Guys, while we're waiting for the rest to chime in, I'd like to inform all of you that another player will be joining our merry band of convicts, so please don't kill him when he makes an appearance in the Game Thread.
Hey, peeps. I was kinda hoping that Radavel wouldn't reveal me until the very last minute but, now our secret's out, I'll say hello.
Hello.
I can't promise to be as flirty as Ashley but, hopefully, I'll entertain in other ways.
Oh, it's my first PbP so, please, be gentle.
:D
DM: when in statue form, are we aware of our surroundings? Also, do we know why we've been imprisoned; that is, how far back can we remember?
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First things first, I have a splitting headache so I will be updating the Game Thread when I get to the office tomorrow.
Next, Ashley can still catch up if and when she is ready...
@Jaylen, no you are not aware of your environment though your mind is free to amuse itself with other things.
Lastly, this next encounter will give you all more opportunity to shed blood than the last time.
welcome to the evil campaign Jaylen. watch your back...mwah ha ha ha...
just kidding and no worries about being a pbp virgin. Im also very new to it.
DM/Syndir:
18 damage?
The rest of the attacks were at +4 so surely the total damage should be 10. (Using the first roll for damage=6)
Or have I missed something?
youre the man! forgot that the +4 was tripled as well. will edit now.
thanks Jaylen
If, by "our new player", you mean me, I'm here. :)
Random dice :
EDIT: Erm, did I say random? What I meant to say was Initiative roll!! :)
Indeed. Join the party Jaylen and prepare to break out of prison.
Yup, Jaylen, time for you to get back in the flesh.
Just since I've seen you post on here recently. How did my sheet look?
For mapping, I've seen a lot of people using the spreadsheet from google docs.
I'll try it here to see if it works. Anyone can edit it.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AokgVeDdQBhRdGt4LVBWWX ViU1U1VDVVSHEtcDhQMWc&hl=en_US&authkey=COP1pOEP
Obviously, DM should modify it to reflect the situation.
EDIT: for some reason, the [url] code doesn't like Google Docs (or vice-versa). Perhaps someone else can try-see if they have better luck than me.
Well met Dante.
Well met Dante.
Well met indeed though perhaps things will not go so well in the game. though I should hope they will. Is there a particular way you wish to introduce me, such as a new statue or should I assume I returned to flesh seperate from the others and am currently making my own way?
Bienvenido, Dante,
Stay out of my way, we'll get on fine!! :)
DM, could you please describe the room we're in. Am I right in thinking that there are dead bodies here, that is, people who have been driven mad by the whole ordeal? Any discarded robes? Any other objects-furniture, bits of masonry, etc? Any shadows?
Theres a map?
Theres a map?
Yup.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AokgVeDdQBhRdGt4LVBWWX ViU1U1VDVVSHEtcDhQMWc&hl=en_US&authkey=COP1pOEP
Much better, Safrac. I hope the room's a bit bigger than that, though...otherwise, a well=placed fireball would have been the end of us all!! :)
DM: do I/we recognise the robes we wear or have we heard of any place that uses petrification as a source of incarceration?
Perhaps a knowledge roll?
I also had another question but I've forgotten it!! :S
Sorry, you've misunderstood. I'm wondering whether any of us, in our former lives, have read or heard about a place like this? Are the robes worn by a specific group of people/organisation? For eg, the sashes of the Orangemen.
PS If they were the enemy, I'd likely be dead by now!! :)
The door is open? That's nice of 'em!! :P
Cheers.
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A few quick concerns.
After twice stating that I would take Skender's held action immediately after Safrac cast his fireball, you moved on ahead and went through the rest of the round. Is this your standard plan with regards to character actions? I read where you allowed Skender to get to the leader and make his attack and appreciate that tweak, but avoiding any retcon there left open the next point of concern.
The aforementioned action appeared to bring the combat to a close. This left the party in the cell with only Skender and the guard leader down the hallway out of sight. As the rest of the party spent time doing things there in the cell, that would leave Skender free to search the leader (and to my upcoming point, pick up the dropped rod) before anyone came out to look and see what was happening. I am concerned that another player announced 5 separate actions all of which appear to have taken place (I cannot be certain as you spoilered a couple of responses and I don't know what was covered) including, coming out to the hallway to pick up the rod and walk back to the room while Skender stood frozen in time. This goes back to my original concern and the question above. I really hope I am off base with this concern.
