Raj?, whats your secret you chick magnet you...
Largely, it's about putting himself in situations where it makes sense for something to transpire. Walter has done it too. We know Flori is keen to find love, but no opportunity has yet arisen to explore that. I expect that will change. : )
I'd attribute it to the Medieval version of 'Axe Body Spray' but I'm pretty sure Raj wouldn't waste money on that...
Largely, it's about putting himself in situations where it makes sense for something to transpire. Walter has done it too. We know Flori is keen to find love, but no opportunity has yet arisen to explore that. I expect that will change. : )
And she did sit next to someone specifically at the reading of the Will, someone who fits Flori's preferences to a buffed, chiseled, and well-armored 'T'. :)
Ah, Spring in Ustalav when young minds turn to thoughts of grave-robbing, combating undead, and LUUUUUVVVVVVV....
I'd attribute it to the Medieval version of 'Axe Body Spray' but I'm pretty sure Raj wouldn't waste money on that...
You mean sweat and stale ale won't do it for me as a body cologne? Ode de Last Nights Meal isn't the chick puller I thought it was?
I am actually enjoying Dragomir - he's got a lot of personality but he does look like he fell face first off a wagon :) This is where I love Charisma NOT equaling appearance. Flori also is great there too.
Largely, it's about putting himself in situations where it makes sense for something to transpire. Walter has done it too. We know Flori is keen to find love, but no opportunity has yet arisen to explore that. I expect that will change. : )And she did sit next to someone specifically at the reading of the Will, someone who fits Flori's preferences to a buffed, chiseled, and well-armored 'T'. :)
Ah, Spring in Ustalav when young minds turn to thoughts of grave-robbing, combating undead, and LUUUUUVVVVVVV....
Heh! What can I say, I try to be accommodating. ; )
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At this rate, you're going to need to take Great Fortitude to just survive the heart attacks :p
Sage advice! I'll re-plan my feats for that one!
Sage advice! I'll re-plan my feats for that one!
XD XD
Kendra's nightie whispers to the floor, pooling at her slender feet in a puddle of chiffon and lace. She's dressed now... only in a smile.
Ack! Ack! Can I re-allocate my feats NOW?!?!?!
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I wouldn't be that evil...I'd probably drag it out a lot longer first.
And only then would I reveal that she's actually a succubus.
; )
Succubus? Sign Raj up! Sounds like a great way to die.
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I wouldn't be that evil...I'd probably drag it out a lot longer first.
And only then would I reveal that she's actually a succubus.
; )
Or you could go the Crying Game Angle...
Hopefully I managed to include Lem's speech in a way that made sense to the scene and re-enforced his kickarse roll.
Good people of Ravengro, let us return to our beds to talk about these things on the morrow. Most like it was a foolish childhood prank of no significance--why lose sleep over that? But if it is something more, a portent of some kind, we'd best disperse and leave the sheriff to his work. The sun rises and vanquishes all trace of the night--while the many starry eyes of the great Desna are upon us, all clues must be gathered quickly and without disruption, lest the dawn drive away the valuable information. If you would follow me, I will gladly light the path.
Something for Lem to consider in his 'speechafyin' in the future and his vocab.
What did you expect? "Welcome sonny," "Make yourself at home," "Marry my daughter." You've got to remember, that these are just simple farmers, these are people of the land, the common clay of the new west. You know . . . morons.
He noticed Dragomir's conversation, his 'round-up' and wondered if he should follow. Walter waited to see what Vesmera would do, feeling as if he should stay with her. Dragomir wasn't his boss.
Ahhhhh - Rebellion, Thy name is 'Teenager'... especially when a girl is involved.
Cyn/IT - great job on teen interplay there! I find myself rooting for these kids.
Diplomancer - this might be one of my new favorite words. From now on it shall be applied to characters in my games who regularly use diplomacy to alter reality.
Agreed. I'm sure I ran across it here on the 'boards, but ever since I did, I've been looking or a game in which to play a bard that way. :D
Dragomir screwed up Walters "moment". I am on a train and I was laughing out loud - so funny.
