GM KoKyu's Jade Regent

Game Master KoKyu

I am currently entertaining applications for robotic suggestions. These suggestions should be tailored to suit a short hairless monk with archery skills and an eccentric wizard with a fetish for cleanliness. I'm really tempted to have the wizard cast his Aggresive Thundercloud just to see what happens, but I don't know...the safety of the others might be in question.

Kenan 5' step to H,15 and flurry of arrows at H,13.

As for Jeryn? Not sure, seeing as how his character sheet is still at 2nd level. He should have gained 2 new 2nd level spells on top of the Thundercloud spell. If in doubt, go with force missile I guess. :P

PS> I am off to Florida from the 10th to the 22nd. Please NPC me as needed.

Aw I really was checking every day and it just became Jeryn's turn recently I think.. I'd love to use aggresive thundercloud but havn't seen a chance yet I don't think since I think it materializes in front of him and shoots out in a line hitting people in front (I might be wrong, that's just what I thought from reading it).

Also I'm not sure about hero builder - it didn't prompt me to select any new spells but I can go in and add whatever I want to the spell book. It did prompt me to add a feat but nothing spellwise - I get two free second level spells?

I've stopped using Herolab for level upgrades. It takes longer, forces me to double and triple check everything, but the learning experience has helped my play in other APs...at least I think it has :/

I haven't had any problems with herolab, that I know of;). You should have one level 2 spell now. That is the only extra spell you get. You don't chose spells under the spell tab. I don't know what a wizard looks like but I have an oracle tab where I choose spells and stuff.

Here's wishing you all a Merry Christmas Holiday! I'd like to rain gold and magical items down on you all for being such good sports and putting up with me throughout the year, but I'm afraid you'll need to slaughter a few more beasties first :P Looking ahead, we are actually really close to wrapping up part one of this AP and with it handing out the rewards that finishing offer! If we continue posting over the holiday, those rewards will arrive sooner than later - the pace is up to you.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all!

Merry X-mas everyone

I'm off to visit the in-laws. Will be back on the 2nd.

Happy New Year everyone!

Happy New Year guys!
Yeah, I know, I'm repeating myself...

Sorry, I ruined the pace. Merry/Happy all.

To keep things even, Shalelu can't fire 2 arrows after moving more than a 5' step. And I am doubting the Oni's AC is that low. It would be nice if it is but I am skeptical. :)

Thanks for catching the multiple attacks thing. I was already planning on adjusting the description to reflect the oni's AC once a few more people have posted, I'll just have to tweak it a bit extra now.

First, color spray has a range of 15' (cone shaped burst), hence the need to ready the spell for when the Mobat moves within range. Second, the stunned Mobat cannot take actions, therefore it cannot move and thus must make a fly skill to remain airborne. Failure means it falls. This round can be vs DC 10. Next round, and subsequent rounds it would be DC 15 (hover) or fall. Up to you to decide where/how it falls when/if it does. :)

Will post Rennyn after you determine what happens to the Mobat.

Aren't you glad I'm the GM and not somebody else? :) Tweaking the map... making rolls on gameplay.

Time to DMNPC Jeryn? I have suggested a course of action...

With the defeat of the oni Kikonu the main challenges of this part of the AP are over. To get to this point, I admit to having torn up a few railroad tracks: I've allowed 'encounters' to move freely about the castle instead of waiting patiently in their respective rooms, dropped some encounters designed to stall the adventure and don't really add to the plot (I can put those back in if you like as you have yet to come across most of those areas), dropped an NPC (JR is full of NPCs willing to join your club. While I don't mind trying to fit them in, I don't think you guys need the extra help) and lastly I shredded the page that says Ameiko falls into an explainable coma. The letter found in the swamps and the group's friendship with Ameiko is what brought you here and this remains true. No one needed another excuse or bigger push to enter Brinewall.:P
To really finish this off there is still some house keeping that needs to be done; mainly find Ameiko's family treasure and collect other items & valuables. The pace at which we went through the castle meant no one spent time searching bodies but a room by room search will eventually turn these, and other answers to Brinewall's past, up and I think we can still RP this out.

Is everyone fine with bringing the first book to an end like this?? Feedback???

On another topic, it has been difficult to try and create things for everyone. Up to now, Rennyn and his sword and Fenra's visions of the past has meant a lions share of attention for them and it hasn't been fair for Kenan and Jeryn. I'd hoped inspiration would take hold along the wad and had tried introducing a couple of things for them but those never took off. I hope to remedy this in the next chapter, but I'm going to need your help. Aside from posting rate and more interaction (which is huge!), where do you see your characters in the future? What do they hope to accomplish? How bad ass do you imagine them getting?

