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Author:  sdg [ Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:11 ]
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MaliA wrote:
Knowsley?

I misspoke, it's a Premier Inn.
ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Runcorn.
Author:  Squirt [ Thu Apr 01, 2021 14:31 ]
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sdg wrote:
Squirt wrote:
First proper session of my other campaign has led to some observations:

1.) FantasyGrounds app is a UX nightmare, like it's been designed by some UNIX programmers from the 80s who hate everyone.

2.) People who don't quite know the rules and aren't "gamey" types in general can end up with some bonkers character builds.

3.) Holy cow, I had forgotten how weak and flimsy you are at level one. Two characters got one-hit-killed by some well-rolling snakes.

4.) Playing a slightly obnoxious character is fun.

There are so many VTTs, I see OwlBear Rodeo has started been recommended a lot in DM groups, I think because it's free and possibly works on ipad which most don't. I'm glad I made the switch to Foundry so early. There are new content announcement multiple times a week and the support in Discord is brilliant.

One of my friends wants to run an all Bard campaign, I think that could be pretty funny.

Squirt wrote:
5.) They're not as awesome as you guys.

:metul: (They'll be equally as awesome once the party has gelled more.)


It's mainly work colleagues, so the atmosphere and relationships are a little different. It's also a bigger group - seven players plus DM! - which is too big really and makes it trickier for everyone to get their say, so some of the quieter people can get sidelined a bit.

Our FantasyGrounds / Zoom setup seems to have more tech issues than the Foundry / Discord combo too, so everything is a bit slower.
Author:  Zardoz [ Thu Apr 01, 2021 15:31 ]
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Just kill off some of the weaker players.
Author:  Zardoz [ Thu Apr 01, 2021 15:32 ]
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I've been trying for weeks.
Author:  Zardoz [ Thu Apr 01, 2021 17:51 ]
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There will come a time in Triboar when this scene of love, hope, bravery and weirdness in the face of great danger will be cast in Bronze and there will be much dancing and feasting every year from henceforth on 'Enigmoid Day'. Children will giddily unwrap their gifts of 1 covered dice and set fire to paper mâché orcs with their makeshift tasers. Then finally the Splitting of the slightly warmed Giant by a Dwarfen axe closes proceedings for another year...
Author:  MaliA [ Thu Apr 01, 2021 17:54 ]
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sdg wrote:
MaliA wrote:
Knowsley?

I misspoke, it's a Premier Inn.
ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Runcorn.



If you have the means of transport, it's well worth the effort to drive the short distance and catch the sun setting over the sea from Wirral.
Author:  Squirt [ Thu Apr 01, 2021 18:44 ]
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That picture is touching and beautiful.
Author:  Zardoz [ Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:33 ]
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Curse you, bank holiday weekend! It feels like it should be SD&DG Eve...
Author:  sdg [ Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:42 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
There will come a time in Triboar when this scene of love, hope, bravery and weirdness in the face of great danger will be cast in Bronze and there will be much dancing and feasting every year from henceforth on 'Enigmoid Day'. Children will giddily unwrap their gifts of 1 covered dice and set fire to paper mâché orcs with their makeshift tasers. Then finally the Splitting of the slightly warmed Giant by a Dwarfen axe closes proceedings for another year...

Truly, the Enigmoid showed its worth here. Zarbear the tender healer.
Author:  Squirt [ Sat Apr 03, 2021 18:49 ]
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He's a Care Bear!
Author:  sdg [ Sat Apr 03, 2021 20:39 ]
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https://twitter.com/arkadycosplay/statu ... 92483?s=21
Author:  Dimrill [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 15:41 ]
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Are we good to go for this evening Miss?
Author:  sdg [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 16:48 ]
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Yes, should be online at 7:30pm. We’ve got kids in burning buildings to save!
Author:  Squirt [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 18:40 ]
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Huzzah! I'm not sunburned or drunk, but I am pretty knackered after the long weekend so apologies if I start to fade an hour or so in. Although given last week's performance, I doubt you'd miss me if I just curled up and dozed off...
Author:  Mr Dave [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 18:57 ]
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I mean, you can't roll much worse
Author:  Squirt [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:31 ]
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Ohh, level 6!

Quote:
At 6th level, you learn to magically ward yourself against attack and to turn an enemy’s failed strike into good luck for yourself. When a creature makes an attack roll against you, you can use your reaction to impose disadvantage on that roll. If the attack misses you, your next attack roll against the creature has advantage if you make it before the end of your next turn.


And another spell. Level 5 -> 6 isn't too exciting for Warlocks, although I think Ermintrude gets another stat boost!
Author:  sdg [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:35 ]
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Giphy "exposition":
https://media4.giphy.com/media/LSdOgnlnDMaPeKwXwm/giphy-loop.mp4
Author:  Dimrill [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:36 ]
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LOOT!

2c - placed over dead villager's eyes.
8g - 16s each
Author:  Squirt [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:38 ]
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Thank you sdg! We're now ready to venture forth into the Sword Coast and fight giants / steal magic doodabs / capture dwarves!
Author:  Zardoz [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:40 ]
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Beast form attacks now count as magical!

Combat rating of critter forms is up too!

Some big ass nature spells at my disposal!

Big map!

Overwhelming!
Author:  Zardoz [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:43 ]
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I’m so glad the NPC’s don’t talk over each other like we do.
Author:  Squirt [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:46 ]
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Ohh, https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/hypnotic-pattern looks good! I reckon I could mess some fools up with that!
Author:  sdg [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:50 ]
Post subject:  Re: Dungeons and Dragons
Dimrill wrote:
LOOT!

