The Northlands Saga - Spears in the Ice OOC

[PeacefulOak]

Yay Level 2!

In other news... I think I forgot to pick a favored Class Bonus. Probably going for HP, as I haven't found myself at a loss for skill points to date.


Question for Ghostfoot: I've picked the Dual Style substitution... would you also be OK with my picking the Companion-Bound substitution? Comes into play at level 3, and basically gives me a full animal companion (not a limited one), and limits me to only 1 favored terrain (probably would go with Cold, although that feels maybe a tad cheesy?).

Edit: Updated my sheet! Added Climb and Swim as skills I am trained in.

Dark Dreams Wanderer (Mørkedrømevandrer)
Male CG Elf (Nuk) Ranger (spell-less), Level 1, Init 2, HP 7/18, Speed 35
AC 16, Touch 12, Flat-footed 14, CMD 17, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +5, Base Attack Bonus 2
Horn-backed Longbow (35/40) +4 (1d8, x3)
Furyborn Hægtesse +6 (2d6+6, 19-20 x2)
Masterwork Chain Shirt (+4 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 16, Dex 15, Con 11, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 7
Condition None

[farothel]

I think we killed that Olaf when we hit the bandits, right? If not, let me know and I'll edit.

[Farmerbink]

That's my understanding from Ghostfoot.

[PeacefulOak]

I think we killed that Olaf when we hit the bandits, right? If not, let me know and I'll edit.

That's my understanding from Ghostfoot.

Yep, just re-read and Olaf was the one with the broken neck, quite dead.

Good times all around!

[Ghostfoot]

Question for Ghostfoot: I've picked the Dual Style substitution... would you also be OK with my picking the Companion-Bound substitution? Comes into play at level 3, and basically gives me a full animal companion (not a limited one), and limits me to only 1 favored terrain (probably would go with Cold, although that feels maybe a tad cheesy?).

Sure, that's fine. The archetypes don't overlap so taking them both is no problem.

Yep, just re-read and Olaf was the one with the broken neck, quite dead.

Yep that's right. You guys put Dirty Olaf, leader of this gang, down for good.

[PeacefulOak]

Cool, thanks!

I'm on the fence about it. On the one hand, having only one pet to manage would be good in general, and in the specific sense as it relates to forum play. On the OTHER hand, having an Elk and a Wolf would be pretty cool, and I could theoretically do that at level 4 when I get my bond and my first Ranger Talent.

Much to consider, for sure. In the mean-time, Mørkedrømevandrer is all up to date.

[farothel]

I'll be on holiday for the next two weeks. I should have WiFi in the hotels and I hope to be able to check in once a day, but I might be a bit slow. Just so you know.

[Ghostfoot]

I'll be on holiday for the next two weeks. I should have WiFi in the hotels and I hope to be able to check in once a day, but I might be a bit slow. Just so you know.

All good, thanks for the heads up

[DrK]

Are we level 2 now?

[Starbin]

Yup! Level up that giantess!

[Ghostfoot]

Are we level 2 now?

That's right. You get to double your level!!

[Ghostfoot]

Sorry for being an idiot. I think I thought DDW was the dropped ally and Freyja was the hunter. Not sure why I had that so backwards, but I clearly "targeted" my cures in error. If it's not worth readjusting, that's fine, I just wanted to mention it.

I think the confusion was that DDW, Freyja and Bjorn were all down. So no shortage of targets for healing.

@Ghostfoot: my understanding is that driving cattle would be a take-10-able task, and would be a DC certainly no higher than 10, barring substantial penalties. Let me know if I need to roll.

Yes, that sounds fair to me. No need to roll.

[Starbin]

Okay, I feel like this good deed is turning into a big Eff Us. How did the previous f)$kers even make it this far with these cattle?

[Ghostfoot]

Okay, I feel like this good deed is turning into a big Eff Us.

The very definition of an RPG!

[Farmerbink]

Uh, would it be reasonable for one of them to have pointed out the critter such that we can also get knowledge checks?

(1d20)[5] + whatever (dungeoneering/geo/nature +4, else +0 and irrelevant)

I'd like to know if we have reason to believe the critter is:
1) highly territorial, even to the point of attacking a large group
2) nests in groups
3) too young to live on its own
4) some combination thereof?

[DrK]

Sorry for being so absent of late. Work combined with school holidays has left me with very little time. Getting back into things now! ONly a few days of holiday left before the gremlins go back to school

[Ghostfoot]

Sorry for being so absent of late. Work combined with school holidays has left me with very little time. Getting back into things now! ONly a few days of holiday left before the gremlins go back to school

No worries, it happens to us all. Seems I am pretty busy for the next week or so now. Such is the way of things.

Uh, would it be reasonable for one of them to have pointed out the critter such that we can also get knowledge checks?

[roll0] + whatever (dungeoneering/geo/nature +4, else +0 and irrelevant)

I'd like to know if we have reason to believe the critter is:
1) highly territorial, even to the point of attacking a large group
2) nests in groups
3) too young to live on its own
4) some combination thereof?

Yeah it was an arcana check so no dice for Elissa.

Sorry I won't get to an IC post for some days so here's the OOC info: Signy & Heltinne know that these things nest in mated pairs, and that this one is a full-grown adult. As to being territorial...uncertain.

[farothel]

I think we can move to the next day, unless stuff happens at night. I think I rolled a bit earlier on finding a good camping site, I hope that worked.

[Ghostfoot]

Sure thing. I'm still ~2 days away with some family stuff happening, but hopefully will be able to post soon.

[farothel]

Sure thing. I'm still ~2 days away with some family stuff happening, but hopefully will be able to post soon.

I hope things are better now.

[Ghostfoot]

I hope things are better now.

Finally through everything, more or less. Catching up on all games now :-)

Edit: And this game is now top of the list!

[farothel]

Good to know. I like this game and would like to see it continue.

[Farmerbink]

I'm patient. I've been busy too, and will have to do some reading to remind myself where we are, but I'll stick with you as long as you keep us informed. :-)

[Ghostfoot]

Am settling down now on day #1 of holiday with laptop and beer #2. Post incoming. Good times...

[Starbin]

So were you still on beer #2 by the end of the post?

[Ghostfoot]

So were you still on beer #2 by the end of the post?

I lost track...but that's kinda the point!

[farothel]

Where are we now?

[Ghostfoot]

I'll update us today & ping PeacefulOak again.

I think I had just about the most 'unrelaxing' holiday ever, pretty much worked every spare moment.

Maybe now that the holiday is over I will have more time....sigh.

[farothel]

Let's get those cattle to their rightful owner and then go back to our mission. I'll have to go back in the IC to actually know what the mission was again.

[Ghostfoot]

Let's get those cattle to their rightful owner and then go back to our mission. I'll have to go back in the IC to actually know what the mission was again.

Yep pbp can get a bit like that...here's the original post with the mission.