Feel free to post OOC stuff here :).
So how do you want posts formated in game?
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on December 12, 2007, 02:53:06 PM
So how do you want posts formated in game?
Same as the others really. Just write normaly with no silly colours :p. I tend to put OOC comments in italics but that's not compulsory (although it does help).
I have noticed most of us post the OOC stuff in yellow. I usually use itallics for the characters thoughs/internal voice.
Again, her being a bit naive and trying to be flashy to impress the mage. She's going to ask about joining the Order in a minute - clearly she's nowhere near meeting the pre-requisites, but she doesn't know that and she wants a goal to work towards so she can impress her family.
Nice touch. I need to post something since I am there as well. I have been feeling blank all weekend though.
There's been a bit of a delay here. I'd like to do a quick tally of what everyone thinks they've spent before doing a propper update.
I have no idea what his tea cost, so let me know Balgin.
I don't know what the brandy cost, but I think I spent somewhere between 5 and 10 sp. I want Shen to have left a somewhat generous tip (30% or so, rounded to the nearest sp), so feel free to say that I spent more.
Because it is the season to expect lulls in member's posting I'm temporarily suspending the 3 day rule 'till after new year's day :).
This one was supposed to be going slow at the start anyway. Good idea since we will all be busy with our families.
A drink, a meal, any travel costs it took to get here, and now as many days' worth of trail rations as this is likely to take +2 for safety.
Don't worry. After your meeting with Gordrenn "tomorrow" he'll give you a map of Harranshire and advise you all to stock up on travelling provisions (the map's to help you find your way around when you get there :)).
Balgin, do you want us to roleplay shopping encounters or just say, "I buy..." and leave it at that?
Quote from: Woojitsu on December 26, 2007, 07:16:18 PM
Balgin, do you want us to roleplay shopping encounters or just say, "I buy..." and leave it at that?
I'm quite happy for people to post shopping lists in the game thread or in their character threads. There may be the odd bonus experience point or two for roleplaying shopping 'though but the idea is to have the group on the road to Harranshire by january :).
Sounds good to me. I'll write something up.
Quote from: Squigface on December 31, 2007, 07:53:52 PM
After he signed the contract Godric offers to carry Amras' extra baggage, he then proceeds to buy the rations he needs for the journey (loaves of bread, wedges of cheese etc.)
Erm, that's pretty vague. Do you want me to make asusmptions for you?
Dunno, what do you think I should specify? I was in a bit of a rush at the time :icon_neutral:
squig
Quote from: Squigface on January 04, 2008, 02:50:48 PM
Dunno, what do you think I should specify? I was in a bit of a rush at the time :icon_neutral:
squig
Well you're looking at nearly two week's journey so you'll probably at least want some food (maybe some bedding, a tent, stuff like that). I'm happy to move this on now but I don't want people complaining that "they would've bought such and such earlier but couldn't be arsed to do the bookeeping".
I have edited the message:)
Squig
Okay, I was just about to go and deduct 4 day's food from everyone but at least half the group didn't have any. I'll check people's shopping lists in a bit but if anyone wants to buy more provisions then now's a good time :).
Sorry, with all the end of year things, I've been forgetting about our games. If it's not too late, Kharsis will buy a whole week supplies, as well as a tent and a blanket of some kind...And of course, he shows up at the temple in the morning :icon_redface:
That's cool. I'm happy for people to play through some of the getting to know each other stuff during the four day's spent on the road so far whilst we organise supplies. However, there will be a really great roleplaying opportunity coming up sometime soon where people can get to know each other (and some npc's as well).
It's Paul's gaming night tonight so I'll phone him to clarify his actions and then probably post an update tomorrow. It'll be fun when the woodcutters share their din dins with you guys and offer you a lift on their wagon tomorrow :).
Hi
Hardly sounds like fun - where's a Woodcutter going to be able to afford a set of new clothes? :icon_wink:
Well, suppose it will break up this boring journey - I'm just itching to find out what's in this box! :icon_suspicious: (And meet this Wizard).
Cheers
Party Tailor
Well they ain't no ordinary woodcutters. In fact they'll probably be taking their logs to Milborne tomorrow to make some money and gets drunk. That is if nothing happens on the road to delay their journey :).
I'm assuming that the entire party will arrive at the woodcutters' clearing soon. If I'm mistaken about that, though, Shen is definitely headed in that direction.
Would Hasta have had time to scribe a scroll of colour spray last night after dinner? The action just moved very quickly from before dinner to the next day, so there wasn't really the opportunity to say.
(Not that I disagree with moving on swiftly over random chat :icon_wink:)
Quote from: Rod the Worm on March 19, 2008, 07:51:17 AM
Would Hasta have had time to scribe a scroll of colour spray last night after dinner? The action just moved very quickly from before dinner to the next day, so there wasn't really the opportunity to say.
Time? Maybe if she stayed up all night. Opportunity? I doubt it. With the lack of elbow room (10 people sleeping in a 3 or 4 man log cabin) I don't reckon she'd have been able to sit down and get to work on it properly. Don't worry 'though. Opportunities shall arise.
I was originaly going to dwell on the evening in the cabin a bit more but since the boards have been down for ages I decided to move things along a bit and present a new situation to keep things fresh and hopefuly inspire people to join in again :).
Hi
Scrolls need XP to scribe, din't forget.
Cheers
Paul H
Fair enough - I just thought if they take a day/1000 gold, then a level 1 scroll costing 25gp would take ~36 minutes, and it's only 1xp.
Lack of elbow room would put the killer on it though :(
Quote from: Rod the Worm on March 20, 2008, 05:15:24 AM
36 minutes
Of uninterrupted work in good working conditions.
Could I have today's spell lists for Godric, Hasta and Amras please?
Hi
Glad to see there's at least 4 spellcasters in the party.
