GM Turmoil's Cosmic Captive (Tier 1-2) (Inactive)

Game Master ckelley83

Would I be able to use my prestige to pay for Robyyn's planetary adaptation?

Lending prestige to another character is unfortunately never allowed, even if it's to bring them back from the dead. However, this issue came up at other tables that had players with brand new characters as well. It was decided by Hmm and us GMs that 1st level characters can pay for it with the PP earned with this scenario.

Just a quick note to say that, because the combat started so quickly (and I'm a dolt), Kronas' flag is not yet out (meaning no bonus yet). It's still new to me, so I forgot to get it out during all the speeches. He will whip it out on the first turn though, and is unlikely to put it down again until the end of the scenario.

I have quite a busy weekend with the family, so I probably won't get another post in until late tomorrow night when I get home.

Do I get elemental traits as part of making the DC to identify on my knowledge?

EDIT: How will you be resolving initiative order? As posts come in, or in the listed order?

Yeah you know elemental traits. And I will place actions in initiative order once everyone posts.

-Posted with Wayfinder

Roger that, thanks!

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Hey all, GM Hmm here. There’s been a crazy site outage going on for most Paizo users. For some reason I can get in while connected to mobile, so I’m just letting you know what is going on in case you're wondering why things are quiet. Glad to see that Turmoil has been able to get on!

Thanks for your patience!

Hmm

Thought I was going crazy with the site working on mobile but not through wifi, glad I didn't spend too much time trying to figure it out! Seems to be working now.

Anybody have any preferences on the three options? I don't care which of the three we do.

I say we go to the frozen city. The crater "swarming with defenders" does not sound like the ideal place for this party IMO. The sea of light sounds like a good place for someone with the technologist feat.

Agreed :)

Roger that, thanks!

Just noticed this from the other day. Are you military?

I am not. However I was in NROTC for 3 years in college and then had to drop due to a medical complication. I have a knack for meeting military/ex-military people too so some of the habits and phrases have stuck!

The up-and-down nature of these forums is getting just a tad frustrating, especially considering this is a timed special. Is anything being done regarding the pace of the game to account for these outages (i.e. are all tables getting a little extra time)?

Yes, a couple days are being added on the back end to give us more time.

Just a note to say that I will be posting from my mobile for the next week, so posts are likely to be slower and more terse for a bit ;)

I'm so sorry, I forgot that I wouldn't be able to edit the google slides on my Kindle. Could someone please move Kronas one square left and above of Lutronius?

Moved you Kronas

Thank you, Zandu!

Just a heads up, my wife has a lot planned for me for Father's day this weekend, so my posting will probably be a bit spotty. This part doesn't require too much on my end though, so I should be able to get an update in at some point.

I am away from Friday evening till sunday late afternoon and will have no wifi available.

Thanks, Menarul for moving my token.

I can start moving my own tokens again, yay! Thanks again to those who moved my token over the past week :)

In celebration of my regained editing powers, and following Menarul's lead, I have indicated the square Kronas was aiming for with a line.

Yay! 'Tis always good to be able to control one's own token. And, just for the fun of it: *sparkles and confetti!*

Edit: Okay, how are you creating arrows? I can't seem to find a way to make a thin arrow for the life of me...

Hehe, sparkles and confetti... Now it's a real party!

As for arrows: the line button has a tiny little down arrow next to it (on the right), click that and you will discover a whole new world of possibilities ;)

Turmoil, that was a beautifully done transition post! Nice work!

"Robbyn, could your bat carry a bottle of alchemist's fire up there and drop it on top of my pile?"[/b]

@GM, what are your thoughts on this? 1 lb of weight puts Ayrii at Med encumbrance; I'm not sure how that affects flight. There is a Bombard trick that would cover this; unfortunately, Ayrii doesn't have that trick, and Robyyn doesn't have Handle Animal. (Though, maybe I should rebuild for that at the end of this scenario.)

Robyyn does have his Sky Speaker ability that grants him Speak with Animals once per day, which would allow him to explain in detail what's needed from Ayrii and avoid any complications from Empathic Link.

