as for the elven blood, I have two choices;
I drop Elven blood, or say in was a dormant gene on dad's side of the family.
Came up with a 3rd option that fits better with what I'm doing.
Swap out Elven Blood (which gives me the Human and Elf subtypes)with Dragon Blood (which gives me the Human and dragon blood subtypes)
If a race possesses the dragonblood subtype, it has a strong
affinity to dragons—which means that spells, effects, powers,
and abilities that affect or target dragons also affect it. The subtype
qualifies a creature to use magic items normally only usable
by dragons, and qualifies the creature to take feats that have the
subtype as a prerequisite. The dragonblood subtype also makes
creatures subject to harmful effects that affect dragons.
The dragonblood subtype does not confer the dragon type
or any traits associated with that type. For instance, it does not
give a creature frightful presence.
Dragons automatically qualify for any classes, prestige classes,
racial substitution levels, feats, powers, or spells that require
the dragonblood subtype. Races presented in this book that
have the dragonblood subtype include dragonborn, spellscale,
kobold, and draconic creatures. Should a creature acquire the
dragon type, it loses the dragonblood subtype.
I'll leave the character as is for 24 hours
If I don't hear a concern on this, Then I'll do the swap.
If I hear a complaint then I'll ask the GM to look it over and make final judgement.
BTW, not meaning to bog down the IC thread with hashing out all the details, and while I kind of enjoy it, I know that might not be everyone's cup of tea. Should you ever feel Peregrine's desire to plan or penchant for detail is slowing things down too much, please let me know and I'll reel it in.
Also, I'm enjoying the characters so far, they seem to have some personality. :)
It doesn't bother me at all. I think it has helped contribute to the developing personalities and given a lot more life to the start of the campaign. I've enjoyed it.
A friend of mine has told me that this campaign is different from most as it takes course over several years, is this true? If it is, should we keep track of how long we have been journeying and choose birthdays?
Some races are going to get older before others and this will lead to stat changes and maybe even death from old age.
[ooc]If Solos/Varash is okay with your Draconic Blood Subtype and the use of the fullblade, then I have no issues. With or Without them, the character will probably be played the same kind of way.
The only thing I am unsure of is : Dragon Disciple clearly states that you can be any race to become that prestige, any NON-DRAGON race. In that Dragon Blood Subtype, it states that you are both Human and Dragon for prerequisites, etc. So considering you are allowing counted as being a Dragon from the Blood Type, would that stop you going into Dragon Disciple as you are no longer a Non-Dragon?
[ooc]If Solos/Varash is okay with your Draconic Blood Subtype and the use of the fullblade, then I have no issues. With or Without them, the character will probably be played the same kind of way.
The only thing I am unsure of is : Dragon Disciple clearly states that you can be any race to become that prestige, any NON-DRAGON race. In that Dragon Blood Subtype, it states that you are both Human and Dragon for prerequisites, etc. So considering you are allowing counted as being a Dragon from the Blood Type, would that stop you going into Dragon Disciple as you are no longer a Non-Dragon?
Dragon Blood Subtype make me count as dragon for things like bane(Dragons), favored enemy(Dragon).
BUT I don't have the actual racial type Dragon or it's traits.
A friend of mine has told me that this campaign is different from most as it takes course over several years, is this true? If it is, should we keep track of how long we have been journeying and choose birthdays?
Some races are going to get older before others and this will lead to stat changes and maybe even death from old age.
It is one of a few campaigns that do run through at least a few years.
But I think this one is more like about a decade or two.
A friend of mine has told me that this campaign is different from most as it takes course over several years, is this true? If it is, should we keep track of how long we have been journeying and choose birthdays?
Some races are going to get older before others and this will lead to stat changes and maybe even death from old age.
It is one of a few campaigns that do run through at least a few years.
But I think this one is more like about a decade or two.
i haven't gotten farther into much after part 1 yet, but i gather from some threads, later on there will definitely be options for extended more restful periods. having at least a rough age/ b-day wouldn't hurt.
So I said Peregrine was 15 with House Rogarvia disappeared, so I guess that makes him 25. A bit younger than his avatar, though I think it suits him, I'm sure he'll grow into it.
Jaestra is 24. How many days are there in a year, in Golarian?
VITA is 20.
Kaylee is 21
I have just found out the amount of days in a year in Golorian. Therer are 360. 12 months, all consisting of 30 days.
I shall make my birthday : 18th of Erastus
The link to the months and days is : here
Vorik is 23. His birthday is the 30th of Sarenith.
VITA is 20.
