If one listens to tavern tales told across the rest of Faerun, its hard to escape the conclusion that the jungles of Chult are the deadliest places on all Toril.  Every bush and vine is a strangling, poisonous, flesh-eating, or blood-sucking monster - and under every bush lurk a thousand scaled, taloned, fanged monsters....and they're right!

Welcome to Chult, a land of gold, gems, ancient magics and where the land itself is trying to kill you - Have fun!
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:49, Wed 20 July 2005.

Hey, Foxpaws, when you gonna get me some characters to kill?  I need more minions for my undead army!

A few things for ease of play...

I'd like everyone to pick a color for your character's speech, makes it easier to find what your saying from what your doing.

I'd also like for the players to include your rolls for whatever actions/hits etc in a PM within your action post, there is an option at the bottom of your post for doing that, is fairly easy and keeps it clean for the other players.

Pretty simple stuff, i'd also like your thoughts on how things are going, the game is here for all of us to have fun, if your not having fun let me know.  I can say that there should be a fairly even mix of RP, combat, and hopefully if I'm smart enough to outsmart you all some good mysteries from time to time.  Also, since odds are you'll all be coming into town at different times I'm going to get you setup in a tavern and learning some things about the land, it truely is a harsh place.

Once your character is approved make one extra set of rolls for me, roll a d10 3 times in the dice roller program and send me the results (cut and paste) of all three in a private message.  I'll let you know what the 3 rolls are for after you've sent them to me.

OOoo Nsi, I've got some victems coming for you, hold up and you'll be able to fill the army of the undead again soon!

Just thought I would pop in and say Hi.

We will have company soon, hopfully more than one shortly.

Hello all! Just stepped off the boat and thought I would say hi. Undead eh? just my thing -you can never have too many XPs after all.

Greetings all.  Say hello to your unlikely guide and resident half-orc druid Kuruk.  I'm looking forward to adventuring with you all.

Sorry for not posting yesterday, school night for me :(  But thats why we only have a 3 post requirement ;)

I'll try to get you guys caughtup today with posts, and for Kuruk and Ynvaar, Welcome!  You know where you are, your in the jungle baby, your gonna die!


whoa, sorry, 80s flashback, ok no more Guns n' Roses, honest!

Looks like we'll get another player or two soon, I'm gonna try to keep us in town for a few more days or so to get everyone into the area, otherwise you'll have to save some outlander from something they shouldn't have been doing in the deep jungle.

Ahhh, Fresh Meat!  Welcome Niailee, feel free to jump into the game when you are set, consider the first post as your intro, that goes for all outlanders.  Anyone from Chult feel free to write your intro into the game as Kuruk did.  We'll head into the jungle as soon as we get a few people posting to the OOC that they are ready for it.  Kuruk, I'm expecting you to let these outlanders know how unprepared they are.[Private to Kuruk Jobtawk: Let me know if you'd like a copy of the Jungles of Chult, its 2nd edition, but I'm using it to base alot of things off of.]

Normally a DM would offer the chance for you the players to pick the type of adventure that you want to run, and for the most part that is still the case...let me know if you prefer hack and slash, RP, or problem solving...whatever you choose there will be elements of all 3 in the game, but for this first adventure the course is already set....Your going to be looking for the previous expidetion into the Jungle....I'm missing a character that I kinda liked....you all are going to find him, alive or dead the story will unfold as the posts come in.

Don't worry, I'll make sure their good and ready.

[Private to DM FoxPaws: Sure that'd be great!  How big is it?  How do you suggest a transfer?  I have gmail...]

[Private to Kuruk Jobtawk: Its about 3.4MB or so, I can email it to you.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:23, Tue 16 Aug 2005.

     Better keep us all alive long enough to find him then eh? <hehe>

Since you asked, I have always been fond of old school dungeon crawls. Regardless, Ynvaar is ready to go, as soon as Elsa has finished plundering Nyanzaru :-)
This message was last edited by the player at 05:36, Tue 16 Aug 2005.

Hello everyone Rand is ready to go!


I noticed that all the PC's have some stuff in their Description box under their name.  Is this required and if so, what are N/F/T cause I can't figure those out for the life of me.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:55, Tue 16 Aug 2005.

Hello everyone, glad to be here! I'm just a nonspecialist wizard.
[Private to DM FoxPaws: 3, 7 and 6 rolled on the 3D10 if that's still relevant.]

[Private to Niailee Narske: Add 376 xp to your character for life experiences.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:54, Tue 16 Aug 2005.

Hi Rand & Nialee!
The N/f/t are your characters armour class for Normal, Flatfooted and Touch respectively (and yes it's required).
We should have a big enough party to begin the adventure proper now. Welcome!

Indeed you should, and its about time to! I'm getting lonely out here all alone.  By now I'm sure FoxPaws has let you know that your going to be on an adventure to find me and the rest of my party....right now I'm not really sure if we're alive or dead, or really even where we are, thats going to be up to you and Foxy to figureout as the story progresses.  For the new comers (yes, I can see you out there, its magic, don't ask) welcome to the game, be sure to give Foxy your 3 d10 rolls (good stuff there peoples) and your 2 spot checks, only 1 if you don't cast arcane magic (lets hope you all roll better in combat that in spotting).  Anyway, get your stuff together and hopefully tomorrow (game day, not real day) you all can start figuring out what the heck happened to us!

Ok, added the stats to my bio. Now that I look at everyone elses a little closer I am not sure how I didn't get that.  Anyway, made my d10 rolls and I am set to go.

OK, that gives us 5 of our 6 players....I say we begin the game, the 6th will join us in the jungle.  Gear up folks, we can begin when you all give me the word.

Wow, I can see I'm going to have a hard time catching up each day. Incidentally, on your average weekend I either am more-or-less fine (perhaps with a break of one day) or am busy over Friday (night), all of Saturday, and Sunday, and often recovering on Monday. I'll see what I can do, but it would be unfair not to let you all know. Don't wait up, I'll catch up when I can, but I'm just letting you know that if I vanish over a weekend, I should be back soon enough.

Don't sweat it Niailee, I'm only asking for 3 posts a week, beyond that is just my free time.  If it comes to a combat I'll dm a player that hasn't put in their rolls in a day or so, unless you all would perfer that I do combat (from the dm side) before I go to bed and roll for anyone who hasn't joined that day?  Thanks for the warning though!!!

 I have a little problem ....
My mate has just picked up tickets for the Reading festival so I am gonna be stuck in a tent from wednesday to the following monday, so obviously I will be unable to post for a few days.
Sorry all -this came as a surprise to me too.

*chuckling* Life has many a wonderful surprise, ne?

Already I'm really enjoying this. Not including a game I'm running, all my recent FR gaming has been via NWN single player, which, while possessing a nice story, isn't really good for letting you roleplay. So now to really *be* my character and to know how different she'll be after this adventure (well, possibly dead, for one! But even the physical changes of someone "raised" in the Underdark going to a hot jungle...), it is enjoyable.

   Me too. I actually started playing Ynvaar in my regular tabletop game before converting him to use here, sadly that group is mostly into hack & slash games. It's not as much fun when you're the only one actually roleplaying so it's nice to be able to really let yourself go a bit, and I totally agree with the note you made about the physical changes -Ynvaar is from the frozen north! (seems nobody likes my armour ...guess they're just jealous) :-)

I'm glad you two are enjoying things, let me know if things need to be changed or updated to keep it interesting.  Now that we have just about everyone together we can open a new thread for the jungle.  Keep posting in the port N. thread until everyone is ready to move out.

Away for the weekend.

Not a problem, if we don't have a post by Kuruk soon I'll drop in and do a little body possesing to let you all know what the dangers of each of your choice of paths are.

Check the Port N... thread for Samier's last post...it'll give tips on where to go now that I've updated it ;)  Still your call as to which way you want to go, both will get you there with my help, one is safer but longer, the other is quicker buy more encounters.....do we want the long haul for xp, or the quick route that kills one or two of you.....

Better chance of survival + more XP = double win!

Better chance?  Who said the river was safer?  Course, as far as that goes the jungle isn't much better...watery death or dinosaur death, ahhhh the choices.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:37, Mon 29 Aug 2005.

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[Private to Ynvaar: Thank you for beating me to the punch, for doing my job take an extra 25xp.  Thanks Ynvaar! :)]
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:20, Tue 30 Aug 2005.

Elsa, we are all over in the "To find a jungle friend" thread that's why you got no response.  We're on a trail in the jungle already.

I didn't want to intrude on a thread to which I didn't yet belong.  You'll see me posting there in the near future.

Thanks!

I thought you were supposed to be with us.  Sorry.

You know I can't seem to recall how you want rolls posted.  Shall we post them at the bottom in a different color or would you rather have them in a Private Line at the bottom of the post?

Your fine to just drop them at the bottom of your post, once I've gotten actions from everyone I'll do a summary and then we can start the next round.  I'm pretty easy going as far as combat, just make sure the numbers are there.  also, when you do your rolls you can add your modifiers right into the dice roller to do the addition for you (someone was forgetting this, I forget who) that makes it easier for all of us.

