I think i wanted to buy a headband too.
I don't recall my budget before this sale, (haven't purchased anything yet) but given Arhiel mentioned having 7200, i assume that was what we each had.
That would make -4k for a headband of +2 CHA.
Nothing else.
Arhiel posted already regarding her purchases in this post
Well, now that Diana reminded me of the fact that the cloak works only in salt water, it may affect my purchases. We are going to be on the sea a lot. But, I have to wonder how often we're going to find ourselves fighting on land or in fresh water. Also, I do have a good swim check and I can hold my breath for a long time. So, part of me's thinking that it might be a waste. However, that may be negligible in the end. I do have a few questions.
1) When I enter salt water, does the cloak automatically activate or is it by my choice? Like, could I start swimming as normal, then switch into a manta ray and vice versa?
2) It says that it's a 9th CL item. So that means that the effect works for 9 minutes, correct?
@ Arhiel
Then i've utterly lost sight of my own gold, if you can buy something of 7750gp.
Absolutely take time to figure this out (I can't account for personal gold totals--sorry--but I trust you). However just to move us along...I was actually looking for gameplay posts. ;)
Isaac: I actually need to do the math on the cloak...it reads like the effect is supposed to be permanent as long as you're underwater...
I have always thought it permanent while under water as well. Not even sure if you can turn it off without taking the cloak off.
Hmm... If I get the cloak and some of our battles are going to be in fresh water and on land, then that may be a waste of gold. And it doesn't look like I can swap forms in combat without taking the time to remove the cloak. That's a couple reasons why I shouldn't get it. I would still like to think on it. I'll make a decision tomorrow.
Couple of things to note:
While you won't have many battles in freshwater (that I can think of) there are a number of fights in the AP (particularly in book 4) that are on land. However, there are also a lot coming up in the near future that are in saltwater...in the near future.
Also, you don't fully take on the form of a manta ray: note that you can still use your arms while wearing the cloak without losing any of its abilities. So it's really only providing bonuses, not limiting. Based on the way it's written, I agree with Diana that it's likely meant to last as long as you're in saltwater.
Just waiting on a gameplay post from Edward and Arhiel! If I don't have one tomorrow morning I'll bot, but I hate to bot more than one player at a time.
What might be beneficial for water based combat, is getting bitten by a wereshark.
Are those in the AP, btw?
Edward could get a bit more muscle to aid his beloved cleric. ^^
That sounds cool, Edward. I would be interested in it as well (the image of a wereshark Isaac diving into saltwater and turning into a man-shark-manta ray thing is hilarious). But, if you got bit by a wereshark, you wouldn't be able to control it, right? Or am I missing something?
Norv, thank you for letting me know about what's coming up in the campaign. It makes the cloak more viable.
I made my decision. I'm getting the cloak. I'll add it to my sheet and remove 7,200 gp.
You make a valid point.
Would different were-species follow the same mechanic of losing control, or have different degrees of self control.
Edit: We might not want it, now that i read the description on the d20.
In either humanoid or hybrid form, a wereshark is generally burly, has a mouth full of unusually large teeth, and typically has a personality that is both crude and bullying. They’re bloodthirsty and are very easy to anger. They will jump into fights they have no stake in just to snap bones and draw blood.
Not like Edward.
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Yea, its both a disease and a curse so don't be surprised when its not desirable. :)
sorry if I'm slow posting the last few days and the next few as well... We are suffering from high winds and surrounded by fires in all directions. Constant power outages from the winds and service outages from both power problems and the fires are playing hell with my connection. I will post as I can, but please bot me if necessary.. thanks.
Yikes! Stay safe.
Oh no! Stay safe, Arhiel!
We seem to be stuck...
You still with us, Norv?
Maybe work's given him an overload, who knows.
Hi all. Sorry for my absence--totally unexpected, but still inexcusable to vanish without a word like that. It's been a lot of stuff that piled up unexpectedly in the past week, and I haven't had as much time to update as I expected (especially because this game, with a bunch of subsystems etc., is harder to update from my phone than most). I hope I didn't make you worry, and I'm gonna kick us back into gear ASAP.
My apologies again!!
It's no problem, Norv! It happens! Sorry if I came across as impatient.
Not at all! Sorry it took even more time for me to get going again...
Also, Arhiel, are you still with us? Your last post has me concerned, and it's been a while...
I'm still here!
Huzzah! Glad to hear it. :)
So, if we do have a ram, should I ram right into them? Or should I try to maneuver us out of their way?
Happy Holidays to everyone!
Happy holidays everyone!
So, we do have a ram. Should I move us so we ram them or try to outmaneuver them?
Happy new year everyone!
So, we do have a ram. Should I move us so we ram them or try to outmaneuver them?
We bought a ram. If we are not gonna use the ram why did we buy it?
Well, I just wanted to ask so that it wouldn't ruin anyone's plans. I'll try to ram them.
We're still waiting on actions from Jaina and Arhiel, it looks like?
Anything from Jaina, Arhiel?
Eep! Sorry to have kept you waiting!
I don't know about Arhiel, his/her other alias that's a regular in my group isn't active for a while either.
Hmmmmm, ok. Hope they're all right!
No worries, Jaina. I have to get better about bumping the thread and nudging people when it's time to post!
I don't think Jaina's going to like me for stopping her brawl.
I am not hopeful that the captain will cooperate, be useful, or that we can leave him alive anyway. We shall see.
Hey all, sorry for disappearing there...I had a rough week this last week, but I also wasn't seeing the notification about the most recent posts (I suspect I accidentally refreshed the page and "saw" them, in the system, without actually seeing the new text, while navigating away on my phone).
But since no one's commented on it, I feel compelled to check in...we all still here? Want to continue? Posting's been spotty of late (from me as much, and often more, than anyone).
I'm still here. :)
I am here as well.
I'm still here.
I am here and ready to continue.
Ok, great! Looks like Arhiel might be a problem (which might create...other problems) but I wanted to check in since things were quiet. I'll crank the ol' machine up again, then. :)
I'll be at a small con Friday-Sunday and will have little time to post. Please bot me if needed.
Have fun!
Have fun, Diana.
I was thinking of chained cannonballs, i do not recall where, but i think i've seen two chain linked cannonballs fired at the same time from two adjacent cannons, creating a bola effect against a mast.
Probably a movie at some time. ^^
But the only chain cannonballs i can find on a search, are those used vs riggings and sails, which were fired at shorter distances.
I think those make an appearance in Pirates of the Caribbean somewhere?
Perhaps so, i'd not be surprised, eh? :)