We have graduated to a third OOC thread! Congrats!

Is P2 still up and running?

He is not. He's dead. His wall of fire will fall on his next turn as well.

Reminder to Harald that you are blinded and immobilized.

No problem to a dwarf of Harald's calibre!

Harald, I have to say, that was awesome.

Holy crow, H! You went from blind and immobile to pissed off and deadly in less than one round!

:D!

Update tomorrow, barring weirdness.

I can't promise I will be able to do it but I will try to post something before tomorrow.

I am waiting until after both Martha and Darratheir post, as it is important that both of them do.

Updates from me this week: first, as soon as Martha and Darratheir post, then Wednesday and Thursday.

Friday-Monday I'm locked up with all-day type events and a bit of family travel, so you won't hear from me at all during that stretch.

I probably won't be able to update Thursday, so after today I'll basically be offline until Tuesday.

I might go suddenly silent in the coming days or weeks because my dog is having a really bad time (She's got a cancer) and is experiencing a rollercoaster of good and bad moments.

Feel free to NPC me if ever I disappear for too long.

Sorry to hear that, Dara.  I have been in a similar situation in the past and know what you are going through.

Sorry to hear that, Darra.

Ouch! Sorry to hear it, Darratheir.

Zog's player is having some health problems--will NPC him as needed.

I'll update tomorrow--ran out of time today.

Thanks for the kind words guys. :)

Martha's player is also taking a hiaitus. Zog should be back in a few days, though.

Thanks GM - yeah sorry I need to take a break. HAve fun without your loving mother figure!

We will miss you Martha. come back soon, Mum.

I agree with Harald, we will miss you. I hope that you don't have to deal with major problems at least. :)

So, loot.  I don't think anybody uses scimitars, but a +6 weapon is a +6 weapon. Someone takes the blade, and the rest of us get 15 astral diamonds apiece?

I will keep the Arrow of Fate. :D
But I'm fine with the astral diamonds share. :)

Hang in there, Martha.

Happy Thanksgiving--grateful to be able to sit up and post today :-)

I say hold onto the magic item and sell it later. Half off of a million gold or something is still a lot of cash!

I propose splitting the astral diamonds evenly and then leave the remainder as a party kitty.

Letting you all discuss the splitting of the treasure. Will update the story a bit later tonight or early tomorrow, depending on how RL goes.

That's fine by me.

I'm fine with this splitting option as well. :)

Sorry for the delay, folks--one of my wife's brothers has a health issue today, so that consumed the day. I expect to be able to post tomorrow.

Thanks for your patience, folks!

This week, updates will come today, tomorrow, Wednesday, Friday and one day over the weekend.

Okay, so 12 astral diamonds apiece, and a party kitty of 3 astral diamonds and a +6 Flaming Scimitar, whatever that's worth.

Agon is finally going to upgrade his ritual book!

This week, updates will come today (obviously),  tomorrow, Wednesday, Friday and one day over the weekend.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 01:06, Tue 28 Nov 2017.

Using his Boots of Speed, Harald can move twice and charge no 6 arriving in a square straight up from him.

Tactics update! We got a solo and some minions.

White Dragon Firelord
Huge natural magical beast (dragon)

Level 28 Solo Brute
XP 65000
Initiative +19        Senses Perception +19; Darkvision
Fire and Ice aura 5; while within the aura, enemies gain vulnerable 15 cold and vulnerable 15 fire.
HP 1048; Bloodied 524 ; see also bloodied breath
AC 42; Fortitude 43, Reflex 40, Will 40
Resist 30 cold, fire
Saving Throws +5
Speed 8 (ice walk), fly 8 (hover), overland flight 12
Action Points 2
 Bite (standard, at-will)  Cold
Reach 3; +33 vs AC; 2d12+6 plus 2d12 cold damage (plus an extra 2d12 cold damage on a successful opportunity attack).
 Claw (standard, at-will)  Fire
Reach 3; +33 vs AC; 1d12+6 damage plus 1d12 fire damage.
 Dragon's Fury (standard, at-will)
The dragon makes two claw attacks. If the dragon hits a single target with both claws, it makes a bite attack against the same target
 Scouring Bolt (standard, recharge )  Cold, Fire
Ranged 10; +31 vs Fortitude; 2d12+10 cold and fire damage, and the firelord slides the target 2 squares.
 Breath Weapon (standard, recharge )  Cold, Fire
Close blast 5; +31 vs Reflex; 5d10+10 cold and fire damage, and the target is knocked prone and blinded (save ends both).
 Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied, encounter)
The dragon’s breath weapon recharges, and the dragon uses it.
 Frightful Presence (standard, encounter)  Fear
Close burst 10; targets enemies; +31 vs Will; the target is stunned until the end of the dragon’s next turn. Aftereffect: The target takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).
Steam Shroud (immediate interrupt, when hit by a melee attack; at-will)  Zone
The dragon’s space and all adjacent squares become a zone of roiling steam that grants total concealment until the end of the dragon’s next turn.
Elemental Affinity
The white dragon firelord’s elemental power overcomes the fire affinity of the City of Brass. The dragon’s attacks with the cold keyword deal full damage.
Alignment Evil        Languages Common, Draconic
Skills Athletics +28, Intimidate +27
Str 28 (+23)      Dex 21 (+19)      Wis 20 (+19)
Con 30 (+24)      Int 26 (+22)      Cha 26 (+22)



Numbers:

Efreet Scalespawn
Large elemental humanoid (fire)
Level 27 Minion Soldier
XP 2750
Initiative +22        Senses Perception +20
Scaled Wrath aura 1; any creature that attacks a scalespawn while adjacent to it takes 10 damage.
HP 1; a missed attack never damages a minion.
AC 43; Fortitude 40, Reflex 38, Will 38
Immune fire
Speed 6, fly 8 (hover)
 Scimitar (standard, at-will)  Weapon
Reach 2; +34 vs AC; 14 damage, and the target is marked until the end of the efreet scalespawn’s next turn.
 Breath Weapon (standard, encounter)  Fire
Close burst 2; +32 vs Reflex; 14 fire damage, and the target is slowed (save ends).
 Vengeful Immolation ( when the scalespawn drops to 0 hit points, )  Fire
Close burst 5; +32 vs Fortitude; the target is pushed 1 square and takes ongoing 10 fire damage (save ends). The scalespawn is destroyed, and its space and all adjacent squares become difficult terrain until the end of the encounter.
Alignment Evil        Languages Primordial
Str 29 (+22)      Dex 25 (+20)      Wis 24 (+20)
Con 27 (+21)      Int 18 (+17)      Cha 21 (+18)
Equipment: scimitar .

Amendment; Using his Boots of Speed, Harald can move twice (one of these a run) and gets as far away from this lot as dwarvenly possible!!!  Where is Martha when you need her?  EEK!

Letting you folks talk about what you're going to do IC.

