Apr 30, 2024 7:38 am
Blurring the line between games and life can be confusing... Let's keep OOC chat & comments meant for outside the Roleplay here in this Thread, please.
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Apr 30, 2024 10:19 pm
Thanks for the invite. I’ll look over things and start working on my character tomorrow morning.
Apr 30, 2024 10:35 pm
No real rush, I've got some stuff to still load in but it never hurts to have a look around!
Apr 30, 2024 10:38 pm
I'm usually around here or in Discord, so feel free to drop a message in here or the Other_Systems channel in Discord if you have questions.
May 2, 2024 5:11 am
Okay. So we've got 3-4 players. That's plenty enough to get going.
In the way if introductions, since I haven't had the opportunity to play with any of you yet, I might as well highlight some things about myself. Feel free to do so yourself, if you're so inclined...
I've been playing RPGs since the early 80s, starting out with the OG D&D Red Box...so I'm old . I've got a pretty eclectic taste in RPG genres and pop culture in general. I work in healthcare and keep pretty odd hours so I'll be on GamersPlane and DISCORD at all hours of the day or night. Reaching me shouldn't be too hard if you have comments or questions. I'm very pleased you all decided to join this game!
Speaking of the game... I'm still loading in a lot of the Character Class information so that'll be posting while we're discussing things. There should be enough information up to get a taste of what a particular Class is like/about while I'm tediously typing everything in.
This game uses the basics of the Fabula Ultima engine and expands on it a bit for more complexity. Fabula is a great system, fun & breezy, but I felt like it needed more embellishment to fit the style of game I intend to run.
The conceit of the game is this:
Real world players mysteriously thrust into the lives (and bodies) of their characters in a world that eerily resembles the game world of the MMO they had been playing the day of the new Expansion release.
Combat will inevitably be part of the game but the real meat of things will be exploring what it means to be thrust into this new world and the repercussions of living such a weird existence where video game/MMO logic exists in a seemingly physical world.
SO. Fabula Ultima relies on the GM and Players developing a world together. That seems to be a game killer in PbP so I've done most of the world design and once you get a good feel for the place and want you add some things I'm all ears!
At this point, if anyone would like to throw some character ideas around (for their 'real world player' or the MMO character they now inhabit) we can get started on getting the ball rolling. Play something you feel like you'd have fun playing and roleplaying!
In the way if introductions, since I haven't had the opportunity to play with any of you yet, I might as well highlight some things about myself. Feel free to do so yourself, if you're so inclined...
I've been playing RPGs since the early 80s, starting out with the OG D&D Red Box...so I'm old . I've got a pretty eclectic taste in RPG genres and pop culture in general. I work in healthcare and keep pretty odd hours so I'll be on GamersPlane and DISCORD at all hours of the day or night. Reaching me shouldn't be too hard if you have comments or questions. I'm very pleased you all decided to join this game!
Speaking of the game... I'm still loading in a lot of the Character Class information so that'll be posting while we're discussing things. There should be enough information up to get a taste of what a particular Class is like/about while I'm tediously typing everything in.
This game uses the basics of the Fabula Ultima engine and expands on it a bit for more complexity. Fabula is a great system, fun & breezy, but I felt like it needed more embellishment to fit the style of game I intend to run.
The conceit of the game is this:
Real world players mysteriously thrust into the lives (and bodies) of their characters in a world that eerily resembles the game world of the MMO they had been playing the day of the new Expansion release.
Combat will inevitably be part of the game but the real meat of things will be exploring what it means to be thrust into this new world and the repercussions of living such a weird existence where video game/MMO logic exists in a seemingly physical world.
SO. Fabula Ultima relies on the GM and Players developing a world together. That seems to be a game killer in PbP so I've done most of the world design and once you get a good feel for the place and want you add some things I'm all ears!
At this point, if anyone would like to throw some character ideas around (for their 'real world player' or the MMO character they now inhabit) we can get started on getting the ball rolling. Play something you feel like you'd have fun playing and roleplaying!
May 2, 2024 11:03 am
I'm going to play a human, but I'm not sure what class yet. I'll probably let everybody else choose first before I fill in the gap in the party.
May 2, 2024 7:42 pm
I will play a Fox Tail, full slider to fox. So I expect some glitches? As a real world counterpart, my character was a miniature painter before the apocalypse. IRL I am hooked on Warframe MMO, and I love playing the Nidus warframe which is a healer/tank, so I guess I should go for a cleric? First idea was to make a monk. Personally I do not like the streamlining of roles in a party, it creates more dynamic environment when ie. there is no support class or a heavy tank, but whatever you people want. :D
IRL I have access to internet due to my job's nature so I can read (at least) what occurs any time of the day. Do we have a discord? Lately I collect discord channels like pokemon.
IRL I have access to internet due to my job's nature so I can read (at least) what occurs any time of the day. Do we have a discord? Lately I collect discord channels like pokemon.
May 2, 2024 9:19 pm
Just play what you want to play... Don't feel constrained by what you think you should play. The Class guides are kind of half written from the standpoint of an in-game perspective.
As far as Discord goes, I was planning on using the GamersPlane DISCORD under the 'other_systems' channel to consolidate things over there. I check the GP DISCORD pretty regularly.
As far as Discord goes, I was planning on using the GamersPlane DISCORD under the 'other_systems' channel to consolidate things over there. I check the GP DISCORD pretty regularly.
May 2, 2024 10:29 pm
I'm interested in playing either a guardian or a pirate. As for the race, I'm leaning towards Catfolk, so the character can look like a harmless cat but is actually tanky and reliable? :D The player may have a pet cat IRL that they really love. I'm not sure what job they have IRL yet though.
May 2, 2024 10:55 pm
Oh, I forgot to mention... I'm tweaking the GamersPlane Fabula Ultima character sheet to fit this game. When I'm done fiddling with it, I'll post it and there should be a button at the top you can press to help generate a character sheet.
Til then we can kind of spitball what you'd like to play, look over what's added to the Classes, ask question if you have any & whatnot.
Til then we can kind of spitball what you'd like to play, look over what's added to the Classes, ask question if you have any & whatnot.
May 2, 2024 11:01 pm
All those character options sound very fun! I'll prioritize getting the Classes you all mentioned up before loading in the others. Also, don't feel locked into your choices if another idea strikes you or you see something intriguing come up in another Class as I enter them. Things are fluid til we start play.
May 4, 2024 7:02 am
I've updated a couple of Classes and constructed a Character Sheet for the game. It can be found in the Character Creation Thread.
I should have all the Classes in by Monday. We can get to it then and open up the RP Thread!
I should have all the Classes in by Monday. We can get to it then and open up the RP Thread!
May 4, 2024 6:48 pm
For the Character Name part, do we put our character's in-game username or their actual name? Or both?
May 4, 2024 9:33 pm
DanWooper says:
For the Character Name part, do we put our character's in-game username or their actual name? Or both?Alepous says:
So, we put here public our character sheet?May 4, 2024 10:25 pm
Most of you are fairly new to GamersPlane so if you need a few pointers on how to do stuff on here, just ask. Operating the site isn't difficult but can take some getting used to for a bit & knowing where to look for things.
Qralloq, one of our GP members made a few good YouTube guides to navigating the site. The link to the videos should be on the main page. Also, DISCORD is great for getting answers really quickly!
Qralloq, one of our GP members made a few good YouTube guides to navigating the site. The link to the videos should be on the main page. Also, DISCORD is great for getting answers really quickly!
May 5, 2024 5:58 am
Should we wait until all the skills are updated on Monday before we submit our character sheets?
May 5, 2024 7:25 am
I'm putting them in now. A bit left to go yet, unfortunately.
You'll be able to alter the character sheet after you submit it so I'd say go ahead and fill in what you can and add in the rest later.
You'll be able to alter the character sheet after you submit it so I'd say go ahead and fill in what you can and add in the rest later.
May 5, 2024 12:21 pm
No worries. Thank you for your hard work. I'll get started on my character draft then.
May 5, 2024 1:07 pm
Awesome! Thank you all for your interest in playing!
>>>I think an equally important parts of your characters probably lie outside the mechanics...
>>>Who is the person playing the MMO. Why did they choose the Class they chose? How do they relate to others playing the game? Do they like MMOs or were they just following the Internet hype? Who or what is going to get left behind?
None of these questions have to be written in stone before we play. It's just food for thought in character design.
Here's a question I'd like to pose to you all:
Would you like to have known each other (a little or a lot) before The Apocalypse? Or would you rather be independents who were suddenly thrust together?
>>>I think an equally important parts of your characters probably lie outside the mechanics...
>>>Who is the person playing the MMO. Why did they choose the Class they chose? How do they relate to others playing the game? Do they like MMOs or were they just following the Internet hype? Who or what is going to get left behind?
None of these questions have to be written in stone before we play. It's just food for thought in character design.
Here's a question I'd like to pose to you all:
Would you like to have known each other (a little or a lot) before The Apocalypse? Or would you rather be independents who were suddenly thrust together?
May 5, 2024 11:51 pm
Yeah, I think we could have known each other in the game, perhaps we could have belonged to the same guild? But often for MMO friends, we may not exactly know much about each other's private lives. This would give the party a good reason to band together when the apocalypse happened too. I don't mind if other people prefer it another way though.
May 7, 2024 7:54 am
Sorry, I was busy yesterday and didn't get a chance to check things out. I will probably play a weapon master, either an assassin or swashbuckler. The Grim Reaper style seems pretty cool, KO-ing mobs with a giant scythe! :D
May 7, 2024 8:30 am
Thanks for the update!
Assassins are great damage dealers in a lot of ways & Swashbucklers are good combatants with enhanced criticals and hand out Negative Status effects with successful weapon hits.
Assassins are great damage dealers in a lot of ways & Swashbucklers are good combatants with enhanced criticals and hand out Negative Status effects with successful weapon hits.
May 7, 2024 6:00 pm
Thank you for the invite.
Thinking about making a Catfolk (Partial Slider) Monk, but could be convinced do do another class.
Thinking about making a Catfolk (Partial Slider) Monk, but could be convinced do do another class.
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May 7, 2024 10:14 pm
Feel free to play whatever catches your eye. As I've said in a post or two above, some of the character creation stuff is written from an in-game perspective.
I'm finishing up the Pirate and Sorcerer Classes. Monk is next up to go in so it should be in for you to check up on tomorrow.
Everyone can feel free to go ahead and Submit their character sheet. It can be edited at any time so you can continue to work on it after you submit it. Submitting it will let you start to Post as your character.
Anyone unfamiliar with the process? I can walk you through it, if so. It's a pretty easy process.
I'm finishing up the Pirate and Sorcerer Classes. Monk is next up to go in so it should be in for you to check up on tomorrow.
Everyone can feel free to go ahead and Submit their character sheet. It can be edited at any time so you can continue to work on it after you submit it. Submitting it will let you start to Post as your character.
Anyone unfamiliar with the process? I can walk you through it, if so. It's a pretty easy process.
May 8, 2024 6:11 am
I've submitted my character sheet. Please let me know if there's anything that seems out of place. I'll have a look at Pirate when all the skills are up. Would appreciate a ping when it's ready :)
May 8, 2024 1:27 pm
I submitted a placeholder character for now, I'll fill out the information when I have some time in the next few days. Still debating which class to choose.
May 8, 2024 4:25 pm
How long has it been since we have been isekai’d into our characters? Did it just happen as the game starts or has it been awhile?
May 8, 2024 5:54 pm
Cool, that's what I was hoping for. I'm still going to wait to see the swashbuckler abilities before I confirm my class choice. :)
May 8, 2024 7:53 pm
Here's what I am thinking for my character:
Player Name: {TBD-Male}
Character Name: {TBD-Female}
Identity: Complete Noob
Theme: Identity
Persona: {TBD, once I think of something short enough}
The (former) child of conspiracy wackos, this is (was?) his very first video game. (It was on his CPS supplied computer as bundled software.)
Player Name: {TBD-Male}
Character Name: {TBD-Female}
Identity: Complete Noob
Theme: Identity
Persona: {TBD, once I think of something short enough}
The (former) child of conspiracy wackos, this is (was?) his very first video game. (It was on his CPS supplied computer as bundled software.)
May 9, 2024 2:37 am
Dmbrainiac says:
Cool, that's what I was hoping for. I'm still going to wait to see the swashbuckler abilities before I confirm my class choice. :)ToDream says:
Here's what I am thinking for my character:Player Name: {TBD-Male}
Character Name: {TBD-Female}
Identity: Complete Noob
Theme: Identity
Persona: {TBD, once I think of something short enough}
The (former) child of conspiracy wackos, this is (was?) his very first video game. (It was on his CPS supplied computer as bundled software.)
May 9, 2024 10:41 am
I've got a few more logistical questions:
What does the world around us look like? Is it a realistic version of the game, or is it clearly still a video game world? Do our new bodies look like real people or stylized video game characters? Do we see floating HP bars, monster levels, menu pop-ups and such, or are those things just behind the scenes?
Oh, and do we start with any equipment?
What does the world around us look like? Is it a realistic version of the game, or is it clearly still a video game world? Do our new bodies look like real people or stylized video game characters? Do we see floating HP bars, monster levels, menu pop-ups and such, or are those things just behind the scenes?
Oh, and do we start with any equipment?
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May 9, 2024 11:14 am
Equipment? Certainly!
That's something we'll discuss once characters care a bit more solidly definite. Equipment should be fun and flavorful! Also, useful.
To answer your other questions:
•The new world will be as real seeming as this one...other than the obvious additions like monsters, magic, cat/wolf/fox people and the like. It's a post apocalyptic world that resembles modem day in a lot of ways but is crumbling, fading and wildly overgrown. (I'll AI up some examples and post em for you.)
•There is a UI (User Interface) that the characters discover and it does feature HP/MP bars, Monster levels, and a host of other information that a player would have access to. How it works is part of the discovery process. It's not a constant thing though; not always visible.
•Characters are on the stylized side... Not 8-Bit sprites but definitely not 'normal' human looking. The images in the "8 Good Races" drop-down in the Character Creation Thread are a good approximation. J-Pop and Anime influenced, as if made from the game's character creation screen, but with details the creep through from the player.
That's something we'll discuss once characters care a bit more solidly definite. Equipment should be fun and flavorful! Also, useful.
To answer your other questions:
•The new world will be as real seeming as this one...other than the obvious additions like monsters, magic, cat/wolf/fox people and the like. It's a post apocalyptic world that resembles modem day in a lot of ways but is crumbling, fading and wildly overgrown. (I'll AI up some examples and post em for you.)
•There is a UI (User Interface) that the characters discover and it does feature HP/MP bars, Monster levels, and a host of other information that a player would have access to. How it works is part of the discovery process. It's not a constant thing though; not always visible.
•Characters are on the stylized side... Not 8-Bit sprites but definitely not 'normal' human looking. The images in the "8 Good Races" drop-down in the Character Creation Thread are a good approximation. J-Pop and Anime influenced, as if made from the game's character creation screen, but with details the creep through from the player.
May 9, 2024 11:41 am
Cool, thanks! The answers will help guide which style I use for my own AI character art. :D
May 9, 2024 3:49 pm
witchdoctor says:
I'm assuming they're a minor? (Just to clarify). Sounds like the character will have lots of good plot hooks!Yes, I was thinking late teens.
May 9, 2024 8:36 pm
Posting everybody’s potential characters here for ease of reference:
Alepous: Full slider fox tail cleric or monk
Brainiac: Human assassin or swashbuckler
DanWooper: Ritian sorcerer
ToDream: Catfolk partial slider monk
vyshian: Catfolk guardian or pirate
Alepous: Full slider fox tail cleric or monk
Brainiac: Human assassin or swashbuckler
DanWooper: Ritian sorcerer
ToDream: Catfolk partial slider monk
vyshian: Catfolk guardian or pirate
May 10, 2024 3:45 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
Posting everybody’s potential characters here for ease of reference:Alepous: Full slider fox tail cleric or monk
Brainiac: Human assassin or swashbuckler
DanWooper: Ritian sorcerer
ToDream: Catfolk partial slider monk
vyshian: Catfolk guardian or pirate
Guardian, Pirate, Monk, Assassin, Swashbuckler & Cleric are complete. Bard & Sorcerer need just a bit more work but are mostly complete. Druid, Enchanter & Huckster are under construction. I tried to prioritize the Classes everyone mentioned having an interest in.
Looks like a good group of characters so far. I'm looking forward to seeing them as a group in action!
May 10, 2024 6:34 pm
@witchdoctor I think I'm settling on assassin. Some classes have starting equipment listed but assassin does not. Is this deliberate or an oversight?
May 11, 2024 12:35 am
I just haven't settled on what to give them. It boils down to a basic weapon, a basic armor type and a basic accessory with different names. I was concentrating on getting the Skills in and forgot to get around to it.
That's also for a basic character right out of the "tutorial" at Level 10. We couid start there or maybe around Level 20-ish (everyone having played a bit before the start of our game) and having some better/different equipment than the starting stuff. We can discuss the idea.
That's also for a basic character right out of the "tutorial" at Level 10. We couid start there or maybe around Level 20-ish (everyone having played a bit before the start of our game) and having some better/different equipment than the starting stuff. We can discuss the idea.
May 11, 2024 12:59 pm
I've settled on Pirate. I was wondering if the [Agility] in skill descriptions was meant to be [Dexterity]? Also, do we want to discuss what subclasses and general skills we want to take together?
May 11, 2024 3:26 pm
Yes, Dexterity was supposed to be Agility. I borrowed and adapted the Fabula Ultima character sheet that was already on GamersPlane and didn't catch that it listed the attribute name wrong. It's hard to see that when tinkering with the code 😂. I changed it to be accurate.
Pirate seems like it'd be a fun class to play.
Pirate seems like it'd be a fun class to play.
May 13, 2024 3:28 pm
Almost looks like I need to shift classes. We have a Warrior, Weapon Master, and Magic User for sure, but not a solid Support.
May 13, 2024 4:18 pm
Nah. Just play what You want to play and let me worry about any holes. I'd hate for someone to play a class they feel forced into.
May 13, 2024 4:44 pm
If we do enough damage to the enemies fast enough, we don't need to worry about having a healer. 😄
May 14, 2024 1:58 pm
I've got the idea for my character pretty firmly set in my head, just have to find the time to make skill choices and record everything.
Should we just build our characters at level 1 for now or at a higher level?
Should we just build our characters at level 1 for now or at a higher level?
May 14, 2024 2:31 pm
The way things are built, following the instructions in the Character Creation Thread, that'll put a character at Level 10...fresh out of the game 'tutorial'. If you guys would be amenable, I was thinking of maybe starting out with you all having played Elder Tales a bit with each other and maybe putting you guys around Level 21 to 23 when our game starts.
What does everyone think about that option? Or would you rather start out at Level 10 having played through the tutorial as a group just before 'The Apocalypse'?
I put up a good bit of the Summoner Class and will be finishing out Sorcerer tonight. That just leaves Druid & Huckster to go. I'll probably write up a bit about SubClasses and how they work along with a list of the commonly chosen/easily established SubClasses too.
I think I'm missing just two submitted characters. A blank placeholder sheet would be fine. @Alepous,@ToDream
What does everyone think about that option? Or would you rather start out at Level 10 having played through the tutorial as a group just before 'The Apocalypse'?
I put up a good bit of the Summoner Class and will be finishing out Sorcerer tonight. That just leaves Druid & Huckster to go. I'll probably write up a bit about SubClasses and how they work along with a list of the commonly chosen/easily established SubClasses too.
I think I'm missing just two submitted characters. A blank placeholder sheet would be fine. @Alepous,@ToDream
May 14, 2024 6:31 pm
I'm good starting at any level. I don't know the rules well enough to know the difference. 😄
May 14, 2024 8:55 pm
Ditto here. My character makes more sense at lower levels, but that's not a requirement
May 16, 2024 9:26 am
I don't really mind. Maybe the Apocalypse erased all our stats too?
@witchdoctor I will fill the sheet when I get home from work.
@witchdoctor I will fill the sheet when I get home from work.
May 16, 2024 10:25 am
Thinking about it a bit more, I think it would be more fun to start at level 10 fresh out of the tutorial. That way we won't have too much pre-existing knowledge about the game and the new world, so we can all experience it and learn about it together as we go along.
May 16, 2024 11:20 am
I think that's a consensus for starting fresh out of the tutorial. I think that does work well with exploring the world they've found themselves in with 'fresh eyes' but still knowing at least the basics of how the game would've worked back when it was a game...
I think just about everyone has a character sheet submitted so I'll aim to get the introductory post up soon. Thanks, everyone, for bearing with me while I got the Classes sorted and up into the game forum. I always underestimate how long it takes me to get everything from notes into a readable format.
I think just about everyone has a character sheet submitted so I'll aim to get the introductory post up soon. Thanks, everyone, for bearing with me while I got the Classes sorted and up into the game forum. I always underestimate how long it takes me to get everything from notes into a readable format.
May 17, 2024 6:23 am
Here is my character, his name is Fren. For clarification, is the game a medieval european or japanese or other culture? I am planning of drawing my avatar and want to know how to dress him.
[ +- ] Fren
Name: Fren
Traits: Identity: Cleric Tank
Theme: Loss
Persona: Miniature Painter (IRL)
Class: Cleric → medium armour, (some) martial weapons
Attibutes: (Jack of All Trades)
Might: d8
Dexterity: d8
Inspiration: d8
Willpower: d8
Race: Fox Tail, full slider
Subclass: Production (blacksmith?)
General Skills (3): 1) weapon training Δ3
2) Meditation
3) Appraisal/
Traits: Identity: Cleric Tank
Theme: Loss
Persona: Miniature Painter (IRL)
Class: Cleric → medium armour, (some) martial weapons
Attibutes: (Jack of All Trades)
Might: d8
Dexterity: d8
Inspiration: d8
Willpower: d8
Race: Fox Tail, full slider
Subclass: Production (blacksmith?)
General Skills (3): 1) weapon training Δ3
2) Meditation
3) Appraisal/
May 17, 2024 8:37 am
The style of dress is ~vaguely~ fantasy European/JRPG but it's not uncommon for players to wear or use gear from other servers including the Japanese server. You could pretty much throw just about anything on Fren and be fine.
It's an MMO so how a player dressed their character depended a lot on A) what looked cool B) what they could get their hands on C) what worked well with their build.
It's an MMO so how a player dressed their character depended a lot on A) what looked cool B) what they could get their hands on C) what worked well with their build.
May 18, 2024 6:27 pm
I think I've got at least a placeholder character sheet in for everyone but @ToDream. As far as I can tell everyone is kinda set on a race & class so I'll finish filling out the remaining Classes this weekend and aim to get an introductory in-play post up on Monday afternoon (CST) so we can get this party started!
