Greetings and well met!  Below is a basic listing of how I run games.

OOC:  Please try to keep all OOC posts in this thread.  Any game mechanics such as dice rolls and whatnot can be added to the adventure posts as outlined below.

DICE ROLLS:  Whenever you wish to make any type of skill check, simply add it in a couple blank lines below in your normal game post.  Please put what check you are making and what rolls you got from the dice roller.
When rolling attack, please also roll damage and post the roll and result same as above.
Players do not HAVE to make these rolls, they can simply request such rolls in private lines but I will award additional XP to players who take some of the work load off my shoulders. :)

TEXT COLOR:  I would like all speech done in purple text and all inner thoughts in yellow.  This just makes things easier for me to read.:)  Red is reserved for DM remarks and responses to questions.

AUTOMATIC SKILL CHECKS:  Any time something can be noticed, I will make an initial skill check for each PC with any additional information gained noted in a private line to each player.
This message was last updated by the GM at 03:24, Fri 23 Apr 2004.

A few more things to know about my games:

I allow you players to modify your sheets.  As a general rule just go ahead and make any modifications you need.  Please also be sure to keep track of numbered items that get used up, like food, ammunition.  I trust you guys. :)  I will generally add any XP gained, except for outside xp you gain for helping ROA out for example, that xp you can add yourselves. :)

Please note that any spellcaster who uses spell components...having a spell component pouch does save you from having to constantly worry about little components....but be aware I do charge you 5sp each IC week to replenish your pouch.

Those with armor/weapons: Keep an eye on your armor.:)  Armor (except magical) can only take so much normal wear and tear.  I will occasionally make a secret roll for you to see if you notice when your armor might have problems that need to be altered or repaired.  This will happen more frequently if engaged in alot of combat or when things happen that could possibly damage your armor.  Same goes for non magical weapons.  Masterworked items are a bit hardier then normal stuff, but is more expensive to alter and repair. Generally when armor or weapons break or have problems, it will effect combat rolls and for armor possibly a few skill checks. :)

Extra note on equipment:  Be sure you buy what you need. :)  If you don't buy it or get it somehow and it isn't on your sheet....you don't have it.:)  I won't remind you as a DM that you have no waterskin for example...I will only say something when I send you a private message that you are starting to get thirsty :):):)

Note on XP and leveling:  I award xp like it says in OOC, every 2 weeks.  I generally do it on fridays but I have been known to be a little late. :)  I award bonus xp in addition to the standard:

For extra posting: The ROA rule is 3 posts every week.  I like fast paced games so suggest 1/day (weekends excluded) posting rate in my games.  I award bonus xp for sticking to this rule.  For example if you post 1/day faithfully for the two week period then at XP time you will get the full 100xp bonus.  It drops down from there based on your posting frequency over 3/week.

For posting on weekends: If you post at least 1 time on Saturday or Sunday each week at XP time you will get a 25XP bonus.

For furthering the plot: If your character does something that furthers the plot.  This award varies depending on the situation.

For using a spell/ability in an unusual manner: If you use any spell/abilitiy/whatever in an unusual or creative way, you get a bonus.  If you succeed with it you get a little more.  The award varies upon the situation.  I award creative thinking. :)

Making Rolls: If you make all your own rolls and post them correctly as per the rules in my first ooc post, plus all combat rolls, you will get a 50xp bonus. This is for when you announce a skill check, I do not penalize you for when I ask you for a roll or make a roll for you you did not know about.  Generally if I need a roll from you I will wait 2 days for it before I make it myself.

Top Roleplayer: This is a special 50xp bonus I award to one character each award time.  The character chosen is based on posting frequency, roleplay, interaction and furthing the plot along.

Total possible bonus xp: 250+

Leveling: My policy on leveling is that some things must be trained.  Generally to level up first of course you must have the needed xp, but you may also need to find a trainer.  Don't be too bummed about this, as I tend to do a little roleplay in the training via private message, you have a chance to earn bonus xp for good RP. :)  Some things of course do not need trainers: Sorcerers learning a new spell, some feats, some skills, etc.  As a rule of thumb if you are learning a new skill, I require a trainer for most.  If you are advancing a known skill, you MAY need a trainer or some RP sessions.  Feats like learning a new weapon (any weapon proficiency) will need a trainer, or at the very least studying someone else using said weapon.  Things like Great Fortitude and Improved Initiative and the like do not need a trainer...those are things you just pick up or learn on your own.  I also use training for plot hooks, to further the plot, to start new ones...etc so that is an added bonus besides a chance for extra XP......also I keep tract of personal contacts :)  Those can be a great benifit other then just for training purposes:):):):)  Generally these things happen in between adventures, during tavern time, and can sometimes be the start of an adventure or a reward for an adventure:)



OH - An important note I forgot to add to the first post regarding rolls:  I roll initiative for all combat.  It is just much easier for me to do this because of the way I handle combat, explained below.

Combat: Whenever combat starts I will post a Combat Summary with the round # in the post title.  Then I summarize the situation.  Below that is an encounter map.  Below that is initiative order with misc notes on each char/foe.  Below that may be any OOC notes I wanted to make.  Once the Combat Summary is posted you are free to post your character's actions regardless of initiative order.  You may also change your actions as well, but please note sometimes a changed action is penalized; this always depends on the situation and will be my call.  In cases where I add in a penalty I will always explain it in the OOC comments at the bottom of the post, even if it is a simple 'DM perogative' Please be colorful in your combat posts, it could net you extra XP and besides, I cut and paste your combat posts into the combat summary, slightly modified.
For example:

Tosh attacks g1 with his dagger.

OOC: attack roll 13, damage 2.

That is a fine combat post, but it could be so much better.

For example:

Tosh darts in and jabs his dagger at the goblin, all the time grinning visciously.

OOC: attack on g1 roll 13, damage 2.

Much, much better.:)

Ok...just one more little bitty rule...more like a pet peeve of mine:
When posting, please do not tell me what you are doing, show me.  I don't really care what person you write in (besides first), I just dislike posts like these:

Tosh will walk over to the door and examine it.
I walk over to the door and examine it.
I want Tosh to walk over to the door and inspect it.

I prefer posts like these:
Tosh walked over to the door and examined it.
Tosh walks over to the door and examines it.


Ok...I think I spammed you guys enough :)  Why don't you guys give a quick reply to this message here at OOC, say hi..say whatever....humor me:)
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:46, Thu 22 Apr 2004.

Uhm.... "Whatever?"  :)

Let's Roll!

This game is looking very promising!!! Can't wait..can't wait!!

Hey, game start yaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!

This is going to be great!  Based on the tavern scene we will be a great team.

Real name is Stu, and I live in Toronto.  Have mercy on me for the first little while as I am not sure when I am required to roll.  So bear with me.

See you all soon!

Hey Stu, I'm Colin and I'm in Virginia. :)  Yep, this game looks good so far!

As for rolling...I suppose the only advice I can offer is do it when you're actively using a skill to change the situation - socializing, sneaking about, combat of course.. yada yada.  For example I rolled Diplomacy to try to get the drunk away from the barmaid.  :grin:  I'm sure we'll all figure it out as we get to know each other better.

Hi everyone!

My name is Preston. I live in Rhode Island, dad of two, and husband of a wonderful and, shall we say,understanding, wife.  Great writing so far; it's really making this mystery come alive!

Cheers!

hey hey hey...can't let you all introduce yourselves without me doing so..makes me look like an ogre. :)

My name is Julie and I live in Las Vegas, am a full time mother of 4 (13, 6, 5, 2) and live to roleplay. :)  I also write as a hobby. :)

I'm Jacob from danmark, Europe....and I blame the time-difference for not posting my personal stuff earlier :)

father of 2 btw (8 & 22 month)

No kids here in Toronto, just a wife of 4 years and a tubby cat (he doesn't roleplay unless you count meowing for food as a Diplomacy roll).  Just turned 32 (yesterday for that matter) haha.

