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Topic: Orion Group take 2: QA
Subject: drow
But even a Drow can be convinced to capture a target alive. After all, Drow are well known for their slave trade and use of sleep poisons to immobilize a target with minimal harm.
Posted on 2010-08-25 at 04:56:29.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2: QA
Subject: Rule Tweaks
I had mentioned during recruitment that I had some rule tweaks in mind for the way certain things were going to run. So, allow me to explain.
Taking a few tips from the Pathfinder rule set I have decided to make 0 level spells castable an unlimited amount of times per day. This I feel brings standard Sorcerers up to par with the Warlock who can use his Blast a limitless amount of times. This does not mean that those of you who are clerics can just spontaneously cast any orison you want whenever you want though, the spells still must be prepared as normal, but they are not one-shot preparations as they are in 3.5. Your Domain spells however can be spontaneously cast at any time, the way I reason that is that your Domain spells are gifts granted to you by your extreme faith, gifts you should have unlimited access to. I know, this allows for pretty much limitless healing with the use of that dinky 1 point healing spell, but this is meant to be a high power campaign and I will likely throw some challenges at you that you might not normally face as a standard 3rd level character.
I feel no tweaks are really needed for the melee classes or the warlock itself as they have nearly limitless use of their abilities anyways. If I decide that the casters are outclassing the other characters I will consider either reverting to standard 3.5 rules regarding spells, or give the melee types some sort of boost to bring them up to par.
Posted on 2010-08-25 at 04:53:02.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2: QA
Subject: yea
The great thing about running a game like this, centered around more of an organization than a group of characters is that when you know what kinda players you have you can cater the missions to their particular style of play or abilities. If we had ended up with more characters that leaned toward good and lawfulness then I could've tweaked to make the missions something more acceptable to the group, like bringing the criminals in alive to serve justice rather than killing them off.
Posted on 2010-08-25 at 03:30:03.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2 Cast of Characters
Subject: TheZeroWulf
Name: D'artanian DeSalles
Gender: Male
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Classes: Swordsage/Fighter 3
Race: Human
Experience: 3000
Ability Scores:
Str: 14 +2
Con: 10
Dex: 15 +2
Wis: 15 +2
Int: 16 +3
Cha: 10
Hit Points: 26
Fort Save: +3
Ref Save: +5
Will Save: +5
Base Attack Bonus: +3
Init: +3
Attack Options:
Melee +7 katana (1d10+3/19-20x2)
Melee +5 scimitar (1d6+2/18-20x2)
Range +5 dagger (1d4+2/19-20x2)
AC:17 Touch:14 Flat Footed:15
Racial Abilities:
extra skill points
Class Features:
Quick to Act +1
Discipline Focus (Diamond Mind) [weapon focus with Rapier, Shortspear, Katana, and Trident]
AC Bonus (wis to AC)
Stances Known:
Island of Blades
Hunters' Sense
Manuevers:
Burning Blade*,
Sapphire Nightmare Blade*,
Mighty Throw,
Counter Charge*,
Moment of Perfect Mind*,
Shadow Blade technique*,
Charging Minotaur.
Sudden Leap
Skills:
Martial Lore +8 (5rank +3mod)
Knowledge(local) +8 (5rank +3mod)
Tumble +8 (6rank +2mod)
Concentrate +6 (6 rank)
Knowledge(history) +8 (5rank +3mod)
Jump +7 (5rank +2mod)
Sense Motive +8 (6rank +2mod)
Hide +7 (5rank +2mod)
Move Silently +7 (5rank +2mod)
Balance +8 (6rank +2mod)
Speak Language(cc): (5 ranks)
Languages: Common, Undercommon, Dwarven, Elven, Orcish, Goblin, Draconic, Abyssal, Giant
Feats:
Discipline Focus (Diamond Mind)
Adaptive Style
Desert Fire
Desert Wind Dodge
Evasive Reflexes
Mobility
Equipment:
Katana (mwk bastard sword),
Studded Leather Armor,
Ration x5,
Scimitar,
Waterskin,
Dagger x3,
Potion of Cure Light Woundsx3,
Swordsman Outfit(tabard with loose pants and leather shoes)
Money: 0
Physical Description: 5'5", 155 lbs, green eyes, black hair, and tanned skin. Solid build with strong features and a large scar on his jaw. Wearing light armor and loose clothing to not interfere with his mobility.
Personality: A very curious individual, he seeks knowledge in every way he can to push himself closer to his goals using whatever means to acquire them. His biggest vice is his love of gambling which causes him to be continuously broke. He always looks to use mobility and technique over power and brute force. Always dreaming of one day becoming the master of the 10th discipline of the sublime way drives his motivation.
