can you visit it directly at
http://www.maplib.net/map.php?id=7199
If you're logged in as Brenin you should be able to.
I can see it there no problem.
It finally gave me a login option from the Google Page. Before, everything was in Chineese and it didn't give me a login option. Seems to be working now.
Okay, I stand corrected. Now when I go to the Google page and click on Golden Goblin, it brings up a white space. Inside of this it gives me an error, but allows me to login. Once I login, it basically looks like the MapLib site. When I try to navigate to the map, it bails out when I go into the Sky in the Shadow Discussion group.
I always get the maps, but I'm signing on with the account Isegrim shared with me. Perhaps the group function is not working right? I couldn't tell you because I'm still in email confirmation limbo and don't have a login of my own.
We could just scale the maps and place them as static images rather than doing the maplib gadget thing. That's equivalent to what I did on my last site and it worked great. What resolution do you guys run your screens at? 1280x1024?
Actually the fact that I'm using Isegrim's account at maplib proves that the email addresses don't have to match. You were actually seeing chinese at one point?
I always get the maps, but I'm signing on with the account Isegrim shared with me. Perhaps the group function is not working right? I couldn't tell you because I'm still in email confirmation limbo and don't have a login of my own.
We could just scale the maps and place them as static images rather than doing the maplib gadget thing. That's equivalent to what I did on my last site and it worked great. What resolution do you guys run your screens at? 1280x1024?
I was beginning to think along the same lines. MapLib has a lot of potential, but it doesn't look like it's going to be the convenient time saver I thought it would be in the short term.
It may very well be easiest for you to just update maps occasionally and post them. That would also allow you to, if necessary, have multiple versions of maps.
I guess the only thing then is to make sure everyone is on the same page as far as positions on the map goes.
Do you generally do that with grid coordinates? Like, "I move from G3 to I5" or whatever?
And do you then update the map with where people and enemies are with little icons?
Didn't see this...email confirmation problem is probably due to the fact that the MapLib emails go directly to Spam. I have to dig the emails out of my Junk Emails.
Sent you an email but wanted to post here as well.. be aware that the password AND username are case-sensitive. Once I logged in with "Brenin" and your password I was able to see everything fine. If you have to login in the iFrame, do so and then reload the page and you should see the Goblin map fine.
And I saw that Andrew left a message in the comments section of the map about icons for your "mini"
Go to My Pictures section at top right and then you'll see on the left side of the page "Upload Icons". Keep in mind that the icon needs to be a max of 50px x 50px... but it looks like the squares on the Gold Goblin map are about 30x30 so that might be the size to go with.
EDIT.. added Isegrim at 30x30, so take a look. I think that should work out well. You only need to upload your "mini" once. I just used the forum avatar and resized to 30x30. From then on out, whenever you go to add a marker on any map you'll have the option of using your "mini"
aha...cookies problem. I had it set to block third party cookies. I added the two sites in my browser and it works fine now. thx for the help.
aha...cookies problem. I had it set to block third party cookies. I added the two sites in my browser and it works fine now. thx for the help.
Awesome! Glad that finally got worked out.
Now, we just need to get Pam and Melissa signed up and ready to rock
I'm always ready to rock. As to setting something up on the computer, I'm ready to smash the computer with a rock. I'm sure I can convince Luke to do it and just tell me about it! :-)
This will undoubtedly be Melissa's take as well. I will probably go back to static images as we discussed. I add numbers to the grid when combat makes it appropriate. It'll be one less sign-in for folks anyway. With the html editor that Isegrim pointed out I can probably add and use AREA_MAP controls as I was doing before. Hopefully we won't hit the space issue anytime soon.
This will undoubtedly be Melissa's take as well. I will probably go back to static images as we discussed. I add numbers to the grid when combat makes it appropriate. It'll be one less sign-in for folks anyway. With the html editor that Isegrim pointed out I can probably add and use AREA_MAP controls as I was doing before. Hopefully we won't hit the space issue anytime soon.
We should be fine there. I went through and hosted all the images on the site at imageshack.us, so we've got virtually all of the 100mb left. Even if we got close to full we can always set up a second site to link to.
I tracked down the full image that my forum avatar came from, and it's just what I was hoping it would be! I'm going to go into photoshop and tweak a few things, add custom weapons, etc in the next couple of days but for now the image is up as-is at http://sites.google.com/site/pathfindershadowinthesky/the-party/isegrim
We got the kids' thank you letters in the mail today. Very cute. Sorry to hear about the walls. I guess I know what Kayla should expect next year. I'm thinking that letter was mailed before he opened the helicopter. Hahahahaha...I made sure every kid we knew got one of those for Christmas or birthday, mainly cuz I wanted one. Kayla got me a UFO by the same manufacturer. It's got no steering, just throttle. Managed to tangle it in our neighbor's (Becky) hair. Took nearly ten minutes to get it out. Five minutes later, it hit Lori up side the head and stuck and she yelled at me! Greatest toy ever. Now everyone ducks when I play with it. Hilarious.
