Eclipsed Moon Quest Episode 22Sheets and Info: pastebin.com/u/phantomcrossingTwitter Account: https://twitter.com/Artemis_QMArchive: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Eclipsed+moonQuest StartYou are Mikage Chiba, age 15 second year high school student and formerly the third Sailor Moon. After sorting out an identity crisis in the dreamscape, you and Usa made your way into the ruined dreamscape of Elysion to confront the Shadow of Helios. Guarding the gate of his terrible fortress are Fisheye, Tiger’s Eye, and Hawk’s eye. After a brief conference with Usa, you learned their abilities and devised a number of options.>Sneak up on them invisibly and take one out while Usa takes the front. Which one do you take out?>Take them head on in close combat. Who do you engage?>Cast Entangle and support Usa, though Hawk’s Eye can fire breath which will end the spell disasterously.>Other Write in.
>>31472829>Sneak up on them invisibly and take one out while Usa takes the front. Which one do you take out?Either Hawk's Eye or Tiger's Eye. Either one works, I get the feeling Hawk's Eye might be able to see through our invisibility.
>>31472829Coming from either the right or the left, whichever looks tastiest, go straight for the grapple. Leave the other two for oneechan.
>>31472981Sounds legit, 2nd.
>>31472829Work together to strike on the same initiative, hit them with Entangle, have Usa target down Hawk's Eye and one other. Then take down the other the following round.
>>31472829Sneak up with invis, take out fish eye.
>>31472953Hm. Still, two out of three, and we might be able to get the actual spell invisibility at some point (should probably be under Path of Shadow)
>>31472829Yesterday we were favoring Entangle, and I'll still support that, grappling all of them with one spell then moving to pin the remaining one seems like the smart plan.
>>31473040More likely under Illusion, though we can get enough things under Shadow to hide in between strikes.
Arty, question: Would we be able to take the Swift Ambusher feat at some point, given that Skirmish and Sneak Attack are both under Stealth? Would that just unlock the second one?
>>31473044This is true. Though I would say that we should sneak closer first.I'm against spending a Planet Power on a short Invisibility.
>>31473068Yeah, but Invisibility and Greater Invisibility are some of the best sneak attack enablers ever. Doubly so if we can take Swift Ambusher, we cast invisibility, move ten feet up, sudden strike.
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>>31473068>>31473125Though...it would be cool and totally in character to start grabbing some of the Shadow Dancer class features....
>>31473150I'm going to grumble just once and note that everyone yesterday had voted or switched votes to do Entangle.
>>31473097Skirmish is not listed under stealth....twist, twist in the wind that keeps me from doing yardwork this night!fufufufufufufufufufu>>31473187so you had.My apologies.
>>31473125Aye, I'm just saying the straight Invisibility through spells likely isn't going to present itself, we'll have to be Sneakier with our Sneak Attacks.
But anyway, continuing on the discussion from the last thread: Pre-planning level 5 so we can just hop right into it when we get there.I think we had concensus on:+1 Stealth+1 AcrobaticsThat plus one to Stealth will net us a choice between either Sneak Attack or Skirmish. Both are relevant choices and there is a feat from Complete Scoundrel that allows advancement to both from the same class levels, depending on whether or not Arty allows that. However if he doesn't, we already have a good chunk of Sneak Attack enablers in both Sudden Strike and Vanishing Move, so in essence Sneak Attack also makes our mythic power expenditure give use more bang for our buck so to speak.There was a good amount of agreement on the following:+2 Persuasion+2 Deceive+2 IntimidateAnd there was talk of taking Open Minded for our 5th level feat and using those 5 skill points to dump into Melee. The argument for it was this:I would 100% disagree with that. It not only nets us a +5 bonus to melee, but a maxed out melee skill that we need only to upkeep, possibly a perk, probably functioning as a base unlock for other perks. If that's not what the Open Minded feat was destined for, I don't know what is.In fact, the only other feats I'd really be suggesting over this are Metamagic feats, such as Quicken Spell, Still Spell and Silent Spell. And even then, we don't really have the MP pool yet to truly take advantage of those. So in effect, Open Minded into melee is one of our best feat choices."As for Spell choices, I think there was some talk of grabbing something from the Psychic tree but not a whole lot else.
>>31473204Oh, you!
>>31473345Agree on the skills. Against Open Minded.Think we were looking at Demoralize since it was a bit more useful then Cause Fear, but I also suggested Chameleon for Maximum Stealth Time.If there is a version of Nymph's Kiss that didn't require us finding a fae to hump, I'd be all for that.
Rolled 20 + 91d20 + 4 vs this rollAs you will the earth to erupt into entangling roses.
Rolled 10 + 9>>31473551second of the trio to
Rolled 16 + 9>>31473576third
Rolled 6 + 4>>31473551
Rolled 2 + 4>>31473551>>31473576Hopefully the third rolls poorly, need to catch at leas->>31473592Shit.
>>31473628It is a persistant round to round effect for quite a long time.Still waiting on rolls 2 and 3 for your best of 3 to learn what number the trio has to beat
Rolled 10 + 4>>31473551>>31473576>>31473592
>>31473501Why against Open Minded, keep in mind that we don't get a stacking bonus to melee with level and we will eventually just not be able to hit things. I mean what other feat would you take. Because we sure as hell don't have the mana pool to take advantage of Quicken Spell.
>>31473628>>31473651wait, 1 more
>>31473661Damn, not even a surge could help outside of an unlikely high roll.>>3147366735 is a lot of MP top work with.But a per-level Skill point boost is much better. D&D Open Minded is basically D&D Toughness for skill points.
>>31473667Also keeping in mind that a quickened Restoration is 7 mana, which is almost half our pool on one spell. Grab Quicken at 7, Silent at 9, and Still at 11.
>>31473739>almost half our poolYou forget the Shitennou.
>>31473667This idea you have that to hit rolls in future encounters are going to be balanced on the assumption of a higher skill level that we can only attain by wasting a feat on it does not seem to be consistent with Art's personality. By which I mean that he knows what he's doing and is not an asshole.
>>31473732That's pretty much what I'm saying.As listed in the Pathfinder SRD:"Open Minded:Benefit: You gain 1 skill point for every Hit Die you possess. You gain 1 skill point whenever you gain a Hit Die (such as when you gain a level). You spend these skill points as normal. You cannot exceed the normal maximum point for your level in any skill."At 5th level that nets us 5 skill points, which we can dump into melee, and an additional skill point every level which we can use to keep melee up to spec, without sacrificing any other skills or perks. Plus, we are almost certainly going to get a perk from Melee. In addition to it quite possibly being a pre-req for other perks.
>>31473804Huh, PFRPG made Open Minded better. I was operating under 3.5's version but was considering making it something like this. Nifty.
>>31473783I continue to ask besides metamagic, which we can grab at later levels when we can take more advantage of it, what else would you get?
>>31473804IF Artemis allows that third party Pathfinder version of the feat. In which case I'm behind that suggestion if we can't finagle a differently fluffed Nymph's Kiss.Cause, we're all about being relatively good and love our Charisma-based skills, and more skillpoints would be great.
>>31473911See >>31473852So yeah. That's a thing.
>>31473942Wait, which SRD is it from, I will consider the third party materials once linked for review.Is it d20pf or is it the one on Paizo's site
>>31473783We just wrestled a bear, a bear that was much better than us at melee. Kanari is better than us.We are going to need to put some effort into our combat skills, though I'm not in favor of the 'dump five points into it now' suggestion. Even if we took Open Minded, I'd favor putting more into Insight and Streetwise, and a couple into CQC/Melee.Oh, Art, what does CQC do vs what Melee does for us?
