What? you come in here with your intriguing box of mysteries and question marks and we're NOT SUPPOSED TO TOUCH IT?!
Sheeesh.... harshamungo!
Just as well you didn't. Nothing like flying adamantine death to end a campaign early. ; )
Just as well you didn't. Nothing like flying adamantine death to end a campaign early. ; )
So, who's going to hold onto the flying adamantine death box so we can use it as a grenade later? (not me) ;)
Just as well you didn't. Nothing like flying adamantine death to end a campaign early. ; )
Yes, and we all know that a TPK within the first 200 posts is just considered rude. :)
Do you want us to roll one roll and apply it to all the books, or a separate roll for each? I am assuming the latter, so that's what I'll post now...
BTW, that was awesome!
I actually just did several individual rolls myself, so hoping that's the case as well.
Also I agree with the awesome. Nice job on the description there.
Yep, looks like we have the tougher DCs all taken care of, but I failed the two lower level DC Religion books. Hopefully someone else has Knowledge (Religion), otherwise we might get some Cthulu-style "don't read the books!" action coming up, hehe.
Pickin' on my typos.
Rassum frassum.
Pickin' on my typos.
Rassum frassum.
If you're talking about me, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything critically important. Sounded like there was some potential character development for Walter meant to be there and I didn't want to miss it. : )
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Yes, roll separately for each book; you've all been doing it right so far. : )
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You know, lots of GMs who have run Carrion Crown complain about how it's too easy for parties to get all the information in this section by just making Knowledge checks to see what they know, before doing any hard research. I don't get it: if the PCs have ranks in the appropriate skills and they roll high enough (like Lem's roll on Harrowstone's history), why shouldn't the players/PCs be rewarded?
And with eight players, I may just have to give you everything without anyone so much as cracking open a single book. ; )
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Yes, and we all know that a TPK within the first 200 posts is just considered rude. :)
Cool. So only 77 more posts until all bets are off. ; )
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...we might get some Cthulu-style "don't read the books!" action coming up, hehe.
You bet your sweet bippy. ; ) I will wait to see if anyone dissuades Walter from reading Serving your Hunger all the way through before asking for any rolls... : D
Pickin' on my typos.
Rassum frassum.
If you're talking about me, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything critically important. Sounded like there was some potential character development for Walter meant to be there and I didn't want to miss it. : )
I looked back now and realized my final edit from Word didn't include the top portion. I'll leave it now as an epitaph to my failures. :(
EDIT: "... of him following Kendra around, dutifully handling the daily affairs of the house with the noble air of one of his family's former servants."
Lol, those rolls that I got for those knowledge checks exactly fit my character. I love it when things work out that way. XD
Hey folks. Sorry for the delay. Busy day. Now where were we...
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It is probably early afternoon by now. We will assume you've all managed to find some lunch somewhere. : )
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To address any confusion about what's happening:
--Kendra believed Petros died as a result of a carriage accident (which you don't know in the gameplay thread yet, but you are about to find out). The note Petros left says he died fighting the Whispering Way for control of something in Harrowstone.
--The chest of books is mentioned in his will--which was written a good couple of months before his death. So while the books in the chest may have some bearing on the Professor's death,it would only be by coincidence or as part of long-term research the Professor was conducting. The note, however, was written the night Petros died.
--The Professor's last note warned you to do some research into the Whispering Way (there's still a bit you don't know) and the history of Harrowstone (which you've fully explored). Lem's account of Harrowstone's history has unlocked a new research topic--the five notorious prisoners who were imprisoned at Harrowstone when it burned. I have not given you any results on that research yet, but there's plenty yet for you to learn on that.
--To find out the remaining information, you may need to do some book research. Kendra can tell you where to look if you want to find out more information on either the Whispering Way or the Five Prisoners.
--The crypt in the Restlands is apparently stocked with things that will be useful to you in your explorations of Harrowstone. The material is ostensibly owned by the Temple of Pharasma, but Petros' note implies they have forgotten the things are there. It is up to you whether you go to 'liberate' them or contact the Temple and ask their permission.
That about sums it up, I think!
Any other questions/issues?
Just one thing... Are we assuming that everything revealed in the spoilers for Lem, Walt, etc. is immediately shared by the spoilered character? I generally choose to wait until a character has revealed the information, even if it's just an OOC comment in case the player wants to play up the reveal or purposefully omit details.
Personally, I try to respect spoilers but if my Know:Local rolls would help us piece stuff together quicker, I'm happy to read through the spoilered stuff.
I'll reach to Lem and Walter - I don't mind them posting on behalf of Dragomir for the next bit and giving them some of their own spot light.
They can write into the post any aid another diplomacy rolls (+2) and hopefully gain a small circumstance bonus from working with Grimburrow as I am also a (albeit somewhat casual) worshipper of Pharasma.
Just one thing... Are we assuming that everything revealed in the spoilers for Lem, Walt, etc. is immediately shared by the spoilered character? I generally choose to wait until a character has revealed the information, even if it's just an OOC comment in case the player wants to play up the reveal or purposefully omit details.
