Matin, Kura, to clarify:
The reason I want you guys to post up your numbers separately and explicitly is so that I never have to ask "where did that bonus come from?" when I look at your profile, see that you have a certain number to hit and that the number you have quoted is different.
That said, I do want you to list each bonus and penalty separately. For Matin, this would look like:
The first bonus is the bonus you always have, regardless of conditional modifiers. The rest are in order, so that you could have something like:
Or something.
Maybe it seems a little bit... rules-y, but it's more than just an aesthetic choice. The separation really helps with weird situations so I don't have to go digging around or hold up gameplay by asking where bonuses like that come from.
Also, Matin, you can roll multiple dice all in the same diceroller. I'm not sure whether you know that. For the crit damage, you could have rolled something like this:
or something like this (if you weren't certain whether the critical had confirmed or not):
Don't worry about editing old posts or anything. Also, Tallak, you need to revise your bear's action!
Tallak's queued action:
Ursus: 5' step to threaten both, and full attack whatever is still standing.
Attacks are 2 higher if a flank develops.
Tallak's action will depend on who all appears injured, and how badly...as well as what else develops.
Can't pull map up on phone and see clearly what is what...so if Tallahassee can get close enough, he will try and stab a cat with his spear.
If he can't, but can reach Kurasaviel, instead will use a charge of my cure wand on him.
On his action Calder will move up beside Ameiko and swing at the cat.
Understood, boss
Calder will wait a moment to see if anyone is talking?
If no one is talking Calder will wait for Clara to throw a bomb before moving in to attack.
FYI: If and when combat happens, I can roll initiative. In general, waiting for everybody to do things like that takes too long. I'll be rolling a lot of things for you, including saves that happen when it isn't your turn, in the interest of saving time. Much like making an attack roll, I'll usually take actively rolling initiative as a declaration of "I want to have combat right now".
That said, I'll use your roll, Calder, and you guys can feel free to roll things like that.
Sorry, habit from other games I'm in.
Easier if you do it. I've been in a few pbp games where waiting for someone to post their init can hold things up.
Same with the saves, it streamlines the mechanics and makes things faster.
It's okay :) I just saw you doin' it and I thought I'd mention it. I prefer it if your posts were pretty much limited to what your character is doing. If your character is starting combat, then go ahead and roll initiative. If not, then I'll roll whenever combat starts.
Tallak's queued action:
Standard: Cast Shield of Faith on himself.
Move: to command Ursus to attack.
Ursus:
Charge in, and attack if able.
I moved both Kurasaviel and Ursus to where they could go. Ursus unfortunately can't get to one of the awake Ulfen warriors this round, but I'll let you use those rolls for his next attack.
For reference, each character's square should be 5' across. Sorry if the lack of squares presents too much of an issue. I had trouble finding an appropriate map. Do your best, let me know your intent, and I'll work with it.
Not to worry. I dig the map for atmosphere though it is a bit difficult to tell how far one can move. Simple enough to clear that up though!
How much longer will the cloud persist?
Two more of Clara's turns, I believe.
Gotcha. I'm going to be unavailable for a bit so I'll queue up an action to move next to Ushakka and attack the nearest Ulfen (the green one next to Kurasaviel).
I think I don't get to act the round I make the save anyway--attempting a new save is a full round action for me (and, I think, a standard action if someone Aids, unless you houserule it otherwise).
DMPC me as necessary. Sick as a dog. Dunno when I'm gonna feel up to posting. Especially since I'm scheduled to be working the next 6 nights to boot.
Hey, I'm gonna be unable to post for most of the evening, but I'd really like to see some pre-rolls from everybody so that I can move the round through as soon as I am able to post.
Sandru and Ukshakka are probably just gonna keep attacking, while Ameiko is likely to try and heal Sandru. If that helps your action-decisionmaking.
Matin will full attack the nearest unincapacitated partygoer.
Cader will finish the one in front of him.
If he's already down from Kurasaviel's attack then Calder will move and use the attack on the Warrior fighting Ameiko.
If Ameiko is threatened by anyone Kurasaviel will attack themS if possible he will flank for sneak attack.
If Ameiko is OK Kurasaviel will help Ushakka with her baddies.
If no one aids her from her previous roll before her turn rolls around:
she keeps still, sweating profusely and trying in vain to move.
If someone *does* aid her before her turn rolls around:
Clara gasps, and then calls out, "Ameiko, any chance you can persuade these thugs to surrender? Their bosses are down or running and abandoning them." and then hesitate (hold) to let Ameiko act.
If Ameiko declines, or they clearly ignore her, Clara will throw a bomb as shown (second area)
On his next action Calder will take the chance and do a FRA to aid Clara.
succeed at Will save (as a full round action)
So if Calder doesn't need to help Clara? He will move over in front of Ameiko and Sandru to attack another warrior on his action.
