I will be on the road all day today. Taking my son back to College in NYC today.
<sarcasm> Yayyy Sunday Traffic in Manhattan joys galore...
***************Level 3 After Action Review******************************
Best Role playerThis level I am giving it to Weon. She put a lot of time in her posts and I appreciate that. I have enjoyed all of your role playing though. Weon receives one Hero Point
Honorable Mention For good role playing and choosing a little more difficult character to play in terms of her situation I grant Kayla a hero point for playing a Turn Coat and walking that fine line with grace.
MVP Ok, now its your turn. Everyone can vote, but you can't vote for yourself. I will be a tie breaker. Who was MVP this level and why?
Hmm, this is...unexpected and a bit disconcerting. I wasn't aware there was going to be a semi-competive aspect to the game.
Hmm, this is...unexpected and a bit disconcerting. I wasn't aware there was going to be a semi-competive aspect to the game.
I am sorry I did mention this briefly in a response on the first page of discussion when levels came up. AARs are a military thing meant to strengthen teams. I want my players to compete on an RP level rather than a PVP level, and you get a say in who gets MVP and why. Maybe you felt someone else RPed better, or someone else was more of a boon to the party in general. What ever criteria you want. Hopefully this is a positive thing, if ends up not being that I will discontinue it.
It's not really that big a deal, just should have been clear going in. I'll do a thorough look over when I get home.
MVP Vote: Weon Areum
For many reasons but I would like to point out because she could argue with Rakus and not make it personal. Or try to plot his death. :D
I'm going to abstain because I think everyone did well and is deserving.
I blocked you Michael Meunier, I get it you don't like the AAR I don't need 5 messages explaining that( if you typed as much in character you would have gotten it). How does everyone else feel? Do you like AARs or not. I will discontinue them if that is the general consensus.
Take your time leveling up. We have a lot of people out for various reasons.
Take your time leveling up. We have a lot of people out for various reasons.
As in they are no longer playing, or they're just unavailable at the moment?
As for the MVP vote, it's tough to say much at this point; we've only had two encounters; one lasted a round, and the other was halted thanks to Perception. Given that however, I'd have to make my vote for Rakus. He was the only one to act in both "rounds," he bore the burden of the artifact with priestly duty, and he found the loot eggs.
Out with the flu Xal was and there was talk of a convention if I remember.
Not the first game were this system has been used for me and personally I don't mind. As long as things remain fair and balanced as a whole then more power to you. A little recognition to those that put the extra effort in is great in my book. So long as you don't forget us little people. ;)
Not the first game were this system has been used for me and personally I don't mind. As long as things remain fair and balanced as a whole then more power to you. A little recognition to those that put the extra effort in is great in my book. So long as you don't forget us little people. ;)
I can appreciate that, and the MVP is to give you guys a voice in it also.
Don't get me wrong; I extremely appreciate the compliments. However, it is -just- a Hero Point. It's not as though I got a superior magic item, or an inherent bonus to one of my stats.
I'm not sure if I've read the PF version (I mean, I did on the SRD, but in a book, with flavor text included) or the 3.5 one, but either way, IIRC, they're supposed to be dispensed when a character does something extraordinary.
I have no problems with the system; if I could add one further caveat though, it would be that the "MVP" for a particular level be distinct from the other recipients. That way the points are spread more evenly, and those that receive them (myself included) have to choose more carefully when they get used.
Each character begins play with 1 hero point, regardless of her level. In addition, whenever a character gains a level, she earns an additional hero point. Aside from these basic rules, awarding additional hero points is up to the GM. The following options are just some of the ways that a GM might award additional hero points.
Character Story: GMs can award a hero point for the completion of a written character backstory. This reward encourages players to take an active role in the history of the game. In addition, the GM can use this backstory to generate a pivotal moment for your character concerning his past. When this key event is resolved, the GM can reward another hero point. Alternatively, the GM might award a hero point for painting a miniature or drawing a character portrait in the likeness of your character, helping the rest of the group visualize your hero.
Completing Plot Arcs: The GM might award a hero point to each of the PCs who were involved in completing a major chapter or arc in the campaign story. These hero points are awarded at the conclusion of the arc if the PCs were successful or advanced the story in a meaningful way.
Faith: In a campaign where the gods play an important role in every character's life, hero points might represent their favor. In such a setting, the GM can award hero points to characters whenever they uphold the tenets of their faith in a grand way, or whenever they take on one of the faith's major enemies. Such hero points might be temporary, and if not spent on the task at hand, they fade away.
