(moving this to the discussion thread)
That's entirely reasonable, and I'm not trying to trespass on how you portray your characters :)
Charisma is one of my favourite stats simply because it can be played so many ways! Ellie for example has a reasonable Cha score, so in spite of her bookishness she's actually quite personable, although slightly reserved. This mainly plays out as wanting to get along with everyone (she'll try to apologise to Gabriella at some stage for her earlier snippiness), rather than in being a super-duper lovable extrovert who's always the focus of attention.
... rather than in being a super-duper lovable extrovert who's always the focus of attention.
Ah, so you have met my oracle. :)
In all seriousness, Gabriella is much nicer when she gets to know people. It's just much easier to fall back to 'nasty vamp' because she's found that's what people expect when they meet her.
... rather than in being a super-duper lovable extrovert who's always the focus of attention.Ah, so you have met my oracle. :)
In all seriousness, Gabriella is much nicer when she gets to know people. It's just much easier to fall back to 'nasty vamp' because she's found that's what people expect when they meet her.
Gabbi does 'silent brooding grumpy vampire' really well!
... rather than in being a super-duper lovable extrovert who's always the focus of attention.Ah, so you have met my oracle. :)
What, the one that doesn't wear pants? That's a... different form of charisma ;)
In all seriousness, Gabriella is much nicer when she gets to know people. It's just much easier to fall back to 'nasty vamp' because she's found that's what people expect when they meet her.
Uh, guilty, I think :/
Ah, so you have met my oracle. :)What, the one that doesn't wear pants? That's a... different form of charisma ;)
I like to think that even if she was wearing a polyester track suit from the 70's, Nime would still be just as open and loving and people would still be attracted to her.
As if she would - polyester would chafe!
Gabbi does 'silent brooding grumpy vampire' really well!
*parent face*
Uh-huh. And I suppose you had nothing to do with making her brooding and grumpy? Hmm?
*raises eyebrows, taps foot*
"I'm delightful! Why would you assume its my fault?"
... *glares*
Why is everyone picking on Allie already? :(
Don't worry, I'll protect you~!
@DM Brainiac - does the fact that we are in Roslar's tomb (or at least, that's where we THINK we are) give us some idea of where we are? Is the tomb known to be in Roslar's Coffer?
Yes, the tomb is located inside the town's cemetery.
Also, these combats are beginning to follow a trend. Enemy wins initiative, pounds somebody, dies. We'll see if it continues. :)
I like this trend - makes it really easy for Alessandra to get a flank :)
It also helps to have 3 hard-hitting fighter types at level 1. :D
Fighter confirmed OP at level one.
Wow. Check the forums right before going to bed - all good. Wake up the next morning and I've missed two entire combats. :O
*laughs*
No grass growing here. ;)
Lesson learned. Never sleep. That's pretty much how I live my life.
Seriously, I only get like 4 hours of sleep a night on a good day. Two kids two and under plus having to be at work at 3:30 AM see to that.
In other news, I'm leaving work early today, in about 30 mins, so my posting will likely be less frequent and more sporadic throughout today compared to yesterday.
Yeah, I remember those days. They are not missed. ;)
3:30 am?! What do you do, air traffic control?
I work on the morning shift at a local television news station.
Eh, close enough :-) That's a horribly early start to the day...
Welcome back, Gabriella! You didn't miss much, a few 1-round combats and the chance to admire our team's fighting prowess ^_^
So obviously I have more free time this afternoon than anticipated. Ended up taking my oldest daughter to an indoor playground so I can post on my iPad while she plays. :)
Awe that's cute.
Aaaand just as the RP starts to get good I've been called in to a meeting...
Post in a few hours. If I survive
Meetings: events where the minutes are kept and the hours are lost.
Ridiculous isn't it?
I'm thinking about curses for my Oracle levels. Deaf would be an epic curse, would be really hard for Allie given how much she likes talking but would it be too hard on the group? At this level it would stop being a problem but second level could be a real kicker... any thoughts?
Wasting! A gaunt face, a sickening pallor, hair that's losing its shine and color. Let your sister be the pretty one ;)
Uh, no! Waaay too vain for that!
I could always take the vampirism curse... :D
... but isn't that why it's a curse? because it isn't fun and hits you where it hurts? making you deaf only helps you ignore your sister ;o
Oracle curses are difficult. I agree that Wasting doesn't suit Alessandra's character. Hunger, maybe? Grab plus Enlarge Person = combat grappling horror.
Downside: you're sickened in combat until you bite someone.
I doubt Brainiac would let you take 'vampirism' as your curse.
'Hunger' sounds like the most appropriate. Eldarel's on the right track that it doesn't have to be a foe. It would explain all the bite marks on Gabriella (that no one's seen yet). Why else would they be there? ;)
Sorry for the delay, took a nap and made dinner!
... but isn't that why it's a curse? because it isn't fun and hits you where it hurts? making you deaf only helps you ignore your sister ;o
If I went Deaf then I'd be taking Bonded Mind as my level 3 feat and then Gabbi and I could do the 'talk to each other without words' thing that twins can do.
Hunger looks interesting too... :)
'Hey sis' *nibble nibble*
Ulrich, I feel bad that we keep blowing through combats without you taking actions. I trust this trend will slow down as the enemies get tougher, but I don't want you to feel like you are being left out.
First time the girls don't blow through a combat is going to be a nasty shock I think!
When you are ready to move on, let me know which of the three doors in this room you want to go through. Remember, you spotted the mite peeking through the northeast door.
I think we take the mites first - at least we know we can kill them!
I'll wait for at least one more person to agree or disagree before posting.
Also forgot to mention, the dead mites here seem to have been stabbed to death.
Seconded. :) No time to post more.
Ok, but I think we're waiting for Gabi to allocate the treasure she found?
We can retcon who got what when she chimes in later. I'll go ahead and post now.
EDIT: Well, based on initiative, looks like we're waiting on Gabbi after all.
We're all loyal members of the Reactionary Party.
Somebody won initiative! Heresy! Splitter!
Based on time zones and some less than wonderful days, I've been lagging behind. It's okay though, most of the enemies we're facing are things that I'm not really useful against (for now). Kinda suits Ulrich if you ask me. He's an academic, not an adventurer. He's too busy taking notes.
Unfortunately I've missed out on the opportunity to comment about finding out the twins are Dhampirs. He was a little slow on the uptake, but doing medical work on Gabriella would have finally let it sink in. It would have been a big deal for him.
You can go ahead and backpost a conversation about it if you want. We do that a lot of times in my games as they tend to move rather quickly.
You can go ahead and backpost a conversation about it if you want. We do that a lot of times in my games as they tend to move rather quickly.
Truth!
Gabbi and I once had two separate back-posted conversations going in the same posts, which effected each other and were nothing to do with the in party conversation which everyone was having at the same time!
So yes, do back-post, we're used to it! :)
Truth!
Gabbi and I once had two separate back-posted conversations going in the same posts, which effected each other and were nothing to do with the in party conversation which everyone was having at the same time!
So yes, do back-post, we're used to it! :)
And to elevate the Fun Factor TM, the two conversations had drastically opposite tones. It made for very whiplashy reading. :)
Posting now.
Still need Elka's action.