This is the thread for The Big Rush run by GM Victory.
The players are Tom Qadim, Torillan, Sully, Mythril Dragon, Harden Sull, and Curious
Use Pathfinder Beta to create PCs of 5th level.
Attribute array: 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11
Max HP per level
Two starting Traits
Standard Equipment:
Weapons 1,500gp
Protection 1,400gp
Limited Use 500gp
Gear 200gp
A background isn't required but can't hurt. A few sentences to a short paragraph is fine. I'll throw in a bonus something for it.
Everyone's character has had a chance to get introduced and at least used to one another during the trek to Merzel's Fall. No one has to be best buddies but are at least respectful to each other.
Invisible Castle can be used for dice rolls.
I will also accept "Take 10" even on combat rolls and saves. If you "Take 10" on a combat roll that hits, minimum damage is inflicted. If you like, think of it as a probing attack or a desperate swing.
If you "Take 10" on a saving throw that succeeds, the character is dazed for that round. Similarily, this can be thought to be an instinctual act or risky gambit.
When it comes to combat and saving throws I like some descriptions of the action being undertaken. It does not need to be detailed or involved, just some narrative. (Ex: "I step inside his guard and try to drive the dagger into his chest", Or "Argan braces himself behind his shield as the fireball's flames wash over him").
My 3 Rules of GMing:
1. My goal is for everyone to have fun
2. My job is to be fair. No "rocks fall, everybody dies" unless the players have dug themselves that hole and refuse to climb out.
3. I'm not going to remember your advantages but I will keep track of you weaknesses. My monsters and bad guys deserved some kind of chance. :)
Are we starting with any coin at all? I didn't keep any "extra" after buying my gear because I didn't figure that accounted for actual money. Just wondering if my coin pouch has any weight to it at all.
Oh, items, etc. Crap, gotta finish that today.
Um, is it ok if I use the roller at penpaperpixel since my work is bizzare and blocks Invisible Castle. (It blocks lots of random websites. But if I wanted to buy pr0n off Ebay well, that's all good. Go figure.)
I'll just roll there and post the results if that's ok.
This may seem an odd question, but since Kumal already made a very fine post, I figure I'd better ask.
Are we already in Merzel's Fall?
I was under the impression it would start on the way to Merzel's fall, not actually in the town.
I am quite possibly mistaken in this. :)
I was thinking the same thing, but it's such a pretty post I didn't want to spoil it. :D
Plus I'm working on one to go right after his. DM Vic did say we had a chance to get to know each other on the trek to the settlement, so I kinda assumed we were there too.
Since I'm putting together the party "holy man", is their any religion info I should know?
I'm going to assume you are using the deities listed in the Beta rulebook. I'll most likely go with a Good deity.
I should have something up later tonight.
This may seem an odd question, but since Kumal already made a very fine post, I figure I'd better ask.
Are we already in Merzel's Fall?
I was under the impression it would start on the way to Merzel's fall, not actually in the town.
I am quite possibly mistaken in this. :)
I assumed that since the DM described all of the cool NPCs in Merzel's Fall, we had already hit town and even taken the caravan job that was described. If I'm worng, I'm sure our DM will set me straight! ;-)
Are we starting with any coin at all? I didn't keep any "extra" after buying my gear because I didn't figure that accounted for actual money. Just wondering if my coin pouch has any weight to it at all.
I had a lot of extra gold too, but I decided to ditch it all. I figured Kumal would be back to his coinless vagabond stage by now.
For now, he's going to have to depend on Garyn's winnings to keep him fed and housed! ;-)
Yeah, I have money. Thurgar, being a dwarf and a merc, well, he hoards his gold until he finds something he wants to spend it on. A shiny shield. A comfortable companion. A barrel of beer.
All of that is ooc of course, just wanted to see if I'm doing it right...
Are we starting with any coin at all? I didn't keep any "extra" after buying my gear because I didn't figure that accounted for actual money. Just wondering if my coin pouch has any weight to it at all.I had a lot of extra gold too, but I decided to ditch it all. I figured Kumal would be back to his coinless vagabond stage by now.
For now, he's going to have to depend on Garyn's winnings to keep him fed and housed! ;-)
Didn't put points in profession(gambling) fer nuthin'!
