Thanks to you both. GM, do you wish me to make my alchemy rolls here in discussion, via PM, or in the game thread?
Also, the tangleshot arrows Blue discussed is likewise included in the Alchemy Manual. If you feel they are more an elven thing, perhaps Blue can buy a few from Sandpoint's resident elven archer. She may have a few to spare. Nic would be happy to chip in a few coin for the chance to study one, maybe learn how to copy it at a later date, with GM approval of course.
In discussion would be good. And you can make the arrows so long as you can make the check
Ok, once I know our time frame I will lay out ingredients, make the rolls, then write up a gameplay discussion for flavor text and fluff. I am looking to add a few "esoteric" ingredients for thematic flavoring, nothing that would change the game stats of the items, but will seem "unique" from gameplay if that is acceptable, ie copper shavings or malachite dust to give the alchemist fire a blue tinged flame, etc.
cool, Nic. And my pleasure, jimi. I haven't had any use from that book since it arrived (except for some fun ideas), so I'm glad it came in handy.
Sounds good:)
Nic is going to try and craft 3 tangleshot arrows.
He acquires 54 units of Myrrh and 78 units of Urea at 132sp.
Blue provides the arrows.
This takes 30 minutes.
Nic is going to try and craft 1 tanglefoot bag.
He acquires 55 units of Myrrh and 55 units of Urea at 110sp.
He uses the flour sack from the Rusty Dragon's kitchen.
This takes 10 minutes.
Nic is going to try and craft 1 Alchemist's Fire.
He acquires 12 units of Magnesium, 22 units of Spirit of Wine and 1 unit of both Malachite and Copper at 152sp.
He uses a vial purchased from Natalia's mother at 10sp.
This takes 10 minutes.
Wow, it looks like Nic got knocked out by a Tanglefoot bag.
Nearly so. With the potion and rest, Nic will be down 4 HP come morning. Spontaneous Alchemy is not for the faint hearted.
That's some pretty hardcore alchemy.
Anyone know if Vanea is alright? Her last post was kinda down. Hope she comes back soon.
Lol, you got blown up by a tanglefoot bag.
I'm not sure what's up with Vanea. She hasn't posted since Saturday. I sent her a message yesterday but I havent gotten a response. Can Eloviel prepare a couple heal spells if we haven't heard from her by the time you return to the quasits lair?
Brings to mind the old Tom & Jerry or looney toons, a chemistry set goes bad and a blackened figure stands sadly.
Sorry for the last post, more for flavor of the "science" of alchemy.
I just realized, I totally missed the opportunity to have an old halfling woman run out and bandage Nic, lecturing him the whole time in worry
Well, you can still scold him for the time and cost of resurfacing the small desk in his room. Nic intends to pay to have that done if or should he say when he makes it back from slaying the quasit.
Plus he is still 4 points down after resting overnight.
I was thinking about how I should handle that and I decided, being that you just saved Ameiko's life, their only concern would be your safety
As the rules seem to indicate the blast only affects the alchemist, and does not do any splash or ranged damage, I assumed it would be localized. It did not mention any equipment other than the reagents and such being consumed, so I figured the alchemical equipment is fine. Paizo has been good about stating when such things are specifically consumed or damaged by such effects.
For flavor however, I can see the table being scorch damaged, some soot and smoke on the rafters, and Nic wanting to make it right.
If it is possible, he will look for a small place or workshop to use for long term projects and dangerous activities.
I haven't learned any cure spells yet... I was planning on taking it up on Bard 2, but that's for my next level :/
Nic can whip up some homeopathic remedies that are almost as good as cure spells. He will need a little naptha, some bat quano, lead pellets, maybe some crude kerosene...
On second thought, maybe we can pool resources and buy a few potions.
I'll drop 50gp for a Potion of CLW.
I have some spare gold I can use to buy some potions too.
I remembered that "Vanea" is running her own campaign so I looked over there. She - or rather he - told his players he's in the south of France without Internet through this Sunday, so I wouldn't expect to hear anything from Vanea until Monday, or Sunday night at the earliest.
On a side note, feel free to DMPC me while I'm away August 8-24 if I'm unable to post. Sometimes these holiday apartments have wifi if the owners live in the same house but it's a crapshoot. Bayeux here I come.
Ah good call Blue. I wonder if he mentioned that and I overlooked it
Yeah, I figured something was up because it seemed like Vanea was enjoying herself. I recalled mention of a holiday but not specifics.
@Blue, have fun on your vacation. Fingers crossed for good wifi.
@Blue, have fun on your vacation. Fingers crossed for good wifi.
