First, I deeply apologize for my long absence plus not going to ask to get back to game:
Reason: I have been really deeply busy since the Christmas due to downsizing of our company and all damn work has been built on my neck. Arranging also new site for the company and moving stuff killed me and didn't have time for my own family.
I had before this 2 week attendance in Germany to search for new business partners.
First time after a long time I finally am able to get back my normal routine and a lot of things have happened. Now trying to fix my personal life and have to abandon my Paizo-hobby, who knows for how long.
I will be going around and need to post on quite many walls and apologize. Sorry for this and not informing sooner, but better later than never.
PS. The fight was okey and has nothing to do with my absence :)
Not really I guess. Aventi is going to sleep, since no need to stay awake and sleep is good :)
Turning to others and binding good night, Aventi heads back to tavern Little bit tired and not so much into talking with people this late, if you excuse me... i am little bit tired and exhausted
Oooh, just noticed about in OOC. @Tapestry: I didn't mean like asshat or being tight about it. Just described maybe as a another way or something. Not seeing it as a bad thing or being something else :)
This new mission sounds understandable. As the others speak, I understand them and rest would be good for all of us. I see us more talented, hm, during night than day so we could use this time to see around. After all, no one really cares or worries about something what happens in night Aventi speaks now after long time silence as he take a fast look at Vencario
Hm... I do understand that this encounter was supposed to be hard for us... and now it put us a LOT above our normal WBL and items we "earned" are quite huge boost for later.
Gold and the stuff been wondering for a while, but figured out that Aventi as in IC, is a monk and used to not have alot of stuff, so he is ready to go without gold or items. Just wondering how will affect later performance, since it will be honestly little bit hard later in to keep monk up to others.
I say if Curnach will go buy headband, and as I understood, everyone is ready to pay the money back to mr. pestico later, when everything is settled. I guess the money can be put to Temple of Abadar... BUT, Tapestry is Cleric of Calistra, Lust, Vengeance and Trickery. Of course we could give gold to temple of calistra (that should be obvious choice also in the sense of helping in streets. Having good impression from goddess, who are one of most important in Korvosa is really good thing)
However, there has to be little bit responsible part from Pestico. Everyone is reaching the perfection for themself, but it should not be done using others or trying to steal something. Dolls are now part of creation and "cosmic universe jada jada" and well, they are connected to him.
For one, as I said about giving gold to temple of calistra-> we could also do some good with it. I don't object or having anything against people using the money for themself. These are just the ideas and views of IC, not the players
Well, Aventi will improve his skill: pimping master and goes to the streets to bring order to chaos by getting the girls out of rival gangs. I believe also there is now a chance to pay a visit in Temple of Calistra :P Never really religious sort but hey, you need to pay respect from time to time
Tapestry words cause Aventi´s tic to twitch and moving quickly next to her as same time touching her shoulder Tapestry dear, I understand your concern and I think the same way. However, if Mr. Pestico is going to serve law and thus, joining to "our" side and they are going to charge him with less possible amount or just having him to help to keep streets much better place, then that is good trying to smile and calm down her
I know it sounds also bad and its rude, but as I said, I don´t really need anything and I am good with little I have and I have always been. However, if he himself, let´s say, borrow the equipment to us, that is better. sighing little bit and thinking for a while but dear Tapestry... the karma and the universe always goes around. Of course the doll killed a man and as its creator, he has some responsibility of its doings. It is same as with father and son, parents are always responsible of their kids doing until they are full-age and these dolls are not yet or at least I would not think them as adults. Aventi explains and try to think what to say. Tapestry... was young and she had her own way of seeing things for sure. Huoh, not all is fair or right, but we all try to make things go that way. Hopefully this is not causing any trouble to her
It is... one way and as older person than any of us, he also know this. Justice is ... fickle and it can be interpreted many ways. I am supporting the poor people and doing my best. I believe that Mr. Pestico is not bad person and he will help us. I will try to see that he will be served correctly. Is that possible for you to promise, Grau, that you will do your best for him?
