Destined for the Estin Region! [PTU OOC]

[moondoggy]

Alright mi amigos, mes amies, all those fancy words for friends, here we are! You've made it! I'm as excited as I am nervous about running all this but I'm confident that we can all have some fun as long as we don't flake out. We'll be kicking off our IC thread with a tournament, as promised, but I have a question to throw at you guys. My time for the next week will be at a premium since I'll be traveling out of state for Thanksgorging while also hunting for apartments. In light of that, would you mind if I just jumped to you guys being in the semifinals and battling each other? You all could get a feel for characterization and do some good ol' fightan and whoever wins your two matches gets to fight the other winner for Le Grand Prix de Mystère (that means "really cool thing").

Does my totally-not-shirking-my-duties-on-all-of-you-so-I-can-do-life-stuff idea sound like a decent plan or do you guys have a suggestion of your own? Like, maybe those who are more mechanically inclined can run a battle in an earlier bracket against someone else or something? Feel free to shoot out any spicy notions you may have to make this more interesting!

[Arcran]

Well, Bryar's here y'all! He'll be speakin' in bold Saddle Brown, if none of y'all mind.

And I'm perfectly fine with jumping into the semifinals, although we would need some housekeeping info to make it easy to just keep going without much GM intervention.

1. Whatever map size you want to use would probably need to be set at the start.
2. Will each battle be it's own Scene? In a tournament they normally are, I just want to check.
3. EXP Significance Multiplier for winner/loser of our fights?

Also, just because of Type matchups, I'd suggest the first two fights are Zaharina/Bryar and Leonardo/Jesabelle. At the moment the Fire Types will have a really hard time against Bonsly and an extremely easy time against Sewaddle. Sewaddle and Bonsly can only hit each other for Neutral going off what they know right now, so it's a bit fairer of a fight. Feel free to line them up however you feel though!

And as a more general note, it looks like we have a large amount of skill/role overlap in the party. Not sure if it's a cause for concern, but it looks like most of us have identical or very similar primary skills.

I'm excited to get this thing going though! Bryar is going to be a hell of a lot of fun.

[big teej]

Let's see.

which of these

isn't going to make my eyes bleed?

also, for reference, Leonardo's sheet and background have been added to my signature.

Also, Also... does anybody mind or care if I use Orokos instead of the forum dice roller?

Also, Also, Also... are there any format tags that have become standardized in my prolonged absence from pbp here?

Bold Speech? Thoughts and the like?

Preemptive edit: Leonardo will speak in Teal, it matches his barker's uniform.

Actual Edit: I have zero opinions on how the tournament is laid out, nor do I really see our share skill-set as a problem or detriment /short answer.

[moondoggy]

Oh yeah, I was going to make up some simple maps for you guys so don't worry about that. Battles do count as their own scenes so feel free to fire all barrels in your respective bouts. EXP will be awarded after the tournament concludes for general convenience.

Regarding match setups I was actually planning on having a firefight and bug vs potted plant exhibition match. It's about as fair as I can make things though it may lead to a pretty one-sided final.

[Arcran]

Spoiler

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Let's see.

which of these

isn't going to make my eyes bleed?

also, for reference, Leonardo's sheet and background have been added to my signature.

Also, Also... does anybody mind or care if I use Orokos instead of the forum dice roller?

Also, Also, Also... are there any format tags that have become standardized in my prolonged absence from pbp here?

Bold Speech? Thoughts and the like?

Preemptive edit: Leonardo will speak in Teal, it matches his barker's uniform.

Actual Edit: I have zero opinions on how the tournament is laid out, nor do I really see our share skill-set as a problem or detriment /short answer.

Only stuff that I've seen as pretty common is OoC/rolls in spoilers, but that's not exactly new. I'll let you know if there's anything weird you do.

And it's probably up to moon, but I think it'd be a bit more convenient if everybody just does spoiler'd rolls IC.

