GM Rednal's Jade Regent (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

Yes. In general, I will probably be updating once a day (or slower, if you guys are posting slower). If you don't see a post from me within 24 hours, I've probably forgotten how many people I'm waiting on (I GM a lot of games, okay? XD), so just post here in the Discussion Thread or PM me to nudge me along.

I was more asking about Shutai. I know you post a good bit and keep the games moving.

Depends on the day. I'm usually on a fair bit, but some days I wont be able to get on until midnight or so GMT.

No worries just wanting to know whats expected. I'm on all day at work so I post lots. I don't post much after 4pm eastern or on the weekends though.

I work nights, so I typically spend the afternoon and evening with my wife and kids and get on when they're all in bed.

Yep that's why I don't get on in the evenings much. For some reason my wife likes to hang out with me. She needs some friends :)

Taka knows, and I'm assuming Rednal learned as much when he vetted me, but
Full disclosure for Shutai -

I'm pretty new to PbP, and haven't done the dungeon-crawling aspect yet. I'm mostly just trying to push us forward with my posts, but the impression I'm getting from you, Shutai, is that either A) you don't know what my intentions are or B) you have a better plan.

For example, with the double doors just now, I had intended for us to investigate through afterwards. As a bigger feature, I wanted to make sure to check for traps (not that I was going to pause at every door to do that), and then go through. However, as I've currently got a bow out, I wasn't going to be the first through the door.

Basically, I'm bringing this up because it seems like we're pulling at each other with different ideas at every step, and I'd like to be... more efficient, maybe? It seems weird, regardless. Do you have any ideas about this, Shutai? Or Taka and Rednal?

Sorry, I didn't spot your intention for the double doors. Last night was hellishly busy at work, so I probably missed some details of your post. I typically just go clockwise around a building until it's as complete as possible, then pop through any other doors.

I'm happy to retcon into going through the double doors first if you guys prefer, though. Whatever gets the job done.

Through the double doors is just fine if that's where you want to go. ^^

No problem! You've got a system, and that works for me. I just didn't want things to get zany and nonsensical. :-D

Since I already rolled checks at the double doors, why don't we go through them now while it's fresh? From there, we'll go clockwise, a la your approach.

Works for me.

I'm fine with the game always moving forward. I don't post on weekends much especially ones when I'm out of town like this past one. I went ahead and opened the double doors :)

I'm off on holiday tomorrow. I should have net access, but if I don't...bot me as needed until next Saturday. Maybe Sunday if I'm really sleepy.

Yes. In general, I will probably be updating once a day (or slower, if you guys are posting slower). If you don't see a post from me within 24 hours, I've probably forgotten how many people I'm waiting on (I GM a lot of games, okay? XD), so just post here in the Discussion Thread or PM me to nudge me along.

Consider yourself nudged. :-)

Yep it is the little elven bad guys turn :)

See? That's doing it right. I thought I was waiting for all three of your to post. XD *Happens more than he likes to admit, given the high number of games he runs*

No worries I will try and stay on top of it. Looks like we may be going solo again in Forgotten God's :( Though I wouldn't mind progressing faster in that.

I tried to find allies for you there. I really did. OTL But yeaaaaaah. Well, I suppose that can work out, too.

Special Delivery: One nudge for GM Rednal!

Taka is wondering if his Knowledge check was sufficient to learn that an invisible quickling is a quickling that almost certainly still stands in front of him.

So it looks like it got a surprise round where it stabbed me. My round 1 was to study it and draw my weapon as it's round 1 was to stand still and go invisible. Aleksson and Shutai readied their action. So it is now round 2 and my go at least I think that is the break down so far. Is that right?

Actually, in case it wasn't clear, it's still the party's turn (i.e. Aleksson should post). There's a reason you guys didn't see the fey creature doing anything. XD Taka's roll was not high enough to know the specific details of its invisibility.

oh, sorry let me change my GP post.

Ahhh, okay. I didn't pick up on the passage of time in that post, my bad.

Is there anything you would like to do, Taka, or would you rather just pass?

I thought it was the quicklings turn sorry.

I'll mark it a little more clearly in further posts, but I've affected all three of us with my elemental glyph of darkness - which means that Shutai has concealment, and the quickling should have rolled miss chance.

Well, it could impact your encumbrance. XD

Not pitching a fit or anything, I'm medium encumbrance either way and it's your game, your rules, but let the record show...

Strength: Damage to your Strength score causes you to take penalties on Strength-based skill checks, melee attack rolls, and weapon damage rolls (if they rely on Strength). The penalty also applies to your Combat Maneuver Bonus (if you are Small or larger) and your Combat Maneuver Defense. A character with a Strength score of 0 is too weak to move in any way and is unconscious. Some creatures do not possess a Strength score and have no modifier at all to Strength-based skills or checks.

Says nothing about encumbrance - ability damage stops at penalizing rolls, whereas drain forces you to recalculate. Granted, it's pretty friggin' silly that I could have 11 STR damage and carry all my gear like nothings wrong, but 12 STR damage means I'm sprawled on the floor.

Yup. XD The rules are funny sometimes.

Poke. Was busy and sick all of 4th of July weekend, but I've posted. :-)

back from vacation as well.

Hmm, it didn't tell me you guys had posted... Okay, we all ready to go? Everyone responded?

yep

Yup.

Affirmative.

I'll get a post up by the end of today, then. o wo/ Little busy right this moment, I'm afraid, but it's definitely coming.

Life happens, especially when you run about 700 games all at once. Dunno how you don't melt into a puddle.

Magic. o wo~

But, more seriously, it's not as hard as it looks. Most games don't need a post from me every single day (in fact, I do so many games just so I CAN play more regularly). Of those that do, in many cases, I can copy/paste stuff right out of books, or do a couple of rolls and check stuff in Hero Lab (which speeds it up immensely). I usually only spend an hour or so a day actually posting and such, which seems like a reasonable amount of investment for a hobby.

Still though, Shutai has a point. To save my life, I could not organize my words in type half as fast as you do, Rednal. Don't suppose you write for a living or something like that. :-P

Much obliged for the game either way.

Think I threw off your 3-post rhythm with my mirror image question. You are up, sir Rednal.

It was in the doorway still before its turn just now? Taka stepped back and I stepped forward, so as I understood the situation, I should have been the only viable target unless it has a 10-ft. reach. To reach Taka, I thought it'd have to move through my square first, and *then* use the wand. Did I misread something? (If so, not the first time, and either way, won't be the last :-P).

Hm?

...Oh, you're right, he did step back that way. XD

Acid Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 2) = 9

Not enough to drop it. o wo/ Figure it hit you instead, then.

Ah I will leave my action the same then this round. Aleksson should be able to step in and get around him since he stepped in.

Is there room for Shutai to get back in and hit things?

Since it backed into a (slightly) larger room, yes.

Yeah Governor is closing offices at Noon under state of emergency. We had/have plans to travel this weekend so if the the Tropical Storm / Supposed to be Hurricane when it makes landfall tonight leaves us without power you may not hear from me for a few days :)

Yikes, good luck dude.

Be safe, man!

Oops, that was the wrong alias. Anyway, since I went and added him on FB when he joined the game I run, I'll pass along that he says he's alright.

In other news: Shutai, Goblins moment? I uhh... didn't catch that reference. >.>

I...don't know? I can't see the reference is.

Regarding Aleksson popping into the bathroom.

No one wants a Goblins moment here...