May 20, 2024 12:35 pm
I haven't fully filled out the character sheet yet, but I've made all the choices for my character, Raquel:
[ +- ] Raquel Tobyn
Name: Raquel Tobyn
Identity: Blade Master
Theme: New Beginnings
Persona: Late 30's Single Guy Questioning Life Choices (IRL)
Class: Assassin
Attibutes: (Specialist)
Might: d8
Dexterity: d10
Inspiration: d8
Willpower: d6
Race: Human (Racial Ability: Gifted)
Subclass: TBD
Archetype Skills: Blade Artist, Razor's Edge, Trick Step
Class Skills: Assassination, Sweeper, Black Widow Style
Racial Ability: Gifted (+6 HP)
General Skills: Athletics, Detect Unusual, Hide
Identity: Blade Master
Theme: New Beginnings
Persona: Late 30's Single Guy Questioning Life Choices (IRL)
Class: Assassin
Attibutes: (Specialist)
Might: d8
Dexterity: d10
Inspiration: d8
Willpower: d6
Race: Human (Racial Ability: Gifted)
Subclass: TBD
Archetype Skills: Blade Artist, Razor's Edge, Trick Step
Class Skills: Assassination, Sweeper, Black Widow Style
Racial Ability: Gifted (+6 HP)
General Skills: Athletics, Detect Unusual, Hide
May 20, 2024 1:26 pm
As long as you have your character data down somewhere to refer to everything should be fine. Keeping it in the character sheet let's you reference it by clicking the button with your character's name right below the Rolls Button.
Parsing the Code can be a pain. I don't mind entering your character data into the sheet if you don't feel like doing so.
That brings up a could of other points. Character Avatars. Everyone finding one to their liking? If not, I've got a catalog of images that might fit. Barring that, I could try I "A.I." one up if anyone needed it.
Parsing the Code can be a pain. I don't mind entering your character data into the sheet if you don't feel like doing so.
That brings up a could of other points. Character Avatars. Everyone finding one to their liking? If not, I've got a catalog of images that might fit. Barring that, I could try I "A.I." one up if anyone needed it.
May 20, 2024 5:30 pm
I'm working on my character sheet right now.
[ +- ] Atalanta Jiko
Name: Atalanta Jiko
Identity: Complete Noob
Theme: Identity
Persona: Starting Over, Again
Class: Monk
Attributes: (Average)
Might: d8
Dexterity: d10
Inspiration: d8
Willpower: d6
Race: Catfolk (Partial Slider)
Subclass: Tailor
Archetype Skills: Assault Stance, Aura Saber, Cool Defense
Class Skills: Laughing Taunt, Martial Arts, Shadowless Kick
Racial Ability: Cat's Bell
General Skills: Athletics, Enemy Scouting, Meditation
Identity: Complete Noob
Theme: Identity
Persona: Starting Over, Again
Class: Monk
Attributes: (Average)
Might: d8
Dexterity: d10
Inspiration: d8
Willpower: d6
Race: Catfolk (Partial Slider)
Subclass: Tailor
Archetype Skills: Assault Stance, Aura Saber, Cool Defense
Class Skills: Laughing Taunt, Martial Arts, Shadowless Kick
Racial Ability: Cat's Bell
General Skills: Athletics, Enemy Scouting, Meditation
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May 20, 2024 5:52 pm
I do have to ask what the equipment stats are, however, since Monk equipment doesn't have direct equivalents in the Core Rules.
Also, do we start only with the Archetype/Class/Race abilities laid out in the Class write-ups, or do we get those at level 1 and level up all the way to 10?
Also, do we start only with the Archetype/Class/Race abilities laid out in the Class write-ups, or do we get those at level 1 and level up all the way to 10?
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May 20, 2024 7:41 pm
Following the Character Creation guidelines puts your character at Level 10 at the end of the guide. It's departure from the standard Fabula Ultima rules. Essentially, your character exits the "MMO tutorial" at Level 10, which is a beginning character. This is where we'll start.
TL;DR: Your character is Level 10 at the end of the Character Creation steps in the thread. Your character should have 3 Archetype Skills,3 Class Skills, choose a Racial Skill and 3 General Skills. 10 choices, 1 for each "level" gained in the "MMO Tutorial", and then the character is released into the MMO.
TL;DR: Your character is Level 10 at the end of the Character Creation steps in the thread. Your character should have 3 Archetype Skills,3 Class Skills, choose a Racial Skill and 3 General Skills. 10 choices, 1 for each "level" gained in the "MMO Tutorial", and then the character is released into the MMO.
May 21, 2024 1:33 pm
Ok, I just updated my character sheet with the appropriate level 10 skills. I "cheated" a little, as I got the Phantom Tail racial skill and got me one from another race.
May 21, 2024 4:12 pm
I'm not seeing it submitted. If you go to the Gave Details page, it should have a list of players & GM about 3/4 the way down the image & should have a link beside your name that says ’Submit Character'. Click that & select the appropriate one you made from the list.
Edit: it's at the bottom of the page.
Edit: it's at the bottom of the page.
May 21, 2024 5:42 pm
The first post is up (finally). It's a good spot to kind of introduce yourselves and get into a good Roleplay headspace for your characters.
You inhabit the bodies of your MMO characters brought to very real life but with the minds of the players that played them. Let's see where this goes...
You inhabit the bodies of your MMO characters brought to very real life but with the minds of the players that played them. Let's see where this goes...
May 21, 2024 7:45 pm
witchdoctor says:
I'm not seeing it submitted. If you go to the Gave Details page, it should have a list of players & GM about 3/4 the way down the image & should have a link beside your name that says ’Submit Character'. Click that & select the appropriate one you made from the list.Edit: it's at the bottom of the page.
May 27, 2024 3:46 am
I'll give @DanWooper a bit longer to post but should be moving things along shortly. It's a long holiday weekend in the U.S.
May 30, 2024 9:09 pm
@witchdoctor I don’t have my book on me at the moment, what do I roll for melee attack and damage?
May 30, 2024 10:15 pm
IIRC Raquel has a Katana or something similar?
The roll should be the same for a similar Assassin's starting weapon anyway... The equation is:
Attack Roll = [Agility]+[INSP]+1
Damage = [HR]+6 (Physical).
*Black Widow Combat Style adds her [Agility] die size as bonus damage.
*The Razor's Edge Warrior Archetype skill does the same thing, assuming you chose [Sword] type weapons to receive the bonus, so you'd add the die size twice to damage!
The roll should be the same for a similar Assassin's starting weapon anyway... The equation is:
Attack Roll = [Agility]+[INSP]+1
Damage = [HR]+6 (Physical).
*Black Widow Combat Style adds her [Agility] die size as bonus damage.
*The Razor's Edge Warrior Archetype skill does the same thing, assuming you chose [Sword] type weapons to receive the bonus, so you'd add the die size twice to damage!
May 30, 2024 10:36 pm
HR is the highest number rolled on either the [Agility] or [INSP] die.
Ex: the die roller gives you a 7 and a 4, the HR is 7.
Damage would be 7+6+Agility+Agility.
Ex: the die roller gives you a 7 and a 4, the HR is 7.
Damage would be 7+6+Agility+Agility.
May 31, 2024 8:04 am
Sorry to ask, but which attribute is the Agility? I have Jack of All Trades, so it's d8 for all my rolls.
May 31, 2024 8:27 am
@Alepous I believe Agility is the same as Dexterity. But since all your attributes are d8, it doesn't matter that much! Roll d8+d8 :)
May 31, 2024 9:32 am
It should be Dexterity on your sheet, if that's what you're asking.
Before I put my post up, I wonder if we can study the enemies? Also, will we use superiority point or blitz rules for combat? :o
Before I put my post up, I wonder if we can study the enemies? Also, will we use superiority point or blitz rules for combat? :o
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May 31, 2024 1:30 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
@Alepous I believe Agility is the same as Dexterity. But since all your attributes are d8, it doesn't matter that much! Roll d8+d8 :)vyshian says:
Before I put my post up, I wonder if we can study the enemies? Also, will we use superiority point or blitz rules for combat? :o
I think for the opening combat, we should keep things simple and see how things flow in PbP at a basic level but I'd be open to including the Superiority Point system or Blitz Combat as an additional layer once everyone feels comfortable with the flow of combat.
May 31, 2024 2:14 pm
My starting weapons are Bronze Cutlass and Wheelock Pistol. Can I use either of those? I assume the pistol will be [Agility] + [Inspiration]? I'm not sure what the rolls are for the cutlass, however.
May 31, 2024 2:28 pm
The Wheelock Pistol is [Agility]+[INSP], Damage: [HR]+8 - [Ranged]
Bronze Cutlass is [Agility]+[INSP]+1, Damage: [HR] +6
Either weapon is definitely able to be used.
Bronze Cutlass is [Agility]+[INSP]+1, Damage: [HR] +6
Either weapon is definitely able to be used.
Jun 3, 2024 3:36 pm
Atalanta isn't attacking this turn, as I am pretty sure the limit is one major action a turn and Laughing Taunt is listed as one because it is a [Skill]. Otherwise Atalanta would dodge to, because she wants to draw agro and counter-attack.
Jun 4, 2024 6:51 am
That's correct, you're limited to one Major Action during a turn ( Attack, Dodge, Guard, Inventory, Skill Use, etc...), a Move Action and any Free Actions that may occur.
Jun 5, 2024 5:05 pm
Yes. Mechanically, it'd break down to a Move Action + an Inventory Action. Both can occur within a single round.
Jun 10, 2024 3:08 am
Does anyone need assistance with finding an Avatar image for their character? I've got a few in the library I stored up for this game but I also gave MidJourney for more specific requests.
Also, as soon as Fren and Atalanta post their moves I'll use the combat round along to it's probable conclusion.
Also, as soon as Fren and Atalanta post their moves I'll use the combat round along to it's probable conclusion.
Jun 10, 2024 2:18 pm
@Alepous Holy Hit is cast as a Free Action to accompany a melee attack. I don't see a roll for a hit on the Goblin Boss.
Jun 11, 2024 7:25 am
Ok, so... Dan Whooper has been AWOL from GP and this game for a couple of weeks so I booted him from the game. I'll autopilot his character for a bit but I'd like to ask you all whether you're happy with the number of players we have currently or whether you'd like me to advertise for a couple of openings. Some people prefer a smaller number of players, some a larger number. I'm having a blast with you all but I figured I'd pick your brains on how you feel about things thus far.
Jun 11, 2024 9:14 am
I don't mind having another player, the party can be more diverse that way. Now would still be a good time to recruit since the story has only started.
Jun 11, 2024 9:21 am
If we can another player, that would be great, but I'm okay with this core four party as well. :)
Jun 11, 2024 4:20 pm
Hello everyone, it's the new guy here! It's midnight where I am right now so I probably won't be around again until I get some sleep, so see you in a few hours, but very excited to play Fabula Ultima with everyone :D
Jun 12, 2024 8:10 am
Ok I'm back and I have a couple of character creation questions!
- Since it looks like the current party comp is Monk/Pirate/Assassin/Cleric, I'm thinking of going for Sorcerer. What's the roll for their magic checks? [INS + WLP]? Or something else?
- Is the stats for a Beginner's Tome the same as a basic Tome in the book (so [INS + INS] accuracy with [HR] + 6 physical damage)? Is the damage bonus here the +6 part (For Lamentation Syntax purposes)?
- Since it looks like the current party comp is Monk/Pirate/Assassin/Cleric, I'm thinking of going for Sorcerer. What's the roll for their magic checks? [INS + WLP]? Or something else?
- Is the stats for a Beginner's Tome the same as a basic Tome in the book (so [INS + INS] accuracy with [HR] + 6 physical damage)? Is the damage bonus here the +6 part (For Lamentation Syntax purposes)?
Jun 12, 2024 8:24 am
That was quick! Glad to have you in the party. Hope you don't mind the late welcome :D
@witchdoctor I may need your help with finding/generating a picture for my character, if you don't mind. I haven't been able to find anything suitable since a calico cat + pirate outfit is quite specific.
@witchdoctor I may need your help with finding/generating a picture for my character, if you don't mind. I haven't been able to find anything suitable since a calico cat + pirate outfit is quite specific.
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Jun 12, 2024 8:27 am
@vyshian I can try to create something for you with AI. Give me a few hours and I'll PM you. :)
Jun 12, 2024 8:47 am
@dirtyglass
- Since it looks like the current party comp is Monk/Pirate/Assassin/Cleric, I'm thinking of going for Sorcerer. What's the roll for their magic checks? [INS + WLP]? Or something else?
- Is the stats for a Beginner's Tome the same as a basic Tome in the book (so [INS + INS] accuracy with [HR] + 6 physical damage)? Is the damage bonus here the +6 part (For Lamentation Syntax purposes)?>>>That's the current party mix, though there's a Sorcerer that was/is with the group that belonged to a player that dropped out. I put him into NPC status for the time being so you wouldn't be taking anyone's spot in the party.
>>>The basic starting gear Tome should be exactly how you described it mechanically.
@vyshian I'll give AI a try too. Never hurts to have a couple of folks working on an Avatar pic. Hopefully we'll come up with at least one you like 👍
dirtyglass says:
Ok I'm back and I have a couple of character creation questions!- Since it looks like the current party comp is Monk/Pirate/Assassin/Cleric, I'm thinking of going for Sorcerer. What's the roll for their magic checks? [INS + WLP]? Or something else?
- Is the stats for a Beginner's Tome the same as a basic Tome in the book (so [INS + INS] accuracy with [HR] + 6 physical damage)? Is the damage bonus here the +6 part (For Lamentation Syntax purposes)?
>>>The basic starting gear Tome should be exactly how you described it mechanically.
@vyshian I'll give AI a try too. Never hurts to have a couple of folks working on an Avatar pic. Hopefully we'll come up with at least one you like 👍
Jun 12, 2024 9:54 am
@witchdoctor @Dmbrainiac made me a few pictures I'm really happy with already, thank you so much for the offer though! :D
Jun 12, 2024 10:15 am
vyshian says:
@witchdoctor @Dmbrainiac made me a few pictures I'm really happy with already, thank you so much for the offer though! :D
Jun 12, 2024 10:47 am
@witchdoctor I submitted a first draft of my character sheet! Rough concept for now is a middle-aged guy named Isbjorn who's estranged from a son he never knew he had, and wanted to connect with his son via the game! Unfortunately, when the Apocalypse happened he somehow got separated from his son and is now trying to find him.
Another question, are we doing inventory points, or is the 11 inventory slots our whole inventory?
Another question, are we doing inventory points, or is the 11 inventory slots our whole inventory?
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Jun 12, 2024 1:39 pm
That sounds like a good dramatic backstory! I like it!
>>>The Fabula Ultima Inventory Point system generalizes items quite a bit to streamline the JRPG experience of lugging around a vast quantity of items as well as having what you need when you need it. Assuming you have the Inventory Points for it, that is... I think this game in particular would benefit from an Inventory Slot system instead, with items taking one Inventory Slot each ( except for 'stackable' items like coins, materials and probably even potions ) in a backpack or bag.
>>>Even absurdly large items like weapons & armor only take up one Inventory Slot when stored on a character since every Adventurer character has a 6 Inventory Slot "magic bag" as part of their gear. As an Adventurer levels up, opportunities arise to quest for larger & larger bags. BradL33 is about to explore the weirdness of "magic bags" in my next post, I think...
>>>The Fabula Ultima Inventory Point system generalizes items quite a bit to streamline the JRPG experience of lugging around a vast quantity of items as well as having what you need when you need it. Assuming you have the Inventory Points for it, that is... I think this game in particular would benefit from an Inventory Slot system instead, with items taking one Inventory Slot each ( except for 'stackable' items like coins, materials and probably even potions ) in a backpack or bag.
>>>Even absurdly large items like weapons & armor only take up one Inventory Slot when stored on a character since every Adventurer character has a 6 Inventory Slot "magic bag" as part of their gear. As an Adventurer levels up, opportunities arise to quest for larger & larger bags. BradL33 is about to explore the weirdness of "magic bags" in my next post, I think...
Jun 12, 2024 1:53 pm
@dirtyglass Your character looks good so I approved him. The only thing I think is missing is one more General Skill. He should start with 3 and you listed only 2. Other than that everything is good to go.
I think we can get your character added in after I post. I'll leave it to you. Jump in when you have time since it's probably pretty late in your time zone currently.
I think we can get your character added in after I post. I'll leave it to you. Jump in when you have time since it's probably pretty late in your time zone currently.
Jun 12, 2024 2:33 pm
Thanks for the invite! I’ll get to work on my character later on! I will very likely have a question or two. Or nine.
Jun 12, 2024 3:01 pm
Fire away. I'll answer where & when I can. Things are still getting loaded into the Forums so parts are missing in places but they're coming. I always underestimate the amount of time it takes to type and format everything.
Jun 12, 2024 6:29 pm
No problem. I spent several hours coding food emojis for my own game.
I think the Bard looks fun..!
I think the Bard looks fun..!
Jun 12, 2024 8:23 pm
@witchdoctor I’m still working on my character, but I thought I should submit early so you can see the character, in case I have questions.
Jun 12, 2024 10:02 pm
Sure thing. I'll take a look at it and let you know if anything needs additional work or tweaked in some way.
Jun 12, 2024 10:57 pm
It definitely does. I still have to add a few skills and I’m not sure what to do with initiative.
Question: can I apply the human skill, Custom Weapon, to a musical instrument (which I hit enemies with via my chosen fighting style: Bard Style)?
…oh, and two more questions:
• 1. What does Explorer do? (That’s one of the bard’s starting archetypal skills.)
• 2. Do I get equipment?
Question: can I apply the human skill, Custom Weapon, to a musical instrument (which I hit enemies with via my chosen fighting style: Bard Style)?
…oh, and two more questions:
• 1. What does Explorer do? (That’s one of the bard’s starting archetypal skills.)
• 2. Do I get equipment?
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Jun 13, 2024 12:58 am
Hm, I thought I'd put Explorer in already... Guess not. I'll get it in when I work on the Forums tonight. What it does is alter the chances for Encounters during Travel, boosting or reducing the chances of monster encounters and reduce Fatigue for the Bard due to Travel.
Custom Weapon should apply to an Instrument, considering they tag as a Weapon, oddly enough.
Yes, Bards start with: choice of Weapon or Instrument, Performer's Outfit, Traveller's Bag.
• this equates to a Starter Weapon (Instruments count), Starter Armor and the Bag has an expanded Inventory.
Custom Weapon should apply to an Instrument, considering they tag as a Weapon, oddly enough.
Yes, Bards start with: choice of Weapon or Instrument, Performer's Outfit, Traveller's Bag.
• this equates to a Starter Weapon (Instruments count), Starter Armor and the Bag has an expanded Inventory.
Jun 13, 2024 7:50 am
Ooof, I missed a day and BOOM! Blocks of text everywhere! I will catchup now. I uploaded a Fren AI image, although as a traditional artist I do not like using AI for official / public purposes. It's temporary at least.
Jun 13, 2024 8:54 am
Trying out a different style for my images.
[ +- ] New Images
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Jun 13, 2024 10:45 am
witchdoctor says:
It all looks good. I'll get you a prompt to enter play soon.In any case, I’ll enjoy reading along for now!
@Alepous same here. I will eventually draw a redhead probably playing (or brandishing) a bass lute. I’m not a great artist but I do enjoy drawing the characters I play.
Jun 13, 2024 11:46 am
I went back to the original, more anime-esque art style as it's more fitting for this game. :D
Also, I'm finding it really hard to edit and parse the character sheet. I will probably just revert to a basic layout where all the information is easy for me to find and edit, if that's okay with you, @witchdoctor
[ +- ] Avatar Full
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Jun 13, 2024 1:59 pm
@Alepous Yeah, RP stuff can get kinda text-wall-y. Unlike combat, though, you can easily address something that's been said several posts back without too much trouble.
>>>I can understand the hesitancy in using AI Art. It's something I use to flavor things and get some kind of reasonable representation of NPCs. My own art skills are woefully inadequate for such things 😁
@Dmbrainiac Feel free to use whatever character sheet format you like. I just provided one for anyone who wanted to use it. I definitely get how difficult it can be to wade through the code for those sheets.
>>>I can understand the hesitancy in using AI Art. It's something I use to flavor things and get some kind of reasonable representation of NPCs. My own art skills are woefully inadequate for such things 😁
@Dmbrainiac Feel free to use whatever character sheet format you like. I just provided one for anyone who wanted to use it. I definitely get how difficult it can be to wade through the code for those sheets.
Jun 13, 2024 3:44 pm
witchdoctor says:
@dirtyglass Your character looks good so I approved him. The only thing I think is missing is one more General Skill. He should start with 3 and you listed only 2. Other than that everything is good to go. Here’s what I have so far:
• 3 archetype skills (starter kit)
• 3 class skills (starter kit)
• 1 racial skill
• 3 general skills (?)
Jun 13, 2024 5:28 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
witchdoctor says:
@dirtyglass Your character looks good so I approved him. The only thing I think is missing is one more General Skill. He should start with 3 and you listed only 2. Other than that everything is good to go. Here’s what I have so far:
• 3 archetype skills (starter kit)
• 3 class skills (starter kit)
• 1 racial skill
• 3 general skills (?)
Jun 13, 2024 5:35 pm
Updated!
And I also learned that a bass lute is a real thing, and it would make a good* weapon!
*oversized = good
And I also learned that a bass lute is a real thing, and it would make a good* weapon!
*oversized = good
[ +- ] Baroque Theorbo
Jun 13, 2024 5:52 pm
Yeah, as soon as I saw Bard Style was both unarmed strike AND El Kabong, I was actually glad Monk was already taken.
Jun 13, 2024 6:41 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
That Bass Lute is ENORMOUS! Good thing you can reasonably keep it in your Inventory Bag!
I meant 'Bard Style ' to be a bar-fighting kind of style, so it covered unarmed and impromptu fighting styles. It seemed like a fun fighting style.
Jun 13, 2024 7:06 pm
I was sold at first glance. It definitely is a fun visual!
For the party, I decided to take the healing harmony. I think I’ll take Meditation as a general skill so I can replenish MP faster.
…and done!
For the party, I decided to take the healing harmony. I think I’ll take Meditation as a general skill so I can replenish MP faster.
…and done!
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Jun 13, 2024 9:29 pm
I knew I missed something...
I edited the OOC to include the requested info. Thanks for following up on that!
I edited the OOC to include the requested info. Thanks for following up on that!
Jun 14, 2024 12:48 am
Atlanta herself is a newbie, and the former child of conspiracy nut-balls one step short of being cultists, so is unlikely to really know any of you. Maybe we did the tutorial together, but unless one of your characters is in law enforcement of family services, we would not have meet IRL.
Jun 14, 2024 1:40 am
I like the idea that some of us may know each other IRL, but probably not close to the extent that we recognise each other right away? I'm open to more in-depth ideas of how/when we got to know each other, or we can wing it as the story develops further.
Jun 14, 2024 1:51 am
ToDream says:
Atlanta herself is a newbie, and the former child of conspiracy nut-balls one step short of being cultists, so is unlikely to really know any of you. Maybe we did the tutorial together, but unless one of your characters is in law enforcement of family services, we would not have meet IRL.Instead I’m going with:
Grace O’Bass is, in real life, The Grace of Bass. It’s her stage name which she legally changed to become her real name. Then The Three Graces broke up and years went by and her solo act, The Amazing Grace, didn’t work out. She turned to gaming and liked the char-gen feature that uses a web cam to play a version of yourself. This Grace O’Bass would be the best bassist in Elderscrollsville!
Grace is new to gaming.
