OOC Discussion

Quoting the above just as an example. Not sure what I’m doing wrong – and watch it not work now – but when I use the quote button I get the formatting text, as above, but it doesn’t translate back into the kind of quote balloon I’m used to on other forums. Is there a better way to quote?


-thirdkingdom

So…it’s a bit of a mess still in the text box, BUT, as long as one is using the Filtered HTML text format (which should be default for everyone now) we’ll get this style of quoting for new quotes going forward.


-koewn

which also manages to nest, suprisingly enough.

This thread is for any and all out-of-character discussion, including questions about Character Creation, rulings, general hilarity, etc.


-bobloblah

FWIW, it may be better to have a whole subforum for this, since I expect the subjects may vary wildly.

(this may have already been mentioned, I’m just excited to quote)

Alright, I’m going to go ahead and propose a marching order. I’m assuming the following:
1)We can fit 2 wide in a ten foot wide corridor
2)Spears and pole arms can attack from the second rank (confirmed by Judge)
3)Spellcasters can cast spells with one hand (allowing them to hold a light source in the other hand.

Feel free to offer alternatives to the below marching order. Asterisk represents light source

Miska (Cleric) | Aria (Bladedancer)
Hengist (Fighter) | Gwydion (Elven Enchanter)*
Kaul (Thief)* | Masov (Bard)
Kerrick (Paladin)

The front line was largely determined by AC, and the ability to spam Turns if needed. Putting Kerrick in the rear allows us to turn any undead coming from behind. I’m not sure if a magic-user in the second rank has line of sight in melee or not (to cast spells). If not, it might make more sense to move Kerrick to the second rank, putting Gwydion and Kaul in the third rank with Masov bringing up the rear.

Thoughts?

2)Spears and pole arms can attack from the second rank (confirmed by Judge)

Thoughts?


-thirdkingdom

Masov is able to use a spear, if it helps organize more efficiently, or allows me to hold a torch if Kaul is required to be ahead for traps.

I have no specific objection to acting as rear guard in case we get attacked from behind (although admittedly I’m used to giving that job to clerics, our clerics have the best ACs), but it feels like I should mention that paladins can’t turn undead.

My expectation, being first level, is that we’d want to rotate front line, second line, and rear guard duties as HP declines anyway; we have limited ability to recover from injuries.

3)Spellcasters can cast spells with one hand (allowing them to hold a light source in the other hand.
-thirdkingdom
Spellcasters need both hands free for spellcasting.
I'm not sure if a magic-user in the second rank has line of sight in melee or not (to cast spells).
-thirdkingdom
Depends on the circumstances, but I'd generally say yes.

I still hope to start with a spear carrier, which would add a second rank combatat. In any event Hengist can carry a torch if he throws it down in melee. I’d more or less expected to be first rank as a fighter but can handle second rank and rotate in, or start first and rotate back when wounded.

Don’t forget me! Andrew should be somewhere. Probably with the paly in the back. Andrews the healer at level one.

P.S. sorry about being late to the finish line on char sheets.

and dont forget my wardog.

by the way i could use a spear and a torch in the left hand to provide light from the second rank.

How’s this for take two:

Miska (Cleric) | Aria (Bladedancer)
Hengist (Fighter) | Gwydion (Elven Enchanter)
Kaul (Thief)* and wardog | Masov (Bard) *
Kerrick (Paladin) | Andrew (witch)

Again, I assumed that the ability to cast at opponents in melee (especially if the enchanter gets Sleep) outweighs the benefits of having another spear in the second rank. However! Once melee is joined and any spells are cast we can always rotate Kerrick and Gywdion, to bring that extra spear to bear.

sounds good to me

We will need meatshields. I intend to hire a few once I have spare coin. In the meantime, I will carry a torch or lantern to give light to the front rank.

Aria is definitely a second-rank fighter. She uses a pole arm and has leather armor!

I’ll put her in the second rank if needed, but she (in addition to Miska the Cleric) has the best AC out of everyone, a +1 to damage and a nasty 6+ attack throw. The other two melee types have worse AC, the paladin has only one additional hp, and both of them have worse attack throws. Plus, she’s going to be wicked impossible to surprise or get the drop on.

Again, if you’d like I can totally re-arrange it so that she’s in the second rank, but it seems like from a logistical viewpoint she should be a front-ranker.

Just to let everyone know, I am traveling this coming week, and I have no idea whether or not I’ll have an internet connection. I am going to try and get a number of things posted before I leave tomorrow (e.g. hex map, gods, more geographic info, etc.), including an intro post to set up a number of rumors and choices. You lot can work out where you’d like to head from there, and we’ll get rolling at the start of the following week. This also gives you some time to figure out a few SOPs. Does that work for everyone?

Sounds good to me!

I’m moving tomorrow, so I may be out or spotty for a few days (in fact I’d expect this might be the last time I have free to post until things settle). I’ll weigh in on whatever is being discussed once that’s dealt with.

Excellent! I’ll admit I was hoping the timing would coincide with your move.

I’d really prefer Aria to be in the second rank at least until 2nd level. A character with 6hp can be killed in one hit by a 1HD monster, while a character with 7hp or 8hp cannot. She can move forward when the front rank gets hurt.

Unfortunately, I will be traveling internationally the last week of the month. I may or may not log into the interwebs during my trip.

How’s this for take two:

Miska (Cleric) | Aria (Bladedancer)
Hengist (Fighter) | Gwydion (Elven Enchanter)
Kaul (Thief)* and wardog | Masov (Bard) *
Kerrick (Paladin) | Andrew (witch)

Again, I assumed that the ability to cast at opponents in melee (especially if the enchanter gets Sleep) outweighs the benefits of having another spear in the second rank. However! Once melee is joined and any spells are cast we can always rotate Kerrick and Gywdion, to bring that extra spear to bear.


-thirdkingdom

Alright, take 3:

Miska (Cleric) | Hengist (Fighter)
Aria (Bladedancer) | Gwydion (Elven Enchanter)
Kaul (Thief)* and wardog | Masov (Bard) *
Kerrick (Paladin) | Andrew (witch)

Does this work for everyone?