I guessed it was third party, but what 3rd party book I mean it isnt even on the pfsrd and that has 3rd party stuff usually.
So what are the negatives of the curse? so far it sounds all positive.
-4 Penalty to Stealth and Perception.
ouch that can be painful in certain games. but then again when we work as a group everything works out.
Personally if you feel it's not harsh enough. You could add -1 or -2 to will saves. I don't want anyone to feel disenfranchised and angry.
-4 to both those skills is very annoying in this first book, especially for trying not to drink rum rations.
I think it is enough for the moment. There will be changes later on, but for now the -4 to both is good. It is going to come in to play a lot more as time goes by, for sure.
I am not disenfranchised or angry... so I hop I did not come off that way. what I was referring to was the need for us to work as a team so we can cover for the weaknesses of others as well as supporting each other's strengths.
I tend to make characters that rely on working as a party.
I have been in games where everyone thought it was their own personal game and everyone else were just sidekicks. (that is very annoying, and those games do not last very long)
That is kind of why I am trying to let everyone have their own moment to shine, because I agree with that. You have all already directly influenced the game in subtle ways. Like Sasha got one of Scourges cronies beaten and tossed in the Bilge. ;) Trouble just follows Aq and Sasha it seems. I hope you all feel like you are getting enough screen time and that it is a cast, not a game of Buffy or Angel.
to Sasha: Oh no not all, that understandable. Some players are just dicks in that regard, but just as well it depends on the class composition right. Eventually you and I will eclipse certain party members. It's all about balancing your actions mostly, but yeah I'm all for cooperative play, part of the reason I picked cures instead of inflicts.
to Tides: Yeah I noticed that, we're magnets for "interest". Sure if that comes up we will let you know.
I'm going out, I will try to check periodically.
No need to be online for the whole fight, it wont progress fast. Just so everyone knows, they haven't drawn a weapon, their beating is all non lethal.
is the combat only on roll20? or are we just using it for maps.
Also good idea to post a link (probably put it in the campaign info tab or header.
It was posted earlier, but you are right, I'll link it again. Just for maps is all.
Link in Profile.
Aqguazula is much more terrifying than Linnet, who is just cranky LOL. So naturally, Linnet is the closest one to the angry half-orc...
So should we just post what we would do in our turn and move ourselves in Roll20? Do you want us to go in order, or how should we go about it?
We always need that archetypical angry guy. I'm certain that's the plan, although I'm not sure when people will be available today with easter and all.
In either case, intimidating in-combat (i.e. after a GM calls for initiative etc.) is a standard action, happening at the player turn, unless you have certain feats etc. - certain feats would also be needed to intimidate more than one enemy. At the end of the day, though, the GM might always interpret it differently than the rules.
I was just doing an intimidate check for roleplay, not for the mechanics at the moment.
The Intimidate checks will indeed be a Standard Action yes. I'll have an update up as soon as I can.
So how was everyone's feastday/Sunday?
Mine was good thanks, quiet but nice. Wish I wasn't in work tomorrow though. Ha!
Mine was great, I was hungover and there was a family "disagreement" but it was all good, sadly I have a ton of schoolwork tomorrow.
I'm getting married on Saturday, out of town Thurs to Mon, so my posts will be sporadic at least some of that time (I expect I'll want something to escape to often enough).
So it made for a pretty hectic Easter - half-assed the meal (still good though) and cranked out a bunch of random wedding paper crap.
Congrats.
Thanks :) doesn't feel like much to be congratulated about at the moment but once we're past all the stupid questions I'll get there haha.
Aww yeah, forums are live again.
Thank god. Seemed to take forever. Admittedly I am just finished work now so it wouldn't have mattered for me anyway.
Fair enough, I'm going to class soon enough, so I will check periodically.
I just had an idea pop in, do you think( if its not too much trouble) we could have a spoilered influence tracker on the crew, both positive and negative?
I can do that. It'll take a little time to put together, but sure.
Only if you want. As it was just an idea.
Hi all just a quick post..
I have been sick in bed all weekend. barely any energy. hard to breathe, chest congestion... I think I'm dying...
seriously though, I want to get better before I post
Feel better Ed.
Get better Ed, although you shouldn't need to worry about posting while being sick. Leah is getting/gotten married this weekend, so I doubt we'll be seeing her for a bit.
How are you finding the experience of running three tables of an AP, Tide?
I only ask because I'm recruiting for a module, and I've got some great submissions that are making it difficult to narrow down my selection to 4-5 PCs. Having two tables has crossed my mind.
It is not too bad. Team One and Team two (Ya'll) are on an equal footing now basically, with your group a little bit ahead.
Honestly, it is pretty cool. It is a lot of work at times, and it is hard to keep things straight all of the time, so keep lots of notes.
Congrats Linnet!
Coincidentally, I'm getting married at the end of the month, so I won't be able to post at all from April 29th to May 6th. Internet access is pretty hard to come by where I'm going.
Maybe Chandria can fall into some kind of coma for seven days...
*Throws rice for birds* congrats to all the marriages.
Thanks!
Congrats, Chandria, that's exciting; we'll have to compare notes! In my other two PBPs, when I came back I added in-game explanations for being 1) away for a day or 2) quiet for a little while, so you may not need anything that dramatic.
My best (unsolicited) wedding advice, coming straight from the process, is to simplify as much as possible and have your priorities. Enjoy spending time with your spouse and family rather than stressing over frippery alone, for example (this may have come up). By the end, you might be ready to say, 'Screw it all!' about the little details anyway.
Thanks for the advice. Even as the groom, the anxiety and stress is building as the day approaches. We've got a group of 40 traveling with us to the Caribbean, and I'm not one for being the center of attention. On the other hand, I'm sure it will be over pretty quickly, so I think trying to enjoy it as much as possible is good advice - I just hope I can!
taking a break from writing my paper, just a question to help me figure out my next actions. At this point( in regards to me) what are Shivikah and Cogwards "approval ratings" towards me?
Cogward is Helpful, Shivikah would be friendly.
Alright good to know, I will make my post soon and update my character. I need to update his gear and encumbrance. It will be interesting to see how Sasha will handle Conchobhar.
Linnet, how do you want to divide up the loot we found? I will personally keep the liquid till I can figure out what it is.
Sure; I'll keep the one purse, you keep the liquid (I'm picturing those as 'secret finds', but if you're not, we can change it)? Let's split the silver purse.
I'd like a mace, but I just switched out armor (timing!), so the armor and other two maces would be up for grabs. Proficiencies considered, this is our best weapon find yet!
keep the gold(you found it) and maybe we sell the armour and heavy maces, with that you should have enough capital to get your sword back. Toss me some gold coins later on.
It sounded like I wasn't going to get the sword back unless the ship was in danger, based on my conversation with Grok :( If we wait, I might get it back for free. My main goal (think I can manage by around level 2) will be to save up for a composite bow. You can keep the gold from the sale of the armor and maces.
You sure? Keep one of the maces as I think you're the only unarmed player at this moment.
Oh yeah, I'll keep one. I otherwise have a kukri and short sword, so I'd be pretty well armed if I had planned on two-weapon fighting, but I didn't, so the larger the better! Guess I should sell at least one off, unless someone else wants either.