We will not be using webcams (no need to see people), we will be using headsets and while you can make due without a headset it really is helpful to have one.
While Parry does not specifically require your offhand to be empty (no weapon or shield) most of the other Duelist abilities do. A slightly liberal interpretation of Parry follows this as well.
I have no problem with you forgoing all of your attacks. BUT I will require that at the time you forgo all of your attacks you declare if you are using fighting defensively or not. Note: this is bordering on house rule as a strict interpretation would be 1 parry per round.
You are not rolling. If you read my guide I indicate we are doing a 25 point buy. Here is the link to the post
- Gauss
P.S. This is Tinkerer (Tink) on Roll20, he(?) is applying for the 5th slot. I am still taking other applications.
Current players/characters:
Khantin: Human Ranger (Urban)
Down Comforter: Tiefling Cleric (Fiendish Vessel)
Crypteck: Human Ninja
Mr. Swagger: Orc Witch (maybe Scarred Witch Doctor)
- Gauss
Tinkerer: We have been having bad luck with people and their mics (echo etc.). If you are accepted and your mic becomes a problem I would prefer you get a headset.
Edit: The current 4 players have been playing together in a monday campaign for about a month. This is why we seem familiar with each other. The statement about telling me actions is to TYPE the actions rather than speaking them. If you speak them I could miss it. I do not miss text.
- Gauss
I am not using them. I debated it and decided against it.
- Gauss
Tinkerer:
1) Are you taking any alternate half elven abilities or fighter archetypes?
2) You cannot benefit from both Reactionary and Elven Reflexes at the same time. They are both trait bonuses to initiative (ie: only one applies).
3) What did you spend your favored class point on?
Edit: are you still planning on going Duelist? I suggest that you approve with me (in advance) any prestige classes or odd abilities so you do not get blindsided if I say no to them later.
- Gauss
So I'm free most of Sunday if that works as a time to set up tokens, journal, etc.
Down Comforter, I have already assigned you (if you are Josh) a journal. Feel free to modify it.
As for sunday I cannot do that. I GM on sundays.
- Gauss
I am off all next week. I will plan the character during that week to see how the orc and non-orc versions will look. I will get back with you about an appointment after I choose the version I will use.
Ok, if you log in to the game I can start assigning things to you as well (such as your character sheet).
- Gauss
I just logged in.
What's the link to join your campaign? I haven't been able to find it =(
Swagger and Tinkerer, I have given you both access to your journals. You should be able to update them now.
- Gauss
I still have not heard back if people are ok playing December 26th and January 2nd. If you are not and we cannot find an alternate day to play those weeks I may wait until after new years to start the game.
- Gauss
I can do the 2nd, but not the 26th.
Ok, Im willing to do a 1week break, that isnt too much of a problem. Also, DC if you have an alternate day that week you are fine with (like the 27th) we could do that too.
Anyone else?
- Gauss
I am available pretty much any time from the 25th to the 1st if we are doing a make up game. The 2nd of January works for me too (assuming the world has not ended).
Ok, that is 2 people who say January 2nd is ok.
I need 3 more people to agree to that.
- Gauss
I still have not heard back if people are ok playing December 26th and January 2nd. If you are not and we cannot find an alternate day to play those weeks I may wait until after new years to start the game.
- Gauss
I can also do the 2nd, but not the 26th...As of now any other day after the 26th should be ok.
I should also be posting my witch tomorrow, the mechanics anyway. The backstory should come a day or two later.
Now I just need to hear from Cypteck and Tinkerer regarding the 2nd.
- Gauss
So Mr. Swagger, I've never looked at the Scarred Witch Doctor. Are you looking to be in melee for the most part?
One player has asked to play a third party variation of a PF class. After checking the power levels I have said yes. If anyone else has some pet class that they have always wanted to play AND it is a publication I can easily acquire (read: does not cost me money) then I may consider it. The default answer is still no.
- Gauss
No I will not be in melee DC, if I can help it. Due to the hexes I will be in charging distance though, but hopefully I can make keep charges from taking place. I don't intend to ever be in melee with a low BAB character.
MUAHAHAH!!!
