Apr 3, 2018 3:43 pm
Herod walks over to the group. What's your game of choice?
The Wilderness
Be sure to read and follow the guidelines for our forums.
load previous
Apr 3, 2018 4:31 pm
Saris walks about the town but taking in the sights and looking for a quiet place to pray preferably away from people.
Apr 3, 2018 11:05 pm
@Herod: A large brutish human with a nose that has clearly been broken multiple times grins at your introduction. We play a lot of three kings around here but we are always interested in new games if you're prepared to teach us?
Apr 3, 2018 11:24 pm
@Saris: That's easy enough to find. To the north there is a small river which the lumber mill workers use to float their logs down to the trading post, so they can be shipped off and sold. To the east is the beach where you wete originally washed ashore. To the south and west there are several farmsteads with plenty of trees scattered here and there. Berda forest is to the north beyond the river. It is easily accessible via the small bridge that spans the river.
Apr 4, 2018 3:46 am
Well, back home I played a lot of strategy games, not as many games of chance. Can you show me three kings?
OOC:
Herod is trying to feel this man and his group out.Rolls
Insight - (1d20+5)
(10) + 5 = 15
Apr 4, 2018 5:46 am
You get the feeling that the group gambles due to boredom rather than any illicit or nefarious purpose. You doubt that they would cheat you but they definitely sense an opportunity to make some quick coin from an inexperienced gambler.
It is quite similar to poker but you roll three D6s rather than use a deck of cards.
The highest roll you can get is 3x3
Then it's 3 x 6s and then three of a kind in descending value.
The next highest rank is a straight of 4,5,6. Then it's a straight in descending order.
The next highest rank is 2 X 6s and then another pair in descending order.
The lowest rank is a single 6 and then a high single in descending order.
Those are the hand ranks. The real skill comes from insight and deception. A successful player tries to hide their hand so the opponent thinks they have the winning hand.
To play roll 3d6
Make a deception check to hide your hand.
Roll an insight check to guess your opponent's hand.
Betting continues until one player either calls or folds.
Does that make sense?
OOC:
The Rules of Three KingsIt is quite similar to poker but you roll three D6s rather than use a deck of cards.
The highest roll you can get is 3x3
Then it's 3 x 6s and then three of a kind in descending value.
The next highest rank is a straight of 4,5,6. Then it's a straight in descending order.
The next highest rank is 2 X 6s and then another pair in descending order.
The lowest rank is a single 6 and then a high single in descending order.
Those are the hand ranks. The real skill comes from insight and deception. A successful player tries to hide their hand so the opponent thinks they have the winning hand.
To play roll 3d6
Make a deception check to hide your hand.
Roll an insight check to guess your opponent's hand.
Betting continues until one player either calls or folds.
Does that make sense?
Apr 4, 2018 6:31 am
OOC:
So, the hierarchy (highest to lowest) is:3-3-3
6-6-6
5-5-5
4-4-4
2-2-2
1-1-1
4-5-6
3-4-5
2-3-4
1-2-3
6-6
5-5
4-4
3-3
2-2
1-1
6
5
4
3
2
1
Is that right?
How will my coin play into the game?
Will I get to roll the 3d6 twice and get the better result?
Apr 4, 2018 6:37 am
OOC:
Yes on both counts. It will also allow you to make your deception and insight checks with advantage.Apr 4, 2018 3:37 pm
OOC:
And for the purposes of our world here, who is the god of gamblers? Are we using the Forgotten Realms pantheon or a different one?OOC:
Should we carry this on a different thread?Last edited April 4, 2018 3:38 pm
Apr 4, 2018 7:57 pm
Que has seemed distracted this entire time, and goes quickly to her room as the others spread out.
Apr 5, 2018 3:32 am
OOC:
@Herod: why don't we go into the Hunter's Mark thread? Just keep an eye on this thread too. As for the God of Gamblers. That is up to you :)Apr 5, 2018 4:11 am
OOC:
@those of you hanging out near the bar.It's those bloody foxes again. They've gotten into me cellar Lena says and curses under her breath.
After a few moments the sound stops. Then you hear the sound of footsteps coming up the stairs. Lena cocks her head inquisitively.
OOC:
@Everyone in the inn's common room:What do you do?
Apr 6, 2018 3:19 pm
Herod, now looking up and seeing the skeleton, tries to see if it is being driven by a similar magic to what they experienced in the wilderness.
OOC:
What should I roll for this knowledge?Apr 6, 2018 11:43 pm
OOC:
No roll required. It looks exactly like the skeletons you just fought as it has glowing, bright green eyes.Apr 7, 2018 3:30 am
Herod rushes up to it and hits it with both fists.
Rolls
Unarmed Strike 1 - (1d20+5, 1d4+3)
1d20+5 : (4) + 5 = 9
1d4+3 : (3) + 3 = 6
Unarmed Strike 2 - (1d20+5, 1d4+3)
1d20+5 : (11) + 5 = 16
1d4+3 : (4) + 3 = 7
Apr 7, 2018 5:42 am
You run up the stairs and see the skeleton standing facing an open door. Que is standing right in front of it, holding an open door.
OOC:
Do you continue your attack?load next