Hey all,

Here is the latest incarnation of our beloved OOC.  Enjoy.

Hey all,

I've essentially reset the Group allocations for everyone--right now, everyone is part of Group 0 and all threads are accessible to Group 0 folks.  This will allow me to pull out folks into separate semi-private threads as the need arises.  I don't anticipate doing this until we resume email play after HoltCon3, but figured I'd do the housekeeping while I was thinking about it.  More later...

Kev

Hey all,

I am updating treasure data, based on the last couple of encounters.  Since we will be starting in Borderton, after your training (for 2 levels), all of your liquid monies (coin) have been spent.  Based on my game approach, it would take 1800 gp each to advance from 4th to 6th level.  I have taken reward money, your status as adventurers and town heroes, and coin recovered from the dungeon into account, and here is the remainder of your loot.

From the Battle at the Obleisk
+3 Bracers of Armor--initially given to Aidrin
+1 Ring of Natural Armor--intially given to Asher
+2 orcish dagger--unclaimed
Potion:  Bear's Endurance @3rd level--unclaimed
Potion:  Spider Climb @3rd level--unclaimed
Cleric Scroll, all spells @ 3rd level:  Read Magic, Command, Comprehend Languages
Aracane Scroll, all spells @ 3rd level:  Comprehend Languages, Eagle's Splendor
Silver and onyx bracelet--worth 450 gp.

More later, as my ride to work just showed up...

More treasure:

Note:  Garryn has right of first refusal for these, as he located them himself.  That's player knowledge, kids...no fighting in the backseat of the car.

Masterwork dwarven dagger
2 vials dwarven acid
Potion:  Bear's Endurance @ 5th level
A finely cut tourmaline and a small cloak fastener--gold with jet inlays in the shape of a hammer:  worth a total of 800 gp

Still more treasure:


From the final battle with the shaman, ogres, and constructs:

+2 cloak of resistance--tattered wyvern skin
+2 light mace--from Rhendon, mace head shaped like a wolf's head
Potion:  Cure Serious Wounds @ 5th level
Potion:  Endure Elements @ 5th level
1 Charcoal Stick:  Inscribe Runic Commands (Divine)

2 large emeralds, each worth 2000 gp.


That's it, gang.  I'm going with straight-up exchange rates for magic items, if you want gp equivalents.  Let me know...
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:27, Tue 25 Sept 2007.

Acid & Cash - that's all Gilrak wants...  (and maybe that dwarven dagger.  But that's it - that's all.)
This message was last edited by the player at 16:16, Tue 25 Sept 2007.

We are counting down to the latest HoltCon...only a week and a half left for this gig.  Please send out updated character sheets--Scott and Jas have already run theirs past me, and they look to be pretty reasonable.

Also, and importantly, I'll need to know what you want to focus on for our adventures.  I'll post some alternatives and revisit the background, so look for stuff in the next few days.

That said, my mom is coming to town tomorrow, and I'll be doing the dutiful son thing in Sea-town.  Look for more when I can post, but I'll definitely do a flurry of postings prior to my arrival next Friday.

Cheers,
Kevin

I'm voting for the following:

- Outdoors or Underground Environments
- Dark (preferably, polar night dark dark)
- Cold (but with limited snow and/or rain..)
- Lot's of Enemies comprised of Humans, orcs, goblins and monsters of the Giant type
- No fancy pants parades or other events requiring any sort of tact or diplomacy

Jas

Just to verify, we are talking the weekend of 10/12-10/14, right?

Changes:
Rogue Level 5
HP: +5

Skills:
Climb +2
Disable Device +1
Jump +5
Open Lock +1
Search +1
Tumble +2

Class Features:
Sneak Attack +1d6

Character Name: Garryn the Grey       Alignment: Neutral
Race: 	Human                        Age:       24
Class: 	Rogue                        Gender:    Male
Level:	5                            Weight:    168 lbs.
XP:	19,481                       Height:    5' 10"
Origin:  Paldor, Cameron              Hair:      Grey
Deity:	not normally                 Eyes:      Green

ABILITY  SCORE  MOD.
STR       15    +2
DEX       18    +4
CON       14    +2
INT       16    +3
WIS       10    +0
CHA       13(15)+1(+2)

      TOTAL   CURRENT   SUBDUAL DAMAGE
HP -   31       31
AC -   17       17

SAVING THROWS   TOTAL = BASE + ABILITY + MAGIC + TEMP
FORTITUDE         +3     +1      +2
REFLEX            +8     +4      +4
WILL              +1     +1      +0

COMBAT          TOTAL = BASE + ABILITY + SIZE + MISC + TEMP
MELEE             +5     +3      +2
RANGED            +7     +3      +4

INITIATIVE      TOTAL = DEX MOD + MISC MOD
Base             +4       +4		

WEAPONS       ATT  DAMAGE  CRITICAL  RANGE  WGT   TYPE  SIZE
Rapier, MW     +8  1d6+2   18-20/x2         3 lb.  P     M
Short bow      +7  1d6        x3     60 ft  2 lb.  P     M
Dagger(melee)  +7  1d4+2   19-20/x2         1 lb.  P     M
(thrown)       +7  1d4     19-20/X2  10 ft.        P

ARMOR                 TYPE   WGT    BONUS  SPECIAL PROPERTIES
Studded Leather; MW    L     20 lb.  +3    Reduces ACP by 1 (to 0)

SKILLS
SKILL NAME           Total = Ability + Ranks + Misc Modifiers
Appraise               +9    +3 Int     6
Bluff                  +7    +2 Cha     5
Climb                 +10    +2 Str     8
Diplomacy              +6    +2 Cha     0      +4 Bluff & Sense Motive synergy
Disable Device        +13    +3 Int     8      +2 MW thieves tools
Gather Information     +9    +2 Cha     5      +2 Bluff synergy
Hide                  +11    +4 Dex     7
Jump                   +9    +2 Str     5      +2 Tumble synergy
Listen                 +6    +0 Wis     6
Move Silently         +11    +4 Dex     7
Open Lock             +14    +4 Dex     8      +2 MW thieves tools
Search                +11    +3 Int     8
Sense Motive           +5    +0 Wis     5
Speak (Elven)          NA               1.0
Speak (Cazistani)      NA               0.5
Spot                   +7    +0 Wis     7
Tumble                +14    +4 Dex     8      +2 Jump synergy
TOTAL PTS (84)

SPECIAL ABILITIES / FEATS
Racial:
4 extra skill points at 1st level
1 extra feat at 1st level
1 extra skill point per level

Class Abilities:
Sneak Attack +3d6
Trapfinding
Evasion
Trap Sense +1
Uncanny Dodge (Dex Bonus to AC)

Feats:
Dodge
Mobility (human bonus)
Weapon Finesse

Languages:
Common, Paldorian
Elven
Common, Palonish
Common, Rimsedge patois
Common, Cazistani
Dwarven

This message was last edited by a game moderator at 16:25, Wed 26 Sept 2007.

Changes:

Monk level 6
Hp +9

Hide   1 rank
Listen 6 ranks
Spot   5 ranks

Class features:
+ 10' speed
+ 10' slow fall
+ 1   AC bonus
Purity of body

6th level feat: Weapon Focus (unarmed)



Character Name: Asher Willbourne Size: Medium

Player Name: Brian Rich         Age: 21

Race: Human Gender: Male

Class: Monk Origin: Kolchais, Narvil

Alignment: Lawful Neutral Height: 5’ 10”

Level: 6 Weight: 155

Deity: None Eyes: Blue

XP: 19,053 Hair: Black

Ability Name Ability score Ability Mod. Temp. Score Temp. Mod.
STR 14 2
DEX 18 4
CON 12 1
INT 13 1
WIS 16 3
CHA 13 1

TOTAL CURRENT SUBDUAL DAMAGE

HP- 40 40

AC- 19 (10+DEX+WIS+level+Ring)

SAVING THROWS TOTAL + BASE SAVE+ ABILITY MOD+ MISC. MOD+ TEMP.MOD
FORT           6   5      1
REFLEX           9   5      4
WILL          10/12   5      3           2 (FEAT) 2(against ench.)


COMBAT TOTAL = BASE +STR/DEX +SIZE +MISC +TEMP
MELEE +6   4 2 (STR)
RANGED +8   4 4 (DEX)
FLURRY  +8/+8 unarmed-- +5/+5 armed

INITIATIVE: +4

SPEED:  50' (30'race + 20' level)


WEAPON ATT BONUS DAMAGE CRIT RANGE WGT PROP.
UNARMED   + 9 (DEX) 1d8+2 X 2 WEAPON FINESSE/FOCUS
KAMA(MW)  + 7           1d6+2   X 2              2 LBS  TRIPPING
X-BOW(lt) + 8            1d8   19-20 X 2   80'    4 LBS

ARMOR: NONE

SKILL        ABILITY SKILL MOD =ABILITY MOD +RANK +MISC MOD
BALANCE        DEX 10    4          4 +2 syn
CLIMB        STR 9    2          7
HIDE        DEX 9    4          5
JUMP        STR 27    2          5 +2 syn/+8 speed/+10 ring
LISTEN        WIS      12         3             9
MOVE SILENTLY  DEX 10    4          6
SENSE MOTIVE   WIS 7    3          4
SPOT        WIS 12    3          9
TUMBLE        DEX 11    4          5 +2 syn

TOTAL POINTS: 54

EQUIPMENT:

MAGIC ITEMS:  Ring of Jumping, Improved. Ring of Natural Armor (+1)

ITEM       PRICE gp WEIGHT #
BOLTS (20)              1 LBS
TANGLEFOOT BAG          4
THUNDERSTONES           1
MONK OUTFIT -- 2
BACKPACK 2 2
BEDROLL(saddle) 1 sp 5
WATERSKIN 1 4
FLINT/STEEL 1 --
SUNRODS X 3 3 cp 3
POUCH         1 ½
SACK         1 sp ½
CLIMBERS KIT 80 5
SILK ROPE (50’) 10 5
TINDER TWIG 10 --
LIGHT HORSE
RIDING SADDLE
SADDLE BAGS
RATIONS (7 DAY) 1.2 7
   (TOTALS) 52 lbs on person inc weapons (light load)
                        5 lbs in saddle bags

GP (Borderton) ???gp


LOADS: LIGHT = < 58, MEDIUM = < 116, HEAVY = < 175 (max)


FEATS/SPECIAL ABILITIES:

LEVEL:

DODGE
IRON WILL (racial bonus)
WEAPON FINESSE
WEAPON FOCUS (Unarmed)

CLASS:
AC BONUS (+ WIS mod)
FLURRY OF BLOWS (extra attack)
EVASION (reduce damage from certain spells)
        IMPROVED UNARMED STRIKE
        STUNNING FIST (#/day = level)
        DEFLECT ARROWS
FAST MOVE (+ 20’)
STILL MIND (+ 2 against enchantments)
        KI STRIKE (unarmed dam=magic vs DR)
        SLOW FALL (30')
        PURITY OF BODY (immune to natural disease)
        IMPROVED TRIP


RACIAL: 4 extra skill points 1st level
     1 extra feat at 1st level
     1 extra skill point per level
This message was last edited by the player at 12:32, Wed 26 Sept 2007.

Just checking in. Scott sent me an email and I guess this is my just desserts for not making my daily perusal of rpol.

I'll get on updating my character sheet once I am back with my PHB and shall send it post haste.

Name:	Gilrak Kilring		Gender:	  Male
Player:	Jason			Height:  4’6”		MAX HP: 47
Race:	Dwarf			Weight:  177 lb.       CUR HP: 47
Class:	Ranger/Rogue/Fighter	Age:     46 years	Subdue: -
Level:	2/1/3			Hair:    Black
Align:	Lawful-Neutral		Eyes:    Dark Brown
Deity:	Agnostic              	Hand:    Left		XP:  15001
Size:	Medium			Speed:   20 ft		Need:  21000


ABILITY		
SCORES    	MOD
STR:	17:	+3
DEX:	16:	+3
CON:	14: 	+2	(+2 - Dwarf)
INT:	14:	+2
WIS:	10:	+0
CHA:	6:	-2	(-2 - Dwarf)

Total		Armor	Shield	Dex	Feats
AC: 18/19-24     +4          	+3	+1 (TWD)/ +1 (Dodge) / +1-5 Combat Expertise

      Total    Dex  Misc
Init: 7    =    +3    +4 (Imp. Initiative)

Base Attack Bonus: +5
Attack Bonus Melee: +8/+8 (+3 STR; +1 WF; +1 MW WPN – Urgrosh; /TWF -2)
Attack Bonus Range: +8 (+3 DEX)

SAVES	Total	Base  Ability  Magic	Misc
Fort:	+8	+6     +2       +0	+2 (Racial – poison & spells)
Ref:	+9	+6     +3       +0	+2 (Racial – poison & spells)
Will:	+1	+1     +0       +0	+2 (Racial – poison & spells)



SPECIAL ABILITIES / FEATS

- Two Weapon Defense			1st Lvl Fighter Feat
- Dodge					1st Lvl Feat
- Weapon Focus - Urgrosh              	3rd Lvl Feat
- Two Weapon Fighting			2nd Lvl Ranger
- Track					1st  Lvl Ranger
- Favored Enemy (Human)		        1st Lvl Ranger
- Sneak Attack                             1st  Lvl Rogue
- Trapfinding				1st Lvl Rogue
- Improved Initiative			2nd Lvl Fighter Feet
- Combat Expertise			    6th Lvl Feat

SKILLS                                      MAX SKILL RANK: 9
                                            SKILL POINTS:  68

                     	KEY	SKILL	ABILITY		MISC/
SKILL NAME	ABILITY	MOD	MOD	RANKS	SYNERGY

Know Nature	INT	+7	+2	5	+0
Know Geo    	INT	+3	+2	1	+0
Know Dungeon	INT	+3	+2	1	+0
Climb		STR	+4	+3	1	+0
Swim		STR	+4	+3	1	+0
Move Silently	DEX	+9	+3	6	+0
Hide		DEX	+9	+3	5	+0
Ride		DEX	+12	+3	9	+0
Jump		STR	+4	+3	5	+2 (Tumble) -6 (20’ Base)
Tumble		DEX	+11	+3	6	+2 (Jump)
Use Rope   	DEX	+4	+3	1	+0
Listen		WIS	+6	+0	6	+0
Search		INT	+7	+2	5	+0
Spot		WIS	+6	+0	6	+0
Survival       	WIS	+11/13	+0	9	+2/4 (Know Nature/Tracking w/Search)

Total			86/88		67

WEAPONS             	TAB     DAM	CRIT		RNG	WGHTSIZE	TYPE
Urgrosh			+8     1d8+4.5	x3		--	12lb	M	S
Urgrosh	(off-hand)	+8     1d6+1.5	x3		--	12lb	M	P
Longbow               	+5     1d8	x3		100’	3lb	M	P	
Dagger			+8     1d4+3	19-20x2	10'	1lb	M	P



                       ARMOUR	SPELL
ARMOR		BONUS	PENALTY	FAIL	SPEED	WGHT
Chainshirt	+4	-2	NA	20’	20lbs


MONEY
PP:
GP:  11
SP:
CP:

EQUIPMENT		Weight			Cost

Chain Shirt    		20 lb			100
Backpack       		2 lb			2
Trail Rations(x2)     	1 lb			1
Waterskin(x1)  		4 lb			2
Grappling Hook         4 lb			1
Rope (Hemp - 50')      10lb			1
Dagger 			1 lb			2
Longbow                3 lb			75
Arrows (20)    		3 lb			1
Torch (5)      		5 lb			1
Whetstone      		1 lb			0
Caltrops (3)   		6 lb			3
Potion 			1 lb			50
Cure Light Wounds
Urgrosh (MW +1)	        12 lb			650

 			73lb.--Light Load	889

Light (0-76) Medium (77 - 153); Heavy (154 - 230)
Lift 230 / 460
Drag 1150 lb

This message was last edited by a game moderator at 20:21, Wed 26 Sept 2007.

I have been a bit M.I.A. lately, but I have also been cleaning up the home in the event that HoltCon occurs at Avery Midwest this year. I will post an updated character sheet here soon. All hearts, flowers, and dead kobolds to you...

Name:    Totmacher of the Wilds       Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Race:    Half-orc                     Age:       21
Class:   Barbarian/Fighter            Gender:    Male
Level:   4/2                          Weight:    378 lbs.
XP:      15001?                       Height:    6' 8"
Origin:  Central Wilds                Hair:      Dark Grey
Deity:   Da'Nogra (Passively)         Eyes:      Dark Grey

ABILITY  SCORE  MOD.  TEMP SCORE  TEMP MOD
STR       20    +5      24/18       +7/+4
DEX       18    +4      18/16       +4/+3
CON       16    +3      20/16       +5/+3
INT       13    +1
WIS       15    +2
CHA       10    +0

      TOTAL  CURRENT  TEMP MOD  SUBDL DMG
HP -   69      35     +8
                           ACP  FEAT       ARMOR             DEX  BASE
AC -   19      19     -2   -1    +1(Dodge)  +4(MWChain Shirt) +4   +10

SAVING THROWS   TOTAL = BASE + ABILITY + MAGIC + TEMP TOTAL
FORTITUDE         +10    +7      +3              +12/+10
REFLEX            +5     +1      +4              +5/+4
WILL              +3     +1      +2

COMBAT          TOTAL = BASE + ABILITY + TEMP + FEAT + TEMP TOTAL
MELEE           +12/+7  +6/+1   +5       +7/+4  +1(WF) +14/+9|+11/+6
RANGED          +10/+5  +6/+1   +4       +4/+3         +10/+5|+9/+4

INITIATIVE      TOTAL = DEX MOD + MISC MOD
Base             +4       +4        -1 (After Rage)

WEAPONS         ATT                 DAMAGE|TEMP    CRITICAL RNGE WGT TYPE  SIZE
Great Axe +1    +13/+8|+15/+10      1d12+8|+11        x3         12lb  S    M
Spiked Gauntlet +9/+9/+4|+11/+11/+6 1d4+5/+2|+7/+4    x2          4lb  P    M
                +11/+6/|+13/+8      1d4+5|+7
Spiked Chain,MW +8/+3|+10/+5        2d4+5/+5|+7       x2    10ft 10lb. P    M
SB Comp LBow +2 +10/+5              1d6+2/1d8+2       X3

ARMOR                 TYPE   WGT    BONUS  SPECIAL PROPERTIES
Chain Shirt, MW        L     25 lb.  +4    ACP reduced to -1


SKILLS
SKILL NAME           Total = Ability + Ranks + Misc Modifiers
Appraise               +1    +1 Int     -
Balance*               +5    +4 Dex     1(2)
Bluff*                 +0    +0 Cha     -
Climb                  +7    +5 Str     2
Concentration*         +3    +3 Con     -
Craft                  +1    +1 Int     -
Diplomacy*             +0    +0 Cha     -
Disgquise*             +0    +0 Cha     -
Escape Artist*         +4    +4 Dex     -
Gather Information*    +0    +0 Cha     -
Heal*                  +2    +2 Wis     -
Hide*                  +4    +4 Dex     -
Intimidate             +9    +0 Cha     9
Jump                  +10    +5 Str     1      +4 speed
Knowledge(Geography)*  +3    +1 Int     2(4)
Listen                 +7    +2 Wis     5
Move Silently*         +4    +4 Dex     -
Perform*               +0    +0 Cha     -
Ride                   +5    +4 Dex     1
Search*                +1    +1 Int     -
Sense Motive*          +5    +2 Wis     3(6)
Spot*                  +5    +2 Wis     3(6)
Survival               +5    +2 Wis     3
Swim                   +5    +5 Str     -
Tumble*                +5    +4 Dex     1(2)
Use Rope*              +4    +4 Dex     -

TOTAL PTS (41)   *: cross-class skill

SPECIAL ABILITIES / FEATS
Racial:
Darkvision 60'
Orc Blood

Class Abilities:
Rage 2X per day for 8 rounds
Proficiency in all simple and martial weapons
Proficiency in light and medium armor and shields (except tower)
Fast Movement - 40ft base
Uncanny Dodge - keep bonus to AC if caught flat footed
Trap Sense - +1 on Reflex to avoid traps and +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks made by traps.

