OOC Kingdom of Ashes VI (Welcome to the Springer Dimension)

[The_Universe]

A question:

At the end of the proposed warpath is Caer Albion - where presumably we'll be coming out of the montage. It was my assumption that the characters will want to try to replicate their successes at the Battle of the Alder's Forest and stay somewhat close together (fighting as a super-unit, rather than seperately leading troops) but that may not be the case (or even the best option).

However, it does make a difference for how and what I prepare for the next time we play.

So, what do you think?

 

[Archon]

Go Go Power Circle!!!

i say we try and fill the role as leaders first, then when the fit hits the shan (and you know it will) we turn on the "Phoenix signal", Avengers assemble, and boom we gots the Circle.

 

[Laurel]

Though it does screw up plans that were already established for Ara... But, she is your PCs sister - so, do what you wish!

What plans had already been established for her?

 

[Laurel]

i say we try and fill the role as leaders first, then when the fit hits the shan (and you know it will) we turn on the "Phoenix signal", Avengers assemble, and boom we gots the Circle.

Meta- may work better to have everyone together, but never did the big battle with us divided before... so not sure how that would go anyways. Just gets hard if anyone has to spend big chunks of time just sitting around.

In game- We have essentially set our selves up as leaders for the army, for the queendom, and for the people directly lead by certain groups. The populations is also already used to and accepts us as leaders/generals, and have proven ourselves in battle.
And if PC's are on the path they had talked about a few games ago, we have solidified that even more over the montauge- example AA being in charge/leading the mercs in Caer Albion.
So it seems when Caer Albion is ready to be retaken we will already be in positions of leadership. It may also come as helpful that each of us at this point should know the fighting styles and tactics of the others in the circle. The armies are extentions of our circle and of us. this should help us reorganize and restrategize mid battle as needed.

I like the idea of starting off as generals and just making sure everyone has a good second below us, then if as last time there is one huge big baddy we can group, defeat it, then get back without having anyone or anything loose momentum.

Is there anything that can beef up the distance on the rings? I think we asked this earlier, but just didn't want to have us over look something..... it could help to have a better system then birds, rats or magical message to talk and strategize with each other. The magic sending message spell maybe all we need, just if you get it cast as many times as needed even if you think it is redunant. Better to have someone get the alarm come fast message multiple tiems then not at all.

 

[Xath]

What plans had already been established for her?

Heh, apparently half of the party had plans to make her one of their followers. She's a lucrative level 1 NPC.

 

[Laurel]

Heh, apparently half of the party had plans to make her one of their followers. She's a lucrative level 1 NPC.

I had assumed followers were not noted NPCs.... it would be like someone claiming the duke, Jaine, or Dorn as a follower. Luckily I think they are all above the level that someone could claim them


L'Aurel has always just wanted to be her friend

 

[The_Universe]

What plans had already been established for her?

Liz had asked if Ara could be one of Justice's followers, and being unaware of any other specific plans for her, I said that that would probably be OK.

At the same time, I think Gertie intended to use Ara as one of Xath's followers, and of course Archon now wants to use her as one of his followers (though he does not have the leadership feat, it shouldn't really be a problem).

 

[The_Universe]

Meta- may work better to have everyone together, but never did the big battle with us divided before... so not sure how that would go anyways. Just gets hard if anyone has to spend big chunks of time just sitting around.

In game- We have essentially set our selves up as leaders for the army, for the queendom, and for the people directly lead by certain groups. The populations is also already used to and accepts us as leaders/generals, and have proven ourselves in battle.
And if PC's are on the path they had talked about a few games ago, we have solidified that even more over the montauge- example AA being in charge/leading the mercs in Caer Albion.
So it seems when Caer Albion is ready to be retaken we will already be in positions of leadership. It may also come as helpful that each of us at this point should know the fighting styles and tactics of the others in the circle. The armies are extentions of our circle and of us. this should help us reorganize and restrategize mid battle as needed.

I like the idea of starting off as generals and just making sure everyone has a good second below us, then if as last time there is one huge big baddy we can group, defeat it, then get back without having anyone or anything loose momentum.

Is there anything that can beef up the distance on the rings? I think we asked this earlier, but just didn't want to have us over look something..... it could help to have a better system then birds, rats or magical message to talk and strategize with each other. The magic sending message spell maybe all we need, just if you get it cast as many times as needed even if you think it is redunant. Better to have someone get the alarm come fast message multiple tiems then not at all.

There are probably ways to beef up the range on the rings, but I'm not coming up with much off of the top of my head. In all, remember that having the rings increase in range may not always be advantageous....but it can be done, if you wish.

How much of a threat must something be to pull you (as a circle) out to fight he/she/it? Syvattigor-threatening? Less? More?

 

[Archon]

anything that our best troops couldn't handle. In general, anything around our CR level should bring us together. Dragons, Half-dragon Storm Giants, Powerful Spellcasters, etc.

 

[The_Universe]

anything that our best troops couldn't handle. In general, anything around our CR level should bring us together. Dragons, Half-dragon Storm Giants, Powerful Spellcasters, etc.

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