[Outpost VIII] 2-08: A Frosty Mug

Game Master Super Zero

Please dot in or introduce your character, and fill out the Slides linked above. Sign in on the RPG Chronicles sheet--make sure to include an e-mail address so I can send your Chronicle later!

Any GM Glyphs?
Or anything in particular I need to know about your character?
How do you feel about taking friendly fire?

This is a Outpost game, so you should be signed up on the spreadsheet before you come here. That also means we have a scheduled start date of March 2nd.

Dennis the Menace here, and excited to report for duty!

Class: Fighter 7
RPG Chronicles/Slides: Filled out.
GM Glyphs: I have 2 to hand out.
Friendly Fire: Sure (don't wanna ruin anyone else's fun)

4 glyphs
RPG Chronicles/Slides - mostly done
Friendly Fire - ok as long as she doesn't drop

I read the scenario thinking I was going to prep it. But it was awhile ago...

Oskar Z.
Bard 7 (currently playing in a quest that should finish before gameday, and which should get him to level 7)
No glyphs
Fine with friendly fire
RPG chronicles and slides: filled out (except the parts I'll do after I level him up once the quest is complete).

Argoni checking in.

No Glyphs
Fine with Friendly Fire; in fact, Argoni will be doing friendly fire with his bombs.

Ditto Zhamie -- she has the Alchemist Dedication so she will probably also do friendly fire.

ACH... I need to update her statblock and level her up...

A couple of things to note about Oskar:

* He has the Battle Cry feat, granting a free Demoralization attempt against an observed foe when he rolls initiative. He uses Performance to Demoralize so this will be +20 (or +21 if he has Musical Accompaniment active - he'll keep Musical Accompaniment going all the time unless we are trying to be stealthy or avoid notice). For ease of use in the PbP format, GM please feel free to select the target of Oskar's Demoralize attempt if you wish. He'll prioritize foes within 30' (because of his Dread armor rune) and avoid foes that seem obviously mindless or otherwise likely to be immune to fear; all other things being equal he'll attempt to Demoralize more threatening seeming foes first.

* He has a Dread armor rune (purchased with an ACP boon). "Frightened enemies within 30 feet that can see you must attempt a DC 20 Will save at the end of their turn; on a failure, the value of their frightened condition doesn’t decrease below 1 that turn."

* Oskar will spend 1 focus point as a free action whenever an ally within 30' attempts to Recall Knowledge, letting them roll twice and take the better result. (Loremaster's Etude).

* If anyone has a Level Bump for this scenario, Oskar can offer the Rugged Mentor boon.

* In combat Oskar has a few Reaction spells that might come up: Lose the Path (trigger: a foe within 60' Strides); Overselling Flourish (trigger: a foe within 60' damages Oskar); Wooden Double (trigger: Oskar is critically hit; can be cast using either a 3rd or 4th rank slot).

* At the start of combat, especially if the foes are far away, Oskar can cast Loose Time's Arrow, giving everyone in the party a free Stride action for one round. It may be worth waiting in the initiative order for Oskar's turn to come up for him to cast this to get the martials quickly up to the front.

* Oskar has Bardic Lore, letting him attempt to Recall Knowledge about any subject. Out of combat, if we need to figure something out it may be worth having Oskar cast Share Lore (1 minute casting time) on up to 3 friends, also making them trained in Bardic Lore for 10 minutes. Since we've got at least two Int-based characters in the party this might be very useful.

* Oskar is quite squishy and has no particularly useful melee options so he'll do his best to stay behind his comrades.

I think that's all of Oskar's shenanigans. Most of the time he'll start combat with Courageous Anthem & Lingering Composition, which will give everyone +1 to attacks & dmg. Please make a note of it when you post your attacks so I don't have to bother posting "did you remember to include your +1/+1 from Courageous Anthem?" :-)

Hope we all have fun!

Done with RPGChronicles and Slides. I have 2 glyphs to share. Friendly fire is okay as long as I am not or not going to be Dying. Charlies is a summoner, with Estes as his angel eidolon.

BakBat is an old-style goblin. Doesn't like horses, etc.

He dresses like a wizard, and wears a mouse-like mask. He claims he *is* a wizard.

No glyphs to share.

Is likely to be the one doing friendly fire, but, is also okay receiving it. Especially if it *is* fire.

With Argoni, Zhamie, and BakBat all potentially doing some friendly fire, that could be rough. Argoni has a Backfire Mantle to loan out if anyone wants it. Dennis, perhaps?

With Argoni, Zhamie, and BakBat all potentially doing some friendly fire, that could be rough. Argoni has a Backfire Mantle to loan out if anyone wants it. Dennis, perhaps?

