Going to give Olyx a chance to attack before we move to the next round.

Why only two?  Piper targeted five, of which there appeared to be enough in range.

I mainly am interested in finding out as that would determine if the additional power points were spent or not.

Sorry I thought you spent the PP to target two. According to the rules its:

Base Cost: 3 Power Points for one animal.
Additional Targets: +1 Power Point per additional animal.

If you want to target 5 it's 3+4= 7 PP

if you want to spend that then I'll reroll the dice rolls against the Ogre rather than the cultist.

Looks like the rules were updated again?

My copies of both SWADE and the Fantasy Companion have:



So I was calculating 5 rats (-1 size) as 5PP.



Is that update you cited from SWADE or the Fantasy Companion?

Here's what I am reading.

BEAST FRIEND
Rank: Novice
Power Points: Special
Range: Smarts
Duration: 10 minutes
Trappings: The caster concentrates and
gestures with his hands.
This spell allows an individual to speak
with and guide the actions of nature’s
beasts. The cost to cast is equal to the sum
of their Size (minimum 1 per creature; see
the creatures in Chapter Six for examples).
Controlling five wolves (Size −1) costs 5
points, for example. Controlling a rhino
(Size 5) also costs 5 points.
Success means the creatures obey simple
commands, like a well-trained dog. They
attack foes and endanger their lives for
their master. A raise on the arcane skill roll
means the beasts are more obedient. They
won’t kill themselves but overcome their
natural fears (fire, fearful creatures, et.) to
follow their orders.
Swarms can also be con trolled. Small
Swarms cost 1 point, Medium Swarms cost
2, and Large Swarms cost 3.

So what size are these rats? Are they bigger than wolves?

Sounds like 5pp = 5 rats, and

You're both quoting the same thing.

Yup. That appears so. Which if that's the case. Then I'll roll for the rats to attack. and do something different with the one over the platform. Sorry I was away from my computer using a remote viewer to read. I highlighted what I thought was the right answer. So it looks like piper is correct.

In reply to Vaelan Nightshade (msg # 424):

That's fine.  I was just very confused and thought we'd run into another case of not everyone using the same versions of the rules again.

Back here, tring to catch up...

I'll be updating the post to get it corrected. So for now hold tight. I have a meeting this morning so hopefully by this afternoon we will move to round 2.

I understand Lirian has already acted (by shooting her bow). Right?

Another question:



Is the second d8 the wild die? If so, shouldn't it be d6?

You did act but we are at the end of round 1. So in a second you will get a round two.

No. I was grouping the cultist together since they are mooks. Essentially each one rolls a d8 to hit.

Sorry another week of broken promises. I am going to get on this weekend and do some updating. Right now I am slammed at work. If I find time I will post but for now please hang tight.

Hey hey, sorry for disappearing- I was working 10-hour shifts at a rock festival and I didn't have internet for almost a week. Will catch up ASAP.

No problems! Going to be transparent with all of you. I am dedicated to completing this but lately I have been running low on steam. I don't want to end on a bad note and I do plan to complete the story. I am working on it just been maxed out lately. I don't want to keep you held up and I am thinking what I am going to do is back out of a few things and reduce my games to a more manageable level and that would include keeping this one. So please be patient with me and I am going to continue things.

Things happen.  The honesty is appreciated.

As someone who has other things going on RPoL, I'll definitely be around for when you're able to get things going again one way or the other.

So will I

I have the real life busy myself, so don't sweat it.  I have never begrudged anyone taking a break from RpoL it's not a job.

Take your time! Just posted, didn't realize it hinged on me. That festival and the lack of net really destroyed my schedule -.-

Quick update:

I will be away from my computer until Wednesday 21/8!

I hope taht's for vacation... If so, enjoy it

I will be away from 26th to 8th or thereabouts, but expect I will be able to post.

And Back! Actually, this time it was!

I'm going to delete this game from my game list because said list is now half full of inactive games.

If the GM does return, somebody please send me a RMail.

Yeah, mine's getting that way too unfortunately, but that's just how it goes sometimes.

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