Rogues & guns...
If you take the Firearm Training and Grit talents, you can use your rogue talents to get proficiency with guns and a neat trick with them. If you already have Point-Blank Shot and Precise Shot, then you spend a feat on Rapid Reload and you're good to go. Optionally you can take the Gunsmithing feat to get your guns and ammo really cheaply. I did this with a character over in a Kingmaker game for a while.
Note that I can enchant guns, too. For instance you might get a pepperbox, which is a primitive revolver, and then put a Reliable enchantment on it so that it doesn't misfire. Since it has six shots, you no longer need to worry about Rapid Reload unless you're in a very long combat. If you already bought into two-weapon fighting, you could have one in each hand and go double pistolero.
Main drawback is that ranges are pretty short, 20' for most one-handed pistols and 40' or so for muskets. You do get the benefit of attacking touch AC within the first range increment, though.
Which is devastating when adding sneak attack to the damage.
Sorry, I'm running behind today. No update.
Rogues & guns...
If you take the Firearm Training and Grit talents, you can use your rogue talents to get proficiency with guns and a neat trick with them. If you already have Point-Blank Shot and Precise Shot, then you spend a feat on Rapid Reload and you're good to go. Optionally you can take the Gunsmithing feat to get your guns and ammo really cheaply. I did this with a character over in a Kingmaker game for a while.
Note that I can enchant guns, too. For instance you might get a pepperbox, which is a primitive revolver, and then put a Reliable enchantment on it so that it doesn't misfire. Since it has six shots, you no longer need to worry about Rapid Reload unless you're in a very long combat. If you already bought into two-weapon fighting, you could have one in each hand and go double pistolero.
Main drawback is that ranges are pretty short, 20' for most one-handed pistols and 40' or so for muskets. You do get the benefit of attacking touch AC within the first range increment, though.
Ooooh, I think I will look into that properly! Go through the pros and cons and such. Thank you!
Loot:
Arrows +1 (90),
Arrows +1 (Giant humanoid bane. 25),
Arrows +1 (Monstrous humanoid bane. 25),
MW Longbow (+2 str. x 5)
I'm going to say that unless the Captain wants one of these we put them in the ship's armory or whatever for now. Never know how soon we might fight more Cyclops and the Captain is only one with high enough Str to use one properly. (I'm only a +1 Str bonus!)
Only two rooms left for you to explore so I'll give you the loot as they are not occupied.
G22. STOREROOM
Dozens of crates fill this small storeroom, the air heavy with the smell of incense.
Loot:
Irthaval Incense (8). (200gp a dose)
I'm assuming this is the same stuff that makes you blind when you use it?
G23. HALL OF TRIBUTE
Several urns, chests, and strange relics fill this ancient vault. They all seem born of a bygone age, ancient artifacts of a distant time.
Loot:
Pearl ofpower(3rd level), <-Rhialla or Cassie?
Rod of wonder, Me! Me! Me!!!
Potion of neutralize poison, <- The Captain or Esmerelda?
Scroll of divination,<-Rhialla
Wand of summon monster IV (23 charges remaining), <-Rhialla or Cassie?
a gold necklace worth 500gp, an expensive vase worth 750 gp, nine pearls worth 100gp each, 159pp, 2,786gp, 427sp, and 633cp. <-Hard Cash! Woot!
And that is the ruins of Sumitha cleared. You still have the ghost of Bikendi to deal with. And the rest of your island to explore and map.
I thought we trapped and destroyed the ghost?
What now? This area is now safe to rest in.
I say we finish exploring the island (not much left to see) and complete the fort. Then we deal with the Hag if we still need to do so.
OK. I can't remember if you dealt with the Harpies at C?
Look at the map of the Island of empty eyes up top. Your fort is at B. Your ships are at A. Sumitha is at G so you have passed through D & E.
Anything with a letter is either a site of interest or an encounter. So you can plan where you are going to head and then let me know what you are doing.
I'd posted a loot sheet link in the discussion thread a while ago. I've put it with my stat bar to make it easier to find. Claim what you want and I'll clean up the sheet once everyone has their stuff recoded on their sheets.
Is the Irthaval Incense the same incense the Cyclopes used, or is it just another name for Incense of Meditation? I agree with keeping the longbows in inventory for now. I can always slap a Bull's strength on you Ash if we need to hit something too far away for you to throw at.
Yes the Irthaval incense is more of the Cyclops. You go blind for a while after using it.
We started the fight with the harpies, but you hand waved most of the fight after we started because of you getting busy? Or something like that? I think? Or we fireball’d most of them?
You slaughter the attacking three and the others shriek in rage, quickly retreating back up to the top of the plateau where you cannot follow.
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Examining the dead reveals Harpies that have crossbred with Cyclops and seem to have Fiendish traits added to the mix?
For now they seem content to avoid you and plot their revenge.
3 of them are dead. The others are likely holding a grudge.
Is the ghost defeated now? I thought we had?
All that's left of the Island to check is the Eastern half now. Right?
Did we check F?
I say we check 'F' first (if we have not already), then we move on to H, I , J, K...and then L and M? M is on a big hill right? O, and P look like they are in the water somewhere.
I agree with F first to complete half of the island, then follow the elevated inland path to H, I and beyond
Im going to go ahead and put the Rod of Wonder on my sheet unless someone wants to complain or argue the point. Cool? Once we finish up the Island we can divide the cash and pay the crew at the same time.
