I think I'm missing something. I'll post some attacks. If I have missed some modifier etc just let me know.
@Thorun and @Sister Cobhlaith: would it be poosible for you to join us on Discord?
No time to post now now. I hope the server will be up and running on Sunday or Monday!
Sure, I'll try to join in this weekend. I think my account there is under my crystalseas alias
Thorun & Cobhlaith: don't forget Discord!
Note to all: Sister Cobhlaith is on a medical leave of absence, so I'll be playing her part for the next couple of weeks. She'll be back soon-ish!
Oh no! Is she okay?
Here's hoping all is well.
All the best to the ailing sister.
To all, to be clear: who is standing alone? Who is standing together? My understanding is that you all were spread out, which makes communicating rather difficult... Sister Cobhlaith is behind. And I am pretty sure that Daire wanted some privacy. As for the others...?
Thorun was just going along with the others, but if we can't talk at all how would we plan on this going? Don't think we should all just deadass sprint at an army one by one.
I agree, which is why I am now allowing everyone to specify where they are. I was imposing a sort of fog of war because I had understood that you were all apart.
I believe that this is why Ruadhan didn't reveal that he saw Donegal on the North flank...?
Insofar as declaring the attack if you all are separated, one could assume that simple signs would have been agreed upon. Or that one of you would be responsible for the first blow, with the others holding their actions and acting a fraction of a second later?
Hahahahaha, my god we're all gonna die!
Well let's go out in a blaze of glory at the very least.
Noooo!
Keep in mind that when I write separated, I mean within perhaps 20'-30' of each other! But maybe/likely I misunderstood?!
Long story short, some of you can absolutely be together if you wish. Or if you recognize that the initial idea was to be apart and wish to speak, you could attempt to stealth to another position...?
All that being said, this is supposed to be a potentially suicidal mission, so death is a real possibility.
But at least the target is worthy. Can you guess who it is?
To clarify, Daire mainly wanted the ability to duck out of line of sight. He isn't as concerned about allies overhearing him.
Well I did state that Aoife would have been in a tree if she could be. So she is likely on her own. But I do agree something would have been worked out. I would go so far as to say that Ruadhán has the choice of first attack and that all others would strike at the same target he does. Since he is leading this group.
No trees nearby, unfortunately.
Got it, Daire. I had very much misunderstood. I thought that you wanted complete privacy!
So... Together or apart?!
Together. We already learned what apart does.
*remembers Aoife's first scar*
I would presume they would at least be close enough to see each other. If necessary Thorun will belly crawl over to the nearest party members to communicate what he saw. He's surprisingly stealthy for his size.
Yeah, Daire wants to be able to talk. But with the option to hide from the others if needs be.
Thorun's statement sounds about right.
Daire: when you write "others", do you mean the PCs?
Yes, other PC's, and in the current situation our allied NPCs.
That said, he'd prefer to be able to hide from the enemy too. ;)
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Daire: when you write "others", do you mean the PCs?
*checks Daire's character sheet*
CN Bard (Brazen Deceiver)
*sweats nervously*
Another two levels, and I'd have darkvision. ;)
Moving tactics discussion here.
The plan seems...doable but dangerous. I think there's a good chance we kill our target but only a moderate chance we get away. Then we have to remain ahead of the army, which may or may not be doable depending on the status of our horses after the fighting.
Man I wish I would have taken cleave. But still, having intimidating prowess is really fun.
Presently, I believe that the horses are with the NPC who can be depended upon to bring them forth at the opportune time. So, as you say, it's moving in and out that will be the issue.
Mechanically, you can expect the encounter to be at least CR 7...
So my thinking would be we wait for the vanguard to pass, then pop up, 2 of us charge and 2 use missile weapons. That allows the 2 missile troops to let fly and then keep the corridor open for the other 2 retreating.
If the vanguard spots us, then we fight, cause some commotion and hopefully provide a distraction and give Eoghan a chance at the other end. Whether Ruadhán can convey this to the others, I don't know!
Ah, this is where in many stories the heroes die. Or everyone but the heroes die! Unless you're in a George R.R. Martian book, then everyone dies!
And Daire is calling out Conchobar's uncle by name.
His life expectancy is dropping fast!
Not as fast as Aoife's...
Are ye including modifiers from inspire courage in your rolls?
*facepalm* It's always so hard to remember that.
+1 to hit and damage on that last attack GM.
Got it :)
... And same here!
Quick question, can I reposition Thorun?
Forcefully? I guess so... But keep in mind that he is brutishly strong and seems to have difficulty distinguishing between friend and foe at the moment. You wouldn't want to be on the sharp end of his axe!
The new feat system plus brawler says I'll be fine! ^_^
Well... from him can't say next turn...
Luckily raging actually lowers his CMD since AC penalties from raging apply to CMD, so that will beat his CMD by more than 5. Nice roll!
Thorun's is normally a 20 right? So she'd beat it either way. Luckily.
A lucky break!
Hopefully the good Sister can weigh in soon.
No news yet from Sister Cobhlaith, but she had warned me that she would be out of commission for three weeks, so I don't expect her back now, now. In any case, I've got a busy weekend coming up and I won't be back home until Monday night, so I'll post to the Gameplay thread next Tuesday and get things going then.
...I should also write out a synopsis of this current chapter at some point in the near future!
Fair enough!
Sounds good, I am busy until then as well.
Thank you for the warning!
Running out of time this week, and I have some more research to do on hostages in Medieval Ireland before I can post properly. It's Thanksgiving this weekend, so, unfortunately, we'll have to wait until next week to get things going properly!
Apologies for this unusual lull...
No worries, enjoy Thanksgiving.
Yeah we're getting into the Holiday season and all so this is will a normal thing! XD
Enjoy!
Ok. First thing next week, before I post anything, I have to finally write the synopsis for this last, long chapter!
Does that mean we level?
Level 5
HP: 12 (base) +2 (con) +1 (favored class) = 15
BaB +1
Class Features: Improved uncanny dodge
Skill Points: +6 (max skills kept maxed, threw a point into craft (cooking))
Feat: Great Cleave
With your permission I'd like to switch furious focus to weapon focus (axes). With the feat tax system in place it can also apply to Thorun using throwing axes, which makes it a fun feat. He will be slightly less accurate with his greataxe, but I think he's been hitting by huge margins anyways.
Thorun will grab a masterwork greataxe and masterwork handaxe. Still deciding on armor because I don't remember what we're allowed to get. Could he pick up a couple of non-masterwork daggers as well?
P.S. We lost the Map of Ireland :(