Feats:
Two-Weapon Fighting
Power Attack: Subtract number from melee attack rolls & add number to damage rolls
Cleave: If opponent drops, can attack next opponent w/o taking 5ft step
Weapon Focus: +1 Attack Bonus with Great Axe
Dodge: +1 AC against a single target

Languages:
Common, Paldorian
Orc
Common, Rimsedge patois

EQUIPMENT                      Weight                                    Weight
Studded Leather                20 lbs.    Great Axe +1          12 lbs.
Backpack                        2 lbs.    (2) Spiked Gauntlets   2 lbs.
Bedroll                         5 lbs.
Flint and Steel                 - lbs.    Spiked Chain, MW      10 lbs.
Grappling Hook                  4 lbs
Hammer                          2 lbs.
(5) Piton                     2.5 lbs.
Rope, Silk 50ft                 5 lbs.
Mirror, Small Steel           0.5 lbs.    Heavy Horse
Whetstone                       1 lbs     Saddle, Military
Crowbar                         5 lbs     Pack
7 days rations                  5 lbs
(2)Potion of Cure Light Wounds
39 arrows                       6 lbs
1 Thunder Stone
MW Chain Shirt                 25 lbs
MW Breast Plate
Heavy Horse



23GP remaining

109 lbs of equipment: Light load Movement: 40 ft.
This message was last edited by a game moderator at 16:46, Mon 08 Oct 2007.

Lord have mercy on the good peoples of Western Arret...


Good God Scott - those mods are ridiculous..  RFOL

Scott,

That is a beautiful character sheet!

The idea of Tot getting that many attacks with the spiked chain is awe inspiring... but the reality of Tot lacking proficency and sshhebonging himself in the head would be even more fun to watch. It would be even more comical if he were capable of hitting himself with it 3 or 4 times each round as you suggest-- sadly that too is fiction.

As much as I would enjoy shredding the vision with some rules, I will leave the honor to Brett and Kev.

Love,

Brian R

Scott,

Under class features: as a fighter you are also proficient in all heavy armors...you just lose some barbarian abilities if you use them.

I'll start working on your power attack chart

Tragically my friend, Jason, is on call that weekend and can't leave town. Which means I have to consider taking Diplomacy, something I wanted to avoid....this would mean more if I preceeded this by letting you know he intended to play a bard.

Diplomacy these - I think we found our new negotiator - Tot has a +5 in Sense Motive and a +9 in Intimidate.

Consider it done.  All in favor?

The pipebar separates his Temp modifier while raging.

The four attacks per round is with the Spiked Gauntlets - someone can certainly challenge Tot's calculations...if they dare.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:22, Sun 30 Sept 2007.

We could always mount Vil's head onto one of Tot's shoulder spikes.  That should probably provide some sort of Diplomacy modifier..

That makes more sense. I thought you were planning on using the spiked chain with TWF, which Tot lacks the exotic weapon proficency to use.

Regarding the 4 hits per round, I thought it was 3 (base attack being +6/+1 including TWF = total BAB of +6/+4/-1 or +4/+4/+1). Asher does not have TWF so I may not be understanding the calculation correctly.

Changes:
Rogue Level 6
HP: +7

Skills:
Balance        +8
Disable Device +1
Jump           +3

Class Features:
Trap Sense +1

6th Level Feat:
Spring Attack

Character Name: Garryn the Grey       Alignment: Neutral
Race: 	Human                        Age:       24
Class: 	Rogue                        Gender:    Male
Level:	5                            Weight:    168 lbs.
XP:	19,481                       Height:    5' 10"
Origin:  Paldor, Cameron              Hair:      Grey
Deity:	not normally                 Eyes:      Green

ABILITY  SCORE  MOD.
STR       15    +2
DEX       18    +4
CON       14    +2
INT       16    +3
WIS       10    +0
CHA       13    +1

      TOTAL   CURRENT   SUBDUAL DAMAGE
HP -   38       38
AC -   17       17

SAVING THROWS   TOTAL = BASE + ABILITY + MAGIC + TEMP
FORTITUDE         +4     +2      +2
REFLEX            +9     +5      +4
WILL              +2     +2      +0

COMBAT          TOTAL = BASE + ABILITY + SIZE + MISC + TEMP
MELEE             +6     +4      +2
RANGED            +8     +4      +4

INITIATIVE      TOTAL = DEX MOD + MISC MOD
Base             +4       +4		

WEAPONS       ATT  DAMAGE  CRITICAL  RANGE  WGT   TYPE  SIZE
Rapier, MW     +9  1d6+2   18-20/x2         3 lb.  P     M
Short bow      +8  1d6        x3     60 ft  2 lb.  P     M
Dagger(melee)  +8  1d4+2   19-20/x2         1 lb.  P     M
(thrown)       +8  1d4     19-20/X2  10 ft.        P

ARMOR                 TYPE   WGT    BONUS  SPECIAL PROPERTIES
Studded Leather; MW    L     20 lb.  +3    Reduces ACP by 1 (to 0)

SKILLS
SKILL NAME           Total = Ability + Ranks + Misc Modifiers
Appraise              +11    +3 Int     6      +2 Scales & magnifying glass
Balance               +14    +4 Dex     8      +2 Tumble synergy
Bluff                  +6    +1 Cha     5
Climb                 +10    +2 Str     8
Diplomacy              +5    +1 Cha     0      +4 Bluff & Sense Motive synergy
Disable Device        +14    +3 Int     9      +2 MW thieves tools
Gather Information     +8    +1 Cha     5      +2 Bluff synergy
Hide                  +11    +4 Dex     7
Jump                  +14    +2 Str     8      +2 Tumble synergy
Listen                 +6    +0 Wis     6
Move Silently         +11    +4 Dex     7
Open Lock             +14    +4 Dex     8      +2 MW thieves tools
Search                +11    +3 Int     8
Sense Motive           +5    +0 Wis     5
Speak (Elven)          NA               1.0
Speak (Cazistani)      NA               0.5
Spot                   +7    +0 Wis     7
Tumble                +14    +4 Dex     8      +2 Jump synergy
TOTAL PTS (108)

SPECIAL ABILITIES / FEATS
Racial:
4 extra skill points at 1st level
1 extra feat at 1st level
1 extra skill point per level

Class Abilities:
Sneak Attack +3d6
Trapfinding
Evasion
Trap Sense +2
Uncanny Dodge (Dex Bonus to AC)

Feats:
Dodge
Mobility (human bonus)
Weapon Finesse
Spring Attack

Languages:
Common, Paldorian
Elven
Common, Palonish
Common, Rimsedge patois
Common, Cazistani
Dwarven

This message was last edited by a game moderator at 20:09, Wed 03 Oct 2007.

Sharp eye ancient one - I stand corrected.  Since he has two weapon fighting and these are considered light weapons I adjusted as such:

Spiked Gauntlet +9/+9/+4|      1d4+5/+2/+5|   x2          4lb  P    M
                +11/+11/+6     1d4+7/+3/+7

Still a legacy of brutality.

16:54, Today: Perrato Viatomagne rolled 4 using 1d8+3. Perrato, 6th level hit die.
16:54, Today: Perrato Viatomagne rolled 10 using 1d8+3. Perrato, 5th level hit die.


So, that makes 14 more HP for Perrato. Not so bad. More to come...

Provisional updated character sheet pending kibitzing and DM approval. Also, the equipment list might need some updating. Kev, what's your take on Perrato scribing a bunch of scrolls of healing? What sorts of limitations are in play?

Name: Perrato Viatomagne    Size: Medium
Player: T. Avery            Gender: Male
Race: Human                 Height: 5' 9"
Class: Cleric               Weight: 155 lbs.
Level: 6                    Age: 23
XPs: 18,675                 Eyes: Brown
Alignment: Neutral Good     Hair: Dark Brown
Deity: Mithras (Vagrani)    Origin: Vedia, Palone

Ability Score Modifier
 STR: 13         +1
 DEX: 14         +2
 CON: 16         +3
 INT: 14         +2
 WIS: 16         +3
 CHA: 13         +1

HP: 44
AC: 19

Saving Throws  Total = Base Save + Ability Mod. + Misc. Mod.
Fortitude:      +8        +5           +3            +0
Reflex:         +4        +2           +2            +0
Will:           +8        +5           +3            +0

Combat  Total = Base + Ability + Size + Misc. + Temp.
Melee     +5     +4      +1
Ranged    +6     +4      +2

Initiative  Total = Dex + Misc.
Base         +2     +2     +0

Weapons                  ATT  DAMAGE  CRITICAL  RANGE  WGT  TYPE  SIZE
Morningstar, masterwork   +6   1d8+1     X2      --    6lb  B,P
Crossbow, light           +6   1d8    19-20/X2  80 ft  4lb   P
Dagger                    +5   1d4    19-20/X2  10 ft  1lb  P,S

Armor                    Bonus  Weight  Check Penalty  Special Properties
Breastplate, masterwork   +5    30 lbs       -3

Skills                            Total = Ability + Ranks + Misc. Modifiers
Concentration                      +10    +3 CON      7
Diplomacy                          +9     +1 CHA      8
Heal                               +12    +3 WIS      7       +2 (syn.)
Knowledge (history)                +7     +2 INT      5
Knowledge (religion)               +7     +2 INT      5
Profession (herbalist)             +8     +3 WIS      5
Speak language (Grangian)          --       --        1
Speak language (Rimsedge Patois)   --       --        1
Survival                           +7     +3 WIS      4
Total Skill Points: 45

Feats:
Dodge
Extra Turning
Improved Turning
Scribe Scroll

Class Abilities:
Aura of Good
Spells
Spontaneous Casting
Turn Undead 8x/Day (3+CHA bonus+ extra turning feat)

Domain Abilities:

• Travel: 4 rounds per day Freedom of Movement, Survival as class skill
• Sun: Perform Greater Turning once per day

Languages:
Common, Paldorian
Common, Palonish
Elven
Common, Grangian
Common, Rimsedge Patois

Equipment:
Morningstar, MW                        6 lbs.
Breastplate, MW                       30 lbs.
Shield, heavy steel, MW               15 lbs.
Crossbow, light                        4 lbs.
Bolts (x118)                          12 lbs.
Dagger                                 1 lb.

Healer's kit                           1 lb.
Holy symbol, silver                    1 lb.
Cleric's vestments                     1 lb.
Explorer's outfit                      8 lbs.
Backpack                               2 lbs.
Candle (x10)                           --
Chalk (x5)                             --
Flint and steel                        --
Fishhook                               --
Ink, vial (1 oz.)                      --
Inkpen                                 --
Hooded lantern                         2 lbs.
Mirror, small steel                   0.5 lbs.
Flask of oil                           1 lb.
Waterskin (full)                       4 lbs.
Waterskin (empty)                       ?
Signal whistle                         --
Sewing needle                          --
Belt pouch                            0.5 lbs.
Rope, silk, 50 ft.                     5 lbs.
Sack                                  0.5 lbs.
Antitoxin, 1 flask                     --
Everburning torch                      1 lb.
Sunrod (x4)                            1 lb.
Scroll case                           0.5 lbs.

Horse, light                           --
Saddle, riding                         --
Saddlebags                             --
Bit and bridle                         --
Bedroll                                5 lbs.
Rations, (1 week)                     3.5 lbs.
Pot, iron                             10 lbs.

Magic items:
2 Potions Cure Light Wounds           0.2 lbs.
Scroll (Magic Weapon, Summon Monster I, Make Whole, Zone of Truth)

This message was last edited by a game moderator at 18:30, Tue 02 Oct 2007.

A likely spell list:

0-Level:
Create Water
Detect Magic
Light
Read Magic
Resistance

1st level:
Bless
Command
Sanctuary
Summon Monster I
Domain Spell: Longstrider

2nd level:
Calm Emotions
Delay Poison
Hold Person
Summon Monster II
Domain Spell: Locate Object

3rd level:
Dispel Magic
Searing Light
Summon Monster III

...and let's not forget...
Domain Spell: Fly

A few quick questions and heads up kind of things:

I have made sure that I have no commitments from Friday, October 12^th through Tuesday, October 16^th. Is this about right, or should I move this around a bit?

How many days for this year's Holtcon? (I'm prepared for up to five, should circumstances permit.) Does anyone want to crash at my pad any or all of the evenings? What sorts of munchies and drinkables are you all interested in?

I have my own queen-sized bed and a futon that might sleep two. I'm willing to invest in some air mattresses and extra sheets to accomodate anyone who wants to spend one or more evenings here. There is an extra room which I basically use to store old comics and textbooks, but there's plenty of room in there for two, even three to sleep, should that be necessary.

Bret and I are confabbing about a proper table and seating for gaming.

So...that should do it.

It turns out my church is having an event on that Sunday night so I will most likely be unavailable at that time. The rest of the weekend and week following should be open though.

I was planning on being down Friday - Sunday Noon...

a little vision of the upcoming weekend for y'all:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyiKU7JoxF8
This message was last edited by the player at 21:53, Tue 02 Oct 2007.

I'm still swamped right now, so I've had little opportunity for a thorough review of everyone's leveled character--I should be able to get around to that this weekend.  I will post additional material and synopsis content at that time, as well.

I fly in on Friday morning, and will be leaving on Monday evening.  All times in between, with the exception of prep/rest time before noon on Friday, are wide open.  I sorta anticipated firing up the gaming on Friday afternoon, continuing into the evening and night, and shutting down in the wee hours on Saturday.  Then, after some much-needed rest, we fire up again around 11ish/noon on Saturday, and go until we drop.  Sunday late morning will provide for character leveling mechanics, should we need it (i.e. if we don't do it at the end of our Saturday night blitz).

Hey all,

Bring yer favorite, metal or otherwise, representation of your character to the festivities.  I'm counting on Scott or Bret to remember to bring the minatures we used last Con (mostly orcs and human warriors--some useful plastic figures, as I recall), and I'm planning a quick trip to the local hobby shop on Friday morning to pick up some more miniatures tailored for the weekend's adventures.

Questions?

Below I've compiled our treasure list and assigned it to the party member that requested/deserves it. This is provisional, if I've assigned something to you that you do not want, or you want to trade, please let me know. I've also listed the current order for selecting future treasures. I think this is fair and consistent with our groups history but let me know if I've made a mistake.

Major Items:
+3 Bracers of Armor
+1 Ring of Natural Armor
+2 orcish dagger--unclaimed
+2 cloak of resistance--tattered wyvern skin
+2 light mace--from Rhendon, mace head shaped like a wolf's head

Restricted or Party Items:
1 Charcoal Stick:  Inscribe Runic Commands (Divine)
Cleric Scroll, all spells @ 3rd level:  Read Magic, Command, Comprehend Languages
Aracane Scroll, all spells @ 3rd level:  Comprehend Languages, Eagle's Splendor
Potion:  Cure Serious Wounds @ 5th level

Minor Items:
Potion:  Bear's Endurance @3rd level
Potion:  Spider Climb @3rd level
Potion:  Bear's Endurance @ 5th level
Potion:  Endure Elements @ 5th level
2 vials dwarven acid
Silver and onyx bracelet--worth 450 gp.
Masterwork dwarven dagger
A finely cut tourmaline and a small cloak fastener--gold with jet inlays in the shape of a hammer:  worth a total of 800 gp
2 large emeralds, each worth 2000 gp.

Aidrin ap Gynwir:
     +3 Bracers of Armor
    Aracane Scroll, all spells @ 3rd level: Comprehend Languages, Eagle's Splendor

Asher Willbourne:
     +1 Ring of Natural Armor

Caylin Direbrook:
     +2 cloak of resistance--tattered wyvern skin

Garryn the Grey:
     No selection

Gilrak Kilring:
     Masterwork dwarven dagger
     2 vials dwarven acid

Perrato Viatomagne:
     1 Charcoal Stick:  Inscribe Runic Commands (Divine)
     Cleric Scroll, all spells @ 3rd level:  Read Magic, Command, Comprehend Languages
     +2 light mace--from Rhendon, mace head shaped like a wolf's head

Totmacher of the Wilds:
     No Selection

KEY:
  Red   = magical item selection
  Green = item useless to other character classes or that benefits party
  Blue  = minor selection offset by cash

FUTURE TREASURE SELECTION ORDER:
  1. Garryn (retains 1st since the two appealing items were bracers and ring of natural armor and Aidrin and Asher benefit more from them.)
  2. Gilrak (minor item selections offset cash not selection order)
  3. Totmacher
  4. Caylin
  5. Perrato
  6. Aidrin
  7. Asher

Also I was temporarily using Vil's ring of charisma or whatever it was called (+2 bonus to Charisma) which I will give back to Totmacher and suggest that it might best be used by Perrato since he has the highest Diplomacy skill.

Hey all,

Note that, when all gems, jewelery, and the +2 orcish dagger (assuming no one wants this--might be a big assumption) are pooled, with an approximate 10% conversion charge, the party ends up with 20,000 gp.  Remember that your training expenses have already been covered.

This money can be used to purchase potions, scrolls, or other minor magic items (subject to DM approval) or may be used by the spellcasters to create scrolls in the 2 week window I am allowing for this activity.

Thoughts?

Ke
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:51, Thu 04 Oct 2007.

Note also that undead turning attempts and numbers of turns/day are Charisma-based.

Bret,
Thanks for putting the time into this.  This should speed up things prior to next Friday.  I only have two comments on the distribution:

1)  Cloak of Resistance: I'm not sure that another (front-line) character might not benefit more from the cloak of resistance.  If Caylin's performing his normal duties (ranged combat) he should be removed from the area of effect of most spells/fire/acid/etc etc.  Your thoughts?