~I have a spell to grow entangling rose thorns, I should be able to snare them so you can purify two of them, then I’ll hit the last,~“Rose thorns? Has dad been giving you special training?” she teases.She really is free from her earlier burdens, to so casually joke with you now.~No, I just embraced Earth Magic. Fire will take the entire spell out of play. Ready?~“Ready”>1 MP spentShe doesn’t utilize her activation, she merely is wrapped in the power of her transformation. This time she steps out of it, spinning her wand as you exert your will, a brilliant wall of sparkling light surges forward as the earth erupts in whipping and grasping binds beneath the trio’s feet.Each of them twists, dodges, and flips through the writhing and reaching mass that surounds them and reaches almost to the height of the gate behind them, Tiger’s Dye an Hawk’s Eye are distracted as a wall of purifying light engulfs them. When it clears, they are unconscious and wrapped in your vines.Fisheye, moving smoothly and twisting in amid the snatching vines draws a series of knives from his person. They are unfolded in each hand, like a dealt hand of cards.New Round Initiative>Sailor Crystal Moon>Eclipse>Possessed FisheyeWhat is your action?>?
>>31473982http://www.d20pfsrd.com/psionics-unleashed/feats/open-minded
>>31473999Go for the Fairy Fire.
>>31473999Dash in for the tackle, try to keep Fish Eye in range of the Entangle spell.
>>31474010Derp. I should have looked closer, and realized it was from Dreamscarreds Psionics Unleashed. Oh well, that's what I get for having worked 4 hours on 2 hours of sleep.
>>31473999>>31474055Is fairy fire like real fire? I mean, would cause the disastrous end of our spell?
>>31474146No, but we also have no reason to use it here, Fish Eye isn't invisible or in darkness.
>>31473999Throw our dream knife at him if Crystal Moon doesn't get him first.Hopefully keeping her- his attention on a returning throw, rather than running off.
>>31473999>>31474178Ok then, I'll second >>31474069
Rolled 16 + 8give me 1d20+6 to grapple the crap out of Fisheye.Best of 3 rolls. 1s & 20s wild
Rolled 1 + 6>>31474331
Rolled 9 + 6>>31474360>>31474385What a wonderful start we have.
>>31473911Hey, now that I look directly at it, Nymph's Kiss does NOT have a prerequisite at all. Neither on the chart or the entry. Just a description that suggests 'things'.So I think it might be on the table without finagling.Question is, would we rather:Have +2 on Charisma Skills and and extra skillpoint per-level starting now.Have a skillpoint per hit-die (if Artemis allows it)Cast spells faster when needed at increased cost.
>>31474360>>31474385Well, on the up-side, if Usa can tag him first, we won't need to be tackling him.This may bruise our pride though.
Rolled 5, 2, 19 = 26Fisheye's turn.
Rolled 16 + 9>>31474480Confirming threat
>>31474404Currently? Having an extra skill point per hit die. I want to nab that perk, whatever it is, for melee.
Rolled 4 + 2>>31474509Throwing knife crit
>>31474404Don't forget the +1 vs Spells and Spell-Likes with Nymph's Kiss...I think I'm starting to consider that one over Quicken now.The third party Open Minded is retroactive, so we could take that one later without losing out. And the D&D one doesn't care when we take it. But taking a per-level now with other bonuses seems to pay off more.
>>31474517Patience young padawan.We don't need to suddenly transform into a combat monster right now.>>31474404Well, at least we've narrowed down our choices for when the time comes.
>>31474547I guess....that's not a bad option....I really like the idea of getting that Melee perk though. Also I think this fight might be proving why we need it.
>>31474577But...but....mah single strike kill...
Rolled 10 + 9>die roll for Fish Eye's end of round challenge for your Entangle, so give me another 1d20+4Your sister in the ballgown takes a wide stance and focuses on creating a brilliant pinpoint of energy between her palms. This consumes her concentration as you charge forward and leap toward Fisheye through the twisting tendrils of your spell. Grasping at the blue haired man, he sidesteps and rebuffs your grapple attempt before taking a single step away from you and unleashing a flurry of thrown knives at you. Two thrown in a single swipe of his left hand shoot past you harmlessly and wide, while the last thrown from his right finds purchase in your shoulder.It embeds itself to the hilt and you bleed profusely, and it hurts worse than the burning point did just yesterday.Usa cries out as the possessed fish eye smiles.>Pending opposed roll for Entangle>Grapple Again>Go Invisible and do something else?>Cast a spell>Attempt to stab him>Combat Maneuver
>>31474805Disarm
Rolled 1 + 4>>31474805
Rolled 2 + 4>>31474837Missed my roll.
Rolled 10 + 4>>31474861>>31474845We are not looking awesome here.At least we have the memory of bear wrestling to sooth us.
Rolled 15 + 4>>31474845>>31474861What the hell guys.
>>31474805Alright, so Entangle isn't going to hit.Return knife, yank it out and throw it back at him.Use successes to hamper.
>>31474805Shouldn't we have the shitennou debuff him?
>>31474954...Someone give this anon a hug.The shit we forget.
>>31474954>>31474950So Shitennou and Knife Return.
>>31474861>>31474397And this is why we need more bonuses to our attacks.
2d20 folksFirst is your Endurance, with a bonus I will later add of +3, and is to resist some pain from drawing out the embedded knife.Second is your attack roll to throw it at fish eye. +7 for your throw unless you want to use a power of some kind?best of 3, 1s and 20s wild
Rolled 3, 2 = 5>>31475109
Rolled 13, 11 = 24>>31475109Well, here's hoping.
Rolled 5, 9 = 14>>31475109
Rolled 2, 19 = 21>>31475109
>>31475135>>31475165>>31475169Endurance passed, no degrees. No Vitality lost.To hit, AC 20 - debuff 8 from Shintennous becomes 12. 12 vs 18. You have 1 degree of success. 1 for 1 wound, 1 for 2 vitality, or a maneuver?
>>31475036No amount of bonus will protect us from a 1, and it takes extreme bonuses to come back from a shitty roll against a good roll. Sometimes we're gonna fail at things.
Rolled 4 + 3>>31475222damage die
>>31475222I'd say either vitality or attempt a disarm.
>>31475222Can we try to disarm with that success, cause him to drop the other handful of knives?Failing that, just go for a hobbling or distraction, or whatever will make it easier for Usa to land her hit, or maybe easier for the entangle to take hold.
>>31475233Yeah, but an additional +5 will go a long way to mitigating that. And there's perk possibilities.
>>31475222Hey, Arty just so I can try and make a decision here, what perk, if any, do we get for 5 points in melee?
>>31475288I'm willing to wait until level 7 to crack open that feat. By that point I might be ok with bringing Melee up to 5.
Rolled 14 + 4roll me 1d20+4 for your disarmbest of three yadda yadda
Rolled 11 + 4>>31475374
Rolled 4 + 4>>31475357I guess I'm not understanding why you don't want to bring Melee up. Why are you so against combat bonuses.>>31475374Rollin
Rolled 18 + 4>>31475306It's a surprise, like most of the L5 perks.Either way, we don't need that much boost right now, we've got other skills to tend to.>>31475374
Now give me an Agility reaction test against DC 16Best of 31d20+8 (acrobatics helps)
Rolled 9 + 8>>31475434
Rolled 20 + 8>>31475398A total +4 to attack is shit at level 4 and will be even worse at level 5.>>31475434Rollin
>>31475434
>>31475449Wow, don't I feel special now.>>31475398Would you be willing to consider a compromise for:Feat Nymph's Kiss+1 Stealth+1 Acrobatics+2 Intimidate+2 Persuasion+3 Melee
>>31475394Because we're trying to be support, the Scouts have piles of heavy hitting, but we know they need someone doing the leg work, ie us.Also, with stealth, shadows, and lies we can get the drop on a lot of opponents, we don't need huge bonuses, just need to catch them flatfooted, OR sic the Shitennou on them and/or use our Rage to even the field.We don't need a Massive point investment in combat, we have ways to be effective in combat. Particularly when we need those points elsewhere.
