Aug 28, 2015 3:03 am
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Aug 29, 2015 8:53 pm
sorry, that last post seems more suited here...
August 29, 2015 1:52 pm
Re: Character Creation
Naat, you should check what killed the people on the ground (why is there so much blood?). I would, however, Crolwell is much more interested in the result of the pin...
August 29, 2015 1:52 pm
Re: Character Creation
Naat, you should check what killed the people on the ground (why is there so much blood?). I would, however, Crolwell is much more interested in the result of the pin...
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Aug 29, 2015 8:54 pm
Yeah we should try and keep out of character chat and discussion here. In game or out of game. Good call.
Aug 29, 2015 11:29 pm
I just have to say that I was thisclose to having everyone call me Professor X.
Aug 30, 2015 12:04 am
Just when I thought my rolls couldn't get worse! Are we all drunk? We must be.
Aug 30, 2015 5:20 am
Moofsalot says:
I just have to say that I was thisclose to having everyone call me Professor X.The low dice rolls are probably the dice's way of saying "we let you roll good characters... now pay!"
Aug 30, 2015 8:29 pm
Well... it appears as if we are going to do introductions all over again for poor Crolwell.
Aug 30, 2015 9:48 pm
Well this is going to get interesting...
Flubas are pretty big, however Crolwell has a "pocket Fluba". He claims that he got it from a fairy (if asked about 'her', Crolwell won't stop talking).
Flubas are pretty big, however Crolwell has a "pocket Fluba". He claims that he got it from a fairy (if asked about 'her', Crolwell won't stop talking).
Aug 31, 2015 1:54 am
Holy Bananas!
I've only seen rolls like this once in a game! (Except they were ALL 20s or high numbers, instead of single digits... The players tamed a Nothic that day).
I've only seen rolls like this once in a game! (Except they were ALL 20s or high numbers, instead of single digits... The players tamed a Nothic that day).
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Aug 31, 2015 1:55 am
I'm just glad we're not in combat, we'd be injuring each other with these rolls.
Aug 31, 2015 2:44 am
Crap. Sorry Aelar, I totally threw us into combat!
Every time I try to make a semi-serious moment for Crolwell, and show why he is doing what he is doing, he always throws me off!
Every time I try to make a semi-serious moment for Crolwell, and show why he is doing what he is doing, he always throws me off!
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Aug 31, 2015 2:52 am
szemely says:
I think you're playing your Fluba wrong! :-)Hopefully Crolwell is a far better Barbarian, then entertainer.
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Aug 31, 2015 3:22 am
Wow, I finally got a good roll! Maybe combat will be the turning point for our luck in rolls
Aug 31, 2015 4:50 am
Oh man, that is probably the best start to the combat I could have hoped for. I figured Ütés was going to be the first to dive on in, I was mostly just trying to make sure you wouldn't actually drop your weapons and leave. I knew Crolwell would never give up the fluba.
Once we have all the initiatives in I'll post the order and set the scene for how the battle starts. I will try and avoid needing to use a grid, we will try and theater of the mind this campaign. So distances will be generalized and unless the distances are quite vast, or if someone is trying to hoof it away from the fight, they shouldn't come into play too much. Just know if you have people within melee distance of you and you run, you trigger opportunity attacks against you.
Once we have all the initiatives in I'll post the order and set the scene for how the battle starts. I will try and avoid needing to use a grid, we will try and theater of the mind this campaign. So distances will be generalized and unless the distances are quite vast, or if someone is trying to hoof it away from the fight, they shouldn't come into play too much. Just know if you have people within melee distance of you and you run, you trigger opportunity attacks against you.
Aug 31, 2015 7:26 pm
Question- is there ever a time that I won't roll +INT modifier to cast a spell?
Aug 31, 2015 7:35 pm
The only time you roll for a spell is when it has an attack roll involved, such as fire bolt. In that case you roll d20+proficiency+Int Mod. Other than that they are auto-success or require an opponent to make a saving throw.
You also won't add your int mod to damage from a spell unless the spell or a class feature says so.
You also won't add your int mod to damage from a spell unless the spell or a class feature says so.
Aug 31, 2015 7:37 pm
Yes, just make sure to carefully read the spell details. You only roll if it says to make an attack roll, or if something says that "on a successful hit". Or similar.
Aug 31, 2015 11:38 pm
teaanddice says:
What advantages do I gain against sleeping creatures?Sep 1, 2015 12:04 am
szemely says:
teaanddice says:
What advantages do I gain against sleeping creatures?Sep 1, 2015 12:20 am
Unconcious creatures fail all strength and dexterity saves, all attacks have advantage against them, and melee attacks made within 5 ft are automatically criticals. Pretty sweet rolls, gonna make this a lot easier
Sep 1, 2015 12:57 am
Also, Crolwell is technically next to act initiative wise so if he chooses to attack neither of you were quick enough to grab him. If he doesn't want to keep fighting though, all bets are off.
Sep 1, 2015 2:36 am
Lol. It was a less than graceful entry for sure, but at least you didn't critical miss and miss the water entirely.
Sep 1, 2015 6:17 pm
I was going to say how bad we are at remembering... But Crolwell knows everything, now! He has become omniscient! Hah hah...
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Sep 1, 2015 6:27 pm
I love that it happened just after Taft gave you the blessing to give you clarity.
Sep 1, 2015 6:33 pm
That's hilarious, the simple barbarian who can't think straight usually is the only one who remembers anything about the Daggers. This is why I love random rolls :)
Sep 1, 2015 6:51 pm
The ones you can understand are something about your mother laying with many different beasts willingly, that he will claim your skull and fill it with his own excrement. Stuff along that lines. Most of the rest is unintelligible gibberish in goblin.
Sep 1, 2015 9:53 pm
Looks like I'm going to have to quit work in order to keep up with things. I never liked work anyway... :-)
Sep 1, 2015 10:17 pm
Sorry, I try to mostly do one big story thing a day, but dialog seems to go quick. :)
Sep 1, 2015 10:28 pm
No worries. Just remember that Ütés doesn't talk much between 6AM-5PM on weekdays. :-)
Sep 2, 2015 1:36 am
Naatkinson says:
haha, gosh I hope Crolwell domesticates the little guy :)Sep 2, 2015 12:30 pm
szemely says:
No worries. Just remember that Ütés doesn't talk much between 6AM-5PM on weekdays. :-)Sep 2, 2015 2:40 pm
I'm able to get on to read here and there while at work using my phone, but posting is kind of a pain. I'll give it a try from time to time though.
Sep 2, 2015 2:53 pm
Lol
Yup I pretty much am in the same boat. I post at work from my phone but it's a pain to.
Yup I pretty much am in the same boat. I post at work from my phone but it's a pain to.
Sep 2, 2015 2:56 pm
Moofsalot says:
Yup I pretty much am in the same boat. I post at work from my phone but it's a pain to.Sep 2, 2015 3:01 pm
szemely says:
Moofsalot says:
Yup I pretty much am in the same boat. I post at work from my phone but it's a pain to.Sep 2, 2015 3:05 pm
Moofsalot says:
szemely says:
Moofsalot says:
Yup I pretty much am in the same boat. I post at work from my phone but it's a pain to.It may be sporadic though.
Also if you can crit a d20 roll, you can know free bird. :)
Sep 2, 2015 3:09 pm
Free Bird!
Edit: Noooooo!
Edit: Noooooo!
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Rolls
Free Bird! - (1d20)
(8) = 8
Sep 2, 2015 3:11 pm
Moofsalot says:
We know the truth. It's all for the game! :-pWork used to be fairly decent about allowing us a little personal browsing during lunch, but have since blocked any site that has the word "game" in it (unless it has to do with fantasy football, football, or march madness - you can tell what upper management's hobbies are based on which sites are not blocked).
Sep 2, 2015 5:56 pm
Oh I'm dying to see how this ends. Hopefully the rest of the party will not be. :)
Sep 2, 2015 6:00 pm
Also, after Ütés' watch I will consider you all have completing a short rest. Any expended abilities that only come back then can be regained. You may also spend your hit dice to try and heal wounds. Let me know if you are unsure what that means or how to do it.
