Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Sounds like I'm being fed the potion.
Arlen opens his mouth to accept the healing potion while entering a fighting stance. He then strides towards the new enemy and delivers a quick series of blows.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
You actually hit me with that second attack. 21 FF and F1 is 18, so I have -29 already. I'm struggling to figure out how much health I had recovered across the two threads, but my tracker says 30 so I'm going with that for now, leaving me at 1.
Gravely injured once again, Arlen enters his crane stance and touches his assailant with negative energy, "I'll need healing!"
negative energy damage:2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7 DC 18-1 fort
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Arlen watches as Miladistra begins to summon her fey friend, "If anyone has a thievery kit, I know how to pick a few locks. Unfortunately, I don't tend to carry a kit around with me."
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
This creature continues to be strange. Since it is "grabbing" people, it should be the creature's Athletics DC, but standard bloodseekers have no Athletic bonus so the DC could be anywhere from 6 (-4 STR) to 10. This could be intended since they are tiny bugs you're just yanking off, but I have no idea.
If these special ones have an Athletics bonus, I'd use that; if not, level-based DC is a safe bet.
I have to say, the whole level-based DC chart is one of my favorite behind-the-scenes features of 2e.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Arlen has newfound respect for these little buggers and tries to escape from the one biting him.
escape:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Surprisingly, these bugs are attached quite strongly! He tries to flood the one biting him with negative energy hoping to scare it free.
chill touch, DC 18 fort, negative damage:2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4) + 3 = 9 concealment:1d20 ⇒ 8
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
It even applies when trying to heal an ally. I've had a party member die in Age of Ashes because I failed a concealment check with Heal. Sense Allies helps with such instances
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Sure, I just thought I'd bring it up as doing three sets of automatic damage with no additional checks seems pretty strong. I guess escaping isn't too hard, though.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Since a Bloodseeker functionally Grabs a creature when it attaches, do you think it needs to maintain the Grab as well like Grappling (Athletics)? Attach is a really strange ability.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
I'm so glad there is no benefit of a Bloodseeker critically hitting! They did 6 damage to me right, not 8? I'm already missing 5, so I'm at a total of -11 (plus drained 1, but that's temporary).
Arlen looks at the bloodseeker with disgust as it begins to drain his life. Fortunately, the creature is right where Arlen wanted it to be.
Arlen channels raw magical power into his tattoos focusing all the energy where the bloodseeker is currently sucking as he throws two quick punches into the creature. The tattoo flashes with bright blue light, blasting the bloodseeker with electrical energy that arcs to another.
somatic flat check, DC 5:1d20 ⇒ 7 octagon concealment, DC 5:1d20 ⇒ 12 octagon concealment, DC 5:1d20 ⇒ 3
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Arlen believes that his allies can assist Tarkii and that Tarkii is more sturdy than a random bystander, so he rushes past his allies and one of the other bloodseekers to save the helpless citizen.
He then tries to kick the bloodseeker off the person.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Arlen nods to Miladistra, "I appreciate it. Others may think to do the same, but we can't know for sure that it will be useful. I'd rather be prepared than burnt."
Wholeness of Body at 4th level can't come soon enough.
Arlen wraps his wounds with a handful of bandages before attempting the same on Toanthel. Unfortunately, Toanthel's wounds don't appear to be solvable with simple bandaging, and Arlen withdraws his aid to prevent further injury, "Not sure. Don't want to cause more harm than good on these."
Puts me at 36/41, which is close enough for me.
Before departing, Arlen seeks out a scroll of Resist Energy for 12gp. "Can someone cast this spell on me before our next encounter? I'm expecting them to try similar tactics and use creatures of fire once again."
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Arlen immediately dives into the water to put out the flames threatening to burn more than just his clothes. He comes back up soaking wet, "It sounds like you were charmed. You can't be blamed for your actions under such foul magic. Do not worry; we can handle the sorcerer."
Arlen then looks at his open wounds, "We should probably get patched up first." he says as he gets to work with a healer's kit.
