paizo.com Recent Posts by B S 207paizo.com Recent Posts by B S 2072022-04-23T05:37:32Z2022-04-23T05:37:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionBurkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=12#5842019-08-27T16:49:35Z2019-08-27T16:49:35Z<p>Indeed. Ashe/Hadran/Taka/Havark, it's been real! Probably going to be a while before I look for a game on the boards here again, but I hope we play together again someday.</p>
<p>Rednal, thanks for the fun couple years! It was good to game with you, and thanks for the hard work you've put into keeping your games going as long as you did. Take care!</p>Indeed. Ashe/Hadran/Taka/Havark, it's been real! Probably going to be a while before I look for a game on the boards here again, but I hope we play together again someday.
Rednal, thanks for the fun couple years! It was good to game with you, and thanks for the hard work you've put into keeping your games going as long as you did. Take care!Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-08-27T16:49:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31952019-08-22T20:28:07Z2019-08-22T20:28:07Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Alive, awake, alert, and enthusiastic. :-D</span></p>Alive, awake, alert, and enthusiastic. :-DBurkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-08-22T20:28:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31932019-08-02T06:05:30Z2019-08-02T06:05:30Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ah dang it! Never actually hit post today, just left the text in the browser window. Anyway, all I said was "Excellent. :-D"</span></p>Ah dang it! Never actually hit post today, just left the text in the browser window. Anyway, all I said was "Excellent. :-D"Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-08-02T06:05:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31902019-07-28T23:20:48Z2019-07-28T23:20:48Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Hey all, took a little longer to get my feet back under me than i thought. There's a little confusion in what I tried to communicate as my plan, I think? The plan I came up was to be as follows:</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Hadran</b>: Turns invisible, goes to the tree to find the gem, then finds us outside the town.</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Burkhardt</b>: Stay out in the open with Midfoviing & Erstehund. After the point where I'd guess that Hadran was 75% of the way to the tree, I'd cast gravity's bane, then channel energy to harm outsiders and get their attention. Then I signal to Midfoviing, who picks up Erstehund as we fly over the wall and out of the settlement. While/after fighting off those who give chase, Hadran catches up to us and we use the map to get out of here.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Is that more clear?</span></p>Hey all, took a little longer to get my feet back under me than i thought. There's a little confusion in what I tried to communicate as my plan, I think? The plan I came up was to be as follows:
Hadran: Turns invisible, goes to the tree to find the gem, then finds us outside the town.
Burkhardt: Stay out in the open with Midfoviing & Erstehund. After the point where I'd guess that Hadran was 75% of the way to the tree, I'd cast gravity's bane, then channel energy to harm outsiders and get...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-07-28T23:20:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionBurkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=12#5802019-07-16T12:22:40Z2019-07-16T12:22:40Z<p>Hey all, I'm on vacation and won't be getting home for another week. I'll be able to post probably Wednesday or Thursday of next week.</p>Hey all, I'm on vacation and won't be getting home for another week. I'll be able to post probably Wednesday or Thursday of next week.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-07-16T12:22:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31872019-06-25T19:57:40Z2019-06-25T19:57:02Z<p>His fingers run down to Hadran's chest, giving him a slight push and a playful grin. <b>"I'll let you get a head start, make a commotion once you get some distance."</b></p>
<p><b>"Midfoviing, on my mark I want you to pick up Erstehund and prepare to fly off over the wall over there; I'll be right behind you."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll wait until Hadran's been gone about a minute, allowing him extra time to get to a position further from me where he won't be trampled, and then cast <i>gravity's bane</i>, then the round after that I'll channel energy to harm and then fly straight up 15 ft (gravity's bane gives Fly 30ft.)</span></p>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>His fingers run down to Hadran's chest, giving him a slight push and a playful grin. "I'll let you get a head start, make a commotion once you get some distance."
"Midfoviing, on my mark I want you to pick up Erstehund and prepare to fly off over the wall over there; I'll be right behind you."
I'll wait until Hadran's been gone about a minute, allowing him extra time to get to a position further from me where he won't be trampled, and then cast gravity's bane, then the round after that I'll...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-06-25T19:57:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31852019-06-24T01:59:55Z2019-06-24T01:59:55Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Right, and so <i>invisibility</i> has a <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/magic/rechargeMagic.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">5 minute recharge</a>. Which means we could have 2 going at a time, tops.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>My plan to distract would be to channel energy to harm evil outsiders (as per the Ubro spirit), then fly away with Midfoviing and Erstehund past the wall and then get some distance, so that hopefully we're only followed by flying demons. It's not a <i>great</i> plan, but it does sound like fun! ;-)</span></p>Right, and so invisibility has a 5 minute recharge. Which means we could have 2 going at a time, tops.
My plan to distract would be to channel energy to harm evil outsiders (as per the Ubro spirit), then fly away with Midfoviing and Erstehund past the wall and then get some distance, so that hopefully we're only followed by flying demons. It's not a great plan, but it does sound like fun! ;-)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-06-24T01:59:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31822019-06-20T00:54:23Z2019-06-20T00:54:23Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Err, our magic is innate and recharge based now, eh? So you wouldn't be able to burn a bunch of castings at once necessarily; but you won't run out?</span></p>
<p><b>"No, I'm afraid he's as permanent fixture to this plane as we are for the time."</b> He stepped in front Hadran and reached up, fingers gently playing Hadran's hair away from his neck. His gaze wandered the terrain of Hadran's face as he thought, letting the hot breath of his words fall on the fellow god's neck. <b>"Perhaps... the rest of us create a distraction; and you save your magic for getting in and out with the stone? We meet beyond town's edge, deal with the demons that follow, and we use the map to take us to our next destination?"</b></p>Err, our magic is innate and recharge based now, eh? So you wouldn't be able to burn a bunch of castings at once necessarily; but you won't run out?
"No, I'm afraid he's as permanent fixture to this plane as we are for the time." He stepped in front Hadran and reached up, fingers gently playing Hadran's hair away from his neck. His gaze wandered the terrain of Hadran's face as he thought, letting the hot breath of his words fall on the fellow god's neck. "Perhaps... the rest of us create a...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-06-20T00:54:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31792019-06-14T03:11:21Z2019-06-14T03:11:21Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yeah, wasn't asking about problems with Burkhardt's sexual orientation; just referring to the Burkhardt/Hadran interaction specifically :-)</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And tell you what Rednal, you don't stress about posting and I won't either: do what you gotta do, we'll be here ;)</span></p>
<p>Burkhardt frowned. <b>"I worry even a sewer system is all too orderly and pleasant an idea for demons, but it's a good place to start."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>| Looking for sewer grates or drains or even what would qualify as a restroom for a starting point.</span></p>Yeah, wasn't asking about problems with Burkhardt's sexual orientation; just referring to the Burkhardt/Hadran interaction specifically :-)
And tell you what Rednal, you don't stress about posting and I won't either: do what you gotta do, we'll be here ;)
Burkhardt frowned. "I worry even a sewer system is all too orderly and pleasant an idea for demons, but it's a good place to start."
[dice=Perception]1d20+17[/dice] | Looking for sewer grates or drains or even what would qualify as a...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-06-14T03:11:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31752019-06-06T15:57:53Z2019-06-06T15:57:53Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm still here! And very patient. Seems like you're pretty busy these days Rednal, but I'm alright continuing the game at whatever pace works for you :-)</span></p>I'm still here! And very patient. Seems like you're pretty busy these days Rednal, but I'm alright continuing the game at whatever pace works for you :-)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-06-06T15:57:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31722019-05-27T19:48:47Z2019-05-27T19:48:47Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ope, wasn't watching this thread most of the week.</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Achaelous Binding Check vs DC 16:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 4 = 11</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>| That's a poor pact, and I'm bound by the personality influence.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>So with that in mind, one piece of my personality influence is that I long for the touch of people I find emotionally & physically attractive. I've decided Burkhardt is bisexual, and while he's not interested in Hadran in any emotional sense, I think he'd certainly find him physically attractive. Acting in accordance with this would involve Burkhardt being a little touchy-feely with Hadran.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>However, if that is something that would make either of you uncomfortable for any reason, then I can argue that Hadran's not his type, no biggie. My fun shouldn't come at the expense of someone else enjoying the game.</span></p>
<p>The ritual Burkhardt performed before going over the wall went a bit awry. Though he barely telegraphed the difference, to those who knew him well, something seemed off. Abyssal energies had twisted his binding diagram, allowing Achaelous to gain a foothold within his spirit.</p>
<p><b>"Hadran, I must warn you. I'm feeling a tad more... impulsive than you might be used to. I may struggle to move towards our objective with the subtlety it requires. I trust in us regardless."</b> He leads them towards the tree, working to weave around the stalls, merchants, and patrons in a way that wouldn't attract attention.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Notably, the other part of the personality influence is a desire to take the things I desire by force. For your reference Hadran, I don't have to play in accordance to these influences, but every time I don't, I have to make a <b>DC 16 Will save</b> or suffer a cumulative -1 to ability checks, attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and AC for 24 hours.</span></p>Ope, wasn't watching this thread most of the week.
[dice=Achaelous Binding Check vs DC 16]1d20+10-4[/dice] | That's a poor pact, and I'm bound by the personality influence.
So with that in mind, one piece of my personality influence is that I long for the touch of people I find emotionally & physically attractive. I've decided Burkhardt is bisexual, and while he's not interested in Hadran in any emotional sense, I think he'd certainly find him physically attractive. Acting in accordance with...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-05-27T19:48:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31682019-05-09T00:24:09Z2019-05-09T00:24:09Z<p>Burkhardt nodded, and followed behind Hadran. <b>"I don't know about illusions, but do you suppose a bit of mist and a moment of flight would be enough to get us past?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Would be thinking about binding Achaelous to use <i>obscuring mist</i> to give us cover on the walls, and then using <i>gravity's bane</i> to give us the flight needed to vault over the side. Is there any reason that shouldn't work, i.e. like there's too much wind to use the mist effectively?</span></p>Burkhardt nodded, and followed behind Hadran. "I don't know about illusions, but do you suppose a bit of mist and a moment of flight would be enough to get us past?"
Would be thinking about binding Achaelous to use obscuring mist to give us cover on the walls, and then using gravity's bane to give us the flight needed to vault over the side. Is there any reason that shouldn't work, i.e. like there's too much wind to use the mist effectively?Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-05-09T00:24:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31652019-04-30T00:16:02Z2019-04-30T00:16:02Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>(:</span></p>[dice=Perception]1d20+17[/dice]
(:Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-04-30T00:16:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=7#3182019-04-26T00:30:33Z2019-04-26T00:30:33Z<p>It's a lot of work running a game in any context. Thanks for your time you put in, it's been a ton of fun. I'll also veto a reveal of the story's end, as far as the Jade Regent AP is concerned. Though, if you had any particular plans for Aleksson's tale to play out, I'd certainly love to hear whatever won't spoil the AP's major plot points. :-)</p>It's a lot of work running a game in any context. Thanks for your time you put in, it's been a ton of fun. I'll also veto a reveal of the story's end, as far as the Jade Regent AP is concerned. Though, if you had any particular plans for Aleksson's tale to play out, I'd certainly love to hear whatever won't spoil the AP's major plot points. :-)Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-04-26T00:30:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31612019-04-23T21:29:09Z2019-04-23T21:29:09Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Ubro Binding Check vs DC 17:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Taking the Vestigal Bond</span></p>
<p><b>"Let's look for the subversive path. I fear they'll smell the good on us before I get a word out edgewise."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yeah, look for a place where we could get around patrols. Either a sewer, or if there's some place that'd be conducive to flying over or burrowing under.</span></p>[dice=Ubro Binding Check vs DC 17]1d20+11[/dice]
Taking the Vestigal Bond
"Let's look for the subversive path. I fear they'll smell the good on us before I get a word out edgewise."
Yeah, look for a place where we could get around patrols. Either a sewer, or if there's some place that'd be conducive to flying over or burrowing under.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-04-23T21:29:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23892019-04-16T18:56:13Z2019-04-16T18:56:13Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Hear, hear. What's the word, Rednal?</span></p>Hear, hear. What's the word, Rednal?Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-04-16T18:56:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31572019-04-15T22:57:43Z2019-04-15T22:57:43Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ahh, we sure do. So WhiteUnggoy the player didn't realize this before we embarked but I feel Burkhardt the character surely knew... and under that circumstance, he wouldn't have waited until we arrived to bind Ubro. Rednal, are you open to a mild retcon there so I can roll without the penalty? I'll wait for your response before rolling.</span></p>
<p>Burkhardt felt his stomach lurch as the Abyss stabilizes around him. His bones immediately ached, as if the rest of his wanted to retreat within along the marrow. More than anything, it served as an emphatic reminder that He Did Not Belong Here.</p>
<p><b>"Jokes aside, the sooner we leave the better."</b> Burkhardt said. <b>"Hadran, what can the map tell you about the gem's location?"</b></p>Ahh, we sure do. So WhiteUnggoy the player didn't realize this before we embarked but I feel Burkhardt the character surely knew... and under that circumstance, he wouldn't have waited until we arrived to bind Ubro. Rednal, are you open to a mild retcon there so I can roll without the penalty? I'll wait for your response before rolling.
Burkhardt felt his stomach lurch as the Abyss stabilizes around him. His bones immediately ached, as if the rest of his wanted to retreat within along the...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-04-15T22:57:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31552019-04-09T16:41:23Z2019-04-09T16:41:23Z<p><b>"Of course, of course."</b> Burkhardt mentally reviewed the summoning ritual for Ubro as he waited for the map to transport him and Hadran to their destination. He also winked at his ally's easy humor. <b>"Yes, I believe the charnel-flowers are in full bloom now."</b></p>"Of course, of course." Burkhardt mentally reviewed the summoning ritual for Ubro as he waited for the map to transport him and Hadran to their destination. He also winked at his ally's easy humor. "Yes, I believe the charnel-flowers are in full bloom now."Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-04-09T16:41:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=64#31522019-04-08T23:53:14Z2019-04-08T23:53:14Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Okay, I'm usually a bit of a nerd for the aligned outside groups but that particular psychopomp's description wasn't ringing any bells for me. :-)</span></p>
<p><b>"This information will be infinitely useful in our task, Keeper. Thank you. And yes Hadran: let us not delay any longer."</b></p>Okay, I'm usually a bit of a nerd for the aligned outside groups but that particular psychopomp's description wasn't ringing any bells for me. :-)
"This information will be infinitely useful in our task, Keeper. Thank you. And yes Hadran: let us not delay any longer."Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-04-08T23:53:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31482019-04-03T02:39:49Z2019-04-03T02:39:49Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Am I to believe this is Pharasma?</span></p>
<p>Burkhardt bowed deeply, and then offered his hand. <b>"Burkhardt, it's a pleasure and an honor."</b></p>Am I to believe this is Pharasma?
Burkhardt bowed deeply, and then offered his hand. "Burkhardt, it's a pleasure and an honor."Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-04-03T02:39:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23862019-03-31T00:26:59Z2019-03-31T00:26:59Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Alright! While in cold terrain:
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<b>• Aleksson</b> gets +4 to initiative, Knowledge (geography), Perception, Stealth, & Survival
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<b>• My allies while in LoS</b> get +2 to initiative, Perception, Stealth, & Survival</span> </p>
<p><b>"It's your decision to make,"</b> Aleksson told Ameiko, as they stood discussing how to handle the tower with Ulf, Taka, and & Shutai. <b>"But the caravan can't follow us to the tower's entrance. So how close will it draw?"</b></p>Alright! While in cold terrain:
• Aleksson gets +4 to initiative, Knowledge (geography), Perception, Stealth, & Survival
• My allies while in LoS get +2 to initiative, Perception, Stealth, & Survival
"It's your decision to make," Aleksson told Ameiko, as they stood discussing how to handle the tower with Ulf, Taka, and & Shutai. "But the caravan can't follow us to the tower's entrance. So how close will it draw?"Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-03-31T00:26:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31462019-03-30T06:23:46Z2019-03-30T06:23:46Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Take us away!</span></p>Take us away!Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-30T06:23:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31422019-03-28T06:03:54Z2019-03-28T06:03:54Z<p>Burkhardt re-centered his hat before flipping to the next page.</p>Burkhardt re-centered his hat before flipping to the next page.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-28T06:03:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31382019-03-26T22:54:17Z2019-03-26T22:54:17Z<p><b>"Sound advice, but no, just a bit of water first."</b> Burkhardt reached for his waterskin and drank deep. Then, chuckling quietly, he picked up the singular tome, kicked his feet up on the table, and flipped to beginning. <b>"Some god I'd be if I couldn't stay up all night to read a book. Oh, but would you mind swinging by the inn, let Midfoviing and Hadran know what I'm doing and where they can find me?"</b></p>"Sound advice, but no, just a bit of water first." Burkhardt reached for his waterskin and drank deep. Then, chuckling quietly, he picked up the singular tome, kicked his feet up on the table, and flipped to beginning. "Some god I'd be if I couldn't stay up all night to read a book. Oh, but would you mind swinging by the inn, let Midfoviing and Hadran know what I'm doing and where they can find me?"Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-26T22:54:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31362019-03-24T20:40:15Z2019-03-24T20:40:15Z<p>He beamed a big smile and clapped his hand on her shoulder. <b>"Nia! Good eye! This is <i>exactly</i> the sort of thing I was looking for. This is an excellent find! Thank you!"</b> He laughed and jostled her around in his excitement.</p>He beamed a big smile and clapped his hand on her shoulder. "Nia! Good eye! This is exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. This is an excellent find! Thank you!" He laughed and jostled her around in his excitement.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-24T20:40:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=7#3122019-03-21T23:14:42Z2019-03-21T23:14:42Z<p>It seems that Taka forgot to announce that he's back. We ready to move on?</p>It seems that Taka forgot to announce that he's back. We ready to move on?Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-03-21T23:14:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionBurkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=12#5792019-03-21T23:13:26Z2019-03-21T23:13:26Z<p>Welcome back! :-)</p>Welcome back! :-)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-21T23:13:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31342019-03-21T23:07:23Z2019-03-21T23:07:23Z<p>Burkhardt nodded and took the book. He began to flip through it.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Did she find something special for me? ;-)</span></p>Burkhardt nodded and took the book. He began to flip through it.
Did she find something special for me? ;-)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-21T23:07:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31302019-03-18T23:45:28Z2019-03-18T23:45:28Z<p>Burkhardt laughed and looked up from his research. <b>"Could you imagine the chaos if every exceptional person worked with clay and every average one pursued magic? Unbelievably intricate architectures made to diffuse countless errant <i>fireballs</i>. I think the ratios of skill and interest work rather in the world's favor. But, no... you lost me a little bit."</b> He tugged at his sideburn as looked back down at the page. <b>"I mean, I see how you took the conversation to writing surfaces, but I don't know where you're going with it."</b></p>Burkhardt laughed and looked up from his research. "Could you imagine the chaos if every exceptional person worked with clay and every average one pursued magic? Unbelievably intricate architectures made to diffuse countless errant fireballs. I think the ratios of skill and interest work rather in the world's favor. But, no... you lost me a little bit." He tugged at his sideburn as looked back down at the page. "I mean, I see how you took the conversation to writing surfaces, but I don't know...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-18T23:45:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31282019-03-12T20:39:02Z2019-03-12T20:39:02Z<p>[b]"That's true. I wouldn't knock the craftsmen though. I've talked to both brilliant and average potters in my time, and the best among them found so much value in exploring the depths of their own creativity than the vistas of the world. It's not a worldview I relate to, nor is it a kind of people who came to pray at my alters... but I have an appreciation nonetheless.</p>[b]"That's true. I wouldn't knock the craftsmen though. I've talked to both brilliant and average potters in my time, and the best among them found so much value in exploring the depths of their own creativity than the vistas of the world. It's not a worldview I relate to, nor is it a kind of people who came to pray at my alters... but I have an appreciation nonetheless.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-12T20:39:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31262019-03-10T20:53:20Z2019-03-10T20:53:20Z<p>Burkhardt let out a good laugh at that. <b>"What a charmed telling! The chance encounters that lead people to their fields of interest are usually much more mundane than that. Though I get the impression that nearly nothing about you would be described as mundane."</b></p>Burkhardt let out a good laugh at that. "What a charmed telling! The chance encounters that lead people to their fields of interest are usually much more mundane than that. Though I get the impression that nearly nothing about you would be described as mundane."Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-10T20:53:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31242019-03-07T17:35:07Z2019-03-07T17:35:07Z<p>Burkhardt shook his head. <b>"No, odd as it is, given my purview. I knew it once, but so many things are still outside my grasp."</b> He begun to methodically scour the shelves of the library. His eyes scanned the titles on his left and right with startling ease, and without slowing he would infrequently would pull a tome they passed to add to his pile. <b>"Forgive me if I asked before, but which spirit did you first discover? And how had you come to learn of them?"</b></p>Burkhardt shook his head. "No, odd as it is, given my purview. I knew it once, but so many things are still outside my grasp." He begun to methodically scour the shelves of the library. His eyes scanned the titles on his left and right with startling ease, and without slowing he would infrequently would pull a tome they passed to add to his pile. "Forgive me if I asked before, but which spirit did you first discover? And how had you come to learn of them?"Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-07T17:35:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionBurkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=12#5752019-03-06T04:11:50Z2019-03-06T04:11:50Z<p>With Hadran's absence, I'll then not push past this roleplay (as I was attempting to do). But as mentioned in our other game, I'm gonna take this opportunity to let relax about posting and will display a sense of urgency behind it either. :-)</p>With Hadran's absence, I'll then not push past this roleplay (as I was attempting to do). But as mentioned in our other game, I'm gonna take this opportunity to let relax about posting and will display a sense of urgency behind it either. :-)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-06T04:11:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=7#3112019-03-06T04:08:33Z2019-03-06T04:08:33Z<p>Honestly, a break is a bit welcome for me as well. Doing my damnedest to keep up on posts, but my fiance started her new job in February, which I drive her to and from, all while our city crushed it's old monthly snow record (previously February had seen 26.4" of snow at its worst, and this year we got 41-ish inches of snow). So have fun, we'll see you when you get back!</p>Honestly, a break is a bit welcome for me as well. Doing my damnedest to keep up on posts, but my fiance started her new job in February, which I drive her to and from, all while our city crushed it's old monthly snow record (previously February had seen 26.4" of snow at its worst, and this year we got 41-ish inches of snow). So have fun, we'll see you when you get back!Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-03-06T04:08:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31212019-03-03T22:45:41Z2019-03-03T22:45:41Z<p>Burkhardt eyed Nia suspiciously before gently (but firmly) lowering her hand from his mouth. <b>"Alright then. Might simply be best to be thrown headlong into research, then."</b> Burkhardt responded more soberly through their continued conversations, as even on breaks during research was he preoccupied with questions of Nia himself: questions he was not yet ready to press. <i>Was Nia's knowledge of... I'm not sure if it is even </i>safe<i> to conceptualize the name Nia spoke... but was Nia's knowledge of her one of the Paradox Incarnate's reality-bending jokes. The girl has accumulated an impressive amount of obscure knowledge by a lich's standard, and yet seems so young.</i></p>Burkhardt eyed Nia suspiciously before gently (but firmly) lowering her hand from his mouth. "Alright then. Might simply be best to be thrown headlong into research, then." Burkhardt responded more soberly through their continued conversations, as even on breaks during research was he preoccupied with questions of Nia himself: questions he was not yet ready to press. Was Nia's knowledge of... I'm not sure if it is even safe to conceptualize the name Nia spoke... but was Nia's knowledge of her...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-03T22:45:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31192019-03-01T17:43:24Z2019-03-01T17:43:24Z<p>Burkhardt grinned. <b>"Indeed they would, and they'd be right. And I'm sorry, who showing up?"</b> The 'name' that Nia spoke tickled something in the back of Burkhardt's mind. He wasn't sure he'd <i>heard</i> the name before... but it lightly tugged on some fundamental cord within him.</p>Burkhardt grinned. "Indeed they would, and they'd be right. And I'm sorry, who showing up?" The 'name' that Nia spoke tickled something in the back of Burkhardt's mind. He wasn't sure he'd heard the name before... but it lightly tugged on some fundamental cord within him.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-03-01T17:43:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31172019-02-28T23:07:29Z2019-02-28T23:07:29Z<p><b>"That's right. I'm sure we've created quite a buzz across Absalom and this sort of shockwave will have the strength to carry itself far. But I welcome it. When I awoke, it was to a multiverse that had no knowledge of me. Even Erstehund, herald and core component to my mythology that he was, didn't know my name. No spirits recognized me. This will bring danger of course... but this is better."</b></p>"That's right. I'm sure we've created quite a buzz across Absalom and this sort of shockwave will have the strength to carry itself far. But I welcome it. When I awoke, it was to a multiverse that had no knowledge of me. Even Erstehund, herald and core component to my mythology that he was, didn't know my name. No spirits recognized me. This will bring danger of course... but this is better."Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-28T23:07:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23842019-02-26T17:13:54Z2019-02-26T17:13:54Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yeah, I think keeping a decently wide perimeter to keep an eye out for threats, and foraging for food as practical to keep the caravan supplied. I'd also keep an eye out for any tracks or droppings of animals I'd want to tame: things like wolves, polar bears, or wolverines.</span></p>Yeah, I think keeping a decently wide perimeter to keep an eye out for threats, and foraging for food as practical to keep the caravan supplied. I'd also keep an eye out for any tracks or droppings of animals I'd want to tame: things like wolves, polar bears, or wolverines.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-02-26T17:13:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31152019-02-26T17:00:44Z2019-02-26T17:00:44Z<p>Burkhardt blinked. <b>"Well, it's not every day you see a freshly-minted deity, even with a history like mine. I was rather taken with the whole event, and spared little thought for my own concerns.</b></p>
<p><b>"And it's Ubro, actually..."</b> he corrected just a moment before Nia escaped from easy ear-shot. <b>"Midfoviing, would you mind keeping an eye on Hadran at the inn as he recovers? Here,"</b> he said, fishing out a few coins, <b>"use this to buy yourself something big and meaty to eat when you get there."</b></p>Burkhardt blinked. "Well, it's not every day you see a freshly-minted deity, even with a history like mine. I was rather taken with the whole event, and spared little thought for my own concerns.
"And it's Ubro, actually..." he corrected just a moment before Nia escaped from easy ear-shot. "Midfoviing, would you mind keeping an eye on Hadran at the inn as he recovers? Here," he said, fishing out a few coins, "use this to buy yourself something big and meaty to eat when you get there."Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-26T17:00:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23802019-02-20T14:25:16Z2019-02-20T14:25:16Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Have fun Taka! Yeah, I'd say one of each. Maybe start with the open area one, and if it <i>does</i> drag, we can opt out of #2?</span></p>Have fun Taka! Yeah, I'd say one of each. Maybe start with the open area one, and if it does drag, we can opt out of #2?Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-02-20T14:25:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31122019-02-20T14:24:35Z2019-02-20T14:24:35Z<p><b>"Truer words, Nia. Midfoviing and I will be bringing him back to the inn so he can get some rest, and then I'll be back to the library, researching a..."</b> He hesitated for a beat, but recalled the context they had met Nia under. <b>"... a spirit in preparation for our next job. Care to tag along?"</b></p>"Truer words, Nia. Midfoviing and I will be bringing him back to the inn so he can get some rest, and then I'll be back to the library, researching a..." He hesitated for a beat, but recalled the context they had met Nia under. "... a spirit in preparation for our next job. Care to tag along?"Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-20T14:24:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31082019-02-18T01:37:38Z2019-02-18T01:37:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Of course, of course. Gotta give you grief either way. :-D</span></p>
<p><b>"A fascinating tale; as the origin of any god rightly should be. I've no other pressing matter at this time, so I won't keep you. I do think, however, that the day is coming where Hadran & I will find ourselves in need of all the allies we can manage. I hope when it does, we might count you among them, Iodell. Farewell."</b> With that, he renewed his flight and followed down to where Midfoviing took Hadran. He also took a moment to see if Nia would follow, or if she had slipped away in the midst of Hadran's divine blast.</p>Of course, of course. Gotta give you grief either way. :-D
"A fascinating tale; as the origin of any god rightly should be. I've no other pressing matter at this time, so I won't keep you. I do think, however, that the day is coming where Hadran & I will find ourselves in need of all the allies we can manage. I hope when it does, we might count you among them, Iodell. Farewell." With that, he renewed his flight and followed down to where Midfoviing took Hadran. He also took a moment to see...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-18T01:37:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23742019-02-15T04:44:29Z2019-02-15T04:44:29Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>My preference would probably be skip ~75% of it. I had kinda focused the ranger part of my build on being able to survive the journey across the Crown, so I'd be a little disappointed to skip it entirely. Aleksson also struggles with the fact that the last time he rode along with a caravan across the crown, he ended up getting everyone killed, so he was hoping to prove how he'd learned from his mistakes on the return journey.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Additionally, having taken the (handle animal) package of Beastmastery, I was looking forward to perhaps encountering some wild animals to tame. :-)</span></p>My preference would probably be skip ~75% of it. I had kinda focused the ranger part of my build on being able to survive the journey across the Crown, so I'd be a little disappointed to skip it entirely. Aleksson also struggles with the fact that the last time he rode along with a caravan across the crown, he ended up getting everyone killed, so he was hoping to prove how he'd learned from his mistakes on the return journey.
Additionally, having taken the (handle animal) package of...Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-02-15T04:44:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=7#3072019-02-14T16:52:13Z2019-02-14T16:52:13Z<p>In Taka confirming his purchase satisfaction post-Rednal's last post, I think we're ready to move on.</p>In Taka confirming his purchase satisfaction post-Rednal's last post, I think we're ready to move on.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-02-14T16:52:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31052019-02-14T16:51:51Z2019-02-14T16:51:51Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>My bad, I thought that we had like, line of sight to her meant I could reach her: that she was <i>technically</i> outside of the cathedral. But the gambit payed off.</span></p>
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<p><b>"Midfoviing! Can you come bring Hadran down?"</b> Burkhardt called. <b>"Congratulations on your ascension, Iodell. I'm not sure what Hadran meant by soulstones..."</b> he lied, so rarely as he does. In the heat of Iod's attack and the exaustion after, he's certain that Hadran must have forgotten that the church had asked for their discretion in the matter. [ooc];-)</span></p>
<p><b>"Well anyway..."</b> he paused. <b>"Not that it matters, but curiousity begs that I to ask you: what is your exact relationship with Iod? Is it... biological?"</b></p>My bad, I thought that we had like, line of sight to her meant I could reach her: that she was technically outside of the cathedral. But the gambit payed off.
"Midfoviing! Can you come bring Hadran down?" Burkhardt called. "Congratulations on your ascension, Iodell. I'm not sure what Hadran meant by soulstones..." he lied, so rarely as he does. In the heat of Iod's attack and the exaustion after, he's certain that Hadran must have forgotten that the church had asked for their discretion in...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-14T16:51:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=63#31022019-02-13T01:07:33Z2019-02-13T01:07:20Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ohh nice idea, I like. Yeah, in regard to playing concepts, I do appreciate the continual reminders. With triple gestalt AND mythic abilities, there's so much character sheet to pore over that remembering to think outside of the box can be a challenge.</span></p>
<p>Burkhardt climbed up to where Iodell stood, and placed his hands upon her shoulders. <b>" , , . ."</b> He let loose any restraints he held upon his essence to become a pure conduit of divine power.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>In a similar fashion, I want to pull out the stops and supercharge Iodell's caster level (under the assumption that she is using a protection sphere ward here), and allow any of the physically/spiritual exertion she's going through be shared by me. I don't have a lot of expendable resources to go through, but a possible consequence I could see here is that my divine essence becomes 'hot' for a few days, heavily discouraging or preventing any spirits from making a pact with me. That work?</span></p>Ohh nice idea, I like. Yeah, in regard to playing concepts, I do appreciate the continual reminders. With triple gestalt AND mythic abilities, there's so much character sheet to pore over that remembering to think outside of the box can be a challenge.
