I got into the pirates game once. Didn't last long, but everyone that got shanghaied was beaten and raped by the crew as part of their entry into the ship's crew. Those that protested too much faced it multiple times, basically until they accepted their new fate in life. Not sure if that was part of the printed game, or an add=on by the GM....
That is definitely not from any of the books from paizo.
Well, your interesting class combination doesn't make it too easy to determine your casting, but you get at least
Oracle:
5(+1) first level spell slots.
5 Cantrips known
2(+1) 1st level spells known
Spells are from the cleric list
Wood mystery grants shillelagh as spell known at 2nd level.
Skald:
2 first level spell slots
4 Cantrips known
2 1st level spells known
Spells are from the bard list
Rage prophet adds to the Oracle levels (+x)
As a spontaneous caster in both cases, you don't need to learn anything. You just wake one mornign and find you have additional spells you know.
While we're evaluating Tarjun's abilities - how does his raging song sound?
Like this?
Or this?
Or something else?
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Hi everyone! Jewel and Foxy invited me to make a character for this game and potentially join you all after your incredible pirate battle adventure. Here he is! I hope you enjoy the direction I thought to take him. Please tell me if you see anything about him that seems wrong.
Jewel's player and I are in several other games together, some of which go back a long time-- almost as long as this one. And I've played in another of Foxy's games since it first started back in 2020. I'm very excited about this one! Thanks for the welcome!
Pierce is a little more of a scoundrel than the three other kids are-- a little selfish, a little more abrasive, and a bit of a bully. If it weren't for the (presumed) circumstances of their meeting, he might think he is better than the Branson/Johnson children. Fortunately there are good reasons for us all to get to know each other and begin to work together!
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Sorry, I have to catch up! We've got a heatwave over here, and getting any work done on the computer just wasn't possible!
GM: Ah, forgot about the shillelagh. Thank you for the clarifications regarding spells -and for not putting your interesting in italics :')
About the raging song: That's a good question. I don't know what he hears inside his head. I do believe it'd be something a lot more upbeat than what it looks like on the outside.
Unless he's feeling pissed off or defiant.
Pierce: Welcome!! It's a nice surprise to see a new player arrive! :D
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Well, your interesting class combination doesn't make it too easy to determine your casting, but you get at least
Oracle:
5(+1) first level spell slots.
5 Cantrips known
2(+1) 1st level spells known
Spells are from the cleric list
Wood mystery grants shillelagh as spell known at 2nd level.Skald:
2 first level spell slots
4 Cantrips known
2 1st level spells known
Spells are from the bard listRage prophet adds to the Oracle levels (+x)
As a spontaneous caster in both cases, you don't need to learn anything. You just wake one mornign and find you have additional spells you know.
From what I've just read for both classes, it doesn't look like Tarjun can pick his spells from a book, however.
Oracle: An oracle casts divine spells drawn from the cleric spell lists. She can cast any spell she knows without preparing it ahead of time. To learn or cast a spell, an oracle must have a Charisma score equal to at least 10 + the spell level. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw against an oracle’s spell is 10 + the spell’s level + the oracle’s Charisma modifier (see FAQ). [...]
Unlike other divine spellcasters, an oracle’s selection of spells is extremely limited. An oracle begins play knowing four 0-level spells and two 1st-level spells of her choice. At each new oracle level, she gains one or more new spells, as indicated on Table: Oracle Spells Known. Unlike spells per day, the number of spells an oracle knows is not affected by her Charisma score; the numbers on Table: Oracle Spells Known are fixed.
Skald:A skald casts arcane spells drawn from the bard spell list. He can cast any spell he knows without preparing it ahead of time. Every skald spell has a verbal component—these verbal components can take the form of song, recitation, or even non-verbal music like percussion. To learn or cast a spell, a skald must have a Charisma score equal to at least 10 + the spell’s level. The saving throw DC against a skald’s spell is 10 + the spell’s level + the skald’s Charisma modifier.
[...]The skald’s selection of spells is limited. A skald begins play knowing four 0-level spells and two 1st-level spells of the skald’s choice. At each new skald level, he gains one or more new spells, as indicated on Table: Skald Spells Known. Unlike spells per day, the number of spells a skald knows isn’t affected by his Charisma score; the numbers on Table: Skald Spells Known are fixed.
From what I understand, unlike Jewel or Clara, Tarjun cannot learn or prepare any new spells (unless he has gained a level). The deal is that he can cast any of the spells he knows, at any time, but not change them.
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From what I understand, unlike Jewel or Clara, Tarjun cannot learn or prepare any new spells (unless he has gained a level). The deal is that he can cast any of the spells he knows, at any time, but not change them.
Yes.
Hello Pierce! Unless we all get killed, welcome to the game!
I still need to check Jewel's spells. Question on share spells with my familiar:
"Share Spells: The wizard may cast a spell with a target of “You” on his familiar (as a touch spell) instead of on himself. A wizard may cast spells on his familiar even if the spells do not normally affect creatures of the familiar's type (magical beast)."
It doesn't mention the range. ?? Since a "self" spell doesn't have a range I'd guess it would be touch? So I'd have to call Chirp out of hiding to me? My idea was to give Burning Gaze to Chirp and have her set the sails on fire....
It does mention range: "(as a touch spell)". So, yes, you'd need chirp with you.
How'd I miss that? Skipped the parenthesis? I've got a Red Cross appointment to donate blood. I'll finish and post Jewel's spells then. Not sure how much she can do but if I'm not obviously being watched she might do that.
Why does Tarjun have a -4 to both of his checks? Is he encumbered or exhausted or something like that?
Wondered that too....
