Oh man, that's terrible. We'll be around when you get back. Take your time.
So sorry to hear that. No worries about waiting here, take care of your family.
Well, that escalated quickly.
Oh, son of a b*tch.
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I like your style, DM. I see exactly what you did there
is there evidence of people still in the buildings near the forge?
no worries.
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You know, I feel like I should explain something by how Mary has shifted into a more serious tone.
The reason for this shift, I'd have to say that it is due to her training in the Pathfinder Society. And being jumped by goblins that nearly killed her to boot! So she is relying on such trained skills to make sure no one gets hurt tonight.
Except maybe the ones that did all of this.
What do you guys think?
Sounds perfectly reasonable. I think that would make for a very compelling character. Tsakua and Kent both feel pretty rough-and-tumble, and I'm going for the love-the-world, sappy, free spirited priestess. It would be nice to see someone who is practical and relies on logic and reason rather than emotional outbursts.
Not that there was anything wrong with the previous Mary. I think it's a fitting adaptation.
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It is just a part of her. Just like any trained forces, she has a combat time, then she has her off time.
Right now, Mary knows that Luminita and Tsakua will take care of the villagers. So she will endeavor to help Kent find the people responsible. So it shifts from making sure the villagers are safe to making sure Kent and Tas are okay.
And Mary hasn't shown how logical she can be yet, I think. But when relaxed, you can easily tell she has fun. After all, why would she follow Cayden if she couldn't have any fun! :P
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I think it makes sense to approach different situations in different ways. Real people can be methodical and fun in equal measure so too can Mary. It makes for good story telling.
I mean, Kent's next level is going to be in Barbarian, if that tells you anything about his reliance on logical thinking. Having someone in the party who is at least sometimes playing it straight is probably a good idea, and I like the route you're looking to take to accomplish it. I play that character a lot in my home groups, so Kent is a fun break.
It does take all kinds. Tsakua can be hotheaded (as has already been seen) but recognizes that he needs to take turns with Kent. And every once in a while he might have a good idea. I don't get a lot of opportunity to play a character at all, so it's good to explore the possibilities for growth and character development
Truth. I love GMing, but damn playing a character is nice. I just can't get that with my home games.
It should be noted that future enemies that will look like doors will probably be the first to be attacked by either Kent or Tsakua.
Kent has had an irrational hatred of doors, ever since one killed his mother when he was little.
In all seriousness, I expect this to go absolutely horribly. Kent has no tact and is going to start a fight at the slightest provocation, and all without anyone to heal him when he wades into the middle of a brawl. Let's have some fun, shall we?
In another part of Sandpoint, Tsakua's perks up, and through some sixth sense, he knows...an irrational fight is about to start.
In another part of Sandpoint, Tsakua perks up, and through some sixth sense, he knows...an irrational fight is about to start.
I feel this is starting off rather well. Since we weren't in initiative yet, I figured it'd be alright if Kent grabbed Martial Flexibility? If not, his damage goes down by four. Also, I'm assuming we're going into Initiative?
Oh yeah, that probably doesn't bode well for the rest of the fight, but one guy down in a turn is better than nothing. If nothing else, Kent is likely to roll well on initiative, and will be up to his neck in a bar fight. It's a bad move, probably, but it's in character.
I'm pretty sure you just killed that guy!
Unfortunately I don't have color spray. Tas will gain more control spells as he levels but for now he's a young man enamored the raw power of his magical abilities. I'll probably invest in a wand one day when we get paid for something.
That is entirely possible. I'm... not sure Kent cares? He might later, but right now he is filled with a righteous vengeance. If nothing else, he is probably hardcore in the negatives and we're probably not going to be dissuading them. I apologize out of character for getting the rest of the party into this mess, but Kent's probably not going to listen to reason until somebody in that room is bleeding profusely.
Well, Tas was looking for adventure, he's certainly got his hands full of it now. No need for apology, it's all very exciting.
GM, would it be possible to put a link to the map in your header (similar to how we have our stats)? It would make finding the map easier, especially down the line when we're sure to have longer combats that might span a few pages.
Just from personal DM experience, a map in the header is great, but you are limited in how many links you have up at one time. Limit is roughly 2-3. I usually put extra links in the campaign info tab.
Luminita won't likely pick much in the way of control spells. Her stats just aren't the best for it (though not the worst). I'm planning for buffs and heals more than anything else. With a side of knowledge skills, of course. I'm planning to carry a million scrolls of random stuff, like air bubble and ant haul.
I may have to spend some healing on helpless victims of Kent's rage. Or at least bandage them up to prevent bleeding out. Maybe investing in some Calm Emotions... I can only imagine how that'll go.
I don't think the GM actually has control of the game yet? I know he mentioned once they hadn't made him the official GM yet, but I don't know if that's changed.
I don't think the GM actually has control of the game yet? I know he mentioned once they hadn't made him the official GM yet, but I don't know if that's changed.
Oops, I forgot about that
The point was more so I could find it on the same page as I craft my post, but that's okay it's not that big of a hassle, just thought I'd ask.
So, Kent's gonna wait to do anything until he hears from the boss in response to Mary. If he tells us to screw off, Kent'll just leave and be really angry about it. If not, he'll listen to what he has to say.
Spring break has been upon me which has meant some extra chores and time helping out with the little one (who is also teething) for me. Just life picking up it's pace, nothing more :)
Hope I'm not stepping on any toes here, but I have growing concerns about this campaign. This game is almost a year old, Tas' first in game post was 7 months ago, but so far there has been little to no progress in the story, no loot, no gold, or any other hallmarks of a thriving campaign.
Everyone is running on their slowly depleting starting gear and we've spent a majority of the time playing in the tavern discussing that we're unsure how to proceed. Everyone has really interesting characters and from what I've heard this AP is fun to play through, but at this rate I don't know that I have the patience to go through an entire adventure path at this rate.
I know a majority of you have been around even longer, so I hope I'm not offending anyone, but if this game doesn't pick up speed I don't know that I'm going to be able to maintain interest.
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I am kinda in the same boat. I hope things pick up and we get more into the story of this AP and the stories of our characters.
And I also agree with you about dwindling resources. I really want to replenish Mary's ammunition for her musket. Sure she can fight with a sword, but that isn't where her training lies.
Same problem as well, we have no idea where to go and we haven't got much left to use, and I'm really not sure where we're going with this anymore. I was excited for this because I've actually never read RotRL or played it, but since it's slowed down so much... I just don't know where this is going. We get a post maybe once 1-2 weeks, and I'm not sure it's worth watching anymore.
Not sure I can say anything that hasn't already been said. For what it''s worth, this was the first PbP game that I had ever played when we started, and I've enjoyed what fun and exciting moments we've had. I'd hate to see it die, but it feels like it's been barely hanging on as it is.
I'd love to keep it going, if we can pick up this posting rate. Depending on where the GM is--I checked his aliases, he has posted recently--I'd love to see why we're moving so slow or if there's anything we're clearly missing or something.