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Title: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 15, 2014, 07:03:25 AM
Begin posting here for OOC please.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 15, 2014, 10:07:17 AM
Dunor should go hit something.  :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 15, 2014, 01:32:56 PM
Dunor can't hit anything this round, except the goblin in the pit. Though then he, too, would be in the pit. :P

I'll post later after I'm home from work.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 15, 2014, 05:52:38 PM
I could just see Dunor jumping down into the pit and skewering the goblin. I would construe that as a charge attack  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 15, 2014, 10:53:21 PM
Shadow, I moved Thespias back down to his original spot in initiative as well.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 15, 2014, 11:29:18 PM
Actually, does Shandien have any ranged attacks? What's he likely to do? Will he chase down the other goblin, or would he take care of the one in the pit, or turn back?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on July 16, 2014, 02:18:37 AM
He will most likely try to stay close to his allies. As a mercenary, he is objective-oriented, and will not (possibly) jeopardize his life for a kill. He does have a few javelins to throw though.

Here's a possible list of actions for Shandien:

If Dunor pursues the goblin further away
-and no one comes to the goblin aid => Shandien takes care of the goblin in the pit (our ranged characters should just come up and shoot at him though)
-and Dunor is ambushed by enemies => Shandien will rush to his help (and hopefully does not fail his acrobatic check)

If Dunor decides to smack the goblin in the pit silly
-Shandien may pursue the goblin down the hall, though he will most likely stop before reaching the left turn in between and scout first

If suddenly, the others are attacked from behind or on the side
-Shandien will rush to their aid

If suddenly, we are attacked on all fronts by an overwhelming amount of goblinoids
-Well, we're screwed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 16, 2014, 02:11:30 PM
Acrobatics would be used if the rope is available. Right now it is hanging in the middle of a 10 foot wide hole so you would have to retrieve it to swing across with Acrobatics. You can also use Athletics to jump across. With a running start you can likely clear it easily enough.

Having said this now watch the entire party fails and falls.....
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 16, 2014, 05:42:03 PM
Good thing I reviewed the athletics rules, or I'd have had some trouble with the check DC's and figuring out how far I could jump. Also, good thing Dunor is trained in Athletics.   :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 17, 2014, 12:09:20 AM
response post and the post for goblins turns are up, updating the map now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 17, 2014, 12:18:17 AM
Updated maps are up too now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 17, 2014, 12:22:48 AM
So to satisfy my curiosity, I'm guessing the goblin has something that lets him move out of my reach without provoking an OA?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 17, 2014, 01:31:27 AM
No, by all means hit him with an AoO. I forgot to include that you could, and he did not spend the action to shift.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 17, 2014, 01:58:35 AM
Sorry, don't mean to sound huffy or anything. It just wasn't mentioned so I wanted to be sure. Some creatures get special abilities to bypass this sort of thing so I wanted to check.

--edit--
Argh, replied to the wrong topic. Darn you, multiple-tabs-open-at-the-same-time!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 17, 2014, 07:46:05 AM
I probably should have mentioned it in the post for the goblin that it gave an AoO. Normally I will put any ability usage into the combat mechanics section to explain why something is not allowed to occur as well.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 17, 2014, 10:06:47 AM
Let's see if I fall into a pit!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 17, 2014, 10:07:21 AM
Let's see if I fall into a pit!

 :lmao Looks like it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 17, 2014, 11:58:40 AM
Doh, Now I need to load up another map to put you on  :lmao yes you did fall in. I will get a post up tonight after work.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 18, 2014, 08:29:02 AM
Updating the map now.

Also did Galadren want to burn his elven accuracy on the miss?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on July 18, 2014, 04:50:27 PM
So, are we planning to continue on the upper level or follow Tanthalus? We can easily use some ropes to pull Tanthalus up, or likewise, use said rope to descend. Shandien will naturally do the former, unless anyone happens to think otherwise.

Instead of just moving the edge of the pit, I decided it's more efficient to just make my jump across the pit now. But alas, the goddess of misfortune happens to find me her favorite and chooses to plague me with a horrible horrible role. So yeah, I'm down there now too.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on July 18, 2014, 05:33:44 PM
Im gonna wait till i shoot something to jump the pit, Ill desperately need the +1 to have a hope of making that athletics check.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 18, 2014, 06:50:44 PM
You could curse a party member, shoot them in the back and get the +1 to help with the jump  :lmao just sayin...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 18, 2014, 08:41:34 PM
As much as I want to go help the party members who fell, I'd much rather not let this little guy sneak off and warn other enemies about us.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 18, 2014, 11:22:40 PM
Actually, not to make matters worse. But did the guy with the light just fall down the hole?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 18, 2014, 11:35:24 PM
Yup, just as round five started, Shandien light the sunrod. Well. I will update the map for the darkness. Since Dunor and Shandien have been going on the same initiative since Shandien's readied attack, Dunor's action can occur as the lights go out. The original attack did miss, then the mark fired, then the goblin shifts as an immediate interrupt 1 square and your AoO does hit him, then the lights will goo out. Give me a bit to update the maps lighting and Then I will post up the goblins turns....
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 19, 2014, 12:31:18 AM
Updated all three maps, sheesh soon to be four if Dunor rounds that corner. Talk about splitting the party up hehe.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on July 19, 2014, 01:57:20 AM
I'm dying.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 19, 2014, 08:40:39 AM
Nah, you still have a second wind for the encounter, all your healing surges, and you are lying right next to the cleric,...if you die, something has gone horribly wrong.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 19, 2014, 09:16:57 AM
It is possible to climb the walls to get back up, but it would be a rough 20 foot climb. Someone lowering a rope would be better if you intent to climb up. Otherwise you would need to find your way back. Though neither character has been in this chamber before, we could say that Theo and Dunor brought you up to speed on the layout of the parts they did explore, so you would likely be able to figure out how to backtrack from here (though you may have to contend with that goblin down there with you).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 19, 2014, 10:45:14 AM
Which door is slowly closing?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on July 19, 2014, 10:51:06 AM
I'm guessing that it's the southern one since my sunrod does not illuminate the one further away (it's likely that we cannot even see it in character). And the goblin fell not a long while ago (2 rounds back?), so he would not be able to make it to the other one. 
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on July 19, 2014, 01:22:53 PM
Pretty sure I already used the elven accuracy power this encounter.  I've just been rolling like complete shit. :(
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 19, 2014, 03:05:29 PM
Oh, I didn't recall seeing it. I thought you had just used the seeker's inevitable shot power earlier.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 21, 2014, 08:26:00 PM
Updated last status showing that everyone remaining in the round may post if they wish rather than wait in Tanthalus who is at the bottom of the hole right now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 22, 2014, 12:35:01 AM
Sheesh took me a while to get to my maps in photobucket, so I could get the image links to update the map section.   
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on July 22, 2014, 02:12:41 AM
Since Shandien was briefed about the layout of the dungeon, I assume he can guess where the goblin would be heading (the entrance room)?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 22, 2014, 07:42:18 AM
It would be a reasonable assumption yes.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 23, 2014, 07:46:20 AM
We'll use passive perception to see if any heard him should still be straight DC 10 except for Dunor who is pretty far away with a 12. So you all should have still heard him.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 23, 2014, 07:58:34 AM
And looks like we still need turns from Theo and Galadren before we can close the round out.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 23, 2014, 10:40:52 AM
So I still heard him?  Good- I'll update my last post to reflect that.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 23, 2014, 12:32:53 PM
Yes, Dunor would still hear Shadien's spore strangled call. No one but Shandien knows that the party's cleric is going after the goblin though.

Bart, looks like Shandien is being left to his own devices against the poison and fall injuries with Tanthalus has taken up the chase of the goblin. You'd take the 5 ongoing poison at the start of your turn at the top of this coming new round. You could use your second wind to spend a healing surge and hope to save against the poison at the end of your turn. Does Shandien have the Heal skill trained?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 23, 2014, 12:36:00 PM
I forgot that he was poisoned and taking ongoing damage...

Crap, all of my heals are close burst 5.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on July 23, 2014, 07:54:48 PM
Should I roll a perception check for Galadren?  Does he have a chance to hear the shout, assuming a good enough Perception check?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 23, 2014, 08:35:55 PM
As above, we will use passive perception for Shandien's call. DC 10 for those near the hole he fell down and 12 for those farther away (like for Dunor).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on July 23, 2014, 11:28:41 PM
my pc does not seem to have changed position on the map
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 24, 2014, 08:02:23 AM
I know, working on the map update today.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 24, 2014, 08:30:32 AM
Map updated. Round 7 kicks off.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on July 24, 2014, 10:39:39 PM
ypu guys want me to pop down the hole or just keep going?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 24, 2014, 11:17:56 PM
Updating the map now Venn.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 24, 2014, 11:27:10 PM
Map updated Venn
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on July 24, 2014, 11:51:02 PM
I just realized I probably should use my second wind instead of moving; may I modify my turn? Just found out that success on death save is a nat 20, which, considering my luck, is nigh-impossible, and I don't want the others to spend an action to heal me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 25, 2014, 12:06:34 AM
Sure. I will update the map you are on tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 25, 2014, 12:21:14 AM
Finished up my turn. Thanks, Melblen! :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 25, 2014, 07:54:45 AM
Bhu, The goblin ahead is likely dead this round before it gets to your turn. You could jump down the hole but you would likely take some damage. You did hear Shandien below you, you could backtrack to the entry chamber like Inspectre did with Galadren.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 25, 2014, 09:52:34 AM
Well crap.  Undoing the move action means I can't heal due to Shandien being out of range. 

I need some time to figure out what the hell I'm going to do, give me a minute.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 25, 2014, 12:30:03 PM
Well, you did just get rocked by a hand crossbow bolt. You could always drop a heal on yourself now too  :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 25, 2014, 03:26:14 PM
I'm glad you pointed that out, I was too busy being concerned about bart's character that I didn't even notice.   :lol
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on July 26, 2014, 01:33:09 AM
Well, I didn't want to slow you down and just bet on the 3/4 chance that I will roll a successful save in two turns. The goblin's path was unexpected, though, so I guess all is well now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 26, 2014, 11:11:58 AM
Well, I didn't want to slow you down and just bet on the 3/4 chance that I will roll a successful save in two turns. The goblin's path was unexpected, though, so I guess all is well now.

After you moved I looked things up and was going to do all of the things that I just did and then chase the goblin some more.  Yeah, everything is fine and I didn't actually tell you that I had a plan so it's not like I can blame you for messing it up.  :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 27, 2014, 08:57:23 AM
Quick clarification here Bart, the save for Shandien would not take place until the end of your next turn, Tanthalus' heal check gives you the +2 bonus to that roll. So you would take another 5 damage next round since ongoing happens at the beginning of the turn and then we will use the save roll you just rolled against it at the end of your turn; which means you are good afterward.

Doh looks like Mythweavers is down, luckily I have most of the defenses and stats and such in a spreadsheet for your characters.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 27, 2014, 10:42:07 AM
Ok, this would have to be the first time ever that I have had the party split 4 ways across 4 different maps during a fight. Congratulations on breaking new ground while also breaking two of the cardinal rules of adventuring  :lmao



You guys are cracking me. Most fun I have had in an encounter(s) for PbP.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on July 27, 2014, 12:47:01 PM
I thought Heal either provide me with an instant save or a +2 to my next save.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on July 27, 2014, 02:04:43 PM
Ok, this would have to be the first time ever that I have had the party split 4 ways across 4 different maps during a fight. Congratulations on breaking new ground while also breaking two of the cardinal rules of adventuring  :lmao

  • Never, ever split the party.
  • Never, ever leave the Cleric behind.


You guys are cracking me. Most fun I have had in an encounter(s) for PbP.

We've been playing with you for over 2 years, it's the least we can do  ;)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 27, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
Ah you are right;

Grant a Saving Throw: Make a DC 15 Heal check.
If you succeed, an adjacent ally can immediately
make a saving throw, or the ally gets a +2 bonus to a
saving throw at the end of his or her next turn.

Was the 13 without the +2? Not that it matters because an 11 would make it too. Your good, I will update the status bar
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 30, 2014, 10:11:26 AM
Look at my sheet again, my speed is 6.  7 - 1 from armor.   :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 30, 2014, 10:34:18 AM
Doh, did not realize you were in that armor.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 31, 2014, 08:12:47 AM
Inspectre and bhu, your characters should both be able to take their turns without impacting Thespias much. Go ahead and post if you want while we wait on Shadow's post for Theo.

Updated the overall map with Tathalus' new position.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on July 31, 2014, 08:46:47 PM
Told you :P
I'm so dead :lmao
As an aside, I didn't see the post where Dunor asked me to retreat, oops :blush
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 31, 2014, 09:20:37 PM
working on the post for them all now  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 31, 2014, 09:23:56 PM
Yeah....

 :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on July 31, 2014, 09:54:27 PM
Clearly I need to have Galadren get lost and go running off in the opposite direction (maybe that door to the east?) now.  :lol
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 01, 2014, 07:58:53 AM
Yes, this is a difficult spot you all are in. But funny as hell. So far they are all intent on surrounding and poking the Halfling though.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on August 02, 2014, 11:06:46 AM
Well, my plan is to drop my Daily on the surrounding ones as a standard, hope I can shove them away and then retreat 6 squares backwards. It might work.
But I'm not sure if the casting will draw 4 opportunity attacks or not.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 02, 2014, 11:45:02 AM
If it's a ranged or Area attack (not a close burst or close blast or melee), then yes, it will provoke OAs. :(
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 02, 2014, 02:49:33 PM
You could shift and then just use another move to back away. Or is dunor is up there center the aoe on him after you shifted though you may still be in th area of effect.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 02, 2014, 04:04:54 PM
Sorry to make my turn so complicated. I wanted to do something fancy.  :cool
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 03, 2014, 05:56:12 AM
Sorry I am a bit slow in responding. Ended up spending most of yesterday in the ER with Pericarditis from being sick earlier this week. Since I seem to be awake now (two of my kids are ill), I will work on a response post and updating maps now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 03, 2014, 08:56:15 AM
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that! I hope everyone is better soon!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 03, 2014, 12:44:43 PM
Oh I am better now. They gave me an anti inflammatory and it has really helped. I can actually take a deep breath now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on August 04, 2014, 08:20:05 AM
Glad to hear it.


Ok, so now the tempest is in effect. Now we've got some "covering thunder", so to speak:
Quote
Effect: The burst creates a zone of deafening wind that lasts until the end of your next turn. Each creature that starts its turn within the zone takes thunder damage equal to your Charisma modifier. As a move action, you can move the zone 3 squares.
Sustain Minor: The zone persists


Also, note to self:
Remember Storm Soul. If I don't need the Resist 5 lightning and thunder, I can burn it for a +4 to Defenses for a turn. Resets after a rest.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 04, 2014, 10:22:35 AM
I will mark the thunder zone on the map tonight when I get home.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 04, 2014, 11:53:05 PM
Fixed, one too many http's in it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 05, 2014, 09:58:36 AM
My portrait doesn't have a line leading to a square so I don't know where I am...

Edit: Nevermind, I figure out what dot I am.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 05, 2014, 01:59:29 PM
Yeah I had you and Bart's character on the bigger map to show where you are and track getting you back I to the fight. Since there were no enemies I did not expand the map to the detail views.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 05, 2014, 02:41:35 PM
What threw me off is that my portrait is on the side of one of the combat maps.   :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on August 05, 2014, 08:47:39 PM
y'all forgot to move me on da map
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 06, 2014, 07:56:48 AM
I did not see it when I first read it. I saved your move action until after your attack instead of before. You would have moved right next to it if you moved first and that would have allowed it an attack of opportunity just before your attack went off.

It would be helpful to me if you call out the square you intend to stop in, so I do not make the incorrect assumptions either.

Updated the maps with Tulugaq's move and Shandien's turn. Should be all good to go there.

Also so I don't hold anything up I will do Gom's turn right now since it should not impact anything going on with Dunor's turn in the Crypt chamber fight.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 06, 2014, 08:27:50 AM
Darn, I was hoping Gom would escape and run off to cause more havoc for you all. But it seems he still couldn't help falling back into the pit.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on August 06, 2014, 12:50:31 PM
I actually only wanted to spend 1 move action. My intention is to rush to the Crypt Chamber as fast as possible, but since Shandien doesn't know that there is a fight there, I was hoping that Galadren would say something along the line, "I will take care of this goblin, go ahead to the others." (I was assuming that Galadren could hear the fighting ahead)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 06, 2014, 07:14:18 PM
Well, since they're around a corner and 150' distant, I had assumed that Galadren didn't hear the fighting.
Correct me if that was wrong, Melblen - in which I imagine that Galadren would say something to that effect.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 06, 2014, 09:52:57 PM
He likely would, Hearing combat is a DC 10 and more than 10 squares away it would be a DC 12. Since one of the doors was kicked in there is nothing to baffle the sounds.

Sorry Bart, sounded like you were pulling a double move. With the death of the Goblin in front of you both you are both able to move toward where the othe rhalf of the group is. You do have a couple squares of move left if you are running.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 07, 2014, 08:03:30 AM
I re-counted the squares moved initially at a run and then added the second move for Shandien running on to the fight. Map updated to reflect it. He is almost to the the doors to the hall with the pits.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 07, 2014, 08:55:26 AM
If the center of the storm is still open and free from its effects, Theo could just put it right on top of Dunor again. Teach them to gang up on me.  :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 07, 2014, 10:32:55 AM
I do not have the book with me but I am pretty sure you select the origin square as exempt. If that s the case then moving it to where you are now will also impact you ate the start of your turn. I will have a look when I get home tonight.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 07, 2014, 11:00:32 PM
After a bit of searching online the exclusion is on the initial burst in the origin square. It stays on that origin square. So moving the zone away from the origin squareand into a new square that the ally may inhabit would effect them with the thunder damage.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on August 08, 2014, 12:42:03 PM
Alright :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 08, 2014, 08:45:41 PM
Hmm, looks like my best option next round is gonna be trying to mop up some of these mooks. It's a shame I can't technically tell which ones are minions, except the ones who obviously have static damage values. ;)

This is when having a close burst 1 attack would come in really handy.  :lol
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 08, 2014, 09:43:21 PM
Welcome to the role of the defender  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on August 08, 2014, 10:31:36 PM
I has a close burst 2 i can use, but im not sure if that hits you too.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 09, 2014, 02:17:23 AM
Is the rope available to swing across the first pit?
If not, what is the condition of the western door? 
Could Galadren just shove through what's left of it and keep moving without having to stop?
I'm assuming that it links back up around to the corridor somehow.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 09, 2014, 09:16:02 AM
@ bhu, Arms of Hadar hits every creature in a 2 square burst and unlike some sorcerer powers does not allow you to exclude certain squares of allies from its effects.

@ Inspectre, The western doors took a couple Eldritch Blasts from Tulugaq and look weakened but functional (his blasts put holes through each) so being damaged in this manner makes the break DC easier than the norm. Breaking down a door is a Standard action as opposed to opening it as a minor. You could make a charge against the door and I would give you a plus 1 to the strength check but like other charge attacks it would end your turn (due to the no further actions part of it, unless an AP is spent to take another action).

As for the rope, it is across the pit. If Shandien or Tanthalus jumps across they could pass the rope to you.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 10, 2014, 09:12:45 AM
Well, that sucks!
Guess it's running around to the other side for me!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 10, 2014, 11:43:24 PM
Working on the extra map now for Galadrens turn. Bart the first move gets you to N8 but the door is 2 squares to the left of that square. Do you want to open it of proceed to where you wanted to complete the turn?

Sorry for the delay today, I had to help the wife pack up with the kids for their vacation up north. Can't go myself due to work, but the piece and quiet is nice now that they are headed up there.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 11, 2014, 12:23:23 AM
Also Bhu, moving to that spot the closest enemy is the one at H14. You would not be able to curse the drake since it is not the closest enemy to you. So the extra damage could not be applied to the drake. I will put the curse on the enemy at H14 since if that one is reduced to 0 hitpoints you still gain your pact boon even if its not your attack that kills it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on August 11, 2014, 03:18:00 AM
Crap I just realized I have been completely forgetting my feats  :blush
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 11, 2014, 07:10:04 AM
Augh, I hope we never split the party up this much ever again.  :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 11, 2014, 08:14:48 AM
Venn, I think this is hilarious though. A single encounter has ranged across 5 maps so far and bled into a second encounter. Next round Shandien and Tanthalus should be in your midst (barring another fall into mushroom land).

Current post is going to take me longer than I have this morning with all the enemies we have going right after Dunor. I will finish it up when I return home from work tonight.

Tanthalus can take the turn now as well since his will likely not be impacting the fight yet this round.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 11, 2014, 09:53:57 AM
Yeah,  though if it's still technically only one encounter we won't regain action points. Mine are unfortunately at 0 now.   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 11, 2014, 10:13:36 AM
I am very wary of trying to jump over that pit again...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 11, 2014, 12:01:04 PM
Then have him join Galadren  :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 11, 2014, 12:25:27 PM
Does using the ropes lower the DC at all? That might make it feasible.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 11, 2014, 02:47:56 PM
Swinging across on the rope is an Acrobatics check instead of Athletics to jump across.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 12, 2014, 10:05:33 AM
........I hate my life.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 12, 2014, 11:23:21 AM
If you are jumping I need you to make an Athletics check instead.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 12, 2014, 11:38:44 AM
Well, you could either take my current roll and subtract one from it or you would make me reroll.  I'm assuming you're doing the latter.

Athletics 1d20-1 : 10 - 1, total 9
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 12, 2014, 11:39:06 AM
I think Tanthalus is going to give up on crossing those pits.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 12, 2014, 02:59:19 PM
Ouch! Now I'm not so worried about the party being split, I'm starting to warm up my other character sheet! :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 12, 2014, 03:17:08 PM
Assuming the fall does not kill Tanthalus can someone help him out of the hole?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on August 12, 2014, 09:04:04 PM
I most likely will be able to do something about it. It will then be Nanshork's choice either to stay alive somehow and run towards the bottom of the second pit or get help "now," which mean I will have to backtrack and Tanthalus will have to make another jump. The former option is quite favorable in my opinion unless, of course, I fall into the second pit.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 13, 2014, 10:05:20 AM
Apologies for the delay, we had a system problem at work last night and I have been very busy so I have not been able to dedicate some time yet to get to a full post for the response to the two turns as well as the goblin turns coming up. I should be able to after work today.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 13, 2014, 10:21:50 AM
What's your plan?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on August 13, 2014, 11:07:24 PM
Alright, since Tanthalus was lucky enough to not fall onto a mushroom, he is quite safe now. Here's how I see things going down.

In the game thread, I had Shandien ask Tanthalus for confirmation of his well-being. If it is not confirmed, i.e. either Tanthalus does not answer or answers negatively, Shandien will backtrack to the first pit and lower a rope. If Tanthalus expresses that he is well, then Shandien is going to suggest that Tanthalus runs to the bottom of the second pit where he will lower a rope, or Tanthalus could suggest this himself.

The benefit of the second option is the exemption from any more Jump check for Tanthalus. The disadvantage, of course, is if Shandien falls into the second pit, at which point, I guess, Galadren will have to do something about that. I actually had this in mind during the first fall, but I thought it would be too out of character to abandon chasing the goblin without knowing where he was going.

P.S. The thing is though, I only need to roll a 3 or higher to clear the pit. Falling the first time was very unlucky.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 14, 2014, 10:38:20 AM
That's as much of an answer as Tanthalus wants to give right now.   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on August 14, 2014, 03:52:01 PM
I guess there's nothing that Shandien can fasten the rope to, so he will have to pull Tanthalus up. By the way, since it seems that this would require effort from both Shandien and Tanthalus, how will it work?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 14, 2014, 08:11:00 PM
Melblen: You might want to just go ahead an Lock that OOC-1 thread...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 15, 2014, 08:19:02 AM
Ok. I had thought about it but was not sure what locking it would do to it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 16, 2014, 11:31:40 AM
bhu, no offense meant, really, but what were you thinking moving into melee range and using a ranged attack?  :twitch

I'm wondering if maybe you didn't actually mean to move there? It seems like too big a risk for no possible reward...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on August 16, 2014, 03:58:47 PM
Meant to be one square over.   Downside of being rusty, and making decisions in the wee hours while on pain meds.  I'll think of something.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 16, 2014, 04:16:59 PM
Yeah, I was thinking the lateness of hour for the post contributed to it  :D but I figured the best lesson here instead of me giving you a pass was to hit you hard (which the roll came out pretty well for it)  :plotting.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 17, 2014, 10:52:59 AM
 :lmao  Of course even with the lower modifier I roll well. 

Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 17, 2014, 11:36:45 AM
Yeeeeeeeah, Dunor's not in a good way.  :bigeyes


I better get Ronud ready to take over! :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 20, 2014, 09:53:44 PM
So Photobucket is being difficult at the moment and I cant load the update maps yet. Will get them up as soon as it lets me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 21, 2014, 08:08:31 AM
Got the maps fully updated this morning and was able to load them. Loved the move for Dunor Venn.

bhu, Last round, I moved your warlocks curse you used from the Drake to Sun because the Drake was already cursed by you previous. Plus this allowed you to gain the benefit twice this round.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 23, 2014, 08:43:10 AM
I forgot that I said somewhere that I would close out the current in game thread after round 12 and start a new one. So after round 13 is done I will open a new one for round 14.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 24, 2014, 09:07:21 AM
Started the continuation of the In Game Thread with the beginning of round 14. Locked the previous one.

I also wonder if I bump and remove the post on each of the other threads, if it will push the locked threads to the bottom of the list.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on August 25, 2014, 03:18:30 AM
I will be out of town for the next three days. You will have to NPC me again.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 25, 2014, 07:17:32 AM
Ok. Will do.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 26, 2014, 08:06:47 AM
Venn, do you need anything from me in the new round?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 26, 2014, 08:45:51 AM
Nope, just been busy. I'll post now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 26, 2014, 09:37:02 AM
Ah, no problem, was just checking in to make sure I hadn't missed something.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 28, 2014, 08:10:29 AM
You've still got an arrow next to Dunor's name.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 28, 2014, 12:43:59 PM
whoops I will correct tonight.

nm corrected now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 29, 2014, 07:47:34 AM
If Tanthalus runs and gets to I11 he can use his Healer's Mercy channel divinity encounter power and get every one.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 29, 2014, 10:05:18 AM
Wow, really?  We're going to do that then, we're doing very poorly.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 29, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
Yup. It is a very nice Encounter power for a cleric. Its just too bad you have to give up turn undead for it. But there is way more potential to use it than turn undead.

This situation was prime for it. The power says each bloodied ally in the burst and the burst is 5 which is a pretty big radius. So you got 4 allies healed with one power. 46 total points of healing in one round at level 1.. nice!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 30, 2014, 08:34:31 PM
Just realized I forgot to remove the spell effect. Will do so with next update if there is one to this map while you explore.

Everyone's encounter powers refresh after the short rest as well.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on August 31, 2014, 05:33:28 PM
I'm guessing a History check may give more information about these Rivenroars?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 31, 2014, 05:45:55 PM
Sure.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 03, 2014, 08:44:02 PM
What are the rest of you doing?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on September 03, 2014, 08:56:46 PM
Not sure what to do...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 05, 2014, 07:39:38 AM
@ Nan, You could post about working on the rest of the party and yourself with your healing magics (since I did make the assumption that you would use them during a short rest to aid along the group's healing).

Also there are two alters on the other side of the room that you could check out. The sarcophagi are also currently untouched as well. Tulugaq is unceremoniously shanking goblin bodies, I am not certain how Tanthalus would feel about it. Dunor is over by the pit, but with you track record so far with pits you may be better served to stay away  :lmao.

During not combat/non skill challenge times, I have usually found that party interaction is a nice way to develop character depth if you aren't necessarily doing anything right that second and waiting for others to finish what they are doing.

@ ALL, If I have time this weekend I will put the finishing touches on the first map for one of the flashback sequences. I am uncertain though if I like some of the elements I put into it so I may start it over.

The new characters that joined the group can use this as a way to show how they were thrown together in this. Venn and Shadow, if you want to join the flashback you can take on playing an NPC type or whip out a quick character for this one shot encounter (like a version of your fighter/barb/monk to test it out Venn)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on September 10, 2014, 05:35:00 PM
Can Dunor take 20 on opening the two remaining sarcophagi to just avoid having to keep rolling? I think given that the other two seem to have useful gear for the group, he'd be keen to open the others.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 10, 2014, 06:30:19 PM
We can make the assumption that you open the other two and if you could not make it with taking a 10 that with help from the others it could be opened. I am surprised no one else is jumping at the gear. The items were taken from wish-list's supplied or inferred, So I do have a general idea of who should get what, and some items should be pretty self explanatory about who they would best be used by.

Would it be easier though, if once the properties are identified that I also put in the ooc spoiler block who's list it came from as well?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on September 10, 2014, 06:45:55 PM
Probably.  I also tend to be relatively passive about magic item allocation when it's been found unless it is something that i feel I need.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on September 11, 2014, 11:52:42 AM
Heads up to everybody, I'm leaving the country Monday the 15th and won't be back until the night of Thursday the 25th.  I will have no internet access during this time.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 11, 2014, 11:58:16 AM
I will keep Tanthalus going and try not to have him let anyone else die while your gone  :plotting.

Also, I will be out of town from the 15th to the 18th. I will have a lot of internet access and my personal laptop with me so I will keep posting, but my normal posting schedule will be a little off from the norm.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on September 11, 2014, 12:46:56 PM
If I come back and you've killed my characters I'm going to be quite disappointed in you.  :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 12, 2014, 01:27:20 AM
The site I store my maps on is down at the moment. Was going to post a map update due to Shandien opening the door. Will have to do that in the morning before work. Will get the results of the other two items up (I will assume someone else follows Dunor's direction and scoops up the rod to determine it's qualities).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 12, 2014, 07:40:18 AM
Updated the maps section. I still need to put an update in for the overall map.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on September 12, 2014, 05:48:33 PM
omg, i has doubled in effectiveness.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 13, 2014, 11:30:57 PM
Yeah, the Rod of Corruption is pretty cool.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 16, 2014, 03:30:56 PM
Is Shandien or anyone else going to move through the door he just opened? Looks like each item has been claimed/donned.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 16, 2014, 11:15:19 PM
Map is updated after Dunor's move. as it did not specify a spot, I figured I would move him to the edge of the darkness to the first spot where he would see something.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 18, 2014, 08:58:50 AM
I will update the map either tonight when I return home from my trip or tomorrow morning with those that moved through the doors.

I debated with myself how Nanshork would have Tanthalus act, I am uncertain if he would rush to help the woman or not. Based on some of the details on his sheet I am inclined to believe he would. If no one has by the time I am posting again (tonight or tomorrow morning), I will have him rush to her aid.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on September 18, 2014, 07:14:59 PM
Galadren will also be examining the area once the sunrod is up and lighting the area up a bit better.  His perception is +9 (so Passive Perception 19) if that has an effect on anything.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on September 19, 2014, 02:09:20 AM
Well, I did have Shandien follow; was waiting for the room to be lit up, unless my sunrod died.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 19, 2014, 07:32:13 AM
The sun rod is still active. Its probably only burned for 10 minutes or so, given the time after the fight. It is why I wanted to update the map this morning. Since Galadren has thrown a rod into the room I will illuminate it as needed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 23, 2014, 08:30:44 AM
Since no one else has really posted since Thursday I am keeping things moving and kicked off a combat encounter. For round 1, go ahead and post in any order along with an init roll and I will restructure the party's order in the status bar based on the rolls.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 24, 2014, 10:57:20 AM
Going to hold off on posting for Tanthalus for a bit. May have to burn his daily to get him a 5 Damage Reduction, but it is also applied to allies in a 5 square burst and I would hate to waste it but it is likely the only thing that will keep him alive facing off against two opponents as a ranged support cleric. Good thing he has decent hit points.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on September 24, 2014, 06:56:10 PM
I should have regained my second wind, right? Short rest and all that.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on September 24, 2014, 11:24:36 PM
That 13 Galadren rolled on his action point attack vs. the rat swarm should be a 15 with Combat Advantage (which I forgot to include).
And that follow-up attack is single-target, not AoE.
Everything else should be right though.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 25, 2014, 07:28:41 AM
Yes Shadow, Thespias gains back his Second Wind use. I thought I had gotten them all.

I also forgot to give you all an additional action point since you really had taken on two encounters by spreading out in the last encounter gaining a milestone. So next status update I will put in the additional APs based on what was in the character sheets. So if you didn't spend an action point yet and your character sheet is wrong please let me know here and I will adjust the APs.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 25, 2014, 07:51:30 AM
Bare with me as I adjudicate out a response to Galadren's very long turn  :D A lot to figure out and make sure I get it all right.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 25, 2014, 08:04:13 AM
Wow that is quite an awesome turn  :clap. Took me a few reads to make sure I understood it all so I don't mess anything up and had to work through all the map and damage updates. Working on the reply now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on September 26, 2014, 06:30:46 AM
Thanks!  Sad the wererat was too far away for me to shift in with Evasive Strike and then shoot him in the back.

Also, initiative.

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Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on September 26, 2014, 03:25:57 PM
surrounding rats?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 26, 2014, 04:49:09 PM
Yes, Tulugaq is still standing in the Rat Swarm's swarm aura. So "Surrounding rats" was mainly a descriptive way of conveying that your are being gnawed upon by the swarm aura. The way I envision most swarms is that their bulk may reside in the square they take up but many more make up the "aura" they project.

The swarm aura is designated by the large slightly transparent red circle. If you are in the red then you will be taking 4 damage at the start of your turn each round.

Incidentally, the larger black circle also represents Galadren's bat swarm from his daily power. Every creature in that area of effect is in difficult terrain, based on the powers description.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on September 26, 2014, 10:47:30 PM
I'm back.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 26, 2014, 10:52:27 PM
See. Your characters are still alive. Though Tanthalus is in a really tough spot. I played him according to how I thought would be close to your character sheet indicated was his personality. So he went to the aid of the woman.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on September 26, 2014, 10:53:36 PM
That's what I would have done so no worries there.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 28, 2014, 10:28:42 AM
Knew IC would do that. Hit like 3 crits in one round and then in round 2 none of the enemies hit at all.  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on September 28, 2014, 01:23:24 PM
Err, I know that hit killed the rat, but it kind of killed the wrong rat... >_>

Basically, I was leaving the rat next to the Swordmage alive knowing he'd take care of it, and my risk of moving was meant to put me in position to defend against both rats. If I was just going to kill the rat in F3,  I wouldn't have bothered moving and provoking an OA.

It's a little late now, but in the future I would like to stick to my posted actions unless they're incredibly stupid.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 28, 2014, 02:49:20 PM
Its fixable. Just need to do a few changes to my posts this evening
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 28, 2014, 03:07:16 PM
Corrected. Put in the Dire Rats turn. Probably should have left him dead.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on September 28, 2014, 03:09:06 PM
Well, as I said, it was fine to leave it as is. All I wanted to do was point out that my actions had been read wrong. So now because I've done that, I've just been dug into a deeper ditch. -_-

At least now if it's being changed, perhaps my riposte strike will have gone off since the rat attacked me? That might at least leave at least one of them dead.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 28, 2014, 03:33:41 PM
Yep. right again. Wife was complaining about me drying dishes while I was correcting the first time through
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 28, 2014, 03:37:49 PM
Rat at F4 now shows dead from the reposte strike.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 28, 2014, 03:39:01 PM
Plus your turn again since you had the 19 init
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on October 02, 2014, 02:37:54 AM
For some reason, I thought the rat swarm would deal a lot less damage than that. Silly swordmage.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 02, 2014, 07:53:37 AM
Only 4 damage at the start of your turn from the swarm aura (which takes its own toll over several rounds), but the AoO for moving from an adjacent square did almost max.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on October 08, 2014, 04:08:48 PM
Hmm, just realized I haven't been keeping track of when White Lotus Riposte is applicable.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on October 10, 2014, 12:05:08 AM
Anyone here a diplo?  All I got skillwise is "scare her until she talks or dies of heart failure."
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on October 10, 2014, 09:55:00 AM
I'm on it. It's my best skill by far.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 13, 2014, 09:00:47 AM
Will you be looking to take an extended rest here or just getting the woman outside someplace safe to delve back in? If the latter what path do you think you will be taking once back inside? I want to make sure I don't delay things incase I don't have a particular map finished yet.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on October 13, 2014, 02:46:17 PM
Where would there be a safe place outside a goblin lair?  :eh
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on October 13, 2014, 03:21:25 PM
Where would there be a safe place outside a goblin lair?  :eh

I was thinking this too.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 14, 2014, 07:48:05 AM
There could be. The further you travel away from it the better it would be for resting uninterrupted. The hobgoblins will notice the attack eventually and after searching the area indoors they may begin looking outside.

Someone could roll a nature or perception check to find a good camp site a small distance away. It would not be immune from someone seeing it from afar but could be concealed well enough. The question we posed before when we found some prisoners is what to do with them after their release? Do you take them with or stash them outside and risk them being found?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on October 14, 2014, 04:56:13 PM
DOes she look like she's in a position to survive and make it back to safety if we buy it in the lair?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 14, 2014, 07:17:02 PM
The wilds are a dangerous place. It is very likely she would come to a bad end somewhere along the way.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on October 14, 2014, 09:52:49 PM
Not good odds for her survival if we buy it then.
On the other hand, if she's with us when we buy it, then she's certainly re-captured/dead as well.
And if she's with us, she could have a flashback-inspired freakout or eat some sort of AoE/stray shot and die.
I'm firmly in favor of getting her out and finding some same place to stash her with some food and water and hope for the best.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on October 15, 2014, 02:14:47 AM
She's got to either come with us or stay somewhere moderately safe and out of the way while we venture deeper. If we took her all the way back to the village, no doubt the others would come to a grisly end, assuming they're somewhere alive in this place.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on October 15, 2014, 02:37:52 AM
what is our goal btw?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 15, 2014, 07:54:37 AM
Quest 1 = Rescue the villagers that were taken. The previous group rescues two prisoners previous, see the NPC gallery for their info. This one you just rescued will be added there as soon as you find out more info on her.

Quest 2 = Retrieve the relics stolen from the Hall of Great Valor.

While not a quest in it's own right a couple of you would probably be seeking vengeance for fallen comrades of the previous group too.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 16, 2014, 08:22:30 AM
Well if the group is settled on leaving her out in the wilds someplace, then lets head back into the ingame thread and find a place to stash her. Will you be going back in right away or taking an extended rest here? Who has dailies and AP's left, if over half still have some capacity then you can generally press on?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on October 16, 2014, 07:48:16 PM
I'm a bit lacking in healing surges (only have 2 left by my account), but I'm fine with pressing on. Besides, somewhere along the line of my knack for finding trouble I've acquired an additional Action Point, would be a waste not to use it. ;)

I say 2, since you wanted to know if you should spend surges to bring me up to full HP Melben, but it's not in the updated text (said it when I rolled for Diplomacy the first time).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on October 16, 2014, 08:13:53 PM
Galadren has 4 HS left I believe, and another AP (used his Daily though).
He's definitely in favor of pressing on - maybe we can find someone else who can keep the lady company!  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Bartholomew on October 16, 2014, 10:27:13 PM
Shandien has all dailies and both AP up. I think we should be fine with pressing on, though, I'm not sure what to do with the woman. Leaving her alone doesn't seem like a good idea neither is bringing her with us.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 19, 2014, 08:47:14 AM
Ok sounds like stash the woman and press further into the dungeon then. Lets move it back into the game thread and find a good spot for her and any others you may come across.

You will need to use Nature or Perception to find a good spot and then Stealth or Nature to secure the site from prying eyes.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on October 19, 2014, 04:48:44 PM
I has none of those things
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on October 25, 2014, 12:40:25 PM
I figure having seen half a dozen friendly people die within weeks of in-game-time ought to have some impact at times. First it was the ones Theo was with before joining up with the group, then the reset wipe after that. Poor fella.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 26, 2014, 10:02:13 AM
Certainly, I imagine actually watching several people brutally killed in combat would have some mental impact on those that survived. Play it up.

Also, it may feel like weeks of game time but in reality it is only the fourth day since the campaign began. I have built a calendar in excel where I keep track of what takes place on which day.

The FR calendar is broken into 12 months and has 5 (sometimes 6) special holidays called out. Each month has 3 weeks called Ride and each ride has 10 days. There is no special naming for the days of the week, they are commonly referred to a s One-day, Two-day, Three-day.

The current date is Six-day of the First Ride of Eleasis (the month is also known as Highsun, like August on our calender). The midsummer festival referred to in the player handout was seven days ago. The Shieldmeet (like our leap day every four years) was the day after that.

The local holiday celebrating the last victory of the Red Fist armies is near, known as the Heroes of Delimbyr Vale day or Hero Day for short. It is on One-day of the Second Ride of Eleasis, so 5 days away.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on October 26, 2014, 11:17:10 AM
It was about the time I thought, I figure we'd be going on for 8 days or so, if I had to guess. Interesting fluff, either way
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 27, 2014, 08:14:18 AM
Updated the NPC gallery with what you know of the woman you rescued.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 28, 2014, 11:46:18 AM
If you wanted to wrap up talking to the woman then go ahead and post this. I tried to sum this up quickly and get you back to the crawl but if you wanted to spend more time RPing then by all means.

Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 30, 2014, 08:23:25 AM
Where to folks?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on October 30, 2014, 09:45:54 AM
I don't know, despite my Leader role Tanthalus isn't' really a leader...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on October 30, 2014, 06:25:16 PM
FYI I'm going out of town today and will be back Wednesday.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 01, 2014, 09:32:50 AM
NP Nan, I will keep Tanthalus going while you are away. May have to use him as a catalyst to get the others to decide where to go in the dungeon next since we have hit a sort of lull in getting back into the dungeon.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 05, 2014, 07:38:16 AM
I know Dunor had a sunrod at one point, do you still have it with you or are you leaving it? The landing above and what's beyond will be dark if you do not, but then anything upstairs will know your coming by the light moving up the stairs if you do.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on November 05, 2014, 08:27:36 AM
Dunor had one but hadn't really had a chance to pick it up after dropping it. Besides that, I'm not sure how long it's been since it was activated, or how long they last after that. He's still got another, but I'm not sure whether it's a good idea to bring more light.

I'm thinking if we can be quiet enough upon approach, we can have a sunrod ready, turn it on, and then ambush whoever's up ahead here (minus anyone we're here to save, of course!).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on November 06, 2014, 06:30:51 AM
Seems reasonable to me - climb up to the top of the stairs, drop a sunrod at the top, kill any bad guys that are revealed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 06, 2014, 07:40:32 AM
Sunrods last for 4 hours. With finding a hiding spot and moving the woman outside and coming back we can say sucked  up about an hour of time. So you would have 3 or so hours left on the rods Dunor and Shandien fired up. Did someone else use a new rod in the chamber with the statues where  you found the woman at? If so you'd have that one too.

Even though none of you said you were picking up the previous rods. I made the assumption you took the time to as you were leaving with the woman or as you returned to this room.

Your plan is simple. Will get a response up for it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 13, 2014, 11:34:29 AM
Cleaned up the character sheet thread and took out all the previous player's sheet posts to make it easier to see the current player's sheets.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 18, 2014, 07:40:16 AM
Anyone going to let them out or are you going to move past them and see what's beyond?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on November 25, 2014, 11:13:04 AM
Didn't I use to have the blue conversation colour btw? Or did we always have the same one Nanshork? Did I use to have the navy maybe? I'm pretty sure teal has only ever been Corrans colour in SWSE, I accidentally used it here and realized we might have been hogging the same colour

I figure I'll give her a few minutes of a head start. He cares more for the villagers and he feverish woman, so he can't wait longer than that before telling the hobgoblin to leave.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 25, 2014, 11:30:41 AM
Thanthalus was always blue.  Hmm, looks like I've been labeled as navy in the intiative with you being blue.

Man, your character doesn't talk much...

Got it! (http://www.minmaxboards.com/index.php?topic=850.msg156825#msg156825)  I stole your color and didn't even notice.  Want me to change mine so that there's less confusion?  My old character's color was red so you definitely had it way before me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on November 26, 2014, 05:01:40 AM
I'm fine either way, honestly. Though upon closer inspection I see that Dunor is using teal, so it'll be easier if I go blue and you go navy or red, whichever you prefer. Maybe somewhere down the line we'll end up talking in the same post, might as well.

Also, my character talks quite a lot, I just don't happen to post nearly enough to make him justice  ;) I either have a lot to say in one post or not much at all, in which case I rarely do.
Just fill in a lot of random pleasant conversation during the first day Theo joined the party and then reduce it percent-wise as each party member dies. Not sure on the exact number, but it averages more than 1 death per day I believe. . .

 Let's see, there's Everyn, Gamesh, SøffÃ¥, Dalanath and Atanos upon checking the backlog. Yep, as I thought, more than 1 per day.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 26, 2014, 08:08:51 AM
Navy is not that big of a stretch in color difference. I used it when posting for Tanthalus while you were away for a time.

HERE (http://www.freewebs.com/pinkpuppet/bbcodecolorchart.htm) is a good chart for BBCode colors. Though I have found some do not show up differently like the site shows.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 26, 2014, 09:50:35 AM
I'll just be navy, it's different enough from blue and I don't like custom coding colors because I'm lazy.   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 26, 2014, 10:16:09 AM
So am I. I have the custom colors I have used in a OneNote for each NPC to I can keep them consistent and so I can easily paste them in as needed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 26, 2014, 10:20:19 AM
So am I. I have the custom colors I have used in a OneNote for each NPC to I can keep them consistent and so I can easily paste them in as needed.

That makes sense.  I'm not doing that though.   :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on November 26, 2014, 10:27:59 PM
Now THAT's a post :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 03, 2014, 07:47:18 AM
In the last exchange I saw posts from most in the group, did we lose Bart and Inspectre?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on December 04, 2014, 05:33:59 PM
The guy chained to the wall is g13 yes?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 04, 2014, 07:13:17 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on December 04, 2014, 10:02:10 PM
So which of us volunteers to be trapped in the web to lure out the spider critter so the others can blow it up  :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 05, 2014, 08:18:11 AM
Yes, to those genre savvy folks it looks like the biggest trap in the world. I would say play to your characters convictions here. In the case of Tulugaq, I doubt he would lift a finger to help in the case and may even take a little sadistic pleasure in the person's suffering; but Dunor, Thespias, and Tanthalus seem more apt to jump to anyone's aid regardless of the danger. Shandien and Galadren may be more pragmatic and suggest caution based on how they have been played so far.

I apologize for the representations of the webbing, anything I tried either did not look at all like webbing or did not pop enough from the map to see very well. That was the best I could do to show the squares and even that is hard to discern after loading it up here.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 08, 2014, 11:44:47 AM
Anyone else doing anything besides meandering about in the hall outside the room while party's cleric goes in alone again and the warlock looks for more stuff to kill?  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on December 08, 2014, 12:10:38 PM
Apparently everybody else is fine with me dying.  :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on December 08, 2014, 01:34:33 PM
Dunor will follow in as well, I just need to write up my post and roll. :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on December 08, 2014, 05:50:25 PM
Tulugaq is less sadist and more paranoid.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on December 15, 2014, 06:06:06 AM
Hey guys - sorry for the disappearing act.  :(
Past month was very busy as we are approaching the end of the year, which tends to be the busiest time for me at work.
I pretty much dropped everything else except work until now, when things are starting to ease up again.
I'm hoping you guys will take me back so I can keep playing Galadren - with no more disappearing acts without letting you know ahead of time!
Can I still play?

If I can, I'll whip up a post tonight about what Galadren thinks of this guy.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 15, 2014, 07:44:25 AM
Sure thing. I kept Galadren moving along with the group so jump right back in.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on December 17, 2014, 10:48:41 PM
10 for initiative? That's what I get for trusting the forum dice roller while I can't access IC! Bah!  :pout

 :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 17, 2014, 11:05:51 PM
I began using the Unseen Servant to replace IC. Not sure if IC will come back since the guy let the domain expire.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 17, 2014, 11:07:46 PM
NM, I see Shadow used IC for his post today. So it must have come back at some point recently.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on December 17, 2014, 11:51:33 PM
It was down for a while, and then came back up. I had used it then, though it's not coming up for me now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 18, 2014, 08:03:01 AM
I prefer IC over other sights because of the extra comment field at the end of the roll screen. It works well with how I like to display rolls.

