Jan 7, 2019 1:35 pm
Apologies for the lack of posting this weekend... tried to take a final long weekend with the family before returning to school/work. I'll be picking it back up this afternoon.
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Jan 7, 2019 5:56 pm
I will be reviewing the final PCs tonight when I get home, after which I will be posting the first post. It is assumed that you all have been traveling together for the past two weeks, en-route to the starting location of the game. We can take a little bit to get acquainted, and you can share as little or as much of yourself, your PC and your motivations for being one of the chosen heroes if you like.
Normally I take a long, slow intro where players get to interact and learn about each other as they travel... this time, i am throwing you right into the fire... so be forewarned. :)
Normally I take a long, slow intro where players get to interact and learn about each other as they travel... this time, i am throwing you right into the fire... so be forewarned. :)
Jan 8, 2019 2:31 pm
Hi all, my mother had to have surgery yesterday, and will be hospitalized for a few days. I'm visiting her during the day time, so my posting will probably be concentrated at night time.
Jan 8, 2019 2:53 pm
Prayers, AP! Hope she is doing well. No hurry on your posts, as I am still trying to finalize character sheets. :/
Jan 10, 2019 2:35 am
Disaster has struck, my friends. EVERY document I have for my online games was copied to a thumb drive, which is now MIA. I had planned on moving it to my permanent drive, but misplaced it before I could do so.
EVERYTHING was on it. Maps, game notes, you name it, I had it on there... not just for this game, but every game I run. I'll keep you posted as to whether I find it or how long it will take me to recover.
EVERYTHING was on it. Maps, game notes, you name it, I had it on there... not just for this game, but every game I run. I'll keep you posted as to whether I find it or how long it will take me to recover.
Jan 10, 2019 2:43 am
That's a huge loss. Hope you manage to find it. What's the worst case scenario if you don't?
Jan 10, 2019 2:47 am
You'll find it!
And remember.. Cloud storage backup. Never use the internet without it.
And remember.. Cloud storage backup. Never use the internet without it.
Jan 10, 2019 3:18 am
I have cloud backup.. but am out of room... until I decide to buy more storage.
Jan 16, 2019 2:22 am
As a side note, if your character sheet on D&D Beyond is incomplete, please fill out all of the appropriate material.
Height, weight, alignment, hair, eye and skin color, etc. I am not really worried so much about background, but some details would be appreciated. it helps add flavor, and a lot of that stuff comes into play.
Height, weight, alignment, hair, eye and skin color, etc. I am not really worried so much about background, but some details would be appreciated. it helps add flavor, and a lot of that stuff comes into play.
Jan 16, 2019 4:24 pm
Ket_Onwall says:
For those who care... I found my flash drive. :D
Feb 13, 2019 5:05 am
Now that they know our plans...
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Feb 13, 2019 12:23 pm
I'm reading this thread before I read the game thread... Time to see what the DM has in store for us...
Feb 13, 2019 8:50 pm
Ow.
There's no way Ælfric can make the concentration save, so Pass Without Trace is gone.
Heal Julian, Alain! Hurry! Ælfric might try some invisible snooping but the door's probably booby trapped, too, if not the rest of the room. We need to get outta here!
There's no way Ælfric can make the concentration save, so Pass Without Trace is gone.
Heal Julian, Alain! Hurry! Ælfric might try some invisible snooping but the door's probably booby trapped, too, if not the rest of the room. We need to get outta here!
Feb 15, 2019 8:01 pm
Contact Other Plane?! Our situation isn't so dire that we must ask Nyarlathotep for help.... is it? :P
Feb 16, 2019 4:21 am
"Testing, 1 2 3. Can anyone other than Sean read this? You shouldn't be able to."
Feb 16, 2019 4:28 am
Yup. We found a bug. So that's how you knew about good old extra-planer Asmodeous wanna-be.
Turns out that OOC content will break a note, and cause everything after the OOC section to display as normal to everyone, even though it shows up inside the note from your POV.
Turns out that OOC content will break a note, and cause everything after the OOC section to display as normal to everyone, even though it shows up inside the note from your POV.
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Feb 16, 2019 4:34 am
See what happens when you contact eldritch abominations? You find the cracks in reality!