Sorry for delay guys, been busy. On he plus side, I now have a job!

New PC from the deserts of Calimshan.  I hope Chult won't be too much different, and I hope the natives will be friendly enough.

Hi Daemon. welcome to our sweaty team!
Actually most of the natives seem to spend their time trying to eat us -but what can you do? <shrugs shoulders>
BTW, do I get brownie points for working out your heritage or would that be too easy?

You'll have to do a lot more than that.  I'm a bard with a past I'd rather not repeat.  If you somehow manage to yank that out of me and actually seem friendly enough, maybe.  Now until then, however.

WooHoo! More meat for the meat eaters!

I doubt you'll find much meat on me.  Although I may be almost seven feet tall, I have no fat.  Not much muscle, either.

Mmm... T rex, Taste like chicken.
Actually if we're gonna eat this one can I have a back leg this time?

I want the ribs!  No where is my barbeque sauce?

You know, I really hopw WotC ignore the recent findings that suggest/prove (I'm uncertain there) that most dinosaurs (T-Rex included) were feathered. They'd look much better using the traditional design of "big reptiles". The only birds that are scary are two-headed ones that get to act twice in every round.

Edit: Now I feel a little stupid, I only *just* realised where the name "Niailee" floated into my head from. It's just one letter different from Miailee, the elf wizard used for just about every "Say a wizard casts _____" example in the DnD books, and the "Miailee, casting _____" illustrations. It hadn't occurred to me the whole time ~_~
This message was last edited by the player at 09:03, Thu 08 Sept 2005.

Well, if it makes you feel any better I never noticed that.  As far as I am concerned you have a completely original name.

    I never noticed either, bit that's not entirely surprising since I do it all the time. I have a wizard who got to 15th level before I realised Solinor was a diety of the elven pantheon. I usually spend forever thinking up a decent name for my characters (often the hardest part for me), only to discover I've unknowingly ripped it off from somewhere. Turns out Ynvaar was from the film Ladyhawk ...ah well.

Rand Al'Thor is probably the most important main character in the Wheel of Time series of books. When I chose the character class it occured to me that Rand and the character class were similar, so it was really a "no brainer".  I rip-off names all the time since I lack the creative ability to come up with my own.

I also have difficulty thinking up names - lately it's been easier, with them floating into my head (usually due to outside influence). before that, flipping through books for words seemed to work. Monster manual is great for last names - particularly for characters not of a DnD setting. having someone named Mr. Aboleth could be really bad in FR...

"Hi, I'm Mr. Aboleth!"
"That's a very poor choice of name to adopt, I see you for what you really are! Power Attack!"

I try to come up with original names myself.  Unique combinations of letters that sound cool work best for me.  Or else I just take a regular name and mix it up so much that it is hardly recognizable.

Wow, the weather here is warm enough that I really sympathise with our characters. Even with the window open and a fan on I have trouble sleeping.

Incidentally, as I lack the books currently, what does "traveller's clothing" consist of?

Traveler’s Outfit: This set of clothes consists of boots, a wool skirt or breeches, a sturdy belt, a shirt (perhaps with a vest or jacket), and an ample cloak with a hood.

For myself, I'm using the SRD for just about everything for my game, although I do have a copy of the old Jungles of Chult 2ed book that I'm using for flavoring.  to get to the online version of the core books you go to this link:

http://geocities.com/sovelior/srd/home.html

---

On a side note, I hopefully have 2 more that will be joining you shortly, unfortunatly they won't catch up to you until you find the old party... If they can survive the trek that is.

To my Jungle travlers, please feel free to spend an evening getting to know each other a little more, some basic camp talk and what not.  I'm going to try to get Daemon and Elsa out to you soon, hopefully by the time you get to whereever the old group endded up, or shortly after you find the old group.....


btw, Elsa, are you still with us?

*snickering*

Sorry, found that far funnier than itactually was.

<hands on hips>
"ooh Rand, that leather ensamble is just divine! and who does your hair?"

maybe Kuruk could trade in mr smake for a poodle?

Well, it's about time someone take notice to my clothes.  You know, I spent pretty much on this outfit and darn it I will be recognized!  <touches hair>  Really you like this?  I just ran a comb through it this morning.  You are too sweet!

There you go Nialee, just for you.

Phew! just had my roleplaying fix in the jungle thread <leans back contentedly  and sighs>

Thanks Rand, I needed that :-)
This message was last edited by the player at 02:13, Mon 12 Sept 2005.

Wow, you guys stink at spot checks....course it wasn't likely you would have seen these buggers coming anyway, but still!

This should be a fairly easy battle, as long as what happened to the last party doesn't happen to you guys......

I won't be here for the weekend, as usual. I hope I'm not needed for anything over such time.

Having said that, seeing as Niailee has gone to sleep, I believe the spells stored in her head have been forgotten, so her best course of action for this fight is to constantly take a full defence, anyway.

Any uncast spells are retained (indefinately) in Nialees' memory until she either casts them or replaces them in the morning.
Sleeping will not cause her to forget her spells.

Your actually ok, due to some family obligations I'll be a bit slow in posting (doesn't mean I won't still be trying to kill you...I'll just be slow about it) so we may not have a first round of combat til monday anyway.

Also, for combat just post 1 message at anytime until I give a warp up, then post again (feel free to edit your post based on what the others are doing, I'll consider it team work until my post, after which its time travel :P )

Sorry for the delay in my posting guys, I've got the inlaws in and am trying to be socialble with them.

Also, its a reward, you know what that means, presents!!!!

For this next battle, everyone has a magic weapon spell cast on them for the duration of the fight.  and for Daemon, you get a +1 to your next set of rolls (combat, rp, whatever.)

I like presents, haven't gotten many in quite a while, thanks!  Good luck with the in-laws, I've got a pair myself so I feel your pain.

Yay, prezzies! And take your time. Family are good.

Ohanna means family. Family means no-one gets left behind... or blown up.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:26, Mon 19 Sept 2005.

Yeah, +1 to any roll...;)

And another happy birthday to our high and mighty DM.

_{Now I won't get killed before I reach the group, right?}

You know whats really bad guys...when it comes to combat I have a nasty habit of rolling crits at least once a combat.

No but the group might all be dead before you get there.
Nialee and Ynvaar are stuck in the web and we're the lucky ones, Kuruk is living in a world of crits -sadly not his own.

One thing's for sure: we're gonna have to work for these XPs!

Any chance we could get an updated map showing which goblins are trapped in the web please Foxpaws?

Sure, sorry about that, havn't had much time but I'll try to get one up today sir!

Can we post next round actions or do the goblins get to go yet?

The goblins are going, hacking at the entangle, casting spells, and going full defense in the aid of a wizard/goblin.  Post and post well, if they don't get free soon they are going to open fire.

OK, we need attack rolls from Niailee and Ynvaar still, then I'll do a wrap up....bear in mind these are goblins, so look at the damage done before you pick your targets...also, 1 square is 5 feet....average move is 30, charge is better but then you get that nice charge penalty for attacking.....have fun guys!

I'm wondering if I could withdraw from this game. On six HP, there's a really way to write Niailee out really.

If you wish to withdraw then of course you may Niailee, I'm not holding you prisoner here.  I'm sorry to see you leaving, but if you want to we can either have your character killed off, or you can return to port and set sail for a new land in someone elses game with this character.

No, it's not a case of "I really like this character but this GM is terrible and is running a bad game". I'll withdraw from the FR circle thing completely.

Basically, I won't have that much time free soon (over the weekend I was busy at a con, soon I'll have a job and be about that busy every day apart from every second weekend). And other than that, well, I don't enjoy low-level DnD. Full  Arcane Casters are the only classes I really enjoy playing, and at low levels it's more trouble than it's worth just trying to keep them alive with everything about them being bad apart from actual casting - even other casters have far superior core abilities (armour, BAB, saving throws etc.)

Besides that, anything below tenth level still puts wizards in the same spot that most characters leave at 5th - "Binary HP". They start the day at full health, one thing rolls slightly above average damage, and suddenly they're reduced to "dying".

And finally, I prefer far more interesting races - races that invariably carry high Level Adjustments. So in short, low-level DnD just isn't for me. So between that and time left, well, I'm better off leaving properly.

That's a shame. Good luck with the job Nialee. <bearhug from Ynvaar>

Whelp kiddo, good luck with the new job, and finding a higher lvl game to play in when you get some time again.  I'm sorry to see you go.

Thanks guys *bows* The job should be good, little time is really just one of the side effects of such a thing. It was fun playing, minus using the dice roller.

Oh, come on! you guys know you all love the dice roller!  this is actually the only place I can roll decently....in table games I'm a take 10 kind of guy cause I know I'm gonna fail the roll.

I'm heading out for a weekend of camping starting today, won't be back til Monday...have fun guys!
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:48, Thu 29 Sept 2005.

