Mikhaila's APG Playtest - The Discussion Thread


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Ok, sorry I started this all backwards. I'm used to multi-threading on other boards.

Any OOC questions on chargen, equipment, startups, etc can be routed here.

To set the stage, since we're on a time budget here we're probably going to skip a lot of the fluffy stuff and run a buncha crunch. With that said, is there anything you fine folks would like to see/do/play through? Any frameworks or set pieces you've been dying to play?

Hit me with your best shot!

M


Is there no starting gold for the new classes, or did I miss it?

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Joana wrote:
Is there no starting gold for the new classes, or did I miss it?

Huh, you're right!

Take max starting gold as for a Cleric. Cavaliers max starting gold as for a Paladin. My logic on this is that an Oracle equips similar to a Cleric and a Cavalier similar to a Paladin. That work?

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Alright, first question: what level are we starting at? I was thinking of playing an oracle (no, I'm not a copycat, I just seem to have had the same idea as a bunch of other people).

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The Eldritch Mr. Shiny wrote:
Alright, first question: what level are we starting at? I was thinking of playing an oracle (no, I'm not a copycat, I just seem to have had the same idea as a bunch of other people).

Starting at first level, max HP max starting cash. (As we're playtesting the crunch, not the fluff, might as well minimize the starting randomness)

We're probably going to run an encounter or two at 1st, then progress to 3rd, lather rinse repeat, level to 5 or 7, LRR, 8 or 9 and then so on as time allows.

I would totally love to run a full module/adventure, but with time constraints that's a bit unrealistic.

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Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
The Eldritch Mr. Shiny wrote:
Alright, first question: what level are we starting at? I was thinking of playing an oracle (no, I'm not a copycat, I just seem to have had the same idea as a bunch of other people).

Starting at first level, max HP max starting cash. (As we're playtesting the crunch, not the fluff, might as well minimize the starting randomness)

We're probably going to run an encounter or two at 1st, then progress to 3rd, lather rinse repeat, level to 5 or 7, LRR, 8 or 9 and then so on as time allows.

I would totally love to run a full module/adventure, but with time constraints that's a bit unrealistic.

Alright, cool. I've also changed my mind about class--it would be a bit unbalanced to have a party of four or five oracles and one cavalier.

Second question: any alignment / race restrictions?

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The Eldritch Mr. Shiny wrote:

Alright, cool. I've also changed my mind about class--it would be a bit unbalanced to have a party of four or five oracles and one cavalier.

Second question: any alignment / race restrictions?

None, though the party appears to be trending good.

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Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
The Eldritch Mr. Shiny wrote:

Alright, cool. I've also changed my mind about class--it would be a bit unbalanced to have a party of four or five oracles and one cavalier.

Second question: any alignment / race restrictions?

None, though the party appears to be trending good.

Alright. I'll write up the stats for my character as soon as I have some free time.

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The Eldritch Mr. Shiny wrote:


Alright. I'll write up the stats for my character as soon as I have some free time.

KK, works for me and is totally understandable.

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Had more free time than I thought. Stats are here. Please tell me if any changes need to be made.

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Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
Take max starting gold as for a Cleric. Cavaliers max starting gold as for a Paladin. My logic on this is that an Oracle equips similar to a Cleric and a Cavalier similar to a Paladin. That work?

Oracles wear light armor, I had guessed 3d6 like a bard. And I took average rather than max. Should I adjust that?

Cavalier definitely as paladin/fighter, though. Smart ones buy barding. ;)

Tomorrow's an open day for me, I should be available all afternoon/evening PST.

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tejón wrote:
Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
Take max starting gold as for a Cleric. Cavaliers max starting gold as for a Paladin. My logic on this is that an Oracle equips similar to a Cleric and a Cavalier similar to a Paladin. That work?

Oracles wear light armor, I had guessed 3d6 like a bard. And I took average rather than max. Should I adjust that?

Cavalier definitely as paladin/fighter, though. Smart ones buy barding. ;)

Tomorrow's an open day for me, I should be available all afternoon/evening PST.

If there were pieces of gear you want/need but couldn't afford with average, just upgrade to max. I'm thinking that taking the equipment concerns out of the equation would make for a better playtest. But that's just me.

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The Eldritch Mr. Shiny wrote:
Had more free time than I thought. Stats are here. Please tell me if any changes need to be made.

