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HCGLNS 4th Ed Game: Rise of the Drow

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#1

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

OK I will give this game table DM'ing a stab.

Game will the last Thursday of every month.
7 PM EST to 11 PM EST

House Rules:
Everyone gets Skill Training: Arcana as a free feat, if you have Arcana as a free class skill you get Skill Focus Arcana instead.
Everyone gets Ritual Casting for free. If your class already gets it for free, you get 2 extra rituals.
You get 1 free magic item of 6th level or less.
You may not play a Gnome.

Starting Setting:
You are on a sailing vessel travelling between countries, starting in the northern hemisphere and journeying south as winter is coming.


#2

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

This is cool. I had envisioned a game setting like, after the drow had done something terrible from the Underdark, ruling an unholy mess leftover of what they'd destroyed of a kingdom. I also like that there's a specific situation in mind to begin.

But--I thought Doom's games were going to be the alternating, once-a-month. This game may coincide with either that game or Jay's game, since Jay doesn't necessarily take a break the last Thursday of a month. For example, this month, Jay won't be able to DM the 21st, but the last Thursday, the 28th, he will. Are you quitting that game?


#3

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

The first game can be flexible, but moving forward I'd like to stick with a set date and time.

Also, religion will be simplified in this world, 3 superior gods and six major gods.


#4

Jay

Jay

As previously discussed, I am VERY interested in joining your game HC. I feel I can learn a lot of finer tips that I can incorporate in my game one day.

What are the race limitations beyond your hated Gnomes? Svirfneblin allowed right? :)

I was considering either using my new wizard or a ranged rogue. :ninja:


#5

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Any and all races outside of gnomes are allowed. The realm of your origins is one of abundant magic and embracing of a variety or races and species.

I also use Bennies in my games. For those of you not aware of Bennies, they are a gift for good RP/gamesmenship. They do not carry over from one session to the next, you can have up to three at a time and can redeem them at any time to re-roll any single roll any player makes.


#6

Jay

Jay

Bennies!


#7

Gusto

Gusto

I'm in! It's bard time.


#8

Jay

Jay

Like I said count me in as either a Ranged Rogue (Striker) or Wizard (Controller) as primary interests. I'm not interested in Defender at all and would rather avoid having to be a Leader but I could myself remotely play either a Bard or a Warlord.


#9

Gusto

Gusto

I got Leader covered.


#10

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Okay, so the first session is this Thursday?

I like this setting idea. I'll come up with a character within the next day or so. BTW, if you can't host Gametable for one reason or another, it's easy enough for someone else to host and then you control the pogs and stuff like normal. I only say this because whenever we've had someone do DMing on Gametable for the first time, something goes awry.

Which gods are allowed? And it won't be visible on my character sheet, with the added Arcana, but I'll add it to my numbers at the time. I'll consider whether my Pally/Avenger's story should go in, but right now I'm pretty set on him as a backup for Jay's game. I'll think of someone knew and plot-related for this.


#11

MindDetective

MindDetective

If doom's game doesn't get off the ground, I'd be interested. Perusing over the options, if I were to play (and I wouldn't only opt in to one game) I'd try a Shardmind Artificer, I think. That might change as I read up on the artificer further, though.
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Bah, nevermind! Leader is covered.


#12

Gusto

Gusto

Are we starting at level 1?


#13

MindDetective

MindDetective

Then I would probably play a serious monk, since I've got that one figured out already. No goofy backstory, but a real lock-in-a-monastery kind of monk.


#14

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

I don't know if both games are going ahead (I think Jay, Doom, and HC need to have a private conversation so the players aren't getting tossed around like peanut bags), but if they do, you may want to play a different class between each.

(Really, really encouraging Jay, HC, and Doom to talk about schedule stuff. Maybe we'll set up a D&D calendar or something, which I'd be willing to do the updating on once the DMs sort things out, so everyone can know who's in what and when those games are happening.)

And I'll be happy to be the Defender if no one else wants to.


#15

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

escushion said:
Okay, so the first session is this Thursday?

I like this setting idea. I'll come up with a character within the next day or so. BTW, if you can't host Gametable for one reason or another, it's easy enough for someone else to host and then you control the pogs and stuff like normal. I only say this because whenever we've had someone do DMing on Gametable for the first time, something goes awry.

Which gods are allowed? And it won't be visible on my character sheet, with the added Arcana, but I'll add it to my numbers at the time. I'll consider whether my Pally/Avenger's story should go in, but right now I'm pretty set on him as a backup for Jay's game. I'll think of someone knew and plot-related for this.
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Elements

(neither good nor evil, but fundamental forces of life)

Name: ALLYTYN
Realm: TIME
Represented as: FEMALE
Alignment: NEUTRAL
Description:
The primordial force that governs the universe, she does not seek power or worshippers. She is pleased by change, but favours neither good nor evil, law nor chaos. She simply exists.


Name: SHALM
Realm: LIFE
Represented as: MALE
Alignment: NEUTRAL
Description:
Primordial force that forces change from the elements. Embodiment of life and growth. Neutral to law and chaos. Controls all spheres of life; wind, storms, growth, seas and forests. Most commonly called Nature.


Name: MALKATH
Realm: DEATH
Represented as: MALE
Alignment: NEUTRAL
Description:
Opponent of change, represents the four elements, earth, air, water, fire. Seeks a perfect balance amongst these elements. The force of stagnation and non-growth, neutral in all aspects, also known as Death.


Gods


(forged out of the union of various elements, these beings seek to shape the world)


Name: LAWGIVER
Realm: ORDER
Represented as: MALE
Alignment: LAWFUL NEUTRAL
Description:
The first born child of SHALM and ALLYTYN, he is the embodiment of all things orderly. Rigid in all aspects he controls all aspects of reality in an orderly fashion. He is partial to natural occurances and is opposed to the chaotic nature of magic. The only one chosen by FROSTMOTHER to mate with, their children the ELVES were a peaceful source of structure merged with nature. Seeking to bring order to the world with the tip of his left pinky finger he created the DWARVEN race.


Name: FROSTMOTHER
Realm: NATURE
Represented as: FEMALE
Alignment: NEUTRAL GOOD
Description:
The embodiment of life and SHALM, she is known as Mother of all Life, responsible for the caretaking of all life and all of natures animals. She opposes all that destroy life and the living forests. Often referred to the MOTHER OF ALL, she is the only GOD to mother children. The mother of three children, ELVES and HUMANS through mating with other GODS, and creating the HALFLINGS from her hair, her chosen creatures to defend life on Sheanere.


Name: DRALK
Realm: CHAOS
Represented as: MALE
Alignment: CHAOTIC EVIL
Description:
The spirit of Chaos and Destruction, opposed to all things orderly and at times nature itself. The third child of SHALM and ALLYTYN , his hatred for his brother LAWGIVER knows no boundaries. In a jealous rage that FROSTMOTHER chose to mate with LAWGIVER willingly and spawn the beautiful race known as ELVES, DRALK took his own feces and created the plaque known as the GOBLINS. They were made with a single minded purpose, to kill all things beautiful.


Name: KYTON
Realm: EVIL
Represented as: MALE
Alignment: LAWFUL EVIL
Description:
The first child of MALKATH and ALLYTYN, cruel, despicable, horrible are words that can describe KYTON on his best of days, for he is all things evil in the world. Cast down from the heavens by his fellow gods for his rape of the FROSTMOTHER, a horrible union that spawned the human race. He seeks to escape his prison by mating with his sisters LILITH and AMBROSIA, for it is said that their child will bring about the end of all that is. To ensure his total victory in the FINAL BATTLE, he has created the horrible race known as DEVILS in his image.


Name: LILITH
Realm: HATE
Represented as: FEMALE
Alignment: NEUTRAL EVIL
Description:
Raven haired and beautiful beyond words, she is desired the world over by men. Pity these men they don’t know what they wish, for she is the embodiment of spite. Born the second twin with her sister AMBROSIA, she delights in torment and frustration. She is the proponent of hate throughout the world, unable to conceive a child without her sister she formed the creatures called VAMPIRES from her fingernails, her children match her perfectly.


Name: AMBROSIA
Realm: LOVE
Represented as: FEMALE
Alignment: CHAOTIC GOOD
Description:
A more opposite twin could not be imagined, for all of LILITH’s hatred, AMBROSIA is a creature of love and beauty. The two are complete polar opposites, a fact that ensures the fate of the world for it is said that he who mates both of them will sire children that will rend the world. Needless to say, the sisters choice of companions have never been similar. Using only her laughter AMROSIA created the flighty and humourous creatures known as the fey.


#16

Gusto

Gusto

I'll have to rewrite my backstory a bit to fit these New Gods...

Level 1 to start?


#17



rathkor

its not too late to get in is it?


#18

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
Are we starting at level 1?
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Yes, you start at level 1 to begin. I suggest Fast Runner as a level 1 feat.:D
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rathkor said:
its not too late to get in is it?
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Not as yet, was hoping for MD and Jay as players to give a DM a break and new player a chance. I can run with few or many in the group.


#19



rathkor

alright. well, what should i roll? any suggestions?


#20

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

rathkor said:
alright. well, what should i roll? any suggestions?
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Play anything you want to play, I will adjust accordingly. As players anything you wish to make significant I will make significant.


#21

Jay

Jay

Damn you and your black on black text HC.


#22

Gusto

Gusto

====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======
Solaria Xilsciente, level 1
Eladrin, Bard
Build: Cunning Bard
Bardic Virtue: Virtue of Cunning
Background: Explorer/Guide (Explorer/Guide Benefit)

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 10, Con 13, Dex 10, Int 17, Wis 8, Cha 19.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 10, Con 13, Dex 10, Int 15, Wis 8, Cha 17.


AC: 16 Fort: 12 Reflex: 15 Will: 17
HP: 25 Surges: 8 Surge Value: 6

TRAINED SKILLS
Streetwise +9, Arcana +13, Diplomacy +9, Religion +8, Bluff +9, History +10

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics, Dungeoneering, Endurance +1, Heal, Insight, Intimidate +5, Nature +2, Perception, Stealth, Thievery, Athletics

FEATS
Bard: Ritual Caster
Feat User Choice: Skill Focus (Arcana)
Level 1: Moonbow Dedicate

POWERS
Bard at-will 1: Cutting Words
Bard at-will 1: Misdirected Mark
Bard encounter 1: Focused Sound
Bard daily 1: Stirring Shout

ITEMS
Ritual Book, Adventurer's Kit, Lyre, Shortbow, Dagger, Cape of the Mountebank +1, Hide Armor
RITUALS
Comprehend Language, Traveler's Chant, Comrades' Succor, Silence
====== Copy to Clipboard and Press the Import Button on the Summary Tab ======


#23

Far

Far

If there is still room I'd love to join you guys.


#24

MindDetective

MindDetective

Count me in then. Thursdays work well enough for me, although my wife will probably miss having me around once a month, as that's one of her few nights off. :)

I'll make a few adjustments to the monk I was working up and just run with it. Human monk, Iron Soul build. I have it on paper since people were using the character builder a lot today, so I'll post details later.


#25

doomdragon6

doomdragon6

HC can have the slot. I was never 100% and HC can give you guys a little more of what you want. No feelings hurt on my end.

I, however, won't join this game. Lets some new people get in, and every now and then I can have a Thursday free to.... listen in or something. XD
Added at: 00:33
Oh, PS: HC has the exact same start-up that I was thinking of. I was going to have you all on a sailing ship. Stupid HC reading my mind.


#26

Jay

Jay

Cool beans Doom. :)

Count me in as a Wizard. Going to play around with character possibilities the next few days.


#27



rathkor

I think I might just tweak my Shardmind, make him less evil and take away the evil god worshipping part.
Added at: 02:07
actually, i think i'm gonna go with an Eladrin Tempest Fighter.


#28

MindDetective

MindDetective

I might have a scheduling conflict with last Thursday of the Month If it was last Wednesday, it would be easier. This month my father-in-law is coming to town. I could probably wrangle something, but May I will be in Washington D.C. (arriving Thursday, I think) and in July I'm moving to Oregon at that time. Not sure if there is a possibility of moving it. I actually do have a lot of time on my hands. Just not last Thursdays, apparently.


#29

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

For a while we can start with the last Tuesday of the month. That would make us starting on April 26th.

Leader - Gusto's Bard
Controller - Jay's Wizard
Striker - MD's Monk
Defender - Rathkor's fighter

So that makes one of each role, so Esc and Far if you want to play can choose any role to play.


#30

MindDetective

MindDetective

I think I'll be back from the conference by May 31st, so that would work. That does fix my July conflict too. Next Tuesday I will have to make sure I can get away with my father-in-law in town but I think it is doable.


#31

MindDetective

MindDetective

How do I add in the bonus feat and skill when going through character creation in the online builder? I've got everything picked out but need to choose a magic item and add in the house-ruled additions.


#32

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I'm not sure if the online builder allows for house ruled characters, I can easily duplicate it and make the adjustments for you.


#33

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, I'll output the dnd4e file as it is. I'll just add in text the magic item I select, then. I'm starting to get a handle on rituals. So if I have the ritual caster feat can I spend some money on a ritual book and rituals to carry with me then? As a monk, I have rather inexpensive things to buy otherwise.


#34

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

You can take a ritual book for free, and outside of your ki focus monks have very little to buy.

Take 2 rituals to start. Most characters that get it for free start with 2, so those of you getting the feat for free may start with two.

And I encourage you to expand your rituals beyond a paper book with ink, rituals written as tatoos or on sticks are some options.


#35

MindDetective

MindDetective

How are rituals selected, then? Do I begin with none and learn them in-game as needed?


#36

MindDetective

MindDetective

Here's my guy. Let me know if I made some poor choices or did something wrong. I basically followed the character creator. Also, I'm torn between an amulet of protection +2 or a magic ki focus +2 for my item. Neither are exciting choices but should be helpful enough. Advice?

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#37

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Modified it back from essentials, added the free feats, gave you a +2 ki focus and you can select a 3rd at will power (essentials vs 4e difference). Also selected some rituals that might suit the build, not sure how the online builder works for house ruling, but there are plenty of other options, to explore them just try making a generic wizard.

Over all the build looks very viable and dependable.

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#38

Jay

Jay

So, I assume for my Wizard I can get a free Ritual Book and 2 Rituals? Any limitations?


#39

Gusto

Gusto

MD, with your monk unarmed strike, you don't really need a club. Your fist has a higher chance to hit and does more damage than a club anyway.

I changed a couple things, here's my lady:
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Jay said:
So, I assume for my Wizard I can get a free Ritual Book and 2 Rituals? Any limitations?
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PLUS the 3 rituals you get a 1st level wizard ANYWAY. Then you automatically get more at I think 5th level.

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#40

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
MD, with your monk unarmed strike, you don't really need a club. Your fist has a higher chance to hit and does more damage than a club anyway.
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By holding a club his build and feat selection grant him +2 to AC.

Jay, wizards already get a free ritual book, so in addition to the free rituals you normally get, take 2 additional rituals. No restrictions, just steer clear of essentials.


#41

MindDetective

MindDetective

I was leaning towards the magic weapon. I was also considering Amanuensis for a ritual, since it fits with the monk backstory (monks being famous transcribers!) though perhaps not terribly exciting as a ritual. Also, I know quarterstaves are two-handed but it seems like it could serve as useful equipment, if not as an occasional weapon. Finally, third at-will selection: Five Storms [Attack Technique]


#42

Jay

Jay

Online builder doesn't say SHIT about any of this. What the fuck.

So 5... gotcha.


#43

MindDetective

MindDetective

No kidding. I'm glad I'm getting a hand here.


#44

Gusto

Gusto

Yeah things like rituals and familiars are not covered by the online builder in the slightest.


#45

MindDetective

MindDetective

I'm trying to navigate the glossary for a lot of clarifications. What's the difference between a daily and an encounter power? /noob


#46

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Something that is a daily can typically only be used once between extended rests. (~ 24 hours)
Encounters can be used once between short rests. (~every 5 minutes)


#47

MindDetective

MindDetective

Oh, that makes perfect sense now. Thanks!


