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[Gameday VII] GM Zoomba's Through the Maelstrom Rift (Inactive)

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Maelstrom Rift Slides

Subjective Gravity Rules:
In most parts of the Plane of Air, each individual chooses the direction of gravity’s pull. When walking on solid surfaces, choosing the direction of the surface to be “down” is relatively intuitive and does not require a skill check. In midair, creatures with natural ight can fly normally. Those without the ability to fly, or those who would prefer to move faster, can attempt to set the direction of gravity.
Once per round as a free action, an individual can attempt a DC 16 Wisdom check to pick a new direction for gravity. If she succeeds, she begins falling in that direction, moving 150 feet in a straight line on the first round and 300 feet on each succeeding round. If she fails, she can attempt the Wisdom check again the following round. The DC decreases to 12 until she succeeds. Once an individual starts falling in a direction, stopping requires a successful DC 16 Wisdom check to set gravity in the exact opposite direction. If she succeeds, she continues falling 150 feet in her original direction for 1 round, then stops.
Because an individual in free fall cannot stop quickly, performing actions during the fall is difficult. However, the PCs may ready actions and perform them during the free fall, such as readying an action to grab an object or to attack a creature while soaring past it. Moving past an opponent in this manner provokes at attack of opportunity.
A PC under the e ects of a feather fall spell falls at only 60 feet per round and gains a +2 circumstance bonus on the Wisdom checks to change direction.


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Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Making a discussion thread for this. Dot and chat away
Scarab Sages
Male N Tiefling Alchemist (Grenadier) 9 | HP 62/62 | AC 21 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F: +10, R: +12, W: +7 | Init: +3 | Perc: +13, SM: +0; Kn Arcana +19; Dungeon, Local, Nature +15; Engineer, Planes +8 | Speed 30ft | Bombs: 11/15 | Extracts: 1st 5/7, 2nd 5/6, 3rd 4/4 | Active conditions: .

Are there pregen sheets you'll be sharing with us?
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Yes: IRL Apartment hunting and moving have just taken up a big chunk of time lately. I'm going to have links to the pregens up this week, hopefully earlier than later.
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Pregen sheets should be attached in the link at the top of the page!

Again, based on (minimal) response, Setare/noral has Ember (The Chronicler) and Merrick/Bristor the Avalanche (Krakos). The other four are all up for grabs!
Ember | HP 57/57 (fast healing 1) | NOW: AC 26 t 20 ff 21 | AC 22 t 20 ff 17 | F +7, R +12, W +10 | | Init +5 | Perc +10, darkvision 60 ft | 60 ft fly | B. Perf. 19/19 | Spells 1st 6/6 2nd 4/4 | Active cond.: Mage Armor

I will only be able to post again on Monday. Have a great weekend.
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

So we are back up, for now at least. Added post, but in case the forums drop again, I’ll add a link to a hangout or something tonight so notices/alerts can still be sent out at least.
Zephyr, Male sylph | Sky Druid 6 | CN | HP: 25/51 | AC: 20 [17] (T:17/FF:17) | F:+7/R:+8/W:+11 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | CMB: +3 | CMD: 17 | Darkvision 60' | Resist Electric 5

Hello! Hopefully we all survived THE GAP  and hopefully the site will stay up.

I'm at a convention today but look forward to jumping back in tomorrow.
Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person

This is unfortunate timing with the revival of the forums, but I am heading into the woods for the weekend to go float down a river. I won't be back until Sun PM, so expect regular posting from me to resume again on Monday.
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

So, the forums are up for now.

However,given recent events I cannot guarantee they will continue to be consistently fixed. Therefore, in order to keep this adventure moving, I am proposing to set up a Google Hangout as a backup, so that that way we can conitnue to post and play even if the Paizo golem takes some more sick days.

To that end, please PM me your email addresses (or email them to me at wdonald@wesleyan.edu). I'll set up a hangout we can all work in if needed (though fingers crossed it won't be). Worst case, I then have the addresses to easily email you your chronicles later anyway.
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

So a lot of info just went up and this encounter/challenge is a bit complicated. Essentially, the first map is showing your relative-ish positions. If you approach an obstacle (the closest, the rocks, being still around 500 feet away, we can use the more detailed maps on the second slide.

