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Will wait on Azul, but somebody botting him is just as good.

Was hoping Ryker would get a chance to post before we botted Azul. He had an action he was holding I think. So I posted an action for Azul, if ryker post soon he should be able to go before Azul.

<3!

I'll work my way around to the horse's side so there is room for me to flank it too!

Okay, guys. I'm back and getting caught up.

I just wanna point out, that Pony is like MVP. I can almost never say that about random insert x Summon Monster.

First rule of fight pony -- don't talk about fight pony.

GO GOLWEN!!!

If any of you guys are in Canada, Happy Thanksgiving!

Those of you in the US, Happy Columbus Day (or Happy "Guy Who Was Looking For China and Ended Up In Puerto Rico" Day).

Not to rush you or anything, but as soon as you leave the Old Sycamore the party gains a level! Welcome to level 2, guys!

I shall level up tomorrow. Bed awaits me now. Sweat dreams will be had of wonderful level ups.

sweet! How were we doing HP?

@Golwen: we need to make sure we don't duplicate spells that the other can learn

HP is half a die rounded up or the best of two dice, players choice.

HP: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 8) = 16

I always love a good dice roll.

Edit: Alright, guess the dice want me to be healthy.

I'm a half+1 sort of player, no dice for me! Leveling up now!

Neat.
Golwen's Hitpoints: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Azul gets:

5 HP (1/2+1) +3 HP (CON) = 8
+1 BAB
+1 Will Saves
+1 1st level spell per day
1 0th level spell known: stabilize
4+INT=6 skill ranks (TBD)
2 Background Skill Ranks (TBD)
Inspiration Pool (5) From Archetype

ok. I usually prefer the certainty of half die, but what the hell...
HP: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 3) = 11
woo-hoo! That assures me that next level, I'll roll two 1's :)
so +9 HP, +1 BAB/Fort/Will, 6 skills, and spellstrike
and 2 spells

Still debating on spells as well. One will be conjuration for sure.
+1 BAB, +5 HP, +1 Will
+2 Spells Known, +1 0 Level Spell Prepped, +1 1st Level Spell to Cast Per Day, +1 Arcane Reservoir
2 Background Skills: 1 Rank Linguistics (Elven), 1 Rank Know Geography
8 Adventuring Skills (FCB is going here): Knowledge: Arcana, Planes, Nature, Religion; Spellcraft, UMD, Diplomacy, Perception

ok, I think I'll grab blend and frostbite spells

Fine by me.

Cool, thanks.

1 0th level spell known: stabilize

4+INT=6 skill ranks (TBD)
2 Background Skill Ranks (TBD)

Okay, that means only 5 ranks this level for regular skills:

Background skills:
+1 Knowledge (geography)
+1 Linguistics - Learning Draconic

Favored Class spells will be:
Daze
Message
(both suitable for a "psychic searcher"!)

+8HP
+1 Ref, +1 Wil Saves
+1 BAB
+1 0, +1 1 Level Spells (Read Magic, Animate Rope)
+ Well Versed
+ Versatile Performance (Oratory chosen for Level 2) (Sense Motive, Diplomacy now use Perform Oratory Stats)
+2 Rounds of Performance

Skills:
+1 Bluff
+1 Know Local
+1 Know Nature
+1 Perception
+1 Spellcraft
+1 Stealth
+1 Survival

Background Skills (3 Regular Skills converted to Background to pay for Perform Skills)

+1 Know Nobles
+1 Perform Dance
+1 Perform Oratory
+1 Perform Percussion
+1 Profession Butcher

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I believe that is everything that changed for me?

After some thinking, I shall learn Vanish and Glue Seal.

Hit Points: 2d10 ⇒ (9, 8) = 17

+12HP
+1 Fort
+1 BAB
+ Order Ability: Resolute

Skills:
+1 Bluff
+1 Diplomacy
+1 Intimidate
+1 Know Local
+1 Perception
+1 Ride
+1 Sense Motive

Background Skills

+1 Handle Animal
+1 Know Nobility

Horse
Half +1
+8HP
+1 Will
+1 BAB
+ Order Ability: Resolute

Skills:
+1 Perception

Feat:
Power Attack

Is that everyone?

Edit, Aw, heck. Let's do the rolling for HP thing. I could get lucky...

