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I'll disagree with Bret on that. I found the entire premise something like a giant puzzle, where we were all pieces to it. And if we didn't put the pieces, in the right order, at the right places, we'd fail. With a PBP, on multiple timezones, sitting at a table would give better coordination, which the scenario appeared to have required. We be goblins series had a comfortable margin to goofball around, due to the pregens innately high AC. In this, coordination is the only advantage that the Aspis team has over the scenario, and timezones mess it up. Also large area of effect spells are hard to use over PBP.

With mirror images, there's always close your eyes and grapple, taking the 50 % miss chance. I was considering that, looked at the odds - defender gets +2 CMD if he's invisible, probably applies if I closed my eyes to do it. Then there was also the - if grappled part, its DC 10+grapplers CMB(7) + spell level = 17 + spell level. I estimate that Aram Zey has + 16 min to his concentration check. He would just need to quicken magic missile to break grapple, in which he would either auto pass, or pass on a 2.

Shi, Aram Zey can see invis. Though if you really wanted to be invisible, you just needed to throw that alch flask next to you. Taking the splash damage.

The problem I see with step up is, what's stopping me from moving and taking the AOO. Especially sonce he's flying and can't be tripped because of that. Wouldn't be surprised if he had stoneskin up as well, to be honest.

Infernal healing wand is a point. But I didn't want to impose my views too much on others. Freedom of choice.

I should have hit the calm emotions on the very first round of the lizard fight, but was not expecting climb speed. Besides, my DC aren't that good, and I know it.

Dreamed secrets is better for out of combat spells. Rolling Russian Roulette in the middle of a fight is a waste of time. I overestimated my ability to will save that one.

As wizard, unless you're built for blasting, you should attempt to lay down controls ASAP. That includes magi as well. If you have glitterdust, use it. Especially when you have no AC for nuts. Put it this way- haste is better on turn two, once everyone gets their full attacks.

Someone ran the calcs once, and blasting is one bloody inefficient way of dealing with an encounter. And don't spend time in combat buffing.

Buff stuff, I'm not commenting - as I said - different GMs take a different route to buffing. And closing doors.

We burnt too much resources at the begining - could have done a fair job interrupting his spells had we still had nukes.

We had 2 fly spells in the end, one could have gone to Z.

Busting illusions, not my specialty. I'm not entirely sure how the illusion school works with regards to images, and due to not knowing exactly how it works, I eschew anything to do with the images entirely.

Oh yes. I also conveniently forgot about the heal scroll I was carrying. Needed Rataji to be visible, but I still should have remembered.

Last round was also badly executed. Lets say after Joli glitterdusted, I dispelled, you would have a decent chance to establish grapple. Alas, timezones do not permit.

Prolly not in character to do so, besides you have your own problems to deal with. Less accounting that way, too.

I have 5887.5 gp on me(liquidated gear). A 7-8 scenario has 4000k gp in dosh, approx. We did 2/3 the encounters, maybe? Lets put it in 2667 in value. That, take away surrender costs, doesn't leave much in value.

I'm a mostly retired pathfinder really, I don't play much anymore. So it doesn't really matter anyway, at the end of the day.

As a player, you can. Pregen - I'm not so sure. I get the impression that its against the spirit of the rules to do so. I won't count on anyone helping me, I'll take the safe option and throw the sheet somewhere else.

Player Name: Mort
Character Name: Ishinta
PFS #: 38742-29
Faction: Grand Lodge
Chronicle #: 1
Starting XP: 0
Starting PP/Fame:0
Starting Gold: 150

As the one ending up dead - do I sell my current character gear, to clear the dead condition - I am..not sure if this is allowed by the rules - as there is something about PFS pregens not being allowed to sell their possessions to buy other goodies. There may be other considerations for this scenario that I do not know off, but like to clear it up first.

I think we can assume the rest surrendered. Since most of the party are for it, the rest aren't in any condition to answer.

Also a good time to go prone. Will drop prone, using couches for cover.

If you struck an invis caster who had mirror image, assuming you knew where he was, you would take 50% concealment chance. Period, mirror image would not apply.

Mirror image is based on the original. Whatever state of the originals, the mirror images will follow, faithfully. Lets assume you manage to stab a guy with mirror image in the arm, blood flows out. All the mirror images will appear as they had been stabbed(although its not possible), else, why would they not be distinguished on the original?

