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Topic: Gotta Go...FOREVER!
Subject: LOL
You mean it isn't obvious? 
Posted on 2009-01-21 at 02:22:56.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Well ...
Almost. 
Posted on 2009-01-21 at 00:40:24.
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Topic: Inheritance -- the game
Subject: The end of it? Not quite ...
While most of the group may or may not have heard Eth4r's shouted words, Kannizan and Bearspaw were currently focused on each other for the few seconds it took for Ether to declare his intent.
Even as Velina quickly ended the possible threat the cleric posed by ending his life, Bearspaw was charging toward Kannizan, intending to knock the dwarf aside to get to the half-elf, However, he seriously misjudged the stability of the wide and stocky dwarven frame, the weight evenly spread and a center of gravity lower to the ground than his own. Kannizan tried to "clothesline" the barbarian, forearm across the stomach, but Bearspaw simply brushed the blow aside and made to push past the dwarf. But the dwarf just as simply leaned sidways and stuck his leg between the barbarian's own, tangling them both up and bringing them both down.
At the same time, Ether, now righteously indignant and angry, brought to bear the tenets of his faith and loosed the arrow that he was putting to his bow even as he was speaking. Seeing that the barbarian was challenging even his own companion to get to him, the half-elf attempted to grab the hilt of the sword he had uried point-down between himself and Kannizan. he never made it. Ether's arrow flew true and struck the half-elf full in the ribs, spinning the unfortunate around and off-balancing him. He fell hard, but attempted to rise almost immediately, cursing incoherently.
Posted on 2009-01-21 at 00:39:03.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Okay, a question from me, this time
gboy, you are the second person to mention that Kannizan let the half-elf go. I still don't see anything resembling that in his post(s). I have missed things before, did I miss something again?
Since bearspaw can see that Kannizan is obviously in no danger, and neither is anyone else (at the moment), why would Bearspaw continue to rage when he can conserve the energy he knows he is burning ...
Or is all this just IC ranting from Bearspaw?
Either way is fine. Just asking now F.M.O.I, so I don't have to ask later and look even more stupid ...
Posted on 2009-01-20 at 23:43:39.
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Topic: Decorating Style
Subject: LBJ already did that
and Kennedy decorated it like a New england Bed & Breakfast,
Carter had a duplicate of his home's living room built and furnished,
Clinton had an extra, hiddenn bedroom installed (they still haven't found it),
One of 'em (?) put in a bowling alley,
And Obama wants to install a half-court basketball chamber.
The list goes on, and we are still paying for them.
A question: Does anyone but me think it's strange that the "seat" of our government isn't even IN. or a part of the United States? Look it up, the phrase used in the news is "the United States and the District of Columbia". It is not a state, nor is it even a U. S. territory.
*steps down from his soapbox, picks it up and tuckes it under his arm, then skulks away ...*
Posted on 2009-01-20 at 17:39:50.
Edited on 2009-01-20 at 17:42:07 by Wyrmsting
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Topic: Decorating Style
Subject: "Allotment" ?
I guess that word would work as well as any. The funds ARE alotted by the government, but are taken from money generated by the ever-increasing tax burden of the general populace.
The best decorating hint I would have wouldn't cost a cent (at least not out of his "allowance").
Evict the Obamas, and replace them with someone who is hot a product of a political system as corrupt as that of Illinois ... (McCain? Nader? Joe the Plumber?)
Posted on 2009-01-20 at 16:45:38.
Edited on 2009-01-20 at 17:15:12 by Wyrmsting
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Topic: Inheritance -- the game
Subject: Split view ...
Group mambers still surveying the situation in front of them, will hear Bearspaw scream defianc at his fallen foe, then turn to look for another opponent. Spotting the half-elf near Kannizan, he rushes toward them the rage still evident in his twisted visage, the axe held high ...