Cheers
Paul H
Agreed, I hadn't realised the cabin was so small. I've updated my spells memorised in the character thread.
Also, on second thoughts it would probably be ~12 minutes, as when they talk about a days' work, they generally mean about 8 hours worth.
I'd asked for a scale mail on my wishlist when we did shopping, but it doesn't seem to appear on my CS. Maybe you consider we don't wear it all the time and we need to don it Balgin?
Quote from: Chrysalis on March 26, 2008, 03:44:30 PM
I'd asked for a scale mail on my wishlist when we did shopping, but it doesn't seem to appear on my CS. Maybe you consider we don't wear it all the time and we need to don it Balgin?
Maybe I didn't get round to checking everyone's equipment before the forums went down :p. I think you've got it :). I'll check if you could afford it as it was available in the "big city" (tm).
Righto, my spelllist is:
0 lvl spells:
3x cure minor wounds
1st lvl spell(s):
Cure light wounds
Domain spell:
(Healing domain) 1x cure light wounds
Squig
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on March 26, 2008, 03:51:21 PM
Quote from: Chrysalis on March 26, 2008, 03:44:30 PM
I'd asked for a scale mail on my wishlist when we did shopping, but it doesn't seem to appear on my CS. Maybe you consider we don't wear it all the time and we need to don it Balgin?
Maybe I didn't get round to checking everyone's equipment before the forums went down :p. I think you've got it :). I'll check if you could afford it as it was available in the "big city" (tm).
Ok thanks! :icon_wink:
I'm also happy to assume that people are armoured up and battle ready because they've been told tales of brigands roaming the roads :).
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on March 26, 2008, 05:02:41 PM
I'm also happy to assume that people are armoured up and battle ready because they've been told tales of brigands roaming the roads :).
Yes, and maybe we are dressed for the job we have to do too... :yeahthat:
I can't see which of the avatars on the batte-map is my character :icon_scratch:
Squig
I'll wait until it's group 2's turn before declaring my actions, as with four bandits and two party members acting before me a lot can change. It'll probably be either casting shield on myself or grease on the leader's greatclub.
Quote from: Squigface on March 27, 2008, 07:09:13 AM
I can't see which of the avatars on the batte-map is my character :icon_scratch:
Squig
That's because I haven't put a legend down the side yet and because Godric doesn't have a portrait yet (along with 2 other party members). I'll be adding the 3 missing combatants (and the broken down cart) in before battle commences.
Righto, I'll take "Entropic shield" as my other 1st level spell then.
Squigface
I had to actualy check that was a clerical spell.
I'm dead chuffed, not only did I manage to finish off the round but I also did a full round writeup as well :).
Hi
Off top of my head - Entropic shield - perfect against ranged attacks. Clr 1, just can't remember duration.
Think I might have spent too much time playing spellcasters. :icon_ermm:
Cheers
Paul H
Would people like me to automaticaly use fate points 'till second level and only then start asking if they want to use them?
I don't know about everyone else, but I'll always use a fate point to survive unless my death is heroic and useful (e.g. taking the hit for an important NPC).
Hi
Likewise - but I'm not taking any hits for any NPC!
(Unless she was reeeaaaally cute) :icon_wink:
Cheers
Paul H
What's a fate point? :icon_scratch:
Quote from: Chrysalis on April 02, 2008, 03:45:44 PM
What's a fate point? :icon_scratch:
You've read the house rules (http://www.customhobby.com/forum/index.php?topic=1409.0) right?
A Fate Point is life's way of good luck looking out for you. It's the silver cigarette case that catches the bullet, the overhanging branch the villain's sword catches on instead of coming down on your head, it's the small ledge halfway down the cliff you just happened to land on. Fate Points represent the uncontrollable random luck that can sometimes save a person from some dreadful calamity.
When a fate point is used the normal result is that the character did not perish in some gruesome manner but they're usualy out of it for the rest of the encounter. Each character begins with 3 fate points and more may be awarded over time. I won't be doing individual fate point awards, just the "well done everyone for completing such a monumental and heroic task, everyone gets a new fate point" kind of award.
Fate Points don't regenerate or refill or anything. Once you use them, they're gone. So sometimes it's wise to not use a fate point if it looks likely that friends can save you, but often that's a gamle you don't want to take. They're generaly used to "save your life", no using a fate point to turn a missed attack of yours into a hit ('cause that'd need to become an automatic critical for maximum damage or something like that). Fate Points are generaly handled two ways. There's the Indianna Jones method and the Tom & Jerry method. The Indianna Jones metod is the "you didn't take the damage/took minimal damage" method whilst the Tom & Jerry method is the "despite taking huge injuries you still manage to survive" method. Both work and whichever is applied generaly depends on the situation and dramatic mood. Whatever happens 'though, it's safe to assume that a fate point will always save your life when you need it to (provided it's still there and you haven't run out yet :P).
Oh ok, thanks :icon_redface:
So, it looks like Garrick and Shen each take a longbow and an equal share of arrows. The rest of the loot and Shen's shortbow (and possibly Garrick's sling) go into the party stash unless anyone else wants something specific.
I had a question about the battle thread Balgin. Did the Javelin that Thorgrin used break? I would have had him pick it up if it wasn't broken. I'm back (finally) so I will take my guys over again.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 12, 2008, 06:52:21 PM
I had a question about the battle thread Balgin. Did the Javelin that Thorgrin used break? I would have had him pick it up if it wasn't broken. I'm back (finally) so I will take my guys over again.
40% recovery chance (or at least it was with all projectiles in 1st ed). I haven't rolled for it or any of the arrows fired yet. It's good to see you posting again Mike. If you hadn't joined in by the time the party left Milbourne I'd have had Amras stay behind to coordinate the search. What search you ask? Well play on my friends. All shall be revealed shortly (well, all you need to know for now, that is :p).