That is all good by me. You look ready to rock and roll!

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Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
If there were pieces of gear you want/need but couldn't afford with average, just upgrade to max.

With 240gp I'd have gone with masterwork studded over plain leather, losing the silver godbling. It's not a big deal to me... this isn't an optimized character, obviously. And I think that's a pretty important test: can an oracle built around a cohesive (non-ridiculous) roleplay theme rather than straight-line number crunching make a meaningful contribution? Most classes do just fine as such, so it's worth checking.

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tejón wrote:
Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
If there were pieces of gear you want/need but couldn't afford with average, just upgrade to max.
With 240gp I'd have gone with masterwork studded over plain leather, losing the silver godbling. It's not a big deal to me... this isn't an optimized character, obviously. And I think that's a pretty important test: can an oracle built around a cohesive (non-ridiculous) roleplay theme rather than straight-line number crunching make a meaningful contribution? Most classes do just fine as such, so it's worth checking.

Good points, and well said. I think I'm going to start the ball rolling in the main thread now, get this show on the road.

Thanks again to everyone for joining this little experiment.

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As for this recent development, well, what can I say, I love Kobolds.

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And I love opening combat with a natural 1. :D

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tejón wrote:
And I love opening combat with a natural 1. :D

*grins* At least I don't use the critical fumble rules.

...

This time.

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Gotta say, if I'd been running that I totally would have had the bolt trip the wire to guaranteed hilarious effect. ;)

EDIT: Ha, I just realized I forgot to add size modifiers to my attack stats. Should be +0 melee and +4 ranged.

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tejón wrote:

Gotta say, if I'd been running that I totally would have had the bolt trip the wire to guaranteed hilarious effect. ;)

EDIT: Ha, I just realized I forgot to add size modifiers to my attack stats. Should be +0 melee and +4 ranged.

Ah yes, comedy gold that would have been. I'm probably going to force a reflex save/Acrobatics check for anyone jostling in the doorway though.

Have I mentioned that I LOVE Kobolds?

Mwa ha ha..

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Ooh ooh ooh! My I.L.W. should create hideous sores of the exact same sort with which I am afflicted. :D

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tejón wrote:
Ooh ooh ooh! My I.L.W. should create hideous sores of the exact same sort with which I am afflicted. :D

I.L.W.?

*headtilt*


Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
tejón wrote:
Ooh ooh ooh! My I.L.W. should create hideous sores of the exact same sort with which I am afflicted. :D

I.L.W.?

*headtilt*

The opposite of CLW. :)

Spoiler:
That is, Inflict Light Wounds.

Are we rolling initiative for this combat?

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Joana wrote:
Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
tejón wrote:
Ooh ooh ooh! My I.L.W. should create hideous sores of the exact same sort with which I am afflicted. :D

I.L.W.?

*headtilt*

The opposite of CLW. :)

** spoiler omitted **

Are we rolling initiative for this combat?

Ah, ILW. Makes sense now *grins*

Um, would you believe I forgot to roll initiative? Handwaving it for this one with the presumption the PC's come out on top. Next time!

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Ah... I thought we were just simplifying it with initiative = post order for speed, sorry.

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tejón wrote:
Ah... I thought we were just simplifying it with initiative = post order for speed, sorry.

Hmm... y'know, for simplicity I think that's a good option.

Let's roll with that. It's a playtest, not a full game. *grins*

Gold star for you for the idea!

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Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
Gold star for you for the idea!

I stole it from your most recent email to me. >_>

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tejón wrote:
Mikhaila Burnett wrote:
Gold star for you for the idea!
I stole it from your most recent email to me. >_>

Good artists borrow, great artists steal.

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Er... bump? :)

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Sorry all. Doctor's appointment followed by my semi-weekly (more like every month or so) Legacy of Fire game. We're back up and running now!

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*bump* Back and ready to roll.

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So I assume it's dead? :P


*shrug* I was waiting on Lucius to take his AoO vs. the fleeing kobold. Looked like we were about done with this encounter, anyway, unless the kobolds had more tricks up their sleeves.

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Joana wrote:
*shrug* I was waiting on Lucius to take his AoO vs. the fleeing kobold. Looked like we were about done with this encounter, anyway, unless the kobolds had more tricks up their sleeves.

...

S!$+, I forgot. Sorry.

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