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Character Name: Bega Awar
Player Name: Arthur Severance
Character Org Play #: 24158-701
Current Fame: 0
Faction Slotted: Wayfinders
Day Job Roll: None (I don't have a Profession skill trained)

I'm guessing I'm the pilot, however, I have no clue. I'll read up on the rules this evening.

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If there was 10 minutes to spare before the Venture-Captain showed up then Ve'Shek healed you several posts ago.

Doh! I read that post too fast and missed the healing in it. I was so excited about the priest-parishoner interaction, I jumped to respond and didn't read carefully. Thank you for the healing and for answering my question!

If there was 10 minutes to spare before the Venture-Captain showed up then Ve'Shek healed you several posts ago.

[ooc]Doh! I read that post too fast and missed the healing in it. I was so excited about the priest-parishoner interaction, I jumped to respond and didn't read carefully. Thank you for the healing and for answering my question!

Bega hurries to Loreseeker and gets everyone loaded and ready to go. He then pilots the ship to the coordinates the Venture Captain gave them for the cultists' cache.

Pilot: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Is there any healing available? Bega's down 4 HP.

"Bega that was some excellent craftwork with the weapons. I wish I had paid more attention in training!

Bega blushes. "Aw, shucks, all I did was point and shoot. I got lucky. You were the one with the great idea to fix the tablets!"

He pats the Ysoki on the shoulder, "Good job getting out of that tight situation, Bega."

Bega beams with pride for a moment!

Then he scurries over to Xxvik. "Er...excuse me. Were you able to get some video of the white equations, sir? Could you play it back so we can see?"

Just in case, Bega spits out his spare power pack, puts it in his harmonic dirge pistol, then tucks the somewhat depleted one into his cheek.

Bega ducks behind the android, to take a stealth shot at the statute, hoping to finish it. "Pomer! Pomer! Pomer! he cries in Ysoki.

Stealth for Trick Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 21

Dirge Pistol Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Trick Attack Sonic Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Yes, that would be fun. I have a delivery coming Saturday, but I don't know when. So maybe in the evening or on Sunday?

Bega dodges and weaves, trying to stealthily get a shot in at the nasty, sludge-spewing statute!

"Take that, you sludge-spewer!" he cries, as he fires.

Stealth for Trick Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 = 23

Dirge Pistol Sonic Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Trick Attack Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Reenergized by the shattering of the nearest statue, Bega does a series of handsprings toward the other one, firing as he approaches. The pistol hums with energy!

Acrobatics to Set Up Trick Shot: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Trick Shot Sonic Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Bega is torn--a priest of the Dawnflower who is also his superior in the society, has given him instructions. Last time, he ignored the priest, and it worked out very well. However, he is really hurt, and there are still two statutes to fight.

He decides to try to tumble out of the developing flank, then shoot.

Acrobatics to Tumble Away from Blue: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 I think the DC is 15 + half the statue's CR and that Bega just failed and provoked from Blue. If he survives the AoO, he ends up where he is on the map now.

The following action is in case Bega survives the AoO.

Narrowly escaping, Bega shoots the statute again.

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Bega is frightened by the hulking stone quorlu, but stands his ground. Hiding his fear, he twists and bobs to district the foe, then fires!

"Take that, statue!" he cries.

Acrobatics for Trick Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 = 28

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17

Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Trick Attack Sonic Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

I know this provokes an attack of opportunity, but there was no other way to get a trick shot in that I can think of.

Bega Ref save, plz

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Bega instinctively dodges some of the freezing sludge.

Remembering from his operative training that creatures who deal cold damage are often resistant or immune to it, he drops his subzero hail pistol and draws his harmonic dirge pistol and fires it at the statue he just chipped.

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 1 = 19

Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Mysticism: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Bega wonders if he knows anything about these odd quorlu statues, but he doesn't.

You'll need to move more than that to get within 20ft.

