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Post by Rigil Kent on Sept 19, 2012 11:22:21 GMT -6
No worries.
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Post by LabRat on Sept 19, 2012 14:01:05 GMT -6
We've got two votes for the Event-based Reputation. Any other thoughts? @ LabRat and WxMAN - have you given any further thought to the "Victory Points" angle for Jareth's master plan for Aria? Sorry, with Shelley's new job I'm back to doing half of the domestic stuff and have really got behind - that and work has a huge project I'm swamped on. I will desperately try to focus on this and give you feedback sometime this week (hopefully before Friday)... Yeah sorry about that. We are both trying to get into the groove of things but we are just a bit frazzled. We will hopefully talk about it tonight. At a glance, it looks like a fun mechanic though. Thanks for understanding!
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Post by Rigil Kent on Sept 19, 2012 14:09:25 GMT -6
Nah, no worries. I totally understand being so busy you don't have time to do anything for the game.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 6, 2012 14:07:17 GMT -6
Sorry about the mediocrity of the session, guys. I was having more difficulty getting my head into the game than I expected. Will definitely work on it being better next week.
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Post by LabRat on Oct 6, 2012 15:34:57 GMT -6
I wouldn't worry about it overly much. I know we didn't get a ton done but we were all off topic. You seem to think it is entirely your responsibility so I can't help but feel like there a lot more internal conflict than you outwardly project. As far as I know we, as a group, is fairly satisfied and I would trust that any one person would say something if they weren't. However if you are having trouble getting your head into it, I would totally understand if you need a break.
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Post by WxMAN on Oct 6, 2012 17:16:01 GMT -6
I don't think last night was anything apology worthy? It wasn't your best but it wasn't bad by any means....
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 6, 2012 18:13:22 GMT -6
Well, I wasn't real happy with it. Thought it was too unfocused (on my part). Next week will be better, I hope.
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Post by LabRat on Oct 6, 2012 19:29:26 GMT -6
Well, I wasn't real happy with it. Thought it was too unfocused (on my part). Next week will be better, I hope. It better be or else you will be required to give N8 a hug
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Post by thedefiantbudah on Oct 7, 2012 13:24:13 GMT -6
at this point in the game, i have no complaints...some weeks are awesome...some not as good...but always fun and enjoyable...ya can't hit a grandslam every time you're at bat...i'm quite sure that with this group, if it was a bad week...and i mean apology worthy bad...we'll let you know....and i agree with LabRat...if it gets bad...you have to hug N8 lol
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 9, 2012 13:34:17 GMT -6
Reviewing XP levels - looks like Aria, Jareth and Val are very likely to level after next session (providing you all survive the impending ambush that only Jareth is aware of.) Mardak not so much ... though it is certainly possible, depending on what direction you take after...
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 13, 2012 13:54:15 GMT -6
As expected, the three named characters leveled up.
And since the XP was obtained from the big fight, since the lot of you slept, you will begin play next week at your new level (having had the chance to reflect on what you've learned.)
Hope everyone had fun!
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 13, 2012 20:53:06 GMT -6
Also, if you guys could post your new characters by Wednesday, that'd be awesome.
Next week, I'd like to get a solid start actually at 1900 so be prepared...
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 17, 2012 14:06:39 GMT -6
Question to all: What prestige classes are you looking at entering? What are the special requirements (if any) that must be met?
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Post by Gigermann on Oct 17, 2012 14:16:11 GMT -6
1) Thief Acrobat: NA 2) Avenging Executioner: Must have been tragically wronged in some way (TBD) 3) Assassin: You must kill someone for no other reason than to join the assassins (completed via backstory)
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Post by WxMAN on Oct 17, 2012 14:41:47 GMT -6
Ultimate Magus [CM 77] (Level 6 - 15):- 4 Ranks in Knowledge(Arcana)
- 8 Ranks in Spellcraft
- Any Metamagic Feat
- Able to Spontaneously cast 1st level Arcane spells, and able to prepare / cast 2nd level arcane spells from spellbook
Archmage [DMG 178] (Level 16-20):- Knowledge(Arcana) 15 ranks
- Spellcraft 15 ranks
- Skill Focus (Spellcraft)
- Spell Focus in two schools of magic
- Ability to cast 7th level arcane spells, knowledge of 5th level or higher spells from at least 5 schools
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Post by LabRat on Oct 17, 2012 15:38:51 GMT -6
Question to all: What prestige classes are you looking at entering? What are the special requirements (if any) that must be met? To be honest I haven't really found any that I like yet...I am still looking
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Post by thedefiantbudah on Oct 17, 2012 20:25:20 GMT -6
i was interested in going into Duelist...although i haven't really looked into as of late
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Post by LabRat on Oct 18, 2012 10:36:17 GMT -6
Question to all: What prestige classes are you looking at entering? What are the special requirements (if any) that must be met? To be honest I haven't really found any that I like yet...I am still looking Okay after doing my due diligence I am going to tentatively say that I am not going to go into a prestige class. I can't find a lot that would suit Aria since she's kind of a wonky character. Plus I think just going to Warblade 20 (or crusader if the cause is right) would give me the best bang for my buck.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 18, 2012 15:51:36 GMT -6
That's fine. I was just curious. Some PrCs - like the Avenging Executioner - have certain in-game prerequisites and I wanted to work them into the game. Thus, Val is going to get tragically wronged in some fashion while he's 8th level.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 23, 2012 15:32:35 GMT -6
And frak, I just realized I haven't even finished the recap. Frak me gently with a chainsaw. I'll try to get it up tonight.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 27, 2012 2:10:09 GMT -6
I started cobbling together some "Noble House" rules, stealing liberally from the Song of Ice and Fire RPG, although I paired down the Resource Stats down to just 3 (Influence, Power, Wealth). Obviously, it's still a work in progress. Based on the initial rules here and the Devreaux backstory , I decided the following: - Begins as an Old House with 4 Historical Events
- Event #1: The Founding of the House is "Glory." The progenitors of the House kicked ass and were rewarded for it.
