My apologies for relative quietness on my end. Had company all weekend (still here, but thank the stars for the privacy of a bathroom and an iPad!).
I will try to update this (and my other games) tomorrow, but if not then, Monday for sure.
You're entitled to your private life moments, too. :) Thanks for the update.
Lies! It's Thron's job to dance for us like a monkey in a vest and a fez! Dance, monkey! DANCE!
Thron, I hope you don't have issues with me retroactively crafting when you fast forward us like that. It certainly speeds up gameplay and exploration, and it's great, I just don't want to miss out on a part of my build I'll be pouring a decent amount of feats into.
Edit: BTW, I don't mind taking charge...it's part of my character's personality. But did everyone fall off the map!?
By all means. I am fine with that as long as it fits into the time frame, using the crafting while adventuring rules.
I'm just in the heavy flippy floppy part of my schedule. I work 12 hour shifts, I did 3 dayshifts on fri-sat-sun, got yesterday off, then three nights tues-wed-thurs. So working 6 of 7 days, 12 hrs each, and switching from days to nights in the middle.
In an unrelated matter. I will be going to PAXEast March 5th and returning March 9th. On the 6th-8th I won't post at all.
I suppose now is a good time to bring up a watch order. I would propose Serafina and Rahaal on 1st, Erimriel and Miloslav on 2nd, and Sasha and Andrezi on 3rd.
You assume Andrezi will wake up.
I like having a regular watch order. Did you do it that way to keep the casters with contiguous sleep? Clerics don't need that, and I'm not sure Sorcerers or Summoners do either (just those easily-winded Witches and Wizards).
Given that...and given Andrezi's drawback...I'd propose:
1. Serafina + Erimriel (dkvision, martial+caster)
2. Rahaal + Miloslav (dkvision, martial+caster)
3. Sasha + Arctalan (dkvision, eidolon+caster)
freeloader: Andrezi
Onions* will take over my watch. :D
In fact, my drawback states that I *need* 12 hours of sleep in order to get my usual benefits, so count me out for the nightly watch. Onions however, is far more dutiful than his master, and will gladly help, all while dispensing his wisdom to whoever his watch-partner is.
He's more than willing to do his goat-scream to wake people up, as well.
I like Rahaal's suggested watch order. Let's do that. :)
I'm around, it's just Chinese New Year this week, so I'm in holiday mode. Finding myself more interested in video games while I have a lot of time off work. I'll be more regular after the holiday is over most likely.
Lurking
For crafting sake, 4 more days have passed in the most recent explorations.
I learned in a series of PFS games that if you don't speak Hallit, you can't talk to Kellids, like at all. Now any character I make that will be anywhere near Numeria/Realm of the Mammoth Lords/Mendev/River Kingdoms/Brevoy/etc. learns Hallit ASAP. For Sasha, I just picked the regional languages listed for Brevoy is the ISWG, and Hallit is one of those.
several of us on roll20
Update in the AM.
Sorry for no update today guys, I'll get this updated tomorrow morning at the latest, POSSIBLY this afternoon.
No problems with Miloslav and Erimriel getting a chance to shine.
Way to go, Erimriel!
Miloslav, Andrezi, could you two put stat lines in your alias like the rest have?
Dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun FLASH! *tsssshhhh* AAAA-AAAAAAH!!
Listing encountered NPC's thus far in the Campaign Info tab.
Lurkin'
I am on roll20 for a while if anyone wants to chat. I'll be reading a book until someone mercifully interrupts me.
Lurking once again.
Ok, leaving for the airport (to go to PAX East in Boston) in ~4 hours (I should be asleep), I'll get in posts tomorrow, then no posts till Monday/Tuesday.
First night in a stretch of work. Will get an update up ASAP. Make any final posts at the Raging Claw tribal grounds before so, as it seems you want to return to the campsite now, if I'm not mistaken.
Lurking should anyone wish to join me.
Serifina, just looked at the loot tracker. One correction (that I just confirmed on chat with Thron): the silver stag gets its full 50GP in resale value.
Thanks again for keeping the tracker for us!
Alrighty then. No problem!
Lurking (again) should anyone wish to join me. Got put on call tonight and so far haven't been called in.
I'm around today and able to update. Let me know where to and I'll resume the "Hexplorations."
My vote is to cross back over and work our way down the west side of the big body of water. I think that's where they said the big bad bandits are, right?
I am on roll20 if anyone wants to chat.
Lurking, and in pain, as I wait for my doctor's appointment.
I think we're ready to travel, when Thron's feeling a little better. Hope everything went well! :)
I can't remember if I mentioned it here or not, but it's on my mind so I want to go ahead and possibly say it again, or for the first time if I haven't already:
I am expecting you guys (or someone appointed by you guys) to track your food rations while you are out and about. Also, if I recall, I think you guys were moving at a slower pace in order to scrounge up food as you traveled, is that correct?
I believe Andrezi was foraging when not sleeping, yes.
Yep! Andrezi primarily lives off the land, taking 10 when travelling on his Survival check for a 20. As a result, he can feed everyone (our party, at least) with his gatherings. Onions does the same, but only feeds himself delicious grass. (and hopefully wild onions, his love for which is why he's named thusly)
So....ANDREZI!?!?
My thoughts exactly. Thron, do you mind if I or someone else take over the decision-making for things like logistics, etc.? Or at least make executive decisions in situations like this? Not to cast stones, but the feedback from some players is snail-like at times, and it drags the whole game down to a crawl.
There, rant complete.
I'm all for it, I just want to see the justification for it in game as well. I would love to see posting frequency pick back up, but I'm sure you guys are going to wait for that to happen until I start my next stretch at work. :-P
Sandbox = no rails. No rails = bad for PBP. We need a leader or whatever to make decisions for the group. I don't have the time to dedicate to it, but if Serafina wants to start calling the shots, Miloslav will follow her. She's pretty.
Lurking on roll20 again this morning.
I just need to point something out...
Time since last Gameplay Post:
Andrezi: 7 days
Erimriel: 2 days
Miloslav: 2 days
Rahaal: 2 days
Serafina: today
Sasha: today
Andrezi, I know you've been busy, but I also know that you have posted in every single other game you are in in that time.
I need to know if you want to stick around in this game or not, because I don't want to hinder the group by waiting on input from you on a continuous basis. Not trying to be a dick, but it's just not fair to the rest of the party.
Heads up to my players: starting a 6 night run at work, so I won't be on as much, though I will be trying to update the games when I can.
Time to start posting hard since Throns at work a lot! I kid, I kid.
Revealed some more of the map that is already considered "explored." Namely because it belongs to Brevoy. Also added a line indicating hexes that are already claimed, for when it comes time to that part of the game. You will encounter more of these as the game proceeds, and they are not set in stone, though some areas may be more difficult to claim than others. The color coding has been added to the Campaign Info tab to show which borders indicate who owns them.
Lurking the night away.