Sorry for the delay in posting. The movers come day after tomorrow, so we've been busy packing up the house. I'll try to get something up soon.
Apologies for my random schedule the past week or so. We have had a number of storms in the area, and several large trees have been falling around my neighborhood. We've lost power at least five times that I can remember, and we still don't have tv or internet (day three). Just a freak stretch of weather we're having.
Anyway, work seems to be settling down a bit and it looks like my daily routine is moving back to a "normal" state. Assuming that happens (which I think is likely), I'd like to get back into the at least a post per day habit. If this causes a problem for anybody, please let me know. I know my absence has been tough on the game, and I appreciate everyone's perseverance and patience.
No problem, RL happens.
I also think Mother Nature has been hitting the Bottle.
In my neck of the world we had almost non stop storms and heavy rain most of last month. So no worries, hope you get power back. I would not wish such a thing upon anyone. It's why I have a generator. ;P
I have heard from Teremith that he will not be continuing as a player. Is the group content to move forward without a replacement?
Darn. He'll be missed. :( I hope all is well for him.
As for replacing or not...I'm good either way.
I am good with whatever everyone else is. Sad to lose a player regardless, wish him luck.
Hey everyone! Sorry for the unexpected silence, but this is the first chance I've had to get on the 'net since Sunday. Monday we drove most of the day from our old town to our new town to close on our new house, Tuesday the movers arrived with all of our stuff, and today the phone company finally connected our Internet. So we're slowly getting settled in. Working to catch up now!
And very sorry to see Temerith go!
Sorry to see you go Temerith, And good luck in your future games.
Teremith is fine, just changing time commitments and priorities. Real life rearing its head again. We parted on good terms, so I'm sorry to lose him, but he's doing fine.
No problem, Arianna. I figured you were moving and neck deep in boxes, or other stuff. Hope everything is going well! We just signed all the paperwork to get our house listed tonight, so we'll be in the same situation soon.
I think our quest folder needs an update. Just checking their was nothing about our headless dragon.
I am planning to update everything in the next day or so. Unless I miss my guess, we'll be doing the Stag Lord's fort next week, and that will end this part of the adventure. I want to have everything ready for that transition.
But just to be clear, this combat wasn't a quest.
Had some time so I updated the calendar and the quest log in the shared folder.
I'll update the map tonight.
Correct me if wrong but weren't we given the stag lords location already. We just have not headed that way yet.
I can't remember who told us. >.<
You know roughly where it is, not exactly.
But if you want to just go straight to where you think he's hanging out, that's fine too. Just let me know which way you want to go.
Large Tatzlwyrm (Raxus' kill):
1 suit of heavy armor, 2 suits of medium armor, or 3 suits of light armor.
Additionally, it's claws and fangs could be crafted into daggers. There is enough material for 14 daggers.
Smaller Tatzlwyrms (each):
2 suits of light armor.
There are enough claws and fangs for 6 daggers each.
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The armor above is for a medium size creature. For each size adjustment, just either multiply or divide by two. So 2 light armor above = 4 small size, or 1 large size.
Additionally, you can harvest individual scales for badges, pendants, etc.
I've pretty much figured out how I want to run the next chapter, I just have to type up all my notes. It's going to be a couple of days before I'm finished, but I'll let everyone know when they're ready for review.
Sorry folks. I will be visiting family for the next few days. I HOPE to be able to post, but their internet is less than reliable. So if I take too long to do so and you need to 'bot' Bydar. Feel free.
No problem, thanks for letting us know. Hope everything is okay.
Waiting on characters to do something so we can move forward in the gameplay thread.
Can we get a refresher on who Happs is? I remember him as one of the former bandits, but not much beyond that. I am awfully tired right now, admittedly.
Not a problem. Happs was second-in-charge of the bandits that were stealing from Oleg and Svetlana. The woman, Kressel, that you (Bydar, and Bridgette) killed at the river camp was his immediate superior.
Happs "converted" when you captured the men now known as free brothers, but he never really associated with them. He spent most of his time outside the Trading Post, watching the road leading to Restov (though he never went that far). He was also one of the people who tried to help track the gnomes when they visited the post with their invisible friends. He never caused any problems, and was one of the first former bandits who supported Garess when the guard was assaulted. He never really provided much for the Post, and never brought back any game. He kind of did his own thing, didn't cause trouble, and seemed to be content.
