#9-10 Signs in Senghor (Inactive)

Game Master noral

Discussion here.

Hello everyone, could those invited please fill out slide 1-3 for their characters. Thanks

Day Job (Caravan~Diplomacy): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Thanks for having us!

Craft (alchemy), Crafter's Fortune: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

Craft (alchemy): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Day Job (Sleight of Hand), Boon: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 = 24

Just confirming that I will be in on Friday with a new PC (a level 3 Oracle, I think!). Thanks for holding a spot, GM!

Of course!

Trying to figure out our Marching Order. It always reminds me of those Logic Puzzles-- "Blue Shirt doesn't want to sit next to Yellow Hat, but Yellow Hat must be sitting beside Red Pants. Is there any way to make everyone happy?"

With the added caveat of having to deal with real-world politeness ("I don't want to take point if someone else wants to!) and five other people trying to solve the same puzzle with different sets of information!

That said, I came up with a little idea-- I've marked Vulpina with a Comment espousing my preferences. If you do the same, we can sort out who wants to be where, who absolutely should not be in front, who assigned their martial a place in the middle before they realized the party was entirely Squishy Wizards, etc.

I am sorry if I somehow miss a message. English is not my native language. :-)

You’re totally fine, GM. Torku’s just an a~$%%&#.

:-)

Are you all ready to start. Sorry for extending the briefing but I wanted Jhaeman to have time to jump in before we start.

I'm in! Thanks for waiting. Will update tagline ASAP.

Everyone, my character is obnoxious, but please don't take him too seriously. He'll contribute when it counts.

Is that everybody, then? Been holding off on a response until I knew whether or not someone with Profession (sailor) was going to suddenly appear :P

(Side note: there's a weirdly high number of modules that assume somebody has Profession (sailor)...)

That and Profession (barrister). X-D

GM, I'm spending 3905.7 gp on starting gear before the session.

Of course! Can you note this in the slides please. Thanks

Right, I knew I was forgetting something! I've now placed all the PC's info on the slides.

Day Job Roll (Profession: Street Preacher): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Right-- if that's everyone, we've got a question of marching order. It seems like everyone but Loam and Makras want to be 2nd or 3rd? If that's the case, I'm happy to offer Vulpina on point, leave Korum where he is, and scoot everyone else forward.

Have you all filled out the slides?

Went ahead and scooted Vulpina up front, so that Korum can stab me in the back strike over my shoulder.

Note that, whenever possible, Vulpina will Dodging Panache or Gunslinger's Dodge (as appropriate).

Guys, I am really sorry but I just realized that we are missing a player! :-)

Would you like another player? I could ask for one more in the Lodge Recruitment.

I had just assumed that was your choice :P

Hmm. It would be a bit awkward to add someone at this point in the adventure. Is there a problem with proceeding with 5 characters?

I didn't realize, I thought Makras was the sixth. You know, despite looking at our full roster of 5 people. I've got no trouble proceeding as is.

There are just many looking for games so I just asked. If you want to proceed with five I am absolutely fine with that.

I'm perfectly happy either way.

Whatever works!

All good here.

I echo the ambivalence as to adding a player. I don't mind. Not sure we need the help, but won't turn it away if it shows up.

I understand trying to be inclusive and taking in players looking for a game. If that is what is best for the greater community, then I say go for it.

Hi guys, I had included this in a spoiler but based on Torku’s question here the details on the terrain.

Bog and Rubble Rules:

The map roughly shows the different terrains, I have tagged each different section with what it is, I’ll try to put narrative clues in as well.
Bogs: If a square is part of a shallow bog, it has deep mud or standing water of about 1 foot in depth. It costs 2 squares of movement to move into a square with a shallow bog, and the DC of Acrobatics checks in such a square increases by 2.

A square that is part of a deep bog has roughly 4 feet of standing water. It costs Medium or larger creatures 4 squares of movement to move into a square with a deep bog, or characters can swim if they wish. Small or smaller creatures must swim to move through a deep bog. Tumbling is impossible in a deep bog.

The water in a deep bog provides cover for Medium or larger creatures. Smaller creatures gain improved cover (+8 bonus to AC, +4 bonus on Reflex saves). Medium or larger creatures can crouch as a move action to gain this improved cover. Creatures with this improved cover take a –10 penalty on attacks against creatures that aren't underwater.

Both shallow and deep bogs increase the DC of Stealth checks by 2.

The Climbable Rubble is actually quite stable and provides no movement penalties, but does require a DC 10 climb check to get on top.

Dang, what are the boggies wearing, armor-wise? (It doesn't strictly matter, but I like trying to figure these things out! Can they not be caught flat-footed? Do they have a deflection bonus of some kind?)

They have uncanny dodge as they are Barbarians! :-)

They wear the armor you see on the picture and have an unbelievably tough hide.

I hope this helps.

That actually explains a LOT! I forget about Uncanny Dodge... haven't played a Barb yet :P

Korum, did you just max-damage your crit? I have trouble hitting damage that high on my x4's!

Nearly. I forgot the second die when calculating the bonus damage, so I had to edit the roll. Still, it's the hardest this character has ever hit. Now I just have to make this weapon KEEN.

To clarify: GM, is the spike part of the trap disabled? Or does Torku need to try again? There wasn't any resolution to the previous roll other than "be careful".

Yes, yes!! You disabled it! Good job! Poor guy could have lost limbs!

And the next one's Acrobatics!?

...I'm gonna hold off for a while before Vulpina single-handedly pulls us through this whole chase sequence ;D

I'm away for 12 hours and there's like thirty posts when I get back :) It sounds like you all have the chase covered, so just assume Makras slogs around in the background, grumbling about how there's no point in trying to escape fate, because it'll catch up to you sooner or later.

Lots of challenges coming. You ARE NEEDED! :-)

Vulpina was doing so well she swung by the local Starbucks to grab a latte. She'll be back for the next one!

Howdy folks! I’m sick and getting sicker, so my posts might slow down.

Get well soon!

More Knowledge checks?

Just flagging for all my PbPs that I'm going to be away for a long weekend starting Thursday, April 9th. I'm getting hitched and enjoying whatever kind of honeymoon is possible in these trying times :)

For Makras, please assume he's dragging his exhausted self around while spouting that the end times are nigh. If botting is necessary, he'll steadfastly swing his mining pick, hoping for a crit despite his hefty attack roll penalty.

Heading out now, see you all early next week. Good luck with the infiltration! Give those snakes a smack for me!

Hi guys, I’m traveling until Monday and will only be able to start combat at my computer.

Posting as a player is easy on phones for me but combats are a pain.

So I hope you don’t mind pausing till Tuesday. :-(

No worries! You’re just building the suspense :P

That was a tough fight. Congratulations!