Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Well, presumably there will be lots of sessions so that characters can level up enough to cast epic spells without falling behind on other important skills. Dikiyoba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 This is why they are epic. Originally Posted By: Gaunik-Da, master illusionist "Anyone who thinks dreams are not real has never had a true nightmare. When confronted by the horrors of one's own mind, it is impossible to ignore the reality of the situation." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Triumph Major coolness. I hope people in the Mote parties get an actual chance to learn these, or similar spells, and use them. :-) Originally Posted By: Sarachim Well, Vitze's only two levels away from Flight, if she boosts Transmutation both times. EDIT: Of course, she'd also have to find Iliandib, or someone else who knows the spell. Originally Posted By: Excalibur *approves, but is considering the marginal costs of getting 10 points in conjuration* Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba Well, presumably there will be lots of sessions so that characters can level up enough to cast epic spells without falling behind on other important skills. Dikiyoba. I'm sorry, what's that you were saying? Too far away from the requisite skill level to cast Eph's uber-spells of doom? Originally Posted By: Kurex Magic (Evocation): 8 I hope you're prepared for fiery lines of doom within three sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Eh, as awesome as those spells sound, I think it's more fun when people do interesting and creative things with low-level spells. Esstra will not be pumping Conjuration any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Monitor. Eh, as awesome as those spells sound, I think it's more fun when people do interesting and creative things with low-level spells. Well, if you come up with any ideas for creative Abjuration spells, Lanrezac is always interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Sarachim Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Dantius I'm sorry, what's that you were saying? Too far away from the requisite skill level to cast Eph's uber-spells of doom? Originally Posted By: Kurex Magic (Evocation): 8 I hope you're prepared for fiery lines of doom within three sessions. A-hem. Originally Posted By: Sarachim Well, Vitze's only two levels away from Flight, if she boosts Transmutation both times. Read things before you quote them, Dantius. If you don't, you won't be prepared for flying death from above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Dantius I'm sorry, what's that you were saying? Too far away from the requisite skill level to cast Eph's uber-spells of doom? I hope you're prepared for fiery lines of doom within three sessions. Originally Posted By: Sarachim Well, Vitze's only two levels away from Flight, if she boosts Transmutation both times. Read things before you quote them, Dantius. If you don't, you won't be prepared for flying death from above. YES! Inter-party grudge match between Vitze and Kurex!!! Go!!! ...of course, both of them have to actually LEARN their epic spells first... And no worries for Lanrezac since apparently no one has yet invented epic level spells for the incredibly obscure branch of magic known as abjuration. Huh. Sounds like Kurex needs to visit Zarusa. Of course, knowing Kurex, Zarusa probably hates him for killing someone she knew, and therefore won't teach him anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Dantius I hope you're prepared for fiery lines of doom within three sessions. So here's the thing. I'm not just gonna let you learn a spell like that via leveling. In fact, the higher up you get, the harder it's going to be to learn spells without actually being in the presence of a teacher. Also, if you really want to find someone who knows that spell... well, you're in the wrong campaign. The Selos party already knows someone who can cast The Agency of Molten Lines, and they've seen it done. Originally Posted By: Sarachim Read things before you quote them, Dantius. If you don't, you won't be prepared for flying invisible death from above. FYT. Originally Posted By: Iliandib, sage "I have heard people say that life is about the journey, not the destination. This may or may not be true on a philosophical level, but I can confirm that the more you shorten your journeys, the more destinations you can reach." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Nioca Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Ephesos Originally Posted By: Dantius I hope you're prepared for fiery lines of doom within three sessions. So here's the thing. I'm not just gonna let you learn a spell like that via leveling. In fact, the higher up you get, the harder it's going to be to learn spells without actually being in the presence of a teacher. Also, if you really want to find someone who knows that spell... well, you're in the wrong campaign. The Selos party already knows someone who can cast The Agency of Molten Lines, and they've seen it done. Funny part is, they haven't a single evoker to take advantage of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Sarachim Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Ephesos Originally Posted By: Sarachim Read things before you quote them, Dantius. If you don't, you won't be prepared for flying invisible death from above. FYT. What, you think Vitze is going to dispense flying death from above? Vitze can barely wield a knife with both hands. Striking like a falcon seems like something Boregloaf ought to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Xaiya Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 The best part was when Dantius rolled to snore louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: ♥ The best part was when Dantius rolled to snore louder. No, I remain thoroughly convinced that my two consecutive criticals on minor cantrips and then on a useless sense magic, both of which were totally superfluous, was the best part of that session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Nioca Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Nah. Best part was the total break-down of party cohesion when we met the traveling circus. Blood Marsh party: Good at rekilling things. Bad at social interaction. AMEND: Oh, and planning ahead. We have once again wandered into the wilderness completely unprepared. No food, no water, and a tattered excuse of a tent that only got replaced through Esstra's magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Rowen Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Ephesos So here's the thing. I'm not just gonna let you learn a spell like that via leveling. In fact, the higher up you get, the harder it's going to be to learn spells without actually being in the presence of a teacher. Does this apply to all spells or only Eph's Epic Spells? I was thinking of adding a few new mind spells to Nixak's list, do I need to find a trainer to do that now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Sarachim Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Nioca Blood Marsh party: Good at rekilling things. Bad at social interaction. In fairness, this was pretty much what the campaign asked for. You're lucky that the circus was perfectly harmless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Wrong AIMhack thread. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Sarachim Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 As promised, Vitze's new spells: Pando's bygone alteration: Transmutes the target metal object into another metal of the caster's choice. Wears off after about 15 minutes. Sudden Corrosion: A single target begins to decay rapidly. Metal rusts, flesh rots, etc. Can be used in or out of combat. Not only did Vitze not need a trainer to learn these, she didn't even need to be conscious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Rowen Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Nixak also has added a spell to his list. Blind Fury: Target's mind goes into an all consuming rage for a few turns. Target gets a bonus to all attacks for the duration of the spell but cannot distinguish friend from foe and may attack allies. Any idea when the next session might be? I'm free all this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 New calendar. But here's the thing. This week is out, as I'll be in San Francisco with absolutely not enough time to run a session, and probably spotty internet access too. With any luck at all, I'll be pursuing a job. Any job. So, I apologize, but the earliest the next session can be will be the 15th. Originally Posted By: Ikthak, goblin archmage "The Archer is rising, as it should. With any luck this means the flux I observed was meaningless." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 *coughbumpcough* Friday, March 19th, 5PM CST in spidwebRP2, or whatever room isn't being stupid. Time to see what happens to the Selos party when Zarusa is done with them... Originally Posted By: Lars, dwarven adventurer, last words "Never seen one of those before. Looks kinda cute, though." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Probably won't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Originally Posted By: Running Hot Probably won't make it. ...But you're in Blood Marsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Rowen Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I wont be able to make it. Spring break keeps taking new and unexpected turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yay! Whatever painful punishment Zarusa metes out , I, at least, have learned my lesson. Next time Vitze does something crazy and self-destructive, I should promptly whack her until she stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Originally Posted By: Dantius Originally Posted By: Running Hot Probably won't make it. ...But you're in Blood Marsh. Wrong AIMHack topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Sarachim Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Originally Posted By: Triumph Yay! Whatever painful punishment Zarusa metes out , I, at least, have learned my