If any of you have any questions at all, please let me know!
The Concordance
Male oread inquisitor of Ayrzul 6 | HP 42/51 | AC 18 T 13 FF 16 | CMB +9, CMD 22 | F: +7, R: +5, W: +9 | Init: +5 | Perc: +12 (darkvision 60 ft), SM: +15 | Speed 20ft | Judgements 1/2; Bane 5/6 rds | Spells: 1st 5/5; 2nd 4/4 | Active conditions: None.

Rules question in anticipation: can one "run" (getX4 move) when flying, as long as moving in straight line? Asking for a friend.
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Yes: you can 'run' while flying, with all the general Run benefits and restrictions (no Dex bonus to AC, needs to be a straight line, etc)
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

This is luckily by far the most complicated encounter in the scenario (and up there for PFS generally)
Ember | HP 57/57 (fast healing 1) | NOW: AC 26 t 20 ff 21 | AC 22 t 20 ff 17 | F +7, R +12, W +10 | | Init +5 | Perc +10, darkvision 60 ft | 60 ft fly | B. Perf. 19/19 | Spells 1st 6/6 2nd 4/4 | Active cond.: Mage Armor

GM, just one question on timing. So how long will it approximately take to conclude this adventure? :-)

Thanks
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

You are definitely in the home stretch. The forum delays have thrown us off a bit (and a few days myself where I was unable to post as much as I had hoped) so though I am trying to keep us moving as best we can we will likely spill a bit into October.
Ember | HP 57/57 (fast healing 1) | NOW: AC 26 t 20 ff 21 | AC 22 t 20 ff 17 | F +7, R +12, W +10 | | Init +5 | Perc +10, darkvision 60 ft | 60 ft fly | B. Perf. 19/19 | Spells 1st 6/6 2nd 4/4 | Active cond.: Mage Armor

Thanks! This is only a question of bandwidth for me due to games starting Oct 1 and not character availability for session 2.
Male Water Mephit Hydrokineticist 4 | HP: 71/71 | AC: 20 (24) | T: 17 | FF: 14 | CMD: 22 | Fort: +10 | Ref: +15 | Will: +5 | Init: +10 | Perc: +5 Darkvision | Sense Motive: -1 |

All sounds good.

I'm actually going on a family vacation that we've recently booked, starting 29 Sep and returning 7 Oct. My posting will become irregular at best during this week. If we are still going by then, and I don't post on time, please feel free to bot Octaris as needed.
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

That was a tough encounter/Hazard, with some low luck in a few case from you guys/high rolls from me not helping. But you all made it!
Male Water Mephit Hydrokineticist 4 | HP: 71/71 | AC: 20 (24) | T: 17 | FF: 14 | CMD: 22 | Fort: +10 | Ref: +15 | Will: +5 | Init: +10 | Perc: +5 Darkvision | Sense Motive: -1 |

A heads up that I will be heading out on a week's family vacation from this Saturday 29 Sep and returning the following Sunday 7 Oct. I may have some limited and irregular access to internet during this time but my posting may become spotty at best. Please feel free to bot Octaris as needed to keep the game going while I am gone if I don't post quick enough.

This has been a fun game. I always enjoy the weird scenarios where you get to play a non-standard pregen. Great job so far GM with what looks like challenging scenarios to run and well done team on getting this far!
Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person

Robyyn (the PC linked to this game) is scheduled for a Gameday game in session 2. It sounds like we won't be done by Oct 1; any thoughts about how much we'll spill into Oct?
Ember | HP 57/57 (fast healing 1) | NOW: AC 26 t 20 ff 21 | AC 22 t 20 ff 17 | F +7, R +12, W +10 | | Init +5 | Perc +10, darkvision 60 ft | 60 ft fly | B. Perf. 19/19 | Spells 1st 6/6 2nd 4/4 | Active cond.: Mage Armor

My posting will be slower in the next two weeks as I will be on vacation. Just FYI.

Please bot me if necessary.

