I wonder what Loupblanc's and Elegantly Wasted's character will be like Charisma wise as we are bound to need some people able to talk.
For me it will differ a bit based on which set I go with. For the warrior panoply I'll go for a Dwarf who is a Rivethun adherent (which I actually quite love as it breaks away from the standard beard, booze and Torag/Moradin Dwarf) and that one will be rather lacking in the Charisma department.
With the wizard panoply I'd go for either an Elf or, more likely, a Half Elf. Reason being the far greater need for Intelligence and Mental Focus on that one. I might pick up Clever Wordplay on that one as well, which would led to Diplomacy based on Int.
Both will be decent melee combatant though the dwarf would, obviously, be far superior and would actually be running a full bab most of the time. The (Half)Elf would be a finesse warrior with an Elven Branched Spear who will, eventually, get Int to damage.
A question: Can we take a Drawback for an extra trait?
No drawbacks please.
Though I do give Weapon Finesse for free, so if you decide to build the elf, that will free up a feat slot.
Another question for the Mage's version. Could a character who doesn't prepare spells from a spellbook write new spells in a spellbook?
I'm asking because of the following ability of the Mage's Paraphernalia panoply:
Arcane Inspiration (Sp): By consulting a spellbook for 15 minutes, you can expend 1 or more points of mental focus to prepare a divination, evocation, or necromancy spell from the sorcerer/wizard spell list that is contained in that spellbook. You must choose an unused spell slot for the prepared spell to occupy, and the chosen spell must be of a spell level equal to or lower than that spell slot. The number of points of mental focus you must expend is equal to the level of the spell slot used. You can apply metamagic effects to the prepared spell, if desired, and they increase the level of the spell slot the spell occupies as normal. Once the spell is prepared, you can cast it normally, using the prepared spell slot (you cannot use any of your other spell slots to cast it, restricting you to casting it only once per use of this ability). The spell is treated as a psychic spell.
Telka has a 13 Charisma on my current build so she's not terrible at talking.
I would say that if the spell can already belong to that type of spellbook, then yes. So you could write a wizard spell into a wizard's spellbook if it wasn't already in there.
Why do you ask?
So that Cuàn can take different spells and give them to the Magus? Because yay more spells?
That is my guess any ways! XD
I ask because of the class feature I quoted above.
If I can write things into a spellbook that means any scrolls that are found containing wizard spells can be put in the spellbook, even if they aren't also on the Magus list (which would mean Aegis can already copy them into his spellbook already). It also means I can copy from Aegis and don't need to poach his spellbook every time I'd use that class feature.
Ah, I see. Sorry, I have a tendency to be cautious when I don't quite get why something is important. Yeah, that should be fine.
Alright, character is mechanically done. I ended up going more board and fist than sword and board, although at the moment one of her main weapons is her smithing hammer. Full backstory is to come, but the basics are that she was raised by a smith in the Lands of the Linnorm Kings, and moved south to avoid a marriage her mother arranged. She came to Nirmathas with hopes of selling her work to support the war effort, but bandits attacked her--she fought them off, but lost much of her goods. For the last ten years she's plied her trade in and around Phaendar.
Link to the profile is here--feel free to take a look, everyone, and let me know if we want to link characters or backstories at all!
It seems you made a mistake on the profile link but I think you mean this one.
Yeah, thank you. That's the one. I thought it copied over properly, but sometimes the boards interact weirdly with linking to profiles, I know.
I decided to go with the Dwarf with the warrior panoply. That makes the whole spellbook thing moot as well (at least until 18th level as I could still get it by then, should we reach it).
Hama Steelblood is from Kraggodan and stopped in Phaendar for the festival while on her way to the Five Kingdom Mountains where she seeks to study the Rivethun.
I'm still debating whether or not I want to drop the Charisma to 6, Constitution to 14 and raising Int to 16. I'm not a huge fan of dropping stuff below 8 but then again I really want the 16 int. I could also drop Dex to 10 but that costs me AC, initiative and reflex while the Cha doesn't cost me a thing.
She still has some use as a face through Student of Philosophy as well.
I've all but equipment and a name... I'll likely finish them once I get off work tonight.
I have my cleric built. I'll get up a profile with her today. Any chance I can get Point Blank Shot as a bonus feat? I currently have PBS and Precise Shot. I'd love to take Brew Potion or Scribe Scroll since the Players Guide says we won't be near towns much.
Yeah, Point Blank Shot isn't necessary for taking most archery feats.