>>31475489Whoops. Fucked up my dice there.
>>31475516You dun goofed again.It's dice+1d20+8 in the email field.
Rolled 20 + 8>>31475516...Again. Fucked up my dice again.
>>31475449You forget the -8 we can give opponents, and Rage.
Rolled 20 + 8>>31475434
>>31475511But we STILL need the abilitiy to be decent at combat.>>31475564Rage means we can't cast spells, which, until we get a feat/perk that lets us do so, is kinda pointless unless we KNOW we can mess them up. Like this is exactly my point. Currently, with Rage and Shintennou, we get an additional +2 for a total of +6 on attack rolls and a -8 to an opponents AC at the cost of being able to support. That still means we would have needed at least an 11 versus shadow-bitch. That's a less than 50-50 chance. And that's unacceptable.
>>31475490Change Intimate for Deceive and we might be able to agree on that. We seem to get a lot more use out of lying and diplomacy.I might suggest +2 Melee and +1 Streetwise, but if 2 v 3 is a deal breaker, I'd probably just go along.
>>31475659>And that's unacceptable.That's life, we can't always beat a high roll with a low.
Fisheye again twists and sidesteps with little effort through the reaching underbrush, somehow able to ignore the uneven terrain beneath his feet. The darkness slips from beneath your feat as the Four Heavenly Kings rise as twisting darkness and surround the figure, distracting him against your incoming attacks.Thrusting her hands forward, Usa unleashes a blinding wave of sparkling hearts and stars streaming toward and then crashing through the gate, leaving a long gouge in the castle grounds beyond. She breaks into a run toward the two of you, her halo of light keeping the agressive reachings of your thorns at bay.With your teeth clenched you pull the knife from your shoulder and in a splash of blood your hurl it at the acrobat. He barely dodges, parrying with his handful of knives, though they clatter away from the force of your impact and he grasps his hand in pain before staring at you with black eyed contempt.Water surges up around him and explodes out in all directions, you jump into the wave and twist, ignoring the tidal forces and land beyond them and stick a defiant landing. Fisheye is shocked!>Fish eye is flat footed next round>Stab?>Punch?>Grapple & Nom>Magic? What magic>Maneuver? Which kind>Write in
>>31475665I like the the +3 for Melee because it means we only need to dump 2 points into it for next level, which leaves more room open for other skills. As for the Intimidate, we use intimidate a lot more than we use Deceive, but I'm willing to take the compromise.Feat Nymph's Kiss+1 Stealth+1 Acrobatics+2 Deceive+2 Persuasion+3 Melee
>>31475705Fisheye again twists and sidesteps with little effort through the reaching underbrush, somehow able to ignore the uneven terrain beneath his feet. The darkness slips from beneath your feat as the Four Heavenly Kings rise as twisting darkness and surround the figure, distracting him against your incoming attacks.Thrusting her hands forward, Usa unleashes a blinding wave of sparkling hearts and stars streaming toward and then crashing through the gate, leaving a long gouge in the castle grounds beyond. She breaks into a run toward the two of you, her halo of light keeping the agressive reachings of your thorns at bay.With your teeth clenched you pull the knife from your shoulder and in a splash of blood your hurl it at the acrobat. He barely dodges, parrying with his handful of knives, though they clatter away from the force of your impact and he grasps his hand in pain before staring at you with black eyed contempt.Water surges up around him and explodes out in all directions, you jump into the wave and twist, ignoring the tidal forces and land beyond them and stick a defiant landing. Fisheye is shocked!>Fish eye is flat footed next round>Stab?>Punch?>Grapple & Nom>Magic? What magic>Maneuver? Which kind>Write in.
>>31475449>>31475547>>31475585>3 20s in a rowHEY THERE NAT 20 I'VE MISSED YOU
>>31475732Grapple, begin casting Restoration.Save nomming for bigger fish.
>>31475732>Grapple & NomWe probably shouldn't be consuming as many shadows as we are but oh well.
>>31475777Here. Nevermind, go for the grapple resto.
>>31475718I can work with that.I can only recall one time we rolled intimidate, though it was to great effect. And with Nymph's Kiss it still gets a bump as well.
>>31475732Grapple. Nom
>>31475718Might I suggest moving a point from Melee to First Draw Strike/Iaijutsu Focus? Unless Art let's us use it untrained.It is a Charisma-based skill, so with a point in it and that feat, that would be +6 total, so that would be a nice damage bump on average rolls.
Not a bad idea. Any objections?
>>31475962Meant to link you in this post. >>31476010
Rolled 19, 3, 19, 2, 12, 3, 8 = 66Casting Restoration while grappling? Okay, good luck3 rounds Roll me 7d20 versus the above 3d20 for Entangle & the next 3 rounds of casting while grapping.first one has +4 bonusnext three have a +4 bonusnext three have a +4 bonusFish eye’s bonus is 0 thanks to Shintennou Debuff agaisnt your grapple and +1 against Entangle.Lovely times.
>>31476010You mean >>31476010 ?I can work with that.
Rolled 9, 5, 9, 14, 20, 10, 13 + 4 = 84>>31476051Rollin>>31476058Right then. If there are no objections, then this is the current proposed level up.>>31475835Alright then. Does anyone have any objections to this current spread for level 5?Feat:"Nymph's KissPrerequisite:NoneBenefitFey creatures regard you as though you were fey. You gain a +2 circumstance bonus on all Charisma-related checks, and a +1 bonus on all saving throws against spells and spell-like abilities. Starting with the level when you take this feat, you gain 1 extra skill point per level."Training's:+1 Stealth (Perk Unlock: Sneak Attack)+1 Acrobatics (Potential Perk Unlock)+2 Deceive (Potential Perk Unlock)+2 Persuasion (Potential Perk Unlock)+2 Melee (+3 To all melee stuff)+1 First Strike Draw (Goes to a +3 because of Nymph's Kiss, see dndtools.eu/skills/iaijutsu-focus/)Spell:1 First Level:Undecided.
Rolled 1, 9, 6, 2, 11, 13, 3 = 45>>31476051>versus the above 3d20But you rolled 7d20?
>>31475962>>31476010>>31476058Hey Artemis, when we level we might actually agree on something.
Rolled 10, 2, 14, 11, 13, 3, 5 = 58>>31476051What could possibly go wrong?
>>31476118No objections? Does anyone want to confirm their acceptance of this?Also: I'd like to propose for our spell selection Daze, Conceal Thoughts, or Call to Mind.
>>31476310Oh shit I didn't notice Nymph's Kiss adds to First Strike DrawI'm worried slightly about the fey side effect. How would that effect us, you know, being human?
organizing my thoughts for the next update19vs1: Fisheye avoids spellYou start grappleFish Eye takes control and maintainsYou take control of the grapple and pin Fish eye.Fish Eye fails to break pinYou hold fish eyeYou hold fish eyeRestoration time
>>31476310I'm down with that setup.Spell-wise, I like Demoralize over Daze, no HD limit and can effect an area.Call to Mind, if we started taking knowledge/academic skills like Magic/Geomancy it could be useful, but we don't have any of those right now.Conceal Thoughts could be useful, particularly if we want to try going Deep Cover.I'll add Chameleon to the list for epic Stealth rolls.
>>31476371How sure are we that "human" is what we are?
>>31476506After we grew fangs, I started to worry.
>>31476506>>31476371I think we all know what our inner fae is.