I started a post on the in game thread to get combat started late last night but did not finish it. I slept in way too long this morning so I fear I may not get it out there until this evening. Will see what I can wrap up in the next 15 minutes here.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on December 22, 2014, 06:11:24 AM
Oh yeah.  Galadren will on his turn also use his Minor action to mark the spiderman as his Hunter's Quarry (forgot to do that and didn't want to edit my posts to screw up the Save and attack to-hit roll).

So if that arrow hits, here's the extra damage for it.
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 22, 2014, 11:58:57 PM
Nanshork, Are you sure you want to shift to G12? In order to hit the swarm with the close blast from G12, you would not really be able to affect any of your allies with the benefit. I can't seem to fit a 5x5 square adjacent to you that does not effect your square and get both them in and the swarm (Close attacks details are on pg. 271 and Blast area effect details are on pg. 272 of the PHB1)

A minor change could be shift to G14 instead (either way your still going to need an Athletics or Acrobtics to keep from getting immobilized). The shift does not cost extra squares since your an elf. But by going to G14 you can not only get the Swarm but also get all your allies in the benefit and hit the other creature as well.

Let me know, I will hold on my response post in game for now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on December 23, 2014, 12:59:35 AM
It sounds like the I have to have one of the corners of the blast next to my square, this isn't outright stated (but I guess it is heavily implied upon close reading) so that's annoying.  I figured the blast could include my square.

I don't have much of a choice, time to get stuck in a corner.  I can't edit my post without it throwing errors.

Acrobatics 1d20 : 18, total 18
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 29, 2014, 08:09:45 AM
I saw Bart was active again on the 17th. Giving him today to check back in then I will post for Shandien.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on December 29, 2014, 06:26:10 PM
I was just waiting for him to react afore posting.  I'll post later tonight.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on December 30, 2014, 05:33:35 PM
guys that was prolly as good as i could do.  If it took no damage from that I don't have anything else likely to do the job either.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 31, 2014, 03:07:19 PM
You rolled a 9 and did not miss by all that much. There was concealment due to the webbing but the penalty was negated by the +2 you would get from the power Tanthalus used this round (I forgot to add the benefit to the status bar).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 01, 2015, 10:52:24 AM
Made some corrections to the status bar for things I missed in the round 2 start. Updated Tulugaq with Shadow Walk Concelment. Did not have Theo's correct location listed and updated Theo and Galadren with the Divine Glow benefit before Tanthalus' turn.

Updated the map too. Holidays have been rather busy for me to get that updated and out there. Sorry for the delay. Looks like we have Thespias up next at the top of the initiative order.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 03, 2015, 04:04:21 PM
Does the concealment affect this any?

ALso how and when does i make saves?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 03, 2015, 05:00:44 PM
Concealment is a either a -2 or a -5 to attack rolls depending on how obscured a square is. The webbing is considered light obscured so you have a -2 to attack rolls for any target in a lightly obscured square or on the other side of one.

Last round it was negated some what by the benefit given by Tanthalus' Divine Glow which gave a +2.

To answer you save question. Saving throws are normally done at the end of your turn and you roll a saving throw for each effect that requires one. Some classes have powers that will allow an ally to roll an immediate saving throw as well in which case then you would roll it right away. Details of saves are found on page 279 of PHB1. Good details on a turn's structure (as in what happens when) is found on page 268-269 of PHB1.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 03, 2015, 07:09:41 PM
I kind of meant does concealment help me against the web attack  :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 04, 2015, 09:11:11 AM
It did. I took minus two off its attack roll. I normally separate it out when creating the roll but Unseen Servant errors out when you use [1d20+9-2] and will only take [1d20+7] instead. Invisible Castle was nice in that regard (but was and is still down  :???), evaluating the expressions in just about any way you could put them in.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on January 04, 2015, 02:31:15 PM
I'm back from my impromtu "Let's celebrate new years, my friend's 30th birthday and hanging out with another friend-I-see-basically-once-a-year-before-he-needs-to-go-home" all in the span of 4 days. 16 hours of straight sleep waking up at half past three in the afternoon today, I'm somewhat recovered. I'll be posting here and in DoD shortly.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 04, 2015, 09:46:02 PM
Welcome back Shadow.

Nan, did you want to take any Actions before your saving throw for the round? You can still make ranged attacks and such just cant move from the square.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 04, 2015, 10:42:05 PM
Welcome back Shadow.

Nan, did you want to take any Actions before your saving throw for the round? You can still make ranged attacks and such just cant move from the square.

Shit, I forgot about my range increase from the holy symbol.  I'll put the action here since editing the other post throws an error.

I attack the nearest enemy with Sacred Flame
Attack 1d20+5 : 1 + 5, total 6

Radiant Damage 1d6+7 : 4 + 7, total 11

If hits Dunor either gains 3 temp hp or can make a saving throw.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 04, 2015, 10:42:22 PM
Didn't do any good anyway.   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 05, 2015, 07:43:00 AM
Did you want to use Elven Accuracy?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 05, 2015, 03:09:35 PM
Why do you know my character better than I do? 

Elven Accuracy 1d20+5 : 17 + 5, total 22
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 05, 2015, 04:11:46 PM
When you have been at this adventure for as long as we have been you start to get to know it's characters very well. I know each of my players character sheets fairly well. Maybe not as well as the player does in most cases but I try to help out when I can point to things like this.

One of my new years resolutions BTW is to finish this adventure in 2015 and get us on to the second one before our 5 year mark (if I recall we began back in October 2010) :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 05, 2015, 04:17:02 PM
It was appreciated, no worries there.

And good luck, I hope that we can make that kind of traction!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on January 05, 2015, 05:30:29 PM
Oh, I see you posted for me Melblen, thank you. I agree, that would have been awesome damage.

4 in-game days for as long as I've been playing, something like a week for the entire group ? (fairly certain they had 1 or 2 encounters before you recruited us from DoD).
Holy Cow, the continental plates gets a friction burn by that speed comparison. No kiddin' the veterans say "Play something that works at this level. At most, in one level. Never ever do more than that.".
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 06, 2015, 08:47:25 AM
Just realized how crazily set up Shandien is right now. I am going to use his encounter racial and boost his damage by another 1d8 for the round on thunder and lightning powers. Then use Sword Burst to  possibly hit all of them or maybe booming sword to take advantage of the 1d8 extra too and hit just one. Then burn an Action Point and use his daily which if hits does decent damage (plus the additional 1d8) to one creature and does on going thunder damage to all adjacent while teleporting him one square.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on January 06, 2015, 08:11:44 PM
If the creature's still standing after this, he will provoke a Riposte strike from me if he attacks Dunor before the start of my next turn.

At this point, Melblen, do you mind if we start up a Dice Rolling thread? I'm not sure how long IC will be down, or how often, and if I've got to deal with the forum roller, a rolling thread makes posting a lot easier for me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 06, 2015, 10:08:29 PM
Given all the rolling I had to do in this thread I second that.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 06, 2015, 11:07:18 PM
I could certainly do that or if you aren't opposed to using The Unseen Servant, we could use that. I have been using it for the roll I have been posting recently. Cool thing from a player perspective is setting up saved macros for your powers which sets the attack and damage dice so you don't have to type them in all the time.

I'll start a rolling thread for those that want to use it. 
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 06, 2015, 11:13:37 PM
Will need an Athletics or Acrobatics check for the move since it is through squares with webbing. Need to make sure you don't get stuck again while moving toward your target. DC is 10 for either skill use.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 06, 2015, 11:23:42 PM
For those using Unseen Servant the Campaign ID for this one is 229.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on January 06, 2015, 11:51:29 PM
Will need an Athletics or Acrobatics check for the move since it is through squares with webbing. Need to make sure you don't get stuck again while moving toward your target. DC is 10 for either skill use.

My minimum result for Acrobatics is a 10, and there's no auto fail on a 1 for skill checks. Do I still need to roll?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 06, 2015, 11:52:41 PM
In that case then no. I did not realize you had a 10 for it already.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 07, 2015, 08:20:47 AM
Bummer damage was a little underwhelming there. Should have gone with one of his close 1 powers on the first attack, but tried for the extra damage on one instead.

In hindsight, Sword of Sigils probably would have been better since it would have marked all of them as well.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 07, 2015, 06:08:40 PM
am running behind, will post after work tonight
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 10, 2015, 09:23:00 AM
Updated me last post with your decision on the Pact Boon vs. Rod of Corruption property.

Looks like Shadow is up with Theo at the top of the order.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on January 10, 2015, 05:58:25 PM
It's edited because I didn't manage to make the dieroller work (forgot I had to specify "1d20" instead of just "d20"). I also happened to quote it rather than spoiler it.
Anyway, those are some impressively poor hit rolls...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on January 11, 2015, 01:17:12 AM
By the way, my status conditions should be removed at some point, since they're no longer applicable. :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 11, 2015, 09:48:56 AM
Fixed in the recent post now. Thanks for letting me know.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 12, 2015, 07:05:11 PM
Before I have to retroactively change my turn multiple times, this time I can't do anything because the enemies are too far away correct?   :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 12, 2015, 07:18:44 PM
I think so. But you could do what I saw Inspectre do a couple turns ago, by readying an action to move if your saving throw works to get you free. If you get free you are good to perform at least a standard action to move or cast and your position in the init order doesn't really change since the trigger is the saving throw.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 13, 2015, 01:46:45 PM
A save of 15 makes it so you can move going through other web filled squares on a move will require an athletic or acrobatics check unless like dunor you have an auto success  :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 13, 2015, 02:55:37 PM
I missed that, edited it in.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 14, 2015, 10:58:13 AM
IC was up when I posted this morning. Interesting that it took my longer to roll for the creature then it did for Shandien. I kind of like the macros in Unseen Servant I set up for Shandien's powers.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on January 14, 2015, 04:09:17 PM
I'll try to get a post up later tonight (don't skip me!), though it may be a while as I've got a 3 hour class followed by a 1.5 hour lab, and I'm running on 1 hour of sleep from staying up all last night to finish my homework (on top of the work I had done in nights prior).

I'm currently held together with glue and twigs.  :twitch
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 14, 2015, 05:47:34 PM
Oh shoot I did forget to flag you as next in my haste to get a post out this morning. I will modify the status to show your next.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 14, 2015, 08:04:09 PM
Actually, I believe that I do threaten both spidermen as you can always use an unarmed strike - thus Galadren is providing flanking for the one that's not against the wall (hint hint Dunor!).  And since OAs are per combatent's turn (unless they've changed it on me), Galadren should get a fist attack against both of these guys for moving through squares adjacent to him.  Granted, it's a melee basic with a fist (no proficiency bonus :( ), but at least it's something.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 15, 2015, 08:15:02 AM
Yup. I meant to put in a note for an AoO on the move action of the second creature and neglected to. So you can make an AoO against each.

Also forgot to roll the save against the thunder damage at the end of the creatures turns. Updated the recent post with that and the damage from the start of the turn.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 16, 2015, 11:07:19 AM
Start thinking about your progression to level 2. It should be fairly soon.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 16, 2015, 02:42:20 PM
That to hit roll is 1d20+7, not 1d20  Not sure why it did that.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 17, 2015, 03:42:23 PM
If my attack was successful the bug creature should be curseded
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 17, 2015, 06:32:38 PM
Were you choosing the target as the target of the warlock curse portion of that power (just had to look it up again)? Why not just spend a minor action and curse the one closest to you and then let the power curse the other one since it is within 3 squares of the power's target?

It is helpful to me if your posts include what actions you are using and who you are targeting (at least the square the target is in). Plus any extra effect the power may have on the target. I don't always have the time to look up each power you have and it does leave some things open to my interpretation and you may not always get what you want (like in this case).

Sorry for the confusion. Let me know what you want to do from the two questions above and I will alter the recent status.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 18, 2015, 02:03:28 AM
Couldnt use curse cause i needed the minor action for my save.  I thought Eyes just cursed the target if it succeeded (which is who I'll be using it on)  Sorry for the troubles  :hug
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 18, 2015, 09:03:25 AM
No troubles  :). Just to clarify your statement below about the use of saves, you don't need to use any actions on saving throws. They always take place at the very end of a turn and you roll one save for every effect you need to save against. The only time you roll a saving throw at other times is when a power you have or an effect from a power someone else used allows you to.

I'll modify my recent status to show both cursed and add the additional 1 point of damage to the target of the power.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 18, 2015, 11:40:26 AM
I know the creature is D7 is marked by Shandien - did Dunor mark the creature in D5?
Debating whether Galadren is going to do something stupid, or just get out of there.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on January 18, 2015, 11:52:07 AM
Dunor used a Rogue power, so he can't mark with that, unfortunately, just like he can't use sneak attack on Fighter powers.

It's a big change from multiclassing in the past, but it's fair enough.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 21, 2015, 09:32:20 PM
That almost brings me back up to full - awesome!   :love
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 21, 2015, 10:50:09 PM
Happy to help.  :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 23, 2015, 03:42:12 PM
I need to make a check to leave that square right?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 23, 2015, 04:54:29 PM
Not to leave the square your in but if you move takes you through squares that contain webs then you need an Acrobatics or Athletics check (assuming you would not already auto succeed at a DC 10).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 25, 2015, 11:48:40 AM
Just realized in looking over Shandien's feats and looking them up that he should have been dishing out some damage to the enemies attacking him after he successfully attacked them.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 25, 2015, 05:26:03 PM
what the hell is residium?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 25, 2015, 05:52:54 PM
Stuff you can use to power rituals, or more importantly, to create magic items out of if you have the Magic Item Ritual.
100 GP worth of it probably isn't nearly enough for anything though, as magic items tend to rapidly scale up to 1,000s of gold worth of the stuff.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 31, 2015, 10:12:16 AM
If the group is rushing the room, want to do a single group initiative for you all and the order for you group within that initiative can be determined by your modifier? Both parties are aware of each other.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 31, 2015, 10:58:18 PM
Work for me!  Let's bum-rush 'em!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on February 01, 2015, 12:12:09 AM
I'm fine either way.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 01, 2015, 01:56:03 AM
im fine either way, but i say we "whisper" a few things in goblin to fuck with em first.

"Unleash the tactical assault bear."
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on February 01, 2015, 09:23:41 PM
Sounds like a good way to do it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 02, 2015, 06:12:23 AM
. . . Someone needs to get a bear animal companion so we can call it the tactical assault bear.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 02, 2015, 08:24:43 AM
Awesome. And the roll is.......

Party's Group Initiative Check (1d20=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4766557/)

Doh! IC  :shakefist

I got up late this morning, so I do not have a lot of time to get an initial post out there yet. I will have it up there this evening.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 04, 2015, 02:40:08 PM
. . . Someone needs to get a bear animal companion so we can call it the tactical assault bear.

I dont spose theres a Feat or something giving warlocks an animal companion in 4e?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 04, 2015, 03:17:35 PM
There are familiar feats in arcane power and a few dragon mag articles. Though we would likely need to reflavor an existing familiar to come up with a miniaturized bear or something.

Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 04, 2015, 05:04:51 PM
Actually... in a dragon mag article, they gave stats for a disgruntled ex-circus bear familiar named Oso de la Fez. He's listed as a valid option in the Character Builder, though I no longer have access to that tool. I bet it wouldn't be too hard to track it down though.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 04, 2015, 06:08:46 PM
Hilarious. I'll take a look for it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 04, 2015, 07:57:12 PM
Actually... in a dragon mag article, they gave stats for a disgruntled ex-circus bear familiar named Oso de la Fez. He's listed as a valid option in the Character Builder, though I no longer have access to that tool. I bet it wouldn't be too hard to track it down though.

Aaaand now I need to be 3rd Level...or whatever it is in 4e
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 04, 2015, 08:16:32 PM
We get a feat at level 2. :)

Also, I guess that's one way to identify the minions, lol!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 04, 2015, 09:12:53 PM
Poop.  Arcane Power says Familiars cant attack  :bigeyes
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on February 04, 2015, 11:57:29 PM
Poop.  Arcane Power says Familiars cant attack  :bigeyes

Yeah, you can't really do 4E minions as a player.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 06, 2015, 08:29:53 AM
Looks like we have Dunor and Thespias up still, do note that there will be two readied charge attacks for anyone that enters the room which I am basically looking at stepping into squares of column 10.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on February 07, 2015, 10:23:41 AM
I've been waiting for Dunor to be honest, I generally dislike posting out-of-turn in combat. Just letting you know I'm checking in regularly.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 07, 2015, 11:03:39 AM
NP. Though you could move up and blast the two hobgoblins and that would free me from having to do and interrupt of a charge attack when someone does enter the room  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 07, 2015, 02:39:07 PM
To be honest, with how busy I've been, I was waiting to see if Theo would just move up and blast those guys so I wouldn't get ambushed.  :lol
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 07, 2015, 04:34:05 PM
Is there a reason the rest of the party isn't up for initiative as well?  :???
Seems weird to me only Dunor and Theo are up, when the rest of the party is right behind them in initiative count . . .
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 08, 2015, 07:30:23 AM
Couple reasons.  :plotting

The simplest was it is a little easier to adjudicate the readied actions, in case someone triggered them, and it keeps some of the attacking a dead enemy down if everyone goes before I get a new status up since we are dealing with minions in this encounter.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 08, 2015, 09:47:07 AM
So, Dunor is officially holding his initiative until after Theo, unless Theo declines to take action. In which case I'll run up and get hit in the face.  :flutter
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on February 08, 2015, 02:47:16 PM
Sorry, I think you'll get hit in the face regardless  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 08, 2015, 02:55:15 PM
Should've used the forum roller.  :lol

Ah well!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 10, 2015, 08:04:42 AM
Do you want me to roll the recovered hitpoints from a healing word when used, or do you as the players want to roll it for your characters? If the latter I will include the hitpoints and reduce the healing surges on Dunor once that is rolled in the next status.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on February 10, 2015, 01:27:08 PM
I'm fine with either, although if you rolling will be significantly faster (or not cause delays if you need to know the new hp total to see if someone is bloodied/whatever or not) then I vote you.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 10, 2015, 04:48:27 PM
what do AP and DMI mean?  Just noticed those in the fighting statblock
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 10, 2015, 05:38:18 PM
Action points and daily magic item. When you reach milestones you gain another action point and another use of a daily magic item. Both track those current values.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 10, 2015, 09:24:04 PM
Dunor heals 15 hp.  :cool
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 13, 2015, 06:10:21 AM
So assuming we manage to finish this fight with nobody dying or another 100 goblins crashing in through the ceiling, should we retreat or check out one more door/hallway?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 13, 2015, 07:42:26 AM
or another 100 goblins crashing in through the ceiling,

Damn, how did you know about that one?  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on February 13, 2015, 04:49:12 PM
First rule of rpg's:
Assumptions will get you killed. No ifs, no buts. No butts either.

So I'll just throw in my 2 proverbial cents if and, if so, after we've won this encounter.  ;)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 14, 2015, 11:38:37 AM
That drake's acid attack missed me last turn. It only got a 16, vs. my 17 Reflex defense. I should still be at 28 hp.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 15, 2015, 07:59:32 AM
Ah, you are correct. I must not have updated the defenses in my spreadsheet for Dunor when you switched classes. I have them right now so it shouldn't happen again. I will update this status I put in next with the correct hitpoints.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 15, 2015, 09:21:05 AM
Thank you. Having more hit points makes Dunor happy. :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 15, 2015, 11:45:32 AM
So should having the cloud gone  :cool.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 16, 2015, 04:33:45 PM
Ill post after work tonight, I just logged in to reply to some messages before heading out.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 16, 2015, 07:23:57 PM
Okay, so I did some research.
As a hybrid ranger, I can take the Hybrid Talent feat to get the Beastmaster ranger path ability.
Which is an animal companion with a permanent -1 to attacks and defenses - *but* can be a bear!

. . . The problem is, the beast powers in Martial Power 1 are all with the expectation that you're in melee fighting alongside your companion, not a ranged shooter like Galadren.  And to get the bear to do anything, I'd need to take one of the Beast at-will powers, which would consume the one Ranger At-will that I have currently.

It's definitely a sub-optimal choice simply because of the melee focus of most of the powers, and I would need to take it at level 4 because I need to take Superior Crossbow at level 2 so that I can finally make use of that nice magic crossbow we got, which will free up my minor actions instead of *having* to use them to Reload all the damn time.

But if you guys *really* want that Tactical Assault Bear, it is possible within the rules.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 16, 2015, 11:43:49 PM
Just make some good Nature checks to train the bear normally over several months. :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 17, 2015, 08:33:34 AM
Have an early meeting at work so I do not have time this morning to put a response up and kick off another round. Tulugaq did miss against the drakes fort. I will get a response up this evening after work.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 18, 2015, 06:19:55 AM
Gah, forgot.

Save vs. Blindness:
Rolled 1d20 : 20, total 20
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 20, 2015, 07:47:39 AM
So, did I hit the drake or not? The drake "Shrieked" but didn't seem to take any damage. Sorry, just seemed a bit unclear.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 20, 2015, 09:34:28 AM
It got hit. Notice the damage taken went from 5 to 15.

Guess I really didn't convey the hit well in the text though. Was hoping between your damage and shandien using promise of the storm and and action point that the last drake would be downed but shandiens second attack failed.  :rolleyes
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 21, 2015, 10:13:27 AM
It got hit. Notice the damage taken went from 5 to 15.

No, it didn't. The post before my turn said it was down 15, and the post after said the same thing. Thus my confusion.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 21, 2015, 10:40:32 AM
Venn is correct.

I hit the second drake (the one that's still alive) for 7 using Inevitable Shot after I missed the wound-one.

Damage Count: 7

Then Theo blasted the wounded one and had his damage arc over to the second one for another 8.

Damage Count: 7+8=15

Then Dunor ran up and slashed it for 10.

Damage Count: 15 + 10 = 25

Then Shandien ran up and missed with his action point attack for 0.

Damage Count: 25 + 0 = 25

And then Tanthalus fried it with a 17 damage CRITICAL HIT!

Damage Count: 25 + 17 = 42 damage.

Is it dead yet?  Is it dead yet?  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on February 21, 2015, 11:09:41 AM
I think it has around 48 hp with bloodied value being at or around 19. That was also why I chose to apply my Dex bonus damage to the arc rather than the main attack, since I figured our dear Swordmage would do enough damage if he hit, thus "wasting" damage if I didn't arc. Even if it goes against the conventional "concentrate all attacks until one is dead".
But I'm sure our dear DM don't mind having the monsters act a few more times.

So, I don't think so, not quite  :tongue


Never mind me and my wiseassery :rolleyes
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 21, 2015, 02:51:38 PM
Not sure why I had it down 5 instead of 7. But no matter. Yes it would be dead in that case. I will make the updated later today.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 21, 2015, 04:44:36 PM
Does the pact boon and the other bonus stack?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 22, 2015, 08:24:58 AM
Since Lance of Faith is a Power bonus and the Pact Boon in un-typed they would stack together. Which is awesome but as your fellow players adeptly pointed out above, now completely irrelevant as the monster died already.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 24, 2015, 12:03:45 AM
Damn . . . I can't recall if someone can Aid Another on a Thievery check, but if so . . . is anyone capable of doing so to push that lockpicking result over 20?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 24, 2015, 10:59:53 PM
Couple questions:

1) Was there enough of Kirtanis left that we could scrape some of him into a bag and get him a Raise Dead back in town?

2) Which door did that goblin guy that we fought with the drakes come from?  West door?  Are those doors still open?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 25, 2015, 10:30:07 AM
Couple questions:

1) Was there enough of Kirtanis left that we could scrape some of him into a bag and get him a Raise Dead back in town?

2) Which door did that goblin guy that we fought with the drakes come from?  West door?  Are those doors still open?

Answer 1 - Yes there is, though he has a giant gaping holes in his corpse ala Alien's style chest buster. You would have up to 30 days to have Raise Dead cast. It is a level 8 ritual and you would have to find someone that knows it and would be willing to cast it for a price. Now Gentle Repose would lengthen the time you have to 150 days (which Tanthalus may know it, I don't remember). Cost of 10 gp in components or Residium for that.

Answer 2 - It was the west doors. The doors swing shut slowly on their own unless held open. Which I don't think you have left any doors on their hinges long enough in this place yet for that to happen on it's own yet.. :lmao.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 26, 2015, 09:58:49 AM
Ran out of time this morning before I could do any reply. Will get one up there later today.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 26, 2015, 02:31:35 PM
Sorry I had to dredge up a detail that's two and a half years old! ;)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 26, 2015, 04:47:30 PM
No that's totally awesome that you remembered it. I was hoping someone would.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on February 27, 2015, 11:52:56 AM
The captain was mister bug explosion, correct?  So we haven't found his son?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 27, 2015, 11:55:58 AM
Right.

