Timings a little awkward to pick up recruits considering where we are.
Final Crunch:
HP: (d8 + 4 con + 1 Toughness) x 9 = 117 +6 Favored Class Bonuses = 123
DM: Wait, I think I goofed. We're still level 8 right?
Body: Cassock of the clergy
Chest: Vest of surgery
Feet: Slippers of spider climbing
Headband: Headband of inspired wisdom +2
Neck: Amulet of natural armor +1
Wand of Cure Light
Dusty Rose Prism
Shining Wayfinder
armor upgraded to +2
Gold Left: 1023.75
The party is level 9
9th level:
+1 ref
extra 3rd level spell
9th level feat (Lightning Reflexes)
bonus combat feat (Weapon Specialization)
Sacred Weapon Lasts 9 rounds
Sacred Armor lasts 9 min
Hello everyone, sorry to have been quiet for so long. Life has just hit me really hard between family and work issues and I'm barely able to keep up with everything I have to do, much less things that I want to do.
I've been hoping that things would calm down soon and I would be able to jump back into things, but as it stands I don't know when that will be. Relatedly, I don't think it is fair to keep my status so questionable when I can't give any kind of time frame for it.
So I've decided to withdraw from all of my games. I've had a lot of fun with all of you, more than I've had in this hobby in a long time. Thanks everyone, for giving me the opportunity to play.
Thanks for stopping in to let us know. I've enjoyed your RP and your character, and so you will be missed. I wish you peace and calm in your future.
Here is the recruitment thread that I started a few days ago. There are some really nice submissions.
Can you guys please take a look and give me your opinions?
Which characters do you like?
Which players do you know and do you like/dislike anyone?
Private-message me if you don't want to publicly share any opinions, but I want to know your feedback before any selections are made. I prefer us all to be involved at this point.
I got some great analysis and feedback from Catcher about the submissions in the recruitment thread.
Gromff, Roland,
Have you had a chance to take a look? I would appreciate your analysis as well, before picking a pair to join us.
No, I haven't. But I'd prefer a non-melee as it is getting crowded there. Someone support based, ranged, or diplomatic, or all of the above.
No, I haven't. But I'd prefer a non-melee as it is getting crowded there. Someone support based, ranged, or diplomatic, or all of the above.
Agreed.
You know, what's funny is I actually prefer parties that are deficient in some area(s) because it adds a dynamic of potential disaster, danger, and HUMOR that otherwise doesn't exist in a perfectly well-balanced party.
In the last few games I GM'd at home the parties didn't have all the bases covered either due to only having a few players or due to player's deliberate choices to play what they felt like as opposed to filling a role. They've been in so many awesome moments where they needed a 'face' or a 'sneak' or someone with a particular knowledge skill, and had to power through without it. It made for some interesting and funny game nights.
There have been several moments like those here in our game too. Having a balanced party is great of course, but I'll miss the (sometimes) fun tension that those imbalances can create.
I haven't had time to take a look at them man, sorry, I do apologize. Tomorrow looks promising, but today I just stopped by to tell you I'm unable to do anything. Gotta sleep to wake up in a few hours.
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@Gromff, Roland
I've compiled a list of applicants to make it easier to read it.
:D
- Ruperta of Hetzau – Female human cleric of Desa
- Jovich Devir – Male drow Rogue
- The Marvelous Mr. Pasternack Male Catfolk Unchained Thug/Scout Rogue
- Ser Armithia Seendreen – Male Aasimar(Angel Blooded) Oathbound Paladin of Ragathiel
- Gakekeeper Io – Male human telekineticist
- Chiro, the Flame Shaman - Male dwarf Shaman
- Sol Xue De Ron Ole – Female Elf Cleric of The Green Faith
- Caduceus Via - Male half-elf oracle/paladin
- Kendra Anaconda - Female tiefling rogue/spiritualist
- Risbeth Von'Hogmede – Female Damphir Brawler
- Crystallius Mor’drathal – Male Human fighter /bard
Thank you so much, Catcher.
Sent PM.
Catcher and Gromff -- thanks a million for your input. I'm making final decisions right now.
Okay, I have sent 2 PMs with formal invitations to our game. I haven't yet heard back from them, but I asked them to chime in here with a 'hello' post.
I will get up some posts soon to facilitate their entry into our game. Back to action soon!
I'm here!
Well, in spirit anyways because I don't have an alias yet but I'm working on that.
Anyway, thanks for selecting me and I aim to make this game even better.
I'm sort of busy the rest of the evening but will have time tomorrow to make an alias and start finishing the PC sheet.
Game on!
Chiming in and wishing to say thank you for the accepting my character into the game.
My apologies for not doing so yesterday, I had a bit of baking and a party to attend. I'll keep an eye out for updates from now on though.
