Ikit, does the below article pretty well cover Gestalt characters to the best of your knowledge?
http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/gestaltCharacters.htm
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I've never played a Gestalt character, though I've read about it. My concern is that there are people out there who are looking to join games like these, but if we're playing Gestalt characters then we're filling up the player CR needs with fewer people. Just my two cents. I'm fine with Level 2.
I'm completely unfamiliar with the Kingmaker AP apart from what little I played here. My vote would be Level 1, Book 1.
On the one hand I'm sympathetic to people who may not want to lose all of the work and time that had gone into their characters. On the other hand I imagine it would be easier to start over, rather than try to juggle all of the baggage accumulated so far. But my opinion is skewed by being the newcomer.
Pruett reads the letter written in Draconic. "They ask us to hold out a white flag. They will grant us time to discuss the terms of our surrender. How magnanimous of them."
Pruett looks around the tower thoughtfully. "You know, these stones...the damaged parts of this tower only collapsed due to deliberate damage and not age; the structure is very well made. Even lichen has trouble penetrating the seams between the stones. We could probably defend this place; hold it against the kobolds while we whittle them down. Of course, they may just whittle us down instead."
Pruett laughs and says, "Perhaps I'll find cousin Dareon's bones here!" Pruett then rummages around the tower looking for Dareon Lebeda's bones and anything else of note, giggling all the while.
"Since it's been so long, would everyone be ok with me telling what happens with the chase?" Yeah, I think some fast-forwarded storytelling would be good.
Pruett heads into the camp to help, and sees Lumnia going toe-to-toe with two kobolds. Pruett makes a double move to try for a clear shot on those kobolds next round.
Considering how many humans are in the group, we might wait until daylight and track them to a lair? If that's not a viable choice, then I support continuing the fight. The killing of our horses is a clear tactic to slow us down so that they can harass us as we travel.
Pruett springs into action, moving 30 ft; he draws his bow while moving. Pruett sees a kobold, and thinks he has a clear shot. He takes aim and fires a single arrow.
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I did some repositioning. Fhârn, Wilhelm, Natalie, please correct as needed/wanted.
I have a wand of Silent Image with 50 charges, so we're good there.
Looks good to me.
"Kobolds have been known to use poisons, traps, magic, or any other tactics in order to win. Nothing that we encountered was particularly outside the norm, tactics-wise."
"Kobolds tactics and poisons, eh?"
"That arrow smarted! Thank you for the healing, Anastacia." (made the DC) + casted Detect Magic. "Human Bane arrows and bolts. Well that's race-oriented."
Noob moment: I had no idea that I could move myself. I'll start doing so!
Pruett directs his horse to keep pace with Wilhelm and draws his bow. Pruett then begins an Oratory Performance (can be Standard Action or Move Action) to Inspire Courage (). "A day may come when the courage of...wait, we're running. Okay, starting over. He who fights and runs away, may live to fight another day! Damn, that's still not great. Oh well."
I'm in there: Init, Pruett: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Ditto, Pruett is waiting on direction from Wilhelm.
Pruett's shoulders slump in dismay at the escalating hostilities, as he knows the fault lies entirely with the diplomat. Pruett turns to face the kobolds once more and says in Draconic, "Please hold! We have no wish to do battle with your mighty personages! Let us come with you to meet your council as friends, not as criminals, who seek to right this wrong that was done to you by another party! Furthermore, we would gladly allow kobolds to search our prisons and find that your Queen is not in any of them!"
That's what I had assumed the situation was, MDT.
Pruett whips around to face Natalie. "Did I say something wrong? Yes, it must have been when I called the leader's mother a whore. It's a common diplomatic faux pas." Pruett pompously harrumphs, and then turns to face Wilhelm. "My lord, they called you 'long shanks', and claim that requesting to see the amulet is a ploy to destroy it in order to erase evidence. Furthermore, they refer to you as a 'pretend king', and say that refusal to be arrested for trial is proof of human disregard of kobold law, and a rejection of kobolds ruling their own land as promised by the 'Gold scale queen'. Lastly, these kobolds will give their lives in combat in an attempt to obey their council's orders to capture the 'pretend human king'."
Pruett says in Common, "I wonder if the kobolds think our yapping is as annoying as we think theirs is?" Pruett then seems to realize that he said that out loud. He blushes, clears his throat, and then turns to face the kobolds. Putting on his best game face, Pruett says in Draconic, "Oh great and wise kobolds! How could we prove to your council that we did not kidnap your Queen without some sort of evidence? Pray tell, how could we prove a negative? Please show us your evidence that we are guilty of this! I say again, we are innocent of this crime! You say that you have an amulet with markings telling of your Queen's imprisonment. I beseech you, let us see it! We will find the true villains together!"
Sorry, work was cray cray the last couple of days.
Pruett mutters something under his breath that sounds like it may have been rather vulgar. He then addresses Wilhelm in Common, "Yes, well, all right. The good news is that they don't want to kill you right this second. Apparently these kobolds are rather litigious. That is to say, they want their council, under kobold law, to rule you innocent or guilty. This is assuming that you surrender to them. I know a bit about kobold law, but...well...I'm sure you'll make the wisest decision." Pruett clears his throat again.