Jun 14, 2024 12:41 pm
I will be on vacation from 6/17-6/30! I won't be posting until I get back to work on Monday, 7/1, after which I'm sure I'll have a lot of catching up to do. 🙂
Feel free to bot Raquel as needed during this time.
As far as her life before the Apocalypse, Russell was a 38-year-old man in a dead-end job who largely kept to himself. It's possible he might have gamed with some of the other gamers before like Fren or Calamity, but would likely have no connections to the others.
Feel free to bot Raquel as needed during this time.
As far as her life before the Apocalypse, Russell was a 38-year-old man in a dead-end job who largely kept to himself. It's possible he might have gamed with some of the other gamers before like Fren or Calamity, but would likely have no connections to the others.
Jun 14, 2024 12:44 pm
Thanks for the heads up, @Dmbrainiac. I'll bot Raquel around til you're back. Have a great trip!
Jun 17, 2024 10:54 am
I don’t think Detect Unusual requires a roll. That’s my action, if I can do that.
Jun 17, 2024 1:06 pm
>>>You're right. Detect Unusual doesn't require a roll but the [Study] Action does (INS+INS). Detect Unusual is kind of like a 'Spidey Sense' that tips off a character to use the [Study] Action.
>>>The [Study] Action is available to use on Varduhn or the situation or Piphany or whatever you choose, whenever you choose. Detect Unusual just lets me point out when things might be worth closer inspection or consideration. For instance, someone about to grab you from behind or whether some markings in a dungeon are significant or just random scratches, etc...
If you'd like to use a [Study] Action, roll those dice and let's see what you can discern.
>>>The [Study] Action is available to use on Varduhn or the situation or Piphany or whatever you choose, whenever you choose. Detect Unusual just lets me point out when things might be worth closer inspection or consideration. For instance, someone about to grab you from behind or whether some markings in a dungeon are significant or just random scratches, etc...
If you'd like to use a [Study] Action, roll those dice and let's see what you can discern.
Jun 17, 2024 1:14 pm
Eep! A below-average roll with above-average dice. Edited in the roll!
@witchdoctor I didn’t clarify my target in the roll, but from my own narrative, I think Grace is studying Varduhn in particular.
@witchdoctor I didn’t clarify my target in the roll, but from my own narrative, I think Grace is studying Varduhn in particular.
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Jun 17, 2024 2:03 pm
Standard DC is usually 10, so she's just kinda having to base her opinions on what information she's already got.
Jun 17, 2024 2:06 pm
As an FYI, the rest of the group will be entering the village of Belle to meet up with Grace pretty soon. I just wanted to give everyone time to post before moving everyone together.
Jun 17, 2024 2:59 pm
For those who saw my AMA, I am finally answering the first question with a WIP of Grace. (Drawing her on ProCreate.)
Jun 17, 2024 6:50 pm
It’s not as pretty as the image I found online, but I drew Grace and zoomed in for an avatar image.
Jun 17, 2024 11:00 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
For those who saw my AMA, I am finally answering the first question with a WIP of Grace. (Drawing her on ProCreate.)Jun 18, 2024 11:36 am
That artwork is pretty cool. I like the dynamic pose :) You inspired me to pick up drawing again.
Jun 18, 2024 2:09 pm
Thanks! It’s not my best, but I’m trying to get myself to draw regularly. I’ll probably change my avatar a couple times like I did for my Masks character.
Jun 19, 2024 9:08 pm
Hey guys, just so there's no confusion, my username got changed right this moment o/
Jun 19, 2024 9:48 pm
Okay. Thanks for the heads up! I was looking at the home screen and saw a post by 'rimestock' and was like "how'd they post in OOC' 🤔
Jun 25, 2024 10:56 am
It probably takes a bit of time to get used to a new instrument. That and there may be other reasons I'll add into a later post.
Jul 2, 2024 1:22 am
@Dmbrainiac I decided to use one of the Grace AI’s you sent. I like the wind-blown hair on this version.
And wow, Rock Band… I was usually the drummer.
And wow, Rock Band… I was usually the drummer.
Jul 3, 2024 8:53 pm
Bonds might be interesting to try out. (Probably Raquel to start, if @Dmbrainiac wants.)
For NPCs, Piphany is making all sorts of impressions on Grace. But the mention of "rehab" shifted Grace’s impression of her favorably. (I think Piphany is not a fan of Grace though!)
This is stuff I will worry about after vacation. (Tomorrow to the 7th.)
For NPCs, Piphany is making all sorts of impressions on Grace. But the mention of "rehab" shifted Grace’s impression of her favorably. (I think Piphany is not a fan of Grace though!)
This is stuff I will worry about after vacation. (Tomorrow to the 7th.)
Jul 3, 2024 11:19 pm
Bonds don't exactly require permission to establish. Emotions can be mutual or one-sided (and thus very dramatic). Have a good vacation!
Jul 4, 2024 7:53 am
I want to level up now and choose my crafting subclass. How does this work? I do not mind having a bond with anyone, my character is friendly in general.
Jul 4, 2024 9:04 am
I put a little drop down in the Database about the layout & uses of the User Interface.
@Alepous You said you'd wanted your SubClass to be Blacksmith. Done. That'd be something he picked up during the Tutorial, I think.
Having Blacksmith as Fren's SubClass would give him these 3 Skills: Craft Item, Refine Materials, & Repair Item. These skills would be necessarily limited to things a Blacksmith could make or repair and fairly simple things at Fren's current level. The next Skill he would have available for the Blacksmith SubClass is Recipe Ledger; this skill has (10) ten Recipe slots available for items he can learn to make. Recipes can be learned at NPC Blacksmith shops (for a fee, of course) but are retained permanently thereafter. Some appropriate monsters can also drop rare Recipes...
There's undoubtedly a blacksmith in the village of Fren wants to stop by while some are bathing or pursuing other things before the evening meal.
@Alepous You said you'd wanted your SubClass to be Blacksmith. Done. That'd be something he picked up during the Tutorial, I think.
Having Blacksmith as Fren's SubClass would give him these 3 Skills: Craft Item, Refine Materials, & Repair Item. These skills would be necessarily limited to things a Blacksmith could make or repair and fairly simple things at Fren's current level. The next Skill he would have available for the Blacksmith SubClass is Recipe Ledger; this skill has (10) ten Recipe slots available for items he can learn to make. Recipes can be learned at NPC Blacksmith shops (for a fee, of course) but are retained permanently thereafter. Some appropriate monsters can also drop rare Recipes...
There's undoubtedly a blacksmith in the village of Fren wants to stop by while some are bathing or pursuing other things before the evening meal.
Jul 4, 2024 11:56 am
Aaah, I thought I have to choose only one of the three. Ok. I wil visit the blacksmith if there is still day time.
Jul 4, 2024 7:08 pm
Fren drinking his tea
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Jul 4, 2024 11:35 pm
Alepous says:
Aaah, I thought I have to choose only one of the three. Ok. I wil visit the blacksmith if there is still day time.Jul 7, 2024 4:41 pm
My vacation spot was probably similar to Belle in some ways. Rural, lots of orange flowers in front of farm houses (tiger lilies), and even one moment in which my wife had Piphany’s reaction to the manure smell.
I grew up around farms, to the extent that most of my hayrides were to help an elderly farmer stack bails as they were catapulted (sometimes missing the wagon), so like Grace, the unpleasant odor wasn’t overwhelming.
I grew up around farms, to the extent that most of my hayrides were to help an elderly farmer stack bails as they were catapulted (sometimes missing the wagon), so like Grace, the unpleasant odor wasn’t overwhelming.
Jul 10, 2024 2:06 pm
@witchdoctor I goofed an posted my GM post in your game. Not sure how I managed that. (I guess I closed the window on my own game instead of yours.)
Anyway, I can’t delete the post and Grace already talked a lot, so I will ask you to kindly delete the errant post. Sorry for the trouble!
Anyway, I can’t delete the post and Grace already talked a lot, so I will ask you to kindly delete the errant post. Sorry for the trouble!
Last edited July 10, 2024 2:07 pm
Jul 10, 2024 6:29 pm
Anyone here ever hear of a comic about an MMO that’s about to shut down?I’m a teacher, and the comic is one of the optional assignments that comes with the reading program. I was thinking of it when Grace contemplated staying in the game world (but played it differently IC since it’s not a comic my character would’ve read).
[ +- ] A Page and a Link
Jul 10, 2024 10:19 pm
Thanks for sharing the link to the comic. It's an interesting concept. I really enjoyed reading it. What did your students think of this reading assigment?
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Jul 10, 2024 10:56 pm
That's a pretty heavy burden to lay on someone. I'm pretty sure that counts as an existential crisis! It's also pretty applicable to the PC's current situation. Thanks for posting that up!
Jul 11, 2024 1:14 am
vyshian says:
Thanks for sharing the link to the comic. It's an interesting concept. I really enjoyed reading it. What did your students think of this reading assigment?I have three classes that should be able to handle it, so I might use it this Fall.
Jul 11, 2024 5:26 pm
I'll have to read the comic myself when I am in a better headspace. Thanks for sharing.
Jul 15, 2024 3:51 pm
I think Grace will love being in battle because her musical talent will actually work!
…and before I post, I realize I could just play Grace as knowing how to play without a Troubador roll. But I like coin-toss odds shutting her down, at least for her first day.
One more attempt since Raquel is encouraging her.
…and before I post, I realize I could just play Grace as knowing how to play without a Troubador roll. But I like coin-toss odds shutting her down, at least for her first day.
One more attempt since Raquel is encouraging her.
Last edited July 15, 2024 4:10 pm
Jul 17, 2024 2:26 pm
Grace is like, "it’s on like Donkey Kong!" And in her head, exactly like Donkey Kong because that’s also a game.
She would be a coward in real life, and she knows it.
She would be a coward in real life, and she knows it.
Jul 17, 2024 3:11 pm
That's always the weird surreality of situations like this. One minute you're doing totally normal things and then something completely fantastical comes up and it's a struggle about how to deal with it. At face value? As a game function? As something totally different?
Jul 18, 2024 11:30 pm
I drafted a couple of versions of the last game post & forgot to include the one with a description after Maxime's dialog. I edited that back in there for clarity.
Grace's double 9's on the [Study] roll are a Critical! That'll give her a pretty good idea what the thing is. I'll give everyone some time for a reaction to the post before elaborating.
Grace's double 9's on the [Study] roll are a Critical! That'll give her a pretty good idea what the thing is. I'll give everyone some time for a reaction to the post before elaborating.
Jul 20, 2024 8:13 am
So, clarifying (mostly for myself lol) on who's in the Triffid hunt right now: So all 6 of us, then Arga, Bradl33, Maxime, and Guy?
Jul 21, 2024 8:11 am
Party is absolutely massive lol! Pretty fitting for a JRPG though (although fortunately we're not restricted to 4 main party members XD)
EDIT: Although now that I think about it, this is definitely more of an MMO raid
EDIT: Although now that I think about it, this is definitely more of an MMO raid
Last edited July 21, 2024 8:12 am
Jul 21, 2024 11:43 am
You're so right, I didn't think about it before but this seems more like MMO raid kind of scale than a normal fight. Would be so hard to manage if this were live and not pbp.
Jul 21, 2024 1:47 pm
If not for PbP, one of us would have Leroy Jenkinsed by now.
By "one of us," I mean "me."
By "one of us," I mean "me."
Jul 21, 2024 9:44 pm
rimestock says:
Party is absolutely massive lol! Pretty fitting for a JRPG though (although fortunately we're not restricted to 4 main party members XD)EDIT: Although now that I think about it, this is definitely more of an MMO raid
vyshian says:
You're so right, I didn't think about it before but this seems more like MMO raid kind of scale than a normal fight. Would be so hard to manage if this were live and not pbp.I'm glad I stumbled on using a spreadsheet format to track combat stuff. I feel like that helps everyone keep track of the essentials (character HP/MP, opponent HP/MP, Status effects, etc. ). It sure helps me keep track of things and maybe helps give a feel of the MMO dynamics of things.
Legendary_Sidekick says:
If not for PbP, one of us would have Leroy Jenkinsed by now.By "one of us," I mean "me."
Jul 22, 2024 1:13 pm
If not for Grace, I probably would be less reserved… though even my most reckless character would’ve held back vs. that thing.
Also, I was just looking over my magic and it turns out Grace can do a couple of blastly-magics against the monster’s weakness.I plan to start the healing song in Round 1, just so there’s a constant +6 HP to everyone (but me) at the end of my turn. Rounds 2 and 3, I’ll blast the monster with fire or ice—whichever hit him last.
Once I’m out of MP, I’ll join the melee.
Also, I was just looking over my magic and it turns out Grace can do a couple of blastly-magics against the monster’s weakness.
[ +- ] Maestro Echo ⚡️ - 15 MP / Aggro 2
This [Medium Ranged] Magic Attack does [HR]+15 Damage to an enemy or opponent upon a successful Magic Attack Roll. The Damage Type of the Spell is the same as the last Damage Type the targeted enemy or opponent received.
Once I’m out of MP, I’ll join the melee.
Jul 22, 2024 2:45 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
Once I’m out of MP, I’ll join the melee.
Chugging an HP Potion restores 30 HP.
Jul 22, 2024 3:33 pm
witchdoctor says:
...if you have any.I think I have 103 gold. (100 starting, +7 from the music, -4 for tipping the maids.)
Jul 22, 2024 4:18 pm
Sure. Everyone had enough time to shop and bathe before dinner. I don't mind the retcon since this might be a tough fight.
Jul 23, 2024 2:43 am
@witchdoctor What does aggro 1 mean?
What I really want to know is if I can play the tune as my first action. (I beat the monster’s init. roll, if that makes a difference.)
[ +- ] Anthem of Mother's Affection - 30MP / Aggro 1
This Harmony restores a small number of HP to the Bard's Party Members as long as it is kept going. While not nearly as effective as a Cleric's healing spells nor even a Druid's Heartbeat Healing Skill, having a steady flow of healing is rarely looked down upon. Anthem is a popular choice for a Bard's first Harmony.
At the end of each turn this Harmony is active, the Bard's Party members each receive +6HP of healing. Their HP totals may not exceed their normal limit. It is important to note that the Bard carrying the Harmony receives no healing from their own Harmony. The Harmony from another Bard, however, is effective.
This Harmony receives an additional +1HP of healing per turn at Levels 20, 40, 60 & 80.
At the end of each turn this Harmony is active, the Bard's Party members each receive +6HP of healing. Their HP totals may not exceed their normal limit. It is important to note that the Bard carrying the Harmony receives no healing from their own Harmony. The Harmony from another Bard, however, is effective.
This Harmony receives an additional +1HP of healing per turn at Levels 20, 40, 60 & 80.
What I really want to know is if I can play the tune as my first action. (I beat the monster’s init. roll, if that makes a difference.)
Jul 23, 2024 3:18 am
Aggro is a function of attracting monster attention & sort of guiding it's behavior. Accumulating a high Aggro score draws attacks or attention from monsters. They generally target the Party members with the highest Aggro first. Aggro of 1 is a basic level of interest. A regular attack accrues 1 Aggro, a big attack (or one with an AoE effect) accrues 3-4 Aggro.
Aggro accumulates each turn (barring some skill or effect that removes or reduces it) so Grace starting her Anthem generates 1 (and only 1 Aggro, not 1 each turn) and then attacks the following turn now has 2 Aggro, where Arga throws a fire spell that generates 3 Aggro each turn he decides to use it will build up Aggro very fast.
Some monsters might flee if a Party generates a lot of Aggro on them quickly, other monsters might change tactics or even abilities when Adventurers they fight reach certain Aggro levels.
Warrior Classes tend to have skills & abilities to quickly reach high Aggro levels to keep the monster attention on them (because they have a ton of HP and defensive skills) so the monsters don't go after the glass cannons (Magic Users & Support Classes) so they can do their job and kill stuff or keep the party healed. Weapon Master Classes are kind of in the middle of that dichotomy.
TL;DR: Grace starting her Harmony would be fine. Guy and the others should be able to keep King Triffid off her butt.
Aggro accumulates each turn (barring some skill or effect that removes or reduces it) so Grace starting her Anthem generates 1 (and only 1 Aggro, not 1 each turn) and then attacks the following turn now has 2 Aggro, where Arga throws a fire spell that generates 3 Aggro each turn he decides to use it will build up Aggro very fast.
Some monsters might flee if a Party generates a lot of Aggro on them quickly, other monsters might change tactics or even abilities when Adventurers they fight reach certain Aggro levels.
Warrior Classes tend to have skills & abilities to quickly reach high Aggro levels to keep the monster attention on them (because they have a ton of HP and defensive skills) so the monsters don't go after the glass cannons (Magic Users & Support Classes) so they can do their job and kill stuff or keep the party healed. Weapon Master Classes are kind of in the middle of that dichotomy.
TL;DR: Grace starting her Harmony would be fine. Guy and the others should be able to keep King Triffid off her butt.
Jul 23, 2024 4:36 am
Okay, that helps a lot. I never played an MMO, so "aggro" is a term I knew of.
Anyway, the post is up. I honestly didn’t know Collective Soul released stuff since the 90’s, but when I searched songs about Mother’s Affection, I found one from this year. The video seems to be about the band’s frontrunner’s mother being a fan, so Grace probably liked it because she can relate. Her mother is one of the four people on her Discord channel for fans.
Anyway, the post is up. I honestly didn’t know Collective Soul released stuff since the 90’s, but when I searched songs about Mother’s Affection, I found one from this year. The video seems to be about the band’s frontrunner’s mother being a fan, so Grace probably liked it because she can relate. Her mother is one of the four people on her Discord channel for fans.
[ +- ] The video, if you’re curious
Jul 23, 2024 6:46 am
Sorry guys, my little man was ill the last 2 days and Saturday, well it was Saturday...
Jul 23, 2024 6:52 am
Sorry to hear that. Hope he's feeling better!
No pressure on posting. Take care of lil guy!
No pressure on posting. Take care of lil guy!
Jul 23, 2024 9:45 am
When you gave a 'die size bonus' to damage, you don't have to roll it. It just adds the highest # possible on the die to the result. *[HR] is the highest die result on the Attack Roll.
In Raquel's case, her damage result would be:
[HR]+weapon dmg+Razor's Edge+Black Widow Style+Assassination
10+6+10+10+11 : 47 !!
In Isbjorn's case, it comes to:
[HR]+spell DMG+Energy Mastery
8+15+10 : 33 ❄️v. Vulnerability= 66 Damage!!
Isbjorn is also using a damage type King Triffid is Vulnerable to AND he rolled a Critical! (rolling the same number on both dice) and may choose one relevant result from the table on p. 41 in the book.
The downside is that Isbjorn also picked up 4 Aggro...
Off to a good start!
In Raquel's case, her damage result would be:
[HR]+weapon dmg+Razor's Edge+Black Widow Style+Assassination
10+6+10+10+11 : 47 !!
In Isbjorn's case, it comes to:
[HR]+spell DMG+Energy Mastery
8+15+10 : 33 ❄️v. Vulnerability= 66 Damage!!
Isbjorn is also using a damage type King Triffid is Vulnerable to AND he rolled a Critical! (rolling the same number on both dice) and may choose one relevant result from the table on p. 41 in the book.
The downside is that Isbjorn also picked up 4 Aggro...
Off to a good start!
Jul 23, 2024 10:10 am
Thanks for the correction, I forgot all of that since the first fight, lol. I tried looking back at my earlier posts to see what the damage should be but I guess I looked at the wrong one. :)
Jul 23, 2024 10:24 pm
I totally misread Energy Mastery holy shit XD But also oops, the aggro 😅
Opportunity! We don't really know its attributes, but I think inflicting Weak to reduce Might would probably good.
Opportunity! We don't really know its attributes, but I think inflicting Weak to reduce Might would probably good.
Jul 24, 2024 2:35 am
Aggro is doubled using attacks tagged with a Damage Type a monster is vulnerable to. Between Isbjorn and Arga, it's going to be a battle all unto itself to manage Aggro and still do damage... Ah, the fun complexities of MMO combats :D
Also, I'd like everyone to rate a look at the grid to make sure I've got everyone's HP/MP totals correct.
Should I create a Thread to host a short-form version of everyone's character sheets? The custom one is definitely hard to parse to update things & I don't want to miss any skills or abilities the characters have as they level up so I can balance encounters properly. All I'd need is a brief overview of HP/MP, Def/M.Def and a list of race, class & general Abilities. Nothing fancy, just an index card style overview.
Also, I'd like everyone to rate a look at the grid to make sure I've got everyone's HP/MP totals correct.
| Init | Lv | Character | HP | DMG | MP | Spent | Aggro | Status |
| 11 | Arga | 56 | 76 | none | ||||
| 11 | Atalanta | 76 | 46 | none | ||||
| 11 | Calamity | 86 | 56 | none | ||||
| 11 | Fren | 54 | 78 | none | ||||
| 10 | Grace | 60 | 60 | none | ||||
| 10 | Isbjorn | 50 | 70 | none | ||||
| 11 | Raquel | 72 | 66 | none | ||||
| 22 | BradL33 | 132 | 132 | none |
Should I create a Thread to host a short-form version of everyone's character sheets? The custom one is definitely hard to parse to update things & I don't want to miss any skills or abilities the characters have as they level up so I can balance encounters properly. All I'd need is a brief overview of HP/MP, Def/M.Def and a list of race, class & general Abilities. Nothing fancy, just an index card style overview.
Jul 24, 2024 4:41 am
Isbjorn's MP is 76, since I also took 1 level of Gifted. I also think the overview is a good idea!
Last edited July 24, 2024 4:42 am
Jul 24, 2024 10:48 am
rimestock says:
Isbjorn's MP is 76, since I also took 1 level of Gifted. I also think the overview is a good idea!Jul 24, 2024 1:33 pm
ToDream says:
I must be calculating my HP and MP wrong. I have 140 and 100 as my max.Beginning HP & MP are calculated as 5x Race + 5x Class HP & MP.
Catfolk get 6 HP & 6 MP/level
Monks get 8 HP & 4 MP/level
5 x 6 = 30 & 5 x 8 = 40 | 30 + 40 = 70 HP @ Lv 10
5 x 6 = 30 & 5 x 4 = 20 | 30 + 20 = 50 MP @ Lv 10
Atalanta gained a level from fighting the Goblins; going from Lv 10 -> Lv 11 (an odd # Level). Odd # levels add the Race HP & MP to your total ( 6 HP & 6 MP) raising the total to:
76 HP & 56 MP
The next time Atalanta levels to Lv. 12 (an Even # Level) Monk HP & MP would be added (+8 HP & +4 MP)
*sone races have Racial Abilities that can add extra HP/MP and throw that off a bit but I don't think Catfolk have that as a possibility. Some Classes have Abilities like that too.
I think maybe you might've been adding Class & Race HP/MP together for each level. Its just one of the other, not both. 👍. That'd get some crazy high numbers really fast!
Jul 24, 2024 1:42 pm
So I think we've got rolls & actions in for almost everyone.
Fren needs a Roll for his Action of mounting the King Triffid; I'm thinking [Agility]+ [Agility] vs DC 8. It's big but moving.