Burkhardt climbed up to where Iodell stood, and placed his hands upon her shoulders. " , , ...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-13T01:07:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23712019-02-13T00:36:13Z2019-02-13T00:36:13Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I remained satisfied with my purchases.</span></p>I remained satisfied with my purchases.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-02-13T00:36:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30982019-02-10T19:14:02Z2019-02-10T19:14:02Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Naturally, naturally.</span></p>
<p><b>"Nia, welcome! An unexpected pleasure to see you here, but a pleasure nonetheless. We're in good company, Iodell."</b> Burkhardt considered his options from here.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Well, playing to concepts... would I be able to use diplomacy or truenaming to make a deal with the universe that would bring Hadran and myself through to the other side of the barrier? If nothing else, smashing his face against gods ought to slow him down a little.</span></p>Naturally, naturally.
"Nia, welcome! An unexpected pleasure to see you here, but a pleasure nonetheless. We're in good company, Iodell." Burkhardt considered his options from here.
Well, playing to concepts... would I be able to use diplomacy or truenaming to make a deal with the universe that would bring Hadran and myself through to the other side of the barrier? If nothing else, smashing his face against gods ought to slow him down a little.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-10T19:14:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=7#3052019-02-10T19:14:41Z2019-02-10T19:05:31Z<p>Shopping nearly complete, soon as I get feedback regarding potions of lesser restoration.</p>Shopping nearly complete, soon as I get feedback regarding potions of lesser restoration.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-02-10T19:05:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionBurkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=12#5742019-02-09T00:30:06Z2019-02-09T00:30:06Z<p>Okay! Cool, yeah, I'll be going ahead in both games then, so have some fun tooling around with it. :-P</p>Okay! Cool, yeah, I'll be going ahead in both games then, so have some fun tooling around with it. :-PBurkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-09T00:30:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionBurkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=12#5722019-02-09T00:12:05Z2019-02-09T00:12:05Z<p>So, Rednal, how do you feel about your players going through adventures that have been spoiled for them. It has come to my attention that the pharasma quest that you’re about to send us on is the same module my fiancée has been prepping for an upcoming game that I’m in... I’m good with doing it in both games, but since I realized that this was coming, I thought I’d bring it to your attention and hear your thoughts.</p>So, Rednal, how do you feel about your players going through adventures that have been spoiled for them. It has come to my attention that the pharasma quest that you’re about to send us on is the same module my fiancée has been prepping for an upcoming game that I’m in... I’m good with doing it in both games, but since I realized that this was coming, I thought I’d bring it to your attention and hear your thoughts.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-09T00:12:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23682019-02-08T16:48:41Z2019-02-08T16:48:41Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>^^I'm good with that, and I dunno if we'd wanna go for some <i>scrolls of lesser restoration</i> with the other 800? They're 150 a pop, so I'd think get four of them? With my 4k, I'll opt for a <i>headband of inspired wisdom +2</i>.</span></p>^^I'm good with that, and I dunno if we'd wanna go for some scrolls of lesser restoration with the other 800? They're 150 a pop, so I'd think get four of them? With my 4k, I'll opt for a headband of inspired wisdom +2.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-02-08T16:48:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=7#3042019-02-06T21:27:20Z2019-02-06T21:27:20Z<p>Looks like we're ready to continue, boss.</p>Looks like we're ready to continue, boss.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-02-06T21:27:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30962019-02-06T21:23:14Z2019-02-06T21:23:14Z<p>Seeing that Hadran had successful gotten Iod's attention, Burkhardt thought it better to stay put...</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Same! ;)</span></p>Seeing that Hadran had successful gotten Iod's attention, Burkhardt thought it better to stay put...
Same! ;)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-06T21:23:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30932019-02-05T23:29:52Z2019-02-05T23:29:52Z<p>While Hadran shouts at the thing above, Burkhardt considered the kind of space he'd need to start a binding ritual.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Would I be able to do that from my current location, or is there perhaps another area large enough on the cathedral for me to start that?</span></p>While Hadran shouts at the thing above, Burkhardt considered the kind of space he'd need to start a binding ritual.
Would I be able to do that from my current location, or is there perhaps another area large enough on the cathedral for me to start that?Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-02-05T23:29:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23642019-02-05T23:27:29Z2019-02-05T23:27:29Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yeah, we can sell that, neat as it is.</span></p>Yeah, we can sell that, neat as it is.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-02-05T23:27:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23592019-01-28T17:56:25Z2019-01-28T17:56:25Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Well, I for one was also looking for an answer on the enchantments on the oni's club before deciding either way. Otherwise I'm good with that list.</span></p>Well, I for one was also looking for an answer on the enchantments on the oni's club before deciding either way. Otherwise I'm good with that list.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-28T17:56:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30892019-01-26T02:19:22Z2019-01-26T02:19:22Z<p><b>"Iodell! Is that you?"</b> Burkhardt boomed. <b>"For a moment, I was worried that Iod thought the whole of Golarion to be their daughter, but they must mean you! I'm not sure how to distract them: what are you waiting to stabilize?"</b></p>"Iodell! Is that you?" Burkhardt boomed. "For a moment, I was worried that Iod thought the whole of Golarion to be their daughter, but they must mean you! I'm not sure how to distract them: what are you waiting to stabilize?"Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-01-26T02:19:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23562019-01-25T14:43:32Z2019-01-25T14:43:32Z<p><b>"I can agree to that. We should off-load the trade bars as soon as possible: the longer we wait, the more likely that their sale will put a target on our heads."</b> Aleksson wasn't sure how Ulfen laws about raiding might interact with their haul, but he did know that any surviving Rimerunners would likely be out for revenge. Nevermind that spies could report that information back to the remaining members of The Five Storms.</p>"I can agree to that. We should off-load the trade bars as soon as possible: the longer we wait, the more likely that their sale will put a target on our heads." Aleksson wasn't sure how Ulfen laws about raiding might interact with their haul, but he did know that any surviving Rimerunners would likely be out for revenge. Nevermind that spies could report that information back to the remaining members of The Five Storms.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-25T14:43:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30872019-01-25T14:40:36Z2019-01-25T14:40:36Z<p>Burkhardt moved brace himself against the peak, hoping to find a nook or cranny to slide into. <i>If Iod verbalizes his answer to Hadran, we may be tossed around again.</i> Once in place, he prepared to recite <i>gravity's bane</i> for Hadran's benefit were he to be tossed from his position.</p>Burkhardt moved brace himself against the peak, hoping to find a nook or cranny to slide into. If Iod verbalizes his answer to Hadran, we may be tossed around again. Once in place, he prepared to recite gravity's bane for Hadran's benefit were he to be tossed from his position.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-01-25T14:40:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=48#23532019-01-24T15:46:57Z2019-01-24T15:46:57Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Well, the oni's club still needs identifying. Otherwise we haven't divided her loot, but I reckon we don't need the large-sized armor. I've updated our Party Loot sheet after slacking on it for ~1/2 a year, and I don't think I missed anything... :-X we didn't do any looting at the locations between the burning ship-scapade and our arrival at the Rimerunner fortress to my memory, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.</span></p>Well, the oni's club still needs identifying. Otherwise we haven't divided her loot, but I reckon we don't need the large-sized armor. I've updated our Party Loot sheet after slacking on it for ~1/2 a year, and I don't think I missed anything... :-X we didn't do any looting at the locations between the burning ship-scapade and our arrival at the Rimerunner fortress to my memory, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-24T15:46:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30832019-01-24T15:18:30Z2019-01-24T15:18:30Z<p>Burkhardt groaned as he picked himself up from the other bodies. <b>"Let's take a more direct route. Midfoviing, could you hoist Hadran aloft? As for me, ɥʇɹɐǝ ǝɥʇ ǝǝןɟ ןןɐɥs ʇǝǝɟ ʎɯ."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Trailing Gravity's Bane (TDC 18):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>| TDC +4</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I have Fly 30 ft. (perfect) for 2 minutes, and intend to fly directly at the fungus. Not sure how high in the air it is, so if I need to recite <i>gravity's bane</i> multiple times, let me know. And if there is no obvious strategy for what to do once I'm up there, I'll aim to perch myself atop the Starstone Cathedral's peak, provided I don't believe there to be any anti-magic fields surrounding it.</span></p>Burkhardt groaned as he picked himself up from the other bodies. "Let's take a more direct route. Midfoviing, could you hoist Hadran aloft? As for me, ɥʇɹɐǝ ǝɥʇ ǝǝןɟ ןןɐɥs ʇǝǝɟ ʎɯ."
[dice=Trailing Gravity's Bane (TDC 18)]1d20+14[/dice] | TDC +4
I have Fly 30 ft. (perfect) for 2 minutes, and intend to fly directly at the fungus. Not sure how high in the air it is, so if I need to recite gravity's bane multiple times, let me know. And if there is no obvious strategy for what to do once I'm up...Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-01-24T15:18:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30812019-01-23T20:57:47Z2019-01-23T20:57:47Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ahh, sorry, my brain apparently skipped some important bits of info there!</span></p>
<p>As the pulse drummed in his ears, Burkhardt frowned. <b>"Or perhaps just a god we wouldn't much like."</b></p>Ahh, sorry, my brain apparently skipped some important bits of info there!
As the pulse drummed in his ears, Burkhardt frowned. "Or perhaps just a god we wouldn't much like."Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-01-23T20:57:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30792019-01-22T15:58:06Z2019-01-22T15:57:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Indeed!</span></p>
<p>Burkhardt laughed at the sight, excited by the prospect of what the omen meant. <b>"10 gold says that someone just passed the test! Thrilling! A god of My Word, I must continue my research to be done in four days, but I completely encourage you two to follow where your curiousity leads you."</b></p>Indeed!
Burkhardt laughed at the sight, excited by the prospect of what the omen meant. "10 gold says that someone just passed the test! Thrilling! A god of My Word, I must continue my research to be done in four days, but I completely encourage you two to follow where your curiousity leads you."Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-01-22T15:57:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23492019-01-22T15:52:21Z2019-01-22T15:52:21Z<p>He flicked away the imaginary annoyance. <b>"That sounds right."</b></p>He flicked away the imaginary annoyance. "That sounds right."Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-22T15:52:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23452019-01-17T19:11:29Z2019-01-17T19:11:29Z<p>Aleksson darted his eyes away at Shutai's gentle rebuke. Hood down, he pretended to find something in his braids that required picking out. <b>"Yeah. That sounds good. No reason to rush."</b></p>Aleksson darted his eyes away at Shutai's gentle rebuke. Hood down, he pretended to find something in his braids that required picking out. "Yeah. That sounds good. No reason to rush."Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-17T19:11:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30762019-01-17T15:14:03Z2019-01-17T15:14:03Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Well currently my bonuses are exceeding the base DC so we'll see if I ever even need Xalen... :-)</span></p>
<p><b>"Then there is no time to waste. We will return here when ready."</b> Burkhardt waited for Taibhill to drop the barrier, then hurried off, plunging deep into the libraries of Absalom.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Well currently my bonuses are exceeding the base DC so we'll see if I ever even need Xalen... :-)
"Then there is no time to waste. We will return here when ready." Burkhardt waited for Taibhill to drop the barrier, then hurried off, plunging deep into the libraries of Absalom.
[Spoiler omitted]Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-01-17T15:14:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30742019-01-15T20:44:27Z2019-01-15T20:44:27Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Cool, thanks for the tips! +5 to DCs to reduce it to 1 check/day rather than 1 check/week, eh?</span></p>
<p><b>"I'd need four days."</b> Burkhardt stated plainly.</p>Cool, thanks for the tips! +5 to DCs to reduce it to 1 check/day rather than 1 check/week, eh?
"I'd need four days." Burkhardt stated plainly.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-01-15T20:44:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23402019-01-15T20:39:15Z2019-01-15T20:39:15Z<p>After offering him a couple of days to recover from his internment, Aleksson gathers the others and approaches Ulf. <b>"So, we've told you seek to travel to Tian Xia. Will you take us through the crown?"</b></p>After offering him a couple of days to recover from his internment, Aleksson gathers the others and approaches Ulf. "So, we've told you seek to travel to Tian Xia. Will you take us through the crown?"Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-15T20:39:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=62#30712019-01-10T20:20:04Z2019-01-10T20:20:04Z<p><b>"Very good, very good. While I understand haste is always appreciated, could there be some time for us to prepare before we depart? The day to due some shopping, and then perhaps a few more to do ready some of my more unusual countermeasure?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Haven't looked at my options yet, but I bet there's a spirit or two to research that'll suit me well in the lower planes.</span></p>"Very good, very good. While I understand haste is always appreciated, could there be some time for us to prepare before we depart? The day to due some shopping, and then perhaps a few more to do ready some of my more unusual countermeasure?"
Haven't looked at my options yet, but I bet there's a spirit or two to research that'll suit me well in the lower planes.Burkhardt of the Versed Vows (alias of B S 207)2019-01-10T20:20:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=6#3002019-01-10T20:12:27Z2019-01-10T20:12:27Z<p>So we still waiting for Taka's level up? And I'm back.</p>So we still waiting for Taka's level up? And I'm back.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-10T20:12:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=6#2992019-01-07T22:09:44Z2019-01-07T22:09:44Z<p>I got knocked on my butt by some influenza last night, so I’m going to be out till at least the middle of the week.</p>I got knocked on my butt by some influenza last night, so I’m going to be out till at least the middle of the week.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-07T22:09:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=6#2982019-01-03T21:55:04Z2019-01-03T21:55:04Z<p><b>Proposed Level-Up</b></p>
<p>BAB: +1
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Caster Level: +1
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HP: +11 (+1 FCB)
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Skill Points (8): Acrobatics +1, Knowledge (nature) +3, Perception +1, Spellcraft +1, Stealth +1, Survival +1
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Feat (1): Combat Casting</p>
<p>Prodigy Class Features: Reflect Spell
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Ranger Class Features: Hunter's Trick (Ranger's Counsel), Woodland Stride</p>
<p>Spheres (+1): Destruction - Shape Focus (buy-off)</p>Proposed Level-Up
BAB: +1
Caster Level: +1
HP: +11 (+1 FCB)
Skill Points (8): Acrobatics +1, Knowledge (nature) +3, Perception +1, Spellcraft +1, Stealth +1, Survival +1
Feat (1): Combat Casting
Prodigy Class Features: Reflect Spell
Ranger Class Features: Hunter's Trick (Ranger's Counsel), Woodland Stride
Spheres (+1): Destruction - Shape Focus (buy-off)Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-03T21:55:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=6#2972019-01-03T14:54:36Z2019-01-03T14:54:36Z<p>Checking in, hope everyone had happy holidays. Barring unforeseen interruptions, I'll get my level up in today and be ready to resume the game. :-)</p>Checking in, hope everyone had happy holidays. Barring unforeseen interruptions, I'll get my level up in today and be ready to resume the game. :-)Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2019-01-03T14:54:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=6#2932018-12-19T00:16:51Z2018-12-19T00:16:51Z<p>I will also be working on my level up as the proximity to the holiday season permits.</p>I will also be working on my level up as the proximity to the holiday season permits.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-12-19T00:16:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23372018-12-14T01:41:53Z2018-12-14T01:41:53Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>On the upswing with this weird norovirus or something, so back</span></p>
<p><b>"Those will help us through the north."</b> Aleksson then agreed to some rest.</p>On the upswing with this weird norovirus or something, so back
"Those will help us through the north." Aleksson then agreed to some rest.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-12-14T01:41:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=6#2912018-12-11T00:26:47Z2018-12-11T00:26:47Z<p>Been knocked off my feet by some kind of sickness. Will resume posting when the brain fog clears.</p>Been knocked off my feet by some kind of sickness. Will resume posting when the brain fog clears.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-12-11T00:26:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23322018-12-06T22:25:52Z2018-12-06T22:25:52Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Was that all there was left? Did we have some unvisited rooms on the cliff-level?</span></p>Was that all there was left? Did we have some unvisited rooms on the cliff-level?Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-12-06T22:25:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23292018-12-05T01:25:45Z2018-12-05T01:25:45Z<p>Aleksson let Taka finish his sweep before he stepped in to help collect some of these valuables.</p>Aleksson let Taka finish his sweep before he stepped in to help collect some of these valuables.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-12-05T01:25:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=6#2902018-12-04T00:02:22Z2018-12-04T00:02:22Z<p>Waitin' for Rednal. :-)</p>Waitin' for Rednal. :-)Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-12-04T00:02:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23252018-11-29T23:09:59Z2018-11-29T23:09:59Z<p>Aleksson watched Taka fly up, ready for trouble.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17</span></p>Aleksson watched Taka fly up, ready for trouble.
[dice=Perception]1d20+12[/dice]Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-29T23:09:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23212018-11-28T22:21:58Z2018-11-28T22:21:58Z<p>Aleksson took a moment to check the weight and placement of his gear, then followed the others.</p>Aleksson took a moment to check the weight and placement of his gear, then followed the others.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-28T22:21:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23162018-11-26T21:59:46Z2018-11-26T21:59:46Z<p>Aleksson dipped his head. <b>"Would you do that?"</b> he asked of the angel<span class=messageboard-ooc>•</span>.</p>Aleksson dipped his head. "Would you do that?" he asked of the angel*.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-26T21:59:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rednal's Jade Regent DiscussionAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/discussion&page=6#2892018-11-26T21:57:19Z2018-11-26T21:57:19Z<p>If Taka's "we have the caravan come up and loot it plan" is for some reason out, then yeah, I think Shutai's idea is the bet way to go about it. I'm into getting supplies if that's going to help the caravan as we set out. But yeah, I guess I don't know if there's "caravan load limit" and "caravan's days of supplies" mechanics that we're keeping track of.</p>If Taka's "we have the caravan come up and loot it plan" is for some reason out, then yeah, I think Shutai's idea is the bet way to go about it. I'm into getting supplies if that's going to help the caravan as we set out. But yeah, I guess I don't know if there's "caravan load limit" and "caravan's days of supplies" mechanics that we're keeping track of.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-26T21:57:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23132018-11-21T22:53:14Z2018-11-21T22:53:14Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Huh, Paizo was down for me yesterday. And what Shutai said.^</span></p>
<p>Aleksson frowned, but nodded to Taka in agreement anyway. As Shutai and Ulf slipped by, he spent the time stretching. Once they were out of sight, he nodded to Taka. <b>"Ready."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Aleksson uses Improved Adaptation to take the Athletics Sphere <a href="http://spheresofpower.wikidot.com/athletics#toc5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Run package</a> and the <a href="http://spheresofpower.wikidot.com/athletics#toc17" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Swift Movement</a> talent. His speed becomes 45 ft. and he gains the benefit of the Run feat, putting him at a run speed of 225 ft. The effect last 1 minute.</span></p>Huh, Paizo was down for me yesterday. And what Shutai said.^
Aleksson frowned, but nodded to Taka in agreement anyway. As Shutai and Ulf slipped by, he spent the time stretching. Once they were out of sight, he nodded to Taka. "Ready."
Aleksson uses Improved Adaptation to take the Athletics Sphere Run package and the Swift Movement talent. His speed becomes 45 ft. and he gains the benefit of the Run feat, putting him at a run speed of 225 ft. The effect last 1 minute.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-21T22:53:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23092018-11-18T18:54:55Z2018-11-18T18:54:55Z<p>Remembering the chest he added, <b>"We found your gear in the Rimerunner's vault. Come."</b> Aleksson offered his support in helping the man through the passageways.</p>Remembering the chest he added, "We found your gear in the Rimerunner's vault. Come." Aleksson offered his support in helping the man through the passageways.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-18T18:54:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23082018-11-18T18:53:03Z2018-11-18T18:53:03Z<p>Remembering the chest, Aleksson added, <b>"We've came across your gear in the Rimerunner's vault. Come."</b> He offered his own shoulder to help Ulf along.</p>Remembering the chest, Aleksson added, "We've came across your gear in the Rimerunner's vault. Come." He offered his own shoulder to help Ulf along.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-18T18:53:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=47#23042018-11-15T23:45:42Z2018-11-15T23:45:42Z<p>Meanwhile, Aleksson cast his game about the room. The Oni had constructs under her bidding elsewhere; whose to say that others, or perhaps undead, waited to surprise them here?</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13</span></p>Meanwhile, Aleksson cast his game about the room. The Oni had constructs under her bidding elsewhere; whose to say that others, or perhaps undead, waited to surprise them here?
[dice=Perception]1d20+12[/dice]Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-15T23:45:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#23002018-11-15T01:44:55Z2018-11-15T01:44:55Z<p>Aleksson simply kept an eye on the wolf as it went, confident in his allies' diligence.</p>Aleksson simply kept an eye on the wolf as it went, confident in his allies' diligence.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-15T01:44:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22962018-11-08T05:20:22Z2018-11-08T05:20:22Z<p>Aleksson slowed as he looked to the wolf. <b>"I was just... I wasn't implying... Nevermind."</b> His brow furrowed as he chided himself internally. <i>Breaking out of your shell has never gone well. Just let the others do the talking.</i></p>Aleksson slowed as he looked to the wolf. "I was just... I wasn't implying... Nevermind." His brow furrowed as he chided himself internally. Breaking out of your shell has never gone well. Just let the others do the talking.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-08T05:20:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22922018-11-06T23:46:35Z2018-11-06T23:46:35Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Thanks all. Point of order, apologizing unnecessarily is in fact a pet peeve of mine... yet here we are.</span></p>
<p><b>"Tame you..."</b> Aleksson repeated, then had a small giggle. The tough guy facade was slipping as the day took its toll. <b>"Oni should be so bold to tame a man in wolf's clothing,"</b> he joked to Taka.</p>Thanks all. Point of order, apologizing unnecessarily is in fact a pet peeve of mine... yet here we are.
"Tame you..." Aleksson repeated, then had a small giggle. The tough guy facade was slipping as the day took its toll. "Oni should be so bold to tame a man in wolf's clothing," he joked to Taka.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-06T23:46:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22872018-11-04T04:17:00Z2018-11-04T04:17:00Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry for no notice. Fiance's grandma was in the hospital and ultimately passed away. Might be a spotty a day or two next week depending on what happens with the funeral.</span></p>
<p>Aleksson stepped lightly through the pass, and helped Shutai with the search. <b>"Perhaps scouting the growling passage is best while Taka & I may do so unseen."</b></p>Sorry for no notice. Fiance's grandma was in the hospital and ultimately passed away. Might be a spotty a day or two next week depending on what happens with the funeral.
Aleksson stepped lightly through the pass, and helped Shutai with the search. "Perhaps scouting the growling passage is best while Taka & I may do so unseen."Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-11-04T04:17:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22802018-10-31T22:54:44Z2018-10-31T22:54:44Z<p>Aleksson nodded to Taka. He'd move to assist Shutai if needed too... but he'd have more trouble getting there.</p>Aleksson nodded to Taka. He'd move to assist Shutai if needed too... but he'd have more trouble getting there.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-10-31T22:54:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22742018-10-30T14:52:13Z2018-10-30T14:52:13Z<p><b>"It is not a comforting thought to end you ahead alone, but appearances suggest its the safest."</b> Aleksson admitted.</p>"It is not a comforting thought to end you ahead alone, but appearances suggest its the safest." Aleksson admitted.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-10-30T14:52:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22702018-10-28T16:47:02Z2018-10-28T16:47:02Z<p>Aleksson held his ground as Shutai tried this new gambit.</p>Aleksson held his ground as Shutai tried this new gambit.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-10-28T16:47:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22672018-10-23T15:02:37Z2018-10-23T15:02:37Z<p>Aleksson wrapped his starknife in flaming magicks and waited to see what the constructs did</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Triggers on the one that Shutai attacked moving toward us.</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Aleksson wrapped his starknife in flaming magicks and waited to see what the constructs did
Triggers on the one that Shutai attacked moving toward us.
[Spoiler omitted]Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-10-23T15:02:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22632018-10-22T20:56:28Z2018-10-22T20:56:28Z<p>Aleksson freed his starknife and nodded at Taka's plan. <b>"We'll be ready here."</b></p>Aleksson freed his starknife and nodded at Taka's plan. "We'll be ready here."Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-10-22T20:56:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22592018-10-19T16:16:37Z2018-10-19T16:12:53Z<p>Aleksson nodded and spotted anything useful he could find from the stairs.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16</span></p>Aleksson nodded and spotted anything useful he could find from the stairs.
[dice=Perception]1d20+12[/dice]Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-10-19T16:12:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=46#22542018-10-17T21:42:28Z2018-10-17T21:42:28Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Noiiice.</span></p>
<p>Aleksson bristled at that. <b>"Fortune favors the bold Taka, but don't be reckless. Drawing attention puts our caravan and your sister at risk, not just ourselves."</b> He was thankful for the healing, however.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29</span></p>Noiiice.
Aleksson bristled at that. "Fortune favors the bold Taka, but don't be reckless. Drawing attention puts our caravan and your sister at risk, not just ourselves." He was thankful for the healing, however.
[dice=Perception]1d20+12[/dice]Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-10-17T21:42:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rednal's Jade RegentAleksson (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMRednalsJadeRegent/gameplay&page=45#22492018-10-16T04:03:35Z2018-10-16T04:03:35Z<p><b>"I think there's some more doors down this way. Let's see what we find."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Nearest one or whatever.</span></p>"I think there's some more doors down this way. Let's see what we find."
Nearest one or whatever.Aleksson (alias of B S 207)2018-10-16T04:03:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Erstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=55#27472018-04-05T14:24:17Z2018-04-05T14:24:17Z<p>Erstehund tugged excitedly at the rope.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Aid Another (Strength):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13</span></p>Erstehund tugged excitedly at the rope.
[dice=Aid Another (Strength)]1d20+5[/dice]Erstehund (alias of B S 207)2018-04-05T14:24:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Erstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=55#27372018-03-28T20:13:37Z2018-03-28T20:13:37Z<p>Erstehund snarled and snipped as he tried to break free.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>CMB:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21</span></p>Erstehund snarled and snipped as he tried to break free.
[dice=CMB]1d20 + 9 + 1[/dice]Erstehund (alias of B S 207)2018-03-28T20:13:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Erstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=55#27332018-03-27T15:17:36Z2018-03-27T15:17:36Z<p>Erstehund yelped in surprise and fought against the terrifying grasping hands.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>CMB (+ lesser stimulate body):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29</span></p>Erstehund yelped in surprise and fought against the terrifying grasping hands.
[dice=CMB (+ lesser stimulate body)]1d20+9+1[/dice]Erstehund (alias of B S 207)2018-03-27T15:17:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Erstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=54#26542018-01-19T23:19:22Z2018-01-19T23:19:08Z<p>Erstehund harried the girallon with a savage jaws, attempting to bring it to the ground.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bite:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>|</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Confirmation:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>B/P/S damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>(+</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>B/P/S damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>on crit)</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Trip attempt (with successful bite; does not provoke AoO):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24</span></p>Erstehund harried the girallon with a savage jaws, attempting to bring it to the ground.
[dice=Bite]1d20 + 9[/dice] | [dice=Confirmation]1d20 + 9[/dice]
[dice=B/P/S damage]1d8 + 7[/dice] (+ [dice=B/P/S damage]1d8 + 7[/dice] on crit)
[dice=Trip attempt (with successful bite; does not provoke AoO)]1d20 + 9[/dice]Erstehund (alias of B S 207)2018-01-19T23:19:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Erstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=53#26492018-01-17T04:37:14Z2018-01-17T04:37:14Z<p>Erstehund swapped foes with Burkhardt in remarkable synchronicity, vicious jaws aiming for his foes legs.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bite:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>B/P/S damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Trip attempt (on successful bite, does not provoke AoO:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16</span></p>Erstehund swapped foes with Burkhardt in remarkable synchronicity, vicious jaws aiming for his foes legs.
[dice=Bite]1d20+9[/dice]
[dice=B/P/S damage]1d8+7[/dice]
[dice=Trip attempt (on successful bite, does not provoke AoO]1d20+9[/dice]Erstehund (alias of B S 207)2018-01-17T04:37:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Erstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=53#26452018-01-16T01:47:10Z2018-01-16T01:46:48Z<p>Recalling his bond, even after all this time apart, Erstehund used the spirit ability he was lent. Burkhardt suddenly sighed loudly as a pit formed beneath the girallon that circled around.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>A 20-ft. deep pit, as <i><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/c/create-pit/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">create pit</a></i>, directed directly beneath the third girallon. <b>DC 18 Reflex</b> or the girallon falls in.</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Recharge Magic (Create Pit):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3</span><span class=messageboard-ooc> rounds</span></p>Recalling his bond, even after all this time apart, Erstehund used the spirit ability he was lent. Burkhardt suddenly sighed loudly as a pit formed beneath the girallon that circled around.
A 20-ft. deep pit, as create pit, directed directly beneath the third girallon. DC 18 Reflex or the girallon falls in.
[dice=Recharge Magic (Create Pit)]1d4+1[/dice] roundsErstehund (alias of B S 207)2018-01-16T01:46:48ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Spheres of Might (PFRPG) PDFWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9wvv/discuss&page=2?Spheres-of-Might#812017-10-23T15:15:14Z2017-10-23T15:15:14Z<p>Sorry if it's been brought up already, but the talents in the statblocks of sample characters needs another pass. In a majority of cases it's a minor issue where the talent listed doesn't quite match its actual name. For example, the armiger Justyna has Barrage's Vigilant<i>e</i> Sharpshooter and Lancer's Opportune Impale, where it should be Impalement, while the blacksmith Blake has Beserker's Leg-Breaker vs. Leg-Smasher.</p>
<p>In other cases it's a little more confusing, where the talent harks back to a name from the playtests: the conscript Aira has Fencing's Create Opening which, I remember digging through the copies I had made of the playtest materials in my trash bin and finding out what its new name was, but it has no obvious reference by which to figure it out.</p>Sorry if it's been brought up already, but the talents in the statblocks of sample characters needs another pass. In a majority of cases it's a minor issue where the talent listed doesn't quite match its actual name. For example, the armiger Justyna has Barrage's Vigilante Sharpshooter and Lancer's Opportune Impale, where it should be Impalement, while the blacksmith Blake has Beserker's Leg-Breaker vs. Leg-Smasher.