Not enough time to make the post properly, but Tallak would be right after Helva, ordering Ursus to hunt her blood trail, letting the bear lead the way.
Alright - I wanna make a bigger Gameplay update so that I can get a lot of stuff under one umbrella, but I need to address a couple of things first:
Kurasaviel leaps forward and kills Helva. The Ulfen warriors totally capitulate without any direction. Will you let them go? If not, what do you do?
What do you want to do next? It's about 9 or 10p.m., and Snorri's funeral is set for the next day at dawn. Given that it's winter in the north, that might not be until 10 or 11 a.m.
I'm just assuming you want to loot their bodies and will post the list of what y'all get so you can divvy it up along with everything else.
What self respecting adventurer doesn't love looting corpses?!
In the service of the greater good, of course!
We gotta take our murder hobo-ing seriously.
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Asvig carried:
two potions of divine favor (CL 3)
a suit of +1 chainmail
a +1 heavy wooden shield
a +1 shortspear
a very fine suit of cold-weather clothes
a platinum armband bearing the likeness of a roaring lion
a golden wedding ring set with a ruby
a belt of giant strength +2
Helva carried:
scrolls of lightning bolt, cure moderate wounds, mage armor, and obscuring mist
a masterwork sickle
a ring of protection +1
a pair of bracers of armor +1
a matching gold wedding ring set with a sapphire
The dead warriors had:
8 battleaxes, 8 suits of studded leather armor, 16 throwing axes, 8 light wooden shields, and 8 gold armbands bearing the likeness of a roaring lion.
Distribute at your leisure. We'll move on to the next thing when we're all done with that.
In addition to that thing with the lootz, I want you all to
That's right, you've finally done something important enough to get more abilities.
I want y'all to post up in this Discussion thread what you gain from a level, and to sample what that kind of thing looks like, I'm leveling up Ameiko!
Ameiko level 6!
hp +6 (5 HD, 1 Con)
BAB, CMB, CMD +1, Will save +1
+2 rounds of bardic performance/day
Bardic knowledge improves to +2
+8 Skill ranks (6 class, 1 Int, 1 racial): +1 rank to Acrobatics, Intimidate, Knowledge (local), Perception, Perform (sing), Perform (string), Spellcraft, Stealth
+2 2nd-level spells/day
+1 1st-level spell known (favored class bonus) (expeditious retreat)
+2 2nd-level spells known (blistering invective and minor image)
Oh man, phat lootz AND level? You are singing the song of my people!
Assuming Clara will consent to teaching Kurasaviel a bit, I am thinking of taking levels of Fighter (Mutation Warrior). With Matin around I don't necessarily have to focus wholly on skills which can open up some nifty options for me offensively...
In regards to loot;
I wouldn't say no to a ring of protection.
If possible I'd love to use proceeds from loot to find a +1 Curve Blade at some point.
Mutation fighter is a powerful archetype, especially if you invest some levels into it. It's pretty much the only way for a naked single-classed fighter to fly by himself.
Calder will go for the Belt of Giant strength +2.
As I said earlier Calder is taking Ranger levels, hopefully Shalelu is agreeable for the training?
Now I'm just thinking of naked fighters flying around...
Level 5;
Took level of Fighter (Mutation Warrior)
+8 HP (6 HD, +1 Con, +1 FCB)
BAB, CMD, CMB +1, Fort Save +1
Bonus Combat Feat (Fighter 1)- Dodge
Martial Weapon Proficiency
Medium Armor Proficiency
Heavy Armor Proficiency
5th Level Feat- Combat Reflexes
+4 Skill Ranks (2 class, +1 Int, +1 FCB); +1 Intimidate, Stealth, Perception, Disable Device
Calder.
Fighter 4/Ranger 1.
Feat. Improved unarmed strike.
Skills. (8)
Climb +1
Handle animal +1
Heal +1.
Knowledge (Geography) +1.
Knowledge (Nature) +1.
Perception +1.
Stealth +1.
Survival +1.
BAB +1
Favored enemy Humanoid (Human).
Can't remember if we've discussed it before: how do y'all want to handle loot?
I often play as follows:
- Add up the GP (sale) value of the items (so magic items count at half)
- Divide the cash value evenly between all players
- Let players pick items to keep (at sale value) as part of their share
Happy to do that, or happy to discuss other options.
Also, anyone want to maintain a loot tracker? Here's one I maintain for a Rise of the Runelords that Thron runs. I'd be happy to copy this one and co-own it with one or more folks, if anyone's interested (or equally happy to have someone else just handle it in their own way).
