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Oct 18, 2023 11:34 am
DnD designers often refer to "a spell of 1st level or higher" when they want to specify the feature does not apply to cantrips.
As for odd wording read this reference to "any spell" in divine soul
Quote:
a sorcerer cantrip or a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher
Oct 19, 2023 5:34 am
@Sarge1967 I really need to do at least a draft PC charsheet before I can allow you to keep posting in this thread. I've removed your rights to post until we have your PC in the game

P.S. Once I can approve your charactersheet you will be able to do "Post As" your PC to follow the best practices we all are using on this site.
Thanks for understanding
Oct 19, 2023 5:38 am
We can help out if you need help creating character sheets @Sarge1967.
Oct 20, 2023 5:45 am
@Sarge1967 good, now as I've approved it you can (and I would ask you to) in future posts do this:
https://i.imgur.com/PAZny1U.jpg

I believe you should have the rights to post again, let me know if you don't

Note that I've edited your previous posts in game thread to have you posted as PC

Now you have one last job - please edit your profile, fine "Change Avatar" in right-top corner and set you PC an avatar (choose file, then press upload. Note that it will not reflect immediately, but after save and reload you should see it in left-top of your charactersheet)
Thanks
Oct 20, 2023 10:23 pm
One of my magic items is a Spell Gem. I can store 1 spell of 1st level in it. I was going to put in Healing Word or Cure Wounds.
Someone else can hold it and use it. I just need it back to refill it.
OOC:
Spell Gem (Lapis lazuli)

Wondrous item, uncommon (attunement optional)
A lapis lazuli spell gem can contain one spell from any class's spell list. You become aware of the spell when you learn the gem's properties. While holding the gem, you can cast the spell from it as an action if you know the spell or if the spell is on your class's spell list. Doing so doesn't require any components, and doesn't require attunement. The spell then disappears from the gem.

If the spell is of a higher level than you can normally cast, you must make an ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine whether you cast it successfully. The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from the gem with no other effect.

A lapis lazuli spell gem can store up to 1st level spells. Spells cast from the spell gem have a save DC of 13 and an attack bonus of +5.

You can imbue the gem with a spell if you're attuned to it and it's empty. To do so, you cast the spell while holding the gem. The spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell's level must be no higher than the gem's maximum. If the spell belongs to the school of abjuration and requires material components that are consumed, you must provide them, but they can be worth half as much as normal.

Once imbued with a spell, the gem can't be imbued again until the next dawn.

Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Who wants it?
Oct 20, 2023 10:43 pm
Give it to a familiar (Ken and I both have one) or Kenjidor the hexblade, unless he already has healing. Anyone can use the healing work to keep a teammate away from that scary shining doorway in the sky :)
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Oct 22, 2023 10:36 pm
grifter730 says:
Do we know if these creatures were the cause for the ship's mast being broken? Like, did any of the crew members see it?
Yes you all saw one of the serpents crashing the mast with a single tail attack. Unless you chose that your PC were not on the deck at the moment

And sorry I forgot to turn down ability to roll in the story thread. We will not be rolling dice in the game thread in this game. And only consult with a dice when I can't decide based on what PC does. What Kenjidor did was "with tact, social graces, or good nature". Good job there
Oct 24, 2023 12:01 pm
Info on ability check rolls:
1. I'm not rolling any persuasion checks for Kenjidor - they all automatically pass due to the spell. If Kenjidor would go swimming someone else would need to talk to the other serpent (the more suspicious one), that's when rolls may be required

2. Insight checks. There are two applications of Wisdom (Insight) check I may call for:
A. If PC takes an active measures to figure out what are the NPC true intentions, such as asking questions "you don't lie to me, do you!?" or even "if you lie to me I will...". DC is lower but a failure will upset/offend them.
B. Passive as per rules "Doing so involves gleaning clues from body language, speech habits, and changes in mannerisms." could be used while speaking with creatures you know "body language, speech habits or mannerisms". These dragon speaking serpents are not one of them.

Conclusion:
- I will be doing auto insight-rolling for every PC in party when you engage in a conversation with humanoid talking common with you.
- If any player want to do active insight on serpents I am good to roll hidden check for them, but please conform you understand a failure will will decrease creature attitude.
Oct 26, 2023 6:15 pm
Are we still a party of 5? Seems like it’s been just 3 people for a few days, and the game just started.
Oct 26, 2023 7:11 pm
I'm still in. I haven't been able to play a character this high till now so am looking forward to it.
There had been a discussion on how a DM and players can indicate when they are attentive and passive, not acting but still following along, vs waiting for a response/reaction, vs ghosting a game. But there is no perfect system
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Oct 26, 2023 7:32 pm
Same, I’m super excited about this game. Just checking.
Oct 26, 2023 8:15 pm
love your enthusiasm. I am on vacation this week willl try to figure out things next week.
Oct 26, 2023 10:36 pm
I am the same. Never played high levels like this.
Interested to see how it goes.
Oct 31, 2023 6:17 pm
So, when I first saw the game my plan was to go with a Warlock using the "Raven Queen" Patron, but then quickly discovered Unearthed Arcana isn't permitted...so then I was going to go with a Ranged focused Warlock (Eldritch Blast, Eldritch Spear, Eldritch Agony, Lance of Lethargy, Rappelling Blast, Grasp of Hadar) but it seems we already have a couple of warlocks. I'm open to going a different direction; what do you guys see as a need for this team?
Oct 31, 2023 6:55 pm
Busy due to Halloween.
I have a few things I wanted to post.
@GreyWord Can Insight check the vampire? I am distrustful of the undead...
Oct 31, 2023 6:59 pm
Right, I totally forgot to do insight for everyone. Will do and update soon
Oct 31, 2023 8:21 pm
Halloween weekend chaos put me behind on posts. I will add more tonight, tomorrow at the latest
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Nov 3, 2023 3:10 am
I should have my character sheet ready for submission to the GM tomorrow.
Nov 3, 2023 3:33 am
Welcome aboard Sardis!
Nov 4, 2023 2:59 pm
Are we assuming retcon placement of Jerinvar into the game...or is there some tie in as to how he is currently included in the current forest combat?
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