Posted on 2010-08-24 at 16:29:28.
Edited on 2010-08-25 at 03:56:00 by Shield Wolf
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Topic: Orion Group take 2: QA
Subject: start
Game is up, sorry if its not the greatest opener, I was kinda tired when I started it, and still feeling pretty sleep deprived even now. However I set myself a personal goal to get it up and started by today and that is what I intended to do. With the ride being a days time it gives the lot of you a chance to interact and do some roleplaying until I can work up the next update. I'm honestly not sure yet on the pace, I haven't really set myself a goal on that one just yet, but I am thinking once a week unless no one has posted in a while..
Posted on 2010-08-24 at 16:27:11.
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Topic: Orion Group: Inner Turmoils
Subject: Orion Group: Inner Turmoils
As is standard guild practice your group has enjoyed 3 days off from finishing a job successfully. As is typical, the Hobgoblin and Tiefling spent much of the down time intoxicated though not necessarily at the same tavern, the pair of Drow spent their time further perfecting their teamwork and combat tactics among other things, D'artanian spent at least one night gambling away all extra cash then spent the rest of his time either conducting personal research or sparring with other guild members looking to improve his sword skills, and Khetarin did whatever it was he did with his free time, no one was too sure of what that was though as he was always so secretive. ((If you wish to declare that you spent these three days doing something else, then feel free to post as such, be it crafting, research, shopping, or whatever, and I can PM you individually regarding personal results.))
At the end of the third day you each return to your respective rooms, at whatever time you drag yourself in, to find a note has been slid under the door into your room. The note, quite familiar by now, is of course another set of orders from Leo and it reads simply, "Front Courtyard, Noon, Tomorrow. Do Not Be Late." You know better by now not to be late, you've witnessed more than one initiate disregard the warning just to be cut down on the spot by Leo's massive falchion. The next morning you all go through your usual preparations, getting ready for yet another mission out in the wide world.
You all gather out at the designated area, well before noon, and wait patiently for Leo to arrive, knowing he likes coming in to find a group ready for orders, even if a little hung over. When he arrives he looks over each of you, doing his usual pointless inspections before delivering the orders. And once again he stops on the Tiefling and scowls, "Mr. Zisal, how many times must I tell you to take some of your pay and buy some new clothes. You represent this great guild and all it stands for every time you leave these grounds and you are sending the message that we accept any bum off the streets and just send them out to spread their filth and lice among the masses." You've all heard this speech every mission since the Tiefling joined, and yet nothing seems to change, no matter how many times Leo warns, "You better have some presentable clothes before the start of your next mission!"
Leo shook his head, and continued on, "The rest of you look presentable enough I suppose, so let's get down to business. We've gotten word from the mayor of a small town east of here, known as Oakcrest, that thieves are running rampant, striking at rich and poor alike from the neighboring forests. As of yet the local authorities have yet to be able to apprehend a single one of these thieves and believe that they may be using some sort of magic to assist in their raids. This is where we come in, you are to rendezvous with the local sheriff, one Ragnar Green, gather what information you can, and assist in stopping these attacks by any means necessary." You know by now of course that when Leo says "any means necessary" he means "kill them all". After a brief pause to insure that you all seem to understand he continues, "We've arranged transportation for you, both ways, and you leave immediately. The wagon is waiting outside the main gate now, the ride is roughly a day's time. I trust you will all make me proud yet again." With that he turns and heads back into the main keep, leaving you in the courtyard with your newest mission ahead of you.
Posted on 2010-08-24 at 16:21:37.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight -Winds and Sand
Subject: Echo nods, understanding
"I agree, but need I remind you we are under contract to retrieve this cargo, we forfeit any claim to a successful job if we do "fail to control" the situation." Of course he knew the dwarf's meaning, he also knew what that meant for their standings within the guild too. Where does one draw the line between guild loyalty and what is right and wrong?
Posted on 2010-08-23 at 19:47:21.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2: QA
Subject: in short.. yes
Your particular group has been working together as a team for most of your career within the guild. You've seen a couple changes here and there what with dismissals and deaths over the year or so that you've been here, but for the most part you've all worked with each other at least 6 months if not longer.
Posted on 2010-08-23 at 16:50:14.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight -Winds and Sand
Subject: Echario
Echo shrugged, "Not necessarily human trafficking, perhaps simply a delivery for a wizard's menagerie. Now that you mention it though, the cargo may very well be slaves. Tell me Dwarf, how would you feel if the cargo we've been sent after is in fact slaves?"
