Motteditor's Savage Tide (Inactive)

Game Master motteditor

Sorry I've been slow; I'll try to do better.

Uh... I blame Painlord.

Why not; I always do. ;)

Last level was Nov. 11th, 2014.

+1 Altar Boy of the Gilt Cassock

+7 hp (+5 class, +2 con)

+moar righteous spells

+7 skillz
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+1 Perception
+1 Spellcraft
+1 Kn (religion)
+1 Kn (planes)
+1 Kn (arcana)
+2 Kn (history)

Feat: Guided Hand

You actually have a fair amount of down time at the moment, so if you want to do some crafting or trips to Eleder or whatnot, now's the time to do it.

I'm ready to continue on whenever you are, but I'm also in the midst of a lot of deadlines that I planned poorly for, so I'm in no rush. Most of you still need to level up, and we can do some just general role-playing around Farshore for a few days if you guys want before moving on to the next module.

Everyone still up for going on? We've definitely slowed down some so just want to see what's going on with everyone...

Have we gained a new level?

I would like to continue. I'm really enjoying the game (system aside:). I'm in no specific hurry so I say take your time, mott.

+1 to taking your time, Motte. As others haven't even leveled yet, we have time.

I'd like to continue on.

Yes, Patrik. A new level was among the treasure you found on Vanthus' body (unless Sekathral stole 'em all for himself...)

+2? for taking your time. I'm working on leveling up, but I'm not getting there very quickly.

I probably won't get any faster in the forseeable future. If that is a problem and you have someone else in mind to step in, I'll drop out with no hard feelings. Otherwise, Khaz, though slow, will continue this trip.

Yes, Patrik. A new level was among the treasure you found on Vanthus' body (unless Sekathral stole 'em all for himself...)

No idea what you're talking about. They fell off the back of a wagon, guv.

I will need to consider my options before levelling up, which will probably be done Thurs/Fri or so.

I'm about to board my flight home. I'm going to level as soon as I get there.

I'm excited about continuing but this is now the second time you've asked about potentially calling an end to ST. It makes me think maybe you're burned out. =(

If that's the case say the word and we can totally take a hiatus. I'd say we should take a break (even an indefinite one) if you're getting worn out.

I'm not getting burned out (well, I just proofed a 32-page pdf and slammed through another project so maybe I am a little bit this week, but not in general). I'm more just trying to figure out if/why you guys are slowing down. But if everyone says you're still enjoying things, I'm good to keep going and will stop asking! :)

I reread the next module last night and definitely looking forward to it. I think it'll be a fun one.

I blame Painlord. He's a big old slacker.

Zstelian's all leveled.

I didn't itemize stuff as well as I should have but here's the changes as best as I remember doing them.

+ranger level (ranger 10)

+9 hp (6+2+1)

+a bunch of skill points (planes, nature, perception, sense motive, and arcana I think)

+feats (improved two-weapon fighting and greater two-weapon fighting)

+favored enemy (evil outsiders!)

I also added an archetype to Tosh (he's a mauler now) and swapped out Zstelian's cleric dip for a warpriest dip. If either of these changes aren't kosher let me know and I'll swap 'em back.

I'll parse the loot sheet and post a summary later tonight as well.

Truthfully, all I care about are changes to Perception and initiative. Those are two I track since I often roll them. The rest I expect you guys to handle and I'll trust you.

Treasure and Loots: (Claim what you would)
* A wand of empowered fireball (CL 9, 22 charges) (Khaz claimed)
* A +1 shock dagger
* A headband of alluring Charisma +4 (Khaz claimed)
* A chest with 5,000 gp

From Vanthus:
* A +3 mithral shirt
* A +3 longsword
* A +1 keen sickle
* A ring of protection +2
* A masterwork dagger
* A belt of mighty Constitution +2
* A boots of speed
* A bloodstained black pearl that radiates magic and seems vaguely familiar
* 4 gold earrings worth 300 gp each

Linah, those boots would would look fetching upon you.

Kyson has mild interest in the mithral shirt and ring +2, but not too much. He would also wear the belt, but meh...you guys take what you wish.

Let's close taking tomorrow 2/18 at midnight, PST.

EDIT: THAT Piddlespotting Black Pearl. Do *not* eat.

+1 Level Magical Princess
+ 7 HP (+4 class, +2 con)
Feat:Quicken
+5 skills:
perception(2)
UMD(2)
spellcraft

Spells:
Level 2
Burst of Radiance
Level 3
Dispel magic
Level 4
Enervation
Level 5
Overland Flight

Man, that last pearl was almost 100 pages ago!

Didn't it summon monsters or something?

I think it turned people into monsters.

Anyone taking any of the stuff Kyson listed? As soon as you're all ready, we can go on...

Since nobody else seems interested, Zstelian will nab the boots.

+1 level of paladin
+8 hit points
+1 diplomacy, +1 healing, +1 performance (dancing), +1 performance (sing)
+1 3rd lvl spell slot (prayer)
+1 feat that I'm having trouble deciding on. Right now I've settled for "Critical Focus", but I'm also considering "Improved Initiative", "Blind fight" and "Extra performance". Any input?

Linah would be interested in the ring, but not at the detriment of anyone else.

+1 level of rogue

+5 HP

+1 BAB and an extra attack! Whoopee!

+1 Acrobatics, +1 Bluff, +1 Climb, +1 Craft (alchemy), +1 Disable Device, +1 Knowledge (Geography), +1 Knowledge (local), +1 Knowledge (the Planes), +1 Perception, +1 Stealth, +1 Swim

Improved Uncanny Dodge.

