[PACS] Season of the Runelords by redeux

Game Master redeux

The upgrades are pretty bad for Harsk.

Bank Hero Point (total: 2)

Upgrades:

Armor 2: 1d1000 ⇒ 880 Arrow Catching Leather Armor

If do not get Armor 2 upgrade, will chose Armor 1 from location.

No interest in loot.

And I may sign up for your table. It's at 6AM on a Sunday though - one of the only days I can sleep in! Need to play around with TTS. Haven't had a chance to use it yet.

Hero Point: Saved
Upgrading Lucerne Hammer with Tripartite Spear +2 (Weapon 2).

Weapon 2 for Venomous Fighting Fan +1 to replace Haki Stick

Hero Point Power: Play with the top card of your deck faceup. You gain all skills that could be used to acquire that card equal to your Knowledge skill. (☐ You may also add any of the card's traits to your checks.) (Check the box)

2-2D
Oloch/Agent Eclipse - Weapon 2
Celeste/EmpTyger - Spell 1
Ezren/Akaitora - n/a (??)
Mavaro/ScorchedOne - Weapon 2
Harsk/MauveAvengr - Armor 2

I really am not sure what happened with my posts from that day. I guess I made the same mistake twice?

In any case, I thought I had posted that I was getting the Spell 1 from the location upgrades (so no need to contest it with anyone), and I was saving my Hero Point, which brings me up to 2 HP.

Sorry again for the confusion and the inconvenience.

So would be displaying my blessings for my power count as playing them?

That counts as playing your character card, not the blessing itself so you would be fine.

Just wondering, would Blessing of the Starsong have recharged, since the hour was Blessing of Desna? I know the core rules added something about deities, although the blessings don't exactly match.

I think not. Blessing of the Starsong specifically asks that "[this card] matches the top card of the Blessing discard pile, which Blessing of Desna does not.

What the Core Rulebook adds is that whenever a card refers to the Deity trait (such as in Deity: Desna), the non-deity trait matching the god in question is considered to be the same trait.

Vic's comments

I've only done a quick reading but it seems that the older blessings are looking for an exact match. Some of the newer blessings reference a trait which would work but it isn't retroactive afaik. If you find something else or have a different reading though I'd be happy to hear it!

Thanks! Yes, this is what I was wondering.

Celeste's first choice would be Spell 1 (Scorching Ray), could also take Item 2 (Wand of Flame). But I'll defer to whoever else wants either. (I've already done rather well on upgrades so far Adv 2, and I was being selfish regarding my ally during the scenario.)
Bonus upgrade will be Blessing 2 (of Gozreh).

No interest in either loot. (A pity Celeste can't take armor; I'd have liked the Snakeskin Tunic for thematic reasons!)

Harsk will keep his Hero Point (total: 3)

Upgrade preferences:
-Item 1: 1d1000 ⇒ 135 Wintervine or Goblinvine
-Ally 1: 1d1000 ⇒ 807 Fire Gecko

Banished Shock Lizard (RIP!). Will replace with Shock Lizard

Bonus Upgrade: Blessing of Thoth

Upgrade Preference: None
Hero Point: Banked for 4
Bonus Upgrade: Blessing of Tsukiyo replacing Blessing of Gorum 2
Loot: Impaler of Thorns (if no one else is interested) trading out Tripartite Spear.

Taking the bonus upgrade for Sign of the Rider replacing Sign of the Pack.

Hero point banked for 5.

No other upgrade needed. I prefer my current armor over the loot.

EDIT: I am out of town this weekend, likely unable to post. Bot me if needed.

Ezren would like to take the Item 2 as his deck upgrade.

Ezren can't have Blessings in his deck, so he can't take the Adventure Reward :(

Hero Point banked. Total is now 2.

I don't think I'll take the loot either. My armor is better than the loot.

2-2E
Oloch/Agent Eclipse - n/a, blessing2
Celeste/EmpTyger - spell1, blessing 2
Ezren/Akaitora - item2, n/a
Mavaro/ScorchedOne - n/a, blessing 2
Harsk/MauveAvengr - item1, blessing 2

Oloch will add another Spell to the pile, if there are multiple who want a Spell 3. If not, he will add another Item. If not, a Weapon.

Preference 1 (Spell 3: Divine Fortune): 1d1000 ⇒ 859
Preference 2 (Item 3: Grappler's Mask): 1d1000 ⇒ 954
Preference 3 (Weapon 3: Breakaway Spear): 1d1000 ⇒ 681

Ezren will be re-building his deck, removing Ultimate Magic to add the Alchemy and Occult Adventurer packs.

