Takin' the Spire Higher! (Inactive)

Game Master Tangaroa

Busy week for myself as well. I have a panel interview for a prominent position I need to prepare for next week. I also still need to level my character...

I'm in no particular rush. We'll just do some casual RP for a bit.

I think I see what happened, since we slow leveled 4-5, I think i thought we got 1 per level, but it's really 1.5, right? We should have 6 or 7 chronicles. I think i might be missing one, probably the last two, since they were just posted in the thread. Had a lot of homework tonight so this was just a cursory glance, but i don't think there will be an issue with his level, he's played all the levels so far.

I'll get everything settled this weekend.

Good news is, I figured out three PowerShell scripts to create Organizational Units and groups in Active Directory and a script to add users to groups, which means our project is now quite a bit more automated. My next project is to try to script some Group Policy Objects. I am no code monkey, but PowerShell scripting is a work smarter not harder thing, and it scratches the little bit of coding itch I have, but let's be honest, figuring out how to make a commandlet pull data from a .csv file isn't rocket science, especially when you have tech.net.

Wednesday night we had a career fair, so I am processing through some contacts and should be able to find a job after school, one recruiter told me he could have me working Monday, if I wasn't in school. (grain of salt and all with recruiters, but I do have 7 years of exp in tech support and team management for a year)

Half speed is 1.5 XP, 2 prestige and half gold per chronicle, for modules (0.5 XP, 1 PP for regular adventures).

I am no code monkey...

#HumbleBrag

Your clearly at least some sort of code primate.

...he could have me working Monday, if I wasn't in school.

Yep, cause people without degrees command lower wages :D

I have a Bachelor's. It's not in IT and of the 11 in my class, I might be the only one with a degree and experience.

I might be a code lemur.

Damien, James, let me know when you've leveled and I get level 8 started.

Soooo, funny story. I played the last level missing a level. I am level 7, working through some equipment choices.

I've added Seeking to my longbow.
Purchased an Efficient Quiver
Purchased a Belt of Incredible Dexterity +2 to Dex.
Purchased Cloak of Resistance (trying to make sure I don't get dominated again..archer going crazy is not good)

I also bought 50 normal arrows and was going to coat them with Bless Weapon, which would (coat 25 per oil?) allow me some options, How long would the coating last?

I'll update my profile in a few minutes, but wanted to make sure all the above looked good.

ETA: Feats were Snap Shot and Point Blank Master. I now threaten to 5' and can shoot from melee without provoking.

Leveled up.

Bless Weapon is not typically a good deal for ranged weapons - it works exactly as a first level version of the spell, so only coats a single arrow and lasts a minute.

Holy on your bow would give you good-aligned arrows, but is quite expensive. You could also get potions of Align Weapon for 300 gp instead. Still only lasts a minute, but handy if you need to beat evil DR.

If you really don't want to get dominated, get a Wayfinder (250 gp as a pathfinder) and slot it with a normal clear spindle ioun stone, which gives a continuous protection vs. evil. Some folks consider it a broken/overpowered item - I don't use it myself.

Or, just buy a few scrolls of protection vs. evil and hand them out to your allies at the beginning of an adventure. And hope they feel like using them.

So then, I am best off just using salts?

Probably. What are you looking at the oil of bless weapon for? Incorporeal? Demons?

Well I have silver arrows and I use cold iron arrows. I have some salts, but never really used them. I just wanted to make sure I am able to do the damage I am supposed to do.

Just putting this out for all my games: This next week culminates with a final presentation on Friday morning. This is a really big deal as employers could be at the presentation and that might allow me to get some interviews and perhaps a job. I may be a little slow in responding this week. This will improve some after Friday, but next weekend is the 4th of July here in the USA and I have the week of the 4th off from school so I am heading to my grandmother's for a few days to visit her. I don't know what days, it will only be a couple, but I'll still have internet access (DSL!!) Please bot me to keep the games rolling, I want to wish everyone in the States a happy and safe 4th if I don't get a chance.

Remind me what this level is called?

LEVEL 8: THE CIRCLE OF VISSK-THAR

Level 7 involved a competing (opposed) faction of serpentfolk at odds with this group. The faction on level 8 is more "traditional"

Well the only ones we have met are dead..so..like level 7 :p

Yes, it's has certainly got the traditional "it's hard to figure out what's going on when everyone is shooting at you" vibe in Emerald Spire.

