That sounds like a good idea, actually. The school shall respond to the 'upgrade' appropriately. Mostly by figuring out what she wants done and doing it. :)
actually now the question
would the school just "upgrade" or would it actully lead melody into believing she is actually makeing the changes and rewireing stuff?
Right here. Just posted. Sorry I was MIA. Today I woke up. Did manual labor. Then went straight into RL game. No time to post til now. :/
In other news Ice very nearly killed my constitution tank today. :/
That sounds like a good idea, actually. The school shall respond to the 'upgrade' appropriately. Mostly by figuring out what she wants done and doing it. :)
actually now the question
would the school just "upgrade" or would it actully lead melody into believing she is actually makeing the changes and rewireing stuff?
N/A (use male pronouns because that's what the English language assumes) Spellweave Monk1//Magus (spell sword/War Warder)11/scholar 11/abjurant champion5/initiate of the sevenfold veil 7/netherese arcanist 10/magister 6/argent savent 5
Wow zix is actually being ignored by his fellow teachers sharing an intimate moment... Like completely ignoring... Wow...
Wow zix is actually being ignored by his fellow teachers sharing an intimate moment... Like completely ignoring... Wow...
I notice that happens a lot, even with PCs and their AMAZING perception rolls of 40+, like --- ALL the time, if they aren't interested in following who what all is going on.
Don't take it personally-- perhaps he's just unintentionally being ignored.
N/A (use male pronouns because that's what the English language assumes) Spellweave Monk1//Magus (spell sword/War Warder)11/scholar 11/abjurant champion5/initiate of the sevenfold veil 7/netherese arcanist 10/magister 6/argent savent 5
Well, I remember the post, but I was in the middle of five scenes at the time already....and I read it as he walked past them, said excuse me, they were distracted and he continued on. Not that he was still standing there. Not trying to offend. Just interpreted that post differently than you intended it apparently.
Hey Dave/Spugs. Would you guys be OK with skipping ahead to 4:30 when they leave? With a brief summary of what they talk about do go etc. Would help get to tomorrow sooner. :)
ye I just wasted two weeks RL on nothing game play, lets get to the next day before I die of old age.
Really? Wtf did you want from me? That's literally all Ace knows. Pretty jerk thing for you to say. Thought you were better than that. Clearly, I was wrong.
Sorry I kind of disappeared tonight. I was more sick than I realized and conked out for considerably longer than a power nap. And I'm still tired.
Tyrrin, no worries about Serafina. She's a character from a now defunct game that a few of us were in a long while ago. :)
Spugs, MG, play nice. Spugs, Johnny has a tendency to race on ahead of the plot so it's not like it's such an awful thing for him to just have social interactions for a while. And the day will end when all the scenes do. Heck, you could have (or still could) use it as an opportunity for Johnny's Patron to contact him for the first time. An intro if you will. MG, I think you probably played it up a bit too much ahead of time for the conversation that actually was planned to occur. He was disappointed with the interaction. Please don't make it personal.
He basically blamed me for wasting two weeks of his in game time with Johnny. Because I was enjoying my date with Ginni. How is that not personal??
Also, I have no idea what you mean by "I played up it a bit too much ahead of time for the conversation that actually was planned to occur"...
Do you mean, I made it seem like a bigger deal than it was? If so, I intentionally tried to keep it my plan as vague as possible, as I didn't want to give too much away.
MG: You made it seemed like more was planned than a simple conversation. You were a little too mysterious. He was disappointed. He expressed it badly. You cannot control other people's reactions. You can control yours. And you know I am not okay with folks sniping at each other in the discussion. Trust me to take care of it. When you take it into your own hands and respond badly as well then it just makes things escalate when they don't need to.
Well, that's an unpleasant surprise to wake up to....
Spugly, (if you ever even read this) I'm sorry to see you go. You've been a good player, personality conflicts aside (and we all have them from time to time). Since you're withdrawing from all Paizo games I can only assume this is a time issue. I know you're very busy. I wish you well and you're welcome to return in the future if you want to.
what will happen to the Sim rooms and PE classes and all that other stuff...
Aananda built the SIM rooms in the first place. Rosa did provide some upgrades and such, but they were Aananda's way of replacing herself as the PE teacher. With Rosa out, Aananda will probably sub for the PE class until a replacement can be found.
Should anyone be interested a play-by-post possibility for those really wacky characters that you might not get a chance to play in the normal run of things.