Errr...yeah, an arcane spellcaster in melee. Wont, Ever, Happen. :D
- Gauss
P.S. Dont mind me, Im just happy I got my computer working today. New Power Supply. :)
You never know :P
In that case, I've rolled up a barbarian-type character, given that having some form of meat-shield might be useful. More useful than the "heals for 1d4" cleric I have. Thoughts?
And isn't the Magus an arcane caster in melee? :D
Yeah yeah, fine, use logic, see if I care!
You cannot ruin my day, I have my computer back. :D
Brand new Seasonic X750 (normally 190, got it for 100).
- Gauss
Character Icon: http://home.eyesonff.com/site_content/images/ff1/characters/ninja.gif
2nd of January works for me.
As for the character's history, I'll keep it short and sweet. He was a gift given to the temple of Asmodeus by his parents to be trained and used towards any purpose the church deemed worthy. On the day the temple was sacked he was stolen away by an Assassin of Asmodeus who taught him how to live in the shadows. Since then this Assassin father-figure has been found and executed publicly. Shortly thereafter my character found himself in jail for murder.
Traits: I'ma keep Demon Hunter and Child of the Temple. They both fit what little story I do have to support the character.
Anything else?
I mean I will not be in melee if I can help it. :)
Sorry about the delay..I was having technical issues.
Here is the crunch. I will think of a name later.
Orc Witch
Orc Witch (Scarred Witch Doctor) 1
LE Medium Humanoid (orc)
Init +4; Senses darkvision; Perception +2
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Defense
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AC 12, touch 12, flat-footed 10 (+2 Dex)
hp 9 (1d6+3)
Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +3
Defensive Abilities ferocity, scarshield +1 (1 minutes/day)
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Special Attacks hexes (slumber [dc 13])
Witch (Scarred Witch Doctor) Spells Prepared (CL 1):
1 (2/day) Mage Armor, Charm Person (DC 14)
0 (at will) Read Magic, Detect Magic, Guidance
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Statistics
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Str 11, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 10
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 12
Feats Combat Casting
Traits Reactionary
Skills Disguise +1, Perception +2, Spellcraft +5, Use Magic Device +4
Languages Common, Goblin, Orc
SQ dayrunner, fetish mask, hex scar, patron spells (time)
Other Gear 150 GP
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Special Abilities
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Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on the defensive.
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Dayrunner -2 penalty on ranged attack rolls.
Ferocity (Ex) Fight without penalty even while disabled or dying.
Fetish Mask (Su) +2 to Heal, Intimidate & save vs pain while wearing the mask.
Hex Scar You must scar your flesh for every hex you learn.
Scarshield +1 (1 minutes/day) (Su) +1/2 level to AC for a number of minutes per day equal to your level.
Slumber (1 rounds) (DC 13) (Su) Target falls asleep.
Crime(Heresy):You receive a +1 trait bonus on all saving
throws against divine spells.
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I will be using the form fillable character sheets from my end. I will save it to my mediafire account, and post a link here.
PS:The character will have a name soon.
To everyone:
Please email me the link, or the character sheet, to your final version. Also include the token you plan on using for that character. If your token is on Roll20 the token name should be sufficient for me to find it for you. Finally, include your storyline.
I want this all in one email please. This way I have it in one ready source.
Assuming no objections we will begin next Wednesday, December 5th.
I have assigned to each of you a Character profile. Please write whatever you wish there. If you have a link to your PDF please place the link in that profile. If you wish, I will host your character sheet on my mediafire account and I will link it for you.
Crunch time folks, lets finish getting ready.
- Gauss
Crypteck: You may take Demon Hunter if you wish but I am warning you now it will probably go unused.
- Gauss
Thanks for the warning. I like the way the trait ties in with the Servant of Asmodeus concept. Though he has no problem killing people, Kovu would rather use legitimate means to establish control. And since he is more concerned with achieving a good standing with the Arch-Devil, being prepared to deal with Demons kinda reinforces the concept. It's a shame I can't use the Celestial equivalent, but if we're gonna be picking up free extra abilities that might stack with it or something, I can understand your concern.
Basically, since I can't burgeon actual mechanical ability I'll take it to underline the character's overall objective.
To everyone:
Please email me the link, or the character sheet, to your final version. Also include the token you plan on using for that character. If your token is on Roll20 the token name should be sufficient for me to find it for you. Finally, include your storyline.
