Megan's Curse of the Crimson Throne (Inactive)

Game Master Megan Robertson

Paizo's Curse of the Crimson Throne AP, running under the Pathfinder ruleset.


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Male Gnome Sorcerer / 5

I don't think that's the case. I think Megan is busy.


Male Human Wizard (Illusionist) 2 / Cleric2

Don't mean to be a pest...but Hytogg has mentioned twice now that he went back to his house. He is for all intents and purposes "done" with this group's showcasing...first because it's dangerous, and second, because he want's to be the center of attention. We'll have to see where this goes, but Hytogg is too stubborn to do what Ashe wants him to do at the moment.


Shakhan has no incentive to return to the cathedral or the Field Marshall at this point in time. Everything is "done" according to his estimate.


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

Ok. I will come to you after speaking to the Bishop. We need to see the field marshall anyway about completing our mission. I know we highjacked the plot but we were retained to save tje girl.and we did that so there may be some pay and another mission.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

No worries about the plot: I can accommodate that just fine!

Looks like Hytogg and Una want to get the Harrow cards out. I'd rather do that at home (get funny looks at work!). When Ashe has finished his natter with the Bishop & we've had the cards out, then we can move on to tomorrow, starting at Hytogg's house - sound OK?


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

lol, actually I was hoping for some clues as to what's coming up next, so we might know what to prepare for... =) The harrow deck has been useful in that regard, the one with the ghost of Zellara.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

A note: I don't want to lose any of you from this party... you are all fun to play with, and a privilege to DM.


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

I think it's more about giving the others a bit more spotlight. Ashe is a great player, so much so I have since brought him into another game I am in.

Just helping the others see more 'me' time.

Varrel and Ashe have dominated play a bit, as Hytogg pointed out.


Male
Usable:
Smite Evil: 4 / 4; Lay On Hands[Channel: PE]: 7[11 c:pe] / 7 [11], Bardic Performance: 8rds
Human Paladin 6 / Bard 1 / Holy Vindicator 2 | AC 24{28 ‘32’} [se: 28{32 ‘36’}] T 12 ‘16’ [se: 15 ‘21’] FF 23{27 ‘31’} [se: 27{31 ‘35’}] | HP 75/75 | F +13 R +12 W +15{+16enh} | Init +1{+2} | Perc {+9}
Common Skills:
Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10(+11K), Heal +15, Kno {Religion} +10, Perform {Sing} +8, Sense Motive +6, Spellcraft +5, Use Magic Dev +8

Hmmm... too true. Putting Shakhan on point will give him some time to shine and hopefully more opportunities will present themselves in the next CotCT - AP part for Hytogg to strut his stuff!

The Mystic Theurge is a slow build powerhouse for spells... but he'll really start to roll at around 7th level+!

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

Indeed I would like Una, Hytogg and Shakhan to be a bit more active... and will try to, ahem, engineer things so that they have more opportunites to step forward.


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

Una is as active as she wants to be right now, and holding back to prevent from building up posts in the interim. A PBP I was in went down the tube when 2 or 3 of our players came back to find 60 posts to go through... They said they couldn't keep up. I'd prefer not to have a repeat.


Male Gnome Sorcerer / 5

Diggle's just come in late and has had little opportunity to get to know anyone and how interesting or uninteresting they are to him is still being determined. I am not concerned in the least for Diggle's state at this time. Let the game continue.


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

All good. Reading Diggle's spellist, I am quite confident the little pyro/electromaniac will makehimself noticed.

I am ready to cut to the next day. Meeting Ashe at the house in the morning and telling our buddy we have 'elected' our leader!

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

I shall enjoy being a fly on the wall at that meeting :)


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

I'm interested what we'll see. Ashe NEVER wants to come off as anything other than the nice guy so I'm sure he'll graceciously accept her leadership (whether or not his pride is wounded depends upon the young mans strength of character ;)


As an aside, I (and by extension Shakhan) am not looking for extensive spots in the limelight, I'm quite happy with the level of exposure as is. For example, Shakhan isn't all that keen to fight in the front and lay the smackdown on some monsters. He enjoys a good fight now and then, and prides himself on tanking (i.e. outlasting) whatever challenges he faces, rather than breaking through encounters with zomg-damage.

Along those lines, I'm sure there'll be plenty of opportunity for Shakhan to be who he is. (Don't mind his rumbling in-character, that's just part of him - he's not the talkative type, so I use a bit more descriptive text for what he's not saying.)

