Well, a pickaxe has the following stats:
Small damage: 1d6; Medium damage: 1d8; Critical Damage Multiplier: x4; Range: —; Weight: 12 lbs.; Damage type: Piercing
If I were to use it, then I would be doing less damage. But, if I do crit, then I could be doing a greater amount of damage.
Also, I think the way that you suggested to divide everything is good, Thaddues.
You're two-handing a greataxe, right? Unless you can roll crits on demand, the damage you'll do overall with the axe will far outweigh what you get with the pick. The axe is x3 already, so I say you're solid.
Unless you've been considering sword 'n boarding it... Err, pick and board?
This pickaxe is a two-handed weapon. So no pick and board. Also, that means that during combat, I'd have to choose between my greataxe or the pickaxe. Unless I want to try an odd build where I'm dual wielding two two handed weapons in one hand each. That'd be something. :)
I'll happily take the potion, thanks.
Variel could use either the belt of strength or the natural armor amulet. Mutt, what do you think? Variel has a higher AC, so you might want the armor.
Sure, I can take the amulet. Might be good for me to get my AC up.
This pickaxe is a two-handed weapon. So no pick and board. Also, that means that during combat, I'd have to choose between my greataxe or the pickaxe. Unless I want to try an odd build where I'm dual wielding two two handed weapons in one hand each. That'd be something. :)
So I went to look up the pickaxe, to find that there is no such weapon in the Arms & Equipment Guide. They have the Light and Heavy pick. Curious where you got the numbers for a pickaxe, but it does seem to match up being a two-hander compared to the stats for a Light & Heavy pick.
So, the Belt's been taken by Variel, the Amulet by Mutt, the two people without healing spells have taken the healing potions. Seems the pickaxe and the magic armour are to be sold and divvied up.
Has everyone taken two Alchemist's Fires? And who would like to take some acid? Not just for throwing at people you don't like, but it can serve as a useful tool.
The pickaxe is listed here.
Also, I haven't added my share of the loot to my alias. I'll do that right now. As for the pickaxe and armor, if no one will take the pickaxe, I can take it for a back up. Maybe, if there are rules for it, I can maybe I can try to combine them in some way. I know that they're both magic and it might be some work. But the idea of a greataxe with an axe head and one part of a pick.
I can't recall off the top of my head if there's any feats or abilities in Pathfinder that let you wield large weapons one handed instead of two. Though I'm sure there's one like that somewhere.
I know I had a halfling fighter in 3.5 who took some feats to essentially do that. Though he also took an epic feat for that.
OK,I'm going to equip the Belt of Giant Strength +2 on Variel.
This is going out to all the games I'm either playing in or GMing:
I'll be away at a local convention from Nov. 4th to the 6th. As such, I won't be posting on those days.
Early tomorrow morning I get on a plane to head to Boardgamegeek for five days of nonstop board gaming! I will check in at breakfast and before bed, so hopefully I won't slow things down. If you don't hear from me in a reasonable time, GM-bot me as needed.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I think we've lost Ellesbeth...
/\ Dagnabit, that position is cursed. When Tahbet left, he announced it beforehand, and I replaced him. But then, everyone after that has just up and disappeared. Bofur, Grunyn, and now Ellesbeth.
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So, I realized I haven't been keeping track of the treasure recently. So I went back and compiled a list of what we've gotten so far. I've also added notes on what I think has been claimed.
LIQUID ASSETS:
-2,529.35 GP in assorted coins
- Assorted gemstones worth a total of approximately 1070 GP
-- 1 Garnet, 8 Beryls, 4 Rubies, 1 Black Pearl
- 36 pounds of Noqual Ore (1 by group, 35 by Clegg)
CLAIMED LOOT:
- Cloak of Resistance +1 (Fiona)
- MW longsword (Variel)
- +1 cold iron longsword (Variel)
- 2 potions cure moderate wounds (Mutt, Ellesbeth)
- Amulet of natural armour +1 (Mutt)
- Belt of giant strength +2 (Variel)
ASSORTED SPOILS:
- 3 Short swords
- Heavy Crossbow
-- 15 bolts
- +1 Pickaxe
- 3 Studded leater armour
- MW Chain shirt
- +1 Studded Leather Armour
- 1 Flask of acid
- 18 Alchemist's fires
-Devil's Elbow treasure map
-Business Ledgers for Clegg Zincher's business.
Who took some Alchemist's Fire vials? I remember recommending everyone should take two of the firebombs.
Also, a bit retroactively, did we want to give any loot to Akron and Zincher's former goons to ensure loyalty?
I took 2 firebombs. As for giving Akron and the guards loot, doesn't really matter to me. Also, I had my eye on the pickaxe and had asked some questions about how to incorporate it into Mutt's build (dual wielding two two-handed weapons or try to combine it with my greataxe so that it's either a double weapon or a two-handed weapon that's somewhat similar to a halberd or a bec-de-corben, just without the reach). Though, that may be impossible.
You rock Thaddeus, thanks for the legwork.
Thank you, Thaddeus. You're becoming quite the MVP.
Thanks, Thaddeus. Confirming I do have the swords as well as a +1 Heavy shield, a ring of protection +1, and the belt of giant strength (which, it turns out, I had not equipped in Hero Lab, so I've been shorting myself +1 attack and damage this whole time!)