I have been roleplaying in one form or another since I was 9 (Basic d&d in a camper trailer using the famous blue dice, running Keep on the Borderlands).  Quickly becoming addicted to the high quality of writing that comes out of the RPoL games I have been lucky enough to join.

Thanks for having me and nice to meet you all.

S

Hm, 1983 here, about two years later .. yep, with the D&D basic set. :g:  I remember Keep on the Borderlands well, I think I have 2 or 3 copies.  Still one of the best modules ever made!

Dice you had to color in the faces on ... LOL

I beat you to 32 by a few month then.

I have played D&D since aount 1990, but on and off. Recently more due to a really nice group I found. As you might have noticed english isn't my first language, so I might mess up once in a while, but I hope you'll bear with me (and corrections within limits is really very much ok).

Hey, im steven and i live in Illinois. I go to high school right now (which is why my posts are always late in the afternoon.

Im a newbie to this so bear with me also about the dice rolling things to please.

Wow, sounds like I'm probably the oldest here at 37! I started with the original Basic D&D Box Set as a christmas present probably around 1979.  At some point I acutally bought the little white box set of the standard (Pre-AD&D)game from the dusty corner of a toy store.  Where is it now?...especially since I have seen those sets for $135 on Ebay!  I also had the little tan books for Greyhawk (I think), Eldritch Wizardry (I think), and Blackmoor. They were very cool! My first modules were the Pre-Temple of EE module about Hommlet, the G (giants) series, and the S series.  I did not actually play too much, but I sure made a lot of things up!

I had bought that little white box.  But it seems to have disappeared during one of my moves over the year.  Very, very annoying - especially since I end up crawling to my D&D Cyclopedia (compilation of the '83 Basic/Expert/Companion/ Masters sets)when I'm tired of arguing about 3.5 feats and prestige classes. :g:

I had Chainmail (the original, 1973ish), Greyhawk, Blackmoor and Wizardry with it. :(

As for the old modules....B2 of course, X1, one of the solo adventures (M1?) - eventually got the B series summary book, so now in storage I have a run down on B2-B8.  A series, G series, T1-2 ... :g:  I also didn't get to play much til years later, but it absolutely fascinated me.

I'm 33, so it looks like you might be the pack leader Brin.  (Gall, the good news is since we're all so old we can help you impress your teachers. :g:)

Heheh we are all a bunch of fogeys...I just turned 33 on the 21st:)

I'm a doctor in RL, let hope it wont be needed although this sounds almost líke a geriatric ward :)

I wont be posting before sunday night or monday morning, euro time due to a bithday in the family. Hang in there without me!

BTW, I love the frequency and quality of the posts (I'm finding it very hard to keep up with the quality so I try to compensate with quantity). With DM Bast's bonus XP for posting and RPing we should be able so solve this mystery with the children casting a Miracle or Wish spell before too long :)
This message was last edited by the player at 06:13, Sat 24 Apr 2004.

Gah sorry folks...I should have been back friday night but I had a turn for the worse (too much activity likely) and I ended up in the emergency room until late saturday and spent the rest of the weekend recuperating....I should mention I am disabled and have alot of medical problems plus possibly another surgery coming up...sometimes it puts me out of action for a few days.  Usually I post very frequently, at least a couple times per day..except when I am having bad days and spend them in bed.  JJust a heads up for you guys so you know my situation.

Take a break when you need it..you hear?! and hurry up getting well :)

No worries here!  Rest is good :)  Feel better.

No worries Bast, just take your time.  SOmetimes a head on collision with a medical problem and pushing on through is the worst thing you can do.  Here's hoping you can dodge the surgery!

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well.  Please take all the time you need to get back.

Yeah Bast, take it easy, what's the worst that could happen in your absence?

Brin slaps some barmaid on the ass with a mighty "YEEEEHAWW!!", picks a fight with a band of crotchety half-orc warriors and then kicks the local potentate in the crotch with a "Zounds, varlet!!" and runs off giggling.

Perfectly normal Realms activity :)

I on the other hand will be the soul of discretion and limit myself to merely slapping the half-orcs on the ass and running away giggling.

"I...just met these people today, officer."

SMACK!  "Tee hee hee!"  run run run

Yeah Bast, take your time recovering. Dont worry about us

On a different note...is it posts in other adventures in Moonsea that sometimes make this look as if there's new posts when there isn´t?

Korgan:

I believe its that there are other regions in RoA 2 - I don't know their names offhand.  Each region has an OOC and Adventures board like us, and when someone posts it trips our new message indicator.  The only reason this didn't happen when we were in the tavern presumably is 'cause they're already off.

It's a tad vexing, but the price of play I suppose.

Kauri has the right of it. :)  Sorry guys I have been slow..I do promise things will pick up...the start of the hot season always throws my system for a loop and just getting over being really sick didn't help....I had no idea when I moved out here to the desert that I could not, in no way shape or form withstand heat :)  It sucks for me..I try not to leave the house during the day in the summer..makes things difficult sometimes:)  Sorry again for being a bit slow...things will pick up I promise;)

Don't worry DM Bast .... don't forget...we love you!

XP award time!!!

I will add these awards to your sheets soon:

How fortunate! exp giveout as the first post after the one where I tell the DM we love her :)

Huzzzahhhh!!!

<grin>

Just a quick note folks.

My home computer's been acting increasingly...strange.  At this point I'm going to see if I can find the CDs I care about, then wipe the drive and start over.

So..if I run silent for a few days, you know why :-)

Not a problem.  I had to do that a couple times. :)  Have fun. :)

Oh hi. I'm the new guy around these parts. I trust you'll treat me kindly...right?

Welcome friend!  I expect we'll be seeing you soon...

Rystro:

Of course Brin and I will treat you kindly.

Be careful of Korgan though.  He's vicious when provoked.  Like if you say, "Hi."  He hates that.  Really.

Also, Gall can be a little twitchy on that axe if you look at him funny ;)

You say that again, and I'll smack yer skull in! Really!! I will!!!!

Oh, and hi Rystro, trust me...i'm really not that bad! Just jealous that Gall seems to be getting into a fight and I'm buying candy for kids (it's quite funny though...didn't imagine that when I created a barbarian, but what do you know)
This message was last edited by the player at 17:49, Wed 12 May 2004.

Hi Rystro!

I am really new too.  Korgan only beat me once...or was it twice?  I can't remember but the doctors say my memory should retur...where am I?

<grin>

Broke a warhammer on his skull....not a pretty sight...the handle all messed up....best warhammer I ever had *sulk*

Im happy to see that I'm not the only one that hasn't quite grasped the questioning the Children/guard thing, but perhaps we should all try to get the right topic on our posts? Or doesn't it matter?

I can't wait to get Bast back, hope she's doing fine after the surgery. I thought the game was starting very strongly.

*Hop Hop*

I'm still here too, though it seems strange that Korgan seems to have polymorphed into a bunny!

Aye, I am still here too.

Get well soon Bast!!!

<sends out "feel better" vibes>

I too think this game is off to a great start.  Just imagine how much fun we will have once we get Brin drunk, blindfold him and drop him off in a hobgoblin lair...

Drunk! I get high on life man! It's groovy...

Im still here too.

Rystro, i am a nice guy, except when im mad. then i crack heads with my "wood chopper" as the guard likes to say.

I think the game started off well too.

Well, I'm still here. Awaiting the next IC post. (watches dust bunnies) Oh, I do hope Bast gets better soon.

Hi all!  I'm back.  I send each of you a PM.  If you did not get it let me know.

DM Bast

Good to see you back Bast!!

:)

Well...its been quiet for a while now. Its scary, let me tell you.

Anyway, just letting you know that I'll be on vacation from the 11th to the 18th. Its Vegastime baby.

PM

Have fun Rystro, and don't bet the farm!

<crickets>

Anyone heard how Bast is doing?  I don't want to move my character to another region but I find myself desiring the madcap DnD action that I have come to love.

I hope she is ok.  Will give it a little while longer then I will think about putting Ashes on a ship to err...umm...Anauroch?  Nah...too hot.  Vaasa? Nah...to much Bloodstone and too many devils.  The ruins of Hellgate Keep!?  SOLD!!