The standard rule for ammunition (arrows, bolts, bullets, shuriken) in 3.5 is that those that hit are automatically destroyed, while those that miss have a 50% recovery chance. So far as I know, larger projectiles (such as a javelin) last indefinitely.
Okay, let's say that 3 of the 7 arrows fired can be recovered and the javelin's fine :). SInce no-one seems to have updated the party stash thread yet I'll do it.
I went and added the javelin back in Thorgrins character thread. I will post an update for what they are doing sometime today.
The secret npc threads in the character section are there for a reason. They're mostly place holders and most of them contain place holder text. Two npc's names have been revealed because you should be hearing about them fairly soon and the third one's revealed because you've been hired to take a chest full of spell components to him :p.
Not every npc will have their character sheet go into the character sheets section. Only those who may be persuaded to join the party (and some of them would be very difficult to persuade). If npc's join the party then I'll play them for a bit, after which time players are welcome to take them over as secondary characters (basicaly henchmen but less lowly). When I've played an npc for a while I'll unlock his thread if someone wants to take them over.
The author of the original campaign gave some npc's rediculously high ability scores. I've tweaked them a little but kept them true to the spirit of the original (often keeping exact scores as written down but tweaking to make them fit 3rd ed requirements like minimum spellcasting abilities etc).
Did Hasta get any reply to her questions about why they wanted her alive? She's had a good long time to nag them about it... :D
I created that section for you Balgin and moved the threads into it. Let me know if you can see it.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 14, 2008, 11:53:32 AM
I created that section for you Balgin and moved the threads into it. Let me know if you can see it.
Nope, can't see it yet. It looks like you'll need to pm me a link again.
I'll get in there and fix it. I'll Pm you once it is done.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 14, 2008, 05:52:06 PM
I'll get in there and fix it. I'll Pm you once it is done.
Interesting. Currently, if I go to the character sheets from the main forum homepage, the secret section is visible at the top of the page. If I go into the Night Below forum and then click the link to the character sheets (because it's bigger and easier to click on that way) then I can't see or access the secret section.
Just letting you know.
Edited a short while later. Now if I come in via the NB board I can still see the secret section. Thanks :).
I will work on that and see if I can fix it. At least you can see it and get into it now.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 14, 2008, 10:31:32 PM
I will work on that and see if I can fix it. At least you can see it and get into it now.
See the little bit in itallics? It seems to be fixed now so I can get in both ways :). There's even a little sub board link directly to it from the character sheet's board link in the NB boards too :).
Now I've got to revise 2 or 3 of the npc character sheets as I type them up to take into account the ranger changes in 3.5 (skill changes, I've sorted class features already).
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on April 18, 2008, 05:01:33 PM
Don't worry mate. The boards were down for a few months so I'm happy to take it easy for now and juts drop gentle reminders while people get back in the groove.
By the way did you PM everyone. I want to make sure everyone knows you are running the game again. Right now it feels like everyone went to Salute and you and I are the only ones on.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 18, 2008, 06:43:08 PM
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on April 18, 2008, 05:01:33 PM
Don't worry mate. The boards were down for a few months so I'm happy to take it easy for now and juts drop gentle reminders while people get back in the groove.
By the way did you PM everyone. I want to make sure everyone knows you are running the game again. Right now it feels like everyone went to Salute and you and I are the only ones on.
I pm'd and emailed people. Everyone responded but some don't seem to be partricipating very much at the moment :/.
I wanted to go to Salute. Then last week I found out that it was this wekeend (and there were tickets) so there was no way I could get there on time even 'though Joe Dever's going to be in the Mongoose stand meeting & greeting fans (and people can order LW books and he'll sign them but due to a printing shortage they won't have any books at the actual stand). I really would've loved to meet him but it's just not feasible (or financial possible) at the moment.
Of course if I'd had a little more notice that he'd be there (or some other incentive to go) and someone ahd actualy told me when it was happening (rather than giving me the rough impression that it would be happening sometime in april or may) I would've organised transport and saved money & stuff :(.
I never got a PM/email :shrug: Not that I needed it though.
Squig
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 18, 2008, 06:43:08 PM
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on April 18, 2008, 05:01:33 PM
Don't worry mate. The boards were down for a few months so I'm happy to take it easy for now and juts drop gentle reminders while people get back in the groove.
By the way did you PM everyone. I want to make sure everyone knows you are running the game again. Right now it feels like everyone went to Salute and you and I are the only ones on.
I thought I was participating. Should I be posting more? I honestly can't think of that much more that I have to contribute, but I'm not very experienced at this whole play-by-forum thing.
Oh no you are just fine. I kept on making mistakes so I felt like the only one there.
Actualy it's been no-one in particular. Two or three people have been a bit quiet warming up and I got a general feel of silence. That's all.
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on April 18, 2008, 06:57:24 PM
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 18, 2008, 06:43:08 PM
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on April 18, 2008, 05:01:33 PM
Don't worry mate. The boards were down for a few months so I'm happy to take it easy for now and juts drop gentle reminders while people get back in the groove.
By the way did you PM everyone. I want to make sure everyone knows you are running the game again. Right now it feels like everyone went to Salute and you and I are the only ones on.
I pm'd and emailed people. Everyone responded but some don't seem to be partricipating very much at the moment :/.
I wanted to go to Salute. Then last week I found out that it was this wekeend (and there were tickets) so there was no way I could get there on time even 'though Joe Dever's going to be in the Mongoose stand meeting & greeting fans (and people can order LW books and he'll sign them but due to a printing shortage they won't have any books at the actual stand). I really would've loved to meet him but it's just not feasible (or financial possible) at the moment.
Of course if I'd had a little more notice that he'd be there (or some other incentive to go) and someone ahd actualy told me when it was happening (rather than giving me the rough impression that it would be happening sometime in april or may) I would've organised transport and saved money & stuff :(.
next year Balgin, there is always next year (soory to cut into the ooc thread, couldnt resist)
Yeah but Joe's going to be there this year!