2)  Ring of Charisma:   I think this should go back to Vil. ;)

Cheers,
Jas

I'm up for this path. That would leave 1186 gp/character.  Any limiting factors for item selection we should be conscious of Kevin??

thanks,
Jas

Jason/everyone,

1)  Cloak of Resistance: I'm not sure that another (front-line) character might not benefit more from the cloak of resistance.  If Caylin's performing his normal duties (ranged combat) he should be removed from the area of effect of most spells/fire/acid/etc etc.  Your thoughts?

Well, Caylin was due to select before Gilrak or Totmacher, and this was the only item available that would interest him. I know Totmacher isn't interested in it, but if Gilrak wants it, I don't think it would be a problem, it would drop Gilrak to last and put Caylin second in the order for future treasure.

2)  Ring of Charisma:   I think this should go back to Vil. ;)

Vil can have it...all he has to do is speak up.

Other Items:

I don't think we should get rid of the +2 dagger, Gilrak and Garryn do not have magical weapons yet, so until both do it should go to one of them in case we face a foe that is resistant to non-magical weapons.  Since Gilrak is more of a front line fighter I think he should hold it until he acquires a more suitable weapon at which time it should be passed on to whoever needs it. This should not count as a selection, just using party property.

I just received a phone call from my friend Jason Howell. He had previously been committed as "on call" as the Prosecutor on duty for the weekend of the 13/14th in the thriving Metropolis of Rolle, Missouri and could not attend.

A co-worker's plans changed so that they needed off this weekend and could work for him the following weekend and therefore Jason will now be joining us.

He intends to play a bard, probably human but possibly half-elf. He'll be using the 32 point buy system (as the rolls I made for him cost 32 pts anyway.

I should fess up that Asher was given the ring of natural armour to wear but it was also considered "holding party property" at the time.

While it is one of the few items of armour available to the monk that does not negate his WIS bonus to AC, Asher did gain a level bonus to his AC recently; so, there is merit to the idea that it might need to be redistributed.

There is also merit in the idea that Asher is a good candidate for the cloak of resistence as it plays to his already highish saves and sets him up as one of our weapons against spellcasters. And since I am considering the Occult Slayer PrC for him in the future it has some RP value as well.

So, is there a character who needs the ring more than Asher or should we leave things as they are?

Brian

"Occult Slayer," yeesh, sounds pretty churchy to me.

Hey all,

Upon further review (i.e. with the rules in front of me instead of trying to wing it), I have revised the total party gold upward to reflect the 50% selling price of the orcish dagger, should you choose to sell it.  In that case, the total amount of party cash, along with liquidating gems and jewelery (@~10% conversion rate), will be 20,000 gp.  This seems more in line with the campaign currently.

Let me know if you want to get rid of the dagger--+2 with an unholy enchantment.

Cool - thanks Kev.  My vote is for trading in the +2 unholy dagger.  If the party agrees,this should provide each party member th 2,857 gp.

Ahh, Unholy, that changes things. Yeah, while I think UNHOLY would make a cool vanity license plate, I'm not to keen on having it as a dagger.

Asher, I think everyone would basically like the Ring of Natural Armor, the only reason I gave it to you was that it was one of a few items that you could use to lower your AC, if you'd prefer the Cloak of Resistance then Garryn will certainly take the Ring and the revised order would be:

FUTURE TREASURE SELECTION ORDER:
  1. Caylin
  2. Gilrak (minor item selections offset cash not selection order)
  3. Totmacher
  4. Garryn
  5. Perrato
  6. Aidrin
  7. Asher

Umm, Bret? Will I remain on the bottom of that list until the day that you pry the improved ring of jumping from Asher's cold dead hand? <grin>

Although I will probably regret this by round 3 of our first combat, I'll turn in the ring for the cloak. That should leave Garryn and Asher with the same AC (wish I had your mobility) on game day.

Now I just have to hope we fight a hoard of evil sorcerers insted of Gnolls and Ogres.

Brian:  In point of fact, yes, until that shiny, bouncy ring encircles one of Garryn's digits, you pick last. Alternately we rotate through the party and anyone who does not make a selection moves up and the last person to choose is last with some fudging for items of great or small worth. (If it had been a +3 Ring then I'd be last on the list...check that, I'd be second to last, you'd still pick after me.)

Surprise Us.   >)

You wish.  Actually, the entire adventure will consist of fighting gelatinous cubes--no plot, no treasure, no variation.

Look for more synopsis and set-up from Arkexis this weekend, if Scott can refrain from monkey-wrenching this approach by starting a fight or killing someone.

OK--sounds like there might be a concensus on getting rid of the orcish dagger for gold.  That way, everyone has 2857 gp to spend on gear.  Use the PHB and DMG to purchase whatever you might want, but make sure you run it past me first.  Use the prices indicated in the texts.  If you're like me and use a computer while you're traveling w/o the books, here's a useful SRD site with D&D info:

d20 SRD site

Brian, let me know about updating Aidrin, and I'll collaborate with you on additional spells gained from leveling.

Kev

By the way, you can sell off items and gear at 50% of what their list value is (thank Perrato for his negotiating and bargaining skills).

Seeing as Perrato is going to be the mouthpiece for the group, for the short term at least, perhaps he should get the Ring of Charisma. Just a thought. I'm flexible, and I'm not terribly greedy for magic.

I'm still debating about prepping a stack of cure scrolls for the party. It might get kinda expensive. Perhaps even a few will help.

Looking forward to seeing you all here this weekend.

I think we're in agreement that Perrato will get the ring. As for the cure scrolls, that will come from party treasure, whatever it costs will be paid for by the rest of the party. I don't think Perrato should have to pay anything since he's loosing XP by doing it.

Agreed

Some Logistical Questions:

Tom - what is your address?  How many additional chairs are needed?  If more chairs are needed I can provide them but will need Bret to help pick them up.

Kev - what time are we starting on Friday?  I've heard early afternoon - but how about an exact time?

Brian Hann - we have not seen your updated character sheet -

Jason, Brian Rich, and I will drive out together Friday.

No one has responded to Tom's request for snacks.  I will bring some of Rebecca's famous salsa and chips and some of BleedingLight's special Cheese Dip.

I was planning on bringing Rebecca's famous salsa and chips but I guess I'll go a different route.

I'll bring some fresh Minnesota walleye with me on the plane..

Or - I can pick up some veggies & whatnot when we're closer to Tom's house.  Either way.

Cheers,
Jas

(updated character sheet posted under character details...)
This message was last edited by the player at 21:49, Tue 09 Oct 2007.

The address is:

1016 Iowa St.
Lawrence, KS 66044

I have three director's chairs, customized by the claws of Papa the Cat. So, at least four more will be necessary, if my aritmetic is right.



Sounds groovy. I'm gonna invest in some sort of grill tomorrow. So, those grillmasters among you, feel free to bring whatever sort of barbecue goodies you have on hand.

I have been craving Copperhead Pale Ale since the last Holtcon and would gladly stop by Free State to pick up a few growlers.

Foodwise, I'll have to buy locally as the drive from minneapolis is long and my snack tolerace is low-- I would likely arrive with empty wrappers and gas.

I can scribe spells at will, pretty much, except where money is concerned. I had the idea to scribe six scrolls of Cure Light Wounds and six scrolls of Cure Moderate Wounds. The financial cost for that would be 2700 GP. The experience cost is a negligible 108 XP. Is this affordable for the party, and should I perhaps go for more?

It looks like the fates are conspiring to prevent my attending. My mom's been sick lately, and in the hospital up until last week. This caused my aunt to make an impromptu visit from Spain and, long story short, I will most likely be needed on Saturday and unavailable for p&p :(

I'm cool with this but I'm not sure about doing more. I'd need to re-work my spending if we exceed the 400gp per player cost.

I tend to agree, I've got the cash but I don't want to spend it all. That sounds like a good amount

If everyone's in consensus then, we'll go with the 12 healing scrolls as previously described.

See you all tomorrow.

Writs for good & services in Borderton (unknown value)
Writs from Narvel Bounty Hunter (4000 gp)
Ring of Protection +1
Scroll, Magic Missle (5th), Mirror Image (3rd) - Aidrin
Long Sword, MW x6
Long Spear, MW x4
Necklace of +2 Intellect - Aidrin
2920 gp
Small Saphires x8
Training & magic items from Bergstrom in Rimsedge

Well, I've spoken to most of you about possible wishes, but I thought we could all share here. At the moment I'm leaning towards wishing for the vision of an elf instead of a +1 to Dex or Gloves of Dexterity.

Scott, I've sent Brian a PM about the weekend and the changes to his character sheet, could you contact him and confirm that he plans on rejoining the RPOL campaign

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE:

I would like to go ahead and investigate the lower citadel as long as we are here. I don't like the idea of leaving treasure on the table and we'll never make it back here. (Also, I'm 1519 xps from 8th level)

I had a great time, thanks to Kevin for DMing and Tom for hosting and the Rich's for travelling. Screw you Scott, you didn't do a damn thing.

Hey - it was great to see all of you last weekend. We had a blast!

Regarding next steps and wishes, here's my thoughts:

Next Steps

-  Check out the Citadel - and then accompany our New Bronze Dragon Friend to the Tombs [of undead] he mentioned at the end of the adventure

OR

-  Travel East to Rimsedge with the Bard

Wishes

Kevin had mentioned a 36,000gp limit on magic items...  Wondering if that's still the case(?)

Personally, I'm considering a request for an ...alternate form of animal companion should I take my next lvl in the Ranger class..

Cheers,
Jas

I believe he's backtracked a bit on the GP value to 25k, the same as a non-magic wish.

What alternate form of Animal Companion are you looking for?

My understanding of the tombs was that he would provide a map. If we have to follow him there, would he actually wait around for us to be trained?

Tot is opting to finish crawling the dwarven mines and citadel

Plan to meet the Bergstrom and his posse back at Rimsedge for training - I rather finish exploring w/o him - that means more spoils for us - lets see if he will provide us with some maps and detail of the mines and citadel before we part.

I think Kevin is only allowing a single item of up to 25K not multiple items that total 25K.  Please let me know which is correct.

I also think we should settle in on our wish before we move forward with the crawl.

So what is each team member considering for their respective wish??

Scott is correct that you couldn't wish for multiple magic items although something like boots of elvenkind and cloak of elvenkind might be workable.

I, too, am for checking out the rest of the citadel. Hopefully, we've already faced the most powerful denizens in it. Will Aurelioris stick around while we go dungeon spelunking though?

I have some ideas of my own for the wish which I'm weighing against Bret's recommendations. I may just hold off until I see how the party's leveling begins to shape up before I make any solid decisions.

Thanks all for coming to HoltCon '07, and thanks Kev for doing your usual bang-up job! It was the best time gaming I've had in awhile.

Thanks, all.  I learned quite a bit about how I might run the next table-top scenario--not the least of which will involve me taking a full day to travel and recuperate prior to sitting down at the table.  And making sure I'm not working on six different grant proposals the week of our scheduled event.

*Sigh*

Bret and Scott are correct:  a single magic item worth no more than 25,000 gp is the limit (based on the spell description).

Bret's also correct about Aeruginosis, the brass dragon.  He will provide a map of some ancient desert tombs, if you're interested.  He has become a bit of a player in the recent politics of sorcerers, wizards, and heroes.  He won't stick around while you adventure, though, Tom.

Things are hot in Rimsedge right now.  It is not a safe place to be, but could represent a lucrative adventure.  Bergstrom has indicated that there are rewards for you there, but the exact nature of these is unknown at this point--although they involve training to the next level(s) and some unspecified amounts of magic.

Bergstrom won't be providing you with anything else in this dwarven dungeon--you're on your own from here on out.
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:35, Wed 17 Oct 2007.

On that note - thanks for taking the time to put the game together Kevin!  We realize it was an endurance event for you given the travel & work schedule..

To all - here's a few things Gilrak is considering for his wish (pending DM review & approval ofcourse...)

1)  Select an alternate/enhanced creature for his 4th lvl Animal Companion (should he go w/Ranger this level).  Examples include a Moon Dog -- or perhaps a Succubus... -  I promise I would share her with the rest of the party, though.  No need to be greedy...

2)  One Magic Item (list I'm looking at includes:  Celestial Armor, Holy or Axiomatic Urgrosh, +5 cloak of resistance, etc)

3)  Permanent Haste spell cast on him

4)  XP (not sure what Kevin would set as a max XP award for this..)

5)  Gold (same note as above)


Cheers,
Jas

You could wish for 25k in gold, you couldn't wish for XP or a permanent Haste spell, though you could wish for a +1 Urgrosh of Speed, or Boots of Speed, or Mithral Breastplate of Speed (I just made this up but it should be possible and it would be considered light armor with a +5 Max Dex and a -1 ACP).

Tom, you have to make the wish before we continue our adventure, you can't wait until we level up.

It may be the blood lust of battle still ringing in Ashers ears, but the only wish he has is to do more damage. To that end, he will probably be wishing for a monks belt.

Tom,

Thank you so much for the hospitality I had a blast gaming with you again.

Brett,

Thanks for the help with Ashers stats, and the counsel regarding the prcs. You are right as usual

Scott,

Thanks for the hospitality and humor as always.

Kev,

special thanks for all your effort to make it a gaming weekend to remember and for your willingness to keep it going.

I am in agreement that I would not mind gaining a bit more xp before we move on to training (Asher needs almost 3k to hit 8th level). So let's check out the rest of the citadel before moving on to town and training. After that, I like the idea of following the Dragons map south (or heading to Rimsedge).

I do have one request; Let's not go back to Bordertown. How about we push east to Duxchey (sp?) for our training? What do you guys think?

We basically have to go to Rimsedge for training...its free there. Once trained there will be opportunities there or we can try the Dragon's map. We do need to return to Bordertown very briefly before we head to Rimsedge to tie up a few loose ends. We need to deliver the spice and cash whatever Writs we can. Caylin needs to send money home. We can also report that we have "driven" off the mercenary band that had holed up under the citadel and was raiding the caravans and maybe garner a bit more loot. (I find the Fistful of Dollars strategy very appealing)

I'm all for Rimsedge, but I had assumed that Berstrum's offer was off the table given the fact that we destroyed his plan to make a fortune off of enchanted weapons when we woke the sleeper. As far as Borderton goes, I had forgotten we needed to return the spice. Asher will defer to the more financially motivated members of the party as long as he gets training.

Ditto on Rimsedge for 'free' training (if it's still available to us..)

Hopefully we can make the trip to Borderton a 'virtual' one (eg. a non-interactive post that wraps up our tasks there) - if Kevin & the group are ok w/that.  I'm with Brian in that I'm itching to explore more of Kevin's world beyond Southern Paldor...

Bergstrom's arrangement was that we try to acquire the pool for ourselves and failing that we free the elemental/deity. We succeeded on the fallback position and it wasn't like we were in any position to fight a Brass Dragon...Bergstrom even helped in the ceremony to free our wish granting elemental, and I assume he is getting a wish also, nothing to complain about, besides the Merchant Mage's will be picking up the tab.

I imagine Borderton will be painless, we'll list our goals and Kev determines our relative success then its off to Rimsedge.

Totmacher has decided on wishing for a 1984 Ford Bronco with unlimited essential fluids necessary for operation...oh yeah, with an owners manual in Rimsedge Patios (he may need some help reading it however).

I'm not even sure there is a written version of Rimsedge Patios, which is perfect for Totmacher.

Bret's right, as usual. Perrato will opt for the Periapt of Wisdom +4 with his wish. Better for the party in the short and long terms. I do request semi-permanent use of the Ring of Charisma +1 until there is another contender for this group's silver-tongued devil, perhaps until some new player takes up the bard role, my old job.

As to next moves, I remain in favor of exploring the rest of the citadel/dungeon, at least until the point where the returns diminish, and then going back Borderton. Perrato has a long term goal of heading east. (He didn't learn Grangian for nothing.) And Rimsedge is one giant leap, be that by either a man's or mankind's standard, along the way.

Scott, if the Bronco is indeed Tot's wish, perhaps he should plan on putting some points in the Knowledge (Automobile) skill. There aren't so many Jiffy Lube places on the way to Rimsedge.

All,

Asher has made his wish (+2 Amulet of Mighty Fists) pending an approval from Kevin.

How is everyone else doing? Are we ready to move on or are we still wishing?

13:42, Today: Asher Willbourne rolled 9 using 1d8+1. 8th level hp .


This should read 7th level hp.

I'm prepping Ashers sheet for post training.

Gripping Vil’s skull, Totmacher rolls his eyes back into his head searching his memory to the time with the Gnolls...and after.

Totmacher has found ways to use temperance before raging, observance before striking, and cadence before administering the justly pain unto those that stand before Totmacher.

Totmacher's wisdom has taken root, reminding him of the error of his ways - protection is what is needed in battle so he can sustain punishment and increase his opportunity to lay waste to more opponents.

Since Totmacher's return to Arret, Kurbag has been visiting Totmacher in his dreams donning a blackened Drow Mithril breastplate with open mouth Gnoll-skull openings for arms – Totmacher now envisions himself in that very armor (+5 Mithril Breastplate) wielding his mighty Great Axe, hacking apart numerous enemies, blood flowing generously.

Totmacher smirks in satisfaction.

Nice choices gentlemen...

I'll let you know as soon as Kevin has had a chance to review my request for reincarnating Vil into a dire weasel for Gil's animal companion.

Jas

Hey there - do we know what the final tally is from this one?  I couldn't remember if the cost of training was being borne by Bergstrom - or if we were needing to contribute the treasure loot to offset the cost..

Jas

It is being paid for...supposedly. We won't know for certain until we arrive in Rimsedge.

To all--
This message was last edited by the player at 03:01, Thu 01 Nov 2007.

he just doesn't have internet access on his crummy old laptop. He will be rectifying this shortly when he buys a USB wireless card for his computer.

Wishes:
Aidrin: either a ring of wizardry (if he is an NPC) or unknown if reports are true and he is returning.
Asher: amulet/hand wrappings of mighty fists
Caylin: +1 Dex (I think)
Garryn: vision of an elf (drow--he he, just kidding Kev--but seriously...)
Gilrak: unknown
Perrato: Periapt of Wisdom +4
Totmacher: +5 mithral breastplate

Key:
Blue: approved but unofficial
Green: approved and official
Red: not approved or unknown

Thanks for posting this Bret.  For Gilrak's wish - please see my first post from 10/30...  ;)

An irritating dire weasel?

Happy Thanksgiving All!

Hey all, sorry it's taken me so long to get back on here. Life's been a bit hectic but now that family's back out of town and the holiday is over I should have more than enough time to devote to getting back up to speed. I just wanted to thank you guys for all the work you did when I canceled at the last moment.

As far as Aidrin's concerned I believe I have to decide on a "wish" and update his character sheet, the details of which have been sent to me in PM.

For the wish, I was thinking maybe adding a point of INT, which would raise it to 17. However stat modifiers only change at even ability scores, so we'd have to wait for him to reach level 8 (right?) to reap the reward.

Hey all - Happy Holidays!