Feb 16, 2019 4:35 am
I will say that, as a proud Cthulhu cultist, I am very sad I can't see the conversation between yapping mammal and Outer God play out.
Feb 16, 2019 4:43 am
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn
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Feb 16, 2019 5:05 am
Don't make me whip out my 50 H.P. Lovecraft Christmas Carols. Away in a Madhouse, Here Comes Yog-Sothoth, and my personal favorite Carol of the Old Ones
Feb 16, 2019 5:10 am
Because I love sharing weird shit like this anyway. Here you go:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXYPS53d-YdumiXWNz_XYPYPMnXzaPco6
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2F76563063A68123
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXYPS53d-YdumiXWNz_XYPYPMnXzaPco6
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2F76563063A68123
Feb 16, 2019 5:13 am
I play those albums on Youtube every Cthulyule. ;) Carol of the Old Ones is my favourite of those HPLHS productions.
Feb 16, 2019 5:21 am
Awake Ye Scary Great Old Ones is pretty high up there too. XD
I never thought I'd bond with someone over my love for the Cthulhu Mythos. Someday, in some campaign, we must play a pair of elder god cultist together.
I never thought I'd bond with someone over my love for the Cthulhu Mythos. Someday, in some campaign, we must play a pair of elder god cultist together.
Feb 16, 2019 5:32 am
Ia! Ia!
Xul in Ket's other game is a Great Old One warlock. Perhaps Aelar can multiclass into madness. ^;,;^
Xul in Ket's other game is a Great Old One warlock. Perhaps Aelar can multiclass into madness. ^;,;^
Feb 16, 2019 5:42 am
Yea. I don't usually mention this, but I've read everyone's character sheets more than once, and I definitely read most of the backstory stuff from Maj and Xul, and I gotta say I really like him. Aelar doesn't really know much about that though, so Xul would have to somehow put that forward to him.
Wouldn't really be amenable to that multi-class idea as a player though. Only reason I'd do that was if I wanted to do Devil Sight/Darkness combo in combination with Elvish Accuracy and my blade-singing, but I think going straight wizard will be better for him.
Wouldn't really be amenable to that multi-class idea as a player though. Only reason I'd do that was if I wanted to do Devil Sight/Darkness combo in combination with Elvish Accuracy and my blade-singing, but I think going straight wizard will be better for him.
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Feb 16, 2019 5:49 am
One of my college friends ran a D&D tournament for all his 7 players to fight in against one another. Needed to round out the tournament with an even number, so he invited me to join for a session or two. I leveled up Aelar to 10th level and gave him the title Aelar "The Ghostflame" Yaeldrin, for his fighting style of using a flame-tongue scimitar and greater invisibility in combination with elven accuracy to crit-fish and absolutely slaughter everyone without giving them an easy means of retaliating. Really hoping to be able to do much the same in Ket's game.
Feb 16, 2019 5:50 am
CoughGiveMeAFlameTongueScimitarPleaseCough
:D
:D
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Feb 16, 2019 5:50 am
Slicing and dicing! I've played a 15th level version of Xul in a one shot here on the Plane recently. Monstrous!
Multiclassing isn't necessary, I suppose. All it takes is one blasphemous tome to entice a wizard down a whole new path of insanity... and Xul will have one of those next level. ;) Xul's patron is becoming more active, so Xul will definitely have things to say if things continue like this.
Multiclassing isn't necessary, I suppose. All it takes is one blasphemous tome to entice a wizard down a whole new path of insanity... and Xul will have one of those next level. ;) Xul's patron is becoming more active, so Xul will definitely have things to say if things continue like this.
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Feb 16, 2019 5:54 am
Polaris_AEthernalis says:
Oooo. Book of Shadows? Fun times. Whatcha taking as cantrips?Feb 16, 2019 6:59 am
Did I just miss a whole Cthulhu convo? Darn. Anyway, Maj is not really turning out to be a mad cultist, so I'll probably retcon him and leave the GOO madness to Xul.
Feb 18, 2019 4:33 am
I'm speculating on Julian having a huge planar battle by himself with the mysterious sorceress. :)
Feb 18, 2019 5:10 am
Kinda terrified she might be a diviner, and this might end up devolving into a magical espionage / counter-espionage war.