Atalanta needs a declared action & associated roll.
After that, I'll make the NPC moves, enemy moves & stitch everything together in a post. After that comes everyone's next move, rinse & repeat.
Fren needs a Roll for his Action of mounting the King Triffid; I'm thinking [Agility]+ [Agility] vs DC 8. It's big but moving.
Atalanta needs a declared action & associated roll.
After that, I'll make the NPC moves, enemy moves & stitch everything together in a post. After that comes everyone's next move, rinse & repeat.
Jul 26, 2024 7:20 pm
Whoops! Was I *not* supposed to magic attack?
Well… I just thought Brad told them to hold off because they got hit. Heh..?
Also, I forgot to post where I’m hitting the monster, but I believe Maestro’s Echo has to hit whichever part of the monster Isborn hit with his attack.
Well… I just thought Brad told them to hold off because they got hit. Heh..?
Also, I forgot to post where I’m hitting the monster, but I believe Maestro’s Echo has to hit whichever part of the monster Isborn hit with his attack.
Last edited July 26, 2024 7:26 pm
Jul 26, 2024 9:12 pm
Yeah you're probably fine, I stopped attacking so I won't accumulate any more Aggro on me haha!
Jul 26, 2024 11:20 pm
Alepous says:
Ok, I am waiting my turn.Jul 27, 2024 9:13 pm
vyshian says:
Meanwhile, she raises her pistol and aims it at the Triffid.
[ooc]I just read the description of taunting shout again, which said "Taunting Shout is a Medium Range attack that does 0 damage but adds 3 Aggro to the Warrior's Aggro Score." I suppose this means I need to roll a successful attack to increase my aggro this round? Can I decide if this attack does damage, or increase aggro if it's successful or does it need to be decided beforehand?
Jul 28, 2024 2:24 am
Ah I thought that was the case. If a roll isn't needed, please just consider my latest action to be a normal taunting shout where I shoot the boss to get its attention on me. I'm trying to build up aggro before our sorcerers blast the boss again :D
Jul 28, 2024 4:19 am
Dmbrainiac says:
OOC:
I think that’s a miss, though, unless I can get another +1 from somewhere.
edit: yes, yes it does. So that a 10 & a hit!
Her Katana has the Stats: Attack +1, Damage [HR]+6
Fren's Sword & Atalanta's Bronze Fist have the same Stats, FYI.
Calamity's Pistol has no Attack Bonus but does more Damage at [HR]+8.
Isbjorn's Tome has no Attack Bonus but does [HR]+6 Damage. Heavy book & iron bindings must hurt!
Grace's Bass has a bonus if Attack +1 & [HR]+4 Damage. It's big but not as heavy as a mace or hammer, nor sharp like a sword. Thankfully, it shouldn't shatter like a real world instrument would.
These are all 'starter weapons' so they're kinda same-y. Once you have a little money & a little loot, you can change up your gear and start to have some real fun with equipment!
Jul 29, 2024 3:59 am
Grace O'Bass - Human
• Blade Artist
• Explorer
• Trick Step
• Maestro’s Echo
• Troubadour
• Bard Style
• Detect Unusual
• Meditation
• Ride Exotic Beast [Faerie]
• Custom Weapon
| LVL: | 10 | Class: | Bard |
| HP: | 60 | MP: | 60 |
| Def: | 10 | M.Def: | 10 |
| MIG: | d6 | AGIL: | d10 |
| INSP: | d10 | WILLP: | d6 |
[ +- ] Archetype/Class Skills
• Blade Artist
• Explorer
• Trick Step
• Maestro’s Echo
• Troubadour
• Bard Style
[ +- ] General/Race Skills
• Detect Unusual
• Meditation
• Ride Exotic Beast [Faerie]
• Custom Weapon
OOC:
Grace’s card^ …no subclass (yet)Jul 29, 2024 4:17 am
Thanks for the update! I'll port it over to the Thread. I think a drop-down for equipment might be needed too... I'll add that to the template.
Jul 30, 2024 5:16 am
I'll give Fren a few more hours to chime in, than I'll move things along one way if the other. I have a pretty good idea what he wanted to do.
Jul 30, 2024 12:32 pm
OOC:
Here's my character card. I'm not sure if my armor and accessory have any specific stats so I left those fields empty.Calico Calamity - Catfolk
| LVL: | 11 | Class: | PIRATE |
| HP: | 86 | MP: | 56 |
| | |||
| Def: | 11 | M.Def: | 6 |
| | |||
| MIG: | d10 | AGIL: | d10 |
| INSP: | d6 | WILLP: | d6 |
[ +- ] Archetype/Class Skills
• Cool Defense
• Forcible Recovery
• Taunting Shout
• Bloody Tolerance
• Heavy Anchor Stance
• Power Shot
[ +- ] General/Race Skills
• Athletics
• Enemy Scouting
• Identify Magic Item
[ +- ] SubClass
None for now
[ +- ] Equipment
| Weapon Name: | Weapon Type: | Attack Roll | Damage: |
| Wheelock Pistol | [AGIL]+[INSP] | [HR]+8 - [Ranged] | |
| Bronze Cutlass | [Agility]+[INSP]+1 | [HR] +6 |
| Armor Name: | Defense: | Mag. Def: |
| Gusset Coat |
| Accessory Item: | Type: |
| Tricorne |
Jul 30, 2024 12:35 pm
The idea is to get some aggro on me and then do an AoE heal spell. Let's hope it will work.
Jul 30, 2024 1:42 pm
That's one of the things I've noticed with Monk, several of my neatest abilities require that I already have high agro to use.
If I Dodge to set-up Shadowless Kick, I have to already have the agro or its a 'wasted' turn because if they don't swing at me, I don't swing back and didn't defend anyone.
If I Dodge to set-up Shadowless Kick, I have to already have the agro or its a 'wasted' turn because if they don't swing at me, I don't swing back and didn't defend anyone.
Jul 30, 2024 2:15 pm
Shadowless Kick triggers when a Monk takes the Dodge Action. You do have to have Aggro to be THE main target but sometimes a monster will try to hit what it can rather than waste an opportunity. Monks are usually up in a monster's face and are often a target of opportunity even if they're not the highest Aggro Score.
Warriors do have a lot of Aggro-reliant abilities, tho. That's their lot in life... You just have to race the Magic Users for highest Aggro Score. Those Magic Users, however, can't take the heat.
Warriors do have a lot of Aggro-reliant abilities, tho. That's their lot in life... You just have to race the Magic Users for highest Aggro Score. Those Magic Users, however, can't take the heat.
Jul 30, 2024 6:35 pm
Not sure if I get a +1 from the custom weapon skill or bard style, but I missed by 2 from the nat.8.
EDIT - it seems I reduce aggro by 2 when I attack, which is really not helpful to Piphany. (Though not as not-helpful as missing!)
EDIT - it seems I reduce aggro by 2 when I attack, which is really not helpful to Piphany. (Though not as not-helpful as missing!)
Last edited July 30, 2024 6:38 pm
Aug 1, 2024 1:46 am
Given that the Die Roller is being very fickle, here's a couple of options. This battle might be a good time to introduce the mechanics that allow you to manipulate the Die results:
Everyone currently has the initial (3) Fabula Points PLUS an additional (1) added at the beginning of the RAID BATTLE for a total of (4).
Invoking Traits or Bonds requires spending (1) Fabula Point and a well written internal monologue as to why the event is important to the character. Success on the re-roll isn't guaranteed, however...
Bonds are the invisible strings of fate and feeling that bind people together, for good or ill. They can get used to alter Die Rolls as a bonus rather than re-rolling a die.
[ +- ] Invoking Traits
Everyone currently has the initial (3) Fabula Points PLUS an additional (1) added at the beginning of the RAID BATTLE for a total of (4).
Invoking Traits or Bonds requires spending (1) Fabula Point and a well written internal monologue as to why the event is important to the character. Success on the re-roll isn't guaranteed, however...
[ +- ] Invoking Bonds
Bonds are the invisible strings of fate and feeling that bind people together, for good or ill. They can get used to alter Die Rolls as a bonus rather than re-rolling a die.
Aug 1, 2024 3:06 am
I’m a point short of invoking a bond. Theme could work… and I only want to reroll the d6 (which was a nat.1).
@witchdoctor Do I reroll in a new post? (And should I reroll it "d6+7"? (My d10 roll was a 7.))
@witchdoctor Do I reroll in a new post? (And should I reroll it "d6+7"? (My d10 roll was a 7.))
Aug 1, 2024 3:29 am
Legendary_Sidekick says:
I’m a point short of invoking a bond. Theme could work… and I only want to reroll the d6 (which was a nat.1).@witchdoctor Do I reroll in a new post? (And should I reroll it "d6+7"? (My d10 roll was a 7.))
Grace should have (4) Fabula Points. Invoking a Bond or a Trait should cost only (1) Point.
Aug 1, 2024 10:35 am
Can I take the guard action to protect Piphany? I have the general skill Athletics, if that can help me get to her faster.
Aug 1, 2024 11:05 am
vyshian says:
Can I take the guard action to protect Piphany? I have the general skill Athletics, if that can help me get to her faster.>>>Guard does last until Calamity's next turn so if she uses it in the future, the action would cover into the following turn until she acts again.
Since Calamity does have Athletics, she could use an Objective Action on her turn and try to free Piphany. It'd be an Opposed Roll between her and the Triffid but she'd probably get some help from some of the others who haven't gone yet. That might add to her Total!
Aug 1, 2024 1:04 pm
Ah sorry, another question. if I take the sword Guy is offering, is there anything I should be aware of when I use it besides the fact that it'll switch me from ranged to melee? What are the attributes required for a sword attack?
Aug 1, 2024 1:55 pm
(Might & Agility+1) is the usual default Attack Roll. Damage is standard for a sword [HR]+6
Aug 1, 2024 2:16 pm
Uh... that was a horrible roll. I'll invoke my identity "Unassuming Fluffy Defender" to reroll both dice.
Aug 1, 2024 11:45 pm
Absolutely. I probably should have invoked my newbie identity to reroll myself, I forgot I could do that.
Aug 2, 2024 1:04 am
ToDream says:
Absolutely. I probably should have invoked my newbie identity to reroll myself, I forgot I could do that.Aug 2, 2024 9:59 am
If 250 damage to the knight is the goal, Maestro’s Echo should do the trick! (I believe I inflicted 42 damage: 15+6 doubled. So 277, if I got that right.)
Last edited August 2, 2024 10:04 am
Aug 3, 2024 11:42 pm
I'm heading out to vacation tomorrow for the next week. My access, and my ability to remember to access, the internet will be limited.
Aug 4, 2024 1:24 am
If it comes to it, Atalanta doesn't know their abilities all that well, so she'd probably Guard, Attack, or Laughing Taunt, which are the moves Atalanta knows.
Aug 5, 2024 1:58 pm
...just barely made it! 😅
(unexpected things cropping up during the weekend is very Fun™ lol 😩)
(unexpected things cropping up during the weekend is very Fun™ lol 😩)
Aug 5, 2024 2:03 pm
No pressure. I know how IRL can get. I was just posting an update on the plans. Posting on weekends is never expected. I can usually post but not everyone can do it's never expected.
Aug 5, 2024 4:56 pm
I’ll add roll-result and reroll-text after lunch. Just had to see how the dice land!
Okay, post updated. And it wasn’t until I was writing my OoC note that I realized how stupid I was. That d6 was fine as a 5! I considerably decreased my odds of the reroll paying off. A dumb move compensated by dumb luck!
Okay, post updated. And it wasn’t until I was writing my OoC note that I realized how stupid I was. That d6 was fine as a 5! I considerably decreased my odds of the reroll paying off. A dumb move compensated by dumb luck!
Last edited August 5, 2024 6:02 pm
Aug 6, 2024 5:22 am
Since there're a lot of these adds, I was wondering if it's at all possible for me to spend a fabula point to get all their attention on me? ^^' I don't want them to run rampant and target our mages in the backline, but taunting shout is single target...
Aug 6, 2024 9:34 am
Fabula Points are there to make changes to the world. What change would you make to enable Calamity to draw the Fauns' attention?
Could be the geography of the field funnels them past her to get to the back line.
Could be that Calamity comes up with a formation that corrals the Fauns.
What would you suggest?
Could be the geography of the field funnels them past her to get to the back line.
Could be that Calamity comes up with a formation that corrals the Fauns.
What would you suggest?
Aug 6, 2024 10:23 am
How big are the fauns? Since Calamity is only as tall as an average cat standing on two legs, and everyone else is several times her size, I was thinking based on physical look alone, she may seem like the easiest target to tackle down. That'd fit my identity "unassuming defender" too.
But if that's not possible, I'll perform Guard on Isbjorn because he's not the most healthy right now, and he probably needs attention off him to start blasting these spawns. If Atalanta's Guard is still effective on Isbjorn, I'll guard Arga instead.
Strategic advice from everyone else is also welcome :D
But if that's not possible, I'll perform Guard on Isbjorn because he's not the most healthy right now, and he probably needs attention off him to start blasting these spawns. If Atalanta's Guard is still effective on Isbjorn, I'll guard Arga instead.
Strategic advice from everyone else is also welcome :D
Aug 7, 2024 1:27 pm
Ok, so. We have Calamity spending a Fabula Point to funnel the Triffid spawn through her & performing a Guard Action on Isbjorn. I think everyone's actions are accounted for so I'll post an update a little later today!
Let's see how this new wrinkle irons out!
Let's see how this new wrinkle irons out!
Aug 8, 2024 2:28 pm
@witchdoctor I finally updated my post for the Fab point usage and such. I am poisoned, right? Blue text seems to say I am, but the status report has Grace as ‘none.’ (If she is not poisoned, I’ll edit out that I’m-poisoned bit.)
Also, aggro question. My spell casting added 5 aggro, but I think Bard Style has this -2 aggro thing…
I THINK I get it—is it like I add aggro for landing blows and Bard Style means I add 2 aggro less, so I’m not removing aggro from my total. I’m simply not adding to it unless I use an attack that would normally add 3+ aggro. (?) This is probably the case, which indeed would make my current aggro a 5.
Also, aggro question. My spell casting added 5 aggro, but I think Bard Style has this -2 aggro thing…
[ +- ] Bard Style
Suitable for tavern brawls, this combat style occasionally comes in handy during battles. Using this style, a Bard may reduce the Aggro generated by an [Unarmed] attack or an attack using an [Instrument] item by -2.
I THINK I get it—is it like I add aggro for landing blows and Bard Style means I add 2 aggro less, so I’m not removing aggro from my total. I’m simply not adding to it unless I use an attack that would normally add 3+ aggro. (?) This is probably the case, which indeed would make my current aggro a 5.
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Aug 8, 2024 3:40 pm
Looking back, the poison attack hit everyone with a Magic Defense of 9 or less, so Grace isn't poisoned. My bad. That Faun would do a lot less damage to her. I'll adjust it down. Without the bonus damage they do to characters with the Poisoned status, she'd take very little at all.
The Bard Style does indeed reduce the Aggro she'd accrue from an attack by -2 when swinging an instrument but it doesn't drop her overall Aggro Score. Her hits are Aggro free while using an instrument.
The Bard Style does indeed reduce the Aggro she'd accrue from an attack by -2 when swinging an instrument but it doesn't drop her overall Aggro Score. Her hits are Aggro free while using an instrument.
Aug 8, 2024 4:22 pm
Thanks for clarifying! Updated my post to make Grace less worried about the hit, and as a result, also a little too cocky for someone who just blew her last fab point to hit with her minimum damage.
Aug 11, 2024 11:50 pm
@rimestock I believe you can make more than one reroll, at the cost of another fab point.
(And yeah, it’s easy to forget you can keep one and reroll one. Upside: with snake-eyes, there’s no question you should reroll both!)
(And yeah, it’s easy to forget you can keep one and reroll one. Upside: with snake-eyes, there’s no question you should reroll both!)
Aug 12, 2024 2:55 am
Legendary_Sidekick says:
@rimestock I believe you can make more than one reroll, at the cost of another fab point.(And yeah, it’s easy to forget you can keep one and reroll one. Upside: with snake-eyes, there’s no question you should reroll both!)
Aug 12, 2024 2:58 am
I'm okay with ignoring the second roll & just taking the 4 from the first roll and the 1 from the second roll. Not great but not a Fumble either. You can spend another Fabula Point to re-re-roll the 1 if you wish.
Aug 12, 2024 3:03 am
Oh, true! Although I only have 1 point left, hmm...
EDIT: You know what, I think I'll take the fumble, for the character moment lol
EDIT: You know what, I think I'll take the fumble, for the character moment lol
Last edited August 12, 2024 3:04 am
Aug 14, 2024 4:17 am
When I came up with The Three Graces, I based the instruments on a real three-piece band of twenty years ago—the all-male Whirlwind Heat.
But there’s actually a current band that has the look I imagined for the Graces:
But there’s actually a current band that has the look I imagined for the Graces:
[ +- ] Automatic
Aug 14, 2024 7:38 pm
Wow… 32 HP left, assuming it’s 300. I just rolled a 10 as the high roll, and Grace is ahead in initiative. Hopefully Piphany hits. I’m pretty sure she deals more damage than Grace.
Aug 19, 2024 8:04 pm
Sorry for the absence, I had major pc issues. Do I roll for loot too or not, because I was away?
Aug 19, 2024 11:01 pm
Sure thing! Jump in and roll for loot. It's a group thing not individual treasures anyway. Glad to have you back!
Nice new avatar pic, btw!
Nice new avatar pic, btw!
Aug 20, 2024 6:30 am
What a weird month. My pc also broke down and so did some of my friends'. Hope you got it fixed!
Also, I'm glad we pulled off such a big fight. Thank you for your effort @witchdoctor. So many NPCs to manage and you still kept the story going at a good pace!
Also, I'm glad we pulled off such a big fight. Thank you for your effort @witchdoctor. So many NPCs to manage and you still kept the story going at a good pace!
Aug 20, 2024 7:06 am
I must admit, stumbling on using a Status Spreadsheet when I started the first fight with the Goblins was a happy accident! I doubt I could've pulled it off without that. I'm glad it moved as well as it did and hopefully had a good time.
Balancing enemies in Fabula can be really tricky & I'm glad it didn't go off the rails like I thought it might.
Balancing enemies in Fabula can be really tricky & I'm glad it didn't go off the rails like I thought it might.
Aug 22, 2024 6:51 pm
Thanks! I'm basically playing myself, and last I checked, I was alive, so I'm doing a good job. :D
Aug 22, 2024 7:11 pm
Glad you liked the scene, @vyshian
@Dmbrainiac, I can’t get the mental picture of Pee Wee Herman painting sapphic nudes out of my head. He’s contorting himself, standing tippy-toe on his white elevator shoes, and making those "ahhh, haha, aaahhhh!" sounds.
@Dmbrainiac, I can’t get the mental picture of Pee Wee Herman painting sapphic nudes out of my head. He’s contorting himself, standing tippy-toe on his white elevator shoes, and making those "ahhh, haha, aaahhhh!" sounds.
Aug 22, 2024 11:33 pm
Question for the level-up, @witchdoctor
So if I target 1 enemy, cost is 10 MP. Target 3 enemies, it’s 30 MP.
If I also take Tuning (via the human skill, Skill Practice), that reduces every spell casting by 5 MP.
So for Resonance Beat, is that 5 MP per target, or do I subtract 5 MP from the total (so it’s 5 for one, 25 for three)?
So if I target 1 enemy, cost is 10 MP. Target 3 enemies, it’s 30 MP.
If I also take Tuning (via the human skill, Skill Practice), that reduces every spell casting by 5 MP.
So for Resonance Beat, is that 5 MP per target, or do I subtract 5 MP from the total (so it’s 5 for one, 25 for three)?
Aug 22, 2024 11:46 pm
It's just subtracts 5 from the total. So it'd be 5MP for one target, 15 MP for 2 & 25 MP for 3.
Aug 23, 2024 1:10 am
Hmm… maybe Maestro’s Echo is good enough then. I assume Isborn will learn an AoE.
Also, given how Raquel keeps jumping in with lyrics, I think this skill is best:
@witchdoctor
Duet is listed under "skill." Is "Harmony" a typo (and "Ability" is intended)?
Also, given how Raquel keeps jumping in with lyrics, I think this skill is best:
@witchdoctor
Duet is listed under "skill." Is "Harmony" a typo (and "Ability" is intended)?
Last edited August 23, 2024 1:20 am
Aug 23, 2024 1:16 am
That sounds like a fun Ability to use. She can only have one Harmony running at a time though.
Aug 23, 2024 1:32 am
witchdoctor says:
That sounds like a fun Ability to use. She can only have one Harmony running at a time though.I’ll take Tuning and Duet anyway. I stupidly marked Echo as 15 MP and noticed it’s 10! So spending 5 MP to cast that is pretty awesome, should we confront another weak-to-ice-and-fire enemy again.
I think adding Raquel’s damage and giving her mine is going to be helpful too. Well… hopefully! We really needed that 6hp-per-round last battle.
Aug 23, 2024 1:56 am
Oh—even better! I’ll move that to my Skills section then.
Fix’d.Also, @witchdoctor , I think my HP and MP are +6/level (race and class are both +6). Do I need to change anything else?
Fix’d.
[ +- ] Lv.12 Duet - 15 MP
The Bard chooses another Party member. As long as the Bard and the chosen Party member are at [Close Range] and this Ability is Active, the Bard may add their 'partner's' weapon damage to successful Damage Rolls and their 'partner' may add the Bard's weapon damage to their own successful Damage Rolls.
• This Ability only affects melee attacks.
• This Ability only affects melee attacks.
Last edited August 23, 2024 2:01 am
Aug 23, 2024 3:30 am
Yes. Add +6/HP & MP per level.
That should be all that left for Grace for the levels gained from fighting King Triffid.
That should be all that left for Grace for the levels gained from fighting King Triffid.
Aug 23, 2024 7:31 pm
Sorry for the sort and wonderful post, I just wanted to post something so you could know I was still alive.
The next two weeks are silly busy for me at work, so I am having trouble getting the 'me' screen time long enough to post anything.
The next two weeks are silly busy for me at work, so I am having trouble getting the 'me' screen time long enough to post anything.
Aug 23, 2024 7:43 pm
That's totally understandable. Meat-space can be demanding... Thanks for letting us know. Don't sweat the post size or quality until you have more time.
I feel like the scene is wrapping up so my next post will cover the next morning.
I feel like the scene is wrapping up so my next post will cover the next morning.
Aug 23, 2024 9:57 pm
So, I want to get my 2 levels in the (game) morning. Will there be a relevant post or I wing it?
Aug 23, 2024 11:52 pm
>>>You can just post up what you want to take here in the OOC and mention it, if you want, after I put up the morning post in the RP thread.
>>>I should have something up fairly soon. I'm tinkering with his to adequately indicate the haul from the King Triffid Raid. The images & tables aren't sitting the way I want them.
>>>I should have something up fairly soon. I'm tinkering with his to adequately indicate the haul from the King Triffid Raid. The images & tables aren't sitting the way I want them.
Aug 24, 2024 9:46 pm
We gained two just now. So newbies like Grace are Lv.12. I think most of the party is Lv.13.