Sep 3, 2015 3:25 am
As long as Crolwell is able to shout that I'm fine...
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Sep 3, 2015 3:28 am
Oh yes, that is entirely canon. Just want to make sure this is a challenge for Xadira first since it is her watch.
Sep 3, 2015 3:37 am
Well, finally, an interesting turn of events in this evening. Thought you guys were just going to have a super peaceful night in the scary woods. Of course the goblin only rolls well once, then is still super slow. Probably a dead leg from sitting so uncomfortably in that bag for so long.
Sep 3, 2015 4:15 am
I feel like you said "keep an eye on Crolwell". Like the poor guy is a three year old... he's only a little mental...
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Sep 3, 2015 4:18 am
I will say, of the campains I've GMed, Crolwell is now my favorite wildcard. It seems like every group has a wildcard, and he is doing it splendidly. Love it.
Sep 3, 2015 4:27 am
That's pretty much how Xadira sees him- as a small child or puppy who needs to be taught things like how to walk and talk properly and not pee on the shoes of strangers.
Sep 3, 2015 4:46 am
In the words of one great man:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FPxY8lpYAUM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FPxY8lpYAUM
Last edited September 3, 2015 5:53 am
Sep 3, 2015 3:33 pm
Two combats, narrowly avoided :)
Does the rest of the night pass uneventfully?
Does the rest of the night pass uneventfully?
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Sep 3, 2015 3:50 pm
There could be, it may even be in Crolwell's pack. And when it comes out everyone will realize he is a genius.
Sep 4, 2015 1:49 pm
just waiting for szemely to get initiative in before I decide if Xadira actually hits first.
Sep 4, 2015 1:50 pm
Well, Utes literally can't get higher than Xadira has right now. Xadira is guaranteed to go first at this point
Sep 4, 2015 1:52 pm
True, I guess it's so I know if Taft goes next, but I can at least post for Xadira's results.
Sep 4, 2015 2:17 pm
Alright, I had to do a tie breaker coin flip for Utes and Taft, as well as Crolwell and the Bullywogs. Normally if there is a tie I would go by the higher Dexterity score. In both cases even those were tied so I just coin flipped to break the tie.
Sep 4, 2015 2:29 pm
Also this is initiative order currently, just to put it out there. No need to put it in the combat we are already in now.
INITIATIVE:
1. Xadira
2. Taft
3. Ütés
4. Crolwell
5. Bullywogs (now 3)
6. Aelar
INITIATIVE:
1. Xadira
2. Taft
3. Ütés
4. Crolwell
5. Bullywogs (now 3)
6. Aelar
Sep 4, 2015 2:57 pm
At his point, the bullywogs still can't see us that are still inside the circle, correct?
Sep 4, 2015 2:58 pm
Yes. Anyone outside the bubble can't see those inside. Buuuut. Attacks from inside will have advantage against those outside. Unless you leave the bubble and become seen. Sorry should have mentioned it but we haven't had any misses yet. So no harm no foul.
Sep 4, 2015 3:05 pm
Are you granting advantage based on flanking, as in the DMG? Or any other optional/variant rules?
Sep 4, 2015 3:12 pm
Just curious, where does Crolwell get a +8 to attack rolls from?
EDIT: Also, I apologize if I post too much, I get bored at work :)
EDIT: Also, I apologize if I post too much, I get bored at work :)
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Sep 4, 2015 3:19 pm
Naatkinson says:
Just curious, where does Crolwell get a +8 to attack rolls from?EDIT: Also, I apologize if I post too much, I get bored at work :)
Sep 4, 2015 3:26 pm
Naatkinson says:
You have a strength of 22?To explain: I didn't relize Gamers Plane automatically adds your proficiency bonus. In short, I saw the +6 and thought that was my value. Nope.
Sep 4, 2015 3:34 pm
Ahhh! That makes sense then. Would be pretty awesome if you had a 22 strength though lol
Sep 4, 2015 3:47 pm
Advantage is granted because they can't see you so you always have surprise against them. It's more roleplay than strict rule. They have disadvantage against you because they are not in the bubble, but they know the general area it exists in, they could throw something in and just hope it hits.
Even with reduced numbers Crolwell straight murdered the frogman and destroyed the dagger. He specifically mentioned coming down on where the dagger was stuck into the creature. Make sure you take a dagger from your inventory Ütés. :P
Advantage and Disadvantage can be given situationally if it makes sense. So I sort of house ruled it, just forgot to mention it right at the start of the battle. This works for them and you, so if you leave, and they get into the bubble you would be at disadvantage against them until you were either in there with them, or they came out at you.
Once you leave though you no longer surprise them, so running out to do melee attacks against them gets you seen again. If you are an archer or ranged attacker, this is your dream haven. :)
Even with reduced numbers Crolwell straight murdered the frogman and destroyed the dagger. He specifically mentioned coming down on where the dagger was stuck into the creature. Make sure you take a dagger from your inventory Ütés. :P
Advantage and Disadvantage can be given situationally if it makes sense. So I sort of house ruled it, just forgot to mention it right at the start of the battle. This works for them and you, so if you leave, and they get into the bubble you would be at disadvantage against them until you were either in there with them, or they came out at you.
Once you leave though you no longer surprise them, so running out to do melee attacks against them gets you seen again. If you are an archer or ranged attacker, this is your dream haven. :)
Sep 4, 2015 4:06 pm
Moofsalot says:
Am I supposed to add something to my spell damage, or just to weapon damage?Sep 4, 2015 4:15 pm
Ah, also a crit is an auto hit no matter what, but sometimes wording may help you out.
Sep 4, 2015 4:34 pm
It says the shield spell lasts until my next turn. Since I'm at the top of the round, does that mean the following round?
Sep 4, 2015 4:59 pm
Xadira, I think you have advantage on that attack since he can't see you inside the bubble. Turn that miss into a crit!
Sep 4, 2015 5:49 pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r8tc6qjUX4E
Go to 1:33... It's Ütés...
[was able to edit my original post... Don't know how this got in the Adventure...]
Go to 1:33... It's Ütés...
[was able to edit my original post... Don't know how this got in the Adventure...]
Sep 4, 2015 5:52 pm
Was about to improv it as "As strange portal suddenly opens and you see oddly animated things moving around."
Sep 4, 2015 5:53 pm
teaanddice says:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r8tc6qjUX4EGo to 1:33... It's Ütés...
Sep 5, 2015 2:46 am
If you're not aware you can leave private notes in your messages for people (as opposed to sending PMs) which is helpful when going back and reading through the story.
You can use the little 'Note' icon on the far right.
szemely sent a note to PhantomNimbus
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Sep 5, 2015 2:48 am
Oh, fancy schmancy. I'll have to use that then. I'll go back and update the post probably for my own sanity.
Sep 5, 2015 2:50 am
Moofsalot sent a note to szemely
Moofsalot sent a note to szemely,PhantomNimbus
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Sep 5, 2015 2:53 am
Yes. Although I may need to do some digging since I'm not sure what that entails quite yet.
Sep 5, 2015 2:54 am
Yes, everyone is level 2, also I was like, "I can see all of the notes...these aren't private." Then I realized I'm the GM, of course I can see all the notes.
Sep 5, 2015 3:08 am
I think Ütés is good to go (easy enough for a fighter it appears, add some HP, and the Action Surge feat).
Sep 5, 2015 3:10 am
How are we doing hit points at level up? Roll it? Take the average (as listed in PHB)? Or roll, and have that average be the minimum?
Sep 5, 2015 3:13 am
I just added the average plus CON, but can change if we decide to do it some other way.
Sep 5, 2015 3:18 am
I say either you can roll for it, or take the average. Not a mix of he two. All depends on how much you like to gamble, or play it safe.
Sep 5, 2015 3:21 am
I'm gonna play it safe, but I will make a roll, just to see what I would have gotten :)
Edit: looks like I would have gotten average either way
Edit: looks like I would have gotten average either way
Last edited September 5, 2015 3:21 am
Rolls
Playing it safe, this is a fun roll, not serious - (1d8+2)
(5) + 2 = 7
Sep 5, 2015 3:31 am
In order to level up you've gotta Hit Dice!
