Still here, eager for conquest!
A bit hard to follow what our current story arc is as it seems half our party has already gone conquering half of the world already without the rest noticing.
So. we're now doing a player driven campaign to wipe out another country who are magic users specialized on illusions?
I was kinda wondering about this too. I thought we'd agreed to peaceful exploration and developing relations with the neighbours before deciding where and what we might want to do that might cause wars or conquests.
Dominique seems to be starting all sorts or wars the rest of us are not really party to, and hadn't really agreed to.
Present story arc, wait is there an arc?!
LoL. Anyways remember this is a sandbox game and you decide what you do. I am leaving your story arcs to be made by your group, explore and interact. Scheme and plot.
Wipe out? Who said anything about killing. I have been taking prisoners. I haven't killed any mortals. Lots of monsters, a few dragons, and the unfortuneate bandit that snapped his neck from my punch.
Really only a few forays into mass combat to take down a few of their captains/warlords. Most of it is missions from the adventuring guild, which you would find out shortly if you asked or when you ask more questions.
I have been doing a lot of RP off screen but try to keep the group appraised. I had assumed Lady Ekaterina was keeping the group appraised of this actions/thoughts.
Sure I have been rash in what I have been doing but with intention.
Now I hope I do not offend anyone in this case.
We're a group of incredible powerful characters in a kingdom. If we were to follow our isekai anime and other inspired similar favorite anime, game or net novel/manga. We have to accept that the world is perhaps not ready for us.
Much as you want to RP out of the scene and keep the rest of us updated and call it as missions from the adventuring guilds. The way I'm reading about your forays is that you've being off fighting through significant forces while the rest of us are, (We were were slacking our way through an idyllic countryside.)
This doesn't exactly strike me as an adventuring guild at all but a warband. A mercenary warband to be exact.
Here's some of what you posted.
"I am now a platinum level adventurer. I captured about a dozen of Grand Victory's general wizards and turned them into the dwarven nation. I have my targets for the coming day another few batallions of soldiers and their arcane leaders."
Later in the day he checks in again a bit after noon, "Well that quest was a lot easier than I thought. My guard is still up even as I wade through them and slaughter those in my path. I am going to see the forward general of the dwarven kingdom to turn in the captured wizards and gain new orders."About another hour and he pings to you again, "I feel like I could kill their 'general' with a flick of a finger. They are following my orders to keep bindings over their wrists, fingers, and mouths. Apparently a few of them got free and make a ruckus. I have asked that they be treated as humanely as possible and that as my reward I will likely be taking some of the wizards with me when I leave. Off I go to hunt down some more mages. Tomorrow I should be into my Countess's region again and should be able to broker a cease fire at least between the two nations. We will see."
"Before that I was working my way up the adventuring guilds system and destroying the opposing armies of the dwarven kingdom. I am just waiting for a message from the Dwarf kings about when they want to invade their previous lands."
We'll skip the battle of a flight of dragons and freeing of a djinni. That was a nice partnership between Dominique and Lady Ekaterina.
I understand GM says this is a sandbox and we're free to drive our own stories in this case but in my opinion, the game has gone off rails to the point that nobody knows exactly what we're doing? I knwo you have tried to get the group into your plans for Dwarven kingdom vs Grand Victory and I think we as a group didn't respond to well to that.
I like the game but if the game goes too wild, us as players might not post as some might not even know what we're doing.
How many of us are active now? As in, active in the game from our starting party? Did we scare each other off?
Again this is something I'm asking as a player and I do not meant any offence nor should this be seen as calling out of a particular player. I used some examples but I mean no ill intent on that.
Regards,
A Skeleton Chef.
I did not do anything regarding the dragons or the Djinni, that was Amadea.
Concerning hijinks, I am generally hijinks supportive, especially in PbP.
Hyping up other player characters or GM NPC is normally a good idea.
As I understand it:
--Most of the group did things with exploration and dealing with the Hag problem
--Amadea and Dominique had a side adventure concerning the regulation of the local dragon population and dealing with a Jinn
--Dominique also went a bit nuts over these "Grand victory" guys.
Ginza you bring up many good points.
Yes Lady Ekaterina that is correct!
The demon lord is likely around somewhere.
I haven't heard from Kazko in a while and Bob I MIA until he comes back... who else who else...
I am still here.
