Got it! No worries GM, I trust that you've got it all worked out in a way that makes sense to you :)
Am I correct in concluding that Urzok now has his shield, but that it is still broken?
If he still has it, he'll raise it this turn instead of power attacking.
Am I correct in concluding that Urzok now has his shield, but that it is still broken?
If he still has it, he'll raise it this turn instead of power attacking.
That is correct.
However, I have recently learned that I misunderstood how shields worked: it actually takes a separate Interact action to take off a shield (rather than just a Release action), so by that same coin, I’d imagine it would still be an Interact action to attach a shield (though I would personally say that that could be combined with the same Interact action as taking the shield out).
Huh.
I was reading through the Zandalus/Tatterman fight again (because why not), and I realized that I made a BIG error in that combat: I treated Urzok's Bravery as increasing the degree of success against fear by 1 step, when Bravery only turns a regular success into a crit success.
Well, now we know.
Hey there everyone. I'm sorry to say this, but I'm going to unfortunately need a bit of a break from PbP. I messed up my back something fierce while already having a diagnosed back issue, and the two seem to be interacting in a rather unpleasant way. It is currently difficult for me to do much more than lay down, and until I get this situation resolved, it's not going to be much better. I've got stuff lined up to get this fixed ASAP, but since I don't know when that'll be, I'll have to say that I'll be inconsistent at best until the situation is resolved. I'll update here once it is.
Thank you all for understanding.
-X Hums
sorry to hear. hope it gets better soon!
Heal up Xave, hope it gets resolved quickly!
Urzok, this looks like something you burn in an area. Whatever you do, make sure to back away so I can throw some fire at it and not have it splash you.
I ask that you at least post what your actions (contingent on Urzok moving) would be, rolls and all. It makes things move quicker.
"Finally, “strength checks” have (as far as I can tell) been universally replaced with the Athletics skill; in this instance, using Athletics to Force Open. But I will keep Urzok’s roll for…well, this:" -GM
That's way better than a strength check!
My turn for a tangent ;)
I've never liked ability score checks. With a d20, it is entirely too unreliable and makes the difference between a +4 and +0 (an otherwise significant difference in stats) mostly inconsequential. Not to mention, at least in my experience, the DC for ability checks are usually held to the same standard for a skill check!
Tangent over!
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"Finally, “strength checks” have (as far as I can tell) been universally replaced with the Athletics skill; in this instance, using Athletics to Force Open. But I will keep Urzok’s roll for…well, this:" -GM
That's way better than a strength check!
My turn for a tangent ;)
I've never liked ability score checks. With a d20, it is entirely too unreliable and makes the difference between a +4 and +0 (an otherwise significant difference in stats) mostly inconsequential. Not to mention, at least in my experience, the DC for ability checks are usually held to the same standard for a skill check!Tangent over!
For example: as written (for 1e) the Strength check DC to force open the front gate to Fort Hailcourse was (I'm not kidding) 35!
I know alchemy isn't Jevar's strongest suit, but I still appreciate the versatility it provides.
GM, for after this fight, is there a piece of wood or something Urzok could use as a club? Bludgeoning keeps coming up and I have a feeling nonlethal punches just aren't going to cut it!
GM, how do you feel about the alchemical crossbow being available in Thrushmoor for purchase?
GM, for after this fight, is there a piece of wood or something Urzok could use as a club? Bludgeoning keeps coming up and I have a feeling nonlethal punches just aren't going to cut it!
Considering there's a bunch of broken furniture in this room alone that's definitely possible.
GM, how do you feel about the alchemical crossbow being available in Thrushmoor for purchase?
I mean, the answer to that isn't going to help you right now. That said, I'll consider it (especially since y'all now have Ms. Wrentz to pull some strings).
Oh, yeah, not relevant to this moment :) Just entering the motion for later.
Actually, no. I'm in the middle of writing up a post and I had Shakur Delay until after you, because the player wants the swarm gone more than the blob. What's currently on the map is after Shakur had moved.
EDIT: I actually got word from Shakur's player that he'd rather stay next to the blob, so adjusting that now.
Weakness to bludgeoning (go figure) and a reaction that lets it make a bite when it takes slashing damage.
Merry Christmas to all, and I've got a gift for everyone: Everyone gets a Hero Point! In one week. After I take them all away. Because the 1st is in a week. Okay, maybe it's not a "gift" :P
Hero Points reset in a week.
Re: Rolling Rerolls
Sorry GM, at some point I got the notion in my head that they were to be rolled by you! Not sure how I came to that conclusion, but I'll roll them myself from now on!
Though when the DC is not known to us, rerolling a saving throw ourselves can be... inconclusive, shall we say, when trying to formulate the rest of a post that depends heavily on the result of that reroll.