Rolls
Rollin Rollin - (1d12+3)
(4) + 3 = 7
Sep 5, 2015 3:42 am
OK let's see how this goes...
*Woohoo!
*Woohoo!
Last edited September 5, 2015 3:43 am
Rolls
HP roll - (1d6+3)
(6) + 3 = 9
Sep 5, 2015 3:53 pm
I may have missed something. Who is Victor?
Last edited September 5, 2015 3:53 pm
Sep 5, 2015 4:12 pm
Naatkinson says:
szemely says:
I may have missed something. Who is Victor?Sep 5, 2015 5:40 pm
How well can I see down the stairs if I have dark vision?
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Sep 5, 2015 6:00 pm
Moofsalot says:
How well can I see down the stairs if I have dark vision?Sep 5, 2015 8:39 pm
Yes, you can also see in pitch black as though it were dim light. You simply can't discern colors, just shades of grey.
Sep 5, 2015 8:40 pm
teaanddice says:
Naatkinson says:
szemely says:
I may have missed something. Who is Victor?Sep 6, 2015 4:46 am
Did VictorTaft go down the stairs or is he still by the door?
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Sep 6, 2015 4:48 am
PhantomNimbus says:
Shit my bad, Victor is a gnome character in another game I'm a player in. Lol. MY WORLDS ARE BLEEDING TOGETHER!Sep 6, 2015 6:09 am
Best part is the gnome that was here I was about to call Victor just to keep myself from screwing up gnome names. Lol.
Sep 6, 2015 7:53 am
The tooting was Crolwell using his instrument to convince the Half-Orc that Crolwell is completely sane. However, it probably just made him look crazier.
Sep 6, 2015 10:18 pm
Sorry I haven't updated much today. Family stuff most of labor day weekend. Limited posting time. I'll have a big post up later tonight.
Sep 8, 2015 5:43 am
Alright, posting should be regular again starting tomorrow. Labor Day weekend was crazy.
Sep 8, 2015 4:01 pm
PhantomNimbus says:
Alright, posting should be regular again starting tomorrow. Labor Day weekend was crazy.Sep 9, 2015 1:19 pm
Besides using a feat or something, would you allow me to work towards proficiency in thieve's tools? I just realized that we have no rogue, and I'm probably the best fit for that role.
Edit: Also, what happens if one of our characters dies? Do we just get to roll up a new one? If so, I may go over to the character creation and make me a 2nd character, mostly for fun (and to be prepared)
Edit: Also, what happens if one of our characters dies? Do we just get to roll up a new one? If so, I may go over to the character creation and make me a 2nd character, mostly for fun (and to be prepared)
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Sep 9, 2015 2:04 pm
The PHB has this to say on learning a new language or set of tools.
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Training
You can spend time between adventures learning a new language or training with a set of tools. Your DM might allow additional training options.
First, you must find an instructor willing to teach you. The DM determines how long it takes, and whether one or more ability checks are required.
The training lasts for 250 days and costs 1 gp per day. After you spend the requisite amount of time and money, you learn the new language or gain proficiency with the new tool.
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So you can start learning to use thieves tools. Since I'm unsure how long this campaign will go for I'll cut the time down a bit. After 30 days, one month, you will be proficient in their use.
I have been trying to find the specific use of thieves tools, as well as proficiency in them. It looks like much of the agreement is that Thieves Tools are required to pick a lock. You can't really attempt without them. Being proficient in them allows you to add your proficiency bonus to dexterity checks when picking a lock. There aren't really greatly supported rules so far for trying to pick locks without them. If you follow the 3.5 rules if you don't have thieves tools you are at a -2 penalty for trying to improvise tools to pick locks. These same checks work for disabling traps too.
So to sum up:
Tools but no proficiency: d20+DEX
Tools with proficiency: d20+DEX+2
No tools (even if proficient with thieves tools): d20-2
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Training
You can spend time between adventures learning a new language or training with a set of tools. Your DM might allow additional training options.
First, you must find an instructor willing to teach you. The DM determines how long it takes, and whether one or more ability checks are required.
The training lasts for 250 days and costs 1 gp per day. After you spend the requisite amount of time and money, you learn the new language or gain proficiency with the new tool.
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So you can start learning to use thieves tools. Since I'm unsure how long this campaign will go for I'll cut the time down a bit. After 30 days, one month, you will be proficient in their use.
I have been trying to find the specific use of thieves tools, as well as proficiency in them. It looks like much of the agreement is that Thieves Tools are required to pick a lock. You can't really attempt without them. Being proficient in them allows you to add your proficiency bonus to dexterity checks when picking a lock. There aren't really greatly supported rules so far for trying to pick locks without them. If you follow the 3.5 rules if you don't have thieves tools you are at a -2 penalty for trying to improvise tools to pick locks. These same checks work for disabling traps too.
So to sum up:
Tools but no proficiency: d20+DEX
Tools with proficiency: d20+DEX+2
No tools (even if proficient with thieves tools): d20-2
Sep 9, 2015 2:09 pm
Awesome! Yeah, I have seen what the PHB says, but training is one thing that's usually highly dependent on the DM, so I wanted to make sure. Thank you!
Sep 9, 2015 2:12 pm
Naatkinson says:
Also, what happens if one of our characters dies? Do we just get to roll up a new one? If so, I may go over to the character creation and make me a 2nd character, mostly for fun (and to be prepared)Sep 9, 2015 2:14 pm
Yes if you die, you need a new character. But you have to fail three saving throws or take massive damage to be dead dead.
Sep 9, 2015 2:18 pm
PhantomNimbus says:
Yes if you die, you need a new character. But you have to fail three saving throws or take massive damage to be dead dead.Sep 9, 2015 2:19 pm
No problem. If you ever find a valid reason to retire a character and bring the new one in we can swap out heroes.
Sep 10, 2015 2:35 am
Moofsalot says:
We're not going to die! We already got our 1 rolls out of the way, right? Everything will be fine!*starts rolling backup character*
If you want to see a game going wrong check out the Lost Mine of Phandelver game thread. We're this close to TPK over there. One of the characters pulled a Leroy Jenkins... :-)
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Sep 10, 2015 3:30 am
I'll try to keep Crolwell alive as long as possible. I'm playing the Comic Relief here!
Sep 10, 2015 8:59 pm
PhantomNimbus says:
Anyone else hoping that Ütés was going to buy a fedora too?Sep 11, 2015 1:29 am
Work is exhausting and brain is melting so posts will be a little slower for the next couple of days.
Sep 12, 2015 1:02 am
teaanddice says:
Crolwell stays up late since it is probably his turn to take watch (we took watch LAST time). After a short time he just falls asleep, while guarding the entrance to his room.Sep 13, 2015 4:09 pm
Just to be clear, the prince that Ütés has been tasked to find is merely a boy of 15 years of age (although he looks quite a bit older). He is a bit of a buffoon and an embarrassment to the King.
Sep 16, 2015 5:03 am
Yes! Now Crolwell has a portable work out station. Watch him do those pull ups (and cue Axel F)!
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Sep 16, 2015 9:36 pm
Just into second level and we already have two magic items a piece!
BEST. D. M. EVA!
BEST. D. M. EVA!
Sep 19, 2015 5:03 am
Are the guards wearing any type of rank insignia? May be time for Ütés to play captain.
Sep 19, 2015 5:36 am
These are fairly low ranking guards. This may make them fool-able, but they are also probably looking to prove themselves. So tread careful. :P
Sep 19, 2015 6:00 pm
Well, now Ütés knows that a guard is in possession of a dagger insignia. :)
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Sep 19, 2015 6:13 pm
teaanddice says:
Well, now Ütés knows that a guard is in possession of a dagger insignia. :)Sep 19, 2015 6:46 pm
We're going to have to teach Crolwell elvish so he can let us in on his plans :-)
Sep 19, 2015 6:56 pm
szemely says:
We're going to have to teach Crolwell elvish so he can let us in on his plans :-)Sep 26, 2015 5:48 pm
Sorry for not posting lately. Was out of commission with illness. I'll have something up either tonight or tomorrow.