Those of the party who glance back toward Ether will see that Maranda has ridden up next to him and is speaking softly and intently to him, her arms emphasizing whatever it is she is saying. After a few minutes, she pauses, looking sadly and intently toward him, then turns her horse and spurs it into a full gallop back in the direction you came.
Posted on 2009-01-20 at 06:19:11.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: hmmm, okay
I hae one more short post to end round three. I'll hold off posting for round four (and bhe Bbn's charge) until I see if there is any reaction to it from the others.
KoD: Good suggestions, all, but short of anyone volunteering or being chosen, Jethro could always ask some of the others (qauietly) ...
gboy: Rounds four/five are already written, but I'll wait for a reaction, if any. And please, PLEASE, if you are going to use my full username, it is WyrmstIng, not WyrmstRIng ...
Or you can just call me Wyrm, Wyrmy, or Goober ...
Posted on 2009-01-20 at 06:07:20.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: In all fairness -- a few thoughts ...
The points brought up in the recent posts are all valid, but are only a certainty if what information you are using is known as fact, instead of the assumptions they are. For example:
There has not been enough interaction with the cleric to be able to truly label him a religious fanatic or zealot. Therefore you know not how he will truly act or react unitl you interact with him further.
It may, indeed, be possible for others to be working with this group, but that is not a certainty, either, and without that knowledge, assuming later or further action by others is only "borrowing trouble", and could lead to actions based on something that may not actually occur.
What I am trying ot say is that the chances of something good or bad happening are absolutely equal, until or unless you have more information to work with. Not attempt to obtain information when the opportunity presents itself guarantees the lack of information when it could be useful.
While any (or some, or all) information gathered may, of course, be bogus, it could also be valuable ...
The "mission" will still go on of what you attempt, what you look for, what you find, or what you do. You can move on and assume that this is just a random, albeit coincidental, chance meeting. But there is only one way to determing whether or not this encounter is related to your quest ...
Posted on 2009-01-20 at 00:20:37.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Looks like it won't be necessary -- yet
Good move!  
Posted on 2009-01-19 at 05:21:39.
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Topic: Inheritance -- the game
Subject: Oboy.
"No, blast you!" the man screams, "Arrow first! ... mmm ... ARROW FIRST !!" With his far hand, he swings a fist at Velina, to avoid movint the dagger-holding arm. Velina easily avoids the blow, but the man's face now shows more anger and hatred than pain, his cold, deadly stare boring into Velina's own eyes. If looks could kill ...
Kannizan had to expend some effort to pry the half-elf's fingers from the sword hilt, byt pry them he did. At the dwarf's threat, the half-elf stood calmly, awaiting his fate. He seemed to be certain that the outcoume would go in his favor, so calm and self-assured was he.
Jethro urged his donkey into a fast trot to move up alongside Velina in case she would require aid of any sort. He knew not how he would be able to help but, if needed, he would be there.
Image After third round
Posted on 2009-01-19 at 05:13:32.
Edited on 2009-01-19 at 05:47:54 by Wyrmsting
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: If that is the case
... and you have stated here that it was your intention to do so, I can save us both a little time and edit the update accordingly.
Then, until you all gather and centralize, it's up tp Velina and Kannizan (still in round 3) ...
Posted on 2009-01-19 at 04:25:57.
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Topic: Inheritance -- the game
Subject: A quick decision, an answer -- sort of .-- and a deal (?)..
Ether quickly nocks, draws, and releases, sending another dark arrow after the retreating halfling. As if divinely-guided, the missile struck the small figure solidly between the shoulderblades, at the base of he neck. The small one fell from his mount in a heap, tumbling awkwardly for a few feet vefore coming to rest and remaining motionless. His mount continued to run into the trees and out of sight.
As Velina approached the cleric, she was able to see that he was still rolling back and forth on the ground, although not so violently as at first. Possibly he realizes that movement only made matters worse. His screams had subsided to occasional whimpers of pain from a face contorted with agony. Both hands still clutched the arrow that protruded from his groin.
