Not sure who would be a good ranged combatant. The Alchemist might work if we can give them a ranged weapon and with the bombs would be great!
Is it true? I've been chosen? I'd best get my character finished up. I looked him over to see if I could go ranged, but I would need a couple of hard adjustments since I dumped my dex and let my charisma make up for it. I could take a different revelation so that I could go ranged if you guys would prefer. Also, as a side note, I have not figured out how to make a header for my character yet. Please help the noob, lol.
And I need to remember to post with the correct alias. My bad.
Rhen, gameplay is open. You are hanging out at The Sitting Duck wondering where the rest of your party has gone off to. As the other players enter Falcon's Hollow, they will eventually end up at The Sitting Duck. You are the only obvious adventurer in the establishment. Just some loggers in the back and regular town folk at the tables. Birds of a feather...
Ranok should be joining us in discussion soon enough. I believe his pup should be level 2, not 5.
I am here. I took the feat, "Boon Companion" (UW) to keep my pup at level with me. He is an integral part of my spiritual salvation.
Is it true? I've been chosen? I'd best get my character finished up. I looked him over to see if I could go ranged, but I would need a couple of hard adjustments since I dumped my dex and let my charisma make up for it. I could take a different revelation so that I could go ranged if you guys would prefer. Also, as a side note, I have not figured out how to make a header for my character yet. Please help the noob, lol.
Alright, figured out the header.
There just weren't any ranged characters to choose from. Most everyone has some back up ranged weapons, so we should be ok in a pinch.
Ranok, changing your character to ranged would be a complete rewtire. I wouldn't attempt it at this point.
A melee heavy group can work out. We'll just have to see jow it goes.
I concur. I couldn't do ranged. We'll be okay. I think that I have just about everything finished up. Take a look and give me your thoughts. He is going to be fun to role play I believe.
@GM, I dotted in. Do you want us to make introductory posts or wait for some setup?
You may begin at any time. We can continue to tweak here if need be.
@Ranok, Like Zeira, (even moreso) I think you should have some backup weapons capable of piercing DR. Something silver, something blunt, something cold iron. I don't see a ranged weapon of any kind either.
A silver or cold iron morningstar is a great choice (gives blunt, piercing, and one standard DR). Maybe cold iron hand axes? They are pretty cheap and double as ranged, if bows aren't your thing.
Not too sure where you see your character going from here. I also don't see any survival gear or a pack to carry things in. Not sure about this GM, but some might penalize you if you try to sleep on the cold ground.
@Everyone We can't rely on my burning hands if we run into some swarms. I only have two. It would be nice if everyone picked up a couple of Alchemist's fire or acid flasks.
" I can send Fiesta right on that"
Lol that is gonna be fun. Cool, I will probably pop an post later tonight when I get off work, cause yay nights
Good advise for all. Thank you, Niu. If you don't have it listed, you do without it. I make all those type calls on the fly. Very situational.
Niu, I will certainly look into that. Very good advice. My equipment certainly needs to be finished up.
Followed some of my own advice and picked up rope, a tent, alkalai flasks, and stuff to write with.
Very good, players. Polish her up before you head out.
Suddenly there is "Current Map" above my icon. That was at Rhen's request. He also wanted it at the top of each page (so it is there too). I always post it in game play for the history books.
You can move your token on these maps. I hear that phones cannot move tokens on these maps, so I will gladly move for you if you are posting on a phone and give me an exact move to location that I can interpret.
One post per day, one over the weekend. Game on.
As an FYI, if ypu used Slides for the maps instead of Drawings, people on phones could move their own icons.
It matters little to me, just mentioning in case you weren't aware.
I was studying Egyptian scarabs last night and found out that they are dung beetles. That is where they get their moisture from as well.
So.... the food and water pouches in my familiar satchel will contain.... dung.
With a horse and donkey along, I won't have to go searching for food. Hopefully a small ball of dung won't cause TOO much of a smell.
Very convenient :-)
I have now updated my equipment, sans poo.