So far you have found Andronsus the dwarf alchemist, Zerriksa an old woman rumored to be a witch, another woman who you did not get her name yet who was sick with Filth Fever, and now Jalissa. Plus you found the captain who died as you watched.

You still have not located the Castellan of the Hall of Great Valor and the Capatain's son, based on who Eoffram said was missing from town a few days ago.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on February 28, 2015, 12:48:56 PM
Someone else feel free to chip in, this doesn't have to be all about me. :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 05, 2015, 01:38:06 PM
Anyone helping Galadren lift the lids? Shandien has the watch on the door and he is rubbish with anything with STR.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on March 05, 2015, 05:45:23 PM
<also rubbish wif str
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on March 05, 2015, 08:43:28 PM
I'll help. Been busy but should be able to post in a little bit.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 07, 2015, 07:53:43 AM
Those items are not on anyone's lists in particular. So those can be distributed as needed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 09, 2015, 10:44:25 AM
Well we can discuss who gets what here and move on in the game thread about what to do next. It was mentioned that checking the other doors would be in order before getting Jalissa out.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on March 11, 2015, 02:57:19 AM
Is it worth becomeing a ritual caster for a warlock?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on March 11, 2015, 12:35:49 PM
None of the rituals are particularly exciting, personally I wouldn't spend a feat on gaining access.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 11, 2015, 06:26:07 PM
It depends how utilitarian you want to be. It definitely makes sense for some classes over others. I had a warlock that specialized in teleports and I was going to take her into a wizard multiclass with Learned Spellcaster from Arcane Power. This gives an additional knowledge skill and the Ritual Casting Wizard class feature.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 17, 2015, 08:33:55 AM
Ran out of time this morning to finish the description of the room and update the map. Will have it up tonight after work.

Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on March 25, 2015, 08:08:33 PM
Nat 1 on the knowledge check = OMG IT'S A LICH!  :lol

I have to admit, I'm shocked that we just randomly found the kid (I'm assuming it's the kid we're looking for and not some other random kid that likes to hang out in crypts full of monsters).

I assume that the lighting in the room is still dim despite the suppressed sunrod?  So that Galadren won't be so bothered by the lack of lighting on the guys with concealment?

Since it's likely to be the last fight of the day - smoke 'em if you've got 'em guys!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 25, 2015, 10:23:39 PM
Heh, since your the only one currently seeing the undead in the room you could play the natural 1 that way  :lmao.

Yes, I realized too late that the if the room was dark you wouldn't see anything making any descriptive text I was going to use moot, so I changed everything to dim except where you have light from the sun rods.

And yes this is very funny that you guys happened to pick the door that led to the boy.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 27, 2015, 08:40:37 AM
The rest of the characters that are "in the hallway" can begin where I placed Dunor on the map in that hallway between the two pillars.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 30, 2015, 08:11:03 AM
Venn, are you waiting for me to answer something that I may have missed being posted?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on March 30, 2015, 11:26:41 PM
Sorry, been very inconveniently busy. I'll see what I can do.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 31, 2015, 08:06:19 AM
No problem. in light of your schedule and the vast number of interrupt possibilities, I will make the interrupt rolls as needed against the enemies for you until you and your schedule are friends again. Since all the enemies are going next it would be a nightmare of waiting for the rest of the party that we can avoid. I will seek to use the best case of the two interrupts against them.

It also looks like I am going to run out of time this morning to finish my reply post. With all of the enemies going at once (and Dunor's interrupt rolls) it takes some time to get through. I will likely finish it up this evening along with the map updates.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on March 31, 2015, 04:09:29 PM
Well, each type of interrupt trigger has its specific triggered attack,  though basically it just determines whether it's a strength or dexterity based attack. I believe all other factors are the same, since I'm unlikely to have combat advantage shaker anyone to apply sneak attack to the duelist's prowess attacks.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 01, 2015, 06:11:20 AM
Do duelists get some sort of feature that lets them take multiple Immediate Interrupts in a round of combat?
Because I thought everyone only ever gets one Immediate Interrupt/Reaction, but as many Opportunity Attacks as you want.  :???
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 01, 2015, 07:55:33 AM
I believe that's a bit of shortsightedness on WotC's part. The intent seems clear to grant multiple parry-style attacks, but they kind of forgot about that tricky rule.

I'm probably going to get rid of this power at my earliest convenience. Of course, with fewer ripostes, that leaves that one enemy still up. Gotta survive to get rid of the attack. :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 01, 2015, 09:22:07 AM
Bah, Inspectre is correct. I confused interrupt with opportunity actions. In looking it up this morning to confirm Inspectre's suspicions, I found it is Opportunity actions that are once per combatants turns while Interrupt actions are once per turn only.

That is my mistake. Though since it only killed one skeleton and had minor impacts on the others I will leave them up in that post and will run it correctly from now on.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 01, 2015, 11:32:54 AM
Did we short rest after the last combat?  We didn't right?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 01, 2015, 12:42:08 PM
Yes, there was what could be considered a short rest so you have your encounter powers back.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 01, 2015, 12:58:28 PM
Yes, there was what could be considered a short rest so you have your encounter powers back.

Glad to hear it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 01, 2015, 02:21:13 PM
I believe on area attacks you need a separate attack roll for each target with a single damage roll for all but I don't have my books at the moment to confirm.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 01, 2015, 05:02:25 PM
I believe on area attacks you need a separate attack roll for each target with a single damage roll for all but I don't have my books at the moment to confirm.

I thought it was single roll for everything because 4e liked simplifying.

I'll check now.

Edit: You're correct.  Ugh, so many rolls.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 01, 2015, 05:07:38 PM
New rolls are up, Elven Accuracy got used for the lowest roll instead of the first one assuming that's alright.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 01, 2015, 07:41:51 PM
Now that I am looking at my books again. Looks like Close blast 5 is different from close burst 5. A blast is a true 5x5 square, where a close burst 5 would center on you and be a 5 square radius. subtle difference but there are some diagrams on page 272 of the PHB1.

I assume the damage you want to do is against the two near the thrones and I can get one of the other skeletons in that blast but I cannot get the other two in that radius.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 02, 2015, 11:56:39 AM
Venn, I had meant to put something in about the light you dropped and forgot about it. I will get the map updated with the lighting effect.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 02, 2015, 12:21:01 PM
That's fine, I'm annoyed at 5E right now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 02, 2015, 02:18:40 PM
Then it is good your playing 4E and SWSE with me then  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 02, 2015, 07:21:13 PM
Then it is good your playing 4E and SWSE with me then  :D

I meant 4E.   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 03, 2015, 06:36:34 AM
Woohoo!  Unless this wight has some BS "get out of flanking free" card, his AC is better than 23, or he manages to drop Galadren with a single 14-damage melee hit ( :o )  he just ate 41 damage from Dunor and Galadren!  Go rogue bros!   :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 03, 2015, 08:50:25 AM
That was a nice couple turns. Yeah that damage was pretty cool. In the midst of the response post but will have to finish it up after work since it has the enemies turns too.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 04, 2015, 12:47:16 AM
I hope I had your AC correct for Dunor Venn. I had it at 19 which went up to 21 with Second Wind. I know there was a lot of up and down with your HPs this round. Math looks like this. You had 14 hitpoints before your turn. Ongoing damage at the start of your turn dropped you to 9. Then you gained back 7 from Second Wind which put you at 16. Then you took 9 and 5 damage from the boneshard's scimitar attack(assuming I have your AC right), which took you down to 2. 4 damage from the skeleton minion takes you to -2.

Since it's late right now and I am tired I want to make sure I am not missing anything that would have been done wrong on my end.

I'll let you resolve the Duelist Prowess attack and on who it should be directed. Since it is an interrupt it could be used on any of the 3 that attacked you this round.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 04, 2015, 01:20:57 AM
Sheesh - the wight can suck HP twice in a single round?  I smell limburger.  :P
Wish I had been able to use my action point to shoot him again before he could do that, but with reload as a minor there was nothing I could have done there.
I'd say everybody needs to unload on the wight with everything we've got left - Thurnan probably can't take another round of double sucking.

Assuming Tanthalus can get Dunor up again, is there a rogue power he can use to shank the wight with flanking?  Galadren is providing flanking so that means Combat Advantage/Sneak Attack.  As a cleric does Tanthalus get the Turn Undead usage of Channel Divinity?  Or was that Divine Glow encounter last turn the "Channel Divinity" usage?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 04, 2015, 02:32:17 AM
do close bursts provoke AoO's>
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 04, 2015, 08:44:34 AM
Close attacks do not provoke AoOs
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 04, 2015, 11:52:49 AM
So you're telling me that the wight doesn't have to do anything, and all the skeletons just rise back up? At such a low level encounter, even a 'boss' type battle (which we're woefully unprepared for as it is), isn't that still kind of much, especially given the fact that the wight can return 26 (!) hp to himself each round and still have actions to attack everyone? I could see maybe one skeleton minion each round, but all of them?

 :shakefist
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 04, 2015, 01:17:55 PM
The more alarming thing to me is that should this guy decide to be a tit, he can just insta-kill Thurnan on his next turn - Minor, Move, Standard, Life Suck - Thurnan takes another 9 damage, which will probably put him at or below his Negative Bloodied value = DEAD.  And the wight gets another 39 HP back.   :banghead

Yeah, the wight needs to die - if you guys have any single-target damage abilities, now is the time to use them along with action points.

I still have an action point left, so on my turn I'm going to use Nimble Strike to shift back out of melee with him, shoot him, reload, and then action point to shoot him again.  That's pretty much all I've got left at this point.  Since Galadren will be still in melee on Dunor's turn, he'll have Flanking vs. the Wight at least - does he have any good rogue powers that could trigger Sneak Attack?  Or better, anything that would let him disengage given he's not in a good spot right now.  Maybe Shandien could pull the Bleached Skeleton off Dunor by Marking it?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 04, 2015, 03:13:05 PM
I am sorry if it seems a bit frustrating. I put in the ritual and increased the skeletons coming back because you have an extra person in the party. No one has really asked about the ritual yet so I have not had anyone roll any knowledge checks about it to see if they can interrupt it. The skeletons rise up on their own due to the connection with the dark energies of the audience chamber and is not a result of anything the Wight is doing here. Though the Wight does have that reanimate power which he is likely going to use on the Boneshard and that will cost him the action to use it.

Yes. Focusing all efforts on the Wight will put him down quick as long as you can kill it before his turn. You are also correct that he could use all three actions and drain 3 life from Thurnan with each one which would likely put him in dire straights.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 04, 2015, 03:14:15 PM
Ah typed my response before I read Nanshork's post. Good call on the knowledge check  :D.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 04, 2015, 03:52:16 PM
Honestly the skeletons coming back I don't mind that much - they're just minions, which tend to need some help to actually be more than a minor nuisance, and I'd rather have minions to deal with than another 1 or 2 standard undead on top of the troll (in more ways than one  :P ) wight and his buddy.  If we can put him down, and keep Dunor from getting killed here (and actually killed since he has no more healing surges.  :bigeyes ) things will start looking much better for us.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 04, 2015, 04:19:34 PM
I don't think I can avoid getting killed, what with no more healing surges. That's the problem one of the problems with 4E; all healing is limited, even with resources like healing potions. Potions of healing should require expending a healing surge to craft, not to drink. >_>
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 04, 2015, 07:30:24 PM
If the knowledge check comes up with anything I can usefully do then I'll be using an action point to do it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 04, 2015, 09:07:00 PM
Oh, and to answer Inspectre's question, yeah, if I can get CA I can mess up the wight with some well-placed sneak attacking. I can also get sneak attack on a Duelist's Prowess attack if I still have CA, though that's harder to ensure.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 04, 2015, 10:27:55 PM
You have CA right now - Galadren is threatening the wight (with his Fists).  Ergo you have flanking, ergo you have combat advantage - that's how Galadren was able to use his sneak attack for the fight, by moving opposite the wight from Dunor.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 05, 2015, 01:33:11 AM
Is it worth it for me to use an action point to try and disrupt the bad healing?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 05, 2015, 02:03:12 AM
We either need to kill the wight this turn or stop it from sucking more HP out of Thurnan.
Depends on how much risk you want to take - Tanthalus could try to disrupt the ritual and fail, causing the action point to be spent for nothing.  Or we could all pile on the wight and do to a couple misses and just bad luck, fail to kill the wight and then without the ritual being cut off he eats Thurnan on his next turn.

Does Tanthalus have any Radiant damage powers that he could smack the wight with for beaucoup damage?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 05, 2015, 11:07:58 AM
I'm a cleric.  All of my damaging powers do radiant damage.   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 05, 2015, 11:12:49 AM
Shadow, your links are off a bit.  ;)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 05, 2015, 05:21:23 PM
does the push target 4 squares bit from arms of hadar depend on whether or not they take damage?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 05, 2015, 10:21:32 PM
You did not call out that the power pushes a target 4 squares or where you wanted them moved to if it hit. Yes it does depend on the target being hit before the effect is used. Since it worked on the other skeleton than the one you had hit, where do you want it moved to, though it is irrelevant at the moment since it is presently dead but if it rises again it will determine where it starts its round.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 06, 2015, 02:40:50 AM
Didnt call it out cause my role sucked so bad i assumed i missed  :p


we'll say as far north of me as he can go
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 06, 2015, 08:46:55 AM
Skeleton will end up at A15.

Shandien did 29 points of damage there, So now it is down to Dunor and Galadren to finish him off...and lets hope he doesn't suddenly rise again  :D.

I will be out of town on a business trip for a few days this week. While I will have ample internet access, and I should be able to keep up on response, some may be a little delayed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on April 06, 2015, 06:11:22 PM
Shadow, your links are off a bit.  ;)

You don't say  :P
Is it obvious I check all my PbP's at the same time?
Well, they did both miss so I guess it doesn't matter. I don't have the roll anymore, so I guess 'ol Liams character sheet can stay there.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 06, 2015, 11:11:43 PM
I am so mad right now, you have no idea.

Shitty day followed by a shitty roll.  :twitch
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 07, 2015, 06:19:31 AM
Looks like it's up to Galadren to save the day . . . . 12 more damage.

Also, I believe that all damage is maximized on a critical, including any bonus damage dice other than high crit/magic weapon dice that you only get on a crit.
So Shandien's first promise of the storm hit should have been maximized on that critical as well, putting an extra 3 damage on the wight.
So it should have taken a total of 48 damage, and now Galadren's 12, bringing it up to 60 total damage.

Please say it's dead!  :bigeyes
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 07, 2015, 10:01:39 PM
Looks like a reply is going to need to wait for a bit. Not been a good day. Got in late last night and had very little sleep. Then went I went out to the parking lot this morning my passenger rear tire was complete flat. So trying to coordinate a tow to a tire place and find a tire place that is open late enough that I can also get to from the hotel I am at after the training classes I am attending. This is a nightmare.

Have a full spare under the bed of my truck but the lock is so rusted it wont lower the spare down, so cant change it myself.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 08, 2015, 12:55:43 AM
Sorry to hear that, Melblen! I hope things work out for you soon.  :bigeyes
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 08, 2015, 03:03:21 AM
good luck!  :hug
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 08, 2015, 07:34:09 AM
Thanks. Now that I have had a full night's sleep I feel a little better about tackling the problem. If I can get it all fixed today, I will get a response post up this evening. I apologize for the delay, it is a little frustrating to be away from home, trying to still accomplish things for work, and have this occur without any support structure around to help.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 08, 2015, 07:35:43 PM
Wow, that really sucks.   :(

Even with a support structure in place, car troubles are a huge pain in the ass.
But while away from home on business?
Don't stress out about the game - we'll still be here when you've got the time and energy to continue.
Best of luck!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 10, 2015, 08:04:32 AM
Turned out pretty good though. Was able to get it towed while I was not there (some tow companies won't if you are not present). Then the tire place determined that it could be fixed. Apparently I ran over a scissor blade. They did the work for free. So Discount Tire is the way to go when you have a flat and are far from home  :D

If that wasn't eventful enough, last nights trip home was plagued by Tornado Warnings in every county I went through. I was a few minutes ahead of it each time EAS went off on the radio. I was like "damn I was just through that town".
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 10, 2015, 04:09:52 PM
will has my reply up after work tonight
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 11, 2015, 04:49:21 PM
they don't make skeletons like they used to  :twitch
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 12, 2015, 09:21:12 AM
Doh, well that did not go as I hoped. Hitting the other two skeletons would have dropped them while marking the tougher one and allowing Dunor to move in behind for the flank.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 12, 2015, 01:20:03 PM
Wow, the Unseen Servant hates you guys more than the sites dice roller. That is a crazy string of rolls.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 12, 2015, 02:11:40 PM
Erm, if Thurnan was at 9 damage, and the boneshard skeleton's burst did 12 damage, shouldn't Thurnan be at 21 damage and probably straight up dead? :(

Is that field of magical energy still up around him now that the spellcaster is dead?  And is that field actually solid or something that could be passed through to go grab the kid and drag him out of the line of fire?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 12, 2015, 03:22:27 PM
Well guys, it was nice knowing you! 
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 12, 2015, 07:21:42 PM
Thurnan had 6 hit points remaining before that blast. He also had 3 temp hitpoints from Tanthalus. So he took 9 real damage. He has taken 9 before this. Another blast will likely send him over his bloodied value though. Might want to move the skeleton off or figure out how to interrupt the ritual and get the boy out.

The ritual was completed by the Wight and is still up, he was about to feed on the boy when you stormed in. Now there is no one to further drain the boy. While the field is intangible it is a necromantic ritual and likely to be bad for living flesh to contact it.

Dunor may want to back away (no one can fault you for a tactical retreat, and Dalanath wouldn't have hung about :D).  Shandien has surges left and has a higher AC. May want him to tank the big skeleton.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 16, 2015, 06:19:56 AM
Does Shandien have his Second Wind left?  He could use it to heal up and bolsters his defenses a bit before moving away and provoking an OA from the big skellie.  I think he doesn't have to do anything to maintain his Mark on it, but he could always use his minor to refresh the mark.  To get the skeleton at least 3 squares away from Thurnan, he'll have to go somewhere down into the southwest corner of the map, say G4 or so.  After the big skeleton chases him off to down there (assuming it follows, but if it's marked I'd assume it would mindlessly go after Shandien with no one to direct it otherwise being a mindless skellie) we blow it up. 

Meelblen, can we use minor actions to make Knowledge Religion/Arcana checks to figure out how to keep these skeletons from respawning, and deactivate the field of necrotic energy around Thurnan?  I would assume since it's just for information it would be a minor action, rather than a standard since we're not doing anything (unlike actually using Religion/Arcana to do something, like disable a trap).



Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 16, 2015, 12:01:20 PM
I'd also like to know about using the knowledge skill to potentially keep the respawning from happening.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 16, 2015, 05:21:29 PM
Traveling home now. I will answer these questions when I get home in a few hours.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 16, 2015, 07:45:51 PM
hours  :o

good lord, what kind of commute do you have?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 17, 2015, 07:58:14 AM
Oh, that isn't my normal commute thank goodness.  :) For the past two weeks I had to travel from my home in Illinois up to a small town near Madison WI. My normal commute is under 10 minutes.

So most Knowledge checks are No Action checks. You either know the information or you do not, or you either recognize a clue related to a given field of knowledge or you do not. So they can be made at virtually any time. In this instance you would need to make a Knowlegde Religion, Arcana, or Nature check to see if you know anything about the ritual you are witnessing (Which Tanthalus did with a religion check of 24 already).

The same can be done to garner information about why the skeletons keep coming back and what the circumstances of killing them and having them stay dead might be. So give me two checks from any of those skills.

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Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 19, 2015, 10:53:59 AM
For Shandien's next turn he can either use Arcana to continue to counter the ritual or he can do what Inspectre is suggesting and use a second wind, move away from the skeletons hopefully pulling the Boneshard away without getting hacked to pieces by AoOs.

I am leaning towards Inspectre's suggesting since even if the ritual gets broken the boy cant currently move under his own power while unconscious while dying.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 19, 2015, 01:52:28 PM
The minion skeletons are a nuisance but we can't kill the big guy while he's standing next to Thurnan and in the middle of the entire party (another AoE like that last one will basically TPK us).  Neither Dunor nor Shandien have the HP to keep tanking the thing while we deal with the ritual, and as soon as it's done with them the thing is coming for the rest of us.  If Tuluqag and Thespias can clear out the minions around Shandien, and he uses a second wind, he should have enough HP to survive one hit from the Boneshard if it gets lucky.  Not sure if he can take both a hit and it exploding next to him, but if somebody's gonna die, well . . . it would certainly make Melblen's job of writing him out easier.  :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 20, 2015, 09:43:23 AM
bhu, before I put a response to your post up there. Those minion skeletons are going to keep coming back. So even if you do kill it, if you don't move away it will come back this rounds on it's turn and attack again. You may want to use a move action and either shift or move and take an AoO from the other which even if it did hit would not kill you plus you would activate your Shadow Walk again giving you concealment.

Riskier would be to leave those two skeletons up, move away (taking two AoOs which will drop you if both hit), and make an attack against the minion skeleton near Shandien like Inspectre is suggesting.

Tanthalus may want to use his Healer's Mercy Channel Divinity soon, it wont help Dunor, but it will help everyone else who is bloodied (Tulugaq, Shandien, and himself), including healing the boy (NPCs do have 1 Healing Surge for purposes such as these).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 20, 2015, 11:39:45 AM
FYI my computer just got mailed in for some warranty repairs, I'm borrowing a roommate's laptop.  I won't be able to get on as often as normal for the next couple of weeks, if that holds up the game I give permission for Melblen to take my character's turn.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 20, 2015, 05:46:55 PM
I thought the wights ability to res his minions was 1/day?

And isnt he dead now?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 20, 2015, 10:16:04 PM
We established that it wasn't the wight raising the minions, but the necromantic ritual that's in place. Just happens automatically. Probably be a good idea to get those successes and stop it, but there are other pressing concerns as well...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 20, 2015, 10:23:41 PM
what do you guys want me to do then?  I cant afford the attacks of opportunity do im pinned here until they're dead or stop popping back up.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 21, 2015, 06:12:37 AM
I believe you could make a Religion, Arcana, or Nature check to help deplete the ritual.
I imagine tuluqag has one of those skills - don't warlocks usually get Arcana for free?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 21, 2015, 08:58:54 AM
Warlocks do not get Arcana automatically but it is on their class list. Tulugaq has Religion trained though and could do that.

Shadow, I forgot to put it in there on the past couple statuses that the Boneshard Skeleton (Bleached Skeleton) was bloodied, which was the reason for the first boneshard blast after Dunor's turn. The group is trying to avoid killing it until they can move it away from the boy. I have corrected the statuses back to when it occurred. Do you also want to change your target for your secondary lightning?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 21, 2015, 07:31:16 PM
what sort of action is required for the check?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 22, 2015, 08:37:19 AM
For countering the rituals energy, it would be a standard action for that skill use.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on April 22, 2015, 04:39:25 PM
Oh, I'll just arc it to a small skeleton thing then. Not that I think I hit the first time around anyway. But thank you for the courtesy regardless  :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 23, 2015, 08:03:39 AM
You are correct, it did not hit. I only looked at the actions and not the rolls with it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 23, 2015, 10:57:33 AM
Well Shandien made it. Will probably get killed in the skeletons dying boneshard blast. Are you guys going to hold off on attacking that skeleton until it moves away?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 23, 2015, 10:08:49 PM
You know, looking at the map, I really can't get very far without taking a chance on getting hit. At the best, I wind up in the middle of the room, still an easy target for any number of skeletons and well within blast radius if the boneshard skeleton pops.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 23, 2015, 10:13:31 PM
Move action: shift to the southeast.  Standard action: shift to the southeast.  That will put you right next to Tanthalus and Thespias, so they'll at least shield your sides from flanking.  The boneshard, unless it ignores Shandien's mark (in which case we're basically dead) will run across the room and you'll be out of the blast.

The minion skeletons are pretty much going to do whatever they want to do, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 25, 2015, 10:32:41 AM
With the Boneshard moved off might want to focus fire on it but will possibly drop Shandien. May be a good time though for Tanthalus to move to D9 and ready an action to cast his channel divinity until after Tulugaq's turn. Hopefully he moves one spot closer to get into the close burst 5 radius. Then everyone (except Dunor who has no healing surges left) can spend a healing surge.

