GM Trajan's Dragonlance Heroes of the Lance PBP

Game Master gmpathfinder

Pretty sure my crit did away with #3. Seeing everyone else leave combat I figured someone must have offed #1

I have no idea! There are so many PCs that I've lost track of who killed who.

I thought the DM said the opponents ran away opening them up to sneak attack!

I thought the DM said the opponents ran away opening them up to sneak attack!

Yeah, not all of them ran away. Wolf 1 and Wolf 3 stayed to fight. Alessa pretty much took care of Wolf 3, heh. But Wolf 1 was still up to full hit points and Joey put grease under it and it was attacking Durom. It has only taken 7 points of damage and was not subject to sneak attack.

So Brands going to attack it I guess...

Are all the opponents really gone? I thought we were in round 4 and there were two wolves left, but everyone is acting like they all ran away... *confused*

I know a few people dropped out of combat because they were hurt, but I didn't think the battle was over. Maybe I'm wrong...

Asliath drew back from combat to help Geryn. My assumption was that you all would continue fighting and my healing efforts would kick in later.

Yeah I know wolf one is still up since I keep rolling crappy hehe, and Durom is down to 5 hit points. So if we can kill this thing fast it will save Brand from carrying me back to Solace hehe.

That should fix that. Poor guy, being at least 10 feet away from me is unwise. Unless you have a longspear. Then it's my turn to be sad.

Hey ppl. Sorry for dropping off the radar but I've been having issues with my internet connection, the wife accidentally pulled the power plug, twice, and I can't connect. I'm posting this from my mothers. Hopefully I'll have this resolved before long.

Back!

3 Hobgoblins lived- The mounted one withdrew. The other two fled on foot. Trap got an AoO at one of the runners.

Wolf 1 & 3 remain. 1 is under goo. Wolf 3 would get a bite at Alessa before she skewers him (and quite well, I might add). He dies this round.

Combat is resolved. Let me know who searches bodies.

Also, if any of you have history as a skill, you could offer the party some knowledge about hobgoblins.

Durom, what was your favored enemy?

I have History as a skill.

History Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Humans, but just cause I know them best since I lived around them all my life hehe.

Hello GM Trajan and players,

I'm a friend of Alessa/Alorha and was checking out your PBP thread. I wanted to commend you all for your wonderful writing. In fact, I'm jealous that I didn't apply to this when it was open! Anyway, I saw that you had asked for advice on your maps and on using photoshop and illustrator. I happen to be a graphic designer, and if you ever need any help please let me know. I might not always revisit this thread, so feel free to email me at nani . o . pratt @ me.com

Good luck in your adventures! And if you ever need another player, Alessa knows where to find me ;-)

Thanks Nani! I appreciate it.

I just got access to the full adobe suite, so I should be able to make better maps. The main question is which format provides the clearest image, doesn't lose layers (like the pdf's did), and is easy to view and download.

For the group- please let me know if you have any feedback. Are we having fun?

Ayup. But for the bleeding and all, but what can you do, eh? ;)

For the group- please let me know if you have any feedback. Are we having fun?

I'm having fun. :) I like the Vallenwood temple! Very cool idea.

I'm having fun! It's a great time roleplaying with everbody were all melding well.

I bumped us up to the Inn. If anyone objects or wants to wander off, feel free.

Rumal-

DM Trajan,

Yes, that is actually how I saw him. I was thinkng that his extracts would be alcoholic, and that he doesn't even think of them as magic. I tried to take spells that could coincide with being drunk. Like endure elements, you just don't feel the temperatures.

I did have a question about gear and crafting. You said we start with 500 stl, would I be able to craft most of my alchemy recipes with craft rules off of that, or should I just buy them to start and craft after.

Also, brew potion, I can make CLW potions. Do these work, due to the God's absence, as to all that know Rumal it is not divine as much as he makes a drink that makes people feel better? Can I brew them at the half price cost out of my starting gold, and start with them, or because they are magic items, I don't have any and need to use game time for it?

