has a mistake, but not in his stat scores.

I was checking possibilities for my headlong rush into the fray that is beginning, and noticed that my Skill Focus Feat (acquired at 2nd level) MUST be applied to the one of the skills granted me by my token dragon (Red = Appraise, Bluff, and Jump). I had applied it to my Metalworking skill. No can do. Will add the Skill Focus (+3) to his Jump skill.

So the changes to the respective skills are:

Craft (Metalworking) from +5 to +2
Jump from +5 to +8

Sorry about that. But now I can write my post with a clear conscience ...

Okay, my assessment of the event(s) so far was crap because I missed a few things (more than once):

Post has been made.

Subsequent posts here by mewere deleted as being a waste of effort and unnecessary.

He is holding the painting, most likely in his left hand.
The sun rod is tucked in his belt.
He has a dagger in his, most likely, right hand and has threatened to cut up the painting.
Jevaf has moved to attack and Drassarr has run into the cave drawing his elven courtblade.

I believe that Drassarr is now 40ft from the thief, so if he gets better initiative then Jevaf on the next round he should be able to move and make a single attack. Am I correct?

Yes, all is correct, Sunrod included.

There is a time in the post when he sticks his glowstick in his belt- I looked over our DM's shoulder as he wrote it if I recall correctly. Also, Jevaf is slightly further into the cave than the lurking two were. That said, the DM is the authority on this, and should be the one to tell you things not already mentioned. I'll not usurp his power ^-^.

I think you're taking it a bit too far; in the end when people post or even the order of the posts doesn't matter, for it's the initiative count that determines when each post occurs.

That is supposed to be the benefit of play-by-post, to be able to update when everyone has posted; who posts and at what time doesn't matter, for as long as it's all for the same round(s), the end result will be determined by the DM's resultant post.

Just because someone posted before you, especially for a combat situation where the initiative count is mandatory, doesn't truthfully mean anything until after the DM updates. Then, in that update, it shows exactly what happens.

Perhaps Drasarr does manage to run in first; in the event that causes something drastic to change, the DM will make an update specifically regarding that, and will have players post their reactions. Otherwise, it should just be considered that that occurs in the round.

For heaven's sake, bro', back off!

But it sounds like your assuming this games combat is being run like in The Red Dragon Arena Battlegrounds where the first posts gets the initiative, it's not being run like that. As normal with D&D intuitive will be decided by dice roll with various modifiers added on (at least that is my assumption).

And as you have shown earlier and admitted to you do miss things in posts, may I draw your attention to this part of my post.

judging his run to cover the distance between where his run started and the turn in the cave, their is no chance of him running around the corner.
Meaning that he stops before rounding the corner and is not in melee or dose not have a ranged weapon.

I am sorry if this post comes across as inflammatory, it isn't meant to be, but out of good will I will let you post first and will not divulge the contents of your message to me to any one else on the inn.

Your assumption is corect, that we are rolling initiative. Plus Jevaf's actions are in the first part, because she won initiative so I put it in.

My original post citing what I considered to be a lack of courtesy was either misunderstood, misread, or misinterpreted, or even all of the above. Most of the points brought up and attributed to my "criticism(s)" were never even mentioned by me.

So I deleted the posts as a waste of time and energy, and PM'd an apology.

Now I will, once and for all, tell you the gist of my attitude at this point so we can all move on:

I cited a question about actions, having missed the very information I was questioning. Along with that question, I mentioned a lack of what I considered a basic courtesy, nothing more than that. From that point, everything under the sun was addressed except the courtesy I was requesting. What I meant was evidently assumed to be different things by different people. Never was I asked to clarify.

Therefore, I have come to the conclusion that I should not ask for that sort of favor. Nor will I attempt to offer it. I obviously offended some of you with my request. I will not do so again. I will play the game as is being played. The rest, as stated to others, will be left well enough alone.

If I was in said group of being offended, I will inform you I was not and that remains thus far.

Wyrmsting, being a responsible DM, I am inclined to question your actions involving a jump with epic proportions. Furthermore do you know the DC for that sucker! I do.

It would be easier to walk through her square, admittedly it would look awsom and be awsom, but you have a great potential of landing on Jevaf, and if that is your way of making a dramatic entrance then my mistake.

EDIT: Yeah, that's supposed to say 'square' not 'squear'

Your concerns are valid and noted. As far as the DC goes: I know how I would rate it as a DM, and "epic proportions" would be about right.

I don't understand the phrase "walk through her squear", though.

First, he knew Jevaf would be in front of him when he ran in. He knew he couldn't risk a javelin in her back on a miss, so he didn't draw one. It's also why he left his moriningstar against the wall outside the off-shoot cave. As he approached, and in the light, he knew he couldn't have used his breath weapon (his "surprise" range weapon), which is a cone of fire. That would also risk Jevaf as well as the painting. He was moving and made a split-second alteration that seemed extreme, even to him, but was also not impossible.

He could see Jevaf in the light and, therefore, easily contact her shoulders as described, whether or not she knew he was coming. He is actually prepared for her to drop at the contact, but even then he is still moving forward from his running momentum, and the lift of his jumping alone. withor without her support. should carry him at least some distance. Your ruling from there is what it is. I don't and won't question your integrity.

In the beginning, it was a given that this group has adventured together before (and/or for some time). As a dragon shaman, the power he wields and intends to wield is a part of his character makeup as an emulation of the life of his "token dragon". Being chaotic neutral besides just adds to that "wanna-be power monger" attitude. So the actions and attitude he has and displays should not surprise the others. That is not to say that it doesn't (or shouldn't) anger them, but if he was that dispensable, he would not still be here with them ... (my/his reasoning for the attempt)

Each member of the party, in his situation, would handle it differently. His action is but one possibility ...

And he was signaled to stay and aid Jevaf. In his mind, he is doing just that. Okay, so he has a flair for the "grand entrance", but he's not exactly running her down to get at him ... not exactly ...

But stryke has seemed to fall off the radar as of recently. Posting on behalf of the DM (who is doing homework) I ask ye all, do we want to drop Grakh? If we do, would we like to instate a new character, or leave our party where it is?

Had he posted that he had RL issues and/or would be absent for a while (however long), as did Grugg for all of his games, I would say let the character ride for a bit and we can still move on.

Bu-u-u-ut since he didn't ...

Moving on without Grakh, and with or without a new character would be fine with me. But CirroWolf is hunting for a game and likes to play paladins and rangers, if the DM is looking for a replacement ... (hint, hint)

such is my thinking/vote/2 cents ...

I noticed the thread with CirroWolf. Actually, it was during reading the posts there that I came to the realization.