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Wow, very intense stuff going on in the game. Definitely looks like this group will truly be a challenge to work with. Nevyn's got his work cut out for him. I just hope that both Ath and Cal have at least some strong reason for staying in and with a group. Sounds like Cal's might be the family that she can provide for much better with a group that works well together as opposed to fending for herself on her own. She also seems to be extending her familial feelings toward some members of the group. Not sure what Ath's are other than maybe the city is threatened and therefore so is his livelyhood. There can't be any illicit and ill gotten gains without a city.....of course historically, times of turmoil are when black markets thrive the most, so who knows.
Mind you, I am not asking to know the reasons, I just hope you have some in mind.... :)
I just hope I can keep up and not disappoint.
I hope I can do the same. This is a great group with a great DM, and I hope we can continue playing together for a while yet.
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This is a good time to switch to Pathfinder rules... my spells are nearly depleted...
I am thinking of restructuring Maliks abilities...
Version A) keeping the Intelligence at 18 (but using the +2 from being human to boost it there from 16) and re-distributing the 6 point-buy-points to bring Dex from 12 to 16. (way better ranged attacks + AC)
Version B) bring Intelligence to 20 => additional 1st level bonus spell, better Spell DC's of my spells, better knowledge skills, more skills...
I'd prefer version A) (because I will need to hit first)
Either way, he will specialize into Evoker (Conjurer would be nicer, but he has pretty much written himself into that school when I created Malik), the familiar will be gone, and I will choose an item (probably an amulet, the twin to the stolen one of Vivienne) as his bonded object.
A or B, Nevin?
Prohibited schools will be divination and enchantment (that is Cals territory).
I'd recommend A as well. If you're planning on recasting Malik as an Evoker, the higher DEX will help you with targeting all those ranged touch ray attacks from your at-will energy ray ability. And that's on top of increasing your AC.
Great call on the arcane bond with a duplicate amulet to match Vivienne's. That ought to make for a great roleplay factor...
My two-cents,
--Neil
I dearly love this PbP. Very intense. Great characterization. Big action scenes.
I am concerned a bit about Torillan though. His posting frequency is not as high as ours (understatement)...
I'm still here, guys! I do appreciate the concern, tho. I sometimes find it hard to post something worthwhile, particularly after working an overnight shift. I don't want to end up posting "just because", I want to add something. I'll try harder, I promise!! :-)
He has said that his life in the ER has been crazy as of late. I hope he gets a breather and can post now and then. Working those crazy hours can't be healthy......
It has been insane. We have been at capacity for several weeks now. I couldn't really tell you why, its just that we have seen a huge increase in the number of truly "sick" people (not "sick" as in "crazy", but "sick" as in "true physical ailment"). I hope to move back to working days soon, so I should be more alert to post more frequently.
Thanks again, gang, and I am truly enjoying our little adventure!
Meet Malik, new Envoker Extraordinaire after Pathfinder Alpha 3 rules...
And lo Cal is changed too, a lot less skills but shes better at the few she has and now has more spells - yay :)
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And lo Cal is changed too, a lot less skills but shes better at the few she has and now has more spells - yay :)
and some of these skills cover a WHOLE lot more than their old counter parts. The new versions of you and Malik are awesome. Gonna kick some major Shoanti........errrrrr, I mean monster butt.
I'll have Torillan updated soon. Just putting on final touches.
I don't think Istas could have avoided noticing the fight on the way out of the fishery from the way Nevyn has it set up. She would be the first one there with the others close behind. But that's just my impression, so only Nevyn knows.....
Doesn't look like there was much of a fight to witness. ;-D
Question for Arctaris. How old does Atherton look? It'll affect how Reth responds to him.
He looks like he's in his early twenties, he looks a little harrowed and guarded so that makes him seem a little older (at leas thats how I picture it).
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I haven't reacted to Istas's or Torillan's presence yet because I assume they haven't really shown themselves or are staying back waiting to see what happens. I am however looking forward to interacting with them both.
I am really enjoying the interactions so far and hope you guys are too. He's not a total playboy but he would have to be dead to not react to Cal's stunning beauty. You think he would have learned from the previous "dancer" but than again what man ever does?
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I am really enjoying the interactions so far and hope you guys are too. He's not a total playboy but he would have to be dead to not react to Cal's stunning beauty. You think he would have learned from the previous "dancer" but than again what man ever does?
I'm having oodles of fun. I'm a big fan of the bardic 'kiss it better' method of delivering cure spells! :)
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The characterization is great, I love it. Now we must only find a way to keep the grooup together,
Not telling Cal she has a black heart! (Mal will never be forgiven for that one :P)
But in all seriousness I'm sure we'll work something out. They'll either stay close out of current mistrust of one another, suprisingly end up getting a little closer or of course part ways only to cross paths again.