You too FP. If you get bored try playing sumo while your in your sleeping bags, its really funny

This has absoloutely nothing to do with D&D but it's so funny I just had to share:
http://www.big-boys.com/articles/eow.html

BTW- It may be a good idea to skewer that last gobbo Kuruk. We can do without him coming back with his buddies to avenge his chieftain

Daemon's just sitting here.  Waiting to come by the party.  And waiting...

At least we have a sorcerer, and Daemon doesn't have to be the only arcane spellcaster.  That would really stink.

Just be glad I'm not a Thayan wizard, just a Calishite harem boy.  Those Thayans attract trouble, the only place they are relatively safe is in the privvy. ;)

*Chuckles* And thus the Legend grows....

Well I always did like to make an entrance :-)
Not that I'm not pleased to have my very own stalker, but whom is your Vast alter ego may I ask?

Well, I don't know if I would be considered a stalker or not, I joined here before you ever joined in the Vast.  Before you even sent me a PM.

Fido? So now I have to be nice to Daemon eh? lol.

Actually I'm really enjoying both games enormously at the moment. I like playing varied characters and Solinor and Ynvaar are about as different as you can get. The 'privvy thing' was just priceless.

Kuruk, are you still around?  Its been a while since we've heard from you...

BTW guys- Nialee's backpack is a handy havversack. I was going to mention it in the game but the thread has moved on a little since then. Presumably this is one of the things we would of discussed at breakfast.

Ynvaar has no particular interset in treasure. He will take it if nobody wants it but it would probably be really good for a caster (or a weakling).

Finally if anyone has any kind of talent with appraise checks please say so (Ynvaar certainly doesn't) so we can put a value on those gems.

I don't really have any need for the haversack.  Daemon, if you are only a caster I have several scrolls from Nialee that I won't use unless I am in a tight spot.  You'd probably get more use out of them than I.
As far as appraising, I have a +1 to appraise.

With Kuruk stuck with RL issues I'm gonna be taking over for him for now, however I'm gonna need one of you to decide what to do with the town.  Do you rush in and sack it, go around quietly, come up with some devious plan to rush in and kill the men women and children?

Rand's belief system and his society's code does not allow him to kill the goblins needlessly.  If they attack us, that's a different story, but I cannot seek them out and slaughter them.  They are a part of the balance of the jungle and Rand will not alter that balance if he can help it.

Daemon does not cast spells, his music works effects similar to magic, though.

(Bard playing the belief that any magical effects are from his music only.  A bit easy to work with considering most of my spells are mind effecting.)

Also, no to any Appraise.

I was under the impression Kuruk carried Samirs' ointments/medicines ???

BTW Rand- Not sure if you noticed or not yet but I think you forgot to recover your hit points last night. Also I have no ranks in appraise so I guess your +1 is gonna have to do. We can always shop around for a good price back in Nyanzaru -If any of us make it :-)
This message was last edited by the player at 12:42, Fri 21 Oct 2005.

Nope, the first party had the ointments and medicines, Kuruk is looking for them to get the ointments (several friends of his were in that party) then he's got to get them to the camp...barring that its up to you guys to lend your healing skills to help with the camp, but I wouldn't recommend it.

I ... er ... um.... It seems Ynvaar was a little confused. Of course I knew what was really going on the whole time -honest. roleplay bonus for depicting ynvaar totally baffled? no? ok then.

Truth be known I misread Samirs' dialog when he said "Take those" I read it as "Take these". Guess we will be following the trail after all then :-)

Yeah, so its cliche, its tired and worn, but its there and it offers good reward :P  If you can get through it....

Hey, did I say anything bad about it?  And besides, that was IC, not OOC.  Daemon's view on the situation is that the world is an open book, and he can't wait to read it.

Of course, I still have to wait for a few xps, since I didn't get a single battle while I was alone...

Hey, you had zombies to fight! rich loaded zombies full of freshly stolen sapphires...

Zombies that didn't do anything to me, yet.  They were simply following their instincts and getting food, who was I to destroy them?

*shrug* your call old timer, don't worry, theres some xp coming up shortly.  btw, we have a new comer to the game.  Everyone say Hi to Selim.

Hi Selim! Welcome to the gang.

Hello Selim.  I'll try to add a few lines about you in my epic poem, The Daemiad.

Thanks all, hope to see you all soon.

Oooh.. Shiney stuff! I love this part ;-)

*sigh* The DM giveth... and the DM taketh away. Cruel Foxy, very cruel. Funny... but cruel. _Bastard! :-)

I am a cruel DM, but not that cruel...I think you mis interpited my private message...I've corrected your post.

*Grovels* Oh , alright then, come back FP all is forgiven!
-oh, and all slurs about your parentage are cheerfully withdrawn ;-)

Hmm... Eyes of the Eagle maybe?

Actually its a cursed item, Daemon is now blind in both eyes since he failed the will save that I made for him...sorry Daemon.

As a special Halloween treat everyone gets a free Mystery Potion (TM pending).  give me a % roll to find out what it is for each of you.

Okay, here's a roll of 53 for Daemon.

*Groans* I rolled a 12 :-( Wanna swap Daemon?

BTW- Have you heard anything from Kuruk lately FP?
This message was last edited by the player at 02:36, Tue 01 Nov 2005.

Nowing my luck, low rolls are the better roll to have in this instance.  I rolled a 98.

22:08, Today: Rand Al Thor rolled 98 using 1d100. Trick or Treat, smell my feet!.

Ok, i've got your potions on my list, have fun using them.

Y - No, and quite frankly I'm a bit worried about him.  I'm gonna drop a line to DM Mike and see if he's heard anything from him, if not I think the big guy is going to go for a walk in the jungle and disappear soon.  Either that or this next fight (and its gonna be a fight soon if you don't do something) is going to get him teleported to someplace safe and harmless.

How anticlimatic.

I know, but I hate to cut him out of the game...course if DM Mike lets me know otherwise he may be taken over by the blue hair'd guy and start battling you real soon...watch your back! ;)

Selim, your up now, have fun and try to stay alive everyone!  Oh, and Selim, you never gave me your d100 roll for the unknown potion.

Oops, my bad.  I rolled a big 5!

Thanks, I've got it marked...btw, if you guys wanna buy mystery potions they are 25 gold from any crazy old wizard.  Selim give me your init roll and get ready to fight the big bad guy....

oops, forgot initiative.  Post updated.

The devil is a little above all of you, but i'm hoping that you can take it down...and survive the fight doing it....

I'll give Rand til tomorrow evening to post a round, if not I'll take over for him.

Ummm.... about that spiritual weapon Selim ...er ... sorry! *blushes with embarrassment*
But you were giving the BBEG speech ya know :P

ummm...actually his lips never moved....and he had 50hp worth of protection around him because we knew you guys would be going after him.....he never got touched :)  now if we can only say the same about you guys and the BBEG that is standing there.... my suggestion would be to skip the undead....take out the devil before he summons more :)

This is true... in truth I had assumed the booming voice was coming from him though. My bad.

As for killing the devil: I'm trying!!! Guess you didn't see my recent rolls on the accursed dicebot yet. Bad timing... Really bad.

No, I saw them :)  If needed, don't forget everyone has 1 free natural 20 to be used, its a gift from RoA....damn we're nice! free potions (that might kill ya, but who knows right?) a free 20, and if you survive a room full of all the last parties magic items and weapons![Private to Daemon: When you get a sec, let me know what your last character had...we'll get it added to the list of crap in the armory.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:39, Mon 07 Nov 2005.

Sucky rolls when I'm a player, and great rolls when I'm a DM.  I'm DMing two combats at the moment, and I just got about five natural 20's, no kidding!  If only I could be that luck as a PC...

[Private to DM FoxPaws: Wouldn't you know that I deleted his sheet on my PC, too.  Well, most of his stuff was on his horse/pack mule, so a lot of the stuff you'll find won't be worth much.  Here it is, though.

Shortsword
Shortbow
Arrows (20)
Kukri
Battleaxe
Belt of Tarael: +4 bonus to find and remove traps; +2 to all Reflex saves (MW Thieves' Tools in buckle)

And that's about all.]

Well my accursed luck with the dicebot continues unabated.

Ynvaar rolled 7 using 1d20+6. [1] Attack roll.
Ynvaar rolled 4 using 1d8+3.  [1] Damage.
Ynvaar rolled 8 using 1d20+6. [2] Attack of op' (funky new axe).

WTF is goin' on?

could be worse....You could be a DM who can't read and gave you credit for the kill anyway...doesn't matter, Rand took it down with his second burning hands anyway, we'll just move that kill into his column.  and you got to figure out what that axe does now:P  bear in mind that frost ability will do nothing to the devil, but hey, its still a magic weapon.

Cheers FP, I'm pretty chuffed with it actually -was just what he needed :P

BTW- I'm sure you already noticed but I forgot to change my armour class back to 17 after the last fight when I had no armor on. All done now though.

