Topic: Bring Me That Horizon - Recruiting - Closed
Subject: A pirate?
Pirates on the high seas? That could be interesting. no elf rangers or Halfling rogues here, I guess. Sure, count me in.
Posted on 2017-07-05 at 19:18:40.
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Topic: Titansgrave Adventures
Subject: This is not how surgery is supposed to go.
The first flashes of combat went fairly well as Tomiki's blaster hit one bot and Rhyson's spell hit both. "Yes!" thought the mage at the ability hit two at once. But his pleasure was quickly stopped as he saw Mal get needled and collapse. That couldn't be good - especially with the laser bot talking about dissection. But he wasn't in a position to do much about it. His spells generally hit an area and anything he did to that bot might well hit their unconscious companion.
So instead he focused on keeping himself alive and taking out the other bot. There were beds and other obstacles in the room - he tried mightily to keep one between him and the oncoming needle pusher. He cast another spark jolt - again trying to get this med bot and the original one with many lasers in it if possible. But if not, the dissector closest to him was going to get another jolt.
(OOC: I think I still have enough points left to keep casting spark jolt for a bit, but if not, let me know.)
Posted on 2017-07-05 at 19:15:52.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: Play on!
I won't consistently have access for another 5 days or so. Feel free to run Dane. He would opt for a more stealthy approach.
Posted on 2017-07-01 at 00:17:01.
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Topic: Horde of the Dragon Queen
Subject: Bump
Wish I could join you - I'd love a live game like that, but Fridays are already booked most weeks for me. Good luck with this.
Posted on 2017-06-21 at 20:19:55.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: A spelunking we will go!
Assuming nothing attacked us, we head into the cave. Am I right in thinking the order is Pavel, Dane, then Aspara?
Pavel carrying a torch?
If so, we can head on in.
Also, a heads up: I'm headed off on vacation, part of which will include some peaceful time in the mountains without internet. I'll be gone about two weeks, although only about a week of that will be in the wilds. I have no idea how frequently I will be able to post, although I will try. Also, it is possible that if I can post it will be on my phone - which means you'll need to make rolls for me.
Posted on 2017-06-21 at 20:15:21.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: Wounds
See. . . this is why some of us run for the woods!
Posted on 2017-06-19 at 20:45:12.
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Topic: Dark Fantasy QnA
Subject: Where we at?
Where are we at with this? I was thinking we were finishing this one up still. It hasn't been that long, but I wanted to be sure. I sometimes miss posts if they don't stay on the "latest updated" list for long.
Posted on 2017-06-17 at 20:42:14.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver
Subject: Welcome Aspara, that was timely
Dane charged across the open area to aid his companion and the newcomer. With her arrival the odds had suddenly shifted in their favor - 3 on 2!
As he ran he saw first Pavel and then the newcomer bring down a goblin. 3-on-0! The fight was won. They had taken down a second group of goblins! He slowed his sprint as he approached the stream and the stranger. When she called out "halt!" he was more than willing to obey. He stopped a short distance away as she introduced herself. He kept an eye on the cave entrance as they talked in case someone on the inside had heard the disturbance.
"Aspara? You are well-met and welcome. You have good timing and my companion and I thank you for your assistance with the goblins." He turned to look at Pavel as he spoke to include him in the conversation. "I am Dane Turnblade." He thought about introducing his companion, but decided his name was his own to give out. "We were following these goblins. We believe they attacked our employer and his guard. We think there is a chance they are still alive - and if so, they are in that cave. One of the missing is also a relative of a friend of ours. Our path leads into that cave," he added with a long look at the opening.
He looked again to Pavel. "Is it common for rangers to wander these wild lands on their own? If my companion agrees, we would welcome your aid in finding those the goblins took." As he waited for the other two to speak he began rummaging through his supplies looking for something to use for light. Two goblin fights, a mysterious ally appearing in the wilderness and now heading underground - this was turning into a real adventure!
Posted on 2017-06-17 at 20:21:42.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: Posting
We can do a bit with the roll-playing, but probably don't need to spend a lot of time on it. We could probably just include such information in the posts as we move into the cave.
For the GM: How badly hurt is she? Does she seem to have any healing ability for herself? Is she doing anything about it?
Padre: I'd assume the same sort of marching order again going into the cave that we had coming here. that puts you up front and me behind. Where should the lovely scarred ranger go? Also, Dane is a human and needs light. Who carries torches?
I'll have my next post up shortly.
Posted on 2017-06-17 at 19:59:48.