What I find a little troubling, is that I prefer to play in a more grim setting with complex choices that have complex repercussions. In that regard I find Megan's style to be a bit too one-dimensional at times, too eager to create a happy-ending. Happy is fine, of course, but I also want to find myself (and "us") earning success the hard way from time to time.

Hopefully that comes across as it is intended :)


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

I too, am in favor of a more gritty campaign. I love the feeling of actually getting down and dirty to get things done. It is a much more rewarding experience than things just falling into place.

(That being said, its taken nearly four months to get a consultation with the enchanted harrow deck. Not complaining, just saying I've been a little repetitive on the subject.)

I think that's what the charm of this campaign is. It begins with crime and drug addiction. It has a very gritty, realistic (perhaps even masochistic) beginning, and I hope they can keep it up through the whole campaign. (I know I've done my part to make sure it feels that way, at least I hope I have.)

There's just something very urban about this campaign that's fairly different from the traditional dungeon delve that I have fallen in love with. Filthy streets, crime and vice on every corner. A great school of conjurers who focus on summoning devils. Gangs just about everywhere you look. I mean, how much more gritty and urban (and ultimately dark, really) can you get than a meat processing facility that gives out meat to the poor and disenfranchised, including human meat? Dealing with drug dealers, thieves guilds, and the domination of the Hellknights who are garrisoning a city in chaos. It's vilely delicious.


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

I keep wanting to be an assassin, but every time I look at the class and see the evil alignment requirement, I am discouraged. Actually, I'm just interested in a prestige class that keeps the sneak attack (or a similar mechanic) going. But that being said, I've looked around a bit and I actually like the 3rd party class the Hunter (now available on d20pfsrd.com. So my question to Megan is can I level as a Hunter without upsetting the balance of the game, (i.e. creating problems for the DM). My question to the other players, is if I start leveling in this class will anyone's toes be stepped on? It apparently combines elements from the ranger, rogue, and some from the barbarian. It's considered a wilderness class, but I (as always wanting to rebel and break the rules) intend to use it mainly in an urban environment. =)


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

Never seen that one...

Edit: it's a bit like Super Genuis Games Spelless Ranger. Have you looked at that as well?


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

Nope, haven't seen that one yet... Not on d20pfsrd.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

Who published the Hunter?

On the whole, I am pretty easy about whatever people want to do with their characters. It's good that you are prepared to discuss it with the rest of the party, though.

As for urban grittiness... well, perhaps you will enjoy the next book in the AP.

[DM wanders off sniggering quietly.]

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

PS. The ENnies voting booths are now open here


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

Not that it matters but I'm happy for Una to become a Hunter class. She fills a role no one elseis covering (archer) so doesn't step on any toes. It is a strong class for what it is, but then so is the Magus, Paladin and Barbarian at what they do.

Now the chat with the Marshall is over, looking forward to group meeting up in the morning.


Male
Usable:
Smite Evil: 4 / 4; Lay On Hands[Channel: PE]: 7[11 c:pe] / 7 [11], Bardic Performance: 8rds
Human Paladin 6 / Bard 1 / Holy Vindicator 2 | AC 24{28 ‘32’} [se: 28{32 ‘36’}] T 12 ‘16’ [se: 15 ‘21’] FF 23{27 ‘31’} [se: 27{31 ‘35’}] | HP 75/75 | F +13 R +12 W +15{+16enh} | Init +1{+2} | Perc {+9}
Common Skills:
Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10(+11K), Heal +15, Kno {Religion} +10, Perform {Sing} +8, Sense Motive +6, Spellcraft +5, Use Magic Dev +8

We were chatting with Bishop, d'Bear... not Marshal Kroft. But would Megan refer we hold off on that? Because I believe it was Diggle's and Ashe's next destination.

We're only doing this cause we're interested in the Marshalls advice and insight. Ashe would like to know if she has been given any new directives from the crown or any other pertinent info from this evenings escapades. Everyone else scattered to their ow interests... or lack thereof.


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

Tripod Machine published The Hunter class.


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

Ashe, go see the Marshall that night if you must. Varrel, did mention they should all join up in the morn.

This is mainly cause we are generally better able to advance the story when we are all together. It takes a tremendous amount of DM work to run side bits when we a split up and given Megs is busy I figure it's easiest, time wise and more imvolving for everybody of we get together so everyone is privvy to all the story posts and we can get back to adventuring. We could meet up and go see the Marshall together, but that's me.


Male Gnome Sorcerer / 5

Diggle wanted private time with the Marshall specifically that evening to get a feel of how she was with the whole thing. I didn't really want Ashe around at that talk but hey, the paladin is everywhere.


