Vamptastic's PbP Dhampir Playtest game (Inactive)

Game Master Helaman

The brawler goes down with Agatha's teeth fixed in his throat... the urge to feed must be overwhelming You choose on feeding or not

[Soldier 1] tries fighting the fire elemental but swings in vain. The elemental in turn 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11. The elemental flame lash misses in turn.

[duelist 1] smolders taking another point of damage from the flames. He stabs at Erique and hits for 4pts.

[Aging Champ] He passes the save but is forced to drop his axe. He yanks a hand axe from his belt... and is hit by two claw attacks from Erique. He is rocked by the attack but swings hard in return and hits solidly for another 8pts.

[duelist 2]Hits Raphael for 7 pts of damage.

[brawler 2]Hits Rapael once for 3 pts of damage.

Back to you

So wait, is the Duelist down? If so, how did he hit me? Because I specified that my attacks were going to him if he was still up, and only switching to the Champ if he was dropped.

Raphael grins widely at the duelist and goes for his throat.

PA claw 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
PA claw 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
PA claw 3: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

EDIT: Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Well that was awful.

So wait, is the Duelist down? If so, how did he hit me? Because I specified that my attacks were going to him if he was still up, and only switching to the Champ if he was dropped.

Gimme a bit mate and I'll try to sort it - wrote that before more or less a massive bout of insomnia. Still a bit fuzzy.

Forgot the fort save

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Malek is suddenly overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of garlic present.

So wait, is the Duelist down? If so, how did he hit me? Because I specified that my attacks were going to him if he was still up, and only switching to the Champ if he was dropped.

My bad. Corrected. Please update your damage as appropriate. Guy is down. 2nd hit on aging champion.

Ok... for this current round I only have Raphael. Everyone else?

Just continuing the tune :)

... And Malek

I'll have a post up in about 3 hours, sorry for the delay.

Erique attacks the Champion now, slamming into him with his fists.

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Still feeling sickened from the garlic, Azeban lets out a low growl. His eyes darken and a black cloud seems to emanate from him, as his body grows larger, and more menacing.

Going to shift into Vampire form, taking the Slam Attack and the Summon Monster ability. Also, I meant to ask earlier, but was my wand taken from me or just my weapons?

Pretty much if its something you can use as a weapon, its gone - for pure awesomeness, lets have your wolf SMASH and TEAR through the door?

It's CLW, so since I'm low on spells I was just going to spam some heals if I still had it. But yeah, the wolf bursting in is totally solid.

Ok - correct me if I am wrong but doesn't Cure Light Wounds hurt Dhampir?

-_- why am I such an idiot. annnd of course the druid doesn't have Inflict Light Wounds on their spell list. SO IT'S RUINED IT'S ALL RUINED. I'll revisit my equipment this weekend.

I would definitely replace that with a wand of inflict. does anyone have use magic device?

I'll hand wave it for the purpose of this game - you can use Inflict Light Wounds items and cast it as a spell

Am I missing something or are we down a few players?

[ooc]Malek hasn't posted in two days, Agatha in three,.

Will leave it for now and DMPC them if they dont post in the next 12hrs. If by the end of this combat they are still awol I'll run the game with a smaller number of players - it still works as a play test

Didn't Agatha and Malek already post for this round of combat though? They may just be thinking they have no reason to post.

I came by twice, including yesterday but it wasn't my turn yet. I can still post if I come by but don't take an action if you like? I have come by once every day since we began. 8)

Agatha drains blood from her last victim as she takes him down.

temporary hit points: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Feeling revitalized, she glides around the fallen brawler without even seeming to move, leaping on the opponent behind him.

fort save: sickened: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 = Failed

attack (sickened): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 171d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Leaping once again, her fangs find flesh, splattering blood across the wall.

"And he'll beat you, beat you, beat you,
And he'll beat you into pap,
And he'll eat you, eat you, eat you,
Every morsel snap, snap, snap."

Yes, I already posted. I've been keeping an eye open though. For the most part unless he is attacked Malek will just be the symphony to your meal this combat.

you can post out of turn - its ok... gimme a few to resolve this

Raphael takes down his target as does Agatha. Erique damages the aging hero but doesn't go down.

The aging hero call for help and the brawler takes a 5ft step, making it so the can fight back to back if need be.

The hero hits erique with his hand axe again, this time for 9pts
The brawler hits Raphael once for 6 pts

Is feeding a swift, move or standard action? Agatha hasn't killed the man in feeding though

At the beginning of the round Azebans wolf literally tears its way through the door and into the room - like any summoning, place it where you will Azeban. Wolf is on map.