"Gee! Thanks Mister. I like new toys!"

when I saw Dennis in this game, I just had to send Zhaimie!! :)

I'm taking my kid on a short vacation tomorrow and will have limited ability to post until Monday. Please bot me as needed though I'll try to post when I can.

Oskar -- Haha, it's always a struggle with the Bard's CA. Sadly, everyone forgets. Since I play bards too, hopefully Dennis will never forget!

Zhamie -- Your latest attack is vs the bear or the mirror? Just checking.

Oskar -- Haha, it's always a struggle with the Bard's CA. Sadly, everyone forgets. Since I play bards too, hopefully Dennis will never forget!

Zhamie -- Your latest attack is vs the bear or the mirror? Just checking.

I guess I should have attempted it nonlethal -- But since Misha hadn't taken any damage I didn't think one shot would kill it unless I critted for max damage... but at the 5-8 level it's kinda hard to do that.

And Dennis asking "why I tried to hurt Teddy" is hilarious... I can hear it in my head with that voice of his. Like you told me once, it's both wholesome and annoying at the same time! :)

Oskar -- Haha, it's always a struggle with the Bard's CA. Sadly, everyone forgets. Since I play bards too, hopefully Dennis will never forget!

Yep, too true! Including me when I'm playing something else and there's a bard at the table. So I get it.

Btw, I have family visiting this weekend. Posting will be a little limited through Monday but I'll do my best to keep up.

If the tree was 8 bulk or less, BakBat could just lift it up and carry it away.

Hero Point nominations?

Dennis the Menace for very entertaining character concept and roleplay!

I second Dennis!

Third for Dennis.

Yup.

Thanks all. I always have fun with Dennis.

I'll put my vote in for Oskar. I know we're all very interested in this musical that our bard is putting together. Well done!

Okay, one for Dennis.

My kid starts her week-long spring break today and we are going to visit Grandma. I'll still be able to post but likely with reduced frequency until after April 13. I appreciate your understanding.

I will be completely offline this Friday through Monday.

I nominate we give Dennis another hero point in honor of Mr. Jay North.

Sad to hear about Jay North. :( But yeah, that's Dennis!

I watched reruns of that show when I was a kid. He really captured the spirit of Dennis the Menace perfectly. RIP.

If someone else is able to command Ogthup next time that'll be helpful. Oskar won't have the actions to cast a spell, sustain the animated assault, and also command minion. Not sure when the ability to command him resets...

GM Super Zero -- Green was within 10' of Dennis. When Green ran away, that should trigger Reactive Strike, yes?

Yes, yes it should.

Please take a moment to double-check the information on RPGChronicles.

And if you'd like to make downtime check in this thread, go ahead.

I've been informed there will be door prizes. You don't have to do anything to win, you'll be entered when the game is reported and contacted by email if you win.

RPG Chronicles checked.

RPG chronicles looks good for Oskar.

Argoni will attempt to craft a batch (4) of moderate acid flasks (level 3 item = DC18, 10gp) 4*10gp = 40gp needed. He pays 20gp up front in materials.

Crafting (DC18): 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 1 = 23

Level 7 success grants 2.5gp per day. He has the formula, so 1 day of setup and 7 days of work. 2.5gp*7days = 17.5gp. He will pay the last 2.5gp to finish the batch.

Result: Pay 22.5gp to craft a batch of 4 moderate acid flasks (value: 40gp)

Downtime:
Storied Talent Boon allows Oskar to attempt at Level 7 task.

Performance DC 23: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23 Yeesh, but a success.

2.5 gp/day for Master Proficiency x 8 days = 20 gp earned.

Fortune-Telling Lore: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Failure. 2 sp x 8 days = 1.6 gp

RPG Chronicles good.

Dennis plays with his band, Dennis and the Menaces. Dennis plays the drums. Loudly. They're too young (and not good enough) to play at pubs, so they play in parks for tips.

Performance DC 20 (level 5): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Success (trained): 9sp x 8 = 7.2gp

Crafting: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

Zhamie builds a poppet representing Mishka and presents it to Dennis.

Success - 6.4gp

Dennis loves the Mishka poppet. "Thanks, Zhamie! It looks just like her." The youngster hugs it tight.
Cool idea. I'll add it to his character sheet!

Thanks for running, GM Super Zero. Fun adventure. And enjoyed all the active players which kept it moving at a good pace.

Reporting breakdown, if anyone's interested:

Oh, and Semyon and his soldiers defeated the rest of the redcaps at conveniently around the same time as you defeated the last of the ones who attacked you. I think I missed that in my description there.

Got my chronicle. Thanks for the game everyone!

Thanks for running, GM! I had a great time with y'all!

Thanks for the game, GM! Had a blast with everyone!

Chronicle looks great!

Chronicle looks good! Thank you for running the game, GM, and to the players too!