Epilogue and Interlude

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Jul 22, 2009 9:12:50 GMT -5 cyco said:

I sorry but I'll have to decline. I have rather a lot on my pbp plate at the moment and I'm likely to start getting confused if I try and track the loot here as well. I don't mind if IC Gabe handles it but another player will need to do the paperwork. Though I would suggest creating another thread to keep track of it as that works for me quite well in another game I play in.

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I've kept track of the treasure, just need someone to decide who gets the unallocated items and how to split the money. As requested, I've started a separate thread here

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Jul 21, 2009 21:40:50 GMT -5 elricz said:

Thursagan stays with the group, having changed his hammer for an axe. I enjoy playing him, so I have only done minor changes to make it easier for the forum format (reroll is hard to do in a play by post)

Actually I'd rather he stay with his Hammer since a Staggering Axe doesn't have the same feel. Rerolls shouldn't be any more of a problem than adding totals. If the dice roll is too low, just add another roll.

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Jul 22, 2009 9:45:31 GMT -5 luke said:

Yeah, the two-handers aren't all that impressive. On the other hand, off hand weapon use doesn't get you all that much either (two weapon fighting feat gets you the same +1 damage as wielding a versatile weapon one handed... I can sorta understand them not wanting to make two-handers much better than one-handers, because lots of classes just have no need for shields, so having the weapon be a two-hander vs. a one-hander isn't a significant cost.

Superior weapons are the match for normal two handed weapons, which makes sense because a bastard sword is very near the size of a two handed sword for example. Superior two handed weapons still provide the highest amount of damage. And then there's the trade off between accuracy and damage... +1 to hit vs average +1 damage

[harknail]

Ogremind, do you still want to switch to a wizard? If so, now is the time to do it. Or are you going to stay with Doran?

I still haven't heard from Laira, does she want the Moonstone Bracelets?doubleclick.

[elricz]

Jul 22, 2009 12:37:58 GMT -5 harknail said:

Jul 21, 2009 21:40:50 GMT -5 elricz said:

Thursagan stays with the group, having changed his hammer for an axe. I enjoy playing him, so I have only done minor changes to make it easier for the forum format (reroll is hard to do in a play by post)

Actually I'd rather he stay with his Hammer since a Staggering Axe doesn't have the same feel. Rerolls shouldn't be any more of a problem than adding totals. If the dice roll is too low, just add another roll.

I was switching to another level 2 weapon completely (pinning instead of staggering) but I can go back to the craghammer with no problems

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Bharash lets the others know that the problems origin is probably to the north and that it might be worth an expedition up north to investigate.

If the others agree it is a good idea, Bharash will prepare by inquiring if there are any magical supplies available to buy in the village. He will also see if there is anyone who can give them local knowledge of the northern terrain, maybe even a map.

Bharash will have studied Endure Elements and Unseen Servant

[crysun]

Zynthis's home is from north of Moonhaven. He would have some knowledge of the area.

[luke]

I know that Laira's player is moving right now, and starting a new job in a different state (Alabama or something from California)... so he may not be looking at this page for a while.

I'm thinking I may switch from the Longbow to the Greatbow at fourth level. Only a slight damage increase over the longbow, but the silly range on the greatbow makes me smile. I suppose as superior weapons go, I'd be better off going for the Superior XBow, since it has the +3 prof bonus. I don't think it fits Sanem as well though.

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Jul 22, 2009 17:49:20 GMT -5 luke said:

I know that Laira's player is moving right now, and starting a new job in a different state (Alabama or something from California)... so he may not be looking at this page for a while.

Ah, that explains things then. I saw him in person last week when he dropped in for a face-to-face game, but he didn't mention that he would be offline for a while.

Jul 22, 2009 17:49:20 GMT -5 luke said:

I'm thinking I may switch from the Longbow to the Greatbow at fourth level. Only a slight damage increase over the longbow, but the silly range on the greatbow makes me smile. I suppose as superior weapons go, I'd be better off going for the Superior XBow, since it has the +3 prof bonus. I don't think it fits Sanem as well though.

Let me know when you're ready to change weapons, and I'll try to arrange for a magic one to be found :-)

The same applies to anyone else that want's to change perfered weapons. Unless you say ohterwise, I'll assume that what you're using is what you want to find.

[elricz]

Jul 22, 2009 18:05:51 GMT -5 harknail said:

The same applies to anyone else that want's to change perfered weapons. Unless you say ohterwise, I'll assume that what you're using is what you want to find.