Command Decision: Let's do it! Roll initiative and we'll hit these guys.

This seems like a situation where my group teleport would work.

How would that work, Gromley? Describe what would happen and where the others would be when teleported in.

It has finally happened and my dog is gone. We had to euthanize her after a severe internal hemorrhage. I will let the decision up to you. Darratheir will agree to fight wether directly or after some sneaking. I will post when fight will come.

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 36):

Sorry to hear that about your Dog, Darra. I had to put down my elderly cat this year. You did the right thing-no one should suffer like that.

I can teleport everybody in a radius around me, as well as myself. However-is there any platform where we can stand without it being covered in fire?

We don't want to be entirely clumped up. That Blast 5 breath weapon is nasty.

That's why Harald suggested his move, divide and conquer!

Sorry to hear it.

Gromley, I don't mind teleporting in with you; if Agon gives us fire resistance I don't need to worry as much about the fire.

My Internet connection broke 24 hours ago and hasn't been repaired yet. I might be unable to post before Monday, from work. If needed, I will post earlier from my phone.

I've got the customer service. Between 7 to 15 days before getting my Internet back. Needless to say I will soon change my ISP.
I will try to post from work during my lunch break so I won't slow the game down too much. :)

Last chance to get your plan together. When I post next, I'm moving to initiative.

I am traveling for work this week; I will update, I'm just not sure when yet. I do expect to be able to post 2-3 times this week, though, and over the weekend once.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:09, Mon 04 Dec 2017.

I don't really think we have tactical options here.  Put us on the map and roll init.

1) I think we need to hit the minions from distance as quickly as possible.  Try to take them out in 1 or two rounds then get Grom to teleport the dragon to us.

There are six of them and six of us - so one each!  Harald has only one ranged attack that might do unless he lobs an unenchanted javelin.

2) Then get the dragon over here and keep as away from those fire pits as long as possible.  There will be enough to deal with with the dragons aura.

Comments?

1) if they get within 20 squares of Agon, Chain Lightning can nail all of them in one blast.

2) The dragon is definitely tough, and Agon's Mass Resist only blunts half of its attacks.  I'd prefer to save that spell for a more mono-elemental fight.  The worst scenario is it catching all of us in its breath weapon, second worst is a claw+claw+bite shredding someone vulnerable.  So spread out, but not too far for mutual support.

Does its Steam Shroud work if it is stunned?

Not the GM, but it's an interrupt, so I think it goes off first.  Sorry.

Also, remember what I said about not bunching up.  If Harald and Gromley could end their turn outside the box with corners defined by Sonliin and Agon, that'd be good.

Its steam shroud did not go off because you stunned it before anyone hit it in melee.

Okay, updates this week will be Wednesday, Friday and once over the holiday weekend! Maybe one more on Tuesday or Thursday if schedule allows, but otherwise you can plan on those.

Two OOC things:

1. The dragon's Bloodied Breath is a free action, so it goes off even though it was Stunned. I'm not changing that position. I give you plenty of favorable rulings, so please don't argue this one :-)

2. DO NOT POST YOUR ACTION UNLESS I HAVE EXPLICITLY NAMED YOU. Even if your action is coming up next, please hold off. This is ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT for the CONTROLLERS. Your powers have cumulative effects that I can't manage unless you wait for me to post until I ask for it.

If people continue to jump the gun, I'll start penalizing Bennies, so please remember this.

I am away from home but should be able to post for Harald late tomorrow...say 27 hours from now if that is ok.
Let me know soon if that is a problem and I will try to post earlier.

That's no problem. Thanks for the head's up!

Pinged Zog; he says he'll post today.

Dealing with serious health situation with my mother-in-law that has pulled me away from the board;  look for posts from me sometime in the next few days, just not sure quite when.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:22, Fri 29 Dec 2017.

Happy New Year everyone. @EpicOne, I hope she will get better soon. :)

Sorry for the absence--unexpected bad week of my own. Not as rough as Pete's, but couldn't post.

Happy new year to everyone!

Thanks for your patience, folks—game on!

No worries--it happens!

Not a surprise, Darratheir will run full steam ahead to save Bahamut and, more importantly, kill Namissi (Traitor to the dragon race !).
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 21:50, Sun 07 Jan 2018.

DM, can Agon do Phantom Steeds as a standard action? That makes a difference in my turn.

I would definitely let Agon spend the surge and create Phantom Steeds.

If that changes anyone's posts (and it should--the Phantom Steeds travel much faster than almost everyone), please post here when you've revised yours.

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This week, I will be updating Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, Friday and once over the weekend.

Changes done. :)

Thanks, GM!

I need everyone to move your mini onto one of the two towers that say +0 ft. Gromley, that means also placing your consciousness appropriately, assuming you haven't dismissed it. Assume your phantom steed is not in your way and that you have dismounted when you place your character's mini.

Post here to let me know when you've placed your mini. Don't post anything about arriving IC yet.

Map: https://docs.google.com/drawin...8Lk/edit?usp=sharing
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:49, Wed 10 Jan 2018.

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 64):

I certainly have not dismissed it.

I'm placed. If someone feels like (or need) to be that close to the dragon, feel free to move me one square to the left. :)

Note that there are TWO TOWERS with +0 altitude--one to the west of the dragon and one to the east. You don't have to land all on the same tower. You CAN, if you want, but you don't HAVE to.

Being mindful of dragon breath, Harald has gone to the eastern tower.

Joined Harald on the other tower.

I have put myself in one tower, my awareness in the other.

Moved my mini a bit, but staying on the same tower as Dar and Agon. Good to go.

Fabulous. Update from me tomorrow!

We are 20' below Namissi.  Do we have to go through the door and up the rubble or into his tower and up to the trapdoor?

Either is an option, as is scaling the wall of Namissi's tower. The DC would be 25 for Athletics.

If Sonliin changes to a huge dragon, would Harald be able to ride into battle?

Using the Casque of Tactics Harald can swap initiatives with another person he can see.

Harald can't do much with a fast initiative so Who would best benefit from an initiative roll of 33?

Harald would certainly like a lift from Sonliin.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:29, Fri 12 Jan 2018.

Waiting for Harald to post his initiative and for Agon and Zog to roll.

I can take it if nobody else wants it and you really prefer my slow ini. :)

Neither Agon nor Zog have posted initiatives and so far no one else is faster than Namissi.
I was going to get on Sonliins back but that would waste my high initiative roll.
My hope was that one of the casters or someone who could attack at distance would get a good blow in before melee.
I am really surprised that no one seems really interested.
I could swap with you Darra but what can you do in round 1 to make it useful?

With Wild Hunt Leap, I can jump up a number of squares equal to my speed (8) so I end up on the central tower. From there, I can then charge at Namissi and probably spend my AP to rage as well.

You would be impressed by what an angry Dragonborn can do. :D

Done!

You have my 33 and I will have your 20.

