I got no response from Blaze so I had to ask for another player to take her place. This is most unfortunate for I believe everyone enjoyed t play with Blaze. Nevertheless, I believe everyone of you will be forthcoming to our new companion. He'll be joining us soon in the discussion board and soon enough in the gameplay thread.
I was wondering if any of you would feel that there was a different treatment between Blaze and Astrid, so I'd like to explain my way of thinking: Astrid gave us a heads up that she would not be able to post for a while (which wasn't that long gladly, both in thinking about the game but mostly about her health), so we decided to wait for her to come back...
With Blaze is quite different. We got no notice of her absence and she has been away for +20 days. I really hope she is OK, but thinking about our game, we can't have an absent player (with no idea when/if she will be back) for this could slowly kill the game and deny another player the opportunity the play.
While I try to find a natural way for Blaze (the character) to leave the game, I'll turn her into an NPC, so you are free to interact with her normally and I'll RP her reactions.
I thought the difference was very clear and needs no explanation, but I appreciate you being so thoughtful as to explain it. I really did like Blaze's character! It's a pity we are losing her. But that's the way of PbP.
I agree with Arvanya. No need to explain to me. I liked a lot of what Blaze brought to the game and will miss her, but I do not like the fact that she disappeared. I look forward to seeing who might be joining us.
It's a bummer for sure. I liked Blaze as a player. She's a good RP'er and I liked the blooming friendship that seemed to be growing between her and Evelina. However, I totally understand the reasoning and need to replace her. She has been gone quite a while and you have had to bot her several times just to keep the game moving. As harsh as it may seem, waiting too long for absent players can kill a PbP game, so I would rather lose one player than the entire game. I also agree with Arvanya that the difference between this situation and Astrid's is quite clear. I don't think there was any double standard in play.
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Greetings, everyone! I'm the one GM Frosty contacted, and while I still need to do a bit of work to get Cithembi caught up to level 2, I'm excited to join in with you!
This will be my first time running a deaf character, so it should be an interesting experience. I'll try to keep it from slowing things down too much, but I'm sure it will be an issue from time to time.
Oh, and I suppose I'll need a hit die roll for 2nd level. I have a +1 Con modifier, so if I understand right, I should roll twice and take the highest.
Welcome Cithembi! I've played a deaf oracle before - having a slate and chalk was a huge help, and a good way to stay a part of things. (I even made a magic slate that auto-wrote for her, priced as a prestidigitation-in-a-can item. Something for you and Frosty to consider, maybe?) I can link the character if you like, but I'm sure you've got a handle on things.
And don't be too insulted - Astrid's probably going to be equal parts intrigued and dismissive until Cithembi's capability becomes clear. Nothing personal. ;)
Welcome! Can't wait to get you in on the action.
And don't be too insulted - Astrid's probably going to be equal parts intrigued and dismissive until Cithembi's capability becomes clear. Nothing personal. ;)
I'm sure Cithembi is used to it. He does, indeed, have a slate and chalk, and he can read lips, so between the two of those he should be able to participate in most conversations. We'll see how it plays out, but I think he'll be fine. :)
But can he sling fire all day long? Big shoes to fill. :)
Welcome!
I wouldn't worry to much about the deaf thing. I have a feeling that in a PbP game it will be a lot less disruptive than it would be in an in person game. I mean, reading, "He says, 'We should go left'" doesn't really take much less time than reading "He pulls out a chalkboard and writes, 'We should go left'". Besides, it should make for interesting RP.
But can he sling fire all day long? Big shoes to fill. :)
Well... no... but he can tell you *exactly* where he is if he can see the stars! :D In more useful terms, Cithembi has a couple useful buffs, CLW, and Color Spray at this level. He's better set up to be a ranged combatant than in melee with his higher Dex, though at present he's only carrying throwing weapons. I may tweak his equipment around a bit more--I still haven't spent all of his starting funds yet, though I'm getting close.
I wouldn't worry to much about the deaf thing. I have a feeling that in a PbP game it will be a lot less disruptive than it would be in an in person game. I mean, reading, "He says, 'We should go left'" doesn't really take much less time than reading "He pulls out a chalkboard and writes, 'We should go left'". Besides, it should make for interesting RP.
I'm actually more worried that I'll make it too *little* of a problem. :D It seems like it should be a fun challenge, which is why I went for it. I do think it won't really be too disruptive as long as I don't go overboard with it.
I think the after-battle conversation here is going to be quite entertaining. :)
That was the idea. ;)
I think the after-battle conversation here is going to be quite entertaining. :)
I think Evelina is just going to be happy that talking cat is a real thing.
Whenever you are ready, just let me know!
I'm ready!
