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Firewarden Yanda wrote:
Given the enemy is 15' down, the edge of Mykel's square probably counts as a hard corner, which would prevent AoOs. Probably. Maybe into Mykel's square, then 5' straight up, and hope it doesn't have 20' reach? ![]()
Shiva Parashurama wrote:
What Paizo should have done was increase the price. Objectively, I can see how they were probably overpowered in their initial iteration. The improved critical range is literally the equivalent of a feat, which is per guidelines supposed to be around 5k in a slotted item. The attack bonus isn't untyped, so it's worth less than a feat, and the Perception bonus is maybe worth 1500, based on Eyes of the Eagle. If you look at it by the bonuses granted and not as a spell effect, the guidelines would probably it it around 13k. That's probably too high for it to actually get used, but somewhere around that area. Checking the guidelines... a 1/d command-word-activated slotted item that casts a 1st-level spell at CL1 should cost... 360gp. Which seems low, but that's still their own guideline. And that's not counting any discount from the "must be worn 24h to work" restriction. ![]()
Shiva Parashurama wrote:
When they were first printed, I had a low-level archer. I thought, "great, now I know what to get once I save up enough!" By the time he had enough money, they'd been long-since nerfed to their current state. GM Abraham wrote: What a useless item to include as loot in a dungeon! Checking the review and errata dates, it looks like Emerald Spire was published before the nerf. The text that the author expected to be used was: "They continually grant the wearer the benefits of the aspect of the falcon spell, though without the spell’s physical transformation."![]()
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Firewarden Yanda wrote:
I read that as "always has additional +1 vs acid and cold". I've got some of those, but I'm talking about the type of thing that says "once per scenario, may add +2 on a save vs a fire effect." ![]()
GM Abraham wrote: Onjatan, please add your token to the map on slide 1 (and you all should discuss marching order - who is opening the door?). Token is present. Given that Onjatan has 20' move and prefers melee, he should probably be near-ish the front. I don't know what your order has been until now. GM Abraham wrote: Also, please fill in your Init, Perception, and Saves modifiers on slide 2, as well as any conditional modifiers that apply to those. Static modifiers are done. He's got several once-per-scenario types of bonuses he's collected, but those aren't always active. He also has +2 AC vs rays, and there's nowhere to note that. Allies should note that Onjatan has the Stoic Dignity trait. He has a 10' aura of +1 vs mind-affecting effects unless he's already suffering from that effect. GM Abraham wrote: Also, Onjatan, if there are buffs from spells/items/boons/abilities/etc. that you would have activated when you arrived in the dungeon, please tell me what they are, along with their durations. I've also noted them in the "active spells and effects" section of his character page. Onjatan has DR 3/Adamantine from his Flesh of Stone ability.He also has his Earth Climb ability active. How much in-game time has the party generally spent on each floor so far? If less than an hour per floor, Onjatan might stock up on antiplagues and antitoxins to drink before we kick the door in. GM Abraham wrote: Lastly, for everyone, swapping Onjatan in for Dolgar requires a little hand-waving because, as you may recall, you are all locked in to this dungeon level. Strictly speaking, there was no way for Dolgar to have left and no way for Onjatan to enter after the door was locked. I'm going to handle this by just saying that Onjatan was with you from the start, and Dolgar wasn't. Hope this makes sense and let me know if you have any questions. How "locked in" are we talking? Should I be prepared for several levels of healing and food? ![]()
Shiva Parashurama wrote:
Well, Onjatan does do earth and fire. Sylph for wind, but who's water and heart? Onjatan would nominate his familiar for heart, but he's biased (and Araga would hate it.) ![]()
Khāṇa Tsogtsos wrote:
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Khāṇa Tsogtsos wrote: Anyway, very unfortunate happened over the past 4 days; I'll not share details since too many seem to have lost sight of the essential boundary between public and private life, BUT please be prepared for my reduced participation for a while; no guarantees either way, we'll see how I feel. Real life comes first ![]()
Grandmaster TOZ wrote: Hskomoro tries to effect his target, but the lingering smoke obscures his sight! From the map, it looks like there's only part of one square between me and the target. Obscuring Mist does say creatures 5' away have concealment, but I've always read that as "creatures with at most 5' of mist between you and them have concealment". Is that not how you read it? ![]()
Grandmaster TOZ wrote: Knowledge Nature to ID the hostiles. Hskomoro knows these aren't humanoids and they aren't nobles... and that's about it. Grandmaster TOZ wrote: Water spaces are treated as deep bogs, while the blue lines can be moved through normally with a Reflex save to avoid the flowing water stopping progress The rules for bog terrain are over here. Swim or move at quarter speed, no acrobatics, small creatures must swim. What direction is the blue-line water flowing? ![]()
Grandmaster TOZ wrote:
I don't think I got an answer to my earlier (IC) question. How far do we think it is to the hideout? If this is within 50 minutes from the expected hideout, Hskomoro has antitoxin and antiplague active. If this is within 10 minutes, he also has heightened awareness up. That's presumably not going to help his Perception check enough, but it'll boost his initiative. ![]()
Does Hskomoro's Diplomacy check here (or the "bluff for secret message" earlier) count as "a bluff or diplomacy check that is written into the scenario"? ![]()
Don't split the party, especially when we're dealing with a shapeshifter! "Oh hey guys, our group found the assassin, but we were separated in the chase. Good thing I found you!"