>>31476572>>31476582Shadow's Kiss [Shadow]By maintaining an intimate relationship with your Shadow, you gain some of the characteristics of the Dark Lady.BenefitShadow creatures regard you as though you were one of them. You gain a +2 circumstance bonus on all Charisma-related checks, and a +1 bonus on all saving throws against spells and spell-like abilities. Starting with the level when you take this feat, you gain 1 extra skill point per level.
>>31476488>Conceal Thoughts could be useful, particularly if we want to try going Deep Cover.I keep thinking about General Kobayashi's suggestion during the Q&A. Certainly an idea to consider.Particularly if we still need to find real Helios after this.
>>31476310>>31476488>>31476806Conceal Thoughts then? It fits very well with our "legwork for the Senshi" idea, let's us go grab intel, especially with our +5 Persuasion and Deceive.
Fisheye is shocked and still, unable to react beyond leaning to the right as the tendrils of your spell lance forward and colide and tangle in on themselves and fall short of entrapping Fisheye. Usa charges through, the front of her dress raised in her hands.“Sister, are you-”~I’ve got this!~You dive at the silent fisheye and the grapple is joined. At first he rebuffs you, but does not end the grapple as he tries to lay hands upon your neck. Flipping him you pin him and hold him there as the magic courses through you and eventually courses through the figure beneath you.>3 Mp Spent>Lesser Restoration Cast>Shadow Possession Removed from Fish Eye.The darkness fades from Fisheye’s eyes. He looks around in a panic and makes rather girly terrified sounds.“Shh...its okay, Fisheye,” your sister kneels down next to your purified foe and lays a hand on her cheek.Rising from your pin, you regard Fisheye carefully and dismiss your still active spell. He sits up with tears in his eyes and cries to Usa about what has happened to his Lord Helios before again turning to regard you.“My Lady, who is she?” Fisheye narrows his eyes, warily.Wait, how did he know you were.“Oh don’t look so shocked. It’s all in the hips, honey.” Fish eye sighs.How do you answer Fisheye?“Don’t worry, my friend, this person is-” your sister begins but you->I’m a friend of Sailor Crystal Moon, Eclipse.>I’m an ally of the new Scouts, Eclipse.>(Unmask!)>I am no one of consequence>Let her finish instead of cutting her off.>Write inHeh, I mistyped my trip last post
>>31476944The bonus against magic and supernatural attempts to probe us are what have my attention. Or conventional lies and Mythic superpower help a lot with making regular lying stick, but extra defense we don't need planet power for and last hours? Yeah, count me in.
>>31477003>I’m an ally of the new Scouts, Eclipse.We need to be needlessly secretive and suspicious seeming.
>>31477003>>I’m a friend of Sailor Crystal Moon, Eclipse."We'll do what we must to rescue Helios, what can you tell us about what has happened here?"Also, check on the other two.I believe we brought No One of Consequence online when we suited up.
>>31477003>Let her finish instead of cutting her off.
>>31477079>>31477126Indeed.We can probably combine these.
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>>31476310>>31476488>>31476806>>31477022Final Revision for Level 5:Feat:"Nymph's KissPrerequisite:NoneBenefitFey creatures regard you as though you were fey. You gain a +2 circumstance bonus on all Charisma-related checks, and a +1 bonus on all saving throws against spells and spell-like abilities. Starting with the level when you take this feat, you gain 1 extra skill point per level."Training's:+1 Stealth (Perk Unlock: Sneak Attack)+1 Acrobatics (Potential Perk Unlock)+2 Deceive (Potential Perk Unlock)+2 Persuasion (Potential Perk Unlock)+2 Melee (+3 To all melee stuff)+1 First Strike Draw (Goes to a +3 because of Nymph's Kiss, see dndtools.eu/skills/iaijutsu-focus/)Spell:1 First Level:Conceal ThoughtsAny objections? If you'd be so kind confirm yes or no.
>>31477379Works for me.
>>31477379I'm down.
>>31477379I'm down.Also I had a post eaten somehow.
>>31477472Ok, that post did not show up before.Imma blame ghosts.
>>31477003Arty we have consensus. This is our level up spread for level 5.Feat:"Nymph's KissPrerequisite:NoneBenefitFey creatures regard you as though you were fey. You gain a +2 circumstance bonus on all Charisma-related checks, and a +1 bonus on all saving throws against spells and spell-like abilities. Starting with the level when you take this feat, you gain 1 extra skill point per level."Training's:+1 Stealth (Perk Unlock: Sneak Attack)+1 Acrobatics (Potential Perk Unlock)+2 Deceive (Potential Perk Unlock)+2 Persuasion (Potential Perk Unlock)+2 Melee (+3 To all melee stuff)+1 First Strike Draw (Goes to a +3 because of Nymph's Kiss, see dndtools.eu/skills/iaijutsu-focus/)Spell:1 First Level:Conceal Thoughts
>>31477003(Unmask)He knows, might as well not try to hide it any further unless we try to use perfect lie
>>31477760There is a certain joy in nudging an idea down a hill and watching it pick up momentum. Thanks for organizing the leg work and concensus, Melee Guy.I'm glad I suggested we talk about leveling yesterday, though for a bit there I thought it would end in tears when we all seemed to be disagreeing, but it seems to have paid off.
~I’m a friend of Sailor Crystal Moon, and an ally of the New Scouts. You can call me Eclipse~ you are having far too much fun with the secretive identity bit. The character again gets away from you as you become the roll.~We'll do what we must to rescue Helios, what can you tell us about what has happened here?~ you move to the two unconscious members of the Amazon trio.They’re just unconscious, breathing and there is no pull from them on your hunger. Nothing damaged and no significant nocks from your thorns.“Alright then. If the White Lady vouches for you, and you seek to help my lord,” he rises with Sailor Crystal Moon’s aid, “Lord Helios was beset by a man from the waking world, dressed in black and enamaled studded light armoring. He was dragged through a portal...but returned quickly,”He breathes in sharply and bites down on the end of his thumb in frustration.“He was injured and without the crystal. Claimed to have escaped...but that was not my gentle Lord Helios. One by one, he got us alone and put his blood into our dream mirrors...then…”She cries into Sailor Crystal Moon’s shoulder. Your sister looks up at you with a new resolve in her eyes.Silently, you turn toward the blown out gate. Beyond the gouge the castle beckons.-She sleeps in front of you, its only been a few minutes but you had to come check on her anyway. Something draws your nose, the coppery scent of blood. Taking your human form, you follow the scent to a wound in her shoulder.Eyes going wide, you run from the room to get Usagi. Something isn’t right in the world of dreams, and Mikage and probably Usa are in danger.End of Thread.
>>31477967Congratulations.You level up. And you already did all the work for that, cool. I’ll apply and next thread I’ll give you your choice of 5 training activated Character Options.Im guessing for Stealth you want Sneak Attack?Now another choice. Your favorite. Interlues.>Chained in the Dark>Long way home>Monopoly Money is no good for Takoyaki: Lessons of a first visit to Tokyo.>The Claw has Choosen>Where the hell is my daughter?Later guys. Holiday time. Remembering Egypt and Moses. Moment of Silence for Kansas City. Chat and vote.
>>31477885Knows we're a woman, that's about it.Probably should take it as a point of pride that he can tell, wouldn't want to feel too man-ish, I'd imagine.
>>31478006>The Claw has ChosenI have no idea what this is, so I pick it.Chained in the Dark would be my second choice, likely Helios or similar captured person.
>>31477958>>31477760>>31478006Well then, that timing was way better than I would have guessed. Go team!
>>31478006Yes for Sneak Attack. Glorious.Interlude should be Chained in the Dark.
>>31478006>Where the hell is my daughter?Sneak attack seemed to be the popular option there, I'd vote for it
>>31478006>The Claw has ChoosenNext time, Mikage, next time.
