[OOC] Quickleaf's Rime of the Frostmaiden [closed for now]

[VLAD the Destroyer]

Uncle Jorlen Romwod it is!

Sounds good

 

[happylace]

yeah unless anybody has anything they wanna discuss, i'm good saying that we exchange information and then head out to targos

 

[Quickleaf]

Okiedokie, I'll get a transition post together in an hour here, soon as I finish making dinner

 

[Steve Gorak]

Hey @Quickleaf,

Could Aric ritual cast speak with animals on the sled? If so, he would have done it repeatedly during the trek, to encourage the dogs and generally converse with them. He would also have cast it ritually before heading to the kennels.
Finally, if he could have done the ritual on the sled, then I’ll assume that he has an active cast upon their arrival, to speak with “Boy”, if ok.
I’ll wait for your answer before posting.
Thanks and cheers,

SG

 

[Kobold Stew]

QL: Does Corse also get the benefit of Rustic Hospitality? I had thought that's what we discussed, that everyone just loved having her stay with them.

 

[Quickleaf]

Hey @Quickleaf,

Could Aric ritual cast speak with animals on the sled? If so, he would have done it repeatedly during the trek, to encourage the dogs and generally converse with them. He would also have cast it ritually before heading to the kennels.
Finally, if he could have done the ritual on the sled, then I’ll assume that he has an active cast upon their arrival, to speak with “Boy”, if ok.
I’ll wait for your answer before posting.
Thanks and cheers,

SG

So, I really like the flavor of this, however I see allowing all ritual casting during travel as potentially problematic. For example: "I just keep casting Tenser's floating disk to bypass my carrying limits", "I cast phantom steed while riding my phantom steed", etc.

I haven't had the time to analyze all ramifications, but if you're OK with a quick GM ruling of "yes, in this case, and let's come back to it later", then yes!

Just as long as this IS NOT interpreted as a blanket "yes ritual casting is universally ok while on a dog sled", then yes I'm ok with ritual casting speak with animals on the sled. Because I need to give it a closer look.

QL: Does Corse also get the benefit of Rustic Hospitality? I had thought that's what we discussed, that everyone just loved having her stay with them.

Yes! Sorry, that was my mistake. I'll edit.

 

[Steve Gorak]

So, I really like the flavor of this, however I see allowing all ritual casting during travel as potentially problematic. For example: "I just keep casting Tenser's floating disk to bypass my carrying limits", "I cast phantom steed while riding my phantom steed", etc.

I haven't had the time to analyze all ramifications, but if you're OK with a quick GM ruling of "yes, in this case, and let's come back to it later", then yes!

Just as long as this IS NOT interpreted as a blanket "yes ritual casting is universally ok while on a dog sled", then yes I'm ok with ritual casting speak with animals on the sled. Because I need to give it a closer look.

I’m absolutely fine with this and hear what you are saying. Speak with Animals is such a weak and circumstantial spell that it won’t really impact anything (heck, imho, it should have been an at will Druid ability or maybe a cantrip, or folded into druidcraft to have a cantrip that makes sense - maybe that’s the path we should take).
Regardless, I’ll assume this is a one off ok, to be reevaluated in the future.
Cheers,

SG

 

[Quickleaf]

Question about posting rate for anyone who wants to sound off: I'm trying not to overwhelm us with too many posts, cause with our big group that could easily happen. Do you prefer that I answer questions as they arise (e.g. post to answer Kobold Stew and Steve Gorak's questions) or do you prefer I give it time and consolidate my responses to a bunch of players in one post?

I'm good either way, just want to make sure I'm striking a good balance between giving you enough info & keeping the posting rate manageable.

 

[Steve Gorak]

Question about posting rate for anyone who wants to sound off: I'm trying not to overwhelm us with too many posts, cause with our big group that could easily happen. Do you prefer that I answer questions as they arise (e.g. post to answer Kobold Stew and Steve Gorak's questions) or do you prefer I give it time and consolidate my responses to a bunch of players in one post?

I'm good either way, just want to make sure I'm striking a good balance between giving you enough info & keeping the posting rate manageable.

My 2 cents: ooc, I say you answer individually, this way players know what to do/what to plan/ what to expect quickly. IC, I say consolidate, this way we know where we are time wise, and there is no confusion regarding the timeline.
Cheers,
SG

 

[Quickleaf]

@Steve Gorak How do you want your speak with animals to sound to onlookers? Do you make dog sounds when talking to dogs? Or do you speak in your normal language (Common, Goblin, whatever) and the animal magically understands?

 

[tglassy]

I’m sorry, guys, I’m out. There are so many posts between when I can look at the thread, and the posts are so long, I have no idea what’s going on. These games are usually a lot slower with a lot fewer people, and I don’t have a computer, desktop OR laptop, anymore.

Mac’s gonna to sulk for his losses the night before, and imma sign out. Y’all have fun, though.

