Sorry for popping in uninvited, but I wanted to pass on how much I've enjoyed reading through your adventures. I'm running this AP live for my group and have constantly referenced this game for ideas. Thanks, keep up the great work!
/me feels his airy head becoming even more bloated with hot air.
Zephtyr spits to the side, then nods to the newcomer.
Thanks for the kind words. I think we all feel lucky to have gotten this great group going. :)
I quibble and feel free to ignore.
This is one of the times I wish we either had control over moving our yahoos on the map OR had coordinates so we could plot our own moves (but that's more work).
Why? Because we're a smart party (well...not Hektir or Quinn) but we know that dragons are gunna breathe. And so we probably wouldn't have clumped up so much.
Mal didn't even designate he was moving closer (his last post just says 'rises into the air').
Pems said he was moving 60' into the air. Which is max movement, double moving to fly (at 60'...halved for upwards movement) is 60' up.
Quinn didn't say he was moving at all, just casting before we took flight.
Tsin, rose to shoot an arrow, unsure about forward movement.
Zephtyr was clearly going to engage them all. But the rest of the party, I dunno. They might have not wanted to bunch up against 3 dragon breathers. Heck, they should have better described their aerial movement (so should Zephtyr for that matter).
Shenanigans!
I think Mal succumbing to the (presumed) gaze attack works in this case since the dicebot served up a steamy '2' for the knowledge check.
Had I passed the check and known about it, I'd have been more precise (at least as much as I can be sans map access at work) in my declared movements. Ah well.
I hear what you're saying, Hek, and am open to suggestions. I did at one time try to use coordinates, IIRC, but found it ended up being really difficult for me (I don't use whatever software Bigrin uses in our Giantslayer game, for example, which does it nicely).
I think you're right that several people didn't say they were moving forward; I was just trying to get you close enough for the fight as I thought you'd want to be, but being wider spread would probably have made more sense... Again, I'm open to some retconning if people want...
Again, I'm open to some retconning if people want...
Like I said, I don't think that Zephtyr was placed wrong and that I know I should more precise with Zeph's flying.
If others feel that they might be less petrified or acided, I'll let them speak for themselves.
Zeph wants to brawl and test himself and the limits of his manhood.
Sorry, guys, having a couple busy days....
Hey all, was hoping to have time for one more round, but doesn't look like it's going to happen. I'm off on another conjugal visit to the Caribbean tomorrow, coming back Friday. Will resume posting then.
So, since some of you had asked, you (as players) don't know what your characters have been up to for the last five years or so, though you can create backgrounds before that time.
Remember, also, that you will be more or less tabulas rasa (tabula rasas? tiger rakshasas?) as characters when you start. That includes your name. I haven't quite decided how we want to handle that in terms of PBPs. I think it'd be neat if you came up with names in game (and then maybe switch if you want when/if you find out your real names) but I feel like that could involve you adding multiple aliases, which I don't know if you'll want to do (i.e. an initial no-name alias, your chosen name alias and then possibly your real name alias). Thoughts?
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As for Reign, I hope to update tomorrow (Saturday). Could be a long week at work, as we're getting new software, but I assume I'll still have time to update regularly during the day.
Remember, also, that you will be more or less tabulas rasa (tabula rasas? tiger rakshasas?) as characters when you start. That includes your name. I haven't quite decided how we want to handle that in terms of PBPs. I think it'd be neat if you came up with names in game (and then maybe switch if you want when/if you find out your real names) but I feel like that could involve you adding multiple aliases, which I don't know if you'll want to do (i.e. an initial no-name alias, your chosen name alias and then possibly your real name alias). Thoughts?
I'm excited that we're getting closer to start. Can you clarify a few things for me (and that might be of help to the rest of the goon squad)?
1) Do we need to worry about starting gold/possessions?
2) Are we running from the entire pool of PF stuff? Any restrictions?
3) How many traits?
4) Will we ever find Mal's f*~#ing good hat?
5) When are we starting?
6) Do we need to worry about backstory?
