Anyone else going to Gen Con this week? I'm getting there on Wednesday.
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Hey guys. Just giving word that for this week I'll only be checking the game at night, starting on Wednesday. I'm going to Gen Con starting Wednesday and I'll be busy all day long each day.
Jeb uses the Oil of Magic Weapon +1 on his arrows. If there is still time after that, he'll ready a shot at whatever enemy he sees in the stairwell.
Grimmy is gone for the weekend, Priss. I'm ready to roll once he gets back though.
Just letting you know I'm still here. We've been really quiet guys. Let's get this thing going again soon, okay?
"Something's coming! Don't know what. Close the stairwell!"
Before Jeb can turn his attention to Priss, something else catches his eye. A shimmering in the room. Maybe something akin to what the area over a campfire looks like? With the empty space distorting due to the heat. But somehow also different. He was no expert on magic, but this did not seem normal and no way it was good for them. With the forearm of his left srm, he urged Andrek back farther down the staircase. Taking a few steps back himself so that Priscilla could hopefully close the hole, he let out, "Close it, Priss. Close it now!!" as he tried to get his bow ready just in case it didn't work and they got in a fight.
Sorry, got sidetracked and it's late. I've been needing to post for a few days, so that's bad on me. I'm in it for the long haul, but I'll admit I work best when I can feed off the energy of the other players. I'm loving this game and I look forward to where it can go from here. So, I promise to roll up my sleeves and get to work on getting us through this part of the scene. I'll have my post up soon. If not tonight then right after I wake up tomorrow.
I'm going to put up a good post in response to this, Grimmy. Give me an hour since I'm in traffic
Go for it, man! Relax and recharge!
As the others move down through the staircase Jeb finally starts down. He then turns and begins to slide the statue back into place.
It being heavier that he had thought, he calls out to his companions. "Ares, Andrek, you two want to help me with this. It's quite hefty. And I think we'll need some light. Ladies?"
Grimmy, you make a good point. And done. I really hope we make the smart move over in the Valley.
Jeb slowly closes the door again. Turning to the others, he softly says, "We are not going out there for a fight. There are two frog-men in robes and a humongous hell-frog that looks as if he's made out of stone. We should head down into the shrine's inner chamber for safety." He moves closer to the stairs and aims his bow at the door, ready to fire at anything entering the shrine.
Under where? : ) Also, Jeb has the weekend off!
Jeb looks to the priest, confused by his friend's outburst. "What are you raving about, Andy? There's no one here." But before the impetuous one can respond, he pushes the door open a mere sliver and takes a look outside in response to the sound from the lake.
Not really ongoing. We lost a party member recently and are looking to replace that spot.
As everyone got inside of the shrine, Jeb pulled the doors to a close. Keeping his focus on the door in case some more friends decided to stop in, Jeb says over his shoulder, "You can do it, cherub. Just take your time."
Hey guys, sorry about the not posting for a few days. Between work and my dad being kind of hectic I haven't had much energy for other things this weekend. Today was my only day off this week and I had a ton to do around the house. I'll get something posted by tomorrow afternoon.
I want basing on you, Grimmy. I've been guilty of not progressing the story myself. Totally understand your reasons for taking things slow these last weeks. I just see how some of the other games have been able to keep a great posting rate even with you so preoccupied. Also, thank you for your dedication to this mega campaign. It's such a huge task and I know everyone's having lots of fun.
Does anyone else feel like we're in a lull? C'mon guys! We just cleared the shrine. Let's get to exploring it so we can keep going!
Yeah, it looks awesome. I would totally go in on it, but I'm in a saving crunch right now for Gen Con next month.
Jeb's scowl disappears and becomes as like to a smile as he can ever manage. "Glad to see you still alive, Moonshadow." Looking around for any sign of additional enemies he says, "We should get into the shrine and close the doors before any more of the creatures show up. We can figure out what is going on from the safety of the shine's walls, as much as that can provide anyway." And with that he moves towards the door to the shrine and retrieves his sword from the ground. Waiting until everyone else gets inside to do the same while keeping his bow at the ready.
Round 10 "Let her out now, bastard! I'm going to kill you!" Jeb looses two arrows in rapid succession, aiming for the giant frog's eyes.
Ack! I hate these dice. Oh well, kill it people! I'll keep trying to help.
Round 9 Jeb tries to think what he knows about frogs.
Not coming up with anything, he decides on a course of action anyway. He draws and fires two arrows at the huge frog.
Grimmy, hope you didn't get run too ragged these past couple days. Hope you can get some real rest soon. Looking forward to a reinvigorated GM later this week.
Honestly, anything would be cool. I've been saying we're a little lacking in dedicated arcane power with utility options myself, but really the important thing for this mega-campaign (five different games happening concurrently in the same setting with possibilities for come cross-overs) is the characterization and play style. But Grimmy should really be the one to get into the particulars.
