You cant call out before you've had your init pass, as you can only determine what a creature is when its your turn. And while talking is a free action in combat, a round is six seconds, so it gets a bit weird.
knowledge Henrikuaxian:
Tentamorts are eerie ambush predators, preferring to let prey come to them rather than seeking food out, and relying on their excellent senses to warn them of approaching meals. A tentamort possesses several tentacles, most of which are used for locomotion but two of which have evolved for singular purposes in securing food. One of these longer tentacles is covered with tiny, sticky nodules and is capable of constricting prey, while the other ends in a long, thin stinger. The tentamort's method of attack is to grab its prey with its constricting tentacle and sting the grappled target with the other. Tentamort poison is particularly horrific, as it swiftly liquefies the creature's internal organs into a rancid slurry the monster can then drink with the same stinger, siphoning out the fluid with foul sucking sounds. Larger creatures often require multiple stings (and multiple failed saving throws against the venom) before they can be fully absorbed by a tentamort. Tentamorts are almost mindless, possessing just enough intellect to make crude animal judgments about peril and food. Once a tentamort has grabbed prey, it tends to focus entirely on that creature, ignoring attacks upon it from other sources as long as its current victim remains a source of nutrition. After a tentamort finishes consuming a creature, all that typically remains are the bones and skin.
Henrikuaxian: The missle strikes the tentacle thing, leaving a bright mark. It obviously hurt it.
Kaa: calls upon a greater power and blesses the party.
Giant AmoebaStill sensing prey, it goes for the nearest and lashes out at Ranalus.
slam:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
But this attack is also too clumsy to make a mark.
Round 2
Initiative:
Aarion Dax Ranalus
Tentaclething
Henrikuaxian
Kaa
Puddle two
Male Half-Elf Clr5/Feysworn9 | AC 27 T 14 FF 27 CMD 24 | HP 129/129 | F+17 R +15 W +23 (+2 vs enchantments, immune to sleep) | Init +10 | Perc +36 | Stealth +15 | Active: Magic Vestment, FoM, Life Bubble
Ranalus will 5' step and shoot at the ooze.
Longbow:1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17 Damage:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Dungeoneering:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Ranalus: Another arrow finds it mark, causing the Giant Amoeba to start loosing more ichor. But its still alive.
Aarion: Moving away, you shoot the Tentamort. Sadly it doesnt confirm
knowledge aarion:
You identify this creature as a Tentamort. Tentamorts are eerie ambush predators, preferring to let prey come to them rather than seeking food out, and relying on their excellent senses to warn them of approaching meals. A tentamort possesses several tentacles, most of which are used for locomotion but two of which have evolved for singular purposes in securing food. One of these longer tentacles is covered with tiny, sticky nodules and is capable of constricting prey, while the other ends in a long, thin stinger.
Dax: Botting Dax for a second so we can move on to the next set of init.
Dax gathers another blast of cold and aims it at the tentaclething, figuring its the most urgent threat.
ranged touch attack:1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 14 If I read correctly: +5 from dex/bab, 1 from point blank, 1 from bless
The cold strikes the creature.
blast damage:2d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5) + 1 + 2 = 14 1 from point blank, 2 for half your con on energy blasts
It blasts a sizable chunk out of the creatures side, but it keeps moving.
Tentaclething Battered but not broken, it five foot steps on the ceiling to attack the thing that hurt it most: Dax.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Looking momentarily disturbed at the pieces of amoeba splattering on himself, he then shrugs it off. (Well, I never have been covered in amoeba pieces before. Not the most pleasant of new experiences, but it's still something new at least)
Henrik takes a 5-foot-step back not sure of this thing's threat range, and launches another burst of energy at the tentamort. He has taken 28 damage so far, right, not 24? 4 from my first missile, 10 from Aarion's shot, and 14 from Dax?
Dax takes a fluid step to the left, then fires frigid air and ice at the Tentamort which had tried to grab! Dax was not for grabbing. That's highly inappropriate, especially for a tentacle creature.
Male Half-Elf Clr5/Feysworn9 | AC 27 T 14 FF 27 CMD 24 | HP 129/129 | F+17 R +15 W +23 (+2 vs enchantments, immune to sleep) | Init +10 | Perc +36 | Stealth +15 | Active: Magic Vestment, FoM, Life Bubble
Edit: just saw on the discussion thread about its reach.
So move and shoot.