I thought I would share the link to the sequel of "Fear of Girls" - "Fear of Girls:2" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...&feature=related

More funny than the sequel is the fact that the "Monsters Den" shown at the beginning of the clip just happens to be where Brian and I picked up our Minatures here in Minneapolis for the last HoltCon.  No Joke. LoL.

Cheers,
Jason

As Kevin and Bret know, Perrato is based upon Jesuit priest practices, if only they could fly and heal by laying on hands. I've been doing a bit of reading lately and I think that Perrato could be an even better character, should we get back into the gaming swing of things. This might make his character on par with your better, and more consistently, developed offerings. I'm looking forward to it, Periapt of Wisdom and all.

Let's get the DM back into it. Call Kevin. If that fails, call Bret. He's the primary line of communication between us and the man who calls the shots.

A campaign is a lot of work. No one knows this more than Kevin. Let him know that we appreciate it, and we will stalwartly continue to be as pleasantly difficult and entertaining as possible.

Your humble disciple of Mithras,
Perrato

Hey All,

I have to second Tom's plea; and while I have never run a campaign, I can see the work the Kevin puts into this. I, also, want him to know how much it has been appreciated and missed. I would much rather play a little (posting  once a week or so) than not at all.

Let's see what Kevin may be up for.

Thanks,

Brian R
This message was last edited by the player at 19:57, Fri 18 Jan 2008.

Kevin doesn't have an internet connection at the moment. He is planning on getting it installed as soon as possible, but with his work schedule and the helpfullness and promptness of the cable company that has been problematic. He hopes to have a connection and jumpstart things soon.

I hear there's a 4^th edition coming out. I think we have to buy all the books again.

Rest in Peace, Gary Gygax :(

http://www.freeyabb.com/phpbb/...forum=trolllordgames

Here here..  RIP

Indeed.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200.../ap_en_ot/obit_gygax

The latest Extra Special Ops webisode:

http://www.extraspecialops.com/shorts/deerhunter.mov

Hey all,

At the risk of vocalizing in the wilderness here, I am checking in to give you a heads-up as to my situation.

I've been badly remiss in my attention to this on-line game, and I apologize.  I can say with some degree of assurance that this will change--the details are too long and tedious to go into via an email.  Suffice it to say, the aforesaid details involve a career change, an active band, and a significant other.  All three elements do work together, but they have required a hell of a lot of time--time that would otherwise have been devoted to this game.

The D&D Machine is releasing a 4th edition.  We won't go there...yet.  I need to check the lay of the land on that one.  We will, if you're still in, move forward with the plan to take our heroes/dysfunctionals to Rimsedge.  I'll be posting a brief synopsis within the next day or two.

I cannot commit to posting more than once a week...I just don't have the same kind of free time that I previously did.  But I will get back into this thing that we do, if you're willing.  Because it's important to me, and because I miss the goofy cameraderie that this dumb-ass, wonderful game generates.

I remain, your intransigent-yet-trying-to-get-it-together,

DM (posted as Aine--she'd have wanted it that way)

I'll weigh in here and say that all of the green and blue items are a go.  I need a reasonable wish item or thing from Gilrak, but that should be fairly easy to accomplish.  More later.

Hey Kev,

great to hear from you! (even if it is in the form of a decaying female ranger..).  Regarding Gil's wish list (ref our private post on this):


Take care,
Jas
This message was last edited by the player at 22:19, Wed 04 June 2008.

Hey all,

I'll leave it up to the party as to whether you want to go back to the citadel to continue your investigations, or proceed directly towards Rimsedge.  Either way, you are likely to pick up some more XP along the way.  I would *recommend* going to Rimsedge directly, as it will facilitate moving the game along.

My SO has accepted a job back in Seattle, and will be moving in with me--which will save me a lot of time commuting out and back to spend time with her.  I will hopefully have additional time freed up to do campaign work for us as a result.

Cheers,
Kev

Kev,

Great news on your sig-o moving in!  Also - I think I speak for a number of us when I say that we welcome any time you can put into the campaign.  Even if it's 1/week, I'm excited to get back in the game!

Also - I'm up for heading straight to Rimsedge.  Just need to stock up a bit first (eg. new disposable horse, couple potions, etc etc).

Jas

I think Rimsedge is the plan.

hey all -

in the spirit of full transparency, here's what Gil is looking at (pending DM approval):

7th level advancement:
Increase fighter level to 4
Add weapon specialization feat (4th lvl bonus fighter feat)
skills:  tbd


Cheers,
Jas
This message was last edited by the player at 15:30, Sat 07 June 2008.

Kev has asked me to look over character sheets for leveling up (by the time we get to Rimsedge a few of us may be looking at two levels). Whenever you're ready PM me the changes for the new level and as soon as I can find my rulebooks I'll review it.

Bret,

Can you open our sheets up for editing?  (I don't have permission at the moment.  Perhaps it was those extra 22 skill points I was "experimenting with" last level..  Or was it the 20 STR score I accidentally entered last level maybe...)

Jas

Jason, I can't figure out how to give you access to your sheet...I don't have the authority to change settings, only Kev can do that. If you want you can copy/paste/edit your character sheet into a PM and I will copy/paste it into your Character Details, but that's the best I can do.

Side Bar:  We are going to be the wackiest looking party in combat. A flying cleric and dwarf, a bouncing monk, a ridiculously large half-orc with a giant axe, a guy rolling around poking people with a rapier and a halfling shooting apples off everyones head. Hell, our wizard is the only normal character.

Ahhh, It's great to be back. Thanks Kev for bring us back together; I second Jason's appreciation of whatever we can maintain (1/week or whatever). Great news for the S/O also- it sure makes the job of S/O easier when you don't have to log the miles.

Bret,

I'll PM you Ashers sheet in a minute for review.

All,

Asher also thinks Rimsedge for a change of scenery.

--Brian R

I would like to revisit the possibility of connecting in the virtual world for a few hours once a month for some "real-time" pen and paper.  I found this website which appears to support this concept - and it is free.

http://www.rpgtonight.com/

We can connect via Teamspeak or some other method for live group audio (voicechat)or use the provided chat.

I will leave up to the team to decide the when - I am  currently available M-Sat 10:00pm to whenever and can make exceptions if necessary once a month.

Link to screenshot when usingvoice chat:

http://www.rpgtonight.com/free...hat%20screenshot.htm

Take a look and let me know what you think--

Scott,

Sounds great. I'd be more than willing to hook up for voice chat once a month. Glad to hear the game is moving forward again, and that things are going well for Kevin.

Good stuff.  I'm up for it..

It works for me but the only nights I have are Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

I just bought a 1969 Benelli 360 (1 cylinder) motorcycle with 871 miles on it from an 81 year old man for $400. I rule.

Also, for the sake of transparency, here are the Adjustments for Garryn at L7

add Thief-Acrobat prestige class
1.  +2 Ref Save
2.  Fast Acrobatics class ability
3.  Kip Up class ability
4.  Steady Stance class ability
5.  10 Skill Points:
      1 in Disable Device
      2 in Hide
      1 in Move Silently
      2 in Open Locks
      2 in Search
      2 in Tumble

Man - nice buy!!!  And a classic Italian at that - my grandma would be proud..

Here's a link to my Moto Guzzi:

http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/Nu...0&%20pagina=spec

BTW - what kind of class ability is called kip up?!  Perhaps Garryn should consider multi-classing into a caster so he can cast Disguise Self - altering his appearance to look less female...
This message was last edited by the player at 15:00, Wed 11 June 2008.

Nice bike.

Kip Up lets you move from prone to standing as a free action...not real exciting.

Asher is acutely aware of what "kip up" is good for... but that name, it sounds like something one would do after your Kegel exercises.

Congrats on the bike purchase; does it currently run?

Brian

21^st century technology? Heck, I'm still partying like it's 1999.

Good to see things are simmering again and all is groovy with Kev. (The lives of the rest of you don't much concern me. Rank has its privileges.) Time to drag out the rulebooks again, not to mention my Spanish and Latin dictionaries, and get Perrato up to speed.

By the way, 4^th edition has landed. What's the disposition on that?

Stay far, far, away.

Yeah, Kev got a peak at it and rather than being an evolution of 3.5 it is a totally new game. It seems to share more in common with Gurps and while possibly a worthy game, it is a fundamentally different game and that couldn't be reasonably retrofitted. (they got rid of half-orcs, gnomes and changed elves into two species along with getting rid of the monk, druid and possibly paladin, ranger and barbarian...wait, no barbarians, no half-orcs, maybe there is something to this 4th edition after all)

1. Is anyone interested in the Ring of Protection +1?
2. Did Perrato take the +2 light mace (from Rhendon, mace head shaped like a wolf's head)? He is listed as having it but it isn't on his character sheet.

The current order for treasure selection as I have it is:

FUTURE TREASURE SELECTION ORDER:
  1. Caylin
  2. Gilrak
  3. Totmacher
  4. Garryn
  5. Perrato
  6. Asher
  7. Aidrin

See Asher, your not last anymore.

I don't think this list means much at the moment but might matter in Rimsedge, so I thought it should stay current. The only change was that Aidrin got the Necklace of Intellect +2 and thereby dropped to the bottom (from 6th, so it wasn't much of a fall). Let me know if I've missed anything.

I'm holding out for that +5/+5 vorpal urgrosh that we're sure to run across on the way to Rimsedge..

Gilrak will pass on the +1 ring..

thanks for keeping the list up to date Bret.

jason

Does anyone know where Aidrin's XP stands currently? I only have his just-gained-level-5 number.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:38, Fri 13 June 2008.

I don't have the exact figure in front of me...and I may not have it at all...but your total should be in the high 24k, I think.

Perrato will take the mace. I'll update Li'l P before the weekend is out...

I don't recall the exact XP figure, but I'll dig it out. I'm sure it's around here somewhere. That being said, Perrato is open for kibitzing and chastisement...

Name: Perrato Viatomagne    Size: Medium
Player: T. Avery            Gender: Male
Race: Human                 Height: 5' 9"
Class: Cleric               Weight: 155 lbs.
Level: 7                    Age: 23
XPs: ?                      Eyes: Brown
Alignment: Neutral Good     Hair: Dark Brown
Deity: Mithras (Vagrani)    Origin: Vedia, Palone

Ability Score Modifier
 STR: 13         +1
 DEX: 14         +2
 CON: 16         +3
 INT: 14         +2
 WIS: 16         +3
 CHA: 13         +1

HP: 50
AC: 19

Saving Throws  Total = Base Save + Ability Mod. + Misc. Mod.
Fortitude:      +8        +5           +3            +0
Reflex:         +4        +2           +2            +0
Will:           +8        +5           +3            +0

Combat  Total = Base + Ability + Size + Misc. + Temp.
Melee     +6     +5      +1
Ranged    +7     +5      +2

Initiative  Total = Dex + Misc.
Base         +2     +2     +0

Weapons                  ATT  DAMAGE  CRITICAL  RANGE  WGT  TYPE  SIZE
Morningstar, masterwork   +6   1d8+1     X2      --    6lb  B,P
Crossbow, light           +6   1d8    19-20/X2  80 ft  4lb   P
Dagger                    +5   1d4    19-20/X2  10 ft  1lb  P,S

Armor                    Bonus  Weight  Check Penalty  Special Properties
Breastplate, masterwork   +5    30 lbs       -3

Skills                            Total = Ability + Ranks + Misc. Modifiers
Concentration                      +12    +3 CON      9
Diplomacy                          +10    +1 CHA      9
Heal                               +12    +3 WIS      7       +2 (syn.)
Knowledge (history)                +7     +2 INT      5
Knowledge (religion)               +7     +2 INT      5
Profession (herbalist)             +8     +3 WIS      5
Speak language (Grangian)          --       --        1
Speak language (Rimsedge Patois)   --       --        1
Survival                           +8     +3 WIS      5
Total Skill Points: 45

Feats:
Dodge
Extra Turning
Improved Turning
Scribe Scroll

Class Abilities:
Aura of Good
Spells
Spontaneous Casting
Turn Undead 8x/Day (3+CHA bonus+ extra turning feat)

Domain Abilities:

• Travel: 4 rounds per day Freedom of Movement, Survival as class skill
• Sun: Perform Greater Turning once per day

Languages:
Common, Paldorian
Common, Palonish
Elven
Common, Grangian
Common, Rimsedge Patois

Equipment:
Morningstar, MW                        6 lbs.
Breastplate, MW                       30 lbs.
Shield, heavy steel, MW               15 lbs.
Crossbow, light                        4 lbs.
Bolts (x118)                          12 lbs.
Dagger                                 1 lb.

Healer's kit                           1 lb.
Holy symbol, silver                    1 lb.
Cleric's vestments                     1 lb.
Explorer's outfit                      8 lbs.
Backpack                               2 lbs.
Candle (x10)                           --
Chalk (x5)                             --
Flint and steel                        --
Fishhook                               --
Ink, vial (1 oz.)                      --
Inkpen                                 --
Hooded lantern                         2 lbs.
Mirror, small steel                   0.5 lbs.
Flask of oil                           1 lb.
Waterskin (full)                       4 lbs.
Waterskin (empty)                       ?
Signal whistle                         --
Sewing needle                          --
Belt pouch                            0.5 lbs.
Rope, silk, 50 ft.                     5 lbs.
Sack                                  0.5 lbs.
Antitoxin, 1 flask                     --
Everburning torch                      1 lb.
Sunrod (x4)                            1 lb.
Scroll case                           0.5 lbs.

Horse, light                           --
Saddle, riding                         --
Saddlebags                             --
Bit and bridle                         --
Bedroll                                5 lbs.
Rations, (1 week)                     3.5 lbs.
Pot, iron                             10 lbs.

Magic items:
2 Potions Cure Light Wounds           0.2 lbs.
Scroll (Magic Weapon, Summon Monster I, Make Whole, Zone of Truth)

Tom, I've noted some issues on your character sheet in red.  I calculate that you are one skill point short.

Skills                            Total = Ability + Ranks + Misc. Modifiers
Concentration                      +12    +3 CON      9
Diplomacy                          +10    +1 CHA      9
Heal                               +12    +3 WIS      7       +2 (syn.)
Knowledge (history)                +7     +2 INT      5
Knowledge (religion)               +7     +2 INT      5
Profession (herbalist)             +8     +3 WIS      5
Speak language (Grangian)          --       --        1(2)
Speak language (Rimsedge Patois)   --       --        1(2)
Survival                           +8     +3 WIS      5
Total Skill Points: 50                               49

Domain Abilities:
  Travel: 7 rounds per day Freedom of Movement, Survival as class skill
  Sun: Perform Greater Turning once per day

Weapons                  ATT  DAMAGE  CRITICAL  RANGE  WGT  TYPE  SIZE
Mace, Light +2            +8   1d6+3     X2      --    4lb   B
Morningstar, masterwork   +6   1d8+1     X2      --    6lb  B,P
Crossbow, light           +7   1d8    19-20/X2  80 ft  4lb   P
Dagger                  +6(+7) 1d4    19-20/X2  10 ft  1lb  P,S

Magic items:
Mace, Light +2 (from Rhendon, mace head shaped like a wolf's head)
Ring of Charisma +2 (from Vilhallas)
2 Potions Cure Light Wounds           0.2 lbs.
Scroll (Magic Weapon, Summon Monster I, Make Whole, Zone of Truth)

Can't use it; and, while no longer last, am not up for a while anyway.

What's Caylin's AC -- he's at the top of the list for item disbursement.

Kev, does Cay want the ring?

Hola. Gotta look over my current equipment list which is on some piece of paper or other around here. Otherwise, I think this works for an update. (That said, kibitz at will.)

Next step: Choosing spells. (Wokka, wokka...)


Name: Perrato Viatomagne    Size: Medium
Player: T. Avery            Gender: Male
Race: Human                 Height: 5' 9"
Class: Cleric               Weight: 155 lbs.
Level: 7                    Age: 23
XPs: ?                      Eyes: Brown
Alignment: Neutral Good     Hair: Dark Brown
Deity: Mithras (Vagrani)    Origin: Vedia, Palone

Ability Score Modifier
 STR: 13         +1
 DEX: 14         +2
 CON: 16         +3
 INT: 14         +2
 WIS: 20(16)     +5(+3)
 CHA: 15(13)     +2(+1)

HP: 50
AC: 19

Saving Throws  Total = Base Save + Ability Mod. + Misc. Mod.
Fortitude:      +8        +5           +3            +0
Reflex:         +4        +2           +2            +0
Will:           +8        +5           +3            +0

Combat  Total = Base + Ability + Size + Misc. + Temp.
Melee     +6     +5      +1
Ranged    +7     +5      +2

Initiative  Total = Dex + Misc.
Base         +2     +2     +0

Weapons                  ATT  DAMAGE  CRITICAL  RANGE  WGT  TYPE  SIZE
Mace, Light +2            +8   1d6+3     X2      --    4lb   B
Morningstar, masterwork   +6   1d8+1     X2      --    6lb  B,P
Crossbow, light           +7   1d8    19-20/X2  80 ft  4lb   P
Dagger                  +6(+7) 1d4    19-20/X2  10 ft  1lb  P,S

Armor                    Bonus  Weight  Check Penalty  Special Properties
Breastplate, masterwork   +5    30 lbs       -3

Skills                            Total = Ability + Ranks + Misc. Modifiers
Concentration                      +12    +3 CON      9
Diplomacy                       +11(+10)  +1 CHA      9       +1 (ring)
Heal                            +14(+12)  +3 WIS      7   +2 (periapt) +2 (syn.)
Knowledge (history)                +7     +2 INT      5
Knowledge (religion)               +7     +2 INT      5
Profession (herbalist)          +10(+8)   +3 WIS      5       +2 (periapt)
Speak language (Grangian)          --       --        1
Speak language (Rimsedge Patois)   --       --        1
Survival                           +9     +3 WIS      6
Total Skill Points: 50

Feats:
Dodge
Extra Turning
Improved Turning
Scribe Scroll

Class Abilities:
Aura of Good
Spells
Spontaneous Casting
Turn Undead 8x/Day (3+CHA bonus+ extra turning feat)

Domain Abilities:

• Travel: 7 rounds per day Freedom of Movement, Survival as class skill
• Sun: Perform Greater Turning once per day

Languages:
Common, Paldorian
Common, Palonish
Elven
Common, Grangian
Common, Rimsedge Patois

Equipment:
Morningstar, MW                        6 lbs.
Breastplate, MW                       30 lbs.
Shield, heavy steel, MW               15 lbs.
Crossbow, light                        4 lbs.
Bolts (x118)                          12 lbs.
Dagger                                 1 lb.

Healer's kit                           1 lb.
Holy symbol, silver                    1 lb.
Cleric's vestments                     1 lb.
Explorer's outfit                      8 lbs.
Backpack                               2 lbs.
Candle (x10)                           --
Chalk (x5)                             --
Flint and steel                        --
Fishhook                               --
Ink, vial (1 oz.)                      --
Inkpen                                 --
Hooded lantern                         2 lbs.
Mirror, small steel                   0.5 lbs.
Flask of oil                           1 lb.
Waterskin (full)                       4 lbs.
Waterskin (empty)                       ?
Signal whistle                         --
Sewing needle                          --
Belt pouch                            0.5 lbs.
Rope, silk, 50 ft.                     5 lbs.
Sack                                  0.5 lbs.
Antitoxin, 1 flask                     --
Everburning torch                      1 lb.
Sunrod (x4)                            1 lb.
Scroll case                           0.5 lbs.