Sep 30, 2015 7:31 pm
Also, for the wisdom saving throw with this creature. You only have to make it once to become immune to the effect for 24 hours. So those that save this first time don't have to try again, or be frightened.
Oct 2, 2015 2:31 am
Hey, everyone, I've been toying with the idea of changing Initiative to be more like End of the World. I'm running a campaign of that and I like how the initiative system works a little better for play by post. Essentially at the start of an encounter between two or more factions I determine which side goes first, pretty much just a judgement call based on who should go first. Obviously in this situation your team would go first against this sea hag, since you initiated the combat.
In end of the world each of you just takes a turn. Whoever goes first goes first. You each get one turn, then the initiative changes to the other side and any monsters I had would then take their turn. It just kind of jumps back and forth from side to side like that, without such set numbers.
It seems to work more in a play by post setting because not everyone has a chance to get initiative in or take their turn right away when their initiative number comes up.
If we were to use this we would just drop initiative rolls for you and opponents, and determine which side of a conflict acted first. You guys, or your enemies.
What does everyone think about that idea?
In end of the world each of you just takes a turn. Whoever goes first goes first. You each get one turn, then the initiative changes to the other side and any monsters I had would then take their turn. It just kind of jumps back and forth from side to side like that, without such set numbers.
It seems to work more in a play by post setting because not everyone has a chance to get initiative in or take their turn right away when their initiative number comes up.
If we were to use this we would just drop initiative rolls for you and opponents, and determine which side of a conflict acted first. You guys, or your enemies.
What does everyone think about that idea?
Oct 2, 2015 2:46 am
Alright, I may drop that in for this combat too, so we can go ahead and start the hacking and the slashing.
Oct 3, 2015 5:03 pm
Anyone have thoughts on what path they're going to take they're character? I'm thinking I'm gonna be a valor bard when I grow up
Oct 3, 2015 5:42 pm
Initially I was thinking of keeping Ütés as a pure fighter following the Champion archetype, but I may let Xadira's display of magic influence that a bit if I can get over having a fighter with the ability to cast spells.
Oct 3, 2015 5:45 pm
We'd have three magic users then, which would be pretty awesome, although using a sword and shield eliminates the possibility of using material components. And Eldritch knights can't use a spell focus either
Oct 4, 2015 1:46 am
It depends on where I see Crolwell heading in this journey. I've been trying to play up both sides of his personality as it is. If I feel he is going to become more calm and collected, then I will go with the Totem Warrior. However, if his future is to become more and more brash and "barabaric" (as he shown he is capable of with the goblin and the lady) he will become a berserker.
Oct 5, 2015 12:11 am
With the new combat turn system you guys just go on your turn. Order doesn't matter much unless you are waiting for someone else to do something.
Oct 5, 2015 2:30 am
Yeah it's the system from End of the World and it's worked pretty well in a Play by Post environment. Hoping it does the same here.
Oct 5, 2015 2:39 am
(Technically with his eyes closed he also should have rolled disadvantage against the Hag.)
Also the sea hag isn't dead. I accidentally miscalculated health the first time. She gets a turn.
Also the sea hag isn't dead. I accidentally miscalculated health the first time. She gets a turn.
Oct 5, 2015 2:43 am
Disregard the disregarding of the dead sea hag. She really is toast. Totally dead.
Oct 8, 2015 6:12 pm
Ah, cool cool. Yes, so we are still level 2. I need to better remember when my milestones hit. Lol.
Oct 11, 2015 12:49 pm
Wait we leveled? I can't remember if I did that yet. I'm supposed to pick more spells aren't I.
Oct 11, 2015 12:55 pm
Yes, we all should be level 2. Just trying to make sure we are all in the same page.
Oct 15, 2015 6:07 am
Sorry for delay in post. New job stuff had me busy. I'll try and get something more substantial up tomorrow.
Oct 23, 2015 1:53 am
Note: I'm not turning this in looking at love story with the shy shoulder grab. Aelar comes from a tight knit little 'family' where frequent contact is expected. This is more a sign of feeling close to his new friends, though I can see how Utes might take it another way
Oct 23, 2015 1:55 am
I feel like Ütés is an opposite enough personality it may happen that way, but we'll see. :)
Oct 28, 2015 3:09 am
At this point I thought you all had. If you don't have it marked you all do. Man, I really thought I had handed that out. Guess I should check character sheets more often. INSPIRATION FOR ALL!
Nov 3, 2015 6:01 am
I really think that, by base rules, you should be able to wield a rapier and a dagger without a feat. That was the most common type of dual wielding back in the day. (And would totally be what this character would do)
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Nov 3, 2015 12:16 pm
If the two weapons have the light property you can. The dual wielding feat, or fighting style, only allows you to add your appropriate stat modifier to the damage for the attack. If you don't have that then you can still make the attacks, but your second attack doesn't gain any bonus to the damage roll. (Attack seems unaffected either way).
Nov 3, 2015 12:17 pm
Then on your turn if you use your action to attack with one, you get to use a bonus action to attack with the other right away. Keeping in mind you can only have one bonus action per round.
Here is The two PHB sections about two hand fighting, and the two hand fighting style for reference.
Here is The two PHB sections about two hand fighting, and the two hand fighting style for reference.
Nov 3, 2015 12:20 pm
But rapiers don't have the light property, so you need a feat to utilize the most common sort of dual wielding in history. Just seems odd.
Fighting style allows you to add ability mod, feat allows you to use weapons that aren't labeled as light.
Fighting style allows you to add ability mod, feat allows you to use weapons that aren't labeled as light.
Nov 3, 2015 12:21 pm
Then that is indeed true. Rapiers are not dual wieldable without the feat. As stated both weapons need to be 'light'.
Nov 3, 2015 12:23 pm
If you would like we could make a global house rule. As long as the first weapon is a one handed weapon, you can use a light weapon for the bonus attack? All other rules still apply. Let me know your thoughts.
Nov 3, 2015 12:29 pm
PhantomNimbus says:
If you would like we could make a global house rule. As long as the first weapon is a one handed weapon, you can use a light weapon for the bonus attack? All other rules still apply. Let me know your thoughts.Nov 12, 2015 4:10 pm
However you want to have setup. I'll say you had enough time to prepare for some form of grand entrance. Either emerging from the bodies or the fight scene or something.
Nov 12, 2015 9:23 pm
Yeah. 5 guys on horseback seem to be a little quicker than one person on foot. :)
Nov 12, 2015 9:27 pm
The forest edge closest to you is about 30 feet away, but a warning that it seems at least two of the people have bows that are loaded and drawn on you. Enemies can prepare actions as well. It's up to you what you want to do now.
Nov 13, 2015 8:19 pm
Just want to add this:
My Bardic Inspiration Dice, by default, allow you to add the die (1d6) to any attack roll, saving throw, or ability check.
They now, since becoming a valor bard, allow you to add that to a weapon damage die, or use a reaction to add it to your AC against a single attack.
My Bardic Inspiration Dice, by default, allow you to add the die (1d6) to any attack roll, saving throw, or ability check.
They now, since becoming a valor bard, allow you to add that to a weapon damage die, or use a reaction to add it to your AC against a single attack.
Nov 13, 2015 8:23 pm
Ahhh! The min/max part of me is fighting with the roleplaying part of me. I think I'm gonna put one of my expertise slots into performance. Seems to fit the character? Right?
Nov 14, 2015 2:18 am
No kidding! :-)
Toyed with the Eldritch Knight idea but just don't see Ütés as a spell caster. Battle Master is more her speed, and picked up the parry, riposte, and commander's strike maneuvers.
Toyed with the Eldritch Knight idea but just don't see Ütés as a spell caster. Battle Master is more her speed, and picked up the parry, riposte, and commander's strike maneuvers.
