GM Ladile's TL;DR: A Pathfinder Society Campaign

Game Master Lady Ladile

Morning works fine for me. We want our tiger happy.

Also update the séance choices if knowing what we're facing changes your picks.

Even though starting out in the morning makes the most tactical sense, I'm going to instead tell myself that the group's travel plans are subordinate to Holan-Ji's libido because it's funnier that way :P

I thought it was his preening ritual requiring a prolonged morning bath and laborious brushing of his tiger fur...

I thought wild-shape just kind of reset everything. So his fur always looks clean and glossy each time he shifts. But if you insist....

Don't forget to brush those teeth and floss! Wouldn't want yesterday's bad guy to stay stuck in there.

Think of it sorta like fantasy radiation poisoning but instead of dying horribly, things mutate and warp.

Well, they tend to die horribly eventually when a tiger mauls their faces off. Most of our enemies end up going that way.

Though some could argue that was a moderately humane way of going. It was at least quick.

That's a wand of Deeper darkness.

says Hep after a glance at the wand, adding casually

My cousin got one for her birthday. She isn't an early riser.

How could I forget the box of tricks that is the Totally Awesome Lil' Hep? ;)

How could I forget the box of tricks that is the Totally Awesome Lil' Hep? ;)

Does the Happy Snoopy dance

Hey folks, I know I've not been very responsive here or in my other games lately. Life has actually legitimately been a little busy the past few weeks between work and needing to get things done on my days off. But on top of that I've also been struggling a bit with a waning interest in PbP. Not actively avoiding posting but meaning to get to it after doing X or Y and then running out of time for the day/night or just never getting around to it. I've done a little better about keeping up with games where I'm a player (as some of you have surely noticed) but even those have been a bit hit or miss lately.

While this doesn't *feel* like burnout as I've experienced it in the past I suppose it still is, just manifesting itself in a different manner than I'm used to. I know that I definitely don't want to give up PbP entirely but I think I'm reaching or have reached a point where just a couple of games at a time is enough to suit me - and I actually have been acting on this, opting to not sign up for new games when current ones wrap up.

But all that said, I'd still like to continue with our group here. I'm heading out on a short trip with my folks tomorrow morning and look to be back early to late Tuesday afternoon. If you're all willing to bear with me just a little bit longer, I'll look to get us going again when I get back.

Hugs, GM. I was in a similar spot a year-ish ago. Take the time you need - both this game and you are worth waiting for.

Tiger and Human hugs for you!

I kind of got into a slump a couple months ago, also, when I signed up for a couple too many games at once. I've found that 3 PbP is about right for me and my flying schedule. On the days that I'm off just sitting in a hotel or hanging out at the beach, I could post a lot more. But when I get busy with flights and short layovers, I get behind and stressed about what should be fun. I'd run and play more, but I don't like how it feels on those bad days. As soon as I retire from flying, expect me to be a lot more active.

In the meantime, take your time and find your happy place. Preferably with a cozy blanket, a warm kitteh on your lap, and an attentive Hubster bringing you tea.

Take your time, no need to rush things.

Enjoy the time off you need, and have a spanking good time! ^^

As much as I do love my Pathfinder pbp, I recognise that I have a limit too. I think I hit it a little while back, and I've taken on fewer games since the end of NostalgiaCon.

Take you time and take care of yourself Lady L :)

Nothing else to add everyone else hasn’t already said, all good here with the plan!

I sympathize.

While I'm still very interested in playing, I've found smaller windows to post. And it can be hard to catch up when I feel like I've fallen behind. And then there's the perfectionism...

Thanks for the understanding and commiseration, folks :)

It's not entirely unusual for my interest in any given hobby to wax and wane over time and the changes in the weather probably have something to do with it as well. It's spring here and the warmer temperatures and longer days have me wanting to be outside more for sure. I've also been trying to work through some of my vidya game backlog which has been a nice change of pace.

But I still want to keep my toes in the PbP pool so we'll continue on, hopefully without too many lengthy interruptions. I've also had it in the back of my mind to do A Thing for 2e and I'd still like to do so, provided the material (once it's all published) inspires me like I hope it will!

And then there's the perfectionism...

Ah yes. I struggle with this a lot and I've only just recently gotten to where I'm willing to say 'good enough' on a post if it keeps the game moving. Perfect is the enemy of good and all that...

In this battle you may use either a tengu token or an aasimar token to redirect your allies' attacks against Riko and deal her some damage.

Request for clarification. What does that mean?

You can use a token to directly deal either lethal or non-lethal damage to Riko to the tune of 30 HPs by having one of the groups redirect their attacks to her for a round. Otherwise your tengu and aasimar allies are cinematically fighting the rest of the deserter forces in the background during this battle :)

Thanks!

Ah good, I thought it was a 'we redirect our attack rolls and damage onto the big-ish bad from one round' or something.

I vote for plinking her for 30 NL right off the bat.

I vote for plinking her for 30 NL right off the bat.

Sounds like a decent plan. That or hit her just before Holan-ji gets his paws on her :o

@GM: I'm kind of waiting to see if Hep starts her ragesong, but while I wait, can I get a clarification on the mechanics of the "aerial bombardment?" Is this something that HJ could do anything about in his flying form? Is there actual combat involved, since I don't see an opponent listed? Is it just "he harasses the enemy forces with a ____ skill check (or not) and they don't do their thing."

