In the Light of Black Stars (Strange Aeons)

Game Master Thackery Baxter J Thorington

hmmmmmmm.... probably. why?

Had an hour duration effect up. Noticed it was down. Just checking.

ahh ya it's probably up

A Happy New Year to you all! I need to offer a heartfelt apology to everyone for disappearing like I did. It was an amalgamation of things that led to it. A rough finals season, traveling, holidays, family drama, my older brother's wedding, and a shocking and much too young death of a family friend. These are just excuses, but ones I offer with a plea for forgiveness over my absence. I certainly want to keep playing in all of my games and plan to catch up as best I can now that I am back in my apartment.

Welcome back Kalas! I'm sorry that your holidays were marred by some unpleasant and sad circumstances but I'm glad to see that you're alive and well. My condolences for your loss and don't worry about the game; we'll be here when you feel able and willing to jump back in.

A Happy New Year to you all! I need to offer a heartfelt apology to everyone for disappearing like I did. It was an amalgamation of things that led to it. A rough finals season, traveling, holidays, family drama, my older brother's wedding, and a shocking and much too young death of a family friend. These are just excuses, but ones I offer with a plea for forgiveness over my absence. I certainly want to keep playing in all of my games and plan to catch up as best I can now that I am back in my apartment.

Dude, those are not excuses; those are really good reasons.

ya, dude. All is good! This is just a game :) It's what we use to escape reality. So.. if RL sucked.. we're here for ya

Friday check-in! I know Kalas' player has had a lot of stuff going on but I hope everyone else is doing well. Looking forward to learning more about our predicament :)

@Dragonofashandflame: Sadly a readied action resets OO's init to when the action is used - precisely to stop doubling ups.

Welll pooo this is what I get for answering emails while cleaning house. Fine take your single action.

Done: Post #410. Sorry to be a pain.

That wa joke btw. I realized I sounded snotty in that post, when I meant to sound silly.

Hey guys. You all gain a level.

Awesome! I will get Hearda leveled up this weekend :)

Same here. :-)

Also, have we lost Kalas?

For the moment it appears yes, we have lost Kalas. I won't replace him. You guys were doing fine without him. But ,if he sorts through whatever's going on and comes back... I think that's fine. Unless you guys want a melee guy, then I'll seek out a replacement.

Well, that was the advantage of large numbers. We can coast for a bit.

Bummer about Kalas but I think we'll be okay with 5 for now. Also cool on the level, will get Amber leveled up a bit later today! :)

Could someone remind me how we do hit points when we level up?

I believe we get max HP per level.

Oops, forgot to post my Level 2 changes:
Saves: +1 Reflex, +1 Will
Hit Points: +8 (+8 investigator, +1 CON)
Base Attack: +1
Feats: None
Skills: +10 skill ranks +2 background skill ranks - Appraise (BG), Bluff, Climb, Heal, Intimidate, Knowledge (Dungeoneering), Knowledge (History) (BG), Knowledge (Planes), Knowledge (Religion), Perception, Sense Motive, Stealth
Class Features: Psychic Meddler (Su) Receive a +1 bonus on saves against psychic spells and spell-like abilities.
Spells: 0 - read magic; 1st - burst of insight
Ability Increase: None

Occultist 1 -> Occultist 2

Saves: +1 Fortitude, +1 Will
Hit Points: +10 (+8 magus, +2 CON)
Base Attack: +1
Feats: None
Skills: +9 skill ranks +2 background skill ranks - Diplomacy, Disable Device, Knowledge (Arcana), Knowledge (History), Knowledge (Local), Knowledge (Planes), Knowledge (Religion), Perception, Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand, Spellcraft
Class Features: Occultist - Implement School (Transmutation; sword cane), Magic Item Skill, Object Reading
Spells: 0 - mending; 1st - lead blades
Ability Increase: None

Can I reassign my mental focus points or does that only happen after resting?

Hey guys, I'm going to be pulling 12s at work for the next three days so you may not see much in the way of posts from me during that time. I'll try to check in/keep up as much as I can but it may not be until Friday night or Saturday before I'll get caught up. As always, feel free to bot me for combat/skill checks as needed!

Also I promise I'll get Amber updated to level 2 as quick as I can as well, just go with her current stats for now if you need her to do anything.

hey. sorry i've been super busy, lately (and next week is gong to be a monster, too). I'll update tonight.