Aug 24, 2024 11:15 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
We gained two just now. So newbies like Grace are Lv.12. I think most of the party is Lv.13.Aug 26, 2024 8:27 pm
Fren gets 2 levels of HP & MP, choice of one feature from Class/Archetype, one choice from Race/General/SubClass.
That goes for all the PCs, in fact. Everyone gained 2 levels.
That goes for all the PCs, in fact. Everyone gained 2 levels.
Aug 26, 2024 11:37 pm
For the 2 levels of HP/MP, do you get them like the abilities, even-numbered levels from class and odd-numbered levels from race?
For my features, I think I'll upgrade Frost Spear to Rank 2 so I can target more lol. For my other upgrade, hmm... I think taking a Chef subclass would be good, but what other subclasses are out there?
EDIT: Oh, the subclasses are in the DATABASE thread! Lemme read it...
For my features, I think I'll upgrade Frost Spear to Rank 2 so I can target more lol. For my other upgrade, hmm... I think taking a Chef subclass would be good, but what other subclasses are out there?
EDIT: Oh, the subclasses are in the DATABASE thread! Lemme read it...
Last edited August 26, 2024 11:41 pm
Aug 27, 2024 12:05 am
rimestock says:
For the 2 levels of HP/MP, do you get them like the abilities, even-numbered levels from class and odd-numbered levels from race?For my features, I think I'll upgrade Frost Spear to Rank 2 so I can target more lol. For my other upgrade, hmm... I think taking a Chef subclass would be good, but what other subclasses are out there?
EDIT: Oh, the subclasses are in the DATABASE thread! Lemme read it...
By picking up a SubClass, you automatically get the starting Skills for that SubClass (usually around 3) and those are 'freebies' for choosing a SubClass. You wouldn't have to spend a level choice on gaining a new SubClass. You could certainly add to the initial selection of SubClass Skills though.
Aug 27, 2024 7:12 am
Raquel level 11 to 13:
+12 HP/+12 MP
Archetype Ability: Pinpoint
Race Ability: Skill Practice - Sore Spot
+12 HP/+12 MP
Archetype Ability: Pinpoint
Race Ability: Skill Practice - Sore Spot
Aug 27, 2024 12:28 pm
@rimestock Oh my god, thank you! I remember seeing the list of subclasses somewhere but can't remember where xD
I'd like to take the Apothecary subclass. For my Class/Archetype skill, I'll take Powder Keg.
I'd like to take the Apothecary subclass. For my Class/Archetype skill, I'll take Powder Keg.
Aug 27, 2024 7:23 pm
Atalanta will chose Hikari Stance as her class feature and Siesta ∆1.
Also gain 16/HP and 8/MP
Also gain 16/HP and 8/MP
Aug 28, 2024 1:03 pm
Fren will go to lvl 13, so I get 4HP / 4MP?
Archetype ability: Cure
Subclass ability (Blacksmith): Sword Maker
OOC:
I saw that you have updated my character tree.Archetype ability: Cure
Subclass ability (Blacksmith): Sword Maker
Aug 28, 2024 1:38 pm
Alepous says:
Fren will go to lvl 13, so I get 4HP / 4MP? OOC:
I saw that you have updated my character tree.Archetype ability: Cure
Subclass ability (Blacksmith): Sword Maker
Aug 28, 2024 5:27 pm
witchdoctor says:
Alepous says:
Fren will go to lvl 13, so I get 4HP / 4MP? OOC:
I saw that you have updated my character tree.Archetype ability: Cure
Subclass ability (Blacksmith): Sword Maker
Last edited August 28, 2024 5:27 pm
Aug 28, 2024 6:13 pm
ToDream says:
witchdoctor says:
Alepous says:
Fren will go to lvl 13, so I get 4HP / 4MP? OOC:
I saw that you have updated my character tree.Archetype ability: Cure
Subclass ability (Blacksmith): Sword Maker
Aug 29, 2024 10:37 am
In real life, I’m almost always the only non-Hong-Kong-born-Chinese person at the mahjong table. Unlike Grace, I’ve won the night more-than-once, but not much more.
With the set we bought a couple years ago, I’ve only won one hand. My competition was my wife, my late mother-in-law, and my wife’s friend whom she’d known since childhood. To them, Mahjong is not a game; it’s culture.
And don’t even get me started on the unforgettable butt-kicking I got playing Xiangqi (Chinese chess) vs. my wife’s grandfather…!
With the set we bought a couple years ago, I’ve only won one hand. My competition was my wife, my late mother-in-law, and my wife’s friend whom she’d known since childhood. To them, Mahjong is not a game; it’s culture.
And don’t even get me started on the unforgettable butt-kicking I got playing Xiangqi (Chinese chess) vs. my wife’s grandfather…!
Aug 29, 2024 1:11 pm
Mah Jong is definitely a complex game. I've seen people play but never played myself.
Piphany probably hasn't either & was remarking on having four people sitting around a table moving stuff around. In this case it was gold coins being shuffled around like Mah Jong tiles.
Piphany probably hasn't either & was remarking on having four people sitting around a table moving stuff around. In this case it was gold coins being shuffled around like Mah Jong tiles.
Aug 29, 2024 2:13 pm
It is a familiar sound to me!—brings back memories of living in HK, so I appreciate your metaphorical use.
Aug 29, 2024 7:31 pm
witchdoctor says:
It was +14 HP & +10 MP (+8 HP from Class & +6 HP from Race) and (+4MP from Class & +6 MP from Race). I caught it and adjusted it already :)
Aug 29, 2024 8:33 pm
ToDream says:
witchdoctor says:
It was +14 HP & +10 MP (+8 HP from Class & +6 HP from Race) and (+4MP from Class & +6 MP from Race). I caught it and adjusted it already :)
Aug 30, 2024 7:56 pm
Busy day for me today so I'll give it another day before I post to move things along. Plenty of time if anyone else has anything additional to contribute.
Also, which items would you all want to be Identified first? Isbjorn has his choice but there are three others working on Identifying Items.
Also, which items would you all want to be Identified first? Isbjorn has his choice but there are three others working on Identifying Items.
Aug 30, 2024 8:17 pm
Grace likes the boots(’ style). Not that they will necessarily go to her, but still, if there was one item to go on a selfish IC wishlist, it’s the boots.
Strictly for fashion.
Strictly for fashion.
Aug 31, 2024 4:31 am
I think I forgot to pick one other class feature aside from another rank of Frost Spear, so I'll take Humans' Lucky for my Insight stat.
Also for my Identify Magic Item, uh... whichever didn't get picked from (in order of priority) Darkroot Staff, Darkroot Blade, Thornshade Boots, and Thornvine Vestments would be my pick.
Also for my Identify Magic Item, uh... whichever didn't get picked from (in order of priority) Darkroot Staff, Darkroot Blade, Thornshade Boots, and Thornvine Vestments would be my pick.
Aug 31, 2024 4:40 am
Lucky (Insight) sounds like a good choice! I'll update the Index Card Character sheet.
Identifying the Staff might be a good idea since King Triffid trashed Isbjorn's Tome weapon item. I'll post an update later
Identifying the Staff might be a good idea since King Triffid trashed Isbjorn's Tome weapon item. I'll post an update later
Sep 2, 2024 9:17 am
I am more interested in identifying the rest of loot, if there is any construction materials. Or those items are what I identified?
Sep 3, 2024 11:49 am
Sorry, I've been sick the past several days. I'll try to get caught up and level up later today or tomorrow.
Sep 3, 2024 1:02 pm
@Dmbrainiac Being sick sucks. Take the time you need to recover!
@Alepous The items Fren used the Appraise skill on are the crafting materials. Most of them are uncommon or rare materials, as befitting the loot from a rarer monster type. Fren doesn't have any Recipes that call for them just yet but maybe he can pick some up once they're in Mound City...
I'll give Brainiac (and anyone else who wants to continue the conversations) time to post before I move things along tomorrow. After breakfast it'll probably be time to hit the road and head on to Mound City!
@Alepous The items Fren used the Appraise skill on are the crafting materials. Most of them are uncommon or rare materials, as befitting the loot from a rarer monster type. Fren doesn't have any Recipes that call for them just yet but maybe he can pick some up once they're in Mound City...
I'll give Brainiac (and anyone else who wants to continue the conversations) time to post before I move things along tomorrow. After breakfast it'll probably be time to hit the road and head on to Mound City!
Sep 10, 2024 8:34 pm
Raquel and Grace perform "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers.
[ +- ] AI Image
Sep 10, 2024 8:59 pm
Heh, I updated mine with the original model I’ve been using. That one isn’t good at making multiple characters in the same scene though and it didn’t understand what an overgrown overpass was.
@witchdoctor is there an entertainer subclass? I think Raquel is gravitating towards something like that.
@witchdoctor is there an entertainer subclass? I think Raquel is gravitating towards something like that.
Sep 10, 2024 9:10 pm
There's a Performer SubClass (it's a Service SubClass) with a lot of Specialties depending on what kind of Performer you'd want to be. Musician is probably the one Raquel would want, it has a couple of Skills in common with the Bard Class but is mainly a way for non-Bards to play music or perform in some way.
Sep 10, 2024 9:21 pm
Cool, yes, that sounds exactly what I'd like. :D
Here's another image in a slightly different style.
Here's another image in a slightly different style.
[ +- ] AI Image
Sep 10, 2024 9:27 pm
As much as I’m a sucker for the cartoon look, the open-eye expression looks great as an avatar pic. And the beret is cute on Grace.
Sep 10, 2024 9:31 pm
@witchdoctor sounds like performer would be only needed for a non-bard.
I’m thinking that, from the Belle experience, Grace wants to put that star-power into practice. Not sure if there’s a subclass that plays off of that (in a way that Bard cannot).
I’m thinking that, from the Belle experience, Grace wants to put that star-power into practice. Not sure if there’s a subclass that plays off of that (in a way that Bard cannot).
Sep 11, 2024 12:57 am
You're correct. Performer is pretty much useful only for a non-Bard. Bards have the option of taking Performer if they want to do something non-musical, like Dancer or Novelist or Poet. If a Bard wants to pursue the star-power there's the Diva or Idol SubClasses but they're RolePlay SubClasses and take more to obtain than Production or Service SubClasses.
If that's something Grace wants to pursue, I'm more than happy to craft that journey!
If that's something Grace wants to pursue, I'm more than happy to craft that journey!
Sep 11, 2024 1:42 am
I like both! "Idol" is probably more appropriate given her charms working mostly on little girls, and also her acknowledgement that she regrets who she had become in real life. She probably was a diva in real life (albeit in a middle-sized fish in a small pond way). I could see "Idol" as an attempt to move away from her old self while simultaneously trying to achieve fame.
Sep 11, 2024 2:04 am
Idol is a Specialty of Diva so she'd have to search out the quest line for Diva and once she has the Diva SubClass she can access the quest line to elevate to Idol.
Sep 11, 2024 2:43 am
Wow seems like we're forming a band, can't wait xD The images are so cute too :D
Sep 11, 2024 10:19 am
"REM performed with puppets once."
They really did.
They really did.
[ +- ] Muppets, technically…
Sep 11, 2024 10:24 am
vyshian says:
Wow seems like we're forming a band, can't wait xD The images are so cute too :DSep 11, 2024 10:26 am
Alepous says:
@Legendary_Sidekick careful, we can go to Dark Sun quite fast
Sep 17, 2024 8:12 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
Anyone here ever hear of a comic about an MMO that’s about to shut down?[ +- ] A Page and a Link
Sep 18, 2024 8:39 pm
I'll have an update a bit later today.
Also, Rimestock/Isbjorn seems to have fallen off GamersPlane. He hasn't logged in for 17 days. That's unfortunate but he's always welcome back whenever he reappears but I'll autopilot Isbjorn for the time being.
Also, Rimestock/Isbjorn seems to have fallen off GamersPlane. He hasn't logged in for 17 days. That's unfortunate but he's always welcome back whenever he reappears but I'll autopilot Isbjorn for the time being.
Sep 19, 2024 6:02 am
I hope he's just busy. He seemed pretty keen on the new skill and subclass in his last posts.
@Legendary_Sidekick It's a really good comic. I was wondering what was your students' level, but then again the vocabulary is not too complex for beginner ESL learners.
@Legendary_Sidekick It's a really good comic. I was wondering what was your students' level, but then again the vocabulary is not too complex for beginner ESL learners.
Sep 19, 2024 6:48 am
I definitely hope he's okay, too. Hopefully just some IRL interference with online.gaming.
Should I open up a spot for others to join in? How do you all feel about that?
Should I open up a spot for others to join in? How do you all feel about that?
Sep 19, 2024 9:58 am
Since nobody besides Grace expressed interest, do you mind if she has the boots?
 | An elegant and functional set of leather boots accented with vines of living poison ivy. |
| Thornshade Boots | Item Class: Magic |
| Tags: | [Dark] [Nature] |
| Inventory Slot: | Accessory |
| Feature: | • Nimble Roots: Designed with flexible soles that mimic the grip of creeping roots, the Thornshade Boots grant the wearer enhanced agility and the ability to sprint across uneven terrain without stumbling. |
| Effect: | A Player with Thornshade Boots Equipped may spend 10MP to ignore the [Hindered] Negative Status until the beginning of their next turn. This is a free action. |
| Feature: | • Thorny Trail: As the wearer moves, they leave behind a temporary trail of thorny brambles that slow and damage pursuing enemies, giving the wearer a tactical advantage when retreating or repositioning. |
| Effect: | A Player with Thornshade Boots Equipped may spend 10MP at the beginning of their turn to initiate Thorny Trail which lasts until the beginning of their next turn. While Thorny Trail is active, [Mob] or [Elite] level enemies or opponents take the [Slow] Negative Status Effect and receive 5 🌑[Dark] Damage if they use a melee attack against the Player. |
Sep 19, 2024 10:28 am
vyshian says:
@Legendary_Sidekick It's a really good comic. I was wondering what was your students' level, but then again the vocabulary is not too complex for beginner ESL learners.Level 3 is the point where the students get an hour of ESL (instead of two) and an hour of ELA ("mainstream" English). It’s a simple text, and hopefully interesting and relatable enough that I’ll see some variety and insight in today’s essays.
Sep 20, 2024 3:10 pm
Nothing jumped out to me, which is probably more a 'me' issue than anything else.
Work has tried to crush my soul lately. Our new hire has been out more than she's been present and I have to cover her position when she is out, while still doing my job as well. Of course since her position requires being at a specific desk, all the tools I usually work with are in another room and I cannot handle some of the documents because they are confidential and her desk is open.
Work has tried to crush my soul lately. Our new hire has been out more than she's been present and I have to cover her position when she is out, while still doing my job as well. Of course since her position requires being at a specific desk, all the tools I usually work with are in another room and I cannot handle some of the documents because they are confidential and her desk is open.
Sep 20, 2024 4:12 pm
I definitely understand the workload interfering with having any kind of free time. At least I get to enjoy the occasional downtime at work and I often post on GP then.
There's still about half of the items that haven't been ID's yet so maybe one of them might tickle Taylor's fancy. If not, there's probably shops in the City where you can find new gear.
There's still about half of the items that haven't been ID's yet so maybe one of them might tickle Taylor's fancy. If not, there's probably shops in the City where you can find new gear.
Sep 20, 2024 4:15 pm
Since the Party is about to enter the City, that's a good place to pick up new players. So, unless anyone has any objections, I think I'll post up an opening and see if anyone else might like to join in. That sounds okay to everyone?
Sep 21, 2024 1:31 pm
I'm absolutely fine with new players joining :)
Thank you so much for the invite. I read through the first part of this OOC thread and looks like I have a ton of stuff to read up on.
Quick introduction of myself, I've been playing RPG since I was around 10 with the red box D&D set (still have the rules and the dice from that), played AD&D 1, 2, 3, 3.5 (life got in the way for about 20 years). Came back PbP around 6 months ago and have been really enjoying getting back into things. So I'm a long haired, scruffy, mid 50's "old dude" :) Not playing any MMO currently, but was heavily playing WoW for years, plus many other MMO along the way.
That about covers it. I don't usually play RPG with modern elements, but this concept really appealed to me.
Thank you so much for the invite. I read through the first part of this OOC thread and looks like I have a ton of stuff to read up on.
Quick introduction of myself, I've been playing RPG since I was around 10 with the red box D&D set (still have the rules and the dice from that), played AD&D 1, 2, 3, 3.5 (life got in the way for about 20 years). Came back PbP around 6 months ago and have been really enjoying getting back into things. So I'm a long haired, scruffy, mid 50's "old dude" :) Not playing any MMO currently, but was heavily playing WoW for years, plus many other MMO along the way.
That about covers it. I don't usually play RPG with modern elements, but this concept really appealed to me.
Sep 21, 2024 2:06 pm
Welcome, @DrifterDwarf! I never played an MMO (or D&D), but regardless, this game’s a blast! I think the most surprisingly humorous aspect is hearing NPCs saying "HP" and such, so gaming terms are used in-character.
My closest experience to an MMO was LARPing, and it was frowned-upon to say, "Watch out! That NPC’s sword swings for 6 Fire!" Playing a game where that’s normal/encouraged is awesome!
Witchdoctor supports the game with a ton of consistent art, which does not cease to amaze me. This is the only game where I used AI for my avatar (thanks to Brainiac), and prefer it just to kinda match the game’s artistic direction.
The game has an artistic direction. That blows me away!
What will your character be like?
My closest experience to an MMO was LARPing, and it was frowned-upon to say, "Watch out! That NPC’s sword swings for 6 Fire!" Playing a game where that’s normal/encouraged is awesome!
Witchdoctor supports the game with a ton of consistent art, which does not cease to amaze me. This is the only game where I used AI for my avatar (thanks to Brainiac), and prefer it just to kinda match the game’s artistic direction.
The game has an artistic direction. That blows me away!
What will your character be like?
Sep 21, 2024 2:24 pm
Thanks for the welcome. This game really is the opposite of how I normally play RPG. Normally it is about being "in character" as you said and keeping the meta gaming to a minimum, separating out of character game mechanics from in character. This is exactly the opposite, which is really what sucked me in.
What kind of character? Not 100% sure, but one thing common with my MMO and RPG characters is usually I go front line heavy armor. WoW my mains were all tanks (protection pally, warrior, bear druid) and my RPG are often melee clerics or fighters. I haven't looked over the skills yet, but if there is a skill to throw your shield captain america style, that might cinch it for me.
What kind of character? Not 100% sure, but one thing common with my MMO and RPG characters is usually I go front line heavy armor. WoW my mains were all tanks (protection pally, warrior, bear druid) and my RPG are often melee clerics or fighters. I haven't looked over the skills yet, but if there is a skill to throw your shield captain america style, that might cinch it for me.
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Sep 22, 2024 1:56 am
This is definitely a game where players (and to some extent NPCs) are aware of the 'video game logic' that drives the world. There are things that are 'character facing mechanics' like HP/MP, Aggro, Ability names, Class/SubClass, general MMO stuff, etc. but there's also 'player facing mechanics' that are mainly the Fabula Ultima mechanics like attribute die size, Bonds, Fabula Points, etc... Player facing mechanics are strictly an OOC element while character facing mechanics are freely discussed in character.
A LOT of this game is RP and exploring the ideas of what it means to be someone trapped in a new world, in a different body and in different circumstances. Are your circumstances better for being transported to a new world or worse? How do you deal with being cut off from everyone you've known outside of Elder Tales? What do you do when you're suddenly divorced from your burdens and responsibilities back on 21st Century Earth while also being suddenly bereft of its familiarity and comforts? How old were you when this happened and how do you deal with the loss of family? What does it mean to be an average gamer who suddenly gains superhuman abilities? These are the kinds of questions we'll explore while trying to find a new path in a familiar, yet still alien, world.
A LOT of this game is RP and exploring the ideas of what it means to be someone trapped in a new world, in a different body and in different circumstances. Are your circumstances better for being transported to a new world or worse? How do you deal with being cut off from everyone you've known outside of Elder Tales? What do you do when you're suddenly divorced from your burdens and responsibilities back on 21st Century Earth while also being suddenly bereft of its familiarity and comforts? How old were you when this happened and how do you deal with the loss of family? What does it mean to be an average gamer who suddenly gains superhuman abilities? These are the kinds of questions we'll explore while trying to find a new path in a familiar, yet still alien, world.
Sep 22, 2024 1:56 am
Hello world! Thanks a lot for having me along. I've got a lot of reading to do in not-a-lot of time, so I'm going to plunge in for now.
For the time being, I've got my tiny mechanical heart set on a Ritian Huckster with the Detective Subclass. Still gotta see if I can make that concept really shine though (and double-check the PC roster to make sure we're not drowning in Support).
For the time being, I've got my tiny mechanical heart set on a Ritian Huckster with the Detective Subclass. Still gotta see if I can make that concept really shine though (and double-check the PC roster to make sure we're not drowning in Support).
Sep 22, 2024 2:11 am
Huckster isn’t in play yet, and I think class-wise we’re like 1 or 2 in each category. So as far as I’m concerned, just play the class you want.
…and welcome!
…and welcome!
Sep 22, 2024 2:29 am
I'll get Huckster put in tonight. I've had the Class written up for a while but have been more focused on running the game than completing the Classes we weren't using. Summoner is incomplete, too, and I'll have it in ASAP.
Hucksters are a fun and quirky class since they rely on card-draw mechanics for their magic abilities. Let's hope GP's RNG favors you 😁
Hucksters are a fun and quirky class since they rely on card-draw mechanics for their magic abilities. Let's hope GP's RNG favors you 😁
Sep 22, 2024 2:35 am
Character-wise, we currently have :
• a Catfolk Monk
• a Catfolk Pirate
• a Fox-Tail Cleric
• a Human Assassin
• a Human Bard
There's quite a a cast of additional Adventurers tagging along to fill some gaps in the Party so don't feel like you have to pick something just for Party balance. Play what you want and leave it to me to plug any holes that might crop up.
* As an aside, there's a lot of possible variation within each class that doubling up wouldn't be much of a problem.
• a Catfolk Monk
• a Catfolk Pirate
• a Fox-Tail Cleric
• a Human Assassin
• a Human Bard
There's quite a a cast of additional Adventurers tagging along to fill some gaps in the Party so don't feel like you have to pick something just for Party balance. Play what you want and leave it to me to plug any holes that might crop up.
* As an aside, there's a lot of possible variation within each class that doubling up wouldn't be much of a problem.
Sep 22, 2024 3:05 am
witchdoctor says:
Hucksters are a fun and quirky class since they rely on card-draw mechanics for their magic abilities. Let's hope GP's RNG favors you 😁Sep 22, 2024 3:44 am
Welcome everyone!
@Celestine A Ritian Huckster sounds so cool. That's actually one of the combos I was considering at first, but since I'm taking a break from the MMO healer role, I chose a tank instead. Excited to see your abilities in play!
@DrifterDwarf Welcome to our tank roster. Our dps's aggro got out of hand fast in the last raid so never hurts to have more tanks joining.
@Celestine A Ritian Huckster sounds so cool. That's actually one of the combos I was considering at first, but since I'm taking a break from the MMO healer role, I chose a tank instead. Excited to see your abilities in play!