Diplomacy 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21+2 from if friends or working with HK´s
Listening speaking, but distracted and not reallz focusing on it, Aventi is still looking at his doll and thinking a flow of nature and karma.
His left eye squints, when he pick up the words of serving for the guard. Paying more attention what is going on and seeing how Tapestry is manipu... talking with Grau, Aventi grins. Seems like our girl has her hands in right place... ehehe
jada jada jada... and idea of keeping their dolls in their possession. Curiously looking at others, Aventi asks Mr. Pestico So, its like as I understood these dolls are servants? Once given order or given someone else, they have to obey the new one? It seems to me... little bit cruel, since they are already partly living creatures. as he give a look from conrer of his eyes to his doll.
Streching his arm little bit forward and feeling his ribs and back little bit sore, a good night of sleeping would surely do good for him. Seems like that he had taken some damage, but nothing seriously, yet. Ah, something about stuff? and looks at others. Tapestry, Curnach and Krenn had armors, but surely as a casters they would need better one, expect Krenn. That one looked to be though. Jerin seems to not have anything, but then, he had his own magic to help. Thinking how to solve this Hm... Isn´t it better for some of our caster to get these... Armor bracers? Would do good to have them better secured at least. The amulet armor... uff, surely it seemed like he need alot of armor stuff. I just need to get better at using my head and body during fights and I guess these armors just will slow me down
This all is completely PC knowledge :) I don´t see Aventi knowing so much about these things, although he got higher than normal standard int. Monks and at least beginning from 1st level have the knowledge, if not at least hearing but our Aventi was raised by outsider (Tian) and surely not everything was told
Stopping and thinking Krenn question and as Aventi is answering, he stops and rethinks, but seems like he is unsure what to say actually I don´t honestly know. I can understand the old man and his desire and as he speaks, he look back to his doll However, for monks... soul and perfection is holy. He broke it by stealing piece of my soul but at same moment, something else was born out. I am not sure is this living or not, but I can´t destroy it just because of that. Everything is connected to something. This was once piece of me and now its individual being.
Ooh, its you Grau! Nice to see you... yah, not sure about all this but death by one of these dolls? That is ... well, up to crown to decide. Assisting is our job, but not going to put my ass here Aventi comments from next to dollhouse as he looks at his doll.
Damn, I guess if I could teach it couple tricks and see some fighting move... could it make some stances?
Half-Orc with 20 CHA is damn sexy / handsome (female / male) = you just have to take a feat for it :P "APG = You are representing more human than orc or mix of these two race"
If you wield a second weapon in your off hand, you can get
one extra attack per round with that weapon. You suffer a –6
penalty with your regular attack or attacks with your primary
hand and a –10 penalty to the attack with your off hand when
you fight this way. You can reduce these penalties in two
ways. First, if your off-hand weapon is light, the penalties are
reduced by 2 each. An unarmed
strike is always considered
light. Second, the Two-Weapon Fighting feat lessens the
primary hand penalty by 2, and the off-hand penalty by 6
I would allow it. Two-weapon fighting only applies if you are making THIRD and FOURTH attack. Otherwise-> -6 & -10 to attacks
@Mikaze Actually, now that you said it, IT IS really odd -> All the other classes have one or two weapon with masterwork quality-> they ALWAYS use this weapons, so they get that +1 to hit.
What about monk? Unarmed Strike with masterwork Brass Knuckles -> +1 to hit. But if we think about it only by using your arms, what about the other body parts? Knees, Feets, Headbutts, Elbows, Fingers (not necesarily with fist). They would be all the time suffering the non +1 to hit rate. That is really unfair I would say
That would mean-> Monk has to buy "variant" masterwork Brass Knuckle to all body parts-> 2 feet, 2 knees, 2 elbow, 2 hands, 1 head? thats already 9 different... item for monk-> in price: 9x150= 1350 gp.... yap yap
BrassKnuckles are special for Monk and they can use them with Flurry of Blows and do their normal unarmed damage with them (1d6 from first level)
This is in the APG. Currently, I don´t have it with me in work place, but I can swear 100% that this is the case. You might even try from d20pfrpg site
I see myself enjoying from the corner, while drinking beer and eating popcorns... you know, I am thinking to have marshmallows and baking over this "fire"
PS. Go team Fish!
