Shalafi's Rise of the Rune Lords Group II

Game Master nightdeath

Still cant open the world map.

Hey, is anyone else having trouble with the map? It was working fine last night when I posted it but now nada!

This link is working fine for me.

I can open both maps without any issue Shalafi - are you logged into your google account?

Are we free to position ourselves however we wish on the combat map, assuming that would be our location once the combat begins or..?

Did we have to be logged into Google to view it?

I was of the assumption that we didn't need to. Then again I must have missed something.

I dont have a google account. You are free to move but please tell me the way that you move. You wouldnt want the goblins or any other monsters to be denied an AoO or visa versa.

My question was more regarding if we are starting the round in the position we are on the map at the moment.

For simplicity sake, si.

I want to make sure I am reading this right since this is the first time I have played an alchemist. I have "spells" but they are extracts. I can only use them personally until I get the right discovery right?

Correct

Ok. That is what I thought. So he doesn't have something to help you Purrin, at least not yet.

Question: how closely are trying to adhere to normal PF rules?

I want to tailor my gaming (which truly is more RP inspired), but also want to be clear about game rules, mechanics, and whatnot.

No, I'm not a rules lawyer: in that I won't argue my point and am happy to go with the flow.

Should we work together for clean ruled play?
Or have a more easy going, less rulesy game?

I'm open to either.

Kast, can you give me an example of what you mean by closely following the rules?

Ok. so I went back last night and re-read the alchemist entry for like the 4th time. I cannot make my extracts passable to others until I take the discovery BUT I can make potions for anyone to drink, right?

I am no expert in Alchemists, but I believe so yes :D

yes, as long as you follow the rules for making potions (level limits, etc.)

3rd level is the max for potions.

This really is an interesting class. What do you think of some of the archetypes like the gnome specific one from ARG and the one that preserves little animals or monsters, like Rita Repulsa?

My favorite is the Grenadier. I like the class and the options you can do with it. I'm running a Crypt Breaker in a different game (Phineas the Grey). He has some rogue trap finding and disarming, which can be helpful for certain group set ups.

I think that it is a neat class. I can hardly wait for the book on alchemy to come out.

No one likes my goblin song? Tee hee

I didn't until you mentioned it. It was spoilered for Goblin, and Kast doesn't speak it.

Good song.

Haha, yes I too missed the song. That was pure genius, Amren. That brought me a much needed chuckle.

Sorry I have been a little MIA this week. I had a very rough week at work, but I think things have quieted down.

Just a head's up, since there are more players than the module is written for I am going to be changing some stuff up so it might not necessarily happen as ROTRL was written.

Ok!

Ok!

+1

Shalafi! Killing off PCs parents already lol. Talk about setting the dramatic mood! I love it!!! Just so you are all aware... Garridan will be slaughtering any goblins we ever come into contact with from this point. ;)

I think the RPing dimension is great.

I wonder if you will take levels in Ranger, lol.

Kast, which revelations do you have?

Scholarly ones:

Lore Keeper (Ex) Knowledge Skills become CHA-based.
Think on It (1/day) (Ex) Reattempt a failed Knowledge check at +10

Ok, I looked at your character and I don't think that I saw them.

Ok, I looked at your character and I don't think that I saw them.

They are listed under "Special Abilities."

Thanks!

FYI one of the players from the first section of this game might be moving over here since there isn't much activity going on. I might just combine the two, a few more players but more things to encounter.

Question!! I guess I should have mentioned this a while back since I think it is taken as a groundrule....

Do we agree that Italics means internal and private monologue?

Is that the convention we're playing under? Because, if not, I'll need to adjust my posting accordingly.

I mention this because Kast uses a lot of internal monologue as a way to flesh out his character. While I think that some of Kast's thoughts might be plain, some deeper emotions might be less evident. I don't mind reactions to general mood, but there are some thoughts that just wouldn't be evident to a newcomer or casual acquaintance.

For instance, Kast hasn't mentioned to anyone that he wants to be a soldier...but long term residents know he's in the militia and could probably guess that.

Now, if some people have Detect Thoughts or similar running, I would certainly expect Kast's surface thoughts to be more open.

Any thoughts on this?

Ok, that is my bad. I think she might notice your coldness to her.

Ok, that is my bad. I think she might notice your coldness to her.

Excellent! Just 'ignore' everything in italics. Kast has *not* been overtly insulting the Elf.

Also, these links are pretty good reading:

Doomed Hero's Guide to PbP <==Really important!
Advanced PbP Play (the author is a yahoo, but the community has vetted it)

I use italics for when my characters are thinking.

Ditto

Very well she says as she becomes very serious as she grabs her rapier and focusing on it begins to chant Ast thisnth erwue nenut nenut thindaron

All of a sudden the elf woman has become a very dear friend to you.

I see this and am happy to play it out, but have questions.

1. If this is a saving throw type effect, Kast would be resisting it. In general, GM's in PbP will usually include two pieces of information when spells are cast:
a. A blue line description of the spell save. For example: Please make a DC 30 will save.
b. You can roll the save or ask the player to roll the save. We should have our saves in our stat lines. In this case, Kast's Will is +2.
c. A spoiler that has a Spellcraft DC when appropriate. Only players who roll higher who have Spellcraft and match or beat the DC may use the information in the spoiler for game purposes. For example:

2. If this is a 'because-I-said-so' GM move, just say that was well. Those things are sometimes necessary.

3. In the near future, since we have a great number of great roleplayers in this game, I hope that we have a chance to again interact and play with each other. While I've enjoyed the current RP with the Elf, I'm trying to get others involved as well. Group interactions are really important.

For now let's play it out, it might get others involved. She isn't going to do anything more than use the charm to make you friendly and not so fuddy duddy.

Hmm seeing that I'm at the temple, I might have to finish up there and head back to the tavern.

I use Italics and bold to indicate thoughts.

Do you want to make the Will save anyway just to see if you would have made it?

Do you want to make the Will save anyway just to see if you would have made it?

Nah, we're rocking it now...just chillin' with my homeelf! She totally wants me...but I'm playing hard to get because that's how I limp, yo.

LOL. I was hoping that the barbarians response would have been a little more but oh well, we do what we do.

FYI I do not see charm as domination.

we have a great number of great roleplayers in this game

Seconded. This is one of the best role playing parties I'm in. It's going to make this little guy even more fun to play than I thought!

I am glad you are enjoying yourself, Amren.

incoming watchdog.

Welcome Calin

Fyi the gnome will not be containing so the elf can.