2c - placed over dead villager's eyes.
8g - 16s each

I think that was 40gp, 8gp on each of the five Oroc’s.
Author:  Dimrill [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:57 ]
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so that's 80s each
Author:  Zardoz [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:58 ]
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Giphy "new romantic druid":
https://media3.giphy.com/media/3o7TKzSVAiophI0Zd6/giphy-loop.mp4
Author:  Dimrill [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:58 ]
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Also don't forget to add 269g and 2s for the sold shit earlier.
Author:  Zardoz [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 22:59 ]
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Perfect
Author:  Squirt [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 23:09 ]
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What was the giant ruby doodab we found? That was worth a bomb I think?
Author:  Squirt [ Mon Apr 05, 2021 23:14 ]
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Dimrill wrote:
Also don't forget to add 269g and 2s for the sold shit earlier.

Thank you! I will manage Zardoth's cash, and give him a small allowance to spend on sweets.
Author:  Dimrill [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:01 ]
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Well I suppose our first duty is to deliver this big lump of valuable metals to Everlong. Cos I can only see increased peril if we don't. ANd then Ermintrude would like to take down this Weevil guy at [place I didn't note down], because a grand each sounds very nice indeed.
Author:  Zardoz [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:09 ]
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Yeah let’s get that out of the way first. I’m sure it will be a very straightforward mission with no surprise attacks.
Author:  Dimrill [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:35 ]
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Of course Ermintrude's mind may change when we find out where Everlong & Place Where Weevils Live actually are.
Author:  Zardoz [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:37 ]
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I NEED TO LOOK AT AN ALLOSAURUS

sdg, I imagine already seen?
Giant boar
Giant constrictor snake
Giant elk

And I know I've seen:
Nothic
Grick

Does seeing Myp on Discord count as me seeing a Gibbering mouther?

I can't fly yet :(
Author:  Dimrill [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:41 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
Gibbering mouther?


That's the wizard in the voice chat.
Author:  Zardoz [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:49 ]
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Actually, can I Wild shape into Monsters or is it just Animals?

...looks like it's Beasts only until I hit lvl10 then I can 'do' Air, Earth, Water & Fire elementals.
Author:  sdg [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 13:34 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
Actually, can I Wild shape into Monsters or is it just Animals?

...looks like it's Beasts only until I hit lvl10 then I can 'do' Air, Earth, Water & Fire elementals.

Just beasts. There’s a table somewhere that shows you all the beasts by CR and by region they can be found in.
Author:  sdg [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 13:35 ]
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sdg wrote:
Zardoz wrote:
Actually, can I Wild shape into Monsters or is it just Animals?

...looks like it's Beasts only until I hit lvl10 then I can 'do' Air, Earth, Water & Fire elementals.

Just beasts. There’s a table somewhere that shows you all the beasts by CR and by region they can be found in.

I don’t know if it’s behind the paywall.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters
Author:  Zardoz [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 13:57 ]
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Oh yeah, seen that before. Ta.
Author:  Dimrill [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 14:14 ]
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I'm quite tempted to buy An Hoss.
Author:  Squirt [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 14:18 ]
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We really should. A riding horse each and some pack horses for all our gear. We're important people now, with a manor and a share in a magical mine. We shouldn't be walking like a bunch of Level 1 Mooks.
Author:  Dimrill [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 14:26 ]
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I think I wanna War Hoss though. Triboar only has draft and bottle, err, riding.. varieties
Author:  Zardoz [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 14:44 ]
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Owlbear for me.

Quote:
Savage Companions. Although they are more intelligent than most animals, owlbears are difficult to tame. However, with enough time, food, and luck, an intelligent creature can train an owlbear to recognize it as a master, making it an unflinching guard or a fast and hardy mount.


Zardoth has an Animal handling proficiency (+7) ...easy! Plus I know one that already loves me.
Author:  Dimrill [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 15:36 ]
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Reading up I'd really like to get a Wyvern. MIIIIIIISS! Is there an opportunity for a sexy Dorf without conventional genitalia to acquire such an beast?
Author:  Squirt [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 16:39 ]
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And by looking at the map, along with some research ( such as finding out where the hell Everlund is ), we're going to be making trips of 100's of miles.

How safe is this countryside we're traversing? Are we going to be able to hand wave it as "3 Weeks later you rock up in Everlund"?
Author:  Dimrill [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 16:41 ]
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I smell the sweaty jockstraps of giant ambushes.
Author:  Dimrill [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 18:51 ]
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Of course Ermintrude is also thirsting after the giant killer axe thing too. NW of Silverymoon. apparently, but not visible on that map
Author:  sdg [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 21:32 ]
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Dimrill wrote:
Reading up I'd really like to get a Wyvern. MIIIIIIISS! Is there an opportunity for a sexy Dorf without conventional genitalia to acquire such an beast?

Not outside the realms of possibility, although you’re not going to encounter them for sale in most locations. If you ask the right people the right questions, you might get a lead...
Author:  sdg [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 21:34 ]
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Squirt wrote:
And by looking at the map, along with some research ( such as finding out where the hell Everlund is ), we're going to be making trips of 100's of miles.

How safe is this countryside we're traversing? Are we going to be able to hand wave it as "3 Weeks later you rock up in Everlund"?

There might be some travelling montages but there will absolutely be threat during travel so expect to be determining marching order, night watch, and planning how you’re going to camp out safely.
Author:  Zardoz [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 22:53 ]
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We will sleep soundly under the watchful gaze of my Owlbear(s).
Author:  Dimrill [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 23:11 ]
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sdg wrote:
Dimrill wrote:
Reading up I'd really like to get a Wyvern. MIIIIIIISS! Is there an opportunity for a sexy Dorf without conventional genitalia to acquire such an beast?

Not outside the realms of possibility, although you’re not going to encounter them for sale in most locations. If you ask the right people the right questions, you might get a lead...


Hmm. Okay. Gill, where would I find a wyvern?
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