The only way for the scouting to move faster is if the scouts and GM post a whole lot during scouting bits.
The other way to do it is to have the GM control the scouts actions and make a bunch of rolls for them. This can be a little dangerous because how a GM has a character scout isn't always the way the player would do it. It can lead to frustrating "that's not what I would have done" situations.
I'll try to post more frequently. I also don't mind if my character is botted by the GM or Kilarra.
Here's a thought-
Kilarra, what do you think of the two of us being able to make rolls for each other during scouting scenes, and being able to move each other on the map.
Essentially, whoever was posting would be "taking lead" or something like that, and would roll for and move both characters.
That could speed things up a lot.
Another option is for me to assume you are using good, intelligent scouting techniques and summarize the effects of scouting. Then I can pause for things that require more interaction from the scouts.
Something like 'while scouting around the monastery, you discovered the following pertinent details which you reported back to the group upon your return', rather than waiting for you to tell me that you left to scout and how you went about it, etc.
Then I can get more from you when it might matter such as when you find a room with some enemies or something else that might be immediately important.
That works for me.
I'm at the home office for training this week, so not sure what my posting schedule will be... so if necessary feel free to bot.
I will be out of town starting friday afternoon until wednesday evening. I will be unable to post any updates during that time.
I will be attending the funeral for my father and spending time with family.
I have about had it with these pugs and their perfect positioning to make the environment the real threat...I am gonna start putting points in whatever skill allows me to make flame throwers that never miss my intended target and never have a chance to blow up or fail!! These guys are total BS!!!
I'm sorry, MrLurch.
My condolences MrLurch.
A question about the grease spell. How does it interact with surfaces that could be absorptive like wood? The same as stone, etc.?
Or is this a cast it and find out type of situation?
Also, the rafters seem to fall somewhere between a surface and an item. Could they be greased as a surface?
My condolences, Mr. Lurch.
Both to you and the rest of your family.
Tough times Mr. Lurch. You're in my thoughts.
Thanks everyone.
Just wanted to let everyone know that I heard from Lurch earlier today and he is due to arrive home sometime after midnight tonight. As a result the earliest he will be able to post will most likely be tomorrow (Thursday)afternoon.
Been hard times for him, which I unfortunately understand. Let's concede him some well-earned rest and relax.
Alrighty guys, I am back. I see three posts for the current round, and will wait to update till tomorrow around lunchtime CST.
So. How are you?
Good to have you back.
So. How are you?
I am doing pretty well. This trip was a long time coming, and it was needed. We went out to his favorite beach on the Oregon coast and spent a couple of hours sharing stories. It was good.
So. How are you?I am doing pretty well. This trip was a long time coming, and it was needed. We went out to his favorite beach on the Oregon coast and spent a couple of hours sharing stories. It was good.
Well, that sounds like a decent way to do it.
Ah, which beach? I'm in Portland, and lived in Astoria for a little while.
Heceta beach in Florence. Cannon beach was a close second.
Dinner at Traveler's Cove in Florence. I was pleasantly surprised how good it was, but that might explain why it was his favorite place to eat out there.
I've only made it as far south on the coast as Florence two or three times, but the beaches down there are much more beautiful in my opinion. And far less crowded.
Lol, being from Spain it strikes me as a coincidence that, from the few people I know in RL which are from the US, I know someone from Eugene.
That "Round one, Fight!" was so Street Fighter...
That "Round one, Fight!" was so Street Fighter...
;)
So, somehow despite multiple readings of the pugwampi stat block, I missed that they have some DR and SR. I will be taking that into account during this fight and hand-waving that the others were weaker pugwampis. Please roll caster level checks (twice) when using spells directly against them.
Caster level check: &
So, somehow despite multiple readings of the pugwampi stat block, I missed that they have some DR and SR.
Oh, dear...
Thee things are really awful. Yuck.
I wonder... why do you roll D4s and D6s twice? Weren't we only to roll twice our D20s?
I wonder... why do you roll D4s and D6s twice? Weren't we only to roll twice our D20s?
You are correct Rukn, only d20s need to be rolled twice. Damage and things like that are only rolled once, as normal.