Male
Usable:
Smite Evil: 4 / 4; Lay On Hands[Channel: PE]: 7[11 c:pe] / 7 [11], Bardic Performance: 8rds
Human Paladin 6 / Bard 1 / Holy Vindicator 2 | AC 24{28 ‘32’} [se: 28{32 ‘36’}] T 12 ‘16’ [se: 15 ‘21’] FF 23{27 ‘31’} [se: 27{31 ‘35’}] | HP 75/75 | F +13 R +12 W +15{+16enh} | Init +1{+2} | Perc {+9}
Common Skills:
Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10(+11K), Heal +15, Kno {Religion} +10, Perform {Sing} +8, Sense Motive +6, Spellcraft +5, Use Magic Dev +8

Ashe is not a uncouth boar. If Diggle expressed his desire to speak with the Marshal privately.. he would gladly respect that.


Male Gnome Sorcerer / 5

I more do meant that Diggle was going their by himself with the knowledge of Ashe or anyone else.


Male Human Ranger 1

And no magical means to sneak away?.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

It's up to you good folks what you do!!! (She says helpfully)

At the moment we have Ashe and Diggle with the Bishop and everyone else (now Una's dragged Shakhan out of the tavern) back at Hytogg's house; and the evening is getting quite late.

Knowing Field Marshal Kroft, she is probably still awake if Diggle and/or Ashe want to go there now.

The city is quiet, but it's the uneasy, hiding under the bed sort of quiet of folks who don't know what will happen next but have a pretty good idea that they're better off out of it. Even the thieves and 'ladies of negotiable affection' seem to be having a night in.


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

In other words, a perfect night for a harrowing. :)

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

Do you want to do it tonight or wait until the whole group is assembled?

Ashe and Diggle have both said they want to talk to Kroft, so you could read your cards whilst I also deal with that. It may get a bit confusing but I'll try and keep things straight.


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

Tonight. Do it. Do it. Do it.....please? ;)

Feels like this night has gone on forevvver!


Male
Usable:
Smite Evil: 4 / 4; Lay On Hands[Channel: PE]: 7[11 c:pe] / 7 [11], Bardic Performance: 8rds
Human Paladin 6 / Bard 1 / Holy Vindicator 2 | AC 24{28 ‘32’} [se: 28{32 ‘36’}] T 12 ‘16’ [se: 15 ‘21’] FF 23{27 ‘31’} [se: 27{31 ‘35’}] | HP 75/75 | F +13 R +12 W +15{+16enh} | Init +1{+2} | Perc {+9}
Common Skills:
Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10(+11K), Heal +15, Kno {Religion} +10, Perform {Sing} +8, Sense Motive +6, Spellcraft +5, Use Magic Dev +8
Varrel wrote:

Tonight. Do it. Do it. Do it.....please? ;)

Feels like this night has gone on forevvver!

Sorry... I'm waiting for Diggle to post his actions or Megan to do a setup post for the meeting with Kroft. I didn't want to double post - bad form.


Male Gnome Sorcerer / 5

Sorry guys. I have to withdraw from all my Paizo pbps. Life is way too hectic and I just don't have the time or energy to put into this any longer. I have been handed the reigns in my live RP group to GM so that will take up any time I have for fun. I am sorry for this, I wish I had the time and energy to persist.


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

Awww.


Male
Usable:
Smite Evil: 4 / 4; Lay On Hands[Channel: PE]: 7[11 c:pe] / 7 [11], Bardic Performance: 8rds
Human Paladin 6 / Bard 1 / Holy Vindicator 2 | AC 24{28 ‘32’} [se: 28{32 ‘36’}] T 12 ‘16’ [se: 15 ‘21’] FF 23{27 ‘31’} [se: 27{31 ‘35’}] | HP 75/75 | F +13 R +12 W +15{+16enh} | Init +1{+2} | Perc {+9}
Common Skills:
Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10(+11K), Heal +15, Kno {Religion} +10, Perform {Sing} +8, Sense Motive +6, Spellcraft +5, Use Magic Dev +8

Yeah. That's a shame fella... best of wishes!

I'll start posting with more regularity now... ah well..guess your going to have to be all the arcane blast power on your own Varrel for now.


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

Yeah. Been quiet lately but I think megs is busy with her judging...


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

Megs has been busy, yeah.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

Megs was waiting for you lot...

As to what I'm doing in RL, the college I'm now at has a strange approach to holidays. Unlike every other teaching job I've had, you don't just work terms and have the holidays much like the students apart from a few training days and stuff, you just get so many days off per year. As I've only just joined them I have a grand total of THREE days off over the summer, even though I don't really have anything to do (they haven't told me which classes I am teaching so it's kinda hard to prepare). So I have found some online classes and started to write some general material.

