Come on now, do you really think I'd throw a swarm at you when you've no way to combat it?
@Catriona- Classic.
No I'm sure you wouldn't. I've definitely considered throwing swarms at certain parties to show them the importance of having multiple ways of dealing damage. But that would just be silly when we explicitly can't be wizards with burning hands. Still fun to imagine my character desperately shooting 2 spiders per round, Lancelot charging through them and vaporizing one spider per round, etc. It'd be ridiculous.
@Catriona Someone recreated that rabbit in PF. It's pretty scary
@GM- Just curious. Do we have an estimated start time or do you want us to come up with more shared background first?
Great question! I was going to ask if everyone felt alright with starting tonight, as I was going to write up an intro after I get done being an adult and going grocery shopping and making dinner and what not! XD
@GM Tonight sounds great to me. Quick question: I found the blood steed trait and fell in love with it. In Golarion it has a regional significance but I figured it fits with a mountain man knight like Lamerake. Is it okay to take it? I wrote out a description for the horse and might even incorporate it into the backstory
@GM- Sounds great to me! I won't be able to post until tomorrow morning (EST) probably but that's not an issue.
@Lamerake- That trait is gold.
@Lamerake- What regional significance? I don't see any regional significance.
@GM Here is the trait with its golarion lore. Its basically for a tribe of people who live with a bunch of horses (almost like dothraki if you have seen GOT)
Let us begiiiiiiiiiin!!!
Woohoo! Let the journey of self-discovery and knightliness begin.
@Lamerake- I was saying that was away to let you know I didn't care about it and that you could take the trait. I keep forgetting sarcasm doesn't read well! XD
I'm still on my phone, I will be home in a bit then we shall begin!!!
Let the tournament begin!
Okay! I am now home, I am done with my adulting, now I shall finish post one and we can begin! ^_^
Also, if you have a roll20 account, you can use this link to see pictures of all of the knights and such... please no laughing it was soooo hard to find medieval pictures...
Too tired at the moment. Will post in the morning.
Added pictures of family to my pic and heraldry link.
As Paizo has been having a bit of trouble, I'm going to wait a bit longer for Lancelot to post. Since I have everyone else there and am only missing one I hope no one minds if we wait a bit longer?
Sounds good
No problem.
*sigh of relief* I was beginning to worry. I can wait a bit more.
I was going to reply the other day but when I noticed we where only missing one person, I chose to wait so I could do just one large post.
Yeah sorry guys my computer took a dump last Friday. Just got a temporary replacement laptop.
Ouch, sorry to hear that.
Eh it’s not all bad.
Giving me the excuse to upgrade.
More of a reason than an excuse... but I totally understand! I am at work at the moment but if luck goes my way I may get a small post up before I go home. I had planned to do a large one but I don't trust my phone for that...
So I picked up Kingdom Come: Deliverance, I think it'll really help me with descriptions in this game. Especially in combat.
Lancelot, is the Zeal similar to The Thrill from the Stormlight Archives? Great writing to draw from, if it is. :)
That was the inspiration, Tristram!
Catriona, I didn’t realize it had dropped! Downloading it on my PS4 now
It dropped today, so not too surprising. I'm only 5 - 10 minutes in, and the story already has me emotionally involved.
Okay so who knows how jousting works and who doesn't? That way I know how much I need to explain?
I'm familiar with the basics but I don't remember all the details, like how many points for breaking your lance on the helmet vs the shield.
You get three passes in total. If you break two lances upon the other knight you win, else each broken lance counts as a point. If you knock off the helm of the other knight you get a point, however if you shatter the lance and knock the helm off while the other has shattered their second lance it is a tie. The way you win, no questions asked, is if you unhorse the other knight.
Now if you go three passes and are tied or neither have gained any points, then it is time for swords!
It's as good a set of rules as any.
Yeah Deliverance punches you in the gut REAL fast
Oh yeah. Already died three times. Combat is real and unforgiving.
Which I like! Gotta work to be a strong knight!
Also I would like to point out that this will not be the only tourney in this game. There will be quiet a few, but while I am running this like a theatre or show, yours will all be by rolls.
Now there is something about this I wish to address. The other NPC knights are all over the board on level and skill, how do you wish for me to handle then against you all should they he significantly higher than you? For example Titana is a level 15, not to be messed with, knight. I believe the level for your first tourney is at level 6. The woman crushes you in BAB alone. My original idea was to just have those who where so high in level to be off doing their job but I feel for some they would want people there. Like Rion and Owen as well as Catriona and Aline.
Well, I guess it's a good thing we didn't get into it on patrol, she'd have face planted me into the ground.
As far as the jousting goes, I feel as though a good way to handle it might be through CMB/CMD. Basically, just have both opponents roll CMB, the higher one gets the shattered lance, if the lower one is within 5 of the winner, their lance is splintered, if 6 or more, the lance is fully intact. If the winner's roll happens to beat the opponents CMD, then the loser needs to roll a ride check to remain in the saddle.
For archery and swordsmanship, not a clue.
Yeah, she's meant to be a late game ally so she is fully stated for that.
Problem with that is CMD and CMB still run off of BAB. Another idea I had was to make those of too high level just not interested or maybe be sponsors but that can only take care of so many of them before it starts breaking character.
I'd probably lean them on not participating or just simply having the victors challenge one of their choosing of the Elite knights as a show of the meddle and to showcase how much the knights still have to go.
Also, I will be able to possibly produce a post in like....5 hours. I'm having to do a bit more packing and cleaning and then a 3 hour drive >.<
However, CMD tends to be higher than regular AC where CMB goes off of BAB, it tends to balance more.
This, may be a step in the right direction.
Apolgies for the late post. Been a busy day.
This, may be a step in the right direction.
Yes I think we may use this when we get there!
I will be moving on to the next match tomorrow night when I get home from work.
Listening to the older knights, Rion relaxes and leans back to enjoy the next joust.
Hey, we're not that much older than you. Lol.
Hahahaha. Well 2 or 3 years feels like a lot more when you're a teenager. A college freshman usually listens to juniors and seniors. Fair point, though. XD