To IC

Attack of the killer unexpected deadline! Based on a surprise from work today, I will be updating once in the next two days (Monday or Tuesday), then on Wednesday, Friday and probably once over the weekend. Thanks for your patience!

No problem. :)

Yes, not a trouble.

Bah. Things got busier than expected--next update from me Friday. Tomorrow if I'm lucky, but probably Friday.

Two crit in a single turn, how is that ?
Maybe I should have spend my AP to try and get a third one. :P

Not half bad :-)

For a brilliant role-playing usage of a tactical power, you all get 2 Bennies. You can thank Agon :-)

Thank you Agon!!!!

Well, thanks Agon. :)

Ta Aggie!

You're welcome!

One of these days I'm going to get to use that power to seize an elite and use him against the rest of the encounter, but for now, I'm enjoying the fairly massive control.

Don't daze me or I will return you the favor, dragon. :P

Agon, what about talking it into turning off its defenses? "You are mighty and immortal, ignore those pests, they will not harm you..."

Amusing idea, but not an option in this case.



Your options, here: if you try to do this, you can have him move up to a single move in a direction you like. Taking the run action would require more than one square movement, I think, but he could  easily "run" one or two squares and then back if commanded.

However, my normal practice based on the spirit of the 4e rules is to allow him a saving throw--not against dominated, just against the tactically stupid action. If he fails, he falls prone, just like as if you were force-moving him to a cliff edge or something.

One other consideration, though: you had him giving bad orders last round. Erratic behavior on his part, or apparent weakness, would lessen the impact of that. In context of what happened in-game, it would effectively cancel the benefit you created the prior round.

Your call entirely, just letting you know your options.

Okay, in that case I'll continue giving bad orders to his army.  Dazed + Dominated already means he grants CA, and I can't do more than that.

Regarding this week: I'm preparing for work travel or traveling for work this week, so I'm not entirely sure how much I'll be able to update. You can figure I'll post 2-3 times at minimum and once over the weekend; just not quite sure when.

This...this is insane...

https://nerdist.com/dungeons-a...man-class-old-spice/

Truly, 'tis!

Update from me tomorrow.

It may be Thursday, maybe Wednesday, before I can post. Things got busy!

My next update will be tonight at some point, or tomorrow if I'm unlucky today.

Congratulations--please level your folks up to level 27!

Once each of you is leveled, we will begin the penultimate chapter of our story, which is a little something special I've designed for you guys. I think you'll enjoy the feel of it.

Also, each of you should pick two magic items, each between level 26-30, which you get as rewards from Bahamut.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:59, Sun 18 Feb 2018.

Congratulations everyone. I'm looking forward for what will come next. Going to update my character. :)

Edit: I'm leveled up. I lost "Terror's Cry" and toot "Hurricane of Blades" instead.
As for my items, I took a Solitaire (Violet) that has a daily allowing me to gain 1 AP when I score a crit and a Wraith's Cord that allow me to weaken an enemy on a critical hit.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:37, Sun 18 Feb 2018.

Leveled! Level 27 gives me 3d10 per use of Elemental Escalation--and the target is blinded! Fantastic stuff!

I never know where to go with magic items.  So I have taken the simple route.  Spectre armor +6 which ups my AC a little and allows some insustantial and phasing.

And got Bahamut to bless my Cloak of Displacement (!)  upping it to +6 also.

As to powers I have taken Cruel Reaper.  Close burst 1 - then shift 2 squares and another Close burst 1.

Updated.  I took Steal Time, which is a mean encounter power that Stuns and gives me a free action, and upgrade my staff and amulet to +6.

Funny Agon, I took the same spell. Upgraded armor to Tarrasque Plate Armor of Eyes +6 (Resist 5 all), and the weapon to a Holy Avenger Warhammer +6. Retrained Dancing Flame (Wiz 17) to Dancing Bolts.

I got Amulet of Seduction +6, and Cloth shadow weave armor +6.

Zog, let me know about your items. PM answered.

Sonliin, retraining noted--what new power did you gain?

Gromley, what ability did you gain at level 27?

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 109):

Replaced Mindfire with this:

Psi Veil
Hide yourself and others from the senses of the foe.
At-Will
+ Augmentable, psi, Implement, Psionic
Standard Action Area burst 1 within 20 squares
Target: Each enemy in burst

Attack: Intelligence vs. Will
-Hit: 1d8 + Intelligence modifier psi damage, and user
and each ally next to user is invisible to target until end of
next turn.

Augment 2
-Area Burst 2 in 20 spaces.
-Hit: 2d10 + Intelligence modifier psi damage, and user
and each ally next to user is invisible to target until end of
next turn.

Augment 6
-Area burst 2 within 20 squares
Hit 3d8 + Intelligence modifier psi damage, and the
target is blinded until the end of your next turn.

I took Steal Time (Wizard), replacing Whirlwind Smite.

Upgrade the Vicious Lancing Dagger to +6 and the Cloth Armor to Dragonweave +6. Sell the old items and buy an Amulet of Protection +6 as well. I'm good :-)

We can sell the old items?

I clearly failed to mention this--yes, you can sell the old items. Please do buy more stuff accordingly as that allows you.

Cool, selling the +5 Greater armor of eyes, +5 Disrupting Warhammer, Battle Greaves, Gauntlet of Blinding strikes and the Belt of Sonnlinor Righteousness. Picking up Boots of Speed (Epic), Belt of the Witch King and Storm gauntlets (both at Paragon). 17,700 gp remaining.

I will see if I can't do some shopping as well.

What kind of percentage can we get for selling items?

I figured 50%. If that is not the case, please let me know.

I am looking at the following.  Any other suggestions?

Dispose of Cloak of Displacement +5 = 625,000
+4 warsheath armor = 125.000

= 750000

50% = 375,000

2x level 21 augmenting whetstones+5  = 18,000
gauntlets of destruction - 85,000
premonition ring = 25000
                          total         = 128,000

The rest can go for a party booze-up when we finish here.

50% of purchase price.



Sounds good.

And see Harald's question above for those of you who care about magic items--please provide Harald some guidance :-)

Oh, I need to update my rituals!

Don't forget that you also have 12 astral diamonds.

Which you?

Everybody! Killing Bashumgarda got a +6 Flaming Scimitar and 75 astral diamonds, which we split for 12 each, and the rest in a party kitty.

I've done my shopping. :)

Giving everyone 'til Saturday to finish shopping before I start the next round of this.

I'm a cheap date--I don't really buy a lot of magic items. You can put my share of the astral diamonds back in the kitty.

I'm not getting anything else either.

In other news, I am off to the Orkney isle tomorrow (north of Scotland) for 8 days.  Hopefully there will be some internet access.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:09, Sat 24 Feb 2018.

This weekend went a bet bonky, but I'll be able to update tomorrow. After that: this is going to be a very busy week. I don't know when I'll be able to post before Friday. I might, just no promises.  Thanks for your patience!

