[OOC] Pool of Radiance

[Leif]

Well, I don't want to get in trouble for talking about religion and/or politics, but it's possible for tax monies to be used for non-public schools, but just because something's possible doesn't make it a good idea. There are, however, plenty of non-public monies out there (even if they're not being tapped very well). At the high school level, there's at least one Catholic high school in Houston that offers seriously competitive salaries and benefits.

All that said, I don't regret my decision to work where I'm at. I am doing good work, and I am getting to do my part to help some great kids. I also have some real options for next year should I decide to move to a different school.

For example, there's a charter school in Houston that focuses on a classical education curriculum that would be neat to work at. I've taught in such a school before. It was a hoot teaching Latin and Roman history to grade schoolers.

The key for me is getting to teach. I've tried other work since getting out of the Army many a-year ago, and nothing compares. When I interview at a school, I'm usually asked, "What do you teach?" or "What subjects do you teach?"

My answer: "I don't teach subjects. I teach children."

You obviously know a great deal more about the practices in Texas than I could ever hope to know, so I defer to your expertise on the matter. I'm happy that you've found your calling. More power to you!

 

[Mark Chance]

You obviously know a great deal more about the practices in Texas than I could ever hope to know, so I defer to your expertise on the matter. I'm happy that you've found your calling. More power to you!

Yes! Power! Muahahaha!

Speaking of power, I just realized what a nice, high attack roll bonus Sir Dryw can pull off with just a bit of prep work.

 

[Scotley]

The key for me is getting to teach. I've tried other work since getting out of the Army many a-year ago, and nothing compares. When I interview at a school, I'm usually asked, "What do you teach?" or "What subjects do you teach?"

My answer: "I don't teach subjects. I teach children."

Great Line. Sounds like you are doing wonderful things in the classroom. I fear the public schools here are sadly lacking. I'm hearing really good things about the Catholic jubilee (Jubilee Schools) program here however. We are looking at a private school for our youngest that focuses on the classical education similar to the school you described.

 

[Thanee]

@Leif: Could you please repost your action to the Combat thread? Thanks!

Bye
Thanee

 

[Leif]

Sure, if that's where you want it. The reason that I didn't do so before was that it wasn't a combat action. Still, I'll move it.

 

[Thanee]

The difference between combat and non-combat actions is purely whether they are executed during combat or not.

Right now, we are in combat rounds (you had a chance to act before that).

But even as a combat action that might work out, so just wait for the next round update.

Thanks!

Bye
Thanee

 

[Leif]

Gotcha. I knew that!

 

[Leif]

Here's a quick tip for all you bloodthirsty dudes who are so anxious to kill the librarian who is only doing his job: HE'S A GHOST! NO BLOOD!!!

 

[Thanee]

@Voadam: About the Aid Another (Turn Undead).

Even though this does not normally work, I would allow it, using the following rules...

You make a Turning Check as normal (using one of your turn attempts), adding/subtracting the number added to/subtracted from your level to Eldwyn's Cleric Level for the Turning Check (Turning Damage is unchanged).

This way you add a modifier from -4 to +4 to the actual result. Potentially, this allows for a higher result than usual, but it is not without penalty, if your roll is not good (I can easily imagine the attempt to hinder as much as it can help ).

Sounds fair?
Still want to do this?

You can make the Turning Check yourself, if you want, or I can roll it via invisiblecastle, as you like.

Bye
Thanee

 

[Voadam]

I'll give it a shot, I've got a better than even chance of aiding him instead of detrimenting and he's stronger at turning than I am without that -4 paladin penalty.

As always I leave rolling to you.