#48

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I use the terms rest, because it is up to your PC when they rest. In Esc's game my PC went almost 40 hours without resting.


#49

Jay

Jay

Liar! I saw his eyes closed.


#50

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Jay said:
Online builder doesn't say SHIT about any of this. What the fuck.

So 5... gotcha.
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That's because the Online Builder is geared towards Essentials and there are no rituals in Essentials.
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Jay said:
Liar! I saw his eyes closed.
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BOCLMAO


#51

Jay

Jay

No rituals.... in Essentials? WTF


#52

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Jay said:
No rituals.... in Essentials? WTF
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Rituals are RP, thus not essential to gameplay....

Seriously, they have been left out as essentials has been designed to help people join the game quickly, and rituals were seen as limiting that.


#53



rathkor

id like to ask what rituals everyone is taking so the two i pick dont end up being used already


#54

Gusto

Gusto

Solaria's Rituals:

Comprehend Language
Traveler's Chant
Comrades' Succor
Silence


#55

MindDetective

MindDetective

I'm thinking of dropping Fastidiousness for Amanuensis. Bad idea? Does Amanuensis allow me to transcribe other people's rituals into scrolls or my own book? Obviously with great effort, if it does.


#56

Gusto

Gusto

It should be noted that I have Bardic Ritualist as a class feature, meaning I can cast bardic rituals once a day for now component cost. If other people can't think of rituals they want, I'll give up Comrade's Succor or Silence in order to take more bardy stuff.


#57

Jay

Jay

So, what is your character's alignment?

I'm planning either a Chaotic Neutral, Lawful Evil or Neutral Evil. Fuck the new alignment system. :)


#58

Gusto

Gusto

Neutral/Chaotic Good.


#59

MindDetective

MindDetective

Neutral. Can Allytyn, the force of time, be effectively worshipped/honored. Not that Allytyn would care one way or the other but it seems like an interesting choice.


#60



rathkor

i was never sure EXACTLY where lines were drawn on alighnments. Chaotic Neutral, as a guess. Basically, my guy would go out of his way to help people, but at the same time he would prefer there to be a reward in it. He wouldn't harm innocents, but he's not afraid to kill enemies or people who have really wronged him.


#61

Gusto

Gusto

rathkor said:
Basically, my guy would go out of his way to help people,
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This is Good.

rathkor said:
but at the same time he would prefer there to be a reward in it. He wouldn't harm innocents,
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Neutral on the Good/Evil axis.

rathkor said:
but he's not afraid to kill enemies or people who have really wronged him.
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Neutral leaning towards Evil, if it's all for personal reasons and not because they're a genuinely bad person.

Nothing you've described sounds particularly Chaotic or Lawful.
Added at: 18:31
I'd say you're character sounds Neutral Good, Rathkor. Sounds like everything he does is fairly dependent on it serving himself in some way, but he recognizes when people genuinely need help and will assist them independently of his own benefit.


#62



rathkor

bout right.


#63

Gusto

Gusto

What kind of character did you wind up making?


#64



rathkor

Eladrin Tempest Fighter. Think Zeverand but dial back the perviness by a lot.


#65

Gusto

Gusto

I have no idea who that is, but sounds cool.

It's time to D-D-D-D-D-DUAL WIELD!
Added at: 18:56
Actually if you're Eladrin your character and mine might have some character conflict right off the bat. Nothing party-breaking, but some tension. :)


#66



rathkor

My character minus the house rules.

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#67



rathkor

Locian Pic.jpg
Just a pic i found that I thought would do well enough as a basic model for my characters appearance


#68

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Gusto said:
I have no idea who that is, but sounds cool.
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Zeverom (sp?) is a loose-moraled, sex-hungry elf from Dragon Age: Origins.

If the Tuesday is going to coincide with weeks where we also play Jay's game, I don't know if I'll be playing. Are you guys coordinating that at all or just winging it?


#69

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Right now, the Tuesday is is to accommodate Mind Detective, but I hope to hold them on a week that Jay is taking off. There may be some overlap for a while until we switch to Thursdays.


#70

Far

Far

I'll make up a character after work tonight and I'm good to go for the 26th as well.


#71

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

MindDetective said:
Neutral. Can Allytyn, the force of time, be effectively worshipped/honored. Not that Allytyn would care one way or the other but it seems like an interesting choice.
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Yes, she can be worshipped. All of the nine deities have their own churches.


#72

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

From before time and thought, before the physical and intangible there has been the mother of all Allytyn. Alone she was for uncountable eons, the essence of time energy that comprised the cosmos.

From her bosom did she bring forth twin brothers, Shalm and Malkath. Twin brothers of the same soul, one always seeking change, the other restrained stability. Along with their mother did they form the structure and chaos that is the universe. The great planes took shape and remain sacrosanct, populated by the chaotic forces of life.

Seeing that this was good did Allytyn create the guardians of the planes and all within them. Great beasts of flesh with the essence of their mother within their breasts. For they could control time itself along with the magical fabric of the cosmos. One day these beasts would be named by the denizens of the planes as Dragons.

Seeing a need to help further represent their nature amongst the universe. Allytyn did mate five times. These unions created six children who borrowed from their parents nature and spread their own natures amongst the planes.


#73

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

“a tale of hate”

Long ago, longer than mankind can remember, the Lawgiver walked through the garden of heaven, holding hands with Frostmother and they were admiring what they had created. For down in the forests of Sheanere, their elves had grown wise and strong. Their music and crafts rivalled the drawings of Ambrosia in their loveliness.

The were not alone though, skulking behind them in the undergrowth, Dralk stood brooding and hateful.

“Why should she choose him and not me?!! I am strong! He is passive, I dominate the creatures below, he just watches them. She should have not chosen him to mate with, I am the stronger and I will show it!”

The beast then took his feces, which he had been saving for some purpose. And he used it to form the shaped of two small humanoids, then with his spit and sweat he gave life to them. From that day on, goblins walked the earth.


#74

Gusto

Gusto

I ought to be good for Tuesday night.
Added at: 23:15
HC, I might need to reconcile some of my backstory with your pantheon. I'll PM you if/when I need guidance.


#75

Gusto

Gusto

Rathkor are you aware that your two-weapon fighter only has one power that uses a second weapon? If these are te powers you wanna stick to, that's cool, my bard is doing something similar at first level, I just wanna make sure you know.


#76



rathkor

for now, yes, only the one power. i am trying to round him out with some single target abilities as well, so i will still be useful in solos. i'm also taking advantage of some abilities that take advantage of my high dex. basically i'm going for a defender with some control elements. its a little odd, but i've run a character similar to this that worked pretty well.
Added at: 04:33
Minor update, slightly altered Ability scores. Also, 2 of my powers utalize my 2 yeapons, one at will and to a lesser extent my encounter power.

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#77

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Introducing your world!

Two large continents and two large islands. Eight nations with a variety of climates, riverlands, mountains, grasslands, deserts, artic wastelands and tropical paradises.

The nation of MUKI, furthest north of the civilized lands, with two large cities; Uradzaj and Vosie. It is a vast land of horses and grain.

To it's west is the nation of ZBOZZA, renowned for it's furious winds and blowing plains of wheat and corn. It has two large cities Fiermier and Avios,, the latter being a massive harbour city filled with secrets.

To the south is FORET a nation dominated by lush forests and a vast variety of wildlife. It's cities are Clairiere and Ete, renowned for their science and culture.

On they southern continent you will find the river nation of RIOS and it's twin cities of Vint and Avena. Rios is a nation of travellers and and wizards.

Splitting the southern continent in two is the great desert of COL, home the fabled city of Persolacquo, City of Lost Water in the common tongue. It is a land dominated by the mystery fey and at night said to from vampires from the sand itself.

A cousin to it's neighbours to the north is GRANO, a rich farming nation with a large commercial city in Cotone and the great mining city of Farina

Bounded by the great sailing straights are the island nations. LALAW is a tropical paradise with a mysterious mountain range filled with volcanoes and questions, it has one city Mansanas who make some of the finest ships that have ever sailed.

And central to all is the wealthy nation of KABISERA, home to the largest city in the world Kabi, the home of government for the world and the powerful merchant and sailing guilds. It has a strong religious city on it's northern shore that see proud temples from all faiths existing in a precarious harmony.

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#78

MindDetective

MindDetective

Where is the boat we are on at the beginning? If you can tell us, that is.


#79

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

MindDetective said:
Where is the boat we are on at the beginning? If you can tell us, that is.
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Excellent question. The party is travellling from Uradzaj in MUKI through the Straight of Fair Winds to the city of Cotone in GRANO.

Feel free to generate any reason to be on the boat (save senior naval personnel). The ship is a large cargo vessel but also has many spaces for travellers.


#80

Jay

Jay

Rituals can be any level? :)


#81

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Jay said:
Rituals can be any level? :)
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Unless already free from the class you choose (Invokers get a free 4th level ritual), please restrict them to first level.


#82

Jay

Jay

No Skull Watch for me. :(


#83



rathkor

if you dont get Ritual Caster as a non-houseruled feat, do you get any free rituals, or do I have to pay for any I get?


#84

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

If you already get the Ritual Caster feat for free as part of your class, you get 2 free rituals.

If you do not already get the Ritual Caster feat as part of your class, you gain it for free and may choose 2 first level rituals.


#85



rathkor

ok, just wanted to be sure. thanks


#86

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

I hate to pass, but that's where I'm leaning. That week's just not good for 2 D&Ds. But like I was willing to go from Doom's game, I think it's good some new players will get a chance to join in. Maybe someone will record these.


#87

Jay

Jay

Rituals I'm considering. Kevin? What think you?

Tenser's Floating Disk
Amanuensis
Secret Page
comprehend Language
Make Whole
Explorer's Fire
Silence


#88



rathkor

if the ritual requires a focus, do we get the focus for free as well, or do we have to pay for that?


#89

Gusto

Gusto

Jay said:
Rituals I'm considering. Kevin? What think you?

Tenser's Floating Disk
Amanuensis
Secret Page
comprehend Language
Make Whole
Explorer's Fire
Silence
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Tenser's is fantastic. The rest are all fine - the deal with first level rituals is they all seem fairly tame, and if everyone in the party gets rituals, we're bound to overlap in picking them just because we wanna avoid the super useless ones.

That said, I already have Comprehend Language and Silence, so if there were others you wanted you might go with them instead. ;)
Added at: 17:15
Looking over Errik's first level choices, I also had Magic Mouth and Animal Messenger.


#90



rathkor

I think I'm taking Purify Water and Make Whole.


#91

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

rathkor said:
if the ritual requires a focus, do we get the focus for free as well, or do we have to pay for that?
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You still have to pay for focuses. Your general knowledge of arcana and experience with it do to the over abundance of it in Aime are the reasons for your elevated expertise in Arcana, possesion of magic items and use of rituals.


#92



rathkor

ok, well of all the Rituals availible to level one characters, the only ones i can really see my character having is Purify Water and Make Whole. maybe Unseen Servant, but I can't afford the focus. so if there are no objections, i will take those two.


#93

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Excellent. Still need characters from Far and Jay. And we need to get MindDetective and Far their own versions of Jay's gametable.

I'm not a wizard with music and sound effects like Jay, so hopefully this song uploaded correctly as it will be played at least once if not more during the first session by those that you encounter.

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#94

Jay

Jay

My character is sorta complete but I'm holding out a bit more, I wanted to continue working on the character today. Let's say I was busy last night with my new gaming rig. :)


#95

MindDetective

MindDetective

Background stories before we start or do we keep those close to the chest and let them unfold?


#96

Gusto

Gusto

Usually we post a little something on the boards, just by way of character introduction, but don't feel as though you have to reveal everything.
Added at: 12:07
Go back and read the first few pages of Jay's game's thread, if you're looking for examples.


#97

MindDetective

MindDetective

Jay's thread prompted the question. :) I just wasn't sure if that was the case here or not. I'll get something ready.


#98

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Please feel free to share as much or as little as you choose with the other players. The more you share with me though, the more I will build into the game for you.

Now back to some concepts for you not covered in the other thread;

Encounters, Milestones and Action Points.

Encounters are typically short periods of time where you try to accomplish something, either in combat or out of combat. It typically has a goal to be accomplished set out by the DM and you either succeed or fail, but the DM always tells you when you have begun one, because ENCOUNTER is an official word in the game design.

Milestones are meant to represent when you have achieved something significant, again MILESTONE is an official term and I will tell the party when they have achieved one. It has several effects in game, as several things are keyed to it's occurrence. On of those is the gaining of an ACTION POINT.

Action Points are used to "buy" an action. You may only use 1 action point per encounter and you can use it gain another action, typically on your turn, and typically everyone uses them to get another standard action on their turn. Action Points are typically used to combine 2 or more actions in a single turn into a devastating effect.


#99

MindDetective

MindDetective

Milestones I wasn't sure on, but the rest I've got down. Am I going to be the only human in the party? Also, are people connecting backstories in any way? Not sure how I would tie a monk into anyone else's story but I'm open to ideas.


#100

Gusto

Gusto

Honestly the hardest part of my backstory will be coming up with a reason for me to have left home, ended up on the other side of the world, and boarded a boat back to my home continent while gaining 0 experience.


#101

MindDetective

MindDetective

Gathering the effects of a deceased family member? Trying to immigrate and being turned away? Seeking out a long-lost or run-away relative and finding nothing? Dropping out of bard school? :)

I needed a reason to have left the monastery. I think it will be a delivery of elaborate, hand-copied religious texts to missionaries or benefactors of the monastery. Still working it out, though, and maybe it will change if my backstory is to intertwine with someone else's.


#102

Gusto

Gusto

MindDetective said:
Seeking out a long-lost or run-away relative and finding nothing?
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I AM the runaway. The world is my oyster and I'm choosing to... come back. Hm.


#103

MindDetective

MindDetective

Could be a bit of a blend, then. Ran away, then got word that a close relative died/was ill and it changed your mind? Could also be the reason you ran away wasn't as expected or disappointing (or non-existant?) and with nowhere else to go, returning home. Could be returning home because your escorting someone (the only gig you could get) and so are grudgingly returning. I guess you could have been caught and are being dragged back home by your ear!
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Or you could have been forcibly deported, maybe even while unconscious, by rivals/racists/music-haters and now you're on a boat that you can't get off of until you arrive home.


#104

Gusto

Gusto

I've come up with a reason. Now I just need to write something... The worst part...


#105

MindDetective

MindDetective

Laundry has a way of becoming vitally important when writing is involved.


#106

Gusto

Gusto

Funny you should mention that, laundry is actually vitally important right now... No, I just mean that I suck at writing.


#107

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

=starts designing laundry monsters=


#108

Far

Far

I'm in the process of finishing up my character. Gonna go with a githzerai avenger if no one has any objections to that. I'll have my sheet ready sometime later today.


#109

Gusto

Gusto

To understand me, you must first understand what it means to live in Persolacquo.

The City of Lost Water exists in different states, dependent on Aime's bilunar cycles. For most of the time, everything is normal; the city sits at the desert's edge, firmly in the Prime Material. But two weeks out of every eight, when Aime's twin moons are at their apex, there is a planar shift. Buildings and their contents appear from the plane of Rikkirikki, Lady Ambrosia's plane, known to some outsiders as the "feywild". This is a time of great happiest and rejoicing for my people. Some say there is no lovelier place on Aime than Persolacquo in Ambrosia phase in the daylight, especially when the sprites dance and the flowers bloom. The most fortunate among us can count our birth days among these hallowed times. Like my parents, they become respected and loved the entire city over. It was largely because of tis blessed birth that they were able to attain High Clerichood at the local Temple of Ambrosia.

However, this phasing doesn't come without it's dark side - the opposite two weeks of the cycle. When the moons are gone and the night is darkest, buildings and denizens from Lilith's plane of Ssssssth appear in Persolacquo. The living citizens of the city tread this fortnight carefully, living in fear, especially at night, when the vampires have been known to come. These are the darkest of times.