DOn't worry about the OOC thread. Anyone can post in it (you don't have to be a player to leave comments). It's just the actual game threads that are sort of restricted to players only.
Balgin any luck with most of the group searching for clues?
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 22, 2008, 02:38:06 PM
Balgin any luck with most of the group searching for clues?
Well I've been to the hospital today so I'm taking a bit of a break before posting in game stuff yet. I'm not tired or whacked out or anything, just relaxing and enjoying a break after all that.
Hope you are feeling ok
Indeed. Be well.
Hello? Is anyone out there?
We are here
Quote from: Woojitsu on April 26, 2008, 05:14:43 PM
Hello? Is anyone out there?
Yep, sorry for the delay on that last update. I needed to check how many named plot essential npc's were in that pub (and the answer was even less than I'd thought, at least the two staff have names). I've been having a sort of lazy weekend as well which hasn't helped much (but it's felt absolutely great :)).
No worries. I was just concerned that maybe the forum was having technical difficulties again or something.
Quote from: Woojitsu on April 26, 2008, 06:32:34 PM
No worries. I was just concerned that maybe the forum was having technical difficulties again or something.
Nah, I've simply been mostly painting miniatures & playing computer gamnes the last few days. I dug out a few oldies I haven't played in yonks (at least since last year) and am enjoying that nostalgia feeling :). I do still check the boards every few hours 'though (round 1 of the battle against the trowel wielding zombie should be ready in a bit as I was waiting for the majority of people to post, it's a tight space/enclosed environment so I don't need instructions from everybody yet).
Now then, here's the good news regarding Night Below: I'd say you guys are about 20-30% through linear mode so complete freedom is getting closer. I'm also going to be tweaking xp ammoutns some more (giving roleplaying bonuses for the stuff that's already played). So that'll give everyone a nice little boost too.
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on April 26, 2008, 06:43:50 PM
Now then, here's the good news regarding Night Below: I'd say you guys are about 20-30% through linear mode so complete freedom is getting closer. I'm also going to be tweaking xp ammoutns some more (giving roleplaying bonuses for the stuff that's already played). So that'll give everyone a nice little boost too.
Sounds good to me. "Linear mode" has been just like almost any other gaming experience I have had. The bonuses will be good to see :clap2:
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 27, 2008, 04:08:16 AM
Sounds good to me. "Linear mode" has been just like almost any other gaming experience I have had. The bonuses will be good to see :clap2:
Well currently linear mode says : you go to Thurmaster and deliver the package to Theothrastus (and tell him that his apprentice is missing). He'll pay you and tell you to do something. You will do that thing, a small ammount of stuff happens, and then linear mode ends.
During linear mode you're allowed to do whatever you want without getting too sidetracked.
Erm, you guys were planning on doing something in the dodgey pub, right?
Hey guys, just a reminder that this is the OOC thread :p.
I'll post an update in abit and include your posts in it.
Balgin move the two posts over. Let me know if you want me to do it.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 29, 2008, 08:53:10 PM
Balgin move the two posts over. Let me know if you want me to do it.
I wouldn't know how. :shrug:
I'll do it then. Just for future reference, do you have this in the top right of each post:
Quote Modify Remove Split Topic
Hey Balgin, I'm not sure that it'll become important, but where did Shen decide to take up his (long and boring) vigil over the inn? Looking at the map, I can't tell if the granary, marketplace, or millhouse would have a better view of doors and windows, let alone which of them would provide the best cover against prying eyes.
QuoteShen follows those headed for the other inn as far as just outside the Baron of Mutton. He then turns and says, "If Hasta is correct in her guess that Chenna's disappearance is related to her own attempted kidnapping, it may be best if I remain here to watch over the wizards." With that, he begins looking for a vantage point where he can keep an eye on the majority of the possible entrances to the inn, but where he will not draw unnecessary attention to himself. Once he finds such a spot, he settles in to watch for suspicious activity until his companions return.
Let's have a look then shall we?
The mill is where Chenna's parents live (Halpen and Parella) so you shouldn't have any problems getting their permission but they'd probably be very upset if ythey found you skulking about outside their house (and might not understand why you want to watch the pub since she's definitely not there any more).
The granary door is locked and the building is round. It might be difficult to be inconspicuous there but it's the best vantage point for watching the front of the inn.
On the near edge of the marketplace stands the town hall/courtroom/building that gets used for various functions. It's currently abandoned (but probably locked). The fact that it's got corners and at least another building close on one side means it's got a good hiding place and is probably your best choice for now (but won't offer the best view).
Skulking around the base of Town Hall it is, then. It looks like that will give me a (somewhat obstructed) view of both locations with party members, which might be best anyway. Okay, enough of me interrupting the action.
This is the OOC thread so there is nothing to interupt :icon_wink:
Where is everyone anyway? The boards have been really quiet yesterday & today.
I noticed that too. I went to a baseball game and noticed that there wasn't much action while I was away.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on May 02, 2008, 02:20:52 PM
I noticed that too. I went to a baseball game and noticed that there wasn't much action while I was away.
Whereas I got to spend the last two days deciding what this thing is. I think it's some sort of water bottle and the fact that it's wrapped in some sort of leather holder thing (which looks really tacky) implies that it's not made from leather. I haven't decided if it should be clay or metal yet (and completely fail to understand why he's got it strapped to his back or why the stopper sticks up so much).
I also don't understand why it's gto two pegs strapped on the side. Is it full of tar or pitch and they're meant to be tiny torches too small for his hands to even grip? There's also that strip across the middle. I need to decide if that's the bottom poking out there at the bottom (with an odd cogwork design around the bottom) or if it's the leather stitched together. I've finaly decided that it's the leather (since there's leather above that broad horizontal strip too). I've got a unit of ten of these guys so I don't want to commit to a colour scheme for this odd item before working out what it is and which bits are made of what.
