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Mar 23, 2023 10:19 pm
Morning comes as you all have assembled at the tavern. And the start of your adventure.
Mar 25, 2023 2:07 am
Joran yawns as they assemble in the tavern, his spells prepared for the day and eager to get started. "Alright then, gents-- who knows how to read one of these map things and can lead the way? Where ye shall go Joran the Giant shall follow!"
Mar 25, 2023 5:29 am
Irwin comes walking in the front doors of the inn, the military man in him still had him up with the sun and so he had taken a short walk around before coming back to grab some breakfast. "Maybe we should make a plan over breakfast, and get going after that."
Mar 25, 2023 6:38 am
Roland enters the inn, walking a bit gingerly, and politely greets his new colleagues.
"A plan would be good, although I fear traveling across unexplored lands while facing unknown threats may quickly alter any plans that we make." he says.
"But still, always good to have a plan."
He finds a table, takes a seat, and starts to fidget with his boots.
Damned requisitions officer! Not even close to what I had requested.
"A plan would be good, although I fear traveling across unexplored lands while facing unknown threats may quickly alter any plans that we make." he says.
"But still, always good to have a plan."
He finds a table, takes a seat, and starts to fidget with his boots.
Damned requisitions officer! Not even close to what I had requested.
Mar 26, 2023 12:46 am
"I agree, a plan and a full belly sound like the way to start our day," Nara agrees, sliding into a chair. "Enjoy it," he adds with a smirk. "I feel like after this, the quality of food will drop considerably."
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Mar 26, 2023 11:27 am
"Well company we need to sort a matching order," Irwin starts out plainly, "We have four days of walking and nights out in the wilds. Let’s map a trek which keeps us safe as possible, while near a source of water."
Irwin will look the map over looking for a route to their destination that keeps them with either on a high ridge or with a steep incline to their backs, this will limit the effects of weather on them as well as the direction attacks can come from.
Irwin will look the map over looking for a route to their destination that keeps them with either on a high ridge or with a steep incline to their backs, this will limit the effects of weather on them as well as the direction attacks can come from.
Mar 27, 2023 8:37 pm
Roland watches intently as Irwin plots a course across the unexplored territory. While he's not convinced that the map is really much use, he is nonetheless impressed by the former scout's reasoning behind the chosen route.
"Looks to me as if we have a plan!"
"Looks to me as if we have a plan!"
Mar 28, 2023 2:13 am
Jeurgen gives the map a quick glance before handing it back, "That way," pointing his axe and marching he turns a friendly smile to Doc, "Lets get a move on hero, Ye won't be finding a better way standin there!"
Seeing the little giant, making little giant strides Jeurgen moves next to Joran, "I need a big favor, I was hoping you could help."
Seeing the little giant, making little giant strides Jeurgen moves next to Joran, "I need a big favor, I was hoping you could help."
Mar 28, 2023 2:55 am
"Marching can be distracting, We could use a set of eyes that can stay focused on the road. A look out up high. Big guy like you on my shoulders could give us a height advantage. See things before they see us. What do say?"
Mar 28, 2023 3:01 am
"Ah, well, I must say- I'm not what you would call observant. And I can keep up or near enough that I don't need to ride on anyone's shoulders."
Mar 28, 2023 3:21 pm
Jeugen Shrugs and gives the litttle giant a smile before smacking his hands together and picking up his pace "Lets go heroes! That artifact isn't going to jump into me sack all by itself!"
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Mar 28, 2023 7:57 pm
Ideal of marching order:
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this or another order. If this one then fill out who is 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
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this or another order. If this one then fill out who is 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Mar 28, 2023 8:57 pm
"I can walk point for the first leg of the trip." Roland offers.
"Shield arm to the outside, if we're walking abreast."
"Shield arm to the outside, if we're walking abreast."
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Roland will take the 1st position unless he's persuaded to do otherwise.Mar 28, 2023 9:02 pm
"Walk wherever you want hero, I'll be wherever the fight is"
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Jeurgen simply walks in front, with his walking speed it won't be hard to keep the lead.Mar 28, 2023 9:51 pm
If your not wanting that suggested pattern and giving a number, then I need a new pattern and who is on what numbers.
Mar 28, 2023 10:10 pm
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Ohh that pattern is fine IMO, its just Jeurgen is generally a bit hard headed and he will do what he does. Hes okay as long as he feels like hes being useful, and up front is where hes most comfy.Mar 28, 2023 10:30 pm
"I can scout ahead if you all want," Nara offers. "I'm pretty good with stealth. Otherwise, I guess it doesn't matter where I am."
Mar 28, 2023 10:44 pm
Suggested pattern:
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3 4
5
Joran wish 3 or 4.
Roland wants to do point. That being 1 in the diagram below.
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Jeurgen walks in front? is that 1 or 2 position in the suggested? No numbers given.
Nara to scout ahead? No distance is said.
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Joran wish 3 or 4.
Roland wants to do point. That being 1 in the diagram below.
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4 5
Jeurgen walks in front? is that 1 or 2 position in the suggested? No numbers given.
Nara to scout ahead? No distance is said.