Living with such dramatic highs and lows in this city of art and magic comes with its superstitions of course. Since the phasing is tied to the moons, the daylight, and the people born during it, are revered as a source of stability, honesty, and pride within the community. They are the blessed Sunkissed. The Moonchildren on the other hand, come to represent the extreme highs and lows of the city - flirtatious and secretive, flighty and often dangerous. People look upon these people with pity and even sometimes prejudice, as though they are better than them just because of the time they were born!

Well, imagine my parents' stunned silence when I, their youngest daughter, was born a moonchild in the phase of Lilith.

(to be continued)


#110

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Far said:
I'm in the process of finishing up my character. Gonna go with a githzerai avenger if no one has any objections to that. I'll have my sheet ready sometime later today.
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That will do quite nicely actually. I played one in Shawn's game for a while and had a blast with it.


#111

MindDetective

MindDetective

Gusto said:
Funny you should mention that, laundry is actually vitally important right now... No, I just mean that I suck at writing.
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Not so far you don't.


#112



rathkor

HCGLNS said:
=starts designing laundry monsters=
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i actually saw a list of the dumbest monsters designed by WOTC and a laundry monster was on that list. let me look for it and i'll post a link. lol
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http://www.headinjurytheater.com/article73.htm

just look for the Raggamoffyns. its kinda near the bottom


#113

Gusto

Gusto

They kept my birth a secret until the next Ambrosia phase. I don't know if it was selfish, necessarily, like they wanted to save the Xilsciente family the societal shame of having birthed a moonchild. I think they just wanted to protect me and make sure I grew up right. Mom kept a closer eye on my activities and outings a lot more than she did for my brother and sister, and for the longest time I thought it was just because I was the baby of the family. My dad was more forceful in his protectiveness. He went out of his way to make sure I studied heavily in the clerical tradition, never left the temple after dark, and so on.

As I grew into adolescence, I was only an occasional annoyance to my family. My father would find me wrapped up in story books or arcane tomes, rather than the religious texts he had set out for me. My mother would scold me after I sneaked back into the house, out at night when I shouldn't have been, playing lyre at the tavern. It became clear to the whole family that my heart wasn't into sticking around the city my whole life, living a strict religious life. I yearned to break free, to see the world I had read about so much, to create stories of my own.

My father, determined to quash this rebellious streak, grew even more determined than ever to keep me in Persolacquo, to make me the proud daughter he'd always wanted.

(to be continued)


#114

Gusto

Gusto

They arranged a marriage for me. To my best friend, the Sunkissed son of one of the city's councilors. The night they told me was one of the most intense of my life, so much arguing and crying. After mother had gone to bed in tears, and father had gone angry, I decided that enough was enough.

I took my mother's eladric cloak and teleported from the temple, heading northeast across the desert towards the port town of Cotone. I left during the Lilith phase, so that even if the family wanted to pursue me, they'd be too superstitious to be out in the wilds overnight. They'd have to wait at least a week to avoid the vampires. Silly superstitions, there were no "vampires". Or at least I didn't see any.

With nothing on me but a few of my favourite volumes from the temple, my cloak and my lyre, I had to play music and dance in Cotone in order to finance my passage overseas. But I finally scrounged up enough gold to finance the beginning of my journey to see Aime at large. This is my chance to see the world, learn new stories, meet new people!

I am Solaria of the Golden Petals, and this is just the beginning of my stories.


#115

Gusto

Gusto

Motivation
- Solaria wants to see the world, learning as much as possible about various types of people, places, religions, cultures, animals, magic, everything.
- Solaria will help out any people she can, especially those she feels are being oppressed or prejudiced against.
- Solaria wants to prove to her parents and people in Persolacquo that she can be a decent person without constant supervision.

Personality
- A kind and nurturing person with a lot of love, having grown up in an Ambrosian temple.
- Prone to some flights of fancy.
- Fairly naive, having grown up in a fairly sheltered environment.
- Extremely bookish, and excited about knowing things.
- Excitable in general, really.
- Quick to trust people, has very few secrets.

Likes
- music, especially string instruments
- dancing
- flowers
- art
- fancy or ethnic clothing
- books and stories
- fruit and sweet foods and beverages

Dislikes
- bitter foods and beverages, beer
- being underground
- staying in one place for too long
- cold weather


#116

MindDetective

MindDetective

"she can be a decent person without constant supervision"

Fixed for you, I think.


#117

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
Dislikes
- bitter foods and beverages, beer
- being underground
- staying in one place for too long
- cold weather
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Definitely not a problem.


#118

Gusto

Gusto

MindDetective said:
"she can be a decent person without constant supervision"

Fixed for you, I think.
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Haha, thanks, that's a big fix. ;)

Looking forward to hearing other people's stories. I'm usually not the first.


#119

Jay

Jay

When is this due again?


#120

MindDetective

MindDetective

Working on my own right now.


#121

Jay

Jay

Went back to mage! Swerve! Now the background... eh...


#122



rathkor

Locian (pronounced low-she-an) was born into a very normal Eladrin life. His family lived on the very edges of the Feywild. His parents were strict and stern by Eladrin standards. Whenever possible, they would avoid doing dealings with other races, especially Humans and Dwarves. Locian did not agree with his parents on this. He was fascinated by other races and their cultures. He would sneak away from his home and visit the tavern of a nearby human settlement whenever possible. The settlement was small and only served as a safehaven for passing adventurers. He spent many an evening in the tavern, mesmirized by the tales of far away worlds and mystical creatures. One day, a party consisting of an Eladrin fighter, a Dwarf, two humans, and a Dragonborn entered into the tavern. after the Dwarf was nice and drunk, he told a tale of a large red jewel, carved into the shape of a dragon heart. it was apparently stolen by a small band of master thieves, and they had been hired to track down and retrieve the jewel, and return it to the kingdom that hired them. Locian overheard the Dragonborn and the Eladrin discussing the need to hire on more recruits. Locian saw this as an oppertunity to finally live out the stories he'd been hearing for years. He excitedly rused over to the two and volunteered to join them. The two invited Locian up to a room they rented for the night to interview him privately.

Locian told them of his fighting experience, though he left out that it was all sparring and lessons he took since childhood, and that he had never been in a real fight in his entire life. they appeared to believe him, as they agreed to bring him along. The next morning, Locian, the party, and three humans the others managed to recruit, headed out. The new recruits were outfitted with crude swords and worn leather armor.

The thieves were tracked down to a small cave. the party managed to extenguish any threat from the thieves, and Locian even managed to get one or two of the thieves. some injuries were sustained, but no one was seriously hurt. The jewel was recovered and returned, and the party was handsomely rewarded. Locian used his cut to buy an impressive longsword and shortsword, as well as some sturdy chainmail armor.

Later that night, Locian was approached by the Eladrin, who had earlier revealed his name to be Aramil and was the de facto leader of the party. He told Locian that he had known from the beginning that Locian had exagerated his combat prowess, but that he saw potential and eagerness in the young Eladrin. He agreed to teach the Locian better fighting Techniques and survival skills.

After several years and many, many missions, the group, plus and minus a few members, set out on a personal quest to find a treasure rumored to have once belonged to one of the most famous pirate captains of the last 200 years. the treasure was supposedly buried in a gave that has since been turned into a goblin hideout. The party went in and made quick work of the goblins. we made it to the chamber where the treasure was supposed to be burried. before the party could even break out the shovels, they were ambushed by a mecenary gang they have competed against for longer than Locian had been a part of the group. The mercenaries had them outnumbered four to one. The leader of the mercenaries, a Tiefling named Leucis, ordered his men to attack, and the party fought back with all their might. Aramil Fey Stepped away from a couple of bruisers and appeared beside Leucis. The two fought and moved, dissappearing from the sight of everyone else. After minutes of fighting, the last of the mecenary grunts had fallen. The party had suffered many losses, but a few, including Locian, remained alive. Tired and injured, only Locian, while being cut up and bruised, still appeared to be able to move freely. There was a screaming from deeper in the caves, and Locian moved to investigate.

Locian arrived in time to see Aramil lying on the floor in a pool of blood. Locian ran over to his side and tried to stem the flow of the bleeding, but it was coming out to fast for him to stop.

"Locian, I am proud of what you have become," Aramil wispered weakly. "You remind me of the son I lost long ago."

"And you were a better father to me than even my own," Locian replied, tears streaming down his face.

"You have grown a lot these past four years. I've taught you everthing I can. Now it is up to you to take down Leucis once and for all. Take this and hurry, you musn't let him escape." Aramil raised his hand and presented Locian with his sword.

Without saying a word, Locian took the sword and walked deeper into the caves. There he found a wounded Leucis. Without a tought or care, Locian charged Leucis, swinging both swords wildly. Leucis struggled to parry the blows, but every third or fourth strike would hit. Finally, Locian managed to disarm Leucis, sending his broadsword sliding across the cave floor. Lovian then thrust forward with Aramil's longsword, sinking it deep into the Tiefling's chest.

"This isn't over," Leucis said. "You don't know how far this goes." Leucis then coughed up blood and dropped to his knees.

Locian helped the remaining survivors get back to the feet, and they left the cave.

For the next few weeks, Locian mourned the loss of his friend. He wasn't sure he would ever recover. it was then that Orsik, a Dwarf who had been part of the party since long before Locian joined, tried to help Locian out.

"He wouldn't want you moping around, ya know," he said. "You got to just get over it. I mean, you could go at any minute yourself, so ya might as well live life to the fullest while you can. That's what Aramil believed."

Those words echoed in Locian's head for days. He knew that Orsik was right. One day he woke up and started packing his things. He told the remaining party members that he was leaving to see the world and what it had to offer: the people, the sights, and the treasure. Orsik told him that he would be taking over the group, and that Locian was welcome back at any time.


#123

Gusto

Gusto

Jeez. Our characters sound very similar Rathkor, which is to say, yours sounds like mine after she's seen all the shit that can go wrong with the world.

That's kinda cool actually. Our backstories don't tie together but I could see Locian taking on a big brother sort of role towards Solaria.


#124

MindDetective

MindDetective

I was born the fourth of four boys and became older brother to three favored sisters. The middle child, I stood to never inherit my father's inn, a hospitable stay for sailors and merchants alike. The eldest two of my brothers, Rast and Orum, took our father's place, married, and prospered. Garret, the third, joined the army, rising to become one of the respected color guard and eventually marrying as well. My sisters all had many suitors, each in due time, and though I may have caught the eye of young women myself, everyone knew I held no prospects. My choices were few and my father, a stern but pious member of the community, could well predict that my rising interest in Fallaya and Kess, among others, would lead to heartache and dishonor. So he forced me to choose: Join the army like my brother or join the Temple of Allytyn. Even I could recognize my life needed direction, or so I like to believe now, in my wickedness towards the other boys my age. I still do not know which of their parents sent my father into such a rage. Was it Fallaya's worried mother or one of the boys I had bloodied behind the fish market? I can hardly see their faces any more. I was an instrument of suffering to many and perhaps that was why I sought peace.

“We do not have much,” brother Wembley told me on my second day at the temple, “so your destruction of a single ewer is costly.” It was one of the weakest scoldings I'd ever been given and for a moment I took pity. These men had no children and would no doubt wither beneath my adolescent temper. I regretted my choice in the temple for weeks, then months. A year passed and I still strained against the yoke, trying to drive my placid masters to thrash me or belittle me. I earned every bit of retribution that I imagined they would give. Yet with each curse and hurled inkpot, they calmly corrected me and put me back to work. I transcribed scores of pages of the Tempori, a minor holy text, tended the potatoes, and pressed the paper. I helped cook, swept the chambers, and spent many evenings in silence wishing Allytyn would herself would call my hour. 'Please,' I prayed to her indifferent ears, 'change my lot.'

The second year was easier and the third brought a semblance of peace. Routine became comfortable and I grew patient. At last brother Wembley took me aside in the most curious of his many asides. “The brothers and I are worried about you,” he said. “You have grown complacent.”

Five years had passed and I had become accustomed to a strict routine. It had not changed from one day to the next for nearly two months. “Allytyn delights in the shifting seasons,” said the brother. “She will look past you if you stand still for too long.”

“My breakfast differs from my supper,” I said, trying to emulate his wisdom. But I knew he was right. I had sat still too long beneath her gaze and she would surely turn away. I was gripped with an uncertain fear.

“Consider the missionaries,” said brother Wembley. He needed to make no other argument beyond that.

(to be continued)


#125

Far

Far

Here's my avenger, Ralts. Let me know what you think, first time I've built one, or a melee class for that matter. This is without the houserules which I'll add in later. Still have to look over the rituals but it seems you guys have most of them covered though the ones I do pick will be incorporated into tattoos.

====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======
Ralts Udell, level 1
Githzerai, Avenger
Avenger's Censure: Censure of Retribution
Background: Holy Killer (+2 to Insight)

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 8, Con 13, Dex 14, Int 16, Wis 18, Cha 10.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 8, Con 13, Dex 14, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 10.


AC: 16 Fort: 12 Reflex: 14 Will: 15
HP: 27 Surges: 8 Surge Value: 6

TRAINED SKILLS
Religion +8, Intimidate +5, Acrobatics +9, Perception +9

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +3, Bluff, Diplomacy, Dungeoneering +4, Endurance +1, Heal +4, History +3, Insight +6, Nature +4, Stealth +2, Streetwise, Thievery +2, Athletics +1

FEATS
Level 1: Githzerai Blade Master

POWERS
Avenger at-will 1: Overwhelming Strike
Avenger at-will 1: Leading Strike
Avenger encounter 1: Avenging Echo
Avenger daily 1: Temple of Light

ITEMS
Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing), Adventurer's Kit, Holy Symbol, Fullblade of Oaths Fulfilled +1
====== Copy to Clipboard and Press the Import Button on the Summary Tab ======

Lawgiver should be his diety as well. Story to come later.

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#126

MindDetective

MindDetective

The missionaries train in a secluded monastery and, for the first time in my life, I left Kabi to join my brothers in the hills several leagues away from the city and the sea. At first the change brought sleeplessness and doubt but I began to reconcile my choice and my faith. Far removed from the center of my faith, my family, and my home, I sought to train with the famous missionaries of Allytyn. I learned to care for the sick and to defend myself against highwaymen. I learned to convey the tenets of my faith and to understand the depths of my belief. Time eroded and it also thrust the mountains towards the heavens. I would be a force for change and mote of dust in its current. I would shape the beliefs and the fortunes of savage men and float along the winds of Allytyn's breath.

“Know when to push,” brother Wembley always said, “and know when to bend.”

I learned to minister but there was no subtlety to my ministry. I spoke with conviction but not persuasion, Wembley said. My talents lay in my physical training. I feared the world, as did all the missionaries. We trained to leave for dangerous lands and carry with us dangerous ideas that would challenge the word of powerful leaders. We prepared for our final hour, as only Allytyn saw it.

Brother Wembley's final hour came. We had sailed to Vosie and were ministering to small villages along the coast to Uradzaj. We traveled together after two years of my training at the monastery. Wembley had not ministered in many years but I knew he felt I was not ready to set forth on my own and it was not unusual for a new missionary to accompany a veteran. Allytyn saw otherwise.

We were following the ruts of merchant wagons that frequented the villages of Muki. The sky was overcast and our robes were stained with the reddish clay that dominated the soil there. The road wound along a windblown bluff and the wind and curves of the road disguised the runaway carriage. Two horses stampeded around the bend, the wheels locked into the ruts of the road. We both reacted, me jumping off the road and him shoving at the air where I was. Wembley's instinct to save me killed him, the resentment for which I pray each day to no longer feel. Couldn't he have trusted me to my training? He lay dying, his body broken by hooves and wagon wheels, and he gasped unintelligibly. “Know...bend...the praise...of her...” he said, then drew me closer. “Push.”

