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attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "I... am... so... sick... of... you!" Ives tries to end this awful half-orc! claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
based on how you wrote the post, it seems like my first 18 hit. In that case, this critical should hit. If my first 18 didn't hit, I would put 2 combat stamina into this to ensure it does confirm. ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives double swings at the enemy directly to his west. claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 261d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() yeah I found myself turning into one of those players that I hate, who don't post enough. Any interest from Teleri's part about running our game on a new platform-- discord? It works really well, and I spend a lot more time there. I don't find myself getting to the paizo boards as much anymore. ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "Stand behind me, Miss Teleri. We knew this was coming. These thugs are either going to die or go to jail! Ives steps in front of her and goes into full defensive mode. (+4 AC, AC up to 24 for the round) ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Blast! "Ummm.. err... well thank you for your time, Mr. Hughes. You can expect my father to request a visit within the month!" Ives and Teleri head out. "We aren't getting anywhere, Miss Teleri. You had a chance there. You should have used it! I know you like to do things properly, but I don't think we can! No one is telling us anything!" ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "Yes, I think my father will be pleased. I will tell him to make the trip and fully present to you what we can sell. Oh, uh... one more thing. I think we noticed three stories when we walked in but you didn't show us the top floor. I didn't even see stairs for it, really. What's up there?" ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Suddenly Ives starts having a terrible coughing fit. "Ackk caaakkk cough. Aaccck. Sawdust.... water... Drink please." And at the same time he shoots Teleri series of head nods and he tries to stumble back toward Mr. Hughes office. Sense motive maybe to know what Ives is getting at? Or maybe Teleri just knows. bluff: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() **”Ah, well you know how it is. Pentrefan is growing fast and my father wanted in. We are recent arrivals.”** ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "Well, uh... you see, Mr. Sir Hughes, I am Mr. Tunn, from the wealthy Tunn family in Pentrefan. I'm sure you have heard of us." Ives doesn't wait for an answer, but gets right to his main point... "We do indeed have many a fine tract of timber, many large tall pines, perfect for cutting, and a fine river to transport it all downstream. But we don't get involved with just any company. My father has instructed me to inspect your operations here and make sure it is all tip-top shape before he comes to sign any business deal." bluff: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "Ummm..hello. I uhh... I was wondering, you see, if myself and my associate here would be able to get a tour of your plant. I have uhhh... knowledge of a good stand of timber and would be interested in ummm... selling it, but I need to make sure your plant is in top form and well run before I can do my business with you." bluff: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Embarrassed, Ives stands up sheepishly and heads to the front door and knocks. Back to idea number one, then... ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives considers the situation. I could try to lie and go through the front door, but they probably won't believe me. We could try to sneak through the side door there... Or maybe head to the loading dock, where there are crates and things to hide behind. Yes... yes... Just like the forest, going from tree to tree is the way to remain unseen. "Wait here, Miss Teleri. If I can just get a peek inside, then we will know if the turning calculator machine is here. If it isn't, we can leave right away." Ives starts to edge closer to the building, trying to remain unseen. stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 oi! seriously... ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "Well that was a dead-end, Miss Teleri. Now it is time to do things... Ives' style! Let's go back to that lumberyard, knock on the front door, and I'll say that I know of a great place to get really good trees, and if they show me around maybe I will want to work with them! It's genius, isn't it?" ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() I suppose we turned it all over. Afterwards, Ives hangs his head, more than slightly dejected. "I think this shows us the law can't always be trusted, Miss Teleri. Next time, we are going to have to do things our own way." ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "You've been all but caught. Why don't you just confess now so we can stop all this unnecessary yelling?" Realizing screaming isn't working, Ives tries a last ditch effort to turn on the charm. diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives unsheathes his claws and waves them around in front of the man's face. "You were there! Admit it! Admit your guilt!" intimidation: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "Never saw us before eh? Never SAW us before? Never saw US before? NEVER....saw.... US...BEFORE?" Ives repeats the same words over and over again to delay while his mind whirled. Why am I in this city? I am boy of the woods! I don't know how to talk to these people... perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 "If you never saw us before... then how do I know...that you have a tattoo of your mother's name... on you left ankle!?!" Ives grabs the mans trousers and forces them up, revealing absolutely no tattoo. ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives follows along, and when they get to the guard office, he "accidently" turns too sharp when entering the doorway and slams the thug's head against wall. "Whoops. Sorry about that, this guy is getting heavy." ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives says, "This is a lot of work, Miss Teleri. Just let me have a few minutes with him, and I will get whatever information we need." In anycase, Ives ends up doing that which Teleri suggest, he slings the ruffian over his shoulder and carries him to a guard station. ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives does as requested. He pulls off the fellow's belt and wraps his hands as wrists as hard as he can. "That was great, Miss Teleri. You sure do good magic when no one is stabbing you." ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "You're the boss, Miss Teleri ma'am. Your city, your rules...though... let's not take any shortcuts... at least until we get close enough to do some sneaking, ok?" ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "Why does Mr. Tinkerage even know that we are in danger? And why? We are a couple of nobodies..." "Anyway, I learned that this machine is a really complicated "calculation machine" that calculated something that scared people. Amanda said it was so big that they don't keep it in the city. Maybe we should try to figure out if the Merchant's Guild or the iron works own any buildings outside the city?" ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives challenges Amanda to a game or two and finds himself actually enjoying the night, all things considered. When appropriate, Ives is ready to head back with Teleri and discuss what we learned ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "That sure sounds complicated. Why, if I build a giant calculating machine I would ask it how to make the best candy in the world. Wouldn't that be great! How about you show it to me, Amanda? We will ask it funny questions!" diplo maybe the natural 20 is just waiting for me: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives grimaces as he takes another piece, and says, "Farming? That sounds really boring. Now new inventions? Wow! Tell me more, Amanda. Neat!" diplo: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 lolz ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives continues to study the board. This is fun! Hard. I don't think I am very good at it. Might as well try to get some information while I can. That is what Miss Teleri would do. "So what do you guys's parents do anyway? Everyone here seems rich. They must have good jobs. Probably do lots of neat stuff." diplo: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() The action goes back and forth for several minutes, but it is clear he is going to lose (or win?) after Nickolas lines up several pawns diagonal from a bishop. "Gah! Dumb game!" He flips the board over and gets up and paces for a few second. "Again! Play again! I'm brand new." ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives move a piece... he hopes it is a legal move! I don't think we need to report every move. I will nudge you on discord when i go as that is faster for me. ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Oh!!! well that is different. Okay, I am trying to lose. Crazy GM. Alright. "Okay... I'll try... You'll tell me how the pieces move, right? Ok, I'm moving that horsey back. Now can I go for real?" let's assume you tell Ives how all the pieces go. ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() I like these chess rules. That is how I taught my 3rd grader son, and I was never very good at the check/checkmate system. This way the game moves faster too. "Oh! This is neat. It is like a battle on the board! Let's see, if you move that guy there, then I am going to take my horsey and SLAM HIM! I can do that right?" ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Burning jello is a trick my family did as a kid. Did we talk about this in our kingmaker game? sense motive: 1d20 ⇒ 20
"Ohh... I love this fudge SO much... It is sooo good. Why be proper, Amanda? The adults don't care about us. I've never been proper a day in my life and I am doing just fine!" He hands her another flower. diplo on amanda: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 "I don't even know what gelatin is. Let me see..." He leans in for a closer look... preemptive reflex save?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "Who cares what the adults wanna talk about. Boring stuff, amIright? Not important at all. Hey...WOW... This is SOOO GOOD. Adults can be boring. We get to eat this AMAZING FOOD." ahh...unintentional reverse psychology? ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "A-yup. A tree, sir. And I suppose you were raised in a... house? How very towny of you. Tell me, do you have an indoor water closet to do your business in? I heard Miss Teleri talking about those." sense motive: 1d20 ⇒ 14 Some inkling of the social dynamic gets through to Ive's brain. He picks a flower from his own hair and hands it to Amanda. "A pretty flower to a pretty girl." ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() ”In a tree. Which spoon was I supposed to eat the soup with? Ah.... I don’t care. Smells good. “ Ives grabs all of his spoons and throws them over his shoulder, and picks up the bowl with his hands and slurps it. ”Pretty good really. You should do it too. “ he says to Amanda. ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() ” Ummmmm, woods yeah, I like woods. Where is the cake? “ He purposely ignores the question about his name, not really understanding what she is getting at. ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() Ives ears twitch, and his salivary glands immediately kick in, and he sits up. "Oh? Fudge? I haven't had fudge... in years. Cake, you say? Hmmm... Well, uh, ok, maybe I can go at least for a little while." He bounds to his feet and heads right out the door. As they leave he says, "Do you think I might be challenged to a duel? That would be really fun." ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() This is also how I view parties in real life, especially as I have gotten older and for some reason all of my wife's friends have surgeons for husbands. ![]()
attack: Male Verant Shifter 3 [HP 30/30] [Combat Stamina 5/5] [Init +8] [Perception +6] [20 AC][14 Touch][16 FF] [Fort 5] [Reflex 7] [Will 2] [CMD:19] Buff/Debuffs:
[dice=claw]d20+7; d4+3[/dice] ![]() "Me? Party? Ha ha ha! All of these people will laugh at me. Or think I am some... sort of freak. Nope, I am happy lying right here, looking at the ceiling..."
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