Well, we dont wanna waste TOO much (more) time. (I suppose?!?)
-SO maybe not travel to Firrene and back again.
-Is/are there enough 'research' materials in this hick town to do any researching regarding possible keys? (I'm guessing any materials that would be useful are in the possession of Hamish and co.?)
(Obviously, Merlan LOVES the idea of poring over musty old tomes!) ;P
What does everyone else think? (I think I've gotten to used to playing PbP's with not quite so many options/choices.) ;P
In a perfect world, we'd find a way in and be in and out before the orcs blast through the front door or find the back door.
BUT this is an adventure. What fun would it be if everything went according to plan??? :)
STILL, we should at least TRY,.... right? ;)
Hi all,
So sorry, been 'distracted' (more like 'Feebleminded') by RL.
Trying to keep up.
A little RL venting,...
So after doing a followup with my surgeon, there is 'concern' that my cancer MAY have escaped confinement before it was removed. They didn't see any signs of that before, but updating blood tests show a cause for 'concern'. They can't be sure apparently, but when in doubt, nuke it from orbit, right? ;P
SO, my next several weeks will be filled with yet MORE cameras, MRI's, consultations w/ radiologist, etc. etc.
All so that they can ultimately do what they've already said (IE= Decided) they want/need to do, and stick my @$$ in a microwave. ;P
So, yeah, buys at work, RL 'distractions',
Sorry guys, I really am trying to have fun here. :)
Have a good week all,
Wow Rags, very sorry to hear that. Hopefully it's something that they can quickly deal with.
Ok, kids. I was going to say "OrcDeath on Monday!" and try to push things forward at a better pace, but then the calendar noted that would be right before a long weekend (something about bunnies, I'm told), which could break the momentum.
Sooo....
Cave *next* Monday to avoid that break. We can do more RP in the mean time (even RP the travel).
Thanks for the update Tilnar. I was trying to get some momentum!
Good luck to you Rags!
Hey all, thanks for well wishes. And apologies for my unusually long, non-prolific posting recently.
For once I'll spare you the boring details, ;P and just say that my week didnt get any better since my last post. Kinda been scooting slowly and steadily downhill. :(
YES! we DO get a week off for Easter/Spring Break! (Yay for working at universities and schools!) so hopefully I'll be able to participate a little more regularly. For a week at least? ;P
And I saw something that made me wish my kids were still young enough to want Easter baskets.
A chocolate,... T-REX.
Yep, not a bunny, a chocolate T-Rex.
Now THAT belongs in an Easter basket!
Have a happy, and I'll see you in the thread!
Hello all.
RL stinks.
That is all.
;P
I REALLY need to update Merlans sheet.
>_<
(Sorry)
Sorry to hear that Merlan. :(
Thx.
(Me too!) ;P
That's why GAME life is SO much better! ;)
I've levelled Lysander as a Shifter/2....not sure how this affects Hakkar or Kruss with the Boon Companion feat thing...not sure it affects them.
Because of boon companion, you can level up Kruss based on your character level -- at least until you have more than 4 levels that aren't druid.
Your familiar comes from a feat, so you'd have to check on that.
Hi all!
Hope everyone is doing well?
Or at least as well as we can?!? ;P
It is end of semester time for University, meaning I am even busier than 'normal' (If you can imagine such a thing) ;)
EVERYone wants to put off their final performances and recitals until the last possible minute.
Welcome to the last, LAST minute. :)
I will be checking in as often as possible, I promise! :)
(updating the toons? Yeah,.... I'll get to that. Eventually,...) ;P
I've been sooo busy. Between having no computer for a week and a half, and then having to catch up at work after getting running again, I'm just ragged. AND I have to go out of town this weekend.
HAH!
I completely understand Eloen/Jesse!
For the Week 'off' of Easter/Spring Break, I had another procedure, The grandfather of my daughters' Boyfriend died, (I had just met him Sunday, he died Tuesday!) Both my Wife and daughter caught a stomach bug, (I might have too, but it didnt bother me much) etc, etc,
Needless to say, NONE of us got any work done (Work or schoolwork) that week! ;P
Safe travels my online friend! :)
And a happy weekend to all!
(Yes, I'll be working!) ;P
Next steps?
So -- we seem to have lost Treppa (to real life, poor girl) -- and others are facing similar challenges, such that we're barely limping forward.