I know Nanshork is having his normal computer serviced and is borrowing one when he can. If he doesn't post on his own, I will keep the game moving and do the action above.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 25, 2015, 11:32:41 AM
If the boneshard dies before Galadren's next turn, it'll still have that -2 penalty on its explosion attack . . . every little bit helps, right?
If Thespias has something that can reach the skeleton, that would be good for blowing it up, and obviously Shandien can now fight back this turn.
Agreed that Tanthalus needs to help the party back up as much as he can - hopefully that will save Thurnan from making more saving throws too.
Tuluqag can help stop the ritual again.
Once those damn skeleton minions can actually be killed, Dunor can go help with the clean-up, since those on the right seem to love beating on poor Tuluqag.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 27, 2015, 01:39:55 PM
I approve of the action, thanks for making sure I don't slow the game down.

Also, Healer's Lore adds my wis mod to the healed damage.  It doesn't add an additional d6.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 27, 2015, 02:01:31 PM
Will make the adjustment to the post when I get home this evening.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on April 27, 2015, 08:18:49 PM
. . . this board roller man. This board roller.
*sigh*
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 28, 2015, 07:49:21 AM
Give the Unseen Servant a try then. Once you set up all your power's rolls as macros, you can just click a button next to a power and it rolls it for you, That is what I did for Shandien. I have all of his powers set up as macros. So when his turn comes around all I need to do is click the die icon next to the one I want and it generates the roll and the BB Code line to copy over (similar to IC but it has many differences to get used to first).

I have Campaign IDs set up for both games I run. This game is 229 (Shadow my DoD game is 228 there too). This allows for all the rolls for a particular game to be grouped by that game.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on April 28, 2015, 02:22:43 PM
I just might check that out.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 28, 2015, 06:15:09 PM
My computer is fixed!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 28, 2015, 08:39:10 PM
 :clap
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 28, 2015, 09:50:12 PM
woot!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 28, 2015, 10:11:42 PM
Melblen, don't mind that roll from Dunor, was just testing it to see how it worked. It might do nicely going forward. :)

Besides, he's not well enough to attack anything right now, anyway. Gotta stay safe. A living Dunor is a Dunor that can fight another day.  ;)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on April 30, 2015, 06:35:14 AM
I'm going to be afk for the next couple of days. If the combat round progresses somewhat fast, I all give you permission to figure out what I need to do during the turn and roll for me, if I'm not around to do so myself. Also, reminder to the group: Remember that we have Action points and that we ought to use them. I'm out of encounter powers and dailies, but I got AP to spare.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 30, 2015, 07:38:41 AM
No problem. When you turn comes up again here I can post for you. Since we have the Boneshard in position we would want to unload on it.

Having extra APs are good but remember you can only spend one per encounter, so if any of you have used one this fight you cannot use another. In contrast, some monsters with multiple APs can use them more than once per fight.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 30, 2015, 09:22:50 AM
Can I rephrase my readied action? Dunor will intercept any attack meant for the boy, placing himself in harm's way (making him the target of such an attack) in order to defend him. Thus,  Dunor would be ready to parry the attack, thanks to Duelist's Prowess.

Also, my initiative wouldn't change unless my readied action were triggered.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 30, 2015, 10:21:15 AM
NP. Based on what I thought you had originally meant, I thought you were taking the boy to safety once the ritual ended, hence the trigger and the relocation in the init order. I will correct this evening then.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 30, 2015, 06:20:10 PM
I think it's probably too dangerous to get him out of here with all the skeletons around and in the way. if the boneshard explodes again though,  maybe better to get him out now... I couldn't grab him while moving, right?  So I'd have to just use my full movement to get to him. Picking him up is likely a standard action, possibly an athletics check if he's heavy enough. Then I couldn't move him until next turn anyway. Might still be the best option...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 01, 2015, 07:43:44 AM
Tell you what make an athletics check to scoop him as you rush by and we will call it part of the move. This fight has been a pretty big challenge as it is so will make it easier to get the boy through the surrounding skeletons.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on May 01, 2015, 10:25:10 PM
Yay, I still get to be heroic even as I'm bleeding all over the nice stone floor. :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 02, 2015, 12:46:59 AM
Yep :cool. Now everyone needs to kill that skeleton so the party can finally rest up.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 02, 2015, 08:19:58 AM
bhu, you would not be able to curse the skeleton currently at G11 because the skeleton next to you is closer. Warlock Curse can only be used on the closest enemy. If you shifted to say F13 or G13, then you would be able to do two things differently if you wanted; you would be close enough to curse that skeleton at G11 (which would now be an equal distance from you than the other skeleton), and you could then use one of you powers instead of a melee attack giving you a much better chance to hit.

Also if you haven't used an AP this encounter you might also consider it now, either dropping an attack (or both) toward the Bleached Skeleton (the boneshard skeleton) to help kill it off or kill both skeletons you just cursed and get the +4 to your next d20 roll. Or even use one of the pact boons to trigger your rod and curse the skeleton at G7 and keep the +2 from the other. When G7 dies you will get the extra +2 anyhow.

Just a couple suggestions, please do not take it as though I am trying to make you do what I wrote above.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 02, 2015, 05:47:02 PM
Im new to 4e, feel free to make suggestions :D

Can I use an action point to take a 5 foot step to avoid AoO, then do my regular turn?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 02, 2015, 06:46:21 PM
You get three actions per round; a Standard, a Move, and a Minor action. You can use your move action to Shift (which is like taking a 5 foot step). Then use the minor action to use Warlock's Curse on the skeleton at G11. Then you can use a standard action unhindered to blasts enemies and spend an action point to take another standard action and use another power.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 02, 2015, 07:56:21 PM
lemme get mah revised turn up then, you still only move 5 ft on  a shift yes?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on May 02, 2015, 08:01:43 PM
Unless something specifically lets you shift more. But yeah, a shift is a 5-foot step basically.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on May 04, 2015, 12:16:10 PM
Ok, so the roller has vindicated itself. For now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 08, 2015, 08:05:34 AM
Anyone please feel free to put down the last skeleton :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 11, 2015, 09:03:33 AM
So I assume you all are headed out for an extended rest. Will that be in the same spot you left the woman you rescued earlier?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on May 13, 2015, 06:22:35 AM
I do believe that is the plan, yes!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 13, 2015, 08:09:21 AM
Congratz! you all reach level 2! You all are at 1304 exp.  :clap

Will give everyone a few days to level up. I will have to level Shandien, though I think I have his general progression path figured out.

Going with Host of Shields as his level 2 utility which is a daily stance that increases his AC and REF by +2 power bonus. His feat will be White Lotus Defense which will give him an additional +1 to defenses against any enemy he hits with an at will attack. This should boost his chances of not being hit. Plus with his lightning weapon all of his powers can be lightning with a free action so it will benefit well from his racial encounter power.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on May 13, 2015, 11:52:34 AM
Woo, level up!  Sorry for the not posting, apparently I missed some posts.

If filth fever lady still has filth fever I'll keep tending to her if I can. 


Now to figure out what to take for second level...

Edit: Utility power (Shield of Faith) and feat (Power of the Sun) chosen.  I'm very insightful.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 13, 2015, 04:10:55 PM
Beyond amending hp all I need to do is pick a power and a feat right?

Edit: Considering Assassins bane or ethereal stride for utility power. 

  rod expertise, hidden sniper, improved defenses, improved initiative are in competition for the feat


Now is the time for those of you with more experience to point out where im going wrong :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on May 14, 2015, 06:46:27 AM
Don't forget to add a +1 level bonus onto your to-hit rolls, initiative rolls, skill rolls, and all of your defenses (the sheet may have done this for you automatically).  You get that every even level.

For Galadren, while there is an incredible Seeker utility power that lets him crit on a 19-20, I think I'm going to go for more utility/mobility, so I'm going to take Yield Ground, which is a Ranger Encounter Utility that lets him shift 4 squares and gains a +2 power bonus to all defenses as an immediate reaction to someone running up and punching him in the face (enemy melee attack).  I've noticed he tends to get a little too close to the center of the action sometimes. :p 

For a feat, it's a no-brainer - Superior crossbow proficiency, so I can finally make use of that magic item and be awesome!

I also forgot to add his racial bonuses to Perception and Nature - fixed that finally.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on May 14, 2015, 07:29:56 PM
Beyond amending hp all I need to do is pick a power and a feat right?

Edit: Considering Assassins bane or ethereal stride for utility power. 

  rod expertise, hidden sniper, improved defenses, improved initiative are in competition for the feat

Now is the time for those of you with more experience to point out where im going wrong :D



If you're looking for recommendations, mine still stand from before. (http://www.minmaxboards.com/index.php?topic=847.msg241767;topicseen#msg241767)

Rod Expertise, Hidden Sniper, and Improved Defenses are all, I believe, from the Essentials line, so I believe they're not being allowed in this game. Otherwise Improved Defenses is a no-brainer for anyone. :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 14, 2015, 07:43:55 PM
So Im down to Improved defenses, improved initiative, or implement expertise
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on May 14, 2015, 08:06:05 PM
Expertise is definitely a feat you will want to pick up at some point.
Particularly since this is a pre-published module by WotC - they have a tendency to use monsters with STUPIDLY high defenses.
Which turns fights into a whiff-fest if you don't have a high-enough bonus on to-hit rolls.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on May 14, 2015, 09:45:50 PM
Fixed my level up and made sure the link to my sheet is the proper one.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on May 14, 2015, 10:06:01 PM
So Im down to Improved defenses, improved initiative, or implement expertise

Again, Improved Defenses is essentials, and thus disallowed. So really Improved Initiative or Implement Expertise. Both are great feats for you to have, and likely you'll want both eventually.

As for Dunor, I've updated my level, HP, added a feat, swapped my Daily Power to something less confusing and hopefully more widely useful, and added my Utility Power. I'd say I'm all done!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on May 15, 2015, 12:52:21 AM
Unexpected vacation time, I'm leaving tomorrow and I think I'll be back next Friday.  No board access until then.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on May 15, 2015, 06:33:29 AM
Going to be away this weekend, although it looks like I'm basically done with Galadren's level-up.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 15, 2015, 07:05:35 PM
What are your feelings on battle caster defense?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 16, 2015, 10:41:53 AM
A good feat if you plan on getting into the thick of things and mixing it up using your ranged or area powers and will take a lot of AoO's. Bare in mind that if your that close though, you will also likely be taking normal attacks on the enemies turn which does not give you the +4 to AC. So you would still need to stick close to a Defender or make sure you are killing the enemies on your turn.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 17, 2015, 09:10:06 AM
Looks like everyone has their sheets updated and their selections made. I will put up a summary of the downtime during the rest so we can jump back into it but if you have any particulars during the downtime you would like to get out of the way please post them as well in game. My assumptions will be that you examine any the items you have found and now know all of their powers and can use them effectively and rest while setting a watch.

You extended rest will take you into the wee hours of the morning and it will still be dark when you head back in.

Shadow, I did not see anything on Theo's sheet about the winged lancing dagger you just picked up. Please don't forget you have it  :D

I will let you all figure out who should have all the PoH's and cash.

Also did you all want to begin at the entrance of Level 1 or go back to Level 2 in the dungeon?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on May 18, 2015, 06:59:47 AM
I would kinda like to finish level 1 of the dungeon up - doesn't look like much unless it goes off the left side of the screen >>
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on May 18, 2015, 09:35:38 PM
Oh, I did miss to add that. Does that mean you made it into a Lancing Dagger as well? NEAT.

A for where to start, it doesn't matter to me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 20, 2015, 12:30:08 PM
With no one else posting here or in game. I will get the rest of the rest time summed up and start you all at the dungeon's entry chamber on level 1.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 20, 2015, 04:20:20 PM
My apologies I've been distracted by health and legal problems
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 21, 2015, 08:51:55 PM
No problem. I know all about how busy things can get with real life. I can keep your character going if you are too busy to post.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 22, 2015, 02:00:17 AM
I should be fine, I just forgot a few days.  Arguing with probate courts and having an abscess split open will do that.  :tantrum
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 22, 2015, 08:18:57 AM
Ouch.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 23, 2015, 03:41:28 PM
I don't know how to soften this so I'm gonna just say it: I may disappear soon.  I was diagnosed via MRI with a partially empty sella and a papilledema, both on the left side.  I have glaucoma, so the papilledema may be a false positive.  If it's not, having those two conditions in tandem means i most likely have idiopathic intracranial pressure, meaning I'm leaking excess spinal fluid into my skull.  Which will require a spinal tap to fix.  I should stress there is still a high likelihood of this being a false positive, but come Tuesday when everything opens up, I have a lot of calls to make.  Will let you know more then.  Till then expect be to be posting as usual.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on May 23, 2015, 06:06:43 PM
 :bigeyes

Hugs for bhu!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 23, 2015, 06:11:19 PM
:bigeyes

Hugs for bhu!

 :hug
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 23, 2015, 07:41:27 PM
Wow man. My family and I will send positive thoughts your way and hope for a positive outcome to your situation.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 23, 2015, 08:49:08 PM
Wow man. My family and I will send positive thoughts your way and hope for a positive outcome to your situation.

 :hug
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on May 23, 2015, 09:28:43 PM
Those are some seriously heavy things to deal with Bhu. There's nothing I can say really, that I feel is good enough here.
All I can give you is this internet hug, so I will.  :hug
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 23, 2015, 09:43:23 PM
Those are some seriously heavy things to deal with Bhu. There's nothing I can say really, that I feel is good enough here.
All I can give you is this internet hug, so I will.  :hug
   :hug
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 28, 2015, 12:13:24 PM
Updated the maps this morning. Took me a little longer than I anticipated so I did not quite get through the response to the skill checks will have those up this evening or tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on May 28, 2015, 04:45:19 PM
Papilledema was a false positive due to glaucoma, blood work shows sella is not a problem at this point.  So I'm cleared.  I still need to undergo two biopsies, but they're mostly precautionary.

Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 28, 2015, 04:59:40 PM
That's good news to hear. I am glad it was not as bad as they thought it possibly was.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on May 29, 2015, 08:44:22 AM
Is everyone making the 2 intelligence checks, or only those who were investigating the mural?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 29, 2015, 11:01:54 AM
Everyone.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on May 31, 2015, 05:36:27 PM
That's good news to hear. I am glad it was not as bad as they thought it possibly was.

I'll second this. :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on June 01, 2015, 08:53:54 PM
I never did tell you all how pleased I am with myself for coming up with the name "Thespias Munroe".
The last name as well as his clothing is inspired by Ororo Munroe, a.k.a. Storm from X-men.
His first name is a halfway point between "Theispas" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theispas) and "Thespian" (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thespian).

Given he's a Storm Sorcerer with a fair for dramatics as well as being trained in Bluff (for that impersonation angle), I'm very pleased in bodging together that one.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on June 01, 2015, 10:56:01 PM
Hey, there's no reason we necessarily need to fight this thing, especially if it's dumb and slow. :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on June 02, 2015, 06:48:56 AM
B-b-b-b-b-but XP!  And it's ugly!  And I hate it!  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on June 02, 2015, 07:21:44 AM
I don't actually expect anyone to listen to Dunor!  :lol
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 03, 2015, 08:47:28 AM
I think we are going to wipe the floor pretty quickly with this Ochre Jelly. The first time I ran this with my F2F group they nearly got killed in this encounter. You guys have already done 49 damage to it and the round isn't over yet.

For Shandien's turn, I plan on burning his AP to get another action since he only has 1 from being Dazed. Going to use a free action to turn his weapon to lightning damage. Move action to shift to D8. Since he is in both Aura's currently but Dunor is in one and Tanthalus, Thespias, and Tulugaq are only in the other, it tells him pretty clearly where the invisible chill and madness is. Free action to burn the AP and will use the extra action to use sword of sigils. This will mark every enemy hit in the 1 square radius.

Sheesh, if Shandien wasn't dazed, he could also use Promise of the Storm and gotten the extra 1d8 damage on this due to his weapon.

@ Shadow, I like how you came up with the name. I always thought it was very close to Thespian. I am surprised I did not catch the Monroe reference earlier. Well played.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on June 04, 2015, 01:59:07 PM
Melblen: Looks like you didn't take into account the effect of Divine Glow on my Interrupt attack, though I'm guessing I still miss regardless.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 04, 2015, 04:23:56 PM
You are correct. I did not include it. I think it still misses the AC but I will look tonight to confirm and make adjustments as needed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on June 10, 2015, 09:29:15 AM
I'm pretty sure that Force damage ignores Insubstantial (one of the best parts about that power besides that it's AoE), but the Lightning damage from the weapon power probably should be halved down to 1, I guess.

And damnit, what a time for shitty rolls.  Oh well, maybe the Ochre Jelly at least will die.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 10, 2015, 11:12:56 AM
Firstly, I did not know that about force damage...that's pretty neat. Secondly, I totally forgot to halve the damage on the specters. The wisp wraith still dies even with the one damage.

I think both initial attack miss but the powers that allow you to roll again likely hit. Will check when I get home tonight.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on June 10, 2015, 12:13:39 PM
Hrm.  looks like it's actually a feat that you have to take to make the force damage deal full damage to insubstantial.  I played a Paragon swordmage at one point, which is probably where I got the idea from.  So no, it takes half damage from that as well. ><
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on June 10, 2015, 10:47:45 PM
Remember to cut all of the damage that the spectre takes in half.
Hopefully that's still enough damage to kill it even with halving.  :bigeyes
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 11, 2015, 07:12:41 AM
It was enough with half. Realized it afterward but was too busy to go back and correct it. So I did not worry about it since it still died.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on June 11, 2015, 08:44:21 AM
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Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on June 11, 2015, 08:50:46 AM
Hooooooooly crap, it was the Spirit that would be taking the critical hit, not the ogre. I fail at reading comprehension.

And now I see the updated map, hooooly crap.

No, no, no, this is too much  :lol

We're redoing everything.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on June 11, 2015, 08:59:22 AM
That constitutes the greatest Retarded Rewind (TM) I've ever pulled in any tabletop rpg, ever.
Holy crap.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 13, 2015, 11:23:30 AM
Took me a bit of reading, can't find anywhere that says you can't shift while prone using a crawl for the move action. Crawling simply says you move up to half your speed. Since half your speed is more than 1 square you should still be able to shift. Tanthalus would still be prone though and still grant a combat advantage to those enemies in adjacent squares but I think I will allow the shift while prone.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on June 13, 2015, 02:32:53 PM
I didn't even notice that I was prone.   :facepalm

If you won't allow it that's okay, I can use my move action to stand up instead.  My power doesn't have the ranged keyword so I won't eat an AoO (unless I missed something).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on June 13, 2015, 03:56:38 PM
I didn't even notice that I was prone.   :facepalm

If you won't allow it that's okay, I can use my move action to stand up instead.  My power doesn't have the ranged keyword so I won't eat an AoO (unless I missed something).

Unfortunately, Ranged isn't a keyword, it's an attack type (http://dnd4.wikia.com/wiki/Ranged) (in this case, Ranged 5 (http://dungeonanddragons.wikia.com/wiki/Lance_of_Faith), vs. Melee, Area, or Close Blast/Burst; An area attack, ie: Area Burst 2 within 10 squares, also provokes an OA from an adjacent foe).

Luckily, Melblen vouched for shifting while prone, so you can do that if you like and avoid the OA, though I believe you'll take a penalty for attacking while prone.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on June 13, 2015, 06:05:51 PM
Like I said, unless I was missing something.   :P

And yeah, pretty much every edition has an attack penalty for being prone.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on June 14, 2015, 04:57:58 PM
do the rest of us see the briefly lit spectre?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on June 15, 2015, 01:01:01 AM
I'm actually unclear on whether I need to keep making saving throws against this ongoing damage now that combat has ended. I'm guessing... yes?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 15, 2015, 08:05:21 AM
My description was meant to indicate that the specter died (or rather re-died).

Yes, please make saves on the on going damage. Although that prospect frightens me a little bit based on your recent luck with rolling  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on June 15, 2015, 08:46:19 AM
 :shakefist
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 17, 2015, 09:39:57 AM
Where you all headed next?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 21, 2015, 08:19:23 AM
Anyone waiting on me for anything to move forward? Is someone going to stick up a torch or a sun rod?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on June 21, 2015, 05:33:23 PM
I know we used two sunrods yesterday.  I know one of them came from Galadren's pack - can't remember where the other one came from.  Assuming Galadren still has one (standard adventuring kit lists two sunrods), I guess he can crack his and go on forward then.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 23, 2015, 06:56:30 PM
K was seeing if anyone else was going to respond before I advanced the party forward.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 23, 2015, 06:58:29 PM
Oh and will use the standard marching order I have been using so far too.

Galdren Dunor
Shandien Tanthalus
Thespias Tulugaq
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on June 23, 2015, 11:45:37 PM
That order works for me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 26, 2015, 07:54:11 AM
I have been traveling this week for work so my posting schedule has been all thrown off. I return home tonight so I will get response posts up this evening or early tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 01, 2015, 08:08:34 AM
I just realized that my lettering on the side of each map does not mesh up well with the maps grid. I will try to fix this with the next map update. "P" is supposed to be the last squares at the very bottom of the map so you can kind of work up from there. Sorry for the additional effort in locating you correct squares.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 01, 2015, 10:24:42 PM
Ok, that should push them a little further away from the party, and hopefully keep them more fixated on me. Plus, they're next to each other now (assuming the first attack hits), so if anyone has an area attack, they should both be in the AoE. Not sure if anyone does, however.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on July 04, 2015, 07:21:57 PM
Forgot to include at the end, using Evasive STrike's shift following the attack to move north 3, up to L9.  Feel free to shift west and flank with Galadren dunor!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 07, 2015, 12:16:45 AM
Sorry, I don't mean to hold things up. Busy time, with work and studying for summer midterms! I'll try to get my post up soon.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 07, 2015, 07:53:02 AM
I could also jump in and post for you if the need arises until your time frees up a little more. With Shandien next, I figure you can handle the two bugs and he will attack and mark the bugbear That should reduce the damage to Tanthalus getting strangled.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 07, 2015, 01:06:13 PM
It probably won't be until tonight. If we can wait that long, great, if you'd rather move things along, go ahead and post.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 07, 2015, 04:13:29 PM
Definitely can wait until tonight. No problems there.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 07, 2015, 05:11:51 PM
Managed to find a spare moment. Now to go take a Business Law mid-term exam...  :shakefist
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 08, 2015, 01:23:57 PM
Okay, I rolled to escape the grab.  Since I'm being strangled are there any limits on my actions above and beyond being immobilized?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 08, 2015, 08:28:55 PM
Hope you did well on the exam Venn.

Nan, I think the only restriction is that your immobile while grabbed. Otherwise you cans till take all your actions since there is no other effects to the strangle power the bugbear has beyond immobilizing you and if he sustains it you take more damage (minus the damage absorbed by Shandien's Aegis)

Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 09, 2015, 07:51:30 AM
Nan, For some silly reason I did not realize what you had meant about where the roll was until this morning. Tanthalus was not able to escape from the grab that time. As said above, it only immobilizes so you may take your normal actions but just cant move about.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 09, 2015, 01:01:27 PM
No worries.  I was going to make an either/or post, I just wanted to make sure that being strangled didn't have extra rules attached to it above and beyond being grabbed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 09, 2015, 10:35:52 PM
Took me a bit of research tonight. I was not sure if the bugbear could make an AoO on Tanthalus since he used a ranged attack. There is nothing in the rules preventing it and the ranged attack made does technically qualify for it.

Too bad that crit wasn't rolled by Shandien during his turn instead, damage would have been crazy.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 09, 2015, 11:34:30 PM
Took me a bit of research tonight. I was not sure if the bugbear could make an AoO on Tanthalus since he used a ranged attack. There is nothing in the rules preventing it and the ranged attack made does technically qualify for it.

Too bad that crit wasn't rolled by Shandien during his turn instead, damage would have been crazy.