In the meantime... Don't get detected y'all.
In the meantime... Don't get detected y'all.
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Feb 18, 2019 8:47 am
A request for DM's consideration though. In any game there'll be parts where individual characters are off doing their own things, or the party is split. I'd enjoy reading those parts too, even if my PC isn't involved. So if Julian is having a big scene, it'd be fun to read how it plays out. Promise to uphold the PC vs player knowledge difference, as always. Case in point is Ket's GA game, where PCs had their own thread, but it was open for reading.
Unless of course, the note-passing is equivalent to at-the-table note-passing, ie. let's kill/steal/betray other PCs, in which case, carry on the secrecy! :D :D
Unless of course, the note-passing is equivalent to at-the-table note-passing, ie. let's kill/steal/betray other PCs, in which case, carry on the secrecy! :D :D
Feb 18, 2019 3:39 pm
As the person who started the note passing, I'm totally fine with sharing if Ket wants to. I thought it might be more fun to keep things hidden, and mysterious, but if you guys would rather know then I'm fine with that.
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Feb 18, 2019 7:07 pm
When all is said and done, I am going to consolidate it into a single post for ya'll to read.
Feb 20, 2019 4:54 am
Well I wanna be seduced by this mysterious voice, take me take me the deal sounds wonderful!
Feb 20, 2019 11:23 am
Still kinda wish I had taken it up on its offer. Really curious how Ket would've handled that. Any chance I can know now that I've already made the decision? From one DM to another?
Feb 20, 2019 12:43 pm
It did kinda feel that way, but I doubt I'd get free levels in warlock for nothing... Idk. Wouldn't be surprised if I ended up rolling a new character. XD
Feb 20, 2019 12:53 pm
Polaris_AEthernalis says:
It did kinda feel that way, but I doubt I'd get free levels in warlock for nothing... Idk. Wouldn't be surprised if I ended up rolling a new character. XDFeb 20, 2019 12:57 pm
Ugh... He's not even built to be good at combat. He'd just annoy the hell out of us with that helm and his divination... Maybe summon a devil or two but that's it. XD
Feb 20, 2019 1:17 pm
The entity was a lesser god names Syrul. Had you let her in, she would have attempted to dominate you and send you off to do her bidding.... which may or may not have been in line with what the party wants to do....
...I agree... it would have been interesting. :D
...I agree... it would have been interesting. :D
Feb 20, 2019 3:32 pm
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goddess of Lies, Deceit, Treachery, and False PromisesFeb 20, 2019 4:37 pm
I'm under the impression that the nature of the spell and contact compels both answers and honesty. I could be wrong, sure, but I don't really see the point in the spell if it's usually just going to be false information.
Feb 20, 2019 4:45 pm
There was an idea I had, that I never got around to asking the DM about, about flavoring "Contact Other Plane" as a ritual that forces Julian into something he calls "The Dreamsleep", a sleep-like trance that allows his conscious mind to gleam information about the past/present/future by connecting to the manifestation of the collective consciousness of all living things that ever were, are, or will be. Functionally, it'd work the same, but flavorfully I like it, and I think it makes the name "Dreamseer" fit him better.
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Feb 20, 2019 5:04 pm
In the case of Syrul, while she is the goddess of deceit, that does not mean she has to lie. In fact, if it gains the favor of the one who contacted her, and she builds a rapport and trust with the caller, the easier it would be to deceive and corrupt/control them.
So she had no reason to lie... maybe not tell all she knows, but enough to answer and leave the caller wanting for more...
So she had no reason to lie... maybe not tell all she knows, but enough to answer and leave the caller wanting for more...
Feb 21, 2019 6:42 pm
Hey guys. New job has me running around like crazy past two days. Will have a post today around 4-5pm EST.
Feb 22, 2019 2:53 am
Hi all. I will be travelling over the weekend and my internet service may be non-existent. Please fell free to control Alain on my behalf, don't let me hold up the game.
Feb 26, 2019 11:06 pm
Hi everyone. My apologies, I came back from my trip to find my neighborhood in a blackout. They're saying they might have the power back by next Tuesday, but there's a snow storm coming that might delay that. Please continue to run Daegandal on my behalf.
