Ohhhhhh. Sorry for making you type all that.

Nah, no worries.  Best to confirm.

Northeast then?

Sure, I'll second that if you're asking the group in general!

North is up on the map.  Northeast means going back to the cave entrance and then further along that way.  I want to confirm because that is away from the snoring sound.

Oh I'll rescind my vote on that. Hjild gets paid to pretty much get beat up when you want him to but I'm not gonna kick a sleeping beast on the snout to do it lol

I think we all agreed to go the opposite way of the snoring, at least for now.

Yes let's move away from the snoring.

Is anyone for the idea of sweeping the north passage quick to see whether it leads back to the area where snoring is coming from or a dead end? Make sure we keep into account where we could be attacked from?

Yes lead the way

Oh my god.. I totally read DMs message as NE being towards the snoring... I'm super sorry.. as per Faldal's suggestion, I to agree. Let's head NE. I'm super sorry everyone for sending the conversation that way. What a clunky start!

By "continuing on" what do you mean?  The ooze is moving to attack, but because Leozaren spotted it, it is not in position yet and doesn't get surprise.  But you cannot simply walk around it and in any case there is a pool of water blocking your way.

Retreat down the passage or fight it?  In the latter case, roll initiative.

Okay, then.  Roll initiative, Dorn.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 446):

Post updated with initiative.

Folks, I am traveling tomorrow on short notice to deal with a family emergency.  I will read on my phone and try to keep up, but bear with me on this, please.

Hope everything turns out the best it can for y'all

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 448):

Thanks for letting us know. Fingers crossed for the best outcome.

I also hope it is nothing too serious.

I am a bit confused: is it Wort or Joop who has negative health? You wrote the former, but earlier in the text you mention that Joop is the one being hit.

It is the one with the spear and not a javelin, so Joop.  I'll fix it.

I'll fix my post quick too. If there's no living party member in need of aid, I will simply retreat with the last of the group.

You guys are in combat, any retreat would be a withdrawal from that in some way.  The good news is that their movement is pretty slow.  They are affected by normal weapons, so anyone who wants to take a swipe at them this first round, now is the time.  Anyone who is running away tell me where you are going - outside? Into one of the other galleries?  How far?  Are you guys leaving Joop behind, or carrying him out?  He is unconscious at best, dead/dying at worst.  I really need some tactical details here, please.

I shall be away this weekend so my activity to Rpol will be limited.

So far, including the recovered goblet, you guys receive 195 xp.  That is dividing total xp by 7, 6 of you and 1/2 each for Joop and Wort.

What's the plan? Fighting the owlbear is not going to go well!

It has an AC 5 so not that hard to hit.  But up to you guys.  Generally, defeating creatures are not worth as much xp as finding treasure, though they usually have some in their lairs.