Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (On Hiatus)

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doomdragon6

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Well, at level 4, with my communal dagger, I have a +9 ranged.

That's right. I, a sorcerer, am more likely to hit with a dagger than a ranger is likely to hit with her bow.

Heck! I'm more likely to hit with my dagger than my own spells! Too bad damage wouldn't be worth it. =P

Edit: Whoops, I was wrong. I have a +10 to ranged attack with my Communal Dagger. 9 is my natural.

Breakdown: +2 Half Level, +4 Ability, +3 Proficiency, +1 Magic Weapon

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Huh, I must have missed some bonuses. My Dex mod is higher, so I'm at a +9 DMG now. Coolio.
 
Gusto

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Yeah but Adia has a 16 DEX and STR, no magic weapon, and less proficiency (this strikes me as a little dumb, and also that there are no ranged weapons other than thrown daggers that she'll have more proficiency with).

+3 DEX/STR, +2 half level, +2 prof.
 
doomdragon6

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So basically more DEX and less STR would do her some good.

If she wished to go that route, of course.

If she took her DEX to match mine and got a +1 weapon, she'd be at a +9 (due to the 1 less prof. bonus), and if she took the Weapon Focus/Mastery/Whatever-the-hell-adds-to-ATK feat, she'd be at a comfortable +10 to ranged attack (which is great, because we'd have 2 melee, 2 casters, and a ranged).

That boosts her 3 points, which is well worth the retooling. Instead of being 5 points behind Grendmir, she'd only be 2 behind.
 
Jay

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Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (Thread allowed 30 pages)

Sometimes, it's just not all about min/maxing and being a more rounded out character. Furthermore, Shawn's game is pretty RP, so... I'd expect a lot of neat situations where one's "special skill" can be interesting to use.

And Saryon would still miss Lance of Faith with +12 to hit. :/
 
doomdragon6

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That's true, but how often does Adia's strength come into play? When given the choice of Athletics or Acrobatics, she goes with Acrobatics-- one, because it suits her character, and two, because her DEX is higher anyway (I think?).

If I recall correctly (can't check atm), STR only affects Athletics, Endurance, STR checks, and melee-based attacks.

Since she will more often choose Acrobatics in place of Athletics; Endurance rarely comes up (and she's a "fragile" elf girl anyway, at least compared to our two manly dragonborn); she'd rarely be the one to try to lift/break/etc things (and again, her character is a lithe elven female- she wouldn't have the strength of a dragonborn anytime); and while melee might come up, her focus is on ranged combat.

So sacrificing some STR for DEX would benefit her ability to hit, AND add to the skills she actually uses more often-- Stealth, Acrobatics, etc etc etc.

If I were to suggest any course of action to you, Julie, it would be to dock a few points in STR for DEX. If you had the Auspicious Birth/Born Under a Bad Sign background, you could shave off some CON points too and add those to your DEX / Replace STR with it.

(Those backgrounds base your HP on your highest Ability Points.)

Min/Maxing is done for a reason. "Well-rounded" characters don't do too well.
 
Jay

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That completely depends on your DM and his play style.
 
doomdragon6

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I don't really understand what you mean. I'm speaking from a purely rules-based stance, and Shawn does his best to follow the rules/stats to a T. I'm making suggestions based on what we've experienced so far.
 
Gusto

Gusto

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Errik isn't min-maxed. I've got less INT and more CHA than a wizard should ideally have. But it really fits the character, so whatever. :p
 
Shawn

Shawn

Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (Thread allowed 30 pages)

I encourage people to not min max. But that does mean I have to be careful about what I put you folks up against.
 
Dream Goddess

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Well, what everyone has said makes a lot of sense. Whether or not it was originally my intention (I had intended to be a dual wielder mainly, but we see how -that- turned out), it looks like I am indeed your typical longbow elven ranger. With your permission, Shawn, I'd like to change up some stats to get her Dex up. :)
 
Shawn

Shawn

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You indeed have my permission. I want people to be happy with their characters. Send me an update when you are done.

Also, I'm giving advanced notice. I'm on vacation on October 8th. So there will be no game that week.
 
doomdragon6

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My computer's crapped out again (yay viruses), so I might be slow on new powers / macros this game.

Let us know what you change, Julie. I are curious.
 
Gusto

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Woo, game night! Can't wait to see what happens next!
 
Dream Goddess

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My new numbahs.

====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&D Character Builder ======
Adia Il'Yuirwood, level 4
Elf, Ranger
Build: Archer Ranger
Fighting Style: Archer Fighting Style
Background: Aglarond

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 12, Con 10, Dex 20, Int 8, Wis 17, Cha 13.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 12, Con 10, Dex 17, Int 8, Wis 14, Cha 13.