Spoiler: moondoggy

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Oh yeah, I was going to make up some simple maps for you guys so don't worry about that. Battles do count as their own scenes so feel free to fire all barrels in your respective bouts. EXP will be awarded after the tournament concludes for general convenience.

Regarding match setups I was actually planning on having a firefight and bug vs potted plant exhibition match. It's about as fair as I can make things though it may lead to a pretty one-sided final.

That sounds perfect to me then! Definitely ready to club a bug to death with a tree.

Actually, one quick question! Will we heal Injuries between fights?

[moondoggy]

Of course. Most proper league-sanctioned events will provide full healing between bouts.

Most.

[big teej]

Only stuff that I've seen as pretty common is OoC/rolls in spoilers, but that's not exactly new. I'll let you know if there's anything weird you do.

much appreciated.

I know my devotion to Orokos over forum rollers is already an anomaly though, so no need to point that one out.

[moondoggy]

I would appreciate if we kept the rolls here for my laziness our convenience. It'd keep things nice and tidy. Also, I'm almost done writing up the first post for the IC thread. IT HAS TAKEN LONGER THAN EXPECTED.

[moondoggy]

THE DEED IS DONE

[Arcran]

Woohoo!

Also, I have two more questions:
1. Are our Trainings applied?
2. Can I say I fed Bonban his Baby Food at the start of the day?

[Solaris]

Jessie will speak in this shade of blue. My action is waiting on me to figure out how to make the dice roller work.
It's still surprisingly reluctant, but with that attack roll it really doesn't much matter.

[Arcran]

Jessie will speak in this shade of blue. My action is waiting on me to figure out how to make the dice roller work.
It's surprisingly reluctant.

You're going to want to use the following, without the apostrophes: [roll']XdY+Z[/roll']

[Elfbird]

"S-sorry I'm late! I'll speak in this color, o-okay?"

Will be free to check the IC in a couple more hours. Only got to skim the OOC so feel free to yell at me if I missed something that needs specific response.

[Solaris]

You're going to want to use the following, without the apostrophes: [roll']XdY+Z[/roll']

Yeah, figured that out.
Just trying to figure out why it won't let me put a damage roll in the same post as an attack roll, despite being perfectly happy doing that in the test thread. I suspect it might have something to do with the spoiler text.

[Arcran]

Sol, just a note, you can't edit rolls into posts.

[Solaris]

It was in the original post. The editing was me trying to make it work.

[Arcran]

It was in the original post. The editing was me trying to make it work.

That's strange...

In any case, a 1 means you don't need to worry about damage.

[big teej]

I would appreciate if we kept the rolls here for my laziness our convenience. It'd keep things nice and tidy. Also, I'm almost done writing up the first post for the IC thread. IT HAS TAKEN LONGER THAN EXPECTED.

so would it be problematic to include things like...

Originally Posted by Me, Pitching the use of Orokos

The Scyther raised it's claw, the sunlight glinting off of the translucent razor-edge, it chittered at it's hapless prey, and then swung down in a fatal arc....

only to lodge helplessly in an overhead tree branch!

Spoiler: Rolls:

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1d20+0 = 1

I like Orokos because it lets you type up descriptions and reactions with the knowledge of your relative success/epic failure rather than having to type up in ignorance and then hoping your roll justifies the description. Orokos shows the dice rolled, the result on each die, and keeps a history so one can look back on previous rolls for reference (or to make sure a player didn't keep rolling until they got a good result)

if it's an issue I'll go re-learn the forum roller, but I had to ask. Hopefully that 1 isn't my diplomacy check.

[Elfbird]

Messed up my damage roll, redoing it here:
(2d8+20)[28]

The lesson being that the GitP dice roller can only accept 1 modifier per roll, so add up your DB/stat/item bonuses into one number before adding them to the dice.

EDIT: How do people feel about using Roll20 for maps and verifiable rolls? The main downside is that it's hard to use on mobile.