Correction: Bega moves 15', then shoots and presumably misses. I forgot the range was only 20'. I was thinking it was 30'.

On the off chance that an 11 would hit, if they are flat-footed. I should have also done a trick. If I can do that, I would make a stealth check.

Stealth for Trick Shot: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 1 = 22

Trick Damage, Cold and Piercing: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Sorry, our posts overlapped.

Bega steps forward and shoots! 5' step to get into range of the blue one.

Subzero Hail Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Cold & Piercing Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

"Um, Mr. Xxivk, could you please make sure to record at least the incomplete white equations for the Society. I believe they will prove valuable."

After reminding the vid star, Bega heads over to the overgrown statutes to search them, subzero hail pistol drawn.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Bega looks around Ve'Shek at the symbols, the growth, and the horrifying beauty of the event horizon made visible. He's really a pilot and sneak, but operative training did give him so broad exposure to information. Maybe some of it is applicable now.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Physical Science: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Life Science: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Mysticism: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Bega is mesmerized by the symbols, some of which he recognizes from pilot training. "The blue symbols are solved equations. The red ones have errors. The white ones are unsolved and would be of great value to the Society if we could get pictures or video of them," he chatters excitedly.

Turning his attention to the tumor, he points a claw at it and says, "That thing ain't right. It's got to go."

Bega pulls out the wicked looking knife he picked up when they landed on Planet Chuckles and points it at the tumor, signaling his intent to attack it once the others are ready. "Let's cut it out," he snarls.

"Glad I was there to Telekinetically grab the grenade out of the air & throw it the other way."

Me, too!

"At least all of you could have shown some respect for the dead before trying to loot, er, search the place." He shakes his head while holding onto the head.

He takes the Quorlu head out to say a few words over the deceased and to perform a burial ceremony.

Bega looks downcast. "Sorry, sir. I was just thinking we had to hurry, because the ground's unstable and all. I'll remember next time. And thank you for saving me back there."

Bega looks up and suddenly sees the mess. I missed it before.

He spits out the ration bar he's been gnawing on.

"What the heck happened here?" He looks around frantically. "Did they kill the quorlu who worked here? Gods, this is awful!"

Following Xxvik's example, Bega begins to sift through the detritus for clues.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

But thoughts of what must've happened here keep distracting him.

Looking at the tracks and gnawing on his own ration bar, Bega says "Hmmm...it looks like there have been a lot of beings through here recently. If they were here, but aren't here now, maybe they bugged out because things are about to blow? We should probably hurry."

Bega picks up the wrapper, slightly embarrassed. Did he leave this here?

Culture Lore: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Unless one of the other members of the group says something about it, he absentmindedly sticks the wrapper in his cheek pouch to dispose of later and keeps looking around for tracks.

In case Bega's roll for tracking is not good any longer, here is another.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

I didn't borrow Utility Protaganist's tools because I assumed he would have been using them at the same time in an attempt to aid the main check.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Bega sees through the deception, but tries to aid it. "Oh, no, help! Help!" he shouts.

Bluff to Aid: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

"Everyone back up a bit, I'll go set it off."

Bega waits for everyone to back up at least 15'. Once they do, he moves purposefully toward the trap in an attempt to do some back-alley Burning Archipelago trapfinding.

He is resolved that if he survives this mission he will buy some engineering tools.

Bega lacks engineering tools to make the attempt, sadly.

I guess I just put a hard stop on the time I work from home. Sometimes I do a little more, but not often. I'm pretty strict about when I start and about interruptions during the day, so that helps some.

It took a while to learn that discipline, though, I won't lie. It was just easy to fall back into. I worked from home full-time for about five years, from June 2011 to June 2016.

It helps that I have to turn off my work computer to turn on my personal computer (they share screens).

Bega follows Ve'Shek's lead. He pulls his subzero hail pistol and nervously twirls it on his finger as they advance.

Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

"Uh, guys," he says quitetly. "Do you think there will be more servants of the Devourer here?" He looks around nervously.

