GM Zer0darkfire's Emerald Spire
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zer0darkfire
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In order to potentially speed the first floor up a bit, I'm going to remind/inform you that the first floor has some very annoying conditions. Almost the entire dungeon is super-darkness and difficult terrain so feel free to make a character that is good at these conditions that might get rebuilt immediately after the adventure's conclusion.
Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 13 | HP110/110| AC 30 T 23 FF 20 | CMB +13, CMD 36 | F: +12, R: +16, W: +10 | Init: +14 | Perc: +35, SM: +4 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None. 6/6 GRIT
Regnum has a Wayfinder so that casts LIGHT so he can have some sight. Any casters that can cast LIGHT can easily handle the darkness....
As for the terrain, well, other than a climbers kit, what else is there, gear wise, to help with it?
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This darkness is SUPER darkness for a reason, magical light won't work here.
Well, it does, but it gets limited to a 5ft radius
Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 13 | HP110/110| AC 30 T 23 FF 20 | CMB +13, CMD 36 | F: +12, R: +16, W: +10 | Init: +14 | Perc: +35, SM: +4 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None. 6/6 GRIT
Damn, well, as someone who pretty much only uses a 2h weapon, damn, that REALLY sucks!
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Yeah and honestly, without those conditions, the first floor should go pretty quick, its just a handful of combats really.
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Wow, ok! Well, Saint Gudule is a Ganzi and, as such, has darkvision. However, I can't see how we can get past deeper darkness (if it's what you mean, GM) at level 1...
Also, hi everyone! :)
Male Human Cleric 3 | HP 18/18 | AC 17 T 10 FF 17 | Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 7 | CMB +4 CMD 14 | Init +0 Perc +3 (Ioun Torch) Effects: None | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Rebuke Death (1d4+1) 4/6 | Touch of Glory (+3) 4/6
Well, I'm limited to using my ioun torch for light, so I guess 5-feet of visibility will have to do.
Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 13 | HP110/110| AC 30 T 23 FF 20 | CMB +13, CMD 36 | F: +12, R: +16, W: +10 | Init: +14 | Perc: +35, SM: +4 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None. 6/6 GRIT
Well, then, if magical light is limited to 5', is there a limit to normal light sources (candles, torches) that sort of thing? Thinking of picking up a Helmet Candle and several candles.........
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Saint Gudule wrote: Wow, ok! Well, Saint Gudule is a Ganzi and, as such, has darkvision. However, I can't see how we can get past deeper darkness (if it's what you mean, GM) at level 1...
Also, hi everyone! :)
Since this level is repeatable by level 1s, one of my friends has a Tower Ruins character that is like a halfling cavalier with darkvision riding a flying mount to ignore all the annoyances of this floor that he just rebuilds after the game.
Male NG Half-Orc Spell Warrior Skald 5 | HP 38/38 | AC 20 T 11 FF 19 | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F: +9, R: +5, W: +5 (+4 vs language-dependent effects) | Init: +3 | Perc: +6, SM: (+10) | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3 | Raging Song 23/24 | Active conditions: None
Jahz can pretend to be half-orc for the first level - requires the least rebuilding. He'll stay an arcanist so we have an arcane caster.
Male NG Half-Orc Spell Warrior Skald 5 | HP 38/38 | AC 20 T 11 FF 19 | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F: +9, R: +5, W: +5 (+4 vs language-dependent effects) | Init: +3 | Perc: +6, SM: (+10) | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3 | Raging Song 23/24 | Active conditions: None
So, the party might be rather unbalanced right now. Since we'll be working together for a very long time, do we want to talk about a party composition/balance that the lvl 1 characters can rebuild into if need be? I know this is not (necessarily) representative of who we'll be after a level or two, but right now we have:
- Barbarian
- Fighter
- Gunslinger
- Cleric
- Oracle
- Arcanist
What kind of character does everyone plan to become? What do they want to do, both in combat and out?
Thoughts from someone much more articulate than me: Link
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Indeed, we might need out of combat skills/swiss army knife. However, with the addition of the barb, our party doesn't seem to me too unbalanced (three full BAB, 3 casters).
