Sounds reasonable.
Sincere apologies - events here in the U(?)K are keeping me busy.
Posting now.
Sincere apologies - events here in the U(?)K are keeping me busy.
Posting now.
I understand, friend. I know that things happen - I was more worried than anything. Still am, in the case of Tenzi.
Also, I'll post an update tonight, and we can get things moving again.
I made some edits to my post on the assumption that an unnatural 20 manages to hit a common street thug. If I'm wrong, I will gladly edit my post.
Also, to be clear, I wanted to go after a different thug than Abelard did
Thank you for clarifying, Michael. That's all done.
Can I ask all of you to import your stat-blocks onto this site, and put a line in your gender/race/name part that includes Initiative? I see a bunch of things (saves, HP, AC) which is super helpful, but that one in particular would save me a bunch of time. Thank you all in advance!
I totally thought I had initiative in it already! Silly me! I'll fix that now.
Updated with init and saves.
Okay, so the guy we just saved said he's been watching us for some time. Does Onorix recognize his face at all? Or anything about him, even if only vaguely? To be honest, "watching other people" is kind of Onorix's own shtick, and so he's kind of disturbed about someone one upping him at his own job.
Okay, so the guy we just saved said he's been watching us for some time. Does Onorix recognize his face at all? Or anything about him, even if only vaguely? To be honest, "watching other people" is kind of Onorix's own shtick, and so he's kind of disturbed about someone one upping him at his own job.
That's an understandable concern. But alas, you don't recognize the man at all. Any of you may make Sense Motive checks if you wish.
. Added an additional +1 to him from studied target, which I would always do if I have time before making a check. Considering you said we had a few minutes of walking (and before then, time while he was talking), I figure I would have used it.
So, Tenzi is likely not coming back, and today marks 2 weeks since his last post.
I have opinions about several of the applicants from the recruitment thread, but want your input, because it's your game, too.
Of the candidates that submitted characters, there were a lot of solid submissions, but the ones that stood out (other than you 5) were:
Osveta "Ozzy" Daud
Korva Crispin
Tandus
There are pros and cons to all 3 -
Ozzy is another Vigilante class character, which could just be too much with Nightgaunt/Marcellanus.
Korva is another Arcane person (in addition to Alliszah and Nightgaunt), but has a lot of the Bard/Music flavor.
Tandus looks like he sort of has his own story going, and seems less "connected" to Kintargo, but he's a bard, and inspire courage would do a lot of good for a team full of 3/4 BAB characters.
So I'm opening the floor for all 5 of you to weigh in. You can provide input on any of these 3, and/or bring attention to any other diamonds in the rough that I overlooked from the recruitment thread.
I'd like to settle this part before I post the bookstore scene, because that's where things start moving, and it provides a convenient place for the replacement to meet all of you.
Out of those three, my vote would definitely be for Korva. Having a 9th level arcane caster in the party will be helpful, and her background seems like it makes a good fit for the party- if she gets in, it means our party will be composed entirely of wealthy/ noble characters , which should make for a very enjoyable dynamic.
Also, Onorix and Parai can bond with her about having parents who want to marry them off against their will, so there's that.
On the other hand though, Hryvnas Raszamy also caught my attention during the application process. He's a stark contrast to the rest of the group, coming from a really different background- but then again, his character serves as a foil to the rest of the party. Besides, I'm partial to Desna worshiping characters.
Even though the cult leader war priest and inquisitor have similarities, I don't think there is a need to worry about overlapping roles. It just means that two people can go on stealth missions instead of one- the overlap would reinforce abilities, not get in the way of eachother.
Out of the two, I slightly prefer Hryvnas to Korva, but only slightly. I'd be happy with either one. If neither of those are viable, my next choice would be for Tandus, who seems like an interesting character IMHO.
I'd prefer not to have another vigilante in the party to be honest, and Osveta really didn't stand out to me at all in the application process.
Oh! I'd forgotten about Hryvnas. He's a great candidate, and was the last one in my Top 10. It was you 6, Osveta (largely because the player seems capable, and was very eager to work with the group, etc.), Korva (I liked the snobby noblewoman thing, and the appeal of a 9-level caster, plus the Maestro Bloodline as a twist on the musical thing which lends itself so easily to Bards), Tandus, and Hryvnas. I think my only concern about Hryvnas was that it makes 1/2 of the party divine casters, though they're all from different faiths and all different classes, so I'm not opposed.
Thoughts from Alli, Parai, Abe, and/or Nightgaunt are welcome as well, of course.
I strongly prefer Korva. 9-level arcane is an important niche to fill, IMO.
I would agree that Korva looks good. All four look good, in fact. Hryvnas would be a good foil, as you say. I can easily imagine connections either existing or forming between Marcellano and any of the ohters. Whether a second vigilante would cause issues is probably up to the GM. It could be amusing if the two vigilantes didn't realize that they both had secret identities for a while.
(Sudden inspiratin: a vigilante team in Irrisen who goes under the name "The League of Just Ice." Marcellano will write a comic opera about it.)
