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OOC Archive 1.

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Bramwell Caulder
player, 227 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Wed 7 Jun 2017
at 18:09
  • msg #773

Re: OOC

Dweeble doesn't seem immoral to me!  Super greedy and quite befuddled about any social norm one might care to name, but I can't recall seeing any malice in her... yet :)

By the way, I don't think I welcomed you back yet, Dweeble, so welcome!  I've been distracted from RPOL for a bit myself, but I'm trying to be around more.

Also, I just edited my post to mark the specific square Bram left the driftglobe floating, in case that comes into play.
Dweeble
player, 66 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Wed 7 Jun 2017
at 18:25
  • msg #774

Re: OOC

Super greedy and socially awkward are definitely both very accurate descriptors for her, you're not wrong!  As for the morals, or lack thereof, I suppose she really isn't showing that off but I also don't see a reason why she would.  She's fine following the lead of a group that has so far made her some coin and kept her safe.  If that changes, she might start being a bit more carefree about what she's doing.  So just don't let her get stabbed or steal her shinies and you'll never have to see that!  But yeah, even she has a code she lives by.  It's just one that is more so about her not being hurt or stolen from than actually worrying much about others.  Then again, she isn't the type to go stab a commoner cause he looked at her funny.  She's been locked up plenty, she doesn't need that back in her life.

And thank you, Bram.  I can understand the issues with balance between RPoL and real life but I'm glad you're still around.

Also that damn orb is awful shiny...
This message was last edited by the player at 18:28, Wed 07 June 2017.
DM
GM, 569 posts
Dungeon
Master
Wed 7 Jun 2017
at 20:36
  • msg #775

Re: OOC

Just realized I missed commenting on Bram's ability checks - I edited my prior post but here's the update:

The boy wasn't seriously hurt, but he appreciates the attempt at some healing.

Braelen seems sincere in what he says and how he's acting.

Nothing about the Delvers or Believers rings any bells.

Bram gives Braelen 2gp.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:07, Wed 07 June 2017.
DM
GM, 570 posts
Dungeon
Master
Wed 7 Jun 2017
at 20:38
  • msg #776

Re: OOC

Dweeble:
Hey DM, besides the big stone block in the middle of the room, is there anywhere else to hide?  Patches of shadow, small outcroppings, or anything else along those lines?  Also, how big around is the stone in the center of the room?  If Dweeble was standing in a crouched demeanor, would she still be able to be seen from the doorway at that angle?


There's nothing else of note in the room, other than the two doors and the stone block. The stone is 8 feet tall and a little irregular, but 5 feet wide at its widest part.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:38, Wed 07 June 2017.
Dweeble
player, 68 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Thu 8 Jun 2017
at 17:17
  • msg #777

Re: OOC

Hey Morg, I've been meaning to ask you something.  I noticed back in the OOC you mentioned taking a maneuver for Dweeble to take advantage of.  Which one from Battlemaster were you planning?
Morg Danforge
player, 248 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as1)
Thu 8 Jun 2017
at 19:12
  • msg #778

Re: OOC

Dweeble:
Hey Morg, I've been meaning to ask you something.  I noticed back in the OOC you mentioned taking a maneuver for Dweeble to take advantage of.  Which one from Battlemaster were you planning?


"[Comrade] strike: on an attack action on your turn, forgo 1 of your attacks and use a bonus action to direct one of your companions (a friendly creature who can see or hear you) to strike, expending one superiority die. That creature can immediately use its reaction to make one weapon attack, adding 1d8 to the attack's damage roll."

Anytime Dwee's in position for a sneak attack and hasn't used her reaction; she get's another attack with this, +another sneak attack (because this happens during Morg's turn), +1d8 damage. At higher levels it could mean multiple avalanches of d6s from 2 sneak attacks per turn.

When Bram's smiting starts getting medieval, it's gonna be a difficult choice on who Morg gives the reaction attack to.
Dweeble
player, 69 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Thu 8 Jun 2017
at 19:24
  • msg #779

Re: OOC

That's the one I was hoping for!  I figured it was either that or Distracting Strike so I thought I'd ask.  Definitely gives plenty of dice for damage that way, that's for sure!

It's probably going to be best to use that with Dweeble until we get to what we think is the end fights of an arc or some such.  Don't want to blow all of Bram's spell slots on smites on the little guys after all!
DM
GM, 573 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 9 Jun 2017
at 02:15
  • msg #780

Re: OOC

Asano, what point did you choose for the sleep spell? I don't really understand 'bottom vertex of BV/BW'. If you choose BV 41, for instance, the spell would affect nobody.
DM
GM, 575 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 9 Jun 2017
at 02:46
  • msg #781

Re: OOC

DM:
Asano, what point did you choose for the sleep spell? I don't really understand 'bottom vertex of BV/BW'. If you choose BV 41, for instance, the spell would affect nobody.