<grin>

As an impromptu poll, given a choice of ANY region in the Forgotten Realms (including ones not currently supported by RoA, where would you adventure?

I would have to say the Nelanthar Islands for me.

Stu

Chult! I hear the women there were very little clothes! Oh, I forgot the mosquitoes...oh well.....still Chult.

Ashes, the latest word from DM Mike a couple weeks ago was that Bast's CPU got a good soaking in an unfortunate apple juice incident.  He was not sure when she would be back up, although she was trying to get a new computer.  As far as a favorite region, I've not been a realms denizen long enough to make a very informed opinion, although I think Mulhorand (sp?) would be very interesting.  I really wanted to try for the Eye-of-Horus Re presetige class until I saw it was not currently approved.  Well, if you end up moving on, good luck!

I will stick it out.  Good group and good DM is hard to find.  Just wasn't sure where things had ended up.  I had forgotten about the evil juicing accident :(

I just try to stay on top of these developments as I have seen a number of games sort of wither and die (mostly during the summer months) and I just wanted to keep apprised.

Soon we will be back to chasing evil shadowy wizards that suck the life-force from children.  Soon...soon...

Until then I will just keep fighting the desire to run a game myself.

Talk to you soon.

We could always keep ourselves occupied in meantime. I dunno. Play hopscotch or something.

Hi all,

No word from or about Bast yet.

So...

I can run the region until she can return.

I'll need to get a rollcall from active players and then, if someone can give me a quick summation of what has gone on so far in the region and what the current adventure looks like, I can whip something up in a matter of days.

Thanks!

Here! (hand raised)

  I'll try to give a quick recap from my perspective...

    The characters met at the Laughing Goblin Inn in Phlan.  After introductions, a meal interrupted by an obnoxious thug, and other good times, the group became aware of trouble on the cities back streets and allies.  someone our something was abducting and killing children in a horrible manner by extracting all their life force.  The group presented themselves to Councillor ???? (can't remember his name - anyone?...anyone?) who commissioned us to investigate the matter.  The party split up to tackle the problem on two fronts.  Brin, the water gensai druid (me), and Gall Tyder went to a local temple of Helm to examine a recent victim and speak with the clerics there (Aiena of Helm and High Priest Tyren). Kauri, Ashes, and Korgan took to the streets to speak with the children and other locals (maybe you guys can fill in this part).  After finishing at the Temple, Brin, his river otter animal companion, Krais, and Gall headed to the city guard captian's headquarters to see if we could get any information from them.  We were not well recieved, the guards not showing much respect, and basically Gall has challenged the guards to a "practice" contest of arms (we are waiting for the duel to begin).  It was at this point that Rystro Blackblade found us, being sent from the councillor to help us on our mission.  So far we know this, a dark shadowy figure is using magic to put innocent street children to sleep with magic before abducting them for the purpose of stealing their life energies.

Whew...I can give more details if needed.

Thanks for taking up the torch!

Hep! (hand up too)

the cousillor was called Jartek.

I don't have time to summarize what my group did right now at work...but will get back to it unless somebody else does.

Brin, that helps a lot!  Thanks!  50 XPs for the effort.

Now, once I hear from anyone about the other group's findings, I'll be able to get moving along.

The other group with Kauri, Ashes, and Korgan took to the streets to try to find out if any of the kids had seen anything useful. Using clownery and simple candygiving, Korgan managed to get the attention of a large group of kids, but it was Ashes cunning and Kauri's sininging about a brave boy that got them in contact with the two kids who seemed to know something. Mikel, a boy whose mother doesn't like them talking to him was questioned:

Mikel nods enthusiastically and points to his chest.  ”That’s me that’s me!” He calms down, taking a few deep breaths.  ”The bad man was really, really big.  He was this big.” Mikel raises his hand as high as he can and even stands on tiptoes.  ”He was all black and he had no face….”  Mikel frowns and leans back into his mother.  ”he was really really scary,” he adds with a hint of uncertainty.

His mother lightly squeezes his shoulders and bends down to whisper reassuringly to him, ”It’s alright Bear, the bad man is gone now.  You are a brave boy!”  She gives him a quick hug from behind and kneels down behind him to hold him close.  ”It’s alright.  Tell him everything you remember, that’s a boy.”

Mikel swallows once and nods.  ”I dunno what he was doing, just standing there.  He moved his arms and hands all over the place and started to talk all funny and stuff.”  He scrunches up his face then shakes his head.  ”I went to sleep then.  It wasn’t even bedtime.  You can ask Obi, Tand, Jani an Fish…oh….Fish went away….can’t ask him….um…” he looks around and spots faine talking to Ashes.  ”Oh!  Faine knows stuff, she knows lots.  You should ask her.”

Mikel’s mother stands back up and pats his head but makes a tsking sound.  ”You know I don’t like you playing with that little criminal.  What did I tell you?”  She looks over and frowns upon seeing the girl in question.  ”That child is a bad influence,” she says to Kauri.  ”That girl is a bully and has a foul mouth.  She will come to no good end, let me tell you.”  Her displeasure is evident.

Kauri had just asked him if the man was wearing a hood or if he really had no face when DM Bast became abcent.

The last bit was about the girl Faine whom the group also talked with, and they were just about to question her when Bast left.

Okay!  25 XPs to Korgan for that summation!

Now, let's get going!

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The heroes meet up and discuss their findings at a small park with food and drink stands.  As they do, they get the uncomfortable feeling they are being watched.  Stealthy glances reveal a few potentional evesdroppers:

1.) an old man with a bald head and a scraggly beard.  He is twiddling with what look like prayer beads.  He stands near a post, almost like he is trying not to be seen.  He wears a brown tunic and tan breeches and is thin.

2.) a halfling female.  She has red curly hair, sparking green eyes, is dressed colorfully and carries a rapier and a lute.  She is bent down petting a cat, but it is clear that she is well within earshot.

3.) Three tall men in dark tabards that cover banded mail.  They make no attempt to hide the fact that they were looking at you as you spoke.

What do you do?

OOC: Shouldn't this be in the game threat?

Korgan has a feeling he's being watched. He looks around at his friends saying, "It could be any of these people listening in on our conversation." he points around. "None of them look like a man with no face though".

Hey, and what about the captain of the guards? Where's the sparring action?

I think we kinda skipped that so that DM Mike could quickly get things moving again.  I'm still not sure if Gall, Kauri, and Ashes are still in the mix, but for now, I'll act as if they are (and assume Gall whupped up on those slack-ass guards!)

Still here :)

I put Brin's response in the "Suffer the Children" thread.

The only PC of the three you mention that we have heard from is Kauir, and his PC is on hold.  The others, as far as I can tell, are gone.

And D'OH!!! I forgot to put in the in-game thread about the duel with the guards.

So here it is: They laugh it off and tell you to come back when they're off-duty.  A second later you see a man who must be their commanding officer come out, look around, and look at the party.  Anything I need to know about here, boys?  No sir.  All fine, sir.  At that, the guards move away from the party and take up positions again.

_{heh...sorry.  I'll let DM Bast deal with that when she gets back.}

_{some days I can't believe I'm a DM here.....}

I'll put the park-scene over in the GAME thread here it SHOULD have gone in the first place.

Sorry, all.

Still here

Hi everyone and welcome back as we get things moving again!  I'd just like to mention a few things.  The first is that I hope you all are ok with the fact that Brin appears to be "driving the action" a bit at this point.  We kind of lost the party "front-man" when Kauri went on hiatus (DM Mike...is he still around?), so I have taken up that role for now.  I have no problem at all if that situation changes, and please don't let me railroad you down a path if you feel we should be doing something else.

Second, just to make sure we are all on the same page, Rystro, I am not ignoring you regarding Olive Rustkettle, I'm just waiting for the situation with the old man to resolve.  Brin's plan was to head down to meet her at 10 bells (what time IS that, anyway?) with only one or two companions to avoid overwhelming her.

