OOC Alhallor's mana secret 2

[WindStruck]

I think I'm fine leaving everything else for NPC fodder..

What might be nice for Larimar is some kind of magic item that can cast shield x times per day. I wonder if that exists.

[Alhallor]

@Windstruck: Like an Eternal Wand of Shield? (casts Shield 2 times per day, Caster Level 1) or were you thinking something with a bit more... Punch? (Should be 820 gold by the way)

[WindStruck]

Preferably, an item like a bracer or a ring or accessory that I can just wear and don't have to waste action economy pulling out of a bag.

[Ridai]

Put a wand chamber on your bow, put a(n eternal) wand into it. 100gp as per Dungeonscape.

[Alhallor]

I had some stuff piled up, but I'm pretty sure it's cleared up now.

at Windstruck: We talked a bit (I think at the beginning of the game) to upgrade your bow by spending direct money as long as you don't go against Luna's commands. I'd be okay with you basically paying 100 gold to be able to make a wandchamber for it.

I probably missed something else, just write it again and I try to take care of it.

[kinem]

Ken would like to buy a Ring of Spell Battle and a Third Eye Dampening.

Edit: I could also pick up an Eternal Wand of Shield but maybe Ken’s AC shouldn’t get higher than he already can do.

[Alhallor]

at Kinem: These items shouldn't be a problem.

On the prospect of AC: The overtly lucky bear showed that it's not necessary to think about that too hard.

On a more serious note, I think I don't have a problem if you push your AC. Fights tend to have people who can do a lot of different things, and AC protects "just" against attacks. Spells still get flung around, who don't need to hit AC, and should enemies really be not able to hit Ken they try to get to softer targets.

I'm still not sure if I get all that balancing done correctly, but please don't feel the need to restrict yourself.

[WindStruck]

Well I guess simply paying 100g to upgrade Larimar's bow with a wand chamber is a pretty sweet deal.

[kinem]

should enemies really be not able to hit Ken they try to get to softer targets.

That’s exactly why I’m wary of it.

[WindStruck]

That’s exactly why I’m wary of it.

Once you become ridiculously impossible to damage, then all you need are lots of annoying ways to interpose yourself between the enemies and squishy targets!

[Ridai]

Once you become ridiculously impossible to damage, then all you need are lots of annoying ways to interpose yourself between the enemies and squishy targets!

Slowly, we are approaching reach weapon lockdown builds to fully embrace the tank role.

[kinem]

Ken's been out of the IC RP for a while and I'm not sure how to get him back in to it, so suggestions are welcome.

[Alhallor]

@kinem: I don't see a problem with you just butting in, but I guess going either with Divination or Enchantment seems to be the best bet. There is still the possibility that Ken does his own research and try's Necromancy or any other possible avenue like just asking the people of Altena what they think of Mistress Arvatia's betrayal (which is certainly a hot topic in town.) I'm confident that I can juggle different approaches to the search.

[Ridai]

I'd say just start chiming in again in-character, whether to ask questions to NPCs, or discussions with NPCs/PCs, or starting an investigation etc. If you feel like that is out of Ken's wheelhouse because of not having decent social skill modifiers or the like, I'd say just chime in anyway. D&D rules imply that only social specialists should be talking, but I don't think that's this particular game at all. Everyone can chime in and have an impact.

I usually default to just doing whatever needs to be done any given moment and/or doing something that suits Thaum, partially to maintain game momentum in an inherent slow format. I am absolutely not good at anything social, but hoping someone else might talk/ask about something feels worse than biting the bullet and just bringing things up myself, at the risk of maybe making a fool of myself (such as possibly misinterpreting the Diviner's mention of lacking refreshments).

[Aegis013]

There's nothing wrong with playing the character that stands in the back of the party and just draws their sword as appropriate. If you want to get into the IC RP, decide something Ken would be interested in and have him start going to wherever that thing would be.

With Ken's mercenary background, perhaps try investigating if any mercenary troops he's fought with (or even against) are under employ in Altena. Perhaps their leaders/strategists might know something useful.

[Alhallor]

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I'd say just start chiming in again in-character, whether to ask questions to NPCs, or discussions with NPCs/PCs, or starting an investigation etc. If you feel like that is out of Ken's wheelhouse because of not having decent social skill modifiers or the like, I'd say just chime in anyway. D&D rules imply that only social specialists should be talking, but I don't think that's this particular game at all. Everyone can chime in and have an impact.

I hope that this is true, yes social characters of course have an edge but a lot of times I felt that some other suggestion or another nudge in a certain direction may be enough to tip the scales more in your favor. I can't always get that in but I think it makes for a better game overall.

[Ridai]

Golem: "Yes, hello, I'm from an endgame dungeon, how are you doing?"

[Ridai]

My post might take a while. I'm on day 3 of not being allowed to eat anything for medical reasons, and I'm feeling too crappy and scatterbrained to get a post with responses to the three situations together. Hopefully things will look up on the weekend.

[kinem]

I will be on a trip from 4/9-15. I'll have my cell phone but my posting will be limited if at all during that time.

[Ridai]

Knowledge nature (1d20+1)[13]

[WindStruck]

nature: (1d20+6)[23]

..and I guess it's a little outdated anyway.

edit: sheesh. Where's a rabbite that constantly spits out fireballs when you need her?!

[Aegis013]

I'll give you fiery weapons. That's the next best thing, right?

Forgot maneuver rolls
(1d6)[2] - FoeHammer
(1d5)[3] - Tactical Strike
(1d4)[4] - Divine Surge
(1d3)[2] - Battle Leader's Charge

next round:
(1d2)[2] - Revitalizing Strike

[Alhallor]

Hi guys, seems like I got hit with Corona I thought I could still post but to be honest I'm very scatterbrained currently. I'll tell you when I'm up again.

[Ridai]

Don't worry, take your time until you feel better.

[kinem]

Alhallor: Best wishes for a quick recovery.

[WindStruck]

Sorry to hear that. But get better soon!

[Alhallor]

Hi guys, I'm up and about again, bringing you a new post in the IC thread.

I'm still a bit addled but mostly fine, happy to be back with you.

[Ridai]

First of all, welcome back!

Second, just to make sure, how much of the conversation does Thaum actually understand?

[Alhallor]

With 3 out of 4 people currently able to speak the language I think it's save to assume that one would translate. If they don't enjoy Thaums confused expression too much.

[Ridai]

Do you guys prefer confused Thaum?