I must say that while I don't think Dominique had done anything egrediuous, what he has done is activated I a way that ivms very different from any whay I've ever seen someone using a DMPC before.
Don't get me wrong, I love a good DMPC, ans I often run one when I'm the guy in the hottest, but in pretty much all instances, the DMPC is there for support, to bounce ideas off of, and to help you implement your ideas. I've never before been in a campaigne where the DMPc is just off doing his thing like a rifle doing a solo mission, but even more that that, as it appears to be ha0pwning off screenm fact having most of it occur off screen. It comes agmcross as odd to me.
I thought Dminique was a guildmaster, as in the guy that almost bever leaves the guild, as he is handling the administrative and day to day concerns of the place. To have him wheeling in dealing in countries the rest uses havent even visited yet seems way outside his duties, to me at least
Well I had designed Dominique as more of a head butler of the guild. But when our Guild master dropped from the game I had him take that role over.
He is just laying the ground work so you can get to a fight that might be a challenge for the group.
He was suppose to have some support in gathering intel but those other members chose to return to the guild rather than try to catch up to him.
It is what it is, I am not going to go back and change what has happened.
So say something like that Amadea to Dominique. A lot of this could be happening in game but I guess Dominique will just talk to himself.
Not asking you to retcon anything, just noting that it is outside my experience; particularly since it is happening off screen. If it was another player, we'd be able to follow along with what they are doing, but in this case we only get the after report. I imagine the intent is to add flavour and flesh out the world, but it feels more like a we have a loose Cannon we have no way to influence.
I'm still sort of here, but my life is still pretty crazy. Feel free to tag me if you want me to join in on something, but otherwise I'll be puttering around the base.
Scrolling through our story.
Will post something tonight or tmr.
Gessh Who thought scrolling through pages was easy lol.
NPCs or kingdoms or places:
Alexandria von Rogarvia
Has a bit of fire problem, Cyclops X-men style.
Elshahirah Lunar
prisoner for unknown amount of time.
Drow of indefinite power.
Count of Ambervillv.
Who may or may not be pleased with us discovering a hag enchanting his people and doing much collatral damage as a result.
Dwarven Kingdoms.
Unknow size and affiliations. Could be a bunch of Dark Dwarves for all we know.
Has intense interactions with another faction known as Grand Victory. Apparently we're leaning towards making them allies.
Bunch of dragons.
Encountered and slaughtered. Survivors may plan something.
So far what we've done that is significant enough to affect our group as a whole.
We didnt do collateral damage, Alexandria did, and they dont know she was with us:). I am reasonably certain that hag was also turning his people into cookies, so getting rid of her is certainly a win.
There was also whoever that thiefling guy wanting to trade with the count was working for.
Yeah but as far as the count is concerned, Alexandria was with us and thous could be counted as us doing the damage.
I got a text from GM Wolf. A week of MAJOR STRESS is the reason the forums have been quiet. He intends on posting Friday night.
Yup life kicked in my teeth on the last day I was posting. I haven't been in the right mindset since then and just trying to make sure I am over prepared, I read my lessons multiple times. My stress level has been within range of my normal times this past week but still doing lots of prep work. Then I have been exhausted since all the doubleshifts that I have practically been doing, so I got home and crashed.... Ahhhh!
I do hope to post at least once a night but it will likely be quick responses. We will see, please give me grace and I hope the game picks up speed again!
I get it.
I've being a lecturer as well as a teacher. Stuff gets crazy at times.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
What is everyone doing for Thanksgiving?
What is your favorite dish?
Canadian here; thanksgiving was a month ago. Turkey and stuffing is traditional in my household. I do the cooking.
Should I give the group another day to respond before moving us forward?
Dwarf Visiting, Let's go
I got one vote for moving forward.... let us move forward.
Three days and missing responses from all but Ginza! :'(
I am going to move us forward.
It's my birthday! I hope everyone has a great day and I hope to see more posts!
Happy Birthday, Mighty GM Wolf!
Happy Birthday Wolf!
Thank you!
Merry Christmas to all of you!!!
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Gifts! We must have gifts! A special item will be among the a treasure room that Dom had found before. You could offer up suggestions here in discussion, keep it under 5k. Also Everyone gets a wish!
Oh heck! Give Domayuku a ring of inspired performance too.