For his feat, he will take a Power Feat. Before doing so, he will choose the 'Wizened Explorer' role and gain the power 'On your non-Intelligence check, you may discard a spell to add your Intelligence.'

Ezren would really like a Spell 3, so he will add another spell to the pile.

Deck Upgrade Preferences:
Spell 3 (Swipe): 1d1000 ⇒ 577
Item 2 (Twitch Tonic): 1d1000 ⇒ 647
Spell 2 (Clairvoyance): 1d1000 ⇒ 23

Spell for Celeste.

I could take Spell 3 (Swipe), Item 2 (Wand of Flame), Item 3 (Wayfinder). I'll defer to whoever else wants though.

If I get an upgrade, I'll take the corresponding card feat. Otherwise, probably skill INT+1.

upgrade list (still pending mavaro's selection of weapon, spell, or item)

Adventure Card Guild characters may choose a bonus deck upgrade

Father Zantus (Ally B)

Hide Armor of Fire Resistance (Armor 2)
Magic Half-Plate (Armor C)

Belt of Giant Strength (Item 3)
Cloak of Elvenkind (Item 2)
Token of Remembrance (Item B)
Luckstone (Item B)

Scrying (Spell 3)
Lightning Bolt (Spell 2)
Haste (Spell 2) from reward
Fiery Weapon (Spell 1) from reward
Speed (Spell 1)
Acid Arrow (Spell B)
Charm Person (Spell B) from reward

Vicious Trident +1 (Weapon 3)
Heavy Pick +1 (Weapon 2)
Scythe +1 (Weapon 2)
Longbow +1 (Weapon 1)
Starknife (Weapon B)
Warhammer (Weapon B) from reward

Having switched out Ultimate Combat, I no longer need the Item 3.

Okay, looks like need mavaro to pick weapon, spell, or item. then need deck upgrade preferences from harsk and mavaro. tomorrow i'll default to picking spell for the last reward selection if i don't hear from mavaro

Thought I had posted something.

Harsk will spend a Hero Point on a Power Feat: ☑ When you move during your move step, you may examine the top card of your new location deck (☐ and shuffle it into that deck).

Harsk will unlock the Role Vanguard.

Upgrade Preferences:
Weapon 3: 1d1000 ⇒ 638 Hawkmoon Bow
Item 3: 1d1000 ⇒ 898 Belt of Incredible Dexterity

Drew Spell B for Mavaro

2-3A
Oloch/Agent Eclipse - Item 3,
Celeste/EmpTyger - Item 2,
Ezren/Akaitora - Spell 3, Spell 2
Mavaro/ScorchedOne - Weapon 3,
Harsk/MauveAvengr - tbd

remaining deck upgrades
Father Zantus (Ally B)

Hide Armor of Fire Resistance (Armor 2)
Magic Half-Plate (Armor C)

Token of Remembrance (Item B)
Luckstone (Item B)

Haste (Spell 2) from reward
Fiery Weapon (Spell 1) from reward
Speed (Spell 1)
Acid Arrow (Spell B)
Aid (Spell B) from reward
Charm Person (Spell B) from reward

Heavy Pick +1 (Weapon 2)
Scythe +1 (Weapon 2)
Longbow +1 (Weapon 1)
Starknife (Weapon B)
Warhammer (Weapon B) from reward

On second thought, I'm going to take INT+1 as my feat- I don't need another item slot just yet.

As for when we cycle locations: no strategy in particular jumps out at me. Maybe on Harsk’s turn, just to delay it in the turn order as long as possible?

Harsk will take a Weapon 2 as his upgrade. Upgrade Longbow to Javelin of Lightning

Agree with EmpTyger. Place it next to Harsk as he's the last character to play. Will let us all have a turn at our desired locations before forced movement.

Sorry, been a bit crushed at work.

Mavaro will skip upgrades this time, enjoy yours.

Sorry it didn't update for me. On it.

2-3B End of Scenario

Reward: Adding ally to the pool

Hero Point: Spending it on Card Feat: Item (5)

Deck Upgrades
Spell 3: 1d1000 ⇒ 922
Spell 2: 1d1000 ⇒ 396
Ally 2 (if we get one): 1d1000 ⇒ 391

EDIT: Forgot to add that Ezren will fill up the empty item slot with Potion of Healing.