>>31478006>Where the hell is my daughter?I'm guessing this is Usagi-Mama. Maybe not, but it seems likely.voting for it
>>31478391I'm wagering Kairi's mom.Particular since I don't recall anyone letting her know where she was going.Then again, I think we expected her to just show up in a PIT-mobile to debrief her with worry.
>>31478006>Moment of Silence for Kansas CityEh?>google>in news today:>Random highway shootings>babies in boxes>hate crime shootingsRemind me not to go to Kansas City.
>>31478006> where the hell is my daughterAlso for the anon looking for ithttp://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/ultimateMagic/spells/shadowWeapon.htmlWorth noting that at lvl five this summons a +1 weaponSkills to learn at later levels?DriveLinguistics (english)
>>31478946this looks really good
>>31479399>>31478946Except for the whole, yknow, it's a shadow weapon and we're fighting shadowsPlus I'm not sure we should be so eager to let our shadow gain an inch just so we can have a magic sword.
>>31479422I'd call that a plus, actually. A shadow sword vs shadows may not need to worry about disbelieving it, since it is real to them.And our shadow is us now, not that making a magic sword out of shadow would effect that either way.>>31478946A decent choice for our next 1st level spell.Skills to learn later?I'm going to say Academics (Magic & Geomancy). We need to now more about the forces we are dealing with, there is some serious mojo on the enemy side.Drive, drive could be useful. Though if we can learn the teleportation knack our Generals used to use all the time, that use be super useful.
>>31479422We have darkvision, fangs, can smell negative emotions, and have running commentary.Pretty sure we're past inches, might as well get a magic sword out of it.Also it counts as a regular weapon, by RAW it should damage shadows just fine. And even if they're incorporial it has fifty percent chance... which is fifty percent more than our knife.
>>31478006>The Claw has ChosenThe Claw! It Moves! You have been chosen by the claw!
>>31479803I'm more concerned with it doing only 1 point of damage to folk that make their will save. Though with Sneak Attack and First Draw Strike that could still add up, just not very efficient unless we're short on weapons.I am curious to see what Senshi modifiers Art might make to it though, might balance out those concerns.
Huh, tie and twofer next thread.
>>31481546Sometime later this week?
>>31481915Unlikely.
>>31482880Maybe Hamtaro?
>>31482880Awwww....man that makes me kinda sad, I love this quest....
>>31483325>>31483049Remains uncertain.Glad you guys are enjoying this.
>>31483424Hope you are enjoying it too.Man, I still can't believe the timing on the leveling discussion. Just seemed like a good way to kill time yesterday.
>>31483555If we want to be super meta, we could theorize that discussing what to do with the level-up beforehand may have garnered us some XP...
>>31483651No, taking down one of the trio leveled you.
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_2014_lunar_eclipseSaw this earlier today and thought of this quest.
>>31483651Nah, he'd made a comment a few weeks back about possibility of leveling this in game day. I no idea we were this close though.
Might as well keep the pre-planning train going, Next Senshi level I think we get to increase an attribute by 2 and another path power. No idea if we get spells though.Ability score could be tricky.Agility for to-hit, damage, and armor class.Intellect for another training point.Will for better will saves. Which seem to be important.
>>31484596I'm kinda sad that we don't have tri-weekly or quad-weekly threads anymore....I hope for the time when the Legend of the Week Straight Run will return.
>>31485083That was snow day induced and nearly killed me...well my wife was about to kill me. So, less likely except in extreme circumstances.
>>31485131You are still a goddamn legend for actually pulling that off. I'm just sad that the quest doesn't happen as often anymore. This is probably my favorite one on the board.
>>31485185I'm a legend?...do I get an eyepatch.
>>31485262Yes.I was looking for a cool eyepatch picture, but I couldn't find one. So have a picture describing the background discussion for todays thread instead.
>>31485185Can't have him run too much or we might start missing threads. I was only able to enjoy that marathon run because I was snowed in as well.
>>31485477Yeah but multiple times a week would be cool.
>>31484920If we can, Legendary Item might not be a bad choice.In addition, Shadow Stealth also seems good.
>>31485643>>31484920Take the Upgradeable, Adriot(First Strike Draw)[If Possible], Powerful and Shapechange (if Adroit First Strike Draw isn't possible), possibly using our flip knife as a base for it.
>>31485643>>31485729>>31484920Ability Score is also good. Either Dex for more to hit and bonuses to stealth and stuff, or Int for more training points.Another alternative is Feather Step gives us some pretty crazy maneuverability options and could work well if we ever unlock Skirmish.I honestly like the idea of the Legendary Item more because it could be really easily fit in with this whole Golden Crystal thing.
>>31484121It's happening RIGHT NOW, I'm awake, and it's cloudy as fuck so there's nothing to see.I'd snap a picture for yas otherwise.
>>31485810>>31485729>>31485643Meh,I'd rather work with whatever items are in game already than burn an option for special abilities on it.
>>31484920I'd lean toward Will.Though the other two are tempting.Tempting options:Trickster - Feather Step (can move on things that can support our weight- like water), Fickle Attack (1s on damage instead count as highest number), Mirror Dodge (expend power to be missed by an attack)Universal - Divine Source (the spell-like casting of tier number of spells from chosen domains alone would be worth it), Sleepless (More time to do our thing. Also, could still nap to fight dream crime, don't require sleep, not can't sleep).In theory we could reach into other heroic paths as well with Trickster, though Trickster and Universal paths seem more relevant to our interests.
Yes, continue to contemplate Mikage's advancement. This is awesome. Good morning, up and on my phone. Busy day so as of now, no plans to post the training options today.
>>31488841What does Will get us? I mean, none of our primary skills or attacks use will. The only thing we have to worry about with will is the vampire shenanigans.If we're not doing Ability Score then I'd say either Feather Step or Shadow Stealth
>>31488246Legendary Power: All legendary items contain a pool of power—at least two uses that recharge each day. This power is called legendary power, and it works differently than mythic power. Any creature bearing the item can expend the items uses of legendary power, whether or not that creature is mythic. These uses of legendary power can be expended only to activate the legendary item's abilities. If the item's bearer isn't bonded to the item, she can expend the item's legendary power only to use its legendary surge ability.Legendary Surge: All legendary items have a legendary surge ability, similar to a mythic character's surge ability. It can be used only on specific rolls or checks based on the nature or purpose of the legendary item—see the Legendary Surge sidebar.The legendary surge ability allows the bearer to add the result of a d6 to the appropriate type of roll or check. A mythic bearer can use her surge die type in place of the d6. If she's bonded to the item, she can increase that die type by one step.Surge Types:Weapons: Attack rolls and combat maneuver checks made while using the weapon.Abilities:Adroit: Choose a single skill that can be augmented by the item's legendary surge.As a swift action, the item's bonded creature can expend one use of legendary power to gain a +20 insight bonus on the next check she attempts with that skill before the end of her turn. The item must have a legendary surge that augments skill checks to have this ability. It totally makes sense for a weapon to have this one.cont.
>>31490691Upgradable: This ability grants the bonded creature the ability to more easily increase the non-mythic magical power of the legendary item. If the base magic item has a version with a higher bonus or greater version (such as a +1longsword, a +2 light steel shield, a cloak of protection +3, an amulet of might fists +4, or a minor ring of inner fortitude), the bonded creature can improve it by performing a special ritual. She must spend a number of gold pieces equal to half the difference between the cost of the legendary item's current, non-mythic base item and the greater version she wishes to upgrade the item into. For example, she would pay 3,000 gp to upgrade a +1 longsword into a +2 longsword. This ritual takes 8 hours. When it's completed, the bonded creature transmutes the item's base version into the desired version. When upgraded in this fashion, the legendary item retains all legendary item abilities it had before the transmutation.Powerful: An item with this ability has two additional uses of legendary power per day. This ability can be taken up to three times. The item must be a minor or major artifact to take this a second time, and a major artifact to take this a third time. This is a persistent ability.Shape Change: The item can change its shape into one other form of the same size.