Ok, here's my alias but the stats still need t be updated, spells selected, things bought, etc. Not easy to start with a 9th level PC. :)
As for fluff, what's going on in the story that could best accommodate my PC?
Any ideas on how to integrate him to the party?
As for fluff, what's going on in the story that could best accommodate my PC?
Any ideas on how to integrate him to the party?
I'm still considering this. I'll think of something and I'll let you know.
Today will be a relatively busy day for me and so I'm not sure if I'll get up a good post or not.
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To our new friends, welcome!
Posting expectations are minimum of 1/day Mon-Thur, and 1/weekend (at anytime on Fri-Sun). I try to check the game many times a day to answer questions and to respond, so it's pretty cool when players are able to do the same. Multiple posts per day are encouraged, but only 1/day are required (total of 5/week)
Back and leveled up. Header updated. Finishing up the loot, tough.
Treasure: 34673.75 - minus 8750gp on the cloak (I'll take care of the extra Cat, I don't wanna owe you a favor godmother...), 1500 on the armor upgrade and 6k on the gloves upgrade. That leaves me with 18423 gp to spend. If no one needs to borrow money I'm gonna look for a Belt of Mighty constitution +4 or a belt of physical might +2. Are they available GM? Otherwise I'll save my money for a belt of stoneskin in the future.
@Newcomers Welcome guys, I hope we have a great time together!
@All good news, the worse is over and this week I'll finish buying almost everything I need to finish the house, so I'll have more time to sit and relax.
Finally everyone is here.
Thank you for the warm welcomes. Do we tend to prefer to stick to using our character profiles while in discussion as well?
Crys is meant to be kind of a catch all character, capable of transitioning between melee and ranged with a preference for ranged, buffing capabilities, slight healing capabilities, and the ability to use any skill under the sun. He might not be the best, but he is capable and receives small bonuses to help him do so with skills he has no ranks in.
In the future, with he team seeming rather melee heavy, I am hoping to place Designating on his bow so that he can further buff are close quarter combatants.
Nice! Well, I usually use the character profile in the discussion as well, to avoid having to think who is who, but we don't have much of a rule about that.
Thinking about it, we're in the middle of nowhere, in a xenophobic city where most are humans and there are no dwarves at all. Crys can be in the city, but Chiro is a different matter. Maybe we will find each other outside, in the hunt?
I'll switch over to my character profile then as that makes sense.
Crys, being a more open-minded individual than the most of the city, could have some kind of connection with Chiro through his years as a Far Ranger. If Chiro lives in the Untamed Wilds, it's possible Crys would seek him out to see if he knows of any dangerous creatures to help ensure his chances of winning The Great Hunt.
Yes, please continue posting only in your alias for this game.
As to the flame shaman, I'm still giving it some thought. It is certainly possible for Chiro to be a citizen of Crystallus considering the city's size. In a population of tens of thousands, 1% is a lot. (meaning that since 99% are human, there can still be a fair number of "other" amongst the population).
Posts from me will be coming later today.
If no one needs to borrow money I'm gonna look for a Belt of Mighty constitution +4 or a belt of physical might +2. Are they available GM? Otherwise I'll save my money for a belt of stoneskin in the future.
Sure thing, you can find either/both available. Or you can still opt to save the money for a later purchase.
Yes, please continue posting only in your alias for this game.
As to the flame shaman, I'm still giving it some thought. It is certainly possible for Chiro to be a citizen of Crystallus considering the city's size. In a population of tens of thousands, 1% is a lot. (meaning that since 99% are human, there can still be a fair number of "other" amongst the population).
Posts from me will be coming later today.
I wrote my backstory as Chiro's family being part of the World Order. Chiro was born in Craddock where his family still resides but Chiro is running away from the World Order and trying to redeem all his past sins by bringing 'healing' to the land.
But don't get him mad. :)
I guess what I'm saying is that Chiro could be anywhere by a) having found a place where his healing was appreciated/needed and/or b) having run away from the World Order, who is probably still chasing him.
Posts from me will be coming later today.
I hope you folks can forgive me - as today is Halloween I should have predicted that I wouldn't have time to post anything. Hope everyone had a nice holiday.
Gamemaster Zedth, are you amicable to me making some Diplomacy and Knowledge (Arcana, Dungeoneering, Local, Nature, Planes, Religion) rolls to show Crys' attempts to start gathering information on dangers to danger?
Gamemaster Zedth, are you amicable to me making some Diplomacy and Knowledge (Arcana, Dungeoneering, Local, Nature, Planes, Religion) rolls to show Crys' attempts to start gathering information on dangers to danger?
At this time, no I would prefer you do not. There are many threats in the nearby wilds but that is too general a notion for dice rolls at this juncture.
