Did Josidiah take a longsword or a short sword? And by "mail shirt," Zim, do you mean chainmail or chain shirt? Just doublechecking, thanks.
She means a "chain (mail) shirt" 
Cross Purposes OOC
Wed, 2011-09-21 11:17
#203
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Wed, 2011-09-21 12:19
#204
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Standard chain shirt from the "light armor" section of the armor table (+4 AC bonus, -2 armor check penalty), not the chainmail from the "medium armor" section.
Wed, 2011-09-21 12:21
#205
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
What I said, yea
Wed, 2011-09-21 12:42
#206
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Also, for Burning: Would it be correct to assume that he had a holy symbol of Leira in his inventory when he was scragged? (We could say it was hidden somewhere in the rest of his equipment, in a hidden pocket or something, if discovery is an issue.)
If so, he doesn't have it on him right now, though.
Wed, 2011-09-21 12:46
#207
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
PM send, again 
playing a secretive character really doesn't help when the DM keep blerting out the secrets I am trying so desperately trying to hide...
Regardless of the players knowing it and the characters not, its not cool...
certain things should just be allowed to be kept secret, in order to further the mood of the story and such... but I guess....
Wed, 2011-09-21 12:54
#208
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Everyone who's read the OOC character creation thread already knows that your PC is a Leiran, Burning. The cat's definitely out of the bag on that one.
This is also why, in the original thread, I had offered to let players send all their information privately; it was you, not me, who went on in that thread about his affinity to Leira.
I also trust that the players are mature enough that their PCs will not have a clue what he is.
Wed, 2011-09-21 13:07
#209
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Everyone who's read the OOC character creation thread already knows that your PC is a Leiran, Burning. The cat's definitely out of the bag on that one.
This is also why, in the original thread, I had offered to let players send all their information privately; it was you, not me, who went on in that thread about his affinity to Leira.
I also trust that the players are mature enough that their PCs will not have a clue what he is.
Sigh, I might have made that initial mistake, but you keep perpetuating it, which doesn't help at all...
Wed, 2011-09-21 16:23
#210
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Right, PM's send regarding symbols etc.
Wed, 2011-09-21 16:45
#211
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Also, does Virash have Guide's Bond up?
Wed, 2011-09-21 17:17
#212
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
have a big exam friday morning (GMT-5), will post after that!
until then, Sphinx remains near the olivine priestess and the branded tiefling
Wed, 2011-09-21 17:27
#213
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Good luck on your exam 
Thu, 2011-09-22 00:45
#214
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Let me know if any weapons/armor/components don't get taken by the PCs; the NPCs in the party won't mind grabbing a few things. 
Thu, 2011-09-22 17:41
#215
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Wicke, hate trampling on your parade, but should you not be rolling a disguise check, not a bluff check tsk tsk, use the right mechanics plz ,
though, if the bluff is to hide the spell casting, I am all for it 
Thu, 2011-09-22 17:50
#216
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Nim is a changeling, remember.
Thu, 2011-09-22 17:52
#217
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
And? still doesn't allow for the wrong skills to be used for certain effects... ,
besides, if she can shift her looks, she should be getting bonuses on her disguise anyway..
Thu, 2011-09-22 17:59
#218
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Just out of curiosity, Burning, why is the spellcasting rogue putting himself in prime position for the center of melee?
Thu, 2011-09-22 18:06
#219
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
He wants his ring back, asap , no other reason...
Thu, 2011-09-22 18:06
#220
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Just out of curiosity, Burning, why is the spellcasting rogue putting himself in prime position for the center of melee?
[EvilDM rubs her hands together, cackling.]
Thu, 2011-09-22 18:12
#221
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
the moment I get my ring back, I am back in the back of the ranks...really...
ps: Higher ground, means +2 to hit
Thu, 2011-09-22 18:13
#222
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
I'm reminded of the joke in the Goblins comic about a readied action and an elevation bonus.
Thu, 2011-09-22 18:14
#223
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
In this campaign, no player should assume that their PC will get any particular piece of gear back at any particular period in time. They might. They might not. It might return to them sooner, or later. I pointed this out in the game-ad thread.