The bombardment is abstracted but you *can* target them with ranged weaponry and whatnot to disrupt it; doing so is treated as targeting the same AC as one of Riko's guys on the ground. If you hit, it disrupts the bombardment for the round.

They're flying at a height of 40 ft.

Move, then standard action to use Tribal Cooperation to give all Allie’s within 30 ft the Escape Route feat for 5 rounds. Would have been great to use before Holan-Ji moved, but we do what we can now.

Lol, guess it’s just too bad if you’re name’s not Allie. XD

I think Holan-Ji isn't disabled again, cause he's still running on rage temporary hp. He went to 0, raged for +12, got healed for +13, then damaged for -13. As long as he continues raging (3 more rounds after this one) he'll be good, then drop out of rage to disabled

What kind of Rage do you have? If it's Unchained and adds Temporary HP, those go away first, leaving you with real HP.

He's a bloodrager, so it's old-fashioned rage and Holan-ji is at risk of Sudden Barbarian Death Syndrome :o

:(

I think Holan-Ji isn't disabled again, cause he's still running on rage temporary hp. He went to 0, raged for +12, got healed for +13, then damaged for -13. As long as he continues raging (3 more rounds after this one) he'll be good, then drop out of rage to disabled

Yeah, you're correct; I'll adjust the tracker accordingly when I make my next post!

Hey folks, I'm still alive and well but I had several busy work days in a row and then more or less immediately headed out to PaizoCon after that. I'll do my best to get a post or two in while I'm out here but no guarantees!

Enjoy your time at PaizoCon!

I've been perusing my new copy of Inner Sea World Guide (pdf, I'm poor) and I came across an almost perfect image for Maria.

Maria in the Field

Enjoy!

I think we’re able to heal ourselves once we’re no longer in combat, so the quad-heroism would be my choice. Not that the Grandfrogger would be a good recipient - much better to use them on folks who actually hit things and stuff. XD

I agree, 4 x heroism is the way to go. I think we've already healed ourselves too :)

Your GM has finally arrived home (and in one piece) from her trip to PaizoCon! Got to meet some cool forum folks like Hmm & BretI and also our favorite tiger/dragonfly, who isn't nearly as scary in person as he is online ;).

Much fun was had but the hour is late and I am very tired and I must sleep. I go back to work tonight so while I'll try to get our little encounter rolling soon, my posting may be a bit uneven for a few more days.

Smite Evil @ Tengu

Watch him teleport away and leave some fiend in his place to be the final battle, thus wasting my smite. ;)

I see no objections to attacking, looking back through the chunk of posts. Maria suggested NL again, but that may be moot when the Tengu shifts into dracolich form and kills us all in one undeath spell blast.

Such unwarranted paranoia!

(Also tack a few more hours on to my previous guesstimation as I'm out of time and need to head to bed. Update as soon as I get some time to write, hopefully later tonight!)

It's time for me to wind down for bed, so if there are any questions about my most recent combat post I'll answer them later this evening - provided someone else doesn't jump in with an answer sooner!

@GM: I made a small mistake. When he's shifted to Tiger (or dragonfly) all of his natural attacks ignore those material DR's. The comment I posted in his charge attack was only for when he's in his humanoid form and using his shifter claws plus his tiefling bite.

Shifter's Claws: ... At 3rd level, her claws ignore DR/cold iron, DR/magic, and DR/silver.
While a shifter uses wild shape to assume her aspect’s major form, her natural attacks gain the same benefits granted by her shifter claws ability.

Okay yeah, that definitely makes a difference! I'll adjust HP totals when I post next, though with the way work is going tonight that might be a while...

Hey folks, I know this is a long shot but do any of you happen to have an aasimar boon floating around? Noral is looking to trade for one but I've already used the only one I had. Thought I'd check and see if any of you could help them out. Thanks!

Not I. Got a few other race boons still unused, but no aasimar, nor tiefling.

No dice, sorry. I’ve never even seen one of those.

Yeah, no Aasimar. :(

5000+ posts, that's impressive.

Thank you for all the good (but hard) work and your dedication, Lady L!

Hey folks, I know this is a long shot but do any of you happen to have an aasimar boon floating around? Noral is looking to trade for one but I've already used the only one I had. Thought I'd check and see if any of you could help them out. Thanks!

Nope. The only aasimar I ever got I used for Zarnel.

5000+ posts, that's impressive.

Thank you for all the good (but hard) work and your dedication, Lady L!

You're very welcome.

But I couldn't (and wouldn't) do it if you guys weren't as fun to have at the table as you are :)

*hugs*

FIY I'll be on the roads from tomorrow till the week end (back on Saturday probably)

(I need to invest in something that improves my speed.)

A Mithral breastplate is my suggestion. Costs about the same as Boots of Striding and Springing, but keeps your Feet slot available.

The Paladin's mount is another decent solution but you don't get it till Paladin 5 and that's a way off.

Another reasonable option is a Wand Key Ring plus 2PP on a wand of Longstrider. This is also the cheapest option if you don't want to trade in your armour.

FIY I'll be on the roads from tomorrow till the week end (back on Saturday probably)

Safe travels!