DM, can you give us a quick and dirty summary of the layout of the camp (including a general location for the slave pens and the treasure chests, as well as the general route that the night-patrol takes and the whereabouts of the quick-response force)?

A little information as to available cover and general lighting conditions would also be helpful, for planning purposes.

Thanks!

Is there anyone else who would be interested in joining Amorette in a bit of espionage? I don’t mean to be contrary, but DM seems to be suggesting a more subtle approach may be the way to go. Unless I’m misunderstanding haha

Well, Bross has been ready to snipe with his bow for.... a while now. If you need cover, he's game.

Ac has good Sneak skills, but obviously that is dependent on getting a decent Die roll to begin with. He could burn an Inspiration Point if need be, and roll with Advantage. He has no disguise capabilities.

I'll leave it up to you as to whether you would like him to go down with Amorette (IC) as close support, or hang back with the others to provide ranged support in the event of trouble.
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Well I'm bad at sneaking and at disguises, so I'll be sidelined.

Is it obvious where the prisoners are? Also, are the kobalds that are not patrolling all resting in one area, or they sort of strewn about?

Is it okay to assume the horse Bross was riding is nearby? (He's trying to keep a low profile right now, to cover Amorette, but if she needs a distraction or a 'ride', I'd have him go in.)

The option of a speedy getaway would suit me fine :)

Bross your horse remains undetected while the outer patrol makes its way to the opposite side of the camp. The kobalds may notice it if the get to within 90 feet of it on their next pass.

Judging by their patrols so far, how long have we got? (I don't think kobolds- no offense to any kobolds out there- would know to stagger patrols and so on. :) )

You've watched them for several passes. They will be getting close in about 10 minutes.

Ned? I think his still out and about with our horses.

Ned is still with the group. I will post IC after work today. We had a very busy weekend.

That's okay.

I was just asking about Ned in case I had to hustle Bross' horse out of there, before the ten minutes expired. But Amorette seems to have things in hand, so we're good.

So our plan so far is?

At the appropriate moment jump'em and let the folks that are unbinding themselves escape?

Hmm, that does sound like a plan I can go by.

'Bout time, too. :) I'll never make song and story with "I wait and cover you".  ;)

....lets do this

DM,

Does the route that the second patrol takes make it likely that they will discover the dead bodies of the patrol that the adventurers just wiped out?

If so, are there bushes or other cover nearby where the bodies can be hidden?

Thanks.

The inner patrol seems to be much closer to the perimeter. The outer one was about 300 yards out. You are in the forest near the edge of the forest. The road is about 50 yards out from the treeline. The inner patrol checks the treeline as they pass. They probably won't notice unless they venture further in because they notice something out of the ordinary. They are tired and not very alert.

Folks, I believe that I am going to bow out of this game. My interest level has waned to a pretty low point, and I think that it is time for me to move on.

Wishing everyone here on the board all the best -- following seas and fair winds -- both here on RPoL and in real life.

likewise, i believe this game's lack of pace has goten stale, and while i'd like to give it time, a lot has past with very little movement.

Like alleycat, i would like to wish people all the luck n future games

Likewise. Thank you for running it, GM!

Sorry GM, but I'm bowing out as well, thanks for the game. Good luck.