Nov 14, 2015 5:25 am
I'll have to finish leveling this weekend...
P.S. I'm pretty sure I said in a previous thread that I was going with the School of Transmutation, but I think I got that mixed up with Evocation...
P.S. I'm pretty sure I said in a previous thread that I was going with the School of Transmutation, but I think I got that mixed up with Evocation...
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Nov 14, 2015 6:49 am
I should also have the forum fixed up by the end of this weekend. It's going to be a busy one so sorry if there isn't much updates over the weekend. :)
Nov 16, 2015 4:16 am
Okay, so two of the threads have been moved to a sub-forum. If you want to receive notification emails for those you have to go into the sub-forum and subscribe to it, just like you do normal forums.
I'm going to be posting up the start of the second arc/chapter/section tonight. If you aren't completely done with your character yet that's cool, I may lock and pin the first thread soon here so we can all shift to using the next thread.
I'm going to be posting up the start of the second arc/chapter/section tonight. If you aren't completely done with your character yet that's cool, I may lock and pin the first thread soon here so we can all shift to using the next thread.
Nov 22, 2015 1:53 am
Not entirely sure, but I thought most invisibility effects in this game make the things you are carrying invisible to.
Nov 22, 2015 2:00 am
I think Crolwell is only wearing his robe. And yes, invisibility affects your equipment too.
Nov 22, 2015 2:34 am
He has unarmored defense as a barbarian, which doesn't stack with Mage Armor.
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Dec 9, 2015 12:22 am
In another game that he's running he mentioned that he might be close to nonexistent until after Christmas. Just that time of the year...
Dec 9, 2015 12:23 am
Ahh, no reason to be worried then? That's good, because I particularly enjoy this party
Dec 11, 2015 6:02 am
Gah, sorry everyone. I thought I updated all my games. Yeah this month has been insane. I ended up going DM controlled NPC temporarily in another game I'm playing in. Let's just put a pin in the game until After the 25th if we can. I fully intend on continuing, just every evening and weekend is filled with just stuff. Lol.
Dec 12, 2015 1:34 am
Haha! It's alright enjoy Christmas it is that crazy time of year. Though, Crolwell isn't going to be happy when he learns Aelar outpreformed him (though pretty much anybody outpreforms him!) :)
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Dec 14, 2015 4:05 am
I'm really enjoying this character building moment. It is a great moment in the story that frankly wouldn't have happened with Crolwell around. Nice job, everyone!
Dec 14, 2015 4:18 am
Haha well, I always like an excuse to chat in character. I figure we can always try to do something like that whenever we have downtime.
Dec 28, 2015 5:04 pm
Hah, I like how this is panning out. I'm back everyone. Hope everyone had a good break and December. The craziness is finally over here. Excited to get it going again.
Jan 5, 2016 8:42 pm
All righty then, back in action. Sorry, been out of service for a while. And then I completely forgot about Gamers Plane. Not just this game, but the entire website. Glitch fixed!
Jan 15, 2016 2:55 pm
Sorry again. This stall was my fault. Second child was born last Friday the 8th. The last week has been insanity. Hoping to be back on it.
Jan 15, 2016 2:58 pm
Congrats on the baby! Take all the time that you need. Being a father of three I know that these first few weeks are some of the best!
Jan 15, 2016 10:29 pm
Yes, congratulations!
Enjoy the little ones - it won't be long before they're driving and going off to college and you'll wonder how it went by so quickly.
(My last 20 years has been a glorious blur.... :-))
Enjoy the little ones - it won't be long before they're driving and going off to college and you'll wonder how it went by so quickly.
(My last 20 years has been a glorious blur.... :-))
Jan 16, 2016 12:45 am
As a mom of one I have to say the first 3 months sucked but every month since (it's only been 6 and yet also a lifetime) has been awesome! Hooray for babies! :)
Jan 25, 2016 3:58 pm
Luckily it feels like the second is going a little smoother than the first. Still a lot of time and weekends are now extra crazy, but we are getting into our rhythm a little easier than the first time. I'll have an update up this afternoon.
Feb 10, 2016 3:32 am
Nope, the DC to hit was just a tad higher than you rolled. They were very evasive barrels.
Feb 10, 2016 11:20 pm
Doesn't the scorching ray that Utes' headband casts make three rays? If so she should have three chances to hit
Feb 10, 2016 11:50 pm
That they do, don't they? I'll add the rolls here in case we want to use them. If it makes sense to keep it as a miss story-wise (kind of how I'm leaning now), just ignore them.
Rolls
Rays of Fire!!! - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)
1d20+5 : (13) + 5 = 18
1d20+5 : (11) + 5 = 16
Feb 10, 2016 11:52 pm
Sure, NOW you roll high! :-p For the record, I was going to run in and hit the barrels and DD regardless of whether it's a good idea or not. Just wasn't sure if I'd have to roll for something in addition to damage on those darned magically enchanted barrels.
Feb 11, 2016 12:05 am
You could totally dimension door out. It would probably look like you perish in the blast then suddenly appear next to the grieving group.
Feb 11, 2016 3:38 am
Talking myself into it. I haven't had much success in previous games (I've only tried running DW once or twice), but I figure I just need to keep at it. I don't know how you GM's do it!
Feb 11, 2016 3:49 am
Never tried it, but it has always sounded interesting. I listened to a podcast that ran it once, I am pretty interested in the system.
Feb 11, 2016 3:51 am
The things I love about it are the things that make it daunting to GM. It's very character-facing. All players have a major part in creating the sandbox and then playing in it. The mechanics are super simple, which may be more or less fun depending on how you like to play. In my (somewhat limited) experience, I've found it to be a great system for telling crazy stories and getting players invested in one another. But I've been super lucky with awesome GMs so maybe I shouldn't oversell it- ha.
Feb 11, 2016 4:23 am
From what I've heard this is a great system to run to offload some stuff to the players, sort of like Apacolypse world. Also I'm not an amazing GM by any means, I just do my best and hope everyone has fun. You will do great.
Mar 9, 2016 4:00 am
I just realized I didn't have Charm Person prepared. Whoops. I keep forgetting that I'm supposed to pick those.
Mar 9, 2016 4:01 am
I'll let t slide because narratively I love that he was smitten only moments before Crolwell buried an axe in him. :)
Mar 20, 2016 7:55 pm
Did that woman say the other prisoners are in THIS tower, or the same one as my troupe?
Mar 21, 2016 12:36 am
Not sure if I've ever asked Aelar about this but who are the members of this troupe? How long has he known them?
Mar 21, 2016 12:48 am
I will make a post about them tomorrow, hopefully. I haven't yet fleshed all of them out in my mind. The only two I know for sure are Felix and Garig. I also know of there are set of twins (acrobats).
Mar 21, 2016 8:28 pm
These are the main members who are ALWAYS with the troupe. There are others that come and go.
Management
Felix: Middle-aged man, greying hair. Lighthearted and kind leader of the troupe, he became a sort of surrogate father for Aelar after he caught him trying to steal from him.
Garig: 50+ year old man, bald (shaved). No-nonsense manager of the troupe. He manages scheduling, finances, and training of the troupe members. He cares deeply for the members of the troupe, but doesn't allow them to get away with anything.
Performers
Talia and Alanna (23): Talia and Alanna are identical twins, the acrobats of the group. Both are very attractive females with blonde hair and blue eyes. They have very playful personalities and have always enjoyed teasing Aelar mercilessly, knowing how he gets around attractive women. Talia has strong romantic feelings for Aelar, though she hasn't told him yet. This has caused her to become a bit more shy around him than her sister.
Vanar: Vanar is in his mid-20s, with a shaved head and dark eyes. He is the strongman of the troupe (Strength 18+). He likes to put on a serious front for the audience, but is really easygoing. He likes strong drink and bawdy bar songs.
Eagin (34): Eagin is a halfling of middling years. He is the best knife-thrower Aelar has ever encountered, and an accomplished sword swallower and fire-breather as well. He is very lighthearted in his interactions, though he does not appreciate those who look down on him due to his small stature.
