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I appreciate the effort you made.

As a long-time GM (nearly fifty years!), I understand the frustration from a group going in a direction that appears to be wrong. I still make mistakes, but I try to learn and adapt.

Because of time constraints, I really miss face-to-face gaming. There, a social interaction encounter can really shine, and we can make adjustments on the fly. Play-by-post can allow deeper interactions, but, can also completely lose the continuity of what is happening because of the time between 'actions'.

I will be completely offline this Friday through Monday.

Caks pulls out a ring, disappointed that her skills couldn't pull this off without alerting the mark.

Because of the Pickpocket feat, the DC does not go up by 5.

Stealth to get close enough to get the coin purse: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Hero Point: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

While everyone else has the attention of Zagrothy, Caks, perhaps even hiding under the table or behind drapes, will attempt to steal Zagrothy's coin purse.

Thievery vs Perception DC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Crafting: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

"It's Pesh," Caks whispers to Menenclair.

We should stay together and (1) question Zograthy, then (2) City Watch, then (3) Slavers.

"Let's go talk to Zograthy. Either we loosen up his tongue with gold or with steel."

1) Find out what happened to Natalya
2) Find out what item she and her gang discovered

A) She belongs to a subset of Sczarni, theft probably involved
C) She disappeared - Sczarni are looking for her too.
D) Zograthy

Society to glean more information: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Diplomacy to ask around about Vancaskerkin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Caks doesn't have the skills to get involved in these discussions.

While Caks is not moving, I have moved Caks' token five feet south. Do you see it moved?

I've logged out of OBR. Waiting to log back in.

I'm not so much arguing about results, but, since you are a stickler for RAW, it is confusing when you go beyond RAW into real-world physics.

And, it makes it confusing to determine what our characters want to do if we know we can be blindsided by appeals to real-world physics.

I did move my token.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding.

Let's assume the table is 3 feet high.
P1 is on the table, and thus is still in the 5-foot cube.
Why would Caks need to leap if RAW, Caks can reach any part of that 5-foot cube.

By 'partial cover', I assume you mean 'lesser cover'? P1 isn't behind anything or anyone.

◆ Taking advantage of the situation, Caks will move to flank P1.

◆ Lower of Stabs: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 121d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
For: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (5) = 13

◆ Lower of Stabs: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 4 = 91d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 4 = 21
For: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (1) = 7

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Cool. I looked but must have missed it. I would rule this can't be crafted or altered... so it can only do bludgeoning damage. You would either have to craft it or have someone else do so to make slivers or nails for different types of damage.

Needle Darts specifically says it makes needles. Although, it never specifies what kind of damage it does actually produce (BP or S)

@Caks moves to the one over on the mantle since obviously the one that just stabbed him in the eye is too tough and draws his dagger then strikes, inflicting a deep wound on the creature.

◆ STRIDE: (Can you move your token on Owlbear Rodeo?)
◆ Ready Weapon
◆ STRIKE:
Not sure what the extra d6 is for. I think you ran out of movement at 25' so couldn't get him flat footed.

P2 is off guard because it is grabbed by Menin, thus I get sneak attack damage.

◆ Stride next to P2

◆ Lower of Stabs: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 191d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 == 19
For: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (1) = 8

◆ Lower of Stabs: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 4 = 191d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 4 = 15 == 15
For: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (5) = 12

Will Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 91d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 So, failure. I'm unlucky

BTW, the Grab/grapple action has the Attack trait, so it would trigger the prepared action. I give you permission to roll my prepared action,

I am able to move my token (after selecting the Hand on the right side menu.)

◆ Recall Knowledge (Society is +7, Nature is +5). I'd like to know what they are and what languages they speak.

◆◆ Prepare an action. Trigger: Whatever is inside acts violently toward Caks. Action: Punch it with a fist. (+8 to hit, 1d4+4 damage)

"Exactly my point. Now, stand back, just in case the box has something... well, dangerous in mind."

Once the others are at a reasonable distance, Caks will begin humming to herself a tune about untold wealth while she swaps the runes to spell the word LUCRE.

"You know I'm in it for the money. Now that you've shown us how to change it. I think I can figure it out. Let me try."

Caks will read the notes, then get out her tools, and make a few cursory attempts at opening the box.

Thievery: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

"Well, I didn't expect it to go well. But, if any of you magicky types have any ideas, they'd be welcome. If you want to have me dull my tools some more, I'm game, but, if it could be easily picked, they wouldn't call it a paradox box."