Hey guys. I'm heading to DC for a conference on Tuesday. I fly back the following Sunday. I'll have internet, but i expect to be pretty busy thursday through Saturday. so, don't expect after Tuesday

No worries DM and thanks for the notice :)

Can I tell how many HD this new ghoul has? If only one, Dvarin will attempt to control it. If more than one, Dvarin will have Argrade engage it.

You can and I will tell you tonight. :) sorry I got home Sunday and I've been dealing with insane household issues: my toilet is leaking I tot the apartment below me and the apartment above me is raining on my bathroom: came home to a flooded bathroom every day since Saturday. And the plumber can't come until Thursday...

It only has one Hit die. feel free to have the ghouls fight to the death! I'll move the game further tomorrow.

Thanks for the update GM!

Okay finally, got Amber leveled up!

Level 2
+9 HP (8 + 1 Con)
+1 BAB
+1 Fort
+1 Will
+6 Skill Points (Kn. Planes x2, Kn. Religion, Perception, Sense Motive, Spellcraft)
+2 Background Skill Points (Kn. History, Linguistics - Orc)
Implement School - Abjuration (Holy Symbol)
Class Features - Magic Item Skill, Object Reading
+1 1st Spell/Day
+1 Orison - Resistance
+1 1st Level Spell - Protection from Evil
FCB: +1/2 Mental Focus

I think that's everything :)

ahh yes! and don'T forget you're all 2nd level now!!

Unfortunately, I no longer have the time to commit myself fully to this game. Sorry everyone.

A heads up...

Due to my being in the middle of two rather major RL events, those being a) looking for a new place seeing as I am married and looking to eventually start a family, and b) trying to set up the whole private practice thing, my posting will be... erratic, spotty, what have you for the weeks and quite possibly months to come. By all means, if I seem to be taking too long to post, move along, DMPC even. And I will do my best to catch up if or when such a thing is needed.

Understood, hope you get everything taken care of and set up with as few headaches as possible! :)

No problems Castor, will DMPC when needed!

Checking in, still excited about being in this game! :)

Sorrry!!! I
I spent this weekend vomiting and hacking in a histamine-fueled mess. Becaause my ceiling leaked and filled my apartment with enough damp water to grow mold (and mushrooms) which decided to attack my immune system

Will further posts tonight. I am also running away next weekend. Posts shall return to normal this weeke and next

Ugh, that sucks - water damage is no joke! Hang in there :)

Hey gang! I'm heading to the big island for three days of fun starting tomorow morning. I won't have reliable internet so, I'll be updating resolving actions on Monday.

Hope you enjoy your trip! :)

I'm back! And got to stand 10' from lava. so.. Yay!

Erk... congratulations!

Huzzah for living dangerously? :D

Ya, it was pretty amazing. a little over 4 miles to the viewing area for the Glow (where the lava enters the ocean). and then about a mile over month-old flow to get to the new stuff. Then, reverse it all back. About 11 miles all said and done. Totally worth it.

Also, insanely stupid :-) people get seriously hurt or die because they want to see it.

There was a ranger in a truck at the spot to see the entry to the ocean (safe), and he wasn't turning people away when they went up the hill to see the lava flow. So... it was probably safer than it seems? scary part: walking over rock that's still cooling and seeing glow from cracks int he rock.

i'll update tonight when i'm home and have access to maps.

Also, remember guys ur 2nd level!

Guys, I do apologize, but with my real life circumstances having changed lately and both my time and energy dwindling somewhat because of it, I will have to bow out from this game. It is a very interesting AP and both the GM and fellow players are wonderful, but I find that the setting/theme/what-have-you are a bit too difficult to follow consistently at present.

I thank you for the opportunity to play with you all and I wish you fun, as I am sure the GM has such sights to show you.

Aw, hate to see you go but RL always comes first. Safe travels, friend!

*edit* Looks like that just leaves us with Amber, Hearda, Oldest One, and Feliks as PCs. Are we good to keep going with 4 or should we try to pick up new players? GM, what do you think?

dangit, sad to see ya go, Castor. But, ya RL come first.

I think we're good with 4. anyone have a preference?

I'm not sure if we really have anyone that's good up close and personal in melee but otherwise I'd guess that we're okay for the time being? I'm good either way on whether to recruit more people or not. If we did want to recruit, I can always ask around in some of my other games to see if anyone would be interested - that is, if DoAF doesn't want to see if anyone from the original recruitment is still wanting in.