Lets say you stand looking into a mirror. I pour a bucket of paint on you (Yeah, Id get murdered after that, but thats another story). Would your image in the mirror not show you splattered with paint? That's what mirror image is. Sure, the figure in the mirror isn't real, but still can be affected by what it's reflecting.

Also putting it this way in the name of game balance. How would you feel as a magus, if you cast mirror image, and some common thug neutralized it by throwing flour over you, then said, only the real you should have flour. Bit of a downer, no? That's what glitterdust is, a glorified bucket of paint/flour.

His invisibility has been neutralised by your glitterdust. Now everyone sees I dunno how many glittery images of Aram Zey. Probably 8, including the original. Which ever way he cast it, mirror image first, or invis first, it doesn't matter.

Fly also, I suspect this version is overland flight, with a higher DC. Was not sure I would be able to get the CL to dispel it, reroll or no.

Agent 322 sees Rataji suddenly appear and is horrified at the transformation that has occured. He was fine before, and now..where was the Rataji she had known? Damn it, it must've been Aram Zey.

Do I even know what it is? Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

She has no idea what has caused it, less say how to fix it.

Using couch and hopefully stairs, for cover.

Agent 322 begins to dispel the images.

Using the following:You can also use a targeted dispel to specifically end one spell affecting the target.You must name the specific spell effect to be targeted in this way. If your caster level check is equal to or higher than the DC of that spell, it ends.

Dispel Magic (Mirror Image) only: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

GM star reroll +3

[Dispel Magic (Mirror Image) only: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

I don't drink coffee. It does weird things to me. I'm a tea person!

I'm thinking that if I dispel his fly, it'll put him out of your AOO reach as he drops down next round, essentially giving him free casting. Dispelling mirror image is better, no?

Good point. Too early in the morning.

Agent 322 moves into Aram Zey.

Using 5 ft step to move on him. Taking his square.

Edited my hp. Haste would have increased touch AC by 1, so 2nd ray would have missed.

Agent 322 takes out her scroll of slay living, reads it and touches Aram Zey, her hands glowing with necromantic energy.

Caster level check DC 10: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

If he threatens, he may AOO me as I draw out the scroll from my inventory. I am not casting defensively, so if he has combat reflexes, he can AOO me again.

Melee touch attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 If hit, see below:

Make a DC 17 fort save

Damage taken on successful save: 3d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 1, 4) + 10 = 20

Damage taken on failed save: 12d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 6, 5, 4, 5, 1, 1, 6, 6, 4, 1, 5) + 10 = 56

Quickened burning hands isn't a ray btw. Quickened scorching ray is.

Did Aram Zey make his defensive concentration casting check for feeblemind, as Gazwyr was threatening him at his last position before he moved?

Also for further AOOs if I get any on Aram Zey, I'd want to trip him - as long as it doesn't provoke (i.e he is not wielding a weapon). Should I fail by 5 or more, I will drop my weapon as opposed to falling prone.

DDoor..if you have it it should splatter, you make a DC 15 ref save, or get glued to the ground (Unless his touch AC is extremely high for the bag to have missed him completely). You need to make a Concentration check 15 + spell level to cast, which should hinder casting a bit.

Illusion - interacting with him - be it by throwing stuff, or grappling, should provoke a will save. Also - illusions cannot cast spells(aka. Slow).

It could be a simulacrum, but I am not that familiar on how the rules for that stuff works (I never studied it - because I've heard it's one of the ways to get books thrown at you by the GM should you decide to use it).

Project image..you need line of effect. If he were invisible somewhere using that project image, Rataji should have seen him. He could be under greater invisibility, which if so, a slow spell would not make him lose invisibility.

Its not, but there's a certain ring. That's the only explanation I can think off on how you can get splattered by a tanglefoot bag and not care.

I think Gazzy sounds cooler. Gassy sounds like you ate too many beans :P

One day, my big mouth is so going to get me into trouble...

He doesn't care about the goo! The goo! I smell freedom of movement!

Well, someone had to be first in. Also, I marked the path i took for all to see. I won't have computer access to the boards, handphone access sill be spotty as well for the next 6h.