I'm kind of thinking at at the current pace, you'll first get into the mine in late 2024, and maybe finish the first 'book' of the campaign sometime before 2040. (This seems less than ideal)
I know everyone committed to play in the beginning, but that was years ago -- and I'd rather not keep pushing forward a near-dead corpse because some people are feeling obligated.
So -- I guess I'm wondering if people are still interested and wanting to move forward (at a more rapid pace), or if we should just let this go?
Or, I guess, the third option, is to replace some people with fresh blood that might move things forward -- at this point, probably handled as a hand-wave/reality-shift to reflect the new party composition.
So, that to say -- what does everyone think? Where are you at?
I'm still interested, and I'm happy to try to keep moving; I made my vote to check out the mine, just waiting to see if that's where we go.
If we need to make some replacements then let's just put a pin in the game until we can refill the roster, and then see if we can move forward! At least that's my voice on the issue. :)
I know my intro to this game was pretty rocky, but I do really want to help and try to keep things moving.
Had a really rough day, trying to parse Treppa's sheet now so that I can figure out her actions.
Spoke to Treppa — she's not feeling well at the moment, but she'll try to post tomorrow.
I'd love to continue this game, but also feel a need for a better pace. DM, I'll message you tonight or this weekend with a few thoughts on that, if ya don't mind... :)
Sure thing, Fi. I'm only about 40% likely to fly into a rage ;)
LOL (Gulp?!?)
I hope Treppa is OK. (?!?)
I'm interested in continuing. I think we have a fun group. The PC interactions have all been fun, the combats are terrifying, and I think we are only now starting to get our groove.
I just need to (semi) seriously (Because I dont usually do serious very well) take a realistic look at my life (health and work) and make sure I can actually keep up with it.
Because I would like to continue, but dont want to go from 'chatty kathy' comic relief to the 'strong, silent mage' in the background because of my RL insanity and inconsistent posting. ;P
I'll hold off on posting for Treppa and see if the player is able to make it back first.
Sure thing, Fi. I'm only about 40% likely to fly into a rage ;)
Hrm, 40% is... slightly worse odds than I was hoping for... might need to spend some extra time with the Tact Polish before sending... ;)
Leveling up and posting.
Thanks so much for your patience. <3
1d5? Yup.
Paizo is SO slow that I'm dropping the new statblocks here. I'll get them into the profile ASAP.
Sahar Wasem L5
Female versatile human (Keleshite) cavalier 1/warpriest of Sarenrae 4 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 60, Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 32)
LG Medium humanoid (human)
Hero Points 1
Init +4; Senses Perception +11
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Defense
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AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +3 Dex)
hp 44 (5 HD; 4d8+1d10+7)
Fort +7, Ref +4, Will +7 (+1 vs fear effects (Thrill-seeker trait))
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee battle aspergillum +7 (1d6+2) or
. . dagger +7 (1d4+2/19-20) or
. . mwk scimitar +8 (1d6+2/18-20)
Ranged +1 composite longbow +8 (1d8+3/×3) or
. . mwk composite shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)
Special Attacks blessings 5/day (Fire: fire strike, Good: holy strike), challenge 1/day (+1 damage, +1 to AC vs AoO while charging), channel positive energy 2/day (DC 15, 1d6), fervor 5/day (1d6), sacred weapon (1d6, +1, 4 rounds/day), tactician 1/day (Share Healing, 3 rds)
Warpriest Spells Prepared (CL 4th; concentration +9)
. . 2nd—eagle's splendor, sound burst (DC 15)
. . 1st—bless, divine favor (2), forbid action (DC 14), shield of faith
. . 0 (at will)—create water, detect magic, guidance, light
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Statistics
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Str 14, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 17, Cha 11
Base Atk +4; CMB +6; CMD 19
Feats Additional Traits, Boon Companion[UW], Dervish Dance[ISWG], Share Healing[ACG], Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (scimitar)
Traits armor expert, bruising intellect, fate's favored, flame of the dawnflower, focused mind