Harsk will spend a Hero Point on a Skill Feat: DEX +1

Reward: Adding Ally to pool

Deck Upgrades:

-Weapon 3: 1d1000 ⇒ 806 Hawkmoon Bow

Will wait to see Ally upgrades

Ally for Celeste.

I’m most interested in a Spell 3 (Swipe).
Would take an extra Spell 3 (Volcanic Storm), Item 3 (Wayfinder), or Ally 3 (Vreva Jhafae) if somehow there are any. But I’m also okay if just one upgrade.

Need to think more about feats.

Blessing for Oloch.

Spending Hero Point -> Skill Feat (Strength)
Total: 4 HP

Preference 1: Weapon 3 (Wounding Spear-axe: 1d1000 ⇒ 720
Preference 2: Spell 3 (Divine Fortune Classic: 1d1000 ⇒ 273

So can I technically get Divine Fortune Post-Core from Divine and Divine Fortune Classic from Warpriest?

tentative list (need mavaro's reward pick of armor, ally, or blessing to be added)

Jakardros Sovark (Ally 3, from rewards)
Brodert Quink (Ally2, from rewards)
Grizzled Mercenary (ally 1, from rewards)
Soldier (Ally B)

Blessing of Lamashtu (Blessing 1, from rewards)

Belt of Incredible Dexterity (Item 3)
Tome of Knowledge (Item B)
Masterwork Tools (Item C)

Major Cure (Spell 3)
Swipe (Spell 3)
Web (Spell 2)
Consecration (Spell 2)
Scorching Ray (Spell 1)
Detect Evil (Spell B)
Acid Arrow (Spell B)
Augury (Spell B)

Longsword +2 (Weapon 3)
Warhammer +1 (Weapon B)

Blessing. Sorry, been a busy workweek. Very psyched for days off next week.

@mavaro-no worries, just need your deck upgrade preferences when you get a chance

finalized list
Jakardros Sovark (Ally 3, from rewards)
Brodert Quink (Ally2, from rewards)
Grizzled Mercenary (ally 1, from rewards)
Soldier (Ally B)

Blessing of Lamashtu (Blessing 1, from rewards)
Blessing of Iomedae (Blessing B, from rewards)

Belt of Incredible Dexterity (Item 3)
Tome of Knowledge (Item B)
Masterwork Tools (Item C)

Major Cure (Spell 3)
Swipe (Spell 3)
Web (Spell 2)
Consecration (Spell 2)
Scorching Ray (Spell 1)
Detect Evil (Spell B)
Acid Arrow (Spell B)
Augury (Spell B)

Longsword +2 (Weapon 3)
Warhammer +1 (Weapon B)

Deck Upgrade Preferences:

Preference 1: Weapon 3: rolled 806 Hawkmoon Bow
Preference 2: Ally 3: 1d1000 ⇒ 302: Monkey

My preference is Item 3 (Bird Feather Token-- recharge for a 1 die reroll? Yes please.)

Item 3: 1d1000 ⇒ 925

For 1st upgrades, looks like:
Harsk Weapon 3
Oloch Spell 3
Ezren Spell 3
Mavaro Item 3
Celeste Ally 3

There's an Ally 2 left over for Ezren, not sure if anyone else had 2nd upgrades choices?

Harsk will take the Ally 1. Unless Ezren doesn't take the Ally 2, then Harsk will take that assuming no one else wants it.

I'm perfectly happy to roll off for the ally 2. Depending on how important it is for Harsk, I can also defer. Not that big of a deal for me.

Not big deal for me. Already added the Ally 1 to my deck!

2-3B
Harsk Weapon 3, Ally 1
Oloch Spell 3
Ezren Spell 3, Ally 2
Mavaro Item 3
Celeste Ally 3

For upgrades, Celeste has only very weak interest in the Ally 3 (Acadamae Scholar). Really, only if no one else wants it at all.

Role will be Astrologer, with power feat to recharge a blessing to recharge a blessing.

Harsk will spend a Hero Point on a Card Feat: Spell (and fill it with Cure)

Ally 3: 1d1 ⇒ 1 Only slight interest.

Hero Point to STR +2.
No Reward.

Ezren spends his hero point on Skill Feat: Int +3.

For his deck upgrades, Ezren will grab the Spell 2 (Full Pouch) and Armor 2 (Grounded Leather)

Mavaro will spend his hero point on Card Feat: Blessing (to 4)

Take the Blessing B to add Sign of the Pack to deck.

2-3C
Harsk ally 3
Oloch n/a
Ezren spell 2, armor 2
Mavaro Blessing B
Celeste ally 3