Yeah its definitely less RP some and then be a murder-hobo and pretty much plays all murder-hobo (or at least a homeless, maybe stays at a shelter kinda guy/gal)

Sadly, as written (which is currently how I'm running it) the ties-ins are few and far between. I can try and spruce it up a bit, and there are some tie ins between levels; they just haven't been explored much.

I suppose I could add an "encounters of note" list to the campaign front page.

"Blurb, who you met in level four, was a particularly memorable Smarg. Perhaps you will meet more Smarg in the future..."

No worries, it's just an odd PFS campaign of sorts. My character isn't very charismatic so it's not a huge let down.

But the nimble nun's preternatural senses allow her to dodge the blast.

You missed a golden alliterative opportunity. ^.^

As a heads up, I'm hopping on a flight to Japan tomorrow for Tokyo Game Show. I'll be overseas for roughly 2 weeks and may not be able to post. If needed feel free to run Damien till I get back.

I will be traveling for work 9/15 - 10/2, and then attending a wedding 10/5 - 10/10. I will likely be available to post intermittently.

This game still on? I see the DM's been busy, but it's 10/11 now.

Yes, I'm back, and I appreciated the break. As soon as you deal with the last serpentfolk the level is essentially done.

Uh...DM?

Hi all.

IHiYC has indicated that this campaign has flagged and he has sought a replacement GM to get things wrapped. I understand that you are presently on Level 8 of the spire and by the looks of things, are within striking distance of the end of this level.

I am certainly happy to come in and help out, but obviously only with the broader consent of the party. I am prepared to get this level completed, reported, sheets out etc - but make no suggestion I am up for running L9+... especially as we are thundering towards the xmas go-slow where games crawl to horribly slow.

Hopefully the GM resurfaces at some point and you guys can crack on from there!

If you are all happy to go ahead, let me know :)

Well I'm trying to contact him as I know him IRL so just give it a little more time. I appreciate you stepping up though.

All good mate :)
Hope he's ok and all is well - flick me a PM when you know whats what.

I am away from 10th Dec, so have a few weeks up my sleeve.

DM says he is fine, just really busy. He'll post when he can.

Any news? Nothing against DM Ranginui, but I'd like it if Shifty could step in now.

Hi again,

Still available.

We ready to kick back into gear, folks?

Something gonna happen? We're almost done, it would be a tragedy to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory....

I messaged the DM yesterday. If he doesn't post by tommorow, then I agree that we move on.

Yea, Shifty, if you would like to take over, that would be great.

Roger that!

We seem to be missing a few players as well - we all here?

I and my arrows are here.

Still here.

*raises hand*

Ok so general overview - yeah this is pretty much the time to pull out all your goodies :)

Could you kindly take a moment to roll any relevant day-job checks and also provide your PFS information via:
THIS LINK

I shall also just double check, though as this scenario is concluding within the requisite timeframe I should be able to get it included for GD:V allowing a Boon roll at the end (and your names in the draw for leftover boons) so please ensure email addy's are supplied.

Boon roll: 1d20 ⇒ 14

BOONS:
Each player is entitled to roll a D20.
On a 20 or a 16 you win a boon.
If you win a boon, please also roll a D6.

My roll: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Dayjob: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Day Job: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 7

I've completed the request to fill in the google form. As a side note, PFS character number is always in my profile, in case you have a question in the future.

Thanks team.

I'll get your sheets out to you tomorrow (its 5pm here and I need to work til 10pm) and then tomorrow I am working from 10am-10pm again - so will get them to you once a space opens :p

I will put the reporting in for GDV so it should show up before long. Any issues in the meantime let me know. Once I have sent out all your paperwork I'll get this thread closed off :)

18601-12 for PFS btw.

If you could just let us know when they go out, no rush. I just need to make sure I sift through my BLACK FRIDAY!!!!!!!!11oneOMG!!!! emails to find the chronicle.

Just waiting on the GDV reporting tool to allow selection of this scenario so I can report it.

For your spending considerations the reward is
3xp
4PP
11787gp

Sheets emailed!

Damien - here's your sheet.

Your session will be recorded on the system when they update GDV.

Any hassles just reply email or PM me here :)