Been a lot of fun so far - sorry my involvement hasn't been as good as in the past but last several months have been pretty crazy with new baby and getting up to speed for new position (lots and lots of reading!). I'm hoping to be more with it in the next leg and in that respect I've been doing some reading on wizards.

Apparently evocation sucks (so says the internet) but I'm going to fix that by picking a couple buff spells (aka bulls strength on Renyn) and use a feat and spell combo that are actually good (spell focus burning hands). I hope to do more than the pew pew Jeryn has been known for.

That being said it tells me I get 5 free spells and I'm just wondering if anybody has any advice. There are about two million spells and I don't have the experience to know which ones are actually nice to have and which ones are garbage

The vision I have for Jeryn eventually is that he will be throwing massive fireballs while cackling maniacally.

Thanks!

Still swamped with long days at work (6 am to 4pm in the west end), and evenings full of activities. Will try to get something up soon. :P

I am fine with treasure division first. Kenan is not really interested in anything found so easy by me. :)

Sorry everyone for yet another delay. I've been working long days this whole week and then my kid's hockey team (which I coach) is in playoffs, which isn't leaving me any time to properly post.

Things should be good after the weekend going forward as hockey will be winding down one way or the other.

We can then start crushing this chapter of the AP. :)

Cheers!

Wow! Playoffs, your kids must have a very good coach!

magical kusarigama (Draeven?)
composite long bow (+2 Str) (Rennyn)
vials of ink (group sell)
five shiny pearls worth 100 gp each (group sell)
flail +1 (Fenra)
spiked gauntlet (group sell)
77 gp (group split)
fine silverware 100 gp (group sell)
bejeweled silk gown set with pearls worth 450 gp (group sell)
(4) +2 evil outsider bane arrows (2 each to Draeven and Kenan)
scroll of cure moderate wounds (group Fenra carry)
scroll of remove disease (group Fenra carry)
scroll of restoration (group Fenra carry)
PHYLACTERY OF FAITHFULNESS (Fenra? or sell)
(2) scrolls of cure moderate wounds (group Fenra carry)
scroll of dispel magic (group Jeryn carry)
wand of inflict moderate wounds (12 charges) (Fenra? or sell)
masterwork longsword (group sell?)
silver unholy symbol of Pazuzu worth 100 gp (melt and sell?)
(5) +1 flaming arrows (3 to Draeven and 2 to Kenan)
(2) potions of cure moderate wounds (1 to Draeven and 1 to Kenan)
chain shirt (group sell?)
+1 composite longbow (Kenan)
20 arrows (Kenan)
20 masterwork cold iron arrows [10 to Draeven and 10 to Kenan)
+1 flaming burst (Kenan)

Thanks for putting that together Draeven!

Kenan is not really interested in anything found so easy by me. :)

Very Zen. I like!

The vision I have for Jeryn eventually is that he will be throwing massive fireballs while cackling maniacally.

I haven't forgotten your post Jeryn (thanks for answering my questions BTW), just been mulling your vision over in my head. I have an idea to help Jeryn with his spell conundrum which I will have to submit to a third party *cough* Lord oKOyA *cough* but I'm hopeful it will work. While it won't help you decide which spells to collect or research, it may help you choose. Course we will have to press on to the second AP for you to find it :) *evil laugh*. Then there's that Kenan guy. I have ideas for you Kenan but their inspiration is still hazy. :(

Sorry Mathew, I have been really busy myself this past couple of weeks. I haven't forgotten about you either. I do have some suggestions but will need some time to put it down in a coherent manner.

In the mean time I highly suggest reading Treantmonk's Guide to Wizards if you haven't already. It only covers the Core rule book spells but does have good advice for spell selection strategy.

My goal when picking spells is to select a range of spells that target each of the saves (will, ref, fort) whenever possible and practical. Versatility is also desirable.

Also try and keep in mind which spells you want to be able to cast directly, and which can be relegated to scrolls, potions and wands etc.

We should really think about a live session. Chris you up for DMing live? :)

*Gulp* Shure... coming to the end of this chapter and starting the next I don't imagine there being much to do, just RPing. How about Stacy's AP? :)) Do we have any dates in mind? My weekends are booked with work but I have Thursdays and Fridays off. Spring Break is coming up we could squeeze a day session in there??

