1032605
Hmmmmmm... Background music... How about
Palladio?
[youtube=bBwa8nqtris]

Or maybe Rage Awakened?
[youtube=wO6y5ve-xzQ]

Or Dismiss?
[youtube=5xSEb4SM0N0]

Or L'Oscurita dell'Ignoto (The Darkness of the Unknown)
[youtube=VXesK_tF-ic]

Really, pretty much anything from Kingdom Hearts or Final Fantasy works well...
What's that? "Go away?" Okay...

1032838
If i could, I certainly would.
However i can't put any music i like into the jukebox, i have to pick from music available to me through roll20.
That said, they have a pretty fair amount of music.
I looked through a bunch of final fantasy, but no kingdom hearts.
Perhaps i'll give that a try.

1032605 so no new level. Surly noted.

Did the Kolbolds have any loot? Because I would totally be check to see if they had loot.

Edit: autocorrect changed "duly" to "surly", which is actually a more honest answer

1041508
That is a good question, which I will address here.
Normally I'd require some sort of Survival check to scrounge up anything useful from the Kobolds' gear, but I'll just assume you guys do an incredibly thorough job.
You find:
-two potions of Cure Light Wounds
-3 spears (one was broken when the kobold was killed)
-2 Masterwork Light Crossbows
-2 Sets of Masterwork Studded Leather Armor
-4 sets of Leather Armor
-300 gold.

All the weapons and armor are sized appropriately for small creatures. (As you are all medium creatures, you can't wear the armor, and can use the weapons, but at a -4 penalty.)

And If it's any consolation, I went through and figured it out, you'll definitely level up by the end of this quest.

1032838>>1015102>>1013437>>926439>>1041508

So, a status update and a query.
I'm not 100% sure what's going on with Tripl3M's friend, but it seemed like he had some ideas for his character down, so I'm assuming for now that he's working something out and will check for sure later tonight.
As for our other new player, we got together at my house last night and made her character.
We officially have a healing specialist. (who more than doubles the amount of available healing we have in a day.)
She's a really close friend of mine and hasn't done anything like this before, but seems really enthusiastic about it, so if it takes a bit for her to get into the swing of things, please go easy on her.

As for my question: Were we planning to meet up this sunday and then resume the every other sunday business, were we thinking we were meeting every other sunday starting with last sunday, were we planning to try switching to every sunday? I'm honestly willing to meet up at any of those frequencies, i just need to know for sure so I can tell for sure when the next session is.

1050714 hmm a "close friend"

1050714
A cleric~! We'll be able to get through this yet!
As for scheduling, I'd be open to any of those options, but I think I'm leaning towards meeting up every Sunday.

1050741
I know what you're thinking, and no it isn't like that.
1050873>>1051639
We're still not done with the Kobold thing, so if the group as a whole wants to do this sunday, and Acreu can't make it/can only make part of it, it isn't the end of the world. That said, *SLIGHT SPOILERS* The following quest doesn't make as much sense without the bard there, so If we finished the kobold thing and Acreu still isn't with us, I'd probably call it there. and even if we were to go on, I'd probably insist on leveling characters first, so as to avoid death. *END SPOILERS*

As I said, I'm good with anything. This is currently the more fun of the two campaigns I'm playing, so the more I get to play it, the happier Preto is. But I don't want to put too much pressure on you guy's schedules, so I'll play with whatever frequency the group as a whole favors.

1051869 Well I am ok with nearly every sunday...
and if I wouldn't be, I will tell beforehand.

I can do this Sunday I think (if I'm wrong I'll let you know) and I'm generally okay with every Sunday except that my other group occationally meets on Sundays as well. For instance, the 9th looks like it won't be an option for me.

Also, I thought I had: why don't we use voice chat in the beginning to handle setup stuff, technicals, meeting new players etc, and then switch to rolld20 when it's time to take out the maps. (But only use one at a time for sanity's sake)

1053144>>1052099>>1051639>>1050873
Alrighty, it sounds like this Sunday is a go then, So I'll start firin' up the quest forge.
As for you Acreu, me doing Zaroom wasn't too bad last time, so I can do it again if need be. Any time can be here to play though, would be great, but I get it if you have other stuff that has to take priority. If not this time, then next time definitely!

As for using Skype voice chat for a brief meet and greet/technical details at the beginning, that isn't a bad idea.
I'd have to check with Em whether it's an option for her, and I'll let you guys know sometime before we start whether that'll happen.
If it doesn't, it still wouldn't necessarily be a bad idea to go in planning on a bit of roll playing for the characters to at least briefly get acquainted.
Idk, I'm just throwing ideas at the wall and seeing what sticks.

