Against the Shadows VI - A Faded Glory Story Hour

[MavrickWeirdo]

What Level

I think Rose was 5th level, so that player's next character should either be 4th level or just short of it.

 

[Lela]

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, saddly I was right. But, dang!!!, I thought I was wrong! Didn't Rowan succeed in stablizing Rose with a heal check? Wacked on the back twice, natural 20, still only made it by a hair, any of this ringing a bell? What happened?

 

[Old One]

Way Behind on Answering Commentary...

Just as a note, I believe that the Monk and Paladin classes are actually psudo-prestige classes in Old Ones campaign, so Rose and Lew's players probably couldn't make those choices. Well, maybe they couldn't.

Caliber -

It is actually possible. Although I haven't released the actual classes, a player could be a paladin (Church Knight) with the right combo of classes, feats and skills. They would have to be 4th level to do it , so a replacement for a 5th level PC could just make it.

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Thanks for "De-Lurking!"

Hi!

I'm a long time lurker, infrequent poster. I've been reading this stroy hour since near the beginning (just caught up after a long period not reading these boards). I just figured I'd finally write a post to show my great enjoyment of this storyhour, etc.

Looking forward to finding out who bites the dust...

Anowack -

Your wait is over! Thanks for stoppin' in and come back real soon!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Re: Re: Re: NEXT

I was aware that Paladin was a PrC, I wasn't sure about Monk, I couldn't find the "Faded Glory" equivelents. I suggested those because it would give the players something different to play while keeping "party balance". (Also the 4th level monk's ability "slow fall" will be useful against pits.)

There were 3 reasons I didn't sugest a Druid.

• Due to the Monotheistic culture, most people will be suspicious of Druids
• Many of the Northern Cities fell because of the "Mysterious Druids of the Far North"
• You expect the party to find a Druid in the middle of a City?

The reason I suggested a Fighter/Mage for Quintus's player is he can't seem to avoid melee.

Still we shall see.

MW -

Both the Paladin and the Monk are "pseudo-PrCs". Among my long list of things to do is to release the requirements for the paladin (since the PCs have access to that knowledge now).

Your commentary about druids is insightful...perhaps more will be revealed when (or if) the PCs return to the North!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Re: 2 cents

So I don't want anyone to die. BUT......if someone does I would like to see more variety in the races. Since the party is in the big city there should be the chance of finding the Race half-breeds as well as many halflings(after all the run the economy) and Saar. Plus this party with all its excellent Role-playing skills could handle the issues of being non-human.

As far as classes go...i really don't know. What i do know is it will be fun and even better to read. So get to typing some story for us fan people OLD ONE.

Gideon -

FYI, Corey (Quintus) has a back up PC..."Manx the Misunderstood"...he is a fatalistic Saar with a bad case of mange!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Re: Re: Arrggghhhh!

Ok Old One now is the time to invest in a polarized screen protector. These little puppies prevent wondering eyes from seeing what is on your screen and they have the added benefit of taking the glare off of the monitor! Which is the reason you tell people you purchased it!


O'Berton

O'berton,

I might just have to invest in one of those!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Answers and Riddles...

Four very brief comments and two questions:

1) Excellent update Old One. Just fantastic storytelling, making the wait well worthwhile.
2) I am sorry to see the brigante pass on to greener pastures.
3) Congrats to those who predicted the barbarian's demise...and Tortoise, I'm glad Rowan is still among the living .
4) I love the sneaky RB mage tormenting the party!

Q) When do we meet the new party member?
Q) How did your tax preparations go?

QB -

Thanks for taking a break from diaper changing to drop by - two times in one day no less! Thanks again for the ego boost! I think that Rose was definitely the odds on favorite to buy it.

I think that my maniacal laughter during the session drove the players to distraction. The story hour entries don't really relate how annoying I think they found it (Corey? Tortoise? Care to chime in?). The wizard was pretty cagey, although Rowan came very close to pinning him down twice...playing insane people is fun!

Answer 1: With regards the new party member, that revelation with have to wait for a bit (yeah...I am a big tease).

Answer 2: Just put the finishing touches on them and getting ready to write a check for $5k (ouch).

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

At Least it Wasn't a Pit!

Damn, it was Rosë. What will become of his infant son?

Does Rosë's player post on these boards?

Great update, Old One. Tense and action packed as usual. Another notch on the Table of Elemental Evil! At least he died fighting.

Thorntangle -

Good to see you! Yes, it was Rosë - but he did go down swinging. He did take alot of them with him (especially during Session 14).

Stay tuned for more!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

MW pays attention in class!

MW is on top of things (as usual)! When a PC dies, the replacement PC gets 1/2 the XP of the departed character, including the session the former PC died in.

~ Old One