At Velina's demand, he blurted, "Ha -- AH! Pull ... ... arrow ... give me ... ... potion ... in pouch ..."
With one hand, he quickly gestures to his belt pouch, then returns that hand back to clutching the arrow.
"... then ... ... get answers ... ... If not, then ... AH! ... be cursed ... by ... Bane's black touch!" This last was almost spat at Velina like venomous acid, a look of intense hatred mixed with the pain twisting his visage.
The half-elf, glancing briefly about and seeing three companions downed and a fourth in flight, turns his sword point-down. Placing both hands on the hilt, he buries the tip in the dirt of the road, and stands still without releasing the hilt of the blade.
"There is this point of fact, bearded one. While my intent was obvious, I alone, of all of us, have refrained from doing harm to any of you. That alone should garner me leave to depart, also unharmed. What say you?"
Posted on 2009-01-19 at 01:37:23.
Edited on 2009-01-19 at 04:29:14 by Wyrmsting
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Topic: Inheritance -- the game
Subject: Encounter 1, Round 2:
Maranda watched behind the party, casting glances toward her comanions now and then to see if her help was needed. So far, they seemed to have things well in hand.
Velina approached the cleric and dismounted, still uncerrtain yet as to what she should do, but knowing she had to act quickly.
Kannizan, now dismounted, closed with the half-elf, still smiling at the taunt that was obviously meant to anger him. Hefting his axe, he approached with surety and confidence in his own skill with the weapon, even though he had not used it yet against a sword as large as the one the half-elf carried. A worthy test, indeed ! The two combatants closed on each other, weapons at the ready, with Kannizan seemingly oblivious to what was transpiring around them.
Jethro loosed another eldritch, glowing dart at the caster to the rear of the "bandit" group, hoping to catch the human off-guard and spoil his "plan of action".
As if working in unison with the gnome, Ether also targeted the caster, sidestepping quickly once to make sure his arrow would pass between Kannizan and Velina to strike the spellcaster. In the back of his mind was an almost amused realization that he had mis-labeled the gnome based on his appearance, something that the gnome eveidently counted on.
Although Jethro's arcane dart reached the spellcasster first, it and Ether's arrow struck the spellcaster in nearly the same spot -- his heart -- as he readied yet another spell. As the missiles struck their intended mark, the caster suddenly went limp and fell from his horse to lie on the ground, motionless.
The big human raised his mace to swing in a downward motion, seemingly intended to soften the top of Bearspaw's head, melon-style. Bearspaw's rage seemed to be fueled even more by the pain of the blow he received from the mounted human's mace. He lashed out again with the axe in an effort to unhorse the big man and put his opponent on "even ground. The blow was a telling one, opening a deep and serious wound in the big man's side. The wound seemed to immediately affeet the man, for he not only screamed in extreme pain, but tried to lean away from the blow.
Unfortunately for him, Gunk-karg had achieved just the position he had hoped for, on the other side of the human's mount. The large human was fully focused on Bearspaw and his left side was undefended and vulnerable. Gunk opted to swing upward from the back of the rider in a blow that was intended ot separate his upper half from his legs. Even as he swund, the big man seemed to lean into the path of his greatsword, and so befell his death and doom, for at that blow, he also fell lifeless from his saddle toward Gunk-karg.
The halfling archer let fly yet another arrow at Gunk-karg, which speared the ground between Gunk-karg's feet. Cursing loudly, the dimiutive areher reined his horse around and goaded it into motion toward the trees to the right of the party, the very same cover from whence the would-be bandits had come.
Just in case:
Ether quickly nocks, draws, and releases, sending another dark arrow after the retreating halfling. As if divinely-guided, the missile struck the small figure solidly between the shoulderblades, at the base of he neck. The small one fell from his mount in a heap, tumbling awkwardly for a few feet vefore coming to rest and remaining motionless. His mount continued to run into the trees and out of sight.
