paizo.com Recent Discussion Posts for GM Imperius' Skull & Shacklespaizo.com Recent Discussion Posts for GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles2024-03-28T18:26:19Z2024-03-28T18:26:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionRobert Henryhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1702024-03-23T15:20:47Z2024-03-23T15:09:08Z<p>I'd copied and pasted the information from the AP to an google image, but it may easier to track using the Archives of Nethys page for <a href="https://www.aonprd.com/MagicWondrousDisplay.aspx?FinalName=Shackles%20Ensign" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">a Shackles Ensign</a></p>I'd copied and pasted the information from the AP to an google image, but it may easier to track using the Archives of Nethys page for a Shackles EnsignRobert Henry2024-03-23T15:09:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionBrother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1692024-02-28T18:21:53Z2024-02-28T17:54:11Z<p>Oh, sure.
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I think it is fitting that we are being cagey and so is he.</p>
<p>Will get another post up in a bit.</p>Oh, sure.
I think it is fitting that we are being cagey and so is he.
Will get another post up in a bit.Brother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)2024-02-28T17:54:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionRobert Henryhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1682024-02-28T17:53:00Z2024-02-28T17:33:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Henry wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The black clad halfling smiles, answering <b>"It is no secret that many such 'wreckers' operate in the Shackles, and I have knowledge of one crew that claimed to have successfully attacked a Calistrian vessel. But the <i>Temple of the Hidden Name</i> deals in information, using secrets as currency. To learn one of the temple’s secrets, you must pay with another secret of equal value."</b> </p>
<p>His smile turns wolfish <b>"Fortunately, there is information that the temple, that I, want. A famous ship called the <i>Brine Banshee</i> mysteriously disappeared several months ago. It is said to have been one of the fastest ships in the Shackles, with unparalleled handling for a vessel its size, which many believed were the result of several potent spells woven into the ship."</b> </p>
<p>He pauses, looking for any sign of recognition in the eyes of the officers. Continuing <b>" If you can find what happened to the Brine Banshee and discover the secret of its unprecedented speed and maneuverability, I will trade that knowledge for the information about this particular 'wrecker'."</b> </blockquote><p>This is the original conversation with 'Slip' it felt like he wanted a little more than 'the wheel is magical' so trying to work with that.Robert Henry wrote:The black clad halfling smiles, answering "It is no secret that many such 'wreckers' operate in the Shackles, and I have knowledge of one crew that claimed to have successfully attacked a Calistrian vessel. But the Temple of the Hidden Name deals in information, using secrets as currency. To learn one of the temple’s secrets, you must pay with another secret of equal value."
His smile turns wolfish "Fortunately, there is information that the temple, that I, want. A famous...Robert Henry2024-02-28T17:33:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionTucci Hedgehopper (alias of Euan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1672024-02-25T22:40:48Z2024-02-25T22:31:50Z<p>Oooh, empowered Aid. I love it! Thanks! And Tucci thanks you too! hehehhe.</p>Oooh, empowered Aid. I love it! Thanks! And Tucci thanks you too! hehehhe.Tucci Hedgehopper (alias of Euan)2024-02-25T22:31:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionBrother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1662024-02-25T22:10:48Z2024-02-25T21:42:07Z<p>I don't think Hunters get Aid, but clerics do, and I will get free Empower eventually which makes it even better. So I can handle that one (and will make a point to prepare it going forward). Really, we could all benefit from that one.</p>I don't think Hunters get Aid, but clerics do, and I will get free Empower eventually which makes it even better. So I can handle that one (and will make a point to prepare it going forward). Really, we could all benefit from that one.Brother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)2024-02-25T21:42:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionTucci Hedgehopper (alias of Euan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1652024-02-25T21:40:48Z2024-02-25T21:31:11Z<p>Oh shoot! I've been doing it wrong a whole level, damnit. Sorry about that, it never occurred to me that the ABP bonuses are enhancement - though that makes a lot of sense. That's on me, won't be doing that further. Thanks for pointing that out!</p>
<p>Yeah, I envisioned Tucci as well behind the lines and Kasin up front, so I haven't seen to his defense as I should. Tucci has been in the line of fire much more than anticipated.</p>
<p>However, I've got Barkskin that I can layer on now, I'll be switching animal focus to dex, and a purchase or two in that direction in the near future. Next level I get two animal foci and can easily add a bit of Con to the mix and save you a spell. I might take Aid for my next second level spell - we'll see.</p>
<p>Let's see what those changes do for me and we'll go from there. Thanks!</p>Oh shoot! I've been doing it wrong a whole level, damnit. Sorry about that, it never occurred to me that the ABP bonuses are enhancement - though that makes a lot of sense. That's on me, won't be doing that further. Thanks for pointing that out!