Isn't the Hobgoblin using a garrote to choke Tanthalus? Wouldn't punching him release the garrote, ending the grab?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 09, 2015, 11:49:56 PM
Garrotes do take two hands to maintain, but unarmed attacks can be punches kicks knees and such. Will still work, but will have to update the post a bit. What I could not find was is there any penalties associated with improvised weapons (not that it matters with the crit). 
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on July 13, 2015, 04:57:58 PM
lemme do a quick read up of the rules on firing into melee in 4e and I shall post this evening.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 13, 2015, 05:40:22 PM
Awww just fire and forget its only the cleric  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 13, 2015, 06:16:10 PM
As far as I am aware, they did away with rules regarding firing into melee in the attempt to streamline combat. Firing while within threatening reach, however, is no bueno.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 13, 2015, 08:44:25 PM
Awww just fire and forget its only the cleric  :D

 :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on July 18, 2015, 04:14:36 PM
whats a milestone?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 18, 2015, 05:02:40 PM
Players reach a milestone after every 2 encounters (skill challenges or combat encounters mixed any way); each milestone grants 1 action point and 1 daily magic item power usage (some magic items have a special power that can be used only once per day. You can only use these once per day, as with any daily power, but characters are also limited to the number of magic item daily powers they can use between extended rests. For characters level 1-10, it's only 1 each day. If you have two items each with daily powers, you can only use one of the two, until you reach a milestone and gain another daily power usage. This doesn't let you re-use a daily power you've already used, but if an item has two different daily powers, you can use the second one without any issue).

Usually, it doesn't make sense to hoard action points, as you can only use one each encounter and regain one after two encounters. So it's useless to carry forward more than 2.

There may also be other class features, items, or other features that require you to reach a milestone.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 20, 2015, 08:19:31 AM
Updated the Rogues Gallery with both Thurnan and this new old man.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 28, 2015, 08:06:41 AM
Apologies for the delay, got overly busy with a few things recently. Will be back on track now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 31, 2015, 05:56:09 PM
So, did Dunor find anything of interest in the goods in the other cell?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 01, 2015, 09:30:41 AM
Not anything of any real value. There is food stuffs there, stored in this environment probably has turned or been at least a little chewed on by critters. There are also a motley assortment of weapons that have not been maintained well. You could refill ammo from various bolts and arrows found here. You could lug all this stuff back to town to try to sell but it would not likely garner you much for the effort.

Anything of real value would have been nabbed already by greedy gobllinoids who probably fought over who would get it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 01, 2015, 09:39:24 AM
Oooo . . . is there 40-some bolts such that Galadren could get back up to his 80 bolts that he started with then?
Because that would be nice - I was starting to worry if I was going to run out even with that many. O_O
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 01, 2015, 09:40:36 AM
I suppose I could grab some arrows for the bow I grabbed earlier. How many would you say I find?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 02, 2015, 08:31:00 AM
A quiver full (30).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 03, 2015, 08:12:02 AM
Pushing on back up to floor two? Shall we start where Galadren suggested?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 03, 2015, 09:58:18 AM
Sounds like a plan.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 03, 2015, 12:41:02 PM
Anywhere works for me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on August 03, 2015, 11:08:25 PM
Anywhere works for me.

+1

I mean no matter where we go we'll be horribly attacked by stuff, so that doesn't matter  ;)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on August 04, 2015, 03:49:27 AM
same here
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 06, 2015, 07:53:26 AM
ok you are there, which direction are you all heading?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 07, 2015, 07:56:26 AM
Oh, let me make sure I have this right. Did you all want to be in that first room on this level with the three doors (one of which is where you had found Jalissa)? Or did you want to be in the 4 way intersecting corridor just North of that? I had thought it was the latter but I may have been mistaken.

If you want to head through that west door in the first room then I will make the appropriate corrections.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 08, 2015, 09:21:20 AM
Yup.  We went south and found Jalissa.  We went north and found Thurnan.  Now I'd like us to go west, which will finish exploring that section of the second floor.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 08, 2015, 09:35:21 AM
Cool. I did not want to reveal the wrong map when you intended to go a different way. So I though I would clarify first.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 09, 2015, 10:49:51 AM
Had to create a new map since I thought you all were heading to another spot. Nearly done with it, handling lighting now, but does Dunor or Galadren have a sunrod going right now? I think only Tulugaq has activated one so far since re-entering the ruins. If this is the case then you both are moving in darkness up the stairs unless Tulugaq joins you or gives you the light or you strike up one of your own.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 09, 2015, 02:26:32 PM
Humans: Great for an extra feat, shit for seeing in the dark. :/
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 10, 2015, 10:09:35 AM
I didn't say I was going to just walk blindly in the dark, but ok.  :huh
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 10, 2015, 03:07:49 PM
You can always crack a sunrod now, but at least this way you garnered some additional info with out giving yourselves away.  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 10, 2015, 03:53:57 PM
I lament that we're not allowing any essentials material, now, since there's a nice feat that grants darkvision. One of many reasons we're not using it, I imagine. :lol
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 13, 2015, 08:32:10 AM
Sorry I have not updated recently. I have been ill. Have a kidney stone, epididmytis, or something; basically feels like that aftershock feeling of getting kicked in the groin. Going to the doc later today. So have not felt up to doing much of anything beyond staying curled up in bed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 13, 2015, 09:37:41 AM
Sorry to hear that! I hope you feel better soon!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 13, 2015, 12:14:01 PM
I hope that it's nothing serious and easily curable!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on August 13, 2015, 07:26:22 PM
I've had both.  My only advice is drink lots of water.  Maybe some cranberry juice.  Real, unsweetened cranberry juice, not the ocean spray cocktail crap.  It'll taste like acid but it'll help the kidneys.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 17, 2015, 02:37:40 PM
Will have a post up tomorrow morning. In my "infinite wisdom", I took Microsoft up on their free Windows 10 update.....and it swapped out IE for Edge during the update which has completely wiped out all my favorited material. So I have to go through an look everything up again so it is at my fingertips again.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 17, 2015, 07:11:57 PM
That's why I use Chrome. All my bookmarks and settings are saved across my desktop, laptop, and android phone. It may be a bit more sluggish at times, but having the consistency helps a lot for me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 18, 2015, 08:16:02 AM
Looks like I may have to make the switch too. I find with Edge the buttons for the BB Code in the posts do not work so I am having to type out all the code as I go now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 18, 2015, 12:39:34 PM
You can do that with firefox as well (although I don't currently).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 18, 2015, 08:50:37 PM
So who exactly is carrying the sunrod? I want to know if the light-source has moved so I know whether I can actually hit something without worrying about concealment! :P

As it is, it seems I'm gonna have to charge just to get in melee range with an enemy.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 18, 2015, 10:03:15 PM
Tulugaq has the light. At this point there is enough light for the whole room.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 23, 2015, 01:02:40 AM
Boo! Boo, I say!  :shakefist

Seriously though, that was quite a round for team Hobgoblin. Taking the pressure off Galadren may not be so easy with the way the enemies are placed. Hmm...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 23, 2015, 09:16:35 AM
Hmmm . . . getting away won't be the hard part unless Sinruth has threatening reach.
The hard part will be getting away without kiting him into all of our ranged guys.
And since Tanthalus didn't heal Galadren, I'm not feeling too good about his ability to continue tanking the big, angry action point mob.  :plotting

....Yeah, Galadren needs to gtfo - one of you other ranged guys can have fun tanking him this next turn. :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 23, 2015, 09:46:58 AM
I can certainly get him, but I need to get next to him without taking too much damage from the other guys. I really want one of my attacks to bloody Sinruth, too, so I get to actually use my daily power. :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 23, 2015, 12:41:49 PM
I'm out of Healing Words.  All I've got left is "grant some temp hp" and "heal everybody who is bloodied around me".
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 23, 2015, 01:11:51 PM
Didn't we take a short rest while talking with Sertanian?
I was operating under the assumption that we had taken a short rest.  :twitch
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 23, 2015, 04:11:44 PM
Didn't we take a short rest while talking with Sertanian?
I was operating under the assumption that we had taken a short rest.  :twitch

This. Melblen let us spend healing surges after the last battle, so I assume we took a short rest as well.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 23, 2015, 05:09:48 PM
Yes there was a short rest. I believe I called it out at the end of the last encounter in a spoiler block. If I'd did not then I apologise.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 23, 2015, 06:00:29 PM
If Tanthalus does heal Galadren then, I will alter my post a little to have him continue to tank Sinruth for another round I suppose.
Although this time I think I'm going to use my Immediate Reaction to skiddle out of the there after his first swing at me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 23, 2015, 08:12:34 PM
Apparently I missed that.  I'll throw out a heal.

Edit: There, you're at full health again.   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 23, 2015, 08:30:41 PM
Okay!
Well in that case . . .

Throw out the Move action and the comment about "catch me if you can!".  Galadren is going to replace that part by reloading and turning his Move action into a minor to activate his weapon's daily power - Free Ranged basic attack.  And he's shooting Sinruth in the gut.  Attack and damage rolls in the dice rolling thread - sorry for all the retcons!

He will also trigger his Immediate Reaction if Sinruth attacks and hits him again - preferably after he's spent his move action to shift closer?
Galadren will shift 4 as an Immediate Reaction and gain a +2 power bonus to his AC (doesn't stack sadly) after Sinruth's 1st attack resolves and if it successfully hits him (has to hit to trigger the Reaction).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 25, 2015, 11:15:56 AM
Worked on the post this morning but forgot I also had to include Shandien's turn next so I will finish that up after work and get it all posted.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 28, 2015, 07:57:40 AM
Will wait till this evening for Shadow to post for Theo or I will post to keep us moving.

Since we seem to be in a burn em if you have em mode on Sinruth. I have a pretty good plan for Theo. Howling Tempest daily which would do damage and slide Sinruth up to 4 squares. I will slide him into the pillar square next to Shandien. Then as a move action move the zone it creates to overlap the swarm of bats. So now he gives a combat advantage as well due to that zone. Then spend an action point to use whirlwind which will do damage and knock him prone. Then when it is Sinruth's turn, he takes damage from the howling tempest and the pillar plus he has to spend an action to stand up  and has his move reduced by the bat swarm's difficult terrain.

Of course that is alot to assume since the howling tempest would have to hit first hehe.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on August 28, 2015, 12:44:42 PM
Will wait till this evening for Shadow to post for Theo or I will post to keep us moving.

Since we seem to be in a burn em if you have em mode on Sinruth. I have a pretty good plan for Theo. Howling Tempest daily which would do damage and slide Sinruth up to 4 squares. I will slide him into the pillar square next to Shandien. Then as a move action move the zone it creates to overlap the swarm of bats. So now he gives a combat advantage as well due to that zone. Then spend an action point to use whirlwind which will do damage and knock him prone. Then when it is Sinruth's turn, he takes damage from the howling tempest and the pillar plus he has to spend an action to stand up  and has his move reduced by the bat swarm's difficult terrain.

Of course that is alot to assume since the howling tempest would have to hit first hehe.

You know, I must say I like that plan  :lol
*yoink*
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 28, 2015, 01:55:25 PM
I was rather proud of it. Everything kinda lined up nicely for it.

Will have to check if the second attack hits or not. It does not look like you included the CA bonus you would get by first moving sinruth back into the cloud of bats but I don't recall what his fort is so it may not have helped any.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on August 28, 2015, 04:53:09 PM
did i go yet?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 28, 2015, 06:14:07 PM
did i go yet?

Yes; your post is just after mine for the round. Since any of us can technically go in between NPC turns, I decided to post then as I had the time free to do so.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 29, 2015, 02:24:10 AM
Guess this battle goes to show I can't rely on being able to be the one who bloodies any enemy, and my daily is yet again useless in most cases. Seems that I'm gonna have to retrain it yet again next level... -_-

I might as well swap tactics from striker to defender and try to get Sinruth marked. I just don't really have any single-target fighter powers since I'm more focused on multi-target stickiness.

This character build really does seem to work in a lot of situations, but being versatile apparently isn't worth the hassle. :\
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 29, 2015, 08:14:47 AM
I don't know, you seem to be doing quite well. You have dished out quite a bit of damage this fight, you really only just missed bloodying Sinruth by 3 points. That power is very situational though and with as many strikers and striker hybrids as we have in the group it will be very hard to be the one that bloodies someone.

Shandien is pretty good with single target while you handle multiples well. I think overall, the group has been successful because of our unique mix of classes.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 29, 2015, 01:54:46 PM
Yeah, sorry, I was whining a bit.  :blush

I will most likely swap that daily out again at next level-up (however long that takes). I know there are alternatives that will be more generally applicable and probably more useful to the group as a whole.

Besides, this build is far more viable as a Defender/Striker hybrid since picking up Vigilante Justice style. Attack me, shame on you. Attack my friends? You know what, still shame on you.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on August 29, 2015, 04:33:13 PM
I suspect it's not meant to be great against solos and elites, and more as a way to drop normal monsters in one round.
Sneak up to one, shiv it, action point it, Press the Advantage to kill it.
Which, yeah, may go against Dunor's intent of getting in the bad guys' faces and stopping them from hitting us . . . although dead enemies do no damage to anyone either!  :lol
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 29, 2015, 05:46:16 PM
DPR = Healing  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 29, 2015, 11:45:43 PM
I suspect it's not meant to be great against solos and elites, and more as a way to drop normal monsters in one round.
Sneak up to one, shiv it, action point it, Press the Advantage to kill it.
Which, yeah, may go against Dunor's intent of getting in the bad guys' faces and stopping them from hitting us . . . although dead enemies do no damage to anyone either!  :lol

Ah, so you've locked in on my back-up defender tactic. :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 03, 2015, 08:35:50 AM
I was on vacation for a couple days there and got busier then I expected to be and missed that Shadow had posted for Theo there. I will have a response up tonight for the new round and Sinruth's action.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on September 04, 2015, 01:47:07 PM
Whelp, if Tanthulus didn't get him, Galadren probably did with that 21 damage crit!  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on September 04, 2015, 10:14:38 PM
I was on vacation for a couple days there and got busier then I expected to be and missed that Shadow had posted for Theo there. I will have a response up tonight for the new round and Sinruth's action.

To be fair, I've been terribly bad at checking my Min/Maxboards PbP's for the last four, five months, so I feel you're not the one to blame for that unconscious assumption  ;)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on September 08, 2015, 03:05:10 PM
By the way, Sertanian is named twice as Sinruth in the last couple posts. FYI. :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 08, 2015, 03:27:01 PM
So much for me proof reading those after typing them out... Thanks for letting me know. I have updated them for consistency.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on September 09, 2015, 06:15:17 AM
That's okay.  I just figured Sinruth had gotten back up like at the end of a game of Tag, and we were all going down to the pub for drinks now.  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on September 21, 2015, 06:29:44 PM
So, I was looking back through the IC & OOC threads today and I was wondering . . .

1) Whatever happened to that idea of having a "how the party got to know each other" encounter?

2) How good are the odds that you're going to keep that 2015 New Years Resolution to finish up this adventure Melblen?  I can't imagine that there's much left to this dungeon, unless there's yet another(!) floor waiting for us.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on September 22, 2015, 03:48:03 AM
I dont really know you.  I heard you were one a mission of revenge and went along cause I knew there'd be killing.   :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 22, 2015, 07:30:51 AM
I think it has a pretty good chance of wrapping up this year. I will say there is no third floor to this place and based on the remaining map unexplored you are nearly done with this floor. So you are fairly close.

As for the flashback encounter, it was a fun idea but I have not had a lot of spare time to develop it. Overall, I had three encounters in mind as flashbacks. Two involving your fights the night of the invasion and a third while the group was on it's way back to the ruins. I started a map for the first two encounters but I was unhappy with the results and scrapped it.

Another idea I had was to have you all make characters to play through the final encounter in the first Red Fist War (converting the last couple fights in the Red Hand of Doom adventure to 4e). I have that encounter fairly detailed out but I do not like the map in the book and I was thinking about creating a slightly larger one in GIMP. Again time has been the limiting factor. This one may be more fun as you can not only change things up and play someone different but also play at 10/11th level and you'd get to define who the Heroes of the Vale were and what happened to them.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on September 25, 2015, 01:43:43 PM
Is the purple area what we have left to search through in level 2
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 25, 2015, 03:43:26 PM
Doh! I forgot to reset the unexplored layers opacity before I exported the file to a png.

I will fix it when I get home and I have removed the offending map temporarily. For those that saw the rooms hidden underneath....pay no attention to that man behind the curtain...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 26, 2015, 09:57:27 AM
Fixed map of second level. You may proceed down that hallway now  ;)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on September 27, 2015, 08:20:22 AM
I guess we proceed down that hallway in formation then!  :D

Not going anywhere without a light this time.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 06, 2015, 07:57:59 AM
Going to form up like Galadren suggests and try it?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 13, 2015, 06:21:36 AM
Is Theo and Dunor going to wait as well like Tulugaq or are they going to act at the same time as everyone else and send an attack at the demon at a range?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on October 16, 2015, 06:17:06 PM
Melblen, I'd like to ask you to DMPC Thespias and Corran for now. I mean, you're basically doing it already. Or I should rephrase, whenever anything is reliant on any of my actions, don't take longer than 24 hours to wait for me and just do whatever you feel works best. I have periods where the thought of updating my PbP's actually stress me. So I avoid the stress by avoiding this board. Which doesn't help, naturally.
I have periods where I'm managing to be in a more positive mindset as well and not get stuck in a vicious cycle.
But I'm not consistent. So I'm not bowing out of either of these, but I feel like the two groups really shouldn't have to wait for me to post. I'll still try to be involved and you might get a decent update post at various points in time, but I feel I at least owe it to you all to be honest.

As for attacking or waiting, Theo will attack with the others.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 18, 2015, 08:47:20 AM
No problem man. The game should not feel like a chore or work. There have been times when we all put off posting for a time because we can't fit it all into a day. When you think we have been at this for 5 years, that is a pretty awesome feat but I also understand that many things change in our schedules during that long span.

Post when you are up for it. I will keep you going when we need to.

We are so very close to finishing this adventure. I do look forward to playing through the next one in the path but I hope it does not take another 5 years. At that rate we would old men by the time reach the end of the whole adventure path.  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 22, 2015, 08:39:53 AM
Working on the first post of the round and map update but out of time this morning so I will get it up there this evening. Thespias going first then the wererat followed by Dunor and Tanthalus.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on October 23, 2015, 02:24:54 PM
If I do a close blast 5 do I get the whole party and the demon or does the pillar fuck that up?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 24, 2015, 09:16:53 AM
No it wont get everyone from where you are standing currently. Info on Close Blasts;

Blast: A blast fills an area adjacent to you that is a
specified number of squares on a side. For example,
the wizard power thunderwave is a blast 3, which
means the power affects a 3-square-by-3-square area
adjacent to you. The blast must be adjacent to its origin
square, which is a square in your space. The origin
square is not affected by the blast. A blast affects a
target only if the target is in the blast’s area and if there
is line of effect from the origin square to the target.


It may work on everyone except the NPC if you made it to F5.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on October 24, 2015, 12:38:08 PM
Ugh, I hate determining line of effect. 

It may work?  Sounds like I'll just use an at-will this turn.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on October 24, 2015, 01:21:03 PM
Hrrmmm . . . should I have an action point?  We've only had three fights today so far I think - ghosts+ooze, magma bugs+choking bubear guy, & Sinruth + friends.  Pretty sure I used an action point on the ghosts-ooze and Sinruth fights, so unless Sinruth counted as a full milestone I should be at 0.5 AP ;).  But hey, I'll happily take a free action point to machine gun the demon down! :-D

Also is the wererat in total darkness or merely low-light at his current position in the corridor?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 27, 2015, 08:18:50 AM
Maybe I didn't use strong enough verbiage in my post above. When I said it may work, I should have said it will work from F5, based on that position you would have a line of effect to everyone but Sertanian.

As for the AP. I had thought I counted them up right but perhaps not. It will even out in the end though. Working on response posts now but have to do them in both games I am running so I will have them up tonight (have to stay up late for an upgrade for work).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on October 27, 2015, 04:42:38 PM
I assumed you used the word may because you hadn't gotten around to calculating line of effect, which I would have understood because it's really annoying with things like pillars.

Eh, I already took my turn.  No worries.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 29, 2015, 08:31:27 AM
Bare with me here. I have a long post here with the response to Tulugaq and Galadren's turns, the demon and Sertanian's turn, kicking off the next round and then posting for Thespias and the wererat....
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on October 31, 2015, 12:29:50 PM
I take it that the demon did not take it's possible OA against Galadren as it moved past it then?
Lots of stuff to keep track of in this fight, I see!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 09, 2015, 07:21:19 AM
No it did not. It was too busy with all the others around him at the time. Meaning a hit from Dunor under those circumstances just to hit you was no real option anyway.

Venn or Nan did you need anything from me before your turns? As Inspectre said, there is a lot to keep track of and I may have missed something.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on November 09, 2015, 12:21:37 PM
Whoops,  sorry, lost track of the game. Will update a bit later.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 09, 2015, 01:05:58 PM
I was waiting for Venn and then lost track of the game myself....
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on November 10, 2015, 12:18:27 AM
Is the wounded wererat that Galadren's been shooting up still visible, just far down that southern hallway beyond the door, or is he around a corner and out of line of sight from the room?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 10, 2015, 07:46:20 AM
The Wererat is visible. Not enough move to get it around the corner, but the door it went through is closing so he will have cover from it unless you move past it. It is 8 squares past the door.

Also for Tanthalus, I assume he is going after the wererat going south. It will be out of range in one move which would put you him at what would be O7 (1 square past the door). Since the doors are unlached and open you do not need additional actions to push past them. From O7 the rat is still 7 squares away and out of range of your lance of faith. So you can move again.

Or Tanthalus could move to C5 and make the attack against the wererat moving down the north hall. From that square you can attack but the coner will give the wererat cover and the dim light left from Dunor cracking open a sunrod (shaded some by the corner yet) give it concealment.

Or I can just double move you to the south. Wanted to clarify before I finish updating everything.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 10, 2015, 03:49:09 PM
For some reason I thought the wererat had gone East, not South. 

I'll just go North.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 10, 2015, 05:29:30 PM
K. Will finish my response then based on that.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on November 12, 2015, 06:49:29 PM
ca i conceivably get within range of either rat?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 13, 2015, 08:24:25 AM
Yes, the one off map to the south. A single move will get you just past the door and you would be able to.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on November 17, 2015, 06:05:06 AM
Actually, opening a door *should* be a minor action, unless these are super doors or something . . .  :???
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on November 17, 2015, 08:19:01 AM
Really?  Then I can update my post, though I'll still need to wait for a map update to see what's on the other side of the door.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 17, 2015, 08:41:12 PM
Yep. just looked it up when I had a few minutes to myself. It is only a minor action.

Going to be slow in updating the next day or two. I am traveling for work tomorrow so wont have my standard time in the morning for updates and will be getting home late. So it will be Thursday morning when I can start creating the next map. So may be Thursday evening when it gets updated.

Also I will be on Vacation from 11/27 to 12/6. During that period I will probably not have much opportunity to post at all (taking my 4 kids to Disney). but I will have several days off work when I return and will get it all caught up after that time.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on November 17, 2015, 09:40:23 PM
No concerns from me. I'll be busy soon with the Thanksgiving holiday, and during that first week of December I'll be pretty deep in studying for finals.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 23, 2015, 08:18:48 AM
I forgot to post that I put the map of the next room up in the map thread.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on November 23, 2015, 04:38:14 PM
Ah! I'll update my post soon, then.

--edit--
I pushed the door open, and have a sunrod on me. Should there be a bit more illumination?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 24, 2015, 07:40:26 AM
The sun rods light seems to diminish and almost pull away from its source into the room. Mostly dark, you can see a tourch has been dropped on the ground a short way inside. Its illumination is similarly dimmed to almost a candle, even though it fully burns in its resting place.

Your sunrods light is being affected by something in the room.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 25, 2015, 02:46:01 PM
The map doesn't match up for your listed location for me in your post.  Where am I?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 25, 2015, 03:19:54 PM
C5. You had pulled up next to Dunor on your last turn and fired a lance of faith around the corner.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 26, 2015, 10:08:22 AM
Ok. I think I have the status' updated correctly now. Getting the maps up in a few minutes.

To everyone that is celebrating, have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. I am grateful for the many years we have all had the opportunity to play together and to the many more in which we will hopefully be able to continue to craft this story together.
 