Longbow:1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 = 27 Damage:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 confirm:1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8 critical damage:2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 5) + 4 = 16
Two more arrows strike the tentacle creature. Against such force, it has no chance and it goes limp, its tentacles dangling down.
In some sad reflex, its suckers maintain its grip, and its body sways slightly, still attached to the ceiling.
We are out of initiative
Those with knowledge dungeoneering notice that this creature is again different then the ones you are used to in your time. Gathering more data about differences might give the Society insight in how it evolved.
knowledge dungeoneering and survival to make more anatomical drawings
And of course, I cant get rolls like that in combat to save my soul. (Sigh)
Aarion begins to point out specific differences about this creature in comparison to ones he has heard of back in the group's original time. "It would seem that evolution has taking quite a foothold over the years. Assuming that is what we are seeing." Says the inquisitor as he looks back over to the group.
You have explored everything of interest on this map; just letting you know. Its time to think about what to do next. There are two choices: explore a different part of the caves, or head to the slave pens.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Henrik casts a minor spell prestidigitation and proceeds to clean the bits of amoeba out of everyone's clothes. "I'm glad you got the beast, my scaly friend, but did you have to get him quite so hard?" Henrik says, looking at Kaa with a slight grin.
You travel up trough the caves. In several parts you see signs of your fellow pathfinders passing: Other beasts slain, or marks left with chalk to warn others of some danger.
The higher you go, the more worked the stone becomes. Sadly, the smell doesnt get any better.
Eventually you reach halls full of claustrophobic cells. They line the walls here, many crowded with three or four miserable-looking humans.
Whatever happened to them, they must have been here for a while, as they barely react to anything you do. They mostly just hang against the walls, lethargic.
The halls converge on a hewn-stone chamber lit with braziers and choked with herb-scented smoke.
Again, most of these hallways carry no light, as the darkness most likely help keep the humans docile. Needing light to see yourself, its presence betrays you to several of the guards.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Seeing the javelin hurl past Kaa, Henrik shuffles out into the hallway to see what is going on, making sure to stay behind Kaa but peeking around him to see what they are facing.
Know(local):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
He then gestures down the hall and casts a spell.
Immediately, a swirling mass of black energy envelops the entire hallway top to bottom, leaving just a 5 foot gap in front of the visible beastie. It is completely opaque, but it does not look solid; it almost looks like it could be a portal of some kind, and it looks almost hungry, like it would suck in anything that approaches.
Silent Image, DC 17 will save to disbelieve, but only if interacted with. Duration is concentration + 1 round
In a quiet whisper Henrik says "It is an illusion, guys - harmless, and you can shoot through it. There is a long hallway between some sort of reptilian creature and us, and I've filled the whole hallway with this illusion."
Not sure if telling them it is an illusion constitutes "proof" it is illusion, allowing them to automatically disbelieve, or if they need to make will saves to disbelieve still. Once they disbelieve, though, they should be able to see through it with only a rough outline of where it is.
The troglodyte is one of the oldest of intelligent races, and ruins found in some remote caverns testify to the fact that their empire was once among the largest in the world. At the dawn of time, the troglodyte civilization was generations ahead of other humanoid races—while those races hid in caves and worshiped fire, the troglodytes raised vast cities of stone ziggurats and twisting canals, kept other races as slaves, and worshiped ancient and inhuman gods and demons. Yet as the other races evolved and grew increasingly civilized, they outstripped their onetime troglodyte oppressors. Today, the roles have changed—now it is the troglodyte that hides in caves and lives the life of a feral savage.
Troglodytes are also known for being *really* stinky.
Your party members still need to make the save. People tell you weird things all the time, doesnt mean its true ;) but they get the normal bonus of someone pointing out its fake. (a +4)
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
And would "interaction" be either to move into the area of the illusion, or a standard action to study the illusion from the outside?
Male Half-Elf Clr5/Feysworn9 | AC 27 T 14 FF 27 CMD 24 | HP 129/129 | F+17 R +15 W +23 (+2 vs enchantments, immune to sleep) | Init +10 | Perc +36 | Stealth +15 | Active: Magic Vestment, FoM, Life Bubble
Ranalus will go total defense (25 AC) and move into the illusion.
Will save:1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 4 = 24
To recieve a saving throw, they study it carefully or interact with it in some fashion. Locally no one ever uses illusions so I am unclear to what careful study entails, but I would think a full round
edit: or the tried and true technique of throwing someone against it. Bonus points for style.