Horse, light                           --
Saddle, riding                         --
Saddlebags                             --
Bit and bridle                         --
Bedroll                                5 lbs.
Rations, (1 week)                     3.5 lbs.
Pot, iron                             10 lbs.

Magic items:
Mace, Light +2
Periapt of Wisdom +4
2 Potions Cure Light Wounds           0.2 lbs.
Ring of Charisma +2
Scroll (Magic Weapon, Summon Monster I, Make Whole, Zone of Truth)

You've past the exam. No problems that I can see.

Aidrin, Gilrak and Totmacher need to get on with the program.

Isn't that something like, "You've passed the exam," Teach?

And, yes, you slackers, get with the program!

I feel almost responsible...

Hey - I wouldn't be doing my job as the recalictrant dwarf if I didn't try to get away w/a few typos here and there in my updated character sheet...

Name  : Aidrin ap Gynwir     Gender: Male
Player: Brian (cObra)        Height: 6'0"        MAX HP: 22
Race  : Human                Weight: 180 lb.     CUR HP: 22
Class : Wizard               Age   : 27 years    Subdual: -
Level : 6                    Hair  : Black
Align : Lawful Neutral       Eyes  : Blue
Deity : --                   Hand  : Right       XP    : 10,532 (?)
Size  : Medium               Speed : 30 ft       Need  : 21,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ABILITY ABILITY    TMP  TMP
      SCORE    MOD      SCORE  MOD
STR  :  12  :  +1  :    : -- : + - :
DEX  :  14  :  +2  :    : -- : + - :
CON  :  10  :  +0  :    : -- : + - :
INT  :  16  :  +3  :    : 18 : + 4 :
WIS  :  11  :  +0  :    : -- : + - :
CHA  :  14  :  +2  :    : -- : + - :
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Total        Armour  Shield  Dex  Size  Natural  Deflect  Base
AC  : 15 (19) +3       +0    +2    +0     +0       +0     +10

        Total    Dex  Misc
Init  :  +2   =  +2    +0

Base Attack Bonus:   +3
Attack Bonus Melee:  +4
Attack Bonus Range:  +5
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SAVES  Total    Base  Ability  Magic  Misc
Fort  : +2   =  +2     +0       +0     +0
Refl  : +4   =  +2     +2       +0     +0
Will  : +5   =  +5     +0       +0     +0
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPECIAL ABILITIES / FEATS
- Extend Spell:  Spell lasts 2x normal, costs 1 extra level   Human Bonus.
- Silent Spell:  Spell cast w/o verbal, costs 1 extra level   1st Lvl Char.
- Scribe Scroll: May create scrolls                           Wizard bonus
- Spell Mastery: May prepare spells w/o spell book            3rd Lvl Char.
- Intelligence +1                                             4th Lvl Char.
- Enlarge Spell                                               5th Wiz. Bonus
- Combat Casting                                              6th Lvl Char.
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CLASS ABILITIES
- Proficient with club, dagger, heavy and light crossbows, and quarterstaff
- Spells:  may cast arcane spells
- Bonus language:  may substitute Draconic as a known language
- Familar:  may summon and retain a familiar
- Scribe Scroll:  Feat gained as 1st level wizard
- Bonus Feats:  specific types of bonus feats gained every 5 levels
- Spellbooks:  used to study spells; new spells are added for each level, and
     new spells may be learned and scribed into spell book during adventuring
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
RACIAL ABILITIES
- Bonus Skills
- Bonus Feat: Extend Spell
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LANGUAGES:  Paldorian, Phanarian, Draconic, Rimsedge patois
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SKILLS                                      MAX RANGES : 7 / 3.5

                        KEY    SKILL    ABILITY         MISC
CC SKILL NAME          ABILITY  MOD      MOD      RANKS  MOD  SYNERGY
   Appraise             INT     +6    =   +3      +1.5   +2     +0
   Balance              DEX     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Bluff                CHA     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Climb                STR     +1    =   +1       +0    +0     +0
   Concentration        CON     +9    =   +0       +9    +0     +0
   Craft, Alchemy       INT     +5    =   +3       +2    +0     +0
   Decipher Script      INT     +5    =   +3       +2    +0     +0
   Diplomacy            CHA     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Disguise             CHA     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Escape Artist        DEX     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Forgery              INT     +3    =   +3       +0    +0     +0
   Gather Information   CHA     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Heal                 WIS     +0    =   +0       +0    +0     +0
   Hide                 DEX     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Jump                 STR     +1    =   +1       +0    +0     +0
   Knowledge (Arcana)   INT     +5    =   +3       +2    +0     +0
   Knowledge (History)  INT     +4    =   +3       +1    +0     +0
   Knowledge (Nobility) INT     +4    =   +3       +1    +0     +0
   Listen               WIS     +1(+3)=   +1       +1   (+2)    +0
   Move Silently        DEX     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Ride                 DEX     +5    =   +2       +3    +0     +0
   Search               INT     +4    =   +3       +1    +0     +0
   Sense Motive         WIS     +0    =   +0       +0    +0     +0
   Sleight of Hand      DEX     +4    =   +2       +2    +0     +0
   Spellcraft           INT     +12   =   +3       +9    +0     +0
   Spot                 WIS     +1(+3)=   +0       +1    +0     +0
   Survival             WIS     +0    =   +0       +0    +0     +0
   Swim                 STR     +1    =   +1       +0    +v     +0
   Use Rope             DEX     +3    =   +2       +1    +0     +0

* v = various modifiers based on encumbrance and armor.

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SPELLS (Wizard)

            Level-based  Ability         Total
Lvl    DC   Spells/Day    Bonus      Spell Per Day
0      13       4      +    0    =        4
1      14       3      +    1    =        4
2      15       2      +    1    =        3
3      16       1      +    1    =        2
4      ?        ?      +    ?    =        ?
5      ?        ?      +    ?    =        ?
6      ?        ?      +    ?    =        ?


Memorized/Known:

¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯Spell Lvl 0¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Known:  All                       Memorized:
                                  Detect Magic
                                  Dancing Lights
                                  Flare             x
                                  Ghost Sound



¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯Spell Lvl 1¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Known:                            Memorized:
        Disguise Self             Shocking Grasp    x
        Erase                     Obscuring Mist    x
        Mage Armor                Mage Armor        x
        Magic Missile             Magic Missile     x
        Obscuring Mist
        Shocking Grasp
        Sleep
        Unseen Servant
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯Spell Lvl 2¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Known:                            Memorized:
        Flaming Sphere            Scorching Ray     x
        Invisibility              Scorching Ray     x
        Protection from Arrows    Invisibility      x
        Scorching Ray
        Summon Swarm
        Bull's Strength
        Cat's Grace
        Mirror Image
        Web
        Levitate
_____________________           ______________________
                     Spell Lvl 3
        Dispel Magic
        Fireball
        Lightning Bolt
        Wind Wall
_____________________           _______________________
                     Spell Lvl 4

_____________________           ________________________
                     Spell Lvl 5

_____________________           ________________________
                     Spell Lvl 6


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WEAPONS          TAB  DAM     CRIT    RNG      WGHT  SIZE   TYPE  PROPERTIES
Dagger            +4 1d4+1   19-20/x2 10 ft.   1 lb. Light   P
Light Crossbow    +5 1d8       x3     80 ft.   4 lb. Ranged  P
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                          ARMOUR CHECK    MAX  SPELL
ARMOUR            TYPE    BONUS  PENALTY  DEX  FAIL  SPEED  WGHT  PROPERTIES
None                       +0
Bracers of Armor  Magic    +3
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MONEY
PP:
GP:
SP:   9
CP:   100

$ Starting Cash 170gp.
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EQUIPMENT                                           WEIGHT
Backpack                                            2 lbs.
Candle (3)                                          0
Scrollcase (3)                                      1.5 lbs.
Flask (4)                                           6 lbs.
Iron Pot                                            2 lbs.
Tankard                                             0
Inkpen                                              0
Merchant Scale                                      1 lbs.
Vial (2)                                            0
Sealing Wax                                         0
Whetstone                                           1 lbs.
Paper (8)                                           0
Belt Pouch                                          .5 lbs.
Ink Vial, 1 oz.                                     0
Hooded Lantern                                      2 lbs.
Flask of Oil                                        1 lbs.
Waterskin                                           4 lbs.
Spell Components Pouch                              3 lbs.
Spellbook                                           3 lbs.
Bedroll                                             5 lbs.
Torch (3)                                           3 lbs.
Bolts (x39)                                         ? lbs.
Horse (?)

Light (0-44 lb.); Medium (45-87 lb.); Heavy (88-132 lb.)
Lift 264 lb.
Drag 660 lb.


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MAGIC ITEMS
Bracers of Armor +3                                   --
Necklace of Intellect +2                              --
Wand of Suggestion (Caster lvl 9th) (uses: 3/5)      1.0 lb.
Potion of Bless Weapon                               0.1 lb.
Potion of Magic Stone                                0.1 lb.
Potion of Pass without Trace                         0.1 lb.
Potion of Cure Light Wounds (1d8+1)                  0.1 lb.
Scroll: False Life                                    --
Scroll: Enlarge Person                                --
Scroll: Silent Image                                  --
Scroll: Comprehend Languages/Eagle's Splendor         --

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DESCRIPTION

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BACKGROUND

Here's my semi-updated sheet. The XP needs to be fixed and I'm not sure if any of the items got used up.

I'll take a more thorough look at everyone's character sheets as they flash across this OOC thread.  Many thanks to Bret for his diligence and willingness to provide some QA/QC elements that I just don't have time to do.

Happy Solstice, everyone.  We just finished a big outdoor gig yesterday, and I'll be posting some stuff (new map...yay) today.  I cannot figure out how to get back into my old GeoCities account, so I've created a new one to link to the old one.  It shouldn't be much of an issue from your guys' end--more of a logistics hassle from my end.

Cheers,
Kev

Here is Asher's current sheet-- I ran it past Bret already.

Character Name: Asher Willbourne   Size: Medium
Player Name: Brian Rich            Age: 23
Race: Human                        Gender: Male
Class: Monk                        Origin: Kolchais, Narvil
Alignment: Lawful Neutral          Height: 5’ 10”
Level: 7                           Weight: 155
Deity: None                        Eyes: Blue
XP: 26,053                         Hair: Black

Abil  Score Mod.  Temp. Score Temp. Mod.
STR    14   +2
DEX    18   +4
CON    12   +1
INT    13   +1
WIS    16   +3
CHA    13   +1

   TOTAL   CURRENT   SUBDUAL DAMAGE
HP- 49       49

AC- 19 (10+DEX+WIS+1lev+1amulet)(AC 20 with dodge)

SAVING THROWS TOTAL + BASE SAVE+ ABILITY MOD+ MISC. MOD+ TEMP.MOD
FORT           8     5      1    2cloak
REFLEX        11     5      4    2cloak
WILL          12/14  5      3    2cloak      2 (FEAT) 2(against ench.)

COMBAT TOTAL = BASE +STR/DEX  +SIZE +MISC +TEMP
MELEE  +7   5 2 (STR)
RANGED +9   5 4 (DEX)
FLURRY +11/+11 unarmed-- +8/+8 armed (lt weapon only)

INITIATIVE: +4

SPEED:  50' (30'race + 20' level)

WEAPON ATT BONUS DAMAGE CRIT RANGE WGT PROP.
UNARMED   + 12 (DEX) 1d8+4 X 2   WEAPON FINESSE/FOCUS/MIGHTY FISTS
KAMA(MW)  + 10       1d6+2 X 2   2 LBS  WEAPON FINESSE/TRIPPING
KAMA      + 9        1d6+2 X 2   2 LBS  WEAPON FINESSE/TRIPPING
X-BOW(lt) + 9        1d8   19-20 X 2   80'    4 LBS


ARMOR: NONE

SKILL        ABILITY SKILL MOD =ABILITY MOD +RANK +MISC MOD
BALANCE        DEX   10    4          4           2 syn
CLIMB          STR   9     2          7
HIDE           DEX   9     4          5
JUMP           STR   28    2          6     2 syn 8 speed +10 ring
LISTEN         WIS   12    3          9
MOVE SILENTLY  DEX   10    4          6
SENSE MOTIVE   WIS   7     3          4
SPOT           WIS   12    3          9
TUMBLE         DEX   16    4          10           2 syn

TOTAL POINTS: 60

EQUIPMENT:

MAGIC ITEMS:  Ring of Jumping, Improved/ Amulet of Natural Armor(+1)/
              /Cloak of Resistence (+2)/ Straps of Mighty Fists (+2)

ITEM       PRICE gp WEIGHT #
BOLTS (20)        3     3 LBS
TANGLEFOOT BAG   50     4
THUNDERSTONES    30     1
MONK OUTFIT      --     2
BACKPACK          2     2
BEDROLL           1 sp  5
WATERSKIN         1     4
FLINT/STEEL       1    --
SUNRODS X3        6     3
POUCH             1     ½
SACK              1 sp  ½
CLIMBERS KIT     80     5
SILK ROPE (50’)  10     5
TINDER TWIG      10    --
RATIONS (7 DAY)   1.2   7
   (TOTALS)  50 lbs on person inc weapons (light load)

GP (Borderton) ???gp

LOADS: LIGHT = < 58, MEDIUM = < 116, HEAVY = < 175 (max)

FEATS/SPECIAL ABILITIES:

LEVEL:
 DODGE
 IRON WILL (racial bonus)
 WEAPON FINESSE
 WEAPON FOCUS (Unarmed)

CLASS:
 AC BONUS (+ WIS mod)
 FLURRY OF BLOWS (extra attack)
 EVASION (reduce damage from certain spells)
 IMPROVED UNARMED STRIKE
 STUNNING FIST (#/day = level)
 DEFLECT ARROWS
 FAST MOVE (+ 20’)
 STILL MIND (+ 2 against enchantments)
 KI STRIKE (unarmed dam=magic vs DR)
 SLOW FALL (30')
 PURITY OF BODY (immune to natural disease)
 IMPROVED TRIP
 WHOLENESS OF BODY (self-heal lev x2 hp/day)

RACIAL: 4 extra skill points 1st level
        1 extra feat at 1st level
        1 extra skill point per level

This message was last edited by the player at 02:23, Tue 01 July 2008.

Name:	Gilrak Kilring		Gender:	  Male
Player:	Jason			Height:  4’6”		MAX HP: 57
Race:	Dwarf			Weight:  177 lb.      	CUR HP: 57
Class:	Ranger/Rogue/Fighter	Age:     47 years    	Subdue: -
Level:	2/1/4			Hair:    Black
Align:	Lawful-Neutral		Eyes:    Dark Brown
Deity:	Agnostic              	Hand:    Left		XP:  ??
Size:	Medium			Speed:   20 ft		


ABILITY		
SCORES    	MOD
STR:	17/21:	+3/5
DEX:	16:	+3
CON:	14: 	+2	(+2 - Dwarf)
INT:	14:	+2
WIS:	10:	+0
CHA:	6:	-2	(-2 - Dwarf)

Total		Armor	Dex	Feats
AC: 20/21-25   +5  	+3	+1 (TWD)/ +1 (Dodge) / +1-5 Combat Expertise

      Total    Dex  Misc
Init: 7    =    +3    +4 (Imp. Initiative)

Base Attack Bonus:	+6/+1
Attack Bonus Melee:	+11/+11/+8 (+5 STR; +1 WF; +1MW Urgrosh; /TWF -2)
Attack Bonus Range:	+10 (+3 DEX; +1 MW Composite Longbow)

SAVES	Total	Base  Ability  Magic	Misc
Fort:	+9	+7     +2       +0	+2 (Racial – poison & spells)
Ref:	+9	+6     +3       +0	+2 (Racial – poison & spells)
Will:	+1	+1     +0       +0	+2 (Racial – poison & spells)



SPECIAL ABILITIES / FEATS

- Two Weapon Defense			1st Lvl Fighter Feat
- Dodge					1st Lvl Feat
- Weapon Focus – Urgrosh		3rd Lvl Feat
- Two Weapon Fighting			2nd Lvl Ranger
- Track					1st Lvl Ranger
- Favored Enemy (Human			1st Lvl Ranger
- Sneak Attack				1st Lvl Rogue
- Trapfinding				1st Lvl Rogue
- Improved Initiative			2nd Lvl Fighter Feet
- Combat Expertise			6th Lvl Feat
- Mounted Combat			4th Lvl Fighter Feat

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SKILLS                                      MAX SKILL RANK: 10
                                            SKILL POINTS:  63

      		SKILL	ABILITY		MISC/
SKILL NAME	ABILITY	MOD	MOD	RANKS	SYNERGY

Know Nature	INT	+7	+2	5	+0
Climb		STR	+5	+3	2	+0
Swim		STR	+4	+3	1	+0
Move Silently	DEX	+8	+3	5	+0
Hide		DEX	+8	+3	5	+0
Ride		DEX	+13	+3	10	+0
Jump		STR	+4	+3	5	+2 (Tumble) -6 (20’ Base)
Tumble		DEX	+10	+3	5	+2 (Jump)
Use Rope	DEX	+4	+3	1	+0
Listen		WIS	+4	+0	4	+0
Search		INT	+7	+2	5	+0
Spot		WIS	+5	+0	5	+0
Survival       	WIS	+12/14	+0	10	+2/4 (Know Nature/Tracking w/Search)

Total			91/93		63


WEAPONS             	TAB     DAM		CRIT	RNG	WGHT	SIZE	
MW Urgrosh		+11    1d8+7.5+2	x3	--	12lb	M	
“ “ (off-hand)		+10    1d6+2.5+2	x3	--	12lb	M
MW Comp Longbow       	+10    1d8+3		x3		110’	3lb		
(+3 Str Bonus)	
Dagger			+9     1d4+3		19-20x2	10'	1lb	M

                       ARMOUR	SPELL
ARMOR			BONUS	PENALTY	FAIL	SPEED	WGHT
+1 Chainshirt	+4	-1	NA	N/A	30’	Light / 20lbs


MONEY
PP:
GP:  ??
SP:
CP:


EQUIPMENT		Weight			Cost

+1 Chain Shirt 		20 lb			1250
+4 Belt of Strength	1 lb			16000
(worn under Chain Shirt)
Waterskin(x1)  		4 lb			2
Dagger 			1 lb			2
MW Comp Longbow       	3 lb			75
Arrows (40)    		3 lb			2
Potion 			1 lb			50
Cure Light Wounds
MW Urgrosh		12 lb			650
Urgrosh (Spare)		12 lb			50
Shield, Heavy Wood	10 lb			7
Barding, Std Leather	N/A			100

 			67lb.--Light Load	

Light (0-153) Medium (154 - 306); Heavy (307 - 460)
Lift 460 / 920
Drag 2300 lb

MOUNT INFORMATION

Heavy Warhorse (Male)
Name: Kazaar V
Size/Type: Large Animal
Hit Dice: 4d8+12 (30 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 50 ft. (10 squares)
Armor Class: 17 (-1 size, +1 Dex, +4 natural; +3 Studded Leather Barding), touch 10, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+11
Attack: Hoof +6 melee (1d6+4)
Full Attack: 2 hooves +6 melee (1d6+4) and bite +1 melee (1d4+2)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: —
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent
Saves: Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 18, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6
Skills: Listen +5, Spot +4
Feats: Endurance, Run

EQUIPMENT ON HORSE

Torch (5)      		5 lb			1
Whetstone      		1 lb			0
Caltrops (3)   		6 lb			3
Grappling Hook         4 lb			1
Rope (Hemp - 50')      10lb			1
Net			6 lb			20
Saddle Bags		-
Military Saddle		-

This message was last edited by the player at 00:10, Mon 23 June 2008.

