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This is GM_Jacob from up top. This alias is a conjurer/control wizard who loves math and is handy with traps. If it works better, I also have readily available a combat cleric who carries an inspiring banner, an elven ranger who focuses on scouting, and a fighter with archery and tactical skills. What criteria are you using to pick characters?
I have to apologize to everyone. What was intended to be a week's hiatus has developed into more than that, and my priorities have developed quite a bit as well. I won't be able to participate in these games for a while yet. A may be back later on, but I don't want to promise what I don't know. For now, I'll say that I am on leave for an unknown amount of time. Thank you all for playing with me. I've enjoyed your company very much. Thank you, Narkari, and thank you everyone else for a good game.
Speaking of busy, starting tomorrow I'll be pressed to post until Saturday, so feel free to just NPC me for a bit. Alan will stay out of the fray and use his spells cautiously and tactically, switching to his crossbow when he needs to. I'll really, really try to post once a day still, but I may not get it in every day.
Hey, it's alright. I rolled a 19 to hit and a 1 for damage. Oh, well.
Alan pulls out his already loaded crossbow and fires at the sentry on K2. >>
That works for me. My assumption was that Quentin was going to give us just enough to get in the door, so to speak, and then we were going to unload. So, if he passed the bluff check, that would have worked. He didn't, so it won't. Although, could we get a map of where we're standing? I'm curious for ranged attacks.
Following. Alan loads his crossbow, puts it back in his hip strap, and heads out. He keeps his head down to spare himself the need to interact with anyone else for now.
Alan loads his crossbow and prepares to fight.
I'm down to wait until tomorrow, at least.
Alan is mostly silent during the ride, but occasionally breaks into conversations to offer up an interesting scientific fact.
I will take the opportunity to exercise Alan's sarcastic streak and call my horse "Horse."
Alan had been awake for about an hour, studying his magical texts. He was perpetually frustrated by how easily math and science could be thrown out the window, but he had also seen how powerful magic could be, so he pressed on. Good morning, all.
The plan looks good to me. I'll hang back and wait for a good opportunity to jump.
I also numbered the hex map for easy reference. Here it is. And, it will also live in my alias.
I'm keeping the party treasure in my alias profile if anyone wants to check on inventory. I'm adding to whole balance of store credit in since it would be kind of silly to pass out store credit individually.
Oh, yes. I see. I that case, I suspect that a swift attack will serve us well. If we make a quick, calculated strike, we can disable most of their men before they have a chance to respond.
Well, we do know their secret passphrase. We could always just see if they let us march in. One thing is certain, though. This fight is going to be more dangerous than the last one. We cannot afford to waste time trying to take prisoners or show mercy. Those who wish to surrender to us will do so of their own accord.
How much money did we get from selling the stuff to Oleg? (leather armor, longbows, mule, etc)
In response to Ranzo: I also am able to summon forth a magical companion, if need be. Perhaps the most useful option would be for me to summon an eagle to attack one of the sentries and attack those who may try to escape, or a coyote to join in the melee. It would also be very beneficial if we were to gain control of one of the towers during the fight, in case we run in to more resistance that we had hoped.
I will be prepared to leave first thing tomorrow. I will select spells appropriate for combat.
Gentlemen, please. We just need to settle this. These men have clearly committed a crime, they need to be punished. The charter says unrepentant banditry is punishable by death. Let's give the fools a chance to work for us. If they say no, we kill 'em. I agree with Endrance, though, we can't leave them with Oleg. That's not part of our job. Honestly, we are going to encounter many more bandits, and I doubt that they will all be stupid enough to fight to the death. We need a good system to handle these situations in the future.
Well, just let me know what to put in the party account.
Not all items are owned by the party. Only things we can't obviously decide on. For example, if we get a weapon that only one person is proficient in and he can put it to use, we'll give it to him. If it's something like a magic rod that we could conceivably all use, it would remain as party property until it is used up or someone buys it off. You do raise a good point about buying at half cost. We should do that.
Alan says to Alendiri, so that that the bandits can't hear I agree with you. I was just hoping to get them to cough something up without a fuss or us having to make promises. To everyone else These men are not entitled to anything, let alone their freedom and safety. I believe we all agree on that. They deserve to be hanged at once, but I also believe we are all willing to show mercy. I suggest that some stay here under lock and key to work for Oleg, and that one of them comes with us to serve as a porter. If it seems appropriate to release them after a time, so be it.
^Agreed. I'd propose this:
Wealth All monetary wealth acquired will be split 6 ways, with one share to each member and one share to a community fund which will be expended on items that benefit the party. Any items will be given to whoever can best use them, and shared readily, unless the owner chooses to buy off the item by paying market price into the community fund. Banditry Those guilty of banditry shall be given one chance to repent and serve as laborers in whatever way we see fit until they have worked off their debt. Anyone found repeating a crime will be executed without question. The exceptions are those who fall in combat and those who are guilty of leading organized banditry. I'd be happy to play accountant and keep track of the party funds, if you want, but I won't be able to carry much loot.