Yeah, I envisioned Tucci as well behind the lines and Kasin up front, so I haven't seen to his defense as I should. Tucci has been in the line of fire much more than anticipated.
However, I've got Barkskin that I can layer on now, I'll be switching...Tucci Hedgehopper (alias of Euan)2024-02-25T21:31:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionBrother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1642024-02-25T17:30:47Z2024-02-25T17:26:25Z<p>Is there anything I can do to help Tucci's defense? </p>
<p>I do see that the Animal Focus (Str) he is using might not stack with the ABP bonus, as both are Enhancement (unless that has been house-ruled), so he might look to boosting Dex instead. I can cast Shield of Faith on him - with Extend it is 3 encounters. Or Shield Other, maybe, though that can be risky.
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Bear's Endurance? Shield of Fortification? Aid? Feel free to make requests.</p>
<p>Tucci has the fewest HP in the party, and most often the lowest AC (Veronica's base is lower, but she has Shield and Mirror Image). </p>
<p>I don't have any first-hand experience with the Hunter class so I don't know if they are typically on the fragile side. That encounter with the druid, where he was dropped to half HP by a single non-crit hit from a non-melee-focused foe, has me a little concerned about how to keep him safe.</p>Is there anything I can do to help Tucci's defense?
I do see that the Animal Focus (Str) he is using might not stack with the ABP bonus, as both are Enhancement (unless that has been house-ruled), so he might look to boosting Dex instead. I can cast Shield of Faith on him - with Extend it is 3 encounters. Or Shield Other, maybe, though that can be risky.
Bear's Endurance? Shield of Fortification? Aid? Feel free to make requests.
Tucci has the fewest HP in the party, and most often the...Brother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)2024-02-25T17:26:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionRobert Henryhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1632024-02-15T15:30:48Z2024-02-15T15:26:35Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>There are spoilers so only read if you want to:</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>There are spoilers so only read if you want to:
[Spoiler omitted]Robert Henry2024-02-15T15:26:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles Discussionnarrator robot (alias of Robert Henry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1622024-02-06T15:50:47Z2024-02-06T15:44:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Brother MacLaren wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>"In the name of Cayden Cailean, Breaker of Chains, be free!"</b></p>
<p>Brother MacLaren swims up and casts <i>Dimension Door</i> on himself and Kasin, bringing the rodent out of the anemone's reach.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Normally, casting would provoke an AOO, but Grappled creatures cannot take AOOs (with a few exceptions such as a 4th-level Tetori Monk or a 9th-level Strangler Brawler). A creature with the Grab can choose to <i>not</i> itself gain the Grappled condition, and so still be able to take AOOs, but only by taking a -20 on the CMB check. So Mac is going to take his chances that the anemone is focused on grappling Kasin and therefore he does not need to risk a difficult DC 23 check (at +10) to cast defensively.</span> </blockquote><p>I posted in discord also (apparently my method wasn't very clear) this is a surprise round, you've a move or a standard, not both.Brother MacLaren wrote:"In the name of Cayden Cailean, Breaker of Chains, be free!"
Brother MacLaren swims up and casts Dimension Door on himself and Kasin, bringing the rodent out of the anemone's reach.