It's a rules super light game based in the same world as Realms of Agartha (Here is the original Agartha thread for anyone who is interested. Not required reading, kinda different setting, but can give you a good feel for how rules light plays.), though it's not necessary to have read or even be remotely familiar with that thread. I'll gladly fill you in on the basics. Basically the action would be taking place in a school for magical youngsters. Think a mashup of Hogwarts and the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters. Existing characters include weredragon triplets and a good-aligned demon. Power level starts in the mid to upper teens. This is really the beauty of rules almost free, it actually supports that without making you want to tear out hair trying to keep track of all the details. Cause sometimes its fun to play superheroes. :)
We do use dice rolls, but sparingly, and if you have a concept that isn't easily supported by existing rules we can help you cobble together something that works since really all you need is a basic idea that lets you know what to roll for attacks, saves, damage, etc. The focus is more on the shared storytelling aspect of the game.
Power level is mid to high teens. Loosely Pathfinder/3.5 based. The current thread has been going for a couple of months, but we've had a few players drop out, so need to fill a few slots.
In game it's about two weeks into the term, so you can choose to be a late transfer or easily say that you've been there all along and just hadn't interacted with the main story before.
Rules light means don't sweat the numbers. Rule of cool wins over RAW every time. :)
All you need to know is your attack bonus, AC, saves, and maybe a few key skills, but really there's a lot of handwaving and it's okay to improvise. The focus of the game is on cooperative storytelling rather than crunch.
Feel free to take a look at the thread and read through a little bit of it if you want to see how it looks in play.
What do you want by way of a stat block or back story?
I think I will run with a human savant. Sorry but I really do not want to ready 3800 post so let’s just say he is late. If it will not work I can think more. The kid from Mercury Rising is about what I want to play.
What do you want by way of a stat block or back story?
I think I will run with a human savant. Sorry but I really do not want to ready 3800 post so let’s just say he is late. If it will not work I can think more. The kid from Mercury Rising is about what I want to play.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Rising
As far as stat block goes, just have a basic concept of your ability scores (we use the handwaving point buy system), know your attack bonus, saves, AC, maybe a few key skills if you like. And watch your power level. Your concept sounds like it might be a bit weak as is. I don't want you to not have fun because you handicapped yourself too much.
You don't have to write me a book on backstory. Give me a synopsis and maybe a few key things that I can use to draw your character into the story. You can feel free to relate details (or not) as the story progresses.
Also:
Spoiler:
I'm not opposed to the concept, but as a personal favor I'm gonna have to ask you to tread lightly with this one. As the parent of an autistic child that is some emotionally charged territory for me. If done right, that is a concept that I can really respect and appreciate. Heck, that's one of the things I really love about the tv show Bones. It does an amazing job of showing an autistic person struggling to relate to the world around them without making it something to be pitied or being preachy. But if the character you have in mind is more of a caricature, I am not the person to do that around. Figured it was better to just be up-front and tell you that now.
As far as stat block goes, just have a basic concept of your ability scores (we use the handwaving point buy system), know your attack bonus, saves, AC, maybe a few key skills if you like. And watch your power level. Your concept sounds like it might be a bit weak as is. I don't want you to not have fun because you handicapped yourself too much.
To give you an idea of what she means by this, here is a list of current characters that I made just yesterday.
EDIT: I did not make all the characters yesterday, just the list. As you can see all of them are pretty crazy.
EDIT 2: Not all of these characters are mine, and those that are aren't always active.
Spoiler:
Dragonborn3 wrote:
Let's look at a list of characters(whose player's have posted recently and aren't leaving).
1. Krays(a gestalted Sorcerer/Oracle of Death. Is Death's "minion")
2. Ruji(actual strength unknown, has the illusionary of a half-fiendish dire tiger)
3. Vakkler(a crazed kobold who uses crossbows, siege weaponry, and oozes)
4. Aananada Sunwake(a were-dragon, capable martial artist, and more)
5. The Sunwake Trio(all were-dragons. One's a time-traveling agent for Krons, one is a reality warper prone to pranks, and the other is so emotionally unstable that his feelings amplify his psychic abilities)
6. Headmaster Ryo(A High Seer, one of the strongest magical/psychic people in Agartha, and a Cardcaster)
7. Lysander Sandwalker(A Hunter that doesn't seem to care about Ephebe as long as she and the rest of her family stays away from his cousins)
8. Tamrin Sunwake(Arcane Gunslinger extraordinaire, ex-leader of a resistance group that is trying to over a Universal Empirerun by Dragons)
