House Keeping Note.
I have been messaging Me'mori back and forth for a few days. I will be looking for a replacement for Edan as the opportunity presents itself.
RL was getting in the way of keeping up with the pace of our game.
With the loss of Zove, Edan and Soros that is basically the entire magic casting portion of the party. My goal will be to find two casters, Arcane and a Cleric. I will bot Soros and Edan for the time being to ensure we don't affect the party.
I will be putting out feelers here soon.
SD
I am unable to edit the treasure sheet. Also, is it possible to put it in the campaign folder (or subfolder) so we can have all the campaign stuff in one place? I don't see the party rolls file in the campaign folder either.
FYI: Thout's total ACP (armor and shield) is -3 (-1 for armor, -2 for shield)
House Keeping note.
I have put out a note in the Baltron's Beacon game letting the group know we are looking for two replacement players. I also posted a new Recruitment thread. I am going to get us a Cleric and a Arcane character into the group as soon as it is feasible to integrate them once we get through the acceptance phase.
As I get submissions I will let you know so everyone can review them and message me feedback.
SD
On a personal note.
I am really enjoying the game. If there is anything I can do better please let me know. I am always open to suggestions.
I am excited about the party finally getting to the house :) Took long enough but it was all worth it.
SD
I am unable to edit the treasure sheet. Also, is it possible to put it in the campaign folder (or subfolder) so we can have all the campaign stuff in one place? I don't see the party rolls file in the campaign folder either.
FYI: Thout's total ACP (armor and shield) is -3 (-1 for armor, -2 for shield)
Licitus;
I moved it and put the links on the Campaign Info page. I also had to change the access so you can edit. I always forget there are two places you have to change it.
SD
I will get a post up tomorrow morning in the Gameplay.
I have to review a bunch of code tonight before I go to bed...
SD
Recruitment:
When you get a moment keep an eye on the submissions and review them and send me feedback as they roll in.
Eric Swanson (Heirang "Harry" Grawlund) in our Baltron's Beacon Adventure put in a submission. I really like the Suel female Arcanist he submitted. Take a look and give me your input as you have time.
I expect a few more to come in throughout this week and next.
I really want your input.
All,
Here is a list of submissions so far:
All,
Here is what we currently have submitted. Backgrounds and such are being tightened up.
1) Daniel Stewart -
Peran, Male Human Oeridian Cleric (Herald Caller) of St. Cuthbert 1 LG
2) Eric Swanson -
Ferona Ardomil, Female Human Suel Arcanist 1 N
3) Edelsmirage -
Rognar Grimtooth, Male Human Flan Cleric (Devot Pilgram of Kord) 1 CG
4) JoshB - considering submitting a character - nothing as of yet.
5) MoonCrazed - considering submitting a character - nothing as of yet.
6) Tazo - considering a Gnome Illusionist - awaiting submission.
Message me input on them as you have time.
SD
All,
I have posted the Greyhawk Languages and Linguistics document I have been working on so that it is all consolidated now. Please check your character against the document. I am sure that it will benefit you if you do so.
Greyhawk Languages and Linguistics
Some of the additions are directly related to our campaign and how I set the world up (backstory and such).
SD
All,
Let's aim for five post minimum this week. Get the momentum rolling as you guys enter the house.
Also, if you could review the characters submitted so far and give me feedback on them if you have any.
SD
My apologies. Been doing some preparation work, but it is time to knuckle down and focus.
Moving from my apartment to a rented home. Movers arrive Wednesday.
I hope to be reach a new normal schedule by Monday.
I'm not supposed to be without internet except while moving my home network, but . . ..
My daughter is having a hard time sleeping. I will post tomorrow.
All,
As you get time; get a post or two in before the week is over.
SD
Okay. Big stuff is moved. Probably 11 or 12 trips of loose "things" from our storage garage to get, yet, plus whatever's still in the apartment.
Have my bed set up, the entertainment center set up and configured, my computer set up (and a wireless NIC added because it is too far from the router to wire !), and I've found my clean underwear!
So, now I can type on a keyboard instead of trying to cram my fingers on the fake keyboard on my phone. Time to try to catch up, after I share the post across my games.
All,
Lets try and hit five posts each this week so we can get this story rolling. I would like for us to build up so momentum.
OK checking in here!
Ferona has finished buying her gear and picked her spells, so I believe she is ready to join the party :D
I will have a post up for both the party and for Ferona arriving in Saltmarsh tomorrow. When Peran posts I will also get a post up for him as well. Had a late night at football practice and just finished up watching game film so I am exhausted.
SD
Hello all. I have created my alias and, barring any changes the DM sees, Peran is ready to go!!
Welcome Ferona and Peran!
All,
I have now finalized our group. We have added these players/characters to the team:
New Additions
Daniel Stewart - Peran Andersson - Oeridian Male Human Cleric Herld Caller of St. Cuthbert LG 1
Eric Swanson - Ferona Ardomil - Suel Female Human Arcanist N 1
Edelsmirge - Antas Di Santos - Oeridian Male Human Paladin of Heironeous (VMC Blood Rager) LG 1
I will be working to get them integrated into the story in the next few days.
With the additions here is how our group looks:
Current Party in Action
Oceanshieldwolf - Naia Temlow - female human fighter 1 from Saltmarsh
Jovich - D'ogryn Amaidor - male human (Suel) rogue 1 from Saltmarsh
hustonj - Rabalar - male wood elf Divine Marksman Ranger 1 from the Merchant Caravan acting as a Scout/Guard
Licitus - Thout - Half Dwarf male Fighter 1 from Keoland area.