I'll try to get something into the game this week, but I've gotta get ready for first day of class (why the heck did I take a Saturday class?) and this weekend my family is in town so I won't be logging in at all then.  So this is going to be a slim week, sorry guys, I hate to jump in the middle of a combat, but thats the way it falls this time.  I'll try to see if I can get DM Dart to finish this combat up for me this week.

Sorry Selim, I took your attack for you...you missed, but I'm thinking if the next round leaves the beast with no hits I'm going to reduce its ac another 2 points...We'll see though.

Also, everyone don't forget that you have a free natural 20 to be used before the end of the year...I'm not saying to use it here, but remember you have it.

As to your question regarding xp, we really haven't got any since the beginning of October.

I just read the XP thread.  After fighting the goblins we met up with Daemon and then found the small village of goblins.  Trailed after the signs of the culprits and then came across this place we are currently at.

Ok then, after this fight we'll give extra XP and go from there.

What and get reduced XPs? Nah, we'll just kill it ;-)


OK, I've used mine. The dicebot must have thought I was someone else and rolled me a 20! ('bout time too). Used my free 20 to confirm the crit. Just did Sooooo much damage :-)

Now thats what I'm talking about!  nice damage Ynvaar!....but now its my turn (insert evil grin here)

Since I have a 10' reach now the devil will need to move through (several) threatened areas to hit me. AOOs all round FP?

Dangit, I read the 10' with the glaive...ok, sorry Rand, you just took a hit running into the fray, 5 damage.  damn reach :P

Just FYI everyone: Ynvaar can cast Wieldskill to gain +10 on appraise (and other skill checks) for any booty we may find and the gems we already have.

Wieldskill? what the heck is that?

Level 1 cleric spell from Magic of Faerun page 134.
Not memorised at present but there is no rush to value stuff we are only going to sell anyway. I will just use it back at Samirs' Watering hole or something.

Cool, you'll have to forgive me, I have the core books for 3.0 ed., the 3.5 PHB and FRCS, and then the online SRD for my reference books, so if your going from something else just drop a note in OOC as to what it is.

No problem, will do. Oh and thanks for the XPs! Don't you just hate it when you miss a level by a few XP ?..... *evil grin* By the way on a totally unrelated matter... are you still giving XPs for the character log by any chance? ;-)



Personally I really enjoyed that fight but it was looking decidedly grim early on. Were it not for some lucky dice rolls this time around (pay back for all my recent woes) we might have been in big trouble. Though I would like the extra XPs I think sooner or later we are gonna get unlucky and bite off more than we can chew. Maybe we could save the real nasties for the BBEG fights?

Personally I don't really mind though and will happily go along with what everyone else wants to do. If the rest of you want to risk a full on XP crusade then Ynvaar is certainly game but there are some things the priest cannot fix, and lucky die rolls aside -I don't think meelee is our forte just yet (at least until the new characters join us).

I am still giving xp for the log, and yours is at the end of this message Y.  I was a bit worried about this fight myself, don't worry though, I'll keep the over sized monsters for end battles, or special events.  for the most part I like to keep things fairly even... which is why the devil didn't have his Glaive and was at -2 to all his rolls/ac, but I think that was a fair bit of battle for something that has been trapped in a gem for centuries...i wouldn't expect it to be at full str right away.  OH, btw, someone grab the gem....its got Kuruk in it.


[Private to Ynvaar: I'll allow 25 per post (as long as they are of decent content, your's have been dead on so far) and a max of 100 a month.]

Cheers FP, That puts me up! :-) -assuming I can avoid dying at the hands of that last zombie.

[Private to DM FoxPaws: I have updated my character sheet but will use the 3rd level stats for the remainder of this fight.
I will update my Bio after the last zombie falls.]

It never occoured to me to ask at the time but did we get Nialees' spell book FP?
I only ask since Ynvaar may need one eventually to cast lesser anyspell (from FRCS).

You guys grabbed her backpack, she had everything in there so you'll have that as well.

Hey all, sorry for the absence, been a hell of a week at work.  Anyway, I've added a character description (though I'm not real happy with it, it'll give you soemthing to work with) for you all to peruse.

As for high xp opponents, I love xp as much as the next guy, but this is not a combat oriented character, so I'm not sure how much he'd contribute.  Though if he dies, I suppose I could always make a warrior type.  I'm easy :)

No worries mates, I'll try to add more puzzles, I'm just not very good at coming up with that sort of thing (to many years of hack/slash playing) but we'll see what we can do.  I'm also going to work on some rp situations as well.  Bear with me guys, I'll get better at this....should see my other game I'm running, I can't even get the players to bite on the quest lead.

OH! and as a reward for my electrical getting fixed everyone gets 25 xp, damn new house, and with the shifting of the foundation and the bad workmanship of one of the contractors I lost an outlet (just 1, but still) but now its fixed (damn glad my neighbor is a  maint. man)

You wouldn't happen to have a Detect magic left would you Daemon?

Here is a quick run down of the things the characters will have seen Ynvaar identify (primarily through trial and error):

Enchanted Bow: fires bolts of electricity for 1d8 damage. (treated as magic for damage reduction),
The quiver is a Quiver of Ehlonna...holds bows, arrows, spears etc like a bag of holding,
Sack: Mezoar's old handy haversack,
Potions of Heroism & Spider Climb,
Scrolls:  Cure crit (Divine), Mass bulls' strength (Arcane),
Belt of Tareal.  It is very light, and gives a +2 to Reflex Saves and a +4 for searching for and disabling traps.  Has a set of MW Thieves' Tools in the buckle.

Out of curiousity, is it a short bow or long bow?

Short and of the compound type so it may be used from horse back.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:51, Sun 20 Nov 2005.

For those curious about this treasure load, don't get used to it, your not going to be getting rewarded like this often, its much more likely you'll end up fighting dinosaurs, or something of that nature with no treausre on them.

Everyone welcome Grom Ironaxe and Milo Fleetfoot, they'll be joining us in the healers compound once you get there :)

Hello Grom and Milo, welcome to the jungle!
We've got a great game going here (much better than FP gives himself credit for), and we are just tying up the loose ends on an adventure and should be starting a new one imminently (I think -but you know how these things are).

Anyhoo, welcome to the gang. Will look forward to adventuring with you :-)

 Greetings and salutations one and all, this dwarf was impressed with reading the last battle, must confess, first time i have "watched" a dwarf transform into a giant, interesting idea.
 Enjoy your treasures and relax some.
I confess, i was more then a little taken aback at the number of AD&D books that are used in this realm, i myself have a PH, though a RPer i am a group player, so if i seem a little slow in reconizing some of the special classes or moves, bare with me. TY
 This char (Grom), main idea for being this far from his native Mountains is his passion to see if the rumors he has heard is true, that some of his distant relatives, have left their love of the mountains and hills to live in the steamy jungles of Chult, so he is here to find out and maybe to persuade some to return to the Mtns as they should.
 Cool, Nuff said.

Dwarf? what dwarf....Ynvaar is a mountian of a man normall :) he's just got a nice thick beard like any should....and i'm not just saying that because I have one...ok, maybe I am...

Yep, all human. I imagine him as a kind of Viking/Klingon hybrid myself.
Do I come off as Dwarven? *chuckles* Definately the beard ;-)

Ynvaar has no real interest in treasure guys so dig in. We can always sell anything unclaimed and split the cash but the spear might make a really handy party item.
I am happy to bed down/head off for the healers' compound when everyone else is but will have no spells until noon tomorrow.
[Private to DM FoxPaws: I assume the 'Arcane' cure crit was a typo FP?
BTW- if you get a minute (and if you still have access) to Nialees character sheet I would appreciate a cut & paste of the spells in her spellbook please.]

We're ready to head to the healers compound whenever you all are ready...I can't believe your going to leave without finding the real treasure room...  As for my typo Ynvaar, nope, thats no typo, its an arcane spell (just to be mean!!) lucky for you all there is a caster in the group who can use it.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:24, Mon 21 Nov 2005.

Would that happen to be your friendly neighborhood minstrel?

Also, does the ring, headdress and other item have any magic, or are they just decorative?

Purely decorative, ancient items from the old priest.  Should fetch a good price if you catch me in a good mood when you go to sell it.

And who says I'm going to sell it?  Now that I have a headdress, I can choose a completely different avatar instead of this one.  Speaking of changing avatars...

Howdy all.
Thought I'd better say Hi as the DM mentioned my existance ;)

Resident Hin pugalist here. I'll be meditating and punching my way through the under-growth by your side. Assuming you have no objects to a halfling that likes to wrestle everything in sight... :P

Well, I doubt you'll be able to get anywhere near Daemon.  He's almost seven feet tall, so you'd reach his waist.

Also, if no one in the current party wants it, I'll take another dagger.  They're my only ranged weapon.

I don't think I'll be wresting you anyway. But I'll remember to bring a ladder if it ever gets to that ;)

Hey now, I'm the only one allowed to go about changing avatars....but since I rarely if ever look at the avatars I guess your ok to go crazy with them since I have ;)

I'm so happy I have your permission, FoxPaws.