I wept alone on the bluff at the loss of my friend. I felt no injustice or anger. I merely missed brother Wembley. Change had come too suddenly, dear Allytyn.

(to be concluded tomorrow)


#127

Jay

Jay

Inara is the youngest of three children of a minor noble house. From an early age she was brought up in noble traditions. While the attention of the family was far more interested in the two elder boys and the disappointed that her mother bore a girl than another boy she grew up largely ignored by the family. Despite this sad state of affairs the young woman not only showed some magical ability at a very young age but also an incredible thirst for knowledge spending her days learning and reading spending her evenings poring over the extensive volumes in the manor's library. Many such tomes were written in the Elven script and Inara eventually became fluent in that language.

Upon reaching adulthood and with no chance of inheriting the family's landholdings (and frankly, she held no inclination to take on that responsibility) she did what many who held such thirst of knowledge and because a student in a respected magic school.

Though Inara excelled as a student she found the strict discipline and consistent attempts to slow her progress stifling and with true noble demeaner... quite unbearable. When her apprenticship ended, at age 25, Inara took her leave of the school. She was glad to have put this part of her behind her and she ambitious carved out some plans to talents to good use and to strengthen her knowledge, no matter the cost.

With her wealth she procurred the necessary tomes to read in her private study and honed her skill, whispered her devotion in the temple to provide her with the necessary boon to unlock a great power, endlessly sought knowledge. She knew however one day, she had to go elsewhere.

After two years of this lifestyle, Inara slowly began to feel a profound loneliness and ennui overtook her. Long has she heard of another library that she could visit across the sees and thus seeked to procure passage on the next passenger boat. As the boat journies across the sea, Inara remains in her room, studing and constantly writing in her spellbook every once in awhile making sure to enchant her book that no one but her can read up on her progress.

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While Inara doesn't like to get involved in fights, she does enjoy finishing off her enemies in the most dreadful way she can come up with because after all, what better fate do they deserve? She would rather speak when it is absolutely necessary and when she does, she makes sure she doesn't speak for nothing, wasting words is not something she cannot abide. Inara is assertive and driven yet can reveal a sly side that rivals the best of rogues silvery tongues in the kingdom. She is very sangfroid and analytical when it comes to situations where she has to estimate an enemy or situation.

Average height and average weight with an average frame with the little care taken to her looks, her beauty is undiscovered by others who view the ordinary looking magus who is more often looking down to her spellbook than in the eyes of others. Unless of course, something is needed from them, then Inara comes with a way to use her silvery tongue to get what she wants.

Inara DiMiele - Neutral Evil

Rituals

- Tenser's Floating Disk
- Create Campsite
- Secret Page
- Unseen Servant
- Explorer's Fire

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#128

Gusto

Gusto

Goddamn, MD, you are an incredible writer.
Added at: 00:35
Inara sounds cool too, like Tom Riddle, actually. Seems like I'll have a lot in common with several party members. :D


#129



rathkor

I'm really sorry, but I wanted to change up a couple small things. Mostly around the skills. I promise this will be the last change I make. also, I want to look for a better pic, maybe a real eladrin as apposed to an elf. I'll post that if i can find it.

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#130



rathkor

So yeah, finding a picture of an Eladrin in chainmail armor weilding 2 swords seems to be impossible, so i was reduced to using a very cheap character creator to create my own. yeah, its kinda bad, but its better than the other one, in that it looks like an Eladrin instead of an Elf.

Locian Pic.jpg


#131

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Everything looks great so far, just a quick note for Far.

When using gametable macros, please use 2d20h1+8 this will give a result of (2,15) = 23 as your result. That will streamline the advantage Avengers have with their Oath of Enmity. Whenever you are denied your oath or it is not applicable you can use the same macro and we will take the 1st number of d20, in the example above that would be a 2.

By using the 2d20h1 you save a lot extra space in the rolling screen.


#132

MindDetective

MindDetective

Gusto said:
Goddamn, MD, you are an incredible writer.
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Aw, thanks. I studied short story writing for a while before grad school. It's nice to give it a try once in a while. I was worried the life of a monk would be too boring to write about!


#133

MindDetective

MindDetective

Brother Wembley is buried high atop the bluff not far from the rutted road to Uradjaz. I planted a single triangular stone in the middle of a circle at the head of his grave such that it pointed up towards Allytyn and sloped in the direction of his final hour. On a sunny day in the late spring of each year, the shadow of the stone's pointed tip would commemorate brother Wembley's death by falling squarely on its pointed base. It was a crude memorial but one fitting with our traditions.

I walked, drawing myself inward to weather the painful passage of time. Allytyn had never been so uncaring as that long, solitary march. We in the brotherhood of Allytyn embrace her indifference. It gives us comfort and strength to recognize the limits of our existence and the potential of our actions. Allytyn is not moved by our worship but it is not for her that we pray. It is for ourselves. I prayed long past the villages we were set to minister and long through the cold, blustery nights.

On the third day after Wembley's final hour, I found my release. A hawk, native to the bluffs and shore here, rose high into the sky and circled me as I walked. At first I did not notice it, except in passing, but it soared silently in great, regular arcs for many miles. My companion, as that was how I thought of the hawk by the late afternoon, seemed almost playful at times and my heart lifted. I remembered that Wembley's passing was but a single grain of sand in Allytyn's hourglass. I had recited the passages in trying to remember this fact but it did not truly resonate until the playful hawk had joined my travel. Then clarity returned and my grief subsided to a dull ache. When I stopped for a sparse meal of salted pork and hard bread, the hawk screeched once and flew back the way we had come. I watched her (for I somehow knew it was a female) until she was only a speck on the horizon.

When I arrived in Uradjaz, I made my way directly to the temple. I had never before been to this city or this temple but it was immediately familiar. The brothers, some of whom had known Wembley, offered prayers and consolation. One brother Jak sent a message to Kabi and also offered to accompany me on my next ministry. I declined. “I am ready,” I said, “though Allytyn delights in the changing seasons. Send me far from Muki, brother, and I will spread our gospel to all who will listen.”

He led me to the scribes, who had bound two fine books, transcribed by seventeen monks over the course of three years. “Carry our words,” brother Jak said. “In Cotone the temple has been rebuilt after many years of disrepair. One tome is for their first service and the other for the benefactor of the temple's reconstruction. Visit Achard Pall with our gift and this letter of gratitude. The temple father in Cotone will direct you from there.”

I bowed and took the weighty books. These were precious to the faithful but worth little to anyone else. “Thank you, brother Jak. May your wings and the wind both carry you.”

“A pleasing farewell, brother Bastian.”

Now I stand on the rising and falling seas. I contemplate the many years since my reckless youth and find satisfaction in my own change. Allytyn might also be pleased. As the boat pushes through choppy waters, I rock back and forth in rhythm with the slanting deck. A tern circles high above us and I feel, for this moment, a sense of peace.


#134

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

rathkor said:
I'm really sorry, but I wanted to change up a couple small things. Mostly around the skills. I promise this will be the last change I make. also, I want to look for a better pic, maybe a real eladrin as apposed to an elf. I'll post that if i can find it.
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I'm actually quite please you made those changes and so will the rest of the party I think.

Here are your PC's in the old style character generator, Jay we still have to go over some changes from Essentials back to 4E. Please note that I selected pictures to help differentiate the files in the character builder not based upon what you have described thus far. If you find an image that you want to use I will gladly incorporate it.

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#135

MindDetective

MindDetective

I'd like to purchase a quarterstaff (I've always loved quarterstaves for some reason) but otherwise mine looks just right. I indicated in my opening that Im carrying two heavy tomes. Is that something that needs to be indicated at least for encumbrance?
Added at: 10:25
I'd like to purchase a quarterstaff (I've always loved quarterstaves for some reason) but otherwise mine looks just right. I indicated in my opening that Im carrying two heavy tomes. Is that something that needs to be indicated at least for encumbrance?


#136

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

That's fine, I'm sure each sheet will need some tweeking.

Loving the stories thus far folks!


#137

Jay

Jay

Send me your PM when you have a chance HC.

Here's my POG.

Inara.png


#138

MindDetective

MindDetective

Google images does not give much for monk artwork! Let's try this one on for size, though.

Bastian Innskeep.png


#139

Gusto

Gusto

Eladrin girl, quick palette swap, et cetera.



#140

Jay

Jay

Bastian.png


#141

Gusto

Gusto

Pog and macros prepared. I'm ready to roll whenever. :)

You guys are gonna looooove my encounter and daily powers. :D


#142

MindDetective

MindDetective

I guess I need this gametable thingie?


#143

Gusto

Gusto

Sure do, boss. Get Jay's version, I don't know if anyone has sent it to you...


#144



rathkor

Locian Pog.jpg


#145

MindDetective

MindDetective

Nope, not yet.

Also, here's me copying Gusto:

Motivation
- Bastian's present task is to deliver two tomes to the new Temple of Allytyn in Cotone and to the temple's benefactor, Achard Pall.
- He is expecting to set out from Cotone to minister on the teachings of the temple after his deliveries are complete.
- In life as a whole, Bastian struggles to fully understand his faith. He is a devout follower of the temple's teachings but, like most followers of Allytyn, faces a conflict between the cold, distant nature of his faith with the emotional turmoil of being human.

Personality
- Quiet, but blunt when he speaks
- He is slow to anger, despite a history of trouble as a youth
- His faith is the center of his entire world view
- He both fears and appreciates change
- Patient, perhaps to a fault, as the “march of time” is central to the temple's teachings
- Somewhat distant, comfortable in his solitude
- Driven by a purpose to exact change through ministry.
- Non-judgmental

Likes
- reading
- prayer
- practicing his martial arts
- philosophy (though it is an interest only)
- he has acquired a taste for fresh and exotic fruits

Dislikes
- willful ignorance
- alcohol
- rich foods
- abuse of power/oppression of the poor or minority


#146

Gusto

Gusto

MD if you PM me your email address, I'll send you the Gametable package.


#147



rathkor

MindDetective said:
Dislikes
- willful ignorance
- alcohol
- rich foods
- abuse of power/oppression of the poor or minority
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Locian would disagree with that one. lol


#148

Gusto

Gusto

I think my monk was the first character I did likes and dislikes for, and she disliked alcohol too. Loooved spicy food though. :)



ETA: This was definitely not worthy of 22,000th post. Oh well.


#149



rathkor

since everyone else is doing it:

Motivation
-Enjoy life and live it to the fullest.
-Find Treasure
-See Rare and Exotic Sights
-Experience adventure to add to his repertoire of tales.

Likes
-Treasure
-Swords
-Women
-Alcohol
-Adventure

Dislikes
-Being bored and doing nothing
-Being out of Alcohol
-Using Weapons other than Swords


#150

Gusto

Gusto

Alright, this should work.

Download the gametable package here.


#151

MindDetective

MindDetective

Was that the right file? It opened up VLC media player when I tried to unpack it. I am on a Mac, so I'm not sure what is in the .rar file.
Added at: 16:57
Figured it out. I just needed a .rar extractor.
Added at: 17:04
Hmm...I may need to load this on my work computer. I don't have my laptop dual-booting yet.


#152

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Excellent, you'll need ventrillo next.


#153

Jay

Jay

The .Rar? You'll need WinRar for that or WinZip (maybe). It's provides upwards to 25% better compression than Winzip. I believe Macs use UnRarX.


#154

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, I downloaded gametable from SourceForge and it can run on my Mac that way (no .exe to run). I transferred over your pogs from Jay's game and those work. I'm not sure what else I might need but it doesn't look like the two versions are completely compatible. Can anyone test it with me? I can always run Jay's version on my work laptop (which sucks hard) but if I can get this one to work it would be fantastic!
Added at: 17:32
Looks like there is an issue with the underlays folder. When I put all the contents of that folder from Jay's version into the latest gametable version from SourceForge, the program doesn't load for me. Not sure which file it is but I might be able to narrow it down.


#155

Far

Far

When I try to run Jays from the folder gusto provided it says "could not find the main class com/galactanet/gametable/gametableapp".

Any ideas?


#156

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Make sure Java is up to date.


#157

Far

Far

It is, I just checked it at their site.


#158

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I am currently in Vent and testing out hosting if anyone wants to try this out with me.


#159

MindDetective

MindDetective

I don't have Vent downloaded or installed yet but can try connecting gametable. Connection info?


#160

MindDetective

MindDetective

Doesn't look like the SourceForge version is connecting. Could be my router or could be the two versions are incompatible. I did have to delete 3 underlay files from Jay's version and have numerous additional underlay files with the new version too. I've only copied over the pog folder and overlay and underlay files. There may be other discrepancies but it looks like Jay's version and the SourceForge version are not compatible.


#161

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Try it again, it is more likely an issue with my hosting settings. Gusto couldn't get in either, so I am testing out some options until Jay can walk me through this hosting part.


#162

MindDetective

MindDetective

Trying now with latest settings. Getting a failure to connect message.


#163

Far

Far

There doesn't seem to be a way to install anything from the rar gusto provided, unless I'm missing it entirely, so I'm assuming it can't find the gametable app because it was never installed. It simply opens to a folder titled "gametable solaria" then "game table RC8' the contents of which are seemingly what would be in the program folder once installed.


#164

MindDetective

MindDetective

There is an .exe you can run, I think, though not on a Mac. There is a .jar file that runs as well, though the program crashes for me for whatever reason. The SourceForge version is only a .jar and does run on my machine.
Added at: 18:17
By the way, the .rar probably unpacked a folder in your downloads folder (or wherever you put it) called GameTable Solaria, which has all of that stuff in it.


#165

Far

Far

Yeah the .exe does nothing but open a dos screen for half a second and the jar opens a java window that is blank.


#166

MindDetective

MindDetective

Hmm...I wonder if something is corrupted somewhere for us.
Added at: 18:24
There is definitely something corrupted in the underlays folder. I deleted all of the files and replaced them with the SourceForge version and it ran from the .jar Couldn't connect with it, though.
Added at: 18:27
Had the wrong IP though. Ha. Still not connecting with the right info.


#167

Jay

Jay

Gametable is a java engine. Thus open the java file name Gametable.jar.

Once opened, connect to the IP given by HC and make sure your router doesn't block the port used.

Mention of any other files in the install is a waste of time. :)


#168

MindDetective

MindDetective

It wouldn't even open with the image files it came with. Now I can get it to run after replacing them.


#169

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Grrr, tried testing it with Rathkor and Gusto, going to close it for now and wait for Jay's superior instructions.

Also, go Habs.

Also, giant porcupine attack!


#170

Far

Far

The jar only opens a blank java window like I said before.

Bah Downloaded it on another laptop and jay's works fine.


#171

Jay

Jay

The copy of Gametable that we've been using is a special edition and thus any attempt in downloading the last "official" version off the website will give you nothing but tears with the lack of JPEG support. (we got a custom version)


#172

Gusto

Gusto

Habs game is incredible so far. The crowd seems electric.


#173

MindDetective

MindDetective

Yeah, I gathered that. Your version won't run, unfortunately. However, I DID get it to run only after deleting some of those custom images. That tells me the build you are using is flaking out when loading one or more of those custom images. When I just put the PNGs in there, it will load up and run. Connecting seems to be a separate issue.


#174

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Pretty sure, rathkor thinks I'm nutters now. Was talking with him on vent, when "a giant porcupine viciously attacked" my wife.

Or for the vernacular of regular folks, "a porcupine came inside the garage trying to get at the garbage bins"


#175

MindDetective

MindDetective

That's awesome! Should have gotten pics!


#176

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

MindDetective said:
Yeah, I gathered that. Your version won't run, unfortunately. However, I DID get it to run only after deleting some of those custom images. That tells me the build you are using is flaking out when loading one or more of those custom images. When I just put the PNGs in there, it will load up and run. Connecting seems to be a separate issue.
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I have similar issues with pogs and underlays of very large size.


#177

MindDetective

MindDetective

When I transferred over the custom images to the SourceForge version, it broke until I deleted some of the large ones.


#178

Far

Far

See, I thought it was some crazy new play the habs were deploying...