Raphael is down. It's hard to deal with three guys at once.
Healing Azeban?
Stable?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19 = stable

I'll hand wave it for the purpose of this game - you can use Inflict Light Wounds items and cast it as a spell

Aces, thanks so much!

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Wolf Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Wolf Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Light Wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Though still feeling very, very ill from the garlic, Azeban's vampiric face breaks out into a terrifying grin as G'mork bursts through the door. As Raphael drops to the ground, the druid's eyes flick to that spot, and with a growl, the wolf charges at the attacker, sinking his teeth into the man. Taking a tentative step around the table, Azeban pulls a wooden cylinder from his cloak and mutters a few words, looking at Raphael as he does so.

Raphael is down. It's hard to deal with three guys at once.

Healing Azeban?
[dice=Stable?]1d20+1 = stable

If raging, don't you come out of rage now?

Yes, that's why I'm at 0 instead of 6.

Is feeding a swift, move or standard action? Agatha hasn't killed the man in feeding though

I do not know. I was thinking it was part of my attack since I was drinking the damage I did rather than causing new damage or CON damage. The fangs say you can use them to attack and that you can get 1d4+1/2 level temp hps from them. I assumed that was all one action, but you know what happens to me and umption when I do that.

In the interests of moving along for now, lets call it a swift for *this* combat but I think a move is more appropriate - allows you to attempt two 'sucks' in a round. Looking to Ryujin, designer of the template for anything he can throw in though

-A Dhampir who bites someone may swallow their blood as a free action, gaining 1d4+1 per 2 levels Temporary HP. He may also bite a creature that has died within the last minute. The effects last for one hour. Feeding on a living, unwilling creature is an evil act. This ability requires a bite attack to function.

According to Rynjin's dhampir rules it's a free action.

Raphael does not look good, blood drips from his wounds and he spits a mouthful of blood at the brawler.
Let's go again!

He lunges forward with his fangs going straight for the man's neck and taking a long gulp of his life blood.

PA bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 Damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Feeding: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Free it is!

Yar, I based it on the Blood Drinker Feat (which lets you do it as part of your bite attack, no action).

Works for me.

"Well, good to know he cares so very much." Erique grumbles.

Let's go again. I do miss bludgeoning though, is keeps the meat fresh.

Feel free to bot me, I've been running non stop all weekend and won't have a free moment until tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience

At the concession of their victory, Azeban smiles, his vampire features fading away, though his dark eyes and pale skin persist. With a wave of his hand he dismisses the fire elemental, and drops to his knees, running his fingers through the wolf's fur. "Good boy, G'mork." He coos quietly, as the wolf licks his hands.

With a dark smile he looks over to Raphael. "I'm not sure you can take another bludgeoning, friend." He pulls out the wooden branch again, gesturing with it to Raphael's wounds. "May I?" he asks.

Of course. Thanks Az.

The restoratives given by the servants are potions of Cause Moderate Wounds and have already healed you

After some time you make your way to the Lounge Room.

Jarome wait for you patiently to get settled.

To the matter at hand - certain friends to our cause have noted disappearances among the poor in the Commons of the city at night. We believe the numbers to be more than what is traditional for such a rough group with their rough lives.

I've set up a safe house there. We will travel to Oppara, you'll investigate and report back to me - we will then take action on our findings if its determined that there are supernatural predators.

Questions?

Malek is leaning back in his chair, carefully balancing on only the back two legs. "This seems rather smelly. Although that could be leftover garlic. But why precisely are we being brought in when the others are aware of and perfectly capable to handle the situation? I mean, are we just everybody's babysitter?"

Simply put you are agents of a man that would have you 'babysit' as you put it. He's invested in you, trained you for this purpose - keeping watch against and as 'preventative measure' against supernatural predators.

Its been some time since you got out and about so no doubt you've lost track of things. If we leave now we will arrive - in due course - the night of Mardi Gras. The servants will provide you a range of clothing and masks. It should make it easier to move about the streets and question people. Even in the commons.

Now, away to pack, select clothing and lets be off before too much time is lost.

The range of costumes and masks are extensive but either old or rough though to be fair, they are good and clean. It seems Jarome has anticipated your target crowd and compensated - you'd be well dressed in the Commons and adequately dressed in some parts of the tradesmen and merchants districts.