Since Rand searched the exterior and I took 20 on a search of all the rooms inside (just checked), I assume this is the kind of mental torture only a man with a beard could inflict -lol

Actually if nobody wants the last dagger I will take the fire one (or electricity -your choice Daemon). BTW- you took the headress? *snicker* Foxpaws did tell you it looked like a basket of fruit didn't he? I'm sure you'll look very fetching wandering through the jungle with your new village people headgear :-)

Ok, couple of questions regarding the loot.

1) Is the sack a Heward's Handy Haversack?

2) Is anyone interested in the Quiver of Ehlonna or bow?  I feel bad asking since I'm sure I'll be taking the belt as the party rogue, but I didn't see anyone else grabbing for them.

The sack isn't, but the backpack with all the healing potions in it is.

 Assuming Rand and Daemon are ok with it the bow, quiver and belt are all yours. We can run selim 'in credit' for now so all the players get an equal share of the loot.

I don't know how you all want to split the treasure in future but the method on pages 167-168 of the PHB would make sense. Maybe we could start a treasure thread FP? Then every time we find something we can add it to the list so that things don't get forgotten and we can avoid any potential squabbles later on.

Whilst Ynvaar wouldn't be in favour of such a formal arrangement (true to his alignment), as a player I would since we could dish out the booty OOC for the most part and keep the game moving. Anyhoo, that's my suggestion :-)
This message was last edited by the player at 20:29, Mon 21 Nov 2005.

The Eyes of the Eagle are still around Daemon's neck, because there is no other place for them, right now.  You want them, go ahead and take them.  And the other Handy Haversack is not with me, I only took the herbs and medicines.

Actually, even with the Eyes of the Eagle, Daemon only has a +4 to Spot, so it might be better if someone else, perhaps the rogue, takes them away from me.  I wouldn't want to waste a magical item.

Do the characters have any idea how long it will take them to reach the healers compound FP? (apologies if this has been answered before and I missed it)

Daemon has a vague idea that it'll take around 4 more days from where your at, barring getting lost of course.

BTW Selim, I took you into account when I made all that loot in the room, the rapier was ment for rand, the axe for ynvaar, the daggers/spear for you and Daemon...he has something else coming later or he would have gotten a more attuned item.

OOc good turkey day, peace ).

50 turkey xp points to everyone, have a safe weekend guys!

Hope everyone has a good time with your family and friends. Remember, that's what it's all about.



Thx for the bonus, boss.

Sorry for not posting, I'm on vacation for Thanksgiving and It's lucky that I can post now.  I just wanted to say that if anyone else, even the two new adventurers we have yet to meet would like anything from Daemon's pile of treasure, feel free to take it.  He has better things to do with his money and time than upgrading his equipment.

Such as writing a poem about our adventures so far...

 Now that is nice to offer, but this toon hasnt earned anything yet, watch out for those man eating plants. )

Seriously, no one wants any of my magical loot?  I offer it, and no one takes it.  A lot of the things that I claim for myself will be sold anyway, so if you want it, claim it while you can.

BTW: Thanks for the xp, FoxPaws!

Ok, I'm a bit confused.  I thought we were all in the treasure room.  Did Dameon never enter the treasure room?  I'm confused because of this quote from Daemon:



My understanding was that all of the "items" were in the treasure room, so either Daemon was there, or this didn't happen.

Not trying to be argumentative, just trying to make sure I understand the game continuity.
This message was last edited by the player at 10:49, Mon 28 Nov 2005.

To the best of my knowledge, everyone was in the treasure room. The only way in and out of there is to use the throne (at least that we know of).

I took a 20 when Ynvaar searched all the rooms, the only thing I haven't checked thouroughly is the throne which could probably do with a good search in case it can travel somewhere else we are not aware of yet.
Since the throne is set with gems I think a few minutes prying them out with a dagger is in order but I will do this just before we leave in case we need to use the throne again.

BTW- I dunno if you missed it Selim but Daemon offered you the Eyes of the eagle above. Makes sense since your the rogue type dude. We also have a spair Handy haversack still up for grabs.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:57, Mon 28 Nov 2005.

Alright, I'll add the eyes of the eagle to my loot; and if no one else wants it I could take the haversack... Selim's strength is rather pitiful and anything to lessen his encumberance is great, though I've already taken the quiver of Ehlonna so I'm not going to make a claim just yet.

Well I wouldn't want to speak for Rand and Daemon but neither have expressed an interest in either of the havversacks and Ynvaar already has one so I guess if they don't want this one either it's all yours :-)

I wouldn't mind a haversack, but my Str is good and I am noth carrying much at all.  So, I can always try and buy one later.  Let the 'girly-man' have the purse haversack. ;)

I'm planning to gloss over the trip to the healers compound (3 days) so that we can get our other 2 members into the game.  Hope you all don't mind.  If there is something you want to go over before the others get here just send me a note and we'll slow down for a brief time so that you all can talk.[Private to Milo Fleetfoot: You and Grom know each other for the purpose of this little meeting, you have both been working/staying at the druid compound.  You are some of the only survivors left of the camp after jungle rot set in killing most of the healers.  The final is a druid that will be leaving very shortly to go back into the jungle.]
[Private to Grom Ironaxe: You and Milo know each other for the purpose of this little meeting, you have both been working/staying at the druid compound.  You are some of the only survivors left of the camp after jungle rot set in killing most of the healers.  The final is a druid that will be leaving very shortly to go back into the jungle.]

I though you  might, sounds good to me :-)
[Private to DM FoxPaws: Ynvaar will hack off a one of the bearded devils' claws and beard before he leaves the ziggurat (a souvenir for now but he might make the claw into a magic item later).
 He will also cast wieldskill and detect magic on the remaining items to appraise them and scribe a couple of back up scrolls during thier nightly 'campfire time' -I will PM you with a list shortly. ]
This message was last edited by the player at 04:35, Sun 04 Dec 2005.

Yay! ;)

[Private to Grom Ironaxe: Hey, Grom. Seems like we have been hanging out a bit, so thought I'd give you a little info on my character. Milo has spent the past few days either training hard in unarmed combat, exercising or in meditation. He doesn't start conversations as a general rule, and seems to be a little depressed about the current situation. If Grom talks to him, Milo will respond thoughtfully, but in a friendly manner. It is quite obvious that Milo is a monk, and he is willing to talk of his days in the monestary if asked.]

tips a mug ).[Private to Milo Fleetfoot: Very good, my char is a dwarf, obvious ), but differant type of dwarf, wears good sturdy clothes, that are plain, no fancy trimmings, seems to blend in with the folage when he walks by it.  doenst talk a whole lot, save when you stop by what passes for a inn, then you find out he is here because he has heard that there is a  dwarven clan that is down here,  he will grumble, doesnt seem right for dwarfs to be running around the jungle, maybe all they need is to talk to a dwarf from the rock forge where all dwarfs started.  ]

Just me again....

[Private to Grom Ironaxe: Milo Fleetfoot: Very good, my char is a dwarf, obvious ), but differant type of dwarf, wears good sturdy clothes, that are plain, no fancy trimmings, seems to blend in with the folage when he walks by it.  doenst talk a whole lot, save when you stop by what passes for a inn, then you find out he is here because he has heard that there is a  dwarven clan that is down here,  he will grumble, doesnt seem right for dwarfs to be running around the jungle, maybe all they need is to talk to a dwarf from the rock forge where all dwarfs started. Hey Grom, bad news...no Inn...your in a camp, literally....they have tents, a few lean toos, and thats about it.  Also, when your found your going to be pretty f'd up with disease and weak from lack of medicines....few people are ever ready for the jungles of chult, and these healers were among them.   ]

 hmmm, tip a mug.  [Private to DM FoxPaws: cool, ok, no inn?, i would think my ranger has slept outside some ).  seriously, this player knows nothing of the land of Chult save that it is a huge jungle area with all manner of  big beastys, that could be another reason why he is here to see something new.   as far as no inn, thats ok, but i would venture that no camp i know of has ever been completely dry. )]

You don't say? Sounds like a mystery and a kickass fight to me...

Zero chance of success, gruesome deaths all round, what are we waiting for? ;-)

EDIT: Could really do with avoiding the energy drainers though. They would be Horrible in a play by post game.
[Private to DM FoxPaws: You bait the hook and I'll reel 'em in .. LOL]
This message was last edited by the player at 00:55, Sat 03 Dec 2005.

Question: Does inspire courage affect hit/damage rolls with spiritual weapon?

To be honest I wasn't sure but I have added it in so you will need to subtract 1 point of damage if not good DM.

We're gonna say that it does...your gonna need it.  BTW, for our new players...bear in mind I have no problem killing you, even enjoy it from time to time :)
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:04, Sun 04 Dec 2005.