#179



rathkor

HC, i thought you were nutters before the spikey furball came along. lol


#180

Far

Far

So vent and jay's verison of gametable work for me fyi. Or I can get them running at least. Connecting may be a different issue but we can work on that bridge later.


#181

Jay

Jay

Downloaded the file Gusto uploaded, unrar went without issue and all files are there. Double clicked Gametable.jar and it opened within 3 seconds without problems. This on my NEW computer and I didn't even open MY Gametable since I installed it 2 nights ago. All I have is the latest version of Java and all is well.

If you downloaded the file and didn't manage to open it, it's your computer/os. Time to lift your sleeves and see why it is not winning.


#182

MindDetective

MindDetective

Could be my OS. Anyone else running on a Mac?


#183



rathkor

heh heh, Mac. how cute. lol jkjk


#184

Far

Far

Wasn't working correctly on my month old laptop but works fine on the other one.


#185

Jay

Jay

Also I just uploaded my MACROS file. Once you get Gametable open, feel free to open/import my sample macros to have a general idea on how to set them up.

Remember, Gametable will NOT save your macros unless you specifically press SAVE.

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#186

MindDetective

MindDetective

If Far was running it on a newer computer, I am guessing it is some kind of Java update conflict. Since Apple updates Java themselves, I will have to try the work laptop tomorrow. The connect issue is a whole other ballgame but I am guessing that if I connect from work, I will have a better chance anyway.


#187

MindDetective

MindDetective

Jay's version of GameTable works on my work laptop! I also loaded his sample macro file and can see what I'll need to do for my own macros. I'll work on that this weekend.

Unfortunately I cannot load Ventrilo on my work laptop with jumping through a lot of administrative hoops, but I can run it on my mac, I think. It will be an elaborate but functional set-up.


#188

Gusto

Gusto

I think Doom uses a similar set-up, or at least used to...


#189

MindDetective

MindDetective

I'm in my office working today (grading, hoo. ray.) and am up for testing ventrilo and GameTable if anyone is around and interested.


#190

MindDetective

MindDetective

I took a grading break and started putting my macros in. I have most of the damage ones in as well as initiative and skill checks. The attack rolls I am a little confused on. When it says Attack 6 vs. AC, what does that mean, exactly? The bonuses seem to be applied based on the method of attack afterwards but I'm not exactly sure how to put in the macro for the attacks.


#191

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Attack 6 = d20 + 6 is your attack roll, and it's against the defense type AC. So if you roll 13 + 6, it's a 19. If that meets or is higher than the enemy's AC, you hit.


#192

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, I thought it was a bonus, but the different weapon choices also seem to add in their own attack bonuses. So if it was Attack 6 vs. AC and the club gave a +4 to attack would it be d20+10?


#193



rathkor

no, the +4 is a part of the +6


#194

MindDetective

MindDetective

Hmm, so I'm having trouble reading the At-Will attacks, then. It says Attack 6 vs. AC and then it lists all of the possibilities below, such as club, shuriken, or unarmed attack (all using my Ki focus or not). They each have different attack bonuses. Do I use the bonus listed with the weapon instead of the Attack 6 vs. AC then? Is 6 just the maximum possible with the weapons available?
Added at: 14:24
Hmm, it can't be the maximum because some of the weapons have higher bonuses than the one listed at the top of the At-Will card. Now I'm really confused!


#195



rathkor

oh, ok. you use the bonus next to the weapon or focus you are using. i appologize.


#196

MindDetective

MindDetective

So the At-Will has Attack 6, that means d20+6 and then if I used my unarmed attack with Ki focus, it adds another +6? d20+12? damn. That seems high but having never played 4e I couldn't be certain.


#197



rathkor

yeah, if youre using the ki focus, just look at the numbers next to it. if youre using the club, look at the totals next to the club.
Added at: 14:31
you shouldnt have to add anything. it should have it automatically added in.


#198

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, let's use a concrete example. How do I read this?

At-Will Example.png


#199

Gusto

Gusto

That image means that if you use that attack with your fist, gaining the enhancement bonus of your magic ki focus, you would roll 1d20+6 for the attack roll. The weapons/ki focus list at the bottom just lists all the possible ways you can make that attack. Obviously you wanna go for the higher attack values, which in this case, are either your club or monk unarmed strike, augmented by your +2 ki focus.
Added at: 16:21
Also please note that those listed possibilities also have the damage rolls that they're granting. So while it says next to "Hit:" 1d6+4 damage, it'd actually be 1d6+6, since your +2 ki focus also adds it's enhancement bonus to damage.


#200

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

That power is melee touch and does not involve a weapon, so equiping a weapon does nothing for you.

It is a DEX vs REFLEX attack, so all you bonuses to attack will have your +4 for 18 DEX, equipping a weapon will do nothing, if you choose to equip your magic ki focus, you gain an additional +2 to attack.

Since the power card lists 1d6+DEX damage, you will do 1d6+4 damage as a base, if you equip the magic ki focus, you will do 1d6+6 damage.

Equipping any magic weapon or any type of weather will do nothing for you. I chose to display all the options on the card so that you can see how equipping various items changes the attack.


#201

MindDetective

MindDetective

So the attack value at the top is simply the maximum possible? The basic melee attack confuses me, then, because it has one that is higher in the bottom list than at the top of the card:

Melee Attack Example.png


Finally, do I just need to make an attack macro for the basic attack possibilities and not one for each at-will, daily and encounter (since they are all attacks that use available weapons).
Added at: 15:29
Also, thanks for your patience! Hopefully I will be less newbish soon. :oops:


#202

Gusto

Gusto

What I do is list the attack rolls and damage rolls for each attack, knowing that in most/almost ALL cases I'll only be attacking with what works best. That way, I can list bonus effects in the macro name as well.

So, like, my daily Stirring Shout as an effect that goes off hit-or-miss, and hitting just does damage. So my macro titles are:

DAILY: Stirring Shout (attack)(CHA vs. Will)(ranged 10)(allies gain 4 hit points when hitting target for the rest of encounter)
DAILY: Stirring Shout (damage)

For attacks/powers that only do effects when I it the enemy, I put the effect in the title of the damage roll.

It may just be the standard CHA-based shortbow roll for me, 1d20+6, but my macro is much more informative of what I'm actually doing than just ATTACK: Shortbow.


#203

MindDetective

MindDetective

So your macros will all basically be same but the titles let you know additional bonuses that might occur and which dailies and encounters you've used, etc.


#204

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

MindDetective said:
So the attack value at the top is simply the maximum possible? The basic melee attack confuses me, then, because it has one that is higher in the bottom list than at the top of the card:

View attachment 1930

Finally, do I just need to make an attack macro for the basic attack possibilities and not one for each at-will, daily and encounter (since they are all attacks that use available weapons).
Added at: 15:29
Also, thanks for your patience! Hopefully I will be less newbish soon. :oops:
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The melee basic attack assumes that you are using equipment first; so it listed attacking with everything equipped first, then attacking with the monk unarmed attack second, then foolishly listed you attacking as if you were not a monk last. Either way since it is a MELEE WEAPON attack that is STR vs AC, you apply your STR bonus and any weapon proficiency bonuses to the attack roll. Damage is resolved by the weapon chosen.


#205

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, that all is muuuuch clearer now. Thanks!


#206

Gusto

Gusto

Just to be clear, are we playing this coming Tuesday?


#207

MindDetective

MindDetective

That was my understanding.


#208

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I am good to go schedule wise for Tuesday.

MD your macro might look something like this;

DLY Whirling Mantis Step a (SHIFT my speed, slide 1 any enemy whose square I enter, attack those enemies)[Melee touch, DEX vx FORT]
DLY Whirling Mantis Step d (Target is slowed SE, MISS: 1/2 dam, target is slowed EoMNT)


#209

MindDetective

MindDetective

Is that two macros or one? It looks like the a and d are referring to the hit and miss components of the Daily. Sorry, it is a bit of a crash course for me learning 4e and GameTable all at once!

Also, the At-Will stances have an optional move component. Do those need macros separate from the attack component?
Added at: 16:06
Ah, I see, a = attack, d = damage. I was typing that out (following Jay's example)


#210

Gusto

Gusto

Moves don't need macros because they don't require roles.

And that's two macros; the first is the attack roll, the second is the damage roll and includes context for the miss condition.


#211

MindDetective

MindDetective

I bet it will all make more sense when I see everything in action.


#212

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Since your moves are power based and abnormal it wouldn't hurt to add a third macro just to state the move effect for the power.


#213

Jay

Jay

Won't be there on Tuesday. I got Club tickets to the Habs game.


#214

MindDetective

MindDetective

The only thing that macro would do is display the text, since no dice would be necessary?
Added at: 16:41
Actually, should I just make all the macros text only with no dice except for various attack options?


#215

Gusto

Gusto

MindDetective said:
The only thing that macro would do is display the text, since no dice would be necessary?
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Right, just leave the dice field blank or throw a zero in there.


#216

MindDetective

MindDetective

Got it, thanks!
Added at: 16:48
Do I need a 1/2 damage macro for the Daily that grants that on a miss?


#217

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

No, just roll it, and then divide.


#218

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, almost done then (I think). I'll post my macro file in a bit for grading.


#219

MindDetective

MindDetective

Son of a bitch. It won't save any macros that have a space or a 0 in the dice roll field.


#220

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I'm open for Monday for this week, just gives us less time to smooth out the technical problems.


#221

MindDetective

MindDetective

Monday is good for me too


#222

Jay

Jay

I'm good for Monday


#223

Far

Far

I can't do Monday as I work that night.


#224

Gusto

Gusto

...Wednesday? Or is two days in a row pushing it?


#225

Far

Far

Tuesday, or tomorrow, are the only days that work for me this week as I had taken it off to play.


#226

MindDetective

MindDetective

Well, crap. What should we do? Proceed without someone and pick them up next time or delay a week?


#227

Gusto

Gusto

I'd be fine with delaying a week if HC is cool with it.


#228

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Maybe someone needs to stop Jay from going to hockey games.


#229

MindDetective

MindDetective

I'm okay delaying too.


#230

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

We can make tuesday a welcome to gametable day instead for the new folks? I can only play Monday Tuesday this week.


#231

MindDetective

MindDetective

Works for me. So the first real day will be at the end of May?


#232

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I'm thinking
April 26 Intro to playing 4e on vent and gametable
May 3rd- first full session of Rise of the Drow
May 31st - 2nd full session of Rise of the Drow


#233

MindDetective

MindDetective

May 1st is a Sunday. I can work with that, though.


#234

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

MindDetective said:
May 1st is a Sunday. I can work with that, though.
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Calendar fail on my part, May 3rd.


#235

MindDetective

MindDetective

Got it. We'll just see where everyone else stands on that as a schedule.


#236

Far

Far

All those days should be good for me as well. Finishing up Ralts' intro and macros today.


#237

Gusto

Gusto

That should work.


#238

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Now it's really good I ducked out, since I'd be the one saying "I can't do May 3."


#239

Far

Far

Would someone mind checking my macros out?

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#240

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Looks good, save for Temple of Light. Since the word Effect is not spaced under the hit result, the effect applies no matter if you hit or not, so you need to put the effect text in the attack macro.

You may want to add a CD or something to differentiate your Channel Divinity powers and add your 2nd wind and Iron Mind powers.

And also add a macro for critical hit bonus damage.


#241

MindDetective

MindDetective

How do you do the critical hit bonus damage macro?


#242

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

For your monk it would be 2d6, as indicated by your magic ki focus.

Far's is different in that his character will get more crits than other characters and he is wielding a high crit weapon so it makes more sense for him to have a set macro for it.

Everyone else just as easily type in /roll 1d6 or whatever the damage is.


#243

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, I won't worry about it then. I should have my macros done tomorrow. I've been making macros for with ki focus and without. It might be overkill but I'll take it as good practice.


#244

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Not sure if it has been mention to you yet, since you can often attack multiple targets with a single power, you treat that by rolling separate attacks for each target but only a single damage roll to be applied to all.


#245

MindDetective

MindDetective

Oh really? So I could potentially deal 8 damage to three different targets?


#246

Jay

Jay

Quick and non aggressive question, have you read the 4th Edition Player's Handbook? :)


#247

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Say you are completely surrounded,

EEE
EME
EEE

if you use your Five Storms attack power you would make 8 separate attack rolls against your enemies but only a single damage roll against the ones you hit. It's a rule change to save on dice rolling.


#248

MindDetective

MindDetective

I have not. I have been perusing the searchable database at WotC so far. I don't have access to a physical copy at the moment.


#249

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

I didn't read it either before first playing; I just listened to the Penny Arcade 4th Edition adventures and I had most of it understood. So don't feel like you absolutely need it when you have the character builder.


#250

Jay

Jay

The first few game sessions were interesting as many people didn't play the 4th edition. Now with a good party being in the know of 90% of the rules it should play out faster.


#251

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Thanks for your help with gametable tonight Jay, enjoy this artifact*

*artifact void if used


#252

Gusto

Gusto

I have a macro for crits on all my characters, at it's most basic level it's

EXTRA DAMAGE: Critical Strike

That way I can add in extra effects or damage types as necessary. So for Errik who had a fiery magical tome, it was

EXTRA DAMAGE: Critical Strike (fire)

Another one of my characters would knock a target prone on a critical strike, so I added that text to that macro too. I'm just sayin' it couldn't hurt.


#253

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, first attempt at macros. Hopefully I've got the right idea. I couldn't get macros to save if they didn't have a dice-roll listed, so I put a d20 dice roll on my special Move abilities with text to ignore the roll.

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#254

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

All the math looks good, you can simplify the Move macros by rolling 0d1 it always rolls a 0 so you can safely ignore the roll.


#255

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, I'll fix that then.


#256



rathkor

Hey, do you need me online tomorrow for the Game Table thing, or is that more for the new guys?


#257

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I think some veteran players would be helpful. I plan to run a few combat scenarios.


#258



rathkor

I'll be there then.


#259

MindDetective

MindDetective

6pm tonight, then?


#260

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

8 PM Atlantic
7 PM Eastern
6 PM Central
5 PM Mountain
4 PM Pacific


#261

MindDetective

MindDetective

Er..yes, sorry. I automatically translated it into my time-zone. That's what I meant, though!


#262

Gusto

Gusto

I'm not feeling super well tonight guys, and if tonight's session is just gonna be as a test/tutorials for Far and MD then is it cool if I sit this one out?


#263

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

We will survive I suppose.


#264

Gusto

Gusto

Okay cool cuz I need to go lie down.


#265

Far

Far

I'll be ready to go to test this stuff out. I also did one of these for Ralts.

Motivation
-Ralts is most often driven by signs provided, both directly and indirectly, to him by Lawbringer. Through years of training he has enabled himself to divine these from many sources, from the most mundane such as a shifting wind to the rarer and usually more explicit whispers and visions. He however does not simply follow these blindly and instead takes them into careful consideration before taking actions.
-Ralts has been given leave from his order recently and has begun traveling under the condition that while on his journey he adheres to the sects’ ways and heeds the will of Lawbringer. Few know of the reason behind his leaving save the high chancellor and the prime council whom he had to petition in order to venture beyond the orders lands while not on one of their tasks.

Personality
-Devout
-Pragmatic
-Disciplined
-Solemn


Likes
-Justice
-Meditation
-Simple clothing

Dislikes
-Excess
-Brash individuals
-Alcohol
-Those who oppose the will of Lawbringer.

Also this is what I picture him as. Only difference being that he should have a large sword as well.
race_githzerai.jpg


#266

MindDetective

MindDetective

Hey, I'm connected to GameTable but don't have the Ventrilo connection info.


#267

Far

Far

I don't have either.


#268

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Vent is where we share the ip add for the day, I will send it to you via PM

This is the Vent info

66.135.59.124
3804
halforums


#269

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
I'm not feeling super well tonight guys, and if tonight's session is just gonna be as a test/tutorials for Far and MD then is it cool if I sit this one out?
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TPK without you and Jay there tonight :(


#270

MindDetective

MindDetective

That ogre was using loaded dice! Thanks for the run-through. I'm excited to get the ball rolling.


