On that note,
Are any of you guys familiar with 5E DnD?
Nope. I think I'm sticking with Pathfinder, I'm too old to be switching systems and learning new fangled things all the time ;)
I'm unfamiliar, though happy they brought back Warlocks. I always liked them.
I only have the PHB so this could all change...also, I'm comparing everything to 3.5 because I have 0 experience with 4E(Read the 4EPHB at my FLGS and was turned off...and onto Pathfinder)
Pros: Easy rules to understand. Not many vagaries. No magic item mart syndrome, out of combat healing is much improved over 3.5, no christmas tree effect, power curve is WAY flattened out vs 3.5, much less math, they simplified the action economy!
Cons: Much less customization, however this might be because its ONLY the PHB. I don't like the Forgotten Realms or Greyhawk...
I've been explained DND 5e by some of my friends, but I prefer Pathfinder over it still, pretty much as Lucanor puts it.
I liked forgotten realms up the 4.0 changes, those sucked. I don't mind golorion, although I'm not overly attached to it. DarkSun was an awesome setting, no clue if there's a version. I also liked RavenLoft, but that seems to be abandoned.
My son will be born today, so expect some spotty posting until probably next week. I'm in the delivery room with my chromebook.
Second that, congrats man!
Oh wow, congratulations! See you in ~2 weeks?
Oh, nothing so dramatic. I might go dark for a day or so max... I mean, my wife is in the bed next to me and I'm playing on my chromebook. But don't think I'm neglecting her, she is on her phone playing something or other.
Congratulations!
Congrats! You guys are level 7!
Congrats Niles!
Will post level up stats when i get home.
Sorcerer (Bedrock) Level 7:
HP: +6
Spells: Blood Money, Burning Arc, Levitate (FCB), Shifting Sands (Bloodline), Summon Monster III
Feats: Forge Ring (Bloodline) Superior Summons
Skills: +1 Diplomacy, +1 Spell Craft, +1 UMD
Pick something else besides Blood Money please.
Hey, lvl, great.
No movement penalty on heavy armor.
-1 less AC penalty on checks from heavy armor.
+1 dex bonus allowed in heavy armor.
BaB +1
HP: +10 (6 +2 con, +1 FCB, +1 from Feat)
Skills:
Acrobatics +3
Feat (to be determined)
Some thoughts about feats.
1. Outflank is one of my favorite feats, it promote cooperation and (what is usually) good tactics.
2. Hecktor looks like he's been building for Shatter Defences which is a totally amazing feat and well worth taking.
3. For the visuals and RP reasons I'm somewhat keen on Spellsong That feat is several shades of awesome since people won't automatically realize you're spell casting. Since Silas will have access to good hope, I'm probably not going to burn through 2nd levels spells so fast with heroism now, meaning more uses of blistering invective and Nile's favorite mirror image ;)
So let me know if you guys want to go down the outflank root, I don't mind which way we go :)
Silas leveling:
1.
2. FCB: 2nd level spell known
3. Spells: 1. Sow Thought 2. Bladed Dash 3. Good Hope & Glibness
4. Skills: Diplomacy, Kn:nature, Kn:Planes, Perception, Perform: Comedy, Perform: Dance, Spellcraft, Use Magical Device
5. Inspire competence = +3
6. Feat TBD, either Spellsong or Outflank
Any suggestions for Luc's third level inquisitor spell?
I'm going to be boring and suggest Dispel Magic. Somebody really needs to take that. If you get two spells my suggestion would be Dispel magic and Prayer.
I have Dispel Magic. It was my boring choice last level. So, feel free to be more exciting.
I like Spell Song too.
Next boring choice would be Resist Energy, Communal. That will save our bacon vs fireballs and so on.
Lets talk about loot! We have loads of unclaimed loot. I have some suggestions about what we might do with it. If you disagree, please say!
Don't forget if there's downtime Silas's crafting skills are available. I'm quite tempted by a level 2 Runestone of power. I think that would be 4000g well spent for Silas, Luc and Jaxom. We know Niles likes long adventuring days after all :)
Divine Scroll of Entangle CL3 ---> SELL
Some foul smelling liquid in three vials ---> IDENTIFY
CLW pot, at CL3 ---> KEEP
Jewelry ---> SELL
Spellbook ---> SELL
Note about Poltur ---> GIVE TO THE GENERAL
Bracers of Armor +4 ---> JAXOM?
Wand of Dimension Door 10 charges ---> JAXOM?
Chainmail +2 ---> LUCANOR?
Longsword +1 ---> SELL
Rapier +1 ---> SELL
Chain Shirt + 1 ---> SELL
Cloak of Resistance +2 ---> SILAS? Anyone else got a worse will save?
Ring of Protection +1 ---> Surely somebody can use this
Wand of Lightning Bolts (9 charges) ---> SELL?
Flaming Heavy Mace +1 ---> SELL?
Glamored Breastplate + 1 ---> SELL? OR LUCANOR
Cloak of the Duskwalker ---> SELL?
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds 11 charges ---> KEEP
I guess that I should take the wands. You never know when random magic will come in handy.
I can make or improve rings now if people are into that.
My little boy Finn Christopher Romero was born today at 308PM. Mom and baby are doing great here 5 hours later...
At this point I'm considering Invisiblity Purge, Remove Curse, and or Searing Light
My little boy Finn Christopher Romero was born today at 308PM. Mom and baby are doing great here 5 hours later...
Good name!
Might I suggest Invisibility Purge.....