So, somehow despite multiple readings of the pugwampi stat block, I missed that they have some DR and SR.Oh, dear...
It is only a small amount...
Ok, if I die, my next PC is going to be a Pugwampi :P
Alexander, a single 30' move puts you where I have you currently positioned. (The stone pews are substantial enough to make going directly across them a climbing type of action. Climbing directly over the pews is even more movement-consuming.) I cannot see a way for you to make an effective use of burning hands this round. What would you like to do?
Also, Rukn, all six of the pugwampis in the room are dead, so you are far enough from them to avoid their bad luck mojo.
Bleah. Oh, well. If I can't use Burning Hands, I'll put a Ray of Frost on the pugwampi king. @_@
Ranged touch attack #1:
Ranged touch attack #2:
If successful: cold damage.
Since I had some actions left from the previous round... another Ray of Frost.
Ranged touch attack #1:
Ranged touch attack #2:
If successful: cold damage.
all six of the pugwampis in the room are dead
Even the one who we were trying to chase?
Edit: I just checked, I guess he died when he fell down with the tent.
Yes, he fell to his death after Alexander's last two attacks to the nest.
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*bows*
I wonder... why do you roll D4s and D6s twice? Weren't we only to roll twice our D20s?
Oh well... if I get a second attack this fight can I just use the second set of rolls then?
Guys, I'm really sorry... I feel I'm not contributing much since I have really bad figures in combat. 1d20+2 to hit is certainly not the best you can get. Sometimes is frustrating knowing I'm not helping properly.
Unfortunately, this PC is built to suffer at lvl 1, but it will improve. Next level I'll be adding a +1 to BAB, plus Weapon Focus and Point Blank Shot, which will net a +3 for a total of +5 to hit when flurrying (that should close the gap with your figures). At lvl 3 I'll be using Wisdom to hit, so it should all be fine.
I hope you all bear with me until then.
Don't sweat it, man. These Pugwampi are really challenging to all of us.
Consider that you are still a monk with a 16 strength. Right now your odds are actually better when you wade in and hit things in melee.
Do you have a temple sword?
you feel like you are not contributing?!?!?! how about my character. I feel like all I have done is...'hey look...even though it is painfully obvious to the casual observer that there is something odd about this statue guess what I discovered...THERE IS SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THIS STATUE.!!" Meanwhile Alexander & Solomon followed closely by Erizi and Zhalet have been carrying us like Atlas himself with the world on his shoulder.
I am a very long time player & GM of D&D 3.0, 3.5 and Pathfinder but right now I am so disgusted by these things that I don't even want to run any pathfinder whatsoever...eck!! During character submission time there was a guy who said something along the lines of 'I would like to play this but I have Pugwampi PTSD.' I now know what the hell he was talking about. I don't know why it pisses me off so much but it does...thanks for letting me vent...I think I might be able to stomach a few more posts where we fight these things now....
Aww, I'm flattered you think so much of my paltry efforts. ^_^
Stay strong, everyone! The supply of Pugwampis can NOT be limitless.
@ Solomon,
ya know when I saw your half orc trait that gave a +1 luck bonus to all saves I was like...interesting...not bad...but now I am like...oh wow...that is the most amazing impressive...broken trait in the game!! At least it is against these pugs. I don't know if you knew before hand that it would be that helpful but thank God you took it cause ya...stupid awesome.
I am so saving up for a suit of lesser luck mail
I had no idea. I saw the Fate's Favored / Sacred Tattoo / Divine Grace combo and thought it would be a good way of propping up the low numbers I was going to be facing for the first couple levels.
Against these things I feel like a superhero.
I'm thinking that maybe we're fighting these things wrong though. Aid Another for combat is an AC 10 attack roll. Even rolling twice, most of us should be able to hit that. Having you and Rukn give Aid to me and Erizi might be a better tactic. With high enough bonuses, rolling twice matters a lot less.
Also, based on the current formation, I think Alexander can color spray 3 of them. (please!)ww
Maybe you're right, I might have to try new tactics.
No, I don't have a temple sword, since it didn't fit the background of the PC. He wasn't supposed to ever need to use melee attacks, but now I'm truly re-thinking...