I tracked down the full image that my forum avatar came from, and it's just what I was hoping it would be! I'm going to go into photoshop and tweak a few things, add custom weapons, etc in the next couple of days but for now the image is up as-is at http://sites.google.com/site/pathfindershadowinthesky/the-party/isegrim
Cobbled this together of Isegrim and Trystan. I thought it was pretty cool how their poses fit together so easily.
Isegrim has a case of SHD...small head disorder in that pic. Look at his feet then look at his head. They did come together quite nicely though.
Isegrim has a case of SHD...small head disorder in that pic. Look at his feet then look at his head. They did come together quite nicely though.
Haha, yeah I guess he's leaning back. I messed around with the perspective a little but it ended up looking a little odd no matter how I cut it.
Oh, and everyone head over to the Cheat the Devil page on the website. Looks like Old Scratch is getting a little agitated :)
http://sites.google.com/site/pathfindershadowinthesky/cheat-the-devil-tourn ament
too much time on my hands? maybe :P
Luke, do you want to just go ahead and replace the maps on the site with normal jpegs so everyone can see them? Might make sense to go ahead and just do it.
Also, there's a new image of Saul at the top of the Gold Goblin page
http://sites.google.com/site/pathfindershadowinthesky/waterfront-district/g old-goblin-gambling-hall
Isegrim has a case of SHD...small head disorder in that pic. Look at his feet then look at his head. They did come together quite nicely though.
Tried to fix that tragic condition :) I placed his actual sword in his hands as well.
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5052/isegrimandtrystanpng.png
Looks better. What are using, photoshop?
Thanks! And yeah, it's photoshop. Here's a closer look at the sword:
http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/598/isegrimsword.jpg
If any of you have any ideas you want help visualizing for your characters let me know; I enjoy playing around with that kind of thing.
I wanted to make sure everyone knows about the [dice] BBCode tags. I see a lot of people just posting results, which I guess is the result of rolling physical dice?
It's also very easy to just type out a dice expression inside of [ dice][ /dice] tags (without the spaces), especially if you don't have dice handy.
Anyway, figured I'd just mention it. I think we're off to a great start! Have a great weekend.
Sorry man. I think my dice are sexy. I enjoy handling them... The dice control is cool (played around with it upthread), but I'd rather roll real dice and use the honor system. Everyone's free to use anything available.
Sorry man. I think my dice are sexy. I enjoy handling them... The dice control is cool (played around with it upthread), but I'd rather roll real dice and use the honor system. Everyone's free to use anything available.
Oh, I wasn't coming down on it at all. Just wanted to make sure everyone knew it was there.
And based on a couple of the gambling rolls I've seen, the honor system is DEFINITELY going strong :)
Chris, I happened to find the full version of the avatar you're using for Brenin. Send me an email at
mgbeach at gmail dot com
if you'd like to see it and talk about what, if anything, you might like done in photoshop to customize it.
And the action begins! Awesome!
I've made a standard stat block for the site, which you can check out on Isegrim's page. If you'd like it on yours too, post the relevant stats here or email them to me at
For anyone interested, I also added some more fluff to his background page at http://sites.google.com/site/pathfindershadowinthesky/the-party/isegrim/ise grim-backstory
Hey, on the combat map, I'd suggest maybe photoshopping a number or name onto the "minis" when you create them. That way when a combat starts you can give a list of the combatants, and we can say we move to "goblin 3" or whatever. You could alternatively put a little map legend on the map itself or to the side with the picture and the name. Just trying to eliminate as much confusion as possible.
Also, as far as movement goes, should we spell out exactly which spaces we're moving through so we don't have any questions about Attacks of Opportunity? Or do you assume that we take a route to avoid them if possible? I was specific on my first combat post in case, since there are a couple ways I could have ended up in the same space and gotten an AOO on me.
I'm still desperately trying to find the full versions of Lia and Rees' avatars so I can make full images for them. If you have any leads let me know ok? I want to add them to the group shot
Generally, it's a little clearer on the map. This one was just tough. I didn't even see the reds, blues and blacks. We generally spell out our exact route if an AoO might be involved.
Updated my page...my patience was tried. I really wanted the dam background color to be different, but it doesn't look like we have that much control. How in Hades do you get your name to disappear at the top of the page, or even change the font? I'm pretty happy, but I hate the name at the top and I wish I could apply the color behind the avatar to the entire page.