I was wondering this at the start, but it was so hectic that I just wanted to let it die down a little before I gave you a bunch of questions.

Hello ppl, internet just dropped in :) Unfortunately I'm going to have to drop out of this game, I'm sorry if you've been keeping my seat warm but this internet blackout has shown me that I spend way too much time on pbp. After some discussion with the wife I've decided to drop them down to three and I've decided to stay in the ones I've been playing the longest and have the most invested in. Again, I'm sorry for dropping out on you, I wish you happy gaming and hopefully I'll find time to lurk this campaign, I still find the setting extremely cool.

Alas, poor Yockmund. We knew him, sort of.

Shall we give him a good ending?

Edit: Where I said "stockade" I really meant "stocks." That was a mistake on my part.

Stocks

Did we lose a few folks?
Who's still around?

Still here, could you please have a look at the questions I asked above?

Me and trap are still around!

I am. I was mostly just waiting for Asliath to respond earlier (for RP), but decided to go ahead and skip until the inn scene. By the way, I am really enjoying this game. Very well done. I hope you don't mind me taking some liberties with my conetion to the Seekers. I just thought it would make for some good RP.

Still here, could you please have a look at the questions I asked above?

Rumal, sorry I forgot to respond! You can brew potions, so any CLW potions you want to have made (at half price) is fine. Just let me know how many you've squirreled away.

Still here. Josiah's just brooding over whether to stay or leave the Seekers.

"here but I have not done anything."

***innocent whistle******

Who's still around?

I'm still here, I think we've lost, Joey, Geyrn and Alessa. Joey said something about leaving, the others sort of drifted off. So you could say Joey and Geyrn are too sick/hurt and still laying in bed and Alessa is watching over them. They may get left behind in Solace....

I'm still here as well.

I was just curious if you'd allow me to switch things up a little for my character. I'm trying to get everything actually written out here, (finishing backstory, gear, etc. . .) and I'm really liking the Crusader Archtype from Ultimate Combat.

Nothing would actually change from what I've used so far.

Basially, the Archtype
loses 1 Domain
loses 1 Spell per Spell Level (meaning that sometimes you only get
bonus spells for that spell level)

Gets a Fighter-like Bonus Feat from a small list at 1st, 5th, 10th,
15th, and 20th <Heavy Armor Prof> (most others ignor Fighter only
prereqs and only apply to deities favored weapon)

Gets an ability to 1/day, Full Round Action cast a single target spell
on multiple allies in touch range by also sacrificing a spell slot
3 levels higher <really don't see myself using or care about>

Janos- certainly! It sounds like a good archetype for your character. Make it so.

And, for added flair: Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

Has anyone been having weirdness with the forums today?

I was a little thrown off at first hehe, I like a lot of the changes like the new alias list is kinda cool.

They added that new campaign groups tool today. I think it's pretty cool. You have all your threads tied together, as well as links to both the players and characters. There is also a campaigns sidebar under the normal messageboard one.

Ok, check it out. It's now a campaign!

Anyone have feedback on what we should do, campaign-wise, at this point?

I feel like I've gone a little to slowly. We're still in Solace. I mean to have you out on the road lining back up with the adventure as a result of this current encounter, but I fear that we've lost a lot of momentum.

Advice?

I'm loving it so far. PbP's are slow, so I wouldn't worry to much about that.

On the other hand, I (as a player and character) really don't have any sense of direction (and am trying to ignor what I know the books/adventures would have coming). It's not a bad thing, per say.

So one suggestion would be to "point" us towards something. Maybe the Elf we rescued, who seems to be a follower of Chislev can midbattle stop "fighting" and give us a prophecy, or something perhaps a little less cheezy.

A second thing, is possibly open up a new recruitment thread to get another player or two? That could give us a little moe time to wrap up in town, if you are wanting us to leave, and also a little time to plan what else you want to happen.

<Edit> and for some reason, though I've checked up on this a time or two in the last week, it's the first time I've seen any responces on this thread. I wonder if that is a side affect of the issues with the site?

