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I'm gonna pass. Wasn't looking for long term. Got a lot on my plate anyway. Thanks for running, man!

I am still preferential toward modules, myself. I am currently playing Curse of Strahd in a face-to-face game, and Out of the Abyss on the EnWorld messageboards. I am running Storm King's Thunder in another face-to-face, though really I have piecemealed it for my Forgotten Realms campaign that started with Legacy of the Crystal Shard.

But whatever you guys feel, I will see if I can swing something more in depth...

How about a funhouse dungeon, like this! ^_^

It uses the D&D next rules, but still works well, and you have all the monster stat blocks right there! Of course, some of us may die... but it is pretty short and loads of fun! ;)

Guys,

I'm gonna come out and be honest with you. I haven't been enjoying this module as much as I thought I would. I did enjoy the first half, but the second half has really been just a slog for me. I looked over at the second module in the series and it honestly looks like more of the same for me. In my opinion, gaming is really about having fun, and I'm not with this one. So, my proposal is simple. I'd like to run something else. Preferably something in the module/ap range that is produced/published by Paizo or TSR since they keep their stuff balanced and generally pretty good quality.

Thanks for hearing me out.

I kinda got that sense. Thank you for being honest with us. Take some time and think it over. I am in no rush. I kind of have my hands full...

"Well, is that everything? There weren't any sailing charts in the Captain's quarters, they mustn't have come from very far away. Shall we head back to Saltmarsh?" Habbi looks out coastward, in case the actual smugglers have the cache of weapons that might've been to be picked up are signalling...

Habbi flashes a broad grin at Peren, then wraps up his ritual (since it takes 10 minutes, which is probably less time than it took Peren to arrive and pop open the chest.)

"Nice find, buddy! I'm going to examine next door and the forecastle before my ritual fades..."

While the spell is still active, Habbi makes a fairly quick tour of the area, checking for magic spots. As it is only 10 minutes, I doubt he can cover very much, but maybe he'll get lucky and find any stuff squirreled away.

EDIT: Will check 8 first then go into the forecastle areas to check 6, 4, 5, then 7.

"Maybe we should check the hold?"

In room 9

Habbi calls back to Peren, "Little buddy, there are some things here that could use your attention!"

Habbi takes a few minutes to prepare his ritual of detect magic.

Habbi will check Captain's quarters.

9 looks like the captain's quarters. Was there anything of note on the captain, the first mate, or the wizard?

I am fine with you narrating it out. Habbi would help out with the occasional sacred flame, but for the most part has lost the taste for blood this day...

HD: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Back up at full.

EDIT: "Not sure what we should do. I kinda want to check out the Captain's quarters, but we need to deal with the Lizardman situation first, I believe."

Habbi will just be checking on the others and maybe begin our short rest, binding injuries and giving a burst of healing if anyone needs it up to 1/2 their hp (from a pool of 10 hp).

Woo natural 20!

"I'd wager that they were partners. Remember? Someone was arming them around Saltmarsh!"

You should tell them the door is stuck! :p

Habbi grins at his wizard friend, "Let's hope for the former..."

Once the crew is tied up, Habbi crouches down to one of the smugglers, "How many lizardmen are there in there?"

Habbi looks at the door with the hissing, "It seems that your lizardman friends are not so happy."

Habbi will help Peren bind these guys, as I am sure there an abundance of rope on this ship.

Habbi falls in to stand by Peren. "Carric, how is it coming?"

Wahoo! ^_^

I understand. 90% of my posting is from work too. I would be so sad if it was blocked at work. Keep us updated. Thank you for a fun time so far and hopefully you won't have to pull out of the AL game. I can bot you as necessary...

Guys, don't be strangers! See you around!

"Is it just me, or does sound like there are lizardmen in there? We might not be able to make them surrender," Habbi grimaces at the thought.

"Good idea Carric, go to it!" Habbi says with a grin.

Habbi grabs another and moves to block up the last one on this side.