You can pick your 'look'

Agatha rummages around before turning up her nose at all of it.

Pulling out her mask, she dons it briefly, gazing around the room at her companions.

She then takes it off in disappointment as there is no blood circulating in their bodies.

Yes there is - they are dhampir, like you - living hybrids of Vampire and mortal

You set off travelling rapidly, with private stopping areas to allow horses to be changed every 5 miles or so.

Its clear that someone has gone to a GREAT deal of trouble and expense to get you to Oppara fast.

You arrive late afternoon but the press of people in the city is so great that the carriage is barely moving at all through the thong. After a time Jarome sighs.

We'll be on the streets all night at this rate.

He pulls a card from his vest.

Here is the address. Debark here and make your way to the Commons and start your investigations. Find me there after you are finished. Do not proceed until you meet with me.

On the journey you've become "Hungry" again, and only a single dose of the elixir was served along the way... 4 days ago. He hands you all a 2nd vial.

I'll have another few for you once I get set up at our rendezvous. Final questions anyone?

Thats the vial on your character sheets

Yes there is - they are dhampir, like you - living hybrids of Vampire and mortal

So they are. I keep thinking of us as spawn rather than Dhampir. Of course, if I had a dime for every time I was mistaken on something, I wouldn't need to go to med school.

Agatha delays taking her potion as long as possible, tormenting herself with the smell of blood all around her.

Open

I apologize for being a little late in the gameplay thread. I don't think I said, but I'm studying for my medical state licensing boards first week of April and so have been distracted.

I went ahead and bought equipment for Agatha. I upgraded her Silversheen falchion to masterwork (300gp) and bought a Skinsaw mask (1500 gp). The mask has been spelled out in my alias.

I should be up and running now with a stats bar and everything.

Thats cool RL comes first. Letting me know is the main thing, so I can bot you etc.

Silversheen weapons cost 750 + weapon cost BUT do come with MW already built into the cost.

If its alchemical silver? I think big weapons cost 70gp to silver? then pay the extra 300gp for MW but -1 for slashing damage.

Interesting item, the mask. Sounds freaky.

That mask is awesome.

Helaman- Do you want me to use a separate alias for the Wolf or keep us lumped together?

Just throw the wolf in when you are using him. To be honest I hadn't considered the animal companion thing. I think for the 1st two parts you'll be without him but after that? He's with you for the lot.

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Ok - Story time.

Do you a) Want me to RP with you the plot etc, have you do the investigation etc

OR

b) Send you from encounter to encounter and plot point to plot point with minimal or no RP ala some PFS games?

Personally I like a nice balance between combat and RP.

Same. I like investigations as well.

Same. Love me some role play.

Just throw the wolf in when you are using him. To be honest I hadn't considered the animal companion thing. I think for the 1st two parts you'll be without him but after that? He's with you for the lot.

Sounds good, cheers.

And I'm all about roleplay.

Am pretty sick today.

Will I post? You bet - just need some time.

I am confused on the silver weapon. I thought we were getting a silver weapon free. Is that one of the ones that is -1 slashing damage? If so, I'll have to pass - Agatha can't take something with less slicer dicer.

As to alchemical silver, I'd probably just wait to enchant a blade over paying 750 gp. That's a lot of cash and I'm not that far from enchanting it if I hold on to my cash.

As we aren't using weapons in this fight, no hurry on resolving this issue.

We got a silver dagger free, but most of us aren't using daggers, so some of us (me included) shelled out to silver our weapon(s).

I figured it was better to be able to harm spawn and not vampires than be unable to harm both effectively.

My solution was silvering a bludgeoning weapon.

Understood. I'm going to have to go with the silversheen then. Gotta have my slicer-dicer and I'm paying 300 for the masterwork. Another 450 will get me the silver I need and I'll enchant it when it seems convenient. I could come in with it and enchant it very quickly, but I'd rather have my Skinsaw mask for the cool RP.

Once I pay for the weapon, silversheen and mask I have 680 gp. I don't need to buy anything else. I'll keep the silver dagger to throw at people and anything else I need I'll just grab off a victim. 8)

Make sure you are tracking your HPs on your status bar. IF you want you can also add it to the Roll20 site red circle as a x/X format

I am a little confused about the vampire race rules.

We were allowed 2 vampire abilities. I choose darkvision and fangs. I assumed that we got two powers, pick them now. Not we get to powers to use, change them every morning or that some of the powers were the pick 2 and some were for everyone. I thought that part was unclear.