Cheers everyone! Seems like things have picked up well despite the time/DM change.  These questions remain...Will Gall Tyder explode in a raging fury the next time he sees a dead child?  Will Rystro ever fit in? Will Korgan get to show us all his tumbling routine again?  Will Brin learn to stop saying what he thinks when he thinks it? Tune in next post!

[tap, tap]...Is this thing on?

I sure hope so

Just waiting.

whats the wait about?

Dunno. Dunno.

What, nobody saw the "please take a number and wait your turn" sign come on?

Sorry...Waterdeep and Sword Coast South are dealing with climatic events in the region/adventure and that took a lot of time, and the new semester started up.

While I only teach one course, it is 3 hours, 4 days a week, and prep time is a nightmare, since there are no days off (the college is closed Fridays and weekends, so can't work there then).

But I will get back on tonight or tomorrow AM and pick things up again, now that the schedule at work for the first week is nearing an end.

Thanks for waiting!

He's busy with school stuff. I've got inside info.

It's really ok that I didn't hit sice I rolled a 2 on the attack to hit AC 10, but if a roll of 15 hitting AC 23 doesn't hit I think we're in trouble...unless magic is at hand :)

I'm lost...

How does a "15" to hit hit AC 23?

Did you not add your bonuses in the result you posted?  (meaning did you only roll a straight 15?)

If indeed you DID hit AC 23, you hit. but I did not see that reflected in your post, just that you got a 15 to hit.

It's no worries. I rolled a straight 15, but it was for initiative, giving me an initiative of 17.

I rolled a 2 (the roll) on attack, and don't mind keeping it. This should be a walk in the park anyway (I hope ;))

It's up to you.  You can keep the 15, but adjust it for your BAB, etc., then let me know what you get.

(You DID only miss by an inch or two with that 15, you know!)

Are we waiting for something?

Yeah, me to post! ;P


I thought I sent PMs to players telling them I would be away from my computer until today.  A quick trip to the PA Ren Faire came up out of the blue.

If I neglected to tell you, sorry.

Back now, and will get to the game ASAP.

What? You went to it? You bastage. We might go in October.

I go to the one in NY a lot...if you ever happen to go. :)

Where is the NY one located?

And my family and I may go again to the PA one this year later.  I went with some folks from the Waterdeep group here on RoA and had a blast.  Didn't eat nearly as much as I wanted to (Mmmm....turkey legs....) or see as much as I wanted to (MISSED THE SWORD FIGHTS!!!) but saw the joust (Funny!), many great actors, and some old friends from cons, my old game store, etc. there.  Good bookstore there, too, and if you're a teacher like me, there is little in life better than a good bookstore.

You'll have a blast!

(Do you go in costume?)

A number of my friends work at the Ontario Renaissance Fair doing the fight shows.

It's great fun.  Also if you end up at the Texas National Renaissance Fair or Missouri (I think) look for a group called the Limey Birds.  They do a renaissance bawdy show, three buxom ladies singing and doing comedy and dance.

Hysterical.

Google for "limey birds" and I think their production website shows up.

S

The one in NY is in Sterling Forest. I live in Jersey, so its a 30 minute drive for me.

And of course I go in costume. Its not a great costume, but I don't hear people tell me I look terrible. I'm trying to get my hands on another outfit, e-bay maybe. Looking for the best deal possible since this sort of thing is an expensive hobby..:)
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You can e-mail dm littlewing at ravenshivers@yahoo.com (put "RPoL" in the subject header so she knows to answer and not delete the message) and ask her for links to Ren Faire sites.  She has found some that she says have good prices.

We did not go in costume this time...THIS time.

But I want to get a costume going, too.

"King" is already taken, as is "Village Idiot", so I will have to try for something else.

You could be a peasant. That's my costume. Or a knight. My friend gets all dressed up in chainmail. Hardcore, let me tell you. I was thinking about a swashbuckler or something along those lines. I want to be able to use a sword with the costume. 'Cause everyone else carries swords. :)

The pickle vendor only wore this dinky dagger, but it was still cool.

I like the maces they sell, myself.  Brutal!

I saw a nice mace on ebay for relatively cheap. Something like 20 bucks. Not bad, eh?

Its probably where I'll get my sword. They go for 20 bucks, including shipping. Why spend a hundred or two for something that's only going to been seen in costume.

Because one might want an authentic Civil War vintage cavalry sword to hang on one's wall, especially one with a worn but good grip and hilt, as well as a few notches in the blade from chopping off various limbs...

I should say that the Union cavalry sabres are the least expensive, with footman's short swords, especially Confederate ones being the most expensive.

I understand the want for something authentic, but some of the swords they have at renfairs are super duper sharp and super duper expensive. I just want something "ornamental". I mean, I'm not going to use the sword except for in costume. It probably won't even get hung up on a wall.

However, some nice swords, such as the ones you're talking about, I can understand. Just I don't need it. :)

Eeeeeehh...Hallo?

Hiya.

Anything wrong?

Just no posts for a few days :)

I'll be gone untill Sunday night. Feel free to NPC me.

Yeah, work'll do that to me from time to time.

I'll be on as much as I can this weekend and Monday.

Is there any news on DM Bast actually? Just wondering.

I e-mailed her about 2 weeks ago, but have heard nothing back.

Maybe she is off-line for good?

As long as she's not ill. She have a serious medical condition she said.

Yes, but no word on that front.

Hi all,

DM Mike has asked me or did I volunteered to run Moonsea for the time being.  He has been running as many as five regions at one time.  Plus his teaching load this fall seems to be larger than normal, so to give him a break, I offered to help out.

We do not have an update on DM Bast.  If and when she comes back (I think Bast is a she) the region will go back to her.

Ashes is in the other region I run here (Savage Frontier - Poor Ashes, where is his sackcloth?)

Give me a couple of more days to get up to speed and we will take off where you left off.  Just got to go over your completed combat and look at the PC sheets, so I can get a handle on the party.

Any requests?  I do have some first edition weapons, I just can not rid off :)

Thanks,

Scout

DM Scout,

       Thanks for taking over to keep things moving along.  I do have one request, if it's not too much trouble.  Although DM Mike has supplemented our numbers with a couple of NPCs for this first adventure, I think that in the long run we do need an additional support-type character like a bard or other arcane caster (we lost our bard, and eventually one of the three fighters, after DM Bast had to leave - also, I am not sure what Ashes' track will be).  We are pretty combat heavy already, but a ranger or monk might fit as well, if Ashes is planning a more spellcaster-intensive route (Ashes? any comments?).

Thanks again!

Good to have you on board DM Scout. I hope you'll live up to the high standards set by our two previous DM's.

I agree on Brin's suggestion, and might add that I hope this will be a fastmoving yet elaborate and well played campagne :)

I am indeed planning to follow my sorcerous levels until I can crack continents :)

I am glad you are speaking to me, when I took over Savage Frontier, they all waited 3 days to talk to me.  Seems like they know how to yank someone's chain and give the DM a complex of some sort  :)

I usually check and post about twice a day, depending on the action and the rate that the party is posting.

Of course we all go out of town every now and then, so just drop everyone a line in here when you are gone, so we will not hold up the game.

As far as additional party members, I like to have about six, maybe seven active members.  However, the party does need balance, with respect to combat, clerical and mage magics.  Makes life a little easlier for the DM when dreaming up encounters :)

I like to run NPCs as color and points to provide the party with info. But you have to determine is he sane or insane.


Ashes we will let you start by cracking all the peanuts in the next phase of taverns.

Scout

Mmmmmm...peanuts...

Hey, Savage Frontier. That sounds oddly familiar...hmm. Nah.

Happy Birthday!

Hi guys,

Thanks for playing, and if I had more time and energy, I'd love to keep running this region.  You're a great group, and I (and now Scout) have some great (and spooky) things in store for the Moonsea region.

One of the first Forgotten Realms novels I read was Pool of Radiance and I liked Phlan and Sokol Keep, so it was fun to add my 2 coppers in on the region.

I love undead, so they were a natural to toss at you, too.

And my favorite FR novel series is the Azure Bonds trilogy, so I was glad to use Alias and Olive (but not Dragonbait in the end) with the party.