Skills Diplomacy +4 (+2 vs. Creatures that threaten, accuse, or challenge you and haven't apologized), Handle Animal +5, Heal +9, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (history) +4, Knowledge (religion) +7, Perception +11, Perform (dance) +5, Ride +11 (+13 to stay in the saddle), Sense Motive +8 (+6 vs. Creatures that threaten, accuse, or challenge you and haven't apologized), Sleight of Hand +4, Spellcraft +7, Survival +7 (+8 to Survival to track creature or find food/water for yourself or mount)
Languages Common, Gnoll, Kelish, Orc
SQ hero points, mount (horse named Sharisa (horse)), order of the saddle, pride, saddle's skills, versatile human[ARG]
Combat Gear oil of magic weapon, potion of cure serious wounds, potion of shield of faith +2 (2), acid, alchemist's fire, holy water; Other Gear +1 chain shirt, mwk buckler, +1 composite longbow (+2 Str), arrows (20), battle aspergillum[APG], dagger, mwk composite shortbow (+1 Str), mwk scimitar, belt of giant strength +2, belt pouch, chalk, flint and steel, holy symbol with compartment[UE], masterwork backpack[APG], powder[APG] (2), waterskin, hireling, Black pearl (worth 500 gp), Jade Cameo (worth 250 gp, 0.1 lb), Letter of Credit #1 (Sahar) (worth 105 gp), Party initial letter of credit, Sahar's "vault", light horse (combat trained), acid, alchemist's fire, bit and bridle, blanket, Blotter (0.2 lb), healer's kit (4 uses remaining), holy water, inkpen, journal, Knife for cutting quills into pens (0.5 lb), military saddle, mithral chain shirt, Pen nibs, Pigment for making ink (0.2 lb), powder, Ruler, small (0.1 lb), saddlebags, silver holy symbol of Sarenrae, soap, thunderstone, vial, weapon blanch (adamantine), weapon blanch (cold iron), weapon blanch (silver), mule, animal harness, bedroll, cold weather outfit, cot, crowbar, feed (per day), feed (per day), firewood (per day), grappling hook, hemp rope (50 ft.), mess kit, pack saddle, silk rope (50 ft.), trail rations, trail rations, winter blanket, 323 gp, 9 sp, 4 cp
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Special Abilities
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Animal Companion Link (Ex) Handle or push Animal Companion faster, +4 to checks vs. them.
Blessings (5/day) (Su) Pool of power used to activate Blessing abilities.
Boon Companion (Animal Companion) Companion or familiar abilities are treated as if you were a higher level.
Dervish Dance Use Dex modifier instead of Str modifier with scimitar
Fervor (1d6, 5/day) (Su) Standard action, touch channels positive/negative energy to heal or harm. Swift to cast spell on self.
Hero Points Hero Points can be spent at any time to grant a variety of bonuses.
Mount (Ex) Gain the services of a special animal companion.
Order of the Saddle Cavaliers of the order of the saddle have pledged themselves to the pursuit of perfect partnership between rider and mount. This order holds that the balance found when such a partnership is achieved contains the seeds of a better self, a better rela
Pride -2 to diplomacy and sense motive vs. those who threaten, accuse, or challenge you, until they apologize
Sacred Weapon +1 (4 rounds/day) (Su) As a swift action, grant weapon enhancement bonus or certain powers.
Saddle's Challenge +1 (1/day) (Ex) +1 to damage target, -2 AC vs. others when used, +1 to AC vs AoO while charging.
Saddle's Skills +1 to Survival to track creature or find food/water for yourself or mount.
Share Healing You may divide healing evenly between you and adjacent companion.
Tactician (Share Healing, 3 rds, 1/day) (Ex) Grant the use of one of your teamwork bonus feats to all allies within 30 ft.
Versatile Human While they lack some of the training of other humans, the natural talents of versatile humans more than make up for this lack. Replace the +2 bonus to any ability score, the skilled racial trait, and the bonus feat racial trait with dual talent.
Warpriest Channel Positive Energy 1d6 (2/day, DC 15) (Su) Positive energy heals the living and harms the undead; negative has the reverse effect.
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*Thrill-seeker: There is no shortage of danger and excitement in Lastwall, between the orcs, the blight and Gallowspire -- and that excitement is what drew you here. You have always been impulsive and prone to acting before thinking things through. You gain a +1 trait bonus to initiative, a +1 trait bonus to saves against fear effects, and, if you act in a surprise round, you gain a +1 trait bonus on all attack rolls.
