So far things have been great!
Block initiative would be nice. Not a requirement, but nice.
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Ditto!
You're doing great! I'm having a blast.
As for block initiative, I'm really not a fan, but I can roll with it if everyone else in on board. Whichever method you decide to go with, you might want to be clearer about initiative and the amount of damage we take from enemy hits. For example, I wasn't sure about who was going in which order and how much damage I had taken just from the IC narration, and trying to interpret all of that from the spoilered rolls was bit of a hassle. Just add an OOC mention of that stuff somewhere for clarity, and you're golden.
Alright, great to hear that you're liking it!
I'll be clearer next fight, and perhaps try group initiative so that we can decide which is best. I think both have their pros and cons, let's see what works best for us.
Or, rather, Niklos would, if not for the fact that while he was looking at Biyo, the tengu had stealthily turned tail and fled, leaving his coat propped up against a pole.
I'd call foul, but I don't really care that much. There's not really anywhere to hide, unless he turned invisible. :P
Well, you were distracted, he had no practical purpose, and most of all I though it would be hilarious to see you turning around to an empty coat.
That said, it was a bit of foul play, but I swear only to do it when it's harmless.
Kinda reminds me of the old TOON RPG...
This is going to be interesting!
Edda is going to be sooooo pissed-off at this world.
Well, you were distracted, he had no practical purpose, and most of all I though it would be hilarious to see you turning around to an empty coat.
That said, it was a bit of foul play, but I swear only to do it when it's harmless.
Yeah, no biggie.
Edda is going to be sooooo pissed-off at this world.
Don't worry, I'm sure Niklos' reassuring presence will help her maintain composure. :)
About group initiative: reading around, I stumbled upon this variant by Rednal:
Combat begins when I roll initiative. During combat, the enemy's action is always the end of a given round. For example, let's say that there are three players, but only one of them beats the enemy's initiative. That player would act, then the enemy - and that's the end of Round 1. The party would act again, and everyone would treat it as Round 2, posting in any order before the enemy acts again. Except in very rare cases, enemies will always act together on their initiative. This is a gameplay change intended to speed up the pace of the game.
In this case it makes no difference, but it may be rewarding for those of you with high initiative counts.
Looks like its performance combat time!
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About group initiative: reading around, I stumbled upon this variant by Rednal:Combat begins when I roll initiative. During combat, the enemy's action is always the end of a given round. For example, let's say that there are three players, but only one of them beats the enemy's initiative. That player would act, then the enemy - and that's the end of Round 1. The party would act again, and everyone would treat it as Round 2, posting in any order before the enemy acts again. Except in very rare cases, enemies will always act together on their initiative. This is a gameplay change intended to speed up the pace of the game.In this case it makes no difference, but it may be rewarding for those of you with high initiative counts.
OK, so...I don't go until round two then? Kind-of a mini-surprise round, so to speak, for people who roll badly. Then we all go together on the second round. Makes sense to me and seems to simplify the PBP system.
You would go to round 2 if you had rolled lower than the enemy average, but you got a 9 when the average was 8,so go ahead. I updated the map, The Juggler had some effect on Rogg but you are not sure what.
Hoping that you passed a nice Thanksgiving (for those of you living in the USA) or a nice Thursday (for the others), I'll make a post in about six hours, botting as necessary, so: Basil, Niklos, if you wish to be a-may-zing it's now or never (actually, now or next round, or any of the other encounters. Lots of chances to look cool in this module).
I don't know if using innocent bystanders for cover fits your definition of 'amazing,' but that's what happened. :P
The crowd parts as Niklos passes through them, the faceless mob inciting him to go and fight Rogg, and he has a hard time trying to find someone to hide behind.
To be clear, I was trying to go under the stand. Also invisible at the time.
Whoops, my bad. Although your vanish ended when you attacked, so now you're under the bleacher (cover) but visible.
Another warning that I'm moving forward soon, as above. Of course, I understand that holidays are troubled times.
Sorry, I could have sworn I posted earlier. There must be a half-typed post sitting in a notepad back home. I'll get to it ASAP!
It's all right, there's no haste, I just wanted to give some warning before moving you.
There. What's the circled area in the back of the tent, and does it provide concealment or cover?
The round area is a cage covered in brightly colored curtains and drapes, you can easily hide behind it.
Sorry work been a little crazy this week getting caught back up after holiday break. I'll have post up tonight.
I assumed something like that, all my games have been slow in the last couple of days, no worries.
Has anyone played The Joke yet? That one has a giant in it, though I'm unsure if there would be three cards associated with one encounter...
Speaking of harrow cards, can you tell what The Bear and The Juggler did, exactly?
No one has played the Joke yet; the Bear made it harder for the bears to keep their balance (increased Acrobatics DC) and the Juggler makes it so that Rogg would hurt himself rolling a natural 1.
Also, since he's using ranged weapons, Rogg isn't threatening any square.
I could really go for some pie right now. :P
The Rakshasa card gives you a +4 to Sense Motive against Bernaditi. Also, the next post will be quite long, I probably won't manage to get it up by tomorrow.
Four questions remaining, and remember that trick questions and such are perfectly legitimate.
Honestly, I'm having some trouble coming up with good questions. This is one of those situations where my character is way better at something than I, the player. :S
Eh, I know the struggle. There are three high-intelligence characters, so make a few more questions, if you are still stumped in a few hours I'll give you some hints.
Hint: Edda's question was quite close to the one I thought. Can you find such a question that if Bernaditi answers falsely, it means that he lied before? Can you make him lie on a lie, so that he has to tell a truthful answer?
I want to ask him something about if it is burried deep beneath the circus, how was he supposed to give it to us if we caught him in a lie, but we only have 1 question left.
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I have one of the harrow decks and was doing what Gisele was this morning. Had the deck all laid out, grouping cards by conspiritor. Was having so much fun almost was late for work.
Next step trying to guess what cards will go together next!
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Harrow cards, like tarots, are a lot of fun. There's an amazing book, The Castle of Crossed Destinies, that's a narration of a tarot spread. I highly recommend it.
The choice of where to go is all yours, there's something to do in every place (even the Dearth). You may have to come back to some places if you make certain choices, but there's no "right" place to go.
Psst, Basil. I think we're waiting on you.
I'll make the next post sometimes around the 1st and the 2nd of January, don't despair, I'm still around.
So it goes. Most of my games have stalled due to the holidays.
Speaking of which, I hope everyone had a peaceful midwinter. :)
I'll move things along tomorrow, if Gisele or Basil want to buff up it's your chance
I'm still struggling with whether Basil would willingly participate in combat against his idol... :P
Nothing to buff with. Edit: OK I lied... sorry have a headcold from hell and it's hard to think today.
Did anyone play the rabbit card yet?
I think i dont have that card.
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I have it. For some odd reason, I though Basil would. :P
Should we establish whether high numbers or low are good for the player when rolling miss chance?
Yeah, when splitting the cards I had to make some hard choices...
For miss chances, usually rolling low is bad, so let's go with that.
Well, I think it's too late now. There wasn't really any in-character communication that would warrant me changing my action. I suppose my fate now depends on whether or not we go in the order of posting, or the actual initiative. :P
Are you casting defensively, Basil? If so, I'd need a Concentration check (or I can roll it for you in the next post).
Yeah. I am. Sorry i forgot to state how im casting. Derp
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I used a sap, not the rapier. It deals non-lethal bludgeoning damage.
Oh, right, my bad, I'm changing the text.
Im currently dealing with a family crisis. I should be back online soon.
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I hope that everything will be alright, we'll wait for you.