So one suggestion would be to "point" us towards something. Maybe the Elf we rescued, who seems to be a follower of Chislev can midbattle stop "fighting" and give us a prophecy, or something perhaps a little less cheezy.

Hopefully things will be a little more illuminating from here on out.

Some recruitment might be in order. Is everyone ok with that?

I worry about the posts not showing up- I get the same lack of updating on one of the readers I use to draw attention to the page.

As for the Wisdom modifier, that's a good question. I read/interpreted it as: Entangle is a spell, and thus the save is enhanced by the victim's wisdom. Your explanation makes sense, except it would be DC 12... (10 + spell level 1 + wisdom modifier +1) right? Needless to say, I won't get all of the rules correct, and I'm never opposed to a question about a mistake I have made.

As for the Wisdom modifier, that's a good question. I read/interpreted it as: Entangle is a spell, and thus the save is enhanced by the victim's wisdom. Your explanation makes sense, except it would be DC 12... (10 + spell level 1 + wisdom modifier +1) right? Needless to say, I won't get all of the rules correct, and I'm never opposed to a question about a mistake I have made.

It depends. If it is the Vines using the power, it is typically based on the formula

10 + 1/2 HD + an ability modifier.

For spells, (that is to say actual spells and spell-like abilities being cast) it is typically Cha.

For other things, usually "natural" abilities of a creature, like a dragon's breath, it is typically Con.

If it is the vines using the Entangle affect, they are not "casting the spell" as much is it is a natural side affect of what they are. However, it specifies for them that the Save is based off of Wis, so the Formula is
10 + 1/2 the Assassin Vines Hit Dice + Wis Mod.

If the Elf is casting the spell, then it would indeed be
10 + Spell Level (1) + Wisdom Mod (at least 1).

That makes perfect sense. I forgot the HD = caster level monster rule.

Ok, so recruitment. I had hopped with a big enough group, we'd end up with a good core of 5 or so. The first encounter was a bit cumbersome with so many- maybe that scared some off?

Should we put up a post for 2 or 3 more? We're short an arcane caster, and could probably use a heavy hitter or two, right?

1-3 would be good. Pity, I was really looking forward to some of the RP with a few other characters from before. An Arcanist would be nice, but otherwise, I'd leave it up to them.

I'd also like to ask, sort of along the lines of your question above. Is there any suggestions/requests you have for us? Things you wish we would do (or not do so much)? Things we can improve?

Just a reminder, Rumal is still here. And am kind of a half-arcanist. He just had no real interaction that seemed like it would have belonged in that last exchange.

I hadn't fogotten about you, but I'm honestly not that familiar with Alchemists. What sort of utility abilities do you have?

Might actually be a good idea in general to sort of list what we can bring to the table, so to speak.

I sadly, actually don't have much at the moment. Mostly looking at Social Skills with some weaker combat abilities. Once (if) I get Cleric abilities, I am planning on focusing on group defense, healing, and some utility.

Diplomacy, Heal, Know: (History, Nobility, & Religion), and Sense Motive are my strong points. Good Saves, decent HP and Attack.

Low AC.

Haven't had access to the internet for 36 hours. I will post something to move us along later.

And hopefully reopen/throw a new recruitment post.

No worries. I have Leave coming up in about a week, so will be unable to post for a few days as well (I believe). Will let you know before hand, if I can.

Update: My work laptop (dell) exploded on me. Midterm grades are due this Tuesday. I've been able to recover some data, and will get it all done, but this pushes me back awhile from the game. I hope to post something by Thursday. Perhaps I'll reopen recruitment. You have been awesome, and I would hate to let this end before it really began.

Wow. No worries. I can wait. I'm actually about to go on leave, so wouldn't be able to get online for up to 5 days.

If you like, I can start up a recruitment thread for you?

Gotcha bud, I can wait us dwarfs have paitence unlike those kender!

Ok! computer is fixed.

I'm going to go ahead and reopen the recruitment thread (or at least bump it up to current).

We'll see how many bites we fish.

Sorry for the delay.