Hmm, have a nice party!

Tendrils of dark energy form from her cloak like a pair of dark wings, and she flies into room like a bolt of shadow.

Assuming she gets there

She hurls her tanglefoot bag at Aram Zey.

Throw Tanglefoot bag: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Might be an idea for you to arcane bond, pull out a haste to dispel his slow. Since dispel won't always work, and will remove it off one target only.

Alternatively, it may be an idea to suggest he comes out of the room, but may be a bit of a long shot. I have this feeling the room may be trapped.

Good lighting as in bright light or normal light?Also, how is room being lit?

When you have a wizard to murderhobo, you go! Not caring what dangers you may face, you go! Not knowing if you're coming back dead or alive...ok lets not go into that part

"Lets get to it then. Times wasting. "

Applying dust of darkness onto Shihoraj.

"Do we need to deal with this, in case someone flips it over by mistake? I hate nasty surprises behind me." Agent 322 scowls.

What magical aura?

Also, 322 will back away from the party 30 ft then try to identify spell on door.

Dust of darkness is better on Shi, so she has less issues stealth snipping with it, not you. I don't think it's possible to make the room dark - even had I the means - I do not. It will screw everyone except you and Mr Z over. Considering using dust of darkness on myself.

The reason I did not suggest knockout, is because its a save. Combat maneuvers are more certain then saves, even if you're targetting a weak one.

Suprisingly, I'm not that fond of haste. I'm actually of the school that if the fight can be won with it, it can be won without it. Also - dispelling should be something of the last resort. You're rolling a d20+7 to beat 11+(caster level of caster) which is probably going to be higher then yours. Equation works out to d20=(enemy caster level+4).

I'm more of a -deny the other side a chance to act kind of person, rather then reacting to what they do.

See? I told you so ;)

With regard to whether smokesticks come with lighters or not. I would not assume they do. But that's me for you.

What funky mail thingie. It might need to be fixed.

I try not to assume things. It makes an @ss of u and me.

"Someone in front please check the door for traps. Its not magicked, but there might be something else."

Detecting magic on the door.

I'm not opening it.

She approaches Mr Z, "Could I get one of those weird bags that you were about to throw at the lizard? He tells me it might come in handy."

Before we open up Aram Zey's room, I'll use one of my Dust of Darkness on Shirohaj.

Ah. Thought of a way you can become invisible, Shihoraj. Get Joli to poke you a lil with that flamimg kukri of hers, then you activate your cloak. Or drop alch fire on yourself. Poof!

If you want to do smokesticks, I think you need to start with tindertwig in one hand, smokestick in the other. Standard action to use smoke stick on tindertwig, its 1 min of 10 ft smoke. You get 1 sneak attack every 2 rounds if you snipe while going in and out of the cloud.

List of standard mage defences:

1)Flight
2)Invisibility
3)Stoneskin
4)Mirror image.
5)Displacement

Also, he may have other pathfinders with him.

For item 4), its an idea to actually close your eyes while hitting him, so you suffer 50% miss chance instead of 80%, assuming he summons 4 images.

Bleh. If GM allows my item use just before battle starts, don't bother about smokesticks unless you get glitterdusted.

I don't think you'll be able to use underhanded. It takes a very special circumstance to put it into play.

I.e you disguise yourself as an old woman, and Aram Zey walks past you, on a street. You have your sap concealed usong deft palm. You use underhanded and give him a good smack as he passes you.

The problem about stealth is that it requires concealment to use, in which it may be a problem, once you move in the room. Pathfinder stealth rules are so screwed up, I never bothered. If you really want to get your sneak attack off, try invisibility. With luck, his see invisibility spell won't be up. I doubt we'll be that lucky, though.

I don't see how you're going to take fire damage unless you get caught by a fireball, green dragons don't have fire breath the last time I looked. Or unless you catch some alchemist fire splash.

If you get sneak attacks off, attempt to inflict hampered. The best way to gank mages is to surround them and prevent them from slinging spells ftom afar. Throwing a tanglefoot bag at him is also a plan, as it forces him to make concentration checks each time he casts.

Basic mage fighting tricks:

1) If you threaten at both 5 and 10 ft and have combat reflexes, move next to the mage in question, attack him adjacent to you. He either has to make his concentration check to cast (5ft won't help - you're still threatening him with your reach weapon). If he moves, when he's in range of your reach weapon, trip him, so he cant get out of your threatened range.