>>31488841>Divine Source (the spell-like casting of tier number of spells from chosen domains alone would be worth it)The tricky part is what domains?In terms of words that sound right 'Earth, Shadow, or Protection' sound good, but the actual domains don't match up as well. Darkness and Resurrection might be decent choices.>>31490619You misunderstand, we have an ability score raise coming just from hitting 4th tier regardless of anything else. I wouldn't want to burn a special ability choice on that.>>31490691I know what options are available, I'm just not in favor of using up a special ability choice on it. There's enough magic widgets in setting already for us to look into.
>>31490776Ah, still, point stands, I'd rather go for Agility or Int over will. Gets us more.As for selection. I hadn't considered it but Divine Source would allow Kairi to aid us and keep her away from....desperate measures.
>>31490776>>31490929And Divine Source would probably instead give Path selection, and it would be Earth, Shadow and Moon.
>>31490951Maybe, we might need to ask how Art would adapt it.Besides the possible path granting though, being able to use one 1st, 2nd,3rd, and 4th level spell per day as a spell-like ability (no verbal, somatic, or material component, and 1 standard action) has amazing usefulness. The spell list attached to it may vary the usefulness, but any way you slice it, that's a solid boon.>>31490929I favor Will since we need it for resisting influence, stress, spells, mind-control, shadows, etc.There have been a lot of Will rolls that we've needed good rolls on to get by. Fortunately we rolled well on most and Surged others, we bombed at least one but we managed to turn it around.
>>31491148Int or Agility gets us more useful stuff, and like you said, we have Surge if we REALLY need to bomb a roll.
>>31491371>>31491148Will is also for our Spell DCs that opponents need to beat. Right now it is not a hard number to beat.
>>31491440That's a fair point, but that improves with Spell level. I still say Int or Agility since Int gives us MOAR SKILLS and Agility makes our attacks hit easier, hit harder, makes us harder to detect makes it easier for us to avoid being hit, makes it so we can avoid AOOps easier, etc, etc. Charisma makes it so we can disguise ourselves easier, persuade people easier, intimidate people easier, and now with First Draw Strike, hit people harder. Will only improves our spell DC and our resistance to effects. So Agi>Int>Cha>Will
I wonder if Artemis would let us take Parry Spell, but allow us to do it at range if we use a rose for the parry?
>>31491988Potentially. We might need Improved Counterspell for that though.
>>31492099Parry Spell blocks with a weapon attack roll, rather than counter spell. I trick we've seen a certain rose thrower use a lot. Also, we still need to get more roses.Note to self: Remember to pick some roses on the way to the castle.
>>31490722I'd suggest waiting until we have a magic item to improve in this way.
So, apparently I cannot edit my pastebin through the phone app, that is frustrating. Character sheet update eventually along with choice of character options for your 5 Trainings next thread
>>31494506Yeah, the phone app is actually pretty bad, but you can still edit through the website with a phone browser.
>>31494927What this guy said. I must see Arty. I must see it.
>>31490776Hey, found a Shadow Domain in Eberron that seems alright.
>>31495348Okay, later tonight I'll be online and post a pastebin on the Quest twitter with the options after I update the rest of the character sheet if this thread is no longer here.
>>31496082Goooodd.....
>>31495348The thread should still be here, depending on how late we're talking.
>>31492187I think the throwing knife is more our thing.
>>31499053Need a rose for Hail of Roses though, which a pretty great spell since it has an attack roll.Besides the original thought about margins of success for extra fun, we could actually get sneak attack damage off on that now if we catch targets unaware within 30 ft. And that will be awesome.
>>31499610I agree with this, I'd at least like to have that option on hand for whats about to go down.
Character Feature Options: Stealth - Path of Sneak Attack already surreptitiously selected.Acrobatics - 1: Path of Dodge & Grace. 2: Path of Skirmish. 3: Path of Evasive DodgingDeceive - 1: Path of Secrets. 2: Path of Deceptive Attack (Social). 3: Access to Illusion Magic Path.Persuasion - 1: Knight's Challenge (Social). 2: Path of the Orator. 3: Path of the Leader
>>31502455Oho... this is Usa's sailor form? She's every bit the adorable little girl she used to be. Just a bit taller~!
>>31502455Hm, can you give us a little more info on these?Particularly: Dodge & Grace, Evasive Dodging, and Secrets?I'm feeling Path of the Leader on the Persuasion path.
>>31503102 Path of Secrets grants a progressive damage option to Unarmed Social Combat
>>31503102 Dodge & Grace is from Swashbuckler, Evasive Dodging is a bit of not getting caught flat footed and being more able to evade areas of effect.
...where did you guys go? We aren't over 400 posts and not coming back to the top, are we?
>>31503968looks like autosagemight need a new thread.
>>31502455>>31503481Hm, so AC vs Skirmish vs Evasion/Uncanny Dodge..Personally, I'm leaning toward the Path of Evasive Dodging.Bit drawn on the Deceive end.>>31504106Nah, still about 70 posts before we hit 300.
>looking over revised sheetYou know, I totally forgot we could take Psychic feats. Still happy with our choice this time around, but we should try to remember that, there are some decent feats in that direction.Think I may need a better idea of what Deceptive Attack (Social) and Knight's Challenge (Social) do. Thought I had a decent guess, but now I'm unsure.
>>31504674Check out DCompendium Mountebank & PH II knight.
>>31502455Ooohh.... Skirmish...
>>31504794Aye, but are these specifically social-combat only versions?Am I correct interpreting Path of Secrets as Sneak Attack for Social damage?
>>31505089Deceptive attack is a social sneak attack.Secrets is unarmed strike
>>31505195Ah. I got that a bit incorrect.
>>31505195Think I'd go with Path of Secrets. Looks to be the better pay-off, less set-up than Deceptive Attack and is a big increase to the die (presuming a monk-like progression).
>>31502455Im leaning> dodge and grace> path of secrets or illusionsAnd> path of the leaderDivine source would fit well with leadership...I can picture mikages face the first time someone tries worshiping her...Though i am afraid that we are playing right into arts hands... mikage, glorious and terrible Shadow Queen of all the Earth yeah that could be a thing later down the road if we're not careful to keep our inevitable ABSOLUTE DOMINION OF EARTH benevolent.
>>31506680My votes:Path of the LeaderPath of SecretsPath of Evasive Dodging (though I'm not opposed to the other two, and we haven't had any threats in this category yet.. but having an agile character without evasion just seems wrong)I am amused that we aren't even questioning what the Leader one is, just nodding at it and giving it the thumbs up.>keep our inevitable ABSOLUTE DOMINION OF EARTH benevolentMore thumbs up.Alnog with a certain feeling of irony that I could picture Mikage accepting the ruling aspect, while Usa would rather avoid that part.
>>31502455>Persuasion - 1: Knight's Challenge (Social). 2: Path of the Orator. 3: Path of the LeaderCould some explain what each of these skills actually do? I'm feeling pretty lost with them.
>>31502455Acrobatics: Path of Skirmish. Seriously guys, we take this, we won't ever need to worry about damage ever again.I'm leaning towards Illusion Magic for Deceive because Invisibility but I can deal with not having it.For Persuasion I need to know what Knight's Challenge does first.
>>31507188>>31507363Well, Knight's Challenge (Social) is like the Knight's Knight's Challenge ability, but for Social Combat.http://dndtools.eu/classes/knight/We don't know specifically what the other two do, but one deals with talking to groups, the other with leadership in some way.So we go Path of the Leader.