Image After second round
[[ End round two. No furth4er damage to your side this round. The only one currently engaged is Kannizan (and I guess Velina, in a way) ]]
Posted on 2009-01-18 at 21:51:03.
Edited on 2009-01-19 at 01:51:56 by Wyrmsting
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Dragonblood and Admiral (oh. and KoD)
Dragonblood: Yes, you can. You can bullet the caster with a chance to miss, or you can cast Magic missile and be certain to hit for the same amount of damage ...
Admiral: I have your character using a composite longbow, which has a range increment of 165 ft. Therefore, lobbing arrows at either caster or the archer should be no problem from where you are. I just need to know who your target will be for the next round ...
KoD: Your intention(s)? To finish off, subdue, or monitor?
I need both these bits of info for an update (unless you want me to make the decidions, heh-heh!)
Posted on 2009-01-18 at 16:38:51.
Edited on 2009-01-18 at 18:03:29 by Wyrmsting
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Admiral
Reference fixed and, hopefully, cleared things up ...
Posted on 2009-01-18 at 08:11:41.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Starts warming up
... his one-sided attack die ... 
Posted on 2009-01-18 at 06:33:54.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: KoD
Answers and options in PM. 
Posted on 2009-01-17 at 00:59:48.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Gboy
You did, in fact, mention raging in your post.
Read it twice, missed it twice.
Fixed it now. Revised hp info in post.
*uses forehead-smacking, head-banging pad on wall a few times*
Posted on 2009-01-15 at 23:09:13.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: To clarify again
Running "parallel" with Bearspaw is not the same as running alongside him. Gunk can take a parallel path, but heu first had to start by going "out and around" Ether to make the necessary straight-line-charge speed.
Yeah, you're right, it's only one round but, due to Gunk's position and relative move rate, it was just not possible for him to move that far and attack in one round.
Posted on 2009-01-15 at 22:47:49.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: While you did say
... in youir post, an indication of how fast Gunk was running was missing, as I read it. Had you mehtioned "as fast as possible", or "at top speed", or "sprint", or the like, it would have put the half-orc in flanking position in the same round as Bearspaw.
Since relative speed was not indicated, I assumed faster-ghan-a0-jog, but a slower-than-full-out run. This would still put Gunk in the desireed position at the beginning of the next round, so he can strike with Bearspaw ...
[[ edit to clarify ]]
While you did yuse the word "charge", a charge ending in an attack has a maximum speed of double your movement rate, no faster. And even at that speed, you could not cover the necessary distance to flank amd arrive at the same time as Bearspaw (his speed is 40, yours is 30, and you had to travel farther...)
Posted on 2009-01-15 at 22:25:14.
Edited on 2009-01-15 at 22:39:04 by Wyrmsting
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Whew ! Thanks
Now, If i can just keep it up ...
Posted on 2009-01-15 at 21:14:47.
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Round one update posted
Any questions or mistakes, lemme know. I'm finding out just how different this all is from TT gaming. Not bad, just different.
Hereafter, hit points will be shown as #Remaining/#Max, so if a character shows 6/11, it means he/she has 6 hit points remaining of his original (full amount of) 11.
Posted on 2009-01-15 at 20:51:26.
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Topic: Inheritance -- the game
Subject: And battle is joined (kinda)
After sub-vocalizaing a plea for aid from Shevarash in his attempt to stop the speaker [[True Strike]], Ether was startled by the suddenness and clarity of insight he received in answer to his plea. He knew when to fire, where to aim, and that a telling blow would be the result. With the speaker's face and chest covered by the shield, he his insight informed him that aiming lower, at the midriff, would be the wiser, simpler shot. Suddenly calm and assured, he loosed the arrow.
Jethro, who had been loading a bullet into his sling, realized thet the others were out of the range of the weapon, for no. After loading he bullet he mutters a brief incantation and points at the speaker, sending a small, glowing, eldritch dart to streak toward the shield-bearing human.