In other cases it's a little more confusing, where the talent harks back to...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-10-23T15:15:14ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Contest] Here Be Monsters 4: Out of the Primal WorldWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ului?Contest-Here-Be-Monsters-4-Out-of-the-Primal#282017-10-02T18:23:17Z2017-10-02T05:00:20Z<p>Sent, and my GF dropped one in too! Good thing I double checked those contest rules; almost added an SLA from Ultimate Intrigue, whiiich is not yet on the PRD. Thanks for hosting this contest and in advance for judging our submissions!</p>Sent, and my GF dropped one in too! Good thing I double checked those contest rules; almost added an SLA from Ultimate Intrigue, whiiich is not yet on the PRD. Thanks for hosting this contest and in advance for judging our submissions!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-10-02T05:00:20ZRe: Forums: Advice and Rules Questions: Which ship ruleset for Space Fantasy in Pathfinder? (Starjammer v Starfinder v Aethera)White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ujjz?Which-ship-ruleset-for-Space-Fantasy-in#52017-08-24T01:29:21Z2017-08-24T01:29:21Z<p>Thanks for the responses guys. N. Jolly, that's probably what I'm going to recommend, and <i>holy crap</i> the term space punk never occurred to me but that's exactly what it is. My GF is using this game as her first trial run of world(s?)-building but I agree, the setting is very cool and I plan to make use of it at some point.</p>
<p>JiCi, while I can appreciate that angle, the holes in the game do seem a bit glaring... people were trying to judge it <i>before</i> it was release, based on previews only, but now is exactly the time to be judging it in my humble opinion. Though like I said, my view was based more on what others are saying about it, as I was at a wedding all this last weekend and then got sick, so I've had no chance to try to digest the book properly. (Also... don't know how the 'mechs discussion came about, because I didn't bring it up... that's not to say I'm uninterested though...) But yeah, I really like the direction that Starfinder took the design, but it seems short on polish.</p>
<p>Robert, thanks so much for poppin' in! That's very helpful, and a nice teaser of things to come, too. I certainly look forward to running a game or two of Aethera myself someday. :-)</p>Thanks for the responses guys. N. Jolly, that's probably what I'm going to recommend, and holy crap the term space punk never occurred to me but that's exactly what it is. My GF is using this game as her first trial run of world(s?)-building but I agree, the setting is very cool and I plan to make use of it at some point.
JiCi, while I can appreciate that angle, the holes in the game do seem a bit glaring... people were trying to judge it before it was release, based on previews only, but...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-08-24T01:29:21ZForums: Advice and Rules Questions: Which ship ruleset for Space Fantasy in Pathfinder? (Starjammer v Starfinder v Aethera)White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ujjz?Which-ship-ruleset-for-Space-Fantasy-in#12017-08-22T15:35:36Z2017-08-22T15:35:36Z<p>My girlfriend's looking to start up a homebrew space fantasy campaign when our run of the Emerald Spire concludes, and I'm hoping to hear people's thoughts regarding the various available rule systems for spaceship combat and travel. I don't know the specific of elements she's looking to include, but she's certainly leaning more towards 'fantasy, but in space' as opposed to 'sci-fi with wizards,' if that makes sense. The Big Three seem to be Starfinder, Starjammer, and Aethera, and as I've got a bit more time than she does to pore over rulebooks, I've already developed some impressions as I help her decide which direction to go, but having done no playtesting and very little theorycrafting, I'm hoping we can find more guidance here. Here's what I've gleaned so far.</p>
<p><b>• STARJAMMER:</b> The feeling of Starjammer is the best for what we're trying to do, but a lot of the rule elements feel to sparse (designing customs hulls, available weapons or engines) and while I like that ships and components have GP values, it doesn't adhere closely to the WBL chart, has strange assumptions built into it, and overall offers little guidance on how to balance ship encounters well. I'm not so confident on the combat rules being as well designed as the other options, and I also think the element of "each ship component is magical and doesn't require external power' veers to far off of the flavor of Space Fantasy we're looking for. On the plus side again though, Starfinder compatibility is coming to Starjammer very soon and these biggest complaints might be cleaned up within that system.</p>
<p><b>• STARFINDER:</b> Very thorough and complete rules, with a lot of thought put into the options even if they are a little off our target thematically. I admittedly have had little time to leaf through the book myself so this is more hearsay, but the math seems pretty poor (anyone following has heard about the DC 70 problem) and some maneuvers are noted as redundant. I also don't like that ships are entirely divorced from player wealth, and it seems a lot of flexibility is lost to make balance super easily (no rules for an NPC crew, tier is always equal to APL, ships DON'T become easier to use the better and higher level you are, ships rely on tier for piloting maneuvers much more than physics, etc.). Also, would require some amount of conversion to use with Pathfinder characters.</p>
<p><b>• AETHERA:</b> This is probably my favorite of the bunch: space fantasy flavor with power requirements, ships have a financial cost but also CRs for easy balancing, and the combat rules offer players a lot of agency, and yet seem to have had the fat trimmed from them. I do have a couple gripes though: the selection of hull options is a bit limited compared to the other two and there aren't any guidelines for creating your own, as well as within the hulls you are locked to placing equipement in 'hardpoint slots', which is only compounds the frustrations found with limited hulls. The other problem is that Aethera ships do not have any guidelines for FTL travel (as the campaign setting is an inescapable star system) and I wouldn't know where to begin getting that right.</p>
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<p>So what are everyone's thoughts? Anyone see a genius way to hack the best pieces of each together? Should we just bite the bullet on Aethera and add what we need, or see if some homebrew fixes to Starfinder's odd design choices crop up in the next month or two?</p>My girlfriend's looking to start up a homebrew space fantasy campaign when our run of the Emerald Spire concludes, and I'm hoping to hear people's thoughts regarding the various available rule systems for spaceship combat and travel. I don't know the specific of elements she's looking to include, but she's certainly leaning more towards 'fantasy, but in space' as opposed to 'sci-fi with wizards,' if that makes sense. The Big Three seem to be Starfinder, Starjammer, and Aethera, and as I've...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-08-22T15:35:36ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Game Master's Guide to Kaidan (PFRPG) PDFWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9u3h/discuss?Game-Masters-Guide-to-Kaidan#272017-08-16T08:51:42Z2017-08-10T06:08:25Z<p>@The Xiao: I think EZG is on the money regarding the Kinetic Shinobi if you try to bring it in with only Paizo material. However, given the reincarnation conceit of the setting, I could see a character coming to the conclusion that 'flesh is cheap' and utilizing the Viscera element from the Kineticists of Porphyra line. Thinking along this same guideline, the Mind Element from Legendary Kineticists would work too. They'd both be hard pressed to be anything outside of the anti-hero trope believably (especially if the Mind element has possession tricks, but I'm not at my laptop and don't remember off the top of my head), but if you're into that, I believe this is the ticket.</p>@The Xiao: I think EZG is on the money regarding the Kinetic Shinobi if you try to bring it in with only Paizo material. However, given the reincarnation conceit of the setting, I could see a character coming to the conclusion that 'flesh is cheap' and utilizing the Viscera element from the Kineticists of Porphyra line. Thinking along this same guideline, the Mind Element from Legendary Kineticists would work too. They'd both be hard pressed to be anything outside of the anti-hero trope...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-08-10T06:08:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=10#4942017-07-21T00:59:56Z2017-07-21T00:59:56Z<p>Cool. FYI, last week and this week, I've been pulling 70 hours a week, so I'm still struggling on posts. Hoping next week will be better.</p>Cool. FYI, last week and this week, I've been pulling 70 hours a week, so I'm still struggling on posts. Hoping next week will be better.White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-07-21T00:59:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3212017-07-12T01:14:20Z2017-07-12T01:14:20Z<p>It's a bit disappointing to be sure, but overall I'm just happy we got through the one adventure, as it was cut pretty close by the end. Regarding Havark, he definitely ended up coming into his own as they game went on (well, personality; the combat wasn't always there.) Honestly, I was a bit wary of him at first... he's very angsty, and it reminded me a lot of my sister's character that plays in my Carrion Crown game. She's not the keenest on social clues, so when combined with that character archetype, it can start to get disruptive at times. But the worst it ever was here was normal internet miscommunication stuff that happens, and it was really nice having such a driving force to push things forwards. So Kudos.</p>
<p>One other thing I wanted to ask is if you've got any specific feedback for me as a GM! It's cool if you don't but I'm always looking to do better (and PbP is definitely a different ballgame), so if anything occurs to you let me know so I may mind it as I consider and prepare for my next recruitment. Either way, once you've responded, I'll deactivate this campaign. Thanks again for playing!</p>It's a bit disappointing to be sure, but overall I'm just happy we got through the one adventure, as it was cut pretty close by the end. Regarding Havark, he definitely ended up coming into his own as they game went on (well, personality; the combat wasn't always there.) Honestly, I was a bit wary of him at first... he's very angsty, and it reminded me a lot of my sister's character that plays in my Carrion Crown game. She's not the keenest on social clues, so when combined with that...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-07-12T01:14:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3192017-07-06T19:46:48Z2017-07-06T19:46:48Z<p>Yup. Looks like he dropped the game he was GMing and everything else is inactive. I'll give him to Monday on the off-chance he's decided to keep to this game yet, but... well, to keep you informed, I'm none too interested in moving this game forward with only one player, so that'll be the end. I'll almost assuredly try to get a new game up and running a few months from now when things at home settle down (currently caught in the kitchen remodel that never ends), and I'll make sure to point you to the recruitment thread when that day arrives.</p>Yup. Looks like he dropped the game he was GMing and everything else is inactive. I'll give him to Monday on the off-chance he's decided to keep to this game yet, but... well, to keep you informed, I'm none too interested in moving this game forward with only one player, so that'll be the end. I'll almost assuredly try to get a new game up and running a few months from now when things at home settle down (currently caught in the kitchen remodel that never ends), and I'll make sure to point...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-07-06T19:46:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3172017-07-02T22:59:14Z2017-07-02T22:59:14Z<p>What's the word, Tyv? We able to continue?</p>What's the word, Tyv? We able to continue?GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-07-02T22:59:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3152017-06-23T19:45:39Z2017-06-23T19:45:39Z<p>Ahh, I see you HAVE leveled Havark. Can you please post the summary so I know what's new? I've been waiting on that... but you guys are also free to move on any time.</p>Ahh, I see you HAVE leveled Havark. Can you please post the summary so I know what's new? I've been waiting on that... but you guys are also free to move on any time.GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-06-23T19:45:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3132017-06-20T14:05:10Z2017-06-20T14:05:10Z<p>Yeah, every time I think they're back to normal they're down again. Seems to be happening less frequently at least. Sounds good though. We'll be here!</p>Yeah, every time I think they're back to normal they're down again. Seems to be happening less frequently at least. Sounds good though. We'll be here!GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-06-20T14:05:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3112017-06-19T18:19:16Z2017-06-19T18:19:16Z<p>Sure, so we'll use the process in Ultimate Charisma for recruiting followers and/or cohorts for as far that can be taken, and then you may hire further aid with a weekly wage per normal Pathfinder rules.</p>
<p>Should you pick among the local clans or go to Úlfarbölvunar, these areas are considered to be within your sphere of influence. If you reach out to your fey contacts, then your not be in your sphere of influence. Given Havark has the Lone Wolf perk, only Tyv will be able to recruit. I'll include a spoiler at the end with your reputation and leadership scores plus their modifiers, but for right now, know that Tyv's reputation is <b>14</b>, so his leadership score is <b>10</b> in the sphere of influence, and <b>9</b> outside of it.</p>
<p>As such, you won't be able to recruit any followers if you go with fey contacts, but you're more likely to find a magical cohort there from first folk or shadow fey (from the campaign setting) races. In addition, I might throw in a custom creation or two following guidelines from RGG's <i>Talented Bestiary</i> to give you a little more variety.</p>
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<p>Regarding what to look for, Auvindri demands that these basics are covered: that you can provide your own food and water when it is scarce in the wild (<i>create food and water</i> will be out of the question as far as a cohort that can cast this, but water's the more important and you might be able to get creative for food solutions), and that you are adequately protected from the heat; Tyv will be given his evolutions, but Havark will need help either from someone capable of casting <i>endure elements</i> or bringing items suited to protecting him (whether its hot weather clothing or a magical item). He also wants you to take at least a couple people with you such that watches can be adequately covered at night.</p>
<p>Beyond that, the 'common' that you guys speak is the Northern Tongue; someone with language prowess either magical or mundane will be a boon to your group. In a similar vein, look at shoring up the holes in your skills: most notably, neither of you have ranks in knowledge skills and wouldn't be capable of doing research should the need arise.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Sure, so we'll use the process in Ultimate Charisma for recruiting followers and/or cohorts for as far that can be taken, and then you may hire further aid with a weekly wage per normal Pathfinder rules.
Should you pick among the local clans or go to Úlfarbölvunar, these areas are considered to be within your sphere of influence. If you reach out to your fey contacts, then your not be in your sphere of influence. Given Havark has the Lone Wolf perk, only Tyv will be able to recruit. I'll...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-06-19T18:19:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3092017-06-17T01:35:43Z2017-06-17T01:35:43Z<p>I take it that the Extended Range talent is for Destructive Blast? Looks good.</p>I take it that the Extended Range talent is for Destructive Blast? Looks good.GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-06-17T01:35:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3072017-06-14T23:19:24Z2017-06-14T23:19:24Z<p>It certainly is, though I've found it offset fairly nicely by decent all-day abilities and no CL-cap on spells. Certainly slow-burn on the 'ohhh shiny' factor though. And no worries about absences: the boards are still down more than they're not. Guess Paizo threw too much money into Starfinder and didn't have any left over for the servers. :-P</p>It certainly is, though I've found it offset fairly nicely by decent all-day abilities and no CL-cap on spells. Certainly slow-burn on the 'ohhh shiny' factor though. And no worries about absences: the boards are still down more than they're not. Guess Paizo threw too much money into Starfinder and didn't have any left over for the servers. :-PGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-06-14T23:19:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=22#10702017-06-09T00:03:28Z2017-06-09T00:03:28Z<p>Ásdis snorts, and mutters something under her breath you don't quite catch. Havark and Tyv step out of the cabin into pine-fresh air, they consider their next move.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Where to from here? Continuing on with the plan to go to the desert, Hávardr's going to need all the able bodies they have available as the clan rebuilds its communities. So you can either visit some allied clans to recruit some companions, or travel to the relatively nearby town of Úlfarbölvunar. While the allied clans will not have as much to offer and in less variety, traveling to Úlfarbölvunar and back would only leave you with about a week to recruit provided you go by longship (and not enough time, otherwise). A third option, Tyv is assumed to have some kind of a connection to local fey communities. Combining the benefits of the previous two options, the downside is, naturally, the fickle nature of such beings who have little use for a wage paid in silver.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Else, if you'd rather not risk Auvindri's temper at with unmet requirements, you still know of the former human and dwarven capitals of the Vanguard Kingdoms as potential site to search for the curse's weakness. You'd just have to figure out, uhh, where they are. :-)</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And of course, if you've got something specific you'd like to do with clan Hávardr yet (such as recruit Vebjørn) go right ahead. Otherwise, we'll can gloss over your goodbyes and departure.</span></p>Ásdis snorts, and mutters something under her breath you don't quite catch. Havark and Tyv step out of the cabin into pine-fresh air, they consider their next move.
Where to from here? Continuing on with the plan to go to the desert, Hávardr's going to need all the able bodies they have available as the clan rebuilds its communities. So you can either visit some allied clans to recruit some companions, or travel to the relatively nearby town of Úlfarbölvunar. While the allied clans will not...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-06-09T00:03:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=22#10672017-06-07T05:45:37Z2017-06-07T05:45:37Z<p>Tyv, Ásdis, and Fiidulmamid step through the portal into the witch's cabin, and the master of the Boiling Tower closes the portal wordlessly behind them.</p>
<p>Ásdis stays quiet as she works through a gauntlet of conflicting emotions - first receding terror, then overwhelming relief, next disbelief... before she too settles on rage. She begins hurling insults at Havark, <b>"Fífl! Hraumi you are, like all northmen, hiding behind the arrogance and ofermod and naming them virtues, obfuscating the truth that good thoughts... INTELLIGENT thoughts come once a generation to the lot of you. I am indebted to you to see this course broken, but don't gamble with my life as if it were some bit of hacksilver, you hellsborn vámr!</b></p>
<p><b>"And you,"</b> she says, brandishing her ire at Tyv, <b>"does Ýrr Andetag the Breath-Stealer find his wit stolen in the face of danger? Oh! No... no, of course not, <i>I see</i>: the seelie courts found amongst their silver tongues one made of tin and banished you. How lucky am I to have met you, to see the slackness of your jaw sway in the breeze?"</b></p>
<p>She takes a deep breath, seats herself in her wooden chair, and states, <b>"I am tired,"</b> as if she considers the conversation complete despite a face still drawn with anger. Fiidulmamid stands on the table next to her, tail whipping to and fro in agitation.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>For meeting Auvindri and acquiring his aid (however reluctant he may have become by the end :-P ), you guys are awared <b>4800 XP</b>, or <b>2400 XP each</b>, which means you level up! Builds in the discussion, bitte. :-)</span></p>Tyv, Ásdis, and Fiidulmamid step through the portal into the witch's cabin, and the master of the Boiling Tower closes the portal wordlessly behind them.
Ásdis stays quiet as she works through a gauntlet of conflicting emotions - first receding terror, then overwhelming relief, next disbelief... before she too settles on rage. She begins hurling insults at Havark, "Fífl! Hraumi you are, like all northmen, hiding behind the arrogance and ofermod and naming them virtues, obfuscating the truth...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-06-07T05:45:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=22#10652017-06-06T15:10:38Z2017-06-06T15:10:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Given the boards have been a little whacky, I'll advance us tonight if we haven't heard from Tyv by then.</span></p>Given the boards have been a little whacky, I'll advance us tonight if we haven't heard from Tyv by then.GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-06-06T15:10:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Erstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=47#23292017-06-03T04:26:24Z2017-06-03T04:26:24Z<p>Erstehund used his unnatural speed to run wide around the ghoul and go in for a bite.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bite:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Trip:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bludgeoning/Piercing/Slashing Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9</span></p>Erstehund used his unnatural speed to run wide around the ghoul and go in for a bite.
[dice=Bite]1d20+9[/dice] [dice=Trip]1d20+8[/dice]
[dice=Bludgeoning/Piercing/Slashing Damage]1d6+6[/dice]Erstehund (alias of B S 207)2017-06-03T04:26:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=22#10632017-05-31T21:02:40Z2017-05-31T21:02:40Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><i>•checks to make sure he isn't contradicting himself•</i> Yeah, this is more a request than attitude improvement so I'm going to rule no re-roll.</span></p>
<p>The massive steel blade sings as a rumble of thunder when the giant draws it, and he stays his hand to let Tyv finish. <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"Think you the first otherkin hiding sharp teeth behind soft words? He, the first to leap a crevasse without the judging the gap? Auvindri Against-The-Wind chooses to suffer few fools in this age... but you did not attack me, and that proof of wisdom has saved your lives. Yet I warn you: waste my time no further."</b></span> He strikes the blade through the air, and its edge carves new aurora marks into the empty space, uttering in arcane tongue as he does. When finished, a new portal leads again to the inside of Ásdis's cabin. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Its challenges foreign to the North yet perhaps deadlier, the Stone Desert would waste your bones in a day's time. With the Spring's arrival, northmen will begin to gather for their raids, and so it is that you too will prepare for yours. Days in the desert are a blistering heat under oppressive sun, yet nights still know a chill. Food and water will be forever far from reach. Mind these truths as you collect allies and provisions.</b></span></p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"When three weeks have come and gone, I will await you at Ásdis's cabin. If I find your party has the strength to survive, and I am presented with a gift to my liking, I will send you on your way; if not, I will tell you as much and leave. If you arrive having ignored the instructions, know your lives and more to be forfeit in face of my wrath. If you do not arrive before sundown, your task is left wholly in your own hands, aided only by what you've learned here. In any outcome, once that day has passed, do not trouble me again."</b></span> His posture relaxes, even though his eyes held that fury. Sucking in a large breath, he then bellowed. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"ÁSDIS! IT IS TIME FOR YOU AND THE MEPHIT TO LEAVE!"</span></b></p>
<p>He points into the portal as the two return from the upper level with a measured but careful gait. <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"Now go."</span></b></p>*checks to make sure he isn't contradicting himself* Yeah, this is more a request than attitude improvement so I'm going to rule no re-roll.
The massive steel blade sings as a rumble of thunder when the giant draws it, and he stays his hand to let Tyv finish. "Think you the first otherkin hiding sharp teeth behind soft words? He, the first to leap a crevasse without the judging the gap? Auvindri Against-The-Wind chooses to suffer few fools in this age... but you did not attack me, and that...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-31T21:02:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=22#10602017-05-28T18:52:32Z2017-05-28T18:52:32Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Tyv Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Havark Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Auvindri Initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Tyv Initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Havark Initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23</span></p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"You did misunderstand."</span></b> A flicker of light reflects from his scabbard as forearm muscles contract. Auvindri is freeing his weapon, and those slinking up the stairs begin to run.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You have initiative, what do you do?</span></p>[dice=Tyv Sense Motive]1d20-1[/dice]
[dice=Havark Sense Motive]1d20+14[/dice]
[dice=Auvindri Initiative]1d20+4[/dice]
[dice=Tyv Initiative]1d20+4[/dice]
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"You did misunderstand." A flicker of light reflects from his scabbard as forearm muscles contract. Auvindri is freeing his weapon, and those slinking up the stairs begin to run.
You have initiative, what do you do?GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-28T18:52:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=22#10572017-05-24T20:19:29Z2017-05-24T20:19:29Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry about that. So yes, but recall what your goal is in seeing Auvindri, though; you wanted to break the curse over Rangfrid and the others from the tower permanently. When he brought up the wind lords, it was because they might help you do so; but then the idea occurred to Havark (IIRC, didn't page back so I could be mistaken) that you might recruit the Wind Lords to come fight Boreas in the North. His quote there was to be like <i>'here's how impossible of an idea that task is,'</i> but it was taken as <i>'here's how you might accomplish that.'</i> A comparable analogy is where Auvindri tells you that bringing the brothers north would require winning a game of tug-of-war against the moon, and then Havark responds by asking where he might find the rope. :-P Auvindri is neither friend to the Wind Lords, nor a particularly benevolent soul in general, so if he thought that idea was anything but a combination of an extreme gamble on an unfeasible goal, he'd have done it himself long ago.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>That said, you guys are the heroes of this story, and I'm not telling you that it's outside of your grasp, but I will say this: in discussing this campaign's future, Tyv noted that an 'adventure path' style campaign in PbP format isn't to his taste, and you are both only level 4. Can you defeat and/or destroy a god? Sure, it's been done before, but if you're going to set that as a goal now, the campaign's going to revolve around that. To throw you guys off that trail, I was attempting (<span class=tiny>...and failing...</span>) to make it clear in-character that destabilizing the Dominion of the Wind Lords would be very difficult, likely help Boreas in the short term, and would have to be done without any of Auvindri's help, most notably the teleportation magic that would otherwise take you there. It would be a huge time sink as well, meaning you couldn't accomplish both goals before winter struck again and the Ancient Hávardr clansmen become frozen once again.</span></p>Sorry about that. So yes, but recall what your goal is in seeing Auvindri, though; you wanted to break the curse over Rangfrid and the others from the tower permanently. When he brought up the wind lords, it was because they might help you do so; but then the idea occurred to Havark (IIRC, didn't page back so I could be mistaken) that you might recruit the Wind Lords to come fight Boreas in the North. His quote there was to be like 'here's how impossible of an idea that task is,' but it was...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-24T20:19:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=22#10552017-05-24T15:24:31Z2017-05-24T15:24:31Z<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"MY PLAN?! I dissuade you from the course, tell you that it is an errand for fools, and you dare insinuate that this is my plan?! Who would rule in the Wind Lords' stead as Boreas would, if not Boreas himself? If the Dominion is claimed in the North Wind's name, by his methods, then it would be no matter for him to assume that rulership in earnest. Then what, tiefling? Is it better to free Boreas from his concerns in the south that he may focus his efforts here?"</b></span> His eyes begin to glow like white, molten steel while Ásdis, Authun, and Fiidulmamid start slinking towards the staircase.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Tyv still gets a chance to try to calm him, if he chooses, but advancing the conversation seemed apropos.</span></p>"MY PLAN?! I dissuade you from the course, tell you that it is an errand for fools, and you dare insinuate that this is my plan?! Who would rule in the Wind Lords' stead as Boreas would, if not Boreas himself? If the Dominion is claimed in the North Wind's name, by his methods, then it would be no matter for him to assume that rulership in earnest. Then what, tiefling? Is it better to free Boreas from his concerns in the south that he may focus his efforts here?" His eyes begin to glow like...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-24T15:24:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=22#10532017-05-24T03:54:50Z2017-05-24T03:54:50Z<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"And he will use you to his ends! Do you fancy yourself Wotan's chosen, or his son Loki? The goals of Boreas will not be advanced by my aid!"</b></span> Auvindri grips the sword hilt at his waist tightly.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>He's pissed - apparently, he'd disagree that ends justify the means, or at least as far as Boreas is concerned. Try Diplomacy or something else to smooth him over and we'll see how far his displeasure goes. :-P</span></p>"And he will use you to his ends! Do you fancy yourself Wotan's chosen, or his son Loki? The goals of Boreas will not be advanced by my aid!" Auvindri grips the sword hilt at his waist tightly.
He's pissed - apparently, he'd disagree that ends justify the means, or at least as far as Boreas is concerned. Try Diplomacy or something else to smooth him over and we'll see how far his displeasure goes. :-PGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-24T03:54:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=22#10522017-05-23T00:13:04Z2017-05-23T00:13:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Bit under the weather. Post coming tomorrow, I hope?</span></p>Bit under the weather. Post coming tomorrow, I hope?GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-23T00:13:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3042017-05-17T19:23:12Z2017-05-17T19:23:12Z<p>Welcome back Tyv, sorry to hear about the overlong work week.</p>
<p>I'm also going to be a little slower to keep up on posting for a while, as I just co-launched a Kickstarter with Interjection Games. Which... alright, shamelessly self-promoting just a titch, if you use Hero Lab and would like to see Strange Magic incorporated into the software, check us out <b><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1394597776/strange-magic-1-character-creation-files-for-pathf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here.</a></b> Wouldn't mind if you told your gaming buddies about it, too. ;-)</p>Welcome back Tyv, sorry to hear about the overlong work week.
I'm also going to be a little slower to keep up on posting for a while, as I just co-launched a Kickstarter with Interjection Games. Which... alright, shamelessly self-promoting just a titch, if you use Hero Lab and would like to see Strange Magic incorporated into the software, check us out here. Wouldn't mind if you told your gaming buddies about it, too. ;-)GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-17T19:23:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10492017-05-17T19:17:27Z2017-05-17T19:17:27Z<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"Bold are the men raised in this land. Tell me then that I may provide the tools, how would you fracture this territory? I know little of what other enemies the Wind Lords may have, but if done in another's name, then another would draw their ire. Would you align yourself with Boreas against his brothers?"</b></span> The question is measured: for Auvindri, there is a right and a wrong answer here.</p>"Bold are the men raised in this land. Tell me then that I may provide the tools, how would you fracture this territory? I know little of what other enemies the Wind Lords may have, but if done in another's name, then another would draw their ire. Would you align yourself with Boreas against his brothers?" The question is measured: for Auvindri, there is a right and a wrong answer here.GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-17T19:17:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10452017-05-11T20:52:36Z2017-05-11T20:52:36Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>At this point, it's between you two to figure out. If you want input from any particular NPC though, you are welcome to ask them.</span></p>At this point, it's between you two to figure out. If you want input from any particular NPC though, you are welcome to ask them.GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-11T20:52:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=7#3012017-05-10T16:49:31Z2017-05-10T16:48:02Z<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>Masks?</span></b>
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I hadn't looked much into it when this game started, but I think this is one of the coolest bits of the <i>Midgard Campaign Setting</i>, so here's the primer.</p>
<p>Gods once warred openly. When a southern god named Aten was on a thus-far successful path to kill all other gods and claim this power for his own, the World Serpent intervened, promising to leave the world of Midgard forever after untouched by the suns rays if he did not stop. Since then, the gods war through their followers, rather than directly with each other, and protecting themselves from deicide by the use of masks. With these masks, they assume multiple identities with varying and even conflicting portfolios... meaning their true motivations and strategies remain unknowable to the other gods, and almost certainly incomprehensible to mortals. Though there are probably 100+ gods throughout the world (encompassing multiple campaign setting books), the in-game religious scholars estimate that there are actually only about 30 separate deific entities. In the more developed parts of the world, the fact that gods use masks is pretty common knowledge.</p>
<p>Looking to the gods talked about in our game as examples, Wotan seems to rarely use masks: he does go by Allel, Az, and Gades the Titan in other parts of Midgard, but the portfolio of those gods are easily recognize as his, and most of Midgard knows him as Wotan. Despite that Wotan was the greatest enemy of Aten before the gods donned masks, more radical scholars make the dubious claim that they are one and the same now. Could it be true? And if so... who claimed whose name?</p>
<p>Boreas is believed by some to be a mask of Chernovog: a god of death and fire, there is no overlap between their portfolios except the joy found in instilling fear. They do have very similar goals, however. Others say he is an evil mask of Azuran, elemental god of the dragon-ruled Mharoti Empires. Azuran is in fact a deific embodiment of the four winds. A god of the four winds would certainly have reason to battle with elemental lords claiming the same. Perhaps Boreas didn't ascend at all, but found his core aspects and portfolio conveniently appropriated by a jealous Azuran. </p>
<p>However, given that the gods originated in the Northlands and neither of your characters hail from an urban environment, Havark & Tyv could well be ignorant of all of this. That's completely up to you.</p>Masks?
I hadn't looked much into it when this game started, but I think this is one of the coolest bits of the Midgard Campaign Setting, so here's the primer.