Ziera, I believe you are working on a stat sheet for Feista. Can you upload an icon for her as well? It may be easier and better to create an alias. that way she can take on a personality and posts of her own. Thank you.
Ranok, can you upload an icon for Khonsu? Thanks.
Should I create an alias for Khonsu as well?
That is your call. The last companion had stats and I chose the icon for him. That worked just fine as he was not doing any talking. Companions are technically npcs and controlled by the GM. I typically let the player move him in battle and roll for him as long as they are reasonable expectations.
I like it, Ranok.
Niu
Nlu
I had your name incorrect all this time with no correction? These fonts can be difficult. Seldlron is one of npcs (my first PC) and most thought it was iron, but there is no i in Seldlron.
And it is Festia. I picked up on what was an apparent "smart" phone correction. Definitely create an alias for her.
Niu's name does have an 'eye' in it. :)
@GM I apologize. It occurs to me that I never sought your approval of my familiar.
I am using the Approximating Familiar rules of familiar folio to flavor a Greensting Scorpion as a Scarab. (Oversized insects is one of the suggested approximations).
I don't have any actual stats for a scarab, so I have left is as a scorpion on my character sheet. Rarely, if ever, would the familiar be used during adventuring and certainly never in combat.
If that is not acceptable, I have no problem using a scorpion instead. A scarab simply seemed to fit the character concept better.
I like the scarab. I also like to follow the rules to the letter but also like to bend them on occasions such as this. Awesome character you have there.
Here is part of her profile. She'll be a Squire gonna make her maybe 1st or 2nd level as she'll help with weapons and carrying stuff, think Nodwick but better.
Sorry I am here, was away at the Southern Ontario Open this weekend playing Warmachine
Whew! My dialog has been stuck for a few days. lol.
I am sorry, I was going to post something Friday morning but didn't get the time
The purpose of The Sitting Duck is for you to get acquainted. The adventure will begin in the morning while you are having breakfast at Jack'a'Napes.
Festia will accompany them, I'll probably give her the bow and arrows. I'll eventually add Drill Sergeant to her Archetype as the Squire Feat turns into the Leadership feat at 7th level! She'll beable to use Teamwork feats with us and train my troops! When they um gather!!!
Do check your supplies. I quickly looked at that and I think at least one of you has no rations. Maybe that is intended.
I have some, but don't need them :D
I have three days worth, but I usually just share what Khonsu catches while we are traveling.
Grrrrrr.
"The lady has provisions for herself, Me, Artenque and my donkey 2 weeks each"
Also I have to deduct 30gp to equip Festia so she has armor, shield and spear
The block initiative, if you are not familiar with it.
The player(s) on the line being pointed to by the arrow are up and may take their turn at any time. When everyone in that block has moved, the arrow will move down to the next line.
Any of you play around with the playtest? If so, thoughts?
You mean of version 2.0? No, I didn't participate. I am honestly skeptical.
Your instincts are correct. I ran a simulation as soon as it came out. It was not well balanced as the PCs were under powered for some of their opponents. The ones that played it drew the same conclusion. The rules were revised since then and I do not have the time to delve into it anytime soon. Nor do I have the desire. It is a complete rewrite of everything.
I have the book and read it, it would take a lot of practice since it is very different
I'm new to block initiative. Am I understanding it correctly, that everyone above the arrow can take their action and you will sort it out?
If the arrow is on the line with your name, you can act and the GM will sort it out
Double and triple checked this. Ranoks's natural bite when used as part of a full round action with a primary manufactured weapon is considered as secondary, with a -5 to hit. so rather that +7, it would be +2 as secondary. Only half of the strength would apply to the the damage so it would be 1 as opposed to 3.
Am I correct? Need to get this one correct from the get go.
You are right on both. The bite is listed as a primary attack, but I imagine probably not when in combination with another weapon.
Toothy: Some half-orcs’ tusks are large and sharp, granting a bite attack. This is a primary natural attack that deals 1d4 points of piercing damage. This racial trait replaces orc ferocity.