- Event #2 is "Ascent." This is the marriage (Liam Devreaux to Isolda Morrell) mentioned.
- Event #3 is "Scandal" ... and resulted in Mardak's birth.
- Event #4 is "Doom." This is the period of time where everything goes wrong. The promising suitor to Aria's hand is murdered, her mother passes, Aria's POS husband dies, etc.
More rules will be forthcoming as I determine them.
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Post by LabRat on Oct 27, 2012 14:44:21 GMT -6
I really like this and looks like it will provide interesting opportunities. Good job...you will get a gold star
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 27, 2012 15:28:18 GMT -6
Shiny. I'm still in the process of padding the rules - feel free to interject or comment. That goes for everyone.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 27, 2012 21:08:36 GMT -6
Made some fairly substantial enhancements to the entire noble house thing today, though there is still a lot to go...
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 28, 2012 14:18:55 GMT -6
We missed something on Charm Person Friday: You can try to give the subject orders, but you must win an opposed Charisma check to convince it to do anything it wouldn’t ordinarily do. (Retries are not allowed.)
Emphasis mine. Sir Gyrad made an opposed CHA vs Jareth to not outright kill Gorse, and I then erroneously allowed you to retry. No worries in this case as it was fairly minor.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 28, 2012 17:10:53 GMT -6
I've already updated the Loot sheet with the gear of the Aspis Consortium officers (and Captain Esteban.) I've also included some miscellaneous treasures that were seized from the dead officers and loaded aboard the River Queen. There were also nine survivors of the original group of mercenaries who have pledged allegiance to House Devreaux. Most of them will need names: - Tiora - who doesn't need a name. She's a roguely type.
- Family Man (who will obviously be bringing his family under Aria's aegis as well - the wife might serve as a maid.)
- The Gambler
- Ladies Man
- Penitent Man
- Quick Talker
- Squaddie - he's also effectively assumed command as the "captain" because he spent the most time with Esteban, learning how the boat works.
- Silent Man
- The Veteran
Aria may also want to assign some of them official "jobs" according to the Household rules over on the Portals (I figure that Jareth is probably perceived as her "maester"...) Disposition of the River Queen - Sir Gyrad agreed with Jareth that Lady Devreaux was within her rights to seize it as the Consortium failed to operate in good faith. He recommends that you seek an arbiter once in Korvosa to get a good ruling in your favor. Also, prior to your departure, Solnia (the halfling woman) will approach Aria when she (Aria) is alone and beg her leave to accompany you back to Korvosa. She will swear allegiance as well and is an excellent cook. You get the feeling that she's utterly and completely miserable here and has been beaten into abject submission by life. Finally, I'm thinking about changing the XP system because the core D&D XP system is krunked. PCs advance way too fast, so I'm thinking of using the "Slow XP Progression" found on p30 of the Pathfinder book. I'd do the necessary conversion over on the Spreadsheet so you won't lose any levels or anything (essentially, I'd figure out the % and convert.) Thoughts? Feedback?
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Post by thedefiantbudah on Oct 28, 2012 18:44:34 GMT -6
i think that the slower advancement will allow us to get familiar, and comfortable, with changes the character makes upon leveling up instead of still trying to remember changes made from the last level up and you're already leveling up again
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Post by WxMAN on Oct 28, 2012 19:55:02 GMT -6
Emphasis mine. Sir Gyrad made an opposed CHA vs Jareth to not outright kill Gorse, and I then erroneously allowed you to retry. No worries in this case as it was fairly minor. Hmmm... well, my bad, sorry about that.... the question is do you have to do an opposed each order without repeating the same order twice (that they ordinarily wouldn't follow) or once they win one opposed charisma check you can't give them any other orders they wouldn't normally do? I can see it being read both ways... Finally, I'm thinking about changing the XP system because the core D&D XP system is krunked. PCs advance way too fast, so I'm thinking of using the "Slow XP Progression" found on p30 of the Pathfinder book. I'd do the necessary conversion over on the Spreadsheet so you won't lose any levels or anything (essentially, I'd figure out the % and convert.) Thoughts? Feedback? That is fine with me. I'm cool with slow burn. The campaign is going extremely well and if you think we're leveling too fast then by all means slow it down
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Post by Rigil Kent on Oct 28, 2012 19:58:03 GMT -6
Emphasis mine. Sir Gyrad made an opposed CHA vs Jareth to not outright kill Gorse, and I then erroneously allowed you to retry. No worries in this case as it was fairly minor. Hmmm... well, my bad, sorry about that.... the question is do you have to do an opposed each order without repeating the same order twice (that they ordinarily wouldn't follow) or once they win one opposed charisma check you can't give them any other orders they wouldn't normally do? I can see it being read both ways... Hmm ... yeah, I can see it both ways as well. I personally lean toward the latter option - if you fail an opposed CHA check, for the duration of the active spell, you can't get them to do something they wouldn't ordinarily do.
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Post by WxMAN on Oct 28, 2012 20:04:04 GMT -6
That's fine, we'll just have to tread lightly on what would or wouldn't constitute something they wouldn't "ordinarily" do... remembering that I would during the spell's duration be considered a friend/trusted ally... So I would wonder if Gyrad wouldn't of done non-lethal under the guise that his best buddy Jareth says we need to take him alive to use him as bartering, without the need for a check?
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