Familiars don't have tricks or need Handle Animal since they are considered intelligent creatures. If you used your Sky Speaker ability though, you could clearly describe what it is you want. As for flight and encumbrance, it's a bit of a grey area, and isn't spelled out clearly in the rules. If only at a medium load, I would say it's flight speed is just decreased a bit.

Will do an rp post when get back home properly.

Ok figured I would start the discussion re the wish unless we want it all in character.

My thoughts are nerf the next encounter rather then anything for our selves. Or something to buff us.

I'm all for the wrathful option, unless someone can think of something more interesting to do with the 5000 gp worth of gear. I fear I lack the imagination to think of anything truly fun to do with a wish like this :)

I don't suppose we could get a couple of temporary levels that last to the end of the scenario? Would be fun to feel overpowered for the rest of the scenario :)

Barring that, wrath sounds pretty good. The gear doesn't impact me much, as I don't use a lot of gear, but if others could get some good equipment that might not be a bad option - that would have the benefit of lasting for the rest of the encounters, rather than just the next one.

Bonus levels across the board, even just 1, would be a pretty sweet perk. My vote goes in for that, with wrath as a failsafe.

I do like the temp lvl idea but maybe no feats or hp just class stuff.

Nope, can't do bonus levels. That's not even something a full wish can grant. Wrath it is then.

Still here, just wasn't able to post until now and it isn't my turn in combat!

Obviously doesn't matter now, but I agree that wrath is an excellent option. GM, would you be able to tell us what the weakening effect was after we complete the encounter? I'm just curious!

This is a heads up that I am traveling from now through the 4th of July holiday. I will be mostly in an area where cell service is spotty; I may not be able to post at all, but I will do my best to, if nothing else, post actions with limited roleplay. If you are also in the US, enjoy your holiday, and if you're not: don't mind us!

Have fun Robyyn! Do you have any botting preferences by the way, just in case?

@GM: I forgot to ask questions with my knowledge roles, but basically I'm looking for what they are, if they are immune to mind-affecting effects, and any other immunities or weaknesses they have, in that order.

Botting: evil eye and more evil eye. Debuff before casting to help the spells stick. Guidance on a melee combatant is better than trying to get involved in melee.

GM Turmoil, was the Huecuva supposed to be removed from the map? It seems from your description that it should still be standing.

Nope, not sure how that got moved.

I assume undead are immune to my demoralize attempt sigh.

I assume undead are immune to my demoralize attempt sigh.

Correct, undead are immune to both mind-affecting effects and fear effects.

Posting over the next few days will be spotty at best. I won't be around much until after the 4th. Then on the 5th, we will be moving on to Part 3 of the scenario and things will pick up again.

No problem! I bet quite a few games will be running slower for a few days :)

★ - OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT - ★

Hello Cosmonauts!

The lovely staff at Paizo gave me 15 ten-dollar gift certificates to distribute across the Cosmic Captive Special. Alas, we have 25 tables, so not every table can win one. In order to pick winners, I’m hosting a Cosmic Giveaway!

The Rules:

You cannot nominate yourself. You cannot pick me. Pick someone else (fellow player, GM, backup GM) who made your experience of Cosmic Captive fun! Tell me why!

You can submit only one name, but you can make a submission on the above link from now until July 9th.

Some names will likely get chosen because of the stories you tell me. Some may get selected in a random lottery. I’ll try to spread the love around to as many different tables as I can.

Hugs,
Hmm

So, I am back! I appreciate your patience, I had a little... intestinal discomfort... after my trip, but I am able to participate again. I'm anxious to get back in the game!

Welcome back Robyyn!

Fyi my home internet is down atm so relying on other sources. Will try post as often as I can.

I was going to move your token to a flanking position, Artus, but I was unsure if it would provoke an AoO (or make you fall down a cliff). Did you want to be opposite Lutorinus and risk it, or do you want to be to the left of the zombie thing? You'd still get a +2 to hit without flanking thanks to Lutorinus' aid other action.

Avoid the risk as sneak damage probably doesn't work anyway.