Mangroves of the Desert (Inactive)

Game Master Herkymr the Silly

I need initiative rolls. They will stay static for now until another "situation" arises or for this battle which ever comes first

Quinten---- He appears to be upfront but something still feels wrong.

What about my knowledge rolls?

Initiative: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17

initiative:: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Also unfortunately my musical choices have been influenced by my daughters. I actually have more than two songs that have been warring with each other. Herkymer please let me know what you think?

For the character due to the information that has come to light so far the songs are Awake by Katy Perry and the outlaw torn by Metallica

For combat the two songs are Roar by Katy Perry and Ronnie by Metallica

init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Init: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

That initiative roll... so fine...

Group! Question! I have been talking to the DM and a question I posed to him was circumventing the normal routine of rolling for hitpoints and just treating it like a class feature and maxing the value for every level for all of us. I brought this up because I question the randomness of the random number generator on this website and I believe it's within probability to see a string of terrible health rolls. I've done it in another pathfinder game and it didn't get too crazy, worked quite nice actually. What do the rest of you think?

I think early on it may benefit the group to be max health but then after a certain point bring the randomization back in. That way the health bonus does not get out of hand. Either way is fine with me but I think a temporary suspension of randomizer would be a great compromise. It allows the characters to start strong and then become more unique later.

If the goal is to keep the randomizer from hurting us, I'd recommend letting each player choose between rolling or taking the average (3.5 for a d6, 4.5 for a d8, 5.5 for a d10, and 6.5 for a d12) rather than full health. I'm worried that full health will drag out combats or force Herkymr to run larger groups if he wants to threaten us.

So..would everu one be ok then if we suspended randomization til 5th level?
I think most of you are second level now. so the adjustment to hp wouldn't be a big deal.
At 5th level then we would follow what quinten said taking average or rolling as chosen by player.

That sound good for everyone?

I think it will work well. I appreciate the group also thinking of what I have to do to keep things going for the group as well.

I'm okay with it. I like the PFS system, max HP on first level, then half-round-up for each level.
So a barb would be 12+7 at 2nd level.
Means you don't get the crazy "wizard has more hp than fighter" situation, but also doesn't make for endless combats.

[dice=initiative:]1d20 + 2

Also unfortunately my musical choices have been influenced by my daughters. I actually have more than two songs that have been warring with each other. Herkymer please let me know what you think?

For the character due to the information that has come to light so far the songs are Awake by Katy Perry and the outlaw torn by Metallica

For combat the two songs are Roar by Katy Perry and Ronnie by Metallica

all work wll. I get the feel you want and we have talked about.

I'm fine with getting max health the first five levels.

Because knowledge is power:
What do I know about the Order of the Grave?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Do I have any idea who the archers might be?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Remember too my previous rolls:

In one of your messages, you suggested I roll Knowledge checks as appropriate. Here are a few I've been meaning to roll:

Who is Covenant, the man Jerras said we would not want to displease?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Who is Jana, the woman to whom we are to deliver the eggs?: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

I haven't specified a knowledge on these checks because my modifier on all of my trained knowledges–History, Local, Nobility, Planes, Religion, Arcana, and Geography–is 10. The +12 on the roll for Jana assumes it gets the +2 bonus for dealing with Fifth Port.

Because knowledge is power:
What do I know about the Order of the Grave? --
Do I have any idea who the archers might be?

Remember too my previous rolls:
Who is Covenant, the man Jerras said we would not want to displease?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Who is Jana, the woman to whom we are to deliver the eggs?: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

I haven't specified a knowledge on these checks because my modifier on all of my trained knowledges–History, Local, Nobility, Planes, Religion, Arcana, and Geography–is 10. The +12 on the roll for Jana assumes it gets the +2 bonus for dealing with Fifth Port.

I will answer more on monday. I do ask that you specify which knowledge you are using as your primary knowledge for each one. Then roll the others anyone higher than a 10 unmodified gives you a +2 bonus (stackable) towards your final roll. THis I hoope makes sense as to the vast arrays of knowledge you have.

As for Order of Grave...

