Against the Giants 5e PBP (Full)

[TerraDave]

So, did our bard stump the DM?

 

[FitzTheRuke]

So, did our bard stump the DM?

Nope, I was waiting on the last player who hasn't posted since Group 1 went down the chimney. @Shadowedeyes Valda. I'm trying not to move get too far ahead of my players. It's a juggling act.

Edit: I'll throw in a post to whet your apatite, or disappoint you, YMMV.

 

[Shadowedeyes]

Sorry, posted now.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Sorry, posted now.

No worries!

 

[Maxperson]

Man, I wish I was in Greece!

Isn't that you in the back to the left?

 

[Steve Gorak]

Hey @FitzTheRuke,

For hunger if hadar, my take is that foes within won’t know that they need to walk out, since they’re effectively blinded, and cannot see that things are good outside. There should be an element of disorientation, but that’s just me. I’m looking forward to see if it can be an effective spell (it’s competing against fireball for a spell known, so I hope it’s worth it!).
Cheers,

SG

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Hey @FitzTheRuke,

For hunger if hadar, my take is that foes within won’t know that they need to walk out, since they’re effectively blinded, and cannot see that things are good outside. There should be an element of disorientation, but that’s just me. I’m looking forward to see if it can be an effective spell (it’s competing against fireball for a spell known, so I hope it’s worth it!).
Cheers,

SG

I only partly agree. Not knowing that it is safe outside does not mean that you don't try to run when things start to eat you. I usually roll randomly, similar to the effects of the confuse spell, to see if they chose fight or flight (or cower in terror). It's quite a nasty spell when you RP monster psychology in your head like I do. Poor orcs.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

For those who haven't done PBP combat with me, I usually resolve it in chunks (othewise I find it too intimidating). So you may see me resolve parts of it (in any order I chose) in-between player's posts. I may also leave resolving earlier posts until later. Just wait until you see me post a GM-note that says "Begin Round X" before posting another turn. Don't get tricked by me resolving your turn. Wait for the roller!

 

[Steve Gorak]

I only partly agree. Not knowing that it is safe outside does not mean that you don't try to run when things start to eat you. I usually roll randomly, similar to the effects of the confuse spell, to see if they chose fight or flight (or cower in terror). It's quite a nasty spell when you RP monster psychology in your head like I do. Poor orcs.

I completely agree. My point is more that they don’t know in which direction to head, and it’s difficult terrain, and their blind. It’s not as if they know which way is “out” or that running in a strait line is the best thing to do.
Cheers,

Sg

 

[FitzTheRuke]

I still have a little work to do before I can roll the round in Group2. Gives @Kobold Stew a chance to take an action. It's the one good thing about falling - he doesn't need to use his action to finish the climb!

I have a question for @JustinCase : Is your intention to remain invisible while you cast spells through your familiar? If so, it's not something I've seen done before. I would have assumed that you'd lose invisibility (not greater) as soon as you cast, regardless of if your familiar is the source. Is there a case for it?