GM Chadius presents Star Crossed duology 1-09 and 1-23 (Inactive)

Game Master chadius

I probably won't apply remaster rules for games in progress. That will just confuse everyone.

I only just got the book. Need to study it more.

I forgot about my crit spec! Thanks!

Something I keep forgetting about since I haven't had much gameplay at level 5 and above, but some of us now have critical specialization effects kicking in to remember.

Looking back I see Scratch crit black last round, which will leave black stunned 1 on its next turn.

Also Caitlin just crit red, leaving it clumsy 1 for the round. (If it was her hunted prey.)

Looks like I missed an important piece of this for Scratch:

*Firearm: The target must succeed at a Fortitude save against your class DC or be stunned 1. The stunned 1 isn't automatic. Scratch's Class DC is 22.

Please stop rolling 20s?

I'm going on a camping trip this weekend, so I won't be able to post from Saturday until later on Sunday.

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I feel like we're a bunch of low level PCs who forgot their level bumps, based on how well the GM keeps rolling.

Hey GM, wanna roll for us too? (wink wink)

Honestly though, it's good to face an actual challenge every once in a while. Gotta keep the fear in these PCs or they'll get cocky and careless.

I am soooo glad I changed my mind last minute to bring Isaku... Someone's got to keep duct taping you all together... and he's not even a medic!

You're doing a great job!

The enemies have a condition to retreat once their HP is low enough, but usually you killed them before their turns came up.

Isaku, I didn't do your posted actions as I was midway through my own post. You can openly state if you still want to do that.

nah. I'll keep the soothe from the healer's gloves since IDK if we'll get a chance to rest and regain spells.

In terms of recovery, you have enough time to fully recover your wounds.

You can decide to rest for the night and travel tomorrow, but there is a penalty later on.

There's also an NPC, Lumki, who is willing to join you. You can escort her or she can make her own way.

Hm... spells are what spellcasters are all about. But, if we've to go...

Scratch is fine to continue but certainly will enjoy some R and R if anyone wants to rest over night. Resetting spells and battle medicines are pretty important.

Our PCs won't know there's a penalty for waiting, so Salaish would be concerned about making sure everyone's fully rested in case they encounter another pack of those vicious sod hounds.

I'm traveling today and tomorrow. I have a 4 hour layover in Hong Kong to check the boards but please expect delays.

Are they ranks now instead of levels? Also FF is now "off-guard"?

Offguard! Onguard! Makes sense.

I've been using "rank" to describe "spell level" ever since Paizo let that slip. The word "level" has a different connotation for everything except spells, so using a different word made sense.

"Flat-footed" was renamed "Off guard". It makes more sense and doesn't rely on an English phrase (I know some people have asked why foot arches would make you easier to hit.)

It's time for more Hero Points. 2 are up for grabs.

Please nominate 2 PCs who should get a Hero Point. Please post, or post in a spoiler, or PM me with your options.

Are we all going up or are some of us going through a hole?

1) Seoni casts Spider Climb and climbs to the roof, carry Salaish's rope.
2) Seoni lowers the rope from the roof and everyone climbs up.
3) Seoni lowers the rope through a hole in the ceiling, into the observatory.
4) Everyone climbs down into the observatory.

That's my assumption.

Scratch and Seoni, have a hero point!

Did someone move Caitlin? I thought I was one square down and to the right? I thought I was using the Reach on my weapon.

Oops, that was me. I didn't realize you had reach, and I was trying to figure out if you were caught in the cone or not. I decided you weren't, because I thought you had to move to attack.

I moved Caitlin back.

Pls delay or Bot me. Poor Internet. Can't see map.

Pls delay or Bot me. Poor Internet. Can't see map.

I'm back to civilization where internet is functional. Sorry about not being able to post. I didn't want to make a declaration without seeing what's on the map.

I'm in London with work until tomorrow evening without my personal laptop. I'll try to post anyway. Apologies if it goes wrong from my phone.

Any plans with the summoning pool, or do you want to explore the rest of the observatory?

Seoni seems clueless with that summoning pool

Unless someone explains how it works, and we're sure we can use it to our advantage then Scratch will be on board. Until then he votes to keep the reagent and move on. He doesn't know any of those languages.

I'm chaperoning a field trip today, so I'll post later this afternoon or evening.

Apologies if I'm slow over the weekend, my aunt died and I have my mum staying with me 'til Sunday afternoon.

So sorry for your loss.

Salaish is still counting down. Her thinking is that she doesn't want these guys sneaking up on us while we're fighting the boss. But she's likely to stick to using cantrips to fight them so she can be at top form for the final battle.

Alright. Sounds like we will begin combat in a bit. I've had a long but fun night. Gonna get some rest first.

Apologies if I'm slow over the weekend, my aunt died and I have my mum staying with me 'til Sunday afternoon.

so sorry for your loss

Very sorry Caitlin, take your time.

Scratch also would prefer to make the assault on his terms than possibly on theirs later.

OMG. Condolences to you and yours, Caitlin.

Apologies for the silence - Crazy work week plus my martial arts belt exam last Saturday. I'm now a lvl 3 monk :)

Wahoo!

I'll take my turn. I no longer have parents staying with me.

So depending on how well physical damage can work, we may want to have the spell casters focus fire on the boss and physical damage dealers focus on dealing with the minions. Also some persistent damage on the boss is always a good plan.

Good luck folks!

Yes, I would say the bullets are metal. Missing on an average attack roll means my changes to crit are basically natural 20s. I'll probably focus my fire on the mephits unless the boss has a debuffed AC.

So uh... we're almost done here. Please double check your sign up information. If you have any Downtime activity and you'd like me to note your progress, please indicate it now.

Remember that you have a free rebuild you can use to convert your character to the Remaster rules. If you're going to do that inbetween adventures I can also mark it now.

We will begin 1-23 after finishing 1-09. I assume all of you are sticking around, but if not feel free to tell me.