I lost a little on combat but gained on stats and skills.
MODIUS LARCI
Male human Ranger 1/Rogue 2
NG Medium humanoid
Init +7 ; Senses Perception +10
DEFENSE------------------
AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+2 armor, +1 shield, +3 dex)
hp 26 (2d8+1d10+20)
Fort +2, Ref +8, Will +1
Defensive Abilities Rogue Evasion
OFFENSE------------------
Spd 30 ft./x4
Melee Sword, short +4 1d6 +2 19-20/x2
Ranged Shortbow +4 1d6 20/x3
Special Attacks Sneak Attack
STATISTICS------------------
Str 14, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 16, Wis 12, Cha 14
Base Atk +2, Cmb+4
Feats Armor Proficiency (Light) (PHB 3.5 89), Deceitful (PFB 84), Improved Initiative (PHB 3.5 96), Stealthy (PFB 95), Part of the Crowd, Spanish sword proficiency, Investigator
Skills Acrobatics +8, Appraise +7, Bluff +10, Climb +7, Diplomacy +8, Disable Device +6, Handle Animal +5, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (geography) +7, Perception +10, Ride +6, Sense Motive +9, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +10, Swim +5
Languages Latin, Greek, Coptic, Iberian
SQ Favored Enemy, Weapon Finesse, Urban Tracking, Trap Finding
Combat Gear Short bow, Short sword, Leather, Buckler
And I shouldn't have trap finding. I switched that one out.
Keep it. The game has changed. Keep urban tracking, and trapfinding, both.
Guys, daughter sick again, Please DMPC me as needed. Thanks
Shall we take a break until Wednesday? Will that be enough time? I don't think anyone will mind. Things may get a bit more RP heavy soon, and I want everyone here. Actually, I am grading exams at the moment, and will not be finished that until about two weeks from now, so another longer break might help. I am a teacher in Asia, which is usually an easy job, but four times a year there are crunch times, which are exhausting marathons of paperwork, and grading. At least the weather is getting cooler. Whenever there is a break, there is always a bit of fear that it may be hard to get back into the swim of things, but so far, it seems like this group takes them in their stride. Would everybody be fine with a break of a few weeks?
About Radavel. He was going to take over Rufinus, but I have taken control of the character again. IF you want to carry on, let me know in this thread. I am curious to see your monk character too.
I hope that everything works out well for you, Patrick. I have a lot of respect for what you achieve in your life, and the bravery you exhibit. I expect the rewards are appropriate for the CR. Let us know if there is any way we can help.
One last thing I want to discuss. The items you just picked up are quite powerful, in D&D terms. I know they are not appropriate by level in an ordinary game. There are no other magic items though. Most, or all of your enemies will have no treasure on their person. These things were put here for a reason, and were meant to be found and used. This is by no means a monty-haul campaign. The powers of these weapons is that of lesser artifacts in this game. They will have to tide you over for a while. The panoply of lesser items that populate most D&D games are not available here. No rings of protection, or bracers of armour, or bags of holding. Each magic item I introduce, will have a history, and a purpose. Mythical, in other words. I just wanted to make that explicit.
I'm fine with taking a break - although I'd be happier if we did so with a definite restart date. I'd hate to see this game vanish. A lot has been invested in this world and these characters.
Shall we take a break until Wednesday? Will that be enough time? I don't think anyone will mind. Things may get a bit more RP heavy soon, and I want everyone here. Actually, I am grading exams at the moment, and will not be finished that until about two weeks from now, so another longer break might help. I am a teacher in Asia, which is usually an easy job, but four times a year there are crunch times, which are exhausting marathons of paperwork, and grading. At least the weather is getting cooler. Whenever there is a break, there is always a bit of fear that it may be hard to get back into the swim of things, but so far, it seems like this group takes them in their stride. Would everybody be fine with a break of a few weeks?
I don't really need a huge break. I can find time to post breifly, just can't spend a lot of time posting is all. I am more than willing to break if anyone else needs it though :)
I hope that everything works out well for you, Patrick. I have a lot of respect for what you achieve in your life, and the bravery you exhibit. I expect the rewards are appropriate for the CR. Let us know if there is any way we can help.
Thank you for the kind words Tal, it's been a rough year with my daughter's health. Not much anyone can do except send prayers/kind thoughts/positive vibrations into the aether and hope that the pneumonia subsides.