As far as I'm concerned, I'm ready and open to rebuild Saint Gudule with the exception of the race (and background). That is to say that his build will be a spellcaster based on charisma.
My goal was to make of him a controller/buffer with a touch of know-it-all and party-face out of combat. I am pretty sure however that I'll change his mystery for "time".
Male Human Cleric 3 | HP 18/18 | AC 17 T 10 FF 17 | Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 7 | CMB +4 CMD 14 | Init +0 Perc +3 (Ioun Torch) Effects: None | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Rebuke Death (1d4+1) 4/6 | Touch of Glory (+3) 4/6
Jawhar is face-ish, though without the skill points to really pull it off long term.
As far as utility classes, as long as someone is willing to max out Disable, I think we can manage without a skill monkey.
Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 13 | HP110/110| AC 30 T 23 FF 20 | CMB +13, CMD 36 | F: +12, R: +16, W: +10 | Init: +14 | Perc: +35, SM: +4 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None. 6/6 GRIT
Regnum's Disable is currently +11. Acrobatics and Slight of Hand at +10 each so running/jumping gaps to tie ropes to aid in crossing is ok. 2 Melee, 1 Ranged is a good mix, as I have both Point Blank and Precise (and a musket is vs touch ac). Finally to keep people alive I have a fresh wand of CLW.
Male N Ratfolk | Swashbuckler 1, Occultist 5 | Panache 6/6 | Chaldira Reroll 1/1 | T-Shirt Reroll 1/1 | HP 67/67 | AC 23 T 16 FF 18 | CMB (Trip, Disarm, Sunder) +10, CMD 15 | F: +9, R: +10, W: +5 | Init: +5 | Bluff (Deceive) +9, Dipl. (Influence) +14, Perc +10, SM +3 Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 3/3 | Transm. Impl. MF 3/3 | Abj. Impl. MF 7/7 | Illusion Impl. MF 2/2 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)| Active conditions:
To be honest I think we are very balanced! ;-) Ever played in a party of only casters?
Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 13 | HP110/110| AC 30 T 23 FF 20 | CMB +13, CMD 36 | F: +12, R: +16, W: +10 | Init: +14 | Perc: +35, SM: +4 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None. 6/6 GRIT
Pure casters? Nope. Casters/Hybrid casters? Yep. My favorite was the group of all clerics/warpriests.
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Guys, I think I Will really like this party :D
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Sorry for the delay, Thursdays are the worst days for me to post. I'll be posting in the morning in my time zone (est -5)
Male N Ratfolk | Swashbuckler 1, Occultist 5 | Panache 6/6 | Chaldira Reroll 1/1 | T-Shirt Reroll 1/1 | HP 67/67 | AC 23 T 16 FF 18 | CMB (Trip, Disarm, Sunder) +10, CMD 15 | F: +9, R: +10, W: +5 | Init: +5 | Bluff (Deceive) +9, Dipl. (Influence) +14, Perc +10, SM +3 Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 3/3 | Transm. Impl. MF 3/3 | Abj. Impl. MF 7/7 | Illusion Impl. MF 2/2 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)| Active conditions:
Please do not worry at all! ;-)
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Male Human Cleric 3 | HP 18/18 | AC 17 T 10 FF 17 | Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 7 | CMB +4 CMD 14 | Init +0 Perc +3 (Ioun Torch) Effects: None | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Rebuke Death (1d4+1) 4/6 | Touch of Glory (+3) 4/6
@Tabar I cast Bless, which is different than a Bard's Inspiration.
You only get the +1 to attack rolls, not damage.
Male NG Half-Orc Spell Warrior Skald 5 | HP 38/38 | AC 20 T 11 FF 19 | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F: +9, R: +5, W: +5 (+4 vs language-dependent effects) | Init: +3 | Perc: +6, SM: (+10) | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3 | Raging Song 23/24 | Active conditions: None
Also, unless Tabar has a new and exciting feat/trait/ability, opponents can still take a 5 ft step towards him without provoking an AoO. Truly unfortunate.
And if he does have a thing that lets him do that, do tell! I'd definitely want that for my melee characters.