>>31507445Wait...if...if I'm reading this right Knight's Challenge (Social) is COME AT ME BRO, the character feature.
>>31507497Except this is more DEBATE WITH ME BRO.Which is kinda neat, but doesn't seem to offer us much with just social combat.
>>31507363Any way, let's run down these choices:Acrobatics: -Dodge and Grace is pretty good, and if we can get it later I'd definitely recommend it, but right now our defenses are fine as are, and we're working in support of a group in most of our combat situations.-Evasive Dodging is kind of irrelevant with effective use of the Shintennou, so if we can pick up these character options later, we should pick this up once we start to get rid of them if we choose to.-Skirmish: This is an additional stacking damage bonus that stacks with both Sneak Attack and First Strike Draw focus, in addition it has different enablers than either of the other two. Thus taking this gives us three different sources of bonus damage, basically meaning we are never without bonus damage. In addition it's very fitting for the combat style we've selected so far.My Choice: SkirmishDeceive: Oh man, this is tough. Ok. Path of Secrets: Given the amount of effort that would go into finding social ammo, being able to engage in social combat without having to do a lot of leg work and still be able to do a sizable chunk of damage is pretty awesome. I never turn down a stacking damage buff.Path of Deceptive Attack: This is also interesting, though not as good as Path of Secrets. It seems like it would be harder to drag someone into a situation where they would be caught off guard socially. In addition it really doesn't seem like Mikage's style.Illusion Magic Path: I want to say this, I want to say this so bad. And if it starts leaning toward this I'm more than willing to have my vote be for this. But we can't afford to not take Path of Secrets for the social combat aspect.My choice: Path of SecretsPersuasion: With not much being known about these two, I'll go over what we do know.Path of the Leader: Fuck yea LeadershipPath of the Orator: Fuck yea Bard shit.Knight's Challenge (Social): This is basically "Debate Me Bro!" Not really useful right now.
>>31502455Skirmish, Secrets, and Leadership
>>31507971My choice for Persuasion: Path of the Leader
>>31502455Hmmm....gonna go withSkirmishIllusionand Leader
>>31502455>>31502455>>31502455Acrobatics:Path of Evasive Dodging>>31504191>>31506680>>31507054Dodge and Grace>>31506680>>31506680Skirmish>>31504817>>31507971>>31508059>>31508397DeceivePath of Secrets>>31506075>>31507054>>31506680>>31508059>>31507971Path of Deceptive AttackAccess to Illusion Magic Path>>31506680>>31508397PersuasionKnight's Challenge (Social)Path of the OratorPath of the Leader>>31507054>>31506680>>31508059>>31508130>>31508397This looks to be what we have so far.
>>31507971Thanks MAG, I guess my vote would be for Skirmish, Secrets, and Orator then..
>>31502455Acrobatics:Path of Evasive Dodging>>31504191>>31506680>>31507054Dodge and Grace>>31506680>>31506680Skirmish>>31504817>>31507971>>31508059>>31508397>>31510681DeceivePath of Secrets>>31506075>>31507054>>31506680>>31508059>>31507971>>31510681Path of Deceptive AttackAccess to Illusion Magic Path>>31506680>>31508397PersuasionKnight's Challenge (Social)Path of the Orator>>31510681Path of the Leader>>31507054>>31506680>>31508059>>31508130>>31508397Updated.>>31510681Thank you very much. I just figured I'd make this a little easier on Arty so we can just jump in next thread.
>>31510978Going to bed now. Will update when I wake up if there are more votes.
Thanks guys, I'll update the character sheet later today.
He is up to something with retweeting this.>http://ti.me/1hImUqE
>>31512441Any chance we'll have more opportunities to gain other acrobatics perks later on?Was going to switch a vote from Evasive Dodging to Dodge & Grace after sleeping on it, though I guess it doesn't effect the ultimate result much.Getting a little concerned we're getting a little heavy on the offense without enough defense.
Character Sheet Updated.http://pastebin.com/Vq2twQDN
>>31515852Thanks Artemis.Looking at sheet gave me a few ideas/questions.Drain shadow says we can draw tainted blood instead of emotional damage. So what would happen if we used it on Venus?Do we have a reason why we aren't using force screen when we fight or is it just something we forgot? Does it like stop us from attacking or something? Moonbeam. While we have Usa handy, this might be a good time to find out what that 'see your QM' business is all about.
>>31517219We forget Force Screen while charging into situations. We should try remembering it before heading up to the castle.I think Drain Shadow it is referring to Shadow tainted blood.As for Moonbeam, I'd rather save that for a dramatic moment.>>31515852Nice, all and all, pretty happy with our choices.>Heroe's LuckIs that a typo or a name?Also, I think we're up to 5 hours on the Disguise Den now.>>31514058I'm not sure.>Tomoe: I am not presently attached exclusively, but I am at present dating and searching for someone special. (Defeated sigh) It is frustrating.Does seem like she's very serious about anyone. Maybe there's an heir to Saturn bouncing around that we don't know about? From the other future perhaps?Then I blink as I realize the unintroduced and lost scouts of that timeline, or their heirs, might be reincarnating in that future over the last few years. This concept intrigues me.
>>31517712*Doesn't seem.Dangnabbit, I swear had a young scouts image that seemed like another take on a next generation that was pretty cool, but can't find it for the life of me. One of the details I recall was a Mercury in a jean vest.Trying to re-find it through the internet has proven difficult.I did find this image though, so not a total loss.
>>31517712Well, very nice gentlemen. Alright back to what we discussing before we got our character feature options.Mythic Tier 4 stuff.At Tier 4 we get a +2 Ability Score.There was talk of Agility, Intellect, Will and Charisma.All of these have legitimate reasoning behind taking them.Agility will give us an additional +1 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to AC +1 to Acrobatics, and Stealth . In addition it will get us to where we can put a +1 into it at level 8 for an additional +1 to hit, +1 damage, +1 to AC, +1 to Acrobatics, and Stealth. Always good.Intellect will net us an additional skill point. This honestly seems like the weakest option, as much as I love extra skills.Will would net us additional MP, possibly Additional Spells, make our Spells harder to resist, and give us an additional bonus versus most mind affecting effects, and makes resisting vamp urges easier.Charisma affects a large chunk of our skills.
>>31520335Will would also increase our Social Defense (AC).Didn't think about MP or spells before, good point.A note in Intellect's favor though, since we're doing this Pathfinder style, all increases are retroactive. In other words, we'd get 5 more points to work with.
>>31520335Out of Path abilities there were several options being discussed:Shadow Stealth: We can be super mobile while remaining in stealth, in addition being able to teleport from dark spot to dark spot is nothing to sneeze at. However, we have drastically increased our personal combat capability quite a bit this level already.Feather Step: Also super mobility, but also allows us to go and be places where other people won't normally be able to follow. Potentially useful for getting the senshi out of trouble when they are inevitably captured.Divine Source: Gives us 4 spell like abilities from a selection of domains that we can grant followers. This would allow us to give Kairi the ability to help us more without resorting to...drastic measures.Legendary Item: This seems like a really, really, really good option...once we have a Magic item to use it on.
>>31520582Didn't think about the retroactive skills. Good point. I would argue there for a +3 to Melee and a +2 to Intimidate if we do take that. That would give us all the skills that were wanted when we leveled up.
>>31520722Also, looking at the Spell Points rules (still somewhat confusing, having never played with them before), we wouldn't get extra spells and we wouldn't get the extra Spell Points until 5th level spells and it would only be an additional 8 SP over all, which is a drop in the ocean.
Planning now is good, but I will say that baring circumstances that are NIGH IMPROBABLE you have a lot of work to do before you break past the hurdle into tier 4.