Thu, 2011-09-22 18:20
#224
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Sigh, we know by now your a spoilsport, yea..
Thu, 2011-09-22 18:26
#225
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
In this campaign, no player should assume that their PC will get any particular piece of gear back at any particular period in time. They might. They might not. It might return to them sooner, or later. I pointed this out in the game-ad thread.
the moment I get my ring back, I am back in the back of the ranks...really...
So what happens if you don't get it back? Staying with us on the front line?
Thu, 2011-09-22 18:28
#226
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Euhm, if it turns out that the ring is not attained when we reach the bottom of this building, he will mentally freak out a bit, and then quiet down and get into the back rank, trying to figure a way out to get the ring back.
I did not make a ring and spend money on it, to have it never come back to me, O DM...
Thu, 2011-09-22 18:56
#227
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Well the DM -DID- mention that the items may or may not be recoverable at the beginning of the character creation in the 'new game' thread.
I did want a ring of invisi, but I'm definitely cool with nothing but "Sphinx's leather clothes +0" hehee - I think it's more fun for my character to have to work harder to do what he wants to do - it'll force me to be more creative (or ridiculous).
Anyhow, special items or not, I'm enjoying the game either way
Thu, 2011-09-22 19:08
#228
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Of course, when you're playing a 3.5 Psion (Telepath), many of the humanoid NPCs you meet are potential +5 vorpal swords.
Thu, 2011-09-22 19:14
#229
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Euhm, how so?
Thu, 2011-09-22 19:17
#230
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
As a psi-dominator, you look at humanoid NPCs (with low to moderate Will saves) in the same way a warrior looks at a big arsenal full of magic swords.
Thu, 2011-09-22 19:17
#231
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
If you want a disguise check, add +25 to the roll (base 13, +10 racial, +2 synergy for 5 or more ranks of bluff since I know I'm likely to be observed). I'm fine either way.
And I'm fine if Nim doesn't recover any of her equipment (excepting the aforementioned three objects). As far as she's concerned, she started off with nothing and she's prone to giving away what she makes/finds to people she plays games with.
I will note, the Eversmoking Bottle can be opened without knowing the command word. However, closing it again needs it, otherwise it'll just continue to pour out an endless amount of smoke. Anybody unfortunate/curious enough to open it should be pretty easy to track (unless they figured out a the command word, of course).
Thu, 2011-09-22 19:35
#232
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
At least that would give us a clear target of where to go for our belongings, lol.
Thu, 2011-09-22 22:34
#233
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
my own haste clouds my characters judgement, lol, and my own in this regard to...
aarg.. I always build characters that take some time to flower in effectiveness..
(I prefer more abilities, then singular focus), lol.
bite me
Edit: Though being the one in the party to urge the rest in their actions doesn't change.
I like to keep the pace going..
Thu, 2011-09-22 22:54
#234
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Note to Zimmy:
After sleepy time, I will give you a list of the spells that I do memorize
Fri, 2011-09-23 03:28
#235
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Lyei curses softly to himself..shaking his head and stepping away from the staircase, making room for Icanthas to slide himself in Lyei's previous position..
"My haste clouds my judgement.."
[EvilDM adds: "Not to mention Lyei's perception of gender!"]
Fri, 2011-09-23 07:05
#236
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Whatever, I thought Icanthas was a male/ male name
Fri, 2011-09-23 17:16
#237
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Whatever, I thought Icanthas was a male/ male name
Hm.. I thought it'd have been quite clear that Icanthas is female, what with referring to her as "she" in all my posts. And that 'gender' space on the character sheet. Or the description I gave. ...Would it have helped if I'd taken time out to talk about her breasts? 
Fri, 2011-09-23 21:10
#238
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Just waiting for Bladedancer and Cadence now.
Fri, 2011-09-23 23:01
#239
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Whatever, I thought Icanthas was a male/ male name
Hm.. I thought it'd have been quite clear that Icanthas is female, what with referring to her as "she" in all my posts. And that 'gender' space on the character sheet. Or the description I gave. ...Would it have helped if I'd taken time out to talk about her breasts? ooooo Boobies, lol.