Seeing a companion walk into the illusion, Dax is emboldened to do so also, and indeed tries to follow Ranalus. That is to say tries, because unfortunately Dax really thinks that's a swirling portal, and stops before being "sucked in". "I am not sure I approve of this sorcery, friend."
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
"You do not see any more javelins coming our way, do you? I'll hold them off, you shoot them. Not my fault if my illusions are too good for you." Henrik responds with a grin.
If both Ranalus and I are telling them it is an illusion, does that give them a cumulative +8? Also, do they automatically get a free saving throw when I tell them? Just read this in the CRB: "If any viewer successfully disbelieves an illusion and communicates this fact to others, each such viewer gains a saving throw with a +4 bonus." Sorry for all the confusion, I'm still trying to figure out a lot of this illusion stuff too :)
Aarion moves up and visually inspects the declared illusion. After picking out a couple imperfections within that image, he begins to understand what Henrikuaxian is trying to say.
Kaa sees through the illusion as well and he suspects that the enemy reptilian creature that Henrik spoke of will to eventually. He casts a spell to defend himself.
Male Half-Elf Clr5/Feysworn9 | AC 27 T 14 FF 27 CMD 24 | HP 129/129 | F+17 R +15 W +23 (+2 vs enchantments, immune to sleep) | Init +10 | Perc +36 | Stealth +15 | Active: Magic Vestment, FoM, Life Bubble
Using illusions of darkness to confound the enemy and strike unseen? The Count would approve.
Ranalus looses an arrow at the red troglodyte. Any modifiers from him being partially hidden from them?
Longbow:1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21 damage:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Henrik continues to concentrate on his illusion, making the swirling go faster as the troglodytes get closer to it.
"Those things are troglodytes; there are three of them all gathered around the other side of the tunnel, which is about 30 feet long. If we were any closer, we'd probably smell then by now - they stink! Try to keep your distance if you can."
Dax keeps being told that the vortex isn't real, but doesn't quite seem to believe it, until it vanishes. It becomes only a shimmering veil. "Ah, so I see." Moving through the illusion, Dax unleashes cold on an unsuspecting troglodyte.
Aarion: Preparing to give covering fire, in case your teammates need it.
Dax: Ice strikes the troglodyte. It looks like its hurting. fort save against stench auro:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
The troglodytes do REALLY stink however, but you manage to withstand it.
Everyone in 30 ft. range of a troglodyte make a DC14 fort save or become sickened. Also do this if you walk into their stench aura on your turn.
Saving means you dont have to again.
Round 2
Ranalus Henrikuaxian Kaa
Troglodytes
Aarion
Dax
I'm off to bed. Since the trogs readied actions, I'll spoiler them. That way changed init if they go off doesnt keep the game from progressing.
a surprise for people stepping into the chamber:
Troggies: Having someone approach, the troglodytes attack!
If you step into the chamber next to green:
attack green:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 damage:1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
If you step into the chamber next to red:
attack red:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 damage:1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
For the record, I was planning this move before I read about the readied actions. No idea if this will impact that or not, but just in case it does, wanted to let you know that.
Henrik says to his friends "don't panic guys, another illusion incoming"
Henrik flicks his wrist, and a new wand (wand of silent image) pops out of his as-of-yet unused second wrist sheathe. He gestures down the still-illusioned hallway (extended illusions, so the first illusion will last for one round after I stop concentrating), and with a command word he causes a new image to appear.
The new image appears right behind Dax, a figure that looks exactly like the lizardfolk they faced in the previous area, with a couple of distinct differences. This one is semi-transparent, looks like it is rotting, and has chains wrapped all around it's body. The image is hovering slightly off the ground.
Henrik then calls out in draconic: "Soul of mine slain foe, you are bound to me now. Kill these pathetic pests before me!"
The image then moves directly forward 45 feet, moving through Dax, between the waiting trogs, and straight through the table in the middle of the room. Once it reaches the square 40 feet in front of Dax, it turns toward the trogs, and raises a semi-transparent morningstar in a readied threatening position.
Area of silent image marked on the map in blue, location of the ghostly lizardman marked in green
"Darkness illusion coming down in a few seconds, guys. I've tried to distract them so we can get into the room, but now would be a good time to get in there!"