Sharisa (horse) CR –
Horse
N Large animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +6
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Defense
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AC 19, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +1 dodge, +7 natural, -1 size)
hp 44 (5d8+15)
Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +2
Defensive Abilities evasion
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Offense
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Speed 50 ft.
Melee bite +6 (1d4+4), 2 hooves +1 (1d6+2)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
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Statistics
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Str 19, Dex 14, Con 17, Int 3, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +3; CMB +8; CMD 21 (25 vs. trip)
Feats Dodge, Endurance, Improved Natural Armor
Tricks Attack, Combat Riding, Come, Defend, Down, Fetch, Guard, Heel, Maneuver (Overrun)
Skills Acrobatics +6 (+14 to jump), Perception +6, Stealth +2, Swim +8
SQ combat riding, fetch, maneuver
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Special Abilities
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Animal Companion Link (Ex) Handle or push Animal Companion faster, +4 to checks vs. them.
Combat Riding [Trick] The animal has been trained to bear a rider into combat.
Endurance +4 to a variety of fort saves, skill and ability checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Evasion (Ex) If succeed on Reflex save for half dam, take none instead.
Fetch [Trick] The animal will get a specific object.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Maneuver [Trick, Overrun] Attempts specified maneuver against target.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ ft. by sense of smell.
Sure thing, Fi. I'm only about 40% likely to fly into a rage ;)Hrm, 40% is... slightly worse odds than I was hoping for... might need to spend some extra time with the Tact Polish before sending... ;)
I *was* only kidding.
Mostly.
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Note, in this regard, "unnatural" means that it is easily a half-ton of cat-like thing, with black and violet striped fur, long sabre-teeth, a wicked set of antlers, a leathery scorpion's tail -- and a strange, softly glowing violet sigil on his face. It also means, (Planes) and not (Nature)
Holy cow! With wings, it could be the Piasa bird.
Don't mess with the Piasa bird.
Give it a few levels and I'm sure it'll get there. ;)
No no no no no no levels for icky mean kitty!
Do animal companions have separate initiative rolls? Sharisa became one with the level-up to 5 (cavalier, order of the saddle.) For next fight, if that applies.
And it was rough growing up in the intersection of Piasa bird and wendigo territory. Plains and woodlands were both very hazardous!
Generally, no.
It's usually the case that companions, with animal level intelligence, go when they've been directed by their two-legged friend - and so rather than have them delay, you just do it at the same time.
Of course, that depends on the companion - one that gets an int bump and is no longer 'animal level intelligence' would be able to go on their own based on their own judgment (of course, they might not do exactly what the two-leg would have wanted).
One that's been given orders to guard certain individuals (based on the tricks they know) would also react and defend/guard at their turn, following that order (though, again, tactics might leave much to be desired).
However, it's almost always the case that a mount moves when their rider directs them -- if only to ensure that their rider is ready to attack/defend/whatever when the mount gets them there.
Sharisa got a smart point! But yeah, her primary duty is to act as a mount. If she's not carrying a rider, Sahar can command her on her turn. She's not flying all about like some twerpy little lizard thing.
She does wield a bow though, right?
She does wield a bow though, right?
I'd forgotten all about that. How silly.
FYI, I won't have access to a computer for the next two weeks (starting tomorrow). Should still be able to post somewhat regularly from my phone... just won't be able to see the map.
Quaker inspiration for your next character names.
OMG, Those are actually good.
Some of them are SCARY good! ;)
Quaker inspiration for your next character names.OMG, Those are actually good.
Some of them are SCARY good! ;)
They remind me of the witches and witch hunters from Good Omens.
They remind me of the witches and witch hunters from Good Omens.Quaker inspiration for your next character names.OMG, Those are actually good.
Some of them are SCARY good! ;)
OMG! they do!
I have not watched the videos, (although I like the actors, so it is on my list) but I have read the book. Funny stuff.
They remind me of the witches and witch hunters from Good Omens.Quaker inspiration for your next character names.OMG, Those are actually good.
Some of them are SCARY good! ;)OMG! they do!
I have not watched the videos, (although I like the actors, so it is on my list) but I have read the book. Funny stuff.
It was pretty good. Not necessarily absolutely amazing - though the acting talent certainly helped.