Slight correction
She is 20, but looks 16 (Same scenario as a half-elf)Peregrine, if you ask her, her age (though it's rude) or find out through conversation and make a perception check say DC 20, and say an INT check DC 20, you'll know she isn't completely human, but not sure of what.
i haven't gotten farther into much after part 1 yet, but i gather from some threads, later on there will definitely be options for extended more restful periods. having at least a rough age/ b-day wouldn't hurt.A friend of mine has told me that this campaign is different from most as it takes course over several years, is this true? If it is, should we keep track of how long we have been journeying and choose birthdays?
Some races are going to get older before others and this will lead to stat changes and maybe even death from old age.
It is one of a few campaigns that do run through at least a few years.
But I think this one is more like about a decade or two.
So there will be moments where time will fly by.
Read somewhere that each "Kingdom round" is a month (has 4 phases in it, I think).
And given the number of hexes to claim, it'll be at least a few years.
And looking at Player's guide 11 official jobs, and I read somewhere else that "Ruler" is special in that 2 people can take the position.
Given that the characters will know each other for years,
It's possible that romances could start up (either with NPCs or PCs).
And we could use a fragment or the whole romance system from Jade Regent and intergrate it.
Solos,
the NPCs have been asked a few questions.
Looks like she isn't going to mesh at all with the group.
If this keeps Up, I'll politely leave as I don't want to be the campaign's poison pill, wrecking everyone's enjoyment.
Solos have you tried Generic NPC Aliases?
I've used them in my campaigns and the players enjoy the extra layer of consistency and immersion from the NPCs.
I'll post an example below from Svetlana.
Svetlana:
eventually she answers when the conversation pauses enough. The bandits ride right in, load the trade goods and leave as soon as possible. We think their camp must be about a full days travel. The leader appeared to be the lady with the two hatchets, the cloaked man with the bow appeared to be the second in command, and has been in charge the last two visits. We tend to stand by the door to our house, if you start fighting tomorrow, we'll go inside and lock the door.
Solos
It'll be your decision to use or not to use Generic NPC aliases.
Ummm...Just a quick question. How are Fumbles done in PbP's? Criticals you multiply their damage according to the weapon, but what about Fumbles, do you still have to confirm the fumble or what? I just know I am going to get a natural 1 right when it is the most dangerous part of combat.
Right, so we have everyone's age and a list of months. All we need now are for people to choose a birthday, (Vorik and myself already have). Just a couple more things though.
1 : What is the day and month at the start of this campaign (while we are in Olegs)?
2 : Will you be keeping track of time that passes and tell us when we get another year older, or would you like one of us to keep track of it and inform everyone?
Right, so we have everyone's age and a list of months. All we need now are for people to choose a birthday, (Vorik and myself already have). Just a couple more things though.
actually one person has not posted in the past week, so we don't have his age;
Looks like she's starting to mesh in with Jaestra and Vorik.
Solos
we are waiting to continue.
If you need maps
I could work on them and give them grid coordinates.
and I can store them in photobucket.
Hey guys! Sorry for falling off the grid for a week. It was not intentional. Unbelievably unlucky as it is, I slipped on the ice the other day, landing on top of and damaging both my phone and my laptop (no, it's true, and for one second I mistook the cracking sound my phone made for being my hip or something). Should've maybe tried to get in touch somehow while I was waiting for replacements, but between fixing this, Christmas preparations, etc, iiit kinda slipped my mind. I'll get up to speed. Luckily, the written media allows me to cover a lot of ground in very little time.
You're lucky it wasn't your hip. Those are a lot harder to replace than electronics. :)
Hey guys! Sorry for falling off the grid for a week. It was not intentional. Unbelievably unlucky as it is, I slipped on the ice the other day, landing on top of and damaging both my phone and my laptop (no, it's true, and for one second I mistook the cracking sound my phone made for being my hip or something). Should've maybe tried to get in touch somehow while I was waiting for replacements, but between fixing this, Christmas preparations, etc, it kinda slipped my mind. I'll get up to speed. Luckily, the written media allows me to cover a lot of ground in very little time.
Well it's good to know your OK, and not injured.
You're lucky it wasn't your hip. Those are a lot harder to replace than electronics. :)
That is very true. I'm all ok, and I really understand the value of crampons...
Gaddak is 21, born Gozran 24, 4689 AR. The current year at the start of the Kingmaker should be 4710.
About height and weight, I'd say he's 6'2", maybe close to 6'3" and 200 pounds. I rarely keep the specifics for such in settings where these things (most likely) aren't measured to the exact detail. He's big, but not that big when it comes to this group...
Collected Data
I think I like empire best.
Got a post up. It addresses some of the earlier discussions. In short: Gaddak suggests to be the negotiator for the bandit's surrender. He's got a nice Intimidate and Diplomacy score. Not sure about any of the other characters' score there, but I wanted to roleplay it out with him stating he's met with bandits on such occasions before. I've also taken escape routes into account.