@DrifterDwarf Welcome to our tank roster. Our dps's aggro got out of hand fast in the last raid so never hurts to have more tanks joining.
Sep 22, 2024 11:56 am
Thanks for the welcome. I've been kicking the Dwarf Guardian around. Heavy metal dwarf - sword and board (or ax) has always been a favorite of mine, starting way back (when the rules were carved in stone tablets). I saw mention of a paladin, but that does not seem to be playable.
I've read everything up through your giant plant raid, really awesome stuff and I am completely intimidated. I will definitely have to up my writing game and my AI art is not even close to what you guys are doing. witchdoctor's game posts and everyone else's player post are really incredible.
The raid was very exciting to read and honestly felt like some of the raids I've been in, including the bad part where tanks have no hope of holding aggro and end up being ineffective. Doesn't feel like they have the tools to do the job, which honestly is like every MMO I've ever tried to tank for in real life, but tends not to be fun for the tank.
Got a full day today, so I probably won't be able to work on the character until late.
I've read everything up through your giant plant raid, really awesome stuff and I am completely intimidated. I will definitely have to up my writing game and my AI art is not even close to what you guys are doing. witchdoctor's game posts and everyone else's player post are really incredible.
The raid was very exciting to read and honestly felt like some of the raids I've been in, including the bad part where tanks have no hope of holding aggro and end up being ineffective. Doesn't feel like they have the tools to do the job, which honestly is like every MMO I've ever tried to tank for in real life, but tends not to be fun for the tank.
Got a full day today, so I probably won't be able to work on the character until late.
Sep 22, 2024 2:55 pm
Everyone has been excellent with writing and posts but no need to be intimidated. The A.I. art is definitely a boon to this game in particular though some people (rightfully)have issues with the process. If you need a bit of character art, a couple of us can help out with that. Generally all we'd need is a description or an image similar to what you're looking for.
Paladins are a Class on the European server that replace Pirate and are specific to characters generated on that server. They trade offensive power & overall HP for dabbling some in minor healing magic and special attacks that do Light type damage. Most servers have a Class or two with local cultural flavor (Japan has the Samurai & Shrine Priest, America has the Huckster, China has a Wuxia, etc...) I didn't detail them bc 12 Classes was a lot to lay down already & there's not much info on them. It's not impossible for someone to play one but I haven't laid down the framework for them just yet.
Paladins are a Class on the European server that replace Pirate and are specific to characters generated on that server. They trade offensive power & overall HP for dabbling some in minor healing magic and special attacks that do Light type damage. Most servers have a Class or two with local cultural flavor (Japan has the Samurai & Shrine Priest, America has the Huckster, China has a Wuxia, etc...) I didn't detail them bc 12 Classes was a lot to lay down already & there's not much info on them. It's not impossible for someone to play one but I haven't laid down the framework for them just yet.
Sep 22, 2024 3:03 pm
I'll put up a game post later today moving the established players into the city proper. That's where we can get everyone (new & old) into coming together.
As long as you've settled on a concept, I'd be total fine with the new folks submitting a blank Character Sheet (with a character name & Avatar, even if it's just a placeholder) and editing in the details later. That way, you can jump right into RP if you want.
As long as you've settled on a concept, I'd be total fine with the new folks submitting a blank Character Sheet (with a character name & Avatar, even if it's just a placeholder) and editing in the details later. That way, you can jump right into RP if you want.
Sep 22, 2024 11:06 pm
Hello all thanks for the invite. I am completely new to this system and am going over the character sheet. What are the bonds for and are we using them? I am thinking of a wolf fang swashbuckler.
Sep 22, 2024 11:51 pm
Bonds are a way to represent teamwork or the extra "oomph" provided by working with people who you're close to & have an emotional connection with...even if that emotion is a negative one. You'd try just that much harder to save a loved one or friend; on the flip side, you'd put more passion behind trying to strike a hated enemy.
We haven't set any Bonds yet but that's something we'll get to.
We haven't set any Bonds yet but that's something we'll get to.
Sep 23, 2024 12:17 am
Okay! I'm all caught up with the backlog, gonna dive into character gen right now. Might scribble out a character image for the time being. So far it looks like the character sheets are all mechanical stuff, is there any bio stuff you want, or should I be keeping that close to chest?
Sep 23, 2024 12:19 am
witchdoctor says:
We haven't set any Bonds yet but that's something we'll get to.
Sep 23, 2024 1:24 am
Celestine says:
Okay! I'm all caught up with the backlog, gonna dive into character gen right now. Might scribble out a character image for the time being. So far it looks like the character sheets are all mechanical stuff, is there any bio stuff you want, or should I be keeping that close to chest?>>>This provides a rough sketch of who your character is and what drives them:
| Identity: | a short, one sentence summary of your character concept or build. |
| Ex: Sharpshooter Assassin, Fire Mage, Battle Cleric, Blacksmith Guardian | |
| Theme: | the overall ideal or sentiment that governs your character's feelings and actions. |
| Ex: Guilt, Resentment, Freedom, Loss, Responsibility | |
| Persona: | a short, one sentence description of who your character was back on Earth before the Apocalypse . |
| Ex: Retail Worker, Professional Streamer, College Student, House Mom |
>>>Those do have mechanical effects under certain circumstances but are there to detail some relevant biographic info. Raquel's player posted a detailed backstory but it isn't 100% necessary but if the muse strikes you, feel free to write to your heart's content ! Traits are something to reference (or hide) in roleplay if you want.
Sep 23, 2024 1:25 am
witchdoctor says:
Character-wise, we currently have :• a Catfolk Pirate
• a Fox-Tail Cleric
• a Human Assassin
• a Human Bard
There's quite a a cast of additional Adventurers tagging along to fill some gaps in the Party so don't feel like you have to pick something just for Party balance. Play what you want and leave it to me to plug any holes that might crop up.
* As an aside, there's a lot of possible variation within each class that doubling up wouldn't be much of a problem.
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Sep 23, 2024 2:25 am
Hi Everyone--thank you for the warm welcomes! I'm excited to be joining the group.
I'm thinking of playing Colin Stubblebeard, a real-world art sculpture student turned Dwarven Summoner (of the golem/artifact persuasion).
Witchdoctor, I've shot you a few more questions over messaging for whenever you have the time (no rush).
I'm thinking of playing Colin Stubblebeard, a real-world art sculpture student turned Dwarven Summoner (of the golem/artifact persuasion).
Witchdoctor, I've shot you a few more questions over messaging for whenever you have the time (no rush).
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Sep 23, 2024 2:38 am
Wow more members. Welcome everyone! Seems like we're getting more dps in the party. There're a few of every role now and it's great to see. Looking forward to meeting your characters.
Sep 23, 2024 2:40 am
I've submitted my Dwarven Guardian. I still need to work out an image for him, but the other details are in place I think. Have not yet chosen a sub class. Would probably go with blacksmith, although I know there is already one in the game. May just not bother with it yet.
Quick question on dwarves - this text:
Dwarves are one of only two races that have "steampunk" inspired character elements. Metallic hands & legs aren't uncommon, lenses or goggles to replace one or both eyes are prestige items.
Sounds like could start the character out with a metallic hand. Is it also possible to start with goggles? it mentions "prestige" items and didn't know if that would be considered available at the start.
Quick question on dwarves - this text:
Quote:
Dwarves are one of only two races that have "steampunk" inspired character elements. Metallic hands & legs aren't uncommon, lenses or goggles to replace one or both eyes are prestige items.
Sep 23, 2024 3:20 am
Celestine says:
One more question: Am I missing where the starting gear's stats are covered?Starting Heavy Armor is Def 12/ Magic Def +0
Good enough to get some basic things accomplished but basic enough to spur you into wanting better gear. The typical MMO routine ;)
Sep 23, 2024 3:31 am
Hokie-doke. Huckster stuff notwithstanding, the character is up for review now (at Lvl 10, since no statements were made about catching us up to the main party).
Edit: I did wuss out and use a placeholder image, admittedly. The art muse wasn't singing tonight.
Edit: I did wuss out and use a placeholder image, admittedly. The art muse wasn't singing tonight.
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Sep 23, 2024 3:37 am
DrifterDwarf says:
I've submitted my Dwarven Guardian. I still need to work out an image for him, but the other details are in place I think. Have not yet chosen a sub class. Would probably go with blacksmith, although I know there is already one in the game. May just not bother with it yet.Quick question on dwarves - this text:
Quote:
Dwarves are one of only two races that have "steampunk" inspired character elements. Metallic hands & legs aren't uncommon, lenses or goggles to replace one or both eyes are prestige items.
Sep 23, 2024 3:41 am
Celestine says:
Hokie-doke. Huckster stuff notwithstanding, the character is up for review now (at Lvl 10, since no statements were made about catching us up to the main party).Edit: I did wuss out and use a placeholder image, admittedly. The art muse wasn't singing tonight.
I'll approve the character so we can get started soon enough.
New characters do start at level 10, for now... This isn't like a lot of other PbP games where advancement is pretty stagnant. Like in actual MMOs, early levels fly by pretty fast & it's the mid to high levels that really take a while...tho I guess it depends on the choices you all make & paths you take.
Sep 23, 2024 3:49 am
DrifterDwarf says:
start the character out with a metallic hand.[ +- ] Army of Darkness scene
Sep 23, 2024 3:59 am
4 new players joining us—welcome everyone! Looking forward to meeting your characters in-game! (At this point, I assume this is who we’re running towards and that your characters know something that ours don’t!)
Sep 23, 2024 4:07 am
Legendary_Sidekick says:
4 new players joining us—welcome everyone! Looking forward to meeting your characters in-game! (At this point, I assume this is who we’re running towards and that your characters know something that ours don’t!)Sep 23, 2024 1:44 pm
ToDream says:
witchdoctor says:
Character-wise, we currently have :• a Catfolk Pirate
• a Fox-Tail Cleric
• a Human Assassin
• a Human Bard
There's quite a a cast of additional Adventurers tagging along to fill some gaps in the Party so don't feel like you have to pick something just for Party balance. Play what you want and leave it to me to plug any holes that might crop up.
* As an aside, there's a lot of possible variation within each class that doubling up wouldn't be much of a problem.
Sep 24, 2024 1:09 am
witchdoctor says:
Should be with the Beginning Kit for your chosen Class.Sep 24, 2024 1:15 am
mathias0077 says:
witchdoctor says:
Should be with the Beginning Kit for your chosen Class.Sep 24, 2024 2:05 am
Hi! I've gone ahead and submitted my work-in-progress character.
Things I think I'll need help on:
1. defining my summons
2. understanding the abilities of my starting kit items
3. additional items for purchase/cost?
Things I think I'll need help on:
1. defining my summons
2. understanding the abilities of my starting kit items
3. additional items for purchase/cost?
Sep 24, 2024 2:13 am
Sure thing. We'll have time to work on Summons. I'll go ahead and approve your character and I'll get a post up for both groups a bit later tonight. I'm excited to move forward!
Sep 24, 2024 6:33 am
We have one more late entrant onto the field but we can go ahead and move things along in the interim.
Sep 24, 2024 10:37 am
Wow… 10 of us now? Really putting the M in MMO!
(Also, I hope my interpretation is correct. If Nimble Roots is a free action, I believe I can also activate Thorny Trail.
The rest of Grace’s action of course is to run with the party.)
(Also, I hope my interpretation is correct. If Nimble Roots is a free action, I believe I can also activate Thorny Trail.
The rest of Grace’s action of course is to run with the party.)
Sep 24, 2024 12:20 pm
Quick question - dwarf says average 165cm. what is the max height slider on a dwarf? or is 165 intended to be it.
Sep 24, 2024 1:14 pm
I'm just interpreting the boots' magic properties as to why she's still standing when everyone else got tossed about.
10 is a good number. PbP let's be juggle a lot of scenes and players. I've come to enjoy large numbers of players in PbP, whereas I'd NEVER try that at a table game! Plus, the source material features and ensemble cast so it's not unprecedented.
@Drifter: The top height for character models is 190cm so I can see that being the max height for a Dwarven character. They probably start at a lower average height out of some sense if tradition. A 190cm Dwarf would be one WIDE dude!
10 is a good number. PbP let's be juggle a lot of scenes and players. I've come to enjoy large numbers of players in PbP, whereas I'd NEVER try that at a table game! Plus, the source material features and ensemble cast so it's not unprecedented.
@Drifter: The top height for character models is 190cm so I can see that being the max height for a Dwarven character. They probably start at a lower average height out of some sense if tradition. A 190cm Dwarf would be one WIDE dude!
Sep 24, 2024 1:46 pm
I also think PbP handles a large cast well, since there's time for everyone to pitch in.
@witchdoctor Since we split into 2 parties, who am I with and how far are we away from the others? Calamity's first instinct is definitely to guard the most vulnerable member nearby.
@witchdoctor Since we split into 2 parties, who am I with and how far are we away from the others? Calamity's first instinct is definitely to guard the most vulnerable member nearby.
Sep 24, 2024 2:42 pm
GreyGriffin says:
I don't suppose we could get a full cast list to see where opportunities lie?Original Party:
• Atalanta - Catfolk Monk
• Calamity - Catfolk Pirate
• Fren - Fox-Tail Cleric
• Grace - Human Bard
• Raquel - Human Assassin
New Crew:
• Brophy - Wolf-Fang Swashbuckler
• Colin - Dwarven Summoner
• Maximum Carnage - Dwarven Guardian
• Wheeler Deelz - Ritian Huckster
• GG's TBD
DMPCs:
(I'll use this term to encompass NPCs that are Elder Tales players but are actually NPCs run by me. That should differentiate them from the NPCs that were part of the Elder Tales MMO. They're mainly there to plug holes in the party and as exposition fonts. )
• Arga - Ritian Sorcerer
• BradL33 - Human Druid
• Guy - Human Guardian
• Isbjorn - Human Sorcerer
• Piphany - Human Assassin
• Tina - Elf Enchanter
Sep 24, 2024 2:44 pm
vyshian says:
I also think PbP handles a large cast well, since there's time for everyone to pitch in.@witchdoctor Since we split into 2 parties, who am I with and how far are we away from the others? Calamity's first instinct is definitely to guard the most vulnerable member nearby.
Sep 24, 2024 11:37 pm
Years ago, Colin Park suddenly deleted Punchfist Fistpunch, his high level Human DPS monk, in order to escape from gaming addiction and finish his college degree, after a disastrous first year. When his online friends contacted him to see if he had had some kind of breakdown, he created a character so unplayable (especially solo) and unappealing he wouldn't be tempted to jump back in, but that would let him log in and say his goodbyes.
Now, many years later, with a Masters of Sociology under his belt, and a cushy but meaningless job as a corporate culture consultant, he heard about a really, really dramatic new patch, and thought... what could be the harm in taking a look? He didn't even remember that he still had a character, having canceled his account almost a decade ago.
Now, he embodies the shrapnel of his teenage angst attack as
Tabby Fatts, (Short, rotund) Catfolk Enchanter.
Now, many years later, with a Masters of Sociology under his belt, and a cushy but meaningless job as a corporate culture consultant, he heard about a really, really dramatic new patch, and thought... what could be the harm in taking a look? He didn't even remember that he still had a character, having canceled his account almost a decade ago.
Now, he embodies the shrapnel of his teenage angst attack as
Tabby Fatts, (Short, rotund) Catfolk Enchanter.
Last edited September 25, 2024 1:42 am
Sep 24, 2024 11:55 pm
Max Hagar was born in the hills of southern Ohio to meager means. His father was an MP in the Army and after 10 years of service got out and moved his family to Columbus to provide a better life and education for his family. This where Max encountered Elder Tales. All the kids were playing it. He followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Army to be an MP right out of High School. The structure of the Army was to much for him and he left after his 4 year tour. He always loved going back to family home in the hills to visit his Grandparents. This is where he heads after his exit from the Army. He loves the freedom of off grid living. Luckily with the invent and advancement of wifi he is able to keep in touch with his parents still in Columbus. He hears about the reboot of Elder Tales and decides to jump on and create a new character and models him after his wolf/husky mix Brophy. The next thing he knows he is Brophy a full slider Wolf Fang Swashbuckler.
Sep 25, 2024 12:10 am
GreyGriffin says:
Years ago, Colin Park suddenly deleted Punchfist Fistpunch, his high level Human DPS monk, in order to escape from gaming addiction and finish his college degree, after a disastrous first year. When his online friends contacted him to see if he had had some kind of breakdown, he created a character so unplayable (especially solo) and unappealing he wouldn't be tempted to jump back in, but that would let him log in and say his goodbyes.Sep 25, 2024 1:52 am
In between working on researching medieval sculpture for his art thesis and panicking over the realization that he was probably heading straight for a life of flipping burgers after graduation; Jeremy Ulman liked to clear his mind by trying to hunt down and capture rare and unusual creatures as his Elder Tales character Colin Stubblebeard. With dark humor he notes that he may have ended up in a better place economically following the Apocalypse, given that some of his shop class skills are suddenly marketable. Whether the healthcare is better or worse is still up in the air, though.
Sep 25, 2024 4:39 pm
Practical question as a Huckster:
Can I cast Double Down with Attack Assist? I don't actually start with any "Defensive" or "Healing" abilities.
Can I cast Double Down with Attack Assist? I don't actually start with any "Defensive" or "Healing" abilities.
Sep 25, 2024 5:05 pm
Celestine says:
Practical question as a Huckster:Can I cast Double Down with Attack Assist? I don't actually start with any "Defensive" or "Healing" abilities.
And yes, Double Down can be used with Attack Assist.
Sep 25, 2024 7:45 pm
MinMin says:
That is absolutely epic as a starting point for a character concept, I love it.Sep 25, 2024 7:52 pm
I think what’s really awesome in that post is the line: Tabby Fatt was taken.
Interesting that everyone is so much angrier here, and it works, given the PvP psychos just outside Mound City.
Interesting that everyone is so much angrier here, and it works, given the PvP psychos just outside Mound City.
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Sep 25, 2024 7:59 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
Tabby Fatt was taken.Sep 25, 2024 10:47 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
I think what’s really awesome in that post is the line: Tabby Fatt was taken.Interesting that everyone is so much angrier here, and it works, given the PvP psychos just outside Mound City.
Sep 25, 2024 10:57 pm
I had actually wondered if Piphany had killed a few people, since the narrative was that we were two of six playing the tutorial, and she was maniacally laughing while looking like Death Personified (as a grimdark sailor scout).
But Grace was warily giving her the benefit of the doubt.
Also… "Sailor Bloodmoon." That’s what the name would be… of a grimdark sailor scout. Sorry. It just popped in my head and I didn’t want to cringe alone.
But Grace was warily giving her the benefit of the doubt.
Also… "Sailor Bloodmoon." That’s what the name would be… of a grimdark sailor scout. Sorry. It just popped in my head and I didn’t want to cringe alone.
Sep 26, 2024 12:12 am
Damn I did not anticipate my character being an absolute foulmouth but here we are.
Sep 26, 2024 12:26 am
I'm already loving how unique everyone's debut is.
@Legendary_Sidekick I was also wary of Piphany as a player, but in character Clara never got to see that maniacal laugh, plus Grace and Piphany seem like a pair of good friends so she's never doubted them.
@Legendary_Sidekick I was also wary of Piphany as a player, but in character Clara never got to see that maniacal laugh, plus Grace and Piphany seem like a pair of good friends so she's never doubted them.
Sep 26, 2024 1:10 am
Legendary_Sidekick says:
I had actually wondered if Piphany had killed a few people, since the narrative was that we were two of six playing the tutorial, and she was maniacally laughing while looking like Death Personified (as a grimdark sailor scout).But Grace was warily giving her the benefit of the doubt.
Also… "Sailor Bloodmoon." That’s what the name would be… of a grimdark sailor scout. Sorry. It just popped in my head and I didn’t want to cringe alone.
People react to stress in different ways. Piphany has never struck anyone as particularly stable...even at first glance. It might've been Grace's presence and calm that kept her from going over the edge. Lucky for Adana and Jean Louis that was the case...and lucky for Piphany, too.
Sep 26, 2024 4:35 am
witchdoctor says:
Hedge Your Bets is a defensive Ability; it's Damage Mitigation.Last edited September 26, 2024 4:35 am
Sep 26, 2024 6:14 am
Legendary_Sidekick says:
Also… "Sailor Bloodmoon." That’s what the name would be… of a grimdark sailor scout. Sorry. It just popped in my head and I didn’t want to cringe alone.
Sep 26, 2024 7:55 am
Celestine says:
witchdoctor says:
Hedge Your Bets is a defensive Ability; it's Damage Mitigation.I really should invest in a laptop again one of these days. My old one died before I even got on GamersPlane & in the meanwhile Cryptominers made GPU Cards impossible to find or expensive AF.
Sep 26, 2024 9:17 am
It's impressive if you've been writing everything from your phone this entire time. I'm also looking to buy a new laptop as my alienware died recently. The prices these days aren't so bad. I still prefer a desktop, but I might be travelling a lot soon so I don't really have a choice.
Sep 26, 2024 10:23 am
Sorry for the novel, folks. A lot of set up for this free-for-all battle-royale hootenanny about to take place 😂
To recap: the Party (original PCs & the DMPC group) are all together in the center of things. The Ambush PK Crew are all together on the far side of the Dead Zone, opposite the Gate.
The Gate is on one end of the road, The PK Crew is on the opposite end of that road and (most) of the PCs are stuck right in the middle of the two.
We'll start the action with my next post so feel free to 'chew the scenery a bit if you'd like.
To recap: the Party (original PCs & the DMPC group) are all together in the center of things. The Ambush PK Crew are all together on the far side of the Dead Zone, opposite the Gate.
The Gate is on one end of the road, The PK Crew is on the opposite end of that road and (most) of the PCs are stuck right in the middle of the two.
We'll start the action with my next post so feel free to 'chew the scenery a bit if you'd like.
Sep 26, 2024 10:27 am
vyshian says:
It's impressive if you've been writing everything from your phone this entire time. I'm also looking to buy a new laptop as my alienware died recently. The prices these days aren't so bad. I still prefer a desktop, but I might be travelling a lot soon so I don't really have a choice.Sep 26, 2024 11:24 am
witchdoctor says:
Sorry for the novel, folks. A lot of set up for this free-for-all battle-royale hootenanny about to take place 😂To recap: the Party (original PCs & the DMPC group) are all together in the center of things. The Ambush PK Crew are all together on the far side of the Dead Zone, opposite the Gate.
The Gate is on one end of the road, The PK Crew is on the opposite end of that road and (most) of the PCs are stuck right in the middle of the two.
We'll start the action with my next post so feel free to 'chew the scenery a bit if you'd like.
Depending if/when I’m free to make a coherent post prior to action, I may have Grace make a futile attempt to talk the bad guys down (with a murder-shaming probably more likely to provoke them into doubling down on their own asshattitude).
Sep 26, 2024 10:44 pm
Do we have a good sense of if the crowd is stirred up enough to go on the offensive? That'll affect how Tabby reacts.
Sep 26, 2024 11:35 pm
It'd be iffy to tell which way the crowd breaks but tensions are pretty high. Lots of unresolved feelings that haven't had an outlet are suddenly presented with one.
