Auntie Wu, I fixed your Downtime number (1 copper is 0.01 gold not 0.1 gold)...
Over time, I will try and develop my skill with Spreadsheet to make it easier to use. Trying to add "dropdown boxes" tonight! (To toggle between "Itemized" and "Lump Sum")
Moved "Downtime and Wealth Tracker" to Campaign Header to de-clutter DM alias.
Also, I got the "Mo Douqiu" and "Cerulean Teahouse Map" Slides up, currently #1 and #2.
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Vekka will take the machete for now unless someone else can use it. I'm updating his profile momentarily.
I don't remember seeing this in any of the game posts, but are generally all villagers accounted for (or at least the North side) at the refugee camp?
Vekka will take the machete for now unless someone else can use it. I'm updating his profile momentarily.
I don't remember seeing this in any of the game posts, but are generally all villagers accounted for (or at least the North side) at the refugee camp?
If you are asking if 100% of Northridge is accounted for, well, no.
As for specific details, I'm going to keep those kinds of questions "in-game" for the time being.
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Okay, there was a bit in one of Vekka's post where he goes looking for her and I don't think I saw a response.
Nevermind, just caught up on posts and saw in his spoiler :)
Quick Clarification: Nobody can leave the Camp without risking Random Encounters.
(Except Sato for his Downtime - One time exception!)
I see. That makes more sense. You just listed her "home location" in the spoiler then? I can make an amended post.
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I see. That makes more sense. You just listed her "home location" in the spoiler then? I can make an amended post.
It's a habit - this alias has info for NPCs based on their home location - so you can re-brief yourself.
Lots of NPCs!
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Gunna step back a little and give you all 24-36 hours to discuss while I listen from the sideline.
As always, clarifying questions here!
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Right. But, what were the "other skills"?
You watch or study an NPC to learn more about that NPC’s preferences. Choose an NPC and attempt a Perception check or an appropriate skill check determined by the GM. The DC is typically found in the NPC’s influence stat block.
Ah I see.
The (evolving) statblock is nested in a spoiler HERE - open it!
I've given you knowledge of two Discovery skills and two Influence skills to start.
You can learn the other skills (Discovery or Influence) by rolling to Discover them, or by venturing a risky guess (as you did).
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It looks like folks want to “quickly” go to the Mushroom House right before the Barracks. Sound good?
Link / text please!
Also, what do the rest of folks think of Lan’s plan?
I"m totally up for it. Sigurd would feel conflicted about lying like this... but he wants to avoid a hostage situation, if possible.
It is different than Sato’s plan, and probably mutually exclusive. What do folks think of Sato’s plan?
"If we are heading to the barracks, I suggest we stay off the main road into town. Like I mentioned earlier, I think it would be best if we skirt around town along the woods to the north. I'm sure we'll run into beast patrols if we travel along the main road."
Also, I think we got a 50/50 split between which first, Mushroom House or Barracks. If someone flips a coin, we can resolve it that way?
Maybe Lan means using the Alter Ego ability after the mushroom house and as we get within sight of the barrack's guards?
(concentrate) Requirements You've spent at least 1 hour studying a creature whose role you intend to copy and have done so within the last 3 days. This could include meeting and learning from someone in that role, tailing and spying on someone, using magic to observe them at work, or some other method, as long as you have a visual source of information; Effect You quickly and accurately learn how to do mundane jobs or at least copy the movements enough to appear as if you do. A chosen role can take many forms—from cook, cleaner, or librarian to cult member, priest, or duke—but it's always a role and never a specific individual.
You perform the Impersonate activity to pass as a member of the role you observed and gain a +1 circumstance bonus to any Deception checks you attempt in your impersonation. This takes the normal amount of time it takes you to Impersonate. You also choose one Lore skill relevant to that role (such as Farming Lore for a farmer). While in your role, you gain a +1 circumstance bonus to checks for that Lore skill, and if you're untrained in it, you can use your level as your proficiency bonus. You stop assuming the role after 24 hours, if you start studying for a new role, or if you choose to.
Thanks!
Yeah the “1 hour” is going to prevent full use of that as of yet - you tracked the faceless stranger, talked a couple moments, then killed him, and all this before even being able to “concentrate” in this mechanically specific way. Either way, too brief for a dedicated study. In the War Room, after sleeping and waking up 2nd Level (with this new ability), the interactions w/ Granny Hu and everyone was again measured in about 10 or 15 minutes or so.
If you can convince your party to wait another 60 minutes though...
Also, there is regular Impersonate if the party gives the go ahead to move forward with your plan!
I really think it makes more sense going to the mushroom house first since it is so close. Up to the majority, though.
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Auntie Wu sees Sigurd as the leader of the group, so prefers not to butt heads with him. Still, considering how dangerous the previous encounters were, she's acutely aware of the likelihood of death during either mission. The Barracks will benefit the town more than the Mushroom house. If forced to voice an opinion, she'll prefer to do the Barracks first.
Also, she doesn't want to be Granny Hu's little toady. She's only willing to do that because 1: Kids in danger, and 2: It gives her an out for going to check on her own grandkids. Granny Hu's to savvy to think she'd be able to avoid a scandal if she refused.