Be sorry to lose you, Diggle, please feel welcome to return if time permits in the future.


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

Oh yeah, sorry Diggle to see you go. I thought I might have found another compatriot to defend me from the mean paladin. :)


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

I did enjoy when diggle said he talked to much.
.


Male Human Wizard (Illusionist) 2 / Cleric2

It's been so long. How do you wish me to read the cards online? I was under the assumption this is something you would do, then read us the results.


Male
Usable:
Smite Evil: 4 / 4; Lay On Hands[Channel: PE]: 7[11 c:pe] / 7 [11], Bardic Performance: 8rds
Human Paladin 6 / Bard 1 / Holy Vindicator 2 | AC 24{28 ‘32’} [se: 28{32 ‘36’}] T 12 ‘16’ [se: 15 ‘21’] FF 23{27 ‘31’} [se: 27{31 ‘35’}] | HP 75/75 | F +13 R +12 W +15{+16enh} | Init +1{+2} | Perc {+9}
Common Skills:
Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10(+11K), Heal +15, Kno {Religion} +10, Perform {Sing} +8, Sense Motive +6, Spellcraft +5, Use Magic Dev +8

I believe it is a 3 by 3 spread...

Positive: Past / Present / Future
Unclear: Past / Present / Future
Negative: Past / Present / Future

... but I think it would likely be best for the DM to do it so she can tailor what is revealed in line with the upcoming story's events.

She knows what will happen after all...


Male Human Wizard (Illusionist) 2 / Cleric2

Me too. I lent someone my Harrow card deck anyway, and won't be able to get it back for a couple of weeks.


Human Crossbow Weapon Master 4 / Sniper Rogue 2 / Hunter 2

I could do one, if you want... My Varisian diviner is Zalania Sapphros :) Tried to do Harrowings on the boards for characters. But really, like everyone else, I'm hoping that Zellara's Harrowing will give us something of the future. Something we might expect from the second part of the campaign.


Male Elf Magus 7 AC 23/13/21, HP75/75, F9/R5/W6, Init +4, Perception +13+2 Alertness,
Silf:
Perception +13, HP 29/29, AC 24/15/21, Saves F5/R9/W7, Bite Attack +8, 1d3-2 damage, doesn't provoke when charging

Keen as.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

What I intend to do... seeing as I have the day off and am at home... is to post an image of the cards that come up, and let you make of them what you may.

Bear in mind that this deck has a mind of its own, or at least is imbued with Zellara's spirit, so you may not get the chance to do a normal spread with it!


Male
Usable:
Smite Evil: 4 / 4; Lay On Hands[Channel: PE]: 7[11 c:pe] / 7 [11], Bardic Performance: 8rds
Human Paladin 6 / Bard 1 / Holy Vindicator 2 | AC 24{28 ‘32’} [se: 28{32 ‘36’}] T 12 ‘16’ [se: 15 ‘21’] FF 23{27 ‘31’} [se: 27{31 ‘35’}] | HP 75/75 | F +13 R +12 W +15{+16enh} | Init +1{+2} | Perc {+9}
Common Skills:
Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10(+11K), Heal +15, Kno {Religion} +10, Perform {Sing} +8, Sense Motive +6, Spellcraft +5, Use Magic Dev +8
Megan Robertson wrote:

As soon as Hytogg opens the box, three cards fly out and lay themselves on the table.

Your cards...

Outside, the storm quiets down as fast as it began... and into the silence comes another sound...a wooden screech, followed by the thunder of a trebuchet being fired. Again and again the sounds echo from the Wall of Eodred near North Bridge, waking nearly all of North Point.

Ashe, in the streets outside, realises that the trebuchet is part of the city's sea defences and would normally only be fired at some seaborne threat. He's only about a street away from Hytogg's house.

Oh. MY!

[PAST - Lawful] The Cyclone - {Traditional} tumultuous, evil plots
[PRESENT - Neutral] The Sickness - {Traditional} Disease of body or soul
[FUTURE - Chaotic] The Paladin - {Misaligned '?'} Standing Fast under adversity / Standing fast is foolhardy <Role-Card of significant importance>

Its had to say if the last Harrow Card is 'misalinged' as its not the traditional 9 card spread. Inverted could mean anything... not sure what though.

Though it cannot be denied that 'The Paladin' a role card and in the future is of special significance to the future.

How... odd!?!? Why is a 'Paladin', specifically, important?

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