PPS. I found Night-Hag *mugly*
PPPS. Imrijika is hot! Half-Orc Girl = HOT (we got fanclub!)
Then I guess I have been hitting people with +5 Vorpal Blade.
The thing is, everyone has their own way of playing style. Some of the rules are really clear, some are somewhat less-or-more, and some are vague (oh boy, someone want to speak about Stealth rules again?).
Its up to DM judgement (in their each own game) how to define these things. I belong to Mr.Fishy, BeningFasist and ciretose group (Charisma = Looks). I expect there to be consequences. IF, I ever make a character with 7 charisma (who is damn hot/awesome/sexy as beast (like Beholder) I will be playing him as a handsome guy BUT for hell sure, he will have hard time approaching people. Actually, he is quite hardnut to crack, since most of time, he is misunderstood and rely instead to his blades to deliver message and I don´t rely to my Diplomacy (-2 mod anyway) but I let my sorceress friend to take care of talking. She/He is more natural at this and who knows, my guy might benefit from this
I see the point of everyone else: Ashie, Jesse Door etc, that charisma is something else also. This is THEIR judgment. Not mine, not Mr. Fishy, not God. Their interpretation. As a DM, we bring the rules alive and describe the world around us. If that Chick there is flirting with your handsome valiant knight, let him and her do it, but closer the chick gets your mr. 7 charisma, she will back up faster than light can achieve lightspeed... oh, was that wrongly said? I guess so
I even read the previous thread, which spinned this thread alive. All it takes, is DM to judge things differently
I agree with Skylancer here. It is what appeals to each GM and is better suited for campaing.
a) yes: you can rest 8h after each casting session but game-wise, there is also something else than waiting casters :P
b) yes/no: related to a) in this case.
c) will stay the same.
A)No, B)Yes, C)Yes would seem to be nice and correct for me (at least I like think this way and having not so much argument with other players, if we all agree) but yes, as Skylancer said: you can rest 8h, cast spells, rest 8h, cast spells. This won´t stop you :)
Force is with you, young padawan! come to the dark side!
Break the system and use it against PCs! Cookies are allowed after TPK vs Ancient "Color" Dragon
Have you met my barbarian with 4 int, 4 wis and 4 cha?
He chews his one arm, he won´t take shower (odd reason: actually, he doesn´t know, because he can´t think clearly but must be something funny), and looks like prince for night-hags.
Did I mention his huge sword/pole-arm with 20str, 20 constitution and 16 dex? Oh boy can he do amazing tricks like: rolling on ground, give hand... NOT THAT ONE, THE ANOTHER, good boy, good boy and when you yell: attack, he goes and is he fast?
One-handed strong man, who doesn´t know -4 penalty using two-handed weapon as one-handed, but still hacks his enemies
but that means then he was already at age of 10-15 lvl 10 fighter :P
Without magical sword and evolving stuff, he was owning guys with metal armors and steel balls (Even toe-to-toe with ... uff, what was that demon name, but was loosing quite fast in the end (fatigue, shaken)) in the "castle" before getting his hands to his current sword.
Hm.. that one scene when they preached gate of castle: 3 times thicker armor guy, 3 meter tall and Gutts (around 13-14?) just slashed through him with ease. Penetration strike with Power Attack?
EDIT: I admit you are right there. It fits better in that way, but there was also the time before the sword.
Hm.. I would say more like: Before owning the sword , he had levels in fighter and had to have those feats (okey, not necessarily) but then adjusting stats (I will do it but I will NOT claim them to be right)
Young age - penalties to stats + considering his... abilities, has to be 32, so: str:16(+2). Dex:14, Con:16, Int:14, Wis:14, Cha:12 - young age.