:D
All of that is ooc of course, just wanted to see if I'm doing it right...
By the way, and no offense is meant, but you have to be the ugliest dwarf I've ever seen! Talk about horse-face! Does Thurgar really look like his avatar? ;-)
Well, he's not an attractive dwarf. I mostly picked the avvy because it was low selection. Go figure huh?
Thurgar falls on the low end of average looks for a dwarf. That's what gold is for....
Are we starting with any coin at all? I didn't keep any "extra" after buying my gear because I didn't figure that accounted for actual money. Just wondering if my coin pouch has any weight to it at all.
You can keep any that you haven't spent.
Oh, items, etc. Crap, gotta finish that today.
Um, is it ok if I use the roller at penpaperpixel since my work is bizzare and blocks Invisible Castle. (It blocks lots of random websites. But if I wanted to buy pr0n off Ebay well, that's all good. Go figure.)
I'll just roll there and post the results if that's ok.
That's fine.
This may seem an odd question, but since Kumal already made a very fine post, I figure I'd better ask.
Are we already in Merzel's Fall?
I was under the impression it would start on the way to Merzel's fall, not actually in the town.
I am quite possibly mistaken in this. :)
Your impression is correct. You are on the way to Merzel's Fall, the group has not arrived there yet. It is almost a week away from the proper Pentath Empire border so that travel time is what the group has had to get to know each other.
Since I'm putting together the party "holy man", is their any religion info I should know?
I'm going to assume you are using the deities listed in the Beta rulebook. I'll most likely go with a Good deity.
I should have something up later tonight.
Whatever deity you'd like. On the frontier anything is possible. A solid citizen of the Pentath Empire will belong to the Dominion who worship the Pentath Emperor. Dragon motifs and icons are the symbols of worship.
I assumed that since the DM described all of the cool NPCs in Merzel's Fall, we had already hit town and even taken the caravan job that was described. If I'm worng, I'm sure our DM will set me straight! ;-)
The NPCs described are those you met after getting hired. They are part of Zelly's caravan that the group is staying about a day ahead.
Two quick creation items. If you want to veto either let me know and I will adjust.
1 I purchased a warhorse with my weapons money.
2 I took scribe scroll and using the limited coin to create scrolls instead of buying.I just need to pick an animal or a domain and my character is done.
I have no problem with either one.
I decided to stay with the gnome sorcerer arcane bloodline 3 / rogue 2. Got most of him done but its to late to finish getting him posted. Nye Wajid should be finished sometime tomarrow.
I decided to stay with the gnome sorcerer arcane bloodline 3 / rogue 2. Got most of him done but its to late to finish getting him posted. Nye Wajid should be finished sometime tomarrow.
Okie doke.
Good opening posts on the PBP. Let's treat them like a flashback scene as the group recalls the last time they were in "civilization". :) Everyone who hasn't posted can get in on the flashback and then we'll jump ahead to one day out from Merzel's Fall.
Garyn's Background Bonus:
Your mother would sing you a song when you were sick while she brewed up a cure. It never tasted any good but it always made you feel better. It wasn't until you were feeling sick during your journey's alone that you thought about her song. You realized that the ditty was a recipe! Following the tune's instructions and drinking it worked. You immediately felt better. You've given it to others and it never seems to work as well for them. You can brew one dose of cure in an hour. It heals 1d6+1 hp for you. Anyone else that imbibes it only heals 1 hp. Drinking more than one dose of the cure per day is toxic, negating the previous cure's effect and inflicting the same amount of damage as well.
Thurgar Drelve's Background Bonus:
You've been in plenty of scrapes and tight spots. Sometimes you need to get some space to get clear of the fight or find a better position. Make a melee bludgeoning attack with a -2 penalty. On a successful hit, inflict normal damage and the target is knocked back 5' on a failed Fort save, the DC is equal to the attack roll. If there is no room for the target to move, the target is dazed for 1 round.