2) Grapple the mage

3) Tanglefoot bag the mage

4) Blind the mage (dirty trick or otherwise) - a lot of spells require targetting

5) Throw a thunderstone at said mage

6) Get someone to cast silence on you, willingly fail your save, then combine with 1) or 2) = One really screwed mage.

You hope that you don't need to use that wand of true strike. Because it means that you're using it to ignore concealment(he's probably invisible), and it means you don't get your sneak attack.

I've heard that halflings love to try new things all the time! Including getting thrown, catapulted...

Nah, kidding. You probably don't belong to that category, thank goodness.

I highly doubt it. The last lizard fight seemed to have lasted much longer then that. I also trust you guys about as much as I could throw you, which wouldn't be more then 5 feet.

Blindsight is a very powerful ability and also quite rare. Most creaturea that have it are usually blind. Of course, there's also echolocation.

Blindsense. Not blindsight. There's a difference. Will work for the purposes though, but still, SOMEONE needs to tell me where to throw it. Scroll glitterdust lasts only 3 rounds also, so you guys had better be quick about the business.

"Ehehehe, did you think that he would be visible to begin with? Think, boy. When you do come up with a solution, tell us about it,"and starts cackling madly. Nontheless, she takes Rataji's offered scroll.

"Oh Aram Zey, we have such a delightful surprise prepared just for you. It would be such a shame to miss it," she croons in her sing song voice. She reaches beneath her robe, pulls out another scroll, then strokes it fondly, like one would touch a pet dog, before returning it to her robes.

"We can temporarily dispel light within a certain area, but the room is likely to have multiple light sources., she muses, almost as if talking to herself. "He gives many gifts, like Void essence, that conceals the user even in the light, though it works better in darkness, " her eyes lighting with religious fervor.

I can't glitterdust what I can't see. Someone needs to have see invis up first, to tell me where to dump it.

Agent 322 silently watches the exchange. She wonders if the price Wolona is going to charge is going to be reasonable, but again probably not. Again, you do as you must when the devil drives

Once in the huddle she whispers in her sing-song voice

Agent 322 also approaches the dragon.

"What type of magical treasures suit your liking best? Do you find a lack of hands a problem in activating magical items? Also, Rataji knows many things, he might know a place suitable to carve out your forest domain."

Agent 322 looks at the dragon with interest and approval. A dragon would definitely be nice to have around, and if Marnarius was going off with Wolona, well, that'd be good riddance to rude rubbish. The dragon looked like he was more well spoken and polite then a certain lump of a human....that itself was a vast improvement.

Here were my considerations to swop out for dragon previously:

I'm down to 1 level 1 spell, 1 level 2 spell, 2 level 3 spells. Chances are I am not going to be able to contribute much to combat.

The problem is if we do find some kind of healing wand with Aram Zey, Shihoraj will need to UMD it, and that if anyone goes down in combat, it is possible that they could bleed out, as there's no one to stabilize.

Also, Rataji is the only one who can understand me, at this point of time, so if I were to switch to Wolona's group - once in battle and I start screeching in Aklo, there'd be a problem. Since most of my spells require party coordination.

And the final point being - how much do I trust you guys to deal with Aram Zey right.

I would feel it's a pity if none played the dragon (but its the player speaking).

End of the day, it makes more sense that Manarius goes off with his gal ;)

I also better oversee the job with Aram Zey to make sure there aren't any screwups :)

Unfinished business, as it is. But glad we have a dragon! So fluffy....Oh Dear. Sorry. It happens to me quite some. Like every time I see an exotic critter.

Potion part, no need. I have my own heals. If I can't use them, its because I'm in no condition to, and the potion is better off in your hands.

You're probably right about me not swopping. There are other considerations, like no one is going to understand me in Wolona's group, and also, how much do I trust you gang to do the job right, if I'm not keeping an eye on you.

I'm tempted but I know it's because my motives (cheese monkey) aren't pure. I'm running out of spells. Getting a new body sounds nice, but I'm having a debate about it.

Also. I've never been a dragon, and I'm an extremely curious sort.

What happens with regards to the lantern?