Whether or not Tandus' own story would get in the way would be up to you as GM. The story is one that fits with my understanding of the overall story. (I haven't actually read the adventure, so my understanding may be off.) It's up to you to determine how hard it would be to bring in Tandus' love interest as a captive in some group of captives somewhere.
I'm going to send Korva a message this morning, then. That's 3/5 of the party, so we have a majority. She'll get up to speed and I'll write the scene this afternoon.
So, having grown up with the Victocora's as neighbors- what do I know about Rexus? Is he a main child of the family, some distant cousin with no chance of inheriting anything. Does Onorix know Rexus personally, or only by reputation.
And does Onorix still not recognize the man?
How Onorix will react to the revelation that here is at least one living Victoroca will depend on what he thinks of Rexus- if this really even is Rexus, for that matter I suppose.
So, having grown up with the Victocora's as neighbors- what do I know about Rexus? Is he a main child of the family, some distant cousin with no chance of inheriting anything. Does Onorix know Rexus personally, or only by reputation.
And does Onorix still not recognize the man?
How Onorix will react to the revelation that here is at least one living Victoroca will depend on what he thinks of Rexus- if this really even is Rexus, for that matter I suppose.
I'll consider this a Knowledge(Nobility) check with an enormous modifier for you - essentially an automatic success. The others can make the roll to learn this stuff. Check the Gameplay thread, please. I'm going to post it there for everyone who makes the check.
Sorry I hadn't chimed in on new player selection! It somehow slipped my mind that there was an open question in the thread. XD I didn't have much of an opinion anyway, though, so I'm good.
Greetings all.
DBH here with Korva Crispin. She's young she's spoiled and she's extremely clueless regarding the real world. While from a wealthy background Korva hasn't been very attentive regarding politics and the nobility. Korva has been totally focused on her career as a diva and so has ignored anything that didn't fit in with that.
In RL I'm a 50ish guy down here in NZ, I've played more systems than I can remember, I've recently gotten into Pbp and am running two games ATM, playing in several more.
I am a total nerd for all forms of rolep laying, computers games, books and comics.
In fact Samy I believe we may have bumped into each other a time or two on the old X-men boards back in the late 90's?
I'll be reading the gameplay posts and getting Korva up to speed.
Hedwick, is Korva's header ok for you?
Yep! That header works perfectly. Welcome aboard!
Welcome to the game and the the party! Now lets go violently overthrow a government!
Yes! For mint tea and lacy embroidered undergarments!
Yes! For mint tea and lacy embroidered undergarments!
Give me my evening cup of chamomile or give me death!
Y'all are just about the best. :D
In fact Samy I believe we may have bumped into each other a time or two on the old X-men boards back in the late 90's?Entirely likely, I was very active on most of the X-Men Internet forums of the late nineties. Are we talking racmx or something else?
That's the one. I posted as DBH on Racmx a lot. You were posting as Sami Merchi I think?
New wall o' exposition post is up, and handouts/pictures are updated as well.
Currently, the Google Slides plan is great for maps, but looks janky as all hell for pictures and handouts. Anyone have any suggestions for a cleaner-looking method?
I've generally just used Google Slides for its good mobile compatibility, but if you need a cleaner handout you might be able to make something in Google Docs. Otherwise, you might try searching on Google Images to see if there's an image of the handout that you can link to.
Hey Korva! Look forward to gaming with you.
Important question- is the length of my posts getting of any of your nerves? I don't want to steal the spotlight from other people's characters, so if anyone wants me to hold back a bit, I'll gladly do so.
Important question- is the length of my posts getting of any of your nerves? I don't want to steal the spotlight from other people's characters, so if anyone wants me to hold back a bit, I'll gladly do so.
I've really enjoyed your writing so far, though I know my opinion is the least important in the grand scheme of things.
I might ask a similar question, while we're at it - how do people feel so far about pacing/post length/writing? Do I need to change anything?
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Hey, Korva. I'm a 50ish guy up in the US somewhere....
My character, Marcellano Durbin, might be familiar to Korva. He's also associated with the opera in Kintargo. (Sometimes he dresses up and fights crime under the name Nightgaunt, but nobody knows that.) You can read more about him and his background here on my submission post.
To answer the question asked in OOC text by you rknop, no. Onorix hasn't introduced himself to any of you. Parai obviously knows him.
Considering that Onorix is major nobility in the city, maybe it's possible that some of you recognize him regardless if he wants you to or not. He's never been one for showing off, he's never gotten in any scandal or sought public attention, but nobility of his station will automatically get attention if they want it or not.
If the DM wants, maybe some of you could make knowledge checks? Anyone with a decent knowledge (nobility) would have heard of his name and know who he is, but that's a different thing from knowing what he looks like. I don't know what the DC would be for pointing him out would be though.
I might ask a similar question, while we're at it - how do people feel so far about pacing/post length/writing? Do I need to change anything?
I think this is going very well so far. I would not change anything at this point.
I might ask a similar question, while we're at it - how do people feel so far about pacing/post length/writing? Do I need to change anything?I think this is going very well so far. I would not change anything at this point.
I second this. Lets not try to fix what isn't broken.
Hey, Korva. I'm a 50ish guy up in the US somewhere....