9. Feiri(a firebird that used to live in the sun. Also an evoker.)
10. Fei(monk from another realm, turns kinetic energy into a deadly weapon which he has no control over)
11. Kamenwati(a half-fiend that has training as an assassin, a stormborn sorcerer, and part of a popular band)
12. Ryo's Children(A color mage and his younger siblings, which are fraternal twins that seems to be able to find anything no matter how well it's hidden. Protected fiercely by Ryo and Lysander)
13. Keaton Bloodfang(a vampire that no longer drinks blood)
14. Meantioned but not seen yet: Adsila(a plant mage, possible the strongest in Agartha), Ormarr(a half-orc with more than his share of snake-based magic)
Yes, this is definitely the place to try out those crazy character concepts that wouldn't work anywhere else. :)
There are a few more characters that aren't on that list, but they are the ones who are on hiatus or are only posting occasionally.
Two gargoyles sat at the bar, talking as they attempted to drown their sorrows in copious amounts of ale.
"Disgraceful, that's what it is, Bert," the first gargoyle opined mournfully.
"Got that right, 'Arry," said the second one. "Time was folks was honored to get an invite to be attending the Avalon Academy. Ask a body in they would, maybe even give ye a bite to eat or suchlike while they asked all their bloody questions."
"Yer, and now ye ain't barely able t' get the words out afore they slam the door in yer face. If I ever get my hands on the fellows what's been spreading these rumors about it being dangerous there, well..."
Just tell me if you think this will work or if you want me to change anything.
Char Info:
True Name: Unknown
Given Name: Tom
Class: Technically Summoner
Race: Assumedly Human
Alignment: Neutral
Age: ??
Height: 4’4’’
Weight: 77lb
Description:
Tom looks like a basic young boy. He has common slacks and a light blue tunic. He has vivid green eyes and a wide happy smile on his face. He has no shoes but his feet seem to look rugged.
Personality:
Tom is extremely inquisitive, but also seemingly lost. Since the point in time when he was first spotted he has not said a single word to anyone. He does seem to speak, but the word are not in any known language, nor consistent. He really does not pay all that much attention to his surroundings, which really causes issues due to the fact he reacts somewhat aggressive to fear.
Tom has an innate ability to create small living creatures seemingly at will. This ability most includes very small things like butterflies, spiders, or other bugs. Aside from the bugs he also seems to really like colorful fish and flowers.
He really does not have any desire to follow the standard structure of society. Due to the fact he can substance himself with food, water, and shelter the traditional structure of society is irrelevant. If given simply motivation he will follow others due to his inquisitive tendencies. Interesting creatures, people, or things tend to make him happy.
Back-story:
Tom was found walking down the middle of the road about 6 months ago. Before that time he had never been seen.
A few different vastly intelligent creatures have spent some time attempting to understand what Tom really is, but no one is really sure. The current competing options range from sentient life force, to lost construct. Everyone has concluded he looks like a young boy, but he most certainly is not one.
The power that be decided to send Tom to the Avalon Academy
Well I find this interesting I would need levels at least, I dont like being all powerful or having a slanted advantage. Kinda takes away from the point to me. Characters need a goal/purpose and gaining levels, money, inflence, etc etc is the means and so the adventure. I like being able to play pretty much anything but if their is nothing at the end or even the illusion of an end then just does not seem fun. How can characters evolve or even grow with out the real threat of failure at least if not death.
But then again I may not know what I am talking about so if you can clear this up for me then please do.
Just tell me if you think this will work or if you want me to change anything.
** spoiler omitted **
It sounds like a solid concept, but I have two concerns.
The first one I've already mentioned is power level. Now, I will say this, if you start and then discover that you're way too weak, you can always have your characters powers evolve as he gains more control over them, bringing in more powerful abilities.
The second is how is this kid going to relate to or even notice the other students? He doesn't have to be socially skilled, but I'd hate for the plot to always be passing him by. What are his points of interest? His obsession if you will. There's usually something.
Well I find this interesting I would need levels at least, I dont like being all powerful or having a slanted advantage. Kinda takes away from the point to me. Characters need a goal/purpose and gaining levels, money, inflence, etc etc is the means and so the adventure. I like being able to play pretty much anything but if their is nothing at the end or even the illusion of an end then just does not seem fun. How can characters evolve or even grow with out the real threat of failure at least if not death.
But then again I may not know what I am talking about so if you can clear this up for me then please do.
There is threat of danger/failure/occasionally even death. But the goal/purpose is generally more story driven rather than levels, money, etc. Abilities can and do develop over time, and as DB3 said, that's the real purpose of the school. To help the students gain control of and develop their powers. I'd suggest maybe reading the first page or two of the thread to get a feel for how things play out. There are definitely rivalries, enemies to defeat, long-term goals and so on. And trust me, while the characters are powerful, there are plenty of things out there that are more powerful than they are.
