[ACO] 03-01: Year of Shattered Sanctuaries (P2) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

You also have a paladin

Hopefully we'll be good with a cleric as well as a paladin.

I also have battle medicine because of my background but I did not have enough money for the healer kit, marital weapons and armor were expensive :)

I had one of the four PCs that died in the referenced game. The Flames of Rebellion is dangerous!

for a low tier scenario it's pretty nasty... and the last fight's a real meatgrinder...

That is a mean fight at the end, my group almost didn't make it when I ran them through it.

I have a newbie alchemist in the flames of rebellion. I've already heard its a difficult one, I'm hoping she survives!

I really can't get behind anyone unless I make an acrobatics check correct, otherwise I am still not going to be able to hit with a melee attack even if I move up, correct?

I had Ecthelion jump off into the water, just need to update his location on the slide.

Thank you, looking at the map now!

Can champions use divine items like scrolls and wands?

I don't think so since you would need to use the "cast a spell" activity which you only get as a spellcaster. (Focus spells don't count)

Using Scrolls

That is what I thought.

I'm trying to think of how to present the choice of me trying to heal at DC 15 or 20.

I can try to heal you some but might fail or heal you a lot but have a 50/50 chance off failing.

I don't think so since you would need to use the "cast a spell" activity which you only get as a spellcaster. (Focus spells don't count)

Using Scrolls

For scrolls and wands, you need a spell list.

Champions DO get the casting skill and it actually improves through the levels.

A caster dedication gets you access to a spell list.

If you get Focus Spells, you'll get a casting skill.

So he could use spell activation items then?

No, they don't gain the "Cast a Spell" action unless you take a casting class dedication feat.

Cleric
"Divine Spellcasting
Your deity bestows on you the power to cast divine spells. You can cast divine spells using the Cast a Spell activity, and you can supply material, somatic, and verbal components when casting spells (see Casting Spells)"

Champion
no mention of "cast a spell" activity

Casting a Spell from a Scroll
"Casting a Spell from a scroll requires holding the scroll in one hand and activating it with a Cast a Spell activity using the normal number of actions for that spell."

I'm trying to think of how to present the choice of me trying to heal at DC 15 or 20.

I can try to heal you some but might fail or heal you a lot but have a 50/50 chance off failing.

You could try saying something like, you can bandage it up or sew it up?

Or present it as an "experimental treatment"?

No, they don't gain the "Cast a Spell" action unless you take a casting class dedication feat.

Cleric
"Divine Spellcasting
Your deity bestows on you the power to cast divine spells. You can cast divine spells using the Cast a Spell activity, and you can supply material, somatic, and verbal components when casting spells (see Casting Spells)"

Champion
no mention of "cast a spell" activity

Casting a Spell from a Scroll
"Casting a Spell from a scroll requires holding the scroll in one hand and activating it with a Cast a Spell activity using the normal number of actions for that spell."

Champions do get to Cast a Spell.

Non-Spellcasters with Focus Spells
Source Core Rulebook pg. 302 2.0
If you get focus spells from a class or other source that doesn’t grant spellcasting ability (for example, if you’re a monk with the Ki Strike feat), the ability that gives you focus spells also provides your proficiency rank for spell attack rolls and spell DCs, as well as the magical tradition of your focus spells. You gain the ability to Cast a Spell and use any spellcasting actions necessary to cast your focus spells (see below). However, you don’t qualify for feats and other rules that require you to be a spellcaster.

It's just not as useful if you don't pick up a dedication.

It is really good for casting innate spells though.

I am looking at going into the last wall archtypes, to get reclaimant, and then from there probably cleric, since as a half elf at x level I don't have to worry about the pre-reqs.

I've been getting ready for US Thanksgiving, and haven't had time to post. I'll also be traveling the next couple of days.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to you too and all my fellow Americans, and happy regular day to everyone else! You can still come over and have turkey and mashed potatoes.

Red chile on the mashed potatoes, lol

Who are we waiting for?

Trig is up in the initiative order.

Looks like almost 2 weeks since he posted.

I... Totally forgot about this game and no one PMed me. So sorry.

No worries -- I figured everything slowed down during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Even the Paizo website has been on and off for some :)

The ysoki mechanic made a lot of appearances this weekend....

Sorry folks. I’ll post soon. My wife has been in hospital for shoulder surgery, but she’s out now!

Hope she's doing better.

I hope she has a speedy recovery

No sweat. Hope she recovers soon.

All I can think of is the Hollywood Squares old tv game show, circle takes a square...

Bug go squish.

And Paul Lynde :)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! May your rolls all be natural 20s!

Merry Christmas to one and all.

Merry Critmas

Merry Christmas everyone! May your rolls all be natural 20s!

If only, lol

Is Giles the token on it's side SE of Trig?

Yes
Conveniently nearby the healer.

I put Ecthelion's token outside the tavern for convenience; so you can pull him back whenever you need to.

Happy New Year!

We're in the last part of the scenario. Please ensure that your info in RPG Chronicles is correct. If you want me to add your downtime rolls to your chronicles, please roll them now.

GM T, I noticed that I'd put an incorrect number on the slide for Nic's HP--he's actually got 17 HP, not 15 HP. I corrected the slide.