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I have some bad news. I have decided to withdraw from, or end most of my participation in PBP games. Getting into the Top 32 of RPG Superstar has shown me how much time I was dedicating to PBP that could be better used elsewhere, and how I am in too many games for me to do them all justice. As a consequence of over committing myself, PBP games often feel like a chore for me instead of fun, and I have to make difficult choices about which ones I prioritize, while other people wait on me to post. Therefore, I’m limiting myself to two games as a DM and the games as a player where I have invested the most time/posts and had the most fun.

I apologize for withdrawing from this, but it’s a hard reality I have to face. As much as I love PBP there is limited time in life, and I can’t be fully invested in so many disparate ventures. Thank you all for giving me a chance, and for the fun we have (hopefully) had together. In the future my availability may change, and I hope to see you all around the boards. Again, apologies for failing in my commitment. I wish you all the best of luck, and that all your rolls be critical hits!

I just found out I made RPG Superstar top 32! I will not be posting in any of my PBP games until I get my entry for round two done. Thanks for being patient with me.

Yamyra shrugs and thrusts her hand into the box.

"I need a gladius as well, on the same account please," Yamyra adds.

Do we have $? I only have 145 GP on my sheet, but minimum price for an adamantine weapon is 3k.

Yamyra pulls Kage aside for a moment to whisper to him, "I want an adamantine gladius, but how are we supposed to pay for this? This s~@% ain't cheap."

Yamyra decides to go to the gas forges to shop for adamantine weapons.

Do they just have weapons on hand, or is it all custom made? If so, what do I need to do to keep it quiet that someone is buying up adamantine weapons? Bribe, bluff, diplomacy? Thanks.

"Sounds like a good lead at least," Myra chimes in.

Seeing Eris and Kage check the newcomers out thoroughly, Myra decides to ignore the question of whether or not they are legit for the moment.

"Hi! I'm Yamyra," she says, approaching and offering each her cute little hand.

"Eh, stuff happens. I think we did alright," Myra says, joining the other two. "So what's next? Two Bolt himself?"

Hi! I'm Yamyra the unchained rogue. I'm not one of the frequent posters unfortunately, but hopefully that can change with some new blood. Welcome!

I would read from here if I were you.

Should say, "trailing the disguised Ghiv and Boyle" not trialing. (X_X)

Yamyra shifted in her thug's disguise on the second floor. It'd been too long since Mad-Iron, Ghiv and Boyle had gone up. Something was wrong. Muttering something about wanting to catch a peek of the half drow naked, she excuses herself from the other underlings. As soon as she is out of their sight, she shifts her appearance to her true clothing - her Mantis uniform - with a thought. Then she is silently stalking through the hallway, trialing the disguised Ghiv and Boyle. When she sees Boyle about to shout, and Ghiv hesitating she dashes forward.

With barely a whisper she rams her enchanted gladius up into the half-breed's right kidney. She gives a twist, and rips the blade free with a gout of black blood. Wanting to make sure the brute drops fast she jams the blade up through his pereneum and severs his spine at the last lumbar vertebra. His legs suddenly paralyzed, the grotesque oaf falls forward onto the carpet, gurgling as he bleeds out inside his own body.

Yamyra looks at Ghiv and hisses quietly, "What the f!$%'s gotten into you? Cut his damn throat!" She points her bloody short sword at the man's lumpy jowls and waits expectantly.

Give us a description of murderizing him the rest of the way, Ghiv!

I'd be fine with four, or with more. Whatever works better for the group. Since this is all homebrew it should be easy to tailor the challenge to us at whatever group size. If we added someone with epic posting habits it would probably help, but if we add someone who is an infrequent poster I think it would just magnify the issues we're already facing.

I don't want to drop this game, but I do want to formally say that I am very busy right now. So I probably will not be making many substantial RP posts for the foreseeable future. I can do combat posts and some conversation, but don't be expecting any epic ideas out of me.

The reasons for this are I'm currently working three jobs (one main, two part time), going to university, and starting/running a sword fighting club from the ground up. Further, I will be having a baby in a couple months. So yeah, I apologize for the lack of posts, but I'm not sure how much that is going to change anytime soon.

I'm here, I just feel completely disengaged. I don't have the time IRL right now it takes to plan complicated missions like this. Myra will back you guys, but I don't have much more time/creative energy than that. If you two want to take lead, I'll gladly follow.

"Appearances, of course. What are we doing here?" Myra asks.

Yamyra shrugs at Ghiv, and follows the prostitute, ready for trouble in case it should be a trap. When she is taken to the other assassins lounging about drinking wine, she says, "Hey guys, glad to see you're busy while me and Ghiv were working..."

"Well, don't feel like we're achieving much here, Ghiv. You want to go find the others now?"

"I'm not really that experienced with gathering information, but I can ask around and see if I learn anything. The mere act of asking might draw unwanted attention to our group though," Yamyra replies.

"That leaves me and Ghiv. What are we supposed to do?" Yamyra asks.

Weapon Focus then?