Gunk moved swiftly from behind his compatriots, anger fueling his movement. He knows he is at a disadvantage to strike up at a mounted rider, but if he can flank the large human in order to strike at am unprotedted back or side, the effort might just prove worthwhile..
Kannizan and Velina also moved toward the two meeting in the "middle-ground". Kannizan opted to sheath his drawn javelin and unhook his waraxe to enter the fray. Velina intended to hold back from immediate combat, but realized that unless she entered the melee directly, she and Kannizan would be targets for those who would aid their comrade.
Bearspaw met the charging human about a third of the way between the two parties, and swung his greataxe with the intention, it seemed, to severe a limb from the rider. But such was his enthusiasm for battle that he swung the weapon too soon and completely missed the rider. The momentum of the heavy weapon caused Bearspaw to turn a bit farther than intended, turning him into the path of the swinging mace of the rider. [[critical miss, weapon retained]]
After failing to recall his lunging companion, the speaker raised his hands to pray fo aid. "Oh, Bane of the Black Hand, bless our efforts to quash these unw-- ahh! unworthy-eeeEEEEAAGH! ... ".
Jethro's missile strikes the speaker in the belly, eliciting a grunt of pain and a slight delay in the speaker's intonement. Ether's arrow, however, buried itself in the speaker's groin, just missing the head of his horse and the pommel of his saddle. Screaming in agony, the man falls sideways off is horse and lands on his shield. He truggles for a few seconds to free his shield-arm then grabs the arrow in both hands and rolls on the ground weakly, still screaming.
The human attacking Bearspaw continued to swing his mace in an upward moving arc. Bearspaw's serious miss turned him directly into it's path, and a telling blow was scored on the barbarians shoulder. The force of the blow spins Bearspaw back in the other direction, nearly unbalancing him.
The halfling to the rear of the other party looses an arrow of his own at Gunk-karg, but the arrow buries its sharp point into the ground a few feet to one side of the fast-moving half-orc.
On the other side of the bad-guy-group, the human mutters something and points a finger at Jethro, sending a small glowing dart toward the gnome which strikes the diminutive caster in the ribs. Jethro feels the shock of brief, searing pain as the missile stikes, His fears are realized. Here is another like himself.
The half-elven rider who had begun to dismount is now striding toward the "middle-ground". As he walks briskly, he draws a bastard sword with one hand while making a "come on" gesture with the other in the direction of the Kannizan and Velina. He shouts, "Come, bearded one! Let's match blades, eh?"
Image After first round
[[ End of round one. Only two of your party were hit: Jethro (down to 7 of 10) and Bearspaw (down to 9 of 17) ]]
Posted on 2009-01-15 at 20:25:01.
Edited on 2009-01-18 at 21:46:32 by Wyrmsting
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Topic: Inheritance -- Epilogue
Subject: Okay. Player F. Y. I.
It's Thursday morning (1 AM), and I'm gonna post this and try for an update later today ...
Image Encounter start
Unless I seriouly misread the posts ...
Image: After first round
Things to note: For me, introducing players to the game at first level is simpler if some details of the game are not strictly adhered to. For example:
For spells, while I do pay attention to casting times, vocal/somatic/materials/focus are optional
If a player doesn't state an action during combat, I still assume that the character has taken a defensive posture with weapon readoed.
Also in combat, there are multiple strike attempts by opponents during a round. The move/die-roll/hit/damage sequence for each character represents a successful (or another unsuccessful) attack during that round. It indicates one successful contact out of many attempts to ger through an opponents defenses.
Mounted archers firing at mounted targets can fire over the heads of melee combatants between them without penalty, since the line of fire is well over the melee combatants head(s). Well, unless it's a critical miss ...
While 3e5 doesn't allow for "caled shots", as such. I still take them as stated and adjust for size of called target, AC (i.e. helm or hauberk in the case of a head shot), or at the very least I will use a DC check.
Posted on 2009-01-15 at 08:01:16.
Edited on 2009-01-15 at 20:29:38 by Wyrmsting
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