(OOC) The Primeval Dark

[Chromascope3D]

Do we wanna work out a strategy to climb? I was thinking that maybe Kazik and Erik, having the highest climb checks, could climb up with a rope, then both hold onto it while the less climb-y characters climb up it, and rinse and repeat. I think that'd help the slower characters to keep ahead of the water

Not to get too meta gamey, but if Walt does have muleback cords then he can probably hold on to Kazik's pack as well, allowing him to use his full climb bonus. Whether Kazik would trust a stranger with his bag is another matter, though.

[Toptomcat]

That does have the virtue of feeling less game-mechanic-y.

[Deadguy]

Saw group 2 got update but won’t be able to respond until Monday.

[Mornings]

Saw group 2 got update but won’t be able to respond until Monday.

Kk no problem. Thanks for the heads up.

[Triskavanski]

Yeah, Faux Paw also has only +5 to climb checks as well. Though If I could shift into a fox form, I'd be able to use my dex bonus.. but I don't have thumbs. But I'd be really light.

[Stevesciguy]

Yeah, Faux Paw also has only +5 to climb checks as well. Though If I could shift into a fox form, I'd be able to use my dex bonus.. but I don't have thumbs. But I'd be really light.

Cats don't have thumbs, but they're pretty good at climbing stuff

[In4Dimensions]

So, just to clarify: I’m being dragged by the fiery knight, yes?

[flat_footed]

So, just to clarify: I’m being dragged by the fiery knight, yes?

No, you're being carried by Regina now. Matik left you behind because we're running out of time to escape.

[Mornings]

I'm going to put up the update for group 1 tomorrow, or potentially both groups actually lol.
Long day kinda put me behind schedule.

[Mornings]

Group 1:
water up (1d3)[2]

[Mornings]

I didn't see Kazik's Ref save. For Erik, make sure you copy over your OOC checks into your IC spoiler, including important things like your OOC saves. This one's on me, but future checks you don't copy over, you'll eat, so build good habits!

If you can't make your rolls you can ask me to do them for you, just list your bonus to save me time if you can.

Kazik Ref DC 16 (1d20+7)[14]

[Stevesciguy]

Phew

I think that keeps me out of the water

Oops, sorry. Meant to do that, but guess I forgot

[Mornings]

He somehow failed that. Maybe its better to make your own rolls after all
(1d8)[3] bludgeoning

[Mornings]

Phew

I think that keeps me out of the water

Oops, sorry. Meant to do that, but guess I forgot

Yeah, barely. 1st round it could only rise a maximum of 15ft.

[Chromascope3D]

I didn't see Kazik's Ref save. For Erik, make sure you copy over your OOC checks into your IC spoiler, including important things like your OOC saves. This one's on me, but future checks you don't copy over, you'll eat, so build good habits!

If you can't make your rolls you can ask me to do them for you, just list your bonus to save me time if you can.

Kazik Ref DC 16 [roll0]

Oh, oops! I somehow missed the reflex check. Sory.

[Mornings]

Oh, oops! I somehow missed the reflex check. Sory.

Np.

Group 1 update is up.

[Stevesciguy]

Would Erik automatically know anything about gloams from his past experience, or would I need to make a knowledge check?

[Mornings]

Would Erik automatically know anything about gloams from his past experience, or would I need to make a knowledge check?

Knowledge. Though the results won't be completely accurate regardless of the result, as you don't possess the unique skills required to ID Veilbeasts.

Erik doesn't know what a 'Gloam' is; but Light Eaters, most mercs have at least heard of them. Though myth and fact might as well be the same thing for any sellsword who has braved the depths. People don't know much about Veilbeasts at all, even after having faced one (hell, you still don't know what that big hand was, and that's hard to miss.) The only 2 sources for information on them that are documented come from independent Surveyors and the so-called 'monster manuals' carried by company leaders (typically Harriers). These manuals are secret books which have compiled their experiences against various beasts and their observations. With a handful of exceptions, Veilbeasts don't have one standard-name by which they're known. Every personal Harrier manual, or record from a Deep Surveyor, name and detail an encounter independently, and information is not shared or fact-checked amongst other groups. This makes information and 'knowledge' vary wildly; from the hundreds of names they're addressed by, to their supposed powers, and much of it often isn't true at all. Actual understanding of what Veilbeasts even are is virtually non-existent, and so people are often unable to accurately interpret the events unfolding around them.

Also keep in mind, few people come out of these places alive, even without the risk of otherworldly creatures.
Staying to tango with a Veilbeast to find out what it does, when they don't even know what they are or how they persist in these areas, that's a good way to join all the other failures.

[Stevesciguy]

Alright, then I'll try a knowledge roll. I'm untrained, so I can't get higher than a 10, but maybe it'll be enough to learn something like "don't turn a light on or they become more aggressive."