Good news, was able to get the new thread going. Let me know what questions you have, IC or OOC. (In other words, if your character has a question for Bahamut, ask IC. If you have a mechanical/metagame question, ask me OOC.)

I might be unable to post before saturday. I will try my best to post before.

Okay, so we get to decide the layout of the battlefield?

I'd suggest something like: https://imgur.com/a/wxr0w

We have a killing zone 10' away from our ranged attackers, a front line for the melee people to hold, and some twisty corridors to keep them from getting fire superiority on us.  Thoughts? I don't know all of your powers enough to be 100% sure this is best.

Agon can also use the Safeguard ritual to install a magical sensor for stealthy attackers.

OOC post to come.

If we can bunch them up Herald has taken Grim Reaper.  Close burst 1 then shift 2 and a secondary close burst 1.   Great if there happen to be minions amongst them.

Otherwise I just have hacking attacks although there can be quite a lot of ducking and weaving in there.

As to your plan Agon, can we really shape things that much?

I don't know.  DM, how much can we shape the battlefield?

I was thinking about making the killing zone 3 squares wide, because a lot of powers are Burst 1.  Still gives us some room to maneuver, and makes it harder for enemies to run past the blockers.

I like your plan Agon. Having some kind of killbox (If we can do it this way) would probably help us prevent their advance. We can take a good round of damage with the healers watching our backs.

You seem to have taken liberty with my intentions. My intentions were that the eastern and western borders of the area were under your control. However, the idea of having barriers put up in place is amusing and worthy.

That being said, your layout was waaaaaaay too elaborate, Agon. If you had a few days, Agon could shape that much astral space together. Assume you have about 150' of "astral wall" to work with. Try using shapes on the Google Draw to map it out. I gave you an example "kill zone" that you can work with. I'm assuming, though, that you may want gaps or the like.

A "secret door" is definitely feasible--you would have time to build something like that, but it would cost you wall space, maybe 20' worth of wall for every one, given the time you'd need to shape it.

Map: https://docs.google.com/drawin...8Lk/edit?usp=sharing

Hah!  My misguided youth drawing castles will pay off one day!

But seriously, just these two walls are fine. I didn't want to try and defend a portal from 180 degrees.

Waiting for Gromley, Harald, Sonliin and Zog to post IC, or OOC with questions. Giving everyone 'til Monday or until everyone checks in to launch into the combat, whichever comes first. (And I'll answer questions before we start the fight, so if you have questions, get 'em in quick.)

If Darratheir and Harald stand one square in from left and right we would control the whole width of the passage.  The others staying a couple of squares back can pile in ranged attacks and heal where necessary.

Yup, looks like a good approach. :)

I can always create an Illusory Wall and we can set up a kill zone with that.

That is also a very good idea.

I vote for the Illusory Wall. That sounds fantastic. How long does it last, Sonliin?
This message was last edited by the player at 22:34, Mon 05 Mar 2018.

Standard to start, minor to keep it going.

Illusory Wall is a Daily that lasts until the end of the encounter. Key point, though: you will be getting short rests between waves, not that Sonliin needs to take one every time you do.

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This week, expect updates from me Wednesday, Friday and once or twice over the weekend. Giving you until Wednesday to finalize plans before the enemies start coming.

Seared Devil
Medium immortal humanoid (devil)

Level 3 Soldier
XP 150
HP 50; Bloodied 25 Initiative +5
AC 19, Fortitude 16, Reflex 14, Will 14 Perception+3
Speed 5
Resist 10 fire
Standard Actions
 Ashen Slam  At-Will

Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +8 vs. AC

Hit: 2d6 + 4 damage, and the target is marked until the end of the devil’s next turn.

Triggered Actions
Choking Ashes (fire)  At-Will

Trigger: A creature marked by the devil uses an attack power that does not include the devil as a target.

Effect (Immediate Reaction): The triggering creature takes 5 fire damage and is slowed until the end of its next turn.

Skills Stealth +8
Str 13 (+2)                Dex 14 (+3)                Wis 14 (+3)
Con 18 (+5)                Int 11 (+1)                Cha 9 (0)

Alignment Evil        Languages Supernal

Let's go toe to toe and save our heavy powers for later guys. These mooks will only hit on nat 20's and if they do, make sure they are one of the targets in your attack.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:12, Thu 08 Mar 2018.

I might be unable to post before Saturday. Sorry for the delay I may cause.

This week, I am going to post Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and at least once over the weekend, and possibly Tuesday.

Could I please see which ones survived before I have my go? That would make a big difference to me. I can commit to updating tomorrow.

Done!

Update tomorrow!

Waiting for Gromley and Zog.

Again, can you update before I post?

Waiting for a bit of an edit to Gromley's turn.

And we're going to go in strict initiative order from now on. That was a cluster to manage as a DM :-)
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:41, Mon 02 Apr 2018.

Sorry for the delay, gang!

No worries. Update from me later today!

This week, I’ll be posting Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, possibly Friday and once over the weekend.

Here's your latest swath of foes:

Cambion Hellsword
Medium immortal humanoid (devil)

Level 8 Brute
XP 350
Initiative +8        Senses Perception +7; Darkvision
HP 106; Bloodied 53
AC 20; Fortitude 20, Reflex 18, Will 21
Resist 10 fire
Speed 6, fly 8 (clumsy)

 Greatsword (standard, at-will)  Fire, Weapon

+10 vs AC; 1d10+5 damage, and ongoing 5 fire damage (save ends).

Whirlwind Charge

When a hellsword charges an enemy, it makes a greatsword attack against each enemy within its reach at the end of its charge.

Triumphant Surge

The cambion hellsword gains 5 temporary hit points each time it bloodies an enemy or reduces an enemy to 0 hit points.

Alignment Evil        Languages Common, Supernal
Skills Athletics +13, Intimidate +14
Str 20 (+9)      Dex 18 (+8)      Wis 16 (+7)
Con 16 (+7)      Int 10 (+4)      Cha 21 (+9)

Equipment: chainmail , greatsword .

I say let the devils surround me. I don't get to use Static Charge much :-)

I think this will be another battle to save our dailies for later.

Rules question:  If I am Instubstantial I take only 50% damage.  How does it affect my dealing damage?

It does not. You deal full damage.

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Traveling for work this week, so you can expect posts from me 2 or 3 times Monday-Friday. I should be able to post once over the weekend as well.

It may only be once this week, as it turns out. Look for that post tomorrow!

Ok. Looks like I will come to the USA next year. First stop, New York and Wrestlemania. Second stop, Orlando and Disney World.

Have fun! When you get closer to going to New York, I'll give you a couple of recommendations.

I will take any recommendations with great pleasure. At the moment, I plan a 10-12 days trip so I will have some time to visit interesting places. :)

I will be posting at least twice this week (Monday-Friday). As of Saturday 4/28 I will be on vacation until 5/6 and will be posting little to not at all. I will look forward to resuming with you all on 5/7.