Our party consists of five. Three human males. Two of them brothers (Ares and Andrek) who worship the Goddess Muir as a cleric and an inquisitor, both of whom excel in combat using her favored bastard sword. I am an archer who follows the Lady of the Hunt, Freya, Goddess of Love and Fertility. We have a Halfling Rogue by the name of Priscilla Spinghill, the cheerful little cherub. Last but by no means least, Lucia who is a Tiefling Wizard/Rogue who's heading towards Arcane Trickster.
Round 8 "You won't be eating any more of us today, creature!" Jeb proclaims as he drops his sword and reaches for his bow.
He pulls an arrow from over his shoulder and fires it at the smaller one still threatening Lucia. "Lucia, don't let it eat him!"
"Ares, Priscilla, get your blades over here! We need you now! Andrek's life depends on it." he calls back to his companions.
Round 7 Though Jeb is used to holding a bow at the ready, his sword is heavier and tired his arms a bit. He swings at the smaller frog still before him with less skill and accuracy.
If I kill the smaller frog...: Jeb then looks to the warrior at his side and says, "Surround it if we can. Attack from multiple sides to weaken its defenses! We'll have a fine stew for dinner tonight, friend!"
Round 6 Hearing Andrek's advice, Jeb raises his sword to slash at the frog that Andrek had previously injured. "You got it, Andrek."
After attacking he returns his sword to his previous stance, staying in a high guard.
Round 5 "Dammit! Why didn't you bastards stay dead?" Jeb asks the Skeleton. He drops his bow and draws his sword. Turning to face the skeleton, he takes a swing.
Damn, thought I had something there. Okay, well, Jeb's going to wait and see if the girls or Andrek can take out that skeleton.
Hey Grimmy, in order for that Maroon skeleton to get where it is wouldn't it have to draw an AoO from either Andrek or Lucia? Also, if you guys could help me out by killing it before I take my actions that would be wonderful. Seeing as I'm going to need to take a 5-foot step away from the frogs and that is the only space available for that. Well, if the skeleton crumbles anyway.
Hey guys. I'll be at the local comic con for the next few hours. Hope we can finish these undead bastards real soon. I'll check in when I'm back.
He could always be hanging around with the Seekers of Twilight. Maybe they spotted us moving through the forest and decided to set someone to watch us to make sure we didn't start doing bad things to the land, etc. etc.
Round 4 As Andrek crosses the threshhold of the shrine and a blast of fire erupts from the rune hidden on the wall, Jeb notices just in time to duck. Most of the flames near him are stopped by Ares' personage being in the way. Jeb regains his footing and advances a step forward, wary of entering the shrine himself lest there be another fiery eruption. Filled with righteous wrath he proclaims, "You abominations will die again here! You disrupt the cycle of life and death that my Lady of the Hunt holds so dear. I WILL end you!" He draws and releases two shots with extreme confidence.
Okay, that was a lie. I'm starting to feel loopy. I'll post when I wake up.
Thanks! On to my turn. We now return you to your regularly scheduled combat...
Grimmy, couple of questions. First, would the dias in the center of the shrine give the red and maroon skeletons soft cover or full cover? Secondly, is there any telling if the explosion that just happened is done, or will it happen again if I walk into the shrine?
I think we're a little lacking in Arcane. No offense, Lucia, but I don't consider AT a fully focused caster. I've always seen them as an augmented Rogue type. But I'm cool if we don't go for that. I'm amiable to whatever. I'm still having tons of fun with our group. As long as we get some positive story out of another person, I'm game. P.S.
Round 3 Jeb takes a small step forward behind Ares, readying some more shots. "Keep that door open, boys. I'm getting some good targets." With that he releases an arrow into the shrine.
Nah. I was on a step-stool and it broke apart while I was on it. Got X-Rays and everything. Nothing serious, I'm just not used to taking muscle relaxers or high strength pain killers. Doc said my back will stop hurting in a week or two.
Round 2...part 2
Jeb fires the nocked arrow at the skeleton in the doorway.
"Someone get those damned doors open! Unless we want to leave that shrine be for the time being while we check the other one out. But I don't trust leaving enemies at our backs." Jeb calls out, anxious to finish off the skeletons. For the time being, he waits for an opening to strike.
Let me rephrase, Q. Magus is such an interesting class with great possibility for a lot of variety of builds. Yet I mostly see Dervish Dancing Magi with SG combo. And very few of them seem to be more than fighters with a magic trick. I'm all for using that class, but make it your own. I guess I just don't like it when people look at optimization guides and make cookie-cutter characters. There's really nothing wrong with it, I guess. As long as the gaming group is having fun, who cares? But that build just isn't for me.
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