1053144>>1052099>>1050873>>1053651
Session 3 status update!
Ethereal Grace the Merciful Healer Cleric joined the party!
Met with the guards outside the King's chambers!
Found out said guards are lazy assholes!
Fought Kobolds at the entrance to a cave!
Sent Bright Blink's familiar in as a scout!
Got Bright Blink's familiar kidnapped!
Rushed in to rescue her!
Are currently inside the cave searching for the bird and a statue of the dragon god!
Experience Total: 2578
Next level at: 3300

Player Near Death Count: 8
Player Death Count: 0
DM derp count: 3

Special thanks to all of you who could make it today for being so nice and welcoming to Em.
She's one of my closest friends, so it means a lot to me that everyone was so welcoming. She deserves every bit of happiness we can throw into her life, so thank you again for helping her to have as much fun as she did.

1060605 YAY for our healing new friend even if she doesn't have fim...

1060605 are we playing tomorrow? I recall that being the plan, but can't find it in writing.

If we are, I will probably join in around 3:15 to 3:30 EDT (about th same time as last week) depending on when I can get out o work.

(If it's a no-go let me know early if you can, so I can do other stuff instead)

1060622>>1053651>>1050873>>1089993
I seem to remember that as the plan also.
Unless someone has a reason why not.
We can finally finish up the Kobolds and get to the really fun quests!
Also, I'm fairly certain that next week (the 16th) is my high school graduation, and as a result I wouldn't be able to make a session.
Not having a DM is just a bit of a problem.
just a tad.
But Tomorrow's no problem.
Em might still be out of town, but I'm pretty sure she got back yesterday, so she should be there. If not, I know Grace's operational stats offhand.

1090010
I'm good for tomorrow. The week after that would most likely be a no go for me, though...

1090010 you're gradutating! Get drunk as hell like I did!

Though for me would be next week ok... But the week after that, I can't since I don't know when I will wake up from my hangover.....

1090010 okay will be there as soon as I can

1091360>>1090755>>1090034>>1053651
Session 4 status update! (Sorry, I meant to write this out a few days ago, then life happened.)
Botchmania continues to rage!
Adventured through Kobold warrens!
Discovered that Kobolds like traps! A lot!
Defeated the Kobold Chieftain!
Recovered the idol of the Dragon God!
Glimpse became the magical glowing thief!
Kobold quest finally frickin' finished!

Current Experience: 3478
Level 3 Acquired!
Next level at: 6000

We can't meet next Sunday (as in tomorrow) but there's no issue with the following Sunday as far as I remember.

Special note to Terra, mind messaging me so we can figure out Glimpse's stats?
As long as we can get them sorted out before the next session. or grab me on skype. Either or.

Special not! I've done it!
I officially have several quests written out that you can undertake at level three! Know what that means? Free will! Haha! No more will you have to go along with something just because it's the one level appropriate quest currently written!

1120167
Laptop's dead right now (typing from an iPod) if you check roll20, you'll find what I managed to roll (I used the standard method). The two highest went into Dex and Wis. I think it came out to +3 to Dex and +1 to everything else...
I'll get on skype as soon as I get to a hotel!

1120423>>1091360>>1090755>>1053651
It's everybody's favorite day of the week! (well, mine at least)
That's right, It's PonyQuest day!
Be there, or be prepared to accept the consequences of Preto playing your character.

1159063
Woot Woot! I'm all Weapon Finessed and ready to go! And I've got my 2d6 damage on Sneak Attacks now! In the words of Joe Bereta from SourceFed "FEEEEEEEEELING GOOOOOD!"

1159398
Oh weapon Finesse, is there anything you can't do?
Other than, you know, increase damage per hit, help characters whose strength is better than their dexterity, increase AC, give out of combat benefits, make dexterity based characters more likely to hit with non-light non-rapier non-dueling sword weapons, and quite a few things besides that you don't do?
The Answer is no. Weapon Finesse awesome.

1159063 will be there at about my usual time (1 hour from now)

1159728>>1159398>>1090755>>1053651
Session 5 complete, and still going strong!
Finished up that kobold thing that took far longer that expected!
Went to a bar/inn!
Earned free room,food, and alcohol from said establishment from one of the owners!
Found a mysterious bard sword!
Completed an epic Bard Duel!
Learned that Zaroon is apparently a hardcore fan of a character Acreu had never heard of before! (props to you for going along with it despite my not having said anything beforehand by the way.)
Gave Preto his new OTP! (But which is it? Bright Blimpse, or Zetherial Groon?)