Gods once warred openly. When a southern god named Aten was on a thus-far successful path to kill all other gods and claim this power for his own, the World Serpent intervened, promising to leave the world of Midgard forever after untouched by the suns rays if he did not stop. Since then, the gods war through their followers, rather...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-10T16:48:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10422017-05-10T15:57:16Z2017-05-10T15:57:16Z<p>Auvindri glowered, <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"I speak that you may listen! These wind lords, as ancient and immortal and powerful as they may be, they are not gods. They do not hide behind masks like the gods, and the tricks they provide cannot compare to rewards a priest receives for their devotion. There is wisdom in seeking their favor, yes, and I would not suggest it were it not so. For the Wind Lords are elder than all gods save the World Serpent Veles, and the depth of their familiarity with our enemy is unmatched by anything else in creation. But such is Boreas's power now that he wars with them there as he does with us in the North: it is imperative for you to understand that Boreas attacks them with split-attention, and still it is only through their combined efforts that they hold him at bay. And this? This is the view of the optimist, in which Boreas is rare like Wotan and uses no masks.</b></span></p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"For this, an attempt to bring them to the North will yield no fruit. Those lands belonged Chergui, Khamsin, and Shamal before the Aesir were born, and even when divine power was abundant across Midgard they not once tried to claim any for themselves. Such is their contentment with the Dominion. Only in the destruction of their lands, one irrevocable and unmistakable as the work of Boreas, would the brothers then set foot here to battle their brother."</b></span></p>Auvindri glowered, "I speak that you may listen! These wind lords, as ancient and immortal and powerful as they may be, they are not gods. They do not hide behind masks like the gods, and the tricks they provide cannot compare to rewards a priest receives for their devotion. There is wisdom in seeking their favor, yes, and I would not suggest it were it not so. For the Wind Lords are elder than all gods save the World Serpent Veles, and the depth of their familiarity with our enemy is...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-10T15:57:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=6#2992017-05-08T05:35:03Z2017-05-08T05:35:03Z<p>Out of character, I want to make it clear that while the challenge may vary a bit between your options and might present different effects on the world should you fail, there's no wrong answer here. It's all about what interests you as players; any direction you take can lead you to a truly-broken curse. So don't overthink it, cuz I'm not going to lead you guys around for IRL just to be like <b>"oh, well, the buried city was the wrong answer, so good job but you should have tried to meet the wind lords instead."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Don't know if it went without saying, but I'm saying it. :-P</span></p>Out of character, I want to make it clear that while the challenge may vary a bit between your options and might present different effects on the world should you fail, there's no wrong answer here. It's all about what interests you as players; any direction you take can lead you to a truly-broken curse. So don't overthink it, cuz I'm not going to lead you guys around for IRL just to be like "oh, well, the buried city was the wrong answer, so good job but you should have tried to meet the...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-08T05:35:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10392017-05-08T05:25:48Z2017-05-08T05:25:48Z<p>Authun dazedly offers his piece at Tyv's prodding, still stunned by the giant's kiss and distracted from his former agian.. <b>"Near as I know, there hasn't been the spare moment for such distractions. 'Gain, don't know what business of mine that'd be... Since recovering, she's seemed right as rain."</b></p>
<p>The giant seems to relax. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"My determination, then, is there is no reason for my guests to be concerned. Remain vigilant, but it is now my suspicion that, whether accidental or deliberate, this is but a commonality found among the Boreas-touched."</b></span></p>
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Havark wrote:</div><blockquote>So are we to assault or quest to find aid against him from his brothers? I feel Wotan has little time for this in fighting among brothers. Where are the lands of the four winds?</blockquote><p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"As his chosen, what Wotan has time for is indeed known to you, not I. A direct attack on Boreas would be foolish; foolish enough that even I could not commend such ofermod. The better strategy is take back his holdings piecemeal, and such is my reason to help you break this curse. In that, I know of three places where the answers you seek may lie.</b></span>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"The first is the Dominion of the Wind Lords. In a strange land of heat and sun, you could seek the favor of the three brothers and their followers. None know better Boreas better than they, and they could offer insight or assistance with this and other powerful magics. Their disinterest in mortals combined with dangers unseen in the north means you risk much for no guarantee for success, but the rewards could extend well beyond a broken curse. What little I know of this land is that the wilderness is governed by bands of cruel, dog-faced humanoids known as gnolls, while the insular tribes of men carry the blood of spirits in their veins. The Wind Lords themselves rule from black towers atop mountains outside of Kal Azjer, the capital city of the 'jinnborn,' as these near-humans are known. Of these primordial lords, Chergui the East is the most likely to help a mortal.</b></span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"In the second path, you seek out the Library of Issedon."</b></span> Authun startles. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"The human capital of the Vanguard Kingdoms Authun once called home, Issedon lies beneath a glacial plain between your lands and mine. The plain above is overrun with elementals in service to the North Wind, but the glass smooth tunnels of remorhazes dot the surface; those could well be the first step to reach the city under the surface. Although the city was buried by the living glaciers it was not the first to fall, and so long as it has not been plundered, any collected knowledge would be found there, offering numerous defenses against Boreas even if not the secrets you seek. If what you've seen in the Íssvardr tower holds true across the path of living glaciers, expect many frights. Should the library fail you, the temples of the Aesir or halls of governance might serve you better.</span></b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Finally, I've heard rumors concerning the volcano that once held Aurvang, a dwarven Vanguard city. When the glaciers came for the dwarves there, they released their home's magma into the streets, sacrificing themselves in a powerful blow to Boreas's forces. In recent times, a cult of raven-headed huginn has taken residence in and on Mount Auvang - but rather than their kind's penchant for trickery and thieving, they've gained a reputation for extreme violence and bloodlust. Survivors of their raids speak of horrid, fluting songs shrieked through ritualistically broken beaks when they descend, with lyrics naming their patron as alternately 'The Prophet,' 'Glom Argau,' and 'The Choking Ice.' Of particular note to you is those last two, for I believe the object of their worship is in fact a living glacier that was not destroyed, but trapped in Aurvang when the city fell. I do not know of any Glom Argau, but it follows naming conventions for living glaciers... and any trapped glacier would certainly be forced to contend with the sulfuric smoke that Mount Aurvang produces. A chance to speak with, examine, and experiment on a living glacier could almost certainly lead to a curse-breaking ritual with finality, and a living glacier claiming worshipers of its own must despise the North Wind for abandoning it. If too dangerous to be a true ally, freeing it and convincing it to attack Boreas would yet make it a powerful thorn in the god's side."</b></span></p>
<p>In his seat again moments ago, Auvindri slams his fist down again, but this time, his eyes twinkle with excitement.<span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Tell me, I cannot bear it! Which of these tales would you have the skalds sing, Cursebreakers?"</b></span></p>Authun dazedly offers his piece at Tyv's prodding, still stunned by the giant's kiss and distracted from his former agian.. "Near as I know, there hasn't been the spare moment for such distractions. 'Gain, don't know what business of mine that'd be... Since recovering, she's seemed right as rain."
The giant seems to relax. "My determination, then, is there is no reason for my guests to be concerned. Remain vigilant, but it is now my suspicion that, whether accidental or deliberate, this is...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-08T05:25:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10362017-05-05T03:45:21Z2017-05-05T03:45:21Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>•Harvadr :-)</span></p>
<p>Authun's anger remains palpable, but he restrains himself. <b>"I... I 'aven't. I don't see what that-"</b> he starts before Auvindri lifts him into the air and plants the northman's lips against his own. <b>"Aghmfff. . . ! What?!"</b></p>
<p>Auvindri set him down gently, mildly puzzled. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Hmm, I felt no magic in that, nor do you radiate cold. Be calm, Authun; that will be the last of them, but the only person I could trust to kiss you was myself."</b></span> He redirects his questions to the group as a whole. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Answer these questions with knowledge, not conjecture. Now the curse centered on the Vetrdís, yes? How was she once freed, and from thereon? Strange moods, illnesses, statements unbecoming of her character?"</b></span></p>*Harvadr :-)
Authun's anger remains palpable, but he restrains himself. "I... I 'aven't. I don't see what that-" he starts before Auvindri lifts him into the air and plants the northman's lips against his own. "Aghmfff. . . ! What?!"
Auvindri set him down gently, mildly puzzled. "Hmm, I felt no magic in that, nor do you radiate cold. Be calm, Authun; that will be the last of them, but the only person I could trust to kiss you was myself." He redirects his questions to the group as a whole....GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-05T03:45:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10332017-05-04T01:02:55Z2017-05-04T00:58:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tyv wrote:</div><blockquote><b>What is the nature of the frights? How can we gird ourselves against their auras and illusions?</b></blockquote><p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"Frights have stood with Boreas since his ascension; they are sent to sow fear and chaos in human settlements before his elementals arrive to obliterate the weakened communities. I've spent little precious time studying frights: my kind becomes frights only in rumor, and even fire giant youths are powerful enough to stand alone against a few before calling for aid. The mind of Auvindri has conjectured that a fright rises when a man loses his life to exposure only after losing his mind to fear. Understand, frights become common in the wake of living glaciers, and their presence demands a fear I'm not sure I've felt elsewhere.</b></span>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"The best tool to upset a fright is its reflection - their visage reminds them of the fear they felt in death, and such is that pang that their very awareness crumbles as they relive that moment to the exclusions of all else. You are not protected from its appearance when a fright is enraptured so, but turning an enemy's weapon against them is wise strategy. Wards against their illusions demands the same as all other tricksters - a sharp wit that one trusts above their own senses."</b></span></p>
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tyv wrote:</div><blockquote><b>What other minions of the north wind can we expect to face?</b></blockquote><p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"Whether it be elemental, arcane beast, damned spirit or man of flesh and blood, the Boreas arms his warriors with three weapons - fear, frost and madness. Though be wary of the winter maidens, for those unseelie fey prey on the affections of men, freezing hearts before ruling them utterly. These women appear…"</span></b> The giant shifts his attention completely to the rime-touched man. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Yes, they appear rather as Authun does! Tell me, have you kissed a single soul since your liberation?"</span></b>
<p><b>"What, you've gone mad an' mistaken me for a fainting maiden?"</b> Authun balks.</p>
<p>Auvindri pounds an angry fist into the granite armrest and rises from his seat. <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"Answer the question, thrall!"</span></b></p>
<p><b>"Thrall?"</b> He whirls towards Ásdis, his eyes shining with fiery-blue anger. <b>"You sell my honor, my freedom, for what? Tales from the oversized bookworm?"</b></p>
<p>The giant doesn't relent, but instead takes a deliberate single step forward, <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Yes, <i>THRALL! </i> I will learn much about Boreas from you, and you will do as I say until you've either taught me all your conceal, or you have died. <i>Now answer the question!</i>"</b></span></p>
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<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You can either let this play out or get involved as you'd like. :-) Let me know which, and we'll move on to Havark's questions once this resolves.</span></p>Tyv wrote:What is the nature of the frights? How can we gird ourselves against their auras and illusions?
"Frights have stood with Boreas since his ascension; they are sent to sow fear and chaos in human settlements before his elementals arrive to obliterate the weakened communities. I've spent little precious time studying frights: my kind becomes frights only in rumor, and even fire giant youths are powerful enough to stand alone against a few before calling for aid. The mind of Auvindri...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-05-04T00:58:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10302017-04-28T05:18:06Z2017-04-28T05:18:06Z<p>Auvindri sat in the opposite corner from the seats he keeps for humanoids of an average-size. One-half of his face was brightly lit by a decorative lavafall placed against the single wall free from shelves of scroll cases and tomes. The tale, as told, has left its mark on the giant's heart, and his voice quieted, <b>"Evident in the tale's retelling and the tale itself, you, Tyv, steer a crowd like an old helmsman married to his rudder stock. And Havark; I hear many blustering winds in this land, and I had thought the moniker 'Chosen of Wotan' among them. But I was mistaken: your spirit is alive with a flame I've not seen outside my own kin. Thank you both."</b></p>
<p>As the giant spoke, Authun began working on a braid of gossamer-white hair as a means of distraction, and Ásdis and Fiidumalmid browsed the library. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Northmen, listen to my words. I cannot tell you how to break the curse, but I can share with you what I know of Boreas, and of his enemies and weaknesses.</span></b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Truly the greatest of The North Wind's enemies are his ancient brothers, the Wind Lords: Chergui the East, Shamal the West, and Khamsin the South. Once, these four immortals ruled a dominion with as much sand as this place has snow, and what happened beyond their borders concerned them little. But Boreas began to fear mortals, and when a fleet of refugees arrived at their shore, he smote them with freezing storms. His brothers intervened on the humans' behalf and cast their brother from their lands. He fled to the north, swearing vengeance not only against the remaining wind lords but against human gods too. The first step to revenge was infiltrating the pantheon of our lands. He succeeded at this, and was eventually reborn as a true god. Here, he calls the Queen of Nightmares, Winter Maiden Mara, his mother. Their relationship is to me unclear, but know this: where he is the threat of crushing snow, of frostbite and death lost in screaming winds and blowing ice, she is winter's quiet dangers - the food store run low, the stranger bringing disease, the wolf pack at just hidden forest's edge.</b></span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Let me not misspeak: though the remaining Wind Lords do war with Boreas in their own lands to this day and they did defend humans from his wrath, they hold no particular love for mortals. If you ever encounter their servants or worse, themselves, you'd do wise to mind this truth. Boreas violated his brothers' trust when he acted against their wishes and without their approval, and it was this which led to his exile."</span></b></p>
<p>He broke here, conjuring forth a pitcher of steaming water for himself, and a smaller, cooler pitcher for his guests. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"If you are to break the curse true, then you will do well know your enemy before acting against him. What else would you know of the North Wind before we discuss where to search for the curse's true destruction?"</b></span></p>Auvindri sat in the opposite corner from the seats he keeps for humanoids of an average-size. One-half of his face was brightly lit by a decorative lavafall placed against the single wall free from shelves of scroll cases and tomes. The tale, as told, has left its mark on the giant's heart, and his voice quieted, "Evident in the tale's retelling and the tale itself, you, Tyv, steer a crowd like an old helmsman married to his rudder stock. And Havark; I hear many blustering winds in this land,...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-28T05:18:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=6#2972017-04-27T03:35:50Z2017-04-27T03:35:50Z<p>Post incoming soon as I spit all the words out. :-)</p>Post incoming soon as I spit all the words out. :-)GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-27T03:35:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10272017-04-25T03:58:37Z2017-04-25T03:58:37Z<p>He releases a rumbling laugh, <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"Chosen of Wotan? What an honor! Yes, an assault on the Tower of the North Wind is a charge I will one day lead, so Hope is as good a name as any."</b></span> He threw open the trapdoor to the stairs again, and placed a massive foot on the first step. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"But! Before I help you with your freezing curse, before I tell you of Boreas's three brothers and other secrets, I have a request: join me in my study, where I would hear, in full detail, of Boreas's savory, agonizing defeat at your hands."</b></span> He nods, agreeing with himself on their behalf, and climbs the stairs downwards.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You can meet him downstairs and roll Diplomacy to wow him with the first chapter of the Curse-Breaker saga. :-)</span></p>He releases a rumbling laugh, "Chosen of Wotan? What an honor! Yes, an assault on the Tower of the North Wind is a charge I will one day lead, so Hope is as good a name as any." He threw open the trapdoor to the stairs again, and placed a massive foot on the first step. "But! Before I help you with your freezing curse, before I tell you of Boreas's three brothers and other secrets, I have a request: join me in my study, where I would hear, in full detail, of Boreas's savory, agonizing defeat...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-25T03:58:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10242017-04-24T04:52:45Z2017-04-24T04:52:45Z<p>He is not interested in the answers but in the shouted explaining, <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"This is the Bleak Expanse! The endless desert of snow where Boreas rules unchallenged!"</b></span> He puffs his chest out. <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"Except, by Auvindri. It sits even north of the land of northmen, yet dwarfs their holdings in size."</span></b> He points in a direction that's rather meaningless to those without a reference. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Walk that way for a thousand miles, and you will find the end of Midgard, a cliff where you can jump from the world into bottomless nothing!"</b></span> A bit better this time, his guests can make out a jagged black mountain. It must be at least a hundred miles away given its minuscule size on the horizon, and yet it stretches easily into and through the clouds. <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"And that mountain, that is where Boreas himself lives! Yes, Auvindri Against-The-Wind built this tower with his own two hands, struck through the very heart of Boreas's territory and where it boils with my insatiable rage: where permafrost never gives way to earth, only more ice! You have met Boreas's greatest mortal enemy this day, Northmen. Only his brothers could hate him more than I! Can you answer your question now, Curse-Breaker?"</b></span></p>He is not interested in the answers but in the shouted explaining, "This is the Bleak Expanse! The endless desert of snow where Boreas rules unchallenged!" He puffs his chest out. "Except, by Auvindri. It sits even north of the land of northmen, yet dwarfs their holdings in size." He points in a direction that's rather meaningless to those without a reference. "Walk that way for a thousand miles, and you will find the end of Midgard, a cliff where you can jump from the world into bottomless...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-24T04:52:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10212017-04-19T05:14:06Z2017-04-19T05:14:06Z<p>Authun regains some of his compsure but perhaps not enough, and Ásdis finishes the drought, color returned to her face. She gives a noisy grunt as she comes to her feet and begins walking towards the stairs. Fiidumalmid flapped in front to face the others, delivering a familiar intense stare but this time with a verbal warning, <b>"Entertain the giant's braggadocio. He's an obnoxiously self-important creature, but I imagine you're about to be shown how this is importance is neither exaggerated nor misplaced."</b></p>
<p>Climbing up the stairs (which are a bit exhausting to climb given their size) brings them to another level: an unoccupied, unlit storeroom. The stairs continue higher to a hatch in the ceiling, and howling winds grow louder as they draw near.</p>
<p>They exit to the top of the tower - despite the wind, the air is rather warm with steam, and Auvindri gestures grandly to their surroundings. <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"Northmen! Do you know this land?"</span></b> he asks. There's nothing except the tundra and the Boiling Tower for miles around (which, upon inspection, appears to garner its name from being the epicenter of a bubbling, steaming lake).</p>Authun regains some of his compsure but perhaps not enough, and Ásdis finishes the drought, color returned to her face. She gives a noisy grunt as she comes to her feet and begins walking towards the stairs. Fiidumalmid flapped in front to face the others, delivering a familiar intense stare but this time with a verbal warning, "Entertain the giant's braggadocio. He's an obnoxiously self-important creature, but I imagine you're about to be shown how this is importance is neither exaggerated...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-19T05:14:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10182017-04-18T03:57:17Z2017-04-18T03:57:17Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Dang, trailed off midsentence HARD that time.</span></p>
<p>Authun nodded blankly, unable to pry his eyes from the giant for the moment. Auvindri fluidly sheathes his sword and reaches his arm forth in greeting. Upon closer inspection, glittery black ink tattoo adorns his dark flesh, shimmering in sync with the seams of the portal. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Well met. Do enter my home, as the portal won't be open forever."</b></span> </p>
<p>As they each step forth onto the stone, he explains, <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Her message was thorough, and I know of your intent, but first... Ásdis is weak from contacting me. Give her this; the dose is sized to ensure rejuvenation."</b></span> He passes Havark the pitcher-sized flask bottle he had sitting in his belt, and began crossing the room towards a spiral staircase. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"I might tell you that I will, but a stranger's words are worth a pittance. Follow me, and I will teach you enough that you may answer your own question."</b></span> The giant then climbs the steps upward.</p>Dang, trailed off midsentence HARD that time.
Authun nodded blankly, unable to pry his eyes from the giant for the moment. Auvindri fluidly sheathes his sword and reaches his arm forth in greeting. Upon closer inspection, glittery black ink tattoo adorns his dark flesh, shimmering in sync with the seams of the portal. "Well met. Do enter my home, as the portal won't be open forever."
As they each step forth onto the stone, he explains, "Her message was thorough, and I know of your intent,...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-18T03:57:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10152017-04-16T02:17:39Z2017-04-16T02:17:39Z<p>The witch shrugged at the first question, and to the second, <b>"He's an enemy of Boreas, and that's. Anything else you can ask him yourself."</b></p>
<p>It is about fifteen minutes later when a terrifying crack is heard, originating from the top-left corner of the opposite wall. The tip of a large, shining blade pokes through the gap before running along the roof's seam to the other corner, leaving an aurora-like shimmering in its wake. Next, oversized, ashen-black hands reach through the aurora, grasping the ceiling and the wall and pulling them apart until the aurora washed over and overcame both. Then at once, a heat radiates though as it solidifies and becomes transparent, and Ásdis's cabin is now conjoined with a giant's magical laboratory where the ceiling and wall have gone missing. Overside desks, beaks and baubles adorn the chamber of dark sandstone, and in a further corner, a couple of young, snow-colored dragons are sleeping in an over-huge bird cage.</p>
<p>Then of course, there is the large man of ashen skin with his rune-adorned blade. His stature is that of an oversized dwarf, and he wears a scale armor that must thank similar, less fortunate dragons to its construction. His hair is finely combed, and he carries a couple braids in his long beard - somehow, despite that they seem completely made of fire. He leans on his sword, point stuck into the ground, and speaks, <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Witch, it's been a long time."</b></span> He looks to Authun, and then Tyv and Havark before nodding in approval. <span class=messageboard-bigger><b>"Cursed, and Curse-Breakers, then? I am called Auvindri Against-The-Wind, and this is my home: the Boiling Tower."</b></span></p>The witch shrugged at the first question, and to the second, "He's an enemy of Boreas, and that's. Anything else you can ask him yourself."
It is about fifteen minutes later when a terrifying crack is heard, originating from the top-left corner of the opposite wall. The tip of a large, shining blade pokes through the gap before running along the roof's seam to the other corner, leaving an aurora-like shimmering in its wake. Next, oversized, ashen-black hands reach through the aurora,...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-16T02:17:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10132017-04-12T22:55:25Z2017-04-12T22:55:25Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Dentist today, sorry for the minor delay.</span>
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<p><b>"Well if it's my choice, then I'm in for another piece of pie,"</b> declares Authun. Helping himself, he points his fork at Tyv as he chews. <b>"If I survive this, we're renegotiating my fee."</b> As it is with bravery, Authun seems rather calm: that is, were it not for the slight shiver in that extended utensil, one wouldn't think him afraid at all. The mephit breaks its stare once the conversation wraps, shaking its head in annoyance as it finishes its task and settles in next to Ásdis's feet.</p>
<p>The ritual takes nearly an hour from start to finish. Upon completion, the blood in the chalice lazily rises into the air before it evaporates into a mist, which then snakes its way out of the cabin at an absurd speed. Ásdis collapses, and as she turns to sit against the wall, one can see much of the color has drained from her face. Her voice is hoarse compared to how it out to be, but her demeanor is no less coarse as she softly pats the ground. <b>"Sit along this wall with me. For your safety."</b> Authun raises an eyebrow but then joins her along the wall.</p>Dentist today, sorry for the minor delay.
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"Well if it's my choice, then I'm in for another piece of pie," declares Authun. Helping himself, he points his fork at Tyv as he chews. "If I survive this, we're renegotiating my fee." As it is with bravery, Authun seems rather calm: that is, were it not for the slight shiver in that extended utensil, one wouldn't think him afraid at all. The mephit breaks its stare once the conversation wraps, shaking its head in annoyance as it...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-12T22:55:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10102017-04-11T03:02:17Z2017-04-11T03:02:17Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>•thumbs up• Rolling back to here...</span>
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tyv wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Tyv rolls his eyes and leans back in his chair. <b>Really Havark, threatening unarmed women now? Authun here is only ambulatory at all because Asdis gave us the means to break the curse - or partially break it as the case may be. So by my reckoning that gives her more claim to his soul than you have. And come on, its not like he's doing much with it anyway.</b></p>
<p>As he lectures, green motes of light rise up from nowhere and begin to float about him like lazy fireflies. Tyv shoos them away with a wave of his hand and they flit this way and that throughout the house. He rolls out of his chair and moves to the door. <b>You heard the part where I said the curse was only partially broken right? So if the two of you gut Asdis now Boreas will walk the land unopposed and all of you will die - no storm, no shadow, no standing, just dead. So why don't you both just sit back down, have another piece of pie and wait for this friend.</b> Tyv gives a crooked smile. <b>I mean, how bad could it be? Maybe its an ice princess, or another Vetrdiss that needs kissing.</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Diplomacy to improve Authun's attitude and do as he's told.:</b> 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22</span></blockquote><p>Authun considers Tyv's words, a moment entranced by the bound souls, then turns to the tiefling. <b>"Ehh... Havark, who do you think the friend is? Could we take 'em? If the fates say I was freed to die in some battle, that's one thing... waited a long time for the fields of Valhalla as it is. Some... some devil come to eat my soul though? No, not worth it. Rather freeze for eternity."</b>
<p>It is at this time that Fiidumalmid flies in through the window, a small bundle of herbs and twigs in its arms. The ice mephit stares intensely at the three but says nothing as it places these around the cabin in accordance with an unfathomable organization scheme.</p>*thumbs up* Rolling back to here...
Tyv wrote:Tyv rolls his eyes and leans back in his chair. Really Havark, threatening unarmed women now? Authun here is only ambulatory at all because Asdis gave us the means to break the curse - or partially break it as the case may be. So by my reckoning that gives her more claim to his soul than you have. And come on, its not like he's doing much with it anyway.
As he lectures, green motes of light rise up from nowhere and begin to float about him like...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-11T03:02:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=6#2892017-04-05T22:07:38Z2017-04-05T22:07:38Z<p>Gentleman, let's move it to discussion. Take a deep breath, figure out what you want to next, we can rewind a little bit as needed. If you guys need to hash things out player-to-player as well as character-to-character, do that too; I'll offer my own input on request.</p>Gentleman, let's move it to discussion. Take a deep breath, figure out what you want to next, we can rewind a little bit as needed. If you guys need to hash things out player-to-player as well as character-to-character, do that too; I'll offer my own input on request.GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-05T22:07:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10052017-04-05T01:52:26Z2017-04-05T01:52:26Z<p>Authun pauses for a moment, surprised that he was not attacked and rather stunned by conflicting emotions. Ásdis slightly shakes her head, but otherwise says nothing as she is wholly engrossed in the ritual.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Want to make sure Tyv has a chance to add something before Authun goes through with his next course of action.</span></p>Authun pauses for a moment, surprised that he was not attacked and rather stunned by conflicting emotions. Ásdis slightly shakes her head, but otherwise says nothing as she is wholly engrossed in the ritual.
Want to make sure Tyv has a chance to add something before Authun goes through with his next course of action.GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-05T01:52:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=21#10032017-04-03T23:52:38Z2017-04-03T23:52:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sure that's alright. Yeah you don't know why you're here, you just know it has something to do with the curse not being completely broken.</span></p>
<p>Authun responds to Tyv, <b>"Hnn, well that's not what we agreed to Curse-Breaker... it'll cost you."</b></p>
<p>Given Havark's impatience however, Ásdis drops the pretense. <b>"Have it your way, fellblood. Here's what's going to happen: I'm going to kill this bird and use its soul to contact a powerful friend. This ritual will take nearly an hour, and I must not be interrupted."</b> Authun's eyes widen and go to his scabbard. <b>"If anyone could tell you how to break the Freezing Curse true, it is this friend. He will demand a price for this, and I intend to offer Authun here as payment. Do not kill him, do not let him leave."</b> Authun's jaw drops as Ásdis casually walks over to the bound ahlinni and slices its throat, collecting its blood in the ornate chalice. The northman draws for his blade.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Havark Initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Tyv Initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Authun Initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25</span></p>Sure that's alright. Yeah you don't know why you're here, you just know it has something to do with the curse not being completely broken.
Authun responds to Tyv, "Hnn, well that's not what we agreed to Curse-Breaker... it'll cost you."
Given Havark's impatience however, Ásdis drops the pretense. "Have it your way, fellblood. Here's what's going to happen: I'm going to kill this bird and use its soul to contact a powerful friend. This ritual will take nearly an hour, and I must not be...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-04-03T23:52:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#10002017-03-31T03:38:44Z2017-03-31T03:38:44Z<p>Ásdis levels a steady glare Havark's way. <b>"Hollow bones. Thick, warm coat of feathers. The bird doesn't weigh much; and neither does the table."</b> She then sighs. <b>"Ehhnn. Have it your way. Authun, be a sweet and set the bird up on the table as a favor to me. Havark, pluck the birds."</b> The man nods slowly, avoiding eye contact with either. Meanwhile, the wild-witch quaffs a few magic mixtures and collects a number of relics from around her home, including a sharp blade and an opulent chalice from a lock box (of which Authun certainly takes notice). She sets these near the ahlinni before helping with the meal preparation.</p>
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<p>Bellies full by meal's end, Ásdis has exhausted her repertoire of pleasant conversation, and Authun returns the borrowed tableware. He scratches his scalp in an awkward tic. <b>"You are too hospitable, Ásdis, really. But err... well, Tyv, I accompanied you and Havark to your friend as asked. Woods don't seem so dangerous after all, so all the same to you, I'll take my payment and be on my way."</b></p>
<p>Ásdis sets the bowl and spoon down in a pile of junk behind Tyv, and delivers a secret, painful jab underneath the fey's shoulder blade on the second pass. <b>"Oh, but I've so enjoyed getting to know you, Authun? Won't you stay?"</b></p>Ásdis levels a steady glare Havark's way. "Hollow bones. Thick, warm coat of feathers. The bird doesn't weigh much; and neither does the table." She then sighs. "Ehhnn. Have it your way. Authun, be a sweet and set the bird up on the table as a favor to me. Havark, pluck the birds." The man nods slowly, avoiding eye contact with either. Meanwhile, the wild-witch quaffs a few magic mixtures and collects a number of relics from around her home, including a sharp blade and an opulent chalice from...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-31T03:38:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9972017-03-29T03:44:14Z2017-03-29T03:44:14Z<p>Authun forces a grin. <b>"Sure, sure..."</b> He lugs the bird inside and pulls it off to the side.</p>
<p>Ásdis gathers a spare bowl and spoon, and rather uncharacteristically offers it to Authun with a smile. <b>"Please. My home isn't much, but sit."</b> That much was true - while her hut wasn't so small, it was quite cluttered, leaving more piles to sit on then places to stand. <b>"Havark, if you don't mind, tilt the wood table in the corner, and hang the ahlinni's bindings from the raised edge. Now Ýrr, where's this lunch you've offered us?"</b></p>Authun forces a grin. "Sure, sure..." He lugs the bird inside and pulls it off to the side.
Ásdis gathers a spare bowl and spoon, and rather uncharacteristically offers it to Authun with a smile. "Please. My home isn't much, but sit." That much was true - while her hut wasn't so small, it was quite cluttered, leaving more piles to sit on then places to stand. "Havark, if you don't mind, tilt the wood table in the corner, and hang the ahlinni's bindings from the raised edge. Now Ýrr, where's...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-29T03:44:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9942017-03-28T04:04:53Z2017-03-28T04:04:53Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Correct, you cannot. As for binding the bird, I feel like it's a full-round action.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>2000 XP</b>, or <b>1000 XP each</b></span></p>
<p>A flurry of blades rends a few score of birds in a breath, and the rest of the flock disperses. Unsure of what do with Ásdis, Authun follows behind Tyv and helps him tie the rope tight. The mephit had disappeared somewhere in the chaos, but could now be seen bringing an herbal paste to its master, and it delicately runs a dipped claws along the scratches plagueing her eyes. The wounds contract, and Ásdis stands up. <b>"Thank you, Fiidulmamid. Now don't tarry you three, the sooner we begin the ritual, the sooner we find answers. Bring the ahlinni within my home."</b></p>
<p><b>"Ritual? What's she going on about? An' what's that ice devil?"</b> Authun asks, hesitantly. The ahlinni awakens behind them... but the rope seems strong enough to hold it quietly and still.</p>Correct, you cannot. As for binding the bird, I feel like it's a full-round action.
2000 XP, or 1000 XP each
A flurry of blades rends a few score of birds in a breath, and the rest of the flock disperses. Unsure of what do with Ásdis, Authun follows behind Tyv and helps him tie the rope tight. The mephit had disappeared somewhere in the chaos, but could now be seen bringing an herbal paste to its master, and it delicately runs a dipped claws along the scratches plagueing her eyes. The...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-28T04:04:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9912017-03-24T03:29:47Z2017-03-24T03:29:47Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ugh, boards have been a mess. Looks like they're back to normal.</span>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Had the Fate's named this as Ásdis's last day? The multitude of attacks should have easily dispatched of the gathering of common birds, and yet they twist and weave and continue their assault, only Authun's blade slicing four of them. Then the laughing call of the ahlinni stops, and the birds let up on Ásdis to harrass Havark instead.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Havark takes 6 damage from the swarm.</span></p>
<p>Ásdis calls out, <b>"It'll heal quickly: bind it's wings and beak before it recovers."</b> She begins to grasp for her implements in the snow, yet covering her bloodied eyes.</p>
<p><b>Round 5</b>
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Tyv
<br />
Havark
<br />
Authun</p>
<p>Bird Swarm
<br />
Ásdis <span class=messageboard-ooc>:: Blinded</span>
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Ahlinni <span class=messageboard-ooc>:: Unconscious; Improved cover while in the cage</span></p>Ugh, boards have been a mess. Looks like they're back to normal.[Spoiler omitted]
Had the Fate's named this as Ásdis's last day? The multitude of attacks should have easily dispatched of the gathering of common birds, and yet they twist and weave and continue their assault, only Authun's blade slicing four of them. Then the laughing call of the ahlinni stops, and the birds let up on Ásdis to harrass Havark instead.
Havark takes 6 damage from the swarm.