There, I think I'm ready now. :)
Really not trying to metagame here folks but what Arvanya said in her game post. Its just so strange that a real little girl would be out here days away from civilization dressed as she is that its not rational or believable. And Witches. So Freyja is suspicious as all get out. Maybe not quite suspicious as shooting the girl with an arrow but at least suspicious enough to think this is a trap.
Yea, I don't think that's metagaming at all. You don't need detect magic or sense motive to think that this is just weird! The question is, how do we proceed?
re-reading my post now I am wondering how "suspicious as all get out" translates to Portuguese. lol.
@Freyja:
Not sure if the metagaming thing came up because of my comment, but I wasn't trying to call you out for being suspicious. You are right to be suspicious. That comment was more me preemptively apologizing for making Evelina act naive and oblivious, despite obvious trap being obvious, because it amuses me to play her that way. Sorry if it came off as a dig. I honestly didn't mean it that way.
Did not take it that way.
Cithembi, meanwhile, has a wisdom of 6. XD So something impulsive might happen here...
@Freyja: No problem, it is not metagame IMO. And about the 'all get out', I must be honest that I had never heard of it! In Portuguese we don't have a similar expression, just something like 'as f$~~'.
Sorry for missing my post yesterday... for some reason, Paizo wasn't allowing me to post anything, even send a PM! Every time I tried, I was redirected to the home page. Weird.
Will try to update today!
"As f$$!" is pretty close to "as all get out". You're good. :)
For those into it, Merry Christmas! And for those not into it, I hope the day's still merry. :)
Happy holidays folks! Wishing everyone the best, most enjoyable season possible!
Auryel looks great with his reindeer antlers.
Merry Christmas :)
*Googles wolf with reindeer antleers*
Merry Christmas and a wonderful end of the year for everyone!
Happy new year!
Happy New Year to all.
Hmm... Kind of want to wait and see what happens in the surprise round, before I post round one actions. Sorry if that slows things down, but it seems like it might make a pretty big difference in the direction things go.
@GM:
I don't think it would have made a difference in this case, but just a reminder that I have the Charmed Life ability that lets me add my cha (+3) to my saves that I can use 3/day. I know we haven't really talked about how to handle using it, but considering that the amount of saves my character has had to make per day has not been that high, I'd probably just use them any time I had to make a save, especially when I am still maxed out.
Also...totally forgot to post parry/riposte roll. Facepalm. Might have saved me, but that's a my bad, sorry guys. Arvanya, Auryel, Cimbethi. We're counting on you...bring it home!
I accidentally rolled Auryel's attack twice, but I think both miss anyway!
Hey, he ended up winning the House cup for that. :P
@GM: Did you maybe miss the knowledge local roll or did I just not get anything?
FYI I mistakenly had Auryel wearing light leather rather than lamellar. This means he's had lower AC but a higher jump skill. I've adjusted his stats!
Since we already pestering our dear GM ;)...
Any word on that knowledge local roll?
Also, I don't think I should be carrying damage, because Freyja healed me.
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Ah, right, I should have asked if anyone was still hurt.
So the spellcraft tells her nothing? Its not a spell per se either? Maybe it at least gives relative strength of the magic?
No worries. I'm annoyingly persistent. Speaking of which...;)
Also, I don't think I should be carrying damage, because Freyja healed me.
I'm assuming the rest of us are out cold unless woken, so I'll hold posting for now.
Yep. ZZZZZZZZ
I'm assuming the rest of us are out cold unless woken, so I'll hold posting for now.
Unacceptable! Does Freyja snore? Does Cithembi curl up like a cat when he sleeps? Did Arvanya drool on her pillow? Does Auryel dream of plates full of steaks? So many missed RP opportunities! So many unanswered questions!
Simply disgraceful!
The dice gods seem to be taking pity on us.
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Do we have any healing left over before going to sleep? Looks like Auryel is still down 4. Blaze is down 2 and I'm down 1. Not exactly bad, but I'm not sure there would be any benefit in carrying damage if we were going to get our spells back.
Oh, forgot to tell that you are still using your spells from the previous day!
About healing, I think Arvanya still has her CLW spell, Cithembi has 2 slots to cast CLW, and Astrid can convert another spell into CLW! I think I've never seen a group with so much healing before, lol.
Yeah, we're pretty well set for divine magic. :D Should we just assume we patch everyone up before going back to bed instead of rolling for everything?
In my IRL Wrath of the Righteous campaign right now, we have a paladin, a warpriest, a gunslinger/inquisitor, a skald, a cleric, and a witch. Literally everyone can use cure wands, and everyone but my witch has current native healing (which will soon be rectified). It's fantastic. XD