Current Experience: 4178
Next level at: 6000

Any thoughts on the next meeting time?
As I've stated before, my sundays by and large are wide open.

1162519
Warn Emily that if she writes that BrightGlimpse fic I will right a terrible and uber-cliche ZaroonxGrace fic that'll rival even that SimplyxKody fic from a while back!

Also, I have no problems with Sunday, but I remember that Acreu said something about not being able to make it...

1162548 1162519 DO IT FILLY! Write BB and Shining Thief ship. Also throw a ZaroonxGrace ship in there too to annoy Terra.
Join us in the rangs of writers.

Also Preto: I will guess that we will meet more of these robots?

1162519 I'm generally good for sundays as soon as I can get home (which will remain an issue for the forseeable future)

And now that we're getting up past 3rd, it's about time for magic weapons (and such) all around, though I wouldn't frown at magic armor either...

1162548>>1162705
As I've said, my own writing talents are fairly lackluster.
That said, I believe Emily is attempting to write both ships.
Allow me to express my reaction in the following manner.

(I certainly wouldn't frown on any other attempts at writing side stories about the characters. back story, interaction between members of the group, ect.)

1163023
And by home, I assume you mean Preto's house so we can go have epic adventures?

1163425
Don't you worry your pretty head.
There's a reason The Doctor's shop is there
Generally speaking, I prefer to write adventures where you fight people/ponies/other NPC's, as opposed a parade or random monsters. It's just a side effect of the type of story I like to tell. A story of Mam vs. Man is endlessly more interesting to me than a story of Man vs. Nature. and we've basically reached the point where NPC's need to start having magic gear to really pose a threat

1163023>>1162705>>1162548>>1163425
Okay, so I probably should have posted this a few days ago. Ala, Captain Hindsight strikes again.

I'm loving this campaign and would love to meet again, but Acreu's not going to be available.
In light of that, I'll put it to group decision. Do we want to meet again tomorrow and just NPC Zaroon?
Should we give it a break for a week? We could possibly try to meet another day next week and then resume sundays, but I'm disinclined to think we'd be able to figure out another day to play particularly quickly. So yeah. Group choice.

1188265
Damn, I was hoping that someone else would answer before I did...
Welp, I say we meet tomorrow mainly because I probably won't be making it to the next session as I will be at Anime Expo...
... Soooooo, yeah.

1188265 I could go eithe way... Tomorrow might not be the best day for me anyways

>> AcreuBall>> Tripl3M>> Terrasora>> jmartkdr
Alright, that's 1 yes, 1 iffy yes, a no from Em, and two non answers, one of which'd probably be a no, so I think we have to call it a no go this week. sorry gents.

1189298>>1188797>>1163023>>1162705
*sigh*
I keep trying to tell myself that there's a learning curve to the art of being the DM.
And that's what it is after all. It's an art not a science. There's no one right way that something works. But god are there wrong ways.
I just experience one of the laziest DM moves I've ever seen, and it's actually bothering me to the point of depression.
Our group uncovered a lycanthrope hiding within our city of residence. We came into conflict with her, but had time to prepare, so we brought the guard as backup and to contain the affair should things get messy. In the end we managed not only to overcome the lycanthrope, but also to take her alive. When we tried to hand her over to the guard, they refused to take her and insisted we "Make everybody's lives easier by killing her."
I play a good aligned character, and would have put a stop to this were it not for the fact that my character was searching the Lycanthrope's house for a hostage she had previously taken, and was therefore not present for the butchering of this creature.
The thing that bothers me about this has several different angles to it.
1. This punishes the altruistic and merciful tendencies of the characters. The characters live in a harsh, gritty world, and it'd be easy to become jaded and cynical in that setting. Despite that, our characters in general still have the desire to help people and be the more typically heroic person. And what does the DM do when presented with that character moment? He forces us to kill a helpless creature, lest she end up released to prey upon a helpless populace. This spits in the face of the personal sense of morals that basically every member of the party has, to kill a sentient creature in cold blood, who had no chance of defending herself, without any sort of due process whatsoever.
2. This is just lazy. The DM's primary reason for going down this path is that he didn't expect us to take her alive. He expected her to die in the heat of the fight, which would have been acceptable, but when we didn't do so, it went contrary to his plans. Would it really have been so hard to say "The guards chain up the lycanthrope and take her into custody"? You don't even have to bring her up ever again! She's just as solidly written out of relevance as if she had died! But no. You originally expected her to die, so by god that character's gonna cease breathing!

