Against the Shadows VI - A Faded Glory Story Hour

[Corey]

Re: Darklone hanging from a cliff...

Just wondered why Quintus didn't use the shield earlier? Sorcerers often seem to tend to go invisible, shield, mage armour and fly... at the first sign of combat.

Darklone

Quintus knew that the party would be sandwiched between two sets of Shadowblades. The Burning Sphere ensured our rear for a few rounds. That's why Quintus then sent Sextus to fight with the others. By throwing all our offensive power in one direction I was hoping we would knock out one group then be able to turn and face the other. The best laid plans....

Corey
(Quintus)

 

[med stud]

Im a long time lurker that feel I have to say how good this story hour is!

Im interrested in that d20 economics; it has probably been posted sometime, but could you think you could post again in some forum?

 

[Vuron]

I believe a relatively up to date copy of those rules can be found at http://gez117.free.fr/dnd/economic.html

 

[med stud]

Thanks Vuron!!

 

[Tortoise]

That was far and away your best update ever IMO, Old One. Just fantastic!! I mimic Galfridus' pleasure and amazement at how well the party has taken to guarding its flanks. And I'm even more proud of Rowan for his selfless acts of sacrifice during the last encounter. If he can't make my prediction of dying next correct, at least he can save the barbarian and make others wrong .

Big Grin ... HEY WAIT! THIS MAN WANTS ME DEAD!

This was a very tough situation. In a meta-game sense I knew how bad off eveything was. IN a character sense I had so many choices, just like with everything else in Old One's world, that it was a struggle to pick a certain series of actions, all of which could have been in character. At one point I rolled a die to decide and promptly ignored it choosing to follow a certain developement path you'll soon learn about in an update.

That risky Heal attempt was a blast. I knew it could potentially end the entire party had the AoO's been nasty ones, but sometimes you have to go with your gut and Rowan's gut was twisting watching his friend die. He's lost two, damned if he was going to lose another!

Natural 20 on that heal check, plus three for ranks and talent, minus the damage he took, and it still barely suceeded.

Old One knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats in situations like this even when our characters are out of it for a long part of the fight like Rose and Sextus were. Both players were skimming the PHB to prepare replacement characters, but neither could tear their attention away from the action long enough to get anything done.

 

[Valavien]

Old One, do you write down what happens each round or do you just have an amazing memory or poetic license? Do any of your players keep logs during the game to keep track of what is going on?

 

[Darklone]

Re: Re: Darklone hanging from a cliff...

By throwing all our offensive power in one direction I was hoping we would knock out one group then be able to turn and face the other. The best laid plans....
Corey
(Quintus)

Never survive enemy contact... Or something like that. Right. That's why I prefer not to plan.

My characters are built to be survivors... But you guys did awfully good. Old One please... If they manage to kill some of these villains, post their stats in a Rogues Gallery thread. As well as our heroes!

That mad cackling wizard... first a hypnotic pattern, then a ray of frost, then magic missiles... do you roll randomly which spell he uses ?

 

[Old One]

Old One Blushes...

That was far and away your best update ever IMO, Old One. Just fantastic!! I mimic Galfridus' pleasure and amazement at how well the party has taken to guarding its flanks. And I'm even more proud of Rowan for his selfless acts of sacrifice during the last encounter. If he can't make my prediction of dying next correct, at least he can save the barbarian and make others wrong .

QB -

Thanks much! Of course, my players give me great stuff to work with! Believe it or not, the session gets much more interesting. I have 2 projects to finish before the weekend, so I may not get the next installment up today...but I will do my best.

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Re: Re: Darklone hanging from a cliff...

Darklone

Quintus knew that the party would be sandwiched between two sets of Shadowblades. The Burning Sphere ensured our rear for a few rounds. That's why Quintus then sent Sextus to fight with the others. By throwing all our offensive power in one direction I was hoping we would knock out one group then be able to turn and face the other. The best laid plans....

Corey
(Quintus)

Ahhh...

One of my long-suffering players makes an appearence! The strategy was sound, but enemy spell and spear use teamed up on you. How will it all end!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Thanks for "Delurking"!

Im a long time lurker that feel I have to say how good this story hour is!

Im interrested in that d20 economics; it has probably been posted sometime, but could you think you could post again in some forum?

Med Stud -

It always does my RBSHW heart good to see a lurker come out of the shadows and join us! Thanks for the comments and I think Vuron took care of you up above.

Stop back by anytime!

~ Old One