Generally, it's a little clearer on the map. This one was just tough. I didn't even see the reds, blues and blacks. We generally spell out our exact route if an AoO might be involved.
Updated my page...my patience was tried. I really wanted the dam background color to be different, but it doesn't look like we have that much control. How in Hades do you get your name to disappear at the top of the page, or even change the font? I'm pretty happy, but I hate the name at the top and I wish I could apply the color behind the avatar to the entire page.
You can do full css stuff i'm pretty sure by having the cursor in the main area while you're editing and hitting the HTML button at the top of the page on the edit toolbar.
You can get rid of the name at top by hitting More Actions, Page Settings and uncheck Show Page Title. I went ahead and did it for you.
You are unfortunately limited to those 5 or 6 fonts at top as well I think. If your browser is set to override page fonts, that may be why you dont see any differences.
I might be wrong about that, but I'm sure there's a workaround. I'm on it!
Got it figured out, let me know if it works for what you were thinking.
For anyone else interested in changing the background color of their page, when you're in edit mode select the HTML button at the top and then add the following as an additional line at the top.
<div style="padding: 100px; overflow: auto; background-color: rgb(25, 55, 27);">
Replace the three numbers in parenthesis with the RGB values for the color you want.
I'm still desperately trying to find the full versions of Lia and Rees' avatars so I can make full images for them. If you have any leads let me know ok? I want to add them to the group shot
Found Rees! Melissa, let me know if it needs any changes like adding weapons, changing dress color, etc.
I'm still desperately trying to find the full versions of Lia and Rees' avatars so I can make full images for them. If you have any leads let me know ok? I want to add them to the group shotFound Rees! Melissa, let me know if it needs any changes like adding weapons, changing dress color, etc.
Wow, I just found a much larger source image, so I'll be able to get a much cleaner cutout. I had to upsize the first one quite a bit and there was a ton of pixellation. Here's the new larger version of the original image..
http://paizo.com/image/content/GameMasteryModules/PZO9513-PactHallRitual.jp g
There, that's a little better..
I'm still desperately trying to find the full versions of Lia and Rees' avatars so I can make full images for them. If you have any leads let me know ok? I want to add them to the group shot
You won't find a full-body of Lia. I found that pic in installment 5 of the Second Darkness AP and it is just a bust. The avatar shows you most of the original work.
Isegrim, wow, I like the red one. Can you make the dress black?
Thanks man! That's what I was shooting for. I couldn't get the color to apply to the whole page.
Isegrim, wow, I like the red one. Can you make the dress black?
how's this look?
Thanks man! That's what I was shooting for. I couldn't get the color to apply to the whole page.
Cool, glad that worked! If you need anything else just let me know
Got her added into the group shot and her page. Send me her stats at the email address in the spoiler and I'll add that in too.
http://sites.google.com/site/pathfindershadowinthesky/the-party
http://sites.google.com/site/pathfindershadowinthesky/the-party/rees
I changed the landing page for the site to the Gold Goblin page just to make things a little simpler for everyone.
We got the kids' thank you letters in the mail today. Very cute. Sorry to hear about the walls. I guess I know what Kayla should expect next year. I'm thinking that letter was mailed before he opened the helicopter. Hahahahaha...I made sure every kid we knew got one of those for Christmas or birthday, mainly cuz I wanted one. Kayla got me a UFO by the same manufacturer. It's got no steering, just throttle. Managed to tangle it in our neighbor's (Becky) hair. Took nearly ten minutes to get it out. Five minutes later, it hit Lori up side the head and stuck and she yelled at me! Greatest toy ever. Now everyone ducks when I play with it. Hilarious.
Dude. You've been living in the sticks for WAAAYYYY to long. You'll love this. The first time Mark took the helicopter outside, he didn't tell me. Within 30 seconds he had flown it into the neighbors yard. He wanted me to go get it....they have dobermans. He sat in the window for 2 hours waiting for them to get home from work! It was AWESOME!
I'm still desperately trying to find the full versions of Lia and Rees' avatars so I can make full images for them. If you have any leads let me know ok? I want to add them to the group shotYou won't find a full-body of Lia. I found that pic in installment 5 of the Second Darkness AP and it is just a bust. The avatar shows you most of the original work.
But it's such a nice bust. Just thought I'd drop that and see where it landed!
I love the red with the black. It looks great! Thanks
It's Lia's turn in combat isn't it?
I love the red with the black. It looks great! Thanks
Just get me your stats and I'll update your page on the website with them. Also, let me know if you need any help getting your backstory posted there