I *usually* place spoilers with info obtainable with a sufficient knowledge roll, so keep an eye out for those. If you see an opportunity in a specific situation where you would like more info, then you may roll a dice and request an answer from me, but I would prefer to keep those specific as opposed to general inquiries.
I will keep that in mind and wait for your post before moving forward, just trying to get my footing set up so that I can start interacting with the game.
Okay, I have some posts up! If you have any questions or need clarification on anything, let me know. Feel free to RP to your heart's content.
Before that, can I get a wrap up of visiting the Sage's guild from a few posts ago. I'd like to know a little more about the dragon queen. She seems like a powerful prize for the spear but Gromff needs justification to hunt her, and maybe her son, down. She has to have done something bad. I didn't think about this before, but if we can get a name, description and some of that blood Rik picked up, we could scry her location. Can Catcher Cast level 4 spells? Might need to buy a scroll with the left over loot money. If nothing else, we can talk to the son again. Some ideas.
I'll have a post up at some point this evening, I'm still currently at work and I want to work up something nice for my first post. I know you have portrayed Crys as looking rather excited, which I'll work with, but he is a bit glum as well at the loss of his friend. He had hoped to help him achieve the spear, but now he seeks it for himself in honor of his friend.
I'll have a post up at some point this evening, I'm still currently at work and I want to work up something nice for my first post. I know you have portrayed Crys as looking rather excited, which I'll work with, but he is a bit glum as well at the loss of his friend. He had hoped to help him achieve the spear, but now he seeks it for himself in honor of his friend.
Sure thing. You're right, I didn't include enough glumness based on his friendship with Griff, the previous Champion. The spoiler was just a jumping off point, so no lasting harm done. The "real you" will come out in your posts.
Before that, can I get a wrap up of visiting the Sage's guild from a few posts ago. I'd like to know a little more about the dragon queen. She seems like a powerful prize for the spear but Gromff needs justification to hunt her, and maybe her son, down. She has to have done something bad. I didn't think about this before, but if we can get a name, description and some of that blood Rik picked up, we could scry her location. Can Catcher Cast level 4 spells? Might need to buy a scroll with the left over loot money. If nothing else, we can talk to the son again. Some ideas.
I'll get up a post later today/tonight when I have some more free time. I apologize for missing your request for info.
I'll have a post up at some point this evening, I'm still currently at work and I want to work up something nice for my first post. I know you have portrayed Crys as looking rather excited, which I'll work with, but he is a bit glum as well at the loss of his friend. He had hoped to help him achieve the spear, but now he seeks it for himself in honor of his friend.Sure thing. You're right, I didn't include enough glumness based on his friendship with Griff, the previous Champion. The spoiler was just a jumping off point, so no lasting harm done. The "real you" will come out in your posts.
No damage at all, just going to put my twist on it to fit the character and I can definitely work with what you gave me. I just need to get a moment to actually write something up to post.
Before that, can I get a wrap up of visiting the Sage's guild from a few posts ago. I'd like to know a little more about the dragon queen. She seems like a powerful prize for the spear but Gromff needs justification to hunt her, and maybe her son, down. She has to have done something bad. I didn't think about this before, but if we can get a name, description and some of that blood Rik picked up, we could scry her location. Can Catcher Cast level 4 spells? Might need to buy a scroll with the left over loot money. If nothing else, we can talk to the son again. Some ideas.I'll get up a post later today/tonight when I have some more free time. I apologize for missing your request for info.
Thanks.
I didn't think about this before, but if we can get a name, description and some of that blood Rik picked up, we could scry her location. Can Catcher Cast level 4 spells? Might need to buy a scroll with the left over loot money. If nothing else, we can talk to the son again. Some ideas.
You're sure that Rik would share some dragon blood with you. That would equate to a -10 Will save modifier vs the scrying target. The only other modifier in play would be a +5 due to you folks only having 2nd-hand knowledge of the Queen dragon.
My apologies for the delay, I'll have a post up shortly.
Would you guys object to buying us a few horses to get us a few steps ahead of the rest? We can leave them as soon as we hit the caves.
Just to raise my hand and say that I'm here but waiting for an opportunity to join in earnest.
FYI, my survival modifier is +10 (probably should have been higher if my recent history is any indication).
Do we know what type of dragon we'll be hunting?
Are you asking us about the horses? If so, I don't have enough gold to supply the party with horse, not to mention that Crys is currently part of a hunting team.
As for tracking, Crys is sitting a a fairly solid +13. He has a trick or two to bump it up to +15 for a bit.
Your skills are currently unavailable to us though. But we needed some orienteering.
Combat trained light horse is only 110. Heavy is 300 which is a light horse but Advanced Template. I have over 1000 left.