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Hero Points have reset.
Sorry for not posting, all; I just wasn't feeling too up to it. I'll be back to posting on Monday.
No worries GM, looking forward to Monday then :)
Given how crowded it is at the door, does Jevar have a clear line of sight through it to the zombie soldier?
Given how crowded it is at the door, does Jevar have a clear line of sight through it to the zombie soldier?
Yes, but there'll be cover.
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Alrighty. I think my back is better enough that I should be able to post here without ruining my ability to do other things! Huzzah!
My posts will likely not be daily for a few weeks while I get back up and running, but the GM and I can keep doing what we have been if it comes time for updates and I haven't posted.
My timing is impeccable. So I've been in and out of specialists and stuff for my back. Turns out, I've got a surgery next week. So Shakur will be back to the "advanced botting" we were doing before where our GM would reach out to me via a messaging system and I'll give him the gist of what I want to have happen.
Here's hoping this is the last medical thing I have in awhile.
Best of luck Shakur, I'm glad you were able to get into the surgery you need so soon! :)
Sorry for my own absence, I got the site goblins all day and then couldn't log in! I was lucky enough to have been told by a friend that I needed to clear my cookies or I still wouldn't be here -_-
Lol wut. Penile fracture? So many questions...
It has been a pleasure gaming with y'all. Some of you I've gamed with before this, some of you it was the first time, but either way I've had a truly fun time sitting at this table.
I've come to the decision to leave PbP for personal reasons and have been/will continue to be phasing out my games. Having communicated with the GM, we figured now would be the best time to do so for this one. He has great plans for y'all, can't wait for you to experience it! :)
If I ever decide to come back to PbP, I'll be sure to reach out and see what/how y'all are doing!
If you ever want to get in touch or find yourself in London, I'm about to PM each of you my email address, so please do so! :)
Sorry to see you go! It's been fun to have you as part of this foursome. We'll have to find some big feet to fill the half-orc shoes :P
I just realized that I haven’t said anything regarding a replacement yet!
I do have a replacement PC coming; they are currently reading through the Gameplay thread and finalizing some character creation stuff.
I have not abandoned you all, we’re just in a bit of a transition phase at the moment.
And Boodiddly doesn't want to admit Urzok's gone, so he's avoiding reading the latest Gameplay post... DX
I just realized that I haven’t said anything regarding a replacement yet!
I do have a replacement PC coming; they are currently reading through the Gameplay thread and finalizing some character creation stuff.
I have not abandoned you all, we’re just in a bit of a transition phase at the moment.
Ah! Great to hear. I don't want to rush the transition. What I don't get is... how will you explain the speed with which Urzok Jr. grows up to join us (lol, I'll see myself out).
Ah! Great to hear. I don't want to rush the transition. What I don't get is... how will you explain the speed with which Urzok Jr. grows up to join us (lol, I'll see myself out).I just realized that I haven’t said anything regarding a replacement yet!
I do have a replacement PC coming; they are currently reading through the Gameplay thread and finalizing some character creation stuff.
I have not abandoned you all, we’re just in a bit of a transition phase at the moment.
Oh trust me, I’ve got something in mind.
Hi folks, this Kolgradd Thunderiron checking in, I'll be your replacement fighter! I've been running a home game of PF2 since the release (Fall of Plaguestone followed by a converted Feast of Dust, and now we're in book 2 of Agents of Edgewatch), but I haven't had much chance to play rather than GM.
I've had a great time reading over the gameplay thread, following the mystery of your backgrounds and enjoying your fights and interactions with each other. I'm sorry to see Urzok go, but I'm excited to be involved.
While he can't hope to fill Urzok's shoes, I'm hopeful that he'll be able to do the most important thing of getting beaten up so you don't have to :) He is built a little different from Urzok in that he is a fighter with the wizard dedication, but I don't think he should be stepping on Jevar's toes role-wise; his spells are for boosting his combat ability rather than replacing it (shield and true strike right now, mirror image eventually).
I'm as in the dark as the rest of you how he's going to be introduced, as well as the rest of his background, so I eagerly await what Xavier has cooked up!
Welcome! Jevar won't feel stepped on and can even help him fill out that spellbook :)
What sort of temperament does this particular dwarf have?
Thanks!
I imagine him as having a fairly typical dwarven temperament - gruff and dogged. Not very personable, but kind and thoughtful. He has the Foe of the Strange background, perhaps because he was a guard of the deep tunnels in a sky citadel once and fought aberrations there? I'm intentionally leaving his background vague.
I admit thinking that when you were planning to go to Fort Hailcourse and break in I wondered if Kolgradd would have agreed to that as it was technically illegal, but the mention of captives and sacrifices would have swung it for him I think. Saving innocent lives is more important than the letter of the law.