Hey all,

My ancient computer, with its old graphics interfaces and what-not, shows the maps I post in a reasonable, two resolution fashion (high and low)--but I want to make sure that everyone can see these things the way I'm seeing them.  If you're having issues, please let me know and I'll try to rectify.

Cheers,
Kev

Quick weigh-in:  are you proposing to hire on as caravan guards, or set out on your own?  Just a fast check-in on your parts, and I will have a sense of where we're going on this.

KO

In reply to DM (msg #144):
Hey Kev,

I can read the maps fine.

Also, to the rest of the team:

My $.02:  I'd prefer to forgo the caravan guards and apply our funds elsewhere..

thanks,
Jas
This message was last edited by the player at 11:18, Tue 24 June 2008.

Jas...you might want to loosen your braids also. The question (based upon Asher and Garryns suggestion) was did we want to get jobs as caravan guards or just go on our own, perhaps joining another caravan with our own cart or not as the case may be.

LoL - I missed that.

While I offered in game to do so, I am not sure that hiring on won't be too constricting. Asher will be bound to follow through with the guard position if we agree to do so (damn that lawful alignment).

If the map holds the key to some lost treasure, I would prefer we are unencumbered by our duty to a traveling caravan, and are free to go after it.

Sure, it doesn't sound very monk like-- but neither does guarding caravans-- or hanging our with barbarians and rogues for that matter.

Of course-- my memeory may be failing me-- wasn't the gift of a treasure map part of what the dragon had offered us at the live game?
This message was last edited by the player at 21:07, Tue 24 June 2008.

This map is not the treasure map, this is simply a map of the area we are headed and it was given to us as a token of friendship and not as a reward for being such wonderful people...at least that is my take on it. We already have the treasure map and it is in a desert somewhere, this is a map of trade routes and lacks the X that marks the proverbial spot...I think.

I don't think it's a treasure map, either. There's no real indication of anything like secret glens or hidden waterfalls not to mention super-secret treasure spots. I say we strike out on our own, at least until we get to Deuxchay. Taking a job with a group will limit our field of movement should anything compelling turn up on our way. However it might be prudent to hire ourselves onto a caravan as we go through wilder and more desolate regions of the supercontinent as resources and outposts of civilization get rarer.

I guess it's my poor recollection on the map.

But I, like Perrato, think we should avoid the guard duty and strike out on our own.

I agree.

It sounds like the consensus is that we strike out alone which means we'll need to plan well.

Name  : Aidrin ap Gynwir     Gender: Male
Player: Brian (cObra)        Height: 6'0"        MAX HP: 22
Race  : Human                Weight: 180 lb.     CUR HP: 22
Class : Wizard               Age   : 27 years    Subdual: -
Level : 7                    Hair  : Black
Align : Lawful Neutral       Eyes  : Blue
Deity : --                   Hand  : Right       XP    : 10,532 (?)
Size  : Medium               Speed : 30 ft       Need  : 21,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
      ABILITY ABILITY    TMP  TMP
      SCORE    MOD      SCORE  MOD
STR  :  12  :  +1  :    : -- : + - :
DEX  :  14  :  +2  :    : -- : + - :
CON  :  10  :  +0  :    : -- : + - :
INT  :  16  :  +3  :    : 18 : + 4 :
WIS  :  11  :  +0  :    : -- : + - :
CHA  :  14  :  +2  :    : -- : + - :
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total        Armour  Shield  Dex  Size  Natural  Deflect  Base
AC  : 15 (19) +3       +0    +2    +0     +0       +0     +10

        Total    Dex  Misc
Init  :  +2   =  +2    +0

Base Attack Bonus:   +3
Attack Bonus Melee:  +4
Attack Bonus Range:  +5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAVES  Total    Base  Ability  Magic  Misc
Fort  : +2   =  +2     +0       +0     +0
Refl  : +4   =  +2     +2       +0     +0
Will  : +5   =  +5     +0       +0     +0
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPECIAL ABILITIES / FEATS
- Extend Spell:  Spell lasts 2x normal, costs 1 extra level   Human Bonus.
- Silent Spell:  Spell cast w/o verbal, costs 1 extra level   1st Lvl Char.
- Scribe Scroll: May create scrolls                           Wizard bonus
- Spell Mastery: May prepare spells w/o spell book            3rd Lvl Char.
- Intelligence +1                                             4th Lvl Char.
- Enlarge Spell                                               5th Wiz. Bonus
- Combat Casting                                              6th Lvl Char.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS ABILITIES
- Proficient with club, dagger, heavy and light crossbows, and quarterstaff
- Spells:  may cast arcane spells
- Bonus language:  may substitute Draconic as a known language
- Familar:  may summon and retain a familiar
- Scribe Scroll:  Feat gained as 1st level wizard
- Bonus Feats:  specific types of bonus feats gained every 5 levels
- Spellbooks:  used to study spells; new spells are added for each level, and
     new spells may be learned and scribed into spell book during adventuring
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
RACIAL ABILITIES
- Bonus Skills
- Bonus Feat: Extend Spell
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
LANGUAGES:  Paldorian, Phanarian, Draconic, Rimsedge patois
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SKILLS                                      MAX RANGES : 10 / 5

                        KEY    SKILL    ABILITY         MISC
CC SKILL NAME          ABILITY  MOD      MOD      RANKS  MOD  SYNERGY
   Appraise             INT     +6    =   +3       +1    +2     +0
   Balance              DEX     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Bluff                CHA     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Climb                STR     +1    =   +1       +0    +0     +0
   Concentration        CON     +10   =   +0       +10   +0     +0
   Craft, Alchemy       INT     +6    =   +3       +3    +0     +0
   Decipher Script      INT     +6    =   +3       +3    +0     +0
   Diplomacy            CHA     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Disguise             CHA     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Escape Artist        DEX     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Forgery              INT     +3    =   +3       +0    +0     +0
   Gather Information   CHA     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Heal                 WIS     +0    =   +0       +0    +0     +0
   Hide                 DEX     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Jump                 STR     +1    =   +1       +0    +0     +0
   Knowledge (Arcana)   INT     +8    =   +3       +5    +0     +0
   Knowledge (History)  INT     +4    =   +3       +1    +0     +0
   Knowledge (Nobility) INT     +4    =   +3       +1    +0     +0
   Knowledge (Local)    INT     +4    =   +3       +1    +0     +0
   Listen               WIS     +1(+3)=   +1       +1   (+2)    +0
   Move Silently        DEX     +2    =   +2       +0    +0     +0
   Ride                 DEX     +5    =   +2       +3    +0     +0
   Search               INT     +4    =   +3       +1    +0     +0
   Sense Motive         WIS     +0    =   +0       +0    +0     +0
   Sleight of Hand      DEX     +4    =   +2       +2    +0     +0
   Spellcraft           INT     +15   =   +3       +10   +0     +2
   Spot                 WIS     +1(+3)=   +0       +1    +0     +0
   Survival             WIS     +0    =   +0       +0    +0     +0
   Swim                 STR     +1    =   +1       +0    +v     +0
   Use Rope             DEX     +3    =   +2       +1    +0     +0

* v = various modifiers based on encumbrance and armor.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPELLS (Wizard)

            Level-based  Ability         Total
Lvl    DC   Spells/Day    Bonus      Spell Per Day
0      13       4      +    0    =        4
1      14       4      +    1    =        5
2      15       3      +    1    =        4
3      16       2      +    1    =        3
4      17       1      +    0    =        1
5      ?        ?      +    0    =        ?
6      ?        ?      +    0    =        ?


Memorized/Known:

¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯Spell Lvl 0¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Known:  All                       Memorized:
                                  Detect Magic      x
                                  Light             x
                                  Message           x
                                  Arcane Mark       x



¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯Spell Lvl 1¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Known:                            Memorized:
        Disguise Self             Shocking Grasp    x
        Erase                     Obscuring Mist    x
        Mage Armor                Mage Armor        x
        Magic Missile             Magic Missile     x
        Obscuring Mist            Unseen Servant    x
        Shocking Grasp
        Sleep
        Unseen Servant
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯Spell Lvl 2¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Known:                            Memorized:
        Flaming Sphere            Scorching Ray     x
        Invisibility              Scorching Ray     x
        Protection from Arrows    Invisibility      x
        Scorching Ray             Bull's Strength   x
        Summon Swarm
        Bull's Strength
        Cat's Grace
        Mirror Image
        Web
        Levitate
_____________________           _____________________
                     Spell Lvl 3
        Dispel Magic              Fireball          x
        Fireball                  Lightning Bolt    x
        Lightning Bolt            Wind Wall         x
        Wind Wall
_____________________           _______________________
                     Spell Lvl 4
        Rary's Mn. Enhancer       Ice Storm         x
        Ice Storm

_____________________           ________________________
                     Spell Lvl 5

_____________________           ________________________
                     Spell Lvl 6


____________________________________________________________________________
WEAPONS          TAB  DAM     CRIT    RNG      WGHT  SIZE   TYPE  PROPERTIES
Dagger            +4 1d4+1   19-20/x2 10 ft.   1 lb. Light   P
Light Crossbow    +5 1d8       x3     80 ft.   4 lb. Ranged  P
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          ARMOUR CHECK    MAX  SPELL
ARMOUR            TYPE    BONUS  PENALTY  DEX  FAIL  SPEED  WGHT  PROPERTIES
None                       +0
Bracers of Armor  Magic    +3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MONEY
PP:
GP:
SP:   9
CP:   100

$ Starting Cash 170gp.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EQUIPMENT                                           WEIGHT
Backpack                                            2 lbs.
Candle (3)                                          0
Scrollcase (3)                                      1.5 lbs.
Flask (4)                                           6 lbs.
Iron Pot                                            2 lbs.
Tankard                                             0
Inkpen                                              0
Merchant Scale                                      1 lbs.
Vial (2)                                            0
Sealing Wax                                         0
Whetstone                                           1 lbs.
Paper (8)                                           0
Belt Pouch                                          .5 lbs.
Ink Vial, 1 oz.                                     0
Hooded Lantern                                      2 lbs.
Flask of Oil                                        1 lbs.
Waterskin                                           4 lbs.
Spell Components Pouch                              3 lbs.
Spellbook                                           3 lbs.
Bedroll                                             5 lbs.
Torch (3)                                           3 lbs.
Bolts (x39)                                         ? lbs.
Horse (?)

Light (0-44 lb.); Medium (45-87 lb.); Heavy (88-132 lb.)
Lift 264 lb.
Drag 660 lb.


----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAGIC ITEMS
Bracers of Armor +3                                   --
Necklace of Intellect +2                              --
Wand of Suggestion (Caster lvl 9th) (uses: 3/5)      1.0 lb.
Potion of Bless Weapon                               0.1 lb.
Potion of Magic Stone                                0.1 lb.
Potion of Pass without Trace                         0.1 lb.
Potion of Cure Light Wounds (1d8+1)                  0.1 lb.
Scroll: False Life                                    --
Scroll: Enlarge Person                                --
Scroll: Silent Image                                  --
Scroll: Comprehend Languages/Eagle's Splendor         --

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
DESCRIPTION

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
BACKGROUND

I've fixed my skills and updated my known and prepared spells. I'm not sure if I get the 3.5e standard 2 spells at 7th level or if we're using house rules.

UPDATE: OK I've updated my 4th level spells accordingly and I fixed my spells-per-day information. I don't know if I currently have more 2nd level spells than I should or if I picked up some along the way.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:46, Thu 26 June 2008.

Aidrin, you get to pick two fourth level spells and one first at 7th level.

With 400gp, Gilrak will purchase:

(2) Light Warhorses*:  300gp
(1) Riding Saddle:  10gp
(1) Set Saddlebages:  4gp
(1) Lance:  10gp
(20) Composite Longbow Arrows:  1gp
(1) Potion Cure Light Wounds:  50gp
(1) vial holy water:  25gp

Total:  400gp

* One will receive my gear from my last horse.  The spare will receive the riding saddle and saddlebags.  The spare will also tote my extra gear..

Just for my own clarity sake:  It sounds like we're not leveling up until Rimsedge.  Is that correct??

Thanks,
Jas

PS - would like to pick up a bless weapon potion - but not sure that's in the cards right now..

Kev - what size boat can be used on No Hope River?  Are there regular river routes to Deuxchay?  Might save us some time.

Assuming Tot still has his Heavy Warhorse he would like to add the following:
(1) Potion of Bull's strength
(2) Potion of Cure Light Wounds
Total 400GP

In the interests of both, you *are now* Level 7.  You have spent all of your hard-earned cash to get there.  You have your treasures, your wishes, your 7th level, anywhere from 10-40 gp each, the 400 gp equipment allotment apiece I've indicated in the Heading East thread, and training for 8th level and additional monies awaiting (presumably) in Rimsedge.  You also have an ancient map (not yet produced) detailing a lost treasure site, plus the posted map for the Central Wilds.

Questions?  Let me know.  I intend to use a portion of this week to get us out of town and down the road.  Caylin, with Garryn's help, will be taking a level of rogue to supplement his archer skills (more for the scouting benefits).

Cheers,
Kev

To give you an appreciation of training costs, I'll refer you to the Miscellaneous section of the Arrret website.  In short, to advance to 7th level would cost 2,400 gp each.  There are seven of you, so that would run you 16,800 gp.  You managed, after cashing the bounty hunter writs, selling the emeralds, selling the masterwork weapons, and the gold you obtained during the last adventure, to accumulate approximately 12,000 gp.  The writs for goods and services in Borderton allowed you to live comfortably at the Briar and Sparrow and make up the remainder of the training fees.  So...once again, you're a little light on the fiscal end of things.  But Bergstrom has assured you that training costs for 8th level, plus a small magic item shopping spree, is available at Rimsedge.  Just for the record, advancing everyone to 8th level would run a total of 25,200 gp.

Capice?  Let me know if you have questions.

KOB

Got it - thanks for the attached Kevin!

Now, we just need to discuss what the party's goals are prior to this thing getting powered on.  We got a little over a month till it' all over...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/0...llider.ap/index.html

Asher will buy:

1  potion of Cat's Grace (300)
1  Thunderstone (30)
1  Tanglefoot Bag (50)
20 X-bow bolts (20) I must have used some at the live game
This message was last edited by the player at 02:21, Tue 01 July 2008.

Treasure Update:

Totmacher has decided to take the Ring of Protection +1. I've added the GP value of the magic items we've gotten from party treasure. Do we want to use that as the guideline? It pretty much approximates my hybrid method anyway and its less dependant on my judgement.

FUTURE TREASURE SELECTION ORDER:
  1. Caylin         0 gp
  2. Gilrak         0 gp
  3. Garryn      2000 gp
  4. Totmacher   3320 gp
  5. Perrato    12305 gp
  6. Asher      14000 gp
  7. Aidrin     13000 gp

Damn it, I'm last again -- ha, ha

It does seem to be the most fair way of divying the magic.

This seems like the most logical approach Bret.  This should be a cumulative list to date right(?)
This message was last edited by the player at 12:07, Tue 01 July 2008.

Yep it is cumulative. So the new list looks like this:

FUTURE TREASURE SELECTION ORDER:
  1. Caylin         0 gp
  2. Gilrak         0 gp
  3. Garryn      2000 gp
  4. Totmacher   3320 gp
  5. Perrato    12305 gp
  6. Aidrin     13000 gp
  7. Asher      14000 gp

Aidrin, yeah, you picked up a bunch of 2nd level spells during the last live gaming session.

FYI, you get the benefit of your higher INT's bonus spells as long as you've been wearing the necklace all day, so you should have one more memorized 4th level spell.

Noted, thanks. He will memorize Rary's Mnemonic Enhancer.

Since Aidrin already has a horse (and the associated trimmings I assume), he will buy:

Smokesticks (3): 60gp
Antitoxin: 50gp
Silk rope (50ft): 50gp
Grappling hook: 1gp
Tanglefoot bag (2): 50gp
Trail rations (7): 14sp
Oil of Bless Weapon: 100gp (for Gilrak)

311gp 14sp

Aidrin - thank you!!  I'm in debt to you...

You are familiar with the Phanarian practice of usury, yes?

I want to discuss travel speeds.

Currently we're limited to 3 mph/24 mi per day based upon Caylin's encumbered  warpony.

I am considering buying a cart/carriage/wagon which is limited to 2 mph/12 mi per day.

While this will substantially slow our travel, it will allow us to carry enough feed for our mounts that we can travel for more than a few days w/o spending time letting them forage for food and allow us to carry any treasure we find. It will, at least over short distenses, slow the whole party down, so I wanted to get approval before I purchase anything.

In reply to Garryn the Grey (msg #171):

not exactly the picture of speed & mobility is it..  Forgive my memory loss here gang - but why exactly are we considering a series of wagons & carts?  Did we happen to pick up a replica of the Colussus of Barletta when we were in Borderton?

We're going to be quite the target for ambush using this approach..

If we can un-encumber Caylin's warpony (by shifting his gear to a spare horse), we can double our movement rate to 32 miles/day (assuming caylin weighs less then 101 lbs?).

Gilrak can also assist in foraging for food w/his survival skills.

I say we consider buying an extra couple horses for carrying goods - forgo the cart(s) - and get moving...

Also - let's not forget Scott's comments regarding the boat to Dief Deuxchay.  That's something to consider as well..

Cheers,
Jas
This message was last edited by the player at 20:22, Fri 04 July 2008.

Actually, if we unencumber Caylin's mount we get up to 3.5 mph/28 mi per day based upon Totmacher's mount...and even naked he encumbers his mount.

Also, foraging takes time. The idea behind the cart was to avoid the need for that while gaining the ability to carry anything we find along the way.

In reply to Garryn the Grey (msg #173):

Yeah - Totmacher naked on a horse.  That won't be necessary..

In reply to Garryn the Grey (msg #173):

Unless I am doing my math wrong, I would rather travel 72 miles in 3 days and forage a day (72 in 4days) than travel 48 in 4days without foraging.