Feb 28, 2019 3:11 pm
OMG OMG OMG
::fan-boy extreme::
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/442-welcome-to-saltmarsh-an-introduction-to-d-ds
::fan-boy extreme::
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/442-welcome-to-saltmarsh-an-introduction-to-d-ds
Feb 28, 2019 8:34 pm
In order to bring back the original flavor of this adventure, I decided to invest in some high-resolution maps that follow the original steading layout. To that end, have a look at the ATG Maps forum to see the updates. The previous version was close, but this new version is exactly the same, and is made for online play / poster map printing.
It will not effect your current thread, as you are not in the steading, but if you look you will see a few differences.
It will not effect your current thread, as you are not in the steading, but if you look you will see a few differences.
Feb 28, 2019 11:17 pm
Got power back!
Wow you're right, those are really nice maps!
Wow you're right, those are really nice maps!
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Mar 2, 2019 9:57 pm
So I guess we'll fly into the compound on our mounts, under the effects of Aelfric's spell.
Mar 3, 2019 6:59 am
Ok! In which case we never fleshed out all the details of our special mounts. And DM said ok to all of them?
Mar 3, 2019 7:07 am
Ælfric's spell won't make them invisible so just flying in won't work. We'd have to fly low through the trees and near the ground for as long as possible, and even then a group of winged invaders might be noticed no matter how high their stealth rolls.
Mar 4, 2019 1:27 pm
I approved the flying mounts.... mostly because they would be pretty useless once inside the steading... :D :D :D
Apr 16, 2019 11:28 pm
I've been wondering why that character was floating around in the D&D Beyond campaign. Welcome Valkeelis. :D
Apr 16, 2019 11:31 pm
Thank you! I feel like I've waited my whole life for this lol. I've been following the game and you all seem like great players. It's an honor to finally join.
Apr 17, 2019 12:00 am
So new plan. Let's leave the steading for like a week, go on a teleport vacation, then come back? Give Valkeelis a chance to break out on their own? XD
Apr 17, 2019 12:58 am
Bah...you guys are doing pretty good without a cleric so far. Have any of you actually even taken damage yet?
Apr 17, 2019 1:03 am
I took damage once...
It instantly knocked me unconscious.
It instantly knocked me unconscious.
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Apr 17, 2019 1:19 am
Same damage almost killed me and the bard. And you were healed and got us out of there.
Teleportation is a sweet trick.
Teleportation is a sweet trick.
Apr 17, 2019 1:31 am
I can't wait to rebuke evil!!!! Squeeeeee!!!! Very quietly of course.....wouldn't want to rouse an army of giants now would we.....
Apr 17, 2019 1:43 am
@annex: The Helm(or ring, if the dm lets me have the flavor) of Teleportation is probably my favorite magic item in 5e. So much utility.
Btw. I learned not too long ago that one (or maybe both) of Greyhawk's moons has a breathable atmosphere... Anyone wanna build a moon base with me? XD
Btw. I learned not too long ago that one (or maybe both) of Greyhawk's moons has a breathable atmosphere... Anyone wanna build a moon base with me? XD
Apr 17, 2019 2:18 am
late to the party as usual, hello Valkeelis! finally, a cleric, best 5e class, gonna put us all to shame :D :D
Apr 17, 2019 2:22 am
Hey hey Bedzonell thanks. I'll certainly do my best (to be a good cleric, not to put you all to shame. You guys are pretty awesome!)
Apr 18, 2019 4:26 pm
FYI, I reset the DND Beyond Invite link, in case you cannot get to your character. If you need it, let me know.
Apr 18, 2019 4:45 pm
OOC:
Moving this here, where it should have been;For everyone's information, ArnoldPoodle has not responded, and has not posted in 2 weeks, so I have removed Alain from play. :/
Apr 18, 2019 5:51 pm
Now if our steeds die, they stay dead. No one to recast the spell. Of all the times for this to happen. XD
Apr 18, 2019 8:22 pm
OOC:
Ok, So Aelfric is NOT going down the stairs, but rather is going to chase down the missing spell-slinger.... got it. :DMay 4, 2019 12:26 am
Ok confession. I'm squealing inside as you all savagely murder these bugbears. It's disturbingly cathartic.
