Reign of Winter - The Snows of Summer (Inactive)

Game Master Slyness

I'm certain each of you knows this stuff already, I just like to have it handy.

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The obvious part is that this is the discussion thread for our game. Its purpose is to have a place where all the players can put their out-of-character(ooc) talk. It helps keep the gameplay thread story-oriented and focused.

Have a funny out-of-character quip? Discussion thread.

Need clarification on something? Discussion thread.

Want to tell everybody what happened to you today? Discussion thread.

Letting people know that you can't post for a while? Discussion thread.

Etc.

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** spoiler omitted ** ...are probably apparent as to what they do.

Bold text indicates what your character says aloud.

Italics indicates a character's thoughts.

Bold and smaller indicates a whisper.

Bold and italics indicates a telepathic message.

Out of character is unnecessary in discussion, but quite helpful for the gameplay thread.

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PbP advice post

Howdy all and welcome.

First things first, why are you in Heldren? Is it happenstance, divine guidance, chasing rumors about the strange weather, etc?

I'm going to sleep now, but I'll be starting things tomorrow, barring unforeseen circumstances. Good night.

Looking forward to the game. I'll build an alias for Totho later today.

Thank you!

Still need to update my profile but will be ready soon.

Just about done with my profile, but I have a few questions.

1. Any pre-play crafting for non-magical items? I have Craft(Bows) and would like to craft a masterwork bow if possible.

2. Sylph's are fairly restricted on bonus languages from Intelligence to the elf, dwarf, gnome and the other 3 elemental planar languages. Could I pick up some other languages that may be more applicable to the AP, ie. Hallit, fey, etc.?

Totho has been on a grand tour of local breweries, preaching the word and sampling their wares.

1. Sure.

2. Yes.

Excellent, thank you!

I'm going to go back and reread Totho's and Risquelyn's background stories. Shall we collaborate to intertwine backgrounds or would you like to have us meet at the beginning of the AP?

I'm good with either.

I am working on putting the alias together. At home with a snow day today, so I have it up soon.

I see some commonalities in our backstories. From wanderlust to living with single mothers (and missing them). I have given Risk a propensity to travel around in order to seek out new and interesting experiences. Meeting a Sylph and a barroom brawler would be right up her alley!!

That works for me if you want to pursue that thinking. The more that you're connected just means less work for me. Once we have input from everyone, I'll set the first scene.

Totho woke up this morning at the Silver Stoat in Heldren with something of a hangover.

Last night he took over pouring drinks from the bartender and bought the house, including a couple of ladies visiting from out of town, several rounds.

Aerryndöl has been camping in the nearby Border Wood for the past several weeks. She has been harvesting wood to make her longbows that she has been selling to the proprietor of the general store in Heldren. She's also done a fair bit of hunting and selling the meat to the butcher.

It's very plausible that she has seen Risquelyn perform at the Silver Stoat and made note of the brawler turned bartender. She would not have approached Risquelyn out of shyness although she would have eagerly engaged her if she had approached Aerryndöl. She would have avoided talking with Totho other than a curt 'thank you' for the drink. If, by chance, she had seen the brawler in a match, she would have feigned disinterest but been quite intrigued.

Gameplay is up. Let the fun begin!

We're going to be getting into some action soon, I'm guessing. If there are any adjustments to your characters hat you want to make, now is a good time. I only mention it 'cause you don't have a scout or traps person. Not that it's necessary, just mentioning it. If there aren't any, I'll move things along later today.

I have disable device thanks to a trait, and tools as well. I will look at adding cold iron to a weapon.

At some point not being able to disarm a magical trap might bite us, but we all have dispel magic on our spell lists.

I will be traveling to Toronto for the week, which shouldn't interfere much with my ability to post, but will help me get in character.

I will be traveling to Toronto for the week, which shouldn't interfere much with my ability to post, but will help me get in character.

I chuckled.

I need to finalize my gear and pick up some cold iron arrows. I've been debating whether I should wear some armor and risk the arcane failure or use a spell slot for mage armor. I'm thinking that my AC may be an issue with only 3 of us. I'l can eventually get mithril armor and take arcane armor feat to get it to 0% or 5%. I just have to figure out when to use a feat on it.

Beyond that, I think I'm pretty much good to go.

Aerry: Just keep Totho between you and the bad guys as much as possible for now.

Sly:Is there any issue with me changing the spikes on my armor to cold iron?

If it's in your budget, go ahead.

I will keep a link to the most recent map under my alias so that it's easy to find.

Quick question:

Do you rule that making a perception check, a standard action? I was planning on taking an action this round. However, I was curious about the sound and wanted to check to see if I could perceive something before I acted. No worries, either way. Just want to make sure I know for the future.

Thanks!

And I'm excited about how this AP has started. I think we have a good group!

Yes, I generally stick with that if it's a planned action. I'll tell you now that the sound is just a flavor thing that something or someone was alerted to you guys checking out the massacre.

I'm glad & I hope we keep our momentum. I have to be careful. Your portrait and Risk's are just similar enough to throw me off now & then. =)

I will check again to see if there is a darker, yet not evil looking, avatar. ;)

Sounds good your Slyness!

No need, Risk.

You're up, too. =)

I'm not sure it was clear, but my last post assumed that you followed the trail and came upon the chest. You are welcome to ignore it. Funny enough, I was trying to give you more to respond to than just a 'we follow the trail' lead.

We'll work the kinks out. My first time DM'ing in quite a while, so feel free to offer constructive feedback.

I'll be assuming that you're following the trail later tonight unless there is a post otherwise.

Yep

Affirmative

Si

It seemed strange to me, but apparently there is no rule against taking 10 on a knowledge check. The more you know...

Just to be clear, I'm waiting on your actions. Just so you're not waiting on me.

Aerryndöl, are you out there? =)

Give it until tomorrow and then move the round forward.

I think we have things under control if the witch has a momentary brain freeze in combat.

Agreed

@Risk: The visible elemental has -2 saves and probably has to roll twice and take the worse next round from my touch of chaos. Hit 'em with something magicky like hideous laughter.

Sorry, been laid up in bed since the weekend. Just surfacing this afternoon.

welcome back.

just crushing some ice to make slushies here.

It's not the visible one that is cursed.

@GM - If we're next up in the initiative order, even if it's a different round, would you like us to post or wait for your update?

Post, please.

And please keep the gameplay thread for gameplay. It can really throw things off when searching for conversations in particular.

Sorry for the chatter in the Gameplay thread. I'll keep questions here.

@Risq: I would drop the bardsong next round. The flank should be enough bonus.

That's the plan. Not my first bard.

Let the stag get away? or try and stop it?

Aerryndöl is distrustful. She'd want to capture it and come to the truth of the matter. Besides, she doesn't take kindly to being attacked even by snowballs!

Trying to decide which direction to charge.