Statement: I don't want to create multiple aliases. I'd prefer to just use one because creating multiple just clutters one's Paizo account. If I plan on playing this dumb game for years (and the campaign may take years), I'd prefer to keep my aliases to a minimum.
7) Maybe you want to give us Patient Numbers (or whatever) that can be our alias names for all time?
8) When are we starting? Not that I'm anxious or anything, but sorta am excited about it.
1) Yes.
2) Yes, entire pool. I might even consider background skills depending on what you all think, though I should probably reread them. I might even consider some 3PP stuff, but probably only if it's written by me. :)
3) 2, one must be from the campaign.
4) Ask the witches.
5) Not for another month still. I still want to read Part 3 of the AP, and that was delayed into November, I believe.
6) I would say -- and like I said, I want to read the third part, since I think it will reveal a little more -- back story is more about determining how you act. You will certainly find out some of your back story, but I'm not sure yet whether you'll find out ALL of it.
7) I think I like that idea, but let's see what we all think.
8) Not for another month still. I still want to read Part 3 of the AP, and that was delayed into November, I believe.
LOL @ Mal Zeno.
LOL @MalZeno.
Not surprised here. Zeno has always been the talent of the two. ;)
Sorry, guys, was up to 5 with a sick pup. I'm still hoping to post today, but may take the day off.
I hope your pup is OK
Thanks. She's apparently having seizures. Spent the night at the e-vet, so she's under supervision, but it's taxing. Hoping I can get a good night's sleep tonight. Definitely helped that we're in a role-playing section and not combat, so it's much easier for me to keep up with things in this game.
Not looking forward to that time with my dogs. They've been sneezing like mad dogs since we retrieved them from the local kennel. Every morning, 5 minutes of sneezing, both dogs.
Yeah, we already beat lymphoma this year, but there's a chance this could be a new tumor causing the problems. I think no matter what our time with her is going to be shorter than it should've been. :(
I'd check with your vet. Sounds like they might've picked something up (though if it's only in the mornings, who knows?).
CUBS WIN!!!!
CUBS WIN!!!!
Really? I hadn't heard... (Living in Iowa, we had fireworks in the neighborhood)
I was just glad the game ended. We were "playing chicken" (in our publisher's words) with the press room in trying to get the results in as many papers as we could.
Hey guys, just FYI, I finally got the third installment of SA that I'd been waiting for. Honestly, though, it'll probably be a little while before I read it. I need to stop being sick to my stomach, first of all, and I think that's not something that will happen overnight.
One of my other games is ending soon (this month) so I still want to start it, but I'm just going to need a little more time.
I'm just gonna apologize now for the likely spotty posting that will happen over the next several days... the wind's been sucked outta my sails...
Be safe everyone. The world got a little darker, but we'll sail through.
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on the plus side, between the assured destruction of the environment, hastened climate change, and the desire to get as far f*cking away as possible, the colonization of Mars should proceed at an accelerated pace
GM Motte: do we have a buy/sell limit amongst these Trix? Is there a major town nearby?
Mal: how are we doing on wealth? Maybe we can/can't sell some of the sweet gear but wanted to see.
Hektir, with the addition of the Rimeblade (that sweet scimitar) is at about 63500gp WBL.
There's not much market here, though you may be able to buy/sell some weaponry. However, you could contact Zilvazaraat to arrange some trade. His limit is 50,000 gp.
(I'm not spotting it now, but he did recommend that you use it in the Hut, but you should be able to get back there easily enough now that the siege is broken.)
Presuming I'll be able to duck out of the office early tomorrow, I'll try and get an accounting update done before hitting the road for Thanksgiving.
Just to give folks an idea of where I'm at with item creation, if we were to spend 3 days here (8 hours/day), that would put me at 60 out of 64 hours needed to finish Hektir's wild enchantment.
I don't know if you need Hektir to be any more wild, but you could certainly spend 3-4 days here preparing without any questions/problems.
Mal, how can I help determine what we have to sell and what we spend to buy stuff we might need?