 

[Steve Gorak]

@Steve Gorak How do you want your speak with animals to sound to onlookers? Do you make dog sounds when talking to dogs? Or do you speak in your normal language (Common, Goblin, whatever) and the animal magically understands?

Hey @Quickleaf, let’s go with normal speech from Aric, that the animals magically understand because of the spell, and he understands their animal noises.

If it had been an at-will ability, I would have tended to say that he would have made animal noises, but since it’s a spell/ritual, I think this fits better with the rules as intended. I’d venture that Aric could use any language he knows for this, so there’s the option of using Druidic or Goblin to avoid prying ears. Fair enough?
Cheers,

SG

 

[Steve Gorak]

I’m sorry, guys, I’m out. There are so many posts between when I can look at the thread, and the posts are so long, I have no idea what’s going on. These games are usually a lot slower with a lot fewer people, and I don’t have a computer, desktop OR laptop, anymore.

Mac’s gonna to sulk for his losses the night before, and imma sign out. Y’all have fun, though.

Sorry to see you go and catch you in another game!
Cheers,

SG

 

[Quickleaf]

I’m sorry, guys, I’m out. There are so many posts between when I can look at the thread, and the posts are so long, I have no idea what’s going on. These games are usually a lot slower with a lot fewer people, and I don’t have a computer, desktop OR laptop, anymore.

Mac’s gonna to sulk for his losses the night before, and imma sign out. Y’all have fun, though.

Sorry to see you go, but I completely understand. It's definitely playing faster. And I'm probably overly verbose which doesn't help. Hah.

Mak will be missed! But he may be the only one who survives... (kidding, kidding).

 

[happylace]

I’m sorry, guys, I’m out. There are so many posts between when I can look at the thread, and the posts are so long, I have no idea what’s going on. These games are usually a lot slower with a lot fewer people, and I don’t have a computer, desktop OR laptop, anymore.

Mac’s gonna to sulk for his losses the night before, and imma sign out. Y’all have fun, though.

Sorry to hear! Totally understandable though. It can get super overwhelming. Take care, it was fun playing!

 

[Neurotic]

@Quickleaf you asked about the speed. In general, I don't mind the speed, but take into consideration that skills like Survival and Nature can get advantage when multiple characters have the skill.

In this case, I was sleeping while y'all were talking - Lumrolur works as occasional guide and would support knowledge about The Cairn (Survival).

In addition, he would consider the stories people tell about the cairn
neurotic: D20 + 4#lumrolurfolklore → 14(10 + 4)#Lumrolur Folklore

Also, I'm back at work physically, and my work network is blocking coyotecode. This roller is an alternative if that is acceptable. If not, I'll roll on the mobile...

 

[Quickleaf]

@Quickleaf you asked about the speed. In general, I don't mind the speed, but take into consideration that skills like Survival and Nature can get advantage when multiple characters have the skill.

Yeah, helping may be tricky in PbP. I'll try to keep in mind when I ask for a check if there are possibly spots to Help. I'll probably make a bit more use of group checks too. It won't catch everything - but it might smooth over some of the bumps.

In this case, I was sleeping while y'all were talking - Lumrolur works as occasional guide and would support knowledge about The Cairn (Survival).

In addition, he would consider the stories people tell about the cairn
neurotic: D20 + 4#lumrolurfolklore → 14(10 + 4)#Lumrolur Folklore

For your Folklore roll, I'll give you one truth, one lie, and one mixed truth/lie about the cairn... it's for you to suss out which is which...

• The dwarves of Dwarven Valley have sacred forges at the foot of Kelvin's Cairn, but when they catch intruders or inferior craftsmen the sacrifice them to Tempos by casting them into the chasm at the mountain peak.
• A white feathered roc nests atop Kelvin's Cairn, and it flies almost invisibly during blizzards.
• Remnants of an old base camp used by the Companions of the Hall (Drizzt and friends) are still within Kelvin's Cairn amidst caverns that once held verbeeg raiders.

Also, I'm back at work physically, and my work network is blocking coyotecode. This roller is an alternative if that is acceptable. If not, I'll roll on the mobile...

Yep, that's absolutely fine!

Honestly, I'm the kind of GM who is fine with honor system rolls online (I've run online for folks who prefer physical dice), but since we know each other to varying degrees (I've played IRL with one or two players, over Discord with a couple players, in past PbP with a few players, and some players are completely new to me), I didn't want to risk any feelings of favoritism or fudging.

 

[Quickleaf]

@domminniti If you're just picking up some fire brandy "off screen", it's 5 gp. Same thing if it's something simple like some hempen rope, you can just use the PHB price.

If a few of you want to get other supplies or see what's available to buy, you can choose which shop you want to hit up: Graendel’s Fine Dwarven Craft (armor & weapons), Triglio (general store) or Pendro's Pawnshop.

 

[domminniti]

OK, yeah just wanted to make sure im not going to "trigger" anything by running there and back I'm happy to do it offscreen

 

[domminniti]

Speak with animals paying dividends!