Normally, casting would provoke an AOO, but Grappled creatures cannot take AOOs (with a few exceptions such as a 4th-level Tetori Monk or a 9th-level Strangler Brawler). A creature with the Grab can choose to not itself gain the Grappled condition, and so still be able to take AOOs, but...narrator robot (alias of Robert Henry)2024-02-06T15:44:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionBrother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1612023-10-18T22:50:22Z2023-10-18T22:43:10Z<p>Hmm, I will switch one of Mac's skill ranks from Fly to Disable Device so I can cast Bestow Insight when needed.</p>Hmm, I will switch one of Mac's skill ranks from Fly to Disable Device so I can cast Bestow Insight when needed.Brother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)2023-10-18T22:43:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionVeronica Blackblade (alias of Pancakes)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1602023-10-18T22:20:19Z2023-10-18T22:13:02Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]Veronica Blackblade (alias of Pancakes)2023-10-18T22:13:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionTucci Hedgehopper (alias of Euan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1592023-10-18T20:40:40Z2023-10-18T20:36:02Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]Tucci Hedgehopper (alias of Euan)2023-10-18T20:36:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionBrother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1582023-10-18T03:50:45Z2023-10-18T03:50:08Z<p>Leveled up!
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Brewkeeper 2 gives a brew reservoir of 5 pts/day, which can be used for Helpful Homebrew (applying Extend spell as a swift action at a cost of 1 point).</p>
<p>Feat is Prestigious Spellcaster
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ABP increase goes to Strength
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Skills are +3 Perception, +1 Diplomacy, +2 Fly
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Background skills are +2 Profession (Sailor)
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+1 to Will save, BAB
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CMD goes up by 2 (BAB and Str)
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Gets an extra spell of each level, and has 1 4th plus the domain spell (Dimension Door!)</p>Leveled up!
Brewkeeper 2 gives a brew reservoir of 5 pts/day, which can be used for Helpful Homebrew (applying Extend spell as a swift action at a cost of 1 point).
Feat is Prestigious Spellcaster
ABP increase goes to Strength
Skills are +3 Perception, +1 Diplomacy, +2 Fly
Background skills are +2 Profession (Sailor)
+1 to Will save, BAB
CMD goes up by 2 (BAB and Str)
Gets an extra spell of each level, and has 1 4th plus the domain spell (Dimension Door!)Brother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)2023-10-18T03:50:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionRobert Henryhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1572023-10-18T02:18:01Z2023-10-18T02:15:09Z<p>End of book two, level up to seven :)</p>End of book two, level up to seven :)Robert Henry2023-10-18T02:15:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionRobert Henryhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1562023-10-14T23:11:23Z2023-10-14T23:06:36Z<p>cool, Was trying to pull the references to the caves and the images quickly. The information was listed with the 'tattoo' info instead of the 'cliff reveal' so I listed it. Better too much info than not enough :)</p>
<p>Sadly I'm insecure enough that this sort of thing reminds me I shouldn't be GM'ing...</p>cool, Was trying to pull the references to the caves and the images quickly. The information was listed with the 'tattoo' info instead of the 'cliff reveal' so I listed it. Better too much info than not enough :)
Sadly I'm insecure enough that this sort of thing reminds me I shouldn't be GM'ing...Robert Henry2023-10-14T23:06:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionVeronica Blackblade (alias of Pancakes)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1552023-10-14T23:01:22Z2023-10-14T23:00:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Henry wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Veronica Blackblade wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Take 10 on everything besides the last check. That History or Local check seems like it would make sense when we see the tree - kind of odd to point it out beforehand.</span></blockquote>Sorry, was trying to get things put together quickly. Wasn't a tree one of the tattoos? </blockquote><p>Didn't remember any tree (or old king for that matter), so just went back to check:
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Henry wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<b>The Treasure Map</b> The map tattooed on the Isabella Locke’s back depicts the outlines of several small islands. A stylized half sun sits to the right of the islands, while simple images of a monstrous eye and the face of an aged, bearded king are to the left. Beneath the map are five lines of crude verse:
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Sorry, was trying to get things put together quickly. Wasn't a tree one of the tattoos? Didn't remember any tree (or old king for that matter), so just went back to check: Robert Henry wrote:The Treasure Map The map tattooed on the Isabella Locke’s back depicts the outlines of...Veronica Blackblade (alias of Pancakes)2023-10-14T23:00:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionRobert Henryhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1542023-10-14T22:41:22Z2023-10-14T22:36:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Veronica Blackblade wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Take 10 on everything besides the last check. That History or Local check seems like it would make sense when we see the tree - kind of odd to point it out beforehand.</span></blockquote><p>Sorry, was trying to get things put together quickly. Wasn't a tree one of the tattoos?Veronica Blackblade wrote:Take 10 on everything besides the last check. That History or Local check seems like it would make sense when we see the tree - kind of odd to point it out beforehand.
