Malvoisin's Savage Tide OOC Thread *Resurrected*

[stonegod]

Just reviewing the RG thread and I notice that both Mad Col and Kalen are still listed as 1st level, yet they have obviously been updated for 2nd.

Sshhh... its to lull them into a false sense of security...

Fixed.

 

[Malvoisin]

Bael updated to 2nd level for Mal's approval.

I checked him out, everything looks good. Thanks!

 

[Voadam]

Lots of modules I've read have had treasure hidden in the depths of pools. I never could think of a reason that PCs would think "Giant crayfish came out of the pool, must be piles of gold down below!" and so hidden treasure in odd module spots usually remains hidden in my games. Its cool to come across hidden loot this way while searching for a way out. It makes sense looking back now that something from the dead guy would fall down, but I was only looking for a way out when I went diving.

 

[Malvoisin]

Lots of modules I've read have had treasure hidden in the depths of pools. I never could think of a reason that PCs would think "Giant crayfish came out of the pool, must be piles of gold down below!" and so hidden treasure in odd module spots usually remains hidden in my games. Its cool to come across hidden loot this way while searching for a way out. It makes sense looking back now that something from the dead guy would fall down, but I was only looking for a way out when I went diving.

Right, I know Kalen's Search check was explicitly for an exit through the pool, but I considered it sensible that he might also discover the dagger, so I applied it to that as well.

 

[Malvoisin]

re: Rhun's statement in the IC thread....

Anar is in front because it was my understanding that he would normally take point, acting as the 'eyes and ears' of the exploring party.

If you guys want to discuss redefining the party's marching order at any time, feel free.

And, if I ever post a combat map, and someone disagrees with the initial positioning of their character, I'm open to changing it....with a valid argument, supported by existing marching order parameters, or explicitly stated actions In-Character.

"Hey, I don't want to be that close to the monsters!" is not a valid argument, sorry.

 

[Rhun]

It is all good, Mal. Anar will generally serve as point man. I think in one of my posts I had put that he was waiting to follow Chongo through the door, though. It isn't an issue since I get to move ahead of the zombies, and would try to get them to come to us anyway.

 

[Voadam]

Not that it matters but

When I said elven blade I meant Kalen's dagger because it doesn't have the silver -1 to damage. However the masterwork quality of the silver one makes that probably a better choice for doing things like aid another in combat so I'm happy to go with it. Kalen is likely to fight defensively in the future with his tumbling synergy bonus just to provide flanking in most situations anyway so it doesn't really matter one way or the other with his low chances of melee hitting.

All out defense can not provide flanking, I believe, or am I wrong?

 

[stonegod]

All out defense can not provide flanking, I believe, or am I wrong?

It doesn't say so explicitly, but that would be a fair reading. Total defense negates any opportunity for AoO, which suggests you stop threatening squares. You can only provide a flanking bonus if your threaten.

But its Mal's call.

 

[Malvoisin]

When I said elven blade I meant Kalen's dagger because it doesn't have the silver -1 to damage. However the masterwork quality of the silver one makes that probably a better choice for doing things like aid another in combat so I'm happy to go with it. Kalen is likely to fight defensively in the future with his tumbling synergy bonus just to provide flanking in most situations anyway so it doesn't really matter one way or the other with his low chances of melee hitting.

All out defense can not provide flanking, I believe, or am I wrong?

So noted on the dagger distinction, thanks for clarifying.

I'll rule in a bit on the total defense/flanking question.

 

[Voadam]

Do you think if Chongo moved to the opening to his left the mindless zombies would follow into his space and five of us could strike each round instead of three with two having the door provide cover?