Then he thinks to look for tracks.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Bega frowns. Obviously, he needs to purchase a jump jet, as all the other Pathfinders have one. He leaps up onto the toppled tree and quickly walks across to join the others.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 = 15

Bega wipes sweat from his forehead and grimaces down into the crevasse as he step off the downed tree on the far side, thankful to the Dawnflower that he made it across.

I know Palvi, Mike, Chris & I all have had free accounts on Roll 20 since 2015. Not sure if you have checked into that system. Could never get anyone with enough time to log into a game there. You can also link your Paizo account, purchase various packs & transfer character sheets. May be more of a hassle to try than worth it but you should take a look. You can add audio files to your game as well but with the free account you are limited to 100MB. There is a full tutorial if you want to mess around with it.

I used it a lot at first when I was doing online DMing. Then I switched to Fantasy Grounds. Astraltabletop.com has made its system free through April due to the social distancing.

I found Fantasy Grounds easier to use as a blank tabletop than Roll20 in general. Setting up either one for a full-fledged game is a pain unless you just buy a module.

Bega checks his 3 pistols, then follows Ve'Shek. "I think what Loreseeker was saying back there means that the ground just past the ship is going to be like the ground around the Far Portal when an efreeti's leading wife has gone shopping without permission--hot and shaky!"

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Utility Protagonist helps with balancing the thrusters for a smoother ride.

Bega smiles gratefully at the expert thruster timing. "Thanks! You're a really good pilot, too!" he says.

Before we go, Bega is still really hurt. Does someone have a way to heal him?

Zoom is super easy. You follow a link where you either choose to participate by computer audio or are given a phone number to call in. It's pretty much like a skype call with a chat function (Skype may have had that, but I didn't use it very often).

Bega rushes over to the drow after the combat. "Can someone revive her? She might have useful information! he cries.

While someone ministers to her, he searches her. He pockets her wicked-looking knife, its sheath, and the holster for her pistol. He tucks her pistol in a cheek pouch. Any other loot, he hands to the Priest of the Dawnflower.

Sleight of Hand to pocket the knife, etc.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Sleight of Hand to tuck the blaster in his cheek: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

If anyone notices, Bega shrugs. "What? I need a knife, and no reason to just leave litter behind."

If anyone else wants to carry the blaster, you are welcome to it. I just forgot to buy Bega a melee weapon at character creation.

When the Pathfinders get back to Loreseeker, Bega speaks to the ship. "Khtosʹ buv tut, yak my poyikhaly, Loreseeker?" he asks.

"It is relatively close via a low orbital run, just barely breaking out of atmo, before descending again. Shall I plot a course?'

"Tak, budʹ laska," Bega replies, pulling out his new knife and having a look at it. If anyone else is on the bridge, he shows it to them. "Look, the Devourer's Knife, a souvenir of my first fight!" he exclaims with pride.

Once everyone is strapped in and ready to go, Bega pilots Loreseeker to the place to do the thing. He's too busy concentrating on piloting to worry about what the Pathfinders will do once they get there.

Pilot: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 = 29

Derek, are you sure the damage is right on my last attack? I checked out quorlu to see a picture after this battle started and saw they're vulberable to cold. I swear I didn't know before I picked which weapon to use. I just figured that since the dirge pistol says something about organics, the subzero pistol would be better against rock creatures.

I'd be game to try, but I'm working still. The office is relatively empty and unlikely to be closed. I can "socially distance" myself all while sitting in my office. :)

I'm still working, too. The office said it likely will institute work-from-home procedures in an email earlier this weekend, but it hasn't actually happened yet. The partner who said it might not have consulted with the others when he said it. Either way, I'll be expected to work until 5:30 or 6 every day. I just won't have commute time!

ModusOp wrote:

Now might be a good time at looking into some alternate ways of playing - Google Hangouts or Roll20? We don't know how long we will be social distancing for, so it might be time to try some of that new tech.