As there is an overwhelming response to a call for a live session, I think a more specific date is called for: March 25th starting at 2:30pm and running until 8:30pm....I have to be up at 3 to go to work on the 26th.

Kenan would not be able to attend as Rylan has a hockey tournament that weekend.

I'm going to the Oilers game that Saturday. How about Saturday April 1st?

Same times would be fine.

Still waiting (roll needed) for the magical kusarigama to be identified.

None of you have added any of the items in the treasure list/split above to your character sheets.

As for the rest...

*Items confirmed to be sold
vials of ink Can I get a # and value? (8 or 16 gp/each?)
five shiny pearls worth 100 gp each
spiked gauntlet 2 gp 5 sp
fine silverware 100 gp
bejeweled silk gown set with pearls worth 450 gp
silver unholy symbol of Pazuzu worth 100 gp (melt and sell?)

*Items to be sold if no one claims
composite long bow (+2 Str) 150 gp Rennyn doesn't need after all.
masterwork longsword 157 gp 5 sp
chain shirt 50 gp

*Items to be sold if FENRA declines
PHYLACTERY OF FAITHFULNESS 500 gp
wand of inflict moderate wounds (12 charges) 540 gp

*To be split
77 gold coins

[dice=The AP just says "several", lets us see what the bones say...]1d10[/dice] vials of ink it is!

Hate to be Debbie difficult but Rylan has a hockey tournament that weekend as well though the times have not been announced. As well, Christine is leaving for Mexico the next morning and will likely want me to be around the house the day before. :(

I have updated my herolab character just not updated the site yet was waiting till this section was completed before doing that.

Is there a date Debbie can suggest that works for Kenan? Better still, if you are going to be home alone in April the session does not have to be at Chad's *pinky finger evil laugh*

home alone is a relative statement. I will be in charge of three very annoying children. And I don't mean you guys. lol. I am always busy. Plan a date and I will try to attend. I think everyone will always have something if 3 of 4 can make it better than nothing.

Anyone still interested in a live session? or does this idea die, again? April 1st was suggested earlier, I'm still good with that date as an afternoon session; 2:30ish till 8:00. Chad, does April 2nd, same times, work also?

sorry working 10hr days right now will endeavour to catch up in the next couple of days

The 2nd might work but I'm not 100%. I thought that weekend was no good for Pierre. And we have yet to hear from either Stacy or Mathew.

Breaking News: I have this week off and as I have no plans, I am completely open. If any day for this week work for a live session, throw it down. We could even do a virtual live session, everyone playing from home at the same time.

I work every day this week and am busy Tuesday and Wednesday nights for sure.

I'm good for any time on Sunday the 2nd!

Tuesday night I am on child duty as my wife is going out with Patti
Wednesday night I work 1-9
Thursday I am at the oilers game
Friday night rylan has hockey till about 8
Saturday Rylan Has hockey tournament and CHristine is leaving Sunday so likely will spend time with her
Sunday Kids have swimming and hockey in the morning I might be able to do a virtual session in the afternoon/evening

Cool! It's looking like Sunday afternoon and into the evening for a virtual session might work. I'll update some maps today to prepare in the meantime. We can start looking for everyone to start posting around 2pm and carry it on until about 8 or 9 - I have a 04:30 start on Monday so not too late :(

How are you seeing this virtual session working? You also havent heard from Stacy.

Being relatively tech unsavvy, nothing complicated. Just everyone online at the same time, or hovering near their computer posting. If we get in ten+ posts per person I'll consider it a success. Do you have any ideas?
I'm hoping Stacy will surface soon as she's been absent for a long time. I've been assuming she's busy with the business etc. like everyone else. She's still interesting in playing, right?

Chelsea's birthday is on monday so family is here on saturday but sunday would be ok.

I'm sorry, I have just been kind of absent from life recently. I have read everything and caught up now though. Virtual is fine with me or we can congregate. I will try to get giant slayer on track again too. I highly doubt Simon will be continuing though, should be fine with what we have though.

Thanks for checking in Fenra! Hoping to see everyone, and their perception checks, this time tomorrow on the forum!
Oh! Almost forgot, Happy Birthday (the old fashioned way) Lord oKOyA! Your presence on these threads is a welcoming thought you old lich you :P

Dire tidings, dearest friends!

I will have to take a brief absence tomorrow from ~430-645 but am free the entire day other than that :( (Maybe during that time Jeryn can either sit out or be dragged around and prompted to blast foes for 1d4 or more impressive damage with burning hands - now that I've read a bit and tweaked some feats)

Can certainly start at 2pm and even earlier if possible for anybody else.