I am currently botting these members and depending on how the story unfolds I will move these into NPC roles:
Soros - Male human (Suel) wizard 1 (abjurer)from Saltmarsh
Edan - Male Touv male War Priest (Sacred Fist)
Along with Zove - Female high elf druid with okware (black panther animal companion). Current NPC from Saltmarsh.
SD
Welocme Antas!
Between reading Rabalar's post and posting, I seem to have missed his instruction, to send the others in THEN come in myself. I seemed to have thought it was indicate to the others to follow, then come in. Seeing as everyone seemed to know we were going in, I dispensed with the first and entered. Young whalers these days, too headstrong and don't pay enough attention...
Zero stress! I saw it more as a "You're not the boss of me" moment, and there's every reason for that kind of a reaction. I mean, how long have they known each other at this point?
Sure. Naia does actually defer to D'og's stealth, Rab's woodskills/scouting, Soros' witty comebacks and spellcasting, Edan's chill, Zove's primal nature and Thout's ability to take all orders super seriously, but none of that competes with her willful nature.
You still here Thout?
Licitus will be back up shortly. Had to take care of some RL things that popped up.
I thought the entire series of events was well done. Soros is miserable...Naia is impatient...
Welocme Antas!
Dnruk muhc?
I am here! Just awaiting AllenDM to give me the go-ahead to post here, he he.
Post away. You are in the ship getting ready to get off in Saltmarsh.
Sorry for my extended absence, but I am back! Thanks for your patience.
Welcome Ferona, Peran, and Antas! Glad you are here! This is a great campaign, and I know you'll truly enjoy it. Fortunately, you're getting in on it while it is still relatively new. Looking forward to the gameplay.
@AllenDM, the Panicked Condition says that held items are dropped and that the creature must flee along a random path unless cornered. When in this state, should we pick our own random flight path? Or is that something that you want to handle?
He specified exits for two of us.
@AllenDM, the Panicked Condition says that held items are dropped and that the creature must flee along a random path unless cornered. When in this state, should we pick our own random flight path? Or is that something that you want to handle?
I gave routes to the PC and for now I am not making anyone drop anything. More of a “holy crap it is real moment”...
Hopefully, I cleared all that up with the panicked condition.
If not let me know.
Hope everyone is having fun.
It's a new Monday! Let us see if we can get 5 posts each in this week and keep this story moving along. The party has faced its second challenge with the appearance of a "ghost". Things are not going well right now...lets see what happens :)
Hope everyone is having fun.
Generally, yes.
No one generally enjoys losing control of the one part of the story they are responsible for.
In a more traditional setting, the mild annoyance lasts for a few minutes. In a PBP setting it lasts for days as a rule, and potentially weeks when waiting for people to post in order.
Meh. Part of the engine.
I totally understand that. I am trying to give each of you some liberty in what is going on with the Panicked condition with me relating some guidelines. I would prefer each of you RP your panicked condition out. Which is why I am only providing some guidelines...
For Soros I just rolled a d4 at my table. west door, south door, south window, east window... He got the west door...
I did make this little encounter a bit more difficult than the original encounter from the Module.
That's just because we are so awesome, right?
The deafening silence... LOL?
Lol...ok ok you are awesome. :)
There you have it, folks. The complete, the pure, the unadulterated, the unsolicited truth! Congratulations to us all!
XP Award - Encounter room 4 Haunted House
D'ogryan 160xp (500 total)(1500 to get to 2nd)
Naia 160xp (500 total)
Rabalar 160xp (500 total)
Thout 160xp (160 total)(1840 to get to 2nd)
Jack
XP Award - Encounter room 4 Haunted House
D'ogryan 160xp (500 total)(1500 to get to 2nd)
Naia 160xp (500 total)
Rabalar 160xp (500 total)
Thout 160xp (160 total)(1840 to get to 2nd)Jack
Hey! Thout did have 100xp from posting (unless we're not counting that), so that's only 1740 to 2nd! Almost there!
Hey! Thout did have 100xp from posting (unless we're not counting that), so that's only 1740 to 2nd! Almost there!XP Award - Encounter room 4 Haunted House
D'ogryan 160xp (500 total)(1500 to get to 2nd)
Naia 160xp (500 total)
Rabalar 160xp (500 total)
Thout 160xp (160 total)(1840 to get to 2nd)Jack
Correct.
@Naia, I love that reaction. I really like the character you've developed for Naia.
"Depends on if he rest of the house is as untended as this. If it is, any of you could find and follow the tracks. While drunk, probably." He still recognizes the point of the question, and moves up and through the door, starting the exploration and search for even more small creatures that want to kill them all.
[dice=Survival (track)]1d20+5
[dice=Perception]1d20+7
It's just good that you've been getting those out of the way before the next combat...
I am getting very interested to see how you will join our two groups together in a timely fashion GM.
I have a plan...until it gets punched in the face I am not going to know if it works :) I don't want to pigeon hole the groups so I am letting you pick your path so to speak. But the intent is to have the groups intersect after the return from the house. Timeline's are the key here as you know.
My concern is keeping the story and the players (PC's and NPC's) tied into the ongoing story line and not do a vanishing act. I hate that so it is important we find a solid conclusion for the current party NPC's so I can shift them out of the party and you guys into the party. Letting the story play out as much as I can :)
Perhaps the characters in Saltmarsh will find something odd to investigate...
Full disclosure: As Naia is in the "haunted" house, I am not reading any of the posts of those in Saltmarsh. On the one hand it helps me focus on her character and what she is doing, and on the other I want her to be able to react to the new characters without any foreshadowing from player knowledge...