Posted on 2010-08-23 at 16:43:45.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2
Subject: uh huh
Somehow I doubt the common folk and peasants would agree with that.
Posted on 2010-08-23 at 04:47:56.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight -Winds and Sand
Subject: Echo has a thought
Echo listened as the halfling suggested they force their way in, he had honestly been thinking much the same thing. If the man they were to assume was the manager had not seemed too worried about the scream earlier it may be safe to assume he would pay little heed to another. But something occurred to him, and he spoke up regarding the matter, "What if this "Unagreeable merchandise" is the cargo we've been sent to retrieve?"
Posted on 2010-08-23 at 04:45:00.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2
Subject: answers
Yes, your character is intimately familiar with the surrounding region, especially shops and whatnot they would frequent. This is one of the rare cases of Character Knowledge being more than Player Knowledge because I honestly have not put too terribly much detail into the city itself.
Guild duties are simply, do your jobs, keep your dorm area clean, and pick up after yourself after using any of the facilities.
Bulletin boards are more or less nonexistent within the guild itself. I suppose if you were looking for odd jobs around town during your off time the local taverns would have job postings. I'd probably handle those like profession rolls rather than have them played out.
Your dues are automatically taken out of the pay the guild receives for completed contracts before you get your cut, think of it as the games version of income tax.
You have no particularly good or bad reputation as such, though you all do typically draw wary glances from the more "normal" residents of the city who have a hard time trusting a pair of Drow, a Hobgoblin, and an obviously "tainted" dirty bum. Any drunken brawls in your past will have earned you a reputation, and any bars you frequent seem to have hired extra security to have on hand should anything get out of hand. None of the barkeeps will turn you away yet though, you spend far too much money there and they can't afford to alienate the entire guild by refusing service to a member.
Your rooms come standard with a simple bed and locking trunk, assume that over the past year or so you have acquired other odds and ends to decorate the room with. Nothing extremely valuable or magical but just decoration of your personal taste. I imagine the drunks would have shelves of empty bottles of all the fancy expensive booze they've drunk but that is up to you as the resident.
Posted on 2010-08-23 at 04:22:22.
Edited on 2010-08-23 at 04:27:54 by Shield Wolf
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Topic: Realms of Twilight - A Journey Begins
Subject: Gronz replies quickly
When the door opened slowly and the voice called out Gronz's first thought was to reply as quickly as possible so as to hopefully get rid of the interloper that much faster. He was at least slightly thankful that the one who had just been released quickly slipped back into the cell just in case at least. In a gruff, tough sounding voice, he called back, "How much trouble could they be, just four little unarmed prisoners, two of which are women. I'm pretty certain I can handle it just fine." In a rush of quick thought he snatched back his tools and slid them across the floor into the still open cell so they'd be out of sight should the other guard continue into the room.
Posted on 2010-08-23 at 04:15:39.
Edited on 2010-08-26 at 04:29:00 by Shield Wolf
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Topic: Realms of Twilight -Winds and Sand
Subject: Echo goes back to silence
Echo simply shrugged, he wasn't used to doing so much talking and he wasn't really in the mood to continue talking now. This entire fiasco had turned itself upside down and inside out and he was getting rather annoyed and impatient. This job should have been easy enough, and yet here they were no closer to their goal than they had been from the start.
Posted on 2010-08-22 at 16:40:01.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2
Subject: bar
There isn't actually a bar in the Citadel itself, I imagine that drunkard characters would have stashes in their rooms though and probably always have flasks on them somewhere for meal times. The city the citadel is in has several inns and taverns that could cater to your taste. This game I am kinda bringing down the mysticism of the Orion Group, making it a more standard guild than what it would have been in the first game. Thus The Citadel is more like a Keep/Fortress in the Guild District of a city than an extra-dimensional city unto itself. That is not to say the Group is without its secrets and hidden rooms, and whatever else.
Posted on 2010-08-22 at 14:48:54.
Edited on 2010-08-22 at 14:54:08 by Shield Wolf
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Topic: Realms of Twilight -Winds and Sand
Subject: Echo admits defeat, for now
Echo, not wanting to further agitate the man turned on his heels rather whimsically and turned to leave, slipping between his companions and exitting to the street where they had been previously. This would require a new strategy. They knew a few new facts though, the goods were moving tomorrow, and the man seemed to pay little attention to screams in the warehouse. What they could do with this new information was the question.
Posted on 2010-08-22 at 14:44:17.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2
Subject: I could be wrong, I am only human...