One last thing I want to discuss. The items you just picked up are quite powerful, in D&D terms. I know they are not appropriate by level in an ordinary game. There are no other magic items though. Most, or all of your enemies will have no treasure on their person. These things were put here for a reason, and were meant to be found and used. This is by no means a monty-haul campaign. The powers of these weapons is that of lesser artifacts in this game. They will have to tide you over for a while. The panoply of lesser items that populate most D&D games are not available here. No rings of protection, or bracers of armour, or bags of holding. Each magic item I introduce, will have a history, and a purpose. Mythical, in other words. I just wanted to make that explicit.
Understood. I like the concept of mythical artifacts. I promise not to try and munchkinize the experience. I am having a lot of fun playing Paper, and I certainly understand why there wouldn't be a lot of Rings of Protection lying around Constantinople!
Patrick - prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
Thanks Rev Rosey, always good to have them!
So, Patrick. Are you ready to fire this up again? I will post about ten hours from now on the game thread. I hope everything went well.
Patrick has been around, just not as ever-present.
I'm gonna guess he can keep Paper running, but posting less frequently.
I'm here, but I have had to scale my web presence back. I am typing mostly in the pre-dawn here. Daughter is still under the weather and wife has just got her walking papers. Things in the Monkey Shack are a bit topsy turvy ATM.
Gentlefolk. I am really swamped at work, and I am also very burned out. I need to take a break from this PBP again. I just don't have the juices for it. I do have a planned outline and plot for this game, but It would not be up to the standards I set for my games if I try to run it in my current state. Please email me at: talhoyle@yahoo.com When I have got myself together, I can then email you all to let you know that the game can start up again.
Sorry to hear that Tal. I have enjoyed this game immensely, and I will be happy to wait until you feel prepared to resume. Best of luck with your real life endeavors, and when you are ready contact me at:
spamreef{aT]hotmail(dOt)com
Also sorry to hear that, but completely understand. Running something from duty is not a good place to be. Take the break and let us know if (hopefully when) you are ready to restart. I've loved playing Isat and the world you've created is an astonishing thing, a joy to be a part of.
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No problem Tal. And I've got this on RSS feed to MS Outlook so I know as soon as people start posting.
I have sent email to all of you. This is a backup. I am recovered, and am ready to fire up the game again. I needed the break, and am grateful to all of you for giving me a bit of space.
Happy new year!
Felicitate restituta!
*sharpens scalpels, prepares bandages and sorts out selection of bizarre herbal remedies*
"You would give part of your alloted time on this earth for me." Tears flow from Hrothgar's eyes, "This sad, sad man is unworthy of such sacrifice."
Well, Crassus is offering you 18 months, Isat, Modius and Rufinus don't know how many years they can give and Stratos hasn't committed either way. You may come back to us as a burly 10 year old.
We're leaving? What about Hrothgar?
We're leaving? What about Hrothgar?
Hrothgar is being lovingly carried by Crassus the stitched up centaur.
Apologies to you all if I'm rather sporadic in responding in the next day or so. Have hectic 24 hours coming up and have also been smitten with nasty bug which is making me feel a bit rubbish.
Tal - away on holiday 14-21 Feb, very likely without internet access. Can you run Isat for me?
Yarg! only checked this thread now. No problem. I will run Isat for you.
Recruiting over at my Silver Rose PbP if anyone is interested:
Agh. Love that game, but no. Better not. By happenstance rather than choice, Empire is now my only non-4E game and that's so familiar I understand it and Isat. Starting fresh with a PF/3.5 pc isn't an option for me at the moment.
Looks like you're finding good replacements though - I'll be reading along.
Hey guys, Quick post. My back was just improving when stomach flu roared in. Really ill, please don't expect me around much next two days. Sorry, we'll pick up ASAP.
Patrick
Eeesh. You have all the fun Patrick. Take great care and get well soon.
Experiencing ramp up of RL, will get on when I can. Stay tuned.
Okay, I'm gonna call up dial-a-prayer for Patrick and Tal, just to piss them off.
Okay, I'm gonna call up dial-a-prayer for Patrick and Tal, just to piss them off.
shrugs I pray all the time. Just 'cause I'm not a follower of Abrahamic-style religion doesn't mean I'm not spiritual. God is a kewl dude/ette, we gots an understanding. I'm still pestering him/her/it for Reality's cheat codes, figure if I whine long enough God'll get tired of hearing it and turn them over. Either that or I'm gonna be a rat my next incarnation ...
Personally I've put in a bid to be a house cat in my next life. All our three do is whine for food, fall asleep in inconvenient places and demand love. I see no bad in this scenario.
Personally I've put in a bid to be a house cat in my next life. All our three do is whine for food, fall asleep in inconvenient places and demand love. I see no bad in this scenario.
Yeah, well-kept domestic animal has to be a reward incarnation. Of course, me and the wife foster shelter dogs, so I see how bad the poor little guys lives can go ..