Good luck, all, and I KNOW Scout will do a terrific job here, as he has over in Savage Frontier.

Thanks Mike!

You da man!

Thanx for the nice gaming DM Mike!

Thanks Mike!

blush...

Hi all,

It looks like we have four active players.  I am going to advertise for 2 more players to round out the party (maybe three depends on response).

A Mage and/or Healer

Bard

Ranger

Comments or Advice, this is your party also.

PS, DM Mike beat me to the post on this, but without the ranger.  Let me know, will have him revise as necessary.

Scout
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Ranger and Bard seem good to me.  We may have a little overlap with an arcane caster if Ashes' concentrates on his sorcerous studies.  Brin is quite content to fill the party healer role if needed, but if we acquire a cleric, he can shift into a more "rangery" mode (by taking Track, etc.) if no actual ranger comes forth.

Overall, however, I would welcome anyone who can work well with a peace-goddess worshipping water gensai druid who barely contains suppressed rage at injustice and abominations of nature, a wise-cracking sorcerous rogue with a libidinous rat familiar, a tumbling barbarian with a sensitive stomach, and an honorable warrior who just wanted to help out in any way he could (I'll let you guys figure out who's who!  ;-)  ).

YAY...I'm the honorable warrior!!!!

Make sure the new guys are willen to post at least once every day.

Hi all,

Will be out of town until Sunday Night.  May be able to post one more time today.

enjoy yourselves,

Scout

Have a great time Scout!!

Kick

GREAT! now wee can talk about him behind his back!! (well.....I am a Barbarian).

Somebody must have been talking about me while I was gone and Hurricane Jeanne heard about it.  They ran us off the island we were on in Fl yesterday.  So thanks whoever did that.  :)

I'm back now

Scout

Good to have you. This is wishing the weather in Florida will turn for the better.

Hi All,

I need to poll the party on some Moonsea Region Background.

As I study the region, it seems that the main mode of travel is by boat or ship from town/city to town/city.  The towns and cities are fortified for protection from the evil from the north.  The main trails used by the goods are to fortified settlements ringing the port towns/cities.  The other trails are under the control of the evils.  As a result most if not all travel and trade is by ship.

Is this how you see this?

I would like to know the perception of the party on this matter, as it would help me with the next round of adventures available.

Thanks,

Scout

That is how it seems to me, and in fact, Brin travelled to Phlan by ship.  Of course, he has no problem with water/sea-based adventures. It would seem to me that the water routes would be prime pickings for pirates, unless the cities of the region have regular naval patrols.

Just my ramblings...

In the setting it specifically says that "Most traffic within the region goes by ship since roads and good trails between the area's city-states are almost non-existent."

This is due to the fear of the enemy from the north, but probably as much to the fact that the cities are indeopendant states in a constant state of distrust and enemity. Also "there is no such thing as a safe campsite."

Phlan in particular seems to be a city that is quite a crossroad for much of the shipping, mainly because of it's location at the mouth of the Stojanow river, so a naval adventure would fit right in.

Korgan came to Moonsea on a ship (as a slave) and first touched land (after escaping) in the wild, but quickly made it to Phlan.

No problems with ships here.

I'm still here, just waiting for round 4 to end, and round 5 to start.

:)

I was waiting to see if anyone wanted to add anything to the round.

Scout

Sorry if I haven't been to responsive the past few days. My grandmother passed away and its been rough. I'll try and get back into the swing today or tommorrow.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss.  Take your time, we will be here when things settle down for you.

Scout

Damn, sorry to hear that Rystro.  My thoughts are with you and your family.

Stu

Damn........... sorry man!

Sorry for your loss...as has been said, take your time, we aren't going away.

DM Scout,

Supposedly, those who posted in the thread with no purpose, have been awarded 1000 xp to distribute as we wish.  Is this really true? and if so, do you mind if I give Brin some xp?

(p.s. I will have to try your blackend fish recepie!)

If you posted, then you have the 1000 xp.  Use them as you wish.  I plan to do the same with my characters.

Its not my recipe, just one that I use.  I hope it works out.  :)

Scout

Hi all,

It looks like we have two new members wanting to join the party.  One is a ranger and the other is a wizard.  This would bring the party up to six people.

I will have them join at a decent time after the current combat/adventure, hopefully within the next week or ten days.

Scout

Excellent. I hope they post a lot :)

Hehe, 1000xp...drool...

Actually I think it's getting a bit much with exp just for åposting on the ooc board.

I believe there is a question right now about starting character levels and such Korgan.  I believe much of the xp is just being handed out on a lark and due to number of characters people have it is being fairly diluted. but it may also serve the purpose of adding a little xp to characters that are not growing as quickly because their games are not progressing as quickly.

My two cents based on my DM experience here.  I DM the North in ROA2 so thats how I see it.  But sometimes it is a bit wacky why they post the xp hehe.

Ashes

OK

In my opinion they could just let people increase their lvl or give them say 5k exp like that

Agree.

But I think LW just likes giving out presents.  They are a pretty free wheeling bunch hehe.  No actual decision has been made about the increase of levels at this time that I am aware of.

A

*nod*

Hi there everyone,

I'm the new guy coming in very soon. Look forward to catching up with you all in game and OCC.. Scout wanted me to say hello first!

I'm the ranger BTW
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Welcome Geth!! Nice with some help :)

Glad to be on board...!

Hope to be fighting beside you as soon as I can.. :)

Hi and welcome! Look forward to RPing with you.

Thank you.. same to you!

Hi again Geth,

    Brin is a Druid, and just took the Track feat.  I asked DM Scout if I could change it when I found out a ranger was joining the party.  However, I am already having second thoughts only because if your character is amenable, I think we could make an awesome tracking team (especially after Brin's animal companion gains the 'Assist Track' trick!...).  Please let me know what you think.  I have no problem either way, I just want everyone to have fun and feel their abilities are being used the way they wish.

Welcome Geth!!!

Ashes

I think it's a great idea... no telling when the party might split and need two trackers (I've seen that happen before).. and aiding each others is a great bonus. Plus I can perhaps use it in game as a roleplaying opportunity i.e teaching you what I know etc... plus using your companion can work in with me wanting to get my own which I do next level. Makes it more realistic when Geth goes looking for one ingame because yours has shown me the benefits of having one rather than one just showing up for me (I hope that was clear ;) )

If your up for it so am I!

:)

Sounds good!  I'll stick with what I have. So, DM Scout, if you are reading this...I'll keep the Track feat.

Thanks Ashes! All ready to go... you'll know me when you see me :)

Welcome. Sorry. I'm the quiet one.

Good to see you.. thanks for saying hello :)

Hello, folks.  I'll be playing Merka, a wizard, and his pet toad, Grup.

I live in Tennessee.  I hope my accent doesn't throw you off too much.  I'll try to type slowly so that you can understand me.

Welcome Merka.  But be careful, Brin's otter companion Krais has a fondness for sweet amphibian flesh! Nice and juicy - though I bet toads have a nasty aftertaste.

Hi Merka,

Welcome aboard... and Grup too!

Welcome Merka...and good job posting in the inventory thread....other people could learn from that! :)

Hmm.  I knew I should've taken that dimensional pocket spell.

Hi all,

 Since this phase of the game seems about ready to end, I was wondeing how we as a group would prefer to divide treasure. In-game, Brin picked up some items that would be of use in the upcoming encounter, but by no means do I expect him to keep them just because he grabbed them first.  My preference is to divide non-monetary treasure by deciding as a group who could best use a particular item, while also trying to maintain a fair share to all.  Any suggestions/ comments?

I agree. unless one thing stands out as far superior to all the others it's the best way. The first thing is to find out what the things do though, and look around a bit more too obviously.

Agreed. And Rystro would prefer to find out what something is before he ends up never being able to take it off.

Hi all,

Hope you did not mind me ending this adventure. Since I picked it up in the middle, I was working on someone elses ideas.

We should be getting to a taverns like situation for a couple of weeks, as you decide which way or jobs you want.

I will be dropping a few hints about possibilities in the next few days.