Assuming we take a few intervals of 10 minutes to Treat Wounds. I can roll at +8, but I don't have any upgrade feats such as Continual Recovery or Ward Medic yet. With the 30g, I suppose we could also pay for healing magic/potions as well.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
reflex save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Despite expecting a potential ambush, Arlen is caught off-guard by the flaming debris and gets head-on. Expected thugs, not explosions.
An enemy directly in front of him makes Arlen's choice easy. He flurries two kicks enhanced by ki at square before tossing an arc of electricity at circle and square.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Arlen goes to speak but recognizes that Miladistra has the conversation well in hand. So instead, Arlen focuses on watching for any signs of his group being abnormally observed during the conversation.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
I think we may be good on hero points with everyone starting with two, but I'd nominate Miladistra just because I liked their RP for rolling a critical failure and coughing on the flowers.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
diplomacy:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9Yeah, no. hero point:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11Well, maybe its not a critical failure now.
Arlen simply shrugs, "We were told you needed help and nothing about a delivery. We can track it down for you or do anything else you need, but don't mistake us for the ones that lost your shipment in the first place."
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Arlen nods at the woman, "We're Pathfinders. Ambrus Valsin told us that you may need some help."No surprise there.
Arlen then gestures towards his group, "Hopefully, we can assist you."And hopefully, we don't end up on the Shadow Plane as a previous group did. This place is nuts.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Arlen shakes his head, "The Blakros Museum. Never know where the line is, do they?" he says handing over his work, "No problem. We'll take care of it."
The Blakros Museum. Prime example of what happens when you mess with stuff that should be locked up in a vault or handled by experts, not put on display for the public.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
A human covered in mystical tattoos joins the gathering Pathfinders. He looks around with a serious look on his face. "Greetings Martin, Mavenee, Miladistra." he says before nodding at Tarkii, "I'm Arlen. Arlen Bales. I hunt demons, daemons, and devils, though I hope we don't encounter on this mission."
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Thanks for the game! I have a little bit of updating to do on this character before he is ready. I still have the free rebuild boon from season 1 and haven't fully fleshed out the details. I'll definitely be prepared by tomorrow, though!
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Yeah no, I'm vigilant seal.
Arlen ignores the voice and places the scarf back in his pack, intent on returning it to the Vigilant Seal vault. Hopefully experts can take a look at the item to figure out it's true purpose.
Human Monk 3 (Runescarred) | HP 30/41 | AC 21; 22 in Crane Stance | Fort +8, Reflex +11, Will +8 | Perception +6 | Hero Point 1/1 | Conditions: None | Speed: 35ft | Exploration Mode: Scout
Your rubric reminds me of the ones that I see in my graduate courses.
My general feedback before I become biased from reading the rubric:
The game was perfectly fine in my opinion. This might sounds kind of strange, but I actually think part of it might have been a little too tightly structured, but that is probably more personal preference than anything else. I tend to GM in a much more casual way that leans more towards benefiting the players. This might be because I work as a teacher for young children (ages 4-12) and like to run my classroom with pretty loose daily structure to allow them to self-explore things that they want to work on or it could just be that I try to see this as a game and try not to take it too seriously as long as we are having fun.
rubric feedback:
Flow: 2/2 Might need a PbP rubric instead of a typical PFS rubric for this one. For PbP I'd say the story flowed at a very reasonable pace.
Mechanics: 1.5/2. The only issue I recall was the stealth/hide/seek DCs. The only reason I'm counting it at all is because it was a pretty critical component to the fight, but I also know it is an easy rule to get wrong. The other stealth rule is stealth for initiative rolling against perception DCs and not perception initiative rolls (but I don't know if that even came up this game).
Immersion: N/A I won't give this one a rating because I was pretty detached from this game and that was my own fault. I'm still having some trouble getting into 2e PbP instead of 1e and I'm also feeling pretty burned out from the amount of 1e PbP I have done.
Fidelity: N/A? I don't know if this scenario ever had the opportunity for us to really solve many issues creatively through no fault of your own. This category I would say felt perfectly fine without giving it a number score.
Duty: 2/2 Without checking to make sure, I don't think we strayed from PFS rules at all. I don't think we needed level bumps applied and I'm pretty sure we were in the right tier, etc.
