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I am not calling it for the entire AP. I am looking for another GM. I can even maintain this event if it helps get us to the next transition. I have the pdf around here somewhere, although I've never opened it.
I'm in for the long haul.
I am totally in if we can find a GM.
If someone is actually willing to run it I'm in
I read a few paragraphs so we don't have to pause while we wait for a new recruit. I don't want to be spoilered though, so I won't go any farther just yet.
Tagging here to get posts while I read through the first module. I run a few games on here if you want to look at my profile.
Ah, no that didn't work looks like I need to dot in the gameplay thread.
That was a misread. I'm in it for a long haul. I was talking DM wise... but that ended up being wrong too.
Oh, sorry, I thought you guys needed a DM. Sorry for the confusion, good luck with your game!
Great, another miscommunication of the highest order.
We do need a DM.
Sent a PM to karlprosek in case he left the campaign and stopped watching this thread.
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Ah, sorry for the miscommunication. I'm still here. I've read through the first mod and it looks like you're working on transitioning into Night of Frozen Shadows.
Let me know when you're ready for me to start and I'll request to take over the campaign thread.
Great. Let me resolve a couple little things and you can start tonight if you want. We are on page 11. I had them roll to notice the alarming number of crows watching them/us and they crushed the DC. I have not read anything beyond page 11, nor any of the adventure synopsis in the first nine pages.
I will be on vacation from Monday through Friday. I am not sure how my posting will go, so feel free to bot me as needed.
Thanks for running karlprosek!
OK, I put in to take over the campaign page.
Just FYI to set expectations, I don't usually post on weekends and I try to update games twice a week, usually Monday and Thursday.
Understood.
Is there a difference between posting and updating?
Thanks for signing on for us.
Is there a difference between posting and updating?
Nope.
Thanks for signing on for us.
Sure thing. It looks like a cool AP.
Is there anything else you need to post for the group? If you're done I will do my first post tomorrow.
Couple of questions for the group:
1) Do you guys typically loot/search the bodies at the end of encounters? I know there was some disruption around January but I didn't see anything about checking the corpses. I also don't see a loot tracking list or sheet anywhere, so maybe you guys just don't really do that? There were some leads on the bodies, is why I'm asking; if you normally loot the bodies I'll give you the clues.
2) I know you're not using the caravan subsystem. Are you using the relationships or the reputation subsystems? I don't see any tracking for those.
3) For your campaign traits, I see that Byron is Sandru's little brother, Adrian and Aiko both have a childhood crush on Ameiko, Lyraesel has one on Shalelu, and Zaraleva has hero worship- who's that on?
4) The mod says that Kelda leaves the party in Kalsgard but it looks like you guys like her (and there might be a thing between her and Byron?). Do you want to keep her around?
4a) Along the same lines, are there any other NPCs the party has picked up along the way that should be interacting the the PCs other than the main 4? I read the game thread back a few months and skimmed through the rest so I may have missed some things that are important to you, so let me know if there's anyone/thing I should definitely include going forward.
Thanks!
1. Checking enemies for useful stuff is pretty standard adventuring M.O., though in the case of Brinewall Castle mostly we've been fighting dire corbies that don't carry anything. We've been trying to find out more about these "Frozen Shadows" so looking for clues is a pretty high priority.
2. I don't think the last two DMs were using the relationship subsystems as a numerical barometer. It was likely that things are going to be fluid anyway due to composition. (Can Ameiko have two lovers? What kind of soap opera drama are we going to have? We'll find out!)
3. Can't help you there, chief.
4. Kelda's been cool so far so I am always happy to have a DM mouthpiece in the party to remind us when something is a terrible idea.
So the Campaign resources hyperlink at the top includes a loot sheet.I made a copy and am sharing it with everyone here:
Players have been making connections to the NPC's even though we haven't been strictly tracking the relationship scores.
We do. I'm not sure why the armbands weren't mentioned.
Zaraleva worships the majesty that is Ameiko. She's such a legend. She has developed a weird relationship with Aiko too, often being annoying and chaotic while Aiko is so smooth and responsible. She considers Aiko to be her best friend although she's pretty awkward about it. (See the hug scene)
Kelda is a badass and I thought Byron might be interested in having her do more than battle. If the player hates the idea of some flirtatious banter, we can totally drop it.