Any requests?

Scout

Scout,
The adventure ended just fine.  We've been woking on this since April after all! I liked the twist at the end as well, and it could easily create a recurring 'problem' for us heroes. As far as future exploits go, I'm up for anything, but if I had to choose, a sea-based adventure (as you mentioned a while back) might be interesting (of course I might be biased since Brin has little chance of drowning).

A sea-based adventure would be a first for me in 28 years of D&D.  I'm not sure if I'm ready to take the plunge.

^{get it? take the plunge? nudge nudge wink wink}

But seriously, water sounds good to me.

Korgan was a rowing-slave (galley-slave? I'm not a native speaker) for a few years, so he'll likely not be too pleased about spending a lot of time at sea, but that should only be a good chance to roleplay. Me as a RL person would love a sea-based adventure.

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Koragn garbbed all the stuff that might be worth a few gp (he can carry quite a lot). Can I have either a list or perhaps just the value of the items?

Korgan, here is a list of everything so far as I can tell, I've marked the more interesting stuff in red.

From the battle outside
25 gold   
2 leather armor
Leather armor (which is lighter than normal)
2 light crossbows (MW) with 17 bolts in two quivers
2 daggers
2 metal bound wooden clubs
Shortsword (looks to be MW, does not weigh as much)
Dagger (looks to be MW, but does not weight as much as expected)
5 vials (looks alike)
Three sets of Thieves Tools (one appears to be MW)


From the battle inside
Longsword (at least MW)
Dagger (at least MW)  (The dagger and longsword appear to be a matched set with matching rubies in the hilts)
Set of Black Studded Leather Armor (MW or better)
Couple of potions
2 jewelled Rings of some sort - used as keys at the very least
Cold Iron Dagger of some sort with a wicked edge


From the ship
500 gp
Unknown scroll


Brin is holding these items for now
Six potions (Brin has a mw potion belt - gave one potion to Korgan)
both MW daggers
both ring keys (with the intent of keeping them hidden for now)


I assume you guys picked up some of the items as we left for the ship, maybe all of it to remove as much evidence as possible. Perhaps we can assume we toted it on board and dumped it on the main deck. Why don't we figure out who is currently holding what (i.e., Ashes do you have that MW thieves' tool kit?)
This message was last edited by the player at 14:28, Sun 17 Oct 2004.

Excellent with a list of stuff. I did mean what we got from the last battle though.

Korgan's just carrying all the stuff nobody else wants.

No matter what I do I cannot seem to get my character sheet to show up Scout.  I can see the sheet if I Admin the game and Edit Character Sheet but otherwise it doesn't work.

Its pretty wierd.

I got it!! Forgot I had to change the profile!

Ashes

You lost your description also Ashes.

Yeah its because I am also a DM in a game in ROA2.  It keeps getting confused.  Not sure how I resolve that.

Just didnt know if you'd noticed.

Cool beans Korgan!

Hi all,

A couple of items I need feedback on;

Once the party is in taverns, you will find out the nature of all the items you have.

Everyone look at the gear or equipment you have in the game and tell me which one is the most important to you and why.  No tricks are being planned, something I am working on.

Thanks

Scout

At this early stage in my career, the Masterwork dagger I recieved would be the most important to me, because it is associated with my home region.

My MW Light Crossbow was my most important item I believe.

My bow!

My Masterwork Falchion, because it's exactly what Korgan likes. A big sword. I think he'd probably be just as happy with any other big sword.

Rystro's longsword. He hopes to be getting another item along the way that's better, though. :)

Well Rystro, you're in luck. There's a matching set of dagger and longsword waiting for a strong arm to swing them. :)

If I had to pick a material item, it would be Brin's original MW dagger.

Also...er...um...<shuffling feet and looking down at the floor>...any xps from the last encounter DM Scout?

Right...xp is cool.

Btw, is Korgan the only one that got hurt in that last fight or did you all update your profile to healed status? Oh, and how can Merka have 19/16 hp?????

Hold your horses or otters ;)

Between changing Taverns and some RL issues, I have been busy.

But never fear,
XPs are near.

Scout

YAY!

Brin drank a healing potion in between the two battles to go back up to maximum.

And Yay! as well!

After my damage I am down one hit point, but was down significantly more prior to healing.  But I am having trouble getting my profiles to show hehe.

I got et by ghouls!!!

No one likes that.

heheheheh....I spent most of the first fight puking my guts out.

Hi all,

We have another player joining us in Taverns, a cleric.  With all the DM problems in RoA at the moment, our friendly Cleric of Tempus is joining us from another region.

Will have the XPs later tonight.

Scout

Ok all, its XP time,







The next XP will be issued at the completion of taverns.

Thanks all,

Scout

Newbie question time...

Where do we maintain and update our character sheet?  Is there a place online where we do that, or do we keep up with it locally?

If it is kept up with locally, what do you find works well for you?

I let you keep your own sheet up to date under you character.  I set up the sheets so that they are player editable.  That way you keep them up.

If you have any problem getting to it, let me know and I will check it out for you.

Scout

I am indeed having trouble finding it.

Hi there!

I'll be playing the half-orc cleric. Hope to find exciting adventures with you.

Gald to have you with us Vaargur... I just hoped on board myself

It'll be great fun I'm sure!

I'm a new guy, too, Vaargurr.  Human mage here.  Glad to have you.

So, we're almost all new to this game. Great!

Welcome all our new players!!!!!

Stu

I'm a seasoned vetera...good to have you :)

Korgan = mighty :)

He keeps me from getting eaten.

And he's quite good at backflips as well!


Welcome to the new folks!

Thanx all

Vaargurr don't forget to set up you profile and description

Yeah....thanx for the reminder.

I like to see who I'm talking to :)

You like to see that basic stats of who you're talking to, aye!!?

No problem, all done.

The list is a summary, it's not a suggestion of how to split it. I'm not sure it would be fair for Korgan to get two +2 things (although who am I to complain :))

Scout, I'm still not able to get to my character sheet.

And I have a procedures question.  Let's say that I suspected that Vaargurr wasn't really a half-orc¹, but was actually under some sort of appearance changing magic and I wanted to surreptitiously cast...let's say Detect Magic.  Do I send a private message to Scout and the people I wish to clue in?  Or do I do it here in the thread, clicking the "private to:" boxes?

¹ - _{I don't actually suspect this, it's just an example, although I have been caught by surprise by doppelgangers more than the average roleplayer and now am so suspicious by nature that I ask my wife obscure questions about our history together just to make sure.}

Both will work I'd say (but I'm not the boss)

Hi all,

You are really moving fast, faster than this old DM can keep up with. ;)

With respect to detect magic, the caster is the only one that can see the results of the spell.  Then the only thing you have to worry about, is the local barbarians offended by your overt use of magic?

It would be much different if you were trying to detect alignment, not much way to hide that.

If you think about it for a moment, there is an open way to do your check and not offend anyone.  Can you figure it out?

I will look at the character sheet later tonight, I have a meeting to go to in about 10 minutes.

Thanks

Scout

OK, Merka,

It should be fixed now, I had to recopy your CS back into the system.  Just click character details to get to your sheet.  Or you can click on your name on a post on the left side of the post.  You should be able to get to edit character sheet.

Hope this reaches you in good health,

Scout

It's now working.  Thanks, Scout.

And, yes, I'm in good health.  I think.  Do you know something I don't know?  Have you been reading my mail again?

So..how about that splitting of the stuff?

The splitting of the gear is up to the party.  If you want to sell the stuff, figure about 75% of book value, the Harpers are your agents for this sale.  The same for buying gear, they will charge you 100% of book value.

Just tell me in Taverns what your character needs and if I say nothing, then it is available to you at normal prices.  Of course a +2 returning flaming hammer will be a little hard to find, but you could hear a rumor about such an item.

Do you need a list of the mundane stuff you picked up?

Scout

I really don't want to get bogged down in the treasure split in the game thread this time.  The magic items value-wise are probably ranked thusly.