FYI, gonna be busy (STOOPID busy) through next weekend. I'll try to keep up, but if Im silent Im falling dead tired, or pulling out my hair from stress of dealing with dance moms! ;P
Either way, apologies in advance. :)
Thank you,...
I apologize all,
Work has been,...stressful, recently. :P
And NOW, in the middle of a busy day working the stage tomorrow, (dance show rehearsal/tech) I am called in for a meeting with my new boss. (whom I have only met once) AND,... H.R.
Yeah. THIS can't be good. >_<
I mean, I know what is is supposed to be about, policies and procedures, (We had an injury on stage with a group that did not have a proper contract signed. Because said group refused to do so. And faculty insists they must be appeased, etc etc)
Meeting with my boss about the situation?
Absolutely makes sense. Was expecting it actually.
HR?!?
Not so much. :P
So, HOPEFULLY I am just being a worry wart.
But my RL dice have not been kind to me recently. So,.... Yeah.
Sorry, venting. This is my ONLY day off for another week, (Or two?) and my anniversary is this coming week. SO I am off to take my wife out for a nice dinner.
(Just praying that next time I make a post, it's not from the unemployment line!) ;P
Happy memorial day to all! :)
Got home from my travels last night and been catching up on life-stuff today... but will get a post up in Gameplay shortly, and posting should be back to normal now.
Hello all,
Yes I am still alive (Maybe?)
Yes, I started Radiation this week. Asked the Dr how many sessions til the superpowers started manifesting. He looked very confused until I added that I thought turning green or getting spider powers would be pretty cool. (The techs were laughing behind their hands the entire time)
Yes, I PLAN to keep posting, but RL has been, far too Real.
Still busy trying to keep myself out of more trouble while just trying to do my freaking job. Still have not heard back from HR yet. (Been over a week. NOT hearing anything is even more nerve-wracking than if they had called me!)
I am trying to keep up, (still need to update Merlan) but I honestly just dont know at this point.
I really do like being the goofy, comic-relief wizard. (Big surprise right?!?) ;P
But it's hard to do that when I'm not keeping up enough to comic, or relief. ;)
Apologies, for flakiness & lack of posting recently.
Just take care of yourself, Rags. I'm sorry for all the things that are happening to you. 2023 is not your year, is it. Best of luck with the radiation (get some good powers), and if HR bugs you, tell them employment lawyers would love to take the case of harassment of an employee with major health issues.
{{Hugs}} to you and yours. Keep your chin up. Take advantage of every HR benefit available if you need it (STD, FMLA, etc.) That's what it's there for. Nobody will reward you for NOT taking it.
Sigh, TRYING to update Merlan....
How do we raise our BACKGROUND Skills again? (How many points, if any, do we get for those at each level up?)
EDIT- OK I THINK I have MOST of him caught up (Still need to update BAckground skills, and Squeaky)
Lets give this a whirl shall we?
In answer to your questions,
YES, Merlan has a plan,
He is the Arch-Wizard-in-training, of COURSE he has a plan!
It's not as good as when I thought that I was going to reveal the invis summoner, but its STIll a (good?) plan! ;P
SHORT version, spend the next round summoning a creature to help with fight, as soon as that critter appears on the following round, begin casting another summon spell to help, that SHOULD leave me with enough rounds of invis remaining to get nearer to caster and glitterbomb him into oblivion. ;P
Only reason I have both see invis and glitterbomb memorized? I was thinking we would have to prepare for our fast lil fiend, I mean friend! Who has been such a pain in the side lately! ;P
Glitterdust is all kinds of useful. Especially given the range bonus over invisibility purge.
Wow, ok. SO, yes, take care of yourself for reals, Rags.
And, incidentally, I second the "Shouldn't be harassing a person having major health issues" approach. :)
Heh, Thx guys, I appreciate it. :)
As I keep telling my RL old-time gaming buddies, 'Can I get some new RL dice? Mine don't like me very much.' ;)
(Nat 1's are SO annoying!) ;P
I'm trying to make a case for a combat trained, auto-defend, Int 3 WIS 12 horse to instinctively know to take a 5' step back away from the lightning creature and out of a flank without specific direction from its rider, whi is out of actions.
OH yeah,
And I put a yellow circle on the map where my summoned ended up. Because I have NO idea how to find/import/etc a pic for it. ;P