Cheers,
Of course Clara will help to train Kurrie in the Art of the Mutagen.
Heck, I have the Visionary Researcher archetype so I can start handing out my mutagen as a buff to folks (though with only half the usual value). That could be the beginnings of it, until the mutagen kicks in at L3.
My next discovery will also probably be Infusion, so I can share buffs around. Speaking of which, any requests for 1st or 2nd level alchemist spells you'd like to get as infusions?
I'll work on leveling up soon. Playing with a range of ideas.
I actually don't like dividing up loot like that. I find that it causes more disagreements and confusion than it solves. Of course, I'm the GM and it's your loot, but I thought I'd mention that. A game of mine before went through much strife over loot.
You know, "but you have to 'sell' the item that you already have in order to get that awesome weapon you want that just dropped".
If it makes you guys more comfortable to have rules, that's fine. And I'm totally okay with a loot tracker so that we can keep track of how much and what everyone has. I also still want you guys to keep your character sheets up-to-date, though.
As for extracts... You're probably going to need endure elements more often than not for Chapter 3. Cold weather clothes will help a lot (to the tune of +5 on your Fortitude saves against cold weather) but the spell just completely ignores the weather.
Both Koya and Shalelu can cast it, as well.
Kurasaviel - are you taking Combat Reflexes or Dazzling Display? Your profile and level post show differently.
Calder - remember to update the rest of your profile - your BAB, CMB, CMD and your attack bonuses listed are still behind. Maybe remember to add a line for the unarmed strike attack you can freely use now.
Hey leinathan, interesting. I've never seen that method cause strife, but every group is different.
Do you have a method you like?
You know, "but you have to 'sell' the item that you already have in order to get that awesome weapon you want that just dropped".
I've always played it that folks are welcome to use whatever they want from the recent loot even if they can't 'pay' for it immediately. Often by the time we've reached a good place to sell it, the pile is big enough that they can afford it...and if someone can't afford the cost of it yet, we've typically just spotted them the difference and let them owe the party (or a particular party member who's trying to save up for something anyway).
Ehhh. I don't know, I haven't found a method yet that always works.
In my F2F games, we just kinda write everything up on the board and talk about who gets what for like 20 minutes.
I kinda feel like disagreements about who gets what item should be resolved in-character, or by luck.
Most of what I don't like is the forced split so that everyone has the same amount of loot. Sure, it's theoretically balanced, but some people need loot more than others. Some loot sees way more use on one character than another, and we're all on the same team.
Sorry lienathan it should be Dazzling Display! I'm aiming for an Intimidate build.
My general guideline for loot is "don't be a dick." I don't worry so much about even splits, just speak up if you want something. If two people want the same thing the group decides who would benefit from/needs it more.
Calders profile should be all updated now.
It was late and I was sleepy. :)
Alchemist 5
+6 HP (5 HD, 1 Con)
Feat: Extra Discovery (infusions)
+10 skill points (4 alchemist, 4 INT, 2 background) +1 to Craft (alchemy), k, arcana, k. Geo, k. Planes, perception, spellcraft, stealth, swim, UMD)
+4 poison resistance
+1 formula known: resist energy
+1 L2 extract / day
Still need to update my profile. Probably tomorrow.
Bard 5
+6 HP (5 HD, 1 favored class)
Feat: Arcane Strike
+10 skill points (6 bard, 1 int, 1 racial, 2 background) +1 to Acrobatics, Bluff, Climb, Diplomacy, Disable Device, Knowledge: Arcana, Knowledge: Geography, Perception, Sleight of Hand, Stealth
Lore Master 1/day
+1 1st level spell/day
+1 2nd level spell/day
+1 2nd level spell known (Invisibility)
Trade Vanish for Silent Image
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So everyone except Tallak's all leveled up - let's deal with loot!
Kurasaviel expressed interest in the ring of protection +1 and some cash - we'll deal with cash after we split sold loot.
Calder wants the belt of giant strength +2
That leaves bracers of armor, a magic spear, chainmail, shield, a few scrolls and a couple of potions, along with some nice mundane stuff. Does anybody else want to claim anything, or does this all go into the sell pile and turned into cash? I'll wait for Tallak before I move it over.
Actually, I have a system proposal: Claiming and taking items is always allowed, and then when everything else gets turned into gold, you only get gold if the amount of gold everyone gets is more than the value of the item you grabbed. That way, you are guaranteed to get $$$ if you claim nothing, and you get more gold if people grab expensive items since the gold's divided up among fewer people.
This has the potential of giving some people way more gold than others, but I think people who claim items most of the time will just not be getting gold.
About to do the leveling thing now. Felt obligated to update the game I'm running before I tackled my own happy-fun-time games.