Author Topic: [OCC] The Pale Horse Tavern & Info Dump (Read 32218 times)

dither · « **Reply #120 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:20:32 PM »

Quote from: Generic_PC on June 16, 2009, 04:15:41 PM

And... apparently I don't.

You can take 10...

Generic_PC · « **Reply #121 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:44:16 PM »

On knowledge checks? I didn't think so. If i can amend that, 15.

dither · « **Reply #122 on:** June 16, 2009, 05:01:49 PM »

Quote from: Generic_PC on June 16, 2009, 04:44:16 PM

On knowledge checks? I didn't think so. If i can amend that, 15.

[spoiler]
Hm, it is indeed part of of the blessing. You imagine that the process involves Orusc taking challengers, who then try to sunder the first weapon created on the forge.
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I might have to ask for rolls and stuff in the OOC thread. It seems to make so much more sense. (Give it a try, maybe?) That way, I can give commentary in OOC, and y'all can incorporate it into your posts.

dither · « **Reply #123 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:08:01 PM »

OOC
[spoiler]Do I have to roll something to notice the challenger is pulling his punches?[/spoiler]

To answer Risada's spoilered question:
[spoiler]He isn't pulling his punches. The challenge is to break the sword.[/spoiler]

Generic_PC · « **Reply #124 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:10:27 PM »

You know... If i was a beguiler, i would love this. Just cast still+silent spells and watch everyone around freak out as a group of people fall asleep for no reason at all...

Would be funny stuff.

dither · « **Reply #125 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:26:36 PM »

Quote from: Generic_PC on June 16, 2009, 11:10:27 PM

You know... If i was a beguiler, i would love this. Just cast still+silent spells and watch everyone around freak out as a group of people fall asleep for no reason at all...

Would be funny stuff.

It would be funny. Very funny.

Funny if suddenly the party fell asleep and woke up missing items of value...

Generic_PC · « **Reply #126 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:38:48 PM »

I'm sorry, i can't engage in such immoral acts as stealing. Well, not with this character.

The_Mad_Linguist · « **Reply #127 on:** June 18, 2009, 05:09:35 AM »

dither · « **Reply #128 on:** June 18, 2009, 12:38:22 PM »

Quote from: The_Mad_Linguist on June 18, 2009, 05:09:35 AM

Knowledge (arcana):
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The winged lizard is a pseudodragon, a tiny magical beast the resembles a real dragon, for all tense and purpose, but isn't one. They have a stinger on their tail which produces a hallucinogen that induces a sleep-like paralysis.

The snake-creature made of bone is a type of homunculus (artificial construct) called a necrophidius. They are popular guards in some cultures for their snake-like appearance and can hypnotize opponents with the rhythmic movements of their body.
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Knowledge (nature):
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The largish cat is a fey creature known for its shapechanging abilities, called a grimalkin. Intelligent and loyal to their companions.
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Knowledge (religion):
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The ritual the dwarf seems to be engaged in doesn't appear to have a specific religious significance, but may actually be a form of ritualized combat specific to the dwarven culture.
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Generic_PC · « **Reply #129 on:** June 18, 2009, 01:13:56 PM »

Wanna buy the Grimalkin!!!! But first, forge blessing.

dither · « **Reply #130 on:** June 18, 2009, 01:29:42 PM »

Quote from: Generic_PC on June 18, 2009, 01:13:56 PM

Wanna buy the Grimalkin!

Oh, I know. Ever since I saw the little bastard in the MM2, I was thinking ... "How could I fit something like that into a game? It's hardly a good combat encounter ... srsly."

Anyway, so I forgot about it for the longest time and then I was flipping through the MM2 recently, looking for low-CR monsters, and I was like ... "Hey! I have an idea for that!"

Generic_PC · « **Reply #131 on:** June 18, 2009, 02:05:36 PM »

Theres alot of low CR encounters that never get used. It sucks. One of my favourites is the Corellax from the MM3 (i think) Colour Spray at-will=Broken at CR 1/3.

dither · « **Reply #132 on:** June 18, 2009, 02:18:51 PM »

Quote from: Generic_PC on June 18, 2009, 02:05:36 PM

There's a lot of low CR encounters that never get used. It sucks. One of my favourites is the Corellax from the MM3 (i think) Colour Spray at-will=Broken at CR 1/3.