Personally, I try to respect spoilers but if my Know:Local rolls would help us piece stuff together quicker, I'm happy to read through the spoilered stuff.
Generally I would, like you, wait until someone chooses to reveal the information. But if you want to read the spoilers and have an OOC chat about the information they reveal over here, be my guest. : )
So, Cyn... Archangel, huh? (Your Flickr name.)
Or is your name really a match for a metal-wing'd, blue-skinned Marvel Hero?
LOL. I wasn't exactly shooting for a loner image here (hence my invite for others to come along), but I'm glad you dig it. :)
Here's my thinking and why Raj taking the path alone seems like an acceptable risk. Feel free to sanity check me...
Doc was murdered a month ago. If the Whispering Way were interested in bagging, interrogating, or offing Kendra they probably would have done it already. Based on that, I think she is off their radar. So the risk of the Way jumping Raj is minimal, I think. It would be a 'loud' move and would likely draw all of Kendra's guests even more into what is going on - which is counter to what the Way wants.
Having said that, I think we should act on the assumption that the Way could be watching her and may have agents in town. If they are well organized, I'd think they would penetrate institutions that could help or hinder them - like the Church of Pharasma.
So the more likely threat during Raj's little walk-about would be Gibs, other hopped up farmers, or a random wandering monster. I think it's unlikely Gibs & friends are going to jump anyone - but we can possibly test it by having Raj go alone or with Theron. At the very least, we can see who gives us the stink-eye as we go by.
This 'stroll' is well and truly only recon. I've got no intention of busting into the crypt in daylight. But I want to see how things are situated, how we can get from point A to point B undetected, etc. Theron would be quite welcome on the trip since his rockin' perception is way better than Raj's.
SUGGESTIONS for the PARTY (based on the above)
1. When speaking with the Sheriff - please report Gib's/mob's threats on Kendra as well the implied threats to all of us. Don't ask for his arrest or anything like that, just let the Sheriff know. This will give us a little more wiggle room if we have rough up any farmers... "honest officer it was self-defense".
2. When speaking with Grimburrow - I think it better to not ask for access to the cache of undead hunting goodies. The logical question/thought for Grimburrow is "Why do you need those?" That isn't a question we want raised. Also, if the Church has a Way Agent in it, that would be a hell of a tip-off.
Sorry for the wall o' text.
Cyn - I didn't state it but Raj is putting on his leathers for this stroll in the park. :)
Yah, i think that's all really well-thought out.
As for Theron possibly going with you. I'd say (unless I"m missing something) that unless you are planning on using some of Rajuna's more subtle skills, then there's no down-side to you taking him. A second pair of eyes, a second sword arm, etc.
I agree that it's not all that likely that you'll run into something that will require Initiative rolls, but then again -- isn't it kind of the DM's job to hit the party with unexpected stuff? :D
All true, my man. And I've got no objection to company, folks with better perception rolls, friends with pointy swords, or any of that good stuff. :) I just figured that Raj, who often works alone, would just act on what he thought was right. If someone else thinks the idea has merit and wants to come along - the more the merrier. That was kind of the 'in character' bit of the post.
All true, my man. And I've got no objection to company, folks with better perception rolls, friends with pointy swords, or any of that good stuff. :) I just figured that Raj, who often works alone, would just act on what he thought was right. If someone else thinks the idea has merit and wants to come along - the more the merrier. That was kind of the 'in character' bit of the post.
The funny thing is, I think Theron will probably work very well with Raj. Sure, their ways of doing things are a bit different, but I think they are the two stealthiest characters in the group.
Though of course, Theron has his own reasons for wanting to hang out with Raj right now ;)
Though of course, Theron has his own reasons for wanting to hang out with Raj right now ;)
Yes, I'm sure Theron is looking for tips on how to snag the hot chicks. Well, my friend, it comes down to a total lack of charisma. :)
Kidding aside, I do think they'll mesh well. Based on what you've already written about how Inquisitors work, I figure they find cases in three ways:
1. Some local makes a complaint - such as the one that drew you to Doc.
2. Inquisitors catch a whiff of baddies in the process of their day-to-day duties and then they are on the hunt.
3. Reports come in to the Church and then are dropped in the laps of the Inquisitors for follow-up.
My thinking is that guys like Raj contribute to #3 - spotting issues, compiling dossiers, etc. and forwarding it on to the church. Occasionally, they may provide 'on the ground' support to Inquisitors if the problem warrants it.
Now I really should update the Campaign Info tab...
Woot! Checking the new total... :scribbles:
carry the '1'... :scribbles furiously and licks the nib on his pencil:Factoring in the air speed of an African Swallow, I show us at 30% of the way to Level 2 (on the Medium XP Path)!
