I'm going to give you guys time to discuss what you've learned about the town so far, and then I'd like to fast forward to rumor gathering in the evening.
I’m not going to get to a computer today, so consider this an early US Thanksgiving break. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate.
I will update again Friday.
Enjoy!
Everything okay, GM?
Yes, sorry. I feel like I was waiting for someone to post, but I can't for the life of me remember who. I'll get things moved along today.
I leave Tuesday after work and will be on a boat to mexico cruising, back on the 23rd then staying in south Florida working remotely for the week of christmas. So from Tuesday to Monday next week I will not be posting then limited posting the following week.
Enjoy and thanks for the heads up!
Sick today, update tomorrow.
Take care GM.
Hey all,
So, with the holidays coming up, I wanted to schedule out a holiday break.
Due to events with family, I'm going to say we're on a holiday break from December 25 - January 1. I may get a post or two in there, but otherwise I will probably be too busy to do so. During that time, there will be no posting expectation, and we'll get things rolling again on January 2. Sound good?
Sounds entirely fair. I doubt I'll be available tomorrow and will be unavailable at times over Christmas.
An enjoyable holiday to all!
Works for me. Hoping we can find out some information (when we go back in for the night) on how/when that dastardly rogue will be tumbrel'd off to Branderscar Prison before the break ... ? ;) Then we can do a bunch of RP.
Sounds good, GM. Have a good time with your family!
Well, once the Lord's Dalliance gets busy at night, you might be able to gather some rumors on that...
I have a stomach flu. Update when better.
Take care.
That was me, 36 hours ago. ;)
Feel better soon, GM.
Thank you, everyone. I am better now, apart from still getting winded easily from physical exertion. Fortunately, typing at a computer does not count.
EDIT: You're planning to negotiate with Bellam for the use of the secret passage in the basement?
My own head cold has been delaying me.
seems not decision. I'm thinking negotiation. Killing him outright or ignoring and using the passage and dealing with him if he finds out.
ignoring and using the passage and dealing with him if he finds out.
I think Cole's onto something here.
I think so too. Why induct anyone into our plans that we do not need to?
Well, we sure as hell wouldn't be inducting Barhold into our plans, but even a hint could prove disastrous. He'd probably have to be utterly convinced we were part of the Church before he did something that threatened the security of Balentyne, and yeah, I don't think we can do that. So hints taken. ;)
I may not be available to post at all tomorrow.
Cole just laid out a good plan - definitely something you should discuss more and try to refine. However, it's not a "what are you doing today" plan, and that's what I need right now.
This part of the AP is very "you" driven - you need to tell me what you're doing so I can set up and resolve the scenarios for you. The Inn is pretty much deserted during the day, except for a lunch rush, but you can always try to gather information around town or do something else, if you wish. Some suggestions:
1) Gather Information about any rumors you have discovered.
2) Explore the area surrounding the town.
3) Do some more external reconnaissance on the keep.
I know Cole arranged to meet with the Reeve to view Osterman Manor with Hel today, so if there's nothing else anyone wants to do at the moment, I'll move ahead to that.
Thank you GM. I know we would like to get our new party member. Assuming we kill her escort to Brandiscar we are awaiting that time and gathering info it seems.
One of the priorities is dealing with the captains. We need to gather more information about them to plan.
Just wanted to pop in and confirm that I'm still around. I think the rescue en route to Brandescar is a good plan. (Indeed, Simra herself is waiting to get out of Balentyne before trying to escape.)
Great. We will get you out :)
The legend in the Map of Aldencross has been updated.
@GM: Lutor would definitely like to study that spellbook.
Once Hel and Cole are finished at the Manor, I'll reunite everyone at the Lord's Dalliance.
Apologies for delay. This week has been tricky for me getting to update pbp.
I'll be able to post tomorrow evening.
I need to work out monies and important spells.
That’s fine. Today was a busy day at work for me - we’re moving groups from two buildings into a new one, and I spent the morning clearing out a network closet in one of the old buildings. Updates to come hopefully tomorrow.
A heads up. I'll be at a con for most of today and playing D&D for most of tomorrow.
Is there any usable gold that I've overlooked? Lutor would have to leave without copying or buying much of anything as is.
Well, you've got a chest of 8000 gp that was paid to Kargeld. You could see if the party will give you some of that, depending on what they want to do with it.
I also don't think you've sold the walrus ivory, seal pelts, or narwhal horn yet.
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HERE is our current loot page; notice in the distribution tab the 'knot pool' section, which is where our current reserves are listed (6,666, semi-appropriately enough). While we have not yet sold a whole bunch of stuff, I wasn't entirely certain there was somewhere to sell the arms and armor (or how well it'd be taken until we got 'a shipment in'), and we're not entirely certain (or at least agreed) as to the value of the ivory and narwhal horn.
Ping!!
Right I'm currently in the process of moving so go nuts on botting. Compounding that paizo wont let me log in on my phone so I can't even do quick posts when out and about currently.
Hey all. Posting in all my games as I leave on Wednesday for vacation. I will return on Monday the 23rd. Please BOT me stating on Wednesday. Off to Camp, fight, drink, with 3500 friends in Missippi.
From one SCAdian to another, 'Have fun in the battles!!' ;)
Cole, enjoy your time fighting a war in Mississippi. I'm gonna get Wesh drunk.
Since Wesh is playing a drinking game, I'm going to post my house rules for heavy drinking.
1) After each drink, attempt a Fortitude save with a DC based on the amount of alcohol in the drink.
2) If you pass, there is no effect. If you fail, you take a -1 penalty on all rolls involving Intelligence and Dexterity. You also increase the Fortitude DC for all subsequent drinks by 1. This penalty is cumulative for each failed saving throw, and the DC increase is cumulative for each failed saving throw.
3) After a number of drinks equal to your Constitution modifier, the Fortitude DC increases by 1. This happens every time you have a number of drinks equal to your Constitution modifier.
4) Alcohol counts as poison, therefore any bonus to saves that applies against poison applies to the save for alcoholic drinks, as does immunity to poison.
5) If you fail a total number of saves equal to your Constitution modifier, you gain the sickened condition. If you fail a number of saves equal to double your Constitution modifier, you gain the nauseated condition. You can make a DC 18 Fortitude save to ignore the effects of the nauseated condition for a "round".
6) If you fail a total number of saves against drinking equal to three times your Constitution modifier, you fall unconscious.
The goal is to replicate the effects of heavy drinking, while not penalizing classes and races that get bonuses against poison. Admittedly, this does favor classes with a high Fortitude save and Dwarves, but I think that makes sense over all.
As for playing darts, each time a player is up, they throw three darts. Competitors stand 10 feet away from the dart board, and each makes three ranged attack rolls. The dartboard has three rings plus the bullseye, and the result of each ranged attack roll determines the number of points:
10 or less = 0 points
11-13 = 1 point
14-16 = 2 points
17-19 = 3 points.
20+ = 5 points
This should be fun. :)
Seem like fair rules. Should be interesting!
So the war was canceled, But I have been crazy busy at work getting our users set up for telework. I may not post again until the weekend, but I am back and working from home now.
You and I both, Cole.
I'm lucky enough to have been able to move from the office to working from home.
Good luck, all.
When making plans, don't forget to check the rumors. While some may be false and some may be true, there's always a chance of valuable information somewhere.