Lyraesel is very much into Shalelu, but not great socially.
Thanks for the answers! Lyraesel, appreciate the link to the loot sheet.
OK, couple of things.
1) Who is carrying the warding box with the Amatatsu Seal? Ameiko?
2) It looks like GM-MM was moving some things around in Brinewall and I can't quite figure out what their plan was, so I'm just going give you a list of missed loot from Brinewall and also tell you what was on the 10 dead Ulfen.
Brinewall:
+1 cold iron morningstar (I think GM-MM made this MWK- see below- instead of magical but I'm fine with keeping this magical)
2 potions of cure light wounds
+1 kusarigama
Composite Longbow [+2 Str]
Wand of scorching ray (30 charges)- it looks like this is on the loot sheet, just adding it so you know how many charges
Circlet of Persuasion
9000gp of unlisted magic items meant to be customized to party (split this GP amount between the party as you wish and add magic items to your sheet at DMG cost)
Amatatsu Seal in Warding Box (repeating for completeness)
Ulfen raiders:
chain shirt x10
light wooden shield x10
battleaxe x10
throwing axes x10
gold lion's head arm-ring (value 35gp) x10
I don't see a magical sword in Brinewall so I'm guessing GM-MM was trying to customize it to the party. However, in the posts I just see "sword" not what kind of sword it is. 2 of you use swords- Bryon a greatsword and Adrian a temple sword. Does the party have a preference on what kind of +1 sword this is?
4) Is one of you maintaining the loot sheet or was the DM doing it?
We do. I'm not sure why the armbands weren't mentioned.
Zaraleva worships the majesty that is Ameiko. She's such a legend. She has developed a weird relationship with Aiko too, often being annoying and chaotic while Aiko is so smooth and responsible. She considers Aiko to be her best friend although she's pretty awkward about it. (See the hug scene)
Kelda is a badass and I thought Byron might be interested in having her do more than battle. If the player hates the idea of some flirtatious banter, we can totally drop it.
Aiko tends to have a flat affect because she grew up learning to guard her persona and her expressiveness as part of the bodyguard training she received from her father, but underneath all that Stoicism she considers Zaraleva a dear friend. She just doesn't talk about it or display it openly.
4) Is one of you maintaining the loot sheet or was the DM doing it?
I think the GM was, but I can. I kind of end up doing it in the games I'm in.
OK, couple of things.
1) Who is carrying the warding box with the Amatatsu Seal? Ameiko?
2) It looks like GM-MM was moving some things around in Brinewall and I can't quite figure out what their plan was, so I'm just going give you a list of missed loot from Brinewall and also tell you what was on the 10 dead Ulfen.
Brinewall:
+1 cold iron morningstar (I think GM-MM made this MWK- see below- instead of magical but I'm fine with keeping this magical)
2 potions of cure light wounds
+1 kusarigama
Composite Longbow [+2 Str]
Wand of scorching ray (30 charges)- it looks like this is on the loot sheet, just adding it so you know how many charges
Circlet of Persuasion
9000gp of unlisted magic items meant to be customized to party (split this GP amount between the party as you wish and add magic items to your sheet at DMG cost)
Amatatsu Seal in Warding Box (repeating for completeness)Ulfen raiders:
chain shirt x10
light wooden shield x10
battleaxe x10
throwing axes x10
gold lion's head arm-ring (value 35gp) x10I don't see a magical sword in Brinewall so I'm guessing GM-MM was trying to customize it to the party. However, in the posts I just see "sword" not what kind of sword it is. 2 of you use swords- Bryon a greatsword and Adrian a temple sword. Does the party have a preference on what kind of +1 sword this is?
4) Is one of you maintaining the loot sheet or was the DM doing it?
Sorry to quote so much...
1. We each took our <9000gp item from the chest and Ameiko/the caravan has the rest, including the warding box.
2. Thank you for the loot list. I think we should adjust it a bit as I was using the wand of scorching ray and between Nin and I, we used a lot of those charges. Also, the big thing, we all took the big payoff to be an item <9000 gp each and we all selected something we really liked. I hope that's ok with you as well. We can dial back some of the other minor unwanted items if you want us to be less wealthy but I think our tailored items should stay.
