Treasurefox's Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master TreasureFox

I've been away for the weekend but returning today. I meant to say I wouldn't be super active but I forgot. Sorry guys.

No worries! I kind of expect that during the weekends =P
Have fun devouring cake!

Hi everyone, I'm sorry to say that Mar'a has decided to leave the party.

That sucks, she was a good character/player.

Drat. Well thanks for joining.

We'll miss you M'ara

Sad to hear - hope we get another chance to meet around the boards.

Yeah I'm disappointed, but at the same time I didn't find it too surprising. Its just... man I really liked that character.

In terms of the game, I hope you all don't mind if Mar'a just *poofs* away. We could say that she decides to move back to her tribe.

Sorry to hear that M'ara.

Roc swoops down and carries her off.

Aww man... M'ara was cool. Oh well... Hope everything goes well for them.

Oh, just to let you know, I don't know what time I'll be getting on tomorrow. I have to go to a birthday party after work and not sure when I'll get back.

No worries Vandra! Thanks for the heads up =D

People, just wanted to let you know I am going on vacations with my family next Monday, and won't be back until Sunday.

Tomorrow I am probably available to post, and during the remaining days I should have access to a laptop and internet, but as you may presume, RPG is not going to be a priority during these days - it is possible that I may drop a line or three, but feel free to bot me at any given point if needed.

Good to know, Helgarr! Thanks for the heads up.

I don't mind a line or two of botting, but a week is a bit much. How about we have Helgarr do something on her own for the time she's absent? Any suggestions?

I actually got a lot of them - I'll have a write up in the morning, that ok?

Yeah sure thing!

Gonna suck having a member of the crew be absent for so long, but I hope you have fun!

Family before forums. Have a great vacation.

Thanks Cleo, I intend to ;)

So, 'downtime' actions that would be interesting for Helgarr:

That would work well, Helgarr! I think I'd put you on rebuild and patrol duty, just cuz it'll be easy to ask for some profession checks. There's still plenty of work to be done, so no one would say no to an extra pair of hands. When you have time, please make a profession check that you think Helgarr could do to help. You can consider yourself trained for these tasks.

I'd shy away from the parents part, since I'd guess that most parents who've lost their child would really just want peace. Maybe some financial aid, but above all - peace. (Though to be fair, I'm 22 and have absolutely no experience in that realm)

And I'd also shy away from meeting with Garrigan because I would want to roleplay that with you properly. We'll save it for a later time when you're back and the party has a bit of a rest.

Lots more activity today than I'm used to on sundays

Isn't it beautiful?

*nods* Yep

Profession (Woodcutter): 1d20 ⇒ 14

Hello guys, I'll have a post up within 2 hours. Hopefully Ali shows up soon or I'll be DMPCing him.

Time to lure the goblin in with candy and then toss it into a plain white sack.

Sorry for the absence. I'm having a bit of a s~~+ty time. It'll be grand. I'll try do better.

Hope you're doing well, Ali. Welcome back

Sorry to hear it's been sucky, hope it gets better.

Letting all my games know: I am planning a trip to my sister's next weekend, and they don't have internet. I will be leaving after work Friday and won't be back till some time Sunday. Might go see a friend who does have internet, but I don't know how often, if any, I'll get to post.

Thanks for giving us a heads up Vandra! Enjoy your trip!

While we're waiting on a few posts, I just wanted to touch base with you guys. How're you all enjoying the campaign so far? Any comments or recommendations? Too many side quests, not descriptive enough, too fast/slow paced? I'd just like to know how you're all feeling and what you'd wish to see.

I honestly don't care about the pace one way or another so long as the roleplaying is strong and fun. And it really is so far.

It is feeling a little slow to me, but that's just because I'm used to fast-paced storylines in a campaign. In my home games, the GM always had us working on stuff directly relevant to the main quest and never really had any downtime. Otherwise, I like it so far. You run a good game, Fox!

Griining at everyone's woes.

Thanks guys. To Vandra, the side quests are optional, so if you want to encourage your party members to focus on the task at hand, that's totally do-able. Technically though, I haven't presented the next task, because this is a good lull in the book and I wanted to give an opportunity to make use of craft, profession, or to explore what Sandpoint has to offer. I figured on top of that, I could add a few side quests along the way for extra gold/exp (something that the book as written tends to... be on the limited side of things.) I'm very glad that you're enjoying it though. I really am.

Rise of the Runelords is an adventure path that I'd like to become a master of, and I've learned a lot from the last few groups I've run through. I've only been a DM for 3 years now.

Well the experience certainly shows. I need to go speak to the guy at the theater soon since Maria's goal of entertainer still exists. And the story of the goblins will make a great dramedic piece.

I'm enjoying it, the town is much more than a series of stats now.

Good point Cleo, feels like a living breathing place where s### happens.

Oh, by the by, my trip isn't until the weekend after next, so I'm playing for a little while longer.

I'm sorry I'm sorry. It was just too good an opportunity to pass up. I really hope I didn't just get Vandra killed....

Killed? No, but I have thrown PCs into prison a few times...

Speaking of prison, would you prefer if I stopped using intervention when Maria makes slight of hand checks?

Did I need it on that last one?

Anyways, yes. Maria wants to change, but she's falling back into bad habits. But without rolls to show me what happened, I'm guessing you're previewing for the chance to describe the actions like I do.

That's right, and I'd rather not send anyone to jail (or Pharasma's Spire for that matter) at level 1 if I can help it. Still, I wanted to double check with you, as having that safety net can make challenges seem easy or without consequence.

Anyways, yes, a few nights in jail might help curb her natural instincts.

By the way, there should be some kind of event to keep him here, otherwise Vandra and Jeaux will leave. Remember, what he did to his mother is a very sore subject for him, so bringing it up in that kind of situation will escalate quickly. I really hate doing this, but it is what the characters would do.

You may need to make an initiative check / attack roll versus Maria in your last post Vandra, depending on what Maria feels like, and of course what Fox wants you to do.

Ali falls unconscious for ONE minute and the whole thing falls apart! :P

I figured it was more of a roleplay thing than an attack, but if the GM says to roll one, I don't have a problem doing it. Got to say, wasn't expecting this to happen when I woke up!