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on November 26, 2015, 10:52:02 AM
A horrific visage coalesces from shadows behind you. In a troubling whisper answers, "No, please join us.". You mind screams to be away from the creature that springs up behind you but you fight the urge to move away from it and into the room.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 26, 2015, 11:24:24 AM
Tanthalus is racist and thinks that all wererats look the same so he won't notice that it's a different one.   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 09, 2015, 08:49:08 AM
I am back from vacation. Working on the response post throughout today, did not realize I had to kick off a new round and post for Thespias and enemies right away. Bunch of map updates there too. Will have it up today once finished.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 11, 2015, 07:52:15 AM
having some trouble uploading the crypt guardian map. Will see if it finishes uploading later today and will get it posted.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on December 13, 2015, 12:41:43 PM
This planned-sporadic-appearance-turned-to-accidental-hiatus lasted longer than I had planned/hoped. Consider me back.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 14, 2015, 07:52:20 AM
Whoops I left Tulugaq and Galadren marked to take a turn on the last status. Bhu we will just save that post until later in the round unless that opponent falls. Would have had a response up sooner but my house just added two new puppies and have been working on potty training them. Will get a response up tonight or tomorrow morning (working on it now but not sure I will complete it before I have to get ready for work.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 15, 2015, 10:09:03 AM
Doh. Computer at home updated last night and then took up all my available time this morning finishing configuring the silly update  :shakefist @ Windows 10.

So unfortunately we are still delayed in my response.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on December 16, 2015, 12:14:43 PM
Tell me about that altar thing.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 17, 2015, 10:09:47 AM
Have Tanthalus give me a Religion check please. I can determine how much he knows from the sight of it at the same time I am describing it further.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on December 18, 2015, 12:28:40 PM
Was that a move or a standard?  If it was a standard I'm done.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 18, 2015, 11:36:36 PM
Most knowledge type checks are free actions since you either know or recognize something or you dont.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on December 19, 2015, 12:16:46 PM
I'm used to 3.5 where everything is an action.  I'll take my turn now.   :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 21, 2015, 08:25:31 AM
Put a response up but forgot about Shandien so I will have to finish his action later. He will likley move from the previous map and then charge attack on the wererat at K5.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on December 21, 2015, 08:22:48 PM
Stupid nat 1s.  ><
Onward to Thespias's turn since Bhu already posted tulugaq's round?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on December 21, 2015, 08:49:27 PM
yup

still blasting the m3 target

spreading curse to K5 if successful
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 24, 2015, 08:17:14 AM
Question about the move portion of your turn for Tulugaq. It has moving you to K9 which I do not see you doing now without multiple moves. I could see you moving to I4 through Tanthalus' spot, stepping up onto the pew, which would satisfy the 3+ squares move for Shadow Walk. With the target at K5 now though he would get an AoO if you try to move past him to K9 any more directly.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on December 24, 2015, 03:45:40 PM
sorry i meant k3
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 26, 2015, 10:15:20 AM
Hope everyone's holiday was a good one. Very little spare time over the last day or so for me. Will get an update up soon. I expect my wife will deliver any day now and then I will be off work for a good amount of time and can get plenty of updates in and maybe get the rest of this adventure wrapped up.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on December 27, 2015, 07:52:53 PM
Hahaha, I've never seen "new baby" associated with "lots of free time"!
Nonetheless, congratulations and I'm looking forward to wrapping this adventure up soon!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 28, 2015, 03:06:16 PM
This is number 5 for us, once you get past 3 another is not that bad. We also threw two new puppies (now 10 weeks old) into the mix with this one.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 31, 2015, 08:29:30 AM
Shadow, did you want to move as part of your turn? With Lightning Strike being a ranged attack and you being in close proximity to your target you would be subject to an AoO.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Shadowhunter on January 03, 2016, 10:50:52 AM
Oh, darn it. Just when I thought I was back on the ball not slowing things down again  :rolleyes
Hrrm, I'm not sure where I could go as leaving the square means AoO as well. So no, I'll risk it.
If the AoO hits me, I'll use the free action of the Winged Dagger to zap it for 5 damage. If the AoO is risking to crit me, I'll burn the Second Chance to force a re-roll. That should be all the eventual info needed.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 08, 2016, 09:08:57 PM
Hey everyone, Melblen accidentally locked himself out of his account, and is having trouble getting back in.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 09, 2016, 02:08:35 AM
Hos can you lock yourself out of your own account?  :???
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 09, 2016, 12:34:50 PM
Hos can you lock yourself out of your own account?  :???

By entering in the wrong password too many times.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 09, 2016, 01:23:34 PM
Apparently he tried to change his email account.  Doing so caused the system to send him an activation email to his new mail account - he can't log in until he sends the activation link back to the website.  Only problem is, the activation email never got to his email account, so he can't re-active his account . . . and apparently he can't even get *any* activation emails, even to a brand-new account.  So I've contacted on of the mods on his behalf and we'll see what happens.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 09, 2016, 06:47:43 PM
well crap :(
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 12, 2016, 08:38:30 PM
Inspectre...You sir are awesome!!! Thank you for your help in getting a mod involved.

Sorry for the unexpected delay. Will get some posting up soon.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 12, 2016, 09:59:26 PM
woot!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 15, 2016, 09:56:12 AM
Sorry, only just saw the post from Shadow above answering my questions from earlier. Will resolve those actions today.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 26, 2016, 08:45:43 AM
Sorry for falling off the map there. Been sick and the new baby is kicking out butts by not sleeping at all during the night. I have to find a new routine for posting becuase the mornings aren't giving me enough time to post any more.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 02, 2016, 07:16:32 AM
Got a new post up with a response and the wererat turns. Map is updated. Please let me know if I made any errors. It has been a little bit of time since I have been able to sit and look at everything.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 07, 2016, 01:25:51 PM
We have Tanthalus up who unfortunately is stunned but can at least roll up some saving throws  :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on February 09, 2016, 04:56:21 PM
Sorry, was moving to another state and didn't warn any of the games I'm in because I didn't think it would get to me.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 11, 2016, 10:23:42 AM
No problem. I am little slow on the updates still. Will keep things moving tonight.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 25, 2016, 01:46:58 PM
I missed that the wererat above me in initiative is dead, so we're technically waiting on me  (also, no arrow to tip me off). Sorry for holding things up guys! I'll post an update tonight.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 26, 2016, 01:37:07 PM
No problem. I am still slower than usual.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 01, 2016, 10:01:24 PM
I know the current reply shows the wererates next. Figured I would get something up there in the few minutes I had tonight first and then post the Wererats turns as I have some time.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 04, 2016, 06:58:20 PM
Hey Melblen . . . how ya doin' over there?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 05, 2016, 10:11:03 PM
I am doing well but I am slow in getting time to do posts recently. I have managed to get a few posts up in my other game running, but keep running out of time. I am up late tonight for a system upgrade. So figured I would get a post in tonight here. 
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 06, 2016, 02:27:43 AM
Wow that took forever. Way out of practice. Theo totally saved from crit by second chance.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 12, 2016, 11:30:53 AM
I just realized I forgot to save vs slowed (I was too focused on Dazed).

Save vs Slowed:
Rolled 1d20 : 17, total 17
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 30, 2016, 08:57:31 AM
Computer is back up and running now. Had some trouble with overheating and it would shutdown. Had to have a fried at work take a look at it since it was out of my realm of knowledge. Posting for Theo, since it does not appear Shadow has returned just yet either.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 30, 2016, 05:34:22 PM
did you spray it out?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 04, 2016, 08:20:39 AM
Looks like we have Dunor up next before the wererats still alive.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on May 04, 2016, 12:28:18 PM
I know, sorry, been busy. I'll get a post up ASAP.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 04, 2016, 09:15:38 PM
Definitely not a problem. I am more slow than any in the last few months to get posts out there.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on May 12, 2016, 11:25:30 AM
What's the action to use a sunrod?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 17, 2016, 10:48:27 PM
Minor to retrieve it and standard to activate it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on May 24, 2016, 10:28:28 PM
Oh yeah, also forget saving throw versus Slow.  Watch it by that nat 20 I wanted for the attack.  :banghead

Saving Throws (vs Slow):
Rolled 1d20 : 19, total 19
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 31, 2016, 05:25:07 PM
Have not forgotten you all. Will have a response post up and kick off the new round soon.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on June 02, 2016, 01:21:18 AM
Will post my update after work tomorrow.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 13, 2016, 08:39:33 AM
I find myself still slow on updates. I will get a response post up tonight and post for the Wererats to get onto Tanthalus' turn.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on June 14, 2016, 05:47:04 AM
Is Galadren able to pinpoint the voice behind him enough to snap off a shot at the person speaking?

Also, while these wererats are a pain in the ass, Galadren doesn't want to let these assholes go.  They allied with the Red Fist, they die.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 20, 2016, 08:07:43 AM
Make a Perception Check: On your turn, you can
make a Perception check as a minor action (page 186)
to try to determine the location of an invisible creature
that is hidden from you.

from pg 223 pf the PHB2 on the replaced paragraph in targeting what you cant see.

Since it did not make a stealth check, he is basically moving while invisible and you can still try to hear him. Nanshork, you can also have Tanthalus attempt to locate him too in this manner.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on June 20, 2016, 10:37:27 AM
I modified my past adding in a perception check.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on June 21, 2016, 05:43:23 AM
I think you forgot to blast him with Sacred Flame/crack open another sunrod.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 21, 2016, 08:07:38 AM
Corrected the name on the spoiler block. Also Nan which square would you like to direct you attack to, or do you want to double move instead, which will put you past those squares and around the corner?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on June 21, 2016, 10:26:11 AM
Sorry, was in a hurry and missed that it was in attackable range.

Okay, edited the attack into my last post.  Everyone can stop waiting for me now.  :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 06, 2016, 08:49:27 AM
Meed to clarify something Venn, Since Galadren is at K-2 already, are you charging in the J row? Or are you going to move down the K row as well and end either at K-1 or K-3?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 06, 2016, 11:15:50 PM
I had missed that it seems. I suppose I'll charge down the J row.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 08, 2016, 11:26:39 AM
Nan, I will have a look when I get home from work and answer you question on Delay's
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 08, 2016, 12:00:31 PM
I'm fine either way, don't let it hold up the game.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 09, 2016, 11:59:06 AM
Delaying basically takes you out of the initiative order for a time and then you place yourself back in at a given point after someone else has gone. It cannot be used to delay, extend, or avoid effects. If you don't start your turn before you come back around in the initiative order the next round you lose your delay but can choose to delay again.

So basically if, someone does decide, you can put your turn in after theirs or you could wait until after Galadren, either is viable.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on July 09, 2016, 12:50:00 PM
If someone decides then I'll go after them, otherwise I'll go after Galadren.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 11, 2016, 09:36:11 AM
No prob. I will get Shandien's post up this evening.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 16, 2016, 10:22:59 AM
bhu did you have anything you wanted to do during your turn since saves comes at the very end of a turn?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on July 20, 2016, 05:24:48 PM
the only area effect i have hits allies too, so no
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 01, 2016, 12:04:28 AM
Glad site is back up. Was getting worried a bit there.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 03, 2016, 08:33:25 AM
Ok, got the maps cleaned up and posted for chasing down the small wererat illusionist. Looks like Dunor's up. I am modifying my last post to update peoples positions with the maps they are on to help.

Also I will be on vacation from August 12th to 22nd. I wont have much of an internet connection during this time so I will have to hold on the game during that time. Depending how the next week or so plays out we may be done with this adventure by then if we push  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on August 23, 2016, 08:18:04 AM
Back from vacation. Looks like we need Dunor's turn yet.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 27, 2016, 10:06:11 AM
Sorry for taking so long to respond! I've updated now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 02, 2016, 07:57:09 AM
Not a problem, I am trying to get back into a posting routine again so each game should see more updates from me. We have Galadren and Tanthalus up next.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 08, 2016, 08:21:06 PM
Nan and Inspectre, do you need any additional information from me or anything for your turns?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on September 08, 2016, 11:03:16 PM
I was waiting for Inspectre, if he hasn't gone by tomorrow I'll go.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on September 14, 2016, 12:31:12 PM
I forgot that I said I was going to go.  Taking my turn now.   :blush

Edit: The illusionist says that it's hidden from me, does that mean it has concealment or I can't see it at all?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 17, 2016, 09:37:40 AM
Actually the small wererat is off the map at I13. During it's turn he slipped behind the pillar. Doesn't change your turn much Inspectre other than you may want to move one more square to cut him off and not tell Dunor he is right in front of him  :). I will update the map and put him off the map, was trying to avoid that but its confusing. I will also put him on the bigger map so everyone knows where they truly are since we are getting in between two maps.

He essentially had concealment due to his aura of illusion. So he made a stealth check to hide. The melting into the wall was basically fluff for him hiding within the aura. So righ now the only one that can see and hear him was Galadren. But he did essentially point out what square he is in by shooting him. Will let Inspectre update his post a bit and I will get the map corrected.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 17, 2016, 10:27:28 AM
maps updated with the correct info. I put Galadren in line with the wererat as that should move the entire 7 squares of his move.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on September 21, 2016, 10:46:14 PM
Sadly I can't use my hunter's quarry as I used Biting Swarm which is a Seeker power.
Also I don't think I managed to mark it as my Hunter's Quarry anyway, since Galadren can't actually see the illusionist.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 23, 2016, 07:39:58 AM
I believe you had placed the Hunter's Quarry previous while still in the shrine when he first revealed himself.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on September 30, 2016, 08:33:58 AM
Need a post for Dunor and then I can handle the wererats turns
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on September 30, 2016, 10:22:41 PM
Sorry, was waiting for things to resolve and then got busy. Are there any squares I can move to that will be within melee range? I can't quite make out the spacing with most of the action being off-map.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 01, 2016, 08:36:35 AM
NP. If you scroll a little further down in the map section, I have updated the overall Level map with your locations to help with the inbetween map action. Its a very small square scale and harder on the eyes to count out but I hope it helps.

Based on that map, you could move one square beyond Galadren and still be able to get an attack in since you know the square the illusionist is in.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 07, 2016, 01:49:50 AM
I will get a response post in tomorrow night. had some longer work days and then my wife's computer is all messed up after she DL'd the latest windows 10 update, so been spending my extra time getting the "important stuff" off her drive before I try anything to fix it.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on October 22, 2016, 10:06:03 PM
I have to admit, I'm not fully sure what's going on right now...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 23, 2016, 09:06:59 AM
Dunor just killed the wererat illusionist that was fleeing. While most of the party had been chasing him down, Tulugaq was bringing up the rear due to being slowed followed by the old man. The old man was silently grabbed by the 2 wererats you left in the Shrine.

Noticing that the old man got nabbed Tulugaq shouted a warning and Galadren, Tanthalus, and Theo have thus far run back to the shrine. The wererats basically want to escape their current predicament and are using the old man as insurance.

The maps up there are not very reflective of the current round. Which I am working on now to remedy.

*Updated the maps and all are synced bow to reflect where each PC is across maps in the cases they overlap.*
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on October 24, 2016, 08:14:53 AM
When Galadren's turn comes up again give me a Diplomacy or Intimidation (you had a mix of both  in there) as a standard action since you are trying to convince them to let the old man go.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on October 25, 2016, 06:43:36 AM
I was afraid you'd say that.  :p

Well, since they're both untrained and Cha is not Galadren's strong suit I guess we're going with intimidation.
If anyone can help with Aid Another or something, it would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 02, 2016, 11:31:44 AM
Are the wererats definitely in the annoyingly dark shrine room?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 02, 2016, 03:07:53 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 05, 2016, 08:44:11 AM
Did you need any additional info for Tanthalus' turn? A perception check will be needed to locate a more specific location in the room that the wererats are. Looks like Galadren was working the Intimidate/Diplomacy angle but needs some help on his intimidate check for it to work.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 05, 2016, 11:29:53 AM
No, Tanthalus is going a different route and I got busy and forgot to update.  I'll do that now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on November 05, 2016, 04:45:15 PM
Didn't a 16 end the slow effect on me?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on November 06, 2016, 07:50:45 AM
Since Tanthalus's power is a blast rather than a burst, he'll need to aim it in a direction.
Galadren will helpfully yell out where he thinks the wererats are when Tanthalus rushes into the room and makes clear negotiations are over.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 06, 2016, 10:52:19 AM
I thought it was a burst.   :banghead

Fixing now.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 07, 2016, 07:57:05 AM
You'll also need a second attack roll to have one for each wererat. 4e has multiple attack rolls and a single damage roll.

 
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 07, 2016, 12:05:00 PM
You'll also need a second attack roll to have one for each wererat. 4e has multiple attack rolls and a single damage roll.

I thought it was the other way around.   :banghead

Edit: Fixed.  Have I fixed all my mistakes?   :bigeyes
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on November 08, 2016, 11:12:14 AM
Nope, can't fix that mistake.   :(
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 08, 2016, 11:59:54 AM
Not without a rez scroll  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 18, 2016, 08:15:14 AM
Anyone need any clarifications on anything?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on November 22, 2016, 05:07:44 PM
How do crits work in 4e?  I also do +1d6 with a crit thanks to item.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 23, 2016, 07:57:46 AM
Natural 20s on attacks cause a critical hit, instead of rolling the damage on the power, you instead take the full damage amount. Then if you have items that increase crit damage you roll that and add it. So since you gain a 1d6 from crits with your rod, you are correct and that can be included.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 25, 2016, 09:42:06 AM
Hey bhu, I am not able to dig through all the books atm, how are both wererats taking the curse damage?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on November 25, 2016, 04:09:35 PM
eyes of the vestige allows me to curse another opponent within 3 squares if its successful
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 29, 2016, 08:09:06 AM
Been sick past few days. Will have some posts up today.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 29, 2016, 11:06:57 PM
The wording does get a little odd with Eyes of the Vestiges, but basically if you hit a target with the power you can place the curse on a creature within 3 squares of that target. If that creature already has a curse then you can choose to have the curse damage inflict that creature instead of the original target. Unfortunately it is not both creatures.

So the brute takes the original 11 damage, plus the 6 damage from having warlock's curse already on it, being damaged by the spell, and the slinker not already having a curse on it. The slinker does gain warlock's curs eon it though based on the power.

Working on the update now. Not sure if I will finish it up tonight though as it's getting late and will likely get it posted tomorrow morning when I wake up.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on November 30, 2016, 07:45:59 AM
Doh, Theo rolled a one would have been nice damage.

A word of advice. Against regenerating creatures, it is generally best to focus attacks on a single one at a time. Then your only contending with a single creature's regeneration rate at a time.

Dunor you may want to overwrite the mark Shandien has, another hit or two and he will be down.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 05, 2016, 07:27:53 AM
Ha I just looked and the last encounter pretty much started about a year ago. The two were rats you encountered in the crypt guardian chamber, ran into the shrine and the fight continued there. This one has taken a long time, in retrospect, regenerating creatures and allowing them to hide in darkness, while a challenge, does not work too well with pbp  :lmao.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 09, 2016, 08:07:17 AM
Posted for Shandien now since he is right after Dunor.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 11, 2016, 08:59:04 AM
I went ahead and handled Dunor's turn as well. Venn is probably busy at the moment. This will keep things moving so the rest of you can keep posting. I did not update the map yet (ran out of free time this morning), so bare in mind that Dunor is standing next to Shandien now. I will post the map update as soon as I can today.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on December 11, 2016, 07:06:25 PM
Sorry for the radio silence! I had finals which were incredibly demanding this quarter, combined with holidays, and then this past week my brother's been visiting from out of town. It's been very busy and I'm sorry for having been so silent lately.

I actually thought I had written up a post a few days back, but it seems I must not have finished writing it up. I approve of Dunor's turn regardless. Too bad he can't mark enemies using his Rogue powers, though.  ;)

Anyway, I'll try to keep up a bit better from here on.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 12, 2016, 07:23:31 AM
No problem, I completely understand how busy it gets this time of year.

Originally, I was going to use a fighter power to replace the mark but with the DR Shandien has up, I figured he could take one or two more hits. The damage to drop the wererats is needed a little more so with rogue power instead.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on December 12, 2016, 01:27:34 PM
Just a heads up, I'm going on vacation on Wednesday and I'll be back online on the 19th/20th.  Tanthalus can be NPCd during that time to keep things going (I'll be so happy when this combat is finally over :p).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on December 21, 2016, 03:40:12 PM
Okay, I found the roll I made last year.

It, and your response, is here (http://www.minmaxboards.com/index.php?topic=14473.msg297125#msg297125).  That all still valid?  Anything you'd like to add now that I'm investigating it closer if I can use the same roll?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 21, 2016, 05:04:07 PM
I will amend my post then, and we will use the prior roll from a year ago.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on December 21, 2016, 05:23:52 PM
Just let me know when the edit is made and I'll move forward from there (just in case you adjust what I know).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 24, 2016, 08:42:10 AM
Nanshork, I updated my post a few days ago and forgot to let you know here.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on December 28, 2016, 06:38:02 AM
So are we going on to the next module?  Stopping here?  Recruiting more peeps?  What's the plan, bossman?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 28, 2016, 05:27:38 PM
It's all up to you guys. I am prepping the next module in anticipation of this one coming to an end soon. If you want to head back to town with the survivors I can write up a summary of the next day or so and then we can see where you ended up EXP-wise.

I know we lost several folks along the way. Who all is game to continue on in the next adventure? Then we can see if we need to recruit. I can continue to play Shandien if need be (I kind of like the character concept).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on December 28, 2016, 06:35:33 PM
im in
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on December 28, 2016, 07:45:47 PM
I'm good with whatever.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on December 29, 2016, 11:33:47 PM
I'm good to go. It's been busy recently, but I'm in. :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on December 30, 2016, 06:27:53 AM
I'm still here - let's keep going!
Although hopefully, next year we can manage a bit more than one single fight.  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on December 31, 2016, 09:32:07 AM
Then do you want to continue a room by room exploration or are you ready to leave? If the latter, then I will post a summary and we can start the next adventure shortly.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 01, 2017, 11:23:20 AM
Isn't there just the one more room left?  Unless there's yet another floor, it looks to me on the dungeon map that there's only enough room for one more room.

(Also, I'm greedy - I want to squeeze every last drop of XP and money I can find, because I've experienced enough WotC modules to know that they can have fights that are a real pain in the ass with high-level soldiers that are impossible to hit unless your gear and to-hit bonuses are above average.  :banghead )
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 01, 2017, 04:53:15 PM
when do we get xp lol.  I'm looking forward to trying to be useful.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 03, 2017, 08:07:32 AM
Yes, a single room is left. If you want to check it out, we certainly can.

I hang onto keeping tabs on the exp internally and let you know when you level (You will be fairly close once you full rest again).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 03, 2017, 10:33:34 AM
Let's do the last room, it's one room.  We already did our boss battle, how bad can it be?   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 03, 2017, 12:16:11 PM
I don't know....last fight was not supposed to be that bad either and that took a year to finish  :lmao. I will get a post up to get us rolling into the next room then  :cool
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 04, 2017, 06:33:19 AM
We'll be taking a short rest first!  :D Part of what made that last fight so ridiculous was that it seemed to bleed into two or three other rooms.  Not sure if that was supposed to be just one fight or not but those wererats running all over the place certainly didn't help matters (definitely was very in-character for vermin to flee though!)

*grumble*  Probably would have helped if more of us could have rolled about a "10" for most of the fight.   :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 04, 2017, 08:21:32 AM
Yes, that was two fights, where one bled into another and no short rest in between. This sort of robs you of your encounter powers spent in the fight before.

A short rest is definitely in order. I will spend healing surges as needed to get you back to full.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 04, 2017, 10:54:16 AM
So, short rest achieved?  I spend a healing surge!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 05, 2017, 12:35:21 PM
Good at least Dunor got over a 15 for the check was worried everyone would roll a 2  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on January 05, 2017, 04:07:40 PM
Haha, well he's going to have to put Sertranian down somewhere and come back for him, it seems. Good thing he figured that out before trying to carry him!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 06, 2017, 12:01:17 PM
Would be a good idea. Since the rolling is not boding well for the others you may want to share what you know before someone does something rash  :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on January 10, 2017, 07:26:41 PM
I'm sorry I didn't get a post up of Dunor warning the others of his dungeoneering results. It's been a busy week. Little too late now it seems.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 11, 2017, 04:45:06 PM
It's alright. Its only the NPCs hehe
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 18, 2017, 11:44:45 AM
If  a natural 20 is considered "with considerable difficulty" then do we call anything 19 or lower "inept fumbling" (http://www.darthsanddroids.net/episodes/1459.html)?  :lmao (yes I know it is due to a limitation of the forum's dice roller, but amusing none the less).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 18, 2017, 12:21:41 PM
If  a natural 20 is considered "with considerable difficulty" then do we call anything 19 or lower "inept fumbling" (http://www.darthsanddroids.net/episodes/1459.html)?  :lmao (yes I know it is due to a limitation of the forum's dice roller, but amusing none the less).

