GM Dak |
@Sara Yup, I really liked that scene, especially with some of the relationship building with Kalbio :D.
I'll bot Marcus to move us forward tomorrow if he hasn't posted before then.
Also, since it seems the consensus for a replacement is doesn't matter from those who chimed in with one person specifically saying they would like a replacement, I will go ahead and open up a recruitment for it.
GM Dak |
Also, since we are getting close to a new bit of game play I need a few things from the group for consensus.
1) What is your standard marching order? IE what order are people heading down a hallway, is there any spacing between people?
2) Is anyone checking for traps in the hallway and how? IE someone with trap sense going first to try and sense traps, just slowly taking the time to Perception each square or everyone giving a quick glance perception?
3) How are you going to handle closed doors? IE is someone going to check for traps, listen at the door, etc
4) If the door is locked and/or trapped what would you normally do? IE pick the lock, bash in the door, or disable device or use unseen servant to spring the trap, etc.
If we can get this settled it should make future exploration a bit faster. The assumption would be that you do these standard procedures each time unless specifically noted otherwise.
Bimble Ficklebopper |
Marcus posted earlier today, so we're set. Let the royal rumble begin! (Pun intended.)
Question 1:
Subject to change based on recruitment, but here's a proposed marching order for a narrow hallway:
Capricia
Marcus
Rossana
Bimble
Sara
Wider path:
Capricia
Marcus Rossana
Bimble Sara
Happy to change this however. The only obvious thing to me is that Capricia is in front. Not sure about spacing.
Question 2:
I assume everyone is making perception checks, if that's possible. But in a manner that's sane and not slowing our pace to a crawl.
Question 3:
Everyone is looking at the door from wherever they are for a trap. At least a couple folks listen for noise on the other side.
Question 4:
At the moment, we can't unlock it, so I guess we bash it? I like Unseen Servant to trigger the trap if that works.
Also happy about recruiting a replacement player. I've grown more fond of the idea over time. I think we need someone who can disable devices?
Marcus Beto |
Yeah, Marcus would want to be checking for traps / disabling them as they appeared, and attempting to subtly open locked doors rather than bashing, if possible. And I agree with Bimble that we want to be looking for traps to an extent that's reasonable without going crazy. When it comes to doors / chests / other things that are often trapped, though, Marcus would want to search / disable. I'm also fine going anywhere in the marching order - I'm primarily a ranged character, but I don't have my bow with me currently, so I'm far less useful in combat than normal.
GM Dak |
I know one person with Darkvision can see :D. Otherwise yes, you are in fact in darkness.
Will wait for the others to chime in on marching order but since Marcus volunteered as the trap/lock monkey I will create a SDOP based on his roles.
Capricia Belacrest-Maxeme |
Yeah, Capricia and/or Marcus at the front makes sense...Capricia most of the time, Marcus when there's a door to deal with or something looks fishy. It probably wouldn't hurt to leave 5 feet between ranks in case of area traps or spells.
Sara Nole |
Sara also has disable device, one less though. If wherever possible, Sara will aid another, leaving to Dak to decide if two people on a lock/trap is possible or not.
When Marcus gets his bow we might want to move the marching order to make sure he can stay out of melee. Otherwise, full agreement.
Rossana Thorn |
I'm good with the above. Rossana will normally have a crossbow, but staying near for shorter range spells is still good. Plus, she has both the light source and Darkvision.
GM Dak |
Just a note since we discussed the standard door opening procedure, that only applies if you note something like "I let Marcus do his thing before opening the door". If you post that you just open the door without perception or the above mention, I'm assuming you are just opening the door throwing any caution to the wind. :D
That may make perfect sense for your character, but just wanted to throw that out there for clarification.
Sara Nole |
Ah, I had assumed that was in place without the statement, but will include from now on sir.
Bimble is wishing to include detect magic automatically in rooms entered at least for dungeon crawling scenarios. Can Sara do the same with Sift?
Sara Nole |
Trap smacking does have a certain ring to it. :)
I'm sure there will be times we just want out of someplace, and just forget. Being able to do all we want auto with a simple phrase is a good idea. Let us do it without time crunch but also let us forget and SUFFER <insert evil gm laughter>
GM Dak |
So with recruitment closed now there are 8 applicants. Since this is a collaborative process with the whole group, please feel free to send me a PM with any feedback you might have on the applicants and your preferences for a pick. I will definitely take your input into consideration before making a final decision. Hoping to finalize things by the end of the week if not sooner, so if I don't hear from you before then I'll just assume you don't have any preference one way or the other.
GM Dak |
Everyone take a break yesterday :P. Actually worked out well since I was slammed and didn't get to update many of my games yesterday.
