The Antigrol Tide (OOC)

[mps42]

oops. I thought whoever had dropped the bolts was still up there...

 

[Jdvn1]

*hums the FF end-battle theme*

*ching*

Malachi gains a level.



If there were WoT, I'd have just encountered my block (isn't that what it was called?) for the first time.

 

[Mallak]

As regards updating characters: feel free to update most things. This includes stats, BAB, saves, and commonly used skills. New skills and feats must either be trained for, or I allow my players to declare that they are training for a feat or skill a level before they can receive it. This allows them to train during down time throughout the story so that they receive what they are training for as soon as they level up. Also, this time only you may respec your character in any way you wish if you find they are turning out differently than you had originally envisioned (as is often the case). This means you can change feats, move skill points around, whatever you think will better reflect your character. This is your last chance to do so, though. After this, you're set. Any questions?

 

[Mallak]

You are correct, sir. Although, as a male, you could have taken "eliminate block" at first level, if you so chose.

 

[Jdvn1]

Does this mean that if we include our plans for our characters (at the end of mine, there's a "Progression" sblock that tells what feats and spells I plan on learning), that we can be assumed to be working on it in downtime and then pick up when we level?

 

[Jdvn1]

You are correct, sir. Although, as a male, you could have taken "eliminate block" at first level, if you so chose.

But I wouldn't have. Blocks are fun. I'd take it in a few levels, likely, but I'm glad I don't have to and, instead, I can just roleplay the learning process.

 

[jkason]

Also, this time only you may respec your character in any way you wish if you find they are turning out differently than you had originally envisioned (as is often the case). This means you can change feats, move skill points around, whatever you think will better reflect your character. This is your last chance to do so, though. After this, you're set. Any questions?

A couple, actually.

1) We took the NPC level to start, and our max skill ranks are working as those of 2nd level chars to start. For purposes of feats and attribute bonuses, then are our characters effectively 2nd level now, or 3rd? (i.e. are we eligible for new feats now, or at our next level?)

1a) If we are due a feat, can we take those now as part of our respec, or will they have to wait for training (haven't even looked at the feats yet, but figured I could ask now and look in the meanwhile ).

2) How are level HP working? We took half a HD for the NPC level, but I just wanted to clarify if that's how you want us to work new PC levels, as well?

jason

 

[MummyKitty]

I'll keep my character as is, but just need to know how many HP I get for second level. Thanks!

 

[Mallak]

Your max skill ranks should have been as a first level character, not a second level character. I know this may confuse some people and others may want to debate the point, but just trust me on this. Now that you have leveled up, for purposes of feats, attribute bonuses, and max skill ranks you are currently second level.

For HP, take half a hit die + con. (I personally prefer rolling dice, but I believe this is the best way to do things in a PbP game.)

To answer Jdvn1's earlier question about progression, make sure to toss in some flavor comments every now and then about how you're working on stuff, and I'll be happy.

 

[Jdvn1]

As I understand it...

1) We took the NPC level to start, and our max skill ranks are working as those of 2nd level chars to start. For purposes of feats and attribute bonuses, then are our characters effectively 2nd level now, or 3rd? (i.e. are we eligible for new feats now, or at our next level?)

Your NPC level doesn't count for what level you are (in Mallack's NPC-add-on thing), therefore your max ranks should have been as per a 1st level character before now. With the new level, they are as a 2nd level character (max ranks 5/2.5). If you're a Warrior 1 / Fighter 2 now, you only use the Fighter 2 bit for max ranks. The Warrior 1 provides bonus skill points, basically.

You don't qualify for feats now. Mallak explained it to me as a half-level before, I think, which is a useful term. Now, you have 2.5 HD. In D&D you always round down. You don't qualify for a feat yet.

2) How are level HP working? We took half a HD for the NPC level, but I just wanted to clarify if that's how you want us to work new PC levels, as well?

Add new HD normally.