Update from me here tomorrow.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:47, Wed 25 Apr 2018.

5/7?

The 7th of May I guess.

Ah!  That strange American way of dating.  He compris!
Have a nice holiday boss.  Come back refreshed and fit.

Correct, not July 5. We do our dates month-first in this neck of the woods :-)

The 28 was a tip off for us yokels.

So, this week is a little easier than recent weeks. I should be able to post 4-5 times this week, at least.

Darratheir said he probably won't spend an AP in PM; Sonliin, need an answer today or I will assume you are not spending an AP and update tomorrow.

Not going to use an AP at this time. I think after Zog, Harald and Agon do their turns, there is not going to be any of them left.

Update from me sometime today.

Several of you, most prominently Agon, can tell you all of this about the bearded devils:

Bearded Devil (Barbazu)
Medium immortal humanoid (devil)

Level 13 Soldier
XP 800
Initiative +10        Senses Perception +14; Darkvision
Beard Tendrils aura 1; enemies that begin their turns adjacent to the bearded devil take 5 damage.
HP 129; Bloodied 64
AC 29; Fortitude 25, Reflex 22, Will 23
Resist 20 fire
Speed 6

 Glaive (standard, at-will)  Weapon

Reach 2; +18 vs AC; 2d4+5 damage, and the target is marked until the end of the bearded devil’s next turn and takes ongoing 10 damage (save ends).

 Claw (standard, at-will)

+18 vs AC; 1d6+5 damage.

Battle Frenzy

While the bearded devil is bloodied, it gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls and deals an extra 5 damage with its melee attacks.

Devilish Teamwork

Allies adjacent to the bearded devil gain a +2 bonus to AC.

Alignment Evil        Languages Supernal
Skills Intimidate +11
Str 20 (+11)      Dex 15 (+8)      Wis 16 (+9)
Con 17 (+9)      Int 10 (+6)      Cha 11 (+6)

Equipment: glaive .

Description: Fierce warriors of the nine hells, bearded devils are used as guards and assault troops by more powerful devils or evil mortals. They are violent, wrathful creatures that relish battle.

Giving Zog today before I NPC him.

Okay, folks, to clarify something:

When you post your turn, post as much detail as you can. If you are moving, state if you are single or double moving. If you are readying an action, specify the ability used, the trigger and post the appropriate rolls.

One-liners in OOC for a round's actions will not be interpreted in your favor :-)

Also, to further clarify: there is no need to use a move action in this first round to be where you are. If you want to reposition your mini. If you don't want to do anything else, please revise your turn to Delay.

Gromley's already done so--Sonliin and Darratheir, PM me when you do if that's what you want to do.

Hey there American friends!

As I said a few weeks ago, I'm planning to come to the USA (East coast) next year and I'm starting to prepare the whole trip.

The current plan is to land in New York (Or close to it), attend to Wrestlemania and maybe spend a day or two in the Big Apple. Next, a car trip (Or maybe plane if this is cheaper) toward the South in direction of Orlando where I will spend another day or two at Disney World.

If you have any tips that could help me during this vacations, they would be welcome. Things like the best way / place to rent a car, things to know about hotels for example. Any little things that could be classified as "common knowledge" for someone born in the US but that could sounds "weird" to anyone coming from somewhere else.

We can do this via PM so we don't pollute this place. :)

In reply to Darratheir Burnedbear (msg # 181):

I live in NYC. What are you looking to do?

I live by Gainesville, Fl (about 2 - 2 1/2 hours north of Orlando)

@Gromley: I will first attend to Wrestlemania that will take place in MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Then, I'm not sure what I want to do yet. Probably visit the Statue of Liberty and, for sure, visit the Nintendo Store (That's for the geek in me). :D
Other than that, I'm open to suggestion. I'm not especially looking for the obvious "tourist trap" so if you know good places that are less known, that would be nice. :)

@Sonliin: After seeing the price of a car rent to make the trip, I think I will probably take the plane or maybe the bus. What would be the best (And cheapest) for a NYC - Orlando travel? Good point for the plane is that it's fast and a one-time jump between the two cities. Good point for the bus is that I can spend a night somewhere in between and visit something (Or someone) on my way to the south.

I don't know yet if I will spend some time in Orlando other than the time I will spend at Disney World. I plan to travel next year early in April so I'm starting early planning. :)
My wife and I are doing this travel to celebrate our 10 years in couple so we will break our piggy-bank a bit. :P

In reply to Darratheir Burnedbear (msg # 184):

Well, the Complete Strategist is on 11 east 33rd street. Manhattan's longest running gaming store.

Forbidden Planet-832 Broadway, New York, NY 10003-NYC's most well known comic store.

Runner up and easier to get to is Midtown comics, 200 W. 40th Street (corner of 7th Ave) · New York, NY 10018.

I highly recommend the Natural History museum and planetarium on the upper west side, 81st and Central Park west.

In reply to Gromley Underhill (msg # 185):

Gaming and Comics store, that's a good idea. At least to see how it feels to stay in this kind of store for a moment even if I don't buy anything.

Also, good point about the Natural History museum and planetarium. I might add that to the list because this is the kind of places that interest us. :)

Wow, that is still open? I went there when I visited NYC in 1983. Walked from the NYC Bus terminal. There was a Complete Strategist in Davie, Florida in the early 80's or so that is no longer there.

@Sonliin: I forgot to ask. What's the weather like in Florida during the first half of April?

This year was kind of hot and wet for our area, although we did have some mornings that were 50° or cooler. We got almost 5 inches of rain in one day. Orlando is a few degrees warmer so you might want to check out their weather. See below (in Fahrenheit)

April Precip Stats: Actual Month Total: 7.49 in | Average Month Total: 2.67 in
1 Fog Actual: 83° | 59° 0.00 in Average: 77° | 52° 0.11 in

2 Fog Actual: 86° | 57° 0.00 in Average: 78° | 53° 0.10 in

3 Rain Actual: 87° | 59° T in Average: 78° | 53° 0.10 in

4 Partly Cloudy Actual: 86° | 61° 0.03 i Average: 78° | 53° 0.10 in

5 Clear Actual: 79° | 49° 0.00 in Average: 78° | 53° 0.10 in

6 Clear Actual: 85° | 50° 0.00 in Average: 78° | 53° 0.10 in

7 Thunderstorm Actual: 83° | 59° 0.35 in Average: 78° | 53° 0.10 in

8 Mostly Cloudy Actual: 68° | 58° T in Average: 79° | 54° 0.11 in

9 Thunderstorm Actual: 80° | 60° 4.95 in Average: 79° | 54° 0.10 in

10 Thunderstorm Actual: 65° | 57° 0.81 in Average: 79° | 54° 0.10 in

11 Partly Cloudy Actual: 76° | 53° 0.00 in Average: 79° | 54°0.10 in

12 Clear Actual: 79° | 49° 0.00 in Average: 79° | 54° 0.09 in

13 Scattered Clouds Actual: 84° | 58° 0.00 in Average: 80° | 54° 0.10 in

14 Partly Cloudy Actual: 88° | 63° 0.00 in  Average: 80° | 55° 0.08 in

Thanks for the detailed answer. :)

@Gromley and EpicOne : one hotel that looks good, the 414 Hotel in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. How is this district?

https://www.booking.com/search...&cdl=fr&nflt=

In reply to Darratheir Burnedbear (msg # 191):

It's actually very nice. I don't live there, but I heard good things.