Male Half-Elf Clr5/Feysworn9 | AC 27 T 14 FF 27 CMD 24 | HP 129/129 | F+17 R +15 W +23 (+2 vs enchantments, immune to sleep) | Init +10 | Perc +36 | Stealth +15 | Active: Magic Vestment, FoM, Life Bubble
Having been warned about the stench, Ranalus moves up just enough to get a shot and fires another arrow at the blue troglodyte. It has cover, but he may be able to hit it.
Longbow:1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18, letting GM apply the cover
damage:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
forgot to mention, my new illusion is only DC11 will save, being from a wand.
Aarion sees the manifestation of the ghostly image then takes aim at it. After Henrikuaxian pronounces the image to be another illusion, the inquisitor begins looking for similar flaws as the first image. Luckily it has the same missing ingredients as the first image, which brings Aarions aim back down the hall.
( It seems the little one has no limit on the entertainment.)
For the record, I was planning this move before I read about the readied actions. No idea if this will impact that or not, but just in case it does, wanted to let you know that.
I wasnt really thinking that clearly yesterday so my post was a bit of a mess. It will work out as I forgot to post the ready for blue :)
Henrikuaxian: Crafting another deft illusion, it moves into the room, drawing attacks from the Troglodytes.
Troglodytes: Seeing a weird thing move into the room, the ready attacks go off as they strike at the illusion.
bunch a rolls:
using the attacks from the readied action for green and red, rolling separate for blue because I forgot poor blue.
attack roll blue:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 will save green:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 will save red:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 will save blue:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Kaa: choosing the safe option, Kaa advances cautiously.
ranalus: The arrow clips the side of the corridor, causing it to go off mark. [occ]Miss after applying cover[/b]
Aarion: Getting the hang of it, spotting the flaws in the new illusion is easy.
Round 3
Henrikuaxian
Troglodytes
Ranalus
Kaa
Aarion
Dax
After adjusting init, Dax can post his action for round 3, and Henrikuaxian can post his action for round 4.
At long last, the Pathfinder Society has reassembled the Numerian device known as the Sky Key. Initial tests suggest it is capable of projecting a location’s past into the present, allowing Society agents to peruse books from destroyed libraries and speak with echoes of long-dead heroes. Now that it has perfected the Sky Key’s controls, the Pathfinder Society is prepared to extract a slice of Absalom’s history and bring it into the present; however, there’s no telling what might be waiting inside—or who in the present might wish to wield the same power.
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It wont be long before we start. I'll open the gameplay threat a few days before we start so character discussions can get underway.
Im opening the discussion threat now so you can get to know eachother abit out of character if you want, and do some character discussions. Due to the fast paced nature, its good to know some out of character mechanics about each of your characters.
An average height man, wearing a breastplate, enters the room. He wears an ornately decorated scimitar on his left side and caries a well made dark-wood composite longbow in his left hand. Although most of his face is covered with a dark hood, the gray of his beard protrudes past the hood, revealing his maturity.
After taking a moment to glance around the empty room, the man quietly pulls out a chair from a nearby table and makes himself comfortable.
I'm opening up the game play threat monday, so we have about a week to do introductions in character (and I can give a bit more background info on the special)
The discussion threat is more so we can let eachother know if there are special things about our characters, what tactics you like to use. Or if your character always goes in front, or always at the back for example.
For those interested in motivations and background.
Aarion's Background:
For the biggest part of my life, I have fought against an intimate desire to take life. An urge so overpowering that its seduction left little doubt about my future. I knew early on, that my path in life had been designated, and there was little I could do to circumvent it. That predetermined destiny, drove me to become a monster that lurked the streets of Magnimar.
Many nights, I stood in the shadows and watched as the towns simpletons made their nightly calls. Going over in my mind, all the possible ways I could end their inconceivable lives. I recall how eagerly I anticipated the day that I would no longer be able to control the urge. My chosen victim would know fear, and would fully understand the horrors that waited around every corner of this miserable world. I remember my hands trembling fiercely the day I selected my first victim. The anticipation was euphoric, beyond any ecstasy I had ever experienced. Quietly I waited, as she made her way through the business district. I watched her every move, day after day. I knew when she would be most vulnerable, and I didn’t hesitate to exploit that opportunity. I can’t put into words the conclusion of that night, but I can say that anything less than experiencing it would only diminish its true impact.