In hindsight, i can' lay it entirely upon the DM's shoulders. Jinx the character wasn't in a position to do anything about this terrible moment, but Adam the player was. I could have spoken up and said "excuse me, but isn't it their JOB to take in dangerous persons and hold them in captivity? I don't care if they're refusing! if they do, then I'll march that lycanthrope down to the jail, chain her in a cell, and then report these guards to the city officials!". But alas, I was tired and it was late, so I didn't say anything.
I like to think every experience in life is a moment that something can be learned from, even if all you learn is "don't do that". In light of that, I want you all to promise me something: If I ever do something that seems this profoundly wrong to you, speak up. Don't let me get away with that degree of laziness, because it sucks to be on the receiving end of it. Argue with me until I've either given a satisfactory explanation, or relent and change my decision to something better.

1212804 sooolo is this a rant or something?

Anyway I am every sunday on, so I am every sunday ready to play, but it was more fun playing, when the "entire" group was there.
So moments like the BB vs Zaroom over a robot battle That was fun.

1213229>>1189298>>1188797>>1163023
Alrighty. Tomorrow, it's go time!
Bring your questin' dice and your +4 Keen Vorpal Longsword, because It's time to throw down!
...
You don't have a +4 Keen Vorpal Longsword? Oh man, we're screwed.

1234577
Well, if you'd like to make a generous donation?

1234577 WHAT! WE'RE MISSING A QUEST KEY ITEM!

YOU MEAN MAKING THE GAME MORE INTERESTING!

1234577 Swords are for fillies.

1235195>>1234639>>1234583>>1163023
So remember that thing I said about having to think about using inspire competence for stealth?
I was thinking it didn't make sense, then I remembered this, and everything was wonderful.

Also,
Session 6 complete!
Learned of tensions in the country's leadership!
Met Black Knight, the first of Preto's OC's that you get to know the name of!
Escaped the city with the help of the mysterious Aces and Eights!
Traveled to what Preto thinks is set up as a decently creepy haunted mansion!
Found out that there are likely to be LOTS of weird things going on inside and around the mansion. (ie, Zaroon thinking she has children, bloody wall names.)
Fought zombies! Lots of Zombies!
Preto made his first Resident Evil reference of the quest!
Didn't question the fact that Cloud Chaser is apparently now a Wonder Bolt!

Current Exp: 5298
Next Level at: 6000

Next Sunday: Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel.

1261426 Last session was EPIC! I am really excited for the next session.

1262590
Originally there was only gonna be on floor of the mansion, but I keep thinking of more Ideas I want to throw into the mansion, and the mansion keeps getting bigger as a result, so it's good you're enjoying it, cuz it probably isn't going to end any time soon.

1262604 MAKE IT EVEN BIGGER! and badder... for some reason the problems from the first sessions are gone... We stop died every second... We require your god dices again.

1262626>>1235195>>1234583>>1163023
Session 7!

I could summarize things, But honestly I'm kinda tired. If you want my usual "did this! did that!" then just PM me.

In short though,
Current Experience: 6112
Level 4 achieved!
Next level at: 10000

1292517 I don't know if you caught the end of the session, but we decided we'd bring Dust back to safe room, for resting. We'll converse there while we eat and stuff.

1293065
Yupyup, I caught that.
Oh, since I forgot to put it above, and I don't know if this is different in Pathfinder, level 4 is slightly different.
In addition to everything you usually get from leveling (Base attack, skills, health, class features, ect.) every 4 levels (4,8,12,16,20) you get to increase 1 ability score by 1.
I mean, it's not a huge thing, but you get it, so you may as well use it. *shrug*

1292517 *gasps* Preto is becoming lazy.

But last session was fun.
Now only the Blimpse and Graroon ships are missing.

1293105 I may not be able to make it to this week's session (depending on how busy work is). I'll try to send Hay's new stats before then.

1315038
okay. As much as I hate to say it, If you can't make it I'll have to call it off for that day, because I don't want to run it with only 3 people, I want to have at least 4, so that we don't leave a bunch of people completely lost as to the plot.
Shoot me an e-mail when you know for sure so that I can make the definite call. If work's busy, then work's busy. Not much we can do about that. *shrug* maybe we try for an alternate day if so, but I'm not sure how well we'd be able to organize another day that quickly. It's possible mind.