Hero Points reset in a week
Inventory Updated with Kolgradd’s starting equipment
Apologies that there was just a week of silence; the school semester started back up and I just needed some time to breathe, so I didn’t push Kolgradd to enter as soon as I probably should have for that reason. I’ll hopefully get around to continuing the story later today.
Still in a back brace (will be for a few more weeks), but I'm feeling a whole lot better already!
I should start working back up to consistent posting (again, aside from Friday and Saturday, as those are my IRL Pathfinder days) starting today. Especially now that my work has gone back to normal things and I've gotten back to several-minute-long compile times (yay coding).
Before I properly continue with the narrative itself, I meant to ask this: What would Kolgradd’s standard exploration activity be when doing a dungeoncrawl? (Reminder about exploration activities).
I'm basically having Kolgradd replace Urzok's place in the marching order for obvious reasons.
I think searching makes the most sense for Kolgradd. He's on edge and worried and wants to avoid stepping on any traps or anything like that.
If they're expecting a fight, for example if they're about to open a door that they think might have some enemies in, then he'd switch to "repeat a spell" for the shield cantrip.
And I did forget to mention this: Hero Points have reset
Sorry for the small absence. One of my favorite online games made some...we'll call them "questionable decisions", so I haven't been feeling the best lately. Coupled with my IRL games, it just kinda threw off my groove.
So…Kolgradd is correct in several ways, and it leads to some weird stuff. Basically, the errata clarified that “attack roll” does not mean “a roll with an attack trait,” which is extremely unintuitive. “Attack rolls” are only Strikes and spell attack rolls, so Kolgradd is correct. As weird and unintuitive this clarification was, I can see the balance behind it—preventing finesse from replacing your Dex in Disarm or Trip checks (some people may disagree, but I actually stand behind that), and making true strike apply to a lot less stuff (which is kind of an indirect nerf to the spell, but let’s be honest, true strike is still really powerful even with that nerf). What it also means, though, is that inspire courage wouldn’t apply to anything other than Strikes and spell attacks, so it actually wouldn’t help with Kolgradd Escaping. Where it gets weird is that Kolgradd can use his unarmed attack bonus for the check, so it’s a question of if the bonus from inspire courage would still carry over. I think it doesn’t because it applies as the attack roll is being made, but not applied to the attack bonus itself.
Like I said, this whole thing is really unintuitive, but I actually support the clarification, I just wish that the wording was a lot more clear in the first place so we wouldn’t have this whole “a roll of an attack isn’t an ‘attack roll’” thing.
You're talking to a rules lawyer here, brother (granted, I'm one that at times disagrees with and adjusts some rules, but I'm nevertheless a rules lawyer); if it doesn't say you need a free hand, then you don't need a free hand. And on that same train of thought, if it did require a free hand then you couldn't use it, because freeing a hand requires the Release free action, which has the manipulate trait, and you can't take any manipulate actions due to the fact that you're restrained.
If nobody else wants the scroll of blink, Shakur can take it, but it's such a chaotic spell in this edition that I'm not sure I'd ever use it.
Fancy things this level up:
Basic sorc spellcasting. Now have true strike and (Signature) Agitate as known sorcerer spells, and one singular first and second level occult slot to cast them.
Also picked up Ward Medic. Means I can treat wounds on two people at a time. Will likely end up paired with assurance.
Other than that, just waiting to see how much gold we get for item purchases. We're starting to get to the level where the interesting stuff is affordable.
If nobody else wants the scroll of blink, Shakur can take it, but it's such a chaotic spell in this edition that I'm not sure I'd ever use it.
Jevar would request a moment with it at some point to Learn a Spell and have it in his spellbook (that doesn't expend the scroll).
Level-up
Class feat: Expert Alchemy
Spells: Haste, Lightning Bolt
Familiar master ability: Speech (Oreb is back!)
Skill feat: Magical Crafting (still need to pick 4 free magical crafting formulas)
I still need to look over the inventory, and might buy some more spells on their day in the markets.
(it might be tomorrow before I've got his profile fully updated here)
Inventory claims:
Moderate Frost Vial 3
Lesser talisman cord 1 (and then can pick some magical crafting formulae to go with this)
Scholarly journal 1 (of course)
Tindertwig 20 (will certainly share most of these, just getting his hands on new alchemicals as usual)
Scroll of 2nd-level illusory object 1 (can hand off to shakur after Learn a Spell)
Shakur: You got the Darkvision elixir. It would take more time than the spell, but Jevar could also derive a formula for that (and then make many in the future with his infused batches!) by breaking it down.