What's the rest of the figure?
Quote from: Rod the Worm on May 03, 2008, 10:06:03 AM
What's the rest of the figure?
5 of each. (http://www.reapermini.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=5126&cat=117&page=10) They've both got the same thing strapped on their back (whatever it is).
It looks to me like the torso of a practice dummy.
I won't ask why miners would have axes, but I'd suspect it's pitch/oil for torches if that's what they are. Still, I'd be tempted to paint it as his personal booze ration.
Quote from: Rod the Worm on May 03, 2008, 03:49:51 PM
I won't ask why miners would have axes
It had me miffed too. All I can suppose is that they're modified mattocks. Basicaly a mattock with an axe blade where the hammer head should be and the pickaxe side sharpened and enlarged to make it nastier too.
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on May 09, 2008, 11:47:24 AM
Wow, it censored out the word for the mother of a *****'s-son.
It even censored that. W H O R E
There's a lot of worse words the boards haven't censored and it's such a nicer round full sounding word than the cold clinical dead prostitute which just doesn't sound like a swear word at all. Or even a word worth using, for that matter.
That part isn't open for discussion I removed it from the game thread.
I added that comment because a certain other word often used to describe female hounds has the same number of letters and, given the context, my players might have wondered which word had been censored out.
Once the discussion with Mr Cullen is over you've no idea how quickly the trip on the barge will go just to get everyone back into things again :).
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on May 02, 2008, 02:15:27 PM
Where is everyone anyway? The boards have been really quiet yesterday & today.
I don't know how it works for you guys, but here in France Thursday was a holiday as well as Monday will (12), so the week-end is pretty long, family and all... I can get a look on the board from time to time, but not that much.
Oh, and I also found a job, begining next Wednesday, so I won't have as much time as I used to.
Hi
During the barge-trip Garrick will talk to the other boatmen about the area, places to avoid, local stories/customs etc.
(Gather info check)
Cheers
Paul H
Quote from: PaulH on May 13, 2008, 10:05:37 AM
Hi
During the barge-trip Garrick will talk to the other boatmen about the area, places to avoid, local stories/customs etc.
(Gather info check)
Cheers
Paul H
That's cool. I'll factor that into the next post (although I've already had one of the boat hands mention some stuff about the history of Thurmaster already if that helps :)).
Monday night is gaming night so I'll try to reconstruct the post about Theothrastus writing the check and sending the party off with a note to Kundar when I get back sometime this evening (I need to have a bath and sort a few things out before I toddle off to the bus stop to suffer sunday bus times 'cause it's a bank holiday monday :().
Like I said in the other game thread just do a recap when you have the time.
Recap done.
Okay folks, I'm headed off to Paul's place for the weeke dn so if I post any updates it'll be from his computer. I'll be back late on sunday evening.
Wow. Where is everyone this week?
I knew you were away so I didn't post. I'll get something in there in a bit. PM everyone else if you need to.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on June 05, 2008, 10:11:10 AM
I knew you were away so I didn't post. I'll get something in there in a bit. PM everyone else if you need to.
I thought I made it clear I'd be back by monday :p.
You did, but since no one else was posting I took a bit of a break too.
It's exam period. :icon_wink:
I'll post later tonight or tomorrow.
Quote from: Rod the Worm on June 06, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
It's exam period. :icon_wink:
I'll post later tonight or tomorrow.
Okay, now that makes more sense. Fortunately we're still in linear mode so it might be possible to stretch linearity out 'till the end of the exam period.
During linear period the following things will happen:
1: The party takes the letter to Kundar.
2: Kundar takes them looking for Chenna.
3: After returning to Millbourne. Mayor Darius Carman offers to hire them to deal with a problme south of town.
4: Linear mode ends.
So considering what you've all done so far, I'd say you're about halfway through linear mode and then it's freedom on the horizon! :)
5: Shen finds a wizard who's not vehemently opposed to taking on an apprentice.
:yeahthat: That would be him and Amras
Quote from: Woojitsu on June 07, 2008, 01:22:44 AM
5: Shen finds a wizard who's not vehemently opposed to taking on an apprentice.
Warning: the following sentence probably sounds a lot more smutty than it is.
Old Theothrastus didn't want an apprentice but when he caved in and let Chenna study under him he actualy enjoyed it more than ht thought he would. He's more ammenable to the idea now (although he'll wait a while for her return first and may be willing to accept a new apprentice if it becomes clear she's not coming back anytime soon).
While studying under him you'll only be able to learn spells he knows (and I do have a list) or spells that you find.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on June 07, 2008, 01:24:00 AM
:yeahthat: That would be him and Amras
Him, Amras and Hasta. :icon_mrgreen:
Hasta's still got her eye on the Arcane Order blokey or one of his friends though. :icon_wink:
Quote from: Rod the Worm on June 08, 2008, 09:58:01 AM
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on June 07, 2008, 01:24:00 AM
:yeahthat: That would be him and Amras
Him, Amras and Hasta. :icon_mrgreen:
Hasta's still got her eye on the Arcane Order blokey or one of his friends though. :icon_wink:
Don't worry. BAsicaly what I'll do is if Hasta meets the requirements for the Arcane Order prestige class I'll have Theothrastus write a letter of recommendation and then she could go away for a few weeks to learn new skills :).
Hmmm sounds like more options for the wizards. Always a good thing :tip-hat:
At least mage of Arcane Order is one less PrC that Garrick has to worry about.
Pity there's no hot steamy jungles with Coatls around..... (completely broken PrC for Warmage/beguilers) :icon_twisted:
Ah well - looks like Night Spinner for all that instant death, or even vanilla Beguiler. (Shock Horror) :icon_eek:
(Though I'll probably still take Arcane Disciple for all those Travel spells)
Cheers
Paul H
Just to make sure of the timing, Hasta'll probably get back to the table in time to hear Garrick and Shen's conversation if it takes a few minutes for them to get served.
