thing for everyone (but much more extreme for you I am guessing), and one way to diminish this is to actually realize it and try to unfocus from these thoughts (not saying its easy, but sometimes just knowing makes it easier).
I totally experience the exact same thing, and I just wanna say that I'm totally rooting for you, and I empathize greatly with your plight. You know that we'll all be here to chat whenever you need, and that however much time you need to return to normalcy or mania is just fine.
Ary: I wanted to add that while cyclical seems bad right now, having a cycle and understanding it can lead to a situation where you can manage things effectively. Much more so than if the episodes were random.
Case-in-point, both Kiora and I get bad migraines, but mine follow a very fixed pattern that allows me to completely side-step the actual migraine if I pay attention to the warning signs. In much the same way it's possible working with your doctor to watch for the warning signs in your cycle and handle things so it won't be so overwhelming.
Thank you both. The worst part, actually, is that it's just a cycle. That's what the person said yesterday, that it's the same loop over and over. It's like waiting to break again. I can lean into the good spells, but powering out of the bad spells just... isn't possible. And it looks so easy to just fix the things, because I used to be in control. I used to be a good person. I used to...
If I focus on getting back to 'good', then I focus on what 'good' was, and I don't honestly think I've been 'good' in a while. Just 'manic'. :(
Focusing on getting back to 'good' is an overwhelming task, especially since it feels like something out of your control. Instead, focus on smaller goals that you can achieve. Even if it's something as small as getting out of bed, or brushing your teeth.
Depression makes everything feel negative. Instead or "waiting to break again" consider it "waiting to feel better". Try to be conscious of your thoughts and recognize that your illness can warp them into something they aren't.
If you feel motivated, seek help from a psychiatrist. Medicine can help accelerate you out of a depressive cycle, and therapy can help you overcome negative thought spirals. The first step is simply googling the name of a provider near you. Depression is an illness, and like all illnesses, they get better when you go to a doctor. You're strong enough to.
Hey everyone!
I have a lot on my plate right now so it might take a bit before I can update the thread. I'll be in touch :)
Do the things!
Yeah! Do them!
Crazy day/evening, I don't think I will be able to post. :( sorry.
Crazy day/evening, I don't think I will be able to post. :( sorry.
No problem, thanks for checking in :)
We should probably also get a little healing done :o
I think after Anevia moves into position, she should ready against the Brimorak's fireball with a resonance shot, enabling her to very likely counter it directly. (6d6+6 is hard to beat on concentration, if she lands the hit)
Just a reminder: We need Ehren's foothold ability on the wall covering an area 30 ft wide. That along with rope/grappling hooks will make the wall an autosuccess for the paladins in plate.
The first ones up should probably man the ballistas and prepare to fire at any incoming drakes. Anevia will keep an eye on the nearby brimorak to snipe it if it tries to throw a fireball.
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I am unable to make a compelling RP post with rolls at the moment, or to look at the map, but if possible I would like to use message (with Reach if necessary) and then suggestion (will DC 18) on one of the non-confused riders. I want to suggest to him that the other riders are a liability and should be 'dealt with'.
Can somebody (GM?) do that for me in gameplay?
After I will follow the other PCs.
I cannot post for about 4 hours but I will do that for you :)
Devious. We get so much mileage out of screwing with our enemies thanks to your and Isilme's spells lists.
If it matters, Anevia ignores mirror image due to mythic precise shot :o
Also, Ary will likely stay down to aid folks in getting up unless someone calls for her aid. If there's a large scale threat (like fireball) she may use Intruder's End.
sorry, can't write tonight or tomorrow morning.... I will be back to normal schedule Friday, then offish for the weekend.... actually, I might be on and off until the 4th of October. Will explain later, but nothing bad.
Okay! Thanks for letting us know, Hinagiku :) I will bot you until Friday.
Yeah, the last few days were pretty crazy but in a good way. My two closest friends came to visit me in the Netherlands. So, naturally we visited the country quite a bit (but remained based in Utrecht where I live). That means 3h train ride on some days with a full day of visit. It was pretty nice though! Now they left, but Saturday my uncle and aunt are coming to visit. It's probably going to be less intense though, I don't think they will stay up as late as my friends. Still, I can't promise I will be able to post because I will spend as much time as possible with them.
Yeah, the last few days were pretty crazy but in a good way. My two closest friends came to visit me in the Netherlands. So, naturally we visited the country quite a bit (but remained based in Utrecht where I live). That means 3h train ride on some days with a full day of visit. It was pretty nice though! Now they left, but Saturday my uncle and aunt are coming to visit. It's probably going to be less intense though, I don't think they will stay up as late as my friends. Still, I can't promise I will be able to post because I will spend as much time as possible with them.
That sounds lovely :) I hope you have a great weekend with them.
Ary advocates for the destruction of all notable enemies, methinks. Because she's very much against leaving the troops to deal with brimoraks, succubi, golems, etc.
Kiora, would you mind removing my GM alias from the characters section? I accidentally posted with it and that's going to bug me.
I will, unfortunately my game is hella bugged right now and I can't actually edit anything about the campaign at the moment cause paizo is derpy :|
Oh right, you mentioned that. That's unfortunate, but thanks.
I've got my PC again and it has a working power cord and I can go back to posting regularly :)
Let's wreck these losers!
Val: you wanna start up inspire courage for our troops since I'll be doing dirge?
No prob. I'll start it up as soon as the forces are about to move. I don't want to ruin the element of surprise by starting a loud performance before the troops move and giving us away. That way they should get the bonus, but there's minimum chance of sh*t going wrong.
Voting we use our 6 invis potions to go through K->I->H->N.
We'll be able to bypass the golems with invis likely, and save significant time getting to O to go downstairs.
Along those lines, if anyone wants to go now, they can feel free to just pull potions from Xander's pack. He has vanish prepped.
Been working a lot lately. Will move things forward tomorrow evening, sorry!
Go for the super inspiring speech Ehren (no pressure ;) ). Also, I will be posting after Ary and Ehren, and act according to what they do.
I, too, await Ehren's post. :P
Gonna give Hinagiku a chance to post after Ehren before moving things forwards.
Valaria, did you submit an action for this round?
I haven't yet. My bad. I'll just use another potion while we're waiting for Ary and Ehren to wrap up then.
If you are just gonna run through rooms without investigating much, you can just tell me the order of rooms you are taking (use the labels on nurah's map on the campaign tab) and we can expedite things.
My plan is to take 2 move actions per round and use my standard to channel, that is if everyoneis onboard with that. It would slow us down a bit, but at the same time we will be traveling extremely quickly already.
I'd second that, it gives Isilme the opportunity to heal with an action from her wand, and lets our characters recover maneuvers while we move. Probably others can come up with another use for the extra actions.
Sounds good, we'll have three rounds to get there from here with mythic haste. Obviously that assumes Ehren takes a shortcut since he's not speedy. We should have enough potions for everyone going for it, because there are probably still brimoraks on the battlements that we're running through.
Xanderghul says K-I-H-N, do you guys agree?
Other question: Will you listen at doorways before opening them, or are you just opening them?