Hell's Kitchen is actually nice these days, per my sister. It got gentrified.

New York Museums are world class.  On rough NYC-Florida axis, the only places that's absolutely worth stopping is Washington D.C.  For example, if you're into planes the Air and Space museum is literally out of this world (though the USS Intrepid is in New York, and Fantasy of Flight is an hour outside Orlando).  The rest is a lot of suburbia and hills.  Don't get me wrong, it's a fine place to live (I live there), but I wouldn't spend time seeing it.

Bus travel in the US is often aggressively budget. For NYC-DC, the train is an option (I believe Acela is the nicest one), and the train stations are more centrally located than either airport. Otherwise, passenger trains in the US are very spotty. Best to fly-and remember America is big. NYC-Orlando is 1070 miles.

Thanks for the info Agon.

As for the game, I won't be able to post before tomorrow. Sorry.

I just took the hotel's reservation. The first step is done! :)

Ready to post for tendrils when I get the ok.

:)

I will try my best to post today but I might get delayed until tomorrow.

FYI: this week is surprisingly busy--I will be able to update at least 2-3 times and once over the weekend, just not quite sure when.  Later today SHOULD be one of those times :-)

I need to see who's left before I can post, so please update, Pete, and I'll post my action.

I am off to Orkney tomorrow so posting will be a bit scattered for the next 10 days.  Hope that's all right.

No worries, Harald.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:28, Mon 11 June 2018.

No worries. Going to post tomorrow.

Shocktroop Devil Line Breaker
Large immortal humanoid (devil)

Level 24 Soldier
XP 6050
Initiative +15        Senses Perception +9; Darkvision
HP 219; Bloodied 109
AC 41; Fortitude 35, Reflex 34, Will 34 ; see also Asmodeus's shield
Resist 15 fire
Speed 6, fly 8

 Sword and Shield (standard, at-will)  Weapon

Reach 2; +31 vs AC; 3d6+8 damage, and the shocktroop devil line breaker makes a secondary attack. Secondary Attack: Reach 2; +28 vs. Fortitude; the target is pushed 2 squares and dazed until the end of the shocktroop devil line breaker’s next turn.

 Shocktroop Attack (standard, recharges when the shocktroop devil line breaker has full hit points)

The devil makes three sword and shield attacks, each against a different target.

Asmodeus's Shield

While a shocktroop devil line breaker is not bloodied, it gains a +2 bonus to all defenses against divine attack powers. While bloodied, it takes a -2 penalty to all defenses against divine attack powers.

Alignment Evil        Languages Common, Supernal
Str 24 (+19)      Dex 24 (+19)      Wis 17 (+15)
Con 23 (+18)      Int 14 (+14)      Cha 24 (+19)

Equipment: heavy shield , longsword , plate armor .

So, this week is the storm before the calm, proverbially. I anticipate being able to post 2-3 times at most Monday-Friday. After that, I'm on a stay-home vacation from June 30-July 8. I should be posting daily that week. If there's an exception, I'll let you know in advance.

Awaiting Zog's initiative, I believe.

Sorry for the delay folks.

Does Gromley's zone attack everyone or just enemies?

In reply to Harald Gaptooth (msg # 212):

Just enemies I think.

Can you check for me.  If the same situation exists on Harald's turn he would like to move forward into the zone.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:27, Thu 28 June 2018.

It attacks any CREATURE, so Harald would be affected.

Also, I adjusted Harald's movement as starting your turn next to the zone also earns you an attack. Harald would have known that, so I moved him a bit back and therefore the enemies a bit further forward as they would have finished their flying charges within 2 of Harald (but still in the zone).

Harald, you will have plenty to worry about in a minute besides them, never fear.

I am off to a folk festival in the Scottish Borders tomorrow.  Considering there is barely a phone signal there, I doubt I will have much chance of posting.

If I am needed please NPC Harald.  I was considering either of the following;


WARRIOR'S URGING (level 23):  Close burst 4 - each enemy in burst I can see.  I pull the targets up to 3 squares as long as they can end adjacent to me.  Once adjacent I can attack
(burst 1) +33 vs AC;  Damage 2d10 + 16.


CRUEL REAPER (level 27):  Close burst 1 - each enemy in burst I can see
Attack:  +33 vs AC
Hit:  2d10 + 16
Effect:  I can shift 2 squares and make secondary attack Secondary attack:  Each enemy in close burst 1
Attack:  +33 vs AC
Hit:  2d10 + 16

Roger that! Will do.

Not sure when I will be able to post. Maybe today, more probably tomorrow or on Monday.

Will post when I get get back from work. q:Are the other devils above or below the walls?

All the devils are outside the walls. These devils cannot hover, as far as you know.

Will wait for you guys; we'll be here. Thanks for letting me know.

Can I confirm the following:

1) If Harald moves adjacent to the trapped devils, Gromley's tentacles will attack him and

2) If he stays where he are the devils can attack him with reach and he cannot respond


Are both correct?

Correct.



Also correct.

Also note all the other devils about to come over the walls.

Just back from a picnic/reunion 150 miles away.  Off now to a sea shanty session.  Hopefully will not be too drunk to post night in about 5 hours time.

Well, hope you enjoyed :-)
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:17, Sun 15 July 2018.

This week posting on: Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, Friday or Saturday and Sunday. Maybe a little more if I'm lucky.

Nice one Sonliin. :)

Thank you Darratheir. Now we need to deal with the rest that are not tangled up in the tentacles before they try to escape.

Yeah, nice save, Sonliin.  I think we've got this.

This week, posting schedule: today, tomorrow if I'm lucky, Wednesday or Thursday, Friday or Saturday and maybe Sunday. :-)

Just to confirm OOC, the next fight is the last wave? Throw everything out there, we won't have to fight Tiamat afterwards?

You don't, in fact, know that it is the last wave. You just know that this one is not the last.

---

By the by, happy 6000 posts, everyone! Grateful for this group of players; you have been fun to game with and faithful. Thanks for sticking with it.

Look for an update from me in a few hours.

Giving Darratheir 'til Thursday evening (GMT-5) to post or I'll NPC him with an at-will attack.

