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Barrett steps forward with fire in his eyes. His gaze is locked on the armored figure, threatening to ignite the air between them with its intensity. Without looking away he draws his iron and pumps a hunk of lead and lightning straight through an orcs chest cavity "Aiden Shaw, you no-good low-life scum!" he shouts "If you're half a man you'll stand and answer."
Personally I'm not a fan of Roll20
*cough*
I'm playing 5e right now. For better or worse, the game/rule is distilled down to the core concepts of D&D. The frivolities of tertiary rules have been put aside in favor of providing an experience more familiar to those who play pre-3e. This also means keeping play simple, which as Elo has pointed out means reigning in arbitrarily high numbers that plagued 3.PF. Instead the "advantage/disadvantage" system is employed to great effect. Where a character would normally receive some type of numerical bonus (i.e. +4 to attack Prone creatures in PF), they are instead granted advantage (roll twice and take the higher result). Disadvantage is the inverse. Beyond that, yeah, that's a really, really simplistic view of things that doesn't do the game any justice. Another focus was to create a system that is more or less modular, with GMs able to include as many or as few additional rules as they liked without compromising the integrity of the core mechanics. I'd suggest anyone looking to play be open with content outside of the "Core" line (comprising only 5 books or so, so far). Don't fall into the trap that I see so often of "Paizo-only" because 5e simply doesn't have the amount of material available to support such a narrow view. 3pp, or even homebrew, will go a long way to enhancing your experience. Also, don't play Adventure League. PFS only works because of Pathfinders gross amount of content. @Just a Mort; my 5e PbP probably has an open seat or two if you'd like.
Barrett raises his hand "My pistol hasn't got much in the way of accuracy, I'd rather be in the thick of it if things have to come to a fight."
I absolutely hate to admit it but you're right. That's probably the most ridiculous rule I've ever heard, but you're right. I just got over being upset at Paizo and now I'm mad all over again.
From the scribe scroll feat: You can create a scroll of any spell that you know. Scribing a scroll takes 2 hours if its base price is 250 gp or less, otherwise scribing a scroll takes 1 day for each 1,000 gp in its base price. To scribe a scroll, you must use up raw materials costing half of this base price. See the magic item creation rules in Magic Items for more information.
All night? Yes, I do. I'd much rather something capable of speaking under normal circumstances to keep watch. Where are you getting your information? Creating a scroll is only 2 hours if it costs less than 250 gp.
What can I say? I had a rebellious youth.
In that case I will note that I can inscribe tattoo wondrous items in the following slots: belt, body, chest, feet, hands, head, neck, shoulder, ring (up to two), and wrist. They cost the same amount as purchasing them at market, but they don't interfere with worn items. Just ask and I'll hook you up with some sick-tats.
Right, well, as long as we're on the topic: we should throw in some scrolls of mount, keep watch, and crafter's fortune. Ok good, as long as you are paying the material component cost directly out of your GP that is fine. I thought you were making the argument that the lab provided those components for you free of cost Is that for all crafting or just this case?
Tools yes, but we still need materials worth half the cost of the scrolls to craft.
Where are we getting the raw materials for all these scrolls out in the field?
Barrett will share his own spell book
"Night watches?" Barrett draws a scroll from his bag. "We won't need watches; choose someone and they can be awake the rest of the night without fatigue - or any other ill effect." "Unfortunately, I am unable to create that effect on my own. Can any of you create such effects?" "Armor? Yes, I can do that." "But enough about me. What brings you all to the mercenary calling?" It's a personal calling of sorts.
"Looks like a wonderful spot to camp"
With a wave of a wand and a flick of the wrist:
"A scorpion? delightful. Then you're some type of magi I take it."
"On my way" says Barrett as he pulls out his wand and heads towards Elo. When he gets there he starts using charges from the wand.
Looking at the GMs map I'm like 30 ft away. If that's not the case change my action to a double move.
Barrett calmly draws his pistol from its holster and fires at one of the visible lizards. Instead of a bullet, lighting erupts from the barrel accompanied by a loud *crack*.
"It'll be fine, just don't go overthinking it."