I was known as the baseline killer. Famous you could say if you consider fear to be a form of fame. There were many who lost their lives to my lack of self-control. Looking back on my deeds, I feel remorse for the families that must now endure the darkness that fallowed my wake. Thirteen lives in all were snuffed out before my reign of terror was brought to an end. Eight confirmed and five that now lie in a shallow graves.
I found the confines of prison to be stifling. I was kept separate from the general population in order to prevent them from killing me. Looking back on events, I can’t say I would have blamed them if they had. There were many nights I considered taking my own life. It would have been my final kill. It would have been easy, and those that feared my return would finally be at peace.
Held tight within the confines of the Hells, my soul became as dark as a starless night. Deep inside I withered, hoping for a quick and final death, which would leave me finally at peace and rid of the urge to kill. I longed for it, and surly it was the only inevitable conclusion.
In my darkest hour, I came across a man who spent a lifetime locked within the Hell’s embrace. Only two cell’s away from mine, I listened to the man rant about a light so bright that it blinded the world of his crime. A light, I laughed. There was no light, and I doubted either of us would ever see the light of day again. I assumed the man had lost his mind, yet he was the only human contact I had. Night after night he spoke of this light and its warmth. In time, I began to believe that this man's imaginary light had become the only warmth left for a wretch like me. The only thing left in a world that had turned its back in a declaration of denial.
The time finally came when his sermon came to an end. The nights that followed his death, brought with it endless silence. Somewhere within the darkness, I finally understood the meaning of his obsession. In his absence, I found the light, and the light brought with it, hope. Warmth within one’s self that fuels compassion, understanding, and wellness. A small shimmer of hope, that gives life purpose. In the darkness I sat, with just enough of this light to see the blood on my own hands. The kind of blood that can never be washed away and serves as a constant reminder of what I once was. I can say now, in that moment, I truly understood how much darker the world had become after I extinguished the light within those thirteen people.
Over the course of my stay in the Hells I learned to nurture that inner light. It was a small shimmer of hope in an otherwise hopeless existence. From that point on, I chose to embrace the light. Within it's warmth I found the embodiment of Sarenrae. In her light, I found forgiveness. Embraced by her compassion, I became reborn. I have now devoted myself to a new life of servitude. A life compelled by the teachings of Sarenrae in a reflection of her understanding.
The day finally came for the final decision on my last possible appeal. That appeal was my only hope for a second chance. On that day, I was brought to the top level of the Hells where I could bask in the warmth of the sun one last time. In that moment, she came to me as an effigy of redemption. She offered me one final opportunity at life, and I embraced it.
The final decision confirmed my release. Do to some impossible, unexplainable reason, they decided I should be released. It was a miracle, no doubt sent by Sarenrae.
Upon my release, I was forced to relocate out of Magnimar, so I chose to join the open-minded Pathfinder Society and move to Absalom. Working within the origination, I have been given the chance to leave my past behind and pursue a new path. Although the urge to kill still presents itself from time to time, I have found the resolve to work past it and embrace the teachings of the goddess. Through her, I have found the will to suppress the darkness.
Male Half-Elf Clr5/Feysworn9 | AC 27 T 14 FF 27 CMD 24 | HP 129/129 | F+17 R +15 W +23 (+2 vs enchantments, immune to sleep) | Init +10 | Perc +36 | Stealth +15 | Active: Magic Vestment, FoM, Life Bubble
I'll do the in-character bits in the gameplay thread. For OOC strategy:
Ranalus is my -1, and not highly optimized, but he's got some strengths. With +15 Perception, 40' speed, and Door Sight ability, he's a good scout. Can disable non-magical traps (+12). Moderately capable switch-hitter with a few spells. He has a good AC but not many HP. He has some gold to spend on consumables if we know what our mission will entail. His mobility and AC may make him the battlefield medic, running around with his CLW wand if need be.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Would item purchase happen in character in the gameplay thread, or assumed to occur between scenarios and mentioned in this thread?
It generally occurs between scenarios. You mention it the next time you play.
Generally there is time in the scenario too. The venture captain gets you your mission, and before you leave you can shop for items appropriate for your mission.
If there is stuff your character wants to buy, let me know here. Your character purchased it on the way out of absalom just before this mission started.
Also, can everyone update what they played with their character on their charactersheet? Previously played adventures can give an advantage in this special... *wiggles eyebrows*
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
I updated my character sheet with my completed chronicles.
I need to make the following purchases:
Wand of Mage Armor -> 2 PP
Scroll with two castings of Enlarge Person -> 50 GP
Scroll of Glitterdust -> 150 GP
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Did Nergi leave the group? I noticed she is listed under Previous Characters now instead of Current Characters.