#271

Far

Far

Having trouble figuring out my critical macro. I thought it was 1d6+1d12 since it's a high crit weapon?

weaponoath.png


It was good times until the ogre smashed our heads in. Excited to get started as well.


#272

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

For being a fullblade it is +1d12 and magic adds another +1d6, so total dice would be +1d12+1d6

Heh, with only the three of you, the encounter level rose to level 9 for the final fight. Still it showed how battles separate and the role of a defender, and how to make death saves and coup-de-grace.


#273

Gusto

Gusto

So y'all got murdered huh?

And I look forward to exploiting your high crit with my Focused Sound encounter.


#274



rathkor

I look forward to exploiting that one Channelled Divinity. We just have to be fighting te same enemy. But it's nice. lol


#275

Gusto

Gusto

I think this group will be fun against solos, if that's the case.


#276

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
So y'all got murdered huh?

And I look forward to exploiting your high crit with my Focused Sound encounter.
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On an oathed target that's just crazy for avengers.


#277

MindDetective

MindDetective

I'll be good at handling minions and general crowd control, I think...as long as they aren't all too spread out.


#278

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

time delayed double post?

Had Gusto and Jay been there last night, I think the party could easily have made a fight of the last encounter, which was designed to demonstrate front line and back line fighting. If you had a controller to keep the ogre and hobgoblins at bay, Bastion and Ralts could have easily dispatched the artillery and leader. Leaving the three big targets to conquer as a group.


#279

MindDetective

MindDetective

Wow. I think I duplicated a post, deleted the duped post, and then ended up with no posts. Weird.

Anyway, I'm more suited for spreading my damage out, so minions and very basic crowd control will be my forte.


#280

Far

Far

My build is defintely made to single out one enemy until he is dead, using the attacks that do hit me from others to make my own more damaging, and then moving on. Need to work on my defenses soon I think. I may take leather training as my next feat to help with that.

And divine guidance is great with its only downside being that the miss has to be on my oath target.


#281

MindDetective

MindDetective

So you guys got me thinking that I might not have enough attack power for solo targets. Does it make my character a bit a niche utility player in the group that way? I was thinking about replacing my Encounter power (if I'm allowed) with something a bit more targeted. Having tried a couple of combat scenarios, I can see how it might be beneficial to have some extra power. Otherwise I can pick something up at level 3. Advice?


#282

Gusto

Gusto

Try to strike a balance. As a striker, you'll typically wanna focus on single targets but fun powers like Five Storms are hard to pass by.

Incidentally, if you're thinking of changing, Open the Gate of Battle is a fun power that always got hilarious tabletalk from me. :)


#283

MindDetective

MindDetective

Yeah, that looks exactly the kind of thing I'm thinking of. I'd say it would be that one or Stinging Nettles.


#284

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I'm fine if you want to make that change.


#285

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, I think I'd like to drop Scattering Leaves for Open the Gate of Battle. I think I'd like to change Whirling Mantis Step with Spinning Leopard Maneuver too. Hopefully that adds a little more pizzazz to my character. Although I apparently lose almost all the minor crowd-control abilities with those changes. I didn't get to do too much of that in our little test run but I got the impression it may not be a vital ability.


#286

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

MindDetective said:
OK, I think I'd like to drop Scattering Leaves for Open the Gate of Battle. I think I'd like to change Whirling Mantis Step with Spinning Leopard Maneuver too. Hopefully that adds a little more pizzazz to my character. Although I apparently lose almost all the minor crowd-control abilities with those changes. I didn't get to do too much of that in our little test run but I got the impression it may not be a vital ability.
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Switching from Whirling Mantis Step to Spinning Leopard Maneuver you lose a small amount of control and gain a large amount of damage, but control isn't your forte so it's a great trade.

And that brings up another point, whenever you gain a level you may retrain: 1 skill, 1 power and 1 feat.

So if SLM isn't what you like, you can retrain it to another attack once you reach 2nd level.


#287

MindDetective

MindDetective

I think I'll like having a bit more power, but it is nice to know I can retrain if needed. I've been doubting my choice on the Runner feat, but we'll try it out for a while.


#288

Gusto

Gusto

Feats I took with my monk:

Unarmored Agility: +2 feat bonus to AC as long as you're wearing cloth. I took it because I often found myself in the the middle of melee and wanted to have some survivability.
Defensive Mobility: +2 [untyped bonus] to AC against opportunity attacks. I took this for the same reasons, plus what good is all that monkish mobility if I can't use it without fear of opportunity attacks?

I also took a multiclass feat but you probably don't wanna get too involved in those right off the bat.


#289

MindDetective

MindDetective

Yeah, I have been going through the character creator to update and ended up swapping out Runner for Unarmored agility. I am actually wondering if it would be better to get a +2 to Will instead, since I have an AC of 18 already and my Will is only 13. I can't seem to get the house-ruled feats in, though, or the Iron Parry feat to grant me the AC bonus for wielding a club. I also didn't see where to add in the Monastic back story.
Added at: 10:48
Actually, maybe I'll drop Iron Parry and pick up the will bonus feat. Damn there really are too many choices.

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#290

MindDetective

MindDetective

Is the Psionic Power handbook correct of the Downloadable character creator? I'm guessing the handbook, since the creator probably has beta-test data? They give different damage dice for the daily power SLM.


#291

Jay

Jay

Opportunity attacks are negated with Inara's At-Will power. :)


#292

Gusto

Gusto

If there's a disparity, go by the creator info. There have been several things they've changed based on playtesting; Magic Missile canonically is completely different than it used to be. Which is, ironically, exactly what is was in 3.5e DnD.


#293

MindDetective

MindDetective

Alright. Still no house-ruled stuff or back story, but I think I've generally got it. Here's the pdf (with the wrong damage listed for Spinning Leopard Maneuver?) and the character creator file. hopefully I'm done now. pog and macros also updated. Is it Tuesday yet?
Added at: 11:25
Online compendium says the character creator is right. Might be worth it still...


#294

MindDetective

MindDetective

Alright. This is too good of a time-waster. Steel Avalanche replaces SLM. I'm not looking at it any more.

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#295

Gusto

Gusto

Haha, we'll see what happens when you actually PLAY your character. I'd wager most retrains come before third level, as players get a feel for group interactions and their character's role/strengths/weaknesses.


#296

MindDetective

MindDetective

I bet you're right... But I'm not changing it any more before I level!


#297

Gusto

Gusto

One thing you SHOULD change - the bonus language you selected is not something tat will ever come up in the game world we're in, it's setting-specific to Eberron or Forgotten Realms or something. It'd be a waste of a bonus language if you didn't switch to dwarven or elven or draconic or deep speech or goblin or something.


#298

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, HC never said anything, so I just picked a language at random, really. I'll pick something else. Thanks!


#299

Jay

Jay

I forgot what language Inara took.


#300

MindDetective

MindDetective

I suppose I wouldn't mind picking something that fits my back-story. HC, what races are in or around Kabi? I suppose if it is a big enough city it doesn't matter much but if there is some race that populates that area, I'll adopt that language.


#301

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Languages available to be selected to all PC's;

Common
Elven
Dwarven
Goblin
Giant
Feyish
Devilish (Tieflings natural language)


These languages are not available to be selected by any PC's
French
Halfling

These languages may only be selected by those who are trained in Religion
Draconic
Midnight (This is the language spoken by the undead)


Bastion would be exposed to all the regularly available languages on Kabi, but with a greater emphasis on Devilish and Common, with less exposure to Fey and Giant.

Sent from my netbook with limited internet access for the next few days several hundred miles from home.


#302

Gusto

Gusto

Then assume that I took Fey instead of Primordial, it makes a lot more sense.

Solaria knows Common, Elven, and Fey, and will possibly take the Linguist feat down the road.


#303

MindDetective

MindDetective

Alright, gonna go with Dwarven.


#304

Gusto

Gusto

It is interesting and somewhat TERRIFYING to note that Solaria is the kind of character who will likely be making daily journal entries of some kind.


#305

MindDetective

MindDetective

I'm considering that too.


#306

Far

Far

To round out the languages we have covered I can take draconic if that is cool Hc. I'll weave it into Ralts' horribly delayed back story as well.


#307

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
It is interesting and somewhat TERRIFYING to note that Solaria is the kind of character who will likely be making daily journal entries of some kind.
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To ever finds this missive, please deliver it to my parents in Persolaquo. I am the last of my band of companions, and my death is inevitable, the next meal of the dreaded laundry monster...​


#308

Gusto

Gusto

with my last breath, I curse Zoidberg!


#309

Gusto

Gusto

The laundry monster is gonna become our magebear, isn't it?


#310

MindDetective

MindDetective

Is it too late to purchase a washboard and basin?


#311

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
The laundry monster is gonna become our magebear, isn't it?
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No typically I choose a common animal and make it so terrifying that my places become afraid of the regular animal in real life.

Though I am seriously leaning towards a Gruffalo...


#312



rathkor

Sup Guys. Hey look, I'm alive.

So, its looking like i will be able to play on the 3rd if were still doing that.


#313

MindDetective

MindDetective

Hooray! Glad you're okay. I'm super excited for Tuesday.


#314

Gusto

Gusto

Hella excited!


#315

Gusto

Gusto

Buhhhh two more daaaaays.

Good news though, I should no longer have to mute myself at 10EST. I just can't get carried away with volume.


#316

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
Buhhhh two more daaaaays.

Good news though, I should no longer have to mute myself at 10EST. I just can't get carried away with volume.
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Oh you'll have something to snack upon before then.


#317

Gusto

Gusto

Snacks!

Game intro?


#318

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Yep, intro story and a direct set up for Tuesdays start including some skill checks.


#319

Gusto

Gusto

Aw yisss. Post it now, I'm not getting to sleep anytime soon.


#320

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/

Give that a try see how it works for you to post rolls here.

1d20=11


#321

Gusto

Gusto

1d20=14


#322

Far

Far

Since githzerai get deep speech as their second language and that isn't among the languages in the game world, could I take draconic instead? And where would there be a secluded place in which it would have been plausible for me to learn it?


#323

Gusto

Gusto

I think Devilish would probably be the Deep Speech equivalent...


#324

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
1d20=14
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With that HISTORY roll you successfully know the following information should you choose to share it

A Sea Lion is a massive feline mammal that is capable of running on water and directing blasts of energy from it's mane. Though they have not been seen since the great cataclysm."
Added at: 06:41
Yes as you are trained in Religion you may take Draconic as a language.


#325

Gusto

Gusto

I'm assuming you added my History bonus to that, right?


#326

Far

Far

If devilish would be more appropriate I can go with that.


#327

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Draconic would actually suite the avenger class quite well.


#328

MindDetective

MindDetective

1d20 → [18] = (18)


#329

MindDetective

MindDetective

Oh, I think I did it wrong before. Here it is as a link?

1d20=18


#330

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

https://www.halforums.com/threads/rise-of-the-drow-storyline.25442/

You may all make a history, nature or religion check before the game begins tomorrow to learn some new information.


#331

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
<<Would I make a Nature check to find out what I know about this island of Kabisera?>>
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Yes you can make a nature check to learn about the lands you see on the horizon.


#332

MindDetective

MindDetective

Is it just the five of us in the boat or are there other passengers?


#333

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

There were seven to begin with,

2 humans
2 eladrin
1 dwarf
1 halfling
1 githzerai

The dwarf and halfling succumbed to their injuries and the effects of drifting at sea, so only five remain.



Edit:

Since this is your first time with me as a DM, allow me to inform you of the styles I utilize and what you can expect tonight.

I use a lot of symbolism and foreshadowing. In the narrative I posted last night, their are five examples of this. One has already been uncovered.

My world is a sandbox. There are themes that will be explored, but how and when revelations will be made will be directed by the players. After tonights first session, where you go and what you do is completely up to you.

The world will established by me, but shaped significantly by the players. So the greater input you choose to provide, the more ingredients I have to shape the game with.

This world pre-dates the re-emergence of Doctor Who to mainstream television. Any similarity between certain species in this world and time lords is completely unintentional. Though your interaction with them will be very limited.

Don't expect any monsters to look like anything you will find in the monster manual.

By only playing once a month, I expect that significant player growth will have to occur in the RP thread.

Most everything is important or can turn out to be important later on.

I like punctual players.


#334

Jay

Jay

Since it is the first game, it's good to be there far in advance. :)
Added at: 10:08
HCGLNS said:
https://www.halforums.com/threads/rise-of-the-drow-storyline.25442/

You may all make a history, nature or religion check before the game begins tomorrow to learn some new information.
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I'm trained in all 3. :)


#335

Gusto

Gusto

History: 1d20+10=17

Religion: 1d20+8=20



#336



rathkor

I'll be there tonight, assuming I have power and internet. apparently the tornado last week wasnt bad enough,m and there are expected to be storms again this evening. Also, I won't have character Builder availible to me until around 4, and I don't know if I had an option for a second language, but if i did, I would have picked Draconinc, but as you have said I will need to be trained in Religion for that, I will be changing it. Probably to the Fey language, seeing as I am from the Fey. since that option isnt availible on the builder, I'll just make a note of that on my sheet, If it even matters. lol


#337

MindDetective

MindDetective

Can we search or inspect our dead comrades or will that wait until tonight?


#338

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Yes you can inspect them, but tonights adventure will not involve any mundane items. You still have all your magic items and items of specified significance. I will post a full list of what survived the ship battle after tonight's session so you can better determine how you want to proceed.


#339

MindDetective

MindDetective

Mostly I'm curious about their religious orientation (for burial purposes, etc.) and whether or not they had any significant ties to civilization (letters, keepsakes, etc.) that might be worth little but important. If there is nothing to discern, no problem.


#340

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

The halfling and dwarf appeared to be part of the crew that served below deck on the Osprey, as such they had little items save a work knife and some rope on them. Their clothing is torn after the battle with the Sea Lions, they managed to help right the longboat and make it sea worthy but soon after died of their wounds. They were both 3rd class seamen, the dwarf was Brurnwere Saltrock of a small village near the mountains in Grano, the halfling was Iris Quickwit, from Avena.

Note: This is exactly what I meant earlier. To me the dwarf/halfling started out as just two throwaway npc's to help shake the notion that only the party survived the ship battle. Now after MD's interactions, I have backstories invented for them.

Bastion receives 1 benny!


#341

Gusto

Gusto

So I mentioned in my RP post that I knew Bastion already. I was working under an assumption that I had met a lot of people, if not everyone, on the ship during our uneventful first 8 days. That's kind of how my character is, and it'll probably be more clear when we aren't meeting people in medias res.


#342

Jay

Jay

/casts burning hands on the boat. :csi:


#343

MindDetective

MindDetective

Gusto said:
So I mentioned in my RP post that I knew Bastion already. I was working under an assumption that I had met a lot of people, if not everyone, on the ship during our uneventful first 8 days. That's kind of how my character is, and it'll probably be more clear when we aren't meeting people in medias res.
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I kind of assumed something similar.


#344

Gusto

Gusto

Aw yeaaaa boiiii.


#345

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I just used the conversation function to message two of you about some additional RP information for tonight. Hopefully you both received it, as I have never dual messaged before.


#346



rathkor

not sure just yet, but i might have to play without speaking for at least the beginning of the night, but if we use Vents text-to-voice chat feature, we should be fine. really sorry for the inconvenience


#347

Far

Far

Hrm...

1d20=7

for religion.


#348

Gusto

Gusto

Far you should have a Religion skill modifier on that as well. I mean you're an Avenger, I assume your Religion is higher than 0.


#349

Far

Far

I figured Hc would add it, if not it's 8 for a total of 15.


#350

Far

Far

Not nearly as good as what you guys have done for your characters but here is a very little bit of back story for Ralts.