That was one of the changes that I wanted to do with Thursagan, from hammer to the pinning axe, as that was one of the things that I changed for him on his version for a face to face game. So if it cannot be now, maybe in the future (but potential amulets and armor are more important for now)

[Michael]

1. How many ways are we splitting 580 gp and 400 sp?
2. As for the Moonstone Bracelets, I'm not sure how useful they would be for Laira, but she could take the bracelets until we find a better magic item or encounter someone who can offer a reasonable price or trade for them.
3. As far as gear goes, Laira would want to buy an everburning torch with some of our money.
4. I just got back from Davis late last night, not a fun drive, and will be flying to Alabama in about 30 hours. I will most likely work on leveling in flight. I am thinking of spending a feat and taking the wizard shield power at level 2.
5. I would want to have a little more detailed information on the kind of magic effects we're expecting, which should make it easier to find the cause of the problem. I suppose it might just be as simple as keep heading in the direction which is colder. A map and local history might be good as well since if we can somewhat predict possible sites, we can avoid traveling straight through really dangerous terrain in cold weather.
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[Ogremind]

Jul 22, 2009 12:44:47 GMT -5 harknail said:

Ogremind, do you still want to switch to a wizard? If so, now is the time to do it. Or are you going to stay with Doran?

I still haven't heard from Laira, does she want the Moonstone Bracelets?doubleclick.

I think I would like to, but would it be too difficult to drop the party rogue and add in another wizard?

[Ogremind]

Jul 22, 2009 17:49:20 GMT -5 luke said:

I know that Laira's player is moving right now, and starting a new job in a different state (Alabama or something from California)... so he may not be looking at this page for a while.

I'm thinking I may switch from the Longbow to the Greatbow at fourth level. Only a slight damage increase over the longbow, but the silly range on the greatbow makes me smile. I suppose as superior weapons go, I'd be better off going for the Superior XBow, since it has the +3 prof bonus. I don't think it fits Sanem as well though.

I'm thinking rogues kind of get shafted by the superior weapon thing, as their class bonus is to one specific weapon: dagger.

[Ogremind]

Okay, I've posted the wizard I would play (at first and second levels), but I want to make sure I'm not stepping on anyone's toes by doing so.
kmansadventures.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=moonhavenchars&action=display&thread=7682&page=1

[luke]

Jul 23, 2009 2:29:17 GMT -5 Michael said:

4. I just got back from Davis late last night, not a fun drive, and will be flying to Alabama in about 30 hours. I will most likely work on leveling in flight. I am thinking of spending a feat and taking the wizard shield power at level 2.

To swap utility powers, I think you need to be 8th level...

[luke]

Jul 23, 2009 8:15:33 GMT -5 Ogremind said:

I'm thinking rogues kind of get shafted by the superior weapon thing, as their class bonus is to one specific weapon: dagger.

Actually... kukri can be considered a dagger for rogue weapon talent, making them for rogues a not totally pathetic weapon. Brutal 1 can be quite quite nice, especially at paragon tier when you can take rogue weapon talent, and make it a high crit weapon. Can't be thrown though, which is annoying.

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Surely in a large group of 8 having 2 controller types and 2 striker types is more balanced then 1 controller and 3 strikers anyway.

It would be even better if the controllers were a bit different but even so at least having 2 is better then only having 1.

[luke]

Can never have too many strikers! Invoker is pretty buff as a controller also, though orbizards are the scariest thing in the game right now.

[Ogremind]

Jul 23, 2009 15:01:46 GMT -5 similar said:

Surely in a large group of 8 having 2 controller types and 2 striker types is more balanced then 1 controller and 3 strikers anyway.

It would be even better if the controllers were a bit different but even so at least having 2 is better then only having 1.

Wizard is the only controller type I've got the goods on. I've heard of a leader variant of the wizard that might be more what I am looking for, but I only have the basic set (and can't seem to get access to the other sources I have been pointed to). I guess I could settle on going with a different implement, but the orb is lame and the wand is laughably so.

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Jul 23, 2009 15:51:45 GMT -5 Ogremind said:

Wizard is the only controller type I've got the goods on. I've heard of a leader variant of the wizard that might be more what I am looking for, but I only have the basic set (and can't seem to get access to the other sources I have been pointed to). I guess I could settle on going with a different implement, but the orb is lame and the wand is laughably so.

You're right, the Compendium only allows access to the basic classes, not those from PHB 2. I'll leave it up to others if the Wizard is OK with them.

The Arcane Leader is a Bard. Other Controllers are the Invoker (Divine), the Druid (Primal), and the Psion (Psionic). You have to be an online subscriber to get the Psion. The other two are in PHB2.