Ready for review
Reread dwarf Darkvision so will swap Light cantrip and put continual flame on a torch.
Add a healer’s kit, herbalism kit, Smith’s tools and masons tools, and pocket coins. He’d be loaded. Interestingly, there are no miners tools, but the description of masons tools appears to do similar.
Maybe some potions of healing too. He can channel to make the ingredients and brew with the herbalism kit at half cost.
Cheers
For various reasons Coronus has decided that he would like to retire this character, and start a new one. As we are still not out of 3rd level yet that is allowed. The new character will be joining the crowd shortly... probably.
That said if anyone else would like to change, or make new characters now is the time. I've got kind of a hard-fast rule of no major changes after level 3. If you decide to change after that you end up starting at level 3 regardless of the APL.
Also, you guys need to decide who is carrying the three potions of heroism, and the three cure wounds potions. Mark on your character sheets that you carry the brand of the Centaur Tribe "The Thundering Moon". Any other items you've picked up, like the hammer to be repaired etc. should also be listed.
Thanks for your patience as I learn how to run an effective PbP, and please feel free to reach out at any time with suggestions, complaints, or praise. :-)
Thanks for the clarification Supreme Being. As the new guy who's just joined, is a sorcerer on top of a wizard too much? We have, as far as I can tell, one fighter, one cleric, one wizard, and one rogue, which leaves Deimus, the Vanished One, as the fifth wheel, so lots of opportunities to step on another player's toes ;)
Let me know if you have strong feelings either way. I wouldn't want to review the character, but I'm happy to review the mechanics under the hood if we feel it worthwhile. The obvious mechanical changes are warlock or bard, but these wouldn't really solve the (potential) issue, as far as I can tell.
I'll add Aris' path as soon as I get to my computer.
What is Aristeides' specialization? Perhaps the simplest is for Deimus to complement him.
Specialization? What do you mean, School? None, Thylea's Academy has... weird bonuses.
Actually, I'm not that happy with the wizard as it is. Is the Academy the only possible way of being a Wizard in Thylea, or are other paths possible? I might rearrange the character depending on it, either keeping the Wizard but changing the "archetype" or going a different route. Or maybe it's just that I still didn't get to the saucy levels, honestly, idk.
Sorry, yes, I meant tradition, but I was only thinking in terms of schools of specialization and forgetting the other traditions.
All wizard paths are open. That one is just specific to Thylea.
Then I'll have a look at them and try to stay Wizard, see if I find something a bit more appealing than the philosophic paths. I'll assume Aris went to the academy, but since he didn't last for long, he developed his own path.
I'll stay Wizard, just change the archetype to Bladesinger. Easy to explain, as Aris has been exposed to a bunch of combat, how he ends up being that self-taught mix of martial/spellcaster.
So no school specialization. Since I'm a wizard and you're a sorcerer, I think you should get the spells you want for your strategy; I can write new spells in my spellbook if we end up being too much alike.
Makes sense. Thanks.
Tinkered and included Paladin option for discussion.
Spammed you with PMs
cheers
Crazy busy at the moment. Should have some time this Afternoon to catch things up.
I will have a post up in the morning before work <3
Bot me if necessary; I had an internet outage this morning and it only just resolved before my work starts. I'll get a post in when I can <3
Hope everyone has their character changes complete. I'll move the game forward tomorrow.
BTW... Troglodyte INT is only 6... so they speak... well only Troglodyte.
is the trog stench = poison enough for the dwarven resistance to effect?
thanks
I am assuming that Deimus or Aristeides has a torch or some magical light shenanigans?
EDIT: I suggest that Lysander, Mateo, and one of the wizards have the potions of healing. I think we split the potions of Heroism between Lysander and Mateo, two for the former and one for the latter? What do you guys think?
I also have an idea for a new character but they'll only come into play if Mateo should die. I love my half-elf too much to just let him go.
Aris trusts his elven eyes :p
Deimus can ensure some light is available.
I need that light goodness. Having disadvantage makes me into the saddest kind of rogue.
I'm sorry but I can't seem to find the battle map.
We are not going to be using battle maps going forward
Hey guys,
Sorry I haven't been around. I'm really sick and have been struggling to get better but covid has been kicking my butt. I'm going to be transferring to a hospital soon, so I don't know when I'll be back- I'm hoping it's quick.
I totally get if you want to bot me or write me out.
Regardless, thanks for such a good time.
Dude! I didn't have any idea at all! You focus on resting and recuperating, alright?
OMG! Get well soon, Lysander!
Wow! I'll keep moving Lysander along, and re-join when you can. I demand that you get better quickly.
Take good care! This thing is no joke.
Hi Guys. All the changes and stress of the Holidays has sapped all my energy at the moment. I'd like to suggest a pause in the game until after New Years.
I wish everyone here happy holidays, and look forward to resuming in a couple of weeks. Any concerns... just reach out.
Totally understandable, the holidays are amazing and are the bane of all tabletop gaming!
Happy holidays folks! Stay safe out there and we'll save the world in the new year! <3
Thanks for the heads up. No worries.
Happy Holidays!
So Question. With only two of the remaining original players still here... (Assuming Lysander is out for a while), do we want to continue. I feel that I've lost a lot of momentum with the player loss, and changes. The backgrounds of the characters and their role in the outcome of the story is VERY important in this adventure, and I've kind of lost focus on everyone's goals / motivations.
If you guys want to continue, I'll give it another shot, but we'll probably have to recruit a replacement for Lysander if he's going to be out for a while.
Thoughts???