Ásdis calls out, "It'll heal quickly:...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-24T03:29:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9872017-03-21T00:45:03Z2017-03-21T00:45:03Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Welcome back to the land of the gaming!</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Rather impressively displaying the futility of man against nature, the birds rather deftly avoid the orb of bramble-energy and swings of sickle and sword, continuing to tear at the witch's flesh as they do so. <b>"The bluster of men has saved nary a life, Ýrr: stop these twice-damned birds!"</b> The ahlinni continues to peck furiously at its cage, growing closer to freedom but not yet achieving it.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>East side of the cage is now at 7 hp.</span></p>
<p><b>Round 4</b>
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Tyv
<br />
Havark
<br />
Authun</p>
<p>Bird Swarm
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Ásdis <span class=messageboard-ooc>:: Blinded</span>
<br />
Ahlinni <span class=messageboard-ooc>:: Improved cover while in the cage</span></p>Welcome back to the land of the gaming!
[Spoiler omitted]
Rather impressively displaying the futility of man against nature, the birds rather deftly avoid the orb of bramble-energy and swings of sickle and sword, continuing to tear at the witch's flesh as they do so. "The bluster of men has saved nary a life, Ýrr: stop these twice-damned birds!" The ahlinni continues to peck furiously at its cage, growing closer to freedom but not yet achieving it.
East side of the cage is now at 7 hp.
...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-21T00:45:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [GM Arcadius Blue] On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All - DiscussionGM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/discussion&page=6#2872017-03-08T15:31:18Z2017-03-08T15:31:18Z<p>Well, Havark leaves tomorrow, and I figure we can just take a brief break while he's gone. Sound good?</p>Well, Havark leaves tomorrow, and I figure we can just take a brief break while he's gone. Sound good?GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-08T15:31:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9832017-03-08T15:26:46Z2017-03-08T15:26:46Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>His soulblade catching against the cage, Havark fails to strike the creature. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Which is the first time Havark has failed to strike ANYTHING in how long?</span></p>
<p>Authun swings at the birds with his sword, clipping a few in the cleave of his blade. Ásdis cries out - her hand covers her eyes, and a trickle of blood seeps between her fingers. She drops her carving tool in favor of a sickle, swinging blindly to no effect. In the midst of this, the ahinni violently pecks at the side of its cage again, cracking much of barrier. What's more, it looks like it's starting to shake off the blow that Tyv dealt it.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>East side of the cage is now at 11 hp.</span></p>
<p><b>Round 3</b>
<br />
Tyv
<br />
Havark
<br />
Authun</p>
<p>Bird Swarm
<br />
Ásdis <span class=messageboard-ooc>:: Blinded</span>
<br />
Ahlinni <span class=messageboard-ooc>:: Improved cover while in the cage</span></p>[Spoiler omitted]
His soulblade catching against the cage, Havark fails to strike the creature. Which is the first time Havark has failed to strike ANYTHING in how long?
Authun swings at the birds with his sword, clipping a few in the cleave of his blade. Ásdis cries out - her hand covers her eyes, and a trickle of blood seeps between her fingers. She drops her carving tool in favor of a sickle, swinging blindly to no effect. In the midst of this, the ahinni violently pecks at the side of...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-08T15:26:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9812017-03-07T03:52:38Z2017-03-07T03:52:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Erm, I'll assume Tyv'll spend the turn moving closer (unless you can hit ~90' away for reasons I don't know about), and then take the above action.</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Havark Fortitude vs DC 13:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10</span></p>
<p><b>"Err, right!"</b> shouts Authun as runs down to her.</p>
<p>The birds scratch and peck as she lets off an expanding arc of white frost, cursing as she does, <b>"Damn sloppy craft!"</b> They part around it as it reaches out slowly, and only a handful of birds fall frozen stiff.</p>
<p>The ahlinni breathes a cone of gas at Havark when he approaches, and the tiefling feels a little light-headed and giddy; despite this, he keeps his wits about him.</p>
<p>..
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..</p>
<p><b>Round 2</b>
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Tyv manages to slip the projectile between the cage's lattice and it knocks the monstrous bird off balance as it ricochets off its breast. It turns to chortle maniacally at its assailant. Another two whallops like that would probably knock the beast out.</p>
<p><b>Round 2</b>
<br />
<s>Tyv</s>
<br />
Havark
<br />
Authun</p>
<p>Bird Swarm
<br />
Ásdis
<br />
Ahlinni <span class=messageboard-ooc>:: Improved cover while in the cage.</span></p>Erm, I'll assume Tyv'll spend the turn moving closer (unless you can hit ~90' away for reasons I don't know about), and then take the above action.
[Spoiler omitted]
[dice=Havark Fortitude vs DC 13]1d20+6[/dice]
"Err, right!" shouts Authun as runs down to her.
The birds scratch and peck as she lets off an expanding arc of white frost, cursing as she does, "Damn sloppy craft!" They part around it as it reaches out slowly, and only a handful of birds fall frozen stiff.
The ahlinni breathes...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-07T03:52:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9792017-03-05T05:35:26Z2017-03-05T05:35:26Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sounds good Havark. <b>Tyv,</b> I'd argue you can take -4 to your attack roll to deal non-lethal damage with a lethal blast.</span></p>Sounds good Havark. Tyv, I'd argue you can take -4 to your attack roll to deal non-lethal damage with a lethal blast.GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-05T05:35:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9762017-03-02T03:41:19Z2017-03-02T03:41:19Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>The three set off and have a... fairly uneventful journey. Authun probes with conversational questions, asking Tyv and Havark of their pasts, who they are off to see, and such forth; he neither prods too far nor takes any of the answers to heart.</p>
<p>As they approach the Ásdis however, things get a bit odder. Laughter can be heard emanating from the direction of her house along with a cacophony of chirping and screaming birds - at one point on their hustle there, they hear a woman shout <b>"Aha! Got you!"</b> as well. Coming into sight, the witch is seen swatting at a swarm of birds (a random selection of various local species), fumbling with her rune-carving implement while her mephit familiar grapples with two ravens at her feet. Some fifty feet away is the source of the laughter - a dwarf-sized, angry bird with vibrant blue, green, and yellow plumage. Its straight-pointed beak is easily as long as its body, and its wings end with vicious claws. It's trapped within a magical barrier of latticed water, giggling and scratching at the walls.</p>
<p>Ásdis shouts, <b>"The ahlinni's called the birds, but take it alive!"</b></p>
<p><b>Round 1</b>
<br />
Tyv
<br />
Havark
<br />
Authun</p>
<p>Bird Swarm
<br />
Ásdis
<br />
Ahlinni</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Map up on Roll 20 - the ice cage surrounding the Ahlinni has 35 hp and 0 hardness on the north, west, and south sides. The east side has already been damaged and is at 31 hp.</span></p>[Spoiler omitted]
The three set off and have a... fairly uneventful journey. Authun probes with conversational questions, asking Tyv and Havark of their pasts, who they are off to see, and such forth; he neither prods too far nor takes any of the answers to heart.
As they approach the Ásdis however, things get a bit odder. Laughter can be heard emanating from the direction of her house along with a cacophony of chirping and screaming birds - at one point on their hustle there, they hear a...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-02T03:41:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9732017-03-01T03:47:32Z2017-03-01T03:47:32Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>All thumbs with your phone, eh? :-)</span></p>
<p>Authun played into the wink, looking mildly offended, <b>"I had but to test your wit personally, Curse-Breaker! Guarding fools carries a much higher risk, costs more coin, and no stain on your honor my father raised a skeptic in me! Of course five gold will be fine, no need to involve the good lady."</b> He reflects for a moment, likely considering how long his family's been dead, and then nods.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Anything else before you head to Ásdis's cabin?</span></p>All thumbs with your phone, eh? :-)
Authun played into the wink, looking mildly offended, "I had but to test your wit personally, Curse-Breaker! Guarding fools carries a much higher risk, costs more coin, and no stain on your honor my father raised a skeptic in me! Of course five gold will be fine, no need to involve the good lady." He reflects for a moment, likely considering how long his family's been dead, and then nods.
Anything else before you head to Ásdis's cabin?GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-03-01T03:47:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: On The Fourth Day, We Kill Them All [GM Arcadius Blue|Gameplay]GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMArcadiusBlueOnTheFourthDayWeKillThemAll/gameplay&page=20#9702017-02-28T05:22:20Z2017-02-28T05:22:20Z<p>Authun turn sslowly with an eyebrow sharply raised. <b>"Well I've never known a coin to lie... BAHAHAHAHA!"</b> he barks in loud laughter, but he regains his composure at the light glinting betwixt Tyv's fingers. <b>"Pardon, pardon, just a bit of fun now. A man of my tastes, carrying genuine gold! Well, you're right; cornered animals are the most vicious, of course, and you'll need strength like mine by your side. Let's say twenty coin and we go see your friend?"</b> He moistens as Tyv is given the moment to think.</p>Authun turn sslowly with an eyebrow sharply raised. "Well I've never known a coin to lie... BAHAHAHAHA!" he barks in loud laughter, but he regains his composure at the light glinting betwixt Tyv's fingers. "Pardon, pardon, just a bit of fun now. A man of my tastes, carrying genuine gold! Well, you're right; cornered animals are the most vicious, of course, and you'll need strength like mine by your side. Let's say twenty coin and we go see your friend?" He moistens as Tyv is given the moment...GM Arcadius Blue (alias of B S 207)2017-02-28T05:22:20ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Dreamscarred Press Monster Classes!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9ki?Dreamscarred-Press-Monster-Classes#362017-02-14T05:41:51Z2017-02-14T05:41:51Z<p>While I do not own the PDF in question, Air0r, I read that line of text to pertain specifically to true dragons <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/extras/community-creations/epic-meepo-presents/monsters/dragons/#Combat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">according to this table</a>. If that differs from the progression of the dragon class, I'd think it still means to say that you retain natural attacks that you •would• have once you are that size. So according to the linked table, if you polymorph to Medium size as a Tiny black dragon, you'd retain bite and claws, as a Medium dragon has those attacks. By contrast, if you're a Large dragon taking a Medium form, you lose use of tail slap, since Medium dragons don't get one.</p>
<p>If I'm way off base, then oops and I'm sure a dev will correct me, but that was my take based on what you provided.</p>While I do not own the PDF in question, Air0r, I read that line of text to pertain specifically to true dragons according to this table. If that differs from the progression of the dragon class, I'd think it still means to say that you retain natural attacks that you *would* have once you are that size. So according to the linked table, if you polymorph to Medium size as a Tiny black dragon, you'd retain bite and claws, as a Medium dragon has those attacks. By contrast, if you're a Large...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-02-14T05:41:51ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: In the Company of Genies (not an official thread)White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u66m?In-the-Company-of-Genies#32017-02-10T15:26:43Z2017-02-10T15:26:43Z<p>It is pretty heavily focused on the elements, and I didn't find any change shape talents or anything - there is the 1st level ability to shape matter into images (such as writing words with fire). For what you're looking for Silvercat, I'd probably say pass on this one.</p>It is pretty heavily focused on the elements, and I didn't find any change shape talents or anything - there is the 1st level ability to shape matter into images (such as writing words with fire). For what you're looking for Silvercat, I'd probably say pass on this one.White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-02-10T15:26:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=13#6152017-01-18T05:08:42Z2017-01-18T05:08:42Z<p>Craven, always looking for the freshest, newest experience, decided he'd had his fill of war. Walking back in his blind-crossbowman guise, he laughed in relief, <b>"That was somet'in else, boys 'n' girls! Think war's not my style - too much fightin', not enough eatin'."</b> He gave a sarcastically formal bow and dispersed into the wind. He'd see these allies again, but they won't be seeing him.</p>Craven, always looking for the freshest, newest experience, decided he'd had his fill of war. Walking back in his blind-crossbowman guise, he laughed in relief, "That was somet'in else, boys 'n' girls! Think war's not my style - too much fightin', not enough eatin'." He gave a sarcastically formal bow and dispersed into the wind. He'd see these allies again, but they won't be seeing him.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2017-01-18T05:08:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=9#4372017-01-18T04:46:05Z2017-01-18T04:46:05Z<p>Yup! Was pretty fun, thanks Choon and others. Depending on the context of another game, I could be interested, so hit me up. This one I enjoyed, but I don't think your GMing style meshed with what my goal with joining the game was - wanted to tool around with builds a bit, found myself handling narration and ad-hocing a bit more than I expected. In another game though, different mindset? I'd be way down.</p>
<p>Until next time, friends!</p>Yup! Was pretty fun, thanks Choon and others. Depending on the context of another game, I could be interested, so hit me up. This one I enjoyed, but I don't think your GMing style meshed with what my goal with joining the game was - wanted to tool around with builds a bit, found myself handling narration and ad-hocing a bit more than I expected. In another game though, different mindset? I'd be way down.
Until next time, friends!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-01-18T04:46:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=9#4262017-01-15T22:43:11Z2017-01-15T22:43:11Z<p>Ahh, sure. Hadn't been keeping that close of an eye on your actions, my bad. In either case, I only wanted to get my 2 cents across that I didn't consider the game any more or less dead than it's been for the past couple of months. >.></p>Ahh, sure. Hadn't been keeping that close of an eye on your actions, my bad. In either case, I only wanted to get my 2 cents across that I didn't consider the game any more or less dead than it's been for the past couple of months. >.>The Craving (alias of B S 207)2017-01-15T22:43:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=9#4232017-01-15T03:34:38Z2017-01-15T03:34:38Z<p>Check the gameplay thread? Still slow, but you've missed like a round and a half, Panic.</p>Check the gameplay thread? Still slow, but you've missed like a round and a half, Panic.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2017-01-15T03:34:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=13#6092017-01-09T05:23:36Z2017-01-09T05:23:36Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>No prob! Updated HP.</span></p>No prob! Updated HP.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2017-01-09T05:23:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=13#6062017-01-09T01:29:25Z2017-01-09T01:29:25Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>No fire damage from being adjacent, GM?</span></p>
<p>Craven let's rip a streak of lightning as seen the day before, firing through the chest and head of the machine and ensuring it sailed above and past his allies, rather than through. <b>"Haaahahahaa!"</b> he cackled as the golem fell beneath their combined fire.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Thunder Spear Electricity Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">6d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 3, 5, 1, 2, 2) + 8 = 24</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc><b>DC 22 Reflex</b> will half the damage. If it fails the save, <b>DC 22 Fortitude</b> or it is dazed for 1 round.</span></p>No fire damage from being adjacent, GM?
Craven let's rip a streak of lightning as seen the day before, firing through the chest and head of the machine and ensuring it sailed above and past his allies, rather than through. "Haaahahahaa!" he cackled as the golem fell beneath their combined fire.
[dice=Thunder Spear Electricity Damage]6d6+8[/dice]
DC 22 Reflex will half the damage. If it fails the save, DC 22 Fortitude or it is dazed for 1 round.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2017-01-09T01:29:25ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Drop Dead Studios] Spheres of Combat KickstarterWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u3pn&page=3?Drop-Dead-Studios-Spheres-of-Combat-Kickstarter#1022017-01-06T04:22:57Z2017-01-06T04:22:57Z<p>Ohhh, I like that much better. Spheres of Combat certainly works, but the problem with it is it sounds like the first name that popped into Adam's head - a WIP name that no one ever got around to improving. Spheres of Might has just the right twist on the connotation that it instantly calls to mind SoP, while, as you say, conveying the martial focus. It's got my vote.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Edit - CalethosVB wrote:</div><blockquote>...content with the content.</blockquote><p>Niiice.Ohhh, I like that much better. Spheres of Combat certainly works, but the problem with it is it sounds like the first name that popped into Adam's head - a WIP name that no one ever got around to improving. Spheres of Might has just the right twist on the connotation that it instantly calls to mind SoP, while, as you say, conveying the martial focus. It's got my vote.
Edit - CalethosVB wrote:...content with the content.
Niiice.White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-01-06T04:22:57ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Drop Dead Studios] Spheres of Combat KickstarterWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u3pn&page=2?Drop-Dead-Studios-Spheres-of-Combat-Kickstarter#662017-01-05T04:41:34Z2017-01-05T04:41:34Z<p>From the sounds of it, the thematic aspect of this is largely handled by how you mix and match your spheres, but I am curious if there's any kind of mechanical analogue for casting traditions in the system - if so, what kind of benefits can be gleaned from it given that we're not working with the point-based resource system?</p>
<p>I'm super pumped for this, in any case - you can count me among the eager, waiting to back!</p>From the sounds of it, the thematic aspect of this is largely handled by how you mix and match your spheres, but I am curious if there's any kind of mechanical analogue for casting traditions in the system - if so, what kind of benefits can be gleaned from it given that we're not working with the point-based resource system?
I'm super pumped for this, in any case - you can count me among the eager, waiting to back!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2017-01-05T04:41:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Erstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=43#21062017-01-05T04:21:47Z2017-01-05T04:21:47Z<p>While Erstehund was fully capable of speech, he remained true to his dog-spirit where practical. Giving a rumbling bark and a slow, thoughtful wag of the tail, he faded from view as he returned to the outer planes.</p>While Erstehund was fully capable of speech, he remained true to his dog-spirit where practical. Giving a rumbling bark and a slow, thoughtful wag of the tail, he faded from view as he returned to the outer planes.Erstehund (alias of B S 207)2017-01-05T04:21:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 1)Erstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/gameplay&page=42#20902016-12-29T07:00:04Z2016-12-29T07:00:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll take it I'm summoned, then?</span></p>
<p>The exceedingly symmetrical yet wolfish dog leapt forth to take a bite at the beast. It was apparent the sleek beast had uncommon speed.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bite:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bludgeoning/Piercing/Slashing Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6</span></p>I'll take it I'm summoned, then?
The exceedingly symmetrical yet wolfish dog leapt forth to take a bite at the beast. It was apparent the sleek beast had uncommon speed.
[dice=Bite]1d20+6[/dice]
[dice=Bludgeoning/Piercing/Slashing Damage]1d6+3[/dice]Erstehund (alias of B S 207)2016-12-29T07:00:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=13#6022016-12-23T04:29:01Z2016-12-23T04:29:01Z<p>Craven dropped the crossbow as he kicked off from his heels, moving at a breakneck pace. He swung a single fist that went improbably wide despite its static charge.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sparking Touch vs. Touch AC (Large, Hungerborn):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 = 12</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Craven dropped the crossbow as he kicked off from his heels, moving at a breakneck pace. He swung a single fist that went improbably wide despite its static charge.
[dice=Sparking Touch vs. Touch AC (Large, Hungerborn)]1d20+10+1[/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-12-23T04:29:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=12#5982016-12-17T02:49:33Z2016-12-17T02:49:33Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Looks like I got bumped a round. Last turn - I draw & drink <i>potion of eagle's splendor</i> while performing <i>greased lightning</i>.</span></p>
<p><b>"Keep 'im busy, Bustik - I'll be tagging in in a moment!"</b> Craven calls out, not forgetting the telepathic link, but generating constant noise to try to split the golem's focus. He reloads his crossbow and fires another bolt thats likely to be useless while continuing his electric shuffle.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Light Crossbow (Large, Hungerborn):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 1 + 1 = 16</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Piercing Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 ⇒ 2</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Looks like I got bumped a round. Last turn - I draw & drink potion of eagle's splendor while performing greased lightning.
"Keep 'im busy, Bustik - I'll be tagging in in a moment!" Craven calls out, not forgetting the telepathic link, but generating constant noise to try to split the golem's focus. He reloads his crossbow and fires another bolt thats likely to be useless while continuing his electric shuffle.
[dice=Light Crossbow (Large, Hungerborn)]1d20 + 9 - 1 + 1[/dice]
[dice=Piercing...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-12-17T02:49:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=12#5782016-12-12T02:52:22Z2016-12-12T02:52:22Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>What's its speed, GM?</span></p>
<p>Craven shoots up in size as he completes his spell. He backpedals from the enemy as sparks dance underneath his toes, pulling his crossbow and taking a shot.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Light Crossbow (Large, Hungerborn):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 1 + 1 = 16</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Piercing Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 ⇒ 4</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>What's its speed, GM?
Craven shoots up in size as he completes his spell. He backpedals from the enemy as sparks dance underneath his toes, pulling his crossbow and taking a shot.
[dice=Light Crossbow (Large, Hungerborn)]1d20+9-1+1[/dice]
[dice=Piercing Damage]1d10[/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-12-12T02:52:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=12#5692016-12-05T23:27:20Z2016-12-05T23:27:20Z<p><b>"Hey, ugly! Yer looks are so bad my eyes won't let me see ya!"</b> Craven shouts before beginning to cast <i>enlarge person</i> upon himself. <i>Hopefully that thing's not in a hurry to get over here,</i> he hopes.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Just casting <i>enlarge person</i> this turn, which will finish at the beginning of my next one.</span></p>"Hey, ugly! Yer looks are so bad my eyes won't let me see ya!" Craven shouts before beginning to cast enlarge person upon himself. Hopefully that thing's not in a hurry to get over here, he hopes.
Just casting enlarge person this turn, which will finish at the beginning of my next one.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-12-05T23:27:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=12#5642016-12-03T01:24:32Z2016-12-03T01:24:32Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Fairly certain you fall under the 'buried' category.</span></p>Fairly certain you fall under the 'buried' category.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-12-03T01:24:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=9#4152016-12-03T01:13:25Z2016-12-03T01:13:25Z<p><b>So! To clarify a couple of things:</b><ul><li>As Choon said, I put myself on the opposite side before hitting it, ensuring that not only was it the only thing I hit, but that I'm aggro-ing it away from where the party is. The intention was to test the strength of the thing, and offer myself as a diversion if I'm in over my head (which seems to be the case).<li>One half of my gestalt (Master of Forms) runs on a chassis of focus and stances, which get reset after so many minutes out of combat. I was fully charged and in a stance well built for defense - if I were to wait until I was healed and everyone was out, I would have reset, and I'd likely just get creamed trying to get close to the thing and charge up again. At least this way, I put a dent in it.<li>OOC, I play Pathfinder to have fun - I assume everyone does, and so I'm sorry if my character's actions put a damper on that for you or anyone else. Considering that this is the last fight before the game ends, I'm not worried about Craven's survival (nor was I ever, tbh), and picking a fight with the big-bad to try to put space between it and the rest of the party was the fun option for me. I didn't consider it so strategically poor that it would ruin someone else's time, either.</ul><b>Finally, as a minor nitpick</b>:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Choon wrote:</div><blockquote><b>Craving</b> - your patrol doesn't take long to turn up wounded enemy troops. And dead ones. Pieces and...</blockquote><p>Though Onyx had narrated as finally freeing herself, Craven was the only character explicitly stated as coming across the big-bad, assumedly because I had rolled Perception. He was going to share that information as a part of his action, but if you want to split hairs, Onyx wouldn't have known about it until Craven had already attacked.
<p>Either way, hope there's no hard feelings, Panic; just letting you know what I'm doing and why I'm doing it.</p>So! To clarify a couple of things:As Choon said, I put myself on the opposite side before hitting it, ensuring that not only was it the only thing I hit, but that I'm aggro-ing it away from where the party is. The intention was to test the strength of the thing, and offer myself as a diversion if I'm in over my head (which seems to be the case).One half of my gestalt (Master of Forms) runs on a chassis of focus and stances, which get reset after so many minutes out of combat. I was fully...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-12-03T01:13:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=12#5592016-12-02T20:34:15Z2016-12-02T20:34:15Z<p>Craven chimes in on the telepathic link, affecting the mental voice as his old man form. <i>::Sawrry boys, but I'm itchin' to hit this thing. If it's mad, I'll try to lead it away. No promises.::</i> He dispatches a few more near-dead soldiers as he walks clockwise around the invisible, immobile, giant figure. He finds a spot on the ground, a few paces back, and taps his wand before slamming his fist into the ground. A surge of rippling debris travels from Craven to his target as he attempts to grab its attention.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Use Magic Device vs DC 20:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Craven walks until the invisible creature his between himself and where his allies are unearthing themselves. He is thirty feet away from it when he performs <i>seismic surge</i>.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bludgeoning Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">6d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 3, 3, 4, 6) = 24</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Trip Attempt:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc><b>DC 18 Reflex</b> halves the damage. If it fails its save, then it is subject to the trip attempt. Finally, all ground between myself and the target is difficult terrain for 1 minute before returning to normal. I imagine it was difficult terrain before, though. :-P</span></p>Craven chimes in on the telepathic link, affecting the mental voice as his old man form. ::Sawrry boys, but I'm itchin' to hit this thing. If it's mad, I'll try to lead it away. No promises.:: He dispatches a few more near-dead soldiers as he walks clockwise around the invisible, immobile, giant figure. He finds a spot on the ground, a few paces back, and taps his wand before slamming his fist into the ground. A surge of rippling debris travels from Craven to his target as he attempts to grab...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-12-02T20:34:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=11#5462016-11-24T00:46:48Z2016-11-24T00:46:48Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>GM, I assume that the falling rubble deals piercing damage, among other types? Want to make sure, in this game of spears and arrows, that if something DOESN'T bypass my DR, I make note of it. :-P</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reflex vs DC 15:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21</span></p>
<p>Craven watches as Onyx brings down the chapel roof on their heads. With a resigned sigh, he calls out, <b>"I thought we needed to secure the chapel, not destroy-"</b> before he is cut off by the sound of so much debris. He tackles the legs out of the nearest of the enemy troops, and the man's soft body provides (relatively) decent protection from the collapse.</p>
<p>He hears the others planning their own rescue operation as the commotion settles. <i>Well, I'll handle risk assessment and management, then.</i> Craven slips again into the disparate matter of a cloud and floats his way through and to the top of the pile of rubble. Once reshaped, he patrols the debris, watching both for enemy survivors and for any unexpected shifts in the load that could further injure his allies still caught beneath. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21</span></p>GM, I assume that the falling rubble deals piercing damage, among other types? Want to make sure, in this game of spears and arrows, that if something DOESN'T bypass my DR, I make note of it. :-P
[dice=Reflex vs DC 15]1d20+9[/dice]
Craven watches as Onyx brings down the chapel roof on their heads. With a resigned sigh, he calls out, "I thought we needed to secure the chapel, not destroy-" before he is cut off by the sound of so much debris. He tackles the legs out of the nearest of the enemy...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-11-24T00:46:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=11#5342016-11-22T03:00:49Z2016-11-22T03:00:49Z<p>Craven sips his own blood as it pours down his face. <b>"IAA!"</b> he exclaims as he continues to be a whirl of teeth and limbs.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Centered Strike w/ Unarmed Strike (+ Hungerborn):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 = 15</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bludgeoning Damage (+ CHA mod):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 5 = 17</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Unarmed Strike (+ Hungerborn):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bludgeoning Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bite (+ Hungerborn):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 24</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bludgeoning/Piercing/Slashing Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Craven sips his own blood as it pours down his face. "IAA!" he exclaims as he continues to be a whirl of teeth and limbs.
[dice=Centered Strike w/ Unarmed Strike (+ Hungerborn)]1d20 + 10 + 1[/dice]
[dice=Bludgeoning Damage (+ CHA mod)]1d8+4+5[/dice]
[dice=Unarmed Strike (+ Hungerborn)]1d20 + 5 + 1[/dice]
[dice=Bludgeoning Damage]1d8+4[/dice]
[dice=Bite (+ Hungerborn)]1d20 + 5 + 1[/dice]
[dice=Bludgeoning/Piercing/Slashing Damage]1d6+2[/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-11-22T03:00:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=11#5312016-11-19T03:15:02Z2016-11-19T03:15:02Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bolt Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 ⇒ 7</span></p>
<p>The bolt flew at Craven's head, and he responded by gnashing the projectile between his teeth. While it left a fairly nasty gash on the side of his mouth, it was better than the alternative. He struck out at the shadowy newcomers, bringing fists as tough as stone to bear against them.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Granite Strike w/ Unarmed Strike (+ Hungerborn):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 = 13</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Unarmed Strike (+ Hungerborn):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bite (+ Hungerborn):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 = 12</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[dice=Bolt Damage]1d10[/dice]
The bolt flew at Craven's head, and he responded by gnashing the projectile between his teeth. While it left a fairly nasty gash on the side of his mouth, it was better than the alternative. He struck out at the shadowy newcomers, bringing fists as tough as stone to bear against them.
[dice=Granite Strike w/ Unarmed Strike (+ Hungerborn)]1d20+10+1[/dice]
[dice=Unarmed Strike (+ Hungerborn)]1d20+5+1[/dice]
[dice=Bite (+ Hungerborn)]1d20+5+1[/dice]
[Spoiler...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-11-19T03:15:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=9#4132016-11-16T06:05:37Z2016-11-16T06:05:37Z<p>And I'll squeeze a post between the next two days. Game picked back up on a week where my motivation's pretty shot to hell, but I'll get there.</p>And I'll squeeze a post between the next two days. Game picked back up on a week where my motivation's pretty shot to hell, but I'll get there.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-11-16T06:05:37ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Everyman Gaming LLC] Announcing Everyman Unchained: Fighters!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tz0v&page=2?Everyman-Gaming-LLC-Announcing-Everyman#752016-11-08T02:02:19Z2016-11-08T02:02:19Z<p>Ahh, so there <i>is</i> a Greater Determination talent. I didn't expressly go in search of it, but it wasn't mentioned by True Determination and didn't remember seeing it. Cool, thanks for the quick response.</p>Ahh, so there is a Greater Determination talent. I didn't expressly go in search of it, but it wasn't mentioned by True Determination and didn't remember seeing it. Cool, thanks for the quick response.White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-11-08T02:02:19ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Everyman Gaming LLC] Announcing Everyman Unchained: Fighters!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tz0v&page=2?Everyman-Gaming-LLC-Announcing-Everyman#702016-11-07T23:03:03Z2016-11-07T23:03:03Z<p>Kudos! This is very cool, and makes me, someone who'd never want to play a fighter... play a fighter! There's one ability where something seems to have been lost in translation; can't figure out what True Determination is trying to get at in the first sentence.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">True Determination (Ex) wrote:</div><blockquote>The fighter adds panicked and petrified to the list of conditions that he can suppress using the determination advanced weapon training option: bleed, blind, confused, cowering, deafened, exhausted, frightened, nauseated, paralyzed, or stunned.</blockquote><p>Does a fighter with True Determination get to use Determination against all of these abilities: bleed, blind, confused, cowering, deafened, exhausted, frightened, nauseated, panicked, paralyzed, petrified, or stunned? Or what was the intention here?Kudos! This is very cool, and makes me, someone who'd never want to play a fighter... play a fighter! There's one ability where something seems to have been lost in translation; can't figure out what True Determination is trying to get at in the first sentence.