And I'm fine waiting until people are ready to move forward, I just wanted to make sure we were all on the same page. :)
Thanks.
I'm ready. Planning an asault on a fort isn't exactly Raxus' strong point beyond "don't get seen until you're close"
So what's the plan?
All, it's been two days since my last post asking how you want to proceed against the final battle of the adventure and only seen one response so far. Just wondering if people are really busy, need more information, losing interest. Etc. I'm ready to move forward whenever you are. :)
Arumil said his 2c IC. Raxus is clammed up IC. Bydar needs to be botted sense he is visiting family.
That's all I know. Been waiting myself to see what everyone else wants to do. xZ
None of those answered the questions in my last post though. ;)
I'm going to assume, unless otherwise directed, that the group plans to scout the fort.
I've been a bit busy as I was moving, now it's unpacking time.
Back, sorry. Access was wonky
Sorry. Busy weekend.
I'll get a post in tonight.
Well considering what we know I can give a few options with what Arumil has to contribute. Flaming Sphere can set wooden things on fire as well as people. Web can be used to trap people, set on fire to damage said trapped people, and block entrances/exits. Summon Swarm could be used as a distraction or for siege purposes, sense rats infect victims with filth fever on top of being dangerous. Magic missile is clearly a choice for sniping soft targets due to it's range and auto hit, for example archers on the wall. Obscuring mist can be used to cover escapes/attacks.
That's with what he has currently prepared. Unless I missed it, are we attacking, sneaking in, or just scouting?
If attacking, we going for full on assault or siege?
Don't suppose we have a real number of enemies or accurate guess?
Thought Haldhin might find it useful.
Thanks Raxus, I had somehow missed that thread. Definitely going to look into the sheet. I use Excel every day, so I was actually hoping to find a sheet to use - making one from scratch seems to much like "work" to me. :)
Arumil will remain outside if the party goes with sneaking in, those pointy ears are a dead give away plus his softness makes any close quarters combat a big no no. x)
Sorry I didn't get to post until this morning. Power went out last night when I was writing it.
You weren't the only one who could not get online,
my internet was out for over 10 hours due to someone cutting a fiber optic cable, and there was a storm in the area as well
Yeah, we had a "20% chance" of rain, so of course it poured for 5 hours. :)
How'd the AoO hit on a 17 but my last attack miss with a 20?
Was there a misread in there? Did he go defensive and I didn't notice?
Since he provoked due to standing up, he was still prone when Raxus attacked, and his AC had a -4 penalty vs melee attacks. Your last attack was only off by 1, his AC is currently 21.
Let me know if I'm not thinking about this correctly! :)
I've taken two AoOs. The first was from him standing up, which hit. The second was from him closing reach when he attacked, which you said also hit.
Strangely, they both had the same attack roll, and I think even did the same damage.
I think that's where the confusion came from.
Ah, actually, the first AoO came from him picking up his sword (he started with a bow). I rolled and he had to pick it up, he didnt get to "draw" it. The second AoO came from standing up. He did close to attack, but in the same round as standing up. I didn't think Raxus would get another AoO that round.
Sorry all that wasn't clear before now. Are we good or do I need to recon anything? Definitely looking to be fair here so let me know if I need to adjust the current situation.
Raxus doesn't have combat reflexes so it's probably a moot point. I thought I was taking one AoO (for standing) right after he fell, and then another the next round when he attacked. I might have gotten confused about what round it was. If anything, it sounds like I took one too many AoO.
I didn't expect his AC to be so high. No more power attacking against this guy.
Also, remind me never to let you pick my dog's targets again. The Dire Wolverine is the *last* target I would have chosen. :)
Okay, all good.
I actually rolled for it, sorry about that!
Arumil, can you move the flaming sphere? It's a little close for comfort. Not sure where it would be best to put it. I'm sure you'll come up with something.
Flaming sphere is gone after this round. For the record the DM placed it there. I tend not to block stuff and have some wiggle room around my spells when I can. For allies anyways. ;)
I got something for our robed friend if he acts up too.
Since Summer is here, I feel like making a summer themed group render.
And would like some input on ideas (simple please) like; a beach with everyone in a swimsuit,
Everyone Exploring Ruins,
Or even everyone in a tavern.
Swimsuit Issue! Fun and sun on the beach!
Exploring ruins in swimsuits?
@Raxus
it could be exploring a ruin with a pool/bath and in our swimsuits enjoying it,
or we could be exploring normal ruins and are in our regular clothes