Male N Ratfolk | Swashbuckler 1, Occultist 5 | Panache 6/6 | Chaldira Reroll 1/1 | T-Shirt Reroll 1/1 | HP 67/67 | AC 23 T 16 FF 18 | CMB (Trip, Disarm, Sunder) +10, CMD 15 | F: +9, R: +10, W: +5 | Init: +5 | Bluff (Deceive) +9, Dipl. (Influence) +14, Perc +10, SM +3 Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 3/3 | Transm. Impl. MF 3/3 | Abj. Impl. MF 7/7 | Illusion Impl. MF 2/2 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)| Active conditions:
Jahwar, Sorry for the bless vs. inspire confusion. :-)
Jahz Yes, I just include the AoO in case somebody makes a real move action to get to Tabar.
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Sorry for the delay in my posting, guys. I became a father last week and we have a lot of friends and family coming over. :)
Male Human Cleric 3 | HP 18/18 | AC 17 T 10 FF 17 | Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 7 | CMB +4 CMD 14 | Init +0 Perc +3 (Ioun Torch) Effects: None | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Rebuke Death (1d4+1) 4/6 | Touch of Glory (+3) 4/6
Yes, congratulations. Welcome to the club!
Hopefully your gaming can survive the demands on your time.
Male N Ratfolk | Swashbuckler 1, Occultist 5 | Panache 6/6 | Chaldira Reroll 1/1 | T-Shirt Reroll 1/1 | HP 67/67 | AC 23 T 16 FF 18 | CMB (Trip, Disarm, Sunder) +10, CMD 15 | F: +9, R: +10, W: +5 | Init: +5 | Bluff (Deceive) +9, Dipl. (Influence) +14, Perc +10, SM +3 Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 3/3 | Transm. Impl. MF 3/3 | Abj. Impl. MF 7/7 | Illusion Impl. MF 2/2 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)| Active conditions:
Congratulations!!! Wonderful news!!! ;-)
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Thank you guys! Since my wife is also a gamer, I hope so as well ;)
Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 13 | HP110/110| AC 30 T 23 FF 20 | CMB +13, CMD 36 | F: +12, R: +16, W: +10 | Init: +14 | Perc: +35, SM: +4 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None. 6/6 GRIT
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
About the exploration, since we're gonna explore a lot of dungeon and since PBP isn't always "dungeon-friendly", how should we proceed?
Do we make a "regular" marching order?
Do we decide a pattern of exploration, like turn always on our left or something like this?
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I feel like I'm a little slow for you guys, but I'm hoping you guys are enjoying the game enough to continue on to other floors.
Male N Ratfolk | Swashbuckler 1, Occultist 5 | Panache 6/6 | Chaldira Reroll 1/1 | T-Shirt Reroll 1/1 | HP 67/67 | AC 23 T 16 FF 18 | CMB (Trip, Disarm, Sunder) +10, CMD 15 | F: +9, R: +10, W: +5 | Init: +5 | Bluff (Deceive) +9, Dipl. (Influence) +14, Perc +10, SM +3 Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 3/3 | Transm. Impl. MF 3/3 | Abj. Impl. MF 7/7 | Illusion Impl. MF 2/2 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)| Active conditions:
Nooo, you are not slow at all! For me the mix of RP and drawing the atmosphere is great!! ;-)
Thanks a lot GM!!
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Same here, it's perfect for me :)
Male Human Cleric 3 | HP 18/18 | AC 17 T 10 FF 17 | Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 7 | CMB +4 CMD 14 | Init +0 Perc +3 (Ioun Torch) Effects: None | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Rebuke Death (1d4+1) 4/6 | Touch of Glory (+3) 4/6
For myself, I am just barely keeping up, so no issues with pacing here.
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Sorry guys, I forgot to check the game yesterday night.
Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 13 | HP110/110| AC 30 T 23 FF 20 | CMB +13, CMD 36 | F: +12, R: +16, W: +10 | Init: +14 | Perc: +35, SM: +4 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None. 6/6 GRIT
Thanksgiving is coming up this week. I will be offline Wed - Sat this week visiting family. Feel free to bot me as I don't know when, or if, I will have internet access.
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Hey GM! Paizo was patched and you can now edit the campaign tab to add the map on top of it ;)
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Will do when I get a chance. I'm about to be traveling later today, but i should have internet access for my trip.