Recall Knowledge on the magics of a Paradox Box, Arcana, Occult, and Nature are all +7

"I don't know Magnimar, but, I'm sure I could show you some... shall we say 'seedy' places you tall folk don't normally get to."

Caks gets up off the floor, wiping his whiskers. "Just wonder who we're looking for here. Ah, well, Heidmarch Manor, is it? Too bad, I've got nothing clean to wear."

Thanks.

I've use the Guild Agent Archetype.

Here's the link

I wasn't able to create a custom Archetype. (I don't see that option)

Link to my Pathbuilder sheet in my Paizo Profile.

No problem.

Were we supposed to have a free archetype?

I'd probably take the one that could give me Figment at fourth level, since that could help me Create a Diversion.

Prepared strike vs Skeleton: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

"Yikes!"

Caks will drop her dagger. "If we keep running into skeletons, I should get a club."

◆ Caks will attempt to tumble through: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 the skeleton.

◆ Then, Caks will (lethaly) punch the skeleton: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 2 = 16for: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 bludgeoning damage.

◆ Finally, Caks will move to the back of the line. "That way, each of us can attack the skeleton. Just step forward, strike, and retreat."

◆ Caks will get out her dagger and ◆◆ prepare an action to stab any foe that gets within melee range.

Caks will definitely delay till after the Mitflit.

"Isn't it better to spend a few minutes patching me up, then spend a resource?"

Search the room Perception is +7. Then sneak down the hall.

Avoiding notice, Caks will sneak into Room #3. Stealth is +7

I've been waiting patiently. That is definitely not my normal mode.

Fort DC 17: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

"Ouch! Now, everyone hurry forward. I hope that this doesn't reset quickly."

"All right. Everybody move back around 30 feet. I'm gonna set off the trap, and hope I'm agile enough to not get too hurt."

Caks will wait until the others are out of 'range', then walk forward and set off the traps.

Having a glowing ball following him, Caks continues searching in front of him, looking for any traps or foes.

Caks will 'defend' by having her dagger out.

Yes, that is reasonable, considering that this would be a likely place for a trap or hazard.

Caks wants to barge in to the entranceway, but stops abruptly. She says, "Is there anything dangerous in these symbols?"

Her perception (looking for traps) is +7

◆ Lethal fist strike against the skeleton: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 19for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (1) = 7 bludgeoning damage.

◆ Lethal fist strike against the skeleton: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 2 + 1 - 4 = 16for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (5) = 10 bludgeoning damage.

◆ Lethal fist strike against the skeleton: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 2 + 1 - 8 = 5for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (4) = 12 bludgeoning damage.

◆ Caks moves to flank the remaining skeleton.

◆ Lethal fist strike against the skeleton: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 23for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (1) = 6 bludgeoning damage

◆ Lethal fist strike against the skeleton: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 2 + 1 - 4 = 10for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (1) = 7 bludgeoning damage

Gripping her dagger in order to make her fist count against the bony skeletons, Caks will strike twice.

If skeleton 1 is still up, then strike against that. If not, then move ten feet north to flank Skeleton 2

Strike Skeleton 1 or 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (4) = 11 bludgeoning damage.

Strike Skeleton 1 or 2: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 4 = 24for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (5) = 11 bludgeoning damage.

As long as Skeleton 1 was down, or fell via Caks, Caks should end up flanking Skeleton 2. If Skeleton 1 is still up after both attacks, then Caks will instead stride southwest to get away while screaming.

I assume you meant that Caks is up, since Telurion took his turn.

◆ Caks Quickdraws her dagger on the flanked Skeleton 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (3) = 10 piercing damage.

If Caks notices that piercing does less damage than expected, then, Caks will start punching the skeletons. Otherwise, she will continue using her dagger.

If the skeleton she attacked drops, then, Caks will attack Skeleton 3 next, otherwise she will continue to attack Skeleton 1

◆ Strike skeleton (Off Guard because of Surprise Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 4 = 9for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (4) = 9

◆ Strike skeleton (Off Guard because of Surprise Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 8 = 3for: 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (4) = 9

Caks will toss bones out of the pile, one by one, to see if there is anything worthwhile on the bones or in the pile.

Seeing a pile of bones, Caks will move over to it to search it for anything valuable.

◆ (action #2) Caks will point out the little Devil to everyone.

"Hey! There it is!"

◆ (action #3) Swap to sling.

Caks will seek in the general direction that the little devil was. Perception is +7

I will wait until you resolve the seeking