Barracks it is then.
I’m going with Kolphan’s coin flip!
So, what is the Barracks plan?
A) Just go, weapons drawn, kick the door down.
B) Lan impersonates a Faceless One and takes “hostages” by knocking on the door.
C) Sato sets up an Ambush while the party attempts to Lure the Enemy outside?
D) Combo of B and C
E) Something else?!?
Vekka would favor C
One vote for C...
...what do the rest of you think?
A) Just go, weapons drawn, kick the door down.
B) Lan impersonates a Faceless One and takes “hostages” by knocking on the door.
C) Sato sets up an Ambush while the party attempts to Lure the Enemy outside?
D) Combo of B and C
E) Something else?!?
I'm liking C. I thought B was our plan for the Mushroom House.
If the guards are as eager as Gurglegut's Jinkin they may fall for our deception easily.
Tabling Lan's plan for the Mushroom House.
We are off to the Barracks.
Checking for Random Encounters first (and may have to interrupt The Plan if that happens).
Otherwise I'd like to hear how you intend to lure them out!
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Sigurd would just challenge them to come out and fight, calling them cowards along the way.
But he's bad at Intimidation and there are a pair of deceivers in the party.
C is fine. Approach from the woods, and if possible, Kazuki scouts around the building first.
Assuming north is up, is there a bush or tree directly north of the main door to the barracks off the map? Preferably about 50 feet away?
Assuming north is up, is there a bush or tree directly north of the main door to the barracks off the map? Preferably about 50 feet away?
I believe my Skill Challenge alias has answered your question (open the spoiler).
We await your rolls, and unless Hero Points hit the table, it's looking improbable!
Nope, I’ll allow hero points!
It seems safe to assume Vekka doesn't need hero-pointing here? (or that he can't help any better)
Well, he could theoretically help more, but you usually don't expect to improve on natural 16, natural 19 :/ (and you have to take hero point results)
2) Start the Combat now, after getting Set, with one "Striker" (Readied Single action Strike - not a full round of actions) - Sato right? - and retain Initiative advantage![/ooc]
Just wondering: Why not a full round of actions? Kazuki stealthed into position and just waited, aiming his bow at the door. He should be able to have 6 seconds out of the entire time of the skill challenge to make a good shot.
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@Sato
Read up on hazards.
I am using the concept that a single reaction can trigger combat.
A full round of actions is what you get if you win initiative.
@Lan
As the Lone Talker, you should be front and center, right?
@Everyone
I moved everyone else into bushes. I’ll give you 12 hours to move your Token last minute (stay behind Cover, per Hide rules), then will launch the encounter!
Ah. Gotcha. Ok.
Kazuki's position is good on the map. Should I go ahead and fire off the first shot or wait for others to post?
@Lan
As the Lone Talker, you should be front and center, right?
Yes, I just meant is there a minimum or maximum distance that I need to be from the door?
Lan's currently 15' from the door, which is close. Demoralize has a range of 30', so if what he was saying could have been done from 30', that'd be nice. If he could be 60' from the door (just barely within the range of Needle Darts), that would be even better, but I think that would be pushing it.
Ah. Gotcha. Ok.
Kazuki's position is good on the map. Should I go ahead and fire off the first shot or wait for others to post?
Think of it this way. If I told you there was a "good in-game reason" why the Hostile NPCs get a free round of actions before even rolling initiative (and if winning, a whole nuther round of actions = ◆◆◆◆◆◆ total) before you even get to go, do you think that would be fair?
While I realize "surprise advantage" both has legacy in the game and is an important story tool, I think a "free single readied action" is a good way to give that advantage without overdoing it (indeed, if you also win initiative, you get ◆◆◆◆ before they even get a chance to go!), and one that already has precedent in the rules (traps that say "↺: this trap triggers this effect and then rolls initiative" etc).
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And yes, shoot!
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I moved Auntie Wu to a different bush so she'll be in range for Electric Arc right away. Also, she'd feel nervous leaving Vekka on his own on that side, in case he goes down again.
Incidentally, is the little square roof thing near her token a shed? A covered well? The world's smallest picnic table pavilion? (Read: does it completely block line of sight, or just partially?)
@Auntie Wu
Let's say it's a shed that can give you Cover - go for it!
Diagram:
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This ⬛'s (on the southern Side) specifically are the squares you need to occupy to receive the cover (You and Vekka could both fit in one each).
@Lan
Let's compromise and say you got until the edge of the Map. (Which I just did). Fair? (Can't have no Reward without some Risk!)
Vekka is happy with his bush.
Stepping from difficult terrain does not cost movement - it's stepping into it - you may have an action remaining @ Sigurd
Ah, there's a bush right in front of them. Not enough reach, so I had to spend a second action moving. The joys of 20 speed...
Out of time - Big post later!
@Wu - if you are declaring a Recall Knowledge ahead of your turn, I will roll for you, and supply you with the answer to the question you asked so you can immediately utilize it.
Just make sure you pay the action cost no matter what when your turn actually rolls around...
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(This goes for everyone!)
Woops!
And that actually fells White!
Retconny post incoming...