I can use my fangs to get 1d4+1/2 levels temporary hit points that last 1 hour. Biting a living, unwilling person is an evil act.

I assume that this means that biting a living, unwilling non-combatant is an evil act. Seems to me that once you are in a fight, whether you bite someone or stab them are morally equivalent.

Or is it the slurping bit that constitutes an evil act? Don't smack your lips and you remain neutral, use a napkin and you remain good? 8)

Regardless, since the hit points last 1 minute, I assume then that you can only do it once per minute? If not, then I'm either getting a lot of temporary hit points or am healing 1d4+1/2 levels with every bite. That seems excessive to me but your mileage may vary.

And then I thought I remember something about how we can bite people and gain more vampire powers, but if we get all of them we become NPCs. I can't find that bit again however, so I've been afraid to take temporary hit points.

I also don't want to be too evil right out of the gate. I'm going more for the cackling comedy of Harley right now and saving the murderous insanity of Puddin' for later.

Drinking the blood of a living, unwilling person is evil

Yes, that means that biting them and not drinking isn't evil, and yes it's really damn stupid, but when I wrote it I wanted to stick within the RAW of the game as closely as possible, and that's it. You can thank SKR for that.

Make sure to read the whole thing, there's some fun logic in there.

Also, Temp HP from the same source don't stack.

Hi all - tween lack of sleep from insomnia and my aniversary today I'm calling it a day here. Will post in 12 or so hours.

I apologise for the reduced tempo from myself in the last 2-3 days. Work, insomnia and family events have conspired against me.

No worries. I check in but have plenty of RL stuff to keep me occupied when it's not my turn. 8)

Sweet

Need a few more hours.

In short order the remaining fighters are defeated and your mentor enters the room.

Well and good - you will need to face many foes and sometimes under less than ideal conditions like today but thats apparently within your... capabilities.

He sniffs and clicks his thumb and forefinger twice. Servants rush into the room, handing you goblets of what you know to be restoratives and others start cleaning the room of the dead and wounded.

Very well. Clean up, prepare your equipment and meet me in the lounge in an hour.

Give you a bit to do some post battle RP and I'll kick the story on from there

Malek is leaning back in his chair, carefully balancing on only the back two legs. "This seems rather smelly. Although that could be leftover garlic. But why precisely are we being brought in when the others are aware of and perfectly capable to handle the situation? I mean, are we just everybody's babysitter?"

All aboard the plot train - Woot Woot.

Its a play test thingy so I don't need to be subtle.

:)

Crap has hit the fan with work. Will post as best I can for the next 48-72 hours. Please bear with me.

THAT said, please post as normal. I'll know who is in and who is out by who posts by the end of that time.

I check every day without fail. I am happy to post every day, even if it's to say "Agatha waits."

Sorry I'll have a post up in the morning!

Sorry all - I came off a bit stroppy. Back Friday

entering my peak 'in the s&@+' zone. Will be flaky for the next 24 hrs. I did call out I'd be iffy for the next 72 hours about 2 days ago

Guys - far be it to rail road you too much but you may want to ask the guy for information on missing people etc. You are here to investigate.

I think one of my other games (For the Good of the People) may have affected my judgement here. We're gathering info in that one but we're supposed to be circumspect and everyone is allergic to straight answers anyway.

Sorry Rynjin *looks sheepishly at the floor*.

Sorry Rynjin *looks sheepishly at the floor*.

Sorry, didn't mean it to come off as bashing you. It seems to be set up to move forward at a pretty good clip now, I'm just an impatient sucker.

I didn't take it as such, just joking around. I admit, we slowed down quite a bit there.

My bad as well - work etc.

Looks seems to me some of you are enjoying being a badass. Thats cool. Act like a badass... but you guys have a job to do - find out whats happening in the commons and report.

I don't get the walk into the bar and give them the silent treatment thing is all. Agatha is pretty cool so and she's making her own fun.

I can just make it a series of rolling encounters too. I remember asking you if you wanted the social/plot experience.

As I think you've noticed, Agatha is only half interested in our job and is more interested in having fun. With that said however, she is establishing a presence and getting people to remember her. I thought this might come in handy later if the obvious round of question answering doesn't work.

That's why I'm trying to be friendly yet scary at the same time. 8)

Sorry guys I've had some health issues keeping me away for a bit.

I am due to fly o/seas on short notice for a project - I will have delayed posting for the next 3 days. I hope this does not equal 'No posting' and will try to put something up.