But yeah, in a meta context... it's about to get crazy.
But yeah, in a meta context... it's about to get crazy.
Sep 27, 2024 12:56 am
Ha ha, yeah, I realized the potential name mix-up after I posted it, but had to dash out the door to work.
Clearly, Wheeler considers you "Mr. Fatts".
Clearly, Wheeler considers you "Mr. Fatts".
Sep 27, 2024 1:06 am
I will grab any hook I am thrown. We were two faces in a crowd. Now our characters have at least made eye contact. Progress? Progress!
Sep 27, 2024 8:37 pm
Yeah, it's only the second day since The Happening.
So, the hurricane has knocked out my power and they're saying I may be without for a few days. I'm borrowing my SO's cell to type this, but I'll be out of touch for a liitle bit.
So, the hurricane has knocked out my power and they're saying I may be without for a few days. I'm borrowing my SO's cell to type this, but I'll be out of touch for a liitle bit.
Sep 27, 2024 9:26 pm
GreyGriffin says:
MinMin says:
...over the past weeks...Sep 27, 2024 9:44 pm
Celestine says:
Yeah, it's only the second day since The Happening.So, the hurricane has knocked out my power and they're saying I may be without for a few days. I'm borrowing my SO's cell to type this, but I'll be out of touch for a liitle bit.
>>>I've been organizing the set-up that'll help track things for this big fight and will probably drop the opening for it tonight or maybe tomorrow morning but I never expect players to post on Weekends unless they really want to. >>>Alongside that first post, I'm working up a bit of a combat mechanics primer for everyone since there are several new folks so aren't familiar with the Fabula Ultima system (or how I've mangled it with house rules). That way were all operating on the same page :)
Sep 27, 2024 10:01 pm
Most of the players were unfamiliar with it when we started. It's not difficult at all to pick up and pretty quick to learn! The others got a similar combat crash course and a slow drip-feed afterwards so why break tradition with the new folks ;)
Sep 27, 2024 10:58 pm
Learning by doing works for me (in part because I hate reading rules), but also, how you roll in Fabula Ultima is a nice, simple concept: add the two relevant stat-dice.
Also, I just learned that "Fabula Ultima" should never be abbreviated.
Also, I just learned that "Fabula Ultima" should never be abbreviated.
Sep 28, 2024 1:29 am
FabU is a really simple system to learn. The most complicated part is character creation and we're all past that.
So, the hurricane has knocked out my power and they're saying I may be without for a few days. I'm borrowing my SO's cell to type this, but I'll be out of touch for a liitle bit.Please stay safe. Hope everything will turn out okay for you soon.
Celestine says:
Yeah, it's only the second day since The Happening.So, the hurricane has knocked out my power and they're saying I may be without for a few days. I'm borrowing my SO's cell to type this, but I'll be out of touch for a liitle bit.
Sep 28, 2024 5:13 am
Mechanics Primer
>>>Fabula Ultima is a very simple game at its core. Just a handful of mechanics and a whole lot of fun! Here's the highlights and how I've changed some of if them to better detail our setting:
Rolling Dice:
>>>A vast majority of the rolls you make with be a simple two-dice plus/minus modifiers roll vs. a Difficulty Number set by the GM. The dice rolled are determined by a combination of Attribute+Attribute and which attributes are chosen depends on the action taken.
>>>The dice involved are d6, d8, d10 & d12. The type of die rolled correspond to the ones chosen for a particular Attribute chosen during character creation.
Attack Rolls:
>>>One of the more common types of rolls made, an Attack Roll helps determine the outcome of a particular round of Combat. Different weapons and different attack styles require different combinations of dice. A Sword may call for [Dex]+[Might], a Bow may call for [Dex]+[Dex], an attack spell like Flare Arrow may call for [INS]+[Will]. When you make an Attack Roll (also called a Magic Attack Roll for Spells) you roll one die of each Attribute called for. Add or subtract modifiers from the total after the two dice are rolled.
Example:
'Stumpy' makes an Attack Roll against a Gnoll. He is armed with a sword and it calls for [Dex]+[Might]. Looking at his character sheet, 'Stumpy' has a d8 in Dex and a d10 in Might. The Attack Roll for him is d8+d10. He also has a bonus from a buff that his teammate cast on him that gives him a +2 to his Attack Roll.
>>>Putting the formula ( d8+d10+2 ) into the die roller, he gets a 4 & a 6. The Die Roller calculates the total as 12 (4+6+2).
>>>The resulting number is matched against a target's Defense or Magic Defense Score to see if it hit. Exceeding the Defense Score results in a damaging hit; a tie or lower results in no damage to the target.
Damage Roll:
>>> Somewhat misleading as there is no additional roll involved, this determines damage the target takes depending on one of the dice rolled during the Attack Roll + modifiers.
>>>Two terms that apply to Damage Rolls are [HR] and [LR]. [HR] refers to the 'High Roll'; the higher of the two numbers rolled during the Attack Roll. ]LR] refers to the lower of the two numbers rolled during the Attack Roll. [HR] is used most often to calculate damage in a regular attack; [LR] is often used when some damage of an attack is sacrificed for an additional effect (as called for by some Class Abilities.)
Example:
>>> Continuing with Stumpy's attack, his roll of 12 was higher than the Gnoll's Defense of 10. A hit! To determine how much damage Stumpy inflicted he looks at the description of his Sword. It does [HR]+8.
Stumpy's [HR] from the roll was 6; he did 14 damage!
>>>As a follow-up, his teammate, Miranda, cast Flare Arrow and rolled a 2 & a 10 on her Magic Attack Roll. Succeeding as well, she consults the description of Flare Arrow and it does [HR]+15 🔥 damage. The damage she caused would be 25 fire-type damage! ([HR]10+15)
Criticals:
>>>A Critical occurs when both dice rolled show the same numbers. E.g: a pair of 6s, 7s or 8s on a roll using a d8 & a d10; 8 being the maximum possible on the d8, pairs of 9s, 10s, 11s & 12s are possible if you roll dice that size.. Rolling a Critical gives the player the option of choosing an opportunity from the following list:
>>>Other options may be suggested by the player & negotiated with the GM.
Fumble:
>>>A Fumble results when both die in a roll come up 1s. Fumbles may not be rerolled or altered. Whatever attempt was made by the roll fails; in Combat an opponent may choose an option from the same chart the player chooses from when resulting a Critical.
>>>Additionally, the player rolling the Fumble gains one Fabula Point. Failure often teaches us lesson we did not know we needed.
Die Size:
>>>Some Abilities give bonuses based on 'Die Size'. This refers to the highest possible number that can be rolled on the indicated Attribute die. A d6 has a 'die size' of 6, a d10 has a 'due size' of 10, etc.Actions:
>>> Actions are a distilled way of declaring what your character does during their turn and trigger some game effects. Only one Action may be selected during a turn, although a free action may be taken at any time and in addition to a regular Action.
Attack Action: using a weapon or spell to inflict damage on an enemy or opponent. Requires an equipped weapon or a Spell/Ability.
Guard: This Action braces your character for damage and allows them to cover for another character. By declaring a GUARD Action, your character becomes [Resistant] to all damage types (taking only half damage from sources) until the beginning of their next turn. You may also declare the Guard Action and choose another character. Your character takes any damage inflicted on the character chosen to Guard as well as damage inflicted on your own character. AoE damage cannot be soaked this way.
Inventory: This covers any Action that involves external items. Using a potion, retrieving a weapon from your Inventory, equipping a weapon or other item you have stored on your personal Inventory. Armor may not be equipped this way, however.
>>> Use of the retrieved item may require an additional Action, or not, depending on the item in question.
Move: ThisAction allows a character to cover a lot of distance between themselves and a target. By selecting this Action, a character may reduce the distance between them and a target formerly at Long Range into Medium Range.
Objective:This Action covers a variety of options that may arise in situations of urgency that do not require an Attack Roll. Retrieve the crown from across the room, throw the rusty lever, swing across a bottomless crevice etc.
Skill/Spell: This Action involves the use of a Skill or casting of a Spell that does not require an Attack Roll but may require another type of Roll. Some examples are using the Hide Skill, casting Heal, etc.
Study: By taking a Study Action, you can attempt to learn details about a setting, scene, enemy or opponent. Some Abilities can trigger an automatic Study Roll but most of the time it is an actively chosen Action.
>>>When using the Study Action on an enemy or opponent, details such as Total HP/MP, Vulnerabilities/Resistances, Tags, etc. may be determined. STUDY Actions require a roll, usually INS+INS, vs. a Difficulty Number. A roll higher than the DC may yield additional information at the GMs discretion.
Initiative:
>>>In standard RAW Fabula Ultima, Initiative is a Group Roll (choose one character to roll with all others assisting) but that's not going to work well in PbP and slow things down.
>>>Instead, we're just using individual Initiative, rolling DEX+INS and sticking with whatever number comes up as the character's turn in the Initiative order for the rest of the Combat. Functionally, in PbP this works best by just letting everyone post their Action & Rolls and I stitch them together into a coherent narrative in a post following up everyone's Actions and setting up the next turn.
>>>A player may choose to re-roll their Initiative on their turn during a Combat by paying a Fabula Point and rolling DEX+INS again. The new Initiative Score will go into effect the following turn of Combat.
Ranges:
>>>In RAW Fabula Ultima, Ranges aren't a thing. If you want to fight it, you can reach it. That doesn't track too well with a more tactical system like Elder Tales so I fudged in a basic Range system...
Close Range: Anything you can reach out and touch with your fingers or a melee weapon.
Medium Range: Approximately 30 meters. The general size of most Combat encounters. A character may move around and reasonably hit an opponent or enemy (with ranged or melee attacks) in this range without taking a Move Action to approach it.
Long Range: Beyond 30 meters in distance. A ranged weapon or Spell that specifies Long Range capability is needed to hit a target at this distance. A character may take a MOVE Action to close the distance to Medium.
Flying : A special circumstance, usually denoted by the Tag [Flying]. This Tag prevents melee attacks against an enemy or opponent with this Tag unless the attacker also has the [Flying] Tag. Characters with Ranged weapons or Spells, however, are still capable of making Attack Actions against a target with the [Flying] Tag.
Hindered: Creatures or players with the [Hindered] Tag, often the result of Spells or Traps, may not move nor take Move Actions or apply the [Flying] Tag. They may only make melee attacks against enemies or opponents who declare themselves to be in Close Range or who have conducted a melee attack against them during that turn. The Hindered Tag does not prevent the use of ranged weapon or ranged Spell attacks, however.
>>>Fabula Ultima is a very simple game at its core. Just a handful of mechanics and a whole lot of fun! Here's the highlights and how I've changed some of if them to better detail our setting:
Rolling Dice:
[ +- ]
>>>A vast majority of the rolls you make with be a simple two-dice plus/minus modifiers roll vs. a Difficulty Number set by the GM. The dice rolled are determined by a combination of Attribute+Attribute and which attributes are chosen depends on the action taken.
>>>The dice involved are d6, d8, d10 & d12. The type of die rolled correspond to the ones chosen for a particular Attribute chosen during character creation.
Attack Rolls:
>>>One of the more common types of rolls made, an Attack Roll helps determine the outcome of a particular round of Combat. Different weapons and different attack styles require different combinations of dice. A Sword may call for [Dex]+[Might], a Bow may call for [Dex]+[Dex], an attack spell like Flare Arrow may call for [INS]+[Will]. When you make an Attack Roll (also called a Magic Attack Roll for Spells) you roll one die of each Attribute called for. Add or subtract modifiers from the total after the two dice are rolled.
Example:
'Stumpy' makes an Attack Roll against a Gnoll. He is armed with a sword and it calls for [Dex]+[Might]. Looking at his character sheet, 'Stumpy' has a d8 in Dex and a d10 in Might. The Attack Roll for him is d8+d10. He also has a bonus from a buff that his teammate cast on him that gives him a +2 to his Attack Roll.
>>>Putting the formula ( d8+d10+2 ) into the die roller, he gets a 4 & a 6. The Die Roller calculates the total as 12 (4+6+2).
>>>The resulting number is matched against a target's Defense or Magic Defense Score to see if it hit. Exceeding the Defense Score results in a damaging hit; a tie or lower results in no damage to the target.
Damage Roll:
>>> Somewhat misleading as there is no additional roll involved, this determines damage the target takes depending on one of the dice rolled during the Attack Roll + modifiers.
>>>Two terms that apply to Damage Rolls are [HR] and [LR]. [HR] refers to the 'High Roll'; the higher of the two numbers rolled during the Attack Roll. ]LR] refers to the lower of the two numbers rolled during the Attack Roll. [HR] is used most often to calculate damage in a regular attack; [LR] is often used when some damage of an attack is sacrificed for an additional effect (as called for by some Class Abilities.)
Example:
>>> Continuing with Stumpy's attack, his roll of 12 was higher than the Gnoll's Defense of 10. A hit! To determine how much damage Stumpy inflicted he looks at the description of his Sword. It does [HR]+8.
Stumpy's [HR] from the roll was 6; he did 14 damage!
>>>As a follow-up, his teammate, Miranda, cast Flare Arrow and rolled a 2 & a 10 on her Magic Attack Roll. Succeeding as well, she consults the description of Flare Arrow and it does [HR]+15 🔥 damage. The damage she caused would be 25 fire-type damage! ([HR]10+15)
Criticals:
>>>A Critical occurs when both dice rolled show the same numbers. E.g: a pair of 6s, 7s or 8s on a roll using a d8 & a d10; 8 being the maximum possible on the d8, pairs of 9s, 10s, 11s & 12s are possible if you roll dice that size.. Rolling a Critical gives the player the option of choosing an opportunity from the following list:
>>>Other options may be suggested by the player & negotiated with the GM.
Fumble:
>>>A Fumble results when both die in a roll come up 1s. Fumbles may not be rerolled or altered. Whatever attempt was made by the roll fails; in Combat an opponent may choose an option from the same chart the player chooses from when resulting a Critical.
>>>Additionally, the player rolling the Fumble gains one Fabula Point. Failure often teaches us lesson we did not know we needed.
Die Size:
>>>Some Abilities give bonuses based on 'Die Size'. This refers to the highest possible number that can be rolled on the indicated Attribute die. A d6 has a 'die size' of 6, a d10 has a 'due size' of 10, etc.
[ +- ]
>>> Actions are a distilled way of declaring what your character does during their turn and trigger some game effects. Only one Action may be selected during a turn, although a free action may be taken at any time and in addition to a regular Action.
Attack Action: using a weapon or spell to inflict damage on an enemy or opponent. Requires an equipped weapon or a Spell/Ability.
Guard: This Action braces your character for damage and allows them to cover for another character. By declaring a GUARD Action, your character becomes [Resistant] to all damage types (taking only half damage from sources) until the beginning of their next turn. You may also declare the Guard Action and choose another character. Your character takes any damage inflicted on the character chosen to Guard as well as damage inflicted on your own character. AoE damage cannot be soaked this way.
Inventory: This covers any Action that involves external items. Using a potion, retrieving a weapon from your Inventory, equipping a weapon or other item you have stored on your personal Inventory. Armor may not be equipped this way, however.
>>> Use of the retrieved item may require an additional Action, or not, depending on the item in question.
Move: ThisAction allows a character to cover a lot of distance between themselves and a target. By selecting this Action, a character may reduce the distance between them and a target formerly at Long Range into Medium Range.
Objective:This Action covers a variety of options that may arise in situations of urgency that do not require an Attack Roll. Retrieve the crown from across the room, throw the rusty lever, swing across a bottomless crevice etc.
Skill/Spell: This Action involves the use of a Skill or casting of a Spell that does not require an Attack Roll but may require another type of Roll. Some examples are using the Hide Skill, casting Heal, etc.
Study: By taking a Study Action, you can attempt to learn details about a setting, scene, enemy or opponent. Some Abilities can trigger an automatic Study Roll but most of the time it is an actively chosen Action.
>>>When using the Study Action on an enemy or opponent, details such as Total HP/MP, Vulnerabilities/Resistances, Tags, etc. may be determined. STUDY Actions require a roll, usually INS+INS, vs. a Difficulty Number. A roll higher than the DC may yield additional information at the GMs discretion.
[ +- ]
>>>In standard RAW Fabula Ultima, Initiative is a Group Roll (choose one character to roll with all others assisting) but that's not going to work well in PbP and slow things down.
>>>Instead, we're just using individual Initiative, rolling DEX+INS and sticking with whatever number comes up as the character's turn in the Initiative order for the rest of the Combat. Functionally, in PbP this works best by just letting everyone post their Action & Rolls and I stitch them together into a coherent narrative in a post following up everyone's Actions and setting up the next turn.
>>>A player may choose to re-roll their Initiative on their turn during a Combat by paying a Fabula Point and rolling DEX+INS again. The new Initiative Score will go into effect the following turn of Combat.
[ +- ]
>>>In RAW Fabula Ultima, Ranges aren't a thing. If you want to fight it, you can reach it. That doesn't track too well with a more tactical system like Elder Tales so I fudged in a basic Range system...
Close Range: Anything you can reach out and touch with your fingers or a melee weapon.
Medium Range: Approximately 30 meters. The general size of most Combat encounters. A character may move around and reasonably hit an opponent or enemy (with ranged or melee attacks) in this range without taking a Move Action to approach it.
Long Range: Beyond 30 meters in distance. A ranged weapon or Spell that specifies Long Range capability is needed to hit a target at this distance. A character may take a MOVE Action to close the distance to Medium.
Flying : A special circumstance, usually denoted by the Tag [Flying]. This Tag prevents melee attacks against an enemy or opponent with this Tag unless the attacker also has the [Flying] Tag. Characters with Ranged weapons or Spells, however, are still capable of making Attack Actions against a target with the [Flying] Tag.
Hindered: Creatures or players with the [Hindered] Tag, often the result of Spells or Traps, may not move nor take Move Actions or apply the [Flying] Tag. They may only make melee attacks against enemies or opponents who declare themselves to be in Close Range or who have conducted a melee attack against them during that turn. The Hindered Tag does not prevent the use of ranged weapon or ranged Spell attacks, however.
Sep 29, 2024 12:47 am
witchdoctor says:
GreyGriffin says:
MinMin says:
...over the past weeks...Sep 29, 2024 3:21 pm
Quote:
One paw brought up his GUI, and he tapped the only spell he had that might help.Sep 29, 2024 11:30 pm
@Dmbrainiac @Celestine and anyone one else along Southeast US, I hope all is well.
Sep 30, 2024 12:36 am
The rain and flooding has been crazy! Stay safe out there, East Coast & Florida people!
>>>On a different note... Now might be a good time to ask folks about Squik Factors. So, is there anyone that might have issues with certain kinds of monsters/animal types? Spiders, snakes, etc? I definitely want to avoid using monster types that might impact a player as much as a character.
@Legendary_Sidekick: I'll certainly drop an update after the PK Party has acted, if you'd like.
>>>On a different note... Now might be a good time to ask folks about Squik Factors. So, is there anyone that might have issues with certain kinds of monsters/animal types? Spiders, snakes, etc? I definitely want to avoid using monster types that might impact a player as much as a character.
@Legendary_Sidekick: I'll certainly drop an update after the PK Party has acted, if you'd like.
Sep 30, 2024 1:19 am
I don't have any particular squick beasts, but while we're on the subject, I do have one pretty firm line.
I'm playing the X card at being made to inflict or being complicit in inflicting torture. I don't mind it being depicted, as a bad thing that bad people do, but I'm not gonna do it, and I'm not gonna let it happen.
I'm playing the X card at being made to inflict or being complicit in inflicting torture. I don't mind it being depicted, as a bad thing that bad people do, but I'm not gonna do it, and I'm not gonna let it happen.
Sep 30, 2024 7:15 am
No squick here for me.
@Legendary_Sidekick Fortunately here in Orlando, we only saw some wind and a little bit of rain. Not at all bad compared to other places. :(
@Legendary_Sidekick Fortunately here in Orlando, we only saw some wind and a little bit of rain. Not at all bad compared to other places. :(
Sep 30, 2024 9:35 am
witchdoctor says:
Legendary_Sidekick: I'll certainly drop an update after the PK Party has acted, if you'd like.Sep 30, 2024 9:51 am
Haha, oops, I just looked at the PK Party's level in the status box. This probably won't end well. :o
Sep 30, 2024 10:05 am
If we have to deplete their HP to zero, they’ll probably get us first.
If the mob gets close… maybe there’s a chance we can be creative.
___
On another note, glad you and your family got through the storm okay.
If the mob gets close… maybe there’s a chance we can be creative.
___
On another note, glad you and your family got through the storm okay.
Sep 30, 2024 12:19 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
Haha, oops, I just looked at the PK Party's level in the status box. This probably won't end well. :oSep 30, 2024 7:07 pm
witchdoctor says:
I'll certainly drop an update after the PK Party has acted, if you'd like.Grace will DEFINITELY follow Raquel. But I’d like to not commit to the action until the PK’ers have acted.
Also, it’s worth knowing whether Grace will be within the archer’s reach (or if anyone else is within sword’s reach of Raquel).
I’m going to edit my post to only commit to bolting to Raquel’s side. What Grace says or does depends on what the PK’ers do and where they are.
Last edited September 30, 2024 8:43 pm
Oct 1, 2024 2:02 am
Test post on the new site, just checking if my account is exploded, there's some spookiness afoot.
Oct 1, 2024 2:04 am
Yeah, things are a little scattered in the 'My Games' section for me too. The GP update is running a lot better than the previous build tho.
Oct 1, 2024 1:01 pm
witchdoctor says:
>>>On a different note... Now might be a good time to ask folks about Squik Factors. So, is there anyone that might have issues with certain kinds of monsters/animal types? Spiders, snakes, etc? I definitely want to avoid using monster types that might impact a player as much as a character.Dmbrainiac says:
No squick here for me.@Legendary_Sidekick Fortunately here in Orlando, we only saw some wind and a little bit of rain. Not at all bad compared to other places. :(
Oct 1, 2024 4:02 pm
Borrowing another connection. My power is still off, there are rumors going around that I might not have power again 'til Friday.
Edit: So far as I know, I don't have any squicks. I'm an acrophobe, but that doesn't really translate to text.
Edit: So far as I know, I don't have any squicks. I'm an acrophobe, but that doesn't really translate to text.
Last edited October 1, 2024 4:04 pm
Oct 2, 2024 1:08 am
Grace had asked for a half-step update after the PK Party had acted so I may do that tomorrow unless anyone has an objection.
Oct 2, 2024 3:13 pm
If anyone does object (or if you prefer), I can just have Grace attempt the thing I PM’d you about.
I don’t want to make the combat sluggish (or double the work of GM’ing this—which you are doing awesomely). I’ve got to pick up my daughter after school, so I can edit in a roll and action while in the parking lot.
I don’t want to make the combat sluggish (or double the work of GM’ing this—which you are doing awesomely). I’ve got to pick up my daughter after school, so I can edit in a roll and action while in the parking lot.
Oct 3, 2024 6:09 am
I posted up the first half of the combat round. Grace's player had requested the break that way to decide on her actions. Anyone with an Initiative below 10, their actions will get picked up in the next post.