Where abouts on the map are Rand & Ynvaar FP? (I think we both moved in to attack last round)

Damn fine question Y, where are you and Rand?  You both mentioned that you were moving forward, but never told me where....Your first battle post listed standing pat at n12, then you posted a charge...then nothing.  I'm assuming you and rand are in the same squares as the spirit weapons, under them as they float above you two...

Well, what the heck FP?!  How come you don't know where I want to be?  What kind of DM are you, can't even read minds.  Sheesh!

Sorry about the fubar on the location.  Won't happen again.

Place me at J12, please.

Um... yeah. I had assumed telepathy too but we can do it the old fashioned way if you prefer. *blushes* K13 (under the SW) is cool for me.

*whispers to Rand* _{I told you that wasn't gonna work}

<shrugs> giving that, "oh well" look

I am on holiday over the Christmas period. For a month infact, and I leave in 12 hours. I'll be in and around the UK for that time. I will have limited access to the Net, but I WILL be posting still - just expect a slow down.

And don't be suprised if several days go past between my posts :)

Please be patient with me, but I expect most of you will be fairly busy yourselves. Have a good one!

You're over here Milo? Cool!

If you find yourself anywhere near Newcastle drop me a post and I'll take you for a pint or 27 and show you the sights (bars) :-)

Sorry I have not been able to post for a few days guys but I am having horrendous problems with my connection. Got a new modem on the way out but don't expect to receive it before the new year now.
Perfect timing I know, with big things going on in all my games *sigh*.

I will try and use a friends laptop if need be but just in case I can't get back on sooner I would just like to wish you all the best Christmas ever.
Take care guys and stay safe xKx

Just to let you know, I'm heading to my Mothers for a few days, so we're pretty much gonne be on hold til then.  Good time for you all to get to know your new team mates....lets have some backgrounds traded and we'll do some rp xp in addition to the battle xp you'll be getting next week.

I'm just waiting for 1 vote for what way to go...hopefully it won't tie us for choices.[Private to Grom Ironaxe: Hey Grom, what option did you want.  You had first agreed to escort the old man, then you talked about attacking the camp...]

pm, sorry, thought i was fairly clear, umm, err, maybe clear, heh, ok, he wont leave the old man alone, unless the old man decides to stay in camp. Not sure thats the best idea for him either. So, will stay with the old man unless he wants to stay.

OK, that puts us at a dead split (damn even numbered PC's in a party) 2 for going to town and buying the slaves (more RP than combat) 2 for heading to the goblin camp and taking on the whole group (More combat than RP)  And don't go asking for a Logic portion to your ARP just yet!  There is no logic in my jungle :P

Okay, we could always settle it by roleplay.  I have a nasty modifier to my diplomacy, so I'm sure I can change a few minds. ;)

[Private to DM FoxPaws: We only have four PCs?]

OK, ignore my last post about only having 4 pcs...I'm on crack this week....its 6 pc's and we're still waiting for Selim and Milo to vote...but it is still a tie!

LMAO! this one is priceless:



Did you just try to placate my priest of Tempos by giving a 'big up' to the goddess of peace???

are you trying to trigger a bout of Tourettes syndrome from Ynvaar or what?
Top notch wind up Daemon, first class mate ;-)

Happy new year everyone, Will have a pint for you all!!

Happy New Year Everyone!

Sorry, been a little busy with the whole 'holiday thing'.  Anyway, I thought Selim's vote was fairly clear.

I'll apologize to the other players, but Selim has a very personal hatred of slavery and is not going to let this pass.  As an aside, I copied this from the 'Personality' section of his character sheet (bolding added for effect):



Now realize that was all written prior to even being accepted into the CHult game... I had no idea he would be confronted with slavery this early.

Sorry, didn't memorize everyone's historys/backgrounds.  and people change during the course of a game.  I'll put you down for the frontal assault.

Happy New Year, everyone!

 Peeks over the fence to see how many survived new years?.

Was broken yesterday but I made it.
Turns out Tequila and Champagne is not the great combo it first appears. Who knew? ;-)

 one word, OUCH!

Bet that was a night to remember, but I bet you don't remember much!

Not so much, no. Though my girlfriend 'thoughtfully' recorded some of the better moments on her camera phone. It now seems to be one of her new years resoloutions to show these clips to anyone who crosses her path. *sigh* A pox on technology I say!

On a brighter note though, I have learned that no amount of singing represents a valid excuse for being in the ladies toilet when you aren't one. Ah well, live and learn I 'spose.

Sounds like a good time none the less.

so...ummm...about the kobolds.....ummm...yeah, they're goblins.  Sorry, was drinking when I first posted it, never corrected it afterwards.....but thats what they are.  Dirty, nasty, jungle goblins (of which there are quite a variety)...sorry all. (works better for battles for your current lvls if they're goblins....and ties in nicely to an adventure I've got laying around somewhere.)

Welcome to my world mate :-)

So is the group ready to move out now FP?

some are moving already ).

Yeah I got that -hence my 'staying together/get moving now' game post.

I just didn't know if we were going with the results of the ARP vote or splitting up (never a good idea for the party and a bit of a pain for the DM -but an easy fix with such a frail old man in tow).

I'm still waiting on 1 vote...right now heading out with the old man is winning, Milo can either tie it or tip it over the edge.

 Ok, Grom isnt being a hard nose, just that he had promised the healer before the other oppertunity came up.

 umm, have to wonder if Milo is on the missing list ?.

I'm gonna give the little guy a few more days, whatever he votes we're on the right course of action for now anyway...just moving gets us going :)  Take this time to bone up on the Role part of role play and get to know each other better.  Our main group has been together for a little over a 10 day now, the rest of you have only been known for a few hours....just who is that new dwarf anyway?

I'm such an ass, totally forgot that Milo said he would be gone for a month.  Well, with that remembered it looks like we're off to the city boys and girls.  Don't worry, there'll be plenty of time to sink your blades into monsters of all sorts...And maybe right a few wrongs at the same time.

You know, its come to my attention that I haven't been holding up my promise from my invite to join the area...there was supposed to be danger at every turn....so I figure, now that the cleric is out of healing spells, Lets toss everything in the jungle at ya :)

Your welcome.

Just waiting on an action from one of the players, once thats done I'll take my next round for the vines and we can get to killing you guys off.

umm, not sure if its round 2 yet?

No, its not.  Selim, I need an action from you...would it be easier if I put up a battle grid?

Hey Selim, you still with us?

Lets move it on, we'll call Selim locked in the vise like grip of the entangle spell.

Yeah I was really pleased when I rolled max damage on the frosty goodness too... until someone mentioned the fire/cold resistance to me :-(

I assume the characters will be aware of this by now FP (since the vines don't freeze/burn etc)?

D'oh....I didn't read that part...the last vine was down to 2hp anyway, so I'm gonna let that stand, but yes, by now you know that fire/cold don't work on them...

How much damage did you take Rand? If you let me know I'll heal you up bud.

Anyone else hurt?

 No, i seem to have lucked out this time ).

Took 12 damage.

I'm afraid we have lost one of our number...poor Selim has been sucked into the real world.

Milo, you back yet?  How was your holiday?  Also, do you guys want to setup a watch for the evening, or trust to me to keep a quiet night for the roughed up crew?

 Heh, what is a few bruises between group members )

How about Rand, Ynvaar, (milo?) Grom, Daemon, for a watch order? Everyone happy with that?

Edited- ...not that anyone bitched or anything ;-)
This message was last edited by the player at 03:42, Mon 23 Jan 2006.

cool, works for me.

Sure, have the minstrel, the one that ended the fight, will right about it later, sing tales of glory about all in taverns across Toril, not get any glory himself (not even for creating the song), and who is probably the most competent caster of enchantment spells this side of the peninsula wake up halfway through the night while the priest, who doesn't even need sleep to cast any spells, have the last shift.  Fine, you won't hear Daemon complaining, but you can be sure who's not going to have a magical bard song next fight.  So, hmmph.

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Riiiiiight. So, not a fan of the suggested watch order then? ;-) -No problemo, we can swap Daemon with Ynvaar.
(actually I was under the impression I did need 8 hrs rest to regain my spells). *blushes*

oh and yeah, I got the joke...

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Get your head out of 3.0 and into 3.5.  Only wizards, sorcerers, and bards (know nothing about psionics) need eight hours of sleep.  A cleric only need to pray once a day to his god/goddess and they are full on spells.  You can probably thank Eldathfor that.  She didn't want any wars between priests and their gods for not granting them spells when they were on the run and couldn't sleep but two or three hours a day. ;)

Don't get me started skinny... Eldath indeed!

Yaah ok, congratulations. You spotted my deliberate mistake... But what are you doing spending all your time reading the rulebooks? Haven't you got a song to write? -don't forget to add the bit where I won a magnificent victory by grappling the enemy with my bare hands... because ...er... I was too brave to fight an unarmed opponent with my weapons...um yeah, that's the ticket :-)

...Besides, was it not I that inspired the party to greatness with my rousing redition of 'Wash the spears'? *grins wickedly*

From somewhere deep in the recesses of his psyche Rand knows he's heard that song before, but, alas he cannot recall where.