To the north of Muki lies a vast expanse of mountains, gripped by an eternal winter. In this desolate and isolated region, the Gerech’Drakona reside, fulfilling the will of Lawbringer. A proud and noble group whose traditions have been passed down through out time, they believe their goal is to interpret signs from Lawbringer as a means of upholding justice. By studying the dragons, whom are guardians of time and magic created by Allytyn, that dwell in the surrounding mountains the Gerech’Drakona have used the knowledge gleaned to aid in fulfilling their goal as well as having developed an enormous respect for the creatures.


Ralts Udell, a Gerech’Drakona himself, has ventured beyond the orders isolated sanctuary. The first of the Gerech to be allowed leave to roam unchecked in the lands of Aime in years, this was not an easy undertaking for the council to allow; however after lengthy deliberation the leave was permitted with the conditions that Ralts uphold and inform those misguided in the ways of the Gerech’Drakona while traveling and, on the councils end, that they not reveal Ralts’ reason for departing to the others. While the Gerech believe that the work they do is necessary, few outside of the cabal fully understand how they can put such faith in the signs they interpret. While on his pilgrimage Ralts intends to clear up as many misconceptions about the Gerech’Drakona as he I able to.


Venturing to Uradzaj , Ralts has secured passage on a ship headed for Cotone with his few possessions and begins his journey.


#351

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Hey free map!
Added at: 03:01
Hey free song

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#352

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Dungeon Masters versus Players

Round 1

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#353

Gusto

Gusto

Hahaha, you just got min-maxed.


#354

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Ok, list of equipment for each party member as promised;

Bastion
Staff
Shuriken (20)
Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing)
Magic Ki Focus +2
Holy Texts of Allytyn
Ritual Book

Solaria
Ritual Book
Lyre
40 arrows
Shortbow
Dagger
Cape of the Mountebank +1
Hide Armor

Locian
Challenge-Seeking Longsword +2
Chainmail
Backpack
Belt Pouch
Flint and Steel
Waterskin
Hammer
Short sword
Ritual Book
Map of the Region of Leanth
Leather Map case

Inara
Spellbook
Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing)
Adventurer's Kit
Tome Implement
Orb of Mental Dominion +2
Dagger

Ralts
Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing)
Adventurer's Kit
Holy Symbol
Fullblade of Oaths Fulfilled +1
Ritual Book

And your experience!
Roleplaying out of Session: 550
Roleplaying in Session: 800
Defeating Monsters: 1400

Total of 2750 for the party or

550 for each player


#355

MindDetective

MindDetective

Bastian has a club too.


#356

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

MindDetective said:
Bastian has a club too.
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If it is not listed above, it was washed away in the ship battle.

Also to clarify, when I said that I had to go help with a lizard last night, that was not foreshadowing or innuendo, I had to actually go help my wife with her new Fat-tail gecko lizard.


#357

MindDetective

MindDetective

My club! *cry*

Re the lizard: Could it have been both?


#358

Jay

Jay

HC, it would be appreciated if you do have a headset to maybe use it. The feedback all night long was distracting and unnerving at times. As a player, it's not that much an issue but when you're DMing... Jesus Christ my ears.


#359

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Jay said:
HC, it would be appreciated if you do have a headset to maybe use it. The feedback all night long was distracting and unnerving at times. As a player, it's not that much an issue but when you're DMing... Jesus Christ my ears.
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Headset as in a mic and ear pieces? I switched to a set of head phones after a short while. I'm working with a mic built into a netbook, and normally just the speakers there as well. Any way to help clean it up on ventrillo's side?


#360

Jay

Jay

I got all sorts of feedback all night long. During combat it was significantly less of an issue as the players took their turns but the roleplaying part left me looking at the clock and lowering the volume significantly. I'm just bringing this up as it was an issue and as you know me, frank as always.

Furthermore, after finding out that the entire online builder is considering essentials in your dictionary (no special human trait, mage class abilities, specific cantrips... etc) I installed the old builder and tried to rebuild my character as a standard wizard. Goddamn, color me unimpressed by Human Wizards.

Felt like going from eating filet Mignon to a boloney sammich. :confused:

Old build is nicer to work with but didn't know essentials made character so much more interesting. Heck, after some fooling around after the game last night I realized several on my players are using essentials and some aren't and those who aren't aren't anywhere near the same level as their counterparts.

Thank god it's a monthly game, gonna take a break on this headache. :)


#361

Gusto

Gusto

I think Rathkor was causing some of the feedback as well.


#362

MindDetective

MindDetective

Yeah, I think we had more than one source of feedback.


#363

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I'm on vent right now if anyone wants to help test some feedback issues.

Also you all just rolled an arcana check

1d20=17, 1d20=7, 1d20=12, 1d20=16, 1d20=1


#364

Gusto

Gusto

Dibs on that first one.


#365



rathkor

I'll take the 16


#366

Gusto

Gusto

HC, is it reasonable that after hearing the flock of birds sing their peculiar song, that Solaria might be able to replicate it on the lyre in the future?


#367

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Yes, you can easily replicate it.


#368

Gusto

Gusto

Beautiful.


#369

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Lousy life getting in the way of D&D :mad:

Anyway, it may be a week late, but here is a brief history of Aime.

History of Aime


Very little is known about what occurred in the world before the great cataclysm, most know that it was a long and chaotic. Records of that era fail to make sense, so most of the world considers that life began after the cataclysm ended.


It has been two thousand one hundred and forty years since the cataclysm was determined by scholars to have ended, since then Aime has enjoyed generations of peace.


A brief conflict between Zbozza and Muki persisted for years (yr 200), but was eventually resolved amicably. From this fight came advances in naval technology that opened up the world even further. Suddenly, the sea became the focus of the world and distances became short.


In the blink of an eye, some four hundred years (yr 600) had passed and on the island of Kabisera something magical was happening. Representatives from each religion gathered on the island and held a conclave of ideas. From this meeting came the pledge to discover truths within their own faiths and to help each other in the fields of magical research. New schools were founded in each nation and the sharing of information grew once more.


All was not picture perfect, for ten years a storm raged (yr 1000) in northern desert of Col, destroying most of the civilization that lived there. People have yet to return to the northern sector, most choose circuitous routes to visit Persolaquo in the south.


The Festival of Ploughshares traces it's roots back almost one thousand years, a celebration of the banishment of weapons of any sort on the island of Kabisera and the establishment of the Nations of Aime Court of Peoples, the democratic government representing all people in all nations.


In the year 1425, settlers from the city of Cotone sailed across the Straight of Civility and established the city of Mansanas by taming the wild jungle of Lalaw and brought religion to the native tribes found at the volcanoes base. These citizens would grow and prosper for almost six hundred years, when in 2014 they secede from Grano and form their own nation.


Recent history has had some worrying tones for the world of Aime, magical research has slowed slightly when compared to previous centuries. People in Cotone are openly debating the loss of Lalaw. Tribes of orcs have been aggressive in their transactions in the north of Muti and the women of Foret have been campaigning to remove themselves from the Court of Peoples over a quarrel with the horsemen of Zbozza.


#370

MindDetective

MindDetective

Oo, thanks!

Error = era

Succeed = secede

/editor


#371

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Day 1

1d20=14, 1d20=19, 1d20=14, 1d20=9, 1d20=9

Day 2

1d20=16, 1d20=1, 1d20=1, 1d20=10, 1d20=15

1d20=2, 1d20=19, 1d20=8, 1d20=18, 1d20=16

Day 3

1d20=16, 1d20=1, 1d20=2, 1d20=19, 1d20=11


#372

Gusto

Gusto

WTB context.


#373

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Just some rolls to determine some actions the party would most likely take en route to the monastery.

:cool:

RP post to follow/explain.

Bastion: 1d20=11, 1d20=18, 1d20=7
Solaria: -
Locian: 1d20=8
Inara: 1d20=13, 1d20=9
Ralts: 1d20=18, 1d20=8, 1d20=16


#374

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

HCGLNS said:
In good spirits, the party sets out on the next leg of their journey. Winds and water favour them and they spend a half day before landing on a large island, their last before hopefully reaching the island that houses the monastery. A combination of previous islands, this land is rich with vegetation and wildlife. The hunters put forth a valiant effort, but fail to catch any prey. Dejected they settle in for the night and share a round of stories and jests.
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OK, new RP post up and I quoted the last paragraph here for a reason. Please amongst yourselves RP a large vicious panther attacking the party in the middle of the night. The party has a tough struggle and eventually overcomes the beast, before settling back down for the night.

XP will be awarded for the combat and for how you tell your story.

Also free map.

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#375

Gusto

Gusto

I'm partial to describing the encounter turn by turn.

What I've described in my post is Solaria failing her [passive] perception check and being surprised by the panther, falling prone in some difficult terrain, shooting and missing with a Jinx Shot, and alerting the rest of the party to the threat. Whoever chooses to post next will have the next place in the initiative order, just make sure the panther goes at some point too.

This should be neat!


#376

MindDetective

MindDetective

Thanks for the Like, Gusto. I wasn't real happy with that one myself. Gotta tone back the angst and find some other source of conflict for Bastian, I think. We haven't gotten much interaction with each other yet, is the problem. That'll change, though.


#377

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Just so we're clear, based upon how smoothly maptool is going, I will be using maptool moving forward with maptool and foregoing. Far & MindDetective, please download a copy and visit Jay's thread for our discussions on the program.


#378

MindDetective

MindDetective

Done and done. I will try making some macros next week.


#379

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Bastion Macros are complete, now on to the other 4!Progress.jpg


#380

MindDetective

MindDetective

Holy Moses! Thanks, HC!


#381

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

It actually makes a lot of sense for me to do this, as every character brings something new that I have to add to the campaign and token settings. For example, after I said I was finished with your macros, I had to update them based upon what I learned making Solarias.


#382

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

OK, if you haven't got MapTools, now is the time to get it.

The attached file contains a campaign file, all of your token files and all starting macros sets.

Please play around with it and see if you can find any differences with your pc's.

Note: if you are using a power that can attack multiple targets it will prompt you to enter how many you intend to attack.

Far: for all of your powers it will prompt you to see if you are able to use your Oath of Enmity ability. If you are enter 1, else use 0. If you are using your OoE ability and have your Censure of Retribution damage, you then enter how many times.

The state buttons just toggle the selected state.

When in doubt hit the Extended Rest Button, then Clear.

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#383



rathkor

RE: my story line entry. Ok, so my last posting on the story board was suppose to display how Locian thinks in the midst of combat. I don't know how well I may have been able to get that across, as a writer I am at best a hach with heart. lol
Outside of combat, Locian is lighthearted and fun loving, but due to his intense training he recieved while adventuring, in combat he is stern, calculating, and extremely analytical, though he may still appear outwardly his usual goofy self at times on occassion, to make his enemies less likely to take him seriously, leaving him at an advantage. He will use any tactics and strategies in combat that he believes will gove him an upper hand. If that wasn't clear in my kinda subpar writing style, I do appologize.


#384

Gusto

Gusto

I'm just happy MD gave one of my entries a Like. :D

If I'm correct, we're playing next Tuesday?


#385

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

That's the plan.


#386

MindDetective

MindDetective

Gusto said:
I'm just happy MD gave one of my entries a Like. :D

If I'm correct, we're playing next Tuesday?
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Yeah, it was good!


#387

Far

Far

Yeah, you guys are much better writers than I, I'll do what I can to add input on Ralts' end but the quality of stuff you guys put out is almost discouraging. On the plus side it is actually getting me back into writing again, even if it is just small stuff like this so I have to thank you for that.

Also, I'm good to go for Tuesday as well.


#388

Gusto

Gusto

Who knew that all it would take for me to find some success in creative writing was to write from the perspective of a happy-go-lucky elven girl.


#389

MindDetective

MindDetective

Don't worry about the quality. We're just having fun. I look forward to everyone's post in the thread!


#390

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I'm enjoying everyone's posts thus far.

Feel free to slay the beast and resolve the fight now, the campaign will start the next morning when you wake on Tuesday.

Any thoughts on the maptools file so far? I know I goofed on Ralts Abjure Undead, but hopefully the rest will be minor.


#391

Far

Far

I have downloaded it but admittedly have yet to take a look at it, work has been a hassle lately hours wise. I do, however, have tomorrow off and planned to futz around with it then.


#392

Gusto

Gusto

I done bagged me a panther. :D

When I get to falsify die rolls, I always get the killing blow. :D

To be fair, I roll d20s and give myself a result in te same ballpark. I missed my first attack. Going by the effect of my Focussed Sound ability (crit on an 18-20) I finished te panther with a crit Jinx Shot.


#393

Far

Far

Downloaded and took a look at maptools. I seem to have figured out much of what ill need to use as a player. I tried out many of the macros you had made for me hc and most seem good. Abjure undead is a little odd but I'll see if I can't get it figured out. It certainly seems like a vast improvement over gametable.


#394



rathkor

Yea, HC's Macros were awesome. I'd ask him to do mine from our other game if i didn't think it was a lot of work and I don't want to put him through all that. :p


#395

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

The problem with abjure undead was that I applied your oath of enmity ability to the macro, where as a distance attack you can't benefit from it.

Just fixed the problem with action points! So if you notice any other glitches please let me know before Tuesday.


#396

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Right now I intend to run tomorrows session as planned.

But I am running a high fever and feel awful.

If I am unable to run the game, we will play on Wednesday or next week. Either way I will have my game set up for you to explore the macros and such.


#397

Gusto

Gusto

Noted. It should also be noted that I'm working this Wednesday and Thursday nights. If te game gets rescheduled, I'll be working until 8 EST and miss the first hour-and-a-bit. There's nothing I can do to get around it. Just a heads up.


#398

MindDetective

MindDetective

Works for me.


#399

Gusto

Gusto

Guys, something just came up job-search-related, so I'm not gonna be able to make it tonight. Maybe if HC is sick we can switch it to tomorrow or postpone til next week. If not, then go for it without me! Just let me know!


#400

MindDetective

MindDetective

Boo, hiss! Also, tomorrow is fine with me too.


#401

Far

Far

For both tomorrow and next week I can make it but will be late as I don't get finished work until 4 PST, the same time we'd be looking to start. Should only take me about half an hour to get home but just a heads up.


#402

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Jay? Rathkor?


#403



rathkor

GAAAAAH!!!, sorry guys. my internet decided to crap out on me almost all day. Just got it back about 10 mins ago. Really really really sorry, but this was completely out of my hands. Did we end up switching days, or did I miss the game?


#404

Far

Far

So far the plan is to play same time tomorrow, although as I had explained above, I will be about half an hour late.


#405

Gusto

Gusto

And I'll be just after 8 EST.


#406

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Bump

Alons-y

We is starting tonights!


#407

MindDetective

MindDetective

Stupid evasive NPCs! I'll figure out where we are, I swear it! *shake fist*


#408

Gusto

Gusto

To be fair, we were kinda being evasive as well.


#409

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I see it as a phone conversation between strangers in England and Texas discussing how much they love football.


#410

MindDetective

MindDetective

That's what it felt like to me too.

I have some ideas but we probably need to find someone we can trust to discuss...things.


#411

Gusto

Gusto

Someone who knows about more metaphysical things than killing orcs.


#412

MindDetective

MindDetective

Damn straight.


#413

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

So I have managed to record the Vent chatter as an MP3, what good file servers are free?

New XP Totals

Party Members are now all at 825 XP.

Please go ahead and update your character to 2nd level so I can make the changes ahead of time before our next session;

Tuesday June 28th 08:00 ATL, 07:00 EST ....


#414



rathkor

with us only playing once a month, what are the odds of us making it to lvl 11. i get the feeling thats a longshot, which is too bad, because locian could be awesome once he hits lvl 11. lol


#415

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I'd say it would be possible to reach paragon level, what path are you looking at?


#416

MindDetective

MindDetective

I never figured out how to add rituals into the character builder so I don't have the most up-to-date character sheet. What I'd like to add is Supreme Flurry and Improved Initiative, I think. HC, would you be able to update that and send me the dnd4e file so I can do it myself in the future?