Nice! Habbi sets about snatching up a belaying pin to try and lodge the door shut.

Is there any way to use belaying pins, hooks, or ropes to jam the doors? How many doors are there?

EDIT: @Peren, that was my thought exactly. :)

Are there hatches leading below deck or are the stairs below deck wide open?

EDIT: It looks like there might be doors.

Ah, I wasn't even paying attention to the direction. :p

Am confused. Is the spellcaster dead? He is still on the map, so I thought he was still up, but I don't see him in the initiative order.

As Bjorn blocks Habbi's swinging shield and pushes it down to swing at him with his cutlass (?) the big cleric pulls the shield back up to interpose itself and thwart the attack! Growling in frustration, Habbi swings with his mace, trying to keep the first mate on his heels!

Mace: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

CRUNCH!!

Going to be gone until Monday! Have a happy and merry one, everybody! ^_^

Nice shot!

Hurrying down the stairs, Habbi lowers his shield and heaves a backhand to try to knock Bjorn overboard yet again!

Strength check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

EDIT: I wonder if there are sharks about? :p

EDIT2: If Bjorn goes overboard, Habbi continues the remaining 20 feet toward the others.

That is what I love about this system! So, did the nameless smuggler drop unconscious? Is Bjorn prone, or still standing?

We got this! ^_^

Shoot him! You can do it!!! :p

Apparently, it is for the rest of the fight...

AC 14, hp 6/19

Habbi, desperate, tries one more time to hook the smuggler at the top of the stair and slam him into Bjorn at the bottom of the stairs!

Strength check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Okay, this is what I am thinking. I would like to use the smuggler from up top as an unarmed strike to hopefully do damage to both targets (at least the guy at the top of the stairs). What would I need to do to do damage to Bjorn? My unarmed damage on the guy I am throwing is 5 hp.

Healing Word bonus action: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

AC 14, hp 15/19

Al'Asran, you are my strength. Grant me clear vision, illuminate my path...

Habbi growls as he swings his mace hard at the smuggler's head!

Mace: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Concentration: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Crap. AC 14, hp 15/19

Habbi hearing Carric cry out, roars and tries again to throw his smuggler overboard!

Athletics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

This is where I throw the dice in the F-off bag. >.<

By some grace of the dice gods this guy goes overboard, Habbi will beeline to the opposite side of that dinghy, so that he is within 30 feet of Kirian and cast healing word on Kirian.

You got it boss! ;)

Habbi, swearing at his own feeble attempt, sticks his mace between the smuggler's legs and attempts to heave the poor man over himself and throw him down the stairs!

Athletics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Oof, let's hope he rolls crappy!

D'oh! >.<

Carric, that was surprise round. Now we get another turn! I think his roll was because of advantage (striking from unseen.)

Habbi makes his way up the stairs, taking two at a time! He brings his mace down upon the foot of the smuggler as he mutters a prayer to Al'Asran! Bonus action to cast shield of faith. AC 16, hp 19/19

Mace: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

I think we all had inspiration, right? If not, I will gladly accept Kirian's inspiration.

Upon the signal, Habbi runs into the sailor and pushes him overboard!

Athletics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Do we have inspiration, I can't remember if it was this campaign or another? If we do,...

Athletics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Peren, remember, we left before taking a rest, so we are still 2nd level. No auto crit. :p

Ok, whew. I thought I was missing something. Thank god for them being so intent on the shore. Habbi will wait for a signal before he even gets close to one of them.

Because I deliberately waited for you to be firmly on deck, I am hoping that at least you guys can have the surprise round. I am still wearing studded leather armor, so no real clanging. I imagine that I am clunking up the side of the ship, with my thick leather boots! ;)

Habbi waits until Kirian pulls himself over the rail before climbing up as stealthily as he can.

Stealth: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Here we go! :p

Habbi twists the rope until it is taut and holds the end tight so that everyone can climb up easily!

"Make it so, Kirian!" Habbi whispers! :)