Quite superhuman (if the standard humans are 10 each: cha might be lower but I kept it like that due to how future will be, somekind of starting point)
Barbarian class(+ god like rage ability) comes from armor. I could see weapon to be bonded item (Bard Duelist?) or just bonded object with no disbenefits
Damn... I would never have guessed this topic or even the subject would be brought up! Definetely a huge fan of Berserk.
The creation and the story so far has kept me quite intensively along story and I enjoy to read the comical situation of the companies and combat scenes are quite good.
Hm... I guess that the Demon armor Gutts is wearing is increasing his his "Attack, Damage, HP, Movement, Initiative, etc"... by 3-4x times, which is quite incredible. This I would reflect to =Mighty or God-like Rage with almost no penalties. Disbenefits? = Rage (nicely fit the concept) seems to be from 3.5 with all of its tricks = lower ac, unable to recognize friends & foes, fighting till death,
Level appropriate I would say around lvl 6-10, maybe lvl 8. Feat issues Power Attack (seems like Furious Attack from APG is applicable for each hit), Combat Refleces, (Side Step and improvements) Penetrating Strike and improvements, Improved Critical. Demon armor seems to grant the Rage and other abilities. "Sword" (or maybe we should call it destroyer..) seems to be enchanted +5 with "xxx" . Vorpal Sword I say
The firebolt closing in and for a moment, seems like it will succumb Aventi to fire... an eerie moment passes and time slows for Aventi. Bending his knees and back bending further and further backwards as he makes flip in mere second, bolt harmlessly passing above him.
Continuing his movement, shooting his leg towards doll with sweeping arc and twisting his body in air, landing to one arm and another kick flying almost identically and fast towards doll
Evasion (Ex): At 2nd level or higher, a monk can avoid damage from many area-effect attacks. If a monk makes a successful Ref lex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, he instead takes no damage.
Well, if its about getting character up, I can do it in couple of hours if needed heh. I guess we are starting in one week or less, depending on the time?
HP rolls:
8 + 6d8 + 7 ⇒ 8 + (6, 7, 4, 2, 2, 3) + 7 = 39 max hp
Hm... I see him as a someone devoted to her Goddess, receiving dreams and visions, which are getting stronger (as he level up) in time, giving some hints of her goals and for his purpose...
Traveling the world and spreading his religion, speaking with confident and trust, he is not having hard time, although he must be conservative of more good-alignment people
Offering salvation for sins and evil deeds (what kind = replaced by something else or engulfing people deeper in their desires). Having darker intentions behind his actual reasons / current acting (causing ruckus, going along the road with others to achieve some greater goals). Current people are interesting, since they have different approaches for the things, so they might provide some useful way of thinking, approach, solution or even information.
Nevertheless, there is something intriguing about them and he had vision from her goddess to travel with them, but for what reason?
Watching his doll as giving a hit back at it, Aventi is thinking of this... odd situation These dolls are more resilient than I could have ever though... huoh, bad thing I don´t have really... humorous personality. The doll would be boring and steps closer as he hits the doll with couple well aimed blows
Yap, went through the site and have to admit, got spinned on this.
I am quite interested to play more of dark hero / evil side, since the theme is always, well, not so possible (depends of course, which way the game would advance)
Cleric or/mix-of Monk dedicated for the Goddess of Darkness is quite inspiring
Aventi bursts to motion with fingers striking the gem. Strike moving to hit the doll, it flows to upper strike. With a solid movement Aventi turrns and as his leg stomps with power against floor, he is using the whole momentum to bring his elbow with force against the dolls chest & gem
Looking around and taking 5´ft step toward Curnach, Aventi notices Mr. Pestico and how he rises Wow! I never would have knew that the Old man can fly? I would LOVE to learn that trick... there are snakes, who are also flying... although they first have to drop and chuckles to himself
Well, I can´t see none of the dolls reaching you Curnach. You should be pretty safe there, plus as I see: Aventi´s perspective the old man is more dangerous, if he is doing something like this. Better to keep casters safe and him locked down, than casting something upon us, while we are fighting with the dolls
I have to agree with Mr. Fishy and Shifty (damn, I love your guys posts)
The thing is and has always been as I understood them writing: Play by the stats!