May 4, 2019 1:19 am
Valkeelis says:
Ket_Onwall says:
Weirdos 🧐🧐May 4, 2019 2:53 am
annex says:
Valkeelis says:
Ket_Onwall says:
Weirdos 🧐🧐May 11, 2019 10:40 pm
Welcome to the game proper Valkeelis. Here's to hoping we can get you out of these chains soon. 😂
May 20, 2019 1:18 pm
Hola!
For thsoe who frequent your PC on DnD Beyond, I wanted to ask if you have any issue with me modifying your character name. I am going to pre-pend the name with a ATG_. I am doing this because, if you have not yet seen, I am using the campaign for two different games. Yours and my new Ghosts of Saltmarsh game.
It is just to keep the characters identified by game.
For thsoe who frequent your PC on DnD Beyond, I wanted to ask if you have any issue with me modifying your character name. I am going to pre-pend the name with a ATG_. I am doing this because, if you have not yet seen, I am using the campaign for two different games. Yours and my new Ghosts of Saltmarsh game.
It is just to keep the characters identified by game.
May 20, 2019 2:28 pm
I'm sharing an account, and use the (A) prefix to differentiate my characters from the other people currently sharing. I'm fine with the change, but would ask if you could put it after the (A) in my case
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May 28, 2019 11:19 am
Sorry for the dry spell. A busy work-week followed by the long weekend here in the states... let's move this story along today, shall we? :)
May 30, 2019 11:47 pm
Hi guys,
A few points regarding this, my first, combat encounter in this game. Now most of you probably already know, but Light Domain clerics have a noteworthy damage output as they can cast most of the heavy hitting fire damage spells and while I'd hope to hold back my spells for healing, I try not to be the kind of caster that hoards spells and dies with unused spell slots. While I'm here to enjoy myself I also have to acknowledge this is a team effort so do feel free to tell me if you feel I should just fry stuff and get the job done quicker. Damage mitigation through superior fire power is also a thing. However I do recognize that this place we're in is probably highly flammable, and friendly fire is also a concern so I will be sure to exercise caution with spells like Fire Ball, Flame Strike and Wall of fire (not like I could cast them right now even if I wanted to, as I don't have my holy symbol). I am, however, quite ready to pop off a few Scorching Rays at the keeper if we live to see him. Thoughts?
A few points regarding this, my first, combat encounter in this game. Now most of you probably already know, but Light Domain clerics have a noteworthy damage output as they can cast most of the heavy hitting fire damage spells and while I'd hope to hold back my spells for healing, I try not to be the kind of caster that hoards spells and dies with unused spell slots. While I'm here to enjoy myself I also have to acknowledge this is a team effort so do feel free to tell me if you feel I should just fry stuff and get the job done quicker. Damage mitigation through superior fire power is also a thing. However I do recognize that this place we're in is probably highly flammable, and friendly fire is also a concern so I will be sure to exercise caution with spells like Fire Ball, Flame Strike and Wall of fire (not like I could cast them right now even if I wanted to, as I don't have my holy symbol). I am, however, quite ready to pop off a few Scorching Rays at the keeper if we live to see him. Thoughts?
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May 31, 2019 12:46 am
Current foes are no doubt grossly outnumbered and hopefully that will show soon.
May 31, 2019 1:36 am
Currently no one is doing the 'party-leader-calls-out-the-attacks' thingy, which is part of the RPing. So each character assesses their best action and goes for it. In your case I figure the usual big spells for boss fights, or if things look like they're getting tough, otherwise regular attacks for minions.