As far as crafting goes, both Wondrous Item and Arms & Armor are on my wish list.
Oh, is Point Blank Shot free now?
I was considering not making it free, but removing it as a pre-req from most feats. But frankly a +1 to hit and damage isn't that relevant past the first couple levels and this AP has some rough spots early on, so I might as well just hand it out.
Thank you. I will take it. Here's my submission Telka Cleric of Erastil with the Herald Caller Archetype, and the Feather Domain. She's also has the Frontier Healer Trait. Please let me know what you all think. I'm not sold on the Ability scores.
Looks alright, though you might want to get your wisdom up a little bit more. It depends on how much you want to focus on casting. I also believe you have your domain spell marked wrong. With the Feather domain, it should be calm animals.
Okay so here is Kyvanna Lunarum! Well her crunch any ways!
Alright I've adjusted the ability scores a bit, and fixed the domain spell.
Sorry I've been away! Just got done with finals.
Where are we at? What do we need party-wise?
Let's see...
Loup Blanc: Brawler (Shield Champion)
Timeskeeper: Ranger (Nirmathi Irregular)
CariMac: Cleric (Herald Caller)
JDPhipps: Magus (Blackblade/Kensei)
Cuan: Occultist (Panoply Savant)
So a tank, two melee dps with different types of casting, a ranged dps with a little casting, and a ranged support/summoner. Frankly, you have a decent amount of room to play what you want.
So, looking at the campaign traits I found there's a great one for me that means I won't have to take Helpful at all! However, can I ask why no drawbacks? There's a perfect one for my character and without it I won't be able to pick up a trait for Perception as a class skill. That seems... important for a bodyguard.
It seems like several people are potentially interested in drawbacks, so I'll allow one.
If we do not want a drawback we don't have to take one yes?
No need to take one if you don't want. It's just an option to get an extra trait.
Just checking in again cause it'd been a little while, and I want to stay on top of this! If drawbacks are allowed I might take a look through things, maybe trade in Additional Traits and lose something... I'll have to think on it.
EDIT: Decided against a drawback--a couple are kind of fitting, but I don't really need another trait, and I like the ones I have now so I'd rather not give one up.
I think taking a drawback actually eliminates my need for Additional Traits, so that's a feat that I've freed up. It wouldn't have, but the +4 Aid Another trait for the campaign makes my life a lot easier. Of course, now I still have even more feats to mess around with that I don't know what to do with...
I don't need to make it more difficult then it already is for Kyvanna.
While I was very much interested in taking a drawback I also had a specific trait in mind to take with it. I have however forgotten which trait that was.
Bumping this so I don't lose sight of it on my list.
You could always just dot the Gameplay thread and then delete the post so you can keep track of it. That's what I did.
On a side note, all I need to do is write up Aegis's backstory and I'm done.
Same with Kyvanna. Well it's more like finishing it on this paper and moving it from said paper to computer...
So when are you thinking of getting this rolling?
Sorry, I meant to post here two days ago to check in. It seems that everyone other than Wasted is built and ready to go. I'll send a PM to see if he's still interested, but I think we're pretty much ready to go at this point. If everyone's still good, I can get us started tonight or tomorrow.
Sounds like a plan!
Ready over here!
Aegis is also fully equipped and ready to go.
I'm good to go. I haven't seen Wasted post in about a week. He said something about finals during his last posts.
Alright! Gameplay post is up with a short intro for each of you. Feel free to describe what you're doing as the Market Festival is in full swing.
Finally able to get on long enough to post! Thank god.
We are looking for another person for this game. So you know, check is out and see if you like it.
Hey all, posting this in all my games to let people know I'll be away for a few days. My family is headed to camp later today, and I won't have Internet or my computer while I'm there. I should be back and posting Friday afternoon/evening (Eastern Time), but please push the game as needed, botting my character if you need to do so. Thanks!
Everyone still around? I feel like we've been a little slow.
I'm back from my trip. Babies where snuggled, wedding attended, and nieces and nephews were spoiled. All in all a good trip.
Are we waiting for character posts or GM posts?
I've been waiting for Kyvanna and Sindri.
Okay, quick note about my GMing style, especially with a small group. Even if you have nothing else to do, post either in gameplay or discussion that you're ready to move on so I know that you're good. I don't want to move forward with only two people paying attention.
I've been waiting for Kyvanna and Sindri.
I don't want to move forward with only two people paying attention.
That's what I was thinking. I just wanted to bump this up.