Such is the insidious power of the Karaeoke cleric.

Why do you think I haven't posted in the log yet?  I have to make it a truly epic poem before I post. ;)

I have no strong feelings either way about the sneak past/attack debate guys.
Sounds like a really tough fight (and an XP fest) but Ynvaar lives for that kinda thing so it's up to you all.
I vote attack! (predictably) ;-)

Since they're all bunched up, that Web scroll could come in really handy for these beasties eh Rand?

...So still no word from Milo FP? *shakes head sadly*
Maybe we will have better luck with a couple of new recruits good DM.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:33, Fri 03 Feb 2006.

I'm gonna post it shortly, he did say that he'd be gone for about a month so I was giving him time to come back...but its not looking good.  I'll post for new players next week.

As far as the fight, its up to you, but come sunday if you havn't make a choice the healer or the dino's will....depends on how the game goes which one acts.

Are we talking about Veloceraptor type Dinos FP? -am just trying to get a feel for how big they look and if the party might think we could take them etc.

If we are just gonna postpone a fight (my stealth skills are not exactly inspiring), then I would rather it was us that took Them by surprise. At least this way we will have time to use buffs (and maybe that Web?) before it all kicks off.

Yes, at least 5 of them that you can see.  This is a totally up to you all fight, if you sneak around you get around them, if not you get xp if you survive.

Taking by surprise?  Why would we do that, when I can sing to them.  Isn't that so nice. ;)

 tis good you read my posts, since grom has made his choice already, and it appears the bard has made his choice. Let lose the dogs of war

When you're stuck with a priest of Tempus, be prepared to go to war.

Hey, that should be written down somewhere. ;)

Grom, as I've seen in a few internet games, if you don't speak aloud then your choice is useless.  Just because you think 'We should go around the raptors and leave,' doesn't mean anyone can actually hear you.  Actually, if someone acted on your thought, unless he were a diviner who happened to read your thoughts, I think that would be considered metagaming.

Also, reading my thoughts and words a few posts up, I was all for going around, but Rand and Ynvaar wanted to battle.  Best to jest have at it than wait a few more days, right.

 Umm, thoughts?, aye, cant be understood, save for general role playing, but grom ducking into the jungle, might be seen as a direction he wanted to go.
 I agree, a itchy priest of war, might want to strike out at something, but my impression of the beastys are they are at least man sized  and there are several fiesting away.

It would make a cool bumper sticker for Ynvaars' armour... That and Wide Load.

Actually as a player I would be inclined to agree with you Grom. It probaly would be more prudent to simply go around the beasties and avoid a fight if at all possible -and Ynvaar would even cast a Silence spell to make sure we can all sneak past safely if you wish to do so...

...But it's maybe not a very 'priest of Tempus' thing to do when Rand had just suggested a battle. Obviously my alignment is also a big factor on this one too, but from Ynvaars perspective Grom simply carried on walking as Rand spoke.

I'm sorry if you thought I had ignored your post & opinion, I really hadn't, but as Daemon pointed out, it's tough to respond in character to someones thoughts.  It was for this reason that I dropped a post in the OOC (since the votes were tied two a piece).

Looking on the bright side, it may be more exciting this way than just sneaking past. It might even make it into the song.

 Hmm, ok, quick question, Ynvaar is reading the scroll and casting spells, now since grom was already started into the jungle (he would probably stop at the bards SONG?) would he be affected by the range of the Spells from Ynvaar?.

All the targets have to be within 30 of each other for Mass Bulls' strength. If Grom has carried on walking further than this as we spoke then I can edit my post & wait to use the scroll until everyone is close enough?
It lasts 11 minutes so we shouldn't have any problems timing it right.

 Ok, i would think even his short legs would be futher then 30ft away, he will have to run back when the bard starts playing his song or he could come up behind the beastys when they attack the party ( unless they are full, they may not feel like fighting at the moment).
 How ever you want to run this is cool.

Sooo... Is it too late to just sneak past them then FP? ;-)

But I'm not worried *as sweat beads his brow*

..but if we're not careful this fight is gonna ruin your epic Demiad right Daemon?... Daemon?...
has anyone seen Daemon? ... he was here a minute ago...

*has flashback to all those Jurassic Park movies*... *Gulp*

Re the map/don't map question;

I play in games that use both systems but personally I much prefer to use a map for combats.

There are a few reasons but mainly I feel it is almost impossible to judge flanking/cover/ranges/attacks of opportunity etc without one (the recent 'is Grom in range of the Bulls strength?' quandry is a prime example).

Also since 99% of character fatalities are the result of combat there is a real danger of a character dying as a result of the player and the DM imagining the layout a little differently.

Anyhoo, that's my 2cp.

I'll toss my 2 coppers in with Ynvaar.  I don't like now being able to see the battle with my own eyes.

 Hmm, throws his 3cps on the table, as for me, i guess i think in a more tactical framework on the battlefield, i prefer to see the current deployment of the group and the baddies, need to figure if i could reach them in one turn.
 I have one game now, were the game post's sometime doesnt match what the DM knows, so i will post a genearl post's (iam running across the opening to heal the wounded leader) then i get back from the DM things like (how are you going to defend yourselve from the two guys that are attacking him?, you are doing to many moves in one round, do you want to reconcider?), etc. Sigh, i love the system, but the DM is starting to get picky. Gets down off the soapbox.

Maps it is then, and just to let you know I've got a sucker...errr...player on the hook to join us...which is a good thing since we lost Daemon to a dino and Ynvaar's greed with the healing scrolls....shame on you Y!!!

OK, Y had nothing to do with it, but Daemon has decided to not reinvent himself and is going to head to a more city based adventure.

Glad to hear it ...since he is my DM in another game *cringe*

So you are leaving us Daem?  Downer. I was (and still am) dying to find out what the story was with that sword he wears but never wields.
I was really looking forward to The Daemiad too. Maybe Ynvaar will finish it posthumously for him in his honour.

Damn shame to lose you bud.

It's either lose me here or lose me as a DM.  I think you'd rather have a DM, even if the region is moving rather slowly.  Besides, now that time has caught up with me, all I really have time for is four regions, 2 PCs and 2 DMing.

And who knows, you might see him as an NPC a little later in your excursions in the Vast.

Just remember, never trust a guy with dinosaur bites in his armor that go all the way through!

I love this post. Kinda reminds me of the ending monologue on the black and white episodes of shows like Flash Gordon. The ones that ended with something like "Tune in next week to find out!"

Thats what I wanted it to sound like....tune in next week, same Bat Channel, same Bat Time!
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:58, Wed 15 Feb 2006.

Aw man I gotta wait until next week to see if I survived?!  Well, that sucks.

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You want the roll, or what I'm setting the roll at?

I rolled a 12, but I thought I sent you a note that your at -2 (ain't I nice)...if Y can heal you at all you should come out of this good ;)

Yeah I have healed everyone except the healer back up to full hit points again ('cos I'm nice too :)

Might I be so bold as to enquire if you had planned to give the XPs for january along with the Feb XPs good DM?
This message was last edited by the player at 23:58, Wed 15 Feb 2006.

Yeah you sent me a pm saying I was at -2.  I rolled the percentile die, but I guess it's moot since Y healed me.  I was just adding, unsuccessfully, to the "tune in next week" joke.

We have a new comer joining the group boys, be nice theres gonna be a lady in the room soon.

<scrubs teeth with finger, tests his breath, and runs fingers through his hair>  How you doin?

Thats exactly what I was planning.  Since January was fairly quiet I figured I'd throw a rather large bone on the table for the survivors.

Howdy All.  Just checking in to say hi.  Hopefully Ill be swinging my axe with you all soon enough =)

Edit: Just a littlwe bit about myself.  I am new too this game so dont by shy about any advice you want to ooc me or otherwise. Any help or opinions would be greatly apreciated and Ill do my best to help everyone not to get dead and to enjoy themselves.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:33, Thu 16 Feb 2006.

Here's some advice.  Don't be afraid to bypass a group of feeding monsters.  It could just save your life. ;)

 hmm, so Wrange, were these dino's yours ?. Test's his axe edge. )

Hi Wrage, welcome to the gang!

Great to have you on board. Sadly Rand is quite right and I think we just used up the D&D equivelant of a 'get out of jail free card'.

If anyone is intersted, I'm running the hunters over in ROA4...and i'm low on players.  I've got 3 people sneaking into an orc camp right now...and DM NinjaCow has 5 or  6 pirates out pillaging....once we are done on this island its time to hunt them down and make 'em pay....player v player combat on the highseas.  If your interested I need a player or two to join me...just roll up a sheet, standard rules.  ok, I'm done whoring out for players now ;)


On a side note, I may have another new comer joining us soon!

If this were a month or 2 down the road and i had a little more experiance i would love to join, but for now i think I should be sticking to one game at a time.

Hmmm PvP ya say?  That sounds like fun!  I just might have to join.