This is why I roll in the rolling thread and link it over, it makes describing roll results easier. :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 18, 2017, 04:42:49 PM
Yup, that roll is more like "Galadren took a running start, planted one foot in Shandien's offered hands and in the next stride put a foot lightly on Shandien's shoulder pushing off without loosing any momentum, turning completely sideways in midair and grabbing the ceiling support beam swings smoothly through the gap without disturbing any carried items to land softly next to Dunor and Theo.... "
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 19, 2017, 06:37:54 AM
I should hire you to write my descriptions Melblen!  :lmao

Maybe I should start describing Galadren as missing with every shot, so the dice roller decides to nat 20 to prove me wrong. . .  :plotting
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 20, 2017, 05:29:48 PM
Thank you. I try to get creative with prose just because in PbP it can get a little repetitive after a while when you have goblin after goblin swinging their weapons. Need to make it an interesting read to keep things fresh.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 24, 2017, 02:48:09 PM
Everyone just waiting for the noise to pass?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 24, 2017, 04:02:42 PM
Honestly I couldn't remember if I had a light...
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 24, 2017, 06:38:16 PM
im waiting for it to pas or for stuff to go sideways
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on January 27, 2017, 07:34:05 PM
hot damn!  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on January 27, 2017, 11:36:06 PM
Ooops!  Sorry guys, I clearly had an incomplete mental picture there - shows the danger of making assumptions!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 29, 2017, 10:29:57 AM
Forgot about the Filth Fever saves at the end of last combat;
Shandien Saving Throw [1d20] = 10 (http://www.unseenservant.com/default.asp?do=showone&id=108199&macid=5411), success.
Thespias Saving Throw = [1d20] = 8 (http://www.unseenservant.com/default.asp?do=showone&id=108200&macid=0), failure.

Tanthalus was also infected and needs to save.


And no problem Inspectre, my table top group made the same mistake when we ran through it a number of years ago.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on January 29, 2017, 11:45:22 AM
Saving Throw
Rolled 1d20 : 18, total 18
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on January 31, 2017, 09:49:31 AM
My home computer appears to be having issues connecting to my wifi this morning. Could not work on a post this morning. If problem persists tonight I will try to correct it and get back to posting hopefully tomorrow.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 01, 2017, 12:53:16 PM
Fixed the problem this morning. I will try to post tonight to get us moving again.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 01, 2017, 09:40:27 PM
Get the heals ready Tanthalus... This is about to get ugly  :twitch

Got the map updated now too.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 01, 2017, 11:35:08 PM
Did we get actions points after that last double encounter or not?
If yes, Galadren will want to use his after the Evasive Shot to shoot the ghoul again before moving off to the east.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 01, 2017, 11:38:19 PM
... Ouch. :o
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 02, 2017, 09:26:26 AM
That's a good point Inspectre. I will take a look when I get home tonight. You are likely correct and I may have forgotten because it took us so long to wrap those encounters up.

Ouch is an understatement Venn.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 03, 2017, 02:34:06 PM
I took a look last night but did not get the chance to post. You all have an additional AP. So go ahead and post your additional action then for Galadren.

I will update the status to reflect  the additional AP.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 04, 2017, 09:34:09 AM
Oh man, Theo will burn it up if all goes well and Tanthalus heals and Dunor can save against stun. He will still do those actions even if he doesn't save since the outcome came out so well. All the undead will be knocked prone. Decent damage to all of them and ghoul 2 got rocked.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 04, 2017, 02:08:06 PM
. . . Although Dunor took a beating, I think grouping up into one easily AoE'd mass is going to be the undead's undoing between Tanthalus and Theo.   :bigeyes

Also, not sure if you updated their HP for Galadren's shots yet, but they each took one shot.  Ghoul in M5 should be at 26, Ghoul in K6 should be at 28 by my math.  Before Theo and Tanthalus blow them all to hell, anyway.  Stupid ghouls. :fu

Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 04, 2017, 05:05:03 PM
oh i thought you hit just the one at M5 with both. I will relook and figure again.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on February 04, 2017, 05:31:30 PM
Hopefully this just kills all of them and I don't have to try to save anyone else.  :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 04, 2017, 05:51:03 PM
Yeah.  Elven accuracy is the same target, Inevitable Shot redirects on a miss to a nearby target (within 5 squares).
Normally that redirected shot is a basic attack, but Biting Swarm counts as a ranged basic
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 08, 2017, 02:42:21 PM
Nice attack bhu. That will put the ghoul down and trigger your pact boon. Did you want to use Tulugaq's Rod's power?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 08, 2017, 04:27:09 PM
yeah, I'lltransfer the curse to M7
Rolled 1d6 : 4, total 4
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 09, 2017, 10:45:52 PM
Sorry for the silence, I had a midterm this week and everything's been crazy. I'm glad Dunor is alive, despite still being stunned. :/
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 10, 2017, 06:54:00 AM
No Prob Venn. I had a couple days of crazy too and it kept me from posting responses. Dunor's alive and yes, still stunned, and grabbed, and prone, and surrounded by undead, and they all take a turn right after I resolve Tulugaq's turn. With a little luck he may still pull through this though.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 10, 2017, 07:05:39 PM
Yeah, at this rate I may need to start looking into a new character...  When I initially ran in I was hoping for a pack of minions. Oh, how wrong I was!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 12, 2017, 08:15:31 AM
Well the ghouls did roll well in the damage department basically dropping you to -1 in their two bites. As long as the last undead are dropped before we get back to their turns you stand a good chance of surviving.

A less scrupulous party would have thrown Sertanian's corpse at them. That maybe would have stalled the zombies for some AoE's. :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 15, 2017, 08:06:07 AM
I think I heard the "Damn it!" from here.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 15, 2017, 01:40:26 PM
Well, Dunor's alive at least. For now!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 18, 2017, 07:44:03 PM
Well, I've got some other options prepped, you know, just in case.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 20, 2017, 05:39:55 PM
Forgot to mention this, but I will use the Yield Ground Power if hit by an attack - since they all immobilize the shift part will be meaningless but the power bonus to AC should still work.  I don't think Dunor has spent his Second Wind this fight yet, so if someone with the Heal skill could run over and trigger that (DC 10), that would buy us another round of them eating poor Dunor, I think.

Dunno if we have any healing potions but those could do the same thing as well since these undead seem to REALLY want Dunor dead.  :bigeyes
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 22, 2017, 09:13:40 AM
Shandien on his next turn can pull atleast one off with his mark (he was just out of range when he was immobilized). No one has tried to just grab there food away from them yet hehe.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 24, 2017, 08:31:51 AM
The dice roll has not been tampered with, board roller! I just edited my text a bit. :(

Looks like Dunor's luck is nowhere in sight!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 24, 2017, 07:14:17 PM
what's DMI stand for?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on February 24, 2017, 08:08:31 PM
what's DMI stand for?

Daily Magic Item. You only get to use so many daily-usage magic items per day depending on level or tier in 4th edition, I can't recall which. Usually they're much more useful abilities, but they're limited much like Daily class powers are. I usually just stick to At-Will, Encounter, or always-on traits in my magic items, unless it's really, really useful (like life-savingly good).
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 25, 2017, 03:17:46 PM
I go in for surgery the 28th, and will likely be in hospital 4 days.  My sister said she'd bring me a tablet so I can keep in touch, so hopefully I can still check in.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 26, 2017, 08:53:32 AM
Sorry, been tied up for a few days and not much use in the posting world. Yes DMI stands for Daily Magic Item, basically tracking the number of uses left for daily magic items powers. So if I have two items with daily powers and I use one, then I can't use the other. Though I have to look because I think reaching milestones may affect it as well (maybe I am wrong).

Working on a post now for Theo.

bhu, thanks for letting us know. I will be thinking about you and keep hope for only the best outcomes for your surgery and a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on February 26, 2017, 09:20:27 AM
Good luck bhu! 

And yeah, each milestone adds 1 to the Daily Magic Item Usage.  Otherwise you'd only ever be able to use 1 at Heroic, 2 at Paragon, and 3 at Epic.
And there's a *lot* of items out there with daily uses.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 27, 2017, 07:48:32 AM
Action points are used to grant an extra action in a round. PCs can use only one AP per combat. You start with a single AP after an extended rest and then gain an AP at each milestone reached. This helps offset the need to take an extended rest often to get back your daily powers. When you take an extended rest you lose all but one of your accumulated APs, so it is good to use them.

Now would definitely be a good time to use one.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on February 28, 2017, 12:50:36 AM
what can I do wih it?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on February 28, 2017, 08:16:03 AM
Action points are used to grant an extra action in a round. PCs can use only one AP per combat. You start with a single AP after an extended rest and then gain an AP at each milestone reached. This helps offset the need to take an extended rest often to get back your daily powers. When you take an extended rest you lose all but one of your accumulated APs, so it is good to use them.

As above it allows you to take an extra action during your turn, whether its a Standard, Move, or Minor is up to you. Most use it to use an additional power for an extra burst of damage. Thespias used on earlier this fight and used an extra encounter power to make both him and Dunor fly, only Dunor was still stunned so it didnt work out well.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 02, 2017, 12:00:33 PM
I am pending bhu's return before I proceed since his use of an action point could impact the latter turns. Espcially if hits the ghoul and kills it or the zombie holding Dunor.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 07, 2017, 08:20:32 AM
Going to give bhu another day before posting the monsters and for Shandiens turns.

Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on March 08, 2017, 06:56:08 AM
Oh yeah, and save versus Immobilize.

Rolled 1d20 : 12, total 12
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on March 09, 2017, 03:08:47 PM
I just got back from hospital (http://www.minmaxboards.com/index.php?topic=17853.0)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 11, 2017, 08:01:28 AM
Wow. That is quite the past few days for you bhu. Glad you are back with us!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on March 11, 2017, 04:28:52 PM
Wow. That is quite the past few days for you bhu. Glad you are back with us!

Glad to be back, the last week has been hell, and I'll be all but homebound for 2 weeks more.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 17, 2017, 08:22:05 AM
Didnt have a lot of time to post the past few days. I got a response up and I will get the undead turn up soon.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 21, 2017, 10:38:49 AM
I do not think Dunor has been able to use a Second Wind on his own. He has been stunned or unconscious practically the whole fight.

Also someone has the potions you all picked up recently as well. Just not sure who's pack they are in at the moment. I think you may have handed them all to Tanthalus but I would have to find the post where that occurred.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on March 21, 2017, 12:27:53 PM
I do have 3 potions of healing that I had completely forgotten about.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on March 21, 2017, 06:43:28 PM
Well there you go Venn - Dunor finally gets to take a turn this combat.   :lmao

Make it a good one - action points and encounter powers away!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on March 24, 2017, 10:35:31 AM
I don't know why I thought that one of them had left Dunor alone...

Yes, that was the one I was going after anyway.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 28, 2017, 08:20:18 AM
The zombies are practically mindless and they have their hands on e a prone, nearly defenseless meal. They will keep trying to hang on to that meal.

The good thing is this is the first time practically all fight that Dunor can do something other than just save. Curious if he will try to break the grab and move out or if he will risk fighting the remaining Zombie off.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on March 29, 2017, 10:26:40 AM
Wow, Dunor packs quite the single round punch. I will have to check when I get home but I am fairly certain any forced movement ends grabs. I think Dunor's first attack may have bloodied the zombie but will confirm when I get home.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on March 29, 2017, 03:44:05 PM
It's easy to pack a big single round punch when you're throwing everything you've possibly got in one round.  :lol

Gotta make up for all that laying around bleeding I was doing all fight.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 03, 2017, 08:41:47 PM
So, no need to freak out, I'm not retiring Dunor or anything, but given his close brush with death it seemed appropriate that despite the second wind and ministrations of his party, Dunor would be pooped.

That said, I think the attempt to balance a hybrid character is a bit too much work, especially since so much of it is limited by each side of the class. I think we have enough characters capable of dishing out damage, so I'd rather focus on the Defender role. I'm thinking it might behoove me to return Dunor to the Warden class, though Fighter certainly has its advantages. Is this acceptable?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 03, 2017, 08:55:32 PM
Good, after all that work you better not die.  :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 03, 2017, 09:38:28 PM
A cursory heal check would reveal that Dunor is not dead. :P

Seriously though, I just think the whole Fighter/Rogue thing is too much work. It can work fairly well, but I'd rather just play my character and do one job well than do two jobs passably.

Plus, that battle really had me missing Font of Life. Might have had a chance at actually helping out earlier if I had saved at the start of one of my turns!

Then again, Fighter could give me a lot of THP to work with, possibly negating the need to save, but I think it makes more sense to revert Dunor back to Warden.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 04, 2017, 07:59:32 AM
Ok. I do not have an issue with the swap back to the original class. We have enough damage classes that the loss of the rogue side should not be too bad.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 05, 2017, 10:34:07 AM
I have a wrap up post I am working on to get us out of the dungeon. Ran out of time before work to get it posted this morning. Is the plan to rest at the camp you all made for the prisoners before making the trip back to Loudwater?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 05, 2017, 11:04:38 AM
I have a wrap up post I am working on to get us out of the dungeon. Ran out of time before work to get it posted this morning. Is the plan to rest at the camp you all made for the prisoners before making the trip back to Loudwater?

We should probably do that.  Didn't we leave some woman out there?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 05, 2017, 12:29:50 PM
you left several people out there. Part of the reason I did not finish the post this morning because I went back to see who you encountered and moved outside. I was not sure if you left the dwarf where you found him or if he is outside with the rest of the folks. If you check out the NPC thread you can get a quick run down on who you found.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 06, 2017, 06:48:54 AM
I assume zee ghouls had nothing of worth on them then, including any other relics from the town (are we still missing any of those?).

What's our XP up to these days?   :bigeyes
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 06, 2017, 03:21:22 PM
Once you get an extended rest in I will apply the exp from the encounters since the last extended rest. 
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 07, 2017, 08:29:25 AM
I went through the first thread, Andronsius and Zeriksa were both taken back to Loudwater, when most of the first party was wiped out withonly Dunor and Thespias escaping. The rest of the group is outside and Sertanian and the Guard Captain are both dead.

As for the relics, you found a good number of them. Though the only one who could confirm that was Sertanian and he is now passed the point of being able to acknowledge anything. 
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 07, 2017, 02:05:35 PM
Also, please look at your item wish lists and update them to include out to level 7 items. You can feel free to post them here or place them in the notes of your character sheets and let me know. It helps me build out some of the treasure parcels for the next adventure.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 07, 2017, 05:56:32 PM
I don't even know what I would want.  I like healing and blasting things with radiant damage.  Give me stuff for that.  :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 07, 2017, 07:14:46 PM
what books would have items for me?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 10, 2017, 08:03:44 AM
There are items in PB1 and in Adventurers Vault 1 and 2 that you will likely find useful to your warlock. I tried to do a search online to see if there was any pre existing lists someone may have posted you may have found helpful but I did not turn up much.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 10, 2017, 01:01:55 PM
So that was one long rest, correct?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 10, 2017, 03:04:16 PM
Yes it was an extended rest (technically two in that recent post)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 10, 2017, 05:04:15 PM
Woo, character development!

Ignore the fact that I forgot what Tanthalus' personality was like so now he has a new one.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 10, 2017, 05:39:43 PM
Nice. I imagine the events that each character has endured over the last few days of game time, would be enough to change anyone.

Bonus points for remembering the acolyte's clinginess after being rescued, that was a while ago. You could always let her down easy by pointing out you both are like day and night..... :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 10, 2017, 05:53:16 PM
I remembered there was a clingy somebody so I looked at the NPC thread.  I still get those bonus points though, no taking them back.  :P
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on April 10, 2017, 06:13:16 PM
There are items in PB1 and in Adventurers Vault 1 and 2 that you will likely find useful to your warlock. I tried to do a search online to see if there was any pre existing lists someone may have posted you may have found helpful but I did not turn up much.

Any Rod, Wand or Armor I qualify for, Amulet of Protection, Cloak of Resistance.  Anything that will increase my accuracy or decrease my opponents accuracy, or let me use ranged attacks without provoking AoO.  My constant whiffing hasn't made me much use in combat.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 20, 2017, 12:52:02 PM
Will kick off a new post for next adventure soon. Anything you want your characters to be doing around town over the next week or two of game time?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 20, 2017, 04:35:05 PM
What's the reward per PC after dividing it up?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 20, 2017, 06:16:58 PM
66.66666 GP  :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 20, 2017, 06:18:16 PM
There was other monetary rewards as well during the adventure that different people are likley holding. I will go through the parcel list and total up the monetary stuff
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 23, 2017, 03:51:32 PM
You gained 880 GP, 300 SP, and a 100 GP gem from the dungeon. You gained 400 from the quest rewards. So you have 1300 GP and 300 SP to split among the  6 of you. To split evenly would be about 216 GP and 50 SP each, give or take a GP due to rounding.

Or, you could decide how to best spend the total as a group depending on what is needed. The next adventure should eventually land you in a city with enough resources to find about anything you need.

Are we about ready to begin the next adventure then?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 23, 2017, 06:14:14 PM
The only thing of note that I can think of will be Galadren would like Gentle Repose cast on the captain's finger, and he'll be looking into who, if anyone, can cast Raise Dead to return the guard captain to life.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 24, 2017, 10:21:46 AM
Tanthalus would be fine with his money going towards raising the dead.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 25, 2017, 07:31:41 PM
Allowing the money to go to that end would probably help ease Dunor's conscience. He'll probably keep at least a bit to buy a new warhammer and shield.

As for me, I've been terribly sick the past few days or I'd probably have my new/old sheet up. The only thing that will kind of suck is using sub-ideal armor for the class, though that can be resolved down the road.

Otherwise I'm keen to see what's on the horizon!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 26, 2017, 08:34:01 AM
What is his ideal armor for his class? Something the same level as the Addergrass. I see two options. The city you all will eventually come to will have the resources for you to likely obtian new armor (in which case I will allow a swap of the old for new). Or you could purchase the new armor and the old armor can go to another leather wearing class that would benefit.

I had a different armor slated for you back when Dunor was a warden and since there have been good story reasons, I don't have a problem with being flexible with the rules a bit.

Also. Working on the initial post. It's a little slow going though. Will have it up soon and we can kick off the next venture.

Another question is do we keep Shandien and Thespias in the group, look for new players, or put two new GM PC's in? I kind of like the swordmage build Bart had done and I hold out some hope that Shadow will return to play Theo again (since our game spans years and personal situations could change for him again). But I also see the other side and it is easier on me to not have to run GM PC's all the time either. So I leave it up to you all. A good place to bring on new PCs will be in the City we should end up in near the beginning. If you all are happy with the party as is and don't mind being a player or two down that's fine.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on April 26, 2017, 11:12:44 PM
Sorry, didn't mean to complain too much, I chalk it up to fever-brain (which is currently back in full fever-mode).

Trading it at the next city is reasonable.

As for players, we could open it up looking for a couple new players, though I'm also fine with our set-up. I'm flexible.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on April 27, 2017, 06:31:38 AM
I'm going to throw in a vote for more players, simply because we're at a good spot to pick some up, and its always good to have a larger buff between our current set-up and death of the game due to people all quitting for various reasons.  Melblen can just write a book if he wants to play with himself.  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 27, 2017, 07:32:44 AM
My family and I would starve and be homeless if I were to try to write novels  :lmao

If the everyone wants new players (or like Venn is flexible with the idea), then I can put a couple posts out on our boards here and a couple other spots looking.

Like I said, we can start the game off and get rolling since there will be opportunity later to swap folks in. Plus sometimes recruiting takes some time and then the new players have to create a character that fits and I don't want to delay for that either.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on April 27, 2017, 08:09:02 AM
Also got the game thread for chapter 2 posted.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on April 27, 2017, 03:28:25 PM
I'm good with whatever on the new players front.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 03, 2017, 03:25:29 PM
Added a Quest Log to help with the tasks the group has out there. Used this is my other PbP game and I think its helped players over time remember what we are doing at a given time.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on May 20, 2017, 08:39:55 AM
Huh.  Guess Galadren does find a safe spot for shelter after all!  I was just saying that, intending to lead the group in the totally wrong direction if it failed but YAY NAT 20s!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 24, 2017, 08:42:29 AM
Forgot to add 5 to Shandiens Endurance check for having any cold resistance. Unfortunately with that low of a roll it would not matter.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on May 25, 2017, 05:48:11 PM
By the way, the current Round/Condition tracker doesn't reflect Dunor's current stats:
Code: [Select]
[b][size=12pt][color=red]--->[/color][/size][/b][size=9pt][b][color=teal] Dunor[/color][/b][/size] | Hit Points = 40/40 | Heal Surge = 12/12 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 1 | Misc : [color=orange][/color] | Cond : [color=limegreen][/color][color=red][/color]
---> Dunor | Hit Points = 40/40 | Heal Surge = 12/12 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 1 | Misc :  | Cond :


--edit--
Aaaand that's the killing blow, folks. I hate how all these skill challenges end at only 3 failures. That's barely enough time for 2 rounds worth of actions from a practical standpoint. :/
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on May 25, 2017, 08:15:01 PM
Well, guess we all dead then . . . so we starting a new campaign then?  :lmao
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 26, 2017, 07:52:56 AM
Thanks for pointing that out Venn. I just cut and pasted from the last status entry. I will snag you bb code and paste in my previous post first.

Failing an SC does not always mean the party dies.  :) But it does decide certain outcomes or can have adverse impacts on following encounters.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on May 26, 2017, 07:50:02 PM
Oh, I know - but with Venn's comment about "killing blow" it just seemed like too good an opportunity to pass up to declare we're all dead.  :lmao
But, so what you're saying is . . . we're going to wish we were dead in the next encounter now since we failed, right?  :lol
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on May 29, 2017, 12:55:09 AM
I am not very fluent (and I read even less of it), but did you use French there?  :)

On my side I just started using THIS (http://www.screwytruths.com/translators-2/common-to-elven) for  Elven sounding words. I found it when the translator I was using failed on a couple words so I used this one and found this one and tossed int he rest so what I posted earlier was a hybrid of two. It does not translate back so best to just put in the english version in the spoiler like we normally do.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on June 03, 2017, 10:36:15 AM
I did indeed - hurray for google translate.  :lol

Let's try your translator for this one.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 08, 2017, 05:03:25 PM
No one want to be the first to move?  :D
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on June 08, 2017, 06:01:02 PM
It's a skill challenge so I'm just going to post my action now and you can fit it in when it's my turn.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 09, 2017, 05:04:20 PM
It's both actually. A skill challenge within a combat encounter  :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on June 30, 2017, 04:40:52 PM
YAY!!! We are back!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on June 30, 2017, 06:01:20 PM
woot!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on June 30, 2017, 06:59:57 PM
Wow, they got the whole thing back up!
That's great!
Let's hope there's no hacker viruses or whatever still lingering. >>
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 01, 2017, 12:51:45 AM
Hooray!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 11, 2017, 10:50:30 PM
*poke poke*
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 14, 2017, 07:59:53 AM
Working on a reply now. Been a rough few weeks for me to try to find any spare time.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Melblen_Cairn on July 18, 2017, 08:24:44 AM
Reply is up. Looks like Photobucket wont let me link to the content I store there any longer. Which is a problem for out battle maps. Any one know of another place I can store PNGs and not have to pay to link them?
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on July 18, 2017, 10:48:56 AM
I switched to storing my links on Google Drive/Photos, which seems to work so long as the photos are set to public. Otherwise I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on August 07, 2017, 02:23:03 PM
So.....
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on August 07, 2017, 10:52:11 PM
I think we're waiting on me, sorry. :(

I'll try to update soon.
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on September 06, 2017, 11:36:34 AM
So... How are we doing? :)
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Nanshork on September 06, 2017, 11:58:48 AM
I'm good, how are you?   :p
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: Inspectre on September 06, 2017, 07:05:36 PM
Still hanging in there!
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: bhu on September 07, 2017, 01:35:29 AM
desperately seeking a new job
Title: Re: Accross the Table (OOC Discussion) [Part 2]
Post by: VennDygrem on October 07, 2017, 08:29:53 AM
I sent a PM to Melblen to check in, but haven't heard back. I'd hate to see this game die after so long...

I know things get busy, so I'm willing to wait it out. Besides, I like Dunor.  :D