GM Elberion's From Shore to Sea [PFS] (Inactive)

Game Master GeraintElberion

If you’re going to dip, dip hard!

Sorry for missing a few days.

I am on a weekend away with the family and have forgotten the modules. I actually packed them in a bag with some board games and left the whole bag at home!

Your GM will be back in action on Monday evening. Apologies.

The site is really playing up for me at the moment. That's another swallowed post that I made on Wednesday.

I feel your pain. I am now in the habit of typing all my posts in any other application first, then copying them over before posting. It is so infuriating to lose them into the ether.

There was a period a few years ago where it was really bad but I got an add-on to my browser ‘lazarus’ that recovered lost form data.
It’s nit so bad now but Lazarus is no longer working.

I used to use lazarus as well; it was awesome. Now, I just Ctrl-C before I click submit EVERY. TIME.

Once you're in the habit of it, you can easily Ctrl-V to recover your post if it gets eaten.

On my tablet I send things to myself in messenger
On my laptop I have a note full of random posts :P

I used to use lazarus as well; it was awesome. Now, I just Ctrl-C before I click submit EVERY. TIME.

Once you're in the habit of it, you can easily Ctrl-V to recover your post if it gets eaten.

Annoyingly, the longer the post, the more likely I am to forget to Ctrl-C.

I don't know why.

I'll be on vacation for the next week, I should have internet access- but if I am slowing down the game at any point, feel free to bot me.

Thanks for letting us know.

Apologies for the lost days. My kids have been unwell (nothing too serious) just as we've started the get back to full speed ahead at work.

Please take all the time you need GM! This is a game and RL always comes first! :-D

A few players have fallen quiet - are you guys still in?

We have not heard from Mist since 8 Sep, Ischell since he said he'd be away for a week on the 12th, or Reginald since the 17th.

Let's not run out of momentum so early guys - the GM has barely had a chance to murder us yet!

I am back and around. Ischell doesn't seem to add to much to this current situation. Really, he doesn't have a ton to offer unless there is something immediately in front of them to hit with a stick.

Reginald is seasick. XD

Ischell doesn't have a ton to offer unless there is something immediately in front of them to hit with a stick.

Loving the surfer-dude RP though !

I am back and around. Ischell doesn't seem to add to much to this current situation. Really, he doesn't have a ton to offer unless there is something immediately in front of them to hit with a stick.

This is a roleplaying game, you can always offer something: jokes, character thoughts, banter, guesses...

I am back and around. Ischell doesn't seem to add to much to this current situation. Really, he doesn't have a ton to offer unless there is something immediately in front of them to hit with a stick.

One of the advantages of PbP play is the ability to roleplay your character's inaction. Describe the sullen looks as the other characters take charge of the diplomacy. Describe the boredom as other characters climb the cavern wall to retrieve the embedded jewel. It helps develop the character and story, and it serves as a functional placeholder post so everyone knows you (the player) are still engaged even if your PC can't really contribute right now.

See: Robyyn's posts about not rowing the boat.

Not calling you out specifically, Ischell, just using your comment as a prompt for this suggestion.

I couldn't agree more, Robyyn.

Would Castinus have been able to climb the cliff unaided? or, more likely, from what height would he have fallen, eventually? The above is what might have happened with my very harsh and hopefully incorrect reading of the climbing rules, in the absence of a helpful rope:

Starting at 15' up...
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 = 22.5'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 = 30'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 = woah ! no progress...
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 = 37.5'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (6) = 12 = Plummet !
catch the edge, DC26 climb, panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 = Nope

Fall from 35' up 3d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 6) = 10 damage. Repeat.

Starting at 0' up...
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 = 7.5'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 = no progress...
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 = Plummet !
catch the edge, DC26 climb, panache: 1d20 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 5 + (3) = 16 = Nope

Fall from 7.5' up, no damage. Repeat.

climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 = 7.5'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 = 15'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 = 22.5
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 = 37.5'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 = No progress
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 = Slip!
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 5 + (4) = 28 = Recovery! but no more panache...
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 = 45'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 = No progress
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 = 52.5'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 = 60'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 = 67.5'
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 = No progress
climb, no panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 = Slip!
catch the edge, DC26 climb, panache: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 = Nope

Fall from 67.5' up, 6d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 5, 1, 5, 5) = 18 damage. -1 HP and dying.

I guess if he had taken the time to tie off a rope at every successful climb, and then used this to ascend back to where he fell each time, he could have made it.

Owch.

GM, can Parvaaz assist to bring the others up? One after the other?

Would I need handle animal? Can I ride simultaneously with another PC on Parvaaz?

Castinus, the sharp rocks below add +2d6 to every fall. Not a fun climb.

Aaftaab, just check Parvaaz’ carrying capacity. Rather than riding, he can pick another PC up and carry them.

Parvaaz has STR 22 so he should be able to carry anyone up.