You need to enjoy it. If you don’t, it will negatively impact the frequency and quality of your posts.
I’m ready to play.
Cheers
I absolutely agree with Jubal/Nikos. Plus I'm a newcomer. Plus I'm happy to play something that gets the DM thrilled. That's more important and, as Jubal says, it makes all the difference.
So: happy to continue, happy to do something else if it works better for you, Scranford.
I am in agreement as well; a DM's enjoyment is the the main driver of everyone's fun in a game. If you're not having fun or feeling as motivated, it is definitely okay to take a break or put a game on the shelf.
If you want to continue, I would love to continue Mateo and our story. If not, I totally understand and no hard feelings <3
I'm fine to give it a go, I just thought this time of the year was taking its toll on everyone's free time (it's certainly talking it on mine). But you are the one making the biggest effort as a GM, so you're the one who must me in the mood.
You've got my thumbs up though.
Sorry guys. Just too many background pieces to try and tie together to continue this AP. If you're all interested I can run something else for this group. let me know your thoughts.
Something Midgard?(Empire of the Ghouls)
Primal Thule 5E? (Swords & Sorcery)
Some other setting / genre you'd like to explore?
Also, if you'd like to know the metaplot for this adventure just PM me, and I'll let you know the eventual outcome... or not if you think you might want to play it in the future.
Sorry to hear, but I respect and understand your decision.
Happy to play something with the group. I would prefer Midgard, but mostly because I'm more familiar with the setting. I'm open to learn about Thule if others are interested.
A good game is always welcome. Maybe what we need is a lighter game of dnd5, or who knows.
I don't really want to strain you, but if you're up for it, count me in. DnD5 wise, I've played Curse of Strahd and I'm about to begin Descend to Avernus, so everything else is fair game.
I think this will be it for me for now; I've got a lot of games on my plate at the moment and being sick and working has really tapped my energy for now.
It has been an absolute delight and a pleasure and, when things cool down somewhat, I would love to come back and join whatever you're all interested in doing. Thank you all and good luck gaming! <3
Sorry to hear the news for this game, but completely understand. Need the GM to run the game with joy.
I cannot decline a 5e game from a good GM! And would prefer Midgard, because of my familiarity, too.
I'd also love a PM description of how this campaign would play out.
cheers
Hi All. Thanks for the continued interest. I'm thinking Midgard might be the way to go. Instead of trying to run a long campaign, thinking about a series of normally unrelated... but I'll find a way to relate them... stand alone adventures. That way if we get fatigued, or need a break we can have more defined "Closure" and "New Adventure" points. This is the way I started with AD&D ages ago, just a series of adventures instead of an over arcing campaign.
Thoughts? If interested I'll put up a new recruiting thread, and maybe try to get another player or two, and give us a place to discuss characters etc. If you guys have anyone you'd like to join that might be interested in this game let me know, and we can recruit that way (Closed Recruitment)
Let me know what you think. Mateo... I'll be sorry to see you go as you add a lot to the game, but I completely understand the energy required is sometimes lacking.
Coronus: I'll get something to you in the near future.
Hi All. Thanks for the continued interest. I'm thinking Midgard might be the way to go. Instead of trying to run a long campaign, thinking about a series of normally unrelated... but I'll find a way to relate them... stand alone adventures. That way if we get fatigued, or need a break we can have more defined "Closure" and "New Adventure" points. This is the way I started with AD&D ages ago, just a series of adventures instead of an over arcing campaign.
Thoughts? If interested I'll put up a new recruiting thread, and maybe try to get another player or two, and give us a place to discuss characters etc. If you guys have anyone you'd like to join that might be interested in this game let me know, and we can recruit that way (Closed Recruitment)
Let me know what you think. Mateo... I'll be sorry to see you go as you add a lot to the game, but I completely understand the energy required is sometimes lacking.
Coronus: I'll get something to you in the near future.
That sounds like a perfect plan. There's a lot of smaller adventures for Midgard, and some of them are considered to be quite excellent, as far as the reviews go. Looking forward to it!
If I could get a heads up on the area or the theme, it would be great, as I find coming up with good concepts takes me a lot of time.
Plan on starting out in Zobeck, but travel might take us all over the world. Mix of overland travel and dungeon crawling... with a bit of City adventure mixed in.
As the gang comes together I'll plan the future adventures to take advantage of the make-up of the group.
I agree with the short adventures for Midgard. Even the longer campaigns are easy to pull sections out of for adventuring.
I'll start up a recruiting thread as a closed recruitment for now, but if we can't come up with a couple of personal invites I'll open it up later. Give us a place for a discussion thread, and to allow me to plan the campaign around the characters and what they want to do.
Looking forward to it!
I'll skim through the Midgard book a bit...
Great. I'm going to do some research on the "Group Patrons" in Tasha's new release and see if it's worth pursuing for this new game. Might be a way to bring us all together.
Any ideas on a couple of more players that might be interested?
Okay. Coming together a little bit. I'll try to get up a recruitment thread later today / tonight. I found a St. Helba in the Zobeck gazetteer who tends to be the local saint of adventurers. I'll design a her order as a Patron for the group of players. Any suggestions on a name for the group.
Hearlds of St. Helba???
St. Helba's Fire? ;)
Should we weave her into our character? Especially if we're going for something with divine connections?
Not necessarily. Reading the patron rules and The new Tasha’s book you just kind of do missions for them it might make it easier however if you’re playing a divine character. Also, she’s a saint not a god so probably wouldn’t actually worship her just pay homage.