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2 3
4 5
Mar 28, 2023 11:09 pm
Hmmm. okay. do need position 5 cemented. if Scout then I need distance.
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Mar 29, 2023 12:25 am
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Distance will be based mostly on visibility. With clear sight, 100 feet or more. In areas with a lot of obstruction -- trees, brush, buildings, etc. -- it may drop to 20-30 feet. Darkness, fog, and so on will reduce distance too.Mar 29, 2023 12:38 am
It is a forest with brush, I would give you line of sight at 40'. To keep ahead of the party, Nara isn't in stealth mode. Local brush and such is not slowing movement.
Party speed is 25. Nara is 30 normally but in stealth mode he would be 20'.
Party speed is 25. Nara is 30 normally but in stealth mode he would be 20'.
Mar 29, 2023 3:55 am
Nara: Fairly sure after hours of travel that with you in stealth mode that the party is going to lose track of you. They will not be keeping a 20' distance from you and you will have to break stealth to keep up. So how far of the 40' would you like to be traveling ahead. That of course is not in stealth.
With hours of travel there is no way that you can maintain stealth keep up with the party. Stealth means that soon or later they will lose sight of you and can't detect you and you can't keep up in stealth with the party.
Even if the party slows to 20', they would again still lose you but at least you could keep up. That is the only way it would work. Party would have to slow to 20' movement. Meaning it would take 6 days instead of 5 days to arrive. 4 days trave was based on 30' movement. Party is moving 25 at the fastest so it is 5 days to arrive.
With hours of travel there is no way that you can maintain stealth keep up with the party. Stealth means that soon or later they will lose sight of you and can't detect you and you can't keep up in stealth with the party.
Even if the party slows to 20', they would again still lose you but at least you could keep up. That is the only way it would work. Party would have to slow to 20' movement. Meaning it would take 6 days instead of 5 days to arrive. 4 days trave was based on 30' movement. Party is moving 25 at the fastest so it is 5 days to arrive.
Mar 29, 2023 4:40 am
Irwin considers the pattern of movement, "May I suggest we travel in roughly a diamond shape,"
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5"such as wolves and alpha predators travel. This should maximise our arcs of responsibility, while allowing us to move effectively."
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Mar 29, 2023 4:41 am
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Sorry I have been a bit quiet, just in a block of very important days at work. Shall be through it in the next couple of days.Mar 29, 2023 6:29 am
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let us move at a regular pace that will not disadvantage our passive perception, stealth may just delay our travel. I believe Joran will probably just storm on anyway screaming "Stealth be damned!" lol Mar 29, 2023 1:22 pm
Alordis says:
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I'm see definitely incapable of stealth
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To be fair, your character doesn't need to be good at stealth. The point is to let someone who is run point so the group can be aware of dangers without fighting every single thing we run across.Last edited March 29, 2023 1:22 pm
Mar 29, 2023 2:16 pm
@Alordis Does Joran have a familiar/find familiar - A hawk up high would make a good long range scout.
Mar 29, 2023 2:25 pm
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I do not- refruitentry specifically asked for no companions or familiar so I eschewed it.
I feel like we are facing some analysis paralysis here- we would be well served by picking any marching order and getting to it at this point or we'll never get out of the inn.
Mar 29, 2023 2:39 pm
Basil says:
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@Alordis Does Joran have a familiar/find familiar - A hawk up high would make a good long range scout.OOC:
Yeah, one of the rules was no extras. No familiars. No companions, sidekicks, steel defenders, any of it.Alordis says:
[ooc]I feel like we are facing some analysis paralysis here- we would be well served by picking any marching order and getting to it at this point or we'll never get out of the inn.
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I feel like we had one, and lost it.Mar 29, 2023 2:49 pm
Dohhh! I guess since that rule would have had zero impact on my build I didnt even consider it!
The impatient Dwarf is already out the door and marching :)
The impatient Dwarf is already out the door and marching :)
Mar 29, 2023 7:46 pm
Irwin sees Joran leave and smiles, "Well that’s our cue then. Nara take point, once we hit the forest line move quietly. The rest of us will match your pace as best as we can." He grabs one final mouthful of food before getting his gear and following the Dwarf.
Mar 29, 2023 8:51 pm
Securing his pack, Roland falls in behind the others, where he can keep an eye out for any threats that may be trailing the group.
Mar 29, 2023 9:21 pm
Jeurgen looks skyward for a moment then breaks out into song (Credit goes to ChatGPT!)
We are the dwarves of the mountain
We love to dig and mine
We don't care for the sun or the moon
We only care for gold and wine
We march along with our axes
We sing our merry song
We don't fear any dragons
We just make them sing along
We are the dwarves of the mountain
We have no need for elves or men
We only need our beards and ale
And our loyal dwarven friends
We are the dwarves of the mountain
We love to dig and mine
We don't care for the sun or the moon
We only care for gold and wine
We march along with our axes
We sing our merry song
We don't fear any dragons
We just make them sing along
We are the dwarves of the mountain
We have no need for elves or men
We only need our beards and ale
And our loyal dwarven friends