Agreed. I'm sure I ran across it here on the 'boards, but ever since I did, I've been looking or a game in which to play a bard that way. :D
I played a Bard based off of the Doctor (10th) from Doctor Who. I think I was 10th level with +24 to Diplomacy, Sense Motive, Bluff and Intimidate.
It was ridiculous being able to declare "42" for my diplomacy rolls. Oh, yeah, that only takes the entire hostile encounter from hostile to indifferent. That's fine. :P
Agreed. I'm sure I ran across it here on the 'boards, but ever since I did, I've been looking or a game in which to play a bard that way. :DI played a Bard based off of the Doctor (10th) from Doctor Who. I think I was 10th level with +24 to Diplomacy, Sense Motive, Bluff and Intimidate.
It was ridiculous being able to declare "42" for my diplomacy rolls. Oh, yeah, that only takes the entire hostile encounter from hostile to indifferent. That's fine. :P
Heh. I don't mind characters like that--after all, Diplomacy doesn't work in combat, with non-intelligent creatures, if your targets can't understand you, or if your opponents intend to cause you harm in the immediate future. That's plenty of situations where it won't work.
And even where it does, it only lasts 1d4 hours; irritated people might come back for revenge if they can find you--unless you're mind blanked you're only ever a discern location away (or lower level spells where appropriate). I think it would be exceedingly rare to find a party that could go around 'diplomancing' at will without serious repercussions at some point during their career. : )
Agreed. I'm sure I ran across it here on the 'boards, but ever since I did, I've been looking or a game in which to play a bard that way. :DI played a Bard based off of the Doctor (10th) from Doctor Who. I think I was 10th level with +24 to Diplomacy, Sense Motive, Bluff and Intimidate.
It was ridiculous being able to declare "42" for my diplomacy rolls. Oh, yeah, that only takes the entire hostile encounter from hostile to indifferent. That's fine. :P
Heh. I don't mind characters like that--after all, Diplomacy doesn't work in combat, with non-intelligent creatures, if your targets can't understand you, or if your opponents intend to cause you harm in the immediate future. That's plenty of situations where it won't work.
That's what my character's 18 strength was for. >>
That's what my character's 18 strength was for. >>Agreed. I'm sure I ran across it here on the 'boards, but ever since I did, I've been looking or a game in which to play a bard that way. :DI played a Bard based off of the Doctor (10th) from Doctor Who. I think I was 10th level with +24 to Diplomacy, Sense Motive, Bluff and Intimidate.
It was ridiculous being able to declare "42" for my diplomacy rolls. Oh, yeah, that only takes the entire hostile encounter from hostile to indifferent. That's fine. :P
Heh. I don't mind characters like that--after all, Diplomacy doesn't work in combat, with non-intelligent creatures, if your targets can't understand you, or if your opponents intend to cause you harm in the immediate future. That's plenty of situations where it won't work.
+24 to Diplomacy, 18 Str...how were his Fort and Will saves?
Every character has a weakness somewhere. It's a GM's prerogative to exploit that weakness at an appropriate time. ; )
+24 to Diplomacy, 18 Str...how were his Fort and Will saves?
Every character has a weakness somewhere. It's a GM's prerogative to exploit that weakness at an appropriate time. ; )
Abysmal. >>
Karrik has an alchemy montage, Rajuna has a disarming montage, Lem has his monologue montages and Walter has girls and going crazy montages. I halfway forgot he was a haunted oracle who heard crazy voices in his head.
I don't know. Has anyone else actually engaged with the girl?
My guess: shes another crazy voice. :)
I don't know. Has anyone else actually engaged with the girl?
My guess: shes another crazy voice. :)
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Rajuna watches as the crowd disperses... Walter moves slower than the rest. He converses shyly with himself. Inexplicably, he takes off his jacket in the chill air, holds it out for a moment, and then drops it to the ground before walking off...
Raj thinks to himself That kid is seriously f@@+ed up.
CUT! Print it! That's a wrap, folks!
CUT! Print it! That's a wrap, folks!Rajuna watches as the crowd disperses... Walter moves slower than the rest. He converses shyly with himself. Inexplicably, he takes off his jacket in the chill air, holds it out for a moment, and then drops it to the ground before walking off...