Sorry for not being quite able to post, I've been out of town and run ragged this week. I'll try to get posting through the weekend, and will have more time once we're actually starting. Busy busy busy. School starts in a week.
Ranalus, I looked up your deity OOC, fun choice. Don't see a lot of that. IC I have no idea, and if it weren't clear Dax is referring to Abadar.
Dax can tank or blast from range. I have good AC and HP, and can hit things up to like 120 ft without penalty. I'll be fine until we run into cold resistance.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
I just remembered I never posted in here about character mechanics. As a lower level than you all, I will likely try to stay out of the way and focus on some battlefield control mechanics. I'm particularly fond of silent image, having a wand of it and usually at least one prepared to take advantage of extended illusions. I also have the ability to use Ghost Sound within 30ft to provide flanking to anybody who needs it. I also am fond of grease and color spray, as needed.
Other than that, I have a decent collection of consumables I like to use. A wand of magic missile is my preferred standby (ping ping), I can handle my own healing with a wand of infernal healing, and I have a handful of situational scrolls/potions/alchemical items.
If anybody can benefit greatly from Enlarge Person, let me know, as I have a couple of scrolls of that on hand as well.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Are we supposed to move our own characters on the game map, or do we say what movement we are doing and GM Woran updates the map appropriately?
You can move your own marker. I have no trouble with that. In combat I actually prefer it as it saves time.
In combat I group inititive. I also process actions in order of posting. This not only makes it easier for me, but also for your buddies. If we have a large grouped initiative like now, and you can post, please do. That way, if for example Dax posts first, and says, I cast grease, everyone else can take that into acccount after posting, instead of going back to earlier post and having to adjust more and more. (otherwise you get, if Dax does A, then I do B, but if he does C, then I de D posts, and it gets really confusing really quickly)
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Gotta admit, going into this I never expected to feel bad over killing a pair of obviously evil, slave-capturing, racist, dinosaur-sneak-attack-toting, evil-snake-worshipping, would-be murderers! That is a new one for me :D
Ranalus did say he'd have limited connectivity for a few days.
I was about to go to bed, timezones what they are, I figure that my middle of the night falls together with your active posting time (evening), so I tend to wait if something pops up. If not, I can bot the following morning.
Male Half-Elf Clr5/Feysworn9 | AC 27 T 14 FF 27 CMD 24 | HP 129/129 | F+17 R +15 W +23 (+2 vs enchantments, immune to sleep) | Init +10 | Perc +36 | Stealth +15 | Active: Magic Vestment, FoM, Life Bubble
Yes, will try to check in once a day but feel free to bot me.
Will heal, stealth, use Door Sight, and attack as needed (melee and ranged equally valid).
Don't have that many spells so trying to conserve them for when absolutely the best option.
It has 10 foot reach, and the ceiling is 15 foot high, so it basically can only reach under itself.
Also, how does Dax get +5 damage on his blast? I get 1 from point blank, and 2 from half your con score on an energy blast. Unless you have a point of burn that I forgot.
Elemental Overflow. I have 1 Burn, so I get +1 on attacks and +2 on damage. And yeah, it's from my shield bonus. I can put one burn in there to increase it by 1.
Oh, now I see. Shroud of water normally doesnt cause burn, but you took one freely to up your armor, and get more damage/to hit.
I hadnt see you do an action where you got burn, so I assumed you hadnt aquired any yet.
I think I said that I had 4 NL somewhere. Totally an easy thing to miss. I actually learned about AOMF yesterday. Did not know you could have a +0 Agile AOMF.
Things have gotten nice and chaotic here as we are approaching our local con weekend. I've got games both saturday and sunday, with sunday being the day we run the special. I will do my best to check as often as I can. But especially sunday will be hard.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Without disbelieving, you cannot see through it, but it does not block any effects. In theory, you could shoot through it just fine, but you have no idea where the enemy is located. You should get another will save since you are currently standing inside the illusion, and thus interacting with it, I think, but I'm not sure about that or about what kind of action that would take, if any.
I recieved confirmation that there are six different boons available for players to win at the end of the game day. It will be a while, but at the end of the special, stick around for the chance to win one :)
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
How are we doing on time for the scenario? I know we have a little less than a month to finish up; are we in danger of not getting everything done if we stick around?