I am 5 int Barbarian : I rush against that Giant Purple Worm
I am 7 int Barbarian : I am thinking how strong it is, but I rush against that Giant Purple Worm
I am 10 int Barbarian : Wizard, Give me my snuff-snuff and I rush against that Giant Purple Worm
I am 15 int Barbarian : Okey guys, there is Giant Purple Worm.... Throw Nodwick at it and while the Giant Purple Worm eats Nodwick, we attack from behind and sneak attack that worm
Of course, There is Wisdom. There is Dexterity. There is Strenght. These should affect your way of playing and somehow control it (I am roleplaying person and I admit it 100%)
I see Ashiel covering it up with his character with high int score = Ok, I don´t know what she/he is speaking, so I trust him.
Leveling up and getting skills point (getting those diplomacy & sense motive) = You have spent time with your Mr.Rogue and learned something of him, so of course reflecting the world... charisma here makes it more efficient ? Of course, you can make it up with intelligence and "think" as in character 'able to think and see, what might be the truth'. Spreading your points all around are not recommended, when you could focus to something you can do
Thats why we play in GROUPS, We have party! We are covering each other!
I am 5 int/xx others Barbarian: I charge that Giant Purple Worm.
I am 18 int/xx others Wizard: Oh damn that fool.. "Summon ally/Cast lighting bolt/ do something?
I am 14 int/xx others Fighter:: Guess I will be flanking with Bob. Need to save his ass
Hitting back with strong punch, Aventi looks around and decides it would be better to keep the old wizard out of the fight and move towards the old man [19 AC vs AoOs]
The action bursting out and the dolls moving around, Aventi looks at this scene... Again... I wonder how many times I get to trouble with these people, but most of all! Why its so weird and now a doll-magic-maker? oh, please, my sanity is surely running out and turns to look at his own doll Well, I knew I don´t have the charm, but being all wood? Surely I got some steel on my arms and slashes out blows against dolls, while giving a shout to Jerin Mr. Jerin! One of those purchased armors spells would be nice to have
I have to agree here, that you are not able to find out, what is Arcane Bond item or not.
Since you are asking for scenario, why not... by Roleplaying.
"It is raining heavily. Beyond 10 feet, you can´t see anything. You keep moving and moving, until you are thinking, that this will never end. Cursing and wondering, when will this end, you happen to stumble over the inn. Thanking the Gods, whoever made your wish come true, you rush towards the door and open it, entering inside."
"Moment later, as you realises, all the people inside" the few who happens to be there " looks at you and soon focus at their own things. Water dripping from your clothes, you sit next to fire. Your cloak and boots completely soaked, you wonder how long it will take until you can use your clothes again. Somehow, [b]Your hat/cloak/etc etc is not wet. Completely dry and looking like a new purchased item straight from the shop, is the only abnormal thing among your stuff. Moment later, a spark / fireball / lighting bolt or what ever magical trick ... " okey, we got our wizard here and by roleplaying, we got some suspicious item, which is not wet... Stupid, maybe useless example, but you get what I mean.
I went through Knowledge(all), Detect Magic, Arcane Bond, Wizard describtions and so on... unbelievable amount of text, but nevermind and the result = I really can´t find anything, which would say that you are able to recognize it.
Wizard is only able to use it 1/day to cast any spell from his spellbook spontaneously. It doesn´t really have any other functions = it oculd not even be magical at that point. It emits maybe some magical threads, when he cast something, but it should also disappear instantly.