True Determination (Ex) wrote:The fighter adds panicked and petrified to the list of conditions that he can suppress using the determination advanced weapon training option: bleed, blind, confused, cowering, deafened, exhausted,...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-11-07T23:03:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=10#4522016-11-04T01:38:47Z2016-11-04T01:38:47Z<p>Ahh neat - I still probably couldn't pull that many off though. Thanks to my aforementioned ADHD, I'm effectivly incapable of deciding what I'm going to say before I say it, and it applies to text too. I rewrite posts about 30 times before posting them, because I have to "think" in the box to keep it coherent. It's worth it, but it takes a lot of time. :-P</p>
<p>I am aware of Divine Source at Tier 3, and I have purchased the Mythic Hero's Handbook in light of joining this game... but I wouldn't say I have a development plan. I don't really do 'builds,' at least not in the sense of planning my levels/tiers from start to finish. Normally (aka, in my non-mythic games), I play the character for a couple of levels, see what's working and what isn't, and over that first bit of gameplay form a plan for down the road. Even then though, I don't think I'm ever looking past two or three levels unless its "I want this feat someday, what are it's prereqs?"</p>Ahh neat - I still probably couldn't pull that many off though. Thanks to my aforementioned ADHD, I'm effectivly incapable of deciding what I'm going to say before I say it, and it applies to text too. I rewrite posts about 30 times before posting them, because I have to "think" in the box to keep it coherent. It's worth it, but it takes a lot of time. :-P
I am aware of Divine Source at Tier 3, and I have purchased the Mythic Hero's Handbook in light of joining this game... but I wouldn't...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-11-04T01:38:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4492016-11-03T15:32:35Z2016-11-03T15:32:35Z<p>Crossovers are cool, and this idea is especially neat. And as far as the wait... •shrug• not a big deal, I'm pretty patient. I'm keeping my eye on the story's progress and I don't have much to chat about... unless you guys want to know personal stuff about me outside of what you already know? Which I'm not a private person by any stretch, so feel free to ask me literally anything.</p>
<p>Though I am curious, Rednal, do you have any current real-time games that you play in or GM? Gotta wonder since you're so active on the boards. I know Ashe does one on Sundays on Roll20, and I generally have 1-2 per week that I usually GM (Monday's switch off - one week, I'm a player in my GF's Emerald Spire game, the next I'm running Dungeon World)... though that's been way down as of late. You guys play any other tabletop RPGs besides Pathfinder? Also, Rednal, are you from the US, or...?</p>Crossovers are cool, and this idea is especially neat. And as far as the wait... *shrug* not a big deal, I'm pretty patient. I'm keeping my eye on the story's progress and I don't have much to chat about... unless you guys want to know personal stuff about me outside of what you already know? Which I'm not a private person by any stretch, so feel free to ask me literally anything.
Though I am curious, Rednal, do you have any current real-time games that you play in or GM? Gotta wonder since...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-11-03T15:32:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=11#5172016-10-27T05:02:46Z2016-10-27T05:02:46Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Will:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24</span></p>
<p>Craven put a hand to Adept's shoulder, <b>"Adept, be wary. 'These families' do not exist. I've got a nose for such things - it is an illusion."</b> He looked to the others as they entered, telling them the same.</p>[dice=Will]1d20+6[/dice]
[dice=Perception]1d20+11[/dice]
Craven put a hand to Adept's shoulder, "Adept, be wary. 'These families' do not exist. I've got a nose for such things - it is an illusion." He looked to the others as they entered, telling them the same.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-10-27T05:02:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=11#5042016-10-19T05:04:53Z2016-10-19T05:04:53Z<p><b>"Suit yourself."</b></p>
<p>Craven runs straight up to the shield wall and passes through nearly untouched. Sending out waves of mental camouflage, only one soldier reacts to Craven's movement, and a swing gone wild misses him. He powers the ability for perhaps a little longer than necessary to ensure safe passage, and charging his feet with electric speed as he goes, he's easily the first past the enemy soldiers.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>"Suit yourself."
Craven runs straight up to the shield wall and passes through nearly untouched. Sending out waves of mental camouflage, only one soldier reacts to Craven's movement, and a swing gone wild misses him. He powers the ability for perhaps a little longer than necessary to ensure safe passage, and charging his feet with electric speed as he goes, he's easily the first past the enemy soldiers.
[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-10-19T05:04:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4442016-10-17T02:34:50Z2016-10-17T02:34:50Z<p>Sounds good! Better I'm waiting on you than the other way around. <span class=messageboard-ooc>:-P</span></p>Sounds good! Better I'm waiting on you than the other way around. :-PWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-10-17T02:34:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4422016-10-17T00:57:12Z2016-10-17T00:57:12Z<p>Burkhardt alias now includes a background at the very bottom, and I've got quick bars set up for both. Am I missing anything?</p>Burkhardt alias now includes a background at the very bottom, and I've got quick bars set up for both. Am I missing anything?White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-10-17T00:57:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=10#4992016-10-15T03:24:10Z2016-10-15T03:24:10Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>INT Check:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2</span></p>
<p>Craven tries to follow behind the others, but frankly, the aroma is too much, and he runs for the nearest chunk of roasted man, feasting on it with glee. So enthralled is he that Craven doesn't notice when the enemy lieutenant comes up behind him, thrusting forth with his sword. The lieutenant is caught off guard by the way Craven relishes in the fight however, and receives a two lightning-fast strikes to the solar plexus and the bridge of his nose in turn. Then Craven bites into his neck, freeing many important veins and arteries from their duty, and the man falls down, dead.</p>
<p>Belly full and opponent defeated, Craven disperses a bit of healing from his wand before catching up to the others.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>-1 <i>infernal healing wand</i> charge, -1 use of Deep Focus, activate Hungerborn. Duration on <i>enlarge person</i> and <i>greased lightning</i> expire, but unless five minutes pass before we reach the next point in our narrative, I have 1 focus and I am one form away from entering earth stance.</span></p>[dice=INT Check]1d20+0[/dice]
Craven tries to follow behind the others, but frankly, the aroma is too much, and he runs for the nearest chunk of roasted man, feasting on it with glee. So enthralled is he that Craven doesn't notice when the enemy lieutenant comes up behind him, thrusting forth with his sword. The lieutenant is caught off guard by the way Craven relishes in the fight however, and receives a two lightning-fast strikes to the solar plexus and the bridge of his nose in turn. Then...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-10-15T03:24:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4412016-10-11T16:49:44Z2016-10-11T16:49:44Z<p>Yeah, I know I'm going to run out sooner or later. I was just going to do that "on demand/when I feel like it" basis. I've accepted handling it as-is because as you say, I've got many more levels to go. It's going to be unrealistic to have everything written twice in there sooner or later. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Unless that's a subtle hint that YOU would like it trimmed, of course.</span></p>Yeah, I know I'm going to run out sooner or later. I was just going to do that "on demand/when I feel like it" basis. I've accepted handling it as-is because as you say, I've got many more levels to go. It's going to be unrealistic to have everything written twice in there sooner or later. Unless that's a subtle hint that YOU would like it trimmed, of course.White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-10-11T16:49:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionErstehund (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4392016-10-11T16:22:45Z2016-10-11T16:22:45Z<p>And here's the Eidolon. I updated Burkhardt's alias too with build notes and organized as you wanted it Rednal (unfortunately, I can't have the cake & eat it too because that works out to 70,000+ characters in the alias <span class=messageboard-ooc>:-X</span>), as well as fixed the four skill points I shorted myself. If that all looks good, then I'll just go over the backstory again, set up the quickbars, and I should be good to go.</p>
<p>Oh, actually, I forgot to ask. How did you want me to calculate Erstehund's HP? I calculated it like you would bestiary entry, currently: 6, 5, 6 on d10's.</p>And here's the Eidolon. I updated Burkhardt's alias too with build notes and organized as you wanted it Rednal (unfortunately, I can't have the cake & eat it too because that works out to 70,000+ characters in the alias :-X), as well as fixed the four skill points I shorted myself. If that all looks good, then I'll just go over the backstory again, set up the quickbars, and I should be good to go.
Oh, actually, I forgot to ask. How did you want me to calculate Erstehund's HP? I calculated it...Erstehund (alias of B S 207)2016-10-11T16:22:45ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Interjection Games] The Master of Forms & Expansion for Hero Lab!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ty9s?Interjection-Games-The-Master-of-Forms#22016-10-11T00:42:03Z2016-10-11T00:42:03Z<p><span class=messageboard-bigger>Version 1.02 (Release)</span></p>
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VERSION HISTORY[10/03/2016] v1.02 - Initial Release. Adjusted Forms description to include reference to the Master of Forms PDF, as the...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-10-11T00:42:03ZForums: Product Discussion: [Interjection Games] The Master of Forms & Expansion for Hero Lab!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ty9s?Interjection-Games-The-Master-of-Forms#12016-10-11T00:37:20Z2016-10-11T00:37:20Z<p><i>Now available on OBS, Interjection Games is proud to present:</i>
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"Bend" the elements to your will!</p>
<p><i>The classical monk perfects himself through discipline and sheer force of will, turning his body into a lethal temple of the self. Of course, there's always more than one way to train a martial artist. Viewing such a path as narcissistic and sadly limited in its scope, the masters of forms seek both to understand their own limits, as well as the nature of the primal elements themselves. Harmony is not a fortress standing alone in the wastes; harmony is digging one's toes into the earth and feeling a sense of belonging. Only by reaching out and learning how to mimic the rich weave of the world itself can this true harmony be found.</i></p>
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"Bend" the elements to your will!
The classical monk perfects himself through discipline and sheer force of will, turning his body into a lethal temple of the self. Of course, there's always more than one way to train a martial artist. Viewing such a path as narcissistic and sadly limited in its scope, the masters of forms seek both to understand their own limits, as well as the nature of the...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-10-11T00:37:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=10#4902016-10-07T21:13:19Z2016-10-07T21:13:19Z<p>Forced backwards even in his expanded size, Craven checks to ensure he hadn't crushed one of his allies. <b>"All still here, then. good."</b> He dissolves again into a tiger-striped mist and floats his way down to the ground, coalescing again in the space of second and running towards the chapel with the others.
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Forced backwards even in his expanded size, Craven checks to ensure he hadn't crushed one of his allies. "All still here, then. good." He dissolves again into a tiger-striped mist and floats his way down to the ground, coalescing again in the space of second and running towards the chapel with the others.
[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-10-07T21:13:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4322016-10-07T04:48:13Z2016-10-07T04:48:13Z<p>Alright, pretty close to finalizing a build; I've decided to ditch the Unchained Summoner with Aligned Animal because A) there are no special exceptions to allow the aligned animal to grab the Trip evolution, which is kinda core to the wolf/dog thing, and B) it would not even come close to keeping up in a fight. Therefore, I'm going SoP summoner instead. Couple questions now though.</p>
<p><b>First Question:</b> Am I correct in my reading of it that under SoP rules, my eidolon would be sent back to its home plane at 0 hp rather than at negative Con score? I had planned on taking the Summoner Mythic Eidolon Class Feature in place of an ability, but at this point that would only grant the eidolon Hard To Kill, which is useless if it doesn't stick around to get negative HP.</p>
<p><b>Second Question:</b> For purposes of the SR gained from the Resolute template, how should I calculate my Challenge Rating?</p>Alright, pretty close to finalizing a build; I've decided to ditch the Unchained Summoner with Aligned Animal because A) there are no special exceptions to allow the aligned animal to grab the Trip evolution, which is kinda core to the wolf/dog thing, and B) it would not even come close to keeping up in a fight. Therefore, I'm going SoP summoner instead. Couple questions now though.
First Question: Am I correct in my reading of it that under SoP rules, my eidolon would be sent back to its...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-10-07T04:48:13ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Radiance House] Grimoire of Lost Souls Early Access Feedback ThreadWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tv6p&page=4?Radiance-House-Grimoire-of-Lost-Souls-Early#1882016-10-06T00:56:27Z2016-10-06T00:56:27Z<p>No change. :-\</p>No change. :-\White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-10-06T00:56:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=10#4792016-10-04T17:54:08Z2016-10-04T17:54:08Z<p>Craven runs for Adept's extradimensional pocket. <b>"Sorry, I'm a bit of a big fit currently, though it looks roomy enough."</b> Once within, he assumes a readied posture to lay a distant strike at any enemies who may follow behind them.[Spoiler omitted][Spoiler omitted]</p>Craven runs for Adept's extradimensional pocket. "Sorry, I'm a bit of a big fit currently, though it looks roomy enough." Once within, he assumes a readied posture to lay a distant strike at any enemies who may follow behind them.[Spoiler omitted][Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-10-04T17:54:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=9#4042016-10-04T16:48:10Z2016-10-04T16:48:10Z<p>Story of my life, Tenro! There's a reason I limit myself to 3 games on the boards.</p>Story of my life, Tenro! There's a reason I limit myself to 3 games on the boards.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-10-04T16:48:10ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Radiance House] Grimoire of Lost Souls Early Access Feedback ThreadWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tv6p&page=4?Radiance-House-Grimoire-of-Lost-Souls-Early#1842016-10-04T13:31:53Z2016-10-04T13:31:53Z<p>I know everyone's pointed the multiple copies problem already and pointed out the version #, but I thought a <a href="http://imgur.com/a/RbTME" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">screencap</a> could help illustrate what the issue is, exactly.</p>I know everyone's pointed the multiple copies problem already and pointed out the version #, but I thought a screencap could help illustrate what the issue is, exactly.White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-10-04T13:31:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=9#4022016-10-04T02:46:13Z2016-10-04T02:46:13Z<p>No worries man, real life is real life. I'm glad your taking it through to the end, and if it's any consolation, your increase of other obligations coincided with mine quite nicely, so I haven't mind the slowdown.</p>No worries man, real life is real life. I'm glad your taking it through to the end, and if it's any consolation, your increase of other obligations coincided with mine quite nicely, so I haven't mind the slowdown.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-10-04T02:46:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4312016-09-29T00:59:38Z2016-09-29T00:59:38Z<p>Yup! A little more oomph is all I'm after. Cool, thanks. :-P</p>Yup! A little more oomph is all I'm after. Cool, thanks. :-PWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-29T00:59:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4292016-09-28T23:07:05Z2016-09-28T23:07:05Z<p>Still working on the build, but I'm not going to have it done this week - had some crap going on in my personal life that's sucking my energy, and heading up north for a wedding this Friday.</p>
<p><b>Question:</b> Magical Knack (magical trait) gives you a +2 trait bonus to CL as long as it doesn't exceeed your hit die. I'm taking the Advanced and Resolute templates on my summoner third, meaning that I'm sitting at summoner level 2, so I was thinking of boosting my CL with this. Does this work to my benefit? I just want to make sure because "within" that section of the tristalt, my HD would only be 2, but putting it all together it my HD is 4.</p>Still working on the build, but I'm not going to have it done this week - had some crap going on in my personal life that's sucking my energy, and heading up north for a wedding this Friday.
Question: Magical Knack (magical trait) gives you a +2 trait bonus to CL as long as it doesn't exceeed your hit die. I'm taking the Advanced and Resolute templates on my summoner third, meaning that I'm sitting at summoner level 2, so I was thinking of boosting my CL with this. Does this work to my...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-28T23:07:05ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Occult RitualsWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tx20?Occult-Rituals#62016-09-23T21:37:06Z2016-09-23T21:37:06Z<p>Yup, Necromancer's of the Northwest have a few others too, and Paranormal Adventures under the Everyman Gaming label added a bunch (probably my favs of any)! In addition to what others have mentioned, the Spheres of Power core book and its expansions have been adding incantations for use under its magic system that could easily be repurposed as occult rituals. Hope that helps!</p>Yup, Necromancer's of the Northwest have a few others too, and Paranormal Adventures under the Everyman Gaming label added a bunch (probably my favs of any)! In addition to what others have mentioned, the Spheres of Power core book and its expansions have been adding incantations for use under its magic system that could easily be repurposed as occult rituals. Hope that helps!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-23T21:37:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=10#4612016-09-23T03:41:55Z2016-09-23T03:41:55Z<p>The Craven-cloud floats over to the other side of the wall <i>Just a little further,</i> he tells himself before finally dismissing the effect and gracefully sliding along the wall to the ground.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Acrobatics vs DC 15:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>The Craven-cloud floats over to the other side of the wall Just a little further, he tells himself before finally dismissing the effect and gracefully sliding along the wall to the ground.
[dice=Acrobatics vs DC 15]1d20+11[/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-23T03:41:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=8#3912016-09-22T20:38:31Z2016-09-22T20:38:31Z<p>Can you please mark the chapel (our objective) on the map, Choon? If you have done so, I'm not seeing it. <span class=messageboard-ooc>>.></span>
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<b>Edit:</b> Well, I see it on the minimap (guess I missed it), I can work with that.</p>Can you please mark the chapel (our objective) on the map, Choon? If you have done so, I'm not seeing it. >.>
Edit: Well, I see it on the minimap (guess I missed it), I can work with that.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-22T20:38:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4272016-09-21T05:11:00Z2016-09-21T05:11:00Z<p>Yeah, I was hoping to let that other game wrap-up first, but the GM is still gone on his out-of-the-blue two week hunting trip, and he's super spotty even when he's around. For that same reason though... I'm sure I can handle starting up here sooner - whatever's easiest for you. I'll build for level 4 tier 2 then, and ping you when that's ready - busy weekend coming up for me, so I'll probably have something to show next week then. :-)</p>Yeah, I was hoping to let that other game wrap-up first, but the GM is still gone on his out-of-the-blue two week hunting trip, and he's super spotty even when he's around. For that same reason though... I'm sure I can handle starting up here sooner - whatever's easiest for you. I'll build for level 4 tier 2 then, and ping you when that's ready - busy weekend coming up for me, so I'll probably have something to show next week then. :-)White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-21T05:11:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4252016-09-21T04:49:54Z2016-09-21T04:49:54Z<p>Alright, I will do that!</p>
<p>Yup, what I thought. I could see where you saw that angle, but it was going to be for picking out the best possible deal, for both parties. That might be Wisdom though, thinking about it a little more. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Always having to separate what I call intelligence IRL from what it means as a game mechanic...•sigh•</span> No other templates jump out at me in a particularly interesting way, so expect Resolute & Advanced.</p>
<p>Aaand we missed one question again: based on my planned join time, Level 5, Tier 2?</p>Alright, I will do that!
Yup, what I thought. I could see where you saw that angle, but it was going to be for picking out the best possible deal, for both parties. That might be Wisdom though, thinking about it a little more. Always having to separate what I call intelligence IRL from what it means as a game mechanic...*sigh* No other templates jump out at me in a particularly interesting way, so expect Resolute & Advanced.
Aaand we missed one question again: based on my planned join time,...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-21T04:49:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4232016-09-21T04:23:28Z2016-09-21T04:23:28Z<p>Well, related to the question, <b>Cunning Creature</b> <span class=messageboard-ooc>(from 101 Not So Simple Monster Templates by Rite Publishing)</span> seemed like a good fit but maybe too much cheese: +1 CR, +8 Intelligence, add INT mod as insight bonus to AC, CMD, and saves, and then as a 1/day SLA, use any divination spell of level equal 1/2 my HD or lower. I'm also looking at <b>Resolute Creature,</b> and I'm also not quite done looking at my options yet. :-)</p>
<p>Good to know on spirits, and I'm sure I'll have enough to keep track of starting out that I'll survive with the eidolon. :-P I'm still planning on not joining until a convenient story time at the end of the current module, so should I plan on building at level 5, tier 2?</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And I will take the non-answer about wealth as a yes, 200 gp. :-)</span></p>Well, related to the question, Cunning Creature (from 101 Not So Simple Monster Templates by Rite Publishing) seemed like a good fit but maybe too much cheese: +1 CR, +8 Intelligence, add INT mod as insight bonus to AC, CMD, and saves, and then as a 1/day SLA, use any divination spell of level equal 1/2 my HD or lower. I'm also looking at Resolute Creature, and I'm also not quite done looking at my options yet. :-)
Good to know on spirits, and I'm sure I'll have enough to keep track of...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-21T04:23:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4212016-09-21T03:38:56Z2016-09-21T03:38:56Z<p><b>Regarding templates:</b> would you like me to steer clear of ones with big attribute boosts if I'm also adding the advanced template? Seeing a couple I like that then also kick another stat by +8, which would be total +12 after point-buy.</p>
<p><b>Regarding pact magic & WBL:</b> Do I start with any extra spirits known? I know don't gain spirits automatically from level, but learn spirits through study or <i>gnostic tomes.</i> I don't recall any guidance for what to do for pact magic characters starting above 1st-level though. Also, will I use the '200 gp worth of stuff' for starting out?</p>Regarding templates: would you like me to steer clear of ones with big attribute boosts if I'm also adding the advanced template? Seeing a couple I like that then also kick another stat by +8, which would be total +12 after point-buy.
Regarding pact magic & WBL: Do I start with any extra spirits known? I know don't gain spirits automatically from level, but learn spirits through study or gnostic tomes. I don't recall any guidance for what to do for pact magic characters starting above...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-21T03:38:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4202016-09-21T03:17:08Z2016-09-21T03:17:08Z<p>Sure, didn't know I was stepping on Mephis-toes, and I wasn't sure how much pre-story sway to take. I'm only as saavy with Golarion-lore as I need to be at any time. I can dial back the backstory no problem - I didn't go poking through the recruitment thread and find Hadran's story, and I don't recall seeing it in the alias, so I wasn't sure what to take as a baseline, and figured since Aer'Besethir was a deity-kid that I'd work that angle as well. <span class=messageboard-ooc>I had gotten the impression that I should have a tie to SOME deity, but I must've been mistaken.</span> I'll work from this bit then then (probably move that dog-thing chronologically and to front and center), and fill it in around that.[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Other than that, do the mechanical bits look good to go ahead with? I had forgotten that the only reason for being LN was to have a LE eidolon... now that I'd have a LN eidolon, I'm actually going to go with LG. Would you also like me to PM you the details of an aligned animal eidolon?</p>Sure, didn't know I was stepping on Mephis-toes, and I wasn't sure how much pre-story sway to take. I'm only as saavy with Golarion-lore as I need to be at any time. I can dial back the backstory no problem - I didn't go poking through the recruitment thread and find Hadran's story, and I don't recall seeing it in the alias, so I wasn't sure what to take as a baseline, and figured since Aer'Besethir was a deity-kid that I'd work that angle as well. I had gotten the impression that I should...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-21T03:17:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4182016-09-21T01:30:02Z2016-09-21T01:30:02Z<p>Alright, here's the planned build and backstory for <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m8cLF-hxfTnRNIJi1prQUrMXkryM2-gyZD1UP5SV6u8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Burkhardt, God of Pacts and Promises.</a> I couldn't ever get the other concept to work quite like I wanted to, so this will be the starting point of the character I bring in. As soon as I get your go ahead Rednal, I'll build him for real. :-)</p>Alright, here's the planned build and backstory for Burkhardt, God of Pacts and Promises. I couldn't ever get the other concept to work quite like I wanted to, so this will be the starting point of the character I bring in. As soon as I get your go ahead Rednal, I'll build him for real. :-)White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-21T01:30:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4162016-09-19T14:20:17Z2016-09-19T14:20:17Z<p>Yup! Not my idea, just liked it.</p>
<p>Cool, I'll work in something else for the eidolon then - despite being 'bound to my will,' it's true that that's not a good enough reason for Hadran to not wreck it anyway. Hell, he might hijack the whole campaign to track the thing down in Hell and kill it for good! <span class=messageboard-ooc>:-P</span></p>
<p>I'm not TOO concerned with its survivability compared to other pets since usually eidolons aren't outright killed in combats, but I had planned on focusing a little bit of my mythic stuff to keep it viable in fights.</p>Yup! Not my idea, just liked it.
Cool, I'll work in something else for the eidolon then - despite being 'bound to my will,' it's true that that's not a good enough reason for Hadran to not wreck it anyway. Hell, he might hijack the whole campaign to track the thing down in Hell and kill it for good! :-P
I'm not TOO concerned with its survivability compared to other pets since usually eidolons aren't outright killed in combats, but I had planned on focusing a little bit of my mythic stuff to...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-19T14:20:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4132016-09-19T13:48:37Z2016-09-19T13:48:37Z<p>Well, I think pacts & agreements are a little different from contracts - like I take contracts as dictated and enforced by law, whereas pacts and agreements feels more honor-based. Besides...<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Rednal wrote:</div><blockquote>This would basically be a Deity of Pacts and Agreements sort of character.</blockquote><p>...I'm running with his suggestion. <span class=messageboard-ooc>;-)</span> I think other words that may be used to better fit the portfolio are Bargains, Promises, or Pledges.
<p>As for the angle, I'm thinking that perhaps Asmodeus sired me to be his servant, but for reasons I haven't pinned down yet, that didn't pan out.</p>Well, I think pacts & agreements are a little different from contracts - like I take contracts as dictated and enforced by law, whereas pacts and agreements feels more honor-based. Besides...GM Rednal wrote:This would basically be a Deity of Pacts and Agreements sort of character.
...I'm running with his suggestion. ;-) I think other words that may be used to better fit the portfolio are Bargains, Promises, or Pledges. As for the angle, I'm thinking that perhaps Asmodeus sired me to be his...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-19T13:48:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4112016-09-19T05:40:32Z2016-09-19T05:40:32Z<p>Getting close to having two new concepts to present, but I want to check in before I go further with this other concept. Since we've seen a devil-antagonist in this game so far, would it be a bad fit for the God of Pacts & Agreements to take a Devil Eidolon for an Unchained Summoner? I like the idea that this god is so good at deals that not only has he flipped the script on a devil, but that the contract is written well enough that even when erased from the memory of the multiverse... this devil is still bound to his will. This same concept I feel also works well for the child of Asmodeus backstory, but for similar reasons, I also want to ask if this would be a good fit.</p>
<p>To be clear, this god would be Lawful Neutral, and isn't planned as an antihero walking-the-line-between-good-and-evil type. Rather, it's that in both cases, these choices seem like the best-fit for who the god is and what they represent.</p>Getting close to having two new concepts to present, but I want to check in before I go further with this other concept. Since we've seen a devil-antagonist in this game so far, would it be a bad fit for the God of Pacts & Agreements to take a Devil Eidolon for an Unchained Summoner? I like the idea that this god is so good at deals that not only has he flipped the script on a devil, but that the contract is written well enough that even when erased from the memory of the multiverse... this...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-19T05:40:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Strange Magic Expanded: The Ethercoustic Theurge (PFRPG) PDFWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9mid/discuss?Strange-Magic-Expanded-The-Ethercoustic-Theurge#62016-09-14T13:07:47Z2016-09-14T12:16:52Z<p>Thanks again for the glowing review, End!</p>Thanks again for the glowing review, End!White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-14T12:16:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4102016-09-14T04:19:31Z2016-09-14T04:19:31Z<p>Right, was just spitballing. Brigh also has time in her portfolio, but that's more clocks & science. Cool, I'll bounce between those ideas then, I think. Thanks for the help y'all.</p>Right, was just spitballing. Brigh also has time in her portfolio, but that's more clocks & science. Cool, I'll bounce between those ideas then, I think. Thanks for the help y'all.White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-14T04:19:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4082016-09-14T03:43:19Z2016-09-14T03:43:19Z<p>Appreciate the input, Hadran. I usually like to work mechanics first, then figure out the fluff, but my favorite character I've played/am playing was figured the other way... even if that 'fluff' started as a dumb joke. Probably worth it to break out of my mold a bit.</p>
<p>As for your addendums Rednal, both things I had in mind going into it, but the reminders are helpful! You know, since I get carried away and forget to look back at the build rules and all... :-)</p>
<p>The other themes I'm playing with <span class=messageboard-ooc>(besides Pacts & Deals, which is pretty cool actually)</span>, then, are a deity of Artifice and Enchantment or a deity of Time & Inheritance. Am I stepping on any secret god toes with either of those? <span class=messageboard-ooc>:-P</span></p>Appreciate the input, Hadran. I usually like to work mechanics first, then figure out the fluff, but my favorite character I've played/am playing was figured the other way... even if that 'fluff' started as a dumb joke. Probably worth it to break out of my mold a bit.
As for your addendums Rednal, both things I had in mind going into it, but the reminders are helpful! You know, since I get carried away and forget to look back at the build rules and all... :-)
The other themes I'm playing...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-14T03:43:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4052016-09-13T17:02:15Z2016-09-13T17:02:15Z<p>Hmm, that's a way to angle it. I had considered a Pact... err, whatever the official name for the class is now (previously occultist) - I was a backer, so I've got the book. And if the classes sound similar in flavor, well, Alexander Augunas creates everything under the Everyman Gaming label, including the source that the Vessel is from. I do like this 'Pacts and Agreements' portfolio, though. I shall do some thinking, and get back to you.</p>Hmm, that's a way to angle it. I had considered a Pact... err, whatever the official name for the class is now (previously occultist) - I was a backer, so I've got the book. And if the classes sound similar in flavor, well, Alexander Augunas creates everything under the Everyman Gaming label, including the source that the Vessel is from. I do like this 'Pacts and Agreements' portfolio, though. I shall do some thinking, and get back to you.White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-13T17:02:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4032016-09-13T07:07:20Z2016-09-13T07:07:20Z<p>Damn, I really liked #2 - oh well. #1 can drop the dragon & dragon paragon - kinda forgot about featured races only when running with that concept (though I thought Midfoviing + new dragon would be an interesting interaction). That mostly came from <b>'wow, I miss dragon gods being a big thing. That should be a big thing again!'</b> but you make a fair point, and like I said, it slipped my mind. <span class=messageboard-ooc>TBH, I struggle cuz I don't care for most full BAB classes when I'm in the player's seat. Although I'm giving the system a try with both Aleksson & Hadran's character in my campaign, I'm not sure I care that much for PoW (feels weirdly rigid and rocket-taggy sometimes) and otherwise I hate digging through feats (I'm certain I've fallen asleep while doing it before). Part of the Paragon's appeal was a self-contained concept that worked, but I digress.</span> Would a bloodrager with a bloodline from The Big Book of Bloodlines work? Especially if I stay out of 'dragon' territory? <span class=messageboard-ooc>:-P</span></p>
<p>Also, good to know Advanced talents are out. I had already planned on the simple advanced template, or something with similar stat boosts that might be a closer thematic fit. As far as the d20PFSRD preference, is that related to the ease of new tab + google search being faster than digging up a PDF, then? I know enough html to get by and could possibly contact John about volunteering a little bit on the site <span class=messageboard-ooc>(it's something I've been considering for a while, regardless)</span>. Again, small investment, big payoff.</p>
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<p>With that in mind, the part of #2 that I'm most attached to is the Vessel class. I'd keep the archetype because it seems weird for a god/former god to be possessed, but if I otherwise changed the rest of the build and portfolio concept, is that something we can work with - given again that I'd put in the effort of making sure that referencing the class is not an extra burden for you to GM?</p>Damn, I really liked #2 - oh well. #1 can drop the dragon & dragon paragon - kinda forgot about featured races only when running with that concept (though I thought Midfoviing + new dragon would be an interesting interaction). That mostly came from 'wow, I miss dragon gods being a big thing. That should be a big thing again!' but you make a fair point, and like I said, it slipped my mind. TBH, I struggle cuz I don't care for most full BAB classes when I'm in the player's seat. Although I'm...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-13T07:07:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=9#4012016-09-13T05:12:50Z2016-09-13T05:12:50Z<p><b><span class=messageboard-ooc>@ GM Rednal</span></b>
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Excellent - I figured as much, but wanted to make sure. Below are my first two takes on concepts for characters and their builds. These don't factor in any dipping or templates that I may want to do, but just the core concepts for each section of the 'stalt, as well as some baseline thoughts for origin and roleplaying. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Don't mind the 4th page, that's just my scratchpad for other ideas.</span> I draw heavily from 3PP sources for these two builds, so any non-Paizo sourced components are linked to d20PFSRD.com when possible, or to the product page when not. I have an idea of what lives in your library, Rednal, but for anything that I am unsure that you'd have access to, I also made comments on the doc explaining the gist of that component.</p>
<p>As for things that you don't have? I'm more than willing to piecemeal share the relevant pages for purposes of letting you look over them and then, if they get the seal approval, gift them to you at the RPG PDF vendor of your choice. <span class=messageboard-ooc>That was part of my reason for checking in on how far the campaign goes. If the <i>only</i> barrier that prevents me from incorporating XYZ into my build is the fact that you don't own it (rather than because you dislike it thematically/mechanically), well... dropping $10-$20 seems like a no-brainer when there's years of gameplay to be had. I've certainly paid more for Steam games that are just collecting digital dust. :-X</span> Let me know your thoughts!</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m8cLF-hxfTnRNIJi1prQUrMXkryM2-gyZD1UP5SV6u8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Forgotten Gods Character Ideas</a></span></b></p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-ooc>@ Hadran</span></b>
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<a href="http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/powerlisting/images/1/17/Saitama_Megaton_Punch.gif/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/350?cb=20151113185826" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">I was imagining it more like this, but tom-ay-to, tom-ah-to. :-P</a>
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As you'll be the only other player, you're welcome to look over these two and give me thoughts on which one you'd be more excited to roleplay and regain divinity with! You know me, I love feedback.</p>@ GM Rednal
Excellent - I figured as much, but wanted to make sure. Below are my first two takes on concepts for characters and their builds. These don't factor in any dipping or templates that I may want to do, but just the core concepts for each section of the 'stalt, as well as some baseline thoughts for origin and roleplaying. Don't mind the 4th page, that's just my scratchpad for other ideas. I draw heavily from 3PP sources for these two builds, so any non-Paizo sourced components are...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-13T05:12:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=10#4542016-09-12T18:52:38Z2016-09-12T18:52:38Z<p>The Craven-cloud continues floating upwards until it rises over the wall...</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>The Craven-cloud continues floating upwards until it rises over the wall...