HP (5+2+1)=8
BAB +1
Inquisitor ability : 3 Judgments per day
Spells: Invisibility Purge (3rd), Speak with Dead (3rd), Expeditious Retreat (1st)
Skills:(8) Bluff +1, Diplomacy +1, Heal +1, Knowledge Local+1, Knowledge Planes +1, Perception +1, Sense Motive +1, Spellcraft +1
Feat: Spring Attack
Glamored Breastplate + 1 ---> SELL? OR LUCANOR
Cloak of the Duskwalker ---> SELL?
Both of these intrigue me most.
Breastplate will actually hinder Luc's skills less than chainmail would iirc.
The link to your son is "off limits without approval".
Regardless, good to hear all went well.
Congrats Niles. I hope your wife gets some rest and you're not too besieged with relatives!
Lvl 7 Oracle of Wood
BAB +1
HP +6 (1d8+1)
New 1st level spell: Moment of Greatness
New 2nd level spell: Bull's Strength
New 3rd level spell: Need a little help with this one, Prayer I can do as well, also Remove Curse or Blindness if needed.
+1 to existing skills.
New Revelation: I need help, I'm thinking either Thorn Burst, Speak with Wood or Wooden Weapon as a Revelation.
Of those I think Speak with Wood may be the most useful since we don't have much in the way of divination magic in the party.
@Hecktor which feat are you going for?
@Lucanor, yes a breastplate is -4 ACP where chainmail is -5 ACP
@All how about this for the loot distribution:
Divine Scroll of Entangle CL3 ---> SELL
Some foul smelling liquid in three vials ---> IDENTIFY
CLW pot, at CL3 ---> KEEP
Jewelry ---> SELL
Spellbook ---> SELL
Note about Poltur ---> GIVE TO THE GENERAL
Bracers of Armor +4 ---> JAXOM?
Wand of Dimension Door 10 charges ---> JAXOM?
Chainmail +2 ---> SELL
Longsword +1 ---> SELL
Rapier +1 ---> SELL
Chain Shirt + 1 ---> SELL
Cloak of Resistance +2 ---> SILAS? Anyone else got a worse will save?
Ring of Protection +1 ---> Surely somebody can use this
Wand of Lightning Bolts (9 charges) ---> SELL?
Flaming Heavy Mace +1 ---> SELL?
Glamored Breastplate + 1 ---> LUCANOR
Cloak of the Duskwalker ---> SELL?
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds 11 charges ---> KEEP
If we sell the stuff marked as sell then we'd raise: 75+1500 + (4300 / 2) + (2315 / 2)+ (2320 / 2)+ (1250/ 2)+ (8312/ 2) + (10000/2) = 15823.5g. Split 5 ways that's 3164.7g each.
@Hecktor...yeah it must be because its a Facebook picture. Does this one work?
No, still 'either removed, unavailable or no permission.'
I wasn't particularly building towards the Shatter Defenses, but that looks a good feat to pick up for this level.
If I aoe demoralize then everything becomes easier for you to hit. The good thing about spellsong is I can get away with doing that more often. The other cool thing is that inspire is now a move action!
Starting tomorrow, I'm going to be visiting family for the week, and at least one of those days I won't have any internet access at all. So a big slowdown is likely. Feel free to bot Luc if you need to.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
I went for the Spellsong feat.
I know we where talking about D&D 5e (I wanna play a paladin). But I saw this: http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s4nd?2015-Dark-Sun-Conversion-for-Pathfinder
He's only done the races so far but they look good!
I was never a Dark Sun guy, old school AD&D I loved the Birthright campaign setting! My first attempt at DMing in the 6th grade was in that setting.
Silas- Why would burning a temple of evil that's associated with and supported a traitor baron be a mistake? I thought the cleric with the baron was its chief priest in the city.
Emphasis on 'was'...hehe.
My scythe's pretty bloody after today.
Because worshiping Asmodeus is legal in Andoran and because the General told us not to.
Also guys, what Feat should I take on level 7? I could take Deadly Aim, as sadly Clustered Shots or Manyshot are still unavailable for me.
I could take Leadership, but I'd reckon Niles isn't too happy with that, also I don't know who would join me.
Any other suggestions are also welcome.
Also any ideas on the lvl 3 spell I should take? If Lucanor is taking Prayer I could take another beneficial spell for us.
Deadly Aim is power attack for archery. I'd take that if I was you. The party buffs will help you hit. Standard buffing will be:
1. Move action inspire (+2 to everything)
2. Standard action Good Hope (+2 to everything)
3. Haste from Jaxom
4. Would be super awesome for a bless / prayer from Lucanor.
That gives you +6 to hit, +4 damage per hit and another attack when you full attack.
@Gilmork I have no problem with Leadership at all. However, plan on me getting involved with the acquisition of the cohort/followers.
Haha, he was talking about that leadership earlier.
Taking Thorn Burst as a revelation as I missed the level requirement for Speak with Wood.
Deadly Aim as a Feat and Blindness/Deafness as a third level spell.
Also I gain +2 NA from my Wood Armour revelation.
Because worshiping Asmodeus is legal in Andoran and because the General told us not to.
Yeah, but plotting treason isn't legal. The General also told us they wouldn't cotton to slavery, and if we got a whiff all bets were off. With the high priestess of that temple about to betray Andoran and switch things to allow slavery... seemed like a go ahead to me.
Pardon, I think I'm just sharing some of Luc's frustration on this.
Also any ideas on the lvl 3 spell I should take? If Lucanor is taking Prayer I could take another beneficial spell for us.
I didn't take Prayer. Went with Speak with Dead and Purge Invisibility