My character, Marcellano Durbin, might be familiar to Korva. He's also associated with the opera in Kintargo. (Sometimes he dresses up and fights crime under the name Nightgaunt, but nobody knows that.) You can read more about him and his background here on my submission post.
At the moment Korva is a total wannabe, taking lessons with a former singer, and fangirling over Shenshen. She could be vaguely aware of you in regards to the opera, but I doubt he'd know her out of the crowd of girls wanting to be on stage.
Also Korva is completely overwhelmed at the moment, so she's just sitting there, trying to regain her composure, and listening wide-eyed to all this dangerous talk.
To answer the question asked in OOC text by you rknop, no. Onorix hasn't introduced himself to any of you. Parai obviously knows him.
Considering that Onorix is major nobility in the city, maybe it's possible that some of you recognize him regardless if he wants you to or not. He's never been one for showing off, he's never gotten in any scandal or sought public attention, but nobility of his station will automatically get attention if they want it or not.
If the DM wants, maybe some of you could make knowledge checks? Anyone with a decent knowledge (nobility) would have heard of his name and know who he is, but that's a different thing from knowing what he looks like. I don't know what the DC would be for pointing him out would be though.
I figured that, since she's been part of the social scene and has aspirational parents (and has a good Knowledge (nobility)), Alliszah would recognize anyone from the big families, but she wouldn't necessarily be recognized by them at first. (The mask helps with that, too.)
I figured that, since she's been part of the social scene and has aspirational parents (and has a good Knowledge (nobility)), Alliszah would recognize anyone from the big families, but she wouldn't necessarily be recognized by them at first. (The mask helps with that, too.)To answer the question asked in OOC text by you rknop, no. Onorix hasn't introduced himself to any of you. Parai obviously knows him.
Considering that Onorix is major nobility in the city, maybe it's possible that some of you recognize him regardless if he wants you to or not. He's never been one for showing off, he's never gotten in any scandal or sought public attention, but nobility of his station will automatically get attention if they want it or not.
If the DM wants, maybe some of you could make knowledge checks? Anyone with a decent knowledge (nobility) would have heard of his name and know who he is, but that's a different thing from knowing what he looks like. I don't know what the DC would be for pointing him out would be though.
That makes sense.
Also, while he might not have recognized you at first, Onorix does make a point to stay "in the know" about even the minor noble houses. To put it simply- there are only so many people in Kintargo that can be described with the words "four armed tiefling noblewoman". Probably exactly one person, to be honest. So with the latest reveal, Onorix probably knows who you are, even if the two of them haven't interacted very much.
I figured that, since she's been part of the social scene and has aspirational parents (and has a good Knowledge (nobility)), Alliszah would recognize anyone from the big families, but she wouldn't necessarily be recognized by them at first. (The mask helps with that, too.)To answer the question asked in OOC text by you rknop, no. Onorix hasn't introduced himself to any of you. Parai obviously knows him.
Considering that Onorix is major nobility in the city, maybe it's possible that some of you recognize him regardless if he wants you to or not. He's never been one for showing off, he's never gotten in any scandal or sought public attention, but nobility of his station will automatically get attention if they want it or not.
If the DM wants, maybe some of you could make knowledge checks? Anyone with a decent knowledge (nobility) would have heard of his name and know who he is, but that's a different thing from knowing what he looks like. I don't know what the DC would be for pointing him out would be though.
That makes sense.
Also, while he might not have recognized you at first, Onorix does make a point to stay "in the know" about even the minor noble houses. To put it simply- there are only so many people in Kintargo that can be described with the words "four armed tiefling noblewoman". Probably exactly one person, to be honest. So with the latest reveal, Onorix probably knows who you are, even if the two of them haven't interacted very much.
That's precisely what I expected and in fact intended - hence the "if you've figured it out can it" remark. ;) Leaving the mask on is less maintaining her disguise in that moment and more that she simply doesn't like to be parted with it if she doesn't have to; her nice things are her implements, after all.
Hey, Hedwick, would you mind if we started talking about the rebellion mechanics now? I don't know how close we are to actually forming the Silver Ravens, but it might be good for us to work out the mechanical details of things now so we can hit the ground running when the time comes.
Basically, all I think we should do now is decide our rebellion focus, and decide what leadership role each of us should take in the rebellion, if that's alright with you.
That's a great question, Michael - the rebellion setup is something I'll drop into the Campaign Info tab as we get close. Full disclosure, the roles are pretty directly keyed to mental stats, and rebellion focus is something that can change week-to-week. We have quite a bit to go before any Rebellion sub-system stuff comes into play, but I'm glad you've reminded me to keep an eye on that and get all of the info into the messageboard - in fact, I'll probably be tossing a lot of stuff into that tab (NPC names, brief synopses of missions, etc) when I get some time.
I'll try and make that happen this afternoon, in addition to posting, but that's looking like a 50/50 shot. If not tonight, it'll definitely be tomorrow.
I've updated the Campaign Info tab. The header (where it says "Kintargo") is a link to a map of the city, with the names of all of the places of note. I'll add Rebellion System stuff to it in the not-too-distant future, and will try to keep up on any other things that may be worth stowing away there for people who need to reference it.