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Don't Tell Hektir About the Defoliant Polish
wand of plant growth (9 charges) ... sell for 2,025gp
wand of speak with plants (12 charges) ... sell for 2,700gp
defoliant polish ... sell for 400gp
oil of goodberry x4 ... sell for 100gp
Moonflower Madness, aka, Plants Think Tsin and Pemsworth are Yummy to Eat
breastplate ... sell for 100gp
heavy flail ... sell for 7.5gp
235gp
The Denizen of Leng and the Moonbeast
eye of the void ... sell for 5,000gp
rubies worth 100gp each x15 ... sell for 1,500gp
Zilvazaraat's gem
Quinn Buys a Ring
purchased a ring of sustenance
obsidian raven
Wherein Malesinder is Turned to Cinders by Mal
rimeblade scimitar ... sell for 8,477.50gp
bracers of armor +3 ... sell for 4,500gp
gold necklace ... sell for 1,000gp
silver scabbard ... sell for 500gp
Pharamol Shows His Gratitude
+2 copper dragonhide banded mail ... sell for 2,400gp
javelin of lightning ... sell for 750gp
pearl of power 3 ... sell for 4,500gp
restless lockpicks ... sell for 4,000gp
lesser strand of prayer beads w/ bead of blessing and bead of healing ... sell for 4,800gp
truefrost elixir x4 ... sell for ???
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Claim what you want, we'll sell the rest and then I'll update ye olde Inventory Log
Mal, how can I help determine what we have to sell and what we spend to buy stuff we might need?
Thanks for the offer, dude! Maybe double check the thread with a quick glance to make sure I didn't miss any loot findings between us saying goodbye to Zilvazaraat and when we whacked Malesinder?
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I'd looooove the truefrost elixirs, since most of my damage is cold-based. And I'll take the lockpicks unless sessling them works better.
... wait, you made a defoliant polish joke but didn't hit the one about Hek oiling his goodberries?!?
It was too much for just those 4 lines! I'm glad you picked up the slack for me though =)
Do you want that pearl of power as well?
I can, but if Mal can use it, he should. I'll be happy with my "I can finally hurt the creatures around here" elixirs.
... wait, you made a defoliant polish joke but didn't hit the one about Hek oiling his goodberries?!?
*sigh* To be fair, Hektir has had others oil his goodberries the past two nights, a fact I'm sure he'd love to mention to you.
Also, Hek claimed the Rimeblade and would claim the PoP3, but think it's better off going to Mal (extra Haste) or Quinn.
PoP to Mal, the next thing Quinn wants is his crossbow enhanced with the Holy quality, but I guess that will take a while with the current queue.
Hektir is ready to move on, but still needs to know what we have to spend. I noticed nothing that was missed.
Would like to buy more crap, probably healing wands and 'shine, but kinda need to know how much we have to spend and where y'all are at on WBL.
Hektir, with the addition of the Rimeblade (that sweet scimitar) is at about 63500gp WBL.
No other discussion for the loots listed above then? Malavarius gets the pearl of power, Hektir the rimeblade, and Pemsworth the truefrost elixirs and restless lockpicks, and everything else gets sold?
Tsin defers to the group on items in the list- nothing grabs her, and she would see the liquidation benefit her crew in other ways.
Quinn doesn't need anything from the list, his current wealth level is 35k.
OK, I'm going to move us forward tomorrow, at the latest. If you want to put in an order with Zilvaraat, let's get that done.
If you guys don't want to keep these items, that's fine, sell them and replace them with things you may actually want (or just gold, I guess, though you may not have a chance to shop again for a bit). At 11th level, you should have closer to 82,000 gp worth of items so you may want to put in some requests if you're at half of that.
Hektir is ready to move on, but still needs to know what we have to spend. I noticed nothing that was missed.
Would like to buy more crap, probably healing wands and 'shine, but kinda need to know how much we have to spend and where y'all are at on WBL.
This.
I think we need to know wealth levels for Tsin, Mal and Pems. Then figure out what you guys want and we can go on. If it's not done by Monday, I'm moving you on sans any selling/buying gear.