My final concern has to do with the 29 posts in an 1:45 period. I think it's great that the party is so active and commited to the game. The time of day when all of this posting occured seems to be the most active time of the day for most of the participants. I am worried your game plan might be to have everything happen as the players post it, even if this skips over other players opportunity for action. As I am generally unavailable at that time of the day, I worry thatmy character will be left behind in the activities.
Please know that these are honest, open concerns that do not imply you are a bad person or that you have it out for me. =D There is a lot going on in the game and I only want to keep an open dialogue between us.
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** spoiler omitted **
For Drayen
What would be a more convenient time for you to post?
Your concerns interest me as I would like everyone to enjoy the game.
BTW, I am still in the office as I write this (5:41PM, 6/22/2011), so I may not be as energetic in posting later.
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I'm not asking for any retcon with regards to the rod. My character doesn't need the rod. I used that example only because I wanted to bring to light what I was seeing and find out your thoughts and/or plans for posting.
I generally post from 6 pm to 7 am central daylight time which is probably 14 or so hours behind you as I believe you have stated you are in the Philippines.
As for a convenient posting time, it doesn't matter when in the day the majority of posting happens so long as it is possible to avoid resolving multiple protracted actions for some characters while other people have yet to act at all. I realize this may slow down the posting overall. Please let me know if the possibility of such a slowdown is something you feel would hamper the game. You have a great core of players who all seem active at the same time and I do not want to drag down the party.
I hope this makes sense.
DM: are you OK with us taking 10 and 20 on our skill checks, where applicable?
Syndir: have I missed something? Where/when did Angelica pick the rod up? (Ref. your post at 01.50)
I mentioned Safrac (shes our sorceress) having the key only because she asked the guard "...Also, do you know what locks this key works upon..." (Ref. her post at 01:20)
Gotcha. :)
Not sure sure why I thought you were talking about Angelica. I think I'd been reading through character descriptions and hers was the last I read!! :S
DM MIA?
I am not going to be online tomorrow, I will check back Monday to see if our DM has returned from the void.
Safrac you may well notice him if we're close by at this point whether we are is entirely up to the DM :) I just figured since you'd "thawed" I'd probably thawed at the same point. He's also making no attempt at being stealthy. Just for clarification he's wearing a guardsman's uniform (acquired in the off-screen time through whatever means you imagine) but no armour, and his black robes over the top.
Welcome back, DM. I hope it's not too hectic for you there. :)
If possible, could we backtrack a bit: could you give us a list of items that were salvageable from the guards and also, if appropriate, which of our characters it will fit, please?
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Welcome back, DM. I hope it's not too hectic for you there. :)
If possible, could we backtrack a bit: could you give us a list of items that were salvageable from the guards and also, if appropriate, which of our characters it will fit, please?
Ok I can make a list of things that you found and their present condition, you can use those prior to the combat.
no worries about the absence Radavel. I cant imagine facing the idea of losing a home to a flood for second time no less. stay safe.
Do we not get any advanced warning of the other group? Sa' Ryn often sneaks ahead so he may have spotted them before they see us.
Regardless, how far apart are the 2 groups when the encounter begins?
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Quick question. There is a feat in UM that I was unaware of when I made the character. It allows me to bend my spells around people, leaving them unaffected. May I swap it out for Empower Spell?
Yes you may swap.
Jaylen, you make a convincing argument, so will just say you guys have a round to prepare for the coming of this group. Preparatory spells are in effect if you like and readied actions.
Note: you guys can still try to convince this other group to play ball.
List of equipment salvaged
5 sets of chainmail armor with half the armor bonus applicable; enchantment negated.
4 magical glaives.
1 mysterious rod/key
Up to you guys to agree on how to divide these.
Heh - no claim on the gear from me.
I'm a bit useless until I get my hands on some alchemist's gear.
didnt Skender kill the leader with the rod? he shouldve had dibs.
and the feat looks really cool Safrac but it will be a hard sell getting a party of evil characters to trust the demon possessed spell caster to hurl fireballs with abondon around them while they are in melee. a very hard sell!