Shalm's Reign of Winter (Inactive)

Game Master JankInTheTank

Yeah, thanks Honsul.

Got a good chuckle out of Paldo's last post. It's not paranoia, they really are out to get you...

Hi all. I apologize, but I unexpectedly lost internet last weekend, and it hasn't yet returned. I will get us going again as soon as it returns. Thanks for your patience!

Sounds good on the tracking sheet. Thanks!

Hehe ya Paldo may have crapped his pants a little since he turned around and smacked his face into some bushes. (-1 on perception)

Everytihng ok there Shalm? Ever get your internet back up?

I hope that everything is okay.

Any news, Shalm? :(

I'm starting to worry that the game might be dead... Do you think we should look for another GM (if only a temporary one)?

Yeah, I'm thinking it's dead. DM's who are interested in keeping the game going will pop in to post updates even if only from their phones. Shalm was running three or four other games and they're all stopped as well.

I'm up for finding a new DM, but don't fancy our chances.

I can post something in the recruitment thread, if everyone still is interested. Personally I loved playing with you all, and I would very much continue to do so if possible :)

We got off to a great start. :) Would be nice to keep it going.

I'm fine either way. I'd been enjoying it so far as well...

Just posted something in the recruitment thread to look for a GM. Hope we find one!

Here it is

Thanks, Linge!

We've got an answer! A GM is willing to run the AP, but they want to know how many of us are still there!

If you're still around, please post a message to let them know if you are willing to continue or if you'd like to back out :)

I have joined several new games since this one died and unfortunately I don't think I have the time to pick this one back up. :(

This is a large party though so I'm sure y'all still have enough players and I wish you the best of luck slaying witches and ice fey!

It's sad to see you go, Halleva! :( It was a pleasure to play with you.

Wish you all the best in the future, and thanks for letting us know!

Garran, Honsul? Are you still there? (please knock three times for "yes"... Sorry, I couldn't resist)

Glim, Paldo and Sigrun, if you're still ready to play, can you confirm that you're still there, please? :)

Still here :D

Hello all. I am the GM who will be picking this game up.

I'd like ot get things moving again as soon as possible, so once we have at least 4 players chime in and say they are still here I'll start posting in the gameplay thread.

for posting expectations, I would like players to post at least 5 times a week when possible. if you have anything come up that makes you unable to post, please let us know in the discussion thread and someone can post for you.

If there has been a full day since the last PCs last post, I will post and will bot anyone who has not yet done anything for that cycle. in general outside of combat this will mean the PC will smile and nod and go along with whatever scheme is being discussed. if in combat they will default to a standard attack action with whatever they used last against the closest enemy. I will not use any of your limited resources or spells when botting unless it is very clear that you would want that.

I am running 2 other games of RoW that are both much further ahead but are still in book 1. if interest falls off too much on this game and we dip below 4 players, I may consider folding the remaining players into one of my other tables, depending on if either of them need new players.

Finally, feel free to ask me any questions or send me messages to collaborate on side plots involving your PCs. PbP leaves lots of opportunities to tie in backstories, and I have really been enjoying a few of my other players that have gone above and beyond in tying themselves into this AP.

I'm still here and ready! Thanks for offering to take over the game.

There is a small issue... Apparently, Garran is currently on holidays until the end of the month, which means that he doesn't know yet that the game has resumed, and we are left without a healer :/ I could always change one of Linge's spell for a Healing Spell, but she won't be as effective as a cleric.

looks like we have 3 so far. if we can get a fourth we can start moving things along and I can bot Garran to provide healing at least. once he is back, he can choose to resume or pull out of the game.

I'm in!

ok, I'll get us started again then. Has anyone heard from Honsul one way or another?

No... And since it was his only campaign, it makes it hard to reach him. I'll send him a PM telling him that he can hop on the bandwagon if he's still around.

I'm back from vacation if you all still want me.

Of course, welcome back!

So glad to have you back Garran! :D

Huzzah!

So we're just missing Honsul now, which is unfortunate because it seemed like a really interesting take on that character, and I haven't had a spiritualist in a game before. I will give him a little more time but might write him out very soon in a non-permanent way so that if he does return his character isn't dead and can rejoin the party in some manner.

Sounds fair. Ya I liked his concept too.

Yeah. His whole retelling of Hansel and Gretel was astonishingly cool...

Is the creature dead?

I hope it is now!

It just wanted a snack... What happened next blew it away.

Anyone that can attack probably should pile it on. Just to be sure.

I just sort of threw you guys on to the combat map for this one. I'd like you to come up with a standard marching order for the future, but for now feel free to swap positions of any of your pawns before the first full round of combat.

How high are the fey flying? Are they within normal 5ft melee reach?

they are high enough that you would need a reach weapon to hit them, or ranged attacks.

Garran's just the cleric, not really a damage dealer. Though he acts bold.

I can't help it, all my characters are bold. Sometimes that's not such a good thing.

Yeah, but you're the only one with a cold iron weapon

It's useless right now, though, since he can't reach them anyways.

yeah this encounter can be a pain. flying enemies at this level ar hard to deal with, but it is good to find tactics now to deal with them because

Going to try a bomb!

So, if no one can hit them, should we run away plan a strategical retreat?

Maybe. I've only the one bomb left, and it doesn't do much damage.

Don't we really have anything to fight back? Or prevent the little buggers from flying? Unfortunately, playing darts with Sigrun's spears doesn't seem to work.

I was going to Enlarge Garran which would give him 10ft reach. But we can't seem to roll worth a damn just to hit these little things. :)

Good idea!

Enlarge, that's worth a try. Someone with a high dex should get Garran's sling and 10 bullets first though. He also has an alchemist's fire.

I was thinking of turning the sword into an improvised reach weapon, by tying a rope to the guard, and swinging it like a bullroarer.

Hey everyone, I'm moving to a different state at the end of the month and the next two or three weeks are going to be pretty hectic. I'm going to do the best I can to post frequently, but please move the game ahead and bot me if I'm holding anything up. Once the dust settles I fully intend to return to regular posting. Thanks!