In any case, sent a PM to one of the applicants so hopefully they should be introducing themselves here shortly. May be a bit before you meet them in game but wanted to get them in so they could catch up.
Otavio |
Evening all and a big thank you for having me! I have yet to complete Otavio's character sheet, but it already has most of the crunch and fluff.
I'll be sure to dig through the gameplay thread and get a general feel of what's going on, who's who and how to fit in :)
Otavio |
Ha, Otavio, drunk? Properly tipsy, nothing more!
I stumbled upon the archetype by pure chance and instantly fell in love with it. I had originally drafted a tarot-reading arcanist for Dak's initial recruitment thread but didn't have the time then to finish my application. In hindsight, I'm happy I didn't because this character ought to be memorable :)
Rossana Thorn |
Hey ho! Hope to fit you into the game soon!
Rossana Thorn |
I love escape rooms, but I have yet to actually go in one. My favorite is the Evil Sorcerer's Lair that the Critical Role cast did.
Sara Nole |
I am pretty bad at them. Only two so far, and while we did manage to get out of the second one we had heavy help from the monitor.
They are a lot of fun though, and I will need to look up the one you mentioned Rossana.
Otavio |
Sorry for the delay in any and all in-game posts! I'll do my best to draft one up later today. Been busy catching up and reading through the entirety of the gameplay thread, but a work project said hello and stole a ton of my time.
Really loving what's been going on so far.
Marcus Beto |
Hi all,
I know I've been pretty sporadic with my posts recently. It's been a pretty crazy few weeks both at work and in life, and though I've had all the best intentions, it has caused me to be less than reliable.
With all of that said, things have calmed down and I'm ready to get back at it! So, please accept my apology and look for me to hop right back in!
Otavio |
I'm Reb B. I've only used roll20 for discord and skype games, but I'm sure I'll get used to it soon enough :)
Otavio |
While redoing my profile page I came upon the sad realization this doofus spent a couple of points too many during character creation. Will drop STR from 17 to 16 and WIS from 13 to 10 so that Otavio uses 20 and not 25 points.
Doh (._.)
GM Dak |
There is a lamp token that you all have control on. I put it over your token. If you click and drag to select your token it should select both you and the lamp token. If that is too cumbersome I can just put the light on you, but thought it might be useful if you wanted to set the light down somewhere.
Bimble Ficklebopper |
I updated our loot sheet with what I think is all of the loot from our downstairs adventures so far. I'll list some highlights of what I think might be useful but I don't think hasn't been claimed:
Mwk Studded Leather Armor
Masterwork Rapier
Masterwork Dart x12 (closest thing to a ranged weapon for Marcus?)
Longsword x2 (since folks left weapons at home)
Halberd (same)
Scroll of Breath of Life (for Rossana in case of emergency?)
Scroll of Cure Light Wounds x3 (split between Rossana and Sara)
Scroll of Invisibility (Sara?)
Scroll of Summon Monster II (Rossana / Sara / Bimble).
If you want to claim or already claimed some, let me know.
By the way, this brings up one of my favorite houserules -- can we eliminate the distinction between divine and arcane scrolls? It's just an unnecessary accounting burden. Otherwise . . . I think we need to figure out who can use the CLW and Summon Monster scrolls.
Marcus Beto |
Good call, Bimble. I would love to take the darts, and one of the melee weapons if possible (obviously the rapier would be my preference, but if someone else wants that, I can take a longsword). And while we're at it, I'd take the studded leather, but again, if there are others who want it, I don't need to take everything.
Marcus Beto |
Actually, I just remembered I get a bonus on damage with longswords, so I'll take one of those if no one objects.
Sara Nole |
Sara currently has the rapier. But she is also proficient in longswords if someone would rather have the additional +1, since she will typically be a round behind attacking so she can perform (and she is far from a primary attacker).
Right now Rossana has used her spells up so I think she would be better served with the scrolls. But I'll write the invisibility one down on her sheet, since I don't think Rossana can use that one.
Thank you for the write up and suggestions Bimble!
Rossana Thorn |
Rossana will hold onto the scrolls if no one objects. What we need is some crossbows. Or simply not leaving all our equipment at home. :p
Capricia Belacrest-Maxeme |
Not sure if I missed healing anywhere, I went back and didn't see it, but I have Capricia at 1 HP
I believe the missing healing is in THIS POST.
Marcus Beto |
Hi all, I'm traveling this week so I may be a bit delayed in posting. Please bot me as necessary! Thanks!
Rossana Thorn |
For the banner, we'll be fighting for the people and the princess (most likely, at least), so how about a banner with a shield and a woman's outline in front of it, sort of like AoT's here?