[moondoggy]

I hope I set a satisfactory stage for you guys with that intro post. Trying to really hype up the ends of those battles was fun to write even if it was a lot more words than I was expecting, heh. Teej if you're set on using that site I don't really mind so long as it has adequate records. Regarding Roll20 I suppose it's an option even if a google sheet lets me put something together lazily quickly. I'm not super worried about you guys cheating rolls. I recall some advice I heard a long time ago: Behind the screen a GM only rolls dice for the sound it makes. Sometimes fudging the numbers for the sake of fun is better than using the result.

In any case, if I need to make a big map I'll use something better suited for it. Right now these simple means will suit us just fine.

[Arcran]

I definitely felt like it was a great opening! I also feel like it might be setting up some potential rivals...

And I've always just used Google Docs for maps just because of mobile access, but whatever is easiest for you!

[big teej]

I've been uh.... volunteered to go to a family event by/with my fiance, I'll get around to posting either late tonight or.... friday if that doesn't happen.

[Solaris]

That's strange...

In any case, a 1 means you don't need to worry about damage.

Yeah, that's pretty much what I figured.
It's nice to see Arrenji still hates me; that was the second 1 I rolled in sequence.

[Elfbird]

And I'm off for Turkey Day festivities! Will be back Sunday night or Monday~
I can keep an eye on the thread via mobile, but probably won't be able to do anything with the battle map - which means Zaha's run ended just in time! Best of luck to the other semifinalists; I expect a blazing hot battle!

(My grandfather has a flock of wild turkeys that roam through his back yard. I don't think we'll be eating any of the locals, but you never know...)

[Arcran]

And I'm off for Turkey Day festivities! Will be back Sunday night or Monday~
I can keep an eye on the thread via mobile, but probably won't be able to do anything with the battle map - which means Zaha's run ended just in time! Best of luck to the other semifinalists; I expect a blazing hot battle!

(My grandfather has a flock of wild turkeys that roam through his back yard. I don't think we'll be eating any of the locals, but you never know...)

It was a good battle! Have a great Turkey Day!

Also, Solaris, quick note: Son Goku does not qualify for Twisted Power, although you seem to be using it when calculating damage. You need 5 points invested in both offensive stats and you only have 4.

[Solaris]

Also, Solaris, quick note: Son Goku does not qualify for Twisted Power, although you seem to be using it when calculating damage. You need 5 points invested in both offensive stats and you only have 4.

You sure you aren't thinking of Mixed Sweeper and the 9-15 Playtest Mixed Power? The 2-16 Playtest Twisted Power doesn't list any prereqs.

[Arcran]

You sure you aren't thinking of Mixed Sweeper and the 9-15 Playtest Mixed Power? The 2-16 Playtest Twisted Power doesn't list any prereqs.

2-16 doesn't have any Edges, just Abilities/new Statuses, unless I somehow have a wrong version. You want the 9-15 Playtest Edge.

[Solaris]

2-16 doesn't have any Edges, just Abilities/new Statuses, unless I somehow have a wrong version. You want the 9-15 Playtest Edge.

It has that thing on the first page where it has Twisted Power turned into a Poke Edge (albeit one with no entry whatsoever; I took the TP cost from the sheet). I don't see why they'd do that if it's not changed from the 9-15 Playtest.

[Arcran]

It has that thing on the first page where it has Twisted Power turned into a Poke Edge (albeit one with no entry whatsoever; I took the TP cost from the sheet). I don't see why they'd do that if it's not changed from the 9-15 Playtest.

That note was to say that Pokemon no longer get it naturally. You still have to take the 9-15 Edge.

[Solaris]

That note was to say that Pokemon no longer get it naturally. You still have to take the 9-15 Edge.

Eh, that'd hardly be the first really weird decision they made on 2-16.
I've shuffled the critter around to make it qualify.