It took half an hour to get to the safehouse, and another half-hour to get here. I assume you're thinking that was a detect thoughts or something in the bar? Even if not, the bartender wasn't exactly being subtle, and this assassin was kicked out for being sloppy. Ilchok doesn't seem like the kind of person who'd take more time than necessary to plan. If he wanted to kill the bartender for her loose tongue, he's had plenty of time to do so. IC, Hskomoro thinks going to the hideout is probably the better idea (unless the bar is on the way.) If they're planning something subtle, get to them before they carry it out. If they went with something unsubtle, the bartender is already dead. OOC, shaventalz could easily see the author wanting us to go back, and "coincidentally" catching Ilchok in the act, leading to a chase through the city back to the hideout. ![]()
Grandmaster TOZ wrote: Apologies for the delay this week. We were hit with a one-two punch this past weekend, picking up our new puppy shortly after our elder pup needed to be put to sleep. The puppy training is taking up a lot of time along with ruining my sleep schedule, but he's at least distracting from the loss. I will try to keep up a steady schedule, if not a fast one. That's rough. Take what time you need. ![]()
Khāṇa Tsogtsos wrote:
The two-feat version is basically just a non-combat pet with more HP. You don't get the full familiar package until Improved Familiar Bond - and if someone's willing to spend three feats on it, I'm perfectly fine with giving them a secondary ability from a different class. ![]()
Grandmaster TOZ wrote: Were your questions answered? I feel like our communication styles are mismatching and want to clear that up. Yeah, I'm thinking one or both of us isn't understanding what the other's saying. The question hasn't been answered directly, but from your responses I believe the answer to be "there are no other vials in the desk." ![]()
I'm Hiding In Your Closet wrote:
We're heading into somewhere known for its roguish types, so maybe someone with Disable Device? I'd expect "poisoners and assassins" to be more the stabby type of rogue than the trap-focused one, but there could be some overlap. Khāṇa find the negative-channeling Akkina a reminder of home, too. ![]()
Mustaparta wrote:
I was checking the whole thread to see if that name had been mentioned before, plus checking the handouts. Then I noticed the Taldor faction mission handout. Didn't start playing until early in (realtime) season 4, I've only got two Sovereign Court characters, and together they've played a grand total of three scenarios published before this point. Jacquo was just a non-existent entity for me. Same deal for what's-her-face the Qadiran assassin. ![]()
John "the Antagonizer" Carlos wrote: John also can’t be healed, channels don’t go through walls. If that effects your position. Nah. You moved out of easy blasting range, and Byron doesn't want to move over to the door to affect you. That would risk everyone else a little too much, and make it less likely that he gets to punch Chalfon in the face. ![]()
Byron Beehren wrote: Byron considers the map and Natula's HP. "Also, in case Natula fails her save... can I stand in the space with a chair, one square south from where I'm at now?" Waiting for this and the results of Natula's save. If she goes unconscious, I'd like to keep her from dying. If not, I want to get right up in the caster's face. ![]()
Mustaparta wrote: You have no idea of the spell he cast on himself. When he sees bats appearing and a man throwing shurikens, Chalfon unleashes searing firestorm on you. First, rude. Secondly, did that cause him to be visible? So we're dealing with something like a 9th-level wizard vs a group of 5s and 6s. He's presumably got all his spells still, too, which... yikes. ![]()
GM: Byron has Dragon Style, which allows him to ignore difficult terrain and allies when charging. Does the table northwest of John count as difficult terrain or as blocking terrain? ![]()
Mustaparta wrote:
I'm not sure what the map is trying to say here. Does the 'C' stand for "Chalfon" or "corpse"? Is '1' Chalfon at the top of the stairs, or is that something else? Is there a spellcraft check to know whether that was a teleportation or illusion effect? EDIT: Moved Byron's token to the door ![]()
Mustaparta wrote: No, they ignore completely whats happening. "Say, think we should do something about that?" "Above our pay grade." "But someone's going to get killed in there. Probably one of the boss' dogs!" "Look, what's our job?" "To... guard the gate?" "Right, and that's what we're doing. What happens to guests after they're through the gates has nothing to do with us." "But-" "We're not paid enough to get involved in that mess. Just keep your head down and don't make waves. Now pay attention, I think those Qadirans are coming back for another argument." ![]()
At some point, Byron would continue the search for Ahan (started here). Other issues have been more pressing. Just leaving this here so it doesn't get missed/skipped. ![]()
Gaius Marius wrote:
It seems pretty normal to me. 20x30, roughly. Just counted a flip-mat, and that was 25x35. This is one issue I have with the "just use Google Slides" standard - the maps end up being pretty tiny unless the GM jumps through some hoops. Magnification is a must. I think this one feels a little worse because it's horizontal, rather than having the map's narrow dimension completely fill the slide width, and running off the top and bottom of the screen. That, and the floor tiles could work equally well as "four tiles to a square", tricking the eyes. ![]()
Mustaparta wrote:
That's unusual. And annoying for the guy who normally punches stuff. But, he's always up for a CHALLENGE! ![]()
Mustaparta wrote:
Four questions: 1) What creature type are they, for the purposes of Knowledge checks?2) Are they (still?) carrying scimitars, or was that only Akkuret? 3) Is Akkuret one of the transformed cultists, or is he off to the side letting his goons fight us? 4) Does that last line mean they are visibly readying an attack for someone approaching? ![]()
John "the Antagonizer" Carlos wrote:
Sure you want to do that? According to this FAQ, Intimidate is a mind-affecting fear effect.
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