I think the confusion arose from your statement at the top of the page about how if you had to stick to the standard monk then your Hob would be LE. But as we agreed upon via PM, the Hob Chaos Monk is in fact CN (likely with evil tendencies since we all know old habits die hard).
Posted on 2010-08-22 at 04:04:09.
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Topic: The Killing Instincts: Of Man and Magic
Subject: Grumble mumble
Bran shrugged sleepily, still not quite fully awake, "I don't really know any more than you do, only that you were apparently threatened by this girl from the woods."
Posted on 2010-08-22 at 03:57:09.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight -Winds and Sand
Subject: Echo speaks again
((This may be slightly out of order since the screams occurred before my last post, so I'm sorry for the back post.))
Echo, always thinking of new angles, spoke again, "Out of curiosity, should my associates decide to make use of your facilities for storage of ores and extra tools, what would be the latest time we would be allowed or able to deliver goods to the warehouse? Is there always someone on hand for intake, or would we have to make special arrangements to deliver late as to avoid the harbor traffic?" When the screams rang out from the main warehouse Echo raised a brow curiously, then asked, "Did one of your employees just have an accident? Shouldn't you check to see that no one is hurt?" Echo, of course, could care less, but the question might at least prompt the man to open the door into the main area, perhaps even turning his back long enough for Echo to pull a trick or two out of his proverbial sleeve.
Posted on 2010-08-22 at 03:55:48.
Edited on 2010-08-22 at 04:06:19 by Shield Wolf
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Topic: Realms of Twilight - A Journey Begins
Subject: Gronz hands over the picks.
(Again, assuming Airion spoke up when asked if anyone was good with locks.)
Gronz handed his leather roll of thieves' tools over to the male in the cell he had just unlocked, and offered only a short statement as reasoning, "My training with locks is limited, you'd probably have better luck." With a glare he added, "Just don't break my picks and get them back to me as soon as you get that door open." Again he made no attempts to introduce himself or even to inquire to the identity of the captives he had been sent to free. He had a job to do and he rarely asked questions when money talked.
((the tools are masterwork, just in case that truly matters to you at all. And for those of you who don't know, he is a half-orc, so if you have anything against half-orc (in character of course) it would probably be wise to hold off on judgment until the prison break is at least further underway.))
Posted on 2010-08-22 at 03:47:19.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2: QA
Subject: Game Start
I'm shooting to get this game moving Tuesday or Wednesday, but don't hold your breath, I'm notorious about not meeting deadlines. I'll start working on my opener when I have free time after work the next couple days, but we'll just have to wait and see how things go.
Posted on 2010-08-21 at 18:31:36.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2: QA
Subject: so
We'll just say you're one of the self serving clerics that somehow draws power from extreme faith in yourself?
Posted on 2010-08-21 at 17:50:42.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2: QA
Subject: Now that you say that...
I once played in a group where a bard/warlock (non-gestalt) passed his eldritch blast off as a bardic ability by singing at least one note every time he used it. That said, since his deity doesn't grant access to the Spell Domain, nor would he have any reason to be familiar with its granted powers, I think its safe to say that he wouldn't know. However, since his deity is a goddess of dreams and whatnot she may or may not clue him in at some point, but its unlikely. Besides, Drow are typically all about keeping secrets, unless revealing said secret proves to be beneficial to them in some way. Keep in mind though, these are the comrades you have worked with for just under a years time, you all know each other (to the degree that you let yourself be known anyway) and typically would not attempt to sell out one of your own unless you felt it was EXTREMELY worth your while.
Which reminds me, does Zau worship a specific deity, or is he one of those clerics devoted to a cause as opposed to a deity. Either way, which cause and/or deity?
Posted on 2010-08-21 at 11:52:00.
Edited on 2010-08-21 at 11:56:45 by Shield Wolf
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Topic: Orion Group take 2: QA
Subject: hmm
I'm actually eager to see how Khetarin and Zauathin interact. Khet clearly is not open about his warlock-ness, yet as a fellow warlock Zau would easily be able to recognize the abilities and recognize Khet as what he is, that and the shared fiendish heritage should make for some interesting interactions..
Posted on 2010-08-21 at 06:35:59.