Also, she's going to try to get that Colour Spray scroll scribed tonight.
I'm kind of waiting for people to order food and drinks (or interract with the locals) a bit. There's 2 rooms free so Hasta's hired them both (and the entire group should be able to bundle into them). There's not a lot of posting happening at the moment 'though. Were some people doing exams at the moment? I think they were but I'm just checking since the lull's kind of handy for you if you are :).
I just got back from GamesDay and will be getting back into things over the next few days.
Hi
How was Gamesday? Were the RPGA out in force? Just curious - I'm part of RPGA over here, playing last year of Living Greyhawk when I can.
Balgin - Garrick will just chat to locals & finish off his soup & wine before retiring. He'll ask one of the barmaids if any fruit is available. (He'll buy some apples if any going). Once everyone's in my room (those who are sharing with me) I'll check the windows & chimney (if any), then wedge the door shut. (You can't be too careful in strange places).
Cheers
Paul H
I'm going to be away for the next few days now. I'll be loading the instruments into the van, travelling down to London with my father, unloading the instruments from the van, setting them up, staying while he plays the music that he loves to celebrate his sixtieth birthday - and then loading them all back into the van, coming home and unloading the van.
I should be getting home on sunday (either around 3 in the morning if we leave straight after the gig, or sometime in the afternoon if we stay overnight).
Hope the gig went well. :icon_wink:
Quote from: Rod the Worm on June 23, 2008, 06:44:29 AM
Hope the gig went well. :icon_wink:
Oh it did. Hasta's got an empty level 1 spell slot you're welcome to fill. I reckon we've got a cleric who might want to change his spell selection too.
Oh yeah I need to do Amras' spells
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on June 24, 2008, 02:15:58 PM
Oh yeah I need to do Amras' spells
and finish his equipment (and other stuff).
Will do that tonight
Wow, where is everybody? It's been almost a week since people last posted and the boards have been pretty dead these last few weeks. Maybe people are just out enjoying the sunshine or something.
Hi
Just waiting for the story to continue - at the moment I'm still resting upstairs.
First order of business in the morning is to go & get this credit note sorted, then deliver this message to the ranger, whatever he is, to help look for this missing girl.
Cheers
Paul H
Quote from: PaulH on June 26, 2008, 11:17:52 AM
Just waiting for the story to continue - at the moment I'm still resting upstairs.
Whuh? I clearly typed that the night passed uneventfuly and asked what you guys wanted to do in the morning (kindly reminding you that seeking payment from the local squire was probably a good idea).
Perhaps my posts disappeared in one of the forum blips but I was actualy waiting for the players to move the action on :p.
I've been busy with some business stuff that feel behind when real life got int the way. Balgin Just PM everyone from your games witha friendly reminder, then if they are busy they will tell you. It can keep things moving
Nobody likes the flying claw (http://www.customhobbyforum.com/index.php?topic=2148.msg31528#new) enough to post anything in his thread yet. I think I'm going to sulk :(.
Patience :icon_wink:
Does he have a list of spells he knows?
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on July 08, 2008, 10:13:53 PM
Does he have a list of spells he knows?
Paul's got the beguiler spell list if that's what you mean.
I forgot about that. Thanks Balgin. Are we still allows to exchange spells so I can copy down spell I might not already have?
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on July 08, 2008, 10:57:23 PM
I forgot about that. Thanks Balgin. Are we still allows to exchange spells so I can copy down spell I might not already have?
Depends on if he can make scrolls for you since Beguilers don't have spellbooks. They're wild casters.
I guess we can chat about that in game. A little role-playing opportunity. I don't know if you noticed but Amras is finished and his spells and gear are listed in the two files I uploaded in that first post in this character thread.
Hi
Yep - probably good thing I didn't take Scribe Scroll. Wouldn't have enough XP to make scrolls of all the spells I know! :icon_wink:
FYI:
1st Lvl: Charm Person, Colour Spray, Comp. Langs, Detect Secret Doors, Disguise Self, Expeditious Retreat, Hypnotism, Mage Armour, Obscuring Mist, Rouse*, Silent Image, Sleep, Undetectable Alignment, Whelm*.
* Spells from PHB2. Rouse awakens sleeping party, Whelm does non-lethal damage.
Think of me as a spontaneous caster specialising in Enchantment & Illusion. (Might take lvl in Wizard later for access to other spells & wands).
Cheers
Paul H
Well i tried :icon_wink:
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on July 09, 2008, 10:52:06 AM
Well i tried :icon_wink:
Hi
No probs - like I said, I'll probably take 1 lvl dip into Wizard later to expand my spell list. We'll be able to compare spellbooks then. Probably even write up some scrolls with the Wiz's bonus Scribe Scroll feat. Be a little while, though....
Cheers
Paul H
PS Just noticed - 3 Elves, Half Elf, Human & 2 Dwarves. The Elves have it.
PPS Amras - Why don't you take 1 lvl dip into Warmage - you certainly look like you need Fist of Stone with your strength! (And you can scribe all those lovely spells)!
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on July 09, 2008, 10:52:06 AM
Well i tried :icon_wink:
:Walkdrag:
Seriously, don't worry. The sheer volume of enemy spellbooks available to plunder in this campaign mean that HAsta and Amras won't need to worry about spells very much.
Hi
Heck - totally forgot there's 2 Wizards & as well as my Beguiler! :icon_eek:
All that Arcane power should be great for certain large-scale battles!
BIG fight;
Garrick - err, cast Haste
Amras - Fireball
Hasta - Fireball
Godrick - Holy Storm
Rest of party - loot (what's left of) the bodies...........
(Voice of Mutley...) "Hehehehehehehe....."