Tier 1

+2 Cold Iron Dagger (most valuable due to the enchanting cold iron cost)
+2 Studded Leather
+ 1 Sword/Dagger set, bonus for two-wpn fighting

Tier 2

+1 Leather
+1 Short Sword
+1 Dagger
6 CLW Potions (6x50 gp)
1 Invisibility Potion ( 300 gp)

I suggest Ashes, Korgan, Rystro, and Brin take turns choosing one Tier 1 or two Tier 2 items until everyone has chosen once.  If two folks want the same thing we'll have a roll-off, or maybe all agree that an item is more useful in the hands of one or the other.  After once around, we can sell the rest, unless anyone wants anything, in which case they would get a lesser share of the funds gained.  As far as the mundane items and MW crossbows, we should probably leave them on board as sort of a weapons locker for us and the crew.  We might want to set aside 125 gp to make sure we can pay the crew for 2 months, then split up the rest (400 gp) by four.  Once we've got this all figured out here, we can quickly finish it up by RPing in the game thread (i.e. "...so they all got something and a little cash too!...")

Brin's choices are MW Dagger and 6x CLW potions

For the new folks, I'm certainly not slighting you in this process, I'm sure new phat lewt will pass our way soon!

I am not locked in to any of this, so if anyone has a problem with this, let's go ahead and sort it out now.

Thanks for letting me ramble...

I am easy.  More than enough for all I think.  All I want is the +1 Short Sword.  If some armor comes my way great.  If not there is always time later :)

A

Seem to me to be a very trusting bunch about future loot  :)

Scout

I like the studded leather if nobody else wants it.

A list of mundane items would be nice I think.

I'll take the sword and dagger set. Seems nice. Gonna need to take two-weapon fighting, though. :)

Here's what we have so far...

Brin +1 Dagger and 6x CLW Potions
Ashes +1 Short Sword and +1 Leather if he wants it
Rystro Cool as all get out matched two-wpn fighting set
Korgan +2 Studded Leather

That leaves the invisibility potion which we should probably keep, and the +2 Dagger.  Selling the dagger would give us a good set of working capital to outfit the ship a little more (ballista anyone?), and purchase equipment we might find more interesting (I'm guessing the dagger would sell for around 6000 gp).  Is this what we want to do?

It's fine with me

You might want to inventory the equipment of the ship first.  You do not know everything that is on it yet.

:)

An inventory of the mundane items from the rogue encounter:

3 sets of thief’s tools, (1 MW)
2 metal re-enforced clubs
5 sets leather armor
1 longsword
2 shortswords
5 daggers
2 light crossbows (both MW)
17 bolts
2 10-bolt quivers

I think that should cover it.  (corrections will be tolerated)

Actually the price of the dagger should be a bit higher than that:

From SRD:Iron, Cold: This iron, mined deep underground, known for its effectiveness against fey creatures, is forged at a lower temperature to preserve its delicate properties. Weapons made of cold iron cost twice as much to make as their normal counterparts. Also, any magical enhancements cost an additional 2,000 gp.

So masterwork dagger price x 2 + enhancementbonus + 2000 gp

302 gp x 2 + 8000 gp + 2000 gp = 10302 gp

I suggest we also sell:

1 set of thief tool:       30 gp

and keep the rest in the boat giving us 0.75 x 10332 = 7749 gp from the harpers.

(this all depends if the prices we use are those of the DMG/PH)

Man, I see that I should've tried to embark on your boat sooner...

Pretty expensive knife there..but don't forget it does have a wicked edge too :)

I'll be gone untill sunday

Enjoy Korgan,

I will try to get the next round of potential adventures posted this weekend. You still have time for any requests.

Scout

The DM uses red for speaking. 

Green is OOC info like dice rolls or simple one-liner info.  If more than that, please the OOC forum.

The other colors are up to you.  Use a common speaking color or individual ones, you chose what you like.  I personally find the dark colors easier to read, but again I can read the yellows and pinks in necessary.

If you want to show what your charactor is thinking use italics and your speaking color, it tends to stand out better that way.

BTW guys, thanks for being so patient with Geth.. he has a favoured enemy (orcs) and perhaps in time he may see Vaarguur as something else. Time will tell ... I'll make sure it doesn't take away from the enjoyment of the game for any of us. I just think it makes interesting rp'ing between Vaarguur and Geth.

:)

Hey, this will certainly be interesting, there's no doubt about that.

All good fun hehe, we love roleplay :)

And a hatred is not something easily overcome.  Sounds like both of you have the right attitude about the whole thing so it looks like it will be some great conflict for the rest of us to suckle on like little roleplay vampires!

<grows fangs and wings>

Well, perhaps it's more proper to make good impressions than starting fights...on the other hand, bitchslapping that orc-loving-ranger would put a smile on Vaargurr's face for days... nah, make good impressions, that ranger is going to need healing sooner or later, hehe..... :P

Scout the poor Keystone Cop, wonders how did he loss control?

Next he will find out that the water in his waterskin came out of ceramic water bowl in the "Water Closet."

Oh, the life and times of a DM.

;)   Scout

very true about healing.. but will it be for wounds at the hands of others or wounds at the hands of Vaargurr. Dang... we rangers are SO misunderstood

;)

Wow.  I leave the computer for a few hours to do some real work, and you guys start mixing it up.  Man, oh man.  I guess I'm going to quit my job so I won't miss anything tomorrow.

I just post to say i'm terrible ill (with the flu, so font worry), and completely unable to think and read. Korgan will just do as he's told for 24 hourish.

Sorry :(

Korgan,

Drink plenty of fluids (clear ones preferably), use ibuprofen to get the fever down, and get plenty of rest (stay off the computer).  In fact, I hope you don't read this because you're resting.  And if you're not reading this because you are resting, I hope you continue to not read this for the next 24 hours or so.

We'll take care of Korgan for you.  (I hope you don't read that either until we don't need to take care of him for you anymore.)

Merka

Take care of yourself Korgan.  Just be sure to drink the good water, not that stuff you bring me  ;)

Scout

Korgans safe with me... he's not an orc


<looks around to see if Vaargurr heard him, slinks off into the shadows>

;)

Ok, based on Korgan's calculations from above, total funds from the Suffering children episode is 8274 gp.  I recommend setting aside 274 gp for "company funds"  and that leaves 2000 gp each to Brin Korgan, Rystro, and Ashes.  Lets assume we've made this transaction, and we are ready to decide how much we each want to invest for this run.

sounds like a good plan. the 2k has gone on my sheet. I sold a chainshirt too.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:53, Fri 29 Oct 2004.

Who are these Dragon Coasties that moved in?  I'm not sure I like having them as neighbors. I moved to RoA 2 for the schools, and now this happens. What are they going to do to our property values?  Call the zoning commission.

*Grin*

Whew. They're gone.  And none too soon.  I used almost a whole can of aerosol air freshener.  Those Dragon Coasties were MUSKY!

...not to mention the wild parties and loud music!

Hey.. nothing wrong with that, just as long as you don't wake up the next morning beside someone you can't remember and in natures birthday suit. Now that is embarrassing.

I woke up one morning with this bloody horse's head next to me, and talk about embar...

Wait.  Never mind.  That was somebody else.

Its when you roll over and it's a person with a face that looks like a horses head...

eeeewww <shiver runs down me just thinking about it>

The second worst thing is waking up with a hangover, looking into the ceiling thinking "where the heck am I?", then turning over and seeing a terribly ugly face........AAAAAARRRRRGGGHHH!!

Now, the worst thing is waking up with a hangover, looking into the ceiling thinking "Thanks god I'm home!", then turning over and seeing a terribly ugly face.......

Just to add the worst thing is to wake up looking at the ceiling, realize you are in your birthday suit and then roll over.  You see nobody.  Did you miss out or is there someone out there who thinks you are the ugly face?

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH!!

Great!

When out on the town, the old saying of experienced one-night stands.  Go ugly early and miss the rush.

Words to live by.

:)

roflmao!

You da man Scout, you da man :)

The current session of Taverns is ending.

Please continue posting in the new Adventure Threat: Sailing the Moonsea.

