I'm thinking of a poposition to the captains, and I don't want to say we did something we didn't
You are right Amos, there are, in fact, two ballistas. Since it says to handwave the ship-to-ship in that encounter, I didn't even fully read it. Just went and reread it and I see two ballistas listed on the sterncastle. During the squibbing, those can be moved to any appropriate area.
Well hallelujah there is weaponry! A ship without weapons is trouble.
If we get some downtime while sailing, I'd like to craft some alchemical cartridges. Would you be happy to hand-wave it and say that Aramis was able to buy supplies for such a thing, and I'll just cross off gold for what I actually craft?
Also, if possible, I'd like to say that she found someone who could re-fit her 'borrowed' coat. :P
(Also, weapons are good.)
That was my thought. It's hard to go paying with no teeth. :)
Edit: I am also interested alchemical cartridges, though I have less need if them than the lady.
Could I find the ingredients to craft large amounts of gunpowder?
Yes, Yes, Yes (eventually)
Had a rough weekend, and I'm now at a 'Straya Day BBQ. I'll get in on the action once people clear off.
As soon as I get home from work, I'll post up Diabolito's prepared spells. I have no idea what good spells for this level range are for a Druid like Diabolito.
It's all good on both parts. I actually have a friend who moved to Australia, so I knew today was the day for BBQs ;)
Snags, splat, cob, potato bake, lamb chops, pavlova... And as my own special treat to myself, Black Russians! BBQ day is pretty fantastic. :D I'll post from my food coma later, then let's get the asps!
I only know what two of those food items are...
I was able to figure out everything but splat. Pavlova is really tasty looking.
Snags = sausages (usually specifically barbecued sausages)
Splat (or hamburger splat) = beef mince, chopped onions, grated carrot, and whatever tastiness you desire mixed together in a huge bowl, usually with flour to help it hold together. You grab a handful, form it into a patty, and 'splat' it on the BBQ.
Cob = a big, roughly dome-shaped crusty bread loaf. You hollow it out and fill it with a sour cream and chopped spinach dip, then eat it with the bread you hollowed out of it.
Potato bake = chopped boiled potatoes, bacon pieces, and a sauce made from cream and French onion soup mix, in a deep dish, baked in the oven until the potatoes go golden.
Lamb chops = lamb chops.
Pavlova = a dessert consisting of a meringue base, topped with cream and fresh fruit (usually passionfruit, kiwi fruit, strawberries, and banana).
Black Russian = a cocktail consisting of a shot of vodka, a shot of Kahlua (or other coffee liqueur) and topped with cola.
The most essential components to any Australian BBQ are sausages, and beer. Lots and LOTS of beer.
But what KIND of beer?
Anything but Fosters. Pale ales and golden ales seem to be the most popular, what with the typical Australia dry heat. You typically buy a couple of cartons if you're hosting the Australia Day BBQ.
My mom makes something like potato bake and tops the whole thing with real deal Parmesan. She's always called them loaded mashed potatoes, but potato bake sounds cooler.
That poor fool just took almost 40 damage...
All I gotta say is, sucks to be him.
It does. I had hoped it would last a couple of rounds, I buffed him up a lot more than he was supposed to be, but since you beat my DC 30 check you got the upper hand and that has definitely sealed his fate.
Ok, checking in with the players real quick.
First off, I'm pretty happy with the pacing of things since the new recruits joined up. I hope you folks agree.
Second, we are reaching a point in the book where it can be very, very tedious. So, I want to pose a question for the group: How much ship to ship combat and little acts of piracy do you wish to put time into playing out?
I offer you a couple of options: we can play out each and every combat and hand wave the clean-up with you telling me exactly what you want to do with each ship OR I can work on a timeline and you can tell me how much time you wish to spend on piracy. I won't give you the ACTUAL timeline, I'll keep that to myself and you can expend time as you see fit.
Let me know what you think and if you have any comments(positive or negative), feel free to send me a message. Also, I haven't forgotten Christmas presents, like I said before...you get them in due time. Several have gone out, though!
Indrana, yours is coming soon...got a new book to meander through to get you.