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That was only to strike fear into her, that it may become a real black heart, if she continues her ways. He said, "now I see how black it is."
Did he actually say, how black it is? The answer may have surprised her. Cal just snapped shut like clam.
Plus, those words were also addressed at Atherton, but he is seemingly impervious to such words.
Plus, those words were also addressed at Atherton, but he is seemingly impervious to such words.
I thought that was more directed at Calandra than Ath. Still, Atherton doesn't really care what Malik thinks of him, and for the most part he doesn't care what Malik says about him either.
By the way, I've been super-busy this weekend...only poking my head in to read and catch-up before heading back out for a local convention I'm attending as a gaming guest.
It occurs to me that Istas hasn't really injected into this scene. I'd prefer to say that although the battle attracted her notice, she stood back to observe whatever "choice" the others made before commiting herself to aiding Rethvian. As such, she's only within viewing distance of what transpired and saw the "luck" of Malik's spell quell the violence without her involvement. So she hasn't rejoined the group.
To that end, Istas will carry on her way, winding back to the temple as best she can. And I'd like to set up her return to the group as another occurence of "fate" if possible. Perhaps Cal performs another reading with the harrow deck or Zellera has reason to steer the remaining group back to the priestess and request her involvement in their next task.
Aside from that I still don't have a very compelling in-character reason for Istas to remain involved yet...but I'm still commited to the game. I just want it to be believable for why she continues alongside them after being rebuffed by most of the others. Until someone changes their stance or demeanor towards the priestess, I'd like to keep her off-screen in relation to the rest of the party.
Thoughts?
--Neil
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Thoughts?
Only that I think that Reth and Istas would get along quite well (at least up until this point). I think their world views would be meshing up until this point. Hers for Lawful reasons that happen to coincide with his for Good reasons. He obviously as part of the Sable Company is not going to agree that looting the town is a good idea. Give him a chance to talk with you and I am sure we'll come up with something.
By the way, I was bolding whenever Reth was actually saying something. If it's annoying or distracting I can cut it out. If it seems like yelling or something.....not trying to be different, just thought it would help breakup some of my run-on posts.
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Thoughts?
I still think there's a good chance of Cal and Istas getting along, Cal is just touchy and hates being lectured, that and all the slating of the harrow she's a bit miffed.
At least Cal believes that all of their fates are linked, and in a reading she had she was told fate was not on her side; chances are that given enough time to think on that she may come to the conclusion that 'fate' not being on her side actually refered to Istas not being on side and she may try to fix that.
I still think there's a good chance of Cal and Istas getting along...
I agree. They should eventually achieve common ground and become fast allies. I kind of see Cal as the extrovert and Istas as the introvert in that relationship...due in large part to the differences in their personalities. Istas will be outgoing, but only when she summons her faith to drive her to be so. Otherwise, she's kind of moody and melancholy at times.
At least Cal believes that all of their fates are linked, and in a reading she had she was told fate was not on her side; chances are that given enough time to think on that she may come to the conclusion that 'fate' not being on her side actually refered to Istas not being on side and she may try to fix that.
That's exactly what I was thinking too. I saw that interpretation of "fate not being on her side" and immediately thought, "that's Istas."
NSpicer, just a heads up, there is a spoiler for you in the main thread.....
Ack! Sorry. I must have missed it in the flurry of posting.
Spoiler:
I've also got a lot of other stuff going on right now. I'm splitting time across multiple games. I've got some family obligation stuff coming up. And there's some writing deadlines that will be looming for me in the near-future. Given where we're at in the game and how the story has played out to this point, it might be best for Istas to bow out of the group...and for me to bow out of the game. That would actually free me up to focus on other things anyway. And maybe once things have cleared up a bit more, I can jump back into a Curse of the Crimson Throne game another time.
What do you think?
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Ack! Sorry. I must have missed it in the flurry of posting.
Don't worry about it, I thought that would be the case since you usually post so quickly.
Well, obviously, it's up to you....If you have outside connections, then they obviously take priority. As far as istas goes, I have some nice plans for showing her the error of her way, The Otyugh is the first stage of this plan, Pharasma drawing her back to the group.
On the other hand, the final part of adventure one has a heavy emphisis on Shoanti and Pharasma....Taking place in The Grey, and hooked by a male shoanti cleric of Pharasma, who is Istas's direct superior. If you like, Istas can leave the group, and when we get to that point, probably in a few months, we can draw you back in that way...
There are lots of options...Drawing up a different character is also not out of the question.
Can I still have that Hide/Stealth check though? :)
Don't worry about it, I thought that would be the case since you usually post so quickly.