AC: 19 Fort: 14 Reflex: 18 Will: 15
HP: 37 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 9

TRAINED SKILLS
Dungeoneering +10, Acrobatics +12, Perception +13, Athletics +8, Stealth +12

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +1, Bluff +3, Diplomacy +3, Endurance +2, Heal +5, History +1, Insight +5, Intimidate +3, Nature +7, Religion +1, Streetwise +3, Thievery +7

POWERS
Ranger at-will 1: Careful Attack
Ranger at-will 1: Twin Strike
Ranger encounter 1: Two-Fanged Strike
Ranger daily 1: Boar Assault
Ranger utility 2: Yield Ground
Ranger encounter 3: Thundertusk Boar Strike

ITEMS
Longsword (2), Longbow, Adventurer's Kit, Leather Armor, Arrows (30), Potion of Healing (heroic tier), Bracers of Mighty Striking (heroic tier), Circlet of Second Chances (heroic tier), Climber's Kit, Chain (10 ft.), Rope, Silk (50 ft.), Fine Clothing, Bag of Holding (heroic tier), Riding Horse, Lyre, Wildrunners (heroic tier), Ancient Dragonborn Dagger
====== Copy to Clipboard and Press the Import Button on the Summary Tab ======
 
doomdragon6

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DAMMIT GURPEL.

WHERE ARE YOU.

THIS IS GETTING OLD.

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Wow, that auto-red makes it look like I'm way angrier than I am.

And now the auto-red is gone. Wat.
 
doomdragon6

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Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (Thread allowed 30 pages)

Fun session!

I do need to quit trying to use my bluffs just for the sake of using them though. BUT IT'S ALL I HAVE ARGH.

Very interesting to have met Bertrow again. And he's innocent!(?)

Who are the Kenku? Are they behind the mysterious black ice!? Or are they just poor saps that got caught in the middle of the battle for middle Earth?? What is this inter-dimensional cube that Bertrow was looking for?? Who are "The Harmonium"?? Will the Company of Discord be able to save Marian Alderbrush??

Find out next time! On SHAWNACY'S GAME Z!

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On a more serious note, where the hell is Gurpel. I hope he's aight.
 
Gusto

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I think that the Kenku are behind the assassinations but one of them got caught DURING his attempt on Alderbrush's life.

Regardless, we know they're involved in some way, and we can't seem to glean any additional information from Alderbrush's room or Bertrow. We might as well track them down and ask them.

I think it might be time to use Adia's tracking ability...
 
Shawn

Shawn

Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (Thread allowed 30 pages)

Nope. He hasn't answered my PM yet.
He may actually be having some computer problems.
 
Shawn

Shawn

Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (Thread allowed 30 pages)

I'm waiting on a reply, but in the next week or so we may have a replacement player for Jay (Perhaps Gurpel as well if we don't hear back from him).

I have a new theory on Gurpel: Grounded.
 
doomdragon6

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Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (Thread allowed 30 pages)

Alrighty.

I'd hate to lose Gurp/Kratash. He's a good character in our company of Discord.
 
Shawn

Shawn

Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (Thread allowed 30 pages)

doomdragon6 said:
Alrighty.

I'd hate to lose Gurp/Kratash. He's a good character in our company of Discord.
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It is a shame. I mean I haven't really heard a peep from him on the forums for quite a while, so it's possible he's in a situation beyond his control right now. We'll see what happens.
 
Hailey Knight

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Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (Thread allowed 30 pages)

Grounded. You know, I completely forgot about things like that. I'm so disconnected from the youth.
 
Gurpel

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I'm waiting on a reply, but in the next week or so we may have a replacement player for Jay (Perhaps Gurpel as well if we don't hear back from him).

I have a new theory on Gurpel: Grounded.
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Heh, no. However,

escushion said:
He's a child. This is what they do.
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isn't far off, because (non-sequitur here: i am not a child i am a youth >:[ ) I got the annual back-to-school plague. On thursday, i have to admit, it wasn't that bad, but i could barely talk (sore throat) so I wouldnt have been much fun anyway. I do realise it reflects badly on me that the session right after you guys told me to get my shit together I was awol, but it was kind of, as shawnacy said, beyond my control.

Sorry. This thursday I'll be prepared, I swear.
 
doomdragon6

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Yay! Gurp's not dead. I'll post the session recording when I have more time.
 
Shawn

Shawn

Shawnacy's 4E D&D Game, part 2! (Thread allowed 30 pages)

Glad to hear Gurp.
Though if you're going to be absent for any legitimate reason in the future, a quick post on the threat with an explanation is preferred.
 
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