[D&D 3.5] War of the Burning Sky [OOC] [Closed]

[renau1g]

I'm all posted up in the RG.

[Rhun]

I've reposted Hollister to the Rogue's Galley. I think he is finished.

[pneumatik]

Everyone's in the Poison Apple now, with Torrent. I'd like everyone to introduce themselves to Torrent and the rest of the party, which could take a day or two. Once that's out of the way, Torrent will drop the plot on y'all.

[pneumatik]

w00t! Hollistor introduced himself - that's five of six PCs. I'll give Plavin until tonight to introduce himself (tonight in EST), then Torrent will introduce herself and the mission.

[Rhun]

Originally Posted by pneumatik

w00t! Hollistor introduced himself - that's five of six PCs. I'll give Plavin until tonight to introduce himself (tonight in EST), then Torrent will introduce herself and the mission.

Yeah, sorry for the delay with Hollister...I usually don't post on the weekends unless there is nothing going on. I'm much better at posting during the weekdays.

[pneumatik]

Originally Posted by Rhun

Yeah, sorry for the delay with Hollister...I usually don't post on the weekends unless there is nothing going on. I'm much better at posting during the weekdays.

np. I realized that we were set-up for character intros going into the weekend. I expect lower activity in the game on weekends simply because two days off gives people more opportunity for people to get away from their computers.

[concerro]

I thought we were still doing introductions. I was expecting a notice to say the game now begins. I will start posting now. If I post out of turn blame it on my newness to PbP.

[pneumatik]

Originally Posted by concerro

I thought we were still doing introductions. I was expecting a notice to say the game now begins. I will start posting now. If I post out of turn blame it on my newness to PbP.

Post #83 in this thread was my "game on!" announcement. In retrospect, it may not be obvious enough. This is my first pbp, so I'm learning as I go.

Speaking of which, I've decided to not color-code what NPC's say b/c I'm concerned it will make it too difficult to tell which NPC is talking (and I don't want to use a different color for each NPC - either I'll run out or forget who's what color). If people would rather I color-code, let me know.

[concerro]

Originally Posted by pneumatik

Post #83 in this thread was my "game on!" announcement. In retrospect, it may not be obvious enough. This is my first pbp, so I'm learning as I go.

Speaking of which, I've decided to not color-code what NPC's say b/c I'm concerned it will make it too difficult to tell which NPC is talking (and I don't want to use a different color for each NPC - either I'll run out or forget who's what color). If people would rather I color-code, let me know.

You could say: NPC X says, " words words ".



They can all use the same color.

[pneumatik]

Here's a map of Gate Pass. Some stuff is colored over so that you don't know what's going to happen.

[pneumatik]

Let's put this stupid double post to good use. Here's some more info on the titling conventions of the Knights of the Aquiline Cross. Actual Squires (I think that's Illiana Vresk, Korrin, and Liiros) know that the ranking system described below is accurate.

Though the Knights of the Aquiline Cross do not make their titling conventions public, observation has given outside observers insight into how titles are handled. Though there seem to be subtle nuances that are not apparent, the general consensus is as follows:

• Knightly titles seem to follow the pattern (outside title) (Staret) (name and surname) (modifier) (rank) (outside title). The first outside title and the Staret designation are occasionally inverted, apparently for no reason other than aesthetics.
• Outside titles such as Elector, Commandant, Colonel, Knight Field Marshal, or the like can be placed either before or after the Knightly title. There seems to be no particular pattern as to whether they are placed before or after, and the placement is probably selected for ease of use.
• Staret is a form of address. Where you might say “Sir Tannel,” or “Master Tannel,” or “Lord Tannel,” a Knight of the Aquiline Cross would be addressed as “Staret Tannel.” Where “Sir” or “Lord” would suffice, use “Staret.” Always use the full name or surname, never the common name alone, unless instructed otherwise or if your intent is to give offense.
• Modifiers (usually one, sometimes two or three) seem to often indicate subrank within a general rank (see below). That does not always seem to be the case, however. A “Most Invincible Basilisk” is not always higher ranking than an “Invincible Basilisk.” It may be that these modifiers are used only for style.
• Rank seems to be based on a system of beasts and monsters. The lowest rank is exceptions to this general rule. The lowest ranking Knights are called Vigils. Above that, there seem to be 5 general ranks. The lowest of these seems to be mundane, land-bound animals or monsters (example – bear, wolf). Above those are mundane, airborne animals or monsters (example – hawk). Next seems to be fantastical, land-bound monsters (examples – minotaur, basilisk). High ranking Knights are titled after airborne, fantastical monsters (example – griffon). The highest ranking Knights are named for the most fantastic and dangerous of monsters. Examples from history include Dragon (or Wyrm), Vampire, Beholder, Demon (at least once, Glabrezu specifically was used, indicating a type of powerful demon), and Nightshade.