[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-12T18:52:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=8#3982016-09-09T01:53:57Z2016-09-09T01:53:57Z<p>My IRL & PbP games have been a little slow, so I've had time to play around with some ideas and catch up on the story so far (@ pg. 30, currently). Definitely looks cool, and yeah, I'm way into it. While I'm refining a couple character concepts, I don't know if I saw it stated explicitly so I'm asking: What's the intended endpoint for this campaign? Level 20, Tier 10?</p>My IRL & PbP games have been a little slow, so I've had time to play around with some ideas and catch up on the story so far (@ pg. 30, currently). Definitely looks cool, and yeah, I'm way into it. While I'm refining a couple character concepts, I don't know if I saw it stated explicitly so I'm asking: What's the intended endpoint for this campaign? Level 20, Tier 10?White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-09T01:53:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=9#4422016-09-07T20:18:31Z2016-09-07T20:18:31Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reflex (w/ Evasion):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20</span></p>
<p><b>"I never expected to be such a poor climber."</b> Craven remarks, apparently surprised he could be bad at anything. Effortlessly dodging the falling rocks, he grabs a coiled rope from his bag, and drops it at the Adept's feet where it shrinks to its regular size. <b>"For whoever you send up next. Meanwhile, I'll find my own path."</b> He then dissolves into a tiger-striped cloud, which floats lazily upward.</p>
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"I never expected to be such a poor climber." Craven remarks, apparently surprised he could be bad at anything. Effortlessly dodging the falling rocks, he grabs a coiled rope from his bag, and drops it at the Adept's feet where it shrinks to its regular size. "For whoever you send up next. Meanwhile, I'll find my own path." He then dissolves into a tiger-striped cloud, which floats lazily upward.
[Spoiler omitted][Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-07T20:18:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=8#3602016-09-07T03:49:33Z2016-09-07T03:49:33Z<p>So I do... <span class=messageboard-ooc>See, I know well enough to buy it in advance, but not enough to look in my gear for it later. XD</span></p>
<p>Thanks <b>Daimargh</b>, and you're welcome to fish the rope out of my backpack, <b>Celeste</b>. Otherwise, I can pull it out next turn and pass it along to whoever's getting teleported atop the wall.</p>So I do... See, I know well enough to buy it in advance, but not enough to look in my gear for it later. XD
Thanks Daimargh, and you're welcome to fish the rope out of my backpack, Celeste. Otherwise, I can pull it out next turn and pass it along to whoever's getting teleported atop the wall.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-07T03:49:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=8#3532016-09-05T20:54:31Z2016-09-05T20:54:31Z<p>A third, probably terrible option, is to wait for the colossus to punch through the wall. Or possibly climb back on the golem, and jump/port from there (so that you're at least not burning SP).</p>
<p>Are the ropes hanging down from the colossus still viable? It did get soaked with alchemist's fire, so I wouldn't be surprised to find out they're ruined. Additionally, any chance that they are knotted?</p>
<p>Otherwise, spam total defense until something gets us through. Should have brought a grappling hook...</p>A third, probably terrible option, is to wait for the colossus to punch through the wall. Or possibly climb back on the golem, and jump/port from there (so that you're at least not burning SP).
Are the ropes hanging down from the colossus still viable? It did get soaked with alchemist's fire, so I wouldn't be surprised to find out they're ruined. Additionally, any chance that they are knotted?
Otherwise, spam total defense until something gets us through. Should have brought a grappling...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-05T20:54:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=7#3482016-09-05T18:47:12Z2016-09-05T18:47:12Z<p>As a remind, Davor, the wall is 40-ft. high and you go 1/4 of your speed when you climb. Situationally, I've seen and used a single Climb check for scaling an entire obstacle, but not usually in round-to-round gameplay. And Choon did specify Climb check<b>s</b>. Feel free to sass me super-hard if it turns out I interpreted the situation incorrectly. <span class=messageboard-ooc>;-)</span></p>As a remind, Davor, the wall is 40-ft. high and you go 1/4 of your speed when you climb. Situationally, I've seen and used a single Climb check for scaling an entire obstacle, but not usually in round-to-round gameplay. And Choon did specify Climb checks. Feel free to sass me super-hard if it turns out I interpreted the situation incorrectly. ;-)The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-05T18:47:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=9#4312016-09-05T02:43:27Z2016-09-05T02:43:27Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Climb vs DC 20:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Climb vs DC 20:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9</span></p>
<p><b>"Up we go!"</b> declares a 12-foot-tall Craven, with small bolts of lightning pealing from the soles of his feet. He instead scrambles aimlessly against the wall, going nowhere fast.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[dice=Climb vs DC 20]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Climb vs DC 20]1d20+5[/dice]
"Up we go!" declares a 12-foot-tall Craven, with small bolts of lightning pealing from the soles of his feet. He instead scrambles aimlessly against the wall, going nowhere fast.
[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-05T02:43:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=7#3472016-09-05T02:34:15Z2016-09-05T02:34:15Z<p>Oh I don't know that it's a thing. I was just saying that I could say I casted the spell 5 rounds ago, since getting up to the wall hasn't been a round-to-round affair. I appreciate your graciousness on this. :-)</p>Oh I don't know that it's a thing. I was just saying that I could say I casted the spell 5 rounds ago, since getting up to the wall hasn't been a round-to-round affair. I appreciate your graciousness on this. :-)The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-05T02:34:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=7#3422016-09-04T06:39:34Z2016-09-04T06:39:34Z<p>Blurgh. I don't know if I mentioned it earlier, but I had originally planned on casting <i>enlarge person</i> before we got up and into the thick of it. I kinda lost track of that with the delay, though. Was going to roll with it now, only to remember that it has a 1 round casting time.</p>
<p>I'd like to 'backdate' the casting of that spell a little bit, if it's alright with you <b>Choon</b>. In other words, I trade you some of my rounds of duration in exchange for not having to make concentration checks in front of a literal wall of incoming ranged attacks. Is that alright?</p>Blurgh. I don't know if I mentioned it earlier, but I had originally planned on casting enlarge person before we got up and into the thick of it. I kinda lost track of that with the delay, though. Was going to roll with it now, only to remember that it has a 1 round casting time.
I'd like to 'backdate' the casting of that spell a little bit, if it's alright with you Choon. In other words, I trade you some of my rounds of duration in exchange for not having to make concentration checks in...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-04T06:39:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=7#3402016-09-04T01:50:46Z2016-09-04T01:50:46Z<p>Anyone want some help up the wall who weighs less than 260 lbs? I'm going to cast <i>enlarge person</i> on myself this round and I'm alright spending a moment or two hoisting people halfway up the wall (10' space + 10' reach puts you 20' in the air), but unfortunately <b>Bustik,</b> you weigh just a little too much for me unless you or someone else can buff my Strength even just 1 more point.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Strength score 10, will get a +2 size bonus for the spell to bring me up to 12 Str, which puts my max load at 130 lbs. Being Large sized doubles that for 260 lbs., and lift over head=maximum load.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Craven's Random Weight(:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d10 ⇒ (8, 7) = 15</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>• 5) + 110 = 185</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>185 • 8 = <b>1,480 lbs.</b> Craven's weight @ Large Size.</span></p>
<p>Alternatively, <b>GM Choon,</b> the walls are wood, but ballpark how thick are they? Would they support a Craven that weight or would I wreck them trying to climb it? Alternatively, based on your anwser, I might consider punching my way through them.</p>
<p>Lastly, I got healed to full again, is that correct?</p>Anyone want some help up the wall who weighs less than 260 lbs? I'm going to cast enlarge person on myself this round and I'm alright spending a moment or two hoisting people halfway up the wall (10' space + 10' reach puts you 20' in the air), but unfortunately Bustik, you weigh just a little too much for me unless you or someone else can buff my Strength even just 1 more point.
Strength score 10, will get a +2 size bonus for the spell to bring me up to 12 Str, which puts my max load at 130...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-09-04T01:50:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=8#3972016-09-01T21:01:08Z2016-09-01T21:01:08Z<p>Awesome. Also, thanks for thinking of me Ashe, and good luck with the storm again. Just got the notification from the Weather Channel app that it's a full blown-hurricane now. <span class=messageboard-ooc>D-:</span></p>Awesome. Also, thanks for thinking of me Ashe, and good luck with the storm again. Just got the notification from the Weather Channel app that it's a full blown-hurricane now. D-:White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-01T21:01:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Forgotten Gods (Table 1) DiscussionWhite Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable1/discussion&page=8#3952016-09-01T20:30:44Z2016-09-01T20:30:44Z<p>Got the PM from Ashe - figured I'd pop my head in and say hey.</p>
<p>I'll let you both know I'm <i>tenatively</i> interested. I've given myself a personal limit of 3 PbP games that I'll be a part of at anytime, lest I get obsessive <span class=messageboard-ooc>(as I tend to :-P)</span> and let real life suffer. Right now, I am currently at that limit - the Midgard Northlands game I run that Ashe mentioned, the Jade Regent game you both see me in, and then a third that is a war-of-the-city-states build-tester/character-killer game. That third game is not meant to be a permanent affair then, but we did just start another battle so it'll be a little while before I have a chance to rotate out. I also had intended on my 'third slot' remaining an opportunity for short-term pick me up games.</p>
<p>That said, that third-game rotation has off-and-on been more trouble than it's worth, and having never played mythic or tristalt, I am very much interested in this. <span class=messageboard-ooc>I also may have creeped these games once or twice in the past, so while I haven't time to read up much now, I remember the gist of it.</span> Given that I'm still caught up in a third game, and also in the process of bringing a new-to-Pathfinder friend aboard the game I run, you two should continue on with as-is for now. If you're amenable to it though, I'd have a chance to give a serious look at it in the next month or two. Sound good?</p>Got the PM from Ashe - figured I'd pop my head in and say hey.
I'll let you both know I'm tenatively interested. I've given myself a personal limit of 3 PbP games that I'll be a part of at anytime, lest I get obsessive (as I tend to :-P) and let real life suffer. Right now, I am currently at that limit - the Midgard Northlands game I run that Ashe mentioned, the Jade Regent game you both see me in, and then a third that is a war-of-the-city-states build-tester/character-killer game. That...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-09-01T20:30:44ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Interjection Games] Nearing first official Hero Lab Release! What's coming up next?White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tvjn?Interjection-Games-Nearing-first-official#42018-05-06T05:07:53Z2016-08-31T19:46:20Z<p>Thanks for the tip, Rednal! Even outside of it being a good practice to handle code projects, I know myself well enough to identify that the balance of easy and hard is the best way to keep up momentum.</p>
<p>Hmm, I had convinced myself that the antipodist to be more of a challenge than I now think it would be - and the edgewalker and edgeblade wouldn't be too different from the master of forms. Consider that on the table, then. Runesmith would take similar efforts that I'm handling with Strange Magic - not nearly as much and in the end, it'd probably be pretty easy, but still not a great choice for a concurrent project. I had planned on working a bit closer to RAW and running with less clarification regardless of what I tackle next... but the tinker certainly LOOKS unwieldy if nothing else, and that might not be practical.</p>Thanks for the tip, Rednal! Even outside of it being a good practice to handle code projects, I know myself well enough to identify that the balance of easy and hard is the best way to keep up momentum.
Hmm, I had convinced myself that the antipodist to be more of a challenge than I now think it would be - and the edgewalker and edgeblade wouldn't be too different from the master of forms. Consider that on the table, then. Runesmith would take similar efforts that I'm handling with Strange...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-08-31T19:46:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=7#3252016-08-31T13:41:35Z2016-08-31T13:41:35Z<p>Ahh nah, I didn't take anything by it - just seemed like you were curious. :-P</p>
<p>I definitely agree with Spheres of Power over standard magic. Like, the specific spells with specific effects aspect of Pathfinder/D&D magic doesn't bother me much, but it's the other Vancian biases that get me. The whole 'forgetting spells' rationale (for prepared casters, anyway), combined with the fact that they're rigidly shoehorned into slots (6 1st-level spells left today, but I can't use any of that to cast one 2nd-level?) bugs me. Spheres is way flexible & customizable, and much better for accommodating various visions of what magic should be. The Pathfinder/D&D style of magic is fine <i>as an option,</i> and I get that it was Gygax incorporating fiction he loved into the RPG he built... but it's goofy that it has remained the default for the world's most popular RPG for over 40 years now.</p>Ahh nah, I didn't take anything by it - just seemed like you were curious. :-P
I definitely agree with Spheres of Power over standard magic. Like, the specific spells with specific effects aspect of Pathfinder/D&D magic doesn't bother me much, but it's the other Vancian biases that get me. The whole 'forgetting spells' rationale (for prepared casters, anyway), combined with the fact that they're rigidly shoehorned into slots (6 1st-level spells left today, but I can't use any of that to cast...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-31T13:41:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=9#4082016-08-31T13:25:14Z2016-08-31T13:25:14Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Some Damage Randomization, minimum half-health:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 6) + 25 = 37</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>| Heh, alright Paizo dice...</span></p>
<p>As they neared the battlements, Craven stayed close to the others. Perhaps he had grown fond of them, perhaps he fought for more than a full belly... or perhaps he was just showing off. In any case, it was a strange moment of self-sacrifice when Craven spotted the barrel of alchemist's fire coming directly for the group (you know, the one that the blasters failed to spot or intercept), and carried himself forward on the wind's current to throw a stone-solid fist into the projectile at a safe distance. The barrel split apart and much of the contents spurt into a cone back towards the fort, but enough of it soaked Craven's fur as well. He fell to the earth in a flaming heap.</p>
<p>Once he had extinguished the flames, he picked himself up and moved back towards the others, ready for any healing that the dwarf or ophiduan might dole out.</p>[dice=Some Damage Randomization, minimum half-health]2d6+25[/dice] | Heh, alright Paizo dice...
As they neared the battlements, Craven stayed close to the others. Perhaps he had grown fond of them, perhaps he fought for more than a full belly... or perhaps he was just showing off. In any case, it was a strange moment of self-sacrifice when Craven spotted the barrel of alchemist's fire coming directly for the group (you know, the one that the blasters failed to spot or intercept), and carried...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-31T13:25:14ZForums: Product Discussion: [Interjection Games] Nearing first official Hero Lab Release! What's coming up next?White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tvjn?Interjection-Games-Nearing-first-official#12019-01-30T21:43:44Z2016-08-31T05:21:10Z<p>Hey all! My name's Bennett Selchow, a Hero Lab coder working with Interjection Games, and I'm excited to announce that we will be releasing a Hero Lab data package for <a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy9jx3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Master of Forms</a> (and <a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy9m87?The-Master-of-Forms-Expanded-Shadow-and-Darkness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">its expansion!</a>) in the very near future. While Brad puts together the legal and other finishing touches on his end, I wanted to start trawling for a public opinion on what our next release should be.</p>
<p>Now before anyone says it: the next release will NOT be Strange Magic. That is planned down the road, but there are some complex components that I will need to work out before that really gets under way. Instead, I plan to develop this other project at the same time that I prepare for SM, so that when I get sick of beating my head against the difficult stuff, I can work on something that provides myself a visible progress bar. <span class=messageboard-ooc>:-)</span></p>
<p>With that in mind, I've got a few good candidates for this secondary project. <ul><li><b>The Big Book of Bloodlines:</b> This one sits at the top of my personal list because it's a Kickstarter-backed, meaty project that will be easy enough to work on, and because well... the sorcerer will always be my first love. This could also include IG's other bloodline expansions.<li><b>The Class Expansions Collection:</b> Though known for his base classes, Brad has developed a number of small PDFs that build on the classes released by Paizo. This one would be a fairly quick and easy to complete, though if you're in love with the idea you'll have to convince me of its popularity.<li><b>The Tinker Collection:</b> Interjection Games's original success story, the Tinker remains popular enough to get new mini-expansions year after year, and this would include everything released for the Tinker so far. I'll own up to a little hesitation with this idea, for I fear there may be hurdles similar to the ones I'll encounter with Strange Magic, but I'm entertaining the idea regardless, so I've included it.</ul>There are other base classes that would be fairly easy to work on as well, such as the Assassin, Animist, Gadgeteer, and Sanguine Disciple. Ultimately, the opinions offered here will only be part of my decision process, but if I didn't care, I wouldn't be asking. <span class=messageboard-ooc>:-P</span></p>
<p>What do we think?</p>Hey all! My name's Bennett Selchow, a Hero Lab coder working with Interjection Games, and I'm excited to announce that we will be releasing a Hero Lab data package for The Master of Forms (and its expansion!) in the very near future. While Brad puts together the legal and other finishing touches on his end, I wanted to start trawling for a public opinion on what our next release should be.
Now before anyone says it: the next release will NOT be Strange Magic. That is planned down the road,...White Unggoy (alias of B S 207)2016-08-31T05:21:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=9#4022016-08-30T20:29:41Z2016-08-30T20:29:41Z<p>The second Craven was clear of the <i>antimagic field,</i> he dissolved into a cloud of roiling red mist and flame.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reflex vs DC 15 (+ gaseous form):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 4 = 23</span></p>
<p>The flame soon is extinguished, and Craven reappears with a loud crack as the air rushes back together. He coughs and mentions, <b>"Flesh isn't always so useful,"</b> before turning to keep up with but behind the colossus, feeling the positive energy wash over him.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>The second Craven was clear of the antimagic field, he dissolved into a cloud of roiling red mist and flame.
[dice=Reflex vs DC 15 (+ gaseous form)]1d20+10+4[/dice]
The flame soon is extinguished, and Craven reappears with a loud crack as the air rushes back together. He coughs and mentions, "Flesh isn't always so useful," before turning to keep up with but behind the colossus, feeling the positive energy wash over him.
[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-30T20:29:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=7#3172016-08-30T19:59:35Z2016-08-30T19:59:35Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I was the one advocating the surgically-focused incanter//vitalist originally. :-P Vitalists are almost <i>gross</i> with how good they are.</span></p>
<p>Yeah, fate's every round - think it'd be counterproductive to Choon's goal if it was per battle. Which as a reminder for everyone, is for him to get comfortable killing characters. I think a fate-per-battle die would be pretty good for getting comfortable with TPK's though. ;-)</p>
<p>If Craven survives another battle, I'll be surprised. Not that I think he's <i>ineffective</i> per-se, but this and future characters are built with the goal of seeing what my hoard of 3PP classes & options actually look like in a fight once they're lifted out of a book/PDF and actually made to do something - so hyper-unstoppable builds aren't a part of my design process.</p>
<p>Come to think of it, <b>Choon,</b> what progress is the colossus making each turn? Is it taking double moves for 80 ft./round, or running for 160 ft./round, and does it wait for us when we all bail off? Just trying to figure out the colossus ETA to the keep, to see if I wanna get any buff's going while I'm outside of the field, and see what it takes to keep pace with it.</p>I was the one advocating the surgically-focused incanter//vitalist originally. :-P Vitalists are almost gross with how good they are.
Yeah, fate's every round - think it'd be counterproductive to Choon's goal if it was per battle. Which as a reminder for everyone, is for him to get comfortable killing characters. I think a fate-per-battle die would be pretty good for getting comfortable with TPK's though. ;-)
If Craven survives another battle, I'll be surprised. Not that I think he's...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-30T19:59:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=6#2932016-08-29T06:58:13Z2016-08-29T06:58:13Z<p>In other news, I'll be at the Minnesota State Fair most of the day tomorrow, so it may be 30 hours or so before I post again. Should I end up the guy holding the game up, go ahead and bot me.</p>In other news, I'll be at the Minnesota State Fair most of the day tomorrow, so it may be 30 hours or so before I post again. Should I end up the guy holding the game up, go ahead and bot me.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-29T06:58:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=6#2872016-08-28T23:07:45Z2016-08-28T23:07:45Z<p>Good to see ya, Daimargh. I keep having the same problem that Onyx just had there. <b>"Oh this is a great idea! Wait, antimagic. Okay well, how about... no, antimagic, remember? Alright, but this could be us- nevermind..."</b></p>
<p>This would have been a good mission for Friar the Fatling. Why ride the colossus when you can just burrow all the way to (and possibly inside of) the fort?</p>Good to see ya, Daimargh. I keep having the same problem that Onyx just had there. "Oh this is a great idea! Wait, antimagic. Okay well, how about... no, antimagic, remember? Alright, but this could be us- nevermind..."
This would have been a good mission for Friar the Fatling. Why ride the colossus when you can just burrow all the way to (and possibly inside of) the fort?The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-28T23:07:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=8#3872016-08-28T23:03:13Z2016-08-28T23:03:13Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-28T23:03:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=6#2772016-08-28T03:18:52Z2016-08-28T03:18:52Z<p>Maybe he's still reading: between my most recent gameplay post and the previous one, there were 23 new posts in the gameplay thread - my other games don't do that. <span class=messageboard-ooc>:-P</span> But yeah, guess I hadn't noticed how much time had passed since his last post. Whelp, see how it goes...</p>Maybe he's still reading: between my most recent gameplay post and the previous one, there were 23 new posts in the gameplay thread - my other games don't do that. :-P But yeah, guess I hadn't noticed how much time had passed since his last post. Whelp, see how it goes...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-28T03:18:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=6#2752016-08-28T02:37:42Z2016-08-28T02:37:42Z<p><b>My impression of this fight so far:</b>
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"Hmm, two healers? This should make things a lot easier."</p>
<p><i>Round 1 happens.</i></p>
<p>"Oh my god, is two healers enough?!"</p>My impression of this fight so far:
"Hmm, two healers? This should make things a lot easier."
Round 1 happens.
"Oh my god, is two healers enough?!"The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-28T02:37:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=8#3792016-08-28T02:25:47Z2016-08-28T02:25:47Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Fortitude vs DC 20:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 7 = 17</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Acrobatics vs DC 15:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>On Fire Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 4</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Speaking of slow fall!</span></p>
<p>Everything went firey-white before Craven's eyes, and he coughs out when oxygen returns to him, <b>"So much for boring!"</b> He jumps down the side of the colossus and glides along its form, tumbling at the end as he starts to pick up speed. Landing on his feet, and now aware that he is still very much on fire, he bursts out of the other side of the <i>antimagic field</i>.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted][Spoiler omitted]</p>[dice=Fortitude vs DC 20]1d20+4+7[/dice]
[dice=Acrobatics vs DC 15]1d20+12[/dice]
[dice=On Fire Damage]1d6[/dice]
Speaking of slow fall!
Everything went firey-white before Craven's eyes, and he coughs out when oxygen returns to him, "So much for boring!" He jumps down the side of the colossus and glides along its form, tumbling at the end as he starts to pick up speed. Landing on his feet, and now aware that he is still very much on fire, he bursts out of the other side of the antimagic
...The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-28T02:25:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=7#3462016-08-27T05:39:40Z2016-08-27T05:39:40Z<p><b>"Worse than I ever could have imagined."</b> Craven remarks to no one in particular. He retrieves his crossbow, parks himself behind the rampart, and levels the weapon at the horizon past Fort Highwater until something worth shooting caught his eye.</p>"Worse than I ever could have imagined." Craven remarks to no one in particular. He retrieves his crossbow, parks himself behind the rampart, and levels the weapon at the horizon past Fort Highwater until something worth shooting caught his eye.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-27T05:39:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=7#3412016-08-27T01:53:12Z2016-08-27T01:53:12Z<p><b>"Not'ing else, nope."</b> Craven considers the plan going forward. <i>Sounds like a poor opportunity for subterfuge. Well, let's try terrifying, then.</i> His body cracks and contorts all at once as he shifts into his second natural form - an imposing, anthropomorphic tiger with reversed hands.</p>"Not'ing else, nope." Craven considers the plan going forward. Sounds like a poor opportunity for subterfuge. Well, let's try terrifying, then. His body cracks and contorts all at once as he shifts into his second natural form - an imposing, anthropomorphic tiger with reversed hands.The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-27T01:53:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=7#3302016-08-26T02:40:26Z2016-08-26T02:40:26Z<p>Craven accepted the smoke stick graciously, bothering Onyx again only for the means to light it. He then went to lay in his bunk, letting the aromas of the stick and the emotions wafting around the room to mix leisurely in his nostrils. He interjected only to answer Bustik's question before drifting off to sleep. <b>"Celeste and meself were in the trenches today. Don't see anyone else from t'ere here."</b></p>
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<b>"Proceed to the Chapel of St. Nicholas, and... take it, and hold it 'til t'e enemy's all done bleeding? Is t'at right?"</b> Craven asks. <i>This battle sounds kind of... boring... I do hope it's not boring,</i> he muses.</p>Craven accepted the smoke stick graciously, bothering Onyx again only for the means to light it. He then went to lay in his bunk, letting the aromas of the stick and the emotions wafting around the room to mix leisurely in his nostrils. He interjected only to answer Bustik's question before drifting off to sleep. "Celeste and meself were in the trenches today. Don't see anyone else from t'ere here."
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"Proceed to the Chapel of St. Nicholas, and......The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-26T02:40:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=7#3172016-08-25T04:29:57Z2016-08-25T04:29:57Z<p>Craven nods to Adept & Davor, though he doesn't seem entirely satisfied with their responses. <b>"Well, happy to have you."</b></p>
<p>He then traces a path along the length of the barracks, testing each open mattress, examining their pillows and fittings as well, before setting his stuff on whichever one he liked best. Walking over to Onyx's bunk before retiring to his own, his voice fits the disguist again as he asks her, <b>"You seem popular. Might I petition you for one of t'ose vice sticks? Smells nice."</b></p>Craven nods to Adept & Davor, though he doesn't seem entirely satisfied with their responses. "Well, happy to have you."
He then traces a path along the length of the barracks, testing each open mattress, examining their pillows and fittings as well, before setting his stuff on whichever one he liked best. Walking over to Onyx's bunk before retiring to his own, his voice fits the disguist again as he asks her, "You seem popular. Might I petition you for one of t'ose vice sticks? Smells nice."The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-25T04:29:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Choon Presents: The (Gestalt) War of Dragonfires DiscussionThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/discussion&page=6#2712016-08-24T03:28:50Z2016-08-24T03:28:50Z<p>Yeah, elan is surely a better choice without even looking at it. Android was chosen simply to put the 'bot' in healbot. :-D</p>Yeah, elan is surely a better choice without even looking at it. Android was chosen simply to put the 'bot' in healbot. :-DThe Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-24T03:28:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Choon Presents: The (gestalt) War of Dragonfires, Special OpsThe Craving (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMChoonPresentsTheGestaltWarOfDragonfires/gameplay&page=7#3092016-08-23T21:58:03Z2016-08-23T21:58:03Z<p>Daimargh feels just a moment of resistance when adding Craven to his collective. <b>::Ooh, that tickles,::</b> he beams back to the dwarf, a wide smile slowly drawing across his face. <b>"Didn't know you medics ever clambered up to the front line. It's a volunteer unit of course - I'm merely making observations."</b></p>Daimargh feels just a moment of resistance when adding Craven to his collective. ::Ooh, that tickles,:: he beams back to the dwarf, a wide smile slowly drawing across his face. "Didn't know you medics ever clambered up to the front line. It's a volunteer unit of course - I'm merely making observations."The Craving (alias of B S 207)2016-08-23T21:58:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=9#4072016-06-01T05:59:39Z2016-06-01T05:12:12Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Not silly, we agreed on one or two Fate for George. However, since there's ambiguity, you should take advantage of it and mark two before the GM catches you. ;-)</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>EDIT:</b> Also, woohoo! That was awesome! Thanks KC for running.</span></p>Not silly, we agreed on one or two Fate for George. However, since there's ambiguity, you should take advantage of it and mark two before the GM catches you. ;-)
EDIT: Also, woohoo! That was awesome! Thanks KC for running.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-06-01T05:12:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=9#4022016-05-31T16:07:18Z2016-05-31T16:07:18Z<p><span class=messageboard-bigger>Vivian</span>
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<i>Fate:</i> Sounds like I <b>worked towards my goal without accomplishing it</b>, so there's one. I wouldn't say her instinct ever came up, but Vivian was tenacious even when sick or being flung around by a snake, so I'd argue she <b>played her belief and gave her best</b> for a total of <b>two</b>.</p>
<p><i>Persona:</i> I miss out on accomplishing my goal, and I didn't ever play against my belief, so no Persona there. I made a good effort of playing Vivian as sick though, so I'd make a case for being the <b>Embodiment for one</b>. <i>(Fun fact: I was gonna throw in a piece about Vivian puking from exertion after the fight with the snake, but I left it out after a quick bit of research told me that rodents can't puke. Which I guess is why poison works so well on rats and such.)</i></p>
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<i>Fate:</i> George definitely accomplished his goal, so he can't get Fate for that. I could tell RP-wise that George tried to <b>play his instinct</b> with wanting to delay in Barkstone, and I think that trying to drive the snake away was <b>acting on his belief</b>, but I see a little ambiguity on both of those fronts, so <b>one or two</b> sounds about right.</p>
<p><i>Persona:</i> Vivian's alive and definitely more experienced now, so George <b>accomplished his goal</b> for sure. I think George got <b>MVP</b> too; he filled the role of leader well, and at every decision fork, I feel we followed his guidance. So I'd say <b>two</b>.</p>
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<i>Fate:</i> I feel Thom accomplished his goal (though Hama may feel differently), so no Fate for that. Thom definitely <b>played his instinct</b> and jumped at every chance to prove his worth. His belief never really came into play, so I'd say <b>one Fate for Thom.</b></p>
<p><i>Persona:</i> Again, I'm pretty sure George trusts Thom, so he <b>accomplished his goal</b>. Thom also seemed to have the right skills and great rolls, whether he was examining the dead animal, fighting the snake, or fixing up George's eyes, so I'd argue that he was our <b>Workhouse</b>, for a total of <b>two</b>.</p>Vivian
Fate: Sounds like I worked towards my goal without accomplishing it, so there's one. I wouldn't say her instinct ever came up, but Vivian was tenacious even when sick or being flung around by a snake, so I'd argue she played her belief and gave her best for a total of two.