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Topic: Orion Group take 2 Cast of Characters
Subject: DragoDorn
Name: Zauathin Zisal
Gender: male
Alignment: CN
Classes: warlock/cleric2
Race: tiefling
Experience: 3000
Ability Scores:
Str: 10(-)
Con: 10(-)
Dex: 18(+4)
Wis: 17(+3)
Int: 12(+1)
Cha: 15(+2)
Hit Points: 12
Fort Save: 3
Ref Save: 4
Will Save: 6
INI: 4
Base Attack Bonus: +1
Range: +5(1BAB+4Dex)
Attack Options: Eldritch Blast
To hit: +5 ranged touch
Dmg: 2d6
Crit: --x2
Range: 60'
Melee: +1(1BAB+0Str)
morningstar 1d8, x2 crit, 6lb, bludgeoning and piercing
AC: 14(4Dex)or{18(4Dex+4mage armor)} Touch: 14 or 18(mage armor) FlatFooted:10 or 14(mage armor)
If wearing Mithril Shirt +1
AC: 19(+1 magic enhancement+4Dex+4Armor) Touch: 14 Flatfooted: 15
Racial Abilities: Darkness 1/day (class level as caster level)
+2 bonus on Bluff and Hide
Darkvision: 60ft
Resistances: cold, electric, and fire 5
Medium Size
30’ movement
+2 Dex,+2 Int,-2 Cha
Class Features: Eldritch Blast(sp) : 2d6 untyped damage. ranged touch ray with range 60' and allows SR. Equivalent spell level of 1st unless modified by blast or shape essence.
Detect Magic(sp): As the spell, at will.
Invocations
caster level 2
highest invocation grade known: least
invocations known:2
Least
1. Devil's Sight
2. Summon Swarm
Cleric domains
1. Celerity
Granted Power: Your land speed is faster than normal for your race by 10 feet. This benefit is lost if you are wearing medium or heavy armor or carrying a medium or heavy load.
2. Spell
Granted Power: You gain a +2 bonus on concentration checks and spellcraft checks
Spells prepared
Cleric- 0 LvL: (4) / 1st LvL: (2+1D+1B)
Domain
1. mage armor (or expeditious retreat if wearing Mithril Shirt)
0 level
1. create water
2. guidance
3. cure minor wounds
4. read magic
1st level
1. cure light wounds
2. bless
Rebuke undead: (2d6 + level + 4[Cha]) of undead 5/day within 60'
check:d20+2(Cha)+2(synergy,knowledge religion)
Skills:
appraise=1(int)
balance=4(dex)
bluff=4(2Cha+2Racial)
climb=0(str)
concentration=4(2Racial+2Domain granted bonus)
craft(unassigned)=1(int)
diplomacy=2(cha)
disguise=2(cha)
escape artist=4(dex)
forgery=1(int)
gather information=2(cha)
heal=3(wis)
hide=6(4Dex+2Racial)
intimidate=2(cha)
jump=0(str)
knowledge(arcana)=5(1Int+4Ranks)
knowlege(history)=2(1Int+1Rank)
knowlege(planes)=2(1int+1Rank)
knowledge(religion)=6(1Int+5Ranks)
listen=3(wis)
move silently=4(dex)
ride=4(dex)
search=1(int)
sense motive=3(wis)
spellcraft=4(1Int+1Rank+2Domain granted bonus)
spot=3(wis)
survival=3(wis)
swim=0(str)
use magic device=3(2Cha+1Rank)
use rope=4(dex)
Languages:
Common
R.Infernal
1.Abyssal
Feats:
1st: Fiendish Heritage
You gain a +4 bonus on fortitude saving throws against poison. you also gain a +1 on saving throws against spells or other effects produced by good creatures.
Equipment:
spell component pouch
wooden holy symbols
travelers clothes
morningstar 1d8, x2 crit, 6lb, blugeoning and piercing
+1 mithril shirt, 10 lbs, no armor check penalty
Money: 0
Physical Description: 5'8", 150 lbs or so, with dusty brown,short,messy hair. He has red eyes and reddish black skin. He has two small horns jutting out to the side, slightly angled forward, from just above his temples.
His dirty and stained traveler's clothes are worn and frayed along the edges. His thick, brown eyebrows loom sinisterly above his sunken eyes. His mangy and unkempt beard and mustache looks like a perfect home for lice and other parasites. His hands end in long red fingernails that almost look like claws. Most people would dismiss such a pitiful sight as a lowly bum and not give him a second thought.
Personality: Usually silent unless spoken to or when feeling the need to comment on the situation. Drinks heavily when not on the job. Drinks the most expensive Brandy and wines he can afford. Likes to chase cats (He's kinda crazy like that). Zau sees his fiendish heritage as a Blessing, not as a "tainted" or cursed bloodline, he has been known to cast hateful glances at those who say otherwise. Been seen on occasion almost coming to blows over his physical condition when drinking at the local bars. Distrusts and hates nobility. (work in progress)
Posted on 2010-08-21 at 05:35:10.
Edited on 2010-08-25 at 12:14:26 by Shield Wolf
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