It does. For Covenant, please use Knowledge (history), modified by Knowledge (arcana), the skill that governs knowledge of dragons. Quinten is assuming Covenant is an outsider with connections to dragons, for he cannot imagine anyone else having access to dragon eggs.

Unmodified Arcana roll: 1d20 ⇒ 7

I got below 10, so my final roll is still an 18.

For Jana, use Knowledge (local), modified by Knowledge (history). Quinten is assuming she has a tie to the Society for the Study of Historical Artifacts, as many people who employ Jerras meet him through it.

Unmodified History roll: 1d20 ⇒ 5

My dice didn't deliver, so my roll is still a 23.

These are for information from the PM I sent to DM

No post from me today, hopefully tomorrow. Got way too many things going on.

Oh, Herk. What do you think of the rock lathe link I sent you?

No post from me today, hopefully tomorrow. Got way too many things going on.

Oh, Herk. What do you think of the rock lathe link I sent you?

I liked it....btw you missed getting me a birthday gift...so you can just have one of those mailed to me. I think thats a fair compromise for forgetting

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These are for information from the PM I sent to DM

mostly stone.

roughly 30 ft or more tall
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Lots of "out-juts" and concave areas/decorations all would give means of purchase for climbing

I feel bad that I'm sort of pushing people here. Plan is to now rush forward. Is everyone good with that? Hopefully Quinten can buy us a round.

I feel bad that I'm sort of pushing people here. Plan is to now rush forward. Is everyone good with that? Hopefully Quinten can buy us a round.

I was not exactly sure what the plan was so I was looking at possibly going see thru and scaling to the roof to see about getting a count and possibly trying to neutralize as much of the threat as possible. Are we wanting to just rush into an area that is using magic already?

BTW MILOS and Quentin... Sorry I missed the rolls posted earlier. Not sure why or how it happened but I have looked over them

Milos, I've been assuming you pushed for us to move quickly because your character has to complete this mission, then visit someone else.

Shadara, would you mind posting when you're considering a plan but waiting on GM information? Think something like, "Shadara studies the walls, wondering if she can climb them. I might be able to check on the archers. Let me think." I wouldn't have rushed ahead if I'd thought you were doing something.

Herkymr, no worries.

Also, I think I've found Quinten's combat song: Face Down by the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. I don't see Quinten fighting unless he's got an injustice to be angry about.

Partly. Partly because I couldn't see a way we could check it out safely without letting the archers set up for perfect shots. Partly because he's a cavalry man, and when the situation is confusing... CHARGE!

I'm afraid I'm going away in 20 hours, and will be away for three days. Please bot me if needed as I do not think I will have internet.

Shadara, would you mind posting when you're considering a plan but waiting on GM information? Think something like, "Shadara studies the walls, wondering if she can climb them. I might be able to check on the archers. Let me think." I wouldn't have rushed ahead if I'd thought you were doing something.

Understandable. Due to the fact that I was late on posting it was a side consideration, with missing a post and trying to catch up it was a side thought if the situation went differently than it did.

Milos, I hope the trip is fun, or at least productive.

Shadara, you might try making stuff up. If it seems logical to you that the wall would be climbable, climb it. I don't think the play-by-post format lends itself to as many questions and answers as a face to face game, and I get the impression Herkymr is comfortable giving us broad latitude as long as what we assume fits with what has been said.

DM:
To see how the others are fairing that came thru and to see if I can locate anything off about the room including trying to locate the dripping sound. If I need more rolls please let me know.

I'm afraid I'm going away in 20 hours, and will be away for three days. Please bot me if needed as I do not think I will have internet.

thank for the update. Good luck and fun with whateve you are headed to do.

Milos, I hope the trip is fun, or at least productive.

Shadara, you might try making stuff up. If it seems logical to you that the wall would be climbable, climb it. I don't think the play-by-post format lends itself to as many questions and answers as a face to face game, and I get the impression Herkymr is comfortable giving us broad latitude as long as what we assume fits with what has been said.