Sat, 2011-09-24 13:51
#240
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Sphinx facetiously hypothesized that it must be the gith mating season.
Another game post that makes me laugh out loud...
Sat, 2011-09-24 21:04
#241
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Even more amusing how well it fits with the recent OOC posts.
Sat, 2011-09-24 21:12
#242
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Josidiah draws his salvaged blade and readies his shield for battle while also calling a spell to mind. He moves past the tiefling to the space vacated by his former cellmate.
So, is he standing in the doorway, effectively blocking it from anybody on either side; or is he a couple steps back from it, where he -as well as Virash and Icanthas- would still be able to attack anyone who comes up?
Sat, 2011-09-24 23:24
#243
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Sphinx facetiously hypothesized that it must be the gith mating season.
Another game post that makes me laugh out loud...
I just think: "Smartass"
Sun, 2011-09-25 00:13
#244
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
As an aside, I'm going to have to give a lot of thought to how psionics and magic should interact in this game. If Sphinx is able to dominate two opponents in a single round, one of them for an entire week, both at a save DC of 23, with no psionic display whatsoever, making the effect virtually undispellable would probably be a bit much.
With that said, that was a pretty interesting gambit on Sphinx's part. Gives me more opportunity to show Grisev doing Bad Things and being a bastard in general.
Sun, 2011-09-25 00:19
#245
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Ah Karsus you are right Jos will take a step or two back
Sun, 2011-09-25 01:33
#246
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Even more amusing how well it fits with the recent OOC posts.
LOL i didn't even notice that
Sun, 2011-09-25 01:42
#247
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
As an aside, I'm going to have to give a lot of thought to how psionics and magic should interact in this game. If Sphinx is able to dominate two opponents in a single round, one of them for an entire week, both at a save DC of 23, with no psionic display whatsoever, making the effect virtually undispellable would probably be a bit much.
With that said, that was a pretty interesting gambit on Sphinx's part. Gives me more opportunity to show Grisev doing Bad Things and being a bastard in general.
Do what you need to do without worrying about me throwing a fit if you put some extra limitations on some of the existing psionic powers, etc. I'm just happy to play
Speaking of which, one thing that I do want to get a final word on is the conversation we had below about power points used:
Also: If I'm reading Dominate Person correctly, I don't think you can issue telepathic commands without first establishing an (unwilling) mindlink. I'm OK with your post (and think it's hilarious), but you'll need to spend the extra power points.
You can control the actions of any humanoid creature through a telepathic link that you establish with the subject’s mind.
If you and the subject have a common language, you can generally force the subject to perform as you desire, within the limits of its abilities. If no common language exists, you can communicate only basic commands, such as “Come here,” “Go there,” “Fight,” and “Stand still.” You know what the subject is experiencing, but you do not receive direct sensory input from it, nor can it communicate with you telepathically.
The psionic power is as the wizard spell with the exception of the Augmentations noted in the Psionic power description.
I read it as: 'the telepathic link is made as a result of the spell, with which you can control the actions of a humanoid.
I can see, though, how it could be interpreted as 'a telepathic link will allow you to control the actions of a humanoid with this spell.'
Wizards dominate creatures without the necessity of mindlink - which is what inclined me towards the first interpretation. I'm fine with it either way, but just my thoughts.
Sun, 2011-09-25 01:49
#248
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Ah Karsus you are right Jos will take a step or two back
Sweet, now all three of us warriors can all gang up on the poor sod. 
Sun, 2011-09-25 01:54
#249
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Well with Josidiah seeing this jackass wearing his ancestral blade he will probably swing first ask questions later
Sun, 2011-09-25 02:01
#250
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Cadence: Yeah, I won't make you spend extra points for that. Also, assume Rivullira was 'willing' for the Mindlink power.
Sun, 2011-09-25 02:05
#251
Re: Cross Purposes OOC
Is it initiative time, or can we try to interact with this guy first?
Either or. This encounter will probably lead to combat, but between a telepath, a changeling with an insane Bluff modifier, and a beguiler in the party, I can't always be 100% certain that an encounter will result in combat.
longsword