I agree with Gilrak that additional mounts carrying gear and loot is better than the slower wagon-- unless you are expecting a ridiculous amount of loot. Plus, it gives the griffons something to feast on without us losing our mobility (all of our mounts).
This message was last edited by the player at 20:07, Sun 06 July 2008.

Good point on the feasting Griffons...

Although - if we did go the cart/wagon approach w/a smaller number of mounts, we could always just have Totmacher pull the wagon should all the horses get eaten.  Although... with his newly acquired belt of strength, Gilrak may be more capable than the half-orc.  (Them's fightin' words I know Scott. hehe)

Regardless - let's make a call on this one tonight so we're not slowing things down.  At this point, my vote is for procuring extra mounts - forgo the cart(s) - and get moving..
This message was last edited by the player at 20:51, Sun 06 July 2008.

I posted the wrong speed per day for the cart/wagon it should be 2 mph/16 miles per day so over 4 days it would be 72 vs 64 miles, still slower, but then again with what looks like a 1000 mile trip to Deuxchay, some of it surrounded by swamps are we sure foraging will be successful? I'm sure we'll be able to resupply several times along the way, but funds might be scarce if we blow all our cash now. We should probably ask around about these issues. Also I'd planned on hiring a teamster and an unskilled assistant to manage our mounts and cart/wagon...we don't have a single rank in Handle Animal. We should probably do the same if we get several extra horses.

My reason for wanting the cart was this due to the following facts:

Light Horse     75 gp 48 miles per day (enc. 151-450 lb) 32 miles per day
Light Warhorse 150 gp 48 miles per day (enc. 231-690 lb) 32 miles per day
Heavy Warhorse 400 gp 32 miles per day (enc. 301-900 lb) 28 miles per day
Warpony        100 gp 32 miles per day (enc. 101-300 lb) 24 miles per day
Mule             8 gp 24 miles per day (enc. 231-690 lb) 16 miles per day
Cart            15 gp 16 miles per day (enc. ???-??? lb) 16 miles per day
Pack Saddle      5 gp
Bit & Bridle     2 gp
Feed             5 cp 10 lb per day
Teamster         3 sp per day
Unskilled Labor  1 sp per day

So each mount is going to require 10 lb per day and so is each pack animal. If we assume that we lighten Caylin's warpony to unencumbered then we are at 28 miles per day with our 7 mounts plus however many pack animals we bring that mean each light horse used as a pack animal can carry enough food about 5 extra days of travel. So three extra light horses w/pack saddle would cost 246 gp plus 12 gp of feed.

One cart pulled by one mule could carry just as much and would cost 25 gp plus the 12 gp of feed...now we'd be slower so we'd be substantially slower we'd need more feed for the same trip...but that's not really the expensive part.

Now I was looking at everyones list of provisions and I didn't see a single pack animal or anything...I can afford a cart and some mules and a teamster but using horses is going to have to be paid for by the rest of the party.

On the subject of griffons, at least we all have ranged attacks these days and we won't have some half-cocked brute throwing his javelin and then chasing it down so he can attack again.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:23, Mon 07 July 2008.

This message was deleted by the player at 14:37, Mon 07 July 2008.

In reply to Garryn the Grey (msg #177):

The cart does make better finacial sense. Let me know if you need Asher to kick in some GP and I will modify my purchases for the trip. Since Asher has not purchased a horse since he hit 50' of movement, and he continues to refuse to carry anything over a light load, it is only fair that he chip in.

Now, can we Get Aine as our Teamster? <grin>

In reply to Asher Willbourne (msg #179):

At this point - I don't care too much whether it's going to be horses or horses/mules/chickens/sheep/carts.  Let's make the final call and get on the road.

In reply to Gilrak Kilring (msg #180):

Agreed - so did we rule out taking the waterway?

The Holt Bros have assaulted the Web:

http://www.extraspecialops.com/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/user/ExtraSpecialOps

In reply to Totmacher of the Wilds (msg #182):

You ever notice the uncanny resemblance between Butch and Totmacher??

Mack is a bad man.  A very bad man..

Great Stuff BTW!!  - Looking forward to the flood of comments on YouTube!
This message was last edited by the player at 22:13, Mon 07 July 2008.

Brilliant!

I kinda thought Mack was based on Vil...any truth to that?

Who did the voice for Obama?

A Mad TV actor - (supposedly is being drafted by Saturday Night Live just for his Obama) - name is Jordan Peele.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Peele

I'll forgo the vial of holy water (25gp) and buy yer damn mule, cart and 2gp worth of feed if that means we can quit debating about this and get moving..

Cheers,
The Grumpy Dwarf

In reply to Totmacher of the Wilds (msg #182):

Hilarious stuff. I had to watch all of them. The Butch rant cracks me up every time.

Regarding travel, Asher will forego the thunderstone (30gp) to puchase the cart and help with the tack, driver, and feed. It will give him opporunity to meditate on the tailgate.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:08, Tue 08 July 2008.

Alright Grumpy, we'll be on our way with a cart and a couple of pack mules (just in case we have to go off road, they're cheap and won't slow us down. I'll post a list tonight. (Funny how the discussion changed once the cost of speed was included.)

Tom is in California working for a while. His message was sketchy, but he wanted me to post as him...I think we all know that isn't going to happen, I'm barely monolingual. In any event I'll post his purchases tonight along with mine, I just won't do it in character.

In reply to Garryn the Grey (msg #188):

No - you're just more thick-headed than the rest of us Bret.  ;)  I'd rather be traveling as a poor-man's-caravan at this point than not traveling at all..   You're responsible for hiring the teamster though.  And he better be making Gilrak breakfast in bed for 3sp/day.

See ya on the road,
J

Party Vote:  Handle Animal is a class skill for Totmacher and Gilrak (and since it is a charisma based skill I think we all know that Gil isn't going to be getting it anytime soon)...shouldn't Totmacher have to pay for our hirelings?

GARRYN'S PERSONAL ITEMS        COST   WEIGHT
Acid (flask)                   10 gp    1 lb
Everburning Torch             110 gp    1 lb
Sunrod                          2 gp    1 lb
Tindertwig                      1 gp    1 lb
Light Mace                      8 gp    4 lb
Potion (Longstrider)           50 gp   -- lb
Potion (Longstrider)           50 gp   -- lb
Potion (Cure Light Wounds)     50 gp   -- lb
Potion (Cure Light Wounds)     50 gp   -- lb
                              331 gp
                               69 gp towards party supplies
TOTAL SPENT                   400 gp

PERRATO'S PERSONAL ITEMS       COST   WEIGHT
Light Warhorse                150 gp
Paper (10 sheets)               4 gp   -- lb
Wine, Common (10 pitchers)      2 gp   60 lb
Ale, Gallon (10 jugs?)          2 gp   80 lb
Barrel (water)                  2 gp   30 lb
Soap (4 lbs.)                   2 gp    4 lb
Potion (Cure Light Wounds)     50 gp   -- lb
Potion (Cure Light Wounds)     50 gp   -- lb
Potion (Cure Light Wounds)     50 gp   -- lb
Potion (Cure Light Wounds)     50 gp   -- lb
                              362 gp
Sell: Light Horse             (30 gp)
                               68 gp towards party supplies
TOTAL SPENT                   400 gp

PARTY SUPPLIES                             
Mule                            8 gp
Mule                            8 gp
Saddle, pack                    5 gp   15 lb
Saddle, pack                    5 gp   15 lb
Light Warhorse                150 gp
Cart                           15
Feed (200 days)                10 gp 2000 lb
Bit & Bridle x3                 6 gp
Teamster (3 sp/day 60 days)    18 gp
Unskilled Labor  (1 sp/day x60) 6 gp
Trail Rations (5 sp/day x60)   30 gp   60 lb
                              261 gp
PAID BY:
Asher                          30 gp
Caylin                         69 gp
Garryn                         69 gp
Gilrak                         25 gp
Perrato                        68 gp

This message was last edited by the GM at 05:02, Tue 12 Aug 2008.

Better yet - maybe the party should pay Totmacher to manage the hirelings.

BTW - do the hirelings get paid before or after we reach the destination?

Also, do we really need rations?  Totmacher sees the hirelings as multi-purpose.

Now see what you started Bret?  Perhaps Kevin should name this particular 'module' "Caravan to Rimsedge:  A Donner Party Story"...

Had Vil still been alive, he would have warned you about this...

Well, if he's going to eat them then he sure as hell better pay for them!

I paid the Hireling 60 days upfront with Borderton credit. You would normally negotiate a contract with hirelings and if it was for daily work pay them at the end of each day, if it was long term you'd pay them weekly and if it was for a specific job you'd pay them a portion initially and the rest upon completion. I figure 60 days is close to 1000 miles and we can pay the remainder when we get there.

Howdy.

I'm currently westbound and down, loaded up and truckin' here in the ol' O.C. After our first week of trying to figure out how to bail out the business, I'm operations manager again, but I have a good guy from the old days coming in to help. Things should smooth out. I can check in and post now, though, and I have brought the D&D books with me...

In reply to Perrato Viatomagne (msg #195):

Tom -

Best of luck to you in your efforts to save your business!  As business owners ourselves, we can understand the work you're going through..

Take care,
Jason

So Asher...

Perhaps you should consider picking up a shamisen and putting a level into Bard on our way to Narvil..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i1FznZT7fU
so you can face off with something like this (albeit a more combative version...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyfvQ7kosBc


I saw a Taiko/Shamisen group come through St. Paul a few years back.  They had a crew of 3 japanese hotties kneeling on the stage totally rocking the shamisens.  That was by far the coolest 'guitar' performance I've seen in some time.

J

Side Note to Bret - Yes, I know what you're thinking... While Vil may have been into the whole Asian ..cultural.. scene back when he was *alive* - the Holt Bros. character of Mack was by no means modeled after our beloved Illusionist-Thief...

In reply to Gilrak Kilring (msg #197):

Asher would prefer the 3 hotties playing the Shamisen; but given his ascetic upbringing, he is not sure why.

...perhaps the Half-Beast is having more of an influence on him than Asher would care to admit.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:39, Fri 18 July 2008.

Hey all,

Life is absolutely full at the moment.  I've been swamped with travel for the job, band gigs and our CD release, and the return of the S.O. (Carolyn) to Seattle and our house has sucked up far more time than I had anticipated.  Now that she is settling into her new job, however, I'm hoping I have more free time--although probably only late at night.  I'm trying to move us along here right now, after she's gone to bed.

Good luck with everything, Tom.  I'll call you soon to see how things stand.  In the meantime, I will try to post as often as I can.

Cheers,
Kev

Hey Kevin,

Good to see you back on line and getting a quick breather from what sounds to be a very hectic schedule.

So how can we get our hands on one of your CD's??

Cheers,
Jas

Hey all, I just spoke with Kev, he's been out hiking for the last week and will be back in Seattle tomorrow night and he should be able to post something then.

He has given a green light to a weekend gaming at the lake house in Wisconsin in October if we can all work it out. The first and last weekends are out which leaves 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26.

Wow, where in Wisconsin?

Enjoy:

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/e72c16c2a0

Sayner, WI (275 mi from Minneapolis, 700 from KC)

Ha, that's not far from where I used to vacation in Three Lakes.

That's just wrong. Funny.  But wrong.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:37, Tue 12 Aug 2008.

I forgot that a friend of mine is getting married on Oct 18, so that weekend is out too.

wrong. wrong. wrong. you damn dirty ape.

Okay, the possible weekends are the 10-12th or 24-26th of October. Scott would prefer the latter. Does anyone else have a preference or conflict?

I can go either weekend provided I have enough time to plan for it. Whichever weekend we go is up to you guys; so chime in already.

Actually both weekends pose a conflict for me, but I can resolve the one on Oct. 25 to make it out for a gaming weekend.  The Oct. 11 date is a gig night for the band, and I can't back out of that.

FYI, things at home are even more time-consuming now that Carolyn is back in town--I just don't have much free time at all.  I'll try to move us along as best I can, but please understand that I'm pretty constrained right now.

The SO will be out of town, so this represents the most opportunity for me to move things along.  I will be doing so throughout the weekend.

Great to hear from you Kev!!!  Our slightly unhinged dwarf is ready, willing, and unstable - in short, he's ready to go.

BTW - how many xp for knocking out the Monk??  =)
This message was last edited by the player at 00:00, Sat 06 Sept 2008.

In reply to Gilrak Kilring (msg #213):

13:02, Today: Asher Willbourne rolled 28 using 1d20+8. initiative roll (w/+4 vendetta modifier).

I've let Brian know that we're back on.  Has anyone talked to Bret, Tom and Brian H??

I owe both Bret and Tom phone calls.  I'll do that today.  The SO will be returning from her weekend sometime today, so I'll try to post as much as possible between now and then.

Sorry, I've been meaning to catch up but had a birthday party soaking up my day.

Oops, Aidrin has dispel magic in his spellbook but not memorized. I was looking at the wrong list. Oh well, fireball does the same thing, right? :P

Now that's my kind of Wizard!

So shall we book up with the weekend of 10/25??

Cover??  Since when did Totmacher ever need Cover???  You're getting soft old man.

In reply to Gilrak Kilring (msg #221):

Doesn't cover for Tot-bag equal a massive obstacle for the rest of us? Like a barn or huge boulder?

Tot was being considerate - needed to know if there is a place he can toss Aidrin if necessary.

There are no nearby maps that provide much cover.  Several small maps are present on the landscape, impaled on sagebrush branches or blowing gently past, but none of them would really afford much protection.

Seriously, I'm in the process of putting together a couple of maps that I'll link to our websites.

I have a question that the map may make clear, I interpreted the dogs 15 drops to be the distance of 15 throws, so how far was I throwing the bone?

Note to Asher: apparently sensitivity isn't part of Sense Motive. (just kidding, don't ever change...you're beautiful just the way you are.)

100'/throw.  - which I find hard to believe considering it was Garryn throwing the bone.  What's your STR?  I'm thinking like 50' tops...

My Strength is 15...third highest in the party!

Yeah, don't ever ask the monk for a diplomacy check-- he just hasn't got it in him.

Hey all,

I've been slammed lately, but I've set aside this evening to finish a couple of maps and move us into a higher level of action.  I will be back in KS for my mom's 70th, and I'll take a laptop to try and post through the weekend.  More later...

Kev

sounds good - thanks for the update Kevin.  Enjoy KS!

Jas

Spoke to Kev today and it looks like the last weekend is off the table so we'll have to find another time to get together.

Thanks, Kev.

Tom, for whatever reason my phone shows your old number which does not work...so call me again with your new number.

Happy New Year everyone!

Cheers,
Jas

Happy New Year!

I haven't been able to contact Kevin since October...I continue to call once a week and leave messages without response, but I will keep trying.

Hey all,

I apologize for a very long hiatus from RPOL, and from communication in general.  Suffice it to say that my company is in dire financial straits, my significant other is a significant time-monopolizing influence, and my band is in the midst of recording our second album.  I just haven't had time for the campaign.

With that said, Bret and I are looking to do some face-to-face gaming with everyone, the old-fashioned way.  I'm hoping that this happens this month, but if not, it will happen within a few weeks--likely in March.  I will use this site to prep for that table-top gaming event, but can't promise regular updates.

As always, I appreciate your commitment to the campaign and the game, and look forward to seeing as many of you all as can join us.

Cheers,
Kev

I received confirmation from Bret that both Kev and Tom will be in town for gaming on Saturday, January 24th.  Jas gave prior confirmation that he should be able to break away and attend as well - just need the two Brians and we are set--

Brian Hann - I am still searching for your email address - let me know if you are in.

Need to determine logistics.  My house is always an option - will have to contend with my 4 and 8 year olds.

Looking forward to getting back together with the team--

Working on my flight arrangements now.

Regarding site logistics - how about if we look into a Residence Inn (or equivalent) - someplace where we can go off-site for the gaming and have enough leg room to stretch out (and a kitchen to feed the half-orc as needed).  Rebecca might appreciate this approach....

See you soon,
Jason

Hey all,

I'll be posting a few game updates here in the next couple of days, in an attempt to have us poised for table-top gaming when we meet this coming weekend.  However, the major caveat to this (ahem, Scott and Jason) is that no combat will be initiated as part of the on-line setup.  Combat could, theoretically, begin as soon as we're all settled around the table, but it will NOT be an option prior to that time.  I need this breathing room to gather some momentum.

So...look for a couple of longish postings, respond accordingly, but keep those figurative weapons in your sheathes/pockets/pants, or where ever it is you store 'em.

Looking forward to some old-fashioned P&P gaming,
Kev

Brian Hann emailed me and it sounds like he is in - but will show up late afternoon - which should be close to when we begin.

...looks like it is now up to the elder Rich...

Looking forward to it. Hopefully I won't get 3.5 and 4.0 rules cross-confused in my head.

Well...a heart is indeed a terrible thing to lose.

Brian, any chance you could game Friday evening?

In reply to Totmacher of the Wilds (msg #240):

I suck.

Sorry guys, I'm going to have to miss this one. Too many family obligations to make the trip. Good luck, have fun, don't kill Asher.

...we promise not to actually "kill" him, but if you expect us not to let him die...for that you'll have to make at trip to KC

What about some half-assed solution, like video conferencing with Brian for a portion of the gaming?  Is this a possibility?

That's a terrific idea!

We don't have internet at my office...just mobile broadband...I'm not sure if that is fast enough for video conferencing. I did just get a webcam for x-mas, I can install the software and try it out.

At the very least we could maybe do slow-frame webcam and chat over skype or something or other.

Brian - please post your phone number so we can coordinate the gaming, thanks--

Hey Guys,

Great to see you this weekend!  Bret - thanks again for hosting - your office worked out great.

We'll have to start making some plans for a Minneapolis or Seattle rendevouz
here soon...

Take Care,
Jas

Had a great time, I'm ready to do it again in Minnesota.