Not sure what to roll, I'll do Arcana and planes; I'm only adding my Int to everything but Arcana, though, so substitute whatever works.

Arcana: (1d20+4)[21] (Max 10)

Planes: (1d20+2)[14] (Max 10)

...that should probably have been at the end of my IC post. Does the darkness affect our ability to climb?

[Mornings]

Alright, then I'll try a knowledge roll. I'm untrained, so I can't get higher than a 10, but maybe it'll be enough to learn something like "don't turn a light on or they become more aggressive."

Not sure what to roll, I'll do Arcana and planes; I'm only adding my Int to everything but Arcana, though, so substitute whatever works.

Arcana: [roll0] (Max 10)

Planes: [roll1] (Max 10)

...that should probably have been at the end of my IC post. Does the darkness affect our ability to climb?

The darkness doesn't impede your climbing, but it does make seeing other things around you a problem.

Planes and arcana work.

Edit: Yes make sure you copy over your rolls into your IC

[Stevesciguy]

Gonna make rolls. I'll be sure to actually include them in my IC this time.

Climb Check 1: (1d20+7)[24]
Climb Check 2: (1d20+7)[25]
Climb Check 3: (1d20+7)[17]

Extra Effort 1 of 4:

Climb Check 1: (1d20+7)[12]
Climb Check 2: (1d20+7)[20]
Climb Check 3: (1d20+7)[14]

Ok, failed that last one, but not badly enough to fall

[Mornings]

Gonna make rolls. I'll be sure to actually include them in my IC this time.

Climb Check 1: [roll0]
Climb Check 2: [roll1]
Climb Check 3: [roll2]

Extra Effort 1 of 4:

Climb Check 1: [roll3]
Climb Check 2: [roll4]
Climb Check 3: [roll5]

Ok, failed that last one, but not badly enough to fall

Good climbing overall. That's going to help a lot. Next round will be pretty rough.

I should have group 2 and Stella IC up tonight as well. Not sure where Machari is again, no pms yet, but we're pressing forward. If Regina drops her though she'll be dead very quickly since she hasn't gotten any more rolls to recover from her helpless condition. Don't think it's likely she'll be able to lug her around til they escape. Hopefully she comes back soon. Stuff is about to pop-off.

[Toptomcat]

When the transition magically put all of our gear in place, was Walt's gun loaded or unloaded?

[Mornings]

When the transition magically put all of our gear in place, was Walt's gun loaded or unloaded?

Locked and loaded. If you have different types of ammunition, you can decide what's in your weapon

[Mornings]

posted group 2. rolling forward to stella.

[Stevesciguy]

WHAT

Some of us can control versions of ourself across different worlds!?

How much stuff is there to learn?

You weren't kidding when you said the rabbit hole was deep

[Chromascope3D]

How do we determine how far we can throw a grappling hook? Just the standard grappling hook rules?

(If it is then I'm going to target D10, 30 feet means a -4 to the attack roll, I think)
[roll]1d20+9-4[/roll]

[Chromascope3D]

should have figured that wouldn't work
(1d20+9)[15] - 4 = 11, so I think that connects. Since I use a move action to pull out the rope and hook and a standard to throw it, that means I can't actually climb this round right?

edit: sleepy time, will finish post tomorrow morn

edit2: actually thinking about it now the darkness probably impedes throwing a hook accurately, right?

[Mornings]

should have figured that wouldn't work
[roll0] - 4 = 11, so I think that connects. Since I use a move action to pull out the rope and hook and a standard to throw it, that means I can't actually climb this round right?

edit: sleepy time, will finish post tomorrow morn

edit2: actually thinking about it now the darkness probably impedes throwing a hook accurately, right?

Normal grapple rules. Throw vs AC 5, but 50% chance you may miss due to the dark. It may just connect with a different location location though.
If your grapple isn't in hand this round like Erik, then you wont be able to climb during the same round.

WHAT

Some of us can control versions of ourself across different worlds!?

How much stuff is there to learn?

You weren't kidding when you said the rabbit hole was deep

lol, potentially everyone can do that, but yes, it's a rabbit-hole. that's also why there's this tutorial, to at least give you a grasp of the basics for those of you who actually intend to try and win the game and save the princess, i mean, the multiverse.

[Stevesciguy]

One of my scorned powers is the 'Undead Form" ability from here: http://www.finalfantasyd20.com/class...s/gravewalker/

It says it gives me 'the Undead status effect', but what that is isn't described on the site. Does it mean I gain the Undead type?

If so, I might have to activate Mummy-Erik. I have a lot of reasons to do so, despite the risks.

Also, how would HP work, switching back and forth?