Oct 4, 2024 5:09 pm
So ... it's Friday and I still don't have any power. Such is the nature of rumors, I suppose, but I really don't have any other reference points to offer. According to the outage maps, half the state who lost power is up again now.
Oct 4, 2024 6:15 pm
Helene was such an unexpectedly devastating hurricane... Glad you & yours are okay, Celestine. Take care of yourself and be safe, yeah. I hope things get back to normal for you as soon as possible!
Oct 6, 2024 7:49 pm
(Hope everyone is okay out there and recovering from the storm!)
Quick game-related question GM, shouldn't Colin be -20 MP from summoning Talon and the Arcane blade (the latter might be a pending action happening toward the end of this round depending on timing, but I assume he should be at least -10 since Talon is listed as an active summon)?
Quick game-related question GM, shouldn't Colin be -20 MP from summoning Talon and the Arcane blade (the latter might be a pending action happening toward the end of this round depending on timing, but I assume he should be at least -10 since Talon is listed as an active summon)?
Oct 6, 2024 9:00 pm
I didn't deduct for the Summon because Colin activated it before the combat really started. I gave everyone a pass on the costs of things activated before the Combat but when I update for the second half of the first round I'll deduct for things used, like Colin's Arcane Blade.
Oct 7, 2024 2:22 am
witchdoctor says:
I didn't deduct for the Summon because Colin activated it before the combat really started. I gave everyone a pass on the costs of things activated before the Combat but when I update for the second half of the first round I'll deduct for things used, like Colin's Arcane Blade.Oct 8, 2024 2:57 am
Celestine says:
I have power! Catching up now>>> My area got a huge influx of medical patients from the affected areas of East TN so I've been too overwhelmed with work to drop the follow up post further first round of combat. Now that I've had a day off, I'll get that done ASAP and regain some momentum!
Oct 8, 2024 5:52 pm
Alepous says:
OOC:
How far I am from my party and from the PK party? Can I cast Healing Forge to get both of them or not?Oct 9, 2024 10:59 pm
I believe I am going to exit the game. To many players for me. I hope y'all kick PK butt.
Cheers
Cheers
Oct 9, 2024 11:04 pm
Aw, man.. well I am still here. Just letting a few people ahead in initiative act first.
Oct 10, 2024 12:47 am
mathias0077 says:
I believe I am going to exit the game. To many players for me. I hope y'all kick PK butt.Cheers
Oct 10, 2024 8:17 pm
Gonna edit to RP my use of the other Fab point (we get two, right?)
I just gotta look up the mechanics, which I think are on p.9 of this thread.
I just gotta look up the mechanics, which I think are on p.9 of this thread.
Oct 10, 2024 8:23 pm
Not page 9.
Everyone currently has the initial (3) Fabula Points PLUS an additional (1) added at the beginning of the RAID BATTLE for a total of (4).
Invoking Traits or Bonds requires spending (1) Fabula Point and a well written internal monologue as to why the event is important to the character. Success on the re-roll isn't guaranteed, however...
Bonds are the invisible strings of fate and feeling that bind people together, for good or ill. They can get used to alter Die Rolls as a bonus rather than re-rolling a die.
witchdoctor says:
Given that the Die Roller is being very fickle, here's a couple of options. This battle might be a good time to introduce the mechanics that allow you to manipulate the Die results:[ +- ] Invoking Traits
Everyone currently has the initial (3) Fabula Points PLUS an additional (1) added at the beginning of the RAID BATTLE for a total of (4).
Invoking Traits or Bonds requires spending (1) Fabula Point and a well written internal monologue as to why the event is important to the character. Success on the re-roll isn't guaranteed, however...
[ +- ] Invoking Bonds
Bonds are the invisible strings of fate and feeling that bind people together, for good or ill. They can get used to alter Die Rolls as a bonus rather than re-rolling a die.
Oct 11, 2024 3:36 am
mathias0077 says:
I believe I am going to exit the game. To many players for me. I hope y'all kick PK butt.Cheers
Celestine says:
Middling Electrical Power.I need to Escalate to reach Fabulous Secret Power.
Oct 11, 2024 7:50 am
Milton is going to miss me entirely, thankfully. Even if I did get hit, I'd be in a better position than I was before; Helen hit on the day I was gonna replace my dead phone. It's been replaced now.
Oct 11, 2024 7:58 am
Milton came through my area yesterday. Fortunately, my home was spared from any damage, but the power has been out since Wednesday night with no estimate yet when it might be back on, so my posts will likely be sporadic until it returns.
Oct 16, 2024 1:18 am
Helene wrecked a much larger area. I'm not in one of the areas directly hit but we got a lot of healthcare overflow from the affected areas since we still had everything functioning. That overflow is one reason why my posting has slowed down a bit.
Oct 16, 2024 5:16 pm
@witchdoctor Does Grace’s action advance the clock, as she’s not actually trying to hurt the archer but prevent her from shooting anyone?
Oct 16, 2024 6:33 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
@witchdoctor Does Grace’s action advance the clock, as she’s not actually trying to hurt the archer but prevent her from shooting anyone?Oct 17, 2024 6:18 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
@witchdoctor Does Grace’s action advance the clock, as she’s not actually trying to hurt the archer but prevent her from shooting anyone?@GreyGriffin: I think that's a fair valid point. Did he make a Roll for it? If not, give us a retroactive roll DC 8. I'd guess maybe INS+WILL?
Oct 17, 2024 8:19 pm
witchdoctor says:
Legendary_Sidekick says:
@witchdoctor Does Grace’s action advance the clock, as she’s not actually trying to hurt the archer but prevent her from shooting anyone?What’s important to Grace (I think) is knowing whether her grapple works. She doesn’t have to know whether she’s circumnavigating the game’s code (or level differences) by holding the archer’s arms. (And OoC, I got a damn good roll considering my modest strength stat, so I know if it works it is game mechanics IRL.) So she might have a logical flaw in her interpretation, but I think I know what I want her to say in Round 3.
You might know that Pathfinder has Diplomacy, Bluff/Deception, Intimidation, and D&D probably has at least three talky skills. Would FabU have different rolls for different methods of persuasion, or is it going to be INSP + WILL no matter how Grace tries to persuade?
EDIT - if 8 was the DC, I think the clock just has two more successes to go!
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Oct 17, 2024 11:21 pm
FabU has different rolls for different situations. Some of the examples it gives are Ins/Wil for negotiations, Wil/Wil for an earnest appeal, and Str/Wil for trying to intimidate someone with physical force.
Oct 23, 2024 12:57 am
Sorry for being so quite lately. I'm having serious focusing problems with how busy my life has been lately.
Oct 23, 2024 2:50 am
ToDream says:
Sorry for being so quite lately. I'm having serious focusing problems with how busy my life has been lately.Oct 23, 2024 3:34 pm
Speaking of which, I know I'm running a little late. I should be able to get a post out after work tonight.
Oct 23, 2024 6:24 pm
Sure thing. I was going to post an update tonight so you should have time to get yours in.
Oct 25, 2024 10:48 am
@vyshian Calamity needs a Might+Agility roll for her Powderkeg attack, please.
Oct 25, 2024 1:13 pm
witchdoctor says:
@vyshian Calamity needs a Might+Agility roll for her Powderkeg attack, please.Oct 26, 2024 8:01 pm
@witchdoctor Are we moving the clock forward with some of our moves? That was Grace’s intention. I just want to know if it’s working. (Y’know… definition of insanity is to try the same thing and expect a different result.)
Note that this question was asked before I posted my turn. So did Grace move the clock on her previous turn with the good roll? This turn… well, it’s for the best she at least didn’t fight back. I’d be more annoyed if she abandoned her principles *and* missed.
Note that this question was asked before I posted my turn. So did Grace move the clock on her previous turn with the good roll? This turn… well, it’s for the best she at least didn’t fight back. I’d be more annoyed if she abandoned her principles *and* missed.
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Oct 27, 2024 12:50 am
Yeah. There's a Clock Counter at the top of the Status Update. You guys have pushed it to 5 of 6 segments completed.
Oct 27, 2024 1:19 am
Oh, I see it now! So… hopefully someone who acts before the enemy can push that to six.
Oct 27, 2024 3:18 am
This is tough. Clara would not be able to just stand by and watch Grace being killed. Her instinct would be to charge forwards and protect Grace and Raquel, but I'm not sure about the relative distance and whether she could make it in one turn. I'm also running out of ideas to rally the crowd. Even if we complete the clock, seems like they wouldn't reach the PK party in time before our team was harmed?
Oct 27, 2024 5:10 am
I think finishing the clock is worth it.
Surviving Turn 3 will still be tough. Not sure if finishing the clock on a higher initiative than the enemy prevents them from attacking.
Surviving Turn 3 will still be tough. Not sure if finishing the clock on a higher initiative than the enemy prevents them from attacking.
Oct 27, 2024 11:07 am
@vyshian if the DC is still 8, we might be good from that reroll.
If not, you can do a bond invoke for a flat bonus, if you have a relevant positive bond. (I believe only Grace had already spent 2 points prior to this turn!)
If not, you can do a bond invoke for a flat bonus, if you have a relevant positive bond. (I believe only Grace had already spent 2 points prior to this turn!)
Oct 27, 2024 3:27 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
@vyshian if the DC is still 8, we might be good from that reroll.If not, you can do a bond invoke for a flat bonus, if you have a relevant positive bond. (I believe only Grace had already spent 2 points prior to this turn!)
@DrifterDwarf I just saw that fumble. Guess we spent all our luck on initiative already.
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Oct 27, 2024 6:05 pm
Yep, I just had to laugh at it. I'm surprised Max isn't dead already, so here we go!!!
Oct 27, 2024 7:32 pm
The dice can be fickle but Fabula Ultima isn't nearly as punishing for Fumbles or Criticals as some games can be. They give a lot of versatility to play by offering a variety of effects through opportunities rather than just relying on damage bonuses. Narratively, I like that a lot better.
Oct 27, 2024 7:47 pm
It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out, including whether or not we face the PK’ers in the No PvP zone (or Cathedral if Grace dies and Serana follows).
My only goal for Grace was to not become the thing she hates. Why it’s important to her… well, it might come up, again, depending how the battle goes and what follows.
My only goal for Grace was to not become the thing she hates. Why it’s important to her… well, it might come up, again, depending how the battle goes and what follows.
Oct 27, 2024 8:06 pm
The battle is definitely at it's climax. It'll be interesting to see the fallout and how that all plays out.
Oct 27, 2024 9:25 pm
Oof, got hammered at work, then got sick, then got a shot which put me down for a day. I'll try to keep up soon.
Oct 31, 2024 7:11 pm
@witchdoctor Are there other moves that can move the clock? I’m trying to do something bard-like, but I don’t want to just do that for the sake of rolling 2d10.
So if it’s INSP + WILL no matter what, I’ll just RP the personality into that. But if I can use other dice to rally the crowd, such as perform with AGIL + INSP or if there are WILL + WILL and INSP + INSP options, it might be good to know that.
Is there a "move list?"
So if it’s INSP + WILL no matter what, I’ll just RP the personality into that. But if I can use other dice to rally the crowd, such as perform with AGIL + INSP or if there are WILL + WILL and INSP + INSP options, it might be good to know that.
Is there a "move list?"
Oct 31, 2024 7:14 pm
There's not really a Move List or anything. It's up the player to come up with some kind of explanation for the Attribute combo they use. They could physically push the crowd by using MIGHT+MIGHT, for example.
Nov 1, 2024 12:03 pm
Wondering what "shaken" actually means for Max. Rules say something general like "reduces the wisdom dice by 1 size".
A fear effect was mentioned for the pirate, but doesn't mention that Max is afraid, which he would never be - its a cheesy video game pirate, unless the game system actually invokes some loss of control like we see in real games where the player isn't afraid but the avatar won't respond.
I'm probably going to play this like if Max real world ran into a solid wall - not concussion level impact, but kind of "what the hell was that".
A fear effect was mentioned for the pirate, but doesn't mention that Max is afraid, which he would never be - its a cheesy video game pirate, unless the game system actually invokes some loss of control like we see in real games where the player isn't afraid but the avatar won't respond.
I'm probably going to play this like if Max real world ran into a solid wall - not concussion level impact, but kind of "what the hell was that".
Nov 1, 2024 12:42 pm
Yeah, just go ahead and post. I believe we’re all posting and the GM sorts out who acts when.
Nov 1, 2024 5:18 pm
DrifterDwarf says:
Wondering what "shaken" actually means for Max. Rules say something general like "reduces the wisdom dice by 1 size". A fear effect was mentioned for the pirate, but doesn't mention that Max is afraid, which he would never be - its a cheesy video game pirate, unless the game system actually invokes some loss of control like we see in real games where the player isn't afraid but the avatar won't respond.
I'm probably going to play this like if Max real world ran into a solid wall - not concussion level impact, but kind of "what the hell was that".
@Dmbrainiac Yeah, just jump in and I'll sort it out! 😀
Btw, I hope IRL stuff is clearing up for ya!
Nov 2, 2024 1:04 pm
@DrifterDwarf don’t forget that you can invoke a trait (like what you wrote for the guilt/relief description) at the cost of a Fabula Point for a re-roll.
My last re-roll was worse than the original, but with your 3, there’s nowhere to go but up. (Well… besides a critical fumble.)
My last re-roll was worse than the original, but with your 3, there’s nowhere to go but up. (Well… besides a critical fumble.)
Nov 2, 2024 7:22 pm
witchdoctor says:
A Bard battle would be pretty awesome!Nov 14, 2024 11:39 pm
When I was in Japan (Hokkaido), there was a melon farm-girl (woman, really) who has to be one of the most excessively polite total strangers I’ve ever met in my life. Melons and etiquette were her day job, and she was a grandmaster at both. Her product tasted good, but it could have tasted like cardboard and it still would have been worth the purchase just for the she says arigato gozaimasu.
So reading Max contemplating the melon farm-girl… I kinda got a kick outta that.
So reading Max contemplating the melon farm-girl… I kinda got a kick outta that.
Nov 18, 2024 9:54 pm
Sorry for the excessive edits, in a thread with a lot of split-ups and diverging parallel conversations I'm trying to inject as much clarity as I can.
Nov 19, 2024 1:24 am
That's perfectly fine. Threading conversations can be tricky, especially with the topic jumping around a bit. I appreciate the effort to keep things clear!
Also, I'm not super happy with the image of the Guild Building. I'll replace it with a better one. Just wanted to put that out there to eliminate the confusion when it changes.
Here's the new image:
Also, I'm not super happy with the image of the Guild Building. I'll replace it with a better one. Just wanted to put that out there to eliminate the confusion when it changes.
Here's the new image:
Nov 19, 2024 3:04 am
Hey all, wanted to apologize for disappearing. It was a combination of trying to pull family members out of a doom spiral, and the busy season hitting my job. Things are settling down now though, so I'm eager to get back into the mix, if that's alright.
Nov 19, 2024 6:09 am
Glad to have you back! Jump in wherever you'd like Wheeler to be. I think the group is currently split between hanging out near the Silver Leaf Beam Tree and in the Cathedral.
Nov 20, 2024 1:47 pm
Celestine says:
Hey all, wanted to apologize for disappearing. It was a combination of trying to pull family members out of a doom spiral, and the busy season hitting my job. Things are settling down now though, so I'm eager to get back into the mix, if that's alright.Nov 20, 2024 2:51 pm
Celestine says:
Hey all, wanted to apologize for disappearing. It was a combination of trying to pull family members out of a doom spiral, and the busy season hitting my job. Things are settling down now though, so I'm eager to get back into the mix, if that's alright.Short version: welcome back!!!
Nov 23, 2024 6:46 am
vyshian says:
Hope your family is doing okay.Legendary_Sidekick says:
My impression is that most people on GP get that Life Happens, so it’s generally not held against you if you disappear and reappear. We all go through busy times and hard times, and it’s nice to game in a community that treats others as real people with lives outside of the one or two (or five) games we share.
Short version: welcome back!!!
Last edited November 23, 2024 6:47 am
Nov 27, 2024 7:40 pm
I’m assuming (1) the PK-ers know Grave is Lv.12, a.k.a. non-threatening, and (2) a Lv.45+ character with no unarmed combat skill is still able to use their fists, so being unarmed just makes them less dangerous than they are, but still at a huge advantage vs. Grace and Raquel in a two-on-two.
Grace wants to meet in the city, where it’s still No PvP. If they agree to a guard standing by, she will ask the guard if No PvP means they can’t harm each other.
If you want to narrate this happening, and skip to the meeting—if @Dmbrainiac, Serena and Boaty all agree to a peaceful private meeting, that’s fine too. I mostly (in the OoC post) am trying to establish Grace is taking some measure of precaution, but I don’t feel the need to RP every step of that since it’s probably overkill.
Grace wants to meet in the city, where it’s still No PvP. If they agree to a guard standing by, she will ask the guard if No PvP means they can’t harm each other.
If you want to narrate this happening, and skip to the meeting—if @Dmbrainiac, Serena and Boaty all agree to a peaceful private meeting, that’s fine too. I mostly (in the OoC post) am trying to establish Grace is taking some measure of precaution, but I don’t feel the need to RP every step of that since it’s probably overkill.
Nov 27, 2024 7:58 pm
I’m down with it. Raquel hasn’t had much to add to what Grace is saying set so she’ll just play the strong silent bodyguard for now. :)
Nov 27, 2024 8:44 pm
Please let me know if the quote-heavy posts are too chunky and hard to read. I'm trying to keep everything threaded together as much as I can and keep everyone involved, but it's certainly not very beautiful. >.<
Also... where are we geographically? My guess is, like... Montreal?
Also... where are we geographically? My guess is, like... Montreal?
Last edited November 27, 2024 9:06 pm
Nov 27, 2024 10:36 pm
GreyGriffin says:
Also... where are we geographically? My guess is, like... Montreal?
>>>The quote blocks do help keep conversations a bit more coherent. I think it's easier on my side since I have different NPC characters involved in different conversations so it's easier to identify what part of the narrative is being addressed. Quite blocks in player responses are helpful given the lack of that crutch I tend to rely on. I find it helpful but I'm not everyone...
Nov 27, 2024 10:45 pm
>>>Serena and her cohort can access the same information Grace and the others can about each other through the Status Box (Name, Class, SubClass, Level, etc.) so they're aware of what level they are. Probably why they thought the whole thing would be a piece of cake and not be a 'big deal' (to them anyway).
>>>As Grace understood things, they'd be meeting with Malbraith, Serena and her Crew, and some other interested parties in the Guild Building so there would be some guarantee of protection from the 'no PvP' mechanics as well as a bunch of other people around who are already pretty upset at what went down.
>>>As Grace understood things, they'd be meeting with Malbraith, Serena and her Crew, and some other interested parties in the Guild Building so there would be some guarantee of protection from the 'no PvP' mechanics as well as a bunch of other people around who are already pretty upset at what went down.
Nov 28, 2024 12:36 am
witchdoctor says:
>>>As Grace understood things, they'd be meeting with Malbraith, Serena and her Crew, and some other interested parties in the Guild Building so there would be some guarantee of protection from the 'no PvP' mechanics as well as a bunch of other people around who are already pretty upset at what went down.As far as her concerns go, Serena wanting to talk is a step in the right direction.
Dec 4, 2024 10:46 am
@witchdoctor , did you want it to wrap like this?
BradL33: "Not to interrupt your sightseeing at the Cathedral but we're headed over to the Guild Building for that meeting that SilverOath guy, Malbraith, mentioned. Are you guys going to meet us there?"
BradL33: "Not to interrupt your sightseeing at the Cathedral but we're headed over to the Guild Building for that meeting that SilverOath guy, Malbraith, mentioned. Are you guys going to meet us there?"
Dec 4, 2024 2:51 pm
Yes. That's it.
I tried 'float-left' & that didn't work for me. Nm. I see how you did that. Format tag within a format tag. 👍🏾
I tried 'float-left' & that didn't work for me. Nm. I see how you did that. Format tag within a format tag. 👍🏾
Dec 4, 2024 4:12 pm
Honestly, I learned a lot from your GM posts. If you’ve read any Hero•Girl•Sprite (⚠️warning: weirdness, Nintendo-ripoffery), I’ve been using little boxes for the NPCs.
It’s a lot easier (to me anyway) than having a bunch of NPC headings, and as an added bonus, the image is bigger.
It’s a lot easier (to me anyway) than having a bunch of NPC headings, and as an added bonus, the image is bigger.
Dec 4, 2024 5:42 pm
I know, still a little behind. Going to write up another post for arriving at the Guild Meeting when I get back from work, but there were some things I wanted to cover.
If you want me to spend a Fabula Point to establish anything from that first paragraph, I'll gladly do so.
If you want me to spend a Fabula Point to establish anything from that first paragraph, I'll gladly do so.
Dec 4, 2024 6:08 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
Honestly, I learned a lot from your GM posts. If you’ve read any Hero•Girl•Sprite (⚠️warning: weirdness, Nintendo-ripoffery), I’ve been using little boxes for the NPCs.It’s a lot easier (to me anyway) than having a bunch of NPC headings, and as an added bonus, the image is bigger.
>>>Despite the fact I exclusively post from my phone, I assume most people interact with GamersPlane via desktop and have a bigger screen so I never thought about the NPC images needing to be bigger.
Celestine says:
I know, still a little behind. Going to write up another post for arriving at the Guild Meeting when I get back from work, but there were some things I wanted to cover.If you want me to spend a Fabula Point to establish anything from that first paragraph, I'll gladly do so.
Dec 4, 2024 9:41 pm
witchdoctor says:
Legendary_Sidekick says:
Honestly, I learned a lot from your GM posts. If you’ve read any Hero•Girl•Sprite (⚠️warning: weirdness, Nintendo-ripoffery), I’ve been using little boxes for the NPCs.It’s a lot easier (to me anyway) than having a bunch of NPC headings, and as an added bonus, the image is bigger.
>>>Despite the fact I exclusively post from my phone, I assume most people interact with GamersPlane via desktop and have a bigger screen so I never thought about the NPC images needing to be bigger.
Dec 5, 2024 3:45 am
witchdoctor says:
Let me know if you need me to slow my roll a bit.Dec 11, 2024 9:02 am
Unexpected state inspection at the hospital where I work sidelined me for a couple of days. So sorry for the delay, folks. New post will be going up later today.
Dec 12, 2024 4:16 pm
@Celestine Give me a bit to find the with the answer to your question about the other factions in the City. That's definitely something Wheeler would've tracked. The surprise inspection kinda consumed all my free time for the last few days.
Dec 13, 2024 12:32 am
That's more than fair, I'm working retail during the holidays so my sympathy for busy work days is overflowing.
Dec 19, 2024 1:22 pm
Between the holidays, going out of town, and family visiting, my schedule for the next few weeks is going to be very busy. Expect sporadic posts until at least January 6th or 7th.
Dec 19, 2024 2:57 pm
I kind of expected everyone's posting to slow down over the holidays so no worries for that.
Jan 5, 2025 6:58 pm
I'll have an update this evening.
December has been quite the roller coaster for me. I'm ready to get on track again tho.
December has been quite the roller coaster for me. I'm ready to get on track again tho.