This would be the situation when he spontaneous summons everything in his power to stay safe. He can do more than just play with butterflies.
TWO: Get into the game
Interesting creatures, people, or things tend to make him happy.
I assume I will find something about the other players that will fall into this category. After I get him going, and get a better idea of the other players I will hook him into the plot.
He is more or less the embodied sprite of a forest.
Okay, cool, that gives me something to work with.
When you say that he is interested in life do you mean that he likes to observe other creatures' behavior? or more like biological processes? outward appearances? It sounds like he and EJ, the recently 'born' intelligent ooze, might have some interesting interaction should their paths ever cross. :)
When you say that he is interested in life do you mean that he likes to observe other creatures' behavior? or more like biological processes? outward appearances?
At this time he does not understand what he is, but he likes to create life, and down the road the stuff he calls forth will start lasting longer and longer until it is permanent.
In time he will understand what he is and more than likely start a new forest. When he starts a new forest he will no longer exist as a humanoid.
Here are a few questions of reflection?
What are the emotions of a tree when the morning sun comes over the horizon?
What is the first thing a seedling would say when it eclipses the crust of the earth?
Why does a duckling or other bird work so hard to free itself of the shell?
Does a spring rain drop speak with the plants as it falls to the earth?
Does a seed try to find the best soil?
Does my house plant get upset when I turn it away from the window?
So would I be able to make a character with some interesting Templates?
I'll need to think about it, but Ive always got some interesting ideas for that or maybe just an interesting personality to play. Halfling wizard (maybe SUmmoner) with a napoleon complex comes to mind.
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
So would I be able to make a character with some interesting Templates?
I'll need to think about it, but Ive always got some interesting ideas for that or maybe just an interesting personality to play. Halfling wizard (maybe SUmmoner) with a napoleon complex comes to mind.
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
Template away! :)
Also, I love that character idea. You don't want to know how many times I watched/read the Borrowers when I was a kid....in other words I think that character sounds like a ton of fun. :)
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
Template away! :)
Also, I love that character idea. You don't want to know how many times I watched/read the Borrowers when I was a kid....in other words I think that character sounds like a ton of fun. :)
I GOT IT! Permanently reduced halfling with a Napoleon complex who is a master summoner. He can't kick your a$$, but he can summon something to do the job for him. LOL Maybe with a template or two.
Both of you guys can head over to the discussion thread if you like to iron out details. As you can tell we get a bit quiet on the weekends, but now it's Monday and things are back in full swing. :)
Edit: Halfling wizard with a napoleon complex who was cursed with a permanent reduce person effect. lol!
Template away! :)
Also, I love that character idea. You don't want to know how many times I watched/read the Borrowers when I was a kid....in other words I think that character sounds like a ton of fun. :)
I GOT IT! Permanently reduced halfling with a Napoleon complex who is a master summoner. He can't kick your a$$, but he can summon something to do the job for him. LOL Maybe with a template or two.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you still planning on joining the game? If you are just let me know. Thanks.
Feel free to hop on over to the discussion thread to iron out details, ask questions, and figure out how you want to make your entrance if you would like to join the game. There's a link a couple of posts up. You'll need to give her a couple more levels, but don't see any other immediate problems. The anti-dragon sentiments in Agartha don't extend to the miniature variety.
Are there gods and goddesses in this world. I've an idea for a centaur cleric of Shelyn or her counterpart. :)
Yes there are. Any that you like. Thus far most of the gods that we've used are a bit more well, made up on the spot, to be honest, but that doesn't mean you can't worship a more established deity. It sounds like a good concept. Are you thinking you'd like to be a student or a teacher?
Please do not be intimidated by the wall of text near the end there. One of the other players has a cool but very complicated concept, and we're still working some of the bugs out. Sometimes when we have to just make up rules to fit a concept they don't work exactly right the first time and have to be adjusted a bit first.
Also, I'm going to be working on a quick primer of everything you need to know about Agartha this weekend, so hopefully that will make it easier for newbies to catch up and figure out what's going on.
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Speed: 15 ft. (3 Squares)Fly 60 ft. ()
Melee Sting +10 (1d3-1)
Melee Bite +10 (1d2-1)
Face: 2 ft. Reach: 5 ft.