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Topic: A Grumpy Old Bear
Subject: Yikes
The inconvenience for those of us at the Inn is small compared to the needs of your family. Thanks for letting everyone know and take care of them Grumpy - you are welcome back when ever it is possible.
Posted on 2017-06-16 at 14:55:11.
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Topic: Titansgrave Adventures
Subject: Spark Jolt is what I do
Rhyson saw Tomiki move and fire his blaster. It seemed they would need to take down these bots before any samples were required. Seriously, why was this happening this way? Med bots. That was all they were.
But med bots with needles when you didn't want to get poked were still a problem. So Rhyson quickly sighed inwardly and sent a spark jolt towards the med bot that Tomiki did not target. If possible he would get more than one in the spells area of effect(either both med bots or one med bot and the original speaker)but if that wasn't possible the key would be to target the other med bot. Maybe a little jolt of energy could short circuit their little needles.
Posted on 2017-06-10 at 00:12:43.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: Sorry
Sorry for the delay - crazy busy weekend. I thought I had said something like - he'll charge, just go on. But whatever, the charge has been posted! Have no fear! Dane is here!
Or something like that.
Posted on 2017-06-05 at 23:34:26.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver
Subject: Charge!
As Dane ducked back behind the tree the fight in front of him changed drastically. Almost all at once, his arrow flew harmlessly off into the woods, Pavel skewered one of the little creeps and a strange elf emerged from the woods to aid in their fight! Dane had no idea where the figure had come from or why, but he was glad they were here - and effectively taking down a goblin as well!
Seeing the newcomer receive a wound, however, stirred the young rogue to action. His bow would now be a danger to friend an foe alike and so he grabbed his blade and charged. He had some experience with big scrums and an opponent was always most vulnerable when already focused on someone else. He sprinted across the open area to try and prove it so again!
Posted on 2017-06-05 at 23:33:20.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: Sneak attack
I believe sneak attack isn't really about sneaking - it is about attacking someone that is already engaged and thus distracted. Dane charges this turn. Go ahead and post ahead - not sue when I will post. Busy weekend.
Posted on 2017-06-02 at 17:00:20.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: Figured
With a second one joining the fray shooting arrows does seem like a bad idea. I had been assuming they would stay in the woods and shoot arrows which would provide some spacing. Really, someone should talk to these goblins about not sticking to the script.
So, given the situation Dane would switch weapons and charge. He should get a sneak attack bonus if he is attacking someone already engaged, I believe. And, before I post - distances have changed a bit since both Dane and the goblins have moved - will he reach them in one turn or two? In other words, can he swing right away?
Posted on 2017-06-01 at 19:11:00.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: Character still matters
While this is a dungeon crawl of sorts (I think) I still hope to make character matter for Dane.
I went ahead and posted for round two since I saw no reason to wait. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted on 2017-05-29 at 17:08:30.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver
Subject: Yes! Crap! And again! Dang!
Dane could almost feel his arrow as it struck the side of the goblin. Even as he sprinted for the trees he grinned as the beast stumbled. Sadly, it didn't fall, but kept moving with Dane's arrow embedded in its side.
As Dane reached the tree line he saw Pavel charging across the stream at the enemy deflecting arrows left and right. Crap! Most of the arrows, anyway - one of them struck home. But like the goblin carrying Dane's fletching, Pavel also did not fall.
It would do no good to let him fight alone. Dane quickly grabbed another arrow from his quiver, drew and fired - aiming for the one he had injured previously. The shaft flew straight and true right at the beast, only to be deflected by a branch as the creature stepped into the tree line for shelter. Leaves and bark flew into the air, but the arrow zipped harmlessly past his target into the woods. Dang! 'Maybe the flying bark and leaves will distract him' he thought grimly as he reached for another arrow.
(OOC: Rolled a 10 on the dice - +2 for proficiency still yields only a 12, which I believe you said missed. I aimed at the same one as last time because that would be his preferred target and it seemed likely to be the one furthest from Pavel. If it isn't, please modify the target as aiming away from Pavel is priority #1.)
Posted on 2017-05-29 at 17:07:09.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: Charge!
Now you may feel free to charge. Dane has loosed his arrow and made for cover.
Posted on 2017-05-24 at 17:48:05.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver
Subject: Fire!
Dane already had an arrow knocked when he saw the goblins on the far side of the stream dive for cover. It was an act of only a moment to draw back his bow string and let fly. He hoped to get a clear shot before they had all reached the cover of the woods, so he aimed at the slowest goblin.