Davos: Davos is the fortune-teller of the troupe. He is 70+ years old, but still spry and alert. He has a gift for divination magics and a grand storyteller's manner. He taught Aelar everything he knows about magic.
Other Staff
Alfred, Edwin, and Bruce: Young men (12-14), they are in training and do minor performances during shows and assist with labor.
Aelar has been a part of the troupe for 11 years, since he was 9.
Management
Felix: Middle-aged man, greying hair. Lighthearted and kind leader of the troupe, he became a sort of surrogate father for Aelar after he caught him trying to steal from him.
Garig: 50+ year old man, bald (shaved). No-nonsense manager of the troupe. He manages scheduling, finances, and training of the troupe members. He cares deeply for the members of the troupe, but doesn't allow them to get away with anything.
Performers
Talia and Alanna (23): Talia and Alanna are identical twins, the acrobats of the group. Both are very attractive females with blonde hair and blue eyes. They have very playful personalities and have always enjoyed teasing Aelar mercilessly, knowing how he gets around attractive women. Talia has strong romantic feelings for Aelar, though she hasn't told him yet. This has caused her to become a bit more shy around him than her sister.
Vanar: Vanar is in his mid-20s, with a shaved head and dark eyes. He is the strongman of the troupe (Strength 18+). He likes to put on a serious front for the audience, but is really easygoing. He likes strong drink and bawdy bar songs.
Eagin (34): Eagin is a halfling of middling years. He is the best knife-thrower Aelar has ever encountered, and an accomplished sword swallower and fire-breather as well. He is very lighthearted in his interactions, though he does not appreciate those who look down on him due to his small stature.
Davos: Davos is the fortune-teller of the troupe. He is 70+ years old, but still spry and alert. He has a gift for divination magics and a grand storyteller's manner. He taught Aelar everything he knows about magic.
Other Staff
Alfred, Edwin, and Bruce: Young men (12-14), they are in training and do minor performances during shows and assist with labor.
Aelar has been a part of the troupe for 11 years, since he was 9.
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Mar 23, 2016 2:25 am
If I would have thought about it, I would have used my inspiration on that roll... Crap lol
Mar 23, 2016 2:26 am
Somehow, the only times I ever remember we have inspiration is when I'm making attacks.
Mar 23, 2016 2:32 am
Possibly. Was that this game. If so, since neither of your sides had the drop, I'll say the side with highest initiative roll will go first.
Mar 23, 2016 2:35 am
WHEW. Saved! Haha. Seriously though, these are the lowest initiative rolls I've ever seen!
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Mar 23, 2016 2:46 am
Jinx! Both attacked at the same time. Posting twinsies!
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Mar 23, 2016 6:56 am
I may give Crolwell a day to hopefully come post a combat turn, otherwise I may just pass on him for now so we don't get too hung up.
Mar 24, 2016 2:53 am
If Crolwell still hasn't posted by tomorrow afternoon I'll just move the posts along and assume he wandered off in the other direction when you chased down the goblin. Seems very Crolwell.
Mar 26, 2016 2:44 am
I actually wrote Talia, and then went back to finish reading the bio and was like, oh yeah, it's definitely Talia. Sorry, Aelar.
Mar 26, 2016 2:46 am
In case it wasn't quite clear, this is the Keep's boss battle. Hopefully you stocked some Phoenix Downs.
Mar 26, 2016 3:17 am
Stupid orc and his axe. :-)
Ütés is alright for the moment, but she's about out of tricks, another hit like that last one and she'll be done for...
Ütés is alright for the moment, but she's about out of tricks, another hit like that last one and she'll be done for...
Mar 26, 2016 3:21 am
Also, to be fair. You took like over half of his hit points in one round. He is just making up for lost time.
Mar 26, 2016 4:03 am
Calling it out now so I don't forget- I will use inspiration the NEXT time I attack.
Mar 31, 2016 5:30 am
Enemy turn will probably be up tomorrow, its late and i got a baby to take care of.
Mar 31, 2016 7:38 pm
I would have been more interested to see what you did had it not. Lol. What's the duration of that spell anyway?
Mar 31, 2016 7:42 pm
PhantomNimbus says:
I would have been more interested to see what you did had it not. Lol. What's the duration of that spell anyway?And yeah, I wasn't sure what I was going to do
Mar 31, 2016 7:48 pm
Moofsalot says:
Whatever it is isn't undead right? I may have missed something.Mar 31, 2016 7:52 pm
Your characters could probably deduce that. From what you understand it lasted for a while, but eventually you all returned to normal.
Mar 31, 2016 11:07 pm
Ütés is a BEAST!! Holy hell, I think she's put like 40+ damage into that damned thing. If he's not dead at this point she's just going to turn around and go home. :-)
Mar 31, 2016 11:24 pm
Damn, Gina! Ütés, there is the damage I've been expecting from you. Interestingly enough. The Orc is not down for the count. Now the attack you rolled, was that for your turn? Because you can use the Reaction either for the AOE on Gasher to stop him from running, or you will have to chase him to make that attack. you only get one reaction per round, so you can AOE or Your counter attack move.
Mar 31, 2016 11:46 pm
Here is what my thought process was going in:
I had an attack of opportunity based on Gasher disengaging which I could have done as a reaction. Since I instead used my riposte to make an attack during my reaction I had just assumed it cover the opportunity attack. If not, she will give chase in order to perform her attack action during her turn. I mean, how fast can an orc who's just been blasted in his orc balls run?
I had an attack of opportunity based on Gasher disengaging which I could have done as a reaction. Since I instead used my riposte to make an attack during my reaction I had just assumed it cover the opportunity attack. If not, she will give chase in order to perform her attack action during her turn. I mean, how fast can an orc who's just been blasted in his orc balls run?
Apr 1, 2016 12:14 am
30 ft by the sounds of it. The way it would have shook out is he missed you during the attack, so you used your reaction to hit him. After his attacks were done he moved. If you had the reaction available, you could have done an AOO, which would have interrupted his movement, but your reaction was used up for the round already. So you would have had to make chase and attack for your turn. Either way Ütés hammered the Orc hard and he is really not looking so hot anymore.
Apr 1, 2016 12:19 am
Ah, I see, by using riposte Ütés had socked him before he disengaged. Fair enough, we'll say she chased him down and drove him through from behind then....
Apr 1, 2016 12:20 am
Sounds good. The main difference being instead of being hurt and in the room, he is hurt and just outside the door going down the stairs. He is out of direct view of Aelar and Xadira unless they make chase too.
Apr 1, 2016 12:22 am
If he runs from you again on the next enemy turn you will have an AOO attempt again. :)
Apr 1, 2016 8:17 pm
He is out the door and down maybe like 8 steps of the spiral staircase leading up to this tower. Since you were hanging back that's maybe only like 20 feet from you, but you won't be able to get up close. You could try and arc a spell past Ramas and Ütés.
Apr 1, 2016 9:12 pm
I'm assuming that hefting Alanna up into the shackles is the end of Aelar's turn?
Apr 1, 2016 9:17 pm
Technically yes, but I'm going to assume, Aelar may not give chase so if that is your choice you can drop out of structured time. I'm sure the rest will be out of it soon enough. Feel free to do stuff in the room if you want. You have about 54 seconds until the spell wears off and Alanna wakes up.
Apr 8, 2016 9:09 pm
As much as I am loving the dramatic flair to this narrative currently, I hope everyone is appreciating the Bill and Ted's excellent adventure stuff going on here.
Apr 8, 2016 9:17 pm
PhantomNimbus says:
As much as I am loving the dramatic flair to this narrative currently, I hope everyone is appreciating the Bill and Ted's excellent adventure stuff going on here.Apr 15, 2016 4:00 am
Oh man, I can't remember the last time I watched Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure...
May 7, 2016 6:38 pm
Rolling HP for Ütés...
Going to crank her Strength from 16 to 18 as well.
Going to crank her Strength from 16 to 18 as well.
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Rolls
HP - (1d10+2)
(5) + 2 = 7
May 12, 2016 1:29 am
Hey everyone, last leg of the story I have is coming up, but I have a question. Should we bring a new player on, or are you cool just being down to three people?