[pneumatik]

Not that, uh, we'd need it anytime soon, but I've attached a gridded map of the Poison Apple, first and second floors. I've added numbers and letters to the grid so that we can identify specific squares. If anyone can't read it easily, let me know.

Torrent's already on the map in K7. The table with the beer on it is in L9. You entered through the door around O7/O8. Let me know where your PCs are and I'll add them to the map.

[renau1g]

Korrin will be at M9, that way he can keep the window out of the corner of his eye and see both doors leading in.

[Arkhandus]

Just put Liiros to the left of Torrent.

[Rhun]

Say square M7 for Hollister.

[Jemal]

I suppose we'll say M8 for Rashelle.

[concerro]

Plavin will be in L6

[pneumatik]

I won't say we have our first fight, exactly, but something is happening over in the Poison Apple. There are a couple of issues, though:

concerro: I don't see how you got your knowledge(arcana) and craft(sculpting) skills up quite so high. Is there some synergy bonus I'm not seeing?

magic_gathering2001: Where is Illiana on the map?

Finally, I've attached an updated version of the map with everyone on it in the IC thread. Unless people think it's confusing, I'll keep it updated there.

[Rhun]

Originally Posted by pneumatik

There are a couple of issues, though:

concerro: I don't see how you got your knowledge(arcana) and craft(sculpting) skills up quite so high. Is there some synergy bonus I'm not seeing?

Originally Posted by concerro

Skills: Autohypnosis 9, Concentration 9, Craft[sculpting] 13, Knowledge[arcana] 10, Psicraft 10

Languages: Common, Goblin, Orc, Giant

Feats
1 Skill Focus Crafting[sculpting]
1B Overchannel

Abilities Str 8 Dex 14 Con 14 Int 16 Wis 14 Cha 8

Elan Psion with a 16 INT gets 25 skill points at 2nd level (20 to start, +5 at 2nd level), and can have a maximum of 5 ranks in any class skill. So actually, the totals on most of your skills are incorrect. Should be:

Autohypnosis +09 (5 ranks, +2 wis, +2 "synergy")
Concentration +07 (5 ranks, +2 con)
Craft (Sculpting) +11 (5 ranks, +3 int, +3 skill focus)
Knowledge (Arcana) +08 (5 ranks, +3 int)
Psicraft +08 (5 ranks, +3 int)

If I am missing something, let me know...but the only feat your PC has that affects skills is Skill Focus: Craft (Sculpting), and there shouldn't be any "synergies" except to Autohypnosis.

Also, side note: But should Knowledge (Arcana) be Knowledge (Psionics) for your Psion? It would fit better, and provide a "synergy" bonus to Psicraft.

[concerro]

Originally Posted by pneumatik

I won't say we have our first fight, exactly, but something is happening over in the Poison Apple. There are a couple of issues, though:

concerro: I don't see how you got your knowledge(arcana) and craft(sculpting) skills up quite so high. Is there some synergy bonus I'm not seeing?

magic_gathering2001: Where is Illiana on the map?

Finally, I've attached an updated version of the map with everyone on it in the IC thread. Unless people think it's confusing, I'll keep it updated there.

It is fixed.