Yes please!
Ana, that's definitely an outhouse. There's a small hammer hanging on the wall outside of the door - no doubt to chip away ice when it's frozen shut.
@Grod: sounds good. Casters are sneaky!!! Good thing Ana knows, likes and trusts Garland! And yes, 2 Intelligence is pretty smart for a half-orc! ;)
Like the tank Grod! Please level up and I'll get you started in the main thread.
I'm sure we'll have some lag over the next week or so everyone, so please just post whenever you're able. It'll be hit or miss with me.
@Grod: sounds good. Casters are sneaky!!! Good thing Ana knows, likes and trusts Garland! And yes, 2 Intelligence is pretty smart for a half-orc! ;)
12! I meant 12! That’s either a typo or I was trying to say that I bumped it up by 2. lol
Lol, 2 would sure be rough to roleplay.
Since we're presumably levelling after we clear the Lodge, should I pick up trapfinding? Looking for other's thoughts here.
That is the milestone, yes. Assuming you finish...the next room has forty sick men with bowel issues.
Umm, I think I got skipped in the Initiative.
You sure did! Please act now...my holiday addled mind mixed Garland with Ana
Hi all!
I'm out for a conference for a few days, I'll try to keep along with the posts as I'm able. But feel free to bot as needed.
Thanks for letting me know, and have fun!
Thanks it’s a large performing arts conference in nyc on the company dime! What’s not to like about it?!?
Man, you guys are nuking these bandits
It's the promise finding that level up in the outhouse!
Lol; that's a good motivator!
Sorry guys, caught a nasty bug. On some meds, so hope to be back to posting tomorrow.
Dang, these rolls are killing you guys! Ana, drop a total-death-kill AOE please!
TPK part 2?
Luckily I have a new character concept from the last time we were in this situation.
Not looking too good!
Same here. Damn auto roller
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I tell you what. If I do make a new character I'm going to do a bit of mini-maxing, or at least pick things with an eye towards combat, instead of building my character with only an eye towards RP and being faithful to the character concept. The evolutions I picked were all about the shadow thing, and for two points that sucked power wise. On the other hand, Ques is not above running for it.
My alt concept is primarily martial based. I agree on building the character to be less RP focused and more practical. That's my plan too.
Yeah, sorry...the early part of this AP is nearly all combat and elements. Sorry in advance for what happens...
Whatcha' thinking Ques - runnin'?
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Yep. Ques is no hero. Arms flailing, legs pumping, all out run! The battle is just not winnable. If we had some toys, we would have a chance, but, frankly, the enemies outclass us. Not only are there more of them than us, but they have a better to hit and better damage than us. They probably have DR and more HP than us too.
All good in my book! I'm working on a Druid concept, what are others thinking?
All true, Ques....all true
Samurai here. Sans mount.
Here is my samurai. Meet Tchezze Tchirock!
He is a trained troop type that works for a member of Lady Argentea's family and was sent to retrieve her.
Let me know if any changes should be made or if he should be scrapped altogether.
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So here's a question for the rest of you. Ques is freaked out. I could very well just retire the poor slob and create a new character myself. Here are some options and I'd like opinions:
I would be fine with either way. I know that Garland did not work out as the healer I was hoping for.
Just story-wise, it might be easier to create a new character, especially if Ques is freaked out.
Hmmmm....I'd be cool with Ques leveling up given what he's been through, but not sure if that's fair to everyone else. And, if everyone levels up, then we're making it too easy. What's everyone else think about that?
And, certainly, I'd be fine with you retooling him.
That actually bring up a good question:
If we all build new characters and basically start at the lodge, will the level up be after the lodge (as you had previously alluded to) or would you adjust the milestone?
I would figure if we leveled up Ques, you'd have Ques at level 2, then everyone else at 1, but would move up to 2 if/when you win the lodge.
I personally would be fine with that.
Aieeeee! Totally kilt. Nice one GM! I like a good honest game...
As for a new character, I’m honestly unsure as yet what to play. Give me a little time and I’ll work it out. One crazy option I have is to be a tengu underling of Tchezze, if Tchezze is ok with that...
Do we not also have another player/character waiting for us to find them? I hope Ouachitonian is still here...
;) Still can't help but feel bad for it; as long as you guys enjoy it, all good on my end!
That would actually work out well, as you get 2 backstories in one. Keep in mind the cold and snow issue of course; it gets even worse once you get beyond the lodge. I don't think that'd be too meta either - the call could have gone out for adventuring help, and that want ad would say that you'd be exploring an unknown area of intense cold, so only those that can withstand it need apply. Of course, if you're cool with the Fort saves and nonlethal damage, then all good.
We did, but Ouachitonian hasn't replied since I put up his spoiler with his situation. Hopefully he'll come back, but if not, he's a spare NPC.
I like the idea of having an "underling" for Tchezze. I would be willing to make changes to the character to fit with whatever you have in mind for your character. This is going to be fun!
Ok, I’ll make a Samurai (Yojimbo) using the Order of the Guard. I don’t see any need for you to make changes to Tchezze.
Perhaps Tchezze could be an uncle to my character who is younger and less experienced, needing guidance and a steady hand...
Maybe they are brothers, with Tchezze being the older more serene one, having basically raised your character. Basically the same dynamic without the age penalties to physical scores.
Make it cousins then. Different parents and upbringing, with Otakch being a bit wild and sent to serve with Tchezze to round off Ote’s rough edges. I’ll take the Exotic Weapon Training and Carrion Sense Alternate Racial Traits, which coupled with the Order of the Guard’ s Prepared for the Journey ability makes Ote a gleaner of things and techniques in low places rather than a linguist or true swordsman. Probably going to go with a reach spear of some kind...
Giving it further thought, I do like the “raised by Tchezze like a brother” aspect, so let’s say Otakch’s parents died of a mysterious illness/plague at which point an unruly Otakch was sent to be raised by Tchezze. Ote probably finds Tchezze serene approach stuffy, but deep down respects Tchezze’s mastery, dedication and skill and loves his cousin more than any other living creature.
I personally love this idea - good stuff
I like that idea a lot. Now we just need to figure out how they came to Heldren. Call for heroes, maybe?
It’s going to take me most of the weekend to get something together
It’s going to take me most of the weekend to get something together
Yep, me too. I’ll post, but won’t have the character ready for a few days...
I'm still here. Just waiting for my cue to enter stage left.
I guess I can just be sitting in the Stoat now, though. Might oughta go for a different character though, now that we have a pair of Samurai. Not sure we need three martials.