Call to the Four Lands

[J. Alexander]

Thoughts etc

Okay i no Scotley and Leif have something up their sleeve....but i want to throw out this idea.....after the first of the year.......we pick a three day weekend and meet someplace like saint louis or tulsa or someplace central so we can kick back and drink and meet face to face and play a little tabel top...alas i do realize that it will be impossible for Neurotic to make
the trip but we can take pics etc ...and send them to him...

 

[Rhun]

after the first of the year.......we pick a three day weekend and meet someplace like saint louis or tulsa or someplace central so we can kick back and drink and meet face to face and play a little tabel top...

Well, it would depend on where and when (and obviously, how much I could get a flight out for), but it sounds like it would be a fun time.

 

[Dracomeander]

Ewan is a skirmisher and dedicated archer. In tight quarters, he would probably be best either away from the group or in the third rank. In open terrain, Ewan will be roaming to the front and flanks of the group.

Also, Ewan will never be truly comfortable fighting from horse back. Yes he knows how to ride, but he gets none of his skirmish bonuses while riding. They clarified and made errata to prevent the horse archer skirmisher. Guess they didn't want people using historic Mongols and Parthians for character inspiration.

 

[Scotley]

Call my wife and ask her if I can come out and play. I might manage to slip off for a day or two.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Katherine

Katherine also will be more comfortable roaming and striking at the flanks than in the middle of the group. At this point her sorcery skills are minimal as far as combat (and I am not at all used to playing a caster so am likely to forget that she even has such skills on occasion). I picture her trying to flank or otherwise set herself up to take advantage of her sneak attack ability - this may mean that she does not always strike every round.

She'd be a likely candidate to join Ewan in scout duties as well.

 

[Leif]

Nijel only has one aura and it's blazing all the time, as long as Nijel is conscious: Aura of Courage (Su): all allies within 10 feet are +4 on saves vs. fear, and +4 to morale. Of course, it's not as good as what Nijel gets - he's immune to fear.

 

[Neurotic]

Andor

Andor is not skilled rider and would not feel comfortable in charge even if he had long weapon.

Andor is primarily caster, not combat priest and as such he would be in the middle of the group (most protected spot). Also this allows area spell to get most of the group. In skirmish line he would be second line with no melee attack.

Exception to this would be combat with undead (although turn undead works at 60' so he doesn't really have to get to melee range) and demons (several touch attacks, enchanted weapon). His burning hatred for such things might propel him forward without any tactical benefit.

I cannot fly over the ocean for the meeting (and I'd need almost 24 hours in every direction )

BUT. If we can do some time shuffling and planning and you have connection to internet I have skype both at home and at work. I can connect in the evening (GMT +2)(after babies go to sleep) so I could at least hear you all if not really participate...

I have a friend who is doing his PHD in Boston area, we played several times over skype in conference call and it works just fine. It would be even better if I had WebCam

If that is not feasible, I'll take fotoes and send you my own. By that time I hope that Andor will become defined enough so you won't need me in order for Andor to participate.

 

[Leif]

NIjel Bladesong, Paladin of Light

Nijel wants to be up front with Roak all the time. He does have a bow and some meager spell capabilities, but he is happiest swinging his axe. He is not a terribly effective missile combatant, and his spells are not suited for combat at all, mostly.

The face-to-face deal sounds like fun.

 

[Leif]

Nijel Bladesong, Paladin of Light

Thanks, Roak.

 

[Dracomeander]

Southern Operatives Question -
Our posts were assuming an active opponent at the other end of the spear. Are we correct, or was this just a crude trap?


On the possibility of the face-to-face meeting, I think it sounds good, but as I am currently job hunting, I have no idea what free time I will have available. I'd be in if I have the time. St Louis is only 5 hours drive for me.