Seeing as how a Bralani is CR 6, and the template(which is kinda essential) is CR 2(modded down to 1, I believe or something I forget), Dris kinda requires at least a couple of levels.
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Rednal is currently full on games atm, as is Shadow. Off the top of my head, I don't think I personally know any other GMs I would trust with this game. So I guess for right now, we're still on hold :(
Talked to Anaxian via PM, and he brought up a good point about the insane power levels we reached towards the end. Before I message one of the above GMs, would we be willing to come down in power some? Also, what sort of game would we all like to play moving forward? Personally, I think taking our PCs planar would be a lot of fun. Do we want to keep the kingdom building aspect? I personally enjoy that, but I realize it's not for many(most). Would we eventually like to go mythic(or maybe even begin that way, with a decrease in power otherwise) Epic?(Ie post 20 levels/hd) Any other suggestions?
That's why I'm only going to ask Rednal or Storyteller Shadow. Both of them are proven STs, who have ran(or are running) big sweeping, games with crazy powerful PCs. One thing I do realize however, is that I don't think we should actually continue this specific game(Unless the GM is totally OK with that). I think it would be a good idea to take us planar, or out and beyond just our little corner of the Darklands.
On the other hand, I can't help but think maybe we reached the point where the roleplay collapses under its own logistics. How so?
::"I definitely think sewing some chaos is a good idea. I will see if I can locate any decent targets to attempt to assassinate. Due your best to wreck their day. Or is it night? Whichever."::
Dris will fly around the first pyramid, low enough that he can easily make out individual soldiers, and look for anything useful that they might use to their advantage.
Dris flashes Illia a grin "You're going to lead team distraction, as you are literally a walking distraction, in the best way possible."
"Well, this place is rather huge. Alright, who's coming with me, and who's going to be a distraction?" Dris says, as his senses reel from just how enormous the desert actually is.
I mean, Dris will fly, lol. Wind isn't blocked, right? haha :)
Sorry guys, been busy/distracted myself, with other games, and getting my own business up and running. Anyways, I say scouting the horde/Shraen is the best option.
"That's where we found that super interesting house that we couldn't gain access to"
"Anaxian, is there a version of you that could accompany me as I go scout out Urserf? Could use your enhanced senses, and keen intellect"
And cohort creation rules? Was what Illia said correct? One minor issue, if that's accurate, is that not giving cohorts any wealth other than our own, makes them pretty useless.
Dapper, going back to the summoning, officially you summon others of your kind. However, since Dris is a fallen Brilani, that doesn't exactly work. Hence, my wanting to summon Daemon, as they're the NE fiends. If, on the other hand, you'll allow me a custom summons list of any/all fiends, that's awesome and totally acceptable. As for being able to summon Daemons and needing to on friendly terms with the Horsemen, sounds like a freakin sweet side quest!! Edit: Edit: I did a search, and can't find any rules regarding cohort creation. How should we handle such? Normal NPC stats? A lesser point buy?(the same as us?), NPC wealth for their level+spending our own wealth on them? PC WBL?(Which should just be the standard, vs our somewhat higher amount) They would be level 14, right? And they get +2 template for free or no?
Out of sheer curiosity, mind explaining the 'feed via Astral Projection' concept? Astral Projection has a target of you(caster) and willing subjects, meaning I do not believe they can be dominated/charmed. And with the target of 'you', how would you create a device that targets others? Edit: For Shimsil's special purpose, how about defeat/slay enemies, since that follows the other similar purposes?
Nah, Anaxian is Soundwave, what with all his 'cassettes' lol
I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you over the sound of explosions and the deaths of those who oppose you.
inadequate around Inubrix? Laughable. You were going on about being some sort of Megatron/Galvatron triple changer combo, with a possible vehicle mode thrown in for good measure.
Hey Dapper, this was from awhile back, when I asked about Dris getting summoning abilities for being a daemon(ish) now. Should I come up with an actual set list of what I can summon? Ie, 1 Phasmadaemon, 2 Derghodaemon and 3 Suspiridaemon? And am I summoning based on their CR(which is what those above Daemons are based on) or their HD(which would be vastly different)? I would prefer based on their CR, as that just tends to be easier to look up. Edit: I had totally forgotten to had this into Shim's stats, though I likely had it on his master sheet on my old laptop. This was a solution Dapper came up during an argument where I was feeling inadequate around Anaxian and Inubrix. Shimsil
Priced as normal Additional Effect:
Would I thus only gain sneak attack as a 5th level slayer, which is +1d6? My HD is 17/3 is 5.
"Perhaps you know of their numbers, but I can practically guarantee I can get right up close to Urserf without him noticing. Not only that, but I can take Anaxain with me, who should be able to determine if the war-leader is indeed protected by any spells you're currently unaware of"
Dris listens intently as the Drow envoy explains again the situation of her city "I should be able to scout the Urdefhan armies unseen, gathering information about their numbers and potential capabilities."
"What pirates are you referring to, Illia?" Dris asks as Mer and the envoy depart.
What Illia lacks in decorum and patience, she makes up for in her particular brand of adorable crazy.
Also, ideas I've had for us to do: Take over or otherwise establish a presence in Geb for our resident undead Lord. Go planar. This has a nearly infinite amount of adventures for us, but some simple ones would be to establish bases/embassies in Hell, the Abyss, Axis and Abbadon. We could also take the fight to the good alinged planes. I would love to see us become mythic, but that might be too much on top of how powerful we already are. However, this opens up even more crazy goals and objectives for us.
I'm thinking finish up with the Shraen envoy, then head to the house in Nidal.