3. The wight in T19 had a +1 longsword on his belt. I think I offered it to Kelda for a short time, but Byron has been using it since.
There was also a +1 flail on the female ogrekin in T11.
4. Great question. Ummmm...I don't remember who created it. I think we all have access.
Aiko has Dancing wasp (the +1 kusarigama).
I've added the other stuff to the sheet and am going through to winnow out the stuff we already assigned or used.
We're definitely in the right place to sell off the collected Ulfen weapons and armor.
We do seem to be between the 4th and 5th level of Wealth-by-Level. Byron is a little over if his big reward was more than 7000gp because he has the sword, but I am more than ok with that. Kelda is way under if you consider her a party member. Winsome kinda vanished with some treasure.
I'll go back and count the charges on the wand of scorching ray and check my memory.
Yeah Winsom vanishiing right after a distribution leaves the rest of us a bit under, but we have a few things we can unload in town. Kelda's almost like a party collective cohort. She can definitely have her pick of the Ulfen raider gear before we sell what's left.
Awesome, thanks for the clarifications.
Lyraesel, thanks for taking on loot tracking. I have a guy in my regular group who usually does that so I definitely appreciate someone volunteer.
As long as you guys are around the right WBL, what you've already got is fine with me.
I can keep Kelda around if you want her. I'm happy to keep around an NPC the party likes.
I had forgotten or missed the circlet. Partymembers, may Zaraleva wear that on any forthcoming charisma checks?
No objection!
I count five charges used by the atrocity and none by Zaraleva.
For good reason - Fire domain only gives me Burning Hands, Produce Flame, and....next level...FIREBALL! (Can't wait for that.)
It's not on the druid list either. And I have zero points in Use Magic Device.
Kelda has +1 Scale mail and a MW longsword, so I guess she doesn't need much from the loot. Maybe the comp longbow if Byron isn't using it?
She has been 3rd level since her introduction. GM, do you want her to level up?
Speaking of levels, Adrian I hope your max hp hasn't been updated for 4th level yet. Aiko, you are fully healed as well.
Byron has used the bow on his sheet quite a bit. Unless that is a second MW Comp Longbow [+2 Str].
Probably not. Thanks for clarifying.
I think we could find the place if anyone has a good enough Survival check.
I am +9, but asking around town might be easier then wandering in the woods. There are probably a number of farms around the town.
Asking around town will definitely tell them we're coming though. I can try it with Survival, see if I pick up the trail of the idiots we let go.
What if I do it in disguise?
That works!
I also agree with buying or selling anything we need.
This is a large city, so assume you can buy anything you need. I won't even charge you a markup, so just use DMG prices.
Selling is at standard 50% since you don't have any contacts here yet.
I wonder if we need to go through the process of reviewing the list and claiming stuff. Lyraesel can you total up the stuff we know we don't want?
I will throw this out there: We could try putting on the lion bands as part of a disguise but I don't think it will work.
Zaraleva can't use scorching ray (no Use Magic Device), is forbidden from casting inflict spells, and thinks we should sell the phylactery.
She would keep/use the divine scrolls.
I'll go over the list tonight
Wait... do we really not have an arcane caster? Does anyone have UMD?
If not, we might as well sell the wand of Scorching ray as well. Zaraleva gets the scrolls, I'm pretty sure everyone already has better armor than what's available.
There's the circlet for anyone who's charisma based, and the cold iron Morningstar and composite longbow (+2) up for grabs.
Let me know if anyone wants anything, and I'll liquidate the rest.
Zaraleva is wearing the circlet. Byron has the bow. Maybe he should also carry the cold iron ms in case we run into skeletons or demons?
We really don't have an arcane caster. One of the GMs said Winsome was still on the caravan. <shrug>
I am not sure it is worth Byron carrying the cold iron morningstar because of weight. At this point he is already carrying a bunch of weapons. It might be worth leaving it in the wagon until we have some reason to bring it since it's not super expensive. But I am fine with just selling it as well.
I'm tempted to use it, since it's simple and magical. I don't want to be greedy though.