lesson. Next time Vitze does something crazy and self-destructive, I should promptly whack her until she stops. And next time we meet an angry mob, Lanrezac can talk to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Frozen Feet Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Now that I finally have our laptop back and am getting a hang of AIM, I'm tentatively asking to join the game. Not very soon though - I'll try to read OH MY GOD SO MUCH TEXT this topica nd get an idea what's happening. Suffice to say that if I figure out how, I'll be watching you on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Originally Posted By: Sarachim And next time we meet an angry mob, Lanrezac can talk to them. What's more likely, that we'll meet another angry mob, or that Vitze will do something crazy? Yeah, I thought so. Even if we do meet another angry mob, I assure you Lanrezac will not DELIBERATELY incite them to attack the most powerful wizard the party has met and for whom the party is supposed to be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Originally Posted By: Frozen Feet Now that I finally have our laptop back and am getting a hang of AIM, I'm tentatively asking to join the game. Not very soon though - I'll try to read OH MY GOD SO MUCH TEXT this topica nd get an idea what's happening. Suffice to say that if I figure out how, I'll be watching you on Friday. Yay! We'd be happy to have you in the party, or even just as a sub from time to time. Definitely your call. My advice is to check out the blurbs for each campaign towards the beginning of the thread, and then read up on whichever campaign seems more interesting to you. Then it's only half as much text. So... yeah. Session is still on Friday, Selos party. Originally Posted By: Orlis the Cliffpainter "The way the light reflects off the mountaintops... it's not quite right. Give me a week." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Sarachim Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Triumph, may I draw your attention to exhibit A, the log? Originally Posted By: The Log Vitze "Zarusa is a tyrant! She tricked us into helping her!" DICE Vitze rolled 1 20-sided die: 20 (Bluff) Kundak (yay!) Lanrezac (Dude. Nice work, Vitze.) My sister is coming home on Friday. I'm not sure what time. If she arrives during the session, I'll probably miss an hour or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Objection, your honor! In the first place, that comment, (in parentheses) was by me, (out of character), not "Lanrezac." Hence the use of (parentheses) rather than "quotation marks." Second, being me, I know that that comment was in reference to the 20. Rolling a natural 20 is always impressive, even one is only succeeding at doing something foolish. The evidence submitted by Miss Vitze's lawyer, Mr. Sarachim, does not mean what he thinks it means. I readily admit, however, that Lanrezac lacked decisiveness, was led astray Vitze, and failed to try to intervene as he should have, instead letting passively letting Vitze run amok. Thus I stated above that he had learned his lesson and would not be so passive in the event of future such actions by Vitze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Guys, you're doing it wrong. You're not supposed to be blaming each other for our mistakes. http://darthsanddroids.net/episodes/0385.html: Quote: Another important tip for players is to blame anything you can on NPCs. Someone forgot to check the basement for bombs? NPC. Someone did't bother to spike the door to prevent orcs from rushing in? Must have been an NPC. Someone was careless and inadvertently caused the downfall of the kingdom? You guessed it. Dikiyoba blames all our problems on the lacewing who began the mob. He totally led us all astray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thank you, Diki, I have now been enlightened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 ...er, slight modification that's actually pretty important. Tomorrow's session is at 5pm CDT, because Daylight Savings Time rolled through last weekend. Not CST. So it's UTC - 5, not 6. Make sense? Originally Posted By: Unattributed "You know what I heard? The mayor of Selaneus was almost killed last week! I heard the assassin actually hid under his bed until nightfall, and it's only because the mayor is really really fat that he's not dead!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time It's fascinating to see which places in the world don't observe Daylight Savings Time. Thank you, Ephesos, for making AIMHack such an educational activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Originally Posted By: Triumph It's fascinating to see which places in the world don't observe Daylight Savings Time. I know that the Amish don't. Then again, the Amish don't observe much of anything. Fun fact: The Amish are allowed to have and use cell phones and laptops, but cannot own or use landlines or desktops. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Andraste Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Arizona doesn't. At least we can do something right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody waterplant Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 There was a big publicity push by the Queensland Government in the 1980's against introducing daylight savings. Some of the rationale included that the cows would become confused with the sun rising later and would stop producing milk and that the extra hour of sun would fade people's curtains. No joke! When I visited my family there a few years ago it would become light at 4.30am. They refused to agree that simply moving the time 1 hour would facilitate a more normal sleep pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Nioca Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 The usual redirect. Also, +1 postcount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Epic jungle trek! Huzzah! Featuring wild boar, opportunities to get pet boom squirrels, potentially hostile jungle dwellers, bandits, lots of rain, and a journey to the mythical city of Sarden! Contact Zarusa for details should you wish to organize a trip for YOUR dysfunctional group of adventurers! (My summary of the session in advertising form. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Nioca Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Rowen is going to kill me. I just know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Boom squirrel, Nioca, boom squirrel FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Frozen Feet Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Dig out all your cookies to bribe Rowen to keep it, because I want to play the squirrel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 The log of Session #5 of Selos is available! (Link!) Also, everyone levels up, because that was actually pretty epic. Click to reveal.. (OH GOD IT'S FULL OF QUOTES) Kundak: "So...does anyone happen to have a machete?" Vitze: "HELP, THIS BOAR IS ON TOP OF ME." Boregloaf: "Okay, time to let the squirrel go." Nixak: "Logic dictates that if we just keeping going in one direction, we'll eventually find something." Vance: "You will pay for trying to fool Vance the Wayfarer!" Lanrezac: "When faced with paths of equal difficulty, choose the equally difficult one." Last, here is the calendar for the next Blood Marsh session. (Also, you guys rock as players, just saying. Some of the back-and-forth in yesterday's session was amazing. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I had a LOT of fun with some of our...discussions. :-) Oh, and you really can't criticize us for getting lost. Just saying. :-P Also, it's crazy that I rolled seven natural 20's last session, and NO 20's at all this session. Time and chance and all, but still weird. We are a crazy group of jungle explorers. Silly bandits should beware. I loved some of the comments about Boomy: Lanrezac "Nixak...are you SERIOUSLY going to try to infiltrate Sarden, city of bandits and assassins, feared throughout Mote, with a pet boom squirrel? Because that just screams 'trouble' to me." ----------- Nioca (I just realized how weird other people might find Nixak when his pocket suddenly and inexplicably booms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Originally Posted By: Ephesos everyone levels up Then it was definitely an awesome session. Click to reveal.. Name: Boregloaf Ghung Occupation: City guard Race: Goblin Alignment: Stoic Strength: 6 Dexterity: 4 Intelligence: 3 HP: 29/32 Stamina: 8/10Martial (sword/dagger): 7 Streetwise: 2 Perception: 2 Bluff: 2 Intimidate: 3 (+1 racial bonus) Nature: 1 (+1 racial bonus) Dikiyoba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dintiradan Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Originally Posted By: Triumph (I just realized how weird other people might find Nixak when his pocket suddenly and inexplicably booms) Was that a boom squirrel in your pocket, or were you just REALLY happy to see me? And if you think having a pet squirrel is odd, imagine pet zombies (actually not so unheard of, if you have an Evil Cleric in the party) or a pet Crawling Claw (okay, that's pretty wacked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 In the interest of making the stats match the way the character acts... Click to reveal.. Lanrezac, the historian (Level 5) Strength: 3 Dexterity: 3 Intelligence: 5 Max Health: 22 HP Magic (Abjuration): 6 Martial (Staves): 4 History: 4 Perception: 1 Thievery: 1 Diplomacy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Sarachim Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Woo, level 5! Click to reveal.. Vitze Female Elf 2/3/5, 16HP (+2) 18 HP Bluff: 4 Streetwise: 3 Magic (Illusions): 5 Magic (Transmutation): 8 Religion: 1 Martial (Throwing Knives): 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Click to reveal.. Name: Kundak Skylark Occupation: Battle Priest Race: Dragonborn Religion: Phol-Phoram Alignment: Magnanimous Strength: 2 Dexterity: 2 Intelligence: 7 HP: 18/18 (+2) Stamina: 7/10 Magic (Conjuration): 8 (+2) First Aid: 4 Magic (Divination): 3 Martial (Shuriken): 2 Diplomacy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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