GM Dak - Mummy's Mask

Game Master Dakcenturi

Ok. All leveled up.

I just noticed a gnome alternate trait that I think would fit Fitliss better, and it does happen to make his build better too ;), anyone mind if I switch?

Wow. I want that too.

Any party/GM advice on focus for this character, leveling up? I came in with a focus on the trap-finding/lock-picking rogue-ish skills, is that still what's needed, or something more melee focused?

To be fair, this fight has shown that we have the healing to survive quite a bit (knock on wood), so do what you want. I don't know enough about warpriests to say how to mesh with Aliva, but I doubt she would mind a second body on the front lines with her.

Any party/GM advice on focus for this character, leveling up? I came in with a focus on the trap-finding/lock-picking rogue-ish skills, is that still what's needed, or something more melee focused?

Yeah, as Fitliss said, you can pretty much do what you like. I think now that you're 2nd level your party's lack of certain roles will matter less. If archery is what you want to do, then go for it. That said, I would recommend doing a sort of "switch-hitter" build, so to speak, and consider getting a big sword or axe or something to smack stuff with when archery isn't as effective. You have a decent enough strength, and definitely as a fighter get enough feats to play a couple roles if you want, even without investing feats really.

That said, I would at least keep the Disable Device stuff, though I think Irakelesh can help with that now if necessary. Possibly others, haven't read everyone's leveled characters.

Also, I sent you a PM before I saw your message, so sorry about that.

Edit: If you choose to go with the archery build, Weapon Focus might be your best bet, I think. Rapid Shot or Deadly Aim are really good choices as well, but your bonus to hit with the bow isn't amazing right now and those both give penalties to attack.

Another edit: Also I don't think that Fitliss, Selassie, or G'nock added the gold that you received earlier to their inventory, so go ahead and do that if I'm not wrong.

Thanks for the note on the cash; I wasn't sure if G'nock had gotten anything from the previous booty (as he wasn't a part of the battle) ... new and improved thieves tools aboard, along with a shiny new mace and a few replacement arrows. Sarcophaguses are hell on arrows.

Everybody rested up? I know some secret doors we could peer through ...

I'm unclear on how we are dividing the loot somebody want to give me a rundown?

I'm unclear on how we are dividing the loot somebody want to give me a rundown?

Well, from the first time each player received 225 gold, 5 silver. I believe Selassie was given a potion of cure light wounds at that time as well.

Ai'sha has the fully charged wand of CLW. As far as I know, there are also 3 potions of cure light wounds unclaimed in the party kitty.

You haven't found any treasure since, unless you guys decide to take the time to scrape the gold leafing.

Edit: Also I just remembered something that I have been meaning to mention. G'nock technically would need to spend a skill rank to be able to speak Common. That said, rather than forcing him to move a skill when he barely has any skills in the first place, I am going to grant each player other than G'nock 1 additional skill rank to distribute.

A gameplay post is forthcoming, though I think Selassie still needs to level up her character.

So we get 1 bonus skill point as a one time thing?

So we get 1 bonus skill point as a one time thing?

Correct.

Y'all totally owe me :-)

Been very busy past two days, will get a post up tonight or tomorrow.

Awaiting a decision on whether to return to the Tooth and Hookah, or to finish the dungeon tonight. Reminder, tomorrow you will be receiving a new location from the Church of Pharasma, but you could potentially finish up this place in the morning, and then head to the new location after. Then on the third day you will receive yet a third location.

I asked this once before, early on, but I would be welcome again to any comments or criticisms about my GMing style and substance. I thrive on feedback, and if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can make this even more enjoyable for the group, please advise.

Maybe finish up quickly then head back, I am not opposed to camping now basically.

So far I am enjoying the game and I think you're doing great GMing it. One thing I've noticed on all of my other games is that the GM has a link to the maps on the header for the gameplay discussion. I don't know how they get that link there so I can't help with that. But it does make it easier to find the most recent/relevant map.

can all be done in the campaign info tab.

Other than that you are doing great, we didn't have a good composition and I want to try Aliva as the Ranged Preacher but I can save that Idea for a different campaign.

Okay, I think I have it set so a link to the current map should always be at the top of the page. I'll have a gameplay post up soon.

I don't have any problems with your methods, but I haven't played much, so I don't have much to compare too.

Yes! The map link works! Thanks!!!

On GM-ing: I've been enjoying this quite a bit ... plus, if I'm off for a day or two, I appreciate your stepping in (and the dice like you better than they do me :-).
The new map link is pretty convenient; easier than hunting back among the posts.

Sorry once more about the delays, it was a hectic weekend and early week.

Also, to address the elephant in the room: Selassie hasn't posted since, I believe, February 5th, and was getting pretty scarce before that. I will continue to DMPC her for the remainder of this fight, but let me know whether afterwards you'd rather continue with 5, or recruit another player.

I think we can keep going with just 5, our party seems well-rounded enough at this point and this way things get faster and less complicated.

I agree. And this way we also only have to split the loot and xp /5 instead of 6.

No! Not the heal... Oh, wait a sec ;)

I'm with them, let's just continue.

Ditto. Just call me "sixth of five" :-)

Sincerely sorry for the delay, been busy and have not been feeling well. I should be able to post in the morning.

Are things ok, Pendrak?

No sign of him in his other game either.

Hope all is well.

Hey, I have to sincerely apologize. I have had a lot of things come up in my personal and professional like that have eaten up a huge amount of my time. Things aren't going bad (in one sense they are actually going really well), so don't worry about me, but I just have a lot of stuff going on. I really don't want to see this game to die, as I've greatly enjoyed this game so far and I love this party.

That said, I believe rather than leaving you hanging I need to declare a hiatus. I understand if you guys decide to move on to other games and leave this one in the past, but I think I may be able to revisit this in about 2 weeks time, potentially.

If you're willing, I'd like to see where things are around the end of the month. Hopefully I can jump back in at full force at that time, we'll see.

Again, I'm really sorry to do this to you all.

Aliva is good to stick around, I have other games going on at this time so I check daily, multiple times.

I can wait too. I like this group and the characters so I would really like to stick with it.

Let's bot the GM!

Yeah we're not going anywhere, take your time :)

Been there! As with the earlier comments, take your time and by all means lets continue when you've got the bandwidth.

How are we doing?

Pendrak did say he didn't know how long it would take, I think this is going to be more of a 'we wait for him to say something' kind of thing.

I'm still checking in from time to time.

Me too.

Hey, you guys gave me a thought. Maybe we should check in from time to time, just to confirm that we are still here and interested.

Aliva is here and interested. I think if we do this once a week the thread won't go inactive.

Here and interested.

I hope our GM is coming back...

He did say it would be a while before he even knew if that was an option. I plan to just hang out here until we get an answer one way or another.

How about we do some roleplay conversations or something? Would anyone else be interested?

Just pinging in again.

I like Fitliss's idea of some RP. Anyone else?

If everyone else is still interested in playing this, should we consider soliciting for a different GM? I'd much rather have our original GM but if he can't come back, maybe we can still have a game.

What do you all think?

I think RPing would be cool.

We can try switching GMs but i think it'll be quite hard to find another one.

I am good with the RP

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Zowie, activity! Good to see; I'll start checking back in more regularly ...

I'm back now, and since people have shown interest, guess I'll try and start it off.