+1:)
I was so much into the falcon's hollow thread i didn't much care to pay 10 euros on a week's worth wifi coupon last time i was on vacation. :)
Arrived halfway, in Chartres. Raining and muggy :-) Still happy to be on vacation. And it's French rain! Pluie or something like that.
Well enjoy it if you can Blue, looks like you might have it for much of the coming week since Bertha's coming for a visit too. Stay safe and watch for flooding and all that.
Glad to see i'm missed.^^
Yeah, i am on vacation in the south of France till next sunday (the 17th). Hope to be able to post once in a while this week, but i want to spend more time with the family than with a computer.
I warned everyone i was away (p8 of discussion thread, last post).. but it seems it has been over looked.
And yes, i'm really enjoying this game and the players. Hope to be soon able to spread some mischief again with the new toys..er.. boys.^^
@Blue, hope you enjoy Chartres, and visit the splendid cathedral. It's a nice place to keep out of the french pluie...;-). Weather isn't as good as expected, unfortunatly (i'm near Valence, south of Lyon)
We've arrived near Caen. Better weather today. Neighbors have dog too, so ours isn't alone.
"So, two more days of rest and I'm ready to tame that demon and her hordes. "
Vanea, that's a very legit word toy-boy.
New guys, be very prepared for puns like that ;)
@Blue: I was in Bayeux myself last April. Hope you'll see the famous Tapestry, it is a sight to behold. I remember we ate some delicious crepes near the cathedral, at "la petite pause" (if my memory serves well! I remember it was on a street corner)
Has anyone purchased the technology guide yet?
Not yet, but I'm set to be in an Iron Gods game so I will buy it. You want to put some of that stuff in?
no not in this game. i am dying to get a peek at it though. i cant buy it for a few weeks still though. was curious if anyone would be willing to share their pdf so i can get my fix on while i wait
I am probably going to pick up the pdf when it comes available on the 14th, but doubt I will pickup the hardcopy. From the sounds of the 1st book in the AP, it is very reminiscent of the old Barrier Peaks module.
I buy all the hardcovers but dislike paperbacks a great deal, so i usually only get them as pdf's as well. this one however i will be buying a hard copy of.
BTW If Eloviel is doing a Bardic Performance, you have the option to use her Saving Finale if you're within her range. Given the pace of PbP, I may not be able to post in-time to 'save' you, so I'm letting the control of execution fall to you by request. I'm more likely to cast it anyway than not.
Is it just me or does Vanea seem jealous of Eloviel? lol
I'm not jealous. I would be jealous if she was better than me, as it is obviously not the case i'm just teasing her.
We're a team, she is my target for jokes and pranks (as Natalia is) but Vaenea may be fond of the airy headed bard.^^
Only over the fact Eloviel got to see them 1st i reckon.
yeah... I need to educate her first.
Take her to the brothel.....music isn't exclusively for inns and parties.
I'm sure she would be a nice addition to our Bongo Butts party.^^
Vanea may not be jealous, but she certainly seems to be. Always knocking her singing when it's actually granting bonuses, assuming shes eating like a pig when she actually possesses the same high Cha score as Vanea. Seems to me like she's still holding a grudge over losing that singing "contest" lol ;)
As a follower of Calistria, i'm required to hold grudges, and to send barbs into Eloviel's ego.
Then,Vanea does try not to harm Eloviel too much (at least physically) and despite all the jokes and bad humor, will do her best to save her if needed
it's a thin line, and it's hard not to cross it-just because, as a player, I don't want to get rude to another player. Its my first time playing a Calistrian, and it's not easy, as each one of us has his own limits, mostly on the sexual things in which a Calistrian indulge freely.
I try not to overdo it.
*Whistles*....higher cha than bard or the seductress
Who knows right. Still, sing all you want, making a show that flashy requires being a sorceress. ^^
I just got a Calistrian idea for interrogation in case Vanea was ever to be evil. Due to her calling herself seductress and carrying a whip. ^^ I kindly blame you Vanea for your detailed description.
Look at own peril
The group has taken "Nick the D1ck" hostage. (He's always behaving like a prick, hence the name).
He's resistant to water droplets to the head, resistant to feathers, ice doesn't do anything to him either. The forementioned whip she carries is used on the private parts. Should he resist even that, there's the most deadly resort.
She'd have asked me to craft something similar to a "mini-guilliotine meets mousetrap" for i don't know what purpose. He has to roll a DC20 Will and spill the info or "hit the trigger" and...well fill in blank.
I enjoy doing detailed description for Vanea (when i have the time, of course) because as she enjoy being the center of attention of other characters, I have to do what I can to get the player's attention, and be imaginative and descriptive.
And yes, we all know that Natalia has an higher charisma than us. Beware the Bongo Butt session, Natalia, you're next!