Never mind, I assume you chose BW38. In future please pick an actual map coordinate to make this easier tho =)
Dweeble
player, 70 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Fri 9 Jun 2017
at 02:49
  • msg #782

Re: OOC

Yay!  Always a good feeling drawing first blood.  Even better when it's your first combat back!
Morg Danforge
player, 250 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as1)
Fri 9 Jun 2017
at 16:02
  • msg #783

Re: OOC

Is deadly force quite called for here? We're entering their place uninvited, and we disagree with their parenting methods, but are we sure yet that they deserve death for that, and for creeping out the quarry workers?

Morg smash anyway tho.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 229 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Fri 9 Jun 2017
at 16:20
  • msg #784

Re: OOC

They dropped cages on us, threatened us and are now attacking with deadly force, so I think this counts as self-defense!  Bram will want to talk to one of them to find out more about what's going on here, though.  If they all die first then them's the breaks :P
Dweeble
player, 71 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Fri 9 Jun 2017
at 16:25
  • msg #785

Re: OOC

Wait, there's something besides lethal force?  Why didn't anyone ever tell poor Dweeble!?

But honestly she's pretty weary about people flashing weapons at her, or Morg in this case.  Her first reaction was to kill that person.  Toss her a line about not wanting to kill them and she'd listen...  Probably.

Dweeble is most likely going to be chasing down the half-orc next round actually.  Y'know, for reasons yet spoken of.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 187 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Sat 10 Jun 2017
at 17:56
  • msg #786

Re: OOC

DM:
Grund looks hurt by Jak's words. "Too many pickles," he murmurs.


HAHAHAHAAHA! I almost feel bad now!
Mayon Graycross
player, 312 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sat 10 Jun 2017
at 19:24
  • msg #787

Re: OOC

Vicious Mockery really is great. In a recent high level one shot I randomly rolled a halfling bard whose main strategy dealimg with insane cultists was to call them rude and mock their mothers.

One of them died TWICE from it.
Dweeble
player, 73 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Sun 11 Jun 2017
at 16:03
  • msg #788

Re: OOC

So, on a completely new topic, anyone a fan of musicals?

I went and saw the Book of Mormon last night and it was probably the hardest I've ever laughed at a play, movie, musical, whatever in my life.  If you ever get the chance to see it, I highly recommend it.
Morg Danforge
player, 253 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as1)
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 10:04
  • msg #789

Re: OOC

There's no singing, but Wikipedia says the percussion group Stomp's film Stomp out loud https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stomp_Out_Loud is a musical. After seeing the film, I saw them in a live show a few years ago, and really enjoyed that also.
Mayon Graycross
player, 315 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 13:22
  • msg #790

Re: OOC

Haven't gotten to see TOO many, unfortunately, but I can definitely say that Into The Woods is a favorite performance of mine. I got to see it as a play during junior high, and was the only one of my friends to enjoy the movie because of that.

Of course, given that I also like Sweeney Todd, I might just like Stephen Sondheim works in general...
Asano Breathkill
player, 235 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 17:22
  • msg #791

Re: OOC

Reeeeeeeeeeeepo Maaaaaaaaaaannnnnnn!!!!!!!!!
Asano Breathkill
player, 237 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 17:28
  • msg #792

Re: OOC

And this is why we do it, guys and gals. The whole point of the game is cute pink bubbles instead of speech.  :D
Dweeble
player, 76 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 17:30
  • msg #793

Re: OOC

There's truly nothing quite like wild magic. It's either amazingly useful, detrimental, or just plain silly.
Mayon Graycross
player, 317 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 20:01
  • msg #794

Re: OOC

I'm planning to put a full-on Wild Magic Zone into my home game at some point in the future. One player knows about it due to backstory, but the others...it'll be a fun surprise, especially since our sorcerer went dragon origin specifically to AVOID the more unpleasant surges.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 233 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 20:48
  • msg #795

Re: OOC

Wild Magic, always a delight!  Especially so when a fireball blows up in the middle of the party :)

To put a finer point on Bram's IC question: how is everybody doing for HP?  I have healing available, but if several of us are wounded it would probably be worth trying for a short rest rather than using up a lot of it right away.
Dweeble
player, 78 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 20:58
  • msg #796

Re: OOC

Well, physically Dweeble is still untouched.  Mentally, her HP has plummeted rather harshly!  =3

I think Mayon needs a bit of a boost, though.  As does Morgy.
Mayon Graycross
player, 318 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 21:08
  • msg #797

Re: OOC

Yeah, Mayon's pretty poor. Below 50% in fact, but I'd rather just take a short rest and save the healing for emergencies. Such as if that roll hadn't been retconned earlier, whew!
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