I want this all in one email please. This way I have it in one ready source.
Assuming no objections we will begin next Wednesday, December 5th.
I have assigned to each of you a Character profile. Please write whatever you wish there. If you have a link to your PDF please place the link in that profile. If you wish, I will host your character sheet on my mediafire account and I will link it for you.
Crunch time folks, lets finish getting ready.
- Gauss
I had forgotten about the icon/token...I will go ahead and look for that now...
So here's the deal folks. Would the presence of Barbarian (focused on taking and dealing as much damage as possible) be more or less useful to the party than my cleric based around spellcasting and channel energy to harm and heal?
DC what is everyone else playing. If we have no true front liner I vote for the barbarian, but if we do have one I will most likely vote for the cleric. A well played cleric can be versatile..
Swagger is a primary arcane spellcaster
Tinkerer is going for a Fighter TWF build. He doesnt have a lot in the way of Con though.
Crypteck is going for a Ninja.
Khantin is going for a switch hitting Ranger.
DC, while there is no single big damage sink it does seem like you have plenty of the martial bases covered.
- Gauss
Alright, I'll go with my cleric. I'll send my sheet and token to you Gauss.
I sent the character sheet and token..
I have sent everyone a message on Paizo regarding your characters.
I still have not received an email from Khantin and Crypteck with your character sheets.
Assuming no objections we will begin at 830 Eastern (-5:00GMT) on Wednesday and we will play for about 4hours.
Tinkerer, we use skype for voice chat.
- Gauss
@Khantin
If you still wanted to do a shared backstory, Cain's is that he tried to stage a takeover by having certain key political and religious figures. Obviously, he failed, but some of his opponents were killed. It alright if you're one of my conspirators/hired hands?
It appears that my desire to have a character sheet I can understand at a glance (ie: the fillable sheet) is a problem for some. If anyone would prefer to use the Myth-Weavers character sheet they may.
- Gauss
@Khantin
If you still wanted to do a shared backstory, Cain's is that he tried to stage a takeover by having certain key political and religious figures. Obviously, he failed, but some of his opponents were killed. It alright if you're one of my conspirators/hired hands?
Yep. Here is the back story.
Zomert Gamil was born into a wealthy merchant family, but raised as an urchin among strangers. Before the House Darius took power, slave-taking and trading was commonplace and lucrative, but the rise of the House Darius caused the fall of the House Gamil. His family's prosperity went against the misplaced morales of the Great House Darius and their fanatical obeisance of their god Mitra, and so they were exterminated. Zomert lived only because the judged him too young to have willingly lived a life of crime and sin.
Talingarde changed then. It went from a nation where the strong and the cunning rose to power through their talents, to one where the weak held dominion by banding together and forcing others down to their level in the name of the Law, or in the name of their king, or in the name of their God. But Zomert remembers a better time. If his ancestors were capable of being wealthy and influential, then he was capable of becoming rich and powerful. He just needed a fair shot at it. He needed the old Talingarde.
Zomert's trip to Branderscar prison began with the chance encounter of his old church deacon from when he was a child. As soon as Zomert recognized the old man, he knew he had found a like-minded survivor that he could use to bring some semblance of sanity back to Talingarde. From there he met Cain Nae'blis, one of the favored of Asmodeus. Zomert knew that working with these two could bring his ambitious dreams closer to reality.
At first Zomerts involvement was simple. Deliver a message here, steal a collection box from Mitra there. But his involvement grew, soon he was sabotaging protective summoning circles of court wizards, and digging up the dead for dark uses. On his last mission, Zomert was supposed to quietly capture a Talingarde soldier and take him to a forested hill overlooking a highway, where he would attempt to assassinate a visiting dignitary that was passing through. Undoubtedly his guards would feather the Talingarde soldier and Zomert would make his escape. The resulting diplomatic fallout would weaken House Darius and the church of Mitra, allowing Asmodeus' influence to slip in and start growing again.
But on that fateful night, where a dozen schemes would come to fruition, the deacon was captured and slain and the conspiracy shattered. Zomert waited on the hill with the gagged soldier bound and propped up like a doll, and instead of finding the dignitary strolling along the highway, he instead found two dozen soldiers coming at him from every direction. They clapped him in irons and declared him a traitor then shipped him off to Branderscar.