Raj thinks to himself That kid is seriously f%%&ed up.
DDDDDDDDD:
Aw... don't worry, Walt. Cyn is a kind and decent fellow; I'm sure he wouldn't jack you up like that.
I, on the other hand, would totally do it... and cackle evilly from behind the DM screen. >:)
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I, on the other hand, would totally do it... and cackle evilly from behind the DM screen. >:)
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It's not my fault! When I inherited this Helm of Inordinate DMing I wasn't aware that it also acted as a Helm of Opposite Alignment.
Hey folks. For anyone wondering if I'm alive, I am. Work has been brutal today. I may post tonight (in the next 5 hrs or so); I will definitely have something up by tomorrow morning (within abt 14 hrs).
Talk amongst yourselves until then. : )
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All right, now get over to the gameplay thread. I've got you all back to the house (with the exception of Raj, who I expect will be along shortly), and now it's time to make a decision on what's going to happen.
I will give you the following undertaking: don't consider the size of your group when trying to work out what to do.
Let me give you an example.
A group of four people (standard D&D party size) breaking into a crypt might draw a certain amount of attention. A group of eight would likely draw more attention, except that I won't let that happen. In all things, consider your group to be 'normal' size. Since I am the one who is responsible for the group being so large, I must also shoulder the responsibility for making it work within the confines of the AP.
You should also assume that I am adjusting encounter sizes on the fly to provide an appropriate challenge. The adventure as written has only 10-12 thugs show up at the funeral. I had 20. You can expect the same from the rest of the adventure, so if you only sent a small 'strike team' to the crypt they might find themselves quickly overwhelmed.
Things to do
1. Decide whether or not to visit the crypt tonight.
2. Talk to Father Grimburrow about the crypt in the morning (presuming you don't raid it tonight).
3. Talk to Iona Geryn about access to the Temple archives.
4. Talk to Sheriff Caeller about the actual circumstances surrounding the discovery of Petros Lorrimor's body.
5. Talk to Sheriff Caeller about the investigation into the bloody 'V' on the monument.
You know the Sheriff is awake, and you can go to the crypt now if you want. Otherwise, tell me you want to take a nap for the rest of the night and we'll get started with the new day. I'll even accept the majority opinion from a group vote if I must, but I'd rather some consensus.
One last thing: there are no 'wrong' answers. You know you're going to have to plunder this crypt at some point. Whether you ask Father Grimburrow or not, you'll still make it there in the end; in other words, the path will vary, but the destination will always remain the same.
So feel free to throw caution to the wind and take a chance on either telling the church hierarchy or ignoring them. We'll see what happens either way. : )
Are they back at the house? It reads like they could be in the square. That's cool by me.
I'm actually cool on the group doing it now... If there is combat I'd be helpful (was built to fight) but with Kendra there to assist you've got 8... And hopefully the right mix for any encounter. I've a religious direction in mind for Dragomir... While at this early stage he's a long way from there and could likely do this without breaking character and only bending his atrophied faith, it's one less thing he'd need to repent of later.
I didn't plan it this way but it now works for me. I say go for it.
I may go for a walk and talk with the sheriff. I bought TWO bottles for a reason :) I'm not boasting a high diplomacy but if I got a circumstance bonus for giving him respect earlier and hopefully another from the bottle (different sources can stack) I may be able to do an okay job of getting the Lorrimor info AND still be in the game - if nothing else, keeping the Sheriff busy.
Fate has put the party in this situation where everyone is where they need to be on a night they likely won't be disturbed. Go for it.
While Walter would like to be nice and let the Father know, I the player hope that we raid it tonight just to get some raiding in. :)
Heh! I the GM just hope we make a decision. Looks like we're heading in the direction of asking Father Grimburrow for permission, which is cool. That will only delay the raid by a day.
And as for Dragomir, don't worry, I have a reason for him being along on the raid--a reason that will take him in the direction you want to go.
It's all good!
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It's never good when the DM is smiling...
I don't know, Cyn, it looks like as a group we're leaning towards the no-permission route.