Here is the proposed Garryn at level 8
(progression to Thief-acrobat L2)

Changes:
+1 Dex
+4 HP (yes...I rolled a fucking 2)
+1 BAB
+1 Ref save
Agile Fighting (+1/+2)
Slow Fall 20 ft.
10 Skill Points:
 +1 Disable Device
 +2 Hide
 +2 Move Silently
 +1 Open Lock
 +1 Search
 +2 Speak Language (Thrailian)
 +1 Tumble

Name:    Garryn the Grey           Alignment:  Neutral
Race:    Human                     Age:        20
Class:   Rogue/Thief-Acrobat       Gender:     Male
Level:   6/2                       Weight:     168 lbs.
XP:      37,481                    Height:     5' 10"
Origin:  Paldor, Cameron           Hair:       Grey
Deity:   not normally              Eyes:       Green

ABILITY  SCORE  MOD.
STR       15    +2
DEX       19    +4
CON       14    +2
INT       16    +3
WIS       10    +0
CHA       13    +1

HIT POINTS:  49   Current HP:  49

ARMOR CLASS            Modifiers:
Current -     21       Armor-  +5   Dodge-      +1
Touch -       16       Shield-  0   Agile Fght- +1
Flat-Footed - 17(21)   Dex-    +4   Ring of NA- +1

SAVING THROWS   TOTAL = BASE + ABILITY + MAGIC + TEMP
FORTITUDE         +4     +2      +2
REFLEX           +12     +8      +4
WILL              +2     +2      +0

COMBAT          TOTAL = BASE + ABILITY + SIZE + MISC + TEMP
MELEE             +6     +5      +2
RANGED            +8     +5      +4

INITIATIVE      TOTAL = DEX MOD + MISC MOD
Base             +4       +4

WEAPONS       ATT  DAMAGE  CRITICAL  RANGE  WGT   TYPE  SIZE
Rapier, MW    +10  1d6+2   18-20/x2         3 lb.  P     M
Short bow      +9  1d6        x3     60 ft  2 lb.  P     M
Dagger(melee)  +9  1d4+2   19-20/x2         1 lb.  P     M
     (thrown)  +9  1d4     19-20/X2  10 ft.        P

ARMOR                 TYPE   WGT    BONUS  SPECIAL PROPERTIES
Mithral Chain Shirt +1 L     10 lb.  +5    Max Dex +6, 10% spell failure
Ring of Natural Armor  -     --      +1

SKILLS
SKILL NAME           Total = Ability + Ranks + Misc Modifiers
Appraise               +9    +3 Int     6
Balance               +14    +4 Dex     8      +2 Tumble synergy
Bluff                  +6    +1 Cha     5
Climb                 +10    +2 Str     8
Diplomacy              +5    +1 Cha     0      +4 Bluff & Sense Motive synergy
Disable Device        +16    +3 Int    11      +2 MW thieves tools
Escape Artist          +4    +4 Dex     0
Gather Information     +8    +1 Cha     5      +2 Bluff synergy
Hide                  +15    +4 Dex    11
Jump                  +12    +2 Str     8      +2 Tumble synergy
Listen                 +6    +0 Wis     6
Move Silently         +14    +4 Dex    10
Open Lock             +17    +4 Dex    11      +2 MW thieves tools
Ride*                  +4    +4 Dex     0
Rope Use               +4    +4 Dex     0
Search                +16    +3 Int    11      +2 Vision
Sense Motive           +5    +0 Wis     5
Slieght of Hand        +6    +4 Dex     0      +2 Bluff synergy
Speak (Elven)*         NA               1.0
Speak (Cazistani)*     NA               0.5
Speak (Thrailian)*     NA               1.0
Spot                   +9    +0 Wis     7      +2 Vision
Tumble                +17    +4 Dex    11      +2 Jump synergy
TOTAL PTS (128)
*: cross-class skill

SPECIAL ABILITIES / FEATS
Racial:
4 extra skill points at 1st level
1 extra feat at 1st level
1 extra skill point per level

Class Abilities:
Sneak Attack +3d6
Trapfinding
Evasion
Trap Sense +2
Uncanny Dodge (Dex Bonus to AC)
Fast Acrobatics
Kip Up
Steady Stance
Agile Fighting (+1/+2)
Slow Fall 20 ft.

Wish (vision of elves):
Low Light Vision
+2 Search
+2 Spot
Entitled to search check by walking w/i 5' of secret or concealed door

Feats:
Dodge
Mobility (human bonus)
Spring Attack
Weapon Finesse

Languages:
Common, Cazistani
Common, Paldorian
Common, Palonish
Common, Rimsedge patois
Common, Thrailian
Dwarven
Elven

It was awesome to see everyone again! I think a RichCon in Minnesota this summer is in order. Let's keep it in mind so we can make plans! Now, to update and whatnot...

Changes:
+4 to HP (Yes, I rolled a 1.)
4 skill points:
  +1 to Concentration
  +1 to Diplomacy
  +1 to Knowledge (Religion)
  +1 to Survival
+1 to BAB
Second attack per round at +1 BAB
Additional 3^rd level spell
Additional 4^th level spell

I haven't yet decided what sort of equipment changes/enhancements I should make. There's also the matter of figuring out what Perrato's precise XP count is. I think it's somewhere below Aidrin's and above Gilrak's. The precise figure prior to this weekend's gaming is on a piece of paper in my house in Kansas and not available to me now.

Name: Perrato Viatomagne    Size: Medium
Player: T. Avery            Gender: Male
Race: Human                 Height: 5' 9"
Class: Cleric               Weight: 155 lbs.
Level: 8                    Age: 23
XPs: 28,000 < X < 36,000    Eyes: Brown
Alignment: Neutral Good     Hair: Dark Brown
Deity: Mithras (Vagrani)    Origin: Vedia, Palone

Ability Score Modifier
 STR: 13         +1
 DEX: 14         +2
 CON: 16         +3
 INT: 14         +2
 WIS: 20(16)     +5(+3)
 CHA: 15(13)     +2(+1)

HP: 54
AC: 19

Saving Throws  Total = Base Save + Ability Mod. + Misc. Mod.
Fortitude:      +9        +6           +3            +0
Reflex:         +4        +2           +2            +0
Will:           +9        +6           +3            +0

Combat  Total = Base + Ability + Size + Misc. + Temp.
Melee   +7/+2  +6/+1      +1
Ranged  +8/+3  +6/+1      +2

Initiative  Total = Dex + Misc.
Base         +2     +2     +0

Weapons                  ATT  DAMAGE  CRITICAL  RANGE  WGT  TYPE  SIZE
Mace, Light +2            +8   1d6+3     X2      --    4lb   B
Morningstar, masterwork   +6   1d8+1     X2      --    6lb  B,P
Crossbow, light           +7   1d8    19-20/X2  80 ft  4lb   P
Dagger                  +6(+7) 1d4    19-20/X2  10 ft  1lb  P,S

Armor                    Bonus  Weight  Check Penalty  Special Properties
Breastplate, masterwork   +5    30 lbs       -3

Skills                            Total = Ability + Ranks + Misc. Modifiers
Concentration                      +13    +3 CON      10
Diplomacy                       +12(+11)  +1 CHA      10       +1 (ring)
Heal                            +14(+12)  +3 WIS      7   +2 (periapt) +2 (syn.)
Knowledge (history)                +7     +2 INT      5
Knowledge (religion)               +8     +2 INT      6
Profession (herbalist)          +10(+8)   +3 WIS      5       +2 (periapt)
Speak language (Grangian)          --       --        1
Speak language (Rimsedge Patois)   --       --        1
Survival                           +10    +3 WIS      7
Total Skill Points: 54

Feats:
Dodge
Extra Turning
Improved Turning
Scribe Scroll

Class Abilities:
Aura of Good
Spells
Spontaneous Casting
Turn Undead 8x/Day (3+CHA bonus+ extra turning feat)

Domain Abilities:

• Travel: 7 rounds per day Freedom of Movement, Survival as class skill
• Sun: Perform Greater Turning once per day

Languages:
Common, Paldorian
Common, Palonish
Elven
Common, Grangian
Common, Rimsedge Patois

Equipment:
Morningstar, MW                        6 lbs.
Breastplate, MW                       30 lbs.
Shield, heavy steel, MW               15 lbs.
Crossbow, light                        4 lbs.
Bolts (x118)                          12 lbs.
Dagger                                 1 lb.
Explorer's outfit                      --
Cleric's vestments                     --
Holy symbol, silver                    1 lb.
Waterskin (full)                       4 lbs. (73 lbs worn)

Backpack                               2 lbs.
Healer's kit                           1 lb.
Candle (x10)                           --
Chalk (x5)                             --
Flint and steel                        --
Fishhook                               --
Ink, vial (1 oz.)                      --
Inkpen                                 --
Hooded lantern                         2 lbs.
Mirror, small steel                   0.5 lbs.
Flask of oil                           1 lb.
Waterskin (empty)                       ?
Signal whistle                         --
Sewing needle                          --
Belt pouch                            0.5 lbs.
Rope, silk, 50 ft.                     5 lbs.
Sack                                  0.5 lbs.
Antitoxin, 1 flask                     --
Everburning torch                      1 lb.
Sunrod (x4)                            4 lbs.
Scroll case                           0.5 lbs. (18 lbs. in backpack)

Horse, light                           --
Saddle, riding                        25 lbs.
Saddlebags                             8 lbs.
Bit and bridle                         1 lb.
Bedroll                                5 lbs.
Rations, (1 week)                      7 lbs.
Pot, iron                             10 lbs.  (310 lbs carried)

Magic items:
Mace, Light +2
Periapt of Wisdom +4
6 Potions Cure Light Wounds           0.2 lbs.
Ring of Charisma +2
Scroll (Magic Weapon, Summon Monster I, Make Whole, Zone of Truth)

Thanks for going to the trouble of setting up the cam and taking the table expericence to a new electronic level. It was a lot of fun and, while I would have rather seen you guys in person, it was still great to play.

I hope we can all do a Mpls summer gaming session; It would be a chance to show off some of the Minne-micro brews.

Here is Asher's 8th level sheet. I will post a ninth after I get over the heartbreak of finding out he cannot take "Weapon Specialization" for his ninth level feat.

HP +4
DEX +1
BAB +1 He also gets his second attack (finally)
Unarmed damage increases to a d10
Slow fall 40'
Saves +1
Skill Points (6):
   Hide +2
   Listen +2
   Move silently +1
   Tumble +1

Character Name: Asher Willbourne   Size: Medium
Player Name:    Brian Rich         Age: 23
Race:           Human              Gender: Male
Class:          Monk               Origin: Kolchais, Narvil
Alignment:      Lawful Neutral     Height: 5’ 10”
Level:          8                  Weight: 155
Deity:          None               Eyes: Blue
XP:             26,053++           Hair: Black

Ability Score Mod. Temp. Score/Mod.
STR      14   +2
DEX      19   +4
CON      12   +1
INT      13   +1
WIS      16   +3
CHA      13   +1

   TOTAL   CURRENT   SUBDUAL DAMAGE
HP- 53

AC- 19 (10+DEX+WIS+1lev+1amulet)(AC 20 with dodge)

SAVING THROWS TOTAL + BASE + ABILITY + MISC. MOD            + TEMP.MOD
FORTITUDE       9      6       1       2(Cloak)
REFLEX         12      6       4       2(Cloak)
WILL          13/15    6       3       4(Cloak+2/Iron Will)   2(Still Mind)

COMBAT TOTAL  = BASE + STR/DEX + SIZE + MISC + TEMP
MELEE   +8/+3   6/1    2(STR)
RANGED +10/+5   6/1    4(DEX)
FLURRY +12/+12/+7 unarmed (+4DEX/+1WEAPON FOCUS)
        +9/+9/+4  lt weapon

INITIATIVE: +4

SPEED:  50' (30'race + 20' level)

WEAPON   ATT BONUS DAMAGE CRITICAL RANGE WGT    PROPERTIES
UNARMED   + 13/8   1d10+4   x2      --          WEAPON FINESSE/FOCUS/MIGHTY FISTS
KAMA(MW)  + 11/6   1d6+2    x2      --   2 LBS  WEAPON FINESSE/TRIPPING
+1 KAMA   + 11/6   1d6+3    x2      --   2 LBS  WEAPON FINESSE/TRIPPING
X-BOW(lt) + 10     1d8   (19-20)x2  80'  4 LBS

ARMOR: NONE

SKILL        ABILITY TOTAL = AB MOD + RANKs + MISC MOD
BALANCE        DEX    10       4          4   2 tumble
CLIMB          STR     9       2          7
HIDE           DEX    11       4          7
JUMP           STR    28       2          6   2 tumble/8 speed/10 ring
LISTEN         WIS    14       3         11
MOVE SILENTLY  DEX    11       4          7
SENSE MOTIVE   WIS     7       3          4
SPOT           WIS    12       3          9
TUMBLE         DEX    17       4         11   2 jump

TOTAL POINTS: 66

EQUIPMENT:

MAGIC ITEMS:  Ring of Jumping, Improved/ Amulet of Natural Armor(+1)/
              /Cloak of Resistence (+2)/ Straps of Mighty Fists (+2)

ITEM          PRICE gp  WEIGHT lbs
BOLTS (20)        2     2 LBS
TANGLEFOOT BAG   50     4
THUNDERSTONES    90     3
MONK OUTFIT      --     2
BACKPACK          2     2
BEDROLL           1 sp  5
WATERSKIN         1     4
FLINT/STEEL       1    --
SUNRODS x3        6     3
POUCH             1     ½
SACK              1 sp  ½
CLIMBERS KIT     80     5
SILK ROPE (50’)  10     5
TINDER TWIG      10    --
RATIONS (7 DAY)   1.2   7
   (TOTALS)  51 lbs on person inc weapons (light load)

GP TBD???gp

LOADS: LIGHT = < 58, MEDIUM = < 116, HEAVY = < 175 (max)

FEATS/SPECIAL ABILITIES:

LEVEL:
 DODGE
 IRON WILL (racial bonus)
 WEAPON FINESSE
 WEAPON FOCUS (Unarmed)

CLASS:
 AC BONUS (+ WIS mod)
 FLURRY OF BLOWS (extra attack)
 EVASION (reduce damage from certain spells)
 IMPROVED UNARMED STRIKE
 STUNNING FIST (#/day = level)
 DEFLECT ARROWS
 FAST MOVE (+ 20’)
 STILL MIND (+2 save vs enchantments)
 KI STRIKE (unarmed dam=magic vs DR)
 SLOW FALL (40')
 PURITY OF BODY (immune to natural disease)
 IMPROVED TRIP
 WHOLENESS OF BODY (self-heal lev x2 hp/day)

RACIAL: 4 extra skill points 1st level
        1 extra feat at 1st level
        1 extra skill point per level

This message was last edited by the GM at 23:22, Mon 26 Jan 2009.

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/feats.htm#fighterBonusFeats

See this from the srd d20 site. It states that a character can take Weapon specialization as long as they meet the prereq's (despite the fact that it is a fighers bonus feat).

On saturday, I thought Bret and Kev, said that it was for fighters only.

Help. Can Ash take it or no?

Brian

One of the prerequisites for weapon specialization is that you be a 4th level fighter...ergo nobody that isn't a fighter can ever meet that prerequisite and only fighters can get weapon specialization.

In reply to Garryn the Grey (msg #255):

I had hoped that that was a prerequisite for the fighter to take it as a bonus feat. Damn!

Well then, I'm still pondering.

Yeah, there wouldn't be much point in being a fighter beyond level 2 if that were the case, but nice try.

I'm having the same issue, the next feat that I really want won't be available until level 12 for me (improved critical). So I'm debating between Weapon Focus (rapier) or Combat Expertise.

Since I haven't run into a magic weapon yet I am loathe to lock myself into a rapier...as soon as I do an amazing +4 short sword of deadly precision will show up on the corpse of one of our victims.

Combat Expertise doesn't seem like something I'll use all that often, most of my melee involves moving out of range anyway so I wouldn't use it. Besides, with my agile fighting and tumbling I'll get a +4 AC for taking a -4 att and a +7 AC for total defense. Combat Expertise would only improve it to +5 AC/-4 att or +9/-9 att, which is better, but not really better enough and the feats that it Combat Expertise leads to wouldn't really be available until 15th level and so are really a bit moot.

Two-weapon Fighting leads to Two-weapon Defense, which I love...but once again we are looking at level 15.

Quick Draw is nice...but how often will I throw a dagger instead of just tumbling over, stabbing and tumbling back?

I guess its Weapon Focus (rapier), but we better not find an amazing short sword...ever.

Has Kevin ruled on using feats from sword and fist? I know you and Jason are running characters that are non-core.

Also,what do you think of Power Attack for Asher? At 9th lev his flurry penalty is gone so his flurry is +13/+13/+8. I just am not convinced he can afford to trade BAB for damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:41, Tue 27 Jan 2009.

Power attack makes sense for fighting opponents with poor AC's. You would have used it against the gargoyles. Ultimately to use it wisely you'll need a chart like Scott has that lets him know what level of penalty/bonus results in the highest average damage.

You might consider Mobility...I know the +4 AC doesn't mean much given your tumbling ability and movement rate, but consider what you could do with Spring Attack. You could move so fast that you could move into range, attack once and move so far back they couldn't get to you without a charge. Combine that ability with stunning fist or any number of other factors and you could have a lot of fun...when you are 12th level...

Regarding the Sword and Fist feats, I believe that is not a 3.5 rulebook. The prestige classes that Jason and I have gotten approved both came from 3.5 optional rulebooks and we ran had to run them by Kevin to get approval. One of the issues with 3.0 was that the supplemental rulebooks were completely unbalance. That has been fixed with 3.5, which is why you don't see as many people taking prestige classes, they just aren't as powerful as they used to be. What were you looking for? I have the complete warrior and the complete adventurer which both have some feats a monk may use.

Okay, this was a giant pain in the ass, so I won't be doing this again, but using a +13/+13/+8 attack bonus and and average damage of 9.5 generates the following chart:

AC      No Mod  +1/-1   +2/-2   +3/-3   +4/-4   +5/-5
10      28.5    30.975  33.35   35.625  37.8    39.875
11      28.025  30.45   32.775  35      37.125  37.7
12      27.55   29.925  32.2    34.375  35.1    35.525
13      27.075  29.4    31.625  32.5    33.075  33.35
14      26.6    28.875  29.9    30.625  31.05   31.175
15      26.125  27.3    28.175  28.75   29.025  29
16      24.7    25.725  26.45   26.875  27      26.825
17      23.275  24.15   24.725  25      24.975  24.65
18      21.85   22.575  23      23.125  22.95   22.475
19      20.425  21      21.275  21.25   20.925  20.3
20      19      19.425  19.55   19.375  18.9    18.125
21      17.575  17.85   17.825  17.5    16.875  15.95
22      16.15   16.275  16.1    15.625  14.85   13.775
23      14.725  14.7    14.375  13.75   12.825  10.875
24      13.3    13.125  12.65   11.875  10.125  9.425
25      11.875  11.55   10.925   9.375   8.775   7.975
26      10.45    9.975   8.625   8.125   7.425   6.525
27       9.025   7.875   7.475   6.875   6.075   5.075
28       7.125   6.825   6.325   5.625   4.725   2.175
29       6.175   5.775   5.175   4.375   2.025   2.175
30       5.225   4.725   4.025   1.875   2.025   2.175
31       4.275   3.675   1.725   1.875   2.025   2.175
32       3.325   1.575   1.725   1.875   2.025   2.175
33       1.425   1.575   1.725   1.875   2.025   2.175
34       1.425   1.575   1.725   1.875   2.025   2.175
35       1.425   1.575   1.725   1.875   2.025   2.175

You would use the Power Attack feat against AC under 23 or over 32 (highlighted in red) and use your normal attacks between 23 and 32 (highlighted in blue)

To me this chart sort of suggests that even though you'd use Power Attack fairly often, it wouldn't have a major effect on a combat and unless you're interested in some of the feats that have it as a prerequisite it isn't worth the trouble.