Don't look now- there actually IS a little (and just a little) paladin in our ex-noble, surfer dude, friend!

We won’t tell anybody. :;-)

Your secret is safe with us, plus any one of the 7 billion people worldwide who might access this free web page.

So, I am pretty sure that a creature attacking from total concealment, into a space outside of that concealment, does not technically lose concealment. Even if it has reach.

It seems a bit weird though. If anyone can show me different, let me know.

So, I am pretty sure that a creature attacking from total concealment, into a space outside of that concealment, does not technically lose concealment. Even if it has reach.

It seems a bit weird though. If anyone can show me different, let me know.

If that's the case, it won't change Robyyn's action until his action doesn't work. Don't delay the game waiting for updated actions from him.

There are specific rules regarding a Ghosts having to step out from a wall in order to attack, always allowing themselves open to AoO and readied attacks.

I am not sure how that would work with Evil Eye (do you have to see it the whole time?), but the creature does loose concealment during an attack outside of the concealment, for at least the period of time of the attack,.

...Evil Eye (do you have to see it the whole time?)...

No, you just have to see it when you hex it, and it has to be within 30', though it doesn't have to remain there. There's no language about the effect ending if it moves out of sight or out of range after.

The witch can cause doubt to creep into the mind of a foe within 30 feet that she can see. The target takes a –2 penalty on one of the following (witch's choice): AC, ability checks, attack rolls, saving throws, or skill checks. This hex lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3 + the witch's Intelligence modifier. A Will save reduces this to just 1 round. This is a mind-affecting effect. At 8th level the penalty increases to –4.

There are specific rules regarding a Ghosts having to step out from a wall in order to attack, always allowing themselves open to AoO and readied attacks.

I am not sure how that would work with Evil Eye (do you have to see it the whole time?), but the creature does loose concealment during an attack outside of the concealment, for at least the period of time of the attack,.

Okay, I'll go with that.

Readied actions and AoOs can work. Cheers!

Here is the actual wording

An incorporeal creature can enter or pass through solid objects, but must remain adjacent to the object’s exterior, and so cannot pass entirely through an object whose space is larger than its own. It can sense the presence of creatures or objects within a square adjacent to its current location, but enemies have total concealment (50% miss chance) from an incorporeal creature that is inside an object. In order to see beyond the object it is in and attack normally, the incorporeal creature must emerge. An incorporeal creature inside an object has total cover, but when it attacks a creature outside the object it only has cover, so a creature outside with a readied action could strike at it as it attacks. An incorporeal creature cannot pass through a force effect.

Hmm, following the same logic, it would go from total concealment to concealment.

That is how I read it too. But it does allow you to see it/target it with AoO or readied attacks.

Yeah, absolutely.

I’m wondering about the octopus now. I think it has blinded itself: you all have total concealment from it.

Sorry for the absence.

I have been very busy and away from the computer this week.

Back to it soon.

Don’t worry! Real life always first!

Hi all, I've been a bit under the weather for the past couple of days. Sorry for my absence, but I'm not ready to come back quite yet. Nothing serious; I'll be back soon. If you've been botting me, thanks; if not, please feel free to! Thanks again for your patience!

Shaman/ witch, they are close enough. I'll bot Robyyn if you like

I am sorry that I have been so slow the past week. This COVID resurgence thing has really hit my state hard and I am still trying to keep up on some other stuff (aka: keeping up to date with the AP that I am running).

I should be good for the next few days, and then more MIA again over this weekend. Back to good next week.

C'mon, man. This game is way more important than COVID...

It's all good. Be well.

Reginald is gripped by fear, while the others grit their teeth and resist the strange moans.

Unexpected side effect of standing next to the paladin - does Ischell's Aura of Courage apply to this saving throw? If so, Reginald is certainly within 10 ft and maybe the +4 bonus would change that failure into a success.

Ooh, good spot!

I will check shortly.

Technically, it’s not called a fear effect but it’s literally called ‘fear’ and gives panicked so...

Yeah, I’ll allow it.

Castinus Fulvio wrote:

Castinus is truly shamed as everyone else including the casters moves up.

The bulk of a witch's abilities are only effective within 30'; we have to move up. We're casters, but we're also in your face. Also, hoping my IC chastising wasn't taken personally. Robyyn isn't a friendly fellow.

No offence taken ! Castinus is a mastermind architype, and also more fragile than others in the party. He's playing this one tactically...

I meant to ask about the Aura of Courage too- though I mistakenly remembered it as only working for will saves. Once I went back to the text, it clearly states all saving throws against fear.

Nadolig Llawen everyone!

I will be absent for the next few days because it's Christmas and I have small children. See you on the other side :D

Merry Christmas guys - thank you for sharing this story with me in 2020.

Have a peaceful break, and here's hoping 2021 has fewer unpleasant surprises for us all than 2020...

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Happy New Year everyone - good riddance 2020 !

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