Cool!
Works for me, if there';s anything else that'd be useful for anyone to claim before then, go for it. (You should have access Ash)
Kingmaker and Skull & Shackles both have the problem of having a party member who has a rank. A 'King' or a 'Captain'.
This tends to have the other players waiting for the rank holder to say what they are going to do, which slows thing down often.
If things are getting slow please take your action rather than holding back waiting for orders. :)
So if I burn the ship down to the waterline for the fun of it, you are ok with it?
=)
So if I burn the ship down to the waterline for the fun of it, you are ok with it?
=)
Well just don't do it while I'm busy aboard ship!
Um, do we have a loot page? Wanna see what kind of funds I have available for item crafting once we return to a port where I can purchase appropriate materials.
So if I burn the ship down to the waterline for the fun of it, you are ok with it?
=)
Yeah...no. It's his Island (and crew technically), but don't for a second think it isn't my ship. lol
So if I burn the ship down to the waterline for the fun of it, you are ok with it?
=)Well just don't do it while I'm busy aboard ship!
Um, do we have a loot page? Wanna see what kind of funds I have available for item crafting once we return to a port where I can purchase appropriate materials.
@GM_DBH, would you be able to put the loot sheet link in my profile at the top? It's right before my stats right now Guys. It may require me to approve each person again the first time you click on it. I will approve if needed ASAP
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YMEoMDwjYdZtXjnxUqML0OPsEUA5T0yjMZO gRrHCTXk/edit?usp=sharing
Done.
I can cover our infil with this:
Master’s Illusion (Sp): At 8th level, you can create an illusion that hides the appearance of yourself and any number of allies within 30 feet for 1 round per cleric level. This ability otherwise functions like the spell veil. The save DC to disbelieve this effect is equal to 10 + 1/2 your cleric level + your Wisdom modifier. The rounds do not need to be consecutive
You can create a moving illusion that will cover us all and not let on we are moving toward the tower?
Yeah. It's basically the 6th level spell Veil. (the Deception domain is pretty crazy)
Creates a group illusion that I can maintain as we move.
"You can make the subjects appear to be anything you wish. The subjects look, feel, and smell just like the creatures the spell makes them resemble"
So, while 5 trees all moving toward the tower might be noticeable to someone watching from the lookout points, 5 mosquitos flying in that direction, or a bunch of leaves tossed on a gust of wind, would be impossible for them to see/notice.
Sorry, no update today due to illness.
So, just to update you all... I have been having some medical issues of my own. And depending what they find this coming Thursday, I might need surgery... I'll try to keep you all posted. I've kinda been in a fog since being told.
Been there. Good luck.
Sorry to hear that, hope things turn out on the less serious side.
So, just to update you all... I have been having some medical issues of my own. And depending what they find this coming Thursday, I might need surgery... I'll try to keep you all posted. I've kinda been in a fog since being told.
Fingers crossed for you.
No update today. Too busy doing things :).
Sorry, too medicated to update.
Sorry for the silence. I'm on antibiotics at the moment for a nasty infection. They are working, but really knock me out. Only a couple of days to go so hopefully the infection will be gone and I can get back on my feet.
I also understand there's something happening in America at the moment that might be drawing some peoples attention. :)
You're cool! We assumed you would get back to us eventually.
I would just ask that if ever you can't run anymore you just let us know somehow. I have had too many GMs disappear and go radio silent killing the PbP game that way.
@Ashlei. If I do have to drop out of things I will always let people know. Nothing worse than being ghosted I agree.
Ok, end of a miserable week. I've finished the course of medication and am generally getting better. The infection is clearing up and is a lot less painful.
So I will resume posting on Monday. Thank you for your patience.
Sorry, no time to update today.
So the crab is 50 feet from shore, with no way to really reach the thing without magic of some sort. The GM gave us a night’s rest, so we will have had time to regain spells.
Let’s set the ambush then. The captain and Esmerelda can hide, the spellcasters can grab cover. I will then approach and use my magic rod and get its attention from the beach and draw it to me.
Then we hit it as soon as it hits the beach.
Does that work for you all?
Summon spells are good. Hydrophobia will ruin it's day.
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Is it sad that I wish it was closer so we could like, yell bonzi and jump onto its back?
That's why its an ambush! You can! Just find a big rock to hide on top of, and when I draw it in, you can jump on it!
=)
Sorry for the delay, I'm juggling my spell list.
Like I said if hitting it with Hydrophobia works, it'll do anything to get out of the water and head onto the beach.
Since it's a major holiday in America I'll give today a pass. No update.
'Enjoy' the time with family.
Are we ready to move forward with our plan? I will hit it with my rod and Rhialla can cast her Hydrophobia spell on it.
I am sorry for my absents, but I've been handling grief... My brother in-law, a young man I've known for 15 years, died this past weekend. It has been a heartbreaking time as he had just reached one year sober and two months ago gotten a good job he actually liked... I had already gotten his Christmas gift, and I don't know what to do with it. My husband is hurting as he was the brother closest to him in age. Please feel free to bot me as needed... I just... Am not okay right now...
My deepest sympathy for you Esmeralda.
Take all the time you need to recover. Your place here is always there for you when you are ready.
Ditto. Take your time.
I'm so sorry to hear that. Sorry for both you and your husband's loss. Having lost my younger brother, I understand how devastating something like that is.
Take all the time you need. We'll be here when you need a distraction.