Cheers
Paul H
Sorry for the delay guys but I had to spend last night in hospital (although that statement's only true if the night ends at three in the morning and it's about a ten to fifteen mile journey home).
I should probably try to contact our absent Squigface since he was on the boards a few times recently but he doesn't seem to be playing anymore.
A friendly Pm to squig might help. Hope you are on the mend
Quote from: Woojitsu on July 19, 2008, 02:55:30 PM
Do we need to make Knowledge checks to know that Maxim is a werebear, or is that as obvious to our characters as it is to us?
Kundar actualy used the word shapeshifter so it's fairly obvious to the group what he means :).
And yes, a werebear's a lot of experience for a 1st level party (even with two extra high level members). I'll give "kill xp" for saving it (as if vanquishing a dangerous foe). That ought to put you all on about 400-500 xp each (or more).
Since Maxim is a young werebear I've downgraded him (effectively taking the "creature advancement system" a step backwards so he's younger.
Hi
ooooh - a Care Bear. Do we hug him & call him George? :icon_eek:
Seriously though, should be 'interesting', at least. Couple of spells then it's up to the rest of you...
Cheers
Paul H
Balgin did my search for spell components earlier when we were looking around yield anything? If not I will have Amras look around a little while they are setting up camp for the night.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on July 22, 2008, 04:18:33 PM
Balgin did my search for spell components earlier when we were looking around yield anything? If not I will have Amras look around a little while they are setting up camp for the night.
Short answer : yes.
Long answer: I haven't chosen anything specific yet.
Ok I will go and edit my post so that he will keep searching.
Hi
Acorns - trust me, you need acorns. OK, not for now , but for Fire Seeds spell. Also boar's bristles might be found caught against the rough bark of trees. (I think Bristle component for Bear's Endurance).
Cheers
Paul H
Sorry for the delay guys but the next post's going to take some composing and I haven't decided exactly how I'm going to handle a few rules related issues in it yet.
Another reason for the (continued) delay is that I've got no memory of Zhufbar being a fallen stronghold. If it's a recent event then I need to check when so he can ask if either of you two have relatives who survived the event. If it's obscure ancient history then he won't.
Hi
Erm - Balgin - what's this Zhufbar? Never heard of it. Didn't realise my amnesia bouts were catching.....! :icon_eek:
Cheers
Paul H
Quote from: PaulH on July 30, 2008, 08:16:05 PM
Hi
Erm - Balgin - what's this Zhufbar? Never heard of it. Didn't realise my amnesia bouts were catching.....! :icon_eek:
Cheers
Paul H
It's the lake one. The dwarven stronghold in a ring of mountains surrounding a large lake. I think they actualy open up onto the surface and have docks as well but I'm not entirely sure.
Now where's Rod? I think I'm going to 3 day rule Hasta a bit early to keep things moving.
Sounds like a solid plan. Balgin send him a PM or let me know and I will try to contact him.
I probably should've 3 day rule'd the battle thread a day or two ago but I needed to check I'd still have a working computer to keep up with you guys (it needs some fissues fixing and it might've had to go away for repairs). Now I really need to get my arse in gear and do a story update on the first round before it becomes a huge backlog of stuff to write up and then we can hopefuly get the battle thread moving again.
No problem Balgin. Everyone is going to be a little bit offline a bit over the summer. Just the way RL works, I guess :shrug:
true, im off the comp more often now cause its summer and there is just so much more to do withthe kids and wife rught now,
I knew I'd forget to write somewhere. :Doh!:
I was in Italy for two weeks, and have just had an interview to transfer onto a Physiotherapy course, which should be cool. So, let's catch up...
Hi
Will the party have time to rest after the battle - before we go Werebear hunting?
Cheers
Paul H
Quote from: PaulH on August 24, 2008, 11:54:48 AM
Hi
Will the party have time to rest after the battle - before we go Werebear hunting?
Cheers
Paul H
Probably. Unfortunately I simply haven't been in much of a posting mood since my computer's been fixed but I'll try to force myself to type a few updates today, or tomorrow, or definitely the next day.
Hi
No problem, Balgin. Just trying to jumpstart the others.
Cheers
Paul H
PS How's the painting going?
Lethargic. That's the word I was looking for. Originaly the sentence was going to read as follows:
QuoteUnfortunately I simply haven't been in much of a posting mood since my computer's been fixed but I'll try to fight my way through the lethargy and write a few updates sometime soon.
But unfortunately my mind failed me and I couldn't remember anything about the word I wanted to use other than the fact that it probably started with an L and definitately wasn't apathetic - but was something similar, and that the caring/not caring part of apathetic had nothing to do with it's meaning (which really had me stumped as I couldn't for the life of me remember what the other part of apathy (the not bothering to do anything part) was).
It's just now that my computer's working again (mostly) I can do everything I've waited so long to do. This means that I have a try at something and get bored (because it's not as much fun as the wait made it seem like it would be). So I've been sort of drifting between things a bit hoping something would grab me.
Painting's nt gone too well. I forced myself to do some painting early this morning before the sun had propperly risen when I wanted to do undercoating and it was raining outside and I really didn't fancy undercoating by hand. It didn't come out very well but at least I got something done (even if I might redo some of it later on).
I did it! I finaly did the first round write up :). It felt abit forced but I finaly got it done.
Hi
Garrick will knock an arrow & shoot at the wolf's attacker.
Cheers
Paul H
Sorry I'e not posted in ages, been moving, twice due to problems we discovered with the first flat. And after that, unpacking and setting up home here in Scotland made me forget about this completely. Will be posting again from now on.
Hi
Anybody posting?
Cheers
Paul H
Does 12 day before the next post answer you? :D
Hopefully things'll pick up once term starts again.
Hi All
Balgin's off line for couple days as he gets his PC sorted.
Cheers
Paul H
Computer's working again (it was down since monday afternoon).
Hi
Balgin's off line for few days while he gets his PC fixed.