Spoiler:
Well, obviously, it's up to you....There are lots of options...Drawing up a different character is also not out of the question.Can I still have that Hide/Stealth check though? :)
As for continuing, I think it's probably best if Istas bows out. It really drives home Calandra's harrow reading in that "fate" is not on her side. And that leaves room for another player character to enter.
At this point, it's probably best if I disengage from the game, as well. Rather than put together another character, give someone else a chance, basically. But thank you very much for the opportunity with Istas. I had a lot of fun roleplaying her through the Gaedren Lamm encounter.
If there's some future game or opportunity, you can always keep me in mind for it. And if I'm available and interested, I wouldn't mind giving it another go at that point. In the meantime, this will free me up to focus on some other things for the moment.
Thanks again,
--Neil
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As for continuing, I think it's probably best if Istas bows out. It really drives home Calandra's harrow reading in that "fate" is not on her side. And that leaves room for another player character to enter.
At this point, it's probably best if I disengage from the game, as well. Rather than put together another character, give someone else a chance, basically. But thank you very much for the opportunity with Istas. I had a lot of fun roleplaying her through the Gaedren Lamm encounter.
If there's some future game or opportunity, you can always keep me in mind for it. And if I'm available and interested, I wouldn't mind giving it another go at that point. In the meantime, this will free me up to focus on some other things for the moment.
Thanks again,
--Neil
Hope you don't mind me un-spoilering that...
I am glad you have enjoyed, good luck in your other games, and your real world life.
Keep an eye on this thread as and when you can, and if you want to join in again, email/pm me at nevynxxx 'at' hotmail 'dot' com, or just post here, you are always welcome.
(oh, the rest of you are free to use that address too....)
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As for continuing, I think it's probably best if Istas bows out. It really drives home Calandra's harrow reading in that "fate" is not on her side. And that leaves room for another player character to enter.
At this point, it's probably best if I disengage from the game, as well. Rather than put together another character, give someone else a chance, basically. But thank you very much for the opportunity with Istas. I had a lot of fun roleplaying her through the Gaedren Lamm encounter.
If there's some future game or opportunity, you can always keep me in mind for it. And if I'm available and interested, I wouldn't mind giving it another go at that point. In the meantime, this will free me up to focus on some other things for the moment.
Thanks again,
--Neil
I am really sad to see you go :(. The interaction that I was looking MOST forward too was going to be that between Istas and Reth. I kinda thought they would end up being the brick and mortar of the group with some interesting background conflicts thrown in. Actually, please don't go, Istas totally rocks! The depth you add to your characters is very much appreciated. I understand if it's your RL that is taking up all your energy tho. You also post alot and I definitely dig that!
Looks like Torillan is pretty much out as it's been a loooong time since he posted in game.
For NSpicer:
I am really sad to see you go :(. The interaction that I was looking MOST forward too was going to be that between Istas and Reth. I kinda thought they would end up being the brick and mortar of the group with some interesting background conflicts thrown in. Actually, please don't go, Istas totally rocks! The depth you add to your characters is very much appreciated. I understand if it's your RL that is taking up all your energy tho. You also post alot and I definitely dig that!
I appreciate the sentiment. But I really should step away from this game. I may have over-commited myself...as I'm playing in four games now...and I also GM a PbP on a different site. I run a table-top game every other week. And I also freelance on occasion. And I've got a family with two small children that can eat up my time, too.
So I kind of have to reassess where I am in everything and trim back a little. Given that I'm still struggling to find the right fit for Istas in this particular group...and the somewhat convenient timing within the story to have her bow out...and the hit-or-miss commitments within the game (i.e., we've had one player drop already, another very infrequent in posting, etc.)...that it all just seems like the perfect storm. And, so it's better to bow out now than continue and wish I had later. It really isn't one single thing that makes me feel this way. It's a collection of things, not all of which I have any control over.
--Neil
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*hugs* It's a shame to see you go hun, I adore your characters and was hoping for a chance for Istas and Cal to maybe reconcile their differences as they both believe so heavily in fate.
I totally understand the real life commitments thing though and I'm really sorry that Cal being the way she is made things tricky for poor Istas fitting into the group.
Take care, and if you even consider dropping Orlan too I will be after you with I big stick! I really enjoy playing with you :)
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Looks like Torillan is pretty much out as it's been a loooong time since he posted in game.
I'd give Torillan the benefit of the doubt for the moment, it can be a huge pain to catch up on a pbp after you miss a bit, because you need to read up all the posts before current, rather than just the last page.
Anyway, even if both Istas and Torillan dropped, that still leaves us a a nice round 4, a little low on healing perhaps, but all in all a good mix.
Oh and there is plenty of scope for NSpicer to come back later, but that is staying spoilerified!
Sorry to see you go NSpicer. :( As much as Atherton may have made things difficult for Istas, I liked her and always enjoy a chance to game with you.