Me been swamped, too!

Weird. I have noticed the swamped with real life thing going on in every game I am involved with here on RPoL.

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On a side note, any of you interested in playing a 5e "one-shot" I am going to run here on RPoL for a couple of 1st time 5e players?

I already have 4 players, and these are all guys and gals I played with before...they were my long-time 1st edition AD&D Stormhaven players (who incidentally continued the campaign after I completed my stint as DM...one of them took over the reins and they are still going).

At any rate, I am going to run an Adventurers League module to give them a feel for 5e. I think one might have played a couple of times, but the rest don't really know the system. The adventure consists of 5 missions, each of which are meant to be completed in 1-hour in a face-to-face setting. It will be interested to see how long it takes to complete them in PbP. I think with active posting, it could be 1-2 months per mission.

Game hasn't started yet. Just wanted to see if any of you were looking for another game.

Today is shaping up to be busy for me, as well. I should have a chance to post IC this evening.

Not sure how many additional players you want or need for your upcoming "shortened adventure" game", but I might well be interested, depending upon my level of involvement in other games at the point that you get your new game up and running.

Shane,

Is there a spot where Thane and Hengar can shelter (get cover) from the archers?  Hengar is in need of some battlefield healing.

Yeah. You can find a spot to take cover.

In reply to DM Shard (msg # 981):

Dal, might be best to move on at best speed.  Thane can heal Hengar once for 1d6+7 points using a healing kit application.  Doing such things in the midst of battle is kinda his thing ;). Save the magic for when it has to be used.

In reply to Thane Harkensen (msg # 982):

I'm still moving ahead.  You long legs just are faster.  That's my excuse I'm using.  :)

Just don't have hengar wait for me to reach him or just have Thane tell me that he's doing it.

In the meantime I think Illinois weather is channeling the campaign because it is snowing out.  Sigh.

Do the goblins have cover? Or not presently?

Sorry. Only half cover now (+2 to AC). I will update the game post.

Since Hengar didn't slow down I didn't use my healing on him.  Or did he slow down and wait for me to catch up?

Yeah. He waited for you. I healed him 18 hit points from Thane and your combined efforts.

In reply to DM Shard (msg # 987):

ok.  Just needed to know so I can mark down (It was one of my domain spells)

Sorry everyone!  I've been really sick since last Thursday, no doubt second round of the flu caught me.  I'm still not quite back to normal and have no voice whatsoever, much to my son's delight ... little turd.  Got a few posts out and heading back to the recliner for a nap but will check in again today and tomorrow to make sure I keep up.

In reply to Kira (msg # 989):

Hugs Kira.  I'm sorry you're not feeling good.  I hope you get better soon.

In reply to Kira (msg # 989):

Hope that you feel better soon. Hugs!

Grim Wolf ---- LOVE IT!

Just wanted to double check for Hengar.  Since my sphere is healing, did you add to Hengar  "Addition HP of 2+ spell's level when doing a healing spell" which would be 3 points besides what dice roller said.

In reply to Dalgura Ironhammer (msg # 993):

I used the combined value you and Hengar stated you had healed him.

In reply to DM Shard (msg # 994):

okie dokie.  :)

Dal, quick mention on Spiritual Hammer.

1) The critical hit doubles the damage dice so you get to roll another 1d8 and add it to the total.

2) Spiritual Weapon IS a bonus action cast. This is a frequent point of confusion as it relates to the first round in which it is cast. You only get one attack with it in any given round, including the one you summon it.

3) Sacred Flame is an action cast. By RAW, you can cast two spells in the same round as long as one of them is a Cantrip. Therefore, you can cast Spiritual Weapon, score a critical hit, AND cast sacred flame on the same target or a different one.

Hope that helps.

In reply to Morgrim Ironhammer (msg # 996):

Oops.  Ok.  I'll go and correct my post then.  Thanks Grim.  They way they had it worded I just thought it meant that I could do it again as a bonus action.  :)

I’ll post later, have company this weekend.  I’ll get on it before bed tonight.

Long week in the salt mines, but glad the weekend is here. Will try to post an update tomorrow evening. As it turns out, tomorrow is Take Your Kid Mountain Biking Day, so I will be out most of the day riding the trails with my kids. Thanks for your patience!

Shane

In reply to DM Shard (msg # 999):

Works for me.  Tomorrow is my Face to Face try to kill my friends in Traveller Saturday.  :)

That’s awesome!  Have a great mountain-biking day!  Make sure to pack a GrimBeast to deal with potential problems, though ;)