I am firmly convinced PF1 would be much more streamlined using something like Core rules only, perhaps allowing APG classes, and ARG races, but with no feat bloating.
Never tried Dread :)
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I like that idea a lot Piotr - we'll keep it under wraps though. Who knows? Maybe one day I will play Garrosh again, and Ann can make a grand entrance :)
Soon after they arrived in Cassomir, Garrosh announced he was leaving - there were many holes in his memories, but a recurrent dream would not let him have peace. The death of his father. He realized how close he had grown to his companions when it was time to leave, Ann's absence took a bigger toll on him than he would ever expect, and Piotr had become akin to a brother. Yet he could not rest until he returned to the mountains to set things right. There was no real plan, just a rage festering behind his eyes which he needed to vent and see through, otherwise it would consume him. The farewells were uncomfortable and awkward, as if they were not supposed to really say what they felt about each other. And so they didn't. And thus he left.
Unfortunately I think my time for D&D in general has probably come to a close, and I'm sorry that it entwined all of you in it. Give it some time Mort. Sometimes all that is needed is a break ;) It may sound corny, but RPGs keep your mind youthful and imaginative. Or at least that is what I think. Nowadays I spend more time pouring over RPG games, and marveling at the possibilities, than actually playing. And I am giving serious thought to more freeform gaming, instead of rules heavy, or too much according to predefined plots. I think I enjoy it MUCH more. 'See you' around!
I think your reasoning is more than sound Mort - I want to thank you for being an amazing DM in all the times we played together. It goes without saying - if you ever feel the will/urge/need to GM again, please feel free to reach out to me. I know I wasn't at my best with Garrosh, I admit I felt a bit detached from this game/plot for some reason - it might be the slow posting like you pointed out (even if I was one of the reasons for the slow posting after a while - I guess it is kinda like a snowball). That being said, I shout out also to the players - Tiff definitely brought a new life into the game. My hat is off to you! And Piotr you already know what I think about you as a player ;) @Rose: Great character concept as always! I did miss Hanako though. Mort, good luck with the new job! And please no apologies - you were amazing as usual. Hope to see you all around the boards sometime! (I know some of you I will see for sure).
I have been slowly, but steadily cutting down on the amount of games I am part of - this game right here has had its ups and downs for me. I loved it when we started, but lost track of the story as we went along and did not really feel my character was too involved/part of the game. However I think Mort is one of best DMs I have ever played with, even when availability is not at its best, either from DM or players, so I am up for continuing. My preference is for a recruitment, as I do not currently have the mental agility to play two characters :P If on the other hand it is decided that we should stop, so be it. Mort, your input is also very much relevant for this. I get the sense you may be feeling a little demotivated by the game? It is perfectly acceptable to just call it.
I am sorry to hear things turned out that way Rose - hope to 'see' you around. Best of luck!
Piotr, how are you liking the Spiritualist? I have never played an Occult Class.
"Maybe I softened its will for you" - the half-orc grinned.
"Why is this damned thing still fighting us?!" - Garrosh growled - "It is as if it has a mind of its own" - he added, then turned to The Bloodwind itself - "Your master is defeated! Now yield and let us on board!"
And Garrosh is updated to level 8! Took Friendly Fire Maneuvers as Teamwork Feat. Now I am regretting not having taken an Animal Companion - would have been cool. Love the Archer + Animal Companion vibe.
I am just astonished at the fact you can run for 7h Mort :O
"This is a resilient monster!" - Garrosh growled back at Tiff, and shot again.
Thank you for the great work with the Loot sheet Tiff! Amulet and Cloak added! @Garrosh or @Rose one of you is taking the Robe of Mnemonic Vestment, let me know what scrolls we need to arrange for you to have. Not sure I imagine Garrosh in a robe, but that sounds like an interesting magical item :)
With a snarl, Garrosh continues unleashing on the Captain.
Yep, Cat's is perfect ;)
Not an advantage for Garrosh I think - he already can put up decent numbers 'to hit', so being small sized will actually decrease his damage I believe (small weapon, less Str, etc).
Rose, take care also that you do not have too much stuff relying on Swift actions ;)
Done! Sorry for the delay...
Feeling they will probably need every edge they can get against the resourceful captain, Garrosh takes a moment to further study him.