Sorry for the small post everyone. I'm dragged away by work and the heatwave we have here.

If I dont take a short rest, and we are still protecting the portal, I can maintain the zone, right?

Harald will take the short rest.  That gives him back Cruel Reaper and Warrior's Urging which are encounter powers.  He has used his Spectral Armor however which is a daily power.

He will use second wind to regain 60hp putting him back at full hit points.

No worries!

I will lost my Rage stance whether I take a rest or not, right ?

Not resting if that's what I need to do in order to stay in Dragon form to plug the entrance.

No. You keep the Rage effect if you refrain from taking a rest.



That's what would be required, yes.



Correct.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:33, Sat 28 July 2018.

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 240):

If we are still guarding the portal, I will maintain the zone and not take a short rest. I will not use any healing powers yet, as the encounter one I use creates temp hp, and those go away after any long or short rest.

Assuming Darratheir and Sonliin decline to take short rests, I will advance the action tonight. Darratheir, between now and midnight GMT time, if you decide you want to take a short rest, just say so, indicating if you spend a surge to heal.

I won't take a rest. Thanks. :)

Real life got busy! Will try to update today, but iffy. Tomorrow I'll share a schedule of when to expect updates this week as well as a post if I've not gotten around to it before then. The nastiest wave yet is coming!

This week's posting: Monday or Tuesday, once Wednesday or Thursday, on Friday and once either Saturday or Sunday.

Agon gets you the stat block. Yes, this is a hard encounter. Yes, I think you guys can handle it.

Everyone should move their mini to where they want it to be on the map. When you have done that, please reply here. I'll wait for everyone to be in their place. Sonliin and Zog, I assume you are where you wanted to be already :-)

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 247):

Done.

Zog, anyone in or just outside my zone is vulnerable to it.

Done. :)

Yep, as a barrier for the portal.

By way of full disclosure, I goofed for devils 11-13 and gave them two move actions each as well as a Standard. I've given you each a Benny to compensate rather than retcon. Sorry about that!

Very useful that.  Thank you.

Then it balanced out.

No problem. :)

My post will come later today. :)

Work is crunched this week by way of payback for my long weekend. I'll be able to post 1-2 times Wed-Thursday, once on Friday and 1-2 times over the weekend.

I have to say--never been a fan of 4e wizards, but Agon rocks.

In reply to Zog the Faceless (msg # 258):

Bigby's crushing hands for the win!

:)

Bigby's Hands has always been my favorite spell.  :)

Just a reminder, folks: almost all of the trapped devils have their breath weapons recharged. If you don't mind getting blasted again, don't move; otherwise it's probably worth taking that into consideration (e.g. moving to get out of the way, total defense to make it harder to be hit by the breath weapons etc.)

Entirely up to you what you do, just sharing that.

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 261):

I am more than five spaces away, and they are stuck, so I think I'm good.

This week is a beast. I will be able to update once on Monday or Tuesday, once Wednesday-Friday and once over the weekend. Maybe a little more if my work trip Wed night-Friday is friendly.

Never thought I'd say this, but I miss Martha...

I have to agree. Martha would have been really helpful. :)

Diddo!

Posting for the rest of the week: I am updating later today, Thursday, maybe Friday and maybe once over the weekend.  Things are busy!

I should be able to post later today.

Sounds good!

Revised posting news: after this, not really going to be able to get back to rpol.net until Monday. Off the grid Friday-Saturday and then busy from stem to stern Sunday.

Zog, waiting for your turn.

Sorry for the delay, folks.

Before I post should X not be adjacent to Agon?  He teleported next to Zog and then Agon.

Alpha strike it while its stunned Harald!

Here's who your'e dealing with, per Agon.

Beleth
Medium immortal humanoid (devil)

Level 26 Solo Skirmisher (Leader)
XP 45000
Initiative +23        Senses Perception +26; Darkvision
From All Sides aura 10; allied devils within the area may spend a move action, on their turn, to teleport a number of squares equal to their base speed or base fly speed (whichever is higher).
HP 1205; Bloodied 602
AC 44; Fortitude 39, Reflex 42, Will 42
Resist 35 fire, 20 poison
Saving Throws +5
Speed 6, fly 6 (hover), teleport 4
Action Points 2

 Infernal Sting (standard, at-will)  Fire, Poison

+31 vs AC; 2d12+6 damage, and Beleth makes a secondary attack against the same target.

Secondary Attack +29 vs Fortitude; and ongoing 15 fire and poison damage and target is immobilized (save ends both).

 Hellish Salvo (standard, at-will)  Teleportation

Beleth makes an infernal sting attack against a target and can teleport 2 squares after the attack. Beleth can then make another infernal sting attack against a different target and teleport 2 squares after that attack. Then, an ally with 5 squares of Beleth’s final destination can make a melee basic attack and teleport 2 squares after its attack

 Brimstone Cloud (move, recharge

Beleth teleports 10 squares, leaving a brimstone cloud behind in a close burst 3, centered on the square he left; +29 vs Fortitude; slowed until save.

Infernal Escape (immediate reaction, when first bloodied; encounter)

Beleth’s brimstone cloud recharges automatically, and he uses it immediately.

Vanish (standard; at-will)  Illusion

Beleth becomes invisible until he attacks. (If Beleth is mounted, he can apply this ability to his mount as well.)

Diabolic Telesthesia

Beleth can read the minds of any allied devil of lower level within 20 squares of him. Any place such a devil can see is considered within line of sight for Beleth’s teleportation.

Change Shape (minor; at-will)  Polymorph

Beleth can alter his physical form to appear as any Small or Medium humanoid, including a unique individual. The human form described above is his favored shape, and best known to his covens, but he assumes whatever shape is appropriate to the circumstances.

Alignment Evil        Languages Common, Supernal, telepathy 20
Skills Arcana +28, Bluff +28, Diplomacy +28, Insight +26
Str 22 (+19)      Dex 27 (+21)      Wis 26 (+21)
Con 25 (+20)      Int 30 (+23)      Cha 30 (+23)

Update from me tomorrow--working out a couple things with Agon via PM. :-)

Make that tomorrow. Today ambushed me and hit me with a dazing attack. :-p

Posting the rest of this week: once Wednesday-Thursday, once Friday and maybe once over the weekend.

Definitely no update from me today; look for posts tomorrow (Monday GMT-5).

hi all, im back in town, and would love to return to this game if that was possible.

lol. zog.

Yah! Martha's back!

:D

Welcome back Martha. :)

Yes, join us in the slug fest Martha! Glad to see you are back.

Oh, thank heaven. Your healing would be world-class colossally helpful right now, Martha! Agon and I are in sorry shape.

And in real life terms, glad you're okay and back!

Nothing like a little Divine Intervention when you need it. :)

Welcome back!

Yeah!  It's Mama Martha!