And, as a wish, I wish Domayoku to be able to cast arcane spells like a sorcerer.
Feel free to pickup your ring in game!
Okay you can cast spells like a sorcerer but don't know any spells...
A wish you say? Hmmm.
Lets make something niche but funny:
"I wish that my prehensile hair, currently based on Charisma, is upgraded to the prehensile hair ability of a white haired witch subclass, still uses charisma (instead of intelligence) and counts my Urban Skald class levels as White haired witch levels for the purposes of its abilities".
Specifically:
White Incredibly beautyfull blond Hair (Su)
At 1st level, a the white-haired witch most charming half Succubus Gunslinger ever gains the ability to use her hair as a weapon. This functions as a primary natural attack with a reach of 5 feet. The hair deals 1d4 points of damage (1d3 for a Small witch) plus the witch’s Intelligence most charming half Succubus Gunslinger ever's Charisma modifier modifier. In addition, whenever the hair strikes a foe, the witch can attempt to grapple that foe with her hair as a free action* without provoking an attack of opportunity, using her Intelligence Charisma modifier in place of her Strength modifier when making the combat maneuver check. When a most charming half Succubus Gunslinger ever grapples a foe in this way, she does not gain the grappled condition.
At 4th level and every four levels thereafter, a white-haired witch most charming half Succubus Gunslinger ever's hair adds 5 feet to its reach, to a maximum of 30 feet at 20th level.
The hair cannot be sundered or attacked as a separate creature.
In addition, a white-haired witch most charming half Succubus Gunslinger ever further improves her ability to control her hair as she progresses in level, gaining the following abilities:
Constrict (Ex): At 2nd level, when the white-haired witch's most charming half Succubus Gunslinger ever's hair successfully grapples an opponent, it can begin constricting her victim as a swift action*, dealing damage equal to that of its attack.
Trip (Ex): At 4th level, a white-haired witch's who successfully strikes a foe with her hair can attempt a combat maneuver check to trip the creature as a swift action*.
Pull (Ex): At 6th level, a white-haired witch most charming half Succubus Gunslinger ever who successfully strikes a foe with her hair can attempt a combat maneuver check to pull the creature 5 feet closer to her as a swift action*.
Strangle (Ex): At 8th level, when the white-haired witch most charming half Succubus Gunslinger ever is grappling with an opponent, that creature is considered strangled, and cannot speak or cast spells with verbal components.
This ability replaces hex.
This ability replaces something else I was considering wishing, partly to limit her DPR output, namely the mythic ability treacherous critical, which would allow her to forgo extra damage and do a dirty trick for each crit.
OP munchkin notes:
It is not a particularly strong build, mostly because Ekaterina is a mysterious stranger, who does not get Dex to damage (but who pays a swift action and grit to get cha to damage), the swift action competes with constricting someone grappled, against a single opponent who does not have reach, grappling that person and shooting it in the face is pretty effective though, as I dont get the grappled condition.
Against multiple opponents, freedom of movement etc. it doesnt do a whole lot.
I can also do the half Succubus level drain thing through it.Probably much more pleseant then getting shot in the face.
A slight sidenote is that I currently threaten within 10 feet of me with the hair, which is good for flanking.
She does not yet have any feats that make grappling stronger, but certainly plots to pick these up.
Apparently I need to make this disclaimer about the wish in all my games:
This is a standard wish, please read the spell to better understand what you can get.
Sure you could go for another major wish but you will likely be cursed...Cursed....
Yes if you ask for something outlandish that is not stated in the rules you will be cursed.
I would like to be horribly cursed.
Make it a super wish then!
What if I wish for an outrageous super-curse?
Then I randomly roll for curses or find loopholes.
lol.
I wish for the below that I can use with no Ill effects on myself.
Amulet of Uncanny Defense
Wish granted Ginza.
Sorry work has been crazy the last couple of days and I caught a bug of some kind. Here is to posting in between naps!
Seriously! No posts whatsoever?!
Got to handle a spot of RL over the weekends.
Be back after that.
Ginza profile is updated.
I am looking for questions or actions from each of you, what do you do next?
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trying to recruit the moon elfs, using Ginzas leet cooking skills, definitly wanted th party to weigh in on that.
They gave you a response. Are you going to invite them over to the Ginza show?
Ginza!!!!
Domayoku!!!!