And I'm all game for roleplaying the evening or night. I reeeally wanted to take part of that weapon conversation, but couldn't find a smooth way to do it. It's funny with such show and tell :) Especially since I gather most has a masterwork weapon of one sort or other?
Also, a quick question: What do you guys think of the Justicar prestige class? It so fits this character in theme, if not completely in abilities. Those are quite inconsistent - I mean, Sure Shot? Why is it there? And what does Oathmark do except some rather neat fluff? Should the Justicar not get a bonus versus someone with a broken oath? Besides, it's not updated for Pathfinder rules. With some alteration I see a really nice, interesting three level prestige class that even could interact with Inquisitor, Paladin and/or Cleric abilities or domains (law).
Another neat prestige class is the Student of War - even though Gaddak is hard pressed to meet that Combat Expertise feat. For a quick dip into that PrC (to augment Justice and Bane with Know Your Enemy), I would have to take two levels of Fighter with the Lore Warden archetype.
I'm not sure which of the two are the cooler (or better) option, and I believe Justicar would need some alteration despite being "converted" on the srd site (I'd happily tailor it more, but the quick fix would be to fix hd to d10, increase spellcasting at level 1 and 3 if not all three levels, and either switch Sure Shot for Weapon Specialization or a Combat Feat, and add some bonus for the Justicar against someone who breaks an oath)
Solos
we are waiting to continue.If you need maps
I could work on them and give them grid coordinates.
and I can store them in photobucket.
that would be great any map would be great.
again apologies everyone, holidays are taking up more of my free time than i hoped.
That's ok. Do you mind giving a quick thought to the Justicar idea, Varash? No biggie, though, since it's not important for a few levels yet.
Also, before anyone posts: Can we assume the plan is in motion, in which case it is Gaddak, and not Oleg, who comes out when the leader shouts and everyone is in place somewhere with Vorik and Valeria ready to close the doors?
I suggest we make any last-minute alterations here OOC.
And I also did like the idea of roleplaying the rest of the evening.
I am game for any of the possible plans we have for capturing these bandits. Just let me know if Gaddak or myself are giving the signal and I will be fine. I quite like the idea of Gaddak moving up and the doors being closed behind them, once he has their attention.
The empire of ... what? Or the ... Empire?
Solos
we are waiting to continue.If you need maps
I could work on them and give them grid coordinates.
and I can store them in photobucket.that would be great any map would be great.
again apologies everyone, holidays are taking up more of my free time than i hoped.
I'll get to work on it,
I'll get the trading post done firstedit:
I may have it done at lunch
That's ok. Do you mind giving a quick thought to the Justicar idea, Varash? No biggie, though, since it's not important for a few levels yet.
Also, before anyone posts: Can we assume the plan is in motion, in which case it is Gaddak, and not Oleg, who comes out when the leader shouts and everyone is in place somewhere with Vorik and Valeria ready to close the doors?
I suggest we make any last-minute alterations here OOC.
And I also did like the idea of roleplaying the rest of the evening.
If Gaddak appears it will spook the bandits,
because a non-local in a remote trading post,something is fishy
So is Gaddak going to shout for them to surrender, or me?
To be fair, shouting for their surrender on appearing is likely to set them on edge anyway.
To be fair, shouting for their surrender on appearing is likely to set them on edge anyway.
He wanted to be be visibly seen when the bandits came, and do the talking instead of Oleg.
Can we assume the plan is in motion, in which case it is Gaddak, and not Oleg, who comes out when the leader shouts
Changed the avatar to appear closer to her current appearance.
I'll change it again at around 5th level to a new one that with be closer to her new visual appearance.
No, as I read it, Oleg is not present, but is shouted for to come out. Even if Oleg is present, Gaddak will simply walk out from the house and allow Oleg and Svetlana to enter.
As predicted the bandits (6 total) ride up and into the fort just after sunrise, two go straight to the trade goods and start loading packs, three head to a table that Svetlana had laid food out upon, and the leader gets off his horse and calls to Oleg, "Not as much as last month, better not be holding out on us Oleg!"
Oleg is giving the goods
Doesn't say he does, at least not how I interpret it. Besides, Oleg said to the characters that if they planned anything, they would stay in hiding. I'll simply not address it explicitly in my post, leaving the GM room for Oleg and Svetlana to take cover if they're there, which is what Gaddak's entrance was intended to do.
not to be rude
Here's my proofs (bolded the points).
1) two bandits go straight to the trade goods and start loading packs,
2) 3 bandits go to the table with food put there by Svetlana
3) The leader is talking to Oleg as if it were face to face talk.
As predicted the bandits (6 total) ride up and into the fort just after sunrise, two go straight to the trade goods and start loading packs, three head to a table that Svetlana had laid food out upon, and the leader gets off his horse and calls to Oleg