Persona: I miss out on accomplishing my goal, and I didn't ever play against my belief, so no Persona there. I made a good effort of playing Vivian as sick though, so I'd make a case for being the Embodiment for...Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-31T16:07:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=8#3932016-05-24T16:32:49Z2016-05-24T16:32:49Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll be alright, Thom, but thanks. I'll spend my Persona to try to recover. Let's see how it goes...</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Will + Persona (Nature) + Tool (herbs) vs Ob4:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 4d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 4) + (5, 5, 5, 2) + (2) = 24</span>
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Vivian grabs some of the herbs around the shack and makes a pot of medicinal tea. She sits in the corner and reads through Rosalee's journal, sipping the mixture and slowly starts to feel better.</p>I'll be alright, Thom, but thanks. I'll spend my Persona to try to recover. Let's see how it goes...
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Just made it!
Vivian grabs some of the herbs around the shack and makes a pot of medicinal tea. She sits in the corner and reads through Rosalee's journal, sipping the mixture and slowly starts to feel better.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-24T16:32:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=8#3902016-05-23T19:37:06Z2016-05-23T19:37:06Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ob4 Will? Yeeeesh. Also, I don't know how I missed that Rosalee was dead - busy weekend wrecked my reading comprehension, I guess.</span></p>
<p>Vivian silently watches George wrestle with his anger as she tries very hard to not think about the dead mouse in the room. When Thom breaks the silence, so does she. <b>"Should.. should we...,"</b> she starts, faltering. Finally, Vivian points to Rosalee's body but looks away. <b>"What about Rosalee?"</b> Tears well up in the tenderpaw's eyes.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yeah, so what exactly are my options?</span><ul><li><span class=messageboard-ooc>I can <b>spend my check</b> to roll against <b>Ob4 Will</b> to clear my sick condition. If I took the herbs in the hut as a tool, and spent my persona to tap Nature, that'd give me a total of 7D, right?</span><li><span class=messageboard-ooc>I can <b>save my check</b> and auto-lose sick, but GM gets to <b>reduce one ability or skill by 1.</b></span><li><span class=messageboard-ooc>Can I <b>save my check</b> and stay sick until I think I have a shot at overcoming it?</span><li><span class=messageboard-ooc>Can I <b>spend my check</b> to instead search around Rosalee's hut/ask around town in pursuit of my <b>Goal?</b></span></ul><span class=messageboard-ooc>Finding her dead makes Vivian even more motivated to learn why she left the guard, if that lead to her death here, and how to avoid the same fate.</span></p>Ob4 Will? Yeeeesh. Also, I don't know how I missed that Rosalee was dead - busy weekend wrecked my reading comprehension, I guess.
Vivian silently watches George wrestle with his anger as she tries very hard to not think about the dead mouse in the room. When Thom breaks the silence, so does she. "Should.. should we...," she starts, faltering. Finally, Vivian points to Rosalee's body but looks away. "What about Rosalee?" Tears well up in the tenderpaw's eyes.
Yeah, so what exactly are my...Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-23T19:37:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=8#3862016-05-22T02:27:30Z2016-05-22T02:27:30Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>This is my opportunity to remove my sick condition, yeah? That's first on my list. I want to get to know Rosalee as well, but if there's only time for one, let's do that.</span></p>This is my opportunity to remove my sick condition, yeah? That's first on my list. I want to get to know Rosalee as well, but if there's only time for one, let's do that.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-22T02:27:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=8#3802016-05-18T00:25:44Z2016-05-17T22:10:33Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I actually meant the snake's eye as a consequence for it, but this is <i>WAAAY</i> better. :-D</span></p>
<p><b>"George!"</b> Vivian rushes forward to her mentors side, throwing the skillet away down the road. Though she's spent well past her limits, she's not yet ready to worry about herself.</p>I actually meant the snake's eye as a consequence for it, but this is WAAAY better. :-D
"George!" Vivian rushes forward to her mentors side, throwing the skillet away down the road. Though she's spent well past her limits, she's not yet ready to worry about herself.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-17T22:10:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=8#3762016-05-15T05:35:17Z2016-05-15T05:35:17Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I dig it. Serious injury could include going (at least mostly) blind in one eye?</span></p>I dig it. Serious injury could include going (at least mostly) blind in one eye?Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-15T05:35:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=8#3702016-05-12T13:23:55Z2016-05-12T13:23:55Z<p>Vivian gets her skillet ready to smack the snake in the mouth when it inevitably lunges forward again to attack.</p>Vivian gets her skillet ready to smack the snake in the mouth when it inevitably lunges forward again to attack.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-12T13:23:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=8#3642016-05-09T18:21:52Z2016-05-09T18:21:52Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The dice are with us when it counts!</span></p>
<p>As Thom threatens, Vivian delivers. Slightly stunned from her skillet, she pulls a final blade from her belt and shakes her senses clear. She flings it at the snake while Thom has it distracted, and the knife buries itself into the corner of the predator's eye!</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>GM,</b> let me know if I overstepped the narrative bounds here. Felt right to me for Thom's <b>four successes</b>, while still leaving room for George.</span></p>
<p>She takes no longer than to verify the hit before grabbing the skillet and scrambling away. <i>Thom's not the target of the snake's rage now...</i> she acutely understands.</p>The dice are with us when it counts!
As Thom threatens, Vivian delivers. Slightly stunned from her skillet, she pulls a final blade from her belt and shakes her senses clear. She flings it at the snake while Thom has it distracted, and the knife buries itself into the corner of the predator's eye!
GM, let me know if I overstepped the narrative bounds here. Felt right to me for Thom's four successes, while still leaving room for George.
She takes no longer than to verify the hit before...Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-09T18:21:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=8#3582016-05-04T06:40:50Z2016-05-04T06:40:50Z<p>Heart pounding fast, Vivian latches herself onto the end of the snake's tail. Scrambling to keep it between her and the snake's fangs, she can only hope that it will bite itself, rather than her.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Defend (Nature), -1D (Sick):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 3) = 7</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>George and Thom:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (6) = 9</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc><b>One success</b> sounds about right for this ill-conceived plan. Considering the snake's been rolling 6D on attacks, let's just spend the fate now - see what happens.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Explode 6's:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 4</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Worth it. <b>Two successes.</b></span></p>Heart pounding fast, Vivian latches herself onto the end of the snake's tail. Scrambling to keep it between her and the snake's fangs, she can only hope that it will bite itself, rather than her.
[dice=Defend (Nature), -1D (Sick)]3d6[/dice][dice=George and Thom]1d6+1d6[/dice]
One success sounds about right for this ill-conceived plan. Considering the snake's been rolling 6D on attacks, let's just spend the fate now - see what happens.
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Worth it. Two successes.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-04T06:40:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=8#3532016-05-01T20:08:25Z2016-05-01T20:08:25Z<p>Once she sees George in trouble, Vivian is thrust into a slight panic, and charges the snake's coiled tail, pulling and stabbing at the gigantic predator's appendage.</p>Once she sees George in trouble, Vivian is thrust into a slight panic, and charges the snake's coiled tail, pulling and stabbing at the gigantic predator's appendage.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-05-01T20:08:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3472016-04-30T05:27:26Z2016-04-30T05:27:26Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm okay with that, then.</span>
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Vivian calls to the others as she leads them towards cover in another thick patch of briars. <b>"Over here!"</b> Sick as she is though, she doesn't get there before the snake recovers...</p>I'm okay with that, then.
Vivian calls to the others as she leads them towards cover in another thick patch of briars. "Over here!" Sick as she is though, she doesn't get there before the snake recovers...Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-30T05:27:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3452016-04-30T04:02:59Z2016-04-30T04:02:59Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Vivian Defend (Nature @4; Sick @-1):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 6) = 10</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Thom, George:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Before I continue, do we <i>lose</i> Disposition if I fail here? I'm considering spending a fate to explode the sixes, but I wanna know the cost of failure first.</span></p>[dice=Vivian Defend (Nature @4; Sick @-1)]3d6[/dice][dice=Thom, George]2d6[/dice]
Before I continue, do we lose Disposition if I fail here? I'm considering spending a fate to explode the sixes, but I wanna know the cost of failure first.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-30T04:02:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3432016-04-30T01:32:52Z2016-04-30T01:32:52Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm with Thom. Going to get confusing jumping in halfway through. Next time for sure though.</span></p>I'm with Thom. Going to get confusing jumping in halfway through. Next time for sure though.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-30T01:32:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3402016-04-29T18:55:29Z2016-04-29T18:55:29Z<p>Vivian runs wide circles on the ground below, another dagger in hand. At multiple points, she looks poised to throw the weapon, only to dart away, baiting the snake to overextend itself.</p>Vivian runs wide circles on the ground below, another dagger in hand. At multiple points, she looks poised to throw the weapon, only to dart away, baiting the snake to overextend itself.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-29T18:55:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3362016-04-29T02:46:09Z2016-04-29T02:46:09Z<p>Vivian lays still as she slowly draws a throwing knife, then rolls onto her feet and sends the blade flying from the flanking side of Thom's spear attack.</p>Vivian lays still as she slowly draws a throwing knife, then rolls onto her feet and sends the blade flying from the flanking side of Thom's spear attack.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-29T02:46:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3302016-04-24T02:46:01Z2016-04-24T02:46:01Z<p>Vivian, her hands still manning her pole, adds to the confusion. She erupts into squeaks of the highest pitch she can muster: <span class=tiny><b>"HEYWOAHBIGGUYOVERHEREHERESNAKEYSNAKEYSNAKEYHOWDOESMYRUCKSACKTASTEHUHCANIHA VETHATBACKWHENYOUDONE?!"</b></span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Don't know if mice really 'squeak-speak' in Mouse Guard or how it works, but I think you get the idea. ;-)</span></p>Vivian, her hands still manning her pole, adds to the confusion. She erupts into squeaks of the highest pitch she can muster: "HEYWOAHBIGGUYOVERHEREHERESNAKEYSNAKEYSNAKEYHOWDOESMYRUCKSACKTASTEHUHCANIHA VETHATBACKWHENYOUDONE?!"
Don't know if mice really 'squeak-speak' in Mouse Guard or how it works, but I think you get the idea. ;-)Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-24T02:46:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3252016-04-22T18:59:11Z2016-04-22T18:59:11Z<p>Vivian holds firm to the pole of her sack, struggling to push against the roof of the snake's mouth in an effort to keep it off balance.</p>Vivian holds firm to the pole of her sack, struggling to push against the roof of the snake's mouth in an effort to keep it off balance.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-22T18:59:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3212016-04-22T05:13:48Z2016-04-22T05:13:48Z<p>Adrenaline kicks in, and Vivian bounds forward. As the snake snaps at Thom, Vivian swings her rucksack in time, and it catches in the terrible predator's open jaw. <b>"Quickly!"</b> she yells, already panting.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Seem about right for a tie?</span></p>Adrenaline kicks in, and Vivian bounds forward. As the snake snaps at Thom, Vivian swings her rucksack in time, and it catches in the terrible predator's open jaw. "Quickly!" she yells, already panting.
Seem about right for a tie?Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-22T05:13:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3162016-04-21T16:00:31Z2016-04-21T16:00:31Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>That's how you assist my defend, George? Or is that meant to be your feint-flavor? Just clarifying for describing my post.</span></p>That's how you assist my defend, George? Or is that meant to be your feint-flavor? Just clarifying for describing my post.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-21T16:00:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3112016-04-21T05:22:40Z2016-04-21T05:22:40Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ah, okay. so adding</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Thom & George:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>to</span> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Vivian Gooseberry wrote:</div><blockquote>Defend (Nature): 3d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6) + (3) = 20 </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>still gives us <b>three successes</b> on my Defend vs. the snake's Attack.</span>Ah, okay. so adding [dice=Thom & George]2d6[/dice] to Vivian Gooseberry wrote:Defend (Nature): 3d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6) + (3) = 20
still gives us three successes on my Defend vs. the snake's Attack.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-21T05:22:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3082016-04-20T17:23:13Z2016-04-20T17:23:13Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>That's correct, <b>Thom</b>. Especially when we still had Sach, everyone seemed to have combat covered, so I invested my abilities elsewhere.</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]<span class=messageboard-ooc>The above assumes that I needed to roll for my action. <b>GM,</b> is there any situation in which we wouldn't roll, or will there always be dice involved? This is a part of the game I grasp conceptually thanks to BW, but have very little insight into regarding actual rulings.</span></p>That's correct, Thom. Especially when we still had Sach, everyone seemed to have combat covered, so I invested my abilities elsewhere.
[Spoiler omitted]The above assumes that I needed to roll for my action. GM, is there any situation in which we wouldn't roll, or will there always be dice involved? This is a part of the game I grasp conceptually thanks to BW, but have very little insight into regarding actual rulings.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-20T17:23:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=7#3032016-04-18T23:20:00Z2016-04-18T23:20:00Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>That looks right. Unless I'm mistaken, our Disposition is 5, then. Maybe whenever George gets to make a roll, he'll tap some of that good luck we're apparently banking. ;-)</span></p>That looks right. Unless I'm mistaken, our Disposition is 5, then. Maybe whenever George gets to make a roll, he'll tap some of that good luck we're apparently banking. ;-)Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-18T23:20:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2982016-04-17T23:40:03Z2016-04-17T23:40:03Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Agreed, we need to lead the snake away from here and discourage it from coming back.</span></p>
<p>Vivian jumps back, a beat slower than she usually would, and pulls a throwing knife from her belt. <b>"Right! Thom, get clear! Any ideas, George?"</b></p>Agreed, we need to lead the snake away from here and discourage it from coming back.
Vivian jumps back, a beat slower than she usually would, and pulls a throwing knife from her belt. "Right! Thom, get clear! Any ideas, George?"Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-17T23:40:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2932016-04-17T06:37:17Z2016-04-17T06:37:17Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Not suggesting that Thom should blow everything here, but so he knows his options (and my own curiosity), would he able to also spend a Fate to explode his six in addition the Persona spent?</span></p>Not suggesting that Thom should blow everything here, but so he knows his options (and my own curiosity), would he able to also spend a Fate to explode his six in addition the Persona spent?Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-17T06:37:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2852016-04-15T06:14:49Z2016-04-15T06:14:49Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Thom,</b> regaining fate and persona are tied to playing to your traits and beliefs, and yes, the opportunity to regain them comes at the end of the session. That assumes it works similarly to the Burning Wheel, anyway - and Nature has me as lost as you. I imagine our GM can break it down in better detail for us. :-)</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>GM,</b> can I help with my <i>Legends of the Guard</i> wise? See if I can remember any tales about decapitated birds of prey, or of creatures that would kill a bird like this but leave the meat?</span></p>Thom, regaining fate and persona are tied to playing to your traits and beliefs, and yes, the opportunity to regain them comes at the end of the session. That assumes it works similarly to the Burning Wheel, anyway - and Nature has me as lost as you. I imagine our GM can break it down in better detail for us. :-)
GM, can I help with my Legends of the Guard wise? See if I can remember any tales about decapitated birds of prey, or of creatures that would kill a bird like this but leave the meat?Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-15T06:14:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2812016-04-13T20:15:10Z2016-04-13T20:15:10Z<p>Vivian shrugs. <b>"You might be the best we've got, Thom. I could tell you if it's good for eating, but that's about it."</b> She chuckles weakly at the joke. The warm day has improved her spirits if nothing else. Noting Thom's guarded body language, she adds, <b>"Meanwhile, George and I could stand watch, in case what ever did this comes back."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>GM,</b> do we have any sense of how long it's been here - any signs of decomposition or at least rigor mortis? Or is that all going to be rolled into our check?</span></p>Vivian shrugs. "You might be the best we've got, Thom. I could tell you if it's good for eating, but that's about it." She chuckles weakly at the joke. The warm day has improved her spirits if nothing else. Noting Thom's guarded body language, she adds, "Meanwhile, George and I could stand watch, in case what ever did this comes back."
GM, do we have any sense of how long it's been here - any signs of decomposition or at least rigor mortis? Or is that all going to be rolled into our check?Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-13T20:15:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2752016-04-12T17:29:05Z2016-04-12T17:29:05Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yeah same. I had gotten that impression from your previous post - for my part as well, I was just furthering the roleplay. :-D</span></p>
<p>Vivian slowly nods her head. <b>"Yes. I'm touched by your concern, George, but if what we've heard is true, then more lives than mine are at stake here. Mice need to know they can count on the Guard."</b> She twitches her nose, trying to break up some of the congestion. <b>"Beyond the help we provide in times of need, we're a symbol of hope."</b></p>
<p>As Thom starts getting up, Vivian avoids eye contact with either of them, gazing into her broth. <i>I know in my heart that our words were true... but it feels wrong to challenge George like this. Shouldn't I be learning from him? Listening to him?</i></p>Yeah same. I had gotten that impression from your previous post - for my part as well, I was just furthering the roleplay. :-D
Vivian slowly nods her head. "Yes. I'm touched by your concern, George, but if what we've heard is true, then more lives than mine are at stake here. Mice need to know they can count on the Guard." She twitches her nose, trying to break up some of the congestion. "Beyond the help we provide in times of need, we're a symbol of hope."
As Thom starts getting up, Vivian...Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-12T17:29:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2712016-04-11T23:38:51Z2016-04-11T23:38:51Z<p>Despite her eagerness, Vivian's well aware of her inexperience. <b>"Maybe you're right. What then, though? I stay here, or did you have something in mind? It seems wrong for you to have to continue short a mouse."</b></p>Despite her eagerness, Vivian's well aware of her inexperience. "Maybe you're right. What then, though? I stay here, or did you have something in mind? It seems wrong for you to have to continue short a mouse."Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-11T23:38:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2692016-04-11T19:59:17Z2016-04-11T19:59:17Z<p><b>"Don't wor-,"</b> Vivian begins before a sneeze interrupts her. <b>"Bless me. I meant to say, don't worry about me. The Guard's needs take priority. I'll be alright in the end."</b></p>"Don't wor-," Vivian begins before a sneeze interrupts her. "Bless me. I meant to say, don't worry about me. The Guard's needs take priority. I'll be alright in the end."Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-11T19:59:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2672016-04-11T01:37:06Z2016-04-11T01:37:06Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Damn George, ninja'd me. :)</span></p>
<p>Vivian shifts in her seat, trying to get comfortable. She speaks with a similar hush, <b>"The word reaching Lockhaven says their food supplies are running low, but it's hearsay. Folk might be desperate if its true."</b> She sneaks a glance to George before continuing, <b>"We're also up against the scent border, so we have to watch our backs. The skies too, for that matter."</b></p>Damn George, ninja'd me. :)
Vivian shifts in her seat, trying to get comfortable. She speaks with a similar hush, "The word reaching Lockhaven says their food supplies are running low, but it's hearsay. Folk might be desperate if its true." She sneaks a glance to George before continuing, "We're also up against the scent border, so we have to watch our backs. The skies too, for that matter."Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-11T01:37:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2652016-04-10T23:16:02Z2016-04-10T23:16:02Z<p>Vivian takes the extra blankets and tightly swaddles herself. <b>"Th-thank you."</b> She exhales sharply, and starts taking deliberate spoonfuls of broth as they talk. <b>"Yes, George, let's fill Thom in. The conversation would be a nice distraction."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm interested in RPing a bit, anyway. My weekends are generally too hectic for me to check the game more than once a day, so any heavy roleplay is difficult, but I'm normally present throughout the week.</span></p>Vivian takes the extra blankets and tightly swaddles herself. "Th-thank you." She exhales sharply, and starts taking deliberate spoonfuls of broth as they talk. "Yes, George, let's fill Thom in. The conversation would be a nice distraction."
I'm interested in RPing a bit, anyway. My weekends are generally too hectic for me to check the game more than once a day, so any heavy roleplay is difficult, but I'm normally present throughout the week.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-10T23:16:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2592016-04-09T15:38:49Z2016-04-09T15:38:49Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Health 6 + Tool 1 (+ Thom 1 + George 1):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">6d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 4) + (1) + (3) + (4) = 21</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Wow, the dice hate me. <b>One success,</b> or <b>two</b> if I get help from George. Either way, I fail.</span></p>
<p>Despite mentally preparing herself, the shock of the icy, rapid water still catches Vivan off-guard.</p>[dice=Health 6 + Tool 1 (+ Thom 1 + George 1)]6d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 1d6[/dice]
Wow, the dice hate me. One success, or two if I get help from George. Either way, I fail.
Despite mentally preparing herself, the shock of the icy, rapid water still catches Vivan off-guard.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-09T15:38:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2542016-04-09T01:18:04Z2016-04-09T01:18:04Z<p>Slight concern flashes over Vivian's face. <i>This early in the spring, that water is going to be ice cold.</i> She then straightens out her shoulders. <b>"I'll come out alright, sir!"</b> she proclaims. Walking up to the water's edge, she takes a few deep breaths. <i>No time like the present.</i></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>•OOC nod at GM•</span></p>Slight concern flashes over Vivian's face. This early in the spring, that water is going to be ice cold. She then straightens out her shoulders. "I'll come out alright, sir!" she proclaims. Walking up to the water's edge, she takes a few deep breaths. No time like the present.
*OOC nod at GM*Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-09T01:18:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=6#2522016-04-08T17:29:07Z2016-04-08T17:29:07Z<p>Vivian looks at what she has on hand. <b>"Hmm, no rope, George. I've got a belt, and the stick my bag is tied around. Do those help?"</b></p>Vivian looks at what she has on hand. "Hmm, no rope, George. I've got a belt, and the stick my bag is tied around. Do those help?"Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-08T17:29:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2492016-04-08T16:11:38Z2016-04-08T16:11:38Z<p><b>"You know, I'm pretty quick! I could check up the stream while you check down, and I wager we'd still have enough time to repair the bridge if needed,"</b> Vivan offers. <b>"Split up, and cover more ground?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm cool with trying to repair the bridge if that's what we want to do, but scouting does play to Vivian's & Thom's strengths. :-)</span></p>"You know, I'm pretty quick! I could check up the stream while you check down, and I wager we'd still have enough time to repair the bridge if needed," Vivan offers. "Split up, and cover more ground?"
I'm cool with trying to repair the bridge if that's what we want to do, but scouting does play to Vivian's & Thom's strengths. :-)Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-08T16:11:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2452016-04-04T23:27:53Z2016-04-04T23:27:53Z<p>Vivian parrots George's suggestion, <b>"Yes. Gwendolyn tells us there are already rumors circulating about this possibly delicate situation. We'd best take care not to stoke that fire."</b></p>Vivian parrots George's suggestion, "Yes. Gwendolyn tells us there are already rumors circulating about this possibly delicate situation. We'd best take care not to stoke that fire."Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-04T23:27:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2412016-04-04T18:45:58Z2016-04-04T18:45:58Z<p><b>"Giving, yes..and well, it's our assignment too. I'm Vivian, and this is my mentor, George."</b> Vivian gives a slight bow before indicating the patrol leader.</p>"Giving, yes..and well, it's our assignment too. I'm Vivian, and this is my mentor, George." Vivian gives a slight bow before indicating the patrol leader.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-04T18:45:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: KC's Mouse Guard DiscussionVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/discussion&page=4#1902016-04-03T23:10:59Z2016-04-03T23:10:59Z<p>Vivian, as a Guard-legends buff, is interested by the concept of a Guard who retired early. I'm thinking her goal will be:
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<i>Learn what motivates mice like Rosalee to retire from the Guard.</i></p>
<p>Sound good?</p>Vivian, as a Guard-legends buff, is interested by the concept of a Guard who retired early. I'm thinking her goal will be:
Learn what motivates mice like Rosalee to retire from the Guard.
Sound good?Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-03T23:10:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2392016-04-03T23:01:43Z2016-04-03T23:01:43Z<p>Vivian stashes her reading and hops to her feet. <b>"Yessir, George!"</b> As they make their way to Thom's room, she's distracted by the buzzing jar, her eyes repeatedly darting to it as they walk. She doesn't ask George about it, though.</p>
<p>Once in front of Thom's room, she gives two quick knocks on the door before placing herself at her mentor's side.</p>Vivian stashes her reading and hops to her feet. "Yessir, George!" As they make their way to Thom's room, she's distracted by the buzzing jar, her eyes repeatedly darting to it as they walk. She doesn't ask George about it, though.
Once in front of Thom's room, she gives two quick knocks on the door before placing herself at her mentor's side.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-03T23:01:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2312016-04-02T18:03:52Z2016-04-02T18:03:52Z<p>At George's direction, Vivian heads back to her room and sorts through her belongings. Triple-checking what she packs, she then makes her way down to the courtyard, finds a seat, and flips through a writing about owls while she waits for George and Thom.</p>At George's direction, Vivian heads back to her room and sorts through her belongings. Triple-checking what she packs, she then makes her way down to the courtyard, finds a seat, and flips through a writing about owls while she waits for George and Thom.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-02T18:03:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2262016-04-01T19:11:06Z2016-04-01T19:11:06Z<p>As Gwendolyn and George discuss these plans, Vivian tries to think of any good questions to ask, but only thinks of one. Waiting until they are in the hall, Vivian then prods George for more, <b>"You've been in the guard for years, George, sir. No disrespect intended, but I'd not think you to be afraid anything by now. Do we have that much to worry about from the predators?"</b></p>As Gwendolyn and George discuss these plans, Vivian tries to think of any good questions to ask, but only thinks of one. Waiting until they are in the hall, Vivian then prods George for more, "You've been in the guard for years, George, sir. No disrespect intended, but I'd not think you to be afraid anything by now. Do we have that much to worry about from the predators?"Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-04-01T19:11:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2192016-03-31T22:30:01Z2016-03-31T22:30:01Z<p>Vivian nods in agreement with George as he studies the map, and when he presses about predators, she looks to her mentor and Gwendolyn, trying to gauge their reactions.</p>Vivian nods in agreement with George as he studies the map, and when he presses about predators, she looks to her mentor and Gwendolyn, trying to gauge their reactions.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-03-31T22:30:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2162016-03-30T22:12:58Z2016-03-30T22:12:58Z<p><b>"<i>Yesofcourse!</i>"</b> Vivian blurts suddenly. Embarrased, she stops, clears her throat, and turns to Gwendolyn before saying, <b>"Yes, I mean. It sounds important. You can place your faith in us, m'am!"</b></p>
<p>Privately, she wonders, <i>Shaleburrow's right on the road to Pebblebrook. Maybe we can stop at Gooseberry Tavern; my parents would be thrilled to see me as a tenderpaw now!</i></p>"Yesofcourse!" Vivian blurts suddenly. Embarrased, she stops, clears her throat, and turns to Gwendolyn before saying, "Yes, I mean. It sounds important. You can place your faith in us, m'am!"
Privately, she wonders, Shaleburrow's right on the road to Pebblebrook. Maybe we can stop at Gooseberry Tavern; my parents would be thrilled to see me as a tenderpaw now!Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-03-30T22:12:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2132016-03-29T01:53:01Z2016-03-29T01:53:01Z<p><b>"What- oh yes, okay okay."</b> Vivian quickly tucks away her belongings, clears her throat, and stands tall before following George. She bows to Gwendolyn upon entering and places herself at her mentor's side.</p>"What- oh yes, okay okay." Vivian quickly tucks away her belongings, clears her throat, and stands tall before following George. She bows to Gwendolyn upon entering and places herself at her mentor's side.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-03-29T01:53:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: KC's Mouse Guard DiscussionVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/discussion&page=4#1852016-03-28T14:02:42Z2016-03-28T14:02:42Z<p>We're just looking for you in the gameplay thread, George. :-P</p>We're just looking for you in the gameplay thread, George. :-PVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-03-28T14:02:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: KC's Mouse Guard GameplayVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/gameplay&page=5#2102016-03-27T03:29:09Z2016-03-27T03:29:09Z<p>Vivian was with George when he got the call. She followed him up and now waits in the hall, mumbling half-remembered words to a Guard-related bards tale while sharpening her chef's knife.</p>Vivian was with George when he got the call. She followed him up and now waits in the hall, mumbling half-remembered words to a Guard-related bards tale while sharpening her chef's knife.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-03-27T03:29:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: KC's Mouse Guard DiscussionVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/discussion&page=4#1812016-03-25T02:56:41Z2016-03-25T02:56:41Z<p>Sounds good. I'll have Vivian on the up-'n'-up before we start.</p>Sounds good. I'll have Vivian on the up-'n'-up before we start.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-03-25T02:56:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: KC's Mouse Guard DiscussionVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/discussion&page=4#1732016-03-23T02:12:29Z2016-03-23T02:12:29Z<p>Present.</p>Present.Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-03-23T02:12:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: KC's Mouse Guard DiscussionVivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheChangingOfTheGuardMouseGuard/discussion&page=4#1632016-03-17T14:51:43Z2016-03-17T14:51:43Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>No worries!</span></p>
<p>I'll take Bold and Foolish.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XVIII. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR FUR?</span></b>
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Vivian has dark blonde fur - it's often mistaken for brown indoors, but it shines brightly when in direct sunlight.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XIX. WHO ARE YOUR PARENTS?</span></b>
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Gale and Lawrence run their tavern in Shaleburrow to this day. Outside of teaching her cooking and good financial sense, Vivian learned to take pride in all her work from her parents.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XX. WHO WAS YOUR SENIOR ARTISAN?</span></b>
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Red-furred Ingrid oversaw Vivian's apprenticeship. Talking fast and changing tasks on a dime, she trained Vivian to not only be a better cook, but a better listener.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XXI. WHO WAS OR IS YOUR MENTOR?</span></b>
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George the Mouse</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XXII. HAVE YOU GOT A FRIEND?</span></b>
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Astor, from Mapleharbor, started her apprenticeship as a baker around the same time. They would spend their evenings reading about and musing on old Guard legends, and this eventually formed a strong bond.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XXIII. HAVE YOU GOT AN ENEMY?</span></b>
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Joseph grew up with Vivian in Shaleburrow. At harvest festivals, one of the events had children competing in footraces, and due to their close age, Vivian and Joseph always ran against each other. She won a lot of those races, though by no means all of them, but Joseph always, ALWAYS placed exactly one spot behind her. She likely doesn't think about it much, but he holds a grudge over it still.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XXIV. CLOAK COLOR</span></b>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Still a tenderpaw - no cloak unless I misread that.</span></p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XXV. BELIEF.</span></b>
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<i>All jobs, even small ones, are worth doing right - the Guard's reputation suffers when we give less than our best.</i></p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XXVI. INSTINCT.</span></b>
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My mind often wanders, so <i>whenever I'm tasked to do something, I'll triple-check before I consider my work finished.</i> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Does that work? Could it be phrased better maybe?</span></p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XXVII. GEAR</span></b>
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Vivian carries a chef's knife, along with a few that are balanced for throwing - she sticks these in her belt. As well, her belt holds a compass hanging from a small chain. She also carries a sharpener, some spices, a cutting board, and a leafy netting (designed for camouflage) in a rucksack over her shoulder.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>XXVIII. STARTING REWARDS.</span></b>
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Fate: 1; Persona: 1</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll drop this stuff into my sheet later on.</span></p>No worries!
I'll take Bold and Foolish.
XVIII. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR FUR?
Vivian has dark blonde fur - it's often mistaken for brown indoors, but it shines brightly when in direct sunlight.
XIX. WHO ARE YOUR PARENTS?
Gale and Lawrence run their tavern in Shaleburrow to this day. Outside of teaching her cooking and good financial sense, Vivian learned to take pride in all her work from her parents.
XX. WHO WAS YOUR SENIOR ARTISAN?
Red-furred Ingrid oversaw Vivian's apprenticeship. Talking...Vivian Gooseberry (alias of B S 207)2016-03-17T14:51:43Z