Base Atk: +9, CMB: +11
Known Sorcerer Spells (CL 15 th):
0th - Dancing Lights, Daze (DC 14), Detect Magic, Ghost Sound (DC 14), Mage Hand, Mending (DC 14), Message, Prestidigitation (DC 14), Read Magic,
1st - Color Spray (DC 15), Crafter's Curse (DC 15), Crafter's Fortune (DC 15), Disguise Self, Floating Disk, Grease (DC 15), Entangle (DC 15),
2nd - Alter Self, Fire Breath (DC 16), Glitterdust (DC 16), Hypnotic Pattern (DC 16), Web (DC 16), Hideous Laughter (DC 18),
3rd - Arcane Sight, Beast Shape I, Dispel Magic, Displacement (DC 17), Major Image (DC 17), Deep Slumber (DC 19),
4th - Ball Lightning (DC 18), Confusion (DC 20), Dragon's Breath (DC 18), Hallucinatory Terrain (DC 18), Poison (DC 18),
5th - Baleful Polymorph (DC 19), Break Enchantment (DC 19), Fire Snake (DC 19), Secret Chest, Tree Stride,
6th - Beast Shape Iv, Cloak Of Dreams (DC 22), Getaway, Mislead,
7th - Mage's Magnificent Mansion, Summon Monster Vii, Phase Door,
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Abilities: Str 8, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 19
Feats: Arcane Shield, Dazing Spell, Deepsight, Dodge, Empower Spell, Eschew Materials, Expanded Arcana, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Merciful Spell, Quicken Spell, Simple Weapon Proficiency, Taunt
Skills: Appraise +13, Bluff +16, Climb +4, Diplomacy +11, Disguise +7, Fly +18, Heal +8, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (Arcana) +11, Knowledge (Nature) +11, Linguistics(Sylvan, Elven, Treant, Gnome, Auran, Terran, Ignan, Orc) +6, Perception +10, Perform (Sing) +6, Sense Motive +12, Spellcraft +15, Stealth +21, Stealth (In forests) +25,
Possessions: <b>Ring of Djinni Calling</b>(When the ring is rubbed, the djinni appears on the next round.), <b>Ring of Protection +4</b>, Sting, Bite, <b>Ring of Evasion</b>(Grants the ability to avoid damage as if she had evasion.),
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Bloodline Arcana Whenever you cast a spell of the compulsion subschool, increase the spell's DC by +2.
Cantrips You learn a number of cantrips, or 0-level spells. These spells are cast like any other spells, but they do not consume any slots and may be used again.
Dragon Traits (Ex) Dragons have Immunity to magic sleep effects and paralysis effects. Dragons breathe, eat, and sleep.
Fey Bloodline The capricious nature of the fey runs in your family due to some intermingling of fey blood or magic. This tends to make you more emotional than most, prone to bouts of extreme joy and rage.
Fey Magic (Su) You may reroll any caster level check made to overcome spell resistance. You must decide to use this ability before the results are revealed. You must take the second result, even if it is worse. You can use this ability at will.
Fleeting Glance (Su) You can turn invisible for 15 rounds per day. This ability functions as greater invisibility. These rounds need not be consecutive.
Immunity to Magical Sleep (Ex) You are never subject to magic sleep effects.
Immunity to Paralysis (Ex) You can never be paralyzed.
Laughing Touch (Su) You can cause a creature to burst out laughing for 1 round as a melee touch attack. A laughing creature can only take a move action and can defend itself normally. Once a creature has been affected by laughing touch, it is immune to its effects for 1 day. You can use this ability 7 times a day.
Poison (Ex) Sting-injury; save Fort DC 14; frequency 1/minute for 10 minutes; effect sleep for 1 minute; cure 1 save.
Telepathy (Su) You can mentally communicate with any other creature within 60 feet that has a language. It is possible to address multiple creatures at once telepathically, although maintaining a telepathic conversation with more than one creature at a time is just as difficult as simultaneously speaking and listening to multiple people at the same time.
Woodland Stride (Ex) You can move through any sort of undergrowth (such as natural thorns, briars, overgrown areas, and similar terrain) at your normal speed and without taking damage or suffering any other impairment. Thorns, briars, and overgrown areas that have been magically manipulated to impede motion, however, still affect you.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you still planning on joining the game? If you are just let me know. Thanks.
Sorry, been out of touch lately. Unfortunately no. I've got too many school obligations. Though I still love the character concept. Feel free to steal it.
Hey, out of curiosity, are you still planning on joining the game? If you are just let me know. Thanks.
Sorry, been out of touch lately. Unfortunately no. I've got too many school obligations. Though I still love the character concept. Feel free to steal it.
Nah, I'll let you keep it.:)
If your schedule ever opens up, consider this a standing invitation to join the game.
