| Akula the Herald |
If we're just going to put up half-assed posts every other day, then I'll still write Savien when it's interesting or when he has something to do, but I don't think I should have to write an inner monologue post every time he does nothing.
In my experience PbP works best when I write from a "show don't tell" mindset and try to advance the story or engage another player with each post. That's a little hard with Akula, who isn't the most social fellow in the world.
Internal monologues work well to give the rest of the players a better view of your character, but they are extra work. If you don't want to do it, don't.
When I can't think of anything to add to a scene, sometimes I find it easiest to do a "checking in, nothing to add" post in discussion.
I'm with Savien about waiting for the social people to do the talking. Everyone has their thing. Julio hasn't gotten a lot of spotlight time yet. This seems like a good opportunity to let him take the lead.
| Akula the Herald |
That happens sometimes. It is really easy to accidentally click the little x next to the post update counter and turn off notifications. Especially on a mobile device. I've done that more times than I can count.
Sureliah Giladrian
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Common, Elven, Celestial, Undercommon, Draconic, Sylvan
They are located right under Alighnment on the left side of my sheet.
She can talk to dragons, Angels, Drow, and fey.
| Savien Calla |
We don't have knowledge nature in the group, but it looks like the kobolds have a pest in their midst.
:P
I hope it doesn't follow us.
| Wandering GM |
We've had very slow posting rates recently. I've asked that every try to get in one post a day to keep things moving and I'd still love to see that.
Posts in the last week:
Sureliah - 2 but none since last Friday
Blitz - 3 but none since Monday
Akula - 3
Savien - 3
Julio - 2
I know you won't always be able to drop an awesome post every day and it's harder if it is roleplaying and exploration and not focused on your character...but we can all do better.
If you have any requests or recommendations for me to make things better, do not hesitate.
Side note - you guys are basically halfway to level 2.
| Blitz Krieg |
orry about my part in that, Meepo inadvertently his a nerve with Blitz that shut him up pretty quick. He is also of the less skilled of the bunch right now, so he is kind of waiting for something to happen. His ungodly Perception check possibly illustrates this...
When Blitz has something to add, I guarantee it will be added, though!
"Maybe you should use those times to roleplay more Blitz!"
"Oooh the harsh sting of irony! In Your Face Blitz Krieg! You just got punked...by yourself!!!!!!!!!!"
"You know, talking to yourself is a sign of insanity..."
"Actually, it's a proven sign of brilliance...in most cases. Besides, it's only when you answer yourself that it becomes creepy!"
"Well, try not to do that then!"
"Good Call!"
"I abuse ellipses...and italics...and exclamation points!"
| Akula the Herald |
I'm on vacation this week. It's my 10 year anniversary trip, so my posting time is limited. I'm trying to check in as often as I can.
Things go back to normal for me on monday.
| Savien Calla |
I have a message in to Sureliah to find out where she has been. If we end up in combat and still haven't had a post, I'll bot her.
The player has a few posts yesterday on some other aliases so he should be around.
| Wandering GM |
Notes on this combat:
-The map of the citadel published on the .pdf is pretty bad so I made the map we are using myself...Generally I like it but this particular combat doesn't lend itself well to Google Slides. Just a reminder, CTRL+ALT++ zooms in. You might need it.
-I've heard from Sureliah's player. Honestly I'm still not sure if I will have to play her for this combat. I won't let it hold up progress here though.
-Meepo will always act last for the good guys in group initiative.
-Speaking of group initiative, having Akula and Julio act first here is a little odd to me since they aren't close to the...enemies...and probably can't see them. But that's the way the dice rolled.
-Starting Friday, I'm going on vacation with my family so expect very little posting from Friday thru Wednesday. Sorry but I will be back!
| Savien Calla |
Any chance Savien can drop his torch as a free action when he notices them? He's got a polearm out and Combat Reflexes, but not enough hands to wield it. Lol
| Savien Calla |
Ok, awesome. It makes a big difference. If they run at Savien, he gets up to 3 attacks of opportunity with his reach weapon, which he can make even flat-footed. I'll do a quick response post and put my attacks of opportunity in a spoiler in case they come up.
| Savien Calla |
It's cool. Savien will be just a little too slow. Heh.
You can bet he will find a solution to having to carry a torch from now on. :P
| Savien Calla |
Pretty sure that rat is dead.
I put a torch on the map where he dropped it. Hopefully the rats are afraid to walk near the torch and provoke some attacks this time. XD
+5 to hit and 1d12+6 damage :)
Sureliah Giladrian
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°-°
Sorry I haven't been able to post, work has been on my ass and I haven't had that much time to check the threads, so I've been limited to just a few posts in just a few games, sorry I haven't been able to talk you this until now, I do wish to continue with you all, but for now I might need botted.
| Blitz Krieg |
Everyone acted in the first round except Surliah, and they said they will need to be botted for awhile...
| Savien Calla |
All we have from Akula is the shot he took in preround 1. Julio technically posted in round 1 but he didn't take any actions.
Edit: I assume Sureliah will get botted with the next GM post if she hasn't acted by then. We just need the other 2. I don't think Jon wants to bot 3 characters here.
| GM PDXCook |
Julio is a lover not a fighter. Don't expect him to run up into the action unless it really looks bad.
Sureliah Giladrian
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If Sureliah is in combat have her Eidolon smash stuff(obviously) while she sits back and shoots things. When possible she'll just use acid splash, but if something that looks particularly dangerous comes around she'll use her Crossbow.
| Blitz Krieg |
Everyone acted in the first round except Surliah, and they said they will need to be botted for awhile...
| Savien Calla |
I took my action.
Yeah, I posted that not long after you did lol. I hadn't seen the gameplay thread yet.
Sureliah Giladrian
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No, no reach.
Also, welcome back! Glad I didn't die to rats or get filth fever!
lol
Soon... Soon
I thought about doing that instead of tenticles, but tentacles felt more thematic...
Next evolution is going into reach with his tentacles though. Then grab, then pull! Then I don't know, likely constrict.
| Akula the Herald |
I guess Akula can fill the fountain with water. We could bathe. lol
One hot elf chick, four dudes, a tentacle monster, and a fountain in a dungeon.
Is this an episode of Xxxenophiles?