With his arrow flying towards the enemy, the rogue sprinted towards the woods in front of him. If the goblins could gain some cover, so could he. He found a tree he could use for cover and drew another arrow to prepare his next shot.
(Using the dice roller on the site Dane got a 14. He gets a +2 for proficiency which gives him a 16. I believe that is what you said hit, assuming there aren't yet any negatives for the woods. The bow does 1d6 - he rolled a 4 for damage. I don't think he has any bonuses to damage, but honestly am not sure with the bow.)
Posted on 2017-05-24 at 17:35:14.
Edited on 2017-05-24 at 17:47:18 by Nomad D2
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Topic: Roll Call
Subject: 5
I have played in a lot of games.
Active:
Trilogy
Lost Mine
Titansgrave
Innactive, I think, but wish not:
Slate
Supernatural
Dark Sun
Iron Age
I have done other games as well. Most of these are traditional D&D style games, although not all actually use that system. Some, like Titansgrave and Dark Sun have unusual worlds and the are a bit different. Supernatural is, well, supernatural. Weird War II was an awesome WWII based horror game that I miss. I'm almost always up for something. Hammer recently threw out an option for a different game I might try.
I know nothing about free-form and have thus not done it. If I actually understood what was going on and how it worked I might give that a shot as well.
Posted on 2017-05-24 at 17:27:55.
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Topic: Let's play edition 5
Subject: Good game
Come on folks, we could use another player. 5th edition is pretty easy to work with.
Posted on 2017-05-24 at 17:20:23.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Q&A
Subject: Three questions:
1. Are we just having Oskar disappear for awhile? Or might he be an NPC? Two people is a small group.
2. Will the woods near us provide us cover as well if we move into them? I'm assuming they are not so dense it will be hard to move into them. Is that fair? If we charged across the water - what sort of delay would a charge like that across water have? How many shots do we think they would get before we reached them?
3. Pavel - Dane would prefer to hide in the woods and shoot - he is not a great melee fighter. What say you?
Posted on 2017-05-21 at 19:22:02.
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Topic: A Grumpy Old Bear
Subject: Welcome to the game!
Most of the strategizing happens in the Q&A. However, sometimes we will also do that in messages. Just incase as we strategize the sorts of nightmares that might be in front of us we don't give Tann any ideas. Like feet freezing to the floor or something like that.
You picked a good game. It is good to have the ranger/cleric back in business.
Posted on 2017-05-21 at 12:27:47.
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Topic: A Grumpy Old Bear
Subject: Welcome to the Inn!
Welcome Mr. Big Pause!
Like you, I go back to early basic D&D and really grew up with AD&D, second edition style. Tann's Trilogy game is a great one if you like sadistic DMs that try to kill you at every turn and freeze out your lungs. He runs a good game also, but don't tell him I said that. Roan is a good character and we would love to have you onboard.
Speaking as someone who also came here knowing only second edition, I would encourage you to try others as well. The new systems aren't "better" in my mind, but they also aren't worse. In fact, they are really pretty similar. In all of them the sadistic GM tells you what is trying to kill you and you write up your desperate plans to avoid a bloody demise. The exact nature of the rules don't matter as much as imagination, an enjoyment of the genre, and the ability to come up with ways to avoid getting suffocated under the ashen remains of whatever horde just tried to kill you. All of the systems really do play pretty close to the same. Give them a shot. (And you don't need to be an expert in the rules - that is for the GM.)
I would like to specifically invite you to the Lost Mine game. It is fifth edition, but is fun. And we could use another character.
And finally, take that towel Ody offered you. You'll know why . . .
Posted on 2017-05-20 at 18:49:01.
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Topic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver
Subject: It is obviously a trap
Every step of the way through the woods Dane expected a trap. The snare and pit confirmed this fear. As they approached the hill his anticipation just grew. When he the woods opened a bit and they saw the cave opening and the stream, things took shape. It was obvious to all of them that entering the cave required crossing the stream. It would be an exposed position, crossing water, and woods right up to the bank on the other side. Whether from inside the cave or from the woods on the other side, it was an easy place for an ambush or for guards to stand watch.
Dane notched an arrow in his bow. He kept his eyes trained on the woods on the other side of the river - if any kind of opening emerged he would aim there immediately. He moved straight ahead - towards the woods directly ahead. He had his bow. This way anyone coming out of the woods or the cave would have to cross the water to get to him. If nothing appeared, then they could approach the water.
Posted on 2017-05-18 at 20:33:37.
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