Yeah!

That would be fun!

Google Hangouts is on the way out, if not already ended. My Star Wars group has been using Zoom for about a year very effectively as a replacement. I have a pro subscription so it doesn't time out every 45 minutes.

I have to work days, but if you guys want to do something in the evening or on a weekend, I'd be in.

REDIRECT YOUR ATTACK TO BLUE? HE'S GOT COVER...

Yes, please. And if I can move to eliminate the cover, I would. I have darkvision. Unfortunately, I'm at work and can't really check the map.

Ve'Shek calls out, "Bega, take a step back and let it come to you out of the darkness."

Bega is conflicted. The priest of the Dawnflower is his superior, in the Society, in the Wayfinders, and in experience and skills. However, Bega knows that he can take out the raving quorlu. He hesitates for just a moment, then splits the difference.

He moves back, feints, and shoots the quorlu.

Trick Attack, using regular movement to move back, then Stealth to set up the trick attack, and finally a subzero pistol shot (assuming an AoO doesn't take Bega down.)

Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Subzero Hail Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 That will be 1 higher if the envoy's power is still influencing us.
C&P Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Trick Attack Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4 I'm not sure whether this counts as C&P damage, too, but I assume it does. This reddit thread agrees.
Bleed if Crit: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Bega emits an embarrasing squeak of joy if he hits, of dismay if he is smacked as he backs up, or both if both happen.

Create Darkness just lowers the light level to "total darkness". Which darkvision works in.

Sweet! I'm sorry I didn't think to look that up, but at least Bega hit a minion!

If Darkvision sees through magical darkness in this game, Bega's shot was a hit on the yellow quorlu. I assumed it was blocking his line of sight so rolled the miss chance.

BOLD MAY ACT

Bega winces at the bullet from the crazed quorlu, at the boom of the errant frag grenade, and at the admonishment from the priest of the Dawnflower!

He pulls out his subzero hail pistol and shoots at where he remembers one of the quorlu to have been as the darkness fell.

Subzero Hail Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 = 22 C&P Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3 Bleed: 1d4 ⇒ 4 Miss Chance (low is a miss): 1d100 ⇒ 3

"Take that, blasphemer!" he calls out as she shoots.

He then listens to see if he can tell whether he hit or where the drow has gone.

Perception(hearing): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

It's no problem. She saw me and my pistols, even if she might not have seen me draw. It just seemed far. So I'll sick with the over-enthusiatic newbie run toward the baddies strategy.

Derek, are you sure of the encounter distance here? The conversation we've been having with the drow doesn't seem like the kind of thing that happens at 80 to 100 feet away. And she didn't seem to take a -10 penalty to her Perception check for noticing Bega trying to hide and conceal his pistol 100 feet away.

If we're closer than shown on the map, Bega probably just would have moved and drawn his pistol, rather than run. Or drawn his pistol, tried a trick shot, and fired with a range penalty if we were within say, 40 feet of one another.

BOLDFACED PCs MAY ACT!

Bega lopes forward toward the drow. Run action.

"Listen here, missy! You are going to leave these good people and their great planet alone!" he calls out as he advances on her.

Culture: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13 roll to ID the Devourer

Bega shudders at the thought of the Devourer!

Ve'Shek holds up his arms and speaks in Celestial to the Quorlu then translates for Xxvikx' cameras.

But he is awed and inspired by the priest of the Dawnflower! What can I do to help? he asks himself.

Bega steps out from hiding, reholstering his pistol as he does so.

"She's here to destroy your work, your ancestors' work, your whole civilization's work. You can't let that happen. We'll help you restore the formulas. I'm sure Ve'Shek, Xxvik, and Utility Protaganist can!" he calls out with enthusiasm.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13 to assist Ve'Shek

Bega then spits his holy symbol into his paw and holds it up. "I may be just a pilot, but the Everlight and the Society sent us to help you!"