Yes, I'm sure Theron is looking for tips on how to snag the hot chicks. Well, my friend, it comes down to a total lack of charisma. :)
LOL! That, along with having no diplomatic skill what-so-ever and being way too easily affected by alcohol ;)
But yea...I had to make guesses about how Iomedian Inquisitors work, but all that sounds right. I'll assume that Theron is at least a little familiar with Rogues working for the church. Yay, the advantages of being an Inquisitor and not a Paladin, I don't have to care about 'underhanded' methods ;)
Those reports have to come from somewhere and Inquisitors are an investigative lot, right? I think you could make some very shrewd guesses that the Church has a variety of resources on which to draw. :)
Nope, the server won't let you edit a post past the 30 minute limit if you just leave the window open. It was worth a try XD
Now I really should update the Campaign Info tab...Woot! Checking the new total... :scribbles:
carry the '1'... :scribbles furiously and licks the nib on his pencil:Factoring in the air speed of an African Swallow, I show us at 30% of the way to Level 2 (on the Medium XP Path)!
You forgot the 10% xp bonus for high ability scores :)
Oh, Rose, you are an old school player. Welcome! Welcome! So good to see someone who lived through the old days.
I think it's funny, I actually made the same joke yesterday. A friend of mine is running Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (pathfinder rules), and he had me keep track of our earned XP as we were going through. At the end of the session, I gave everyone how much XP we earned, then stated 'except me since I have higher than a 16 in my pre-requisite scores'. My friend (who's played longer than I) had to think for a moment and ask if they kep that rule in Pathfinder. Two others who started with 3.x had no idea what we were talking about.
Then of course the inevitable good ole days talk about THAC0, and differing XP tables, and OP bards.
STR 18/00 ahhhhhhhhh
Oh man, I think I have faint memories of those days... but back then I was too young to really find many people to play tabletop 2e with. The vast majority of my 2e experience is from the Baldur's Gate video games. Loved those games XD
Theron was joking, I believe. We are all talking about the old days - what is called 1E or various other names in a bewildering confusion. I think of it as D&D and AD&D. :)
Gee I am old - I was referring back to the Basic/Expert sets.
I'm not sure who would win the 'old Codger' award... but I'm getting up there in years.
Started with AD&D with my halfling THIEF, not rogue, thank you very much. That character was awesome, with his 5 Cha. :-)
Anyway, I'll post my chat with the Pharasmans in a few hours. I'll have my computer then and it'll give Walter a chance to post.
STR
INT
WIS
DEX
CON
CHA ... forever! LOL
COM <-- for a certain subset of 2E players
STR
INT
WIS
DEX
CON
CHA ... forever! LOL
COM <-- for a certain subset of 2E players
I'm so oooold....
I'm so oooold....STR
INT
WIS
DEX
CON
CHA ... forever! LOL
COM <-- for a certain subset of 2E players
Well, I had some exposure to AD&D, albeit very limited. I really only started gaming with 3rd edition. So I have no idea what COM is. : s
Raj grabs Flori by the elbow and gestures expansively. "Come Flori, walk down memory lane with us... Look, here is the Assassination Table and over yonder is the Potion Miscibility Table. Do you recall that little debacle? Look, here you can play an Illusionist as a separate class... Ah, good times, good times..."
COMeliness. There were some 2E folks who rolled for the attractiveness of their characters as a separate stat and, as I recall, the roll was modified by your CHA roll.
The scary thing is... I could look it up. I still have my original AD&D and 2E books. We're talkin' nineteen-seventy-mrphl
Theron was joking, I believe.
*innocent look* Like I said, didn't get to play very much back then. I was thinking "Wait, or was that really a 1e rule..." as I typed that post. XD
I used to think of these things in terms of 'D&D' and 'AD&D', but I converted to the number system when 4e came out ;)
Time to start reading. Between working all morning and a touch of all-last-night helping friends generate characters for my Scion game, I had no time to post. Of course there are now 400 messages in my inbox needing my direct perusal. :x
I loved the potion table.
COMeliness. There were some 2E folks who rolled for the attractiveness of their characters as a separate stat and, as I recall, the roll was modified by your CHA roll.
The scary thing is... I could look it up. I still have my original AD&D and 2E books. We're talkin' nineteen-seventy-mrphl
My 2e books are all in storage at present. We're actually going to be going through it here soon, so I'll get to go through all those books again soon.
I remember it saying how mixing a potion of treasure finding with some other potion creates a deadly poison. Not sure how my character figured that out, but I definitely combined the potions. :-)
Potion Miscibility was a fun table. It didn't matter what you potions drank together. You rolled on a table for the effect. Sometimes one potion would last longer or even become permanent while the other one just vanished. But if you rolled that 01 - BOOM! Detonation-time. :)
Time to start reading. Between working all morning and a touch of all-last-night helping friends generate characters for my Scion game, I had no time to post. Of course there are now 400 messages in my inbox needing my direct perusal. :x
Don't stress--the game will move on at the pace the game moves on. : )
--Mike
Time to start reading. Between working all morning and a touch of all-last-night helping friends generate characters for my Scion game, I had no time to post. Of course there are now 400 messages in my inbox needing my direct perusal. :xDon't stress--the game will move on at the pace the game moves on. : )
--Mike
It's also very fun to be able to sit down to this when I feel like it, but sometimes the members of your party carry you to the church of Pharasma to talk to people. : )