Player Vs Player D&D is really cool. I play an assassin in a drow campaign where cheating, stealing from and even killing other PCs is the norm (it's also a mature game so some of the punishments and reprisals have been pretty hardcore to say the least). To make it even more cut-throat anyone whos' character is slain is automatically ejected from the game. No wonder the Drow are all paranoid, I'm a nervous wreck.

It adds an extra dose of realism and a real edginess to the game when you know the other characters are PCs and not just some expendible NPC the DM has thrown at you.

Tall, axe wielding lunatic with GSOH seeks same for LTR and fighting (other people- not us... unless that's what you're into).
My interests are: Long romantic walks in the jungle and I have been known to sing on occasion... any occasion.

Applicants must like hairy men and be able to hang her own insect netting (when it happens you'll know).

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That Drow game sounds like everyday life in Menzoberranzan.

So did the healer make it FP?

He's mostly alive...I wouldn't put him through another fight like that.

I wouldn't put us through another fight like that ;-)

Hmmmmm...believe I might be the aforementioned newcomer.  Greetings to you all.

 hola Kors

Hey Kors, Im new to the gang as well, just waiting to get my axe dirty.

Is there a way to check and see what class people are btw?

Nope, (save asking them nicely), but I am a cleric if that helps.

Welcome to the gang Kors! Will be great to have some new blood in the group.
The few days while you are waiting to get your new PC into the game always seems to last forever but I dare say FP will think of something. I look forward to meeting you (both) in the threads.

 Just dont ask him to sing ).
 And whats that comment about old blood?, we dwarves are rather pround of out longevity.

OK, so we'll file that one under almost a good idea then yeah?
If you guys want I can always try a use magic device check but the chance is not good and if I got a mishap it might do more harm than good. We don't seem to be in any immediate danger at the moment (there is plenty for the thunder lizard to snack on) so it might be better just to sit tight for a bit and Ynvaar can give him long term care with a heal check. We can always save the UMD check as plan B if we need to move quickly.

Wrage, Kors, the two of you I'm gonna have already knowing each other for ease of integration.  we should have you in the party tomorrow if the boys can pick a direction.

By the way everyone:

Ynvaar has the Craft wondrous item feat if anyone wants a magic item or two made -there really isn't too much to choose from until next (5th) level though.
Don't know what I was thinkin' by choosing that feat but there it is. Just let me know if anything takes your fancy folks :-)

Are Mezro and Mezoar one and the same city good DM?

I know your old PC was called Mezoar but thought you had invoked DMs perogative and named a city after him... or was it just a flashback related typo?

ps. I'm happy to move in whatever direction Rand/Grom choose and get the new guys in.

Edit: I've just seen this in the forum;

So have we lost Wrage and Kors then?
This message was last edited by the player at 00:21, Fri 24 Feb 2006.

doh, yeah, bad acid from the 60's....sorry guys, your right on the name of the city and me mixing it with my old char name..... (for you kids out there, acid is bad, very very bad....and I'm only 30...do the math)

Well I for one have not been lost.  Just waiting patiently for my grand entrance.  Hopefully this city I'm waiting in has some fitting entertainment to keep me busy whilst I wait.  :)

We're working on getting there as best we can, but FP wasn't lying when he said he was gonna try and kill us quickly.  Not that I'm complaining, it's been a blast so far, up until I about died that is.

Kors, feel free to introduce yourself to the gang, they should be ordering drinks shortly!

[Private to Kors Artis: Also, just took a quick glance at your char sheet again and noticed your patron diety...unfortunatly Pelor does not reside in Faerun.  If you would like o worship a healing god there are several that do live here.  take a look in Roa OOC and there is a listing of gods in the players section :)]
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:57, Fri 24 Feb 2006.

Yeah, about that Rand....I'm really sorry, next time I promise to wipe out the whole party :)


Now where did I put that Yaun-ti warband at?

Waaaaay over there ----------->

Damn glad to have you both on board Kors and Hemmel!

Think you are both gonna really like Chult. It turned out to be the surprise package for me and has quickly turned into my favourite game on RPOL. I hope you both enjoy it as much as we do and your PCs live to a ripe old age.

PS. When FP gets his blood lust going it's best to just lay low for a bit until it passes. He just wiped out half the last party though so you should be OK for a week or two... 'course when we get out into the trees again we're all fair game. Welcome to Chult :-)

Did someone mention a Yuan Ti war band???...

Hey hey hey! My blood lust?  that was a simple walk away exercise that YOUR bloodlust wouldn't let you do :P  I'd watch it guys, when Ynvaar gets his blood lust up he's liable to run you into a t-rex and say "We can take him!"  damn dangerous one he is...yep, I'd watch my front if I were you all...._{Just for that little comment I'm not gonna warn you about the laws of the city :P}

 Just for the record, i was the peaceful one. Grom doesnt cause any trouble? heh, is that my precious?.
 What?, i thought T-rex beasties were for riding? ).
 O and welcome aboard, stow your gear. Cool, now we can take that herd of raptors now. )

I was willing to walk around it, too, but Y just is so damn convincing.  I got caught up in the moment.

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Greetings to you all, Pugs the name, glad to be joining this little Rumble in the Jungle.

Thanks for the warm welcomes. It seems like this will be lots of fun.  If we can manage to survive that is. :0

Hi to all!

I read backwards through the adventure thread (up to that dino battle) for my own OOC enjoyment and I have to agree with FoxPaws.  Gluttons for punishment, one and all!  But then again, I'm joining you willingly so I'd better apply for my masochist membership card.  :)

Membership has it's priviliages.  Welcome to the club.

Yeah and as a welcoming gift you can choose to claim one of these stylish bodybags. We have them in black and brown. What's your size?


Re: The Dino fight; ... I plead the 5th :-/

I ordered mine in the always popular black, but since it was out of stock and on back order I had to be saved untilt the bag comes in.

For the purpose of day units I was just wondering how long it has been (in game time) since Rand and I started the Port Nyanzaru thread good DM?

 mostly grom will let the night pass unless something happens to stop him.

You've been running around a month now, give or take.

Yeah, Kors is pretty much gonna sleep it off, so to speak, as well.  So, pretty much just waiting for the next day to come around to meet back up with the rest.

 SNores, mumbles

Sorry guys, I know I'm being slow right now.  I've got finals this and early next week and just havn't had the mindframe to post.  I'll try to get something up soon to get you all back in the jungle.

Hey all, just wanted to warn you all that I've run into a bit of a problem.  My computer has finally died out on me so I'm using my wifes currently.  This is going to affect my posting for a short while until I can get some sort of work around.  I truely do apologize for this and hope to have something in place shortly to correct it.

Well at least my computer woes are behind me now (for the most part).
Apologies for my absence over the last week or so but all is well again.

[Private to Rand Al Thor: You ripped off the sapphires? *chuckles*  Nice ;-) ]
[Private to DM FoxPaws: I'm quite partial to the idea of finding the hidden city. If the vote is tied I will go along with whatever Rand wants to do.]
This message was last edited by the player at 22:35, Tue 28 Mar 2006.

has dreams of giant dinos munching on him and of men marching to the slave block

Good to have you back.

[Private to Ynvaar: Well, what can I say?  Man's gotta make a living.]

nice weather here today.

Despite all of my IC posts being rather negative I really like the sound of this one (I actually voted for it). Besides, my axe handle is getting mighty itchy.
Let's go get some!

I can understand any and all misgivings but hey, it does sound like fun.  And I can appreciate everyone who has had to ic finagle an excuse to go along.  Good job all.

Ok, am I the only one not digging the green?  anyone know how I get rid of that?

I'll do it for ya if you like. What can I say, I'm just that nice ;-)

Just spotted this in the OOC forum:

We getting a new PC Fido?

wow, i guess I should look in the ooc area more often....didn't know people were looking for me there....

 Peeks at the merchant, see if he is still breathing?.

I'm sorry guys, been really busy at home/work lately and havn't had a chance to log in to much.  I'm probably going to be going down this same path for about the next month, after that my classes will be down to one a month and that should be a little easier.  I've also had to work more on home projects and neighborhood projects (Lucky me, head of the HoA in our subdivision :P).  As for the merchant, you can pretty much pick up whatever you would like, take standard costs for non-metal or small metal items, anything larger than a shortsword (metal wise) would have a 10% surcharge due to the scarcity of it.

[Private to Grom Ironaxe: Grom, RP out your interaction with the merchant and give yourself a 50xp bonus for doing it.  have fun with him, haggle some....make me laugh and I'll give ya more xp for it ;)]

Does Kincade have a spell component pouch or holy symbol visible FP?

I forget how to post a picture, so heres a link to about what he looks like.

http://ravenchilde.com/cncgallery/images/mage.jpg

Since FP will likely ask;
how about this for a suggested marching order:

Grom / Hemmel
Kors  / Pug
   Kincade
Rand / Ynvaar

If needs be we can go single file through the trees:

Grom
Hemmel
Kors
Pug
Kincade
Rand
Ynvaar

Everyone happy with this?