Have a great weekend!
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Just so I can hopefully having everyhting set to report and chronicles ready as quickly as possible, can every roll me a d20 for a potential boon? Like so:

boon?: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Also Jamila, I'm soory: I thought I had replied to you a few days ago. This is the last major encounter, and then there is one more short skill thing to do before we're fully in wrap-up. I am trying to get you guys all set as close to October 1st as possible (as seen already by being fine botting if needed fairly quickly) though likely it may run until the 2nd or 3rd. Absolutely once all actual menchincal parts are done I can have chronicles out and officially be 'done' even as some closing RP occurs.
Ember | HP 57/57 (fast healing 1) | NOW: AC 26 t 20 ff 21 | AC 22 t 20 ff 17 | F +7, R +12, W +10 | | Init +5 | Perc +10, darkvision 60 ft | 60 ft fly | B. Perf. 19/19 | Spells 1st 6/6 2nd 4/4 | Active cond.: Mage Armor

1d20 ⇒ 17
Zephyr, Male sylph | Sky Druid 6 | CN | HP: 25/51 | AC: 20 [17] (T:17/FF:17) | F:+7/R:+8/W:+11 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | CMB: +3 | CMD: 17 | Darkvision 60' | Resist Electric 5

Boon?: 1d20 ⇒ 10
The Concordance
Male oread inquisitor of Ayrzul 6 | HP 42/51 | AC 18 T 13 FF 16 | CMB +9, CMD 22 | F: +7, R: +5, W: +9 | Init: +5 | Perc: +12 (darkvision 60 ft), SM: +15 | Speed 20ft | Judgements 1/2; Bane 5/6 rds | Spells: 1st 5/5; 2nd 4/4 | Active conditions: None.

boon?: 1d20 ⇒ 2

GM: you are on quite a rolling hot streak - my bad luck to be on the receiving end!
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

It’s always the times you [i]don’t necessarily want the dice to be hot :p

At the least that last nat 20 was for you guys - without that push it’d’ve gone right after Jamila and Ember this round too.
Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person

Hey, I've had a houseguest all weekend and I'm beat now after they've left. I'll get back up to speed on Monday; please bot me if necessary!
Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person

I'm kind of holding off on taking any more actions, as it appears that Jamila has already taken two, but others haven't taken any.

Is there anything we need to do to pick up the pace? Jamila's PC is scheduled in a game in Gameday Session 2, and that table is getting antsy to start.
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Was hoping to resist botting crazy excessively at the end (especially given amount I ended up doing in last fight too), but with your spell and Krakos' assist you have succeeded in sealing the rift! All the 'mechanical' parts of the adventure is done, and you are officially cleared to go on! (though a post/two of RP at the end would be fine :P)

Chronicles should be up in the exact smae link as the Pregens above. Let me know if anything is amiss. Ember: yours is not there because you actually have a day job. If no reply by tomorrow night, I will assume taking 10.

You also all got both Prestige, though each of your secondary conditions was different. If curious:

Ember:
Embermust compose a suitably impressive version of the party's tale, succeeding at at least three Oratory checks after their encounters.

Jamila:
As the sneior agent in the field, Jamila must ensure that the team permanently closes the rift at the end of the scenario.

Krakos:
Krakos must plant divination sensors in at least two dfferent locations - without anyone discovering his intentions

Octaris:
Octaris must prove his 'arcane talents' by succeeding on at least two Use Magic Device checks to overcome challenges and establish his 'wizardly might'

Zephyr:
Zephyr succeeds at his mission if the PCs discover the connection between the tower and the elemental lord Ranginori.

Finally, thank each of you for sticking with me. This is a pretty darn out there and complicated scenario, and the forum outages certainly didn't help. Sorry if it lingered past when it was expected to end, but I hope you ultimately had a good time. Happy gaming! And maybe I'll see you around!

Oh, and for boons...

Jamila?: 1d20 ⇒ 8
Octaris?: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Zephyr, Male sylph | Sky Druid 6 | CN | HP: 25/51 | AC: 20 [17] (T:17/FF:17) | F:+7/R:+8/W:+11 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | CMB: +3 | CMD: 17 | Darkvision 60' | Resist Electric 5

What a great time! Also, I was so curious about my secret objective!!! Good thing we got it! Haha thanks for the great game. You did an awesome job maneuvering us through it! It was a bunch of fun.
Ember | HP 57/57 (fast healing 1) | NOW: AC 26 t 20 ff 21 | AC 22 t 20 ff 17 | F +7, R +12, W +10 | | Init +5 | Perc +10, darkvision 60 ft | 60 ft fly | B. Perf. 19/19 | Spells 1st 6/6 2nd 4/4 | Active cond.: Mage Armor

Perform Day Job: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35

Thanks a lot GM! It was a pleasure playing with you during the last Outpost and this scenario was really great as well!! ;-)

Thanks a lot!
The Concordance
Male oread inquisitor of Ayrzul 6 | HP 42/51 | AC 18 T 13 FF 16 | CMB +9, CMD 22 | F: +7, R: +5, W: +9 | Init: +5 | Perc: +12 (darkvision 60 ft), SM: +15 | Speed 20ft | Judgements 1/2; Bane 5/6 rds | Spells: 1st 5/5; 2nd 4/4 | Active conditions: None.