I took 2 firebombs. As for giving Akron and the guards loot, doesn't really matter to me. Also, I had my eye on the pickaxe and had asked some questions about how to incorporate it into Mutt's build (dual wielding two two-handed weapons or try to combine it with my greataxe so that it's either a double weapon or a two-handed weapon that's somewhat similar to a halberd or a bec-de-corben, just without the reach). Though, that may be impossible.
Okay, so make that 16 Firebombs (Easier than typing Alchemist's Fire every time) instead of 18.
No comment on dual-wielding double weapons. I don't think merging the two together would work either. The closest thing to that is the Gnome Hooked Hammer. And that attacks with 1d8/1d6. I suppose getting the stats for a large-sized version might be close. Ish.
Still, let's make it official. Did you want to claim the +1 pick?
Thank you, Thaddeus. You're becoming quite the MVP.
For out of game stuff, notably. Still, the appreciation is... err, appreciated.
Thanks, Thaddeus. Confirming I do have the swords as well as a +1 Heavy shield, a ring of protection +1, and the belt of giant strength (which, it turns out, I had not equipped in Hero Lab, so I've been shorting myself +1 attack and damage this whole time!)
I was only concerning myself with the treasure we got since we got on the island.
If there's no feasible way to wield both the greataxe and the pick, then I'll just stick to the greataxe.
I'll get a post in tomorrow. I have an idea. An awesome idea.
Excellent.
On Ellesbeth, I'll give her until the end of this particular area to post before removal.
And another note, I expect posting will be slow for these next two weeks. If people can't post, no biggie.
Happy holidays to everyone!
Ditto and likewise!
Happy whatnots and Merry all the other things! Hope you guys are having fun. My house is finally rid of an excess of family. Whew.
Season's Greetings and all that.
Apologies for the absence. Had spotty internet reception where I was staying for the past few days. Time to catch up.
Happy new year!
Happy new year everyone!
So I'm going to remove Ellesbeth. I have a player who is new to PbP, doing great, and would love a spot in another game. So I'll offer the spot to him... if youy guys are cool with it. Considering how cursed that spot is, I'm fine if you want to keep things at four.
I don't mind another candidate. We really have trouble keeping that fifth spot. However, I'm wondering if Ellesbeth may still be a bit busy from the holidays.
I'm fine with another candidate.
I'm all for another new player. I just hope for a more graceful exit for Ellesbeth's character, rather than mysterious disappearances.
I'm good either way. We do seem to have trouble holding more than four people in a game, though ...
We know your views Thaddeus :P And you're near the end of the book. Graceful exit for her is extremely easy. Back to five it is!
UPDATED TREASURE LIST
LIQUID ASSETS:
-2,665.35 GP in assorted coins
- Assorted gemstones worth a total of approximately 1070 GP
-- 1 Garnet, 8 Beryls, 4 Rubies, 1 Black Pearl
- Sapphire worth 600 gp
- 36 pounds of Noqual Ore (1 by group, 35 by Clegg)
ASSORTED SPOILS:
- 3 Short swords
- Heavy Crossbow
-- 15 bolts
- MW Hand Crossbow
-- 10 bolts
- MW Rapier
- +1 Pickaxe
- 3 Studded leater armour
- MW Chain shirt (x2)
- +1 Studded Leather Armour
- MW Small steel shield
- 1 Flask of acid
- 16 Alchemist's fires
-Devil's Elbow treasure map
-Business Ledgers for Clegg Zincher's business.
- a sapphire worth 600 gp
- masterwork chain shirt
- masterwork rapier
- masterwork small steel shield
- masterwork hand crossbow with 10 bolts
- 136 gp
-> What, specifically, we claimed. Anybody wish to make a claim to any of it?
I took a couple alchemist's fires. But you may have already subtracted them. I had expressed interest in the pickaxe. But, after learning that there are no feasible ways to include the pickaxe in my build, I will give it up to someone else or just have it sold. Also, didn't we give some stuff to Akron and his men?
I deducted two extra firebombs from the last treasure list for you.
We discussed the idea of giving Akron's men some loot, but nothing concrete. I'll have to double check how many were left alive at the end. (Including the guys we saved.)
My thought was some gold, and a pound of Noqual each... Actually, did we ever figure out/appraise how much Noqual is worth?
I don't think so.
Would I be able to move through the waterfall to get at the priestess?
Fiona - it's not a huge waterfall. It'd take a clever idea or an acrobatics check with some penalties.
Hmm...
Would I be able to knock off a chunk of the rock in front of me to make a bridge of sorts?
I'm a bit confused. Didn't Variel kill the drow that I'm engaged in combat with? Or was it a different one?
Fiona: sounds fun you can take a swing and roll damage.
Mutt: deleted the drow.
Thank you, Spiderbeard. I was just a bit confused.
I'll get a post up in the morning.
Np. We seem to have slowed up a bit over January so as we move into the next month I'll start kicking people to get the posting rate back up.
...I instantly regret all of that. I'm waiting for Fiona to go first.
Well, look on the bright side.
...
I may need to crowd source that one.
Thaddeus, do you think you can put that orca to sleep for a bit?
Thaddeus, do you think you can put that orca to sleep for a bit?
I swapped that hex out ages ago. Or last year, at least. I RPed Thaddeus losing the ability Here, and mentioned it to the group Here.
Out-of-game, I swapped it out because it was just too powerful, and barely made sense not to open every fight with it, since I could throw it out as many times as there were targets. In-game... Thaddeus' mysteeerious patron works in mysteeerious ways.