Maybe only then, when the wizard is imbueing arcane bond with some magic (Don´t need to have the feats for Crafting Wondrous Items, Magic Armor etc... only to be appropriate level). Then I would agree, but otherwise... if he never do anything like this, but whole career (1lvl to 20 lvl) it is just normal item, he uses once a day to cast something, I can´t see any reason for people to be able to recognize it
16, 10, 11, 12, 12, 10 (just assuming here, but if only one stat under 10 - limit is 8)
after racial stats: 20, 10, 11, 10, 10, 8 [This is not the best one, but just giving out some kind of array of points]
Then -> Make Orc Barbarian and only look at Str: 20 +4 rage = resulting to 24 Str at lvl 1 = +7 Mod... I would say that is quite strong one man army at beginning, so you would need to bring something equal against it.
Additionally, BAB: +1 and Weapon Focus +1 = +9 to Hit is quite huge, when you also combine it with weapon, which got big damage, like Orc, Axe 1d8 or Broadsword, 1d10 -> +9 1d8+10 or +9 1d10+10 [used by two-hands, which boost by +3 to damage more)
Can you evade it and hope that you won´t die after one hit? :P Okey, this is just munchkin stuff, but then-> thats what people will do when its about pvp and gladiator matches.
Barbarian would be so far maybe only one, who really can outshine with this build. Fighter also, if taken Weapon Master or Two-Handed variant. at lvl 20... I guess one hit and you are down quite fast, if he wins Initiative.
Not sure how Aventi would feel, when the guy is totally messing up with his body and rythm... when his life is devoted to make his body trained machine. He is impressed at work, but when it is in the way of self-perfectionism: do not mess with guy, who is "ninja".... almost
Oh, yes. We have some of our friends also here, since they were interested. The dwarf, Mr. Krenn has nephew, who is fascinated by the art of modeling, so he though a maybe a doll would be nice. Of course, for a dwarf if would be nonsense, but maybe done from minerals or as a work of art and used by jewels, cold or something would be profitable. I am myself looking for couple dolls for the girls, if you have anything to show? as Aventi speaks and look around, noticing the two dolls, which are quite similar to him and Tapestry.
Little bit bending towards them and taking closer look, Aventi fall silent and begin again to speak Ah, you got some... really interesting doll here. It looks really similar to something, but I can´t figure out it. Your personal collection maybe? Aventi speak with care-free voice, while observing man reaction
You are... correct I would say. Nothing serious, but something is odd with me and not sure what, since I can´t grasp it so well. Had some kind of... feeling or nightmare, can´t be really sure. Aventi´s head tilted, he closes his eyes and looks like thinking or feeling something Yes... I would say to visit his shop, since I believe there must have been something odd. What does others say?
Waking up in the morning, Aventi is feeling little bit odd. Going through his meditation, some small mistakes appear. Sighing and just wondering, if he woke up with wrong leg, Aventi will move downstairs and greet everyone Good Morning. How is everyone feeling tonight? Mr. Krenn... I must say, that... praying is mostly appropriated and especially towards Calistra. After all, we have cleric of her here and it seems to be most appropriate nodding and smiling while addressing, Aventi will sit, but wonder why did his words sound so lame even in his own ears
Aventi smiles at Tapestry, while nods to agree I agree. Why not. So, I assume we will meet tomorrow then, Mr. Pestico? So, till tomorrow
After stopping conversation and just the Tapestry and Aventi. Agreeing to go back to tavern and talking with others to see, what they think about tomorrow plan
Listening man and looking at the doll, Aventi is not sure what he did just see or what kind of imagination he had, but he could have sworn the doll looked back at him. I see. That is very kind of you. May I ask, where is your shop located? I am interested, since we have children leaving this expression vague and letting the old man think what he want and we got couple of girls, who would be really happy to have a doll or two. Possible to see any of your products?
Seeing the old man reaction and his stroking the hair Natasha, is it? It is nice name... is there anything special about the dolls? Like some extra dress for them? and slowly moving to behind the man, giving a hint to Tapestry, that something is wrong here