May 31, 2019 2:46 am
I say use all the big, heavy, high level slots right away. Leave no stone unturned, as they say!! 😁😁😏
May 31, 2019 3:00 am
Ket_Onwall says:
I say use all the big, heavy, high level slots right away. Leave no stone unturned, as they say!! 😁😁😏May 31, 2019 3:23 am
Valkeelis says:
Hi guys,A few points regarding this, my first, combat encounter in this game. Now most of you probably already know, but Light Domain clerics have a noteworthy damage output as they can cast most of the heavy hitting fire damage spells and while I'd hope to hold back my spells for healing, I try not to be the kind of caster that hoards spells and dies with unused spell slots. While I'm here to enjoy myself I also have to acknowledge this is a team effort so do feel free to tell me if you feel I should just fry stuff and get the job done quicker. Damage mitigation through superior fire power is also a thing. However I do recognize that this place we're in is probably highly flammable, and friendly fire is also a concern so I will be sure to exercise caution with spells like Fire Ball, Flame Strike and Wall of fire (not like I could cast them right now even if I wanted to, as I don't have my holy symbol). I am, however, quite ready to pop off a few Scorching Rays at the keeper if we live to see him. Thoughts?
Jun 7, 2019 12:55 am
Valkeelis says:
OOC:
Ok yes you're right. I was worried about breaking the spell, not sure if we were gonna try and sneak past or what, but nothing had been discussed so I assumed this was going to be a fight to the deathJun 7, 2019 1:01 am
Valkeelis says:
Ok cool yeah. I like the focus fire plan.Jun 18, 2019 7:14 pm
Sorry I am taking so long, guys. I'm trying to get caught up from my 'vacation' :/
Jun 18, 2019 8:12 pm
It's all good with me. Take your time. I'll be here whenever you're ready. No pressure.
Jul 11, 2019 3:07 pm
Not to be an ass, and I know I sometimes get slow to respond because of work and a couple of recent, impromptu staycations, but I would really like to try and keep the game on a daily-posting schedule. If you cannot make that (weekday) commitment, let me know and I'll either make it a 1/week posting schedule or drop you from the game...
...I get frustrated more for the other players stuck waiting on others, especially during combat times and now that I have switched gears to try another method. I summarily dropped two others from my Heroes of Geoff game for consistently dropping from view. Again, sorry to sound like a dick, but the longer things go, the more others get bored and begin to fall out as well.
...I get frustrated more for the other players stuck waiting on others, especially during combat times and now that I have switched gears to try another method. I summarily dropped two others from my Heroes of Geoff game for consistently dropping from view. Again, sorry to sound like a dick, but the longer things go, the more others get bored and begin to fall out as well.
Jul 12, 2019 7:21 am
All good here, if anyone can't keep pace, it'd be nice to let everyone know in advance.
Jul 15, 2019 3:03 pm
FYI, I have dropped all but 2 of the original players in my Heroes of Greyhawk game, and am soliciting replacements. I lost a paladin and rogue that I am seeking to replace.
https://gamersplane.com/games/1470/
https://gamersplane.com/games/1470/
Jul 24, 2019 6:36 am
Odd question: Is anyone in the party able to right now remove an condition exhaustion level should one of get one?
Jul 24, 2019 7:46 am
I'm guessing our cleric or bard can only prep Greater Restoration after a long rest, by which time Fernal will also have rested.
Jul 24, 2019 8:04 am
Fernal might need it before a long or short rest if she goes into Frenzy. Afterwards she will end up with disadvantage on ability check.
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Jul 24, 2019 11:02 am
I have Greater Restoration prepared right now and one 5th level slot to cast it, though I was saving that slot for raise dead.
Jul 24, 2019 2:21 pm
Disadvantage on ability checks is not so bad unless we start stealthing about. Even then, we have the means to overcome it. Your attacks will still be normal so...
Jul 24, 2019 2:22 pm
Also, Greater Restoration cost components worth 100gp each time you cast it, so don't expect people to constantly be willing to remove your exhaustion.
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Jul 24, 2019 2:48 pm
Polaris_AEthernalis says:
Also, Greater Restoration cost components worth 100gp each time you cast it, so don't expect people to constantly be willing to remove your exhaustion.Jul 24, 2019 8:02 pm
Valkeelis says:
Polaris_AEthernalis says:
Also, Greater Restoration cost components worth 100gp each time you cast it, so don't expect people to constantly be willing to remove your exhaustion.Last edited July 24, 2019 8:02 pm
Aug 28, 2019 3:35 pm
Hey all,
I had originally planned to run the classic series from G1->G2->G3->D1->D2->D3->Q1, but am thinking of throwing in some fan-based adventures as well. For example, instead of going from Hill to Frost giants, there is a Stone Giant adventure as well, and then later on some other giant types.