But yeah, my two cats and three (permanent) dogs have the life of Reilly ..
Folks, there are three reasons why it is taking me a long time to post the next part of our story.
One, I am too busy for comfort.
Two, I am exhausted.
Three, I have a lot of ideas, but a strange sort of writer's block. My subconscious is busy with other things at the moment, and is not letting itself worry about Empire. I am worrying about a different set of issues to my normal ones. My firstborn is due in a few months, I am starting to spend time getting mentally ready for that ride. Basically my priorities have shifted a bit.
I think I need a bit of a break. Could we reconvene on Mayday, or workers day, May 1? I am putting my meatspace game on alternate weeks already. I just need to refocus, and get my energies in alignment with each other.
Here is something I am sharing with everybody I know:
Tal, you do whatever you need to do. May 1 is fine, but whatever you decide, there's should be no pressure coming from here. This is supposed to be something you do for fun and relaxation. You've got upcoming parenthood - enough to make the simplest and least busy life complex.
It's all good Tal, take your time. I've got plenty on my plate with spring planting chores.
Well, I'm back!
-echo-
How's it going Kruelaid?
I made it. Drinking isopropanol wasn't in an of itself deleterious, but when I puked some went up my nose.
Now I'm a guy with some allergies (some plastics and all cats) and this stuff put my sinuses over the edge sensitive-wise.
Not I can add coffee and alcohol to my allergy list, and the alcohol reaction is quite impressive indeed.
So clean living for me from now on.
Blimey. Bit of a drastic way to change your lifestyle. Remind me not to try that at home.
Glad you're on the mend though.
Looks like my life will chill down to something manageable for a week or two, then my firstborn child will do what children do to a schedule. Sorry for my protracted absence. I am not sure when I will next be able to post and focus on the game. I would like to hang it up for a while, and either come back to it when my life is not quite so taxing, and my insomnia is not sapping my ability to imagine other worlds. I have your email addresses, and I will figure out what I intend soon.
Kruelaid, looks like you will have to settle for man quo bing sha and nai cha for a while. Lucky that you live in a country with a drink stand every fifty metres, or is that just Taiwan?
If you're expecting recriminations, you won't be getting them from me. Even if you feel you can't pick it up again, I can honestly say that Empire has been one of the most unique games I've participated it and it is a privilege to have had the chance to game with you all. I'd love to come back to it sometime, but there is no pressure at all. Enjoy your firstborn. Those things only happen once, make the most of it.
Looks like my life will chill down to something manageable for a week or two, then my firstborn child will do what children do to a schedule. Sorry for my protracted absence. I am not sure when I will next be able to post and focus on the game. I would like to hang it up for a while, and either come back to it when my life is not quite so taxing, and my insomnia is not sapping my ability to imagine other worlds. I have your email addresses, and I will figure out what I intend soon.
Kruelaid, looks like you will have to settle for man quo bing sha and nai cha for a while. Lucky that you live in a country with a drink stand every fifty metres, or is that just Taiwan?
Yah, newspaper, hotdog and soda kiosks every 50 metres. Milk teas haven't taken at those yet, still only in the tea bars. Those are every three blocks.
But one day some guy is going to figure out what a money maker it is though and open a few. Then two months later everyone kiosk in the city will have pearl milk tea - that's how it works here.
If you're expecting recriminations, you won't be getting them from me. Even if you feel you can't pick it up again, I can honestly say that Empire has been one of the most unique games I've participated it and it is a privilege to have had the chance to game with you all. I'd love to come back to it sometime, but there is no pressure at all. Enjoy your firstborn. Those things only happen once, make the most of it.
Likewise Tal. I almost completely dropped Paizo for two months there and it really took a load off me - of course now I'm posting compulsively again.
Looks like my life will chill down to something manageable for a week or two, then my firstborn child will do what children do to a schedule. Sorry for my protracted absence. I am not sure when I will next be able to post and focus on the game. I would like to hang it up for a while, and either come back to it when my life is not quite so taxing, and my insomnia is not sapping my ability to imagine other worlds. I have your email addresses, and I will figure out what I intend soon.
Kruelaid, looks like you will have to settle for man quo bing sha and nai cha for a while. Lucky that you live in a country with a drink stand every fifty metres, or is that just Taiwan?
Tal, you've done great with this game. You swooped in and rescued it when it looked to end almost before it began. Take your time, this stuff is supposed to be fun, not a chore. If you ever want to reboot it, I'd be more than happy to restart it again.
I am almost in Summer holiday land, and will be more than happy to fire Empire up again. I just need to finish this mountain of grading...
Woohoo!