I'm right there with you, Endrance. As a utility wizard I don't need much in way of items. I love to use mundane stuff creatively, too. I'll generally take my share in gold, unless we do party coffers.
I'm definitely lawful, too. I'm happy to sit down and lay out guidelines for how to handle prisoners, loot, and the like. Although, I would suggest doing that out of character so that we don't get bogged down in debate in the gameplay thread. However, I would also suggest, as a player, not a character, that we would benefit from assuming the best in each other and not being selfish or laying out any sort of powerful contract. I've seen too many threads in the advice section of these boards with people arguing with their real life friends over who has to pay for crafting items, who gets the best gear, and who is responsible for healing. If we all agree as players to be decent and look out for each other, we will spend less time on the technicalities, and more time playing this game. I'm not at all refuting what you suggest, Alendiri, I definitely want guideline, I'm just preemptively pointing out a few things that seem to be all too common in this style of game. That's my 2cp, what do the rest of you lot think?
Works for me.
This is ridiculous, Alan say generally to any bandits listening. What do you stand to gain by haggling and making demands? We could very easily just kill the lot of you right now, since this one has told us where to go.
Alan notices the amulet in Alendiri's hand and says Hey, let me take a look at that.
Oh, this is ________
Dibs on one of those alchemist fires! Alan plucks one up and sticks it in his pack.
Alan smirks a little and mumbles, so only Quentin can hear Dear lord, this could be hilarious. I'm going to get a good view. Alan will sit a ways off from wherever the questioning is taking place and watch without comment.
After collecting up the traps, Alan leaves the two extra crossbows somewhere where Oleg can see, and goes to retrieve as many bolts as possible. As he's working, he points out We really only need to leave one of them alive. All we need to know is where to find the rest of them, and they all know that. Kill the injured ones, and get the coward to give up the goods.
Alan sits back and waits for his friends to clean up. That went well, I'd say. After the fight, he collects his crossbow and string.
Sweet. Option #1 it is, then.
#1 - If no one is in the way:
Alan pulls the string to release the trap.
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#2 - If someone is in the way, but voluntary failure is allowed:
Alan casts grease on his ally to force him to trip, then releases the trap.
#3 - If voluntary failure is not allowed or too many allies are in the way:
Alan shouts and casts summon monster I to bring a coyote into the fray. The coyote bites at the nearest bandit. >>
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Sounds good.
It is settled, then. I will go and set up my part with Quentin. How many crossbows can we muster? Svetlana, do you ave any I can borrow? What about the rest of you? Any to spare? After hearing his answer, Alan goes outside to rig up as many arrow traps as there are crossbows.
"Do you need any help setting up that trap? I've always been curious about how that sorta stuff works." Absolutely. Basically, we will rig a line of crossbows together to a trigger. I would appreciate the help. A problem, the trap arrows, are they guided or what, I would hate to have a mad horse kicking around with a arrow in the flanks. I can certainly set part of the trap up at rider height. A few horses may be sacrificed, but the advantage is steep enough to make this worth it. Alan, Alendiri, let me finish this and we can decide where you want to be, then I can scavenge up some lumber and make a defensive position for you that should keep arrows out that you can cast from. I have some simple magics that can trip up our enemies, but I need to be within 25' of them. Ideally, I would like to hide atop the wall next to the gate, so that I have a view of the whole field. That way, I can activate our trap to greatest effect. A small fortification would be greatly appreciated.
This should be a simple problem. I have the ability to trap the gates so that the men are assaulted by arrows when they enter. We can lie in wait for the bandits, and attack as soon as the trap is sprung. It should be easy to mop up. You will not have to pay these unlawful "taxes" any more.
Why would these people lie about bandits? I am content to take action. Alan looks to Alendiri for agreement. We can easily remove this threat in ambush if we strike first. If we confront these men, we will show our hand and endanger ourselves and our hosts.
Hmm. IT seems that these bandits are a serious issue, if they are afflicting a veritable fortress such as this. Very well, ma'am. Thank you again for your kindness. Alan heads inside with the rest of the group and partakes of said stew.
I'm a conjurer. Focus on summoning and battlefield control.
Thank you for your hospitality, Svetlana. Is there anything I can assist you with to compensate for your kindness?
Hey, Alendiri, go right ahead and take it. Same for anyone else, too.
Hey, Endrance, the bladebound magus is bangin' I've never really looked at the Magus class much, let alone the archetypes, but that one is sweet.
How's this for Alan's status: Status: Round: - Initiative: - AC: 12 HP: 9/9 Saves (F,R,W): 0,2,2 Condition:
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As for tactics, Alan prefers battlefield control. He is a natural leader and creative problem solver, so he has no trouble "directing traffic." Of course, he has been known to overstep his bounds, too. If he gets too overbearing, just tell him. He means to help, but he isn't good at reading or considering others' feelings.
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