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
Merry merry!
Who is Bueller?
I'm on vacation and won't be able to post as regularly. Will be back home Sunday.
And there I wondered why lawful Jewel didn't intervene.
Have fun.
LOL! Lawful Jewel is having trouble understanding Clara. How will we not get in trouble for her stealing the rope? But since Tarjun doesn't want to help make some rope.... ??
Thanks for the link to making a longbow. I knew it wasn't an afternoon project, but didn't know what all was involved. The crafting rules are annoyingly complex yet too simple for some things!
That's a good one. Bot you in a philosophical debate about the gods. :D
Have fun at your conference.
"When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me."
This doesn't mean that as an adult I stopped doing childish things. Rather when I was growing up I hid the childish things so I wouldn't be embarrassed by being caught. As an adult I no longer care and do as I want. How's that for philosophy?
But Jewel is still growing up....
How's that for philosophy?
I think Paul rotates in his grave seeing this interpretation of his text. :P
But as Jewel is too young for that quote anyway, how about "You and your stupid adult stuff. You are going the wrong way about it. Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. So let's end this boring talk and go back to playing".
This interpretation is also questionable, but at least the author of the quote won't rotate in his grave. ;)
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LOL! Thanks for that. I usually avoid anything religious for just this reason. I'll go back to that.
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I'm not big on religion either, and was never an education in that matter - so not only can I not tell if you're interpreting things wrong, but chances are I won't even know you're quoting the Bible unless explicitly told so :P
For some reason, I had a dream about Jewel and Tarjun last night, and weirdly enough, I was Jewel in my dream.
At some point we were getting away from danger, and I yelled at Tarjun to 'run'... Before remembering why he couldn't get any faster, and feeling very stupid x)
Run Forest....
I'm not big on religion either, and was never an education in that matter - so not only can I not tell if you're interpreting things wrong, but chances are I won't even know you're quoting the Bible unless explicitly told so :P
No one said bible before you did. Lucky guess on your side? :P
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How's that for philosophy?I think Paul rotates in his grave seeing this interpretation of his text. :P
But as Jewel is too young for that quote anyway, how about "You and your stupid adult stuff. You are going the wrong way about it. Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. So let's end this boring talk and go back to playing".
This interpretation is also questionable, but at least the author of the quote won't rotate in his grave. ;)
Thought you were talking about St Paul?
Thought you were talking about St Paul?How's that for philosophy?I think Paul rotates in his grave seeing this interpretation of his text. :P
But as Jewel is too young for that quote anyway, how about "You and your stupid adult stuff. You are going the wrong way about it. Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. So let's end this boring talk and go back to playing".
This interpretation is also questionable, but at least the author of the quote won't rotate in his grave. ;)
Yes, we are. But the letter from Paul, where the quote is from is part of the bible.
On a completely unrelated topic: What is the no firearms equivalent of a shotgun wedding?
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Heavy crossbows?
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It depends a lot on the books you read. If it is just people writing about their experiences, like for example Life on the Missisippi, you get to know a lot, without needing to make those experiences yourself.
Especially if the topic is: Do I want to live the life of XY, a memoir of XY might help to get a lot of insight, before putting the effort in to get such a life.
And then there is the other kind of books or media in general that are not helping any..
Learning refers to education, not intelligence. They tend to be related, but more on a sliding scale than a direct one-to-one. I've known a few over-educated idiots, and one grossly under-educated genius. Pity about the second.
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I was thinking more about how books cannot teach you about everything in life, and I agree with Jewel: there are many more forms of intelligence than the ability to acquire and retain information. Social skills, emotional intelligence, humility, critical thinking, introspection and common sense can be lacking even in someone who has many degrees.
It depends a lot on the books you read. If it is just people writing about their experiences, like for example Life on the Missisippi, you get to know a lot, without needing to make those experiences yourself.
Especially if the topic is: Do I want to live the life of XY, a memoir of XY might help to get a lot of insight, before putting the effort in to get such a life.
Mmmm. I'm not sure. It's important to be well-informed regardless of the decision. But what might suit you may make someone else miserable! :P
"And every year I go to the Heavy Metal festival in Wacken. It's the best time of the year! Music all day, thousands of great people, lots of beer, camping on the field, which gets dusty if its hot and dry, and muddy when it rains - but the atmosphere is heavenly!"
Yeah, Metal Music would be ok, camping is a no go. Thousands of people? I'm out. Mud wrestling and fine dust, hehe, no. I don't need to go there to know it is not for me. An enthusiastic report from someone who was there, if extensive enough gives you the relevant facts to compare them to your own likings.
I like to say: Intelligence is if you are able to come to a proper conclusion yourself. Wisdom is being old enough and having seen enough things, that you know the right conclusion, no matter if you are intelligent enough to come to it on your own. And that is where I think reading helps a lot. Most of the things you list can be trained to a degree. And reading is one of the cheapest methods to get the knowledge others have already collected on those topics.
"I like to say: Intelligence is if you are able to come to a proper conclusion yourself." etc. I like that. I may have to copy and quote that to my son. ;-P
Camping used to be fun. But now sleeping on any hard surface is out! And thousands of people? NO!!! And I'll pass on hot and dry, and muddy when it rains. Let me sit in my comfortable recliner and play the music that I like at a volume that I like. Loud when I want it loud, and quiet when I want to enjoy conversation with one or two friends or family. Beer when I feel like drinking beer. Bourbon the same. But not a lot. Just for the taste, not the effect. And when there's nobody around to talk with, and I don't want to blast my music, I can always open my Kindle and pick through the books that I haven't read yet. There's always more than one to choose from.