May 17, 2016 5:25 pm
Alright, brought in two new people. Jabes and cancerman. If they want they can either be members of the Daggers, or additional adventurers. Once they make their characters' I'll work to bring them into the game and we can start this thing up again.
We are on the final arc I had planned in here, so prepare yourselves!
Also the new characters coming in can start at 4 so they are even up with the current players.
We are on the final arc I had planned in here, so prepare yourselves!
Also the new characters coming in can start at 4 so they are even up with the current players.
May 17, 2016 11:53 pm
So, I'm active (as player or DM) in 15 games. Here's the 'games in common' count for the people in this game...
Naatkinson: 7
Moofsalot: 5
Jabes: 5
Phantom: 5
CancerMan: 4
If we can add Remnant into this game somehow I'd feel right at home. :-)
Naatkinson: 7
Moofsalot: 5
Jabes: 5
Phantom: 5
CancerMan: 4
If we can add Remnant into this game somehow I'd feel right at home. :-)
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May 30, 2016 6:06 pm
I just spent the past couple of hours reading the first two story arcs of this adventure! Fantastic RP, everyone! Crolwell was hilarious! It's too bad he's gone. I've been taking notes so I'll know who is whom (PC's and NPC's).
What "rank" is Nix as a Daggers member? Not really rank, I guess - is her pin silver, brass, electrum, or what? And what does it do? Also, is she acquainted with Ramas and Taft?
What "rank" is Nix as a Daggers member? Not really rank, I guess - is her pin silver, brass, electrum, or what? And what does it do? Also, is she acquainted with Ramas and Taft?
May 30, 2016 7:22 pm
Ah yes I forgot to mention that the two new characters both have the same pin as the rest of the group. i will have to double check what those do again. Lol. I've been reviewing because some of the lore got away from me. Some was improvised on the spot.
May 30, 2016 7:48 pm
It says here that they give +1 bonus to AC, and grants proficiency with DEX saves. :-)
May 30, 2016 8:00 pm
Yes that is what they do. I totally remembered that. I also didn't have to go back and look up the magic items the daggers have to our party before they went to the keep. Totally. Update up tomorrow everyone. Weekends are slow posting for me. Especially today. Two kids and just me. I'm outnumbered. Send help!
May 31, 2016 3:51 pm
Eh? I screwed up hitting "Back" on my browser or something. Double-posted. Or something.
May 31, 2016 3:53 pm
No worries. Gave me time to think up a name for this guy. I never had to name him before. The group was good about not asking for names then. :)
May 31, 2016 6:11 pm
This may be the most simultaneous threads I've had going in a single forum thread in any of my games. :)
May 31, 2016 6:34 pm
Moofsalot says:
Ha congrats! Now let's all decide to go our separate ways!But really, Phantom, great job! I'm sure the others are enjoying all these interactions just as much as I am!
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May 31, 2016 6:35 pm
Jabes.plays.RPG says:
Moofsalot says:
Ha congrats! Now let's all decide to go our separate ways!But really, Phantom, great job! I'm sure the others are enjoying all these interactions just as much as I am!
May 31, 2016 6:38 pm
Glad you are enjoying it. I've been hoping to expand more on the HQ, and the new players gave me a renewed interest in bringing some new NPCs into the mix, if even just to fill out a little more personality in this place.
Glad Keleth changed it so I can just use the Custom character sheets for this game now. I can whip up an NPC as fast as I can type a name and google a good picture for them. :)
Glad Keleth changed it so I can just use the Custom character sheets for this game now. I can whip up an NPC as fast as I can type a name and google a good picture for them. :)
May 31, 2016 6:44 pm
Someone in the Bugs forum is having trouble using multiple characters. Might benefit from your expertise!
Jun 1, 2016 3:49 pm
I love the idea of Firn being the least sociable person, and yet things just seem to go his way. Lol.
Jun 1, 2016 3:51 pm
PhantomNimbus says:
I love the idea of Firn being the least sociable person, and yet things just seem to go his way. Lol.Jun 1, 2016 4:16 pm
I'm not sure why there aren't more campaigns involving "hanging out at a club house eating, drinking, and making friends."
Jun 1, 2016 4:20 pm
I just like to have a change of pace from the action, and I feel like this has helped provide it. Clubhouses are fun.
Jun 1, 2016 4:25 pm
Gathering places are always good for developing characters through roleplay, and you can introduce new NPCs or even be forced to create and interesting one on on the fly!
Jun 1, 2016 4:34 pm
Plus I've learned a lot about the new players in the process. Also figured it was time I fleshed out some lore for Xadira to dive into. Give this girl a book and she'll be fed for days. :)
Jun 1, 2016 6:37 pm
Changed the current forum name because this has almost been as long as other chapters and we haven't even left HQ. :)
Jun 1, 2016 7:00 pm
This is now the second person who has been hit on who seems completely oblivious. I love you guys. Lol.
Everyone will get a point of inspiration to start the next mission with.
Everyone will get a point of inspiration to start the next mission with.
Jun 1, 2016 7:03 pm
This has been a totally awesome RP session, I'm gonna be honest. I would have kept going, but I kind of hit a logical stopping point :)
Jun 1, 2016 7:09 pm
I assume I didn't have to say that Aelar ended up either bunking with Tiana, or having her sneak in during the night. After your meeting after so long, and knowing you will be going on mission again in the morning. She won't want to lose a minute with him.
I think that scene is only in the unrated version, go ahead and paypal over $50 and I'll ship that scene out to you. :)
Of course what happened in that bunk are between those two. I don't know their sensibilities.
I think that scene is only in the unrated version, go ahead and paypal over $50 and I'll ship that scene out to you. :)
Of course what happened in that bunk are between those two. I don't know their sensibilities.
Jun 1, 2016 7:10 pm
PhantomNimbus says:
I assume I didn't have to say that Aelar ended up either bunking with Tiana, or having her sneak in during the night. After your meeting after so long, and knowing you will be going on mission again in the morning. She won't want to lose a minute with him.Jun 1, 2016 7:12 pm
You will hear no end of it from Alanna in the morning when she finds out her sister wasn't in her room when she went to get her.
Jun 1, 2016 8:11 pm
You guys need to RP a little harder. Not even one fist fight in the dining hall. Tsk tsk.
Jun 7, 2016 3:29 am
I totally want Xadira to add to the misunderstanding, but it's more fun to watch them play this out. Clearly the rest of us are all standing around thinking about other things.
Jun 7, 2016 3:45 am
This is the best game of who's on first. Lol. I think I already gave everyone inspiration otherwise there would be more given out.
Jun 7, 2016 1:48 pm
Naatkinson says:
And perhaps Aelar could get a suit of studded leather before we head out?That goes for Nix and Firn.
Jun 7, 2016 1:50 pm
I actually don't have enough money for Studded Leather. I don't think we've actually gotten any money from our travels now that I think of it lol
Jun 7, 2016 1:53 pm
Naatkinson says:
I actually don't have enough money for Studded Leather. I don't think we've actually gotten any money from our travels now that I think of it lolSo yeah...2000 gold each. Happy Bday!
Jun 7, 2016 2:31 pm
Yeah, looting bodies for coins in our case wouldn't have been the best idea. So glad we found those random coins that the bard left behind tho. Whew!
Jun 7, 2016 2:48 pm
Going to have to do some shopping with Ütés when I get home from work. :-)
Happy Birthday, PN!!
Happy Birthday, PN!!
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Jun 7, 2016 4:04 pm
I should have the next post moving things along tonight, so feel free to RP heading to Samuel's office as much as you want. The next scene will be everyone in entering his office. :)
Jun 8, 2016 12:58 am
Rollin'!
*sad face*
*sad face*
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Rolls
HP - (1d6+3)
(1) + 3 = 4
Jun 8, 2016 2:49 am
Also, just a word to some. Hold off shopping until after you see what the daggers give you for the mission.