My favorite part of the game is probably character levels 1st-4th. I think that's where the character's personality is really made, and where some really exciting stuff happens. I mean, not that exciting stuff doesn't happen at higher levels, too. I mean, all the epic stuff takes place at the highest levels, it's just ... so much more epic when the characters are really interesting/awesome. And I think the first 4-6 levels are where you lay the foundation for the AWESOMENESS to come.

I'd love to actually take a game from 1st-20th some day. The farthest I've gotten a group is from 3rd to 12th over the course of a year and a half (weekly game). Looking back on it, I slightly regret starting at 3rd instead of 1st but I was a brand-new DM at the time. I can forgive myself for such mistakes.

Generic_PC · « **Reply #133 on:** June 18, 2009, 02:22:05 PM »

I've taken a game from 1-15th, and then come back when it was at 17th and finished it up. That was a good one, and it took about 3 years. It was biweekly. Technically, i didn't DM every single session, but i DMed most of them.

dither · « **Reply #134 on:** June 18, 2009, 02:34:53 PM »

Quote from: Generic_PC on June 18, 2009, 02:22:05 PM

I've taken a game from 1-15th, and then come back when it was at 17th and finished it up. That was a good one, and it took about 3 years. It was biweekly. Technically, i didn't DM every single session, but i DMed most of them.

I've run several long-term games during my tenure as DM. My first campaign ran 3rd-12th (back in '03-'04); a campaign I ran from March '08 to October '08 went 1st-9th; it was the first game I ever tried to run via Skype and we managed to keep the game running with a couple month-long breaks. I started a game back in November that's currently APL 6 (the sole survivor of the initial party is 8th, the rest are 6th) and that game's also had a couple month-long hiatuses.

Each successive time I've started a new 'long-term' campaign, I've made an effort to stretch out the levels as long as possible to give the players time to use their skills and class features and to give them the opportunity to grow into their next level.

Risada · « **Reply #135 on:** June 23, 2009, 06:24:01 PM »

What skill can I roll to identify the moves the guy used? Martial Lore? Int check?

dither · « **Reply #136 on:** June 23, 2009, 06:32:40 PM »

Quote from: Risada on June 23, 2009, 06:24:01 PM

What skill can I roll to identify the moves the guy used? Martial Lore? Int check?

Do you have ranks in Martial Lore? If so, I'll let you merge that skill with Knowledge (history).

I'd say Knowledge (history) or (local) or (geography) for legends, or for martial arts and combat styles.

Hmm. Maybe a Perform (weapon drill) modified by INT instead of CHA?

Maybe a BAB check? *shrug*

Actually, I like the idea of a "BAB check" modified by INT. In theory, your base attack bonus represents your knowledge and ability to wield weapons (including your fists and improvised weapons) in a *dangerous* way. I think BAB should be worth more than just granting iterative attacks and qualifying for prestige classes (you know, apart from modifying all of your attack rolls ... duuuhh).

How about this:
To identify combat styles or martial maneuvers and the like, how about BAB + INT bonus, with a +2 synergy bonus per weapon proficiency? (+2 for martial weapon proficiency, period, with an additional +2 bonus for each exotic weapon proficiency?).

The_Mad_Linguist · « **Reply #137 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:16:51 PM »

Hmm... that guy is good.

Almost too good.

Sense motive on the fire guy (1d20+2=9)

Wait, is sense motive even the right skill for that? Would that be a knowledge or spellcraft or what?

dither · « **Reply #138 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:51:46 PM »

Quote from: The_Mad_Linguist on June 23, 2009, 08:16:51 PM

Hmm... that guy is good.

[snip]

Wait, is sense motive even the right skill for that? Would that be a knowledge or spellcraft or what?

I don't know, maybe if you want to tell me what you think you might learn from him?

If you're going for "a hunch," I think the Sense Motive DC is 20. Otherwise, I have no clue what you hope to learn?

The_Mad_Linguist · « **Reply #139 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:54:16 PM »

Quote from: dither on June 23, 2009, 08:51:46 PM

Quote from: The_Mad_Linguist on June 23, 2009, 08:16:51 PM
Hmm... that guy is good.

[snip]

Wait, is sense motive even the right skill for that? Would that be a knowledge or spellcraft or what?

I don't know, maybe if you want to tell me what you think you might learn from him?

If you're going for "a hunch," I think the Sense Motive DC is 20. Otherwise, I have no clue what you hope to learn?

I was trying to figure out if he was using merely human skill, or had some sort of supernatural enhancement...

sense motive is looking stupider and stupider.

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