Kumal's Background Bonus:
After striking down a foe, you revel in your prowess by shouting loud enough to attract your ancestors notice. This wild cry can unnerve your enemies. After you reduce an opponent to 0hp or less with a melee strike you can give a triumphant howl as a free action. Enemies within 30' have to make Will save at DC13 or flee for 1d6+1 rounds. Subsequent howls have no further effect during the encounter.
Here is my character
I don't see any feats.
Ok cool idea with the flashbacks. Sorry to get ahead of myself! :D
I need to make a couple minor adjustments to my gear and figure out gold etc., then Garyn is good to go! I'll keep an eye on the thread and jump in when we're ready to roll.
Here we go , one Gnome prospector. Still need to buy gear and work up a backgroud in detail. I hope to have that later today.
Yeah, the flashback was a great idea. And a fun way to use a great post and have us get to know each other a little bit.
I also like the special abilities. Thanks! Nice little useful flavor!
Sorry for the delay, guys. Bear with me! I'm almost done!!
No worries, mate. Still have just a little bit of tinkering to do with Garyn. Soon we'll be rolling!
Its all good. Just gives Thurgar more time to drink.
Garyn's inventory is done, Barleby's stats are up, and I figured out my gold.
Finally ready to go! Check me out Vic, and make sure everything is cool. I'll change whatever - if anything - needs changed. I did make a couple gear modifications when I had a book in front of me, but didn't exceed gold limits on any section.
Kerl's Background Bonus:
After practicing a whole bunch, you learned how to hold the heat of a fire bolt close to yourself or someone else. You just need some practice controlling it...As a standard action you can grant cold resistance to yourself or someone else equal to the damage roll of your fire bolt within a normal fire bolt's range.
Garyn's inventory is done, Barleby's stats are up, and I figured out my gold.
Finally ready to go! Check me out Vic, and make sure everything is cool. I'll change whatever - if anything - needs changed. I did make a couple gear modifications when I had a book in front of me, but didn't exceed gold limits on any section.
Looks fine!
Nye Wajid's Background Bonus:
You never stopped practicing the "forbidden art" and have learned to direct necromantic energies into yourself or others. A painful process either way. As a free action, lose 2hp and add 1d6 damage to your next melee strike. Only one attack can be enhanced this way per round. The hp damage can not be reduced in any way.
Good opening posts on the PBP. Let's treat them like a flashback scene as the group recalls the last time they were in "civilization". :) Everyone who hasn't posted can get in on the flashback and then we'll jump ahead to one day out from Merzel's Fall.
Great idea!
I'm chomping at the bit! Haha let's get going!
Clerics are overrated. Amiright? No? :D
I'll be over here in the corner...
Nye Wajid's Background Bonus
I see you read the first part of my background. I have added the trait tom my character sheet (LOVE IT). It fits well with the concept I have going on. I have added more to the background and completed buying all the gear. Nye should be ready to go.
No worries, mate. Glad you're here!
*sigh* Everyone's ready now but me. I'm going to be delayed since I'm directly in the path of a blizzard crawling across the state right now and extra staffing will be needed where I work.
If it's not as bad as predicted I'll get back to regular posting.
Best of luck to you. We'll be here waiting when you are ready! Stay safe.
That's the great thing about PbP. I can obsessively check it, but it just moves along at its own pace. :)
Hope everyone stayed safe!
How's it going DM Vic? Everything working out ok?
Besides the initial bad weather and snow dump, it warmed up and melted off quickly.
Let me see what y'all have been up to...
Very glad to hear it didn't get too bad. Welcome back!
I made a couple of changes to my spell choices after working out the background and reflecting on your choice of a background bonus trait. I wanted to focus more on the necromacy aspects of the character and make them more forefront in the concept than I had originaly thought when I was buidling the character and selecting spells. Since we haven't done any combat or casting I figured it would be ok. If its a problem let me know and i will chage back.
I made a couple of changes to my spell choices after working out the background and reflecting on your choice of a background bonus trait. I wanted to focus more on the necromacy aspects of the character and make them more forefront in the concept than I had originaly thought when I was buidling the character and selecting spells. Since we haven't done any combat or casting I figured it would be ok. If its a problem let me know and i will chage back.
No problem at all.
I'm not worried about Animal Handling rolls for Bartleby unless you want him to do something fairly complex. He'll act on your initiative normally.