Jun 8, 2016 3:42 am
Also I plan to feed Xadira plenty of info on anything and everything that comes up so she can make sure to talk over the commanders and be a know it all. :)
Jun 20, 2016 2:15 pm
It's fun to give out magical items. :) I wanted to dump way more on you guys, but I have to give you SOME sort of challenge still.
Jun 20, 2016 3:54 pm
Jabes.plays.RPG says:
What "rank" is Nix as a Daggers member? Not really rank, I guess - is her pin silver, brass, electrum, or what? And what does it do? Also, is she acquainted with Ramas and Taft?PhantomNimbus says:
Ah yes I forgot to mention that the two new characters both have the same pin as the rest of the group. i will have to double check what those do again. Lol. I've been reviewing because some of the lore got away from me. Some was improvised on the spot.Jabes.plays.RPG says:
It says here that they give +1 bonus to AC, and grants proficiency with DEX saves. :-)Last edited June 20, 2016 3:55 pm
Jun 23, 2016 2:42 pm
Wait, Nix can't actually read minds. She can initiate a telepathic conversation (she sends something, and can permit a reply) but not the other way around. ;-)
Also, I meant for Nix's question to be a bit more verbose but got called away from the computer haha! Will try to improve my pst in a little bit.
Also, I meant for Nix's question to be a bit more verbose but got called away from the computer haha! Will try to improve my pst in a little bit.
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Jun 23, 2016 2:46 pm
Jabes.plays.RPG says:
Wait, Nix can't actually read minds. She can initiate a telepathic conversation (she sends something, and can permit a reply) but not the other way around. ;-)Also, I meant for Nix's question to be a bit more verbose but got called away from the computer haha! Will try to improve my pst in a little bit.
Jun 24, 2016 4:28 pm
I think the addition of Phina to the train is going to be great. A gnome tinker who has spent her life creating things that Firn will see as an abomination of nature.
Jul 1, 2016 6:02 pm
So, I'm sure I will need to know a few things about this bird, Xadira. Does it have a name? I believe you had mentioned it before, but I didn't write it down. I think last time it was around it had it's head eaten by an orc. Also what does it look like when you summon it?
Jul 1, 2016 6:04 pm
And let me know if there is any specific knowledge you want to look up about the city of Salar, or it's houses.
Jul 1, 2016 6:24 pm
Fawkes the fey hawk steps out of a little inter-dimensional portal when I summon him.
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Jul 20, 2016 7:18 pm
To all my players, and my GMs. As some of you know I'm doing demoing at GenCon this year for FFG. That on top of family stuff has caused my posts to slow like crazy. I can't guarantee much over the next two weeks up to GenCon and then for that week I'll pretty much just not post at all. After that I can pick up my posting schedule again.
So just a heads up this will cool for a bit until then. Thanks, and I'll see everyone on the other side. Hopefully without ConCrud.
So just a heads up this will cool for a bit until then. Thanks, and I'll see everyone on the other side. Hopefully without ConCrud.
Jul 20, 2016 7:36 pm
What I hear: "RP like crazy while I'm running around like a headless chicken."
Got it!
Got it!
Jul 20, 2016 9:45 pm
PhantomNimbus says:
To all my players, and my GMs. As some of you know I'm doing demoing at GenCon this year for FFG. That on top of family stuff has caused my posts to slow like crazy. I can't guarantee much over the next two weeks up to GenCon and then for that week I'll pretty much just not post at all. After that I can pick up my posting schedule again.So just a heads up this will cool for a bit until then. Thanks, and I'll see everyone on the other side. Hopefully without ConCrud.
Jul 28, 2016 5:53 pm
I am leaving for Cedar Point tomorrow morning (Friday, July 29th) and won't get back until late Sunday night (July 31st). I'll be recuperating on Monday, so my posting may be slow until Tuesday.
Aug 10, 2016 9:09 pm
Oddly familiar to what? I am back from the dead. Hopefully everyone is still hanging around.
Count on you all to do a little RP while I'm gone. Good stuff.
I'll be spinning up all my games in the next few days so keep eyes peeled for a post. Utes still has a prince to rescue. And you all have a villain to take down.
:)
Count on you all to do a little RP while I'm gone. Good stuff.
I'll be spinning up all my games in the next few days so keep eyes peeled for a post. Utes still has a prince to rescue. And you all have a villain to take down.
:)
Aug 22, 2016 3:07 pm
So, I'm upset about something that happened in a different game and I'm wondering if I'm just being crazy. Someone recruited for a game and had us all create characters and detailed backgrounds. A day and a half into the RP, he stated her had some health issues that did not allow him the time to GM. That's totally understandable and happens to the best of us. But then he said that he'd be GMing a new, private game with just a handful of people, which included half the people from our game but not me. I'm seriously wondering if someone was somehow put off by my game play and instead of telling me so directly, decided to exclude me instead. Has anyone else experienced something like this? Am I being paranoid/overreacting? I'm so bummed. Just needed a place to vent. :(
Aug 22, 2016 3:27 pm
I've played with, and GMed for, you in several games, and I'd be happy to have you in more. I can't see any problem with the way you play. There could be any number of reasons for what he did, so I wouldn't take it personally.
Aug 22, 2016 3:39 pm
Thanks, Naat. I just feel as if that game was an interview that we weren't aware of and I didn't make the cut. But you're right, there could be a number of reasons why he had to stop our game in particular.
Aug 23, 2016 4:21 pm
As a DM of many games you are in, you are a gift and a treasure. Don't stop being you, Moofs.
If someone was to do that, you don't want to be in that person's game anyway. :)
If someone was to do that, you don't want to be in that person's game anyway. :)
Aug 23, 2016 4:36 pm
I think you're right to feel that way. Perhaps there was a legit reason to close the game and start a new one with half the group, or maybe the DM just wanted a smaller group and tried to make some kind of excuse without coming out and saying so. Whatever the case, it definitely shows a distinct lack of communication, and perhaps a lack of maturity, which to me does not make for a healthy gaming environment.
So no, I don't think you're paranoid or overreacting. It was the DM's decisions and actions that left you feeling excluded (even if it was by accident), so to be perfectly frank I think the blame's on them.
So no, I don't think you're paranoid or overreacting. It was the DM's decisions and actions that left you feeling excluded (even if it was by accident), so to be perfectly frank I think the blame's on them.
Sep 13, 2016 5:37 pm
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Nix continues in her workshop to tinkerSep 14, 2016 5:43 pm
Gah, you are right, Phina. The sound and smoke seemed to have come from in front of the soldier car.
Oct 7, 2016 2:15 pm
For reference, the thing Phina is in looks slightly like this...
Only instead of a head the top part is more rounded off and has a well cut into it where the seat and controls are that Phina is using. Surrounding this well is a set of iron bars that form a roll-cage over the top of it.
Only instead of a head the top part is more rounded off and has a well cut into it where the seat and controls are that Phina is using. Surrounding this well is a set of iron bars that form a roll-cage over the top of it.
Oct 17, 2016 7:13 pm
I will be extremely busy the next three days. I may be able to make short posts now and then, but can't promise anything. Go ahead and move my characters along and roll for me if necessary. Thanks!
Oct 24, 2016 10:44 pm
Phantomnimbus- everything ok on your end? Haven't heard from you in a while...
Oct 25, 2016 1:49 pm
Gah, yeah. Dealt with a week long sickness in the family, then the weekend, which is always a slow time. Trying to get back into the swing. All my games kinda fell a bit. Sorry everyone!
Dec 6, 2016 3:23 pm
Sorry guys, I'm going to have to take a GP hiatus. More info here: http://gamersplane.com/forums/thread/1260/?p=162293#p162293
Dec 6, 2016 11:13 pm
Ütés salutes you, Sir!
With that, I'm going to drop the game to clear up some space on my ever growing list. :-) If you do start up the game some time in the future give me a yell and I'll jump right back on board!
With that, I'm going to drop the game to clear up some space on my ever growing list. :-) If you do start up the game some time in the future give me a yell and I'll jump right back on board!
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Dec 16, 2016 3:22 pm
Ok, leaving this game for now, but please do let me know if it should continue! Thanks!