If I've misconstrued something let me know, but I think the count is:
Theron--wants to go tonight
Rose--prefers to not tell church
Karrik--seems to want to go tonight but wants to wait for Raj
Dragomir--seems indifferent
Raj--unknown as of yet, but I assume he wants to break in
Flori--unknown
Walter--wants to tell Grimburrow
Lem--would prefer to tell Grimburrow but isn't dead-set against breaking in (though would rather go to the crypt tomorrow rather than tonight.)
Still, Lem will go if that's what everyone wants. After the coin thing, the RP might be fun as he'll get all preachy :-)
You lot must have had some seriously tortuous DMs/GMs in your time. : )
Besides, that was a grin, not a smile...
A word of warning--eight level 1 PCs make (in my estimation) for an APL3 group, but because you are all rather squishy and have a limited number of hit points, a CR2 or CR3 encounter can cause an awful lot of carnage before it's over--one decent hit and some of the lower HD members of the group could be out for the count.
Plan your tactics accordingly. I gave you the acid, alchemist's fire and oils of command undead for a very, very good reason... ; )
(Okay, now you can worry about the smiling.)
I don't know, Cyn, it looks like as a group we're leaning towards the no-permission route.
If I've misconstrued something let me know, but I think the count is:
Theron--wants to go tonight
Rose--prefers to not tell church
Karrik--seems to want to go tonight but wants to wait for Raj
Dragomir--seems indifferentRaj--unknown as of yet, but I assume he wants to break in
Flori--unknown
Walter--wants to tell Grimburrow
Lem--would prefer to tell Grimburrow but isn't dead-set against breaking in (though would rather go to the crypt tomorrow rather than tonight.)Still, Lem will go if that's what everyone wants. After the coin thing, the RP might be fun as he'll get all preachy :-)
Thanks Lem, you might be right. (I was going to go and do the same thing in a few hours when I had the time to tally it up.) Let's see if anyone changes their minds.
It's never good when the DM is smiling...
Raj digs a pit, crawls in, and pulls a large rock over the top. A whisper emerges from the small air hole...
"Just tell me when he stops smiling."
You lot must have had some seriously tortuous DMs/GMs in your time. : )
That was mostly my job (and I have a few stories). But I have played under some extremes. One particular DM enjoyed Contingent Delayed Blast Fireballs on his drow (like EVERY drow) to destroy all their magical equipment so we wouldn't get it. He thought it was funny to punish us for looting corpses.
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As far as the Crypt goes, Rose would prefer to tell Grimburrow, but doesn't think it's safe to do so yet.
I don't know if Karrik was for or against going. I think he just wanted Raj in on it if a raid was to happen.
Here's my bottom-line. I see this as an either/or - we either raid this place and never tell Grimburrow about it OR we ask permission and we don't touch it until he gives us permission. My logic is this - Even if we can break in successfully, we probably can't cover our tracks well enough that Grimburrow wouldn't find out there was a break-in. If we want to gain his trust, we have to play this totally above-board... which is a risk in that we may not get the equipment we need.
As for Raj... you guys may be delightfully right or decidedly wrong about how I'd vote. :) It depends on which hat I have on.
IF I was playing in a brutally realistic campaign or with a conniving, evil DM I'd say tonight would be the wrong time for a raid. Most of the folks who should be asleep right now are awake. Maybe they are freaked out or worried about what happened with the statue - that means more folks who could potentially see us. We've also got a sheriff roaming around. And whatever we find, we have to carry it back through town with dawn approaching at some point here.
IF this is a more friendly and less stacked-against-the-characters campaign then yeah, I can see the point (and fun) in making the run. It sounds to me, based on what Cyn is saying... that this is closer to what he has going on. So, if you guys are hot to make the raid tonight, I'm down with it. :)
So, I kinda gave you both answers there, didn't I?
On another topic - So the red bird that Walter saw... possibly a familiar or witch's pet maybe?
You lot must have had some seriously tortuous DMs/GMs in your time. : )
Define seriously. :)
Also, let me jes fix that wording a bit...
You lot must have had and been some seriously tortuous DMs/GMs in your time. : )
There, that's better. >:D