General Chat

Starting Friday Aug 29 I will be out of the country on vacation and my posting will be sporadic, feel free to NPC me as needed!

Have a good break!

Have fun mate, Pickles will look after your character 😈

Have fun, sounds like you are in good hands with Pickles watching out for you. hahaha

I suggest the following marching order:

So let’s move Ricard back a row for now, until we get him armour. The two clerics is front with shields and spears?

Front: Luther, Horath
Middle: Johann (Lantern), Ricard
Back: Pickles, Gabbro

I don't believe clerics can use spears but if we travel a a familiar route we don't need to probe the floor.

Cool let’s lock the door and go back to the Korner

Luther has 8 gps and 11 eps to give for armor

Horath can donate 10 gp.

Ricard has 7gp, 11ep, 25sp... So with Luther and Horath's kick in that brings him to 36gp... 4 bux shy of chainmail, 24 shy of plate. I could maybe barter some junk for the rest to get chain, which would be fine until we find a real treasure cache.

*Sorry, with my silver it's 2 bux short of chain, 22 short of plate.

Assuming they stock such goods.

I think you have enough to buy some chainmail.

8 + 10 + 7 + 1 = 26 gold.
11 + 11 + 11 = 33 electrum= 16.5 gold.

Plus, all the stuff at Kobold Korners is second-hand and in less-than-perfect condition. I'll say that all armour is 50% of list price, but that if an opponent rolls a natural 20 to hit, the armour fails and is subsequently useless.

Yikes, I guess half price plate mail that fails on a crit is better than going in my breeches lol

I've been playing around with NotebooklM as a way of keeping track of the game, now that it has been running for some time and you have relationships with several factions. I asked it to "describe the character of Pickles". Pretty much nails it (although it took quite some time thinking about it)!

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Pickles is characterized as a Halfling Warrior known for his complex and often contradictory nature. He is typically energetic, cheerful, and lighthearted, frequently skipping along and maintaining a pleasant demeanor even when nervous or facing danger.

A prominent aspect of Pickles' character is his mischievous, playful, and theatrical side. He enjoys using humor, flattery, and elaborate, often fabricated, stories to navigate social interactions and achieve his objectives. He's proven to be a silver-tongued negotiator, adept at understanding and influencing social dynamics.

Pickles is highly observant and intensely curious, often listening intently to conversations and details. However, his attention span can be short, leading him to be easily distracted by quirky elements or intriguing details. He possesses exceptional archery skills, demonstrating discipline, focus, and lethal accuracy in combat, although he expresses regret for unintended kills and prefers to avoid unnecessary conflict. He is also skilled in stealth and hiding, frequently utilizing shadows to gather information.

He is practical, resourceful, and careful with resources, often sharing his own supplies and looking for efficient ways to manage them. Pickles is loyal to his companions and generous, offering aid and support to those in need. His conversational style often includes morbid or dark humor, frequently interwoven with anecdotes about his quirky, and often comically ill-fated, family members.

Beneath his jovial exterior, Pickles can display a pragmatic, and at times ruthless, streak in pursuit of objectives, particularly against enemies, with his eyes occasionally flashing "dark fury". He exhibits a deep discomfort and wariness towards magic or unnatural phenomena, such as illusions or disembodied voices, which can uncharacteristically affect his combat performance. He is driven by a strong desire for treasure, which he often links to practical necessity. He has shown a capacity for leadership and quick thinking in crisis situations, despite sometimes relying on his companions for specific details.

That is spot on

NotebookLM again ... this time, Stonehell - The Podcast! It's a bit cheesy, but an entertaining listen. Life lessons for all of us!

Dude that is so cool!

This bit made me laugh. He is a fun character to play and has pretty much written itself most of the time. It shows the extent of how much fun it is playing with this group.

Damn! Smoked in the first attack! Do you guys wanna fight it out or bail?

I don't think Sleep is going to work on a crystal construct, and I don't think my spear will be effective (unless the DM rules that I can use the butt as a staff to do crushing/bludgeoning damage, in which case I might be able to do a little bit of damage). Does anybody else have weapons that would even work on stone? If not, then yes, I think we should leave.

Next time, we smash the statue BEFORE we don't follow its instructions!