According to the treasure tracker, I'm at $49,855.29.
well, my table top game tonight was cancelled so I'll work on finishing the sell-offs and updating the inventory log once I'm done dinner
Things sold
wand of plant growth (9 charges) ... sell for 2,025gp
wand of speak with plants (12 charges) ... sell for 2,700gp
defoliant polish ... sell for 400gp
oil of goodberry x4 ... sell for 100gp
breastplate ... sell for 100gp
heavy flail ... sell for 7.5gp
eye of the void ... sell for 5,000gp
rubies x15 ... sell for 1,500gp
Hektir's old mwk scimitar ... sell for 157.5gp
bracers of armor +3 ... sell for 4,500gp
gold necklace ... sell for 1,000gp
silver scabbard ... sell for 500gp
+2 copper dragonhide banded mail ... sell for 2,400gp
javelin of lightning ... sell for 750gp
lesser strand of prayer beads w/ bead of blessing and bead of healing ... sell for 4,800gp
and found ... 235gp
Kept items
rimeblade ... 8,477.5gp
pearl of power ... 4,500gp
restless lockpicks ... 4,000gp
Total GP Gained: 43,152.5
5-way split: 8,630.5gp
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Hektir's cut: rimeblade and 153gp
Malavarius' cut: pearl of power and 4,130.5gp
Pemsworth's cut: restless lockpicks and 4630.5gp
Quinn's cut: 8,630.5gp
Tsin's cut: 8,630.5gp
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Updated Personal Totals (gear + gp)
Hektir: 63,097.21
Pemsworth: 62,485.79
Tsin: 55,378.08
Malavarius: 51,005.90
Quinn: 45,003.91
Quinn has the cheddar, moola, dough, duckets, bitcoins for the upgrades to his crossbow, if he can get into the queue for item creation that would be great
Hektir's cut: rimeblade and 153gp
Malavarius' cut: pearl of power and 4,130.5gp
Pemsworth's cut: restless lockpicks and 4630.5gp
Quinn's cut: 8,630.5gp
Tsin's cut: 8,630.5gp---
Updated Personal Totals (gear + gp)
Hektir: 63,097.21
Pemsworth: 62,485.79
Tsin: 55,378.08
Malavarius: 51,005.90
Quinn: 45,003.91
Thanks for doing this, Mal. Did we put aside cheddar, moola, dough, duckets, or bitcoins for some wands of CLW? I'd say lets get at least 6. And maybe a few random breaths of life/restoration/remove curses/flesh to stone things.
If not, let's sell the rimeblade to make that happen.
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Ah, no, I didn't do a 6-way split for the general party fund. I can rework the numbers if we'd like me to do so.
And instead of Hektir having to sell the rimeblade, he might need to pay a few gps out of pocket to cover it is all.
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Total GP Gained: 43,152.5
6-way split: 7,192.08
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Hektir's cut: rimeblade and pay 1285.42gp (Hektir has 2,133.61 presently)
Malavarius' cut: pearl of power and 2,692.08gp
Pemsworth's cut: restless lockpicks and 3192.08gp
Quinn's cut: 7,192.08gp
Tsin's cut: 7,192.08gp
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Updated Personal Totals (gear + gp)
Hektir: 61,658.79
Pemsworth: 61,047.37
Tsin: 53,939.66
Malavarius: 49,567.48
Quinn: 43,565.49
Party stores: 8,832.09 (presently we have 1,640gp here already, before adding in the 6-way cut)
As far as remove curses and the like go, Malavarius is a walking trove of those spells. Provided he's not the first one to get turned to stone or cursed every time, that shouldn't be a huge problem. Plus, that's also part of what I'd like to add to the sweet staff I hope to craft once Tsin's sword and Quinn's crossbow are situated.
And once one of those nice greater dispels or whathaveyou are in the staff, Pemsworth could use it as well in a pinch.
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CLW wands are 750/piece
If we want 6, that's 4,500gp down, 4,332.09gp remaining.
A scroll of breath of life is 1,125gp.
Is that suitable for the time being? 6 wands, 1 scroll, and Malavarius' own anti-curse preparations?