I hope you all enjoy it, time will tell.

Scout

OK with the end of this session of Taverns, it is XP time.

Everyone add 2 day units to your PC sheets.

[5 blank lines suppressed]

Next XPs will be when you leave the port of Melvaunt.

Thanks all, I have really enjoyed the roleplay and posting by all.

Scout

Does anybody know how many day units we have gotten so far?

The best that I can tell, so correct me if wrong.

For the adventure, save the children, the objective time was about three days at most.  You spend about 2 days in the tavern situation.

As it was expanded to me in the DM Forum, you get 10 day units per month.  A month is 3 ten-day weeks.

So I decided to update the day units as we go along, awarding one about every 2 or 3 days of adventuring time.

That way you can create items or train using them and not take up time.  If you decide to move on to another region, you will have time necessary to do so.

Now that it is completely muddy up, any questions?

Scout

Excellent..so it means we got 2 day units total?

That will be absoultely fine with me, I just like to have my sheet updatred properly.

You get 2 day units to add to whatever you have on your PC sheets.

I did review the PC sheets last night.  I see, that some of the XPs and magic items have not been updated on your sheets.  Please do so.  It helps me with adventure, monster, and treasure creation/selection.

Thanks,

Scout

Hi all,

 I'll be out of for a day or so as I am having minor surgery tomorrow to finally correct something I have put off for a few months.  I should be back by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Good luck Brin!  See you when you get back!

S

Take care of yourself Brin, don't be picking up anything too heavy.

Scout

Having been under the knife recentyl myself I know what your going through.

Good luck!

Is Merka on the ship/docks with Korgan/Geth, or is he with the rest of the group that headed for the tavern?  Seems like he did not go to the tavern but is hanging out around the ship.

I got behind a few days ago, and I wasn't sure either.  I initially decided I must have gone with you guys because it sounded like we only left one person at the ship.

However, since I heard Korgan and Dalton's conversation and have seen the additional vagrant, that puts me on the ship.

I'll delete the post where I said I was following you so that things will make sense again.  Sorry, guys.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:54, Tue 16 Nov 2004.

Hi all,

I am taking a few days off for a family vacation.  It is the Thankgiving Holidays here in the states.  Will be back Saturday at the latest.  May have time for one more post tonight.

Enjoy your time.

Scout

Scout,

From a fellow Yank, Happy Thanksgiving.  Enjoy your time with your family.

Merka

P.S. I went to the Internet Anagram Server today to see what would come up for Happy Thanksgiving.  Some of the results were very racy.

Have a good time and Happy Thanksgiving!

Greetings from the other side of the pond too.

I have to work on your Thanksgiving!

<waves from Canada>

Don't call my work!! Eat turkey and leave me alone ;)

Do you get Boxing Day off?

Yes :)  Most of our clients are predominantly US so I am hoping for a quiet day on Thursday hehe.

Ahhh.   God Bless NAFTA.

Have we sold the gems we already have?  I am getting confused.  If we have sold the gems, I'd like to use the proceeds to buy Cold Iron as per our captain's suggestion.  Otherwise, I have no money to tie up in this.

We'll be selling the gems on the south coast. I don't have gold for Cold Iron either.

Hi all,

Your friendly DM is just providing you with opportunities.  I hope you are enjoying the opportunities, I am. As in real life, it never rain unless it pours.

Scout

I suggested the iron ingots as a means to gain a bit of trust with the dwarves we wish to question.  Brin does have a chunk of change he can invest.  I'll post more details/ideas in-game.

Everyone:  I will be away from my computer from Wednesday through Sunday while attending a professional conference in Chicago.  If they have one of those internet-on-your-television thingies in the hotel room and if it isn't too expensive, I might post.  (But don't count on it because I'm pretty cheap.)

Hi All,

Sorry about being out of pocket for a couple of days, I had a major requal exam in RL yesterday.  Then things got busy on the home front at the same time.  But it looks good until Saturday.

I will be out of Town this coming weekend, starting Saturday morning until Monday night.  If plans do not change, taking the Boy Scouts camping in the mountains, good chance of snow.  So I am looking forward to it.

Scout

I'm back from Chicago.  The pizza was good but the weather was crappy.

Hi all,

The camping trip with the boy scouts was good, got 4 inches of snow and single digit temp (degree F) on Monday.  Also got to see some wild elk in the Smokey Mountains.

Now for the good stuff.

For your Holiday Surprise:  Everyone take 300 XPs.

May you all have had a good Holiday and looking forward to a Great New Year.

Scout

Thanks DMS.. will take the Xp and run!

Happy Holidays!

Thanks, Scout!   Glad it went well for you!  Where in the Smokies did you go?  I live in Knoxville, TN.

Hey, everybody! Check out my new, more accurate character portrait!
This message was last edited by the player at 02:18, Mon 27 Dec 2004.

Cery cool Merka! I like that portrait.

Hi all,

Will be out of town until Wednesday night.

Hope all enjoy the Holidays.

Scout

Hi all,

 I'll be on a trip out of town from Saturday though next Tuesday.  I might be able to post a little, but don't wait up for me...

Hi All,

With the completion of the first city investigation, everyone take 750 XPs.

Enjoy.

Scout

Hey, that leveled me up.

Charsheet updated, Scout.

Me too! Update in progress...

So close but yet so far... 100 XP off...

Did I tell you it's my B'Day (Jane 21st)... nudge nudge

It is my understanding that a Birthday Boy is given 100 XPs by DM Littlewing.

Scout

PM:
This message was last edited by the player at 01:31, Sat 22 Jan 2005.

Congrats to all that leveled up.

Now I can use stronger monsters, wink, wink,

Scout

Um, I'm not leveled up I mean to say. Um, still lvl 1 as a matter of fact...um, right.

Levelled up
This message was last edited by the player at 04:23, Sun 23 Jan 2005.

Level here too.

Rolled an 11 with 1d12 for hit points :)

Fun fun!

So anyways, I am back completely and able to concentrate on the game fully now.  I have been very peripheral of late with the new job and such but I am back to full form.

Huzzah!

Welcome back!

Friends,

I will be traveling to the Winter Fantasy convention to get in a little bit of RPGA gaming and will be away from my computer from Wednesday through Sunday.  Take care!

Merka

Have fun!  I was just visiting family in Fairfax VA a week and a half ago.  I should have delayed my trip so I could spend the whole time at the Con instead of seeing my relatives ;-)

I am so jealous, never got to a big con of any sort.  Just a small one at the local college, once.  Seems all plans get impacted by real life.

Enjoy your time.

Scout

I'm lucky to have a con real close to where I live. Ubercon. Whee.

Haven't gone to it yet, but already after 2 years since its inception, its gotten huuge.

I'm back.  Had a great time.  I played the new Eberron, Green Regent (FR), and Living Greyhawk mods.  The worst DM I had was still okay.  I only had one bad group.  This is my third big con.  I went to Origins in 2002 and 2003.

I went to DragonCon in 1987 when I was was still in college, but I went for the Doctor Who stuff -- not the gaming.  (My friend and I got off of the elevator on the wrong floor while there, and ended up waiting for it with Walter Koenig.)

Hey all. Just letting you know I might be a little quiet this week. Vacation and all. :)

I know it's a bit slow for those of us still on the ship.  I just wanted to pipe in to say I'm still watchin' fish.

And I'm asleep.

Sorry work has been very busy so I have had trouble posting up.

Sorry

I've been invited to go skiing for a week, and I can't really turn the offer down.

I'll be back next weekend, NPC Korgan as much as needed in the meantime.

Skiing for a week?  Wow, I can only ski for a few hours at a time before I get tired.  And you're going to ski for a week? You go, Endurance Boy.

Did I mention I'd carry my house along on my back while skiing? And that we're only going uphill?

See you all :)

I am headed out of town for spring break even as we speak.  I'll be back on Friday.  Go ahead and drag me to wherever you need me.

Leaving town for a few days with the family, will be back Sunday Night or Monday morning.

Everyone take care.  Looking forward to seeing that Gar Tooth necklace when I get back.  :)

Scout