Group Service: The GM can award hero points for acts outside the game as well. Buying pizza for the group, helping to clean up afterwards, or even hosting the game for a night might be worth a hero point. This sort of hero point should be given out of generosity, not as a payment.
Heroic Acts: Whenever a character performs an exceptionally heroic act, she can be awarded a hero point. This might include anything from slaying an evil dragon when the rest of the group has fled to rescuing townsfolk from a burning building despite being terribly wounded. It does not have to be related to combat. Convincing the reticent king to send troops to help with a bandit problem or successfully jumping a wide chasm might earn a character a hero point, depending on the circumstances. Note that a hero point should only be awarded if the PC involved did not spend a hero point to accomplish the task.
Return from the Dead: When a character dies, she does not lose any hero points she has accumulated. If she died with no hero points remaining, she gains 1 hero point when she is brought back from the dead through powerful magic, such as raise dead or resurrection.
Maximum Hero Points: Characters can have no more than 3 hero points at any one time. Excess hero points are lost.
Xalyth you hit the nail on the head. Its to better the team as a whole you find someone who does something you like and you want the rest of the team to rise to that challenge.
Weon that is a good caveat, we can make that if you earned a Hero point for another reason you are exempt from receiving the MVP. I posted when Hero points can be given from the PRD. Specifically yours goes with the roleplaying of your faith, and the banter back and forth with Rakus. You put a lot of time and effort into your posts, and I appreciate that.
First off, I apologize if I offended with my, well, rant. I've just had too many games I've enjoyed ruined when competition got into them. Didn't want to see that happen again and I went a tad far with it.
My con was only through Sunday and I'm just about recovered mentally and caught up on my sleep. However I'll probably be limited to a post a day as work just got nutty.
And level added
Hello all, been out all day... not really important where...
As far as this Hero point stuff. its all cool I really don't care much about weather Kayla gets it or not. I am just happy to play this character in a game that isn't about to die.
as for the vote I guess Rakus is my vote. though the religious banter grows tiresome for Kayla as the character, it is cool by me the player.
also As Kayla is with this Half-Orc fellow,, I assume she did not go with the head priest(ess) she may need to be filled in later if it is important enough to share that is.
will get a post up shortly after I level up
@Zaphani You had 18 temp hit points from the banquet before we went on the trail into town, and while those surely have faded by now, you would also be at full health, given the dinosaur only did 8 damage to you.
Not saying you wouldn't be "injured," but your health bar should be full.
You all benefit from a Hero's Feast Granting you 18 temporary hit points which should last until you reach the pagoda. You are given a final warning about some of the dangers that exist on the road to the City including Assassin Vines, Dinosaurs, and Monkey Goblins.
Doh, indeed. I'll fix that. One of those weeks :)
Just wanted to point it out; I'm sure I've mucked something up during this last level. Had to edit her three times consecutively because I kept forgetting to change skill ranks, lol!
Well I was going to wait for Elliana to vote, but its pretty obvious Rakus gets the last Hero Point for MVP. Congratulations.
Just wanted to let you all know, I'm in the middle of this big storm that's supposed to hit tomorrow; there's a chance I won't have power and thus internet. I'll post tonight, and as best I can over the weekend.
I'm "in range" of it too, though it shouldn't be that bad where I am.
Yeah, we're "only" expecting a foot, and if it's soft and loose like it should be, it won't be that bad and we might not even lose power. But I also live in a rural area; we lose power sometimes when winds get bad, so it's a crap shoot.
I am involved with that as well.
sorry been quiet, I work for the electric company and just ahead of this blizzard makes for long work days.
I am expected 12-18"
are poisons available?
maybe Scorpion venom?
Oh man; I'd apparently been typing up my post for over 40 minutes. I previewed and saw GM and Kayla's posts. I'm going to post it anyway, but gotta edit it a bit now.
GM: We got a +1 weapon, which I assume could have been a sawtoothed sabre right? And in addition, we got 3k? But magic items are iffy.
Could we buy another +1 sabre from the pagoda mantis?
Poisons are available. I see Large Scorpion Venom, is that the one you are referring too? It is available. Any poison from the Core that cost under 500gp I would say is fairly easily accessible. Anything that cost more will have to be made special and could take a few days.
