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Con season is upon us, and in just two months, I will be running the game room for CoastCon (Biloxi, MS - March 16-18 if anyone is interested). This does mean that for the next two months, my life is very hectic and gaming must take a back seat. I'm not dropping, just giving warning that my posting may be slightly curtailed (more than usual). If I'm holding things up, just go ahead and bot me if necessary, though I will try to check in at least every other day (except weekends, most of which I will be busy).
If you're in one of my games, I'm apologizing now for any unnecessary delays. Just hang in there and we will plug through.
Well, the Super Bowl is done and the Patriots have left my hotel, so I should be back to posting more regularly now. Sorry, folks!
Zokar is definitely the main villain of the campaign. I can already tell.
Oh, hush. You're as mean as the Ravengro residents who think the Corpse Chowder contains actual corpses!
Were his Vampire Steaks made from real vampires? It'd be kinda hard to harvest meat from vampire bodies. They tend to crumble into ashes...Same with the Liquid Ghosts, it'd be kinda hard to get ectoplasm in the first place, let alone make beer out of it. Following that logic, why would we expect his Corpse Chowder have actual zombies in it?
Just to let you all know, my posting will slow down this week as I'm joining my family on a trip to Chicago! I'll post if I have a spare moment, but if things need to move along, please bot my character. Thank you! :)
That's okay, I was on vacation too! :P
How are we doing HP on level up again?
Well, if we're doing PFS average, that'd be the same...
Level Up Summary
+8 HP
+4 Skill Ranks
--1 Diplomacy
--1 Knowledge (Religion)
--1 Perception
--1 Sense Motive
+1 BaB
+1 Reflex Saves
New Class Features: Aura of Courage, Divine Health, Mercy (Fatigued)
New Feat: Power Attack
Turns out I misread something about the VMC Oracle and the ability that I'd really wanted is just awful as a VMC ability. So, I'm dropping that. (The only effect it's had in the game so far is the Oracle Curse that makes him talk funny in combat, which I will continue to do sometimes because it's fun)
So, aside from the usual small numerical bumps, this level Judah adds Rejuvenate Eidolon to his spell list, and gains Augment Summoning as a feat. Also, his Summon ability moves up to Summon Monster II.
With those additions I think Judah will finally be able to start adding more than screaming and low-brow comedy to fights.
Oooh I was all excited by this and didn't have time to level up until now! Third level is when Ella really comes online. :D
+5 HP
+1 BAB
+1 Ref
+1 1st-level spell slot
+5 skill ranks:
1 Bluff
1 Diplomacy
1 Sense Motive
1 Spellcraft
1 Linguistics (learned Aklo)
2 more cantrips learned, 1 more 1st-level: Grave Words, Read Magic, Chill Touch
And finally...
Usurp Manifestation. :D
I forgot my FCB...I'll take the bonus hit point!
Oh, and a feat...I'm thinking Toughness, unless other people have recommendations. It's not flashy, but it's handy and Ella's CON is low.
As for me...
+7 hit points
+1 BAB
+1 Fort
2 skill ranks: 1 Intimidate, 1 Knowledge (Local)
New Feat: Weapon Focus (slam)
Deliver Touch Spells (30')
...and Usurp Manifestation is kind of my thing, anyway. >:)
Is this better or worse than average?
Better. Average on a d8 is 4.5.
Level Up Summary
+6 HP
+9 Skill Ranks
--1 Climb
--1 Diplomacy
--1 Intimidate
--1 Knowledge (Planes)
--1 Knowledge (Religion)
--1 Perception
--1 Perform (Oratory)
--1 Sense Motive
--1 Survival
+1 BaB
+1 Reflex Saves
New Class Features: Solo Tactics, Greater Brand (Branding Ray)
New Feat: Martial Weapon Proficiency (Longsword)
New Spells Known: Create Water (0), Shield of Faith (1)
Longsword Proficiency?
I hate to say it, but... ouch. Why?
Because I want Lorant to be a knightly type, and since he's a pantheist who venerates three goddesses at once (Andoletta, Iomedae and Pharasma), he doesn't get the favored weapons of any of them (though technically he IS proficient in two out of three, since Andoletta's quarterstaff and Pharasma's skane dagger, since they're simple weapons). When I created Lorant, I was inspired heavily by Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher novels and games. My goal is obtaining two longswords, one made of cold iron and one made out of alchemical silver or possibly even mithral, so Lorant looks more like Geralt, and because that enables him to beat the DR of a lot of the monsters I expect we'll have to deal with. Yeah, a holy enchantment would deal with both with the same weapon, but it's about the aesthetic, man!
Cool concept. I dig it.
It sucks having to light a feat on fire to get one weapon proficiency though. I think there might be some other ways to get what you want. I'm going to do some digging.
Is not getting access to a favored weapon because of being polytheistic a house rule for this game? Do you get anything in return for that drawback?
I don't remember if I discussed it with WhtKnt back when we discussed it, but I believe I asked James Jacobs about it on his AMA thread, and he said that's how he would rule it, that getting training in the favored weapon is one of the perks of worshiping one deity exclusively, and I do trust James Jacobs' judgment. The "perk" of giving up the favored weapon stuff is the ability to worship three goddesses at once.
Here is a trait that grants proficiency in two martial weapons and an exotic weapon.
Here's one that grants two exotics and a bonus to common Will saves.
Here are two traits that when used together allow you to use any weapon in the game without penalty (for the cost of taking a -2 on an attack the first time any particular weapon is drawn).
None of these are quite what you are looking for, but it sure helps illustrate the point that spending a feat for a martial weapon is total b+&*~$$!.
Sorry for my lack of posting, all. A show I'm directing is opening in 8 days, and I've been more swamped than I expected to be. I'll try to keep up as much as possible, but please don't hesitate to bot me if need be!
You're directing a show? Cool! What show is it?!
Haha it's an original play called "Echo." It's an audio-based piece about loss and relationships that uses a bunch of real people's recorded survey responses as the scaffolding to tell a story based on the myth of Echo and Narcissus.
Oooh, I absolutely LOVE the spiritual/philosophical direction this is taking! :D
And then Cassiel comes along and ruins it.
Someone has to. :)
When the others have woken up, Lorant calls them down to the parlor for breakfast and, if Sheriff Caeller wants to stick around to explain the situation, lets him do so, otherwise, if Sheriff Caeller wants to leave, fills them in himself.
I guess Cas is still a little groggy from the night before?
Or he's being deliberately obtuse, trying to make a joke.
Was that an extended reference to the Dread Gazebo story?
It wasn't intended to be.
Judah? What are you planning?
To have our resident ghost phase through the wall and look around inside while you guys talk to shack-guy.
Oooooh, don't get caught! >:)
That's what you're for. :D
See, THIS is where Lorant's characterization diverged from Geralt of Rivia's. Less "world-weary detective" and more "gentle pastor/therapist." :P
Uh, Cassiel? Could you please lend me some of your Charisma? :D
Good luck and have fun! :)
If I go to observe Gibs tonight, does anyone wanna join me? Or perhaps hobnob with the locals at the Laughing Demon?
I really DO enjoy our group's dungeoneering work ethic, but I feel like we're missing out on really getting to know Ravengro and its people...
I know. Dungeoneering takes up so much time in PbP, it's hard to balance right.
Ella would definitely come to observe Gibs.
I'm all for the night life.
Really wanted to show off my new power--this'd be the perfect time--but I can only use it when Ed's in ectoplasmic form. :'(