#417

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Rituals are found under the SHOP menu, which has sub-menus of Equipment, Rituals, Alchemy, Martial Practices and Preferences.

Any thoughts on how to improve on maptools? Possible useful macro additions or changes?

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#418

MindDetective

MindDetective

The issue I had was adding the house-ruled feat so that I could get the rituals. Thanks!


#419

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Throughout the builder there should be several tiny house icons, click those to make changes like adding extra feats.


#420

MindDetective

MindDetective

OK, thanks. I must have missed those.


#421

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Rocus Sasha Bonilova, level 8
Human, Monk|Ranger
Monastic Tradition (Hybrid): Stone Fist (Hybrid)
Hybrid Monk: Hybrid Monk Fortitude
Hybrid Ranger: Hybrid Ranger Reflex
Hybrid Talent: Unarmed Combatant
Human Power Selection: Bonus At-Will Power

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 16, Con 14, Dex 18, Int 11, Wis 12, Cha 12.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 14, Con 14, Dex 14, Int 11, Wis 12, Cha 12.

AC: 20 Fort: 19 Reflex: 20 Will: 16
HP: 61 Surges: 8 Surge Value: 15

TRAINED SKILLS
Stealth +13, Athletics +12, Endurance +11, Perception +10, Acrobatics +13

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +4, Bluff +5, Diplomacy +5, Dungeoneering +5, Heal +5, History +4, Insight +5, Intimidate +5, Nature +5, Religion +4, Streetwise +5, Thievery +8

FEATS
Human: Hybrid Talent
Level 1: Improved Monk Unarmed Strike
Level 2: Armor Proficiency: Leather
Level 4: Action Surge
Level 6: Melee Training (Dexterity)
Level 8: Camouflage

POWERS
Bonus At-Will Power: Five Storms
Hybrid at-will 1: Twin Strike
Hybrid at-will 1: Marauder's Rush
Hybrid encounter 1: Rising Storm
Hybrid daily 1: Commanding Confrontation
Hybrid utility 2: Fall of Wind
Hybrid encounter 3: Shadow Wasp Strike
Hybrid daily 5: One Hundred Leaves
Hybrid utility 6: Perfect Balance
Hybrid encounter 7: Feeding the Doves

ITEMS
Monk Unarmed Strike, Leather Armor, Short sword (2)

For your perusal


#422

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

=bump=

Since MD snuck in a lovely RP post before I could add the summary, I updated my post above him instead. Feel free to RP as much as you want with the inhabitants of the islands and each other before the next session.


#423

MindDetective

MindDetective

Please tell me if I mis-interpret a character when I am putting words into someone's mouth, NPC or otherwise!

You guys get to interact with Ms. Bonilova now...


#424

Gusto

Gusto

If you wish - Solaria's assertion isn't that we are in JUST a far off land, but also another period in time or possibly an alternate reality altogether. The landforms are different from anything she's learned about on Aime; even if the names were different, the geography would be similar. The events are long in Aime's past, but they are the same events, near as we can tell. But what power would allow for the extinction of elvenkind and then their return, if that's the case? and how do the Githzerai fit into that?

There's a lot of RP I could do with Solaria but she's a bookish type, a scholar if not a student formally, and I'd first need HC to tell me a Brief History of the Universe in order to be informed.

----

I'm taking Concerted Effort as a daily utility and Bard of All Trades as a feat. This may change; it's not an easy choice to make. I have like all my feats planned for the heroic tier. It's hard on settle on one.


#425

MindDetective

MindDetective

Gusto said:
If you wish - Solaria's assertion isn't that we are in JUST a far off land, but also another period in time or possibly an alternate reality altogether. The landforms are different from anything she's learned about on Aime; even if the names were different, the geography would be similar. The events are long in Aime's past, but they are the same events, near as we can tell. But what power would allow for the extinction of elvenkind and then their return, if that's the case? and how do the Githzerai fit into that?

There's a lot of RP I could do with Solaria but she's a bookish type, a scholar if not a student formally, and I'd first need HC to tell me a Brief History of the Universe in order to be informed.

----

I'm taking Concerted Effort as a daily utility and Bard of All Trades as a feat. This may change; it's not an easy choice to make. I have like all my feats planned for the heroic tier. It's hard on settle on one.
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Well, I'm just going to assume her comment was implying a lot more than she was saying then. :)


#426

Gusto

Gusto

Sho nuff.


#427

Gusto

Gusto

Hmmm....

Bard of All Trades
Arcane Familiar (Toad)
Improved Majestic Word

Choices, choices...


#428

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
There's a lot of RP I could do with Solaria but she's a bookish type, a scholar if not a student formally, and I'd first need HC to tell me a Brief History of the Universe in order to be informed.
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This world is over 10 years old and I built it up from the big bang, so feel free to ask anything.


#429

Gusto

Gusto

Seriously, just about anything you could tell me in a PM would be excellent. Solaria has high knowledge skills all around and spent most of her 76 years so far reading books in the temple library of Persolacquo, so it's reasonable that she knows a lot about a lot.

And obviously I as a player know very little, so little that I wouldn't even know what to ask for.


#430



rathkor

I'm taking Push Forward as a my power and Improved Initiative as my feat. might be an odd combo, but it will pay off in later levels. I got this guy planned out.


#431

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Gusto said:
Seriously, just about anything you could tell me in a PM would be excellent. Solaria has high knowledge skills all around and spent most of her 76 years so far reading books in the temple library of Persolacquo, so it's reasonable that she knows a lot about a lot.

And obviously I as a player know very little, so little that I wouldn't even know what to ask for.
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I will get to this on Wednesday.

Rathkor do you mean Pass Forward?


#432

Gusto

Gusto

HCGLNS said:
I will get to this on Wednesday.

Rathkor do you mean Pass Forward?
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No worries, no rush. I know I'm asking for like EVERYTHING (and even worse, possibly an edited version of everything) but it'll really help my RP both in and out of character.


#433



rathkor

no, Push Forward. I can shift 3 squares to a square adjacent to an enemy.


#434

Gusto

Gusto

Concerted Effort
Daily Utility Close Burst 10
Me and all allies within burst
Effect: Until EOMNT, each target gains a +1 power bonus to attack rolls. Whenever a target its with at least one attack during his turn, the bonus increases by 1 for each target whose turn hasn't begun yet.

:)

So ideally, by the time the initiative order come back to me, I'll be rocking a +5 attack bonus. It's another feedback loop power sort of like Focussed Sound that means one character's success makes the whole team much more effective.


#435

MindDetective

MindDetective

"Whenever a target its with at least one attack during his turn, the bonus increases by 1 for each target whose turn hasn't begun yet."

I don't quite get that last sentence.


#436

Gusto

Gusto

Okay so say I use that power on my turn. Then Locian goes next. He gets a +1 to his attacks. If he hits at least once during his turn, then Bastian, Ralts and Inara will get a +2 bonus. When Inara goes next and misses her attack, it stays at +2. Bastian goes next with a +2, hits, and the bonus increases to +3.

And so on.


#437

MindDetective

MindDetective

Ohhh..that is supposed to say "hits". I was really struggling with it. /dumb


#438

Gusto

Gusto

My H key really needs to be leaned on. Sorry.


#439

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

If Jay does not run a game next Thursday, I would be willing to squeeze in an extra session, but I can't fit it in before then.


#440

Far

Far

I may be able to make it, have to check my schedule when I go in tomorrow. I'll let you know then. I think I'll be taking Righteous Pursuit as my utility power and Armor of Vengence as my feat, unless there is something better you could suggest that I've overlooked.


#441

MindDetective

MindDetective

I'm in.


#442

Gusto

Gusto

Should work.


#443

Far

Far

Turns out I work that night so won't be able to make it to a game if we have one. I would be free Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night I could make it but would have to be late that half hour or so or Friday.


#444



rathkor

we playing this week?


#445

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

We might be able to on Friday to include Far in the game, I can run it tonight or tomorrow.

Still no word from Jay.


#446

MindDetective

MindDetective

Friday would be good for me...or tonight. The in-laws are leaving so I'll have some free time both nights.


#447

Jay

Jay

No time this week. Jay is in summer mode.


#448

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I am good to go tonight for 8:00 ATL 7:00 EST shout out if you can attend. I will run if 3 or more can make it, otherwise we resume on Tuesday the 28th.


#449

MindDetective

MindDetective

My schedule just cleared up so I am in.


#450

Far

Far

Count me in too.


#451

MindDetective

MindDetective

Things changed a little. I may have to leave and pick up my wife from work sometime between 8 and 9 EST. I am still in but if we play it may mean handing over the reins for 45 minutes or so.


#452

Gusto

Gusto

I am not available, sorry.


#453



rathkor

if there is a game tonight, i can make it.


#454

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Ok, if Far is going to be 30 minutes delayed and MD miss a bit of the first hour, I'm going to run it at 9 ATL 8 EST so we all are there for the start.


#455

MindDetective

MindDetective

Actually, it would have been the second hour. If you're starting at 8EST, that's the hour I'll need to pick up my wife. Is 9 EST too late? Maybe...


#456

Far

Far

Just fyi, I can start whenever. I'm just sitting around at home today.


#457



rathkor

I'm house-sitting for my parents, so i am pretty much just hanging around here alone all day, so i'm good for whenever.


#458

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Based on how my kids are behaving, it's going to have to be a 9 ATL start 8 EST.


#459



rathkor

silly question, probably obvious, whats ATL?


#460

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Atlantic Time Zone, one hour ahead of Eastern


#461

MindDetective

MindDetective

Then I might be a bit late to the party.


#462



rathkor

thanks. like i said, probably obvious. 7 for me, so i',l be able to make it on time.


#463



rathkor

its not letting me connect. seems to do this every week. lol


#464

Far

Far

Weird, haven't had problems connecting before but it's not letting me tonight.


#465

MindDetective

MindDetective

HC, when Bastian hits level 2, I'll swap Steel Wind with Crane's Wings.


#466

MindDetective

MindDetective

Scratch that. I'll do that next level. For now, I'll swap Lion's Den for Dragon's Tail.


#467

Gusto

Gusto

My monk rocked Five Storms, Dragon's Tail and Crane's Wings as her at-wills too. :)


#468

MindDetective

MindDetective

Nice. I think that combo will fit better with the way we play. I think I'll also swap in Spinning Leopard Maneuver as my Daily, eventually, since we don't have good enough control of the enemies to cluster them right now. SLM will let me attack multiple targets that are spread out, which could be pretty useful.


#469

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

All you need now is a reliable healer :p
20070921.jpg


Lesson learned I hope ;)


#470

Gusto

Gusto

Hey.


#471

MindDetective

MindDetective

Yeah, sorry for almost getting Solaria killed...


#472

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Heh, it was somewhat amusing ;) While the undead kobold controller was in play, the big guys had a unique ability to explode upon dying. Solaria discovered this by shooting a big brute and killing him, prompting an explosion that dropped Solaria below 0 HP. I was impressed by your ability to keep making death saves and Locian magically turning into Rusty to bring you back to life.


#473



rathkor

all locian did was that thing you see in the movies where someone lightly taps on a persons face to wake them up, not beating on someone and yelling at them till they woke up. :p


#474

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

OK, after a hellish week, got all your PC's updated to 2nd level and we are good to go on Tuesday night at 7 EST


#475

MindDetective

MindDetective

I was going to write to the storyline thread before tonights game. Are we still on the island or is it safe to say that we are en route or have set up camp on the mainland...?


#476

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I'm actually updating that thread as I type, and correspond with Dave and kill Nick.


#477

MindDetective

MindDetective

Ooo...I'll wait then.


#478



rathkor

Having trouble connectiong to Vent. dont know if its an issue on my end, halforums, or vent itself.


#479

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

rathkor said:
Having trouble connectiong to Vent. dont know if its an issue on my end, halforums, or vent itself.
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I am having it also.


#480



rathkor

Vent could be doing maintanance or something. so whats the backup plan?


#481

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Currently searching for free back up servers

Worst case scenario, I send everyone the information and we just type in the chat area
Added at: 23:55
http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/72.249.148.13:1234/

A free vent server

IP: Address: 72.249.148.13 Port: 1234

I am currently in Room "PublicVentrilloServer.com 6"

Also use the Join Game section instead of direct, I built the game HCGLNS in MapTools


#482



rathkor

you on that server now?


#483

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Yes


#484

MindDetective

MindDetective

Gusto...you really should have come tonight! :(

Duhn duhn duuuuuhn.....!


#485

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

:(


#486

MindDetective

MindDetective

Uh....did we forget to loot bodies?


#487



rathkor

well, we looted that one body.


#488



rathkor

seriously, where was e'rebody?


#489

Gusto

Gusto

One of the head honchos came into work today and basically tore everyone a new one. I stayed 4 hours late.

Sorry guys.


#490

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

I left the RP a little short of where we ended the session, feel free to continue it.

A search of the skeletons and zombies reveals nothing.

A search of the dead archer, reveals a set of excellent clothing/armour and a large black longbow, masterfully crafted and heavily inscribed with symbols associated with the goddess of the night Lilith.

Gusto PM me please.


#491

Gusto

Gusto

...WHAT!?


#492

MindDetective

MindDetective

Yeah... :-/


#493

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

undead archer 2.jpg


You had the misfortune of falling prey to a trap. A seemingly innocent unattended campfire. When you investigated you were set upon by 2 revenant archers, 2 zombie brutes and 5 skeletal minions. The archers used the terrain to their advantage by attacking at long range as the brutes held you in position.

Two crucial events occured, Inara was hit by a powerful attack that dazed her (SE) and she promptly failed her saves for several rounds. This allowed the monsters to switch locations that took them out of Inara's line of site while a group of skeleton engaged her.

The second crucial event occurred as the party was finishing destroying the undead, it was an intense combat with dailies, healing and second winds being used by all, but the advantage was clearly in the PC's favour. Only the archers remained when one of them felled Solaria with a devastating arrow shot. Ralts quickly killed this archer, but the final archer decided to run away. With Solaria dying, and Inara unable to assist her, the other party members opted to give chase to final archer, before eventually returning to help Solaria.


#494

MindDetective

MindDetective

I wish we had a more controlling controller. When we get spread out like that things go to hell fast.


#495

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

The spreading out wasn't the fault of Inara, but rather the plans of the archers. They controlled the movements of Solaria and Inara then moved the combat to a place that better suited them, you chose to follow and split the party.


#496

MindDetective

MindDetective

Actually, the archers kept moving away from us and dropping that multi-target bomb. Since Inara was dazed and Solaria was low on hit points, we ended up spreading out. If the archers were less mobile it would have been a very different fight. We just don't have (or at least don't utilize) a lot of powers to lock down movement or push our opponents around. This by definition means we have to chase them around. :-/


#497

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Or next time, stay hidden behind the wall and make them come to you. When they turn the corner to get a clear shot, pounce!



Beautiful Bloomage!


#498

Gusto

Gusto

My private conversation with HC has given me my greatest roleplay challenge ever.
Added at: 10:40
rathkor said:
I just want to reiterate, Locian even pointed out that this was going to be a trap. his exact quote was: "Every time we stop to investigate things like this, something tries to kill us. I say we ignore it and keep moving." moral of the story. Locian is now team leader and everyone should start listening to him.
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Whoa, wait.

Was I leading this team??


#499



rathkor

I just want to reiterate, Locian even pointed out that this was going to be a trap. his exact quote was: "Every time we stop to investigate things like this, something tries to kill us. I say we ignore it and keep moving." moral of the story. Locian is now team leader and everyone should start listening to him.


#500

HCGLNS

HCGLNS

Well look at it this way, you know don't know where you are, where you are going or how to get home. You are constantly harassed by birds, pursued by viscous cats and half your party is likely to be killed on sight by the locals. There are at least two separate forces trying to guide your path, neither of which you trust, you just lost a faithful companion and have allowed a deadly enemy to escape.

On the plus side, it's only another day until you reach Lutal.

You think. ;)


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