Yep... Totally agree with ya Quinten I would rather see Roleplay than Rollplay and dont feel like I need to dictate everything. IF you think your character would tryit or might try it. Then assume it can be done and tell me what you are doing. If needed give me the necessary roles as well for success etc.

COMBAT WILL BE {WHEN IT HAPPENS} VERY FREE FORM WITHOUT A LOT OF ROLLS. I WILL BE MORE INTERESTED IN FLARE AND STORY THAN EXACT ROLLS ETC. THIS DOES NOT MEAN ROLLS WILL NOT BE NECESSARY. ALWAYS DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE ATTEMPTING AND MAKE THE ROLES AS WELL BUT describe!!!

FOR SOME REASON dISCUSSION POSTS NOTIFICATIONS DO NOT SHOW UP WHEN i LOG IN. SO...WHEN YOU POST ING DISCUSSION PLEASE POST AN OOC FOR ME TO LET ME KNOW. sAY SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS --- disc--- SHOULD DO.

THANKS

My posting this week will most likely be somewhat sporadic. I have a bunch of RL things I need to take care of and my wife works most of the week so I have the kids

Can Milos hear Quinten? I thought not.

I've been assuming no since:
1. I can't hear Shadara talking even though she tried to speak earlier.
2. Mang posted without responding to my query.

The hot box is a scary place. We're trapped, and no one can hear us scream (but we're heroes, so it's not like we'd scream anyway).

I didn't respond to the question in game because it seemed to me like the whole room was under silence save for the dripping water. I also know that it is better to err on the side of caution with Herkymer when it comes to meta-gaming because he is REALLY strict with it.

I didn't respond to the question in game because it seemed to me like the whole room was under silence save for the dripping water. I also know that it is better to err on the side of caution with Herkymer when it comes to meta-gaming because he is REALLY strict with it.

tend to be with in reason. Yes nothing but dripping water can be heard.

MANG : the farthest area of the room from where the group is located tends to feel more damp than the other areas you notice

we may have another player coming in from the occult books as well.
I am discussing set up and build with him now

Ok, cool, good to know I was on track. Just FYI I have not forgotten about the things I need to write for you that we had discussed. I just have had a lot of things that I have needed to accomplish that take priority.

Ok, cool, good to know I was on track. Just FYI I have not forgotten about the things I need to write for you that we had discussed. I just have had a lot of things that I have needed to accomplish that take priority.

np: RL always b4 game

Why am I making a will save for a course of action I didn't direct?

Herk -

I was thinking about adding a dimension to the character concerning reactions to magics like what I am assuming are being used in the room we are in. Would I discuss that more here or in PM?

Sorry for my sporadic postings lately. Work has been pretty hairy the last couple weeks.

Hello soon to be party members. I'm the new player coming in as a amnesiac psychic and hope to have fun playing with you in this game.

Welcome to the game. It'll be fun to see how a Psychic plays out.

Welcome! I'm quite interested to see a psychic in play so this is very interesting to me!

There fun I've found and can be cool to run though this one is a little special. He's an amnesiac psychic.

Amnesiac looks like a fun and extremely flexible archetype. It also lets you try spells before you commit to them, a nice boon for a spontaneous caster.

welcome to the game.

I will be out of game for some personal reasons until Wednesday probably night.

For those that haven't posted their music for their characters please do so here.

Also those of you who have please repost them here so we have them all together.

I think this will give a better feel to the characters for everybody.

Remember that there is a bonus coming in game for those that do so and I think you all will like it.

As requested

For the character due to the information that has come to light so far the songs are Awake by Katy Perry and the outlaw torn by Metallica

For combat the two songs are Roar by Katy Perry and Ronnie by Metallica

Out of combat, Quinten's song is Pretty Maids All in a Row by The Eagles, a slow song about meeting a former flame and reflecting on the past. In combat, it's Face Down by the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, a song about abuse in relationships. I like it for its implication that people will only put up with so much before they fight back, which is where I see Quinten being with the Yellow Scorpions.

Out of combat: Wherever I may roam by Metallica

In combat: Siegreicher Marsch by Amon Amarth