Oh I just noticed GM put me into the game and its my turn! Sorry for holding you all up, I had no idea. I have to find her character sheet and see what's what and that will probably take some time, so in the meantime I'll just dish out some healing for you all.

Guys, I'm actually going to london for the weekend on friday so I can post tomorrow but then there will be a gap until monday. I was going to ask to join in after I returned from the holiday, but I'm free to post tomorrow anyway.

No problem! Odds are that we won't get back around to you 'til Monday anyway.

Ok I updated my turn properly, sorry about that GM and apologies if I held you all up, that was being really thrown into the deep end! I assumed it would take a bit longer to get me back in the game! I can update once again tonight and maybe very early tomorrow morning, but after that it will be sunday night (GMT).

You did great. Thanks!

Just a reminder why I am splitting up the turns: with Martha, you have basically 3.5 controllers in the party. I am splitting turns apart so that I can manage effects in order and so I don't have to untangle contradictory turns.

Update from me after I get responses to a couple PMs.

I'm back! Had a great trip in London and now should be able to update daily until Xmas.

Off to the west coast of Ireland in a couple of hours; back again next Wednesday.  Not sure about internet access although I'm sure there will be some.  Apologies if I do find it difficult.

This coming Wednesday or a week from Wednesday? So I understand how long I'd have to NPC you.

Sorry.  Week Wednesday 24th October.

I reckon I will get some internet access so you may not need to NPC me.

Just been told there is wifi in my B&B for Tuesday night so I should be able to post then at least.

Cool!
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:59, Mon 22 Oct 2018.

I'm entering into a civil partnership on Thursday. You might expect a slight delay in my answer until next Tuesday (23th of October). I will be able to post but I might just be slower to react. :)

Congrats Darratheir. May you enjoy each others company for the rest of your lives.

Thanks. It's been a bit more than 10 years and I hope it will last as long as you say. :)

Woo hoo! congrats Darratheir. How exciting!

Where are you going in Ireland Harald?

Congratulations Darratheir.  Just remember the first 30 years are the worst!

In Ireland now.  Off to the west of Mayo tomorrow

Well, I already made past third of the trip then. :D

Thanks to you as well Martha. :)

Lovely. If your passing through Dublin let me know we could go for a pint! (I live in Dublin)

Congratulations, Darratheir!

Thanks. :)

Still waiting for Darratheir, Harald and Sonliin. Sonliin, you could at least post; I may have to NPC the other folks.

Going to post within the next 2 hours. :)

just gone to bed, will post in 9ish hours.

Should be a better week for me, posting-wise. I should be able to post at least once Monday-Tuesday, at least once Wednesday-Thursday, probably on Friday, and once over the weekend. When I say "at least once," that means with good hope for multiple posts, just not necessarily on consecutive days. Real life is hectic :-)

Zog, awaiting your post.

AFK this weekend.

Thanks for the head's up; will NPC  you if necessary.

My answer will come later today. :)

Apologies for the lack of posting this weekend--hectic weekend! I'll let you know tomorrow what to expect of this week in terms of my posting for this coming week.

So, this week is more on the hectic side. I'll update once or twice Tuesday-Thursday, once Friday-Saturday and maybe once Sunday.

Waiting for an answer from Sonliin before I update--I will update within a few hours of getting his response.

FYI on the next few weeks:
Now through November 8: busy with work and preparing for the one game convention I get to go to per year. Posting once Friday-Saturday, maybe once Sunday and once Monday-Thursday.
November 9-10: Said gaming convention.
November 11-19: More normal posting, 3-4 times per week as you've grown accustomed.
November 20-21: Eye surgery on one of my eyes, so I'll likely not post at all.
November 22: U.S. Thanksgiving, so no posting.
November 23-26: Pretty good posting, more details then.
Novembe 27-28: Surgery on the other eye, again, no posting.
November 29+: Normal posting until the holidays.

If you have questions, please share :-)

What a schedule! Enjoy your gaming convention and some rest after your eyes surgery. :)

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 318):

Glad you are going to the convention before major surgery!

:)

Me too!

Folks, posting once this week is iffy right now. I really need to get my scenario together for the gaming convention. Should be back to regular posts next week. Thanks for the patience!

i just took my flight ticket to New York. No step back possible now. :D

Fantastic! I'm envious--I haven't been back in years. I have a roommate from college who just moved there, too. Looking for an excuse to get over there :-)

Convention went very well--ran three slots of 13th Age in a story thread of my own making, played a surprisingly fun home-brew system, a 13th Age Glorantha adventure and the Arcanis Roleplaying Game. Good stuff! Back into a more regular cadence this week: posting today, once Tues-Wed, once Thurs-Fri and once over the weekend.

If anyone spots an error in my latest post, send me a PM, if you could.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:20, Mon 12 Nov 2018.

Welcome back. Glad to see you had fun at the convention. :)

And now, I've got my Wrestlemania tickets. Damn, my wallet is crying. :P

Would be interested to see what you think of the whole trip. :-)

No problem, I will try to make a review of my trip and my feeling about New York. We have also bought a NY City Pass so we can attend to some of the most popular places. :)

I won't be able to update today--updates tomorrow. Sorry for the delay!

Folks, Tuesday I have eye surgery and have no idea what appetite I'll have for gaming then; so the most likely next update from me will be Wednesday, if surgery goes as advertised. I'll update before then if I Martha posts.

Given that Thanksgiving is coming up, I do not expect to see much posting this week. Take your time and get well.

You would expect wrong. I expect to be able to post a lot this week, except for today (one-eyed wonder today) and Thursday. The rest of the week I'm off, which means twice a day check ins for me :-)

Normally, I'm pretty good at predicting this stuff, but I was online less than I thought I would be. Thanks for your patience!

The final phase of this is tomorrow--look for updates from me Thursday, or Wednesday if I'm lucky.

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 333):

Take your time and recover-no matter how long it takes!

:)

I agree with Gromley. No need to rush things. :)

Recovery from this surgery is fast & easy, happily. Back in action. Thanks for your patience!

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 336):

Congratz!

Did you used some kind of high level healing spell ? :P

Just an easy surgery, really :-)
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:27, Mon 10 Dec 2018.

Congratulations! Please level your PCs up to 28.

At this point, we will be accelerating your progression up levels. I will let you know when you level up, which will probably be after only a couple of encounters each.

Continue to RP in the IC thread while you level, please, and PM me when your leveling is done for your PC.

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Updates this week: apart from today, 1-2 times Tuesday-Thursday, probably Friday, and maybe once over the weekend. (Weekends have been dicey lately.)

Good job everyone. I should be able to update my character later today. :)

Ditto. DITTO?

Updated to 28th level.

I'm going to need a bit to update my character. I'm travelling and away from my computer with Character Builder on it.  Should be done in a week.

I've had a little IRL issue yesterday. Gonna post and update my character today instead.

Online character builder isn't working for me--calling WOTC about it. Will update as soon as that's resolved.