OOC Thread

[Grognardsw]

These are all good ideas. Hopefully we'll get past the skeletons and move forward as a group to find the rogue mage and crystal.

[Rukellian]

Another idea:

Roll to hit the chosen target (i.e., no random determination of targets). If it's a "near miss" (e.g., by 4 or less on the to-hit roll), it may have hit a friendly. Roll a second d20, adding the attacker's missile attack bonus. If the second roll is 1-10 (modified), it hits a friendly. The DM can adjust the target role on the d20 as needed based on the number of hostiles vs. enemies. If it's one hostile surrounded by 6 enemies, maybe the DM says it hits a friendly on a 1-19.

This has the advantage, IMO, of better archers being more likely to hit their intended targets and less likely to hit someone else, with accuracy increasing by skill and level.

We will stick with this for now. It's a sound idea and will work to player's advantage in future skirmishes, which... may be soon. I will add this to the house rules.

[Dizlexus]

WHY

Why is it that we have both The Great Plains and Astral Planes? Which of these flies?

I thought this was Fabricator of The Plains, where we opened a textile mill in Nebraska or something.

Which one of these things flies? which one is "level" damn it! . . . to, too, two, screw et tu, english!

[Zhym]

No, no, no. It's Fabricator of Planes, where we all do our damndest to make flat surfaces.

[Dizlexus]

No, no, no. It's Fabricator of Planes, where we all do our damndest to make flat surfaces.

Such surfaces are too ORDINARY for our plain discussion.


This thread was 1 of 2 reasons Bill thought I was drinking last night.

[Dizlexus]

I need to run the day. Please cover for me as necessary. I'll be back tomorrow.

[Rukellian]

A couple of things I noticed. MonkeyWrench, can you post your character sheet in the finalized characters thread? I like keeping everything in one area to look at instead of opening seperate documents on my computer. While talking about character sheets, Dizlexus, can you update your character sheet to include that you are a fighter/thief and to make sure that the hit points and experience displayed is also up to date. Thank you!

[MonkeyWrench]

Done, it seems I forgot to update my XP sheet for Rand the Thief! Did you write that down somewhere on your end?

[Rukellian]

Done, it seems I forgot to update my XP sheet for Rand the Thief! Did you write that down somewhere on your end?

Yes, it should be listed on the XP/HP thread.

[MonkeyWrench]

Done, it seems I forgot to update my XP sheet for Rand the Thief! Did you write that down somewhere on your end?

Yes, it should be listed on the XP/HP thread.

Got it, Leveled up to 5 and increased HP accordingly.

[Dizlexus]

Sunshine's poison from the Palace 2d6+2 with a save for half-damage.

[Zhym]

Heck of a moment for Ruke to go on break.

[Rukellian]

Heck of a moment for Ruke to go on break.

I needed that break to figure out how to best handle the situation from my end. The pause was deliberate I mean, one wrong move and someone could die, you know? Scary stuff

[Grognardsw]

I assume we'll make a coordinated attack on the cultists, some from shadows by missiles and other with a charge.

[Zhym]

BTW, what's the scale in that map? Are the cultists close enough that we could make a charging attack in one round?

[Rukellian]

BTW, what's the scale in that map? Are the cultists close enough that we could make a charging attack in one round?

The scale of the map is 200 ft by 160 ft and it is possible to charge them at your location; you would be doing so blindly though, not knowing what is between you and the cultists.

Charge: Charging into combat allows the attacker to move and then attack in the same round. A charge is made at twice the normal movement rate (and must terminate within the 10 ft melee range of the target). If the defender has a longer weapon than the attacker, the defender attacks first (unless the defender has already acted in this round). The attacker gains no dexterity bonus against such an attack (and characters with no Dex bonus receive a +1 AC penalty). Additionally, if the defender has a weapon set against the charge (see below), he or she will inflict additional damage with a successful hit against the charging attacker.

Assuming that the charging character survives, he or she gains +2 “to hit” on his or her attack. Characters may only perform a charge once every 10 rounds (i.e. once per turn)

[Dizlexus]

Dizlexus, please provide the range for your hollowed cane, because I only have the range for a dart and that's 15 ft, one and half squares on the map provided.

done, blow gun range is 10-15-20 which is too short if you ever had one - 15-30-45 woulda been more realistic (I sit 30 feet from a tree now. I opened my window and hit the small tree 2 of 3 times from 30 feet, but anyway) -- 1 hp damage and no speed factor

I like it because it is quiet.

and, yes, I have one in the real world too -- fun to shoot

[Rukellian]

Will provide an update later today.

[Rukellian]

Remember to roll for initiative with your actions guys. I've been doing it for you the last few times and you've lucked out big time on the rolls, but this next one may determine whether you are battling one boss or two.... unless, you're fine with letting me roll for your characters.

[Grognardsw]

Happy Halloween!