+1 Rogue talent. H'mm... Combat Rogue (TWF, which might just mean more opportunities to miss embarassingly or Rapid Reload? Point Blank Master?)

Sekathral would like the shirt as well. Perhaps Kyson and he should dice for it ;)

Boots to Zstel.
Ring to Linah.
Shirt to Seka.

Post Battle for Farshore Loot Payout

Linah

* A ring of protection +2
16,445.00 gold

Linah, since you didn't seem interested in that bow I just cashed it out for you.

Khaz

* A wand of empowered fireball (CL 9, 22 charges)
* A headband of alluring Charisma +4
-4,167.50 gold

Khaz, do you have to gold to pay your negative balance? If not I have to do more math.

Kyson

11,257.50 gold

Seka

* A +3 mithral shirt
6,207.50 gold

Zstelian

* A boots of speed
5,257.50 gold

Updated buying list:

168 gp
27205 gp
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27373 gp

12000 gp - upgrade wisdom to +4
4000 gp - cloak resistance +2
10 gp - new outfit
11000 gp - metamagic rod extend
750 gp - wand of CLW
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27760 gp spent

Kyson will be borrowing 400 gp from someone. :)

Kyson will cover Khaz's monies. We're going to need her happy and preening...and we definitely don't want her grumpy.

27373 gp Old Monies
+400 gp loan from Khaz
-27760 past shopping spree
400 gp repaying Khaz
-4100 gp loan to Khaz
+11257.50 layest payout
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7570.5 gp current monies

Actually, Khaz has ioun stone that does not stack with the headband. As much as I love the idea of jewels circling around her head, I think I need to go with the +4 headband and sell the ioun stone.

uhmmm, I hate to mention this, but herolab is telling me that the empowered fireball breaks the 4 level requirement for wands. :(

Tell HeroLab it's the Elder Wand and exempt from usual rules ...

Kyson, do you want the Linah's Ring of Protection +1?

I'm currently carrying a rather heavy load at work so my posting has been and will be somewhat spotty for a while.

Does anyone want Linah's old Ring of Protection +1, by the way?

Sorry, guys, I know we're waiting on me. Plan to update later today.

Take the time you need. I'm still here :)

I left the module at home, but will update when I get home or in the morning. Sorry.

FYI, I'll be out of town Thursday through Monday; I think it's unlikely I'll be posting at all in that time.

My posting will be spotty for the weekend. Should be back to normal on monday.

OK, thanks for letting us know!

Sorry, sick. please npc as necessary.

I don't want to be an obstructionist but I'm abit what we're doing with the olman man? At first Linah was in favor of leaving him in the cage for know thinking that's where he would be safest while we investigated the dungeon. Then we noticed the praying troglodytes and we leaned towards not attacking and Irgzid said the oldman was supposed to be sacrificed, Linah didn't want to leave him in the cage anymore. She atempted to heal him and asked Sekathral to open the cage because she intended to bring him back to the ship.

My impression -- and I'll let you all figure out exactly what you want to do -- was that the group agreed with the idea of leaving him in the cage until they found out he was to be sacrificed, at which point Kyson and Zstelian felt it was best to attack.

I've also put up a battle map we can use, as I think there are enough enemies we'll want such. It's not perfect for the real map, but it'll do in a pinch, IMO. The squares are 10 feet squares. (That means the trogs are a bit more spread out than I'd mentioned before, but the fireball radius should still get them all if that's what you decide to do.

That said, unfortunately, they notice you as you approach, which means if you DO want to enter combat, we'll go with the initiative order I just posted in the game play thread, so Zstelian and Linah would be up in Round 1/2.

Ook, would it be OK to retcon my lesser restoration and opening the cage then? Linah hoped that the lesser restoration would make the olman more coherent and easier to guide to the ship. If we're going to strike at the troglodytes Linah would rather leave the prisioner unhealed from his intelligence damage assuming that ignorance is bliss.

Sure.

FYI, I don't know what my posting will be like for the next week or so. My wife is leaving May 1 to start med school in the Caribbean. She's not working next week and obviously I want to spend as much time with her as I can. That said, I also post from work, so it's possible there will be no disruption in our usual schedule.

I expect to be back to normal posting sometime May 2-5.

So, Seka, what do you want to do? I'm not a huge fan of killing characters (actually I hate it), and this thing packs a mean kick. We gave Silvio a chance to survive the first time he was killed, so I'm willing to work with you now.

So, Seka, what do you want to do? I'm not a huge fan of killing characters (actually I hate it), and this thing packs a mean kick. We gave Silvio a chance to survive the first time he was killed, so I'm willing to work with you now.

Kyson can rescue (in theory, Breath of Life). I just need a bit of time to type up the post.

OK... :)

I'll have a think over the course of today - it seems to me like Kyson and Linah's healing, plus Resilience, will be just enough to get Sekathral into positive hit points and so make the Escape Artist check that Kyson kindly gifted me... If not, Seka will have to take his medicine ;)

The countdown to Paizocon begins now, at least at my place. I make no guarantees about being able to post during the next week so please NPC as necessary.

OK, thanks. Kyson, Zstelian, are you also going to be incommunicado? I think you've both gone to the con in the past.

If so, I'm going to suggest we take a break until Monday.

In the meantime, someone will need to make a Diplomacy or Intimidate check to get past the voice safely. Seka's ploy could help the Diplomacy check, if he believed it.

I will be traveling for PCon Thursday through Tuesday, yes, but it shouldn't affect my posting too much. I will be ACG gaming more than Pathfindering and that leaves ample time for posting and whatnot.

I'll get a Diplo check into my next Kyson post.