Male N Ratfolk | Swashbuckler 1, Occultist 5 | Panache 6/6 | Chaldira Reroll 1/1 | T-Shirt Reroll 1/1 | HP 67/67 | AC 23 T 16 FF 18 | CMB (Trip, Disarm, Sunder) +10, CMD 15 | F: +9, R: +10, W: +5 | Init: +5 | Bluff (Deceive) +9, Dipl. (Influence) +14, Perc +10, SM +3 Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 3/3 | Transm. Impl. MF 3/3 | Abj. Impl. MF 7/7 | Illusion Impl. MF 2/2 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)| Active conditions:
GM Zer0darkfire wrote: Sorry for the delay, wifi on the trip was a little up and down, but I'm at the hotel right now.
Please do not worry at all!
And don't stress yourself as this is a game.
;-)
Ganzi Master of the Unexpected 13 | ER: Acid 5, Electricity 5, Sonic 5 | HP: 120/120 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 17 | Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +14 (+2 vs polymorph ; +5 vs mind-affecting) | Init: +1 | Perc: +1 | SM: +19 | Speed: 30 ft.
Tabar wrote: GM Zer0darkfire wrote: Sorry for the delay, wifi on the trip was a little up and down, but I'm at the hotel right now.
Please do not worry at all!
And don't stress yourself as this is a game.
;-)
I agree at 100%! :)
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Chronicle Sheets
If you were level 2, I put you on slow track for this scenario otherwise you'd eventually outlevel the spire levels. You also may not replay level 1 with another level 2 character without an actual replay of some kind.
Make sure you pickup the land rush sheet as well, it provides some boons that help to make up for the lack of prestige/fame you get for doing only modules.
Barm, the scenario reporter says that you are a core character, with this adventure reported, you can no longer play your character in CORE games.
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Jahz the Wanderer informed me that he needs to wander off somewhere else, so we have room for one more player that I'll be attempting to recruit shortly.
Male NG Half-Orc Spell Warrior Skald 5 | HP 38/38 | AC 20 T 11 FF 19 | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F: +9, R: +5, W: +5 (+4 vs language-dependent effects) | Init: +3 | Perc: +6, SM: (+10) | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3 | Raging Song 23/24 | Active conditions: None
And I'm afraid that our paths must part at this point. I am a bit overstretched as far as PbP is concerned, and while it has been lovely playing with everyone I don't want to have to suddenly vanish further down the tower and leave everybody shorthanded.
Best of luck with the adventure!
Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 13 | HP110/110| AC 30 T 23 FF 20 | CMB +13, CMD 36 | F: +12, R: +16, W: +10 | Init: +14 | Perc: +35, SM: +4 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None. 6/6 GRIT
I just started work so I won't be able to update my data until I get home- 10 hours or so. I assume at this point players can go and buy items/gear with money earned?
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Yep, feel free to make purchases and such. We will take a short break while some of you level up and buy stuff.
Noral/Tabar is also dropping out, so I'll need to find two players.
Male N Ratfolk | Swashbuckler 1, Occultist 5 | Panache 6/6 | Chaldira Reroll 1/1 | T-Shirt Reroll 1/1 | HP 67/67 | AC 23 T 16 FF 18 | CMB (Trip, Disarm, Sunder) +10, CMD 15 | F: +9, R: +10, W: +5 | Init: +5 | Bluff (Deceive) +9, Dipl. (Influence) +14, Perc +10, SM +3 Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 3/3 | Transm. Impl. MF 3/3 | Abj. Impl. MF 7/7 | Illusion Impl. MF 2/2 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)| Active conditions:
Thanks for the very good GMing!!
Have fun guys!!
Male Human Cleric 3 | HP 18/18 | AC 17 T 10 FF 17 | Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 7 | CMB +4 CMD 14 | Init +0 Perc +3 (Ioun Torch) Effects: None | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Rebuke Death (1d4+1) 4/6 | Touch of Glory (+3) 4/6
I don't really see any of the land bonuses being worth the expense of 2PP.
Especially since the first one you have to buy gives you no reward at all.
Am I missing something?
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There are a handful that give you fame and prestige. The main issue this helps alleviate is the fame limit on purchasing gear.
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