Then he fires a single shot.
That would be the other benefit of a retrain. Hurtful & Smash out, Arcane Strike + Imp Trip. If I could do that over the next two levels, that might be a bigger help than what I’m doing now. (High DEX, so definitely better off with trip… I think.) I think you are focusing too much on optimization and this specific fight, but I already said that. I actually think tripping loses efficiency the higher level you get (because opponent’s CMD usually climbs fast), unless you keep up with a plethora of feats to boost it. So take that also into consideration. In any case, it is your character, so up to you and Mort ;)
Garrosh continues attacking the captain.
He is a Magus who had time to buff himself. It is normal that he has an high AC Rose. No need to overthink it IMO, but why don't you try to trip or grapple him instead? Personally I think it is more useful to have alternative 'attack modes' then simply stacking more and more bonuses to hit/dam. BTW, man I love maguses... :D
Piotr, I am sorry for you brother but…. Damn! I love Maguses!! :D
Seeing Piotr fall, Garrosh swifts his focus to the Captain, unleashing arrows repeatedly - "You will pay for that"
Hey everyone, just to let you know I will be traveling from the 29th June to the 9th of July. Should have internet access, but doubt I will have much time for posting. Feel free to bot me ;)
Garrosh takes a split second to observe the boatswain in combat with Rose, then fires another single shot.
Garrosh retreats from his position, and fires an arrow shot at the same one Rose is attacking.
Garrosh remains silent, unhappy that he was unable to resist the unnatural fear. He calls for Ragathiel's blessing, and makes sure his weapon is at the ready.
Of course you are right Mort - I read it in diagonal, and when saw the -2 to attack rolls assumed I could attack while frightened :P
Gritting his teeth in a futile attempt to keep his fears under control, Garrosh nonetheless manages to fire two arrows at the monster.
Thanks for the reminder! :D
With a nod of thanks to Winter, Garrosh takes a split moment to study the creature, then fires a single arrow.
Unable to do anything against the incorporeal creature, Garrosh calls forth a blessing to bolster his companions.
"I liked the nightie" - Garrosh commented absently about Ann's phantasmal clothing, as he dressed himself. ... the party finds Skywin acting erratically, gazing off to the horizon or tilting her head as though listening for a sound that no one else can hear...Tiff points at the oddly behaving Skywin, "Did you fall in by mistake or are you alseep and dreaming? Is this your dream self? Oneiromancy is weird." Tiff goes to pinch the halfling. "Are we sure that is even Skywin?"
Garrosh does not own any pajamas so... He is garbed in only tattered underpants, and in spite of being very fit he seems to feel quite awkward. You are now able to see most of his body is covered in tattoos.
"Why is this different than the other times?" - he asks Tiff, following her out of the cabin.
Garrosh goes closer to poke at one of the dead flies - "I have never seen such a big insect"
Garrosh follows suit, bow at the ready.
If Ann could lure it, we could try to get past?
”It seems we have our path set before us” - Garrosh grunted, remembering they should have such book in their possession - ”Until we meet again” - he nodded at the man, and prepared to leave.
Garrosh nods in agreement with Ann's line of reasoning - "And where we might find him"
"Do you know about our past? Our memories have been stolen" - Garrosh growls at the Yellow King - "Do you you know what were our duties, while we were employed by Lowls?"
"We come after Lowls" - Garrosh growled.
"Tiff, perhaps one of your summoned creatures can distract that monstrosity, and then we can run past?" - Garrosh ponders - "Or if some sort of magical barrier is created around it, to replace that curtain, it cannot see us?"
"It was worth the effort Winter..." - Garrosh nods grimly - "I guess there is not much more we can do but rest for now - then we will bypass that monster. We should not risk any further delays"
”There are others more powerful in their faith which may be able to help with the curse” - Garrosh ponders - ”Such ability is not yet in my grasp however… Winter?” - he adds to the cleric. ”As for that monstrosity, it has proved stronger than we are. More than once. We should let it be for now… But not forever…” - he growls.
"Ok then" - Garrosh growls with a reluctant nod, and tries to retreat away from the creature.
"Thank you Winter... Now GO!" - Garrosh shouts at his companions, with a look at Piotr - "All of you - get out of here!"
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