Thanks for a great scenario everyone.

GM Zoomba, after this and Beacon Below, you're going in my PbP GM Hall of Fame.
Ember | HP 57/57 (fast healing 1) | NOW: AC 26 t 20 ff 21 | AC 22 t 20 ff 17 | F +7, R +12, W +10 | | Init +5 | Perc +10, darkvision 60 ft | 60 ft fly | B. Perf. 19/19 | Spells 1st 6/6 2nd 4/4 | Active cond.: Mage Armor

Totally agree!! Beacon below with you was great GM! ;-)
Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person

Thanks so much for the game, GM! It was quite unique and awesome; I had a ton of fun!

Also, Jamila has a day job too! Do you mind adding this to the sheet?

Craft (weapons): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Totally missed that. Will gladly fix tonight
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Chronicles should be all set! Reporting this tonight, and will likely close the campaign threads this weekend.
Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person

GM Zoomba; the day job addition didn't get initialed.

In just a couple of hours, I'm heading out of town for my cousin's wedding. I'll be mostly out of touch until Sunday PM. Can you keep the game up until I post that I've downloaded the corrected chronicle sheet on Sunday? Thanks!
Male Water Mephit Hydrokineticist 4 | HP: 71/71 | AC: 20 (24) | T: 17 | FF: 14 | CMD: 22 | Fort: +10 | Ref: +15 | Will: +5 | Init: +10 | Perc: +5 Darkvision | Sense Motive: -1 |

Just got back from my vacation. Turns out I had zero internet access for a week. Very relaxing but so much to catch up on here on the boards. At least it seems this motley gang managed to end up victorious...as they all knew they would.

Thanks so much GM for running such a fun game. Thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks to all the gang also! Hope to see you all around on the boards again soon.

Sorry to be a pain, but just checked the Chronicle Sheets and mine (Zyneste's') has Harlan's name on it instead.
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Not a problem, but away from home (and laptop) right now. I'll update the sheet tomorrow evening.
Zephyr, Male sylph | Sky Druid 6 | CN | HP: 25/51 | AC: 20 [17] (T:17/FF:17) | F:+7/R:+8/W:+11 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | CMB: +3 | CMD: 17 | Darkvision 60' | Resist Electric 5

Hey Zoomba, would you mind closing this Campaign?
Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person

I am still waiting on a correction to my chronicle sheet. Please leave this campaign open until that has been corrected and posted.

Thanks!
Blooming Catastrophe Return to Grave

Veeery sorry for the delay Jamila's and Octaris' chronicles have been fixed in the link above.

If any other issues, please PM me and I'll be glad to adjust. Otherwise, I'm closing this campaign out. Thanks again for playing, and I'll see you around the tables!
Male Water Mephit Hydrokineticist 4 | HP: 71/71 | AC: 20 (24) | T: 17 | FF: 14 | CMD: 22 | Fort: +10 | Ref: +15 | Will: +5 | Init: +10 | Perc: +5 Darkvision | Sense Motive: -1 |

Octaris/Zyneste looks good now. Thanks again!
Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person

Got it! Thanks again, Zoomba!
Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person

This campaign is still showing up; can we mark it inactive now?

Thanks!
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Zephyr, Male sylph | Sky Druid 6 | CN | HP: 25/51 | AC: 20 [17] (T:17/FF:17) | F:+7/R:+8/W:+11 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | CMB: +3 | CMD: 17 | Darkvision 60' | Resist Electric 5
Jamila - The Genie wrote:

This campaign is still showing up; can we mark it inactive now?

Thanks!

Most campaigns are uneditable right now due to a site glitch.

Female N Janni Aristocrat 1 | HP: 57/60 | AC: 23 24 (13 13 Tch, 21 Fl) | CMB: +14 +11, CMD: 23 24 (21 Fl) | F: +10 +8, R: +10 +8, W: +8 +6 | Init: +5 +6 | Perc: +11, SM +11 | Speed 50ft 20ft (45ft 15ft fly) | Active conditions: resist energy (electricity), heroism, moment of greatness, haste, enlarge person
Zephyr - "The Storm" - Ewok wrote:
Most campaigns are uneditable right now due to a site glitch.

Good to know; thanks!

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