Pruett speaks to Wilhelm in Common, "Er, yes, well, the kobolds are certainly agitated. They claim to have an amulet from their Queen stating that she is a prisoner of a "Human King", which they believe to be you, Wilhelm. They want their Queen back, or else they aim to slay you. Mayhap this amulet they claim to possess will reveal clues?" Pruett clears his throat and addresses the kobolds in Draconic, "Oh, mighty kobolds, kin of dragons! We implore you to believe our innocence in the imprisoning of your glorious Queen! We are not your enemies! May we see this amulet, that it might provide clues in determining the identity of the true villains?"
Pruett understands the Draconic being spoken, but is at a loss regarding context. "Did you kidnap a kobold queen, by chance?"
"Thankfully it sounds like Fhârn can communicate with giants, as I wouldn't know where to begin. Giants weren't covered in my diplomatic or linguistics studies." Pruett looks vaguely uncomfortable at the prospect of liaising with a giant.
Pruett looks at Gorruum's remarkable tongue. "Er, yes, indeed 'tis not silver. My bardic magic will hopefully suffice to enhance...pleasantries should we encounter this witch."
Pruett offers the Gnomes Prestidigitations and Mendings where needed. "Just to ensure that you folks want not." Pruett also offers Cure Light Wounds if anyone is hurt, and Grease for wagon wheels if needed.
Pruett, gasping for air, makes a Swim check (DC 15):
Also, with a sigh of relief, he sees that Gorruum came for him!
Pruett, lacking the Handle Animal skill (which is not usable untrained), does his best to spur his horse to the other side of the river.
Pruett continues to pull from the river bank while conducting a Bardic Performance.
Pruett continues giving an "inspirational" speech from his saddle.
"All of this rope business reminds me of a tale Sir Hannibal the Valiant once told me of when he was younger and naughtier. He found himself tied to a young woman's bed after a long night of...*ahem*...well, you know. Apparently the adventurous young lady enjoyed ropes. At any rate, as the sun began to rise, the two of them heard heavy footsteps coming down the hall; it was the young woman's father! Even worse, the lady dashed out her window and left Sir Hannibal tied to her bed! Desperate to free himself, Sir Hannibal thought back to his scout training when he was a boy, and remembered the many knots he had to learn. Applying that knowledge, Sir Hannibal managed to undo his bindings and flee out the window as well!" Pruett proceeds to describe the knots in question .
Pruett's horse gets Hasted since there's 30 feet of difficult terrain involved in the 100 foot distance, and so a double move will be required. Pruett watches the others guide their horses with their knees, and declines to risk such fanciness; he keeps both hands on the bridle while he follows the Baron. Once Pruett is at the edge of the river, and assuming the wagon is within 30 feet, Pruett will start giving an inspirational speech...from his saddle, of course.
"Verily, I am reminded of the time that Sir Hannibal the Valiant rescued a fair maiden from an imperiled coach, which was stuck in some mud. Indeed, he heroically tied a rope to said coach, and then his mighty horse pulled it free from the mud's embrace. Lo, did he then receive a kiss from the fair maiden, whose fashionable dress and shoes remained clean."
Pruett holds his action, and will either wait for direction from the Baron or mirror his action if he rides towards the cursing.
Pruett bows. "Baron, I am a competent archer, and no slouch when it comes to the magical and bardic arts. It would be my pleasure to accompany you on expeditions to help resolve issues and ensure your safety."
"Oh, Baron, pardon my forgetfulness. I was so caught up in news about my cousin's disappearance that this letter from my family slipped my mind. My forgetfulness should not reflect upon the criticality of the letter; I was simply distraught about my cousin. Family is important, as you know. Moving on, this letter details the Lebeda family's intentions regarding Dareon's role in this nation, and any property owned by my cousin transferring to me." Pruett hands Baron Orlovsky a letter indicating that Pruett is the Lebeda representative to the fledgling nation, until such time as Dareon is located. Pruett has all rights to any property left by Dareon, and will take up the duties of the Lebeda representative to the putative 'King Orlovsky', until such time as the kingdom is fully independent.
"Yes, of course, as you say. Some rest in a guest room would be much appreciated."
Pruett appears aghast. "No word of dear Dareon? This is tragic news! Surely he is dead at the hands, or claws?, of this hag. Mayhap fate will someday allow me to take revenge on that monstrous creature. But alas, my quest to find my cousin has ended in failure. Despair presides where hope once held sway."
Pruett's eyes widen, a smile appears, and his voice perks up. "Oh, a baron! My warmest greetings to you, my lord! At last, some fellow nobility." But then Pruett's smile fades, and his voice takes on a melancholy tone. "Though I am greatly saddened to hear that my cousin, the brave Dareon Lebeda, has gone missing under such dire circumstances. Thank you for taking the time to fetch council for news, Lord Orlovsky. Some bread and wine would be most invigorating after my long journey." Pruett, seeing a newcomer arrive, turns and gives a bow. "I am Pruett Lebeda, Lady...?"
Pruett walks briskly into the room. He throws his cloak over his shoulder with a flourish, and places his hands upon his hips. Before you stands an attractive man (Cha 15) of blonde hair and average height. He's wearing chainmail made of very fine mithral links. There is a shortbow on his back, and a longsword and whip on his belt. His traveler's clothes appear clean, pressed, and new. "I am Pruett Lebedev. Charmed, I'm sure," says the man as he scans the room, taking everything in. "I understand that one of you might be in charge here? More to the point, who knows anything about the disappearance of my cousin, the noble and amazing Dareon Lebedev?"
Hello there. I'm the new guy, and I'm 41 years young. I'm new to PbP, but I've been playing Pathfinder for quite a while. What needs/niches are missing, if any? I see above that Matt thinks you have everything covered. |