Cassius, not going to lie...I'm waiting for next month's companion before I make a decision on yours.
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I'm personally okay with hitting the highlights of our time with piracy, if only for helping us get over some of the more tedious bits here and there. I like to think of myself as easy going, so I'm okay with either option! Whatever the group majority is, Cassius will follow!
No worries about the Christmas thing! :) It will come when it comes!
Dealing with the sailing and piracy thing, from what I have read of other campaigns, it is wise to gloss over most of it as it slow things down way too much to do all of it. That being said, I wouldn't mind doing some of it or finding a way to condense the chase scenes in some way. It's a lot easier to do this part at a table top than on a message board I imagine.
Let me guess Hills, the familiar folio?
Yeah, I have been looking through it, but was mostly focusing on my own ideas for PFS characters, now to go through for you :-p
There are some very interesting things in that book, spawned a number of interesting ideas for character.
I'm just fine with glossing over things.
I have always liked the 'R' part most of RPG, so if there are any ships that seem appropriate for us to interact with for story purposes, obviously include those. Otherwise, I'm good with skipping the finer details of piracy in favor of plot.
I agree with Maera and everyone else on this one. As long as we get the plunder, make the gold, and get a great ship, all for whatever comes our way that's story appropriate.
I'll second everyone else. I trust your judgement, Hillsy ;-)
Cool, I'll get to pushing forward tomorrow evening. I have to do some research on the port ;)
So does Cassie from the cabin come along as well or does she stay behind? Making a list of who Indrana considers her "minions".
At the moment, I would say that she is probably on the other ship, as she is seen as less of a worry than much of the crew. But she is watching how things are handled. I assume one of the captains (probably Sandara for ease of play) is on the other ship, along with several of the officers that aren't PCs.
That may or may not be my inspiration from now on. :)
Do we have an idea of our cash situation yet?
It is largely dependent on what is decided to be done with the incoming ship money. Presuming you take the money that was received via piracy and put it back into the ship, then there will be very little money to split among the PCs, as most of the loot was claimed. IF the officers decide to liquidate some of the loot, then it will depend on how much they liquidate. I will say that as it stands the liquid assets of the ship and the cargo is ROUGHLY 7k, 1k of which should go immediately to paying the crew, beyond that...well...that is yalls call.
I'm going to have to look and see how much gold Diabolito has, since he's not bought anything his whole time out and about. Then add that to whatever he gets from this Diplomancizing.
Wow, it's like everyone just disappeared for most of a week so far. Hope they're alright.
I would certainly make sure we pay out the crew, as for other gear, I doubt there is much I can upgrade due to the costs of the items I need as a sorceress. I'd suck most of that down very quickly.
I don't think the weather is helping anything here. I know Maera is planning to post today, which I will just go from there, if we don't see anyone else post and I'll start throwing up posts all over the place.
I won't lie...Bones 2 (reaper Kickstarter) came in on Monday night and has DEFINITELY distracted me a little, but I can paint with the computer at my side, so it won't stop me.
Hadn't thought about the weather, good point.
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Heh. I hadn't really considered anything. I just figured everyone was a little busy over the long weekend and had a bunch of things on the go!
As for the game and money spending, the only thing I would suggest is maybe stocking everyone up (and the ship?) with a dose of consumables Potions/wands. Just stuff like Cure Light wounds and whatever other fiddly bits needed just in case we're in a bind.
That seems a reasonable suggestion.
I'm here. Work has gotten to me a little, but I'm keeping up with posts.
I'd think a CLW wand might be good for us all to chip in on? The wands are a great help.
Sounds good to me
I agree.
With us not having a dedicated healer, that wand will be necessary, I think.
I'm definitely trying to figure out exactly the best option for Diabolito as far as spells.
My mum and I just walked out on my stepfather and have been staying in a motel. It's been messing with me a little. Apologies for the silence.
No need to apologize, Aramis. If you need an ear, I'm around a ton. You'll make it through even more awesome than you already are. Just take some deep breaths and you'll do ok. We're all here for ya, and I think everyone would agree with me that you and your mom rock.