How much over the normal cap(I assume you mean 20 in a score, and 10 ranks?). Right now he's stats all 20s, and he has 10 ranks in Planes, Spellcraft and Survival. If I can only increase one stat past 20, and one skill past 10, it would be Int and Planes, respectively.
Dapper, couple of questions regarding abilities to Shim, since I can't remember: 1) How much does it cost to raise his ability score past 20? 2) Same for skills past 10 ranks? 3) I think you said I could give him a special purpose, but none of them really fit. Would something like advancing the goals of the Four Horsemen work? 4) Can I give Shim special purpose powers? If so, can I only give him one? or as many as I can afford?
I have no problem with the drops in activity, as long as you keep us informed. Game is still really awesome, even with the lulls.
I personally *love* this campaign, and hope to keep playing for as long as possible. The various plots are interesting, the PCs are awesome, the NPCs are unique and cool, and the overall game is one of my all time favorites. Dapper, if you're slowing down on ideas, we could always come up with our own, that you could then design encounters and plot for, if that's acceptable?
Poke, Everybody still here? Dapper, you all good?
Dris will relay the above info via telepathy. ::"If we decide to declare war on the ghouls, we'll need to rely heavily on Anaxian, more so than normal. His command of the undead should prove invaluable vs them."::
"I believe aligning with Shraen is the better choice, by far. They are way more versatile for one, they're likely a vastly superior foe for two, and I believe they will probably prove to be much better overall allies than the ghouls." Dris says, in response to both the emissary, and Mere.
Good thing this isn't a solo game then, huh? I'm sure all of us together can come up for something awesome and useful for them to do. Was their a particular reason you chose harpies to begin with? And did you have any initial plans for them? As for your OOC question, you're our tank, who happens to have a +29 to stealth. It's not like you're incapable of being sneaky. Plus, greater teleport at will is totally a thing :) Flip question, why do you think coming along with us on an infiltration mission means it would fail?
Oh for f*#k sake! Seriously?! I get that maybe this is just you playing the character, but do consider the ooc conversation as well. Was the entire point of your harpies to just be murderhobos? Because if not, then nobody is telling you to get rid of your cohort and followers. Just put them to good use, for the betterment of our kingdom. Unless you only wanted them so you could murderate crap well beneath our CR, at which point, I'm at a loss.
The harpies are Illia's cohort/followers, no? So like, they're totally cool to keep around. Dris just sees no point in the mindless, wasteful slaughter of creatures we could just conquer, and then put to work for us. Especially since they're in territory I already plan for us to expand into. He's a very practical NE in that respect.
Why would turning them into citizens lead to a gain of some unrest? And can we negate that with a KB roll? Also, I'll be leaving in a few hours for MidWinter gaming con. I will hopefully be able to sneak in some posts here and there, but if not, please do not let my absence slow you down, and bot me as needed.
There's also talk of us going to check out that super warded house in Pangolais from when we went to Nidal during the beginning of our search fro Diamanda.
"Oh! That reminds me! We were going to back to Nidal and investigate that house that was so heavily warded when we were there beginning our search for Diamanda."
Cheliax, Geb, Nidal, Ustalav, Jalmeray, Katapesh, Absalom(Maybe Shadow Absalom eventually). Which reminds, do we still want go back and investigate that heavily warded and protected house(or whatever) that was back in Nidal when we were first looking for clues on where Diamanda was?
"You know we're evil, right Illia? That means we're not always nice people. In fact, I'm pretty sure Anaxian lacks a good bone, in all his various bodies."
"Say what you mean then. All you talked about was needlessly, and wastefully killing them, in various different ways. Farming them and releasing them into a specific area, having a lottery or an arena, right? Honestly, I see no reason to cull them whatsoever. If your harpies need victims, why don't we find them better targets? Places they can raid, caravans they can hit, etc."
"I have no idea what you just said. Shredding 30,000 square feet of armies per minute? That doesn't even kind of make sense. As for training/teaching, have you thought about choosing one(or a few) of the more competent harpies, and training that one(them) to be the teacher(s) for the rest? I say turn the Vegepygmys into a work force. We just build a new sawmill, and I plan on creating a few farms soon. They would make great workers, and could then actually be useful."
"You can't find something useful for them to do? Or are they only good at killing helpless little plant people?"
"Is there a particular reason we're slaughtering the Vegepygmys? Seems to be rather wasteful." Dris asks, as he lazily floats by in cloud form.
My bro wants to join as an actual new member of the party, not a cohort, if that's OK. If this is acceptable, we're effective level 17, are we not? So he could be the High Girallon +8 levels?
Heads up, the reactor, a noble villa(possibly for one of the original councilors), and an alchemist(Alchemy Lab? Maybe? lol) were all built this month.Excellent, now i just need some workshops hooked up to the reactor and then we are in business. Probably need to buy more starmetal. I'm not sure if the skymetal was used in the creation of the reactor or not. I think that's where the 'discount' came from, but not positive. Either way, I don't know if more skymetal would be needed for your workshops or not. Will they possess special equipment that can only(easily) be made via skymetal?
I think I found the perfect solution for Meredians immortality issue plus it fits with her theme. She needs to figure out how to transform herself into a shadow lord. That way she's an outsider and I believe that makes her immortal, correct? Heh, I was thinking of trying to acquire the Shadow Lord template for Dris, based on some side stuff I talked to Dapper about awhile ago. Figured its something nobody else would want, and is different enough from what the rest of the party is/might become.
Heads up, the reactor, a noble villa(possibly for one of the original councilors), and an alchemist(Alchemy Lab? Maybe? lol) were all built this month. |