The weapon can be a Sawtooth Sabre Yes. And 3k gold yes, I believe you could get a second +1 with that. You all should be at wealth per level now. Things will be a bit more regular after this, its an odd start to a campaign, but needed to be tweeked a bit to make it work.
ok thanks I was also looking at Huge Scorpion venom but at this level large will would probably work as well.
(The Higher save DC is what I look at also, as poisons are so easy to avoid any damage.)
besides scorpion venom fits my character's nickname (Black Scorpion)
As a reminder, if you really need something poisoned, just ask Zaphani to spit on it :P. I'll figure out what I need, probably some upgrades to armor. Any problem getting Mithril armor?
ok looking to purchase 4 doses Large Scorpion venom and a Mithral chain shirt.
Poison = 200 gp per dose x4 = 800gp
new armor = 1100 gp
sell old leather armor at 50% value = +80 gp
potion CLW 50gp each x4 = 200 gp
remaining gold convert to gems. (992 gp)
keep 10 gold as cash
As a reminder, if you really need something poisoned, just ask Zaphani to spit on it :P. I'll figure out what I need, probably some upgrades to armor. Any problem getting Mithril armor?
that sounds nice and all, but due to Kayla's nature, she probably would not ask that. she still is in constant fear that she could be the next target at any time. and as such she tries to be a little more self reliant (it is kind of my interpretation of the drawback)
@GM-Gathrix: Would they have hand crossbows? Those seem like fairly standard assassin gear.
As a reminder, if you really need something poisoned, just ask Zaphani to spit on it :P. I'll figure out what I need, probably some upgrades to armor. Any problem getting Mithril armor?
If she's actually offering that IC, Areum would love to have her poison one of her hopefully-soon-to-be-purchased bolts, in case she ever needs to peg someone.
I think both of those are common enough that you can find them here in Ilzimagorti without issue.
@GM-Gathrix: Would they have hand crossbows? Those seem like fairly standard assassin gear.
As a reminder, if you really need something poisoned, just ask Zaphani to spit on it :P. I'll figure out what I need, probably some upgrades to armor. Any problem getting Mithril armor?If she's actually offering that IC, Areum would love to have her poison one of her hopefully-soon-to-be-purchased bolts, in case she ever needs to peg someone.
Sadly she only gets one of those a day for now, so she'll probably use it on her own weapons. I already have a few poisons to supplement it as well and might pick up more.
Current shopping list:
Buy:
+1 Mithril chain shirt
Giant Wasp Venom
2x Elixir of Hiding
Sell:
MW Studded Leather
MW Sawtooth Sabre (being replaced by new +1)
I'm going away on a family vacation. I don't know what my Internet access will be like. I'll be back on Wednesday. Feel free to bot me if needed.
Ok no problem
Shopping:
Buy:
Mithral Buckler
Quick Runner's Shirt
Cloak of Resistance +1
Sell:
Light Crossbow (replaced by +1 version)
Kayla is updated and ready to go
Shopping:
Buy:
Mithral Buckler
Quick Runner's Shirt
Cloak of Resistance +1Sell:
Light Crossbow (replaced by +1 version)
Sell that egg too; the extra one. We don't know what it's worth, but I'd wager it's probably close to a CLW wand, which Rakus and Areum can both use with no check. Or if you wanted the theme, you could get an Infernal Healing wand. Then we can save our potions for emergencies like we're supposed to and have a nice OOCombat heal.
@GM-Gathrix: Does that sound about right, or do you need one of us to make a check of some kind on the egg?
Edit: and also can we buy a wand, lol. Forgot to ask that part!
the egg should be considered party treasure, but I think a wand would be a benefit to the whole party so that would work.
@Kayla - That's what I meant; I only included Rakus and Areum since they don't need UMD to use the wand, and everyone else would.
Edit: CLW that is. IH is just Rakus.
Well I want to find out the egg's worth before thinking about anything to do with it. Not to mention we have three in total.
If it's cheap then I say we hatch and raise the little sucker to be a nice mount, with the ability to cut people to shreds on an order. :)
What did you forget we are not nice people? xP
Ha! That's not a bad idea, if the campaign will have periods of "Six months pass; what did you do?" Otherwise we're talking about at least a year before it would be of useful size; there was a chart somewhere I can go find if necessary. We'd be better off, if we want to go that route, to sell it to a trainer +some gp for a trained adult.