Yamyra listens to the briefing distractedly. Lately she'd been thinking she'd gone about things all wrong. Trying to wrestle larger opponents was never going to work as well as taking advantage of her speed and flexibility. She'd procured a rapier before boarding, and had been practicing with it at every free moment along with reading a fencing treatise by a Brevic master from the 12th century AR. The results were pleasing, but the theory was complex and pieces of it were swimming about constantly in her head. It's okay Myra, practice makes perfect. And you're already good. By the time we get to Riddleport, you'll be mantis deadly.

Well since we're being given items instead of actual cash, I'm not sure there's much we need to RP. I'll just get you back next time we get paid. Thank you!

Any chance I could get a 90gp loan from either the mantises, or another PC?

I sold my old armor and sword, and bought new ones. I want to get a ring of sustenance but I'm 90 GP short.

Finishing up Yamyra now

Noted. Thank you! I have my real life game today, but I will post Roguemyra ASAP.

Yamyra shrugs and disappears into the brush once again.

I'm happy to let them go.

On my next turn.

Myra whirls in place like a shotputter and flings the undead's weapon as far from her and it as she can. Then she moves to her right to give a better distraction for Kage.

ranged attack, aiming on bright blue line for that square: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
The square's AC is 5, and we'll say whatever weapon it is has a range increment of 5'. That means 11 range increments, or -22. Which means I miss. So 1d8 ⇒ 4, it should land there. Put a sword pic on the map.
Acrobatics to move 5' over: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Myra picks up the sword and gets kicked in the head as she does so. Then she attempts to tumble away from the horse with the monster's weapon in hand.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Reflex save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

"Daaaaaaaaaamn," Myra says, before whirling to slash up at the undead horror now looming over her.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 171d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Seeing their target reappear nearby, Yamyra goes for the Dryad. She tumbles away from the gnome, and then comes to her feet with a saber slash at the dryad's knee.

Acrobatics to avoid aoo: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Starting it fresh, and keeping a clear visual indication of starting and ending rounds would be much appreciated :)

Reflex save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Acrobatics to avoid AOO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Move away from the elf, tumbling. Double move towards the dryad.

Myra decides to go with Mama's suggestion, and tumbles away from the elf. She leaves the entangled area and heads towards the dryad.

Yamyra slashes the elf in front of her again.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 271d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 -2 to hit if I'm entangled or whatever.

Sorry to be so flippy floppy. She works well as a dex fighter, and that will be more effective as a Rogue. The power gamer in me cringes every time I open her character sheet right now. Thanks for being so understanding.

Her fluff won't change at all really, which is what matters most in the end I think. She'll maintain her current personality (or lack thereof) and combat role.

Yamyra darts from the bushes, and strikes at the elven archer with her saber.

Move out.
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 181d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

I don't even remember what I wanted. The time resolution of PBP is way too slow. I want to play a fun character now, not some time in the future when I achieve level X.

Even if I could make grappling work somehow, it won't work the way I wanted it to/thought it would. I was just grasping for straws once I figured out the rules didn't work.

Edit:Right now every single feat I have is useless basically. Getting off a successful grapple with sneak attack does 1 point more damage on average than a slash with my saber, which has a higher chance to hit and doesn't require as much set up. I'd rather stop playing than keep working with this mess.

Stalwart - My original intent with Yamyra was to be a vicious small-sized grappler. However, that was based on a misunderstanding of archetype abilities and the grapple rules. Now she just kinda feels like a failed experiment to me. The unchained version of the rogue is out now, and I feel like it would be a good fit for what she's become - essentially a dex based figher. Is there any chance I could convert into an unchained rogue after this mission is finished?

Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Yamyra darts through the undergrowth, and back into the brush. She hides there, getting ready to assault either the elven archer or the dryad depending how things shake out over the next few seconds.

Move and stealth.
Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33

I'm not going to act until we're in initiative.

Yamire is not going to make the first move, on the assumption that she'd be seen. She'd also rather wait for them to come to us than go to them. If it is init time, then roll them bones.

Awesome map! I'm going to wait to see how this conversation turns out before doing anything.

Traveling internationally for the next nine days, so my posting might be spotty at times. Please bear with me.

Yamira pretends she understands the hand gestures everyone keeps making, and follows along quietly. Soon as we get some downtime I've got to learn this red hand s+!@. Never needed it working solo, but on this team it seems that's the only way they communicate. She resists the urge to constantly sigh, and uses this as an opportunity to see how unnoticeable she can be.

Just go with the rest, keeping to cover when possible. Take 10 on stealth the whole time unless they start moving too quickly for me to do so.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Can you describe the bodies more?

Yamyra will buy a Cold Iron rapier if she can find one - 40 GP

-Do I want weapon blanches? Only if I can't find the rapier.
-Scrolls? Yes, 275 deducted.

-We should go to the forest, set an ambush and then start a forest fire as bait. The dryad will sent servants to stop us, or come herself. Either way, we pick the battle ground and start with the advantage.

I'd like a cold iron blanche. The scrolls also sound good. Then I say we just go check it out. We have several stealth options, and we need more info for an actionable plan.

"Aren't there spells that would protect us from such enchantments?" Yamyra asks the other Mantises.

"Well, with a map we can go and do some recon at least. Divide and conquer is usually the way to go. Maybe we can defile part of the forest to draw them into an ambush....or two," Yamyra says. "If the forest rose up against them, the dyrad is probably a druid of some kind, right?"