HP: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

...or not. Oh well.

I've already made my changes. Do I have to post them too?

You don't, but I like that it's done... it helps me keep up with character progression.

Ok! I'll get one up then :D

EDIT:
Adjustments to Level 2:

+1 reflex
+1 BAB/CMB/CMD
+7 HP

I get 11 ranks/level. 10 are listed, can't remember where I put the 11th rank... I count 22 though in total so it has been spent.
Adventure Skills
Acrobatics
Disable Device
Escape Artist
Local
Nature
Perception
Religion
Sense Motive
Stealth
Survival

Background Skills
Sleight of Hand
Linguistics

Rogue Talent
Weapon Training (Dagger)

Evasion

REDIT: I've been informed that the notifications for PM's aren't working on the site, but that PM's are still sending/receiving. Just a heads up for everyone.

I think...if I did the math right we have 1000gp and 5sp in coins. The rest is of course as written ^_^

In light of people changing up things as a result of leveling up, I want to raise another actuarial issue --

I want to make sure that everyone re-checks their point-buys for their characters as it seems a couple of players are off the established allotment.

If that's you -- please made revisions to your stat blocks now, and I take into account that I could be mistaken with my math but please EVERYONE in discussion thread post your point buys and how you came to do your math.

We'll make adjustments as needed, but no retconning with be necessary.

PLEASE AND THANK YOU!

Apologies, I'm probably the one who is screwed up. I was trying to figure out what happened and I think I didn't convert right from when these characters were made off of rolling 4d6.

Give me a bit and I'll adjust.

Str 10
Dex 18 (+2 Racial, 10 pt)
Con 10 (-2 Racial, 2 pt)
Int 14 (+2 Racial, 2 pt)
Wis 8 (-2 pt)
Cha 17 (13 pt)

you're not the only one!

st 16 +10
dx 14 +2 (+2 racial)
con 12 +5 (-2 racial)
int 18 +10 (+2 racial)
wis 10 +0
cha 8 -2
10+2+5+10-2=25

Azul's point buy is listed in the first spoiler on his sheet - I set that up when I made the character. I just double-checked it and it is correct.

Str: 10 (0 points)
Dex: 18 (10 points w/ +2 racial)
Con: 14 (5 points)
Int: 14 (5 points)
Wis: 14 (5 points)
Cha: 10 (0 points)

Points Spent: 25

EDIT:
I say we rest in this place for the night, then head back to the inn. We crushed those bandits and I'm sure they would want to know! We should also divvy up the loot now too.

Anyone opposed to any/all of that?

Loots:
My calculation is exactly what Ilamin got - 1000.5 gp
mwk light metal shield
7 +1 flaming crossbow bolts
Boots of elvenkind
brass wedding ring w/pearl (Value?)
dust of illusion
Ivory scraps (100gp)

How were we doing loot?

Max is interested in the boots of elvenkind, but there are others who I'm sure might want those, too. I'm good divvying up loot and heading back to the Fort. We need to let them know what's up and make sure that we make any preparations against any new problems

Str: 8 (-2 points)
Dex: 14 (5 Points)
Con: 12 (2 points)
Int: 18 (10 points w/ +2 Racial)
Wis: 10 (0 points)
Cha: 16 (10 points)
Points Spent: 25

I'm cool with dividing up however. Obviously my tastes are going to be for more specific types of things. I say people grab what they want and divvy the rest. If someone wants to do a spreadsheet I wont say know, but I'm okay just winging it too.

Loots:

...
Boots of elvenkind

Because Ryker has the sneak attack ability, it is particularly important for him to be able to tumble past people. So my vote would be for Ryker to get this.

...

brass wedding ring w/pearl (Value?)

The wedding ring was described thusly:

a plain brass wedding ring set with a single pearl (an inscription inside is scrawled "From 'O' to 'S')"

I think we know someone whose name starts with S, who is missing a wedding ring that was given to her by someone whose name starts with O. :)

I have no particular suggestions about the rest of the treasure; I don't need any of it. Azul's Rondelero fighting style specifically requires a buckler shield, so he wouldn't want the light shield, and his DEX is pathetically low so he won't want the crossbow bolts either (even if he had a crossbow, which he doesn't).