Would you all be interested in that? Or would you prefer to run through the classic, as envisioned by one E.G.G?
I had originally planned to run the classic series from G1->G2->G3->D1->D2->D3->Q1, but am thinking of throwing in some fan-based adventures as well. For example, instead of going from Hill to Frost giants, there is a Stone Giant adventure as well, and then later on some other giant types.
Would you all be interested in that? Or would you prefer to run through the classic, as envisioned by one E.G.G?
Sep 1, 2019 5:07 pm
FYI, with Dorian coming through I may be slow to post this week. Though it looks like we will avoid the brunt of it, we typically lose power during these storms.
Sep 17, 2019 1:53 am
Because the action has been non-stop, there hasn't been a chance for the party to talk about their options. Were we assuming we'd teleport out at the next available opportunity? I imagined something different: letting loose the orcs to create massive chaos, and then retreating to where the orc safe caverns are to use guerrilla tactics. (Since all we've done at the basement is essentially release two prisoners, so I thought we are still at prisoner-release mode).
Sep 17, 2019 2:20 am
That's what I was thinking, too, Bedz, but contact with the enemy has rendered that plan moot. I agree with Gene: once this next combat is over, we reassess, and get out if necessary. We can't murder this entire steading. Can we? :P
Sep 17, 2019 2:31 am
Welllllll, the building seems pretty flammable. If we do teleport out, might chuck a fireball or leave a wall of fire before I leave....idk....feeling cute.
Sep 17, 2019 3:01 am
Doubt we have the firepower to murder all in one shot. And we don't want burn the place and have them scatter. Main goal was to take out the leaders.
Oct 11, 2019 5:05 am
I don't remember them being that ready for us though. We managed to sneak into the lower level undetected, but it was the time spent freeing the two prisoners which drew the attention of the Keeper. We didn't kill the first wave fast enough, so the escapee went up to warn them, hence this second wave. (The fire giants and bugbears were denizens of this level, not from above.)
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Oct 11, 2019 5:18 am
I taking the ready for us from our earlier hit on the one lady. And the symbol left was rather nasty.
Oct 11, 2019 6:12 am
I think security was probably increased after our ward activation debacle, and they were also 'ready' in the sense that we're infiltrating a giant base full of giants and their servants who are pretty much ready to take on anyone.
Dec 4, 2019 3:43 am
Ok all, things have really slowed to a crawl. Lives (work, school and other things) have bogged us down, and I don't see it getting better in the foreseeable future. I am going to stop the game here. While I may take it back up down the road, right now I have too many things to juggle (as do others) without trying to push this game along. My hope was to keep it at a relatively even pace, but like I said, things just seem to have come to a crawl.... and I really don't want this to be a game of one turn every 1-2 weeks, and the only driver being non-stop combat.
Much apologies to those that wish to continue, but for now I am locking the game threads and stopping the game.
Much apologies to those that wish to continue, but for now I am locking the game threads and stopping the game.
Dec 4, 2019 4:23 am
Understood. I'm not assuming blame for things coming to a crawl, but I'm sorry for the role I've played in it. Hopefully we can pick this up sometime in the future if interest returns.
Dec 4, 2019 5:34 am
I was hoping we could at least free the orc prisoners. Give us all the chance to go out in a potential blaze of glory?
I'll miss Ælfric.
I'll miss Ælfric.
Dec 4, 2019 11:38 am
I kinda understand what you mean Ket. I think Against the Giants does play out like a major slugfest, so it's harder to sustain combat momentum when interruptions occur (the dreaded 'who's turn is it to roll, and which attacker etc'). We've been fighting these guys for months! Not that that's a bad thing, but it does mean every other post is an attack roll.
Thanks a mil, we dungeon-crawled pretty far on this one!
Thanks a mil, we dungeon-crawled pretty far on this one!
Dec 4, 2019 2:22 pm
annex, perhaps we can revisit it down the road, try to pick up where we left off....
Dec 23, 2019 4:49 pm
I do hope so. There is more interaction between his player and Fernal than others. Any thoughts of a restart date?
Jan 6, 2020 4:17 pm
No, I am not planning on a restart any time soon... if at all... New year just means a renewed effort at work...