"On the other hand, I'm an experienced practitioner. Mystical arts, collegiate training, that sort of thing. I can also put a pistol shot through a bullseye at 50 yards, so there's that."
"Congratulations, Lieutenant" comments Barrett.
Barrett eyes the map, considering the circumstances of their task. Survivors would be a difficult endeavor as it would draw their attention away from sabotage. "Has the band made camp, then? Have they fortified at all?"
My families dead :[ Let me know if you see a lich running around tho.
This alias is set up like my preferred sheet layout as it is close to how bestiary creatures are presented. Other sheets are acceptable but I need to be able to access them easily from your alias.
Barrett will prefer to let one of the professional soldiers, Joshua or Elo by the looks of it, take the lead when meeting the Precentor.
Barrett walks along in a foul mood, wearing his hat low. The sight of so much wanton destruction and death brought memories to the surface, both of his family and of his days as a raider. Idly he checks his pistol again and considers that he may be slipping away from the peaceful man he had been. He clenches the jaw at the thought, suddenly unsure of what he is doing. Still apprehensive he slides the pistol back into its holster, satisfied with its condition at the very least.
Looks like we can head out whenever. I'm all set to go myself.
"We're not crusaders, ma'am. We're mercenaries." says Barrett as he turns to find his own place to camp. "We've got warlords to hunt so best get your affairs in order; time's a'wastin'." GM: If there's a chance after he's arranged his living situation Barrett will start putting down roots, hoping to scoop up any tidbits on Eddy.
Almost as an afterthought, he also tries to nail down a more cohesive explanation of the Orcs.
Barrett hesitates in Gaurm writing his name. He didn't want it getting out that he was around, in case anyone was keeping an eye out. He ultimately elects to say nothing about it.
I have ride and scrolls of mount so I am at least.
Scrolls are best for low-level spells that are good, but are situational enough that you don't want to actually commit slots to them (doubly so when those spells only have out of combat use, where the activation time for scrolls is ignorable). Keep Watch, for example, or Crafter's Fortune. For things like Shield and Mage Armor, on the other hand, a wand is better since you'll be activating it so often. It's also important to keep in mind that scrolls always function at the lowest CL possible, making them a poor choice for spells that have level dependent effects and short durations.
"WE ARE STRONG AND OUR RAGE IS FUELED BY IGNORANCE!"
I think calling us a squad at this point would be a little inaccurate.
I don't have much else to contribute at the tavern right now.
Memories of a particular pixie he had met at one point come back to Barrett but he quickly shakes them away before they can trouble him further. "You'll want to go to Lastwall, then. Speak with the crusaders there."
Anyone at table two feel free to jump in if you'd like...
"If it is they're doing a downright awful job of it. Lastwall hasn't been able to make any kind of definitive stand. For a while whatever line will hold but eventually they all fell to sheer numbers. Now their fortress line is about as good as a pile of dirt and sticks."
"Only that it's lawless country. Things have changed a lot since I was last there; gotten more desperate. Orcs and all, y'know the type."
Barrett nods as Gaurm takes a seat. He chews on words for a bit before saying "Have you ever been to Belkzen, Gaurm?"
Obligatory bar scene, then, if anyone wants to participate. GM no worries about not posting on weekends.
Midday. They had been travelling since morning, but their pace meant they had to stop off at this watering hole to rest. Vigil was still a long way off. Barrett Armstrong nursed a glass of liquor and his sorrows at the same time. No doubt other patrons of the bar had their own troubles to drown, but Barrett continued his own stupor nonetheless. His traveling companion had disappeared when they arrived which didn't much trouble Barrett, for he had only known him a short time. Truthfully, the only thing known up to this point was that one was a good two feet taller than the other.
Looks like everything is sorted out, shall we start table two? The other gtoup is well ahead. Does anyone want to RP before we get into it.
Ok, so our gameplay for table two is up but it looks like we've been disconnected from the shared discussion.
Funnily enough I posted a dot in the supposed broken thread and its tracking this discussion in my campaign tab. In other news I lost half my scrolls and bullets; we'll have to budget for a while.
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