*Face palm* Thank you Azul, we most certainly know who that wedding ring belongs to! Haha my bad!

The boots are the only thing I'd care to have. The crossbow bolts will be useful to have around IMO since having more sources of fire damage could eventually prove useful. We did see a freaking troll already.

Yea, I have no real interest in any of the gear. The boots are obviously useful to pretty much everyone but I agree that Ryker could make the "most" mechanical use out of them.

Picking up a crossbow would be probably a good idea to use them...or hold them and use them coup de grace style like Ilamin did. But Ilamin would be useless with them as he won't be getting precise shot...perhaps ever?

Are we all comfortable with the "give the item to who can use it" approach? I'm ok with it, but if we go that route, I propose that every couple of levels we do some sort of inventory to make sure someone isn't getting left in the dust as far as wealth/loot. They could easily be compensated with a larger share of the gold.

I'm not expecting perfect equality or anything, but IME AP's tend to favor certain classes over others and you don't typically know which until you start playing through it.

I am ok with doing it the way Ryker is describing. I think it probably is the way that works best and helps the group most.

At low levels the "give it to who can use it" approach is generally best, but at higher levels it is usually less necessary.

In this example, there is one item worth 2500 gp (the boots) that is worth more than everything else added together. It would be foolish to insist on selling it so that everyone can get equal shares, since we effectively lose half the value of the item.

In fact, I would be willing to keep the money earned in a pool, and spend it on the same basis; i.e.: the first masterwork weapon we buy should go to the character that can deal the biggest potential damage with it.

Obviously we need to make sure that everyone is getting their fair share sooner or later. I suggest that we keep track of our individual total wealth on our character sheets so it can be checked periodically.

Personally, Ilamin will benefit the least in the beginning of the campaign. I'm not really seeing any need for gear until we start seeing Cha buffing stuffs or start buying the typical things. Cause even in one more level, I start throwing Sound Bursts pretty consistently in battle and I will likely very rarely use my bow.

Eventually I will be having an animal companion, so I will have be putting money more into making him combat viable than Ilamin as I'll be pulling a wizard like role of staying out of danger as best I can.

I'm cool with Ryker et al. suggestion.

All....right, interesting bit of internet drama there. I'm not 100% sure what to really say in this situation.

I will admit, I'm not too fond of people telling me what to do in character. Preachiness is never really a good quality in a character (Unless you're literally a priest and preaching for your god.)

Plans almost never go through beyond the first round to two and spontaneity is really required. So, in character, I would quickly be at odds with Sir Andreas...I'm not saying that wouldn't also be the issue with Azul but that is the nature of the game. (Though, I don't feel you've chastised me for any in game action.)

~scratches head~ So, are we looking for a 5th? This campaign is fairly deadly and it wouldn't hurt.

We're looking for a 5th.

If you asked me two weeks ago how I'd feel if a player quit I'd say I'd be deeply hurt. I've tried to put a lot of love and care into this campaign and make sure everyone is having a good time.

Sadly I have no power over personality alchemies at "the table" so I view this event as seemingly inevitable. That makes it easier for me to take to have Sir Andreas Quit -- especially considering I very much had great plans for his character... or at least envisioned great things.

If anybody has any friends or recommendations in mind who are willing to play a front-liner I'd appreciate somebody coming in vetted rather than going through the work of grooming for somebody on the open forums... particularly if you recognize somebody good in the recruitment thread.

This is such a good group and I enjoy the pace we are going (pretty much everyone posts daily) and would like to keep that up.

Besides that I can only say I'm a little shocked and saddened by how things have shook out. It would have been a lot easier to wrtie out a character and write in a new one if we had made it back to Oleg's. I'm sorry this couldn't wait to come to a head.

I'd also say I'm sorry for bringing so much spotlight on THIS drama that it takes away from the game drama that I really want to bring to all of you. I apologize.

And finally -- I hope the rest of you are enjoying the game enough and respect my efforts as GM enough not to just drop it like a hot pan. I'm trying here, I'm having fun and I hope the rest of us are too.

DM as far as the vetting process, you could let us know if there are any players who you find appealing and then we could send you private messages about anything we know of them. Not perfect by any means, but that might be a good way to go if nobody has anyone to invite for whatever reason!