Sorry, was trying to get things put together quickly. Wasn't a tree one of the tattoos?Robert Henry2023-10-14T22:36:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionRobert Henryhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1532023-10-13T14:21:19Z2023-10-13T14:18:16Z<p>Since we are out of the caves and the jellyfish will return, a little story background for you about the throne in the throne room. <div class="messageboard-quotee">From The AP wrote:</div><blockquote>The massive stone throne is an artifact of the ancient cyclops empire of Ghol-Gan and can be identified as such with a DC 25 Knowledge (history) check. It was discovered at the bottom of the blue hole by the sahuagin. Unknown to Krelloort, the throne bears a potent curse from the ancient days of lost Ghol-Gan. Anyone who sits upon the throne must succeed at a DC 15 Will save or be seized by the lust for empire—the desire to conquer and subjugate all neighboring kingdoms at any cost. If the creature fails the save, it acts on these plans (often provoking it to rash acts of hostility) for 1 week, after which a new save is allowed. If the save is successful, the creature is immune to the effects of the throne for 1 week. Krelloort has failed his save many times, prompting his campaign of overt attacks on shipping and the surrounding peoples, which has increased the risk of discovery and assault on his own tribe. The curse cannot be removed short of destroying the throne (hardness 8, hp 1,020, Break DC 80), but if the 8,000-pound chair can be transported, it could be sold to certain antiquities buyers with megalomaniacal tendencies for up to 5,000 gp.</blockquote><p>Since we are out of the caves and the jellyfish will return, a little story background for you about the throne in the throne room. From The AP wrote:The massive stone throne is an artifact of the ancient cyclops empire of Ghol-Gan and can be identified as such with a DC 25 Knowledge (history) check. It was discovered at the bottom of the blue hole by the sahuagin. Unknown to Krelloort, the throne bears a potent curse from the ancient days of lost Ghol-Gan. Anyone who sits upon the throne...Robert Henry2023-10-13T14:18:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionRobert Henryhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1522023-10-07T23:11:14Z2023-10-07T23:08:45Z<p>Sadly we are in completely uncharted territory, the AP is written for you to approach from the opposite direction.</p>Sadly we are in completely uncharted territory, the AP is written for you to approach from the opposite direction.Robert Henry2023-10-07T23:08:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Imperius' Skull & Shackles DiscussionBrother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmlw/discussion&page=4#1512023-10-07T22:52:16Z2023-10-07T22:51:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Henry wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Brother MacLaren wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"If there is sand and dirt above, that could be a way out. Of course, we wouldn't want to trap ourselves in a cave-in, even if it is only sand and dirt. We could perhaps set a fire to burn through the planks, then fall back while the fire does its work."</b> </blockquote>anyone know enough about how much oxygen a fire uses? Sounds like all we may do is turn the wooden planks to charcoal... </blockquote><p>We would only need to weaken the planks, most likely. But it's not the best idea.Robert Henry wrote:Brother MacLaren wrote: "If there is sand and dirt above, that could be a way out. Of course, we wouldn't want to trap ourselves in a cave-in, even if it is only sand and dirt. We could perhaps set a fire to burn through the planks, then fall back while the fire does its work."
anyone know enough about how much oxygen a fire uses? Sounds like all we may do is turn the wooden planks to charcoal... We would only need to weaken the planks, most likely. But it's not the best...Brother MacLaren (alias of Aldizog)2023-10-07T22:51:46Z