Cheers
Paul H
Borrowing my father's computer:
My computer's motherboard died about two and a half weeks ago. I'm still waiting for people to stop messing around and fix it :(.
All in all it's only worked two weeks in the last six or seven (and none of those were recent).
Well here's alittle update:
This has been discussed a few times before. I've invited Paul to become co GM of this game (he's familiar with the campaign and loves it to bits so it's great having help out). I'll ask MIke to give him access to the npc character sheets sections.
Hi
Thats Me!
Just a quick question, when's the best time for people to post? (GMT times, please).
Just thinking that we could have a regular semi-'real time' session and get this game really rolling....... :)
Cheers
Paul H
Quote from: Balgin Stondraeg on November 08, 2008, 11:45:33 AM
I'll ask MIke to give him access to the npc character sheets sections.
:bludrgn2: It is done :bludrgn2:
Okay then, I'll ask Paul not to modify any character sheets 'till I can get in touch with him and explain afew bits and pieces tonight (monday evening).
This fight's taking way too long. I want the orc boss to turn to run and get mauled by agreat big bear coming out of the woods. Unfortunately a bear'd be too close to what you're looking for and that particular bear isn't very close nearby. I don't want it to be a wolf (after playing Circle for 3 monthes earlier this year I'm pretty sick of dogs) and can't see a boar or badger crushing him to death.
Actualy, I've had apretty cool idea for tomorrow's update :). It could be that particular bear provided it doesn't happen too close to the party. So the orc legs it, maybe dropping some of his stuff, thinks he's got away and then a darker shadow falls across him and he hears adeep growl. He turns into the embrace of something darker than the moonlight, and strong, and angry...
He is gonna get so crushed man innit :p.
Handed out xp to everyone. I'll hopefuly be updating this tomorrow (I'd update Deathtrap Dungeon too but the players seem completely lost again :p).
Are all of the character sheets in all of your games up to date?
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on March 27, 2009, 02:15:56 PM
Are all of the character sheets in all of your games up to date?
Most of them are. The Deathtrap Dungeon ones seem to be missing various items folk picked up along the way but everything else is up to date.
Is there going to be a party loot thread?
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 02, 2009, 02:05:14 PM
Is there going to be a party loot thread?
There already is (http://www.customhobbyforum.com/index.php?topic=1631.0) but people don't seem to be using it very much yet :(.
Are we supposed to post in it, or will just post everything from encounters and we decide how to divide it up?
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 02, 2009, 02:37:24 PM
Are we supposed to post in it, or will just post everything from encounters and we decide how to divide it up?
You guys just post stuff that you find that's going in the communal stash and I'll update the post with the money in it to keep the dosh tallies up to date. When people find things that don't go in the group loot these items will go to that person's character sheet (because they've got them).
Paul found a really good site that's got all the Night Below maps & player handouts. That's going to save me so much bother uploading stuff :). I think they might be better scans than my copies too :D.
Nobody seems interested in the +1 shield. Strange. Hopefuly soon I'll be able to start a part 3 thread (maybe even called The New Mire).
Err... when I get to posting I guess I'll claim it ;)
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 20, 2009, 02:33:58 PM
Err... when I get to posting I guess I'll claim it ;)
Okay. Despite being previously owned by an orc, whoever made it (and enchanted it) made it look remarkably like Boromir's shield in the Lord of the Rings films (because that was a seriously good looking shield).
It's basicaly a +1 shield. Nothing extra but hey, you guys aren't even 2nd level yet and you've got a +1 shield.
Hi
Shield's no good to me. Beguiler's get more HP than Wizards, and can wear Lt Armour, but still not proficient with that unbalancing slab on your off-hand...... :icon_wink:
Cheers
Paul H
It was just used by an orc right? Or is that an orc symbol on it?
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 24, 2009, 03:17:08 PM
It was just used by an orc right? Or is that an orc symbol on it?
The orcish shield
s bore tribal symbols. I believe I gave you guys a player handout for them. The magic shield was not of orcish origin and plain.
Ok sounds good then. I will claim it in my post a little later today. Just catching up on a backlog of emails.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on April 24, 2009, 03:52:54 PM
Ok sounds good then. I will claim it in my post a little later today. Just catching up on a backlog of emails.
Alright. I've moved the shield from the stash to Thorgrin's character sheet and also ammended his ac accordingly. His old shield's in the party stash for now. Let me know if you've got any plans for it beside flogging it off to cover living expenses.
I should probably do a living expenses round up before moving you guys out of town. If anyone wants to purchase supplies from the town shops for two weeks in the marshes then go for it.
I should probably do a price of living audit sometime soon but since the game's not moving at the moment anyway, I'll endeavour to get it moving first before bogging everyone down in petty detail. I'll see about getting an update done by the weekend.
Hi
If no-one wants the shield - we could always sell it & get something more useful.
Cheers
Paul H
Phew, I've just finished another npc character sheet. We also have a new player joining us and the party's at a good place to introduce new characters so hopefuly that'll stir some new life into this campaign too.
Hi
Who's the new character?
Cheers
Paul H
Quote from: PaulH on August 13, 2009, 12:10:16 PM
Hi
Who's the new character?
Cheers
Paul H
I'm still waiting to find out.
Illiani's charcter is now created and I shall hopefuly be making an update in the next few days.
Hey MIke, Illiani's having problems posting in this section. Does he need to be given permission or is there some manual account activation thing or something?
Should be fixed now. Let me know if it isnt.
Howdy folks :tip-hat: I'll be your for Cleric for this evening, you might remember me from such shows as "Cleric Who?", "CLW: Miami", and "Turn Undead, the Vampire Slayer". :)
LOL
The next update should be introducing Illiani's character. I'm torn between two ways to do it so that's the reason for the delay.
Cool, I'm eager to get started.
Garrick's intro'd himself........