>>31520722If we did take Int, I'd be willing to agree with that spread. I'd be pushing for Streetwise and Insight next level though.>>31520639I like Divine Source for the spell-likes. No word on how being a source would work in Artemis' system though.Legendary should wait until we have something decent to improve.Other suggestions:Sleepless - Don't require sleep, Immune to sleep effects.Sustained by Faith - Don't require food, water, or sleep. May spend a planet power to not need to breathe for 24 hours.Parry Spell - Spend power to parry spell targeting you or melee range. Need to find way to do that with thrown roses at a range.Adamantine Mind - Tier bonus vs mind-effects. Originator must save vs same DC or be dazed by your awesome not giving of fucks. If this can apply to social combat, that would be pretty funny to see.Draw Fire - Be target of ranged attack instead of ally.Concentrated Barrage - Spend power and allow 2 allies to make a ranged attack on the target you indicate. Doesn't count against their turn or actions.Confidence - Use surge three times a day with using Planet Power.Imprinting Hand - Know target's weaknesses and be able to locate them within a mile of you. Effect lasts until a new target of the ability is selected.Impossible Speed - Outrun a vespa easily.Fleet Warrior - Like Pounce/Mobility but way better. Can Full Attack and Move, or Move and Full Attack. Suggested strategy: Charge attack and Skirmish for maximum mobility combat.Enduring Armor - constant force armor 3+Tier.Elemental Bond - If we could get this as a link to Shadow plane instead of an Elemental plane, this would be perfect for us. Bump to caster level and damage resistance regarding bonded element.Master of Shadows - You and allies roll twice and take best of for Stealth checks (would this mean Mikage rolls three times with her Stealth perk?)Words of Hope - spend power and allies can roll twice and take best of once a round for half-tier rounds. Pretty cool.
>>31521762Challenge accepted.>>31521767In the proper Trickster end of the pool, there's still:Mirror Dodge - Spend power to not be hit.Enhance Magic Item - Would really like to see the effect that has on magic widgets in the setting.Nimble Glide - i mention it because it seems our dad had it. He can just leap up and glide away into the night.This Might Just Work - cut down on extra skills. Maybe use Academics for Magic Lore or Acrobatics for Motorcycle. We'd still want points in some things for perks, but cuts down on a lot of side interest spending.>>31517712>>31514058I'll take "Things that could come from Hotaru's shadow for $1000, Alex."What is 'Saying "Oh shit" and shitting a brick'?
>>31521762NIGH IMPROBABLE you say...I'll take that challenge.
Challenge so given.
>>31524238Well then, you know what you must do...as soon as the next thread when ever that is. And now I must go, my co-workers need me apparently.
>>31524281Up the challenge of the Helios Fight and include factors that could dramatically hasten a Tier Up, if certain courses are taken,
>>31522433Breaking throgh the improbable isn't necessarily a good thing.
>>31525235The three to four tier up and 2 others are milestones more difficult to pass than the others in this campaign.Though season 1 should end with you at four or five.
>>31525981>season oneYou are fucking insane, man.Much love.
To-Do List next session:Remember to cast Force Screen for once.Look for Roses on the castle grounds.Try to Attune to the Golden Crystal half.Might as well cast Conceal Thoughts as well in case we need it, lasts for hours.Standing Plan B, bust out disguise as Dark Lady, impersonate Usa's shadow, lure Helios dropping his guard long enough to drape our arms on him, nuzzle his neck, and DRAINDRAINDRAIN. Is good to have backup plan in mind, no?>>31525235Challenges make life worth living.>>31525023Any thoughts on how you would interpret Divine Source in you system and the setting?We've had a few guesses, but really we're just spitballing ideas. Maybe granting path access to associates, maybe domains, should we be looking at regular D&D/PRPG domains, etc.Could dad teach us how to parry spells with thrown roses?Would Enhance Magic Item have an effect on typical magic items in our setting (crystals, transformation items/wands/brooches, pens, etc)?>>31522283>"Things that could come from Hotaru's shadow for $1000, Alex."As I recall, Mistress 9 had even more talent than Ms. Kino, and showed it off more too.I approve while also dreading any sort of conflict with that.>>31525981I'm enjoying this one and already eagerly anticipating future arcs/seasons.Looking forward to it, keep up the awesome work.Is Crystal Tokyo going to have a season? For some reason that idea haunts me with awesome imaginings.
>>31526622Plan B should be Plan A. Even if it was an accident, he needs to pay for NTRing us.
>>31526832I'd like to think we're past that sort of pettiness. But it might be a good way to learn where Helios is and how to move between here and the waking world. Maybe it should be Plan A.>>31476706Can we take this fluffing? Unless shadow beings already count as fae, which they might, though we might count as seeming like shadow even without that, given our nature now.
>>31527715Fey and shadows count as spirits, so yeah. I can re fluff it later.
>>31526622While I think there can be such a thing as too much talent, she does seem to have a healthy amount.
>>31527715Your planning impresses me, and it is totally not petty. Totally
>>31532871Indeed. Now feed me threads!
>>31533105No, I've sleep ahead and a busy weekend of furniture and spackle ahead
>>31533196Awww....Soon(tm)?
>>31533222Sadly, not soon.Hang in there.
Time shall make the heart grow fonder.Or something like that.Maybe it grows flounder and other fish, I'm not a cardiologist.
Here, have something I'd been sitting on for a while, but did in Sailor Maker yesterday. This was part of the original form things were going to take, and can honestly still wind up going, that choice always remains open unless drastic action is taken. Sailor Moon begets Crystal Moon, Sailor New Moon, and Sailor Eclipsed Moon
>>31537231 At least that was my original idea coming into this Quest, though you guys have turned things in fun new directions.So, while this is still floating about...Tell me of your Shadowruns, good friends.
>>31538993It occurs to me that we can't be doing proper shadowruns if we haven't got any explosives. Maybe we should into Homerun-style homemade ordinance.
>>31539078By shadowruns I mean your madcap theories of the dangers lurking round the corner that I've only hinted at or born of your own player paranoia.
>>31539240I think I'm better at flimsy excuses to make things that explode. I'd also like an excuse to cockpunch Commander Maru. Not because I think he's up to anything shady, but just because I don't like him.Hotaru's Q&A responses were adorable. She was always one of my favorites.
>>31539457Now there is a curiosity. Why don't you like Commander Maru, do you just dislike his characterization, his stern attitude, or how he carries himself.
>>31535826Moving still making everything hectic?
>>31539489Yes. This is an all weekend thing. Tomorrow after work I'm at the new apt with no internet. Saturday we grab the Uhaul and my friend who broke the arms of the mugger what stabbed him before he passed out from bloodloss and wrestled a gator at a state fair (near the canadian border...go figure) to help me move furniture. He is Jotunbrud.Sunday we remove every picture nail and molly from the wall of the old place and spackle over the holes.Monday, family stuff and visiting my Gram with my dad.There may in fact be a week without Eclipsed Moon.
>>31539614Alas, there shall not be any Eclipsed Moon this week! I shall have to entertain myself with other, lesser, forms of entertainment!But yeah, sounds like your friend has a place at Odin's Table.
>>31539240Shadowruns: Hmmm....where's the other half of the Golden Crystal?That crazy philantropist dude is obviously a leader of some form of the Shadow Will Fall movement. Him being brought in on PIT gives me all kinds of no-no shivers.There is another half of a Silver Crystal equivalent. It is missing. We don't know where it is. This is like saying you have lost a nuclear weapon.
>>31539483Well, it's not like Maru isn't one of the good guys. Everything about him indicates that he intends to be a hero, even if he dies or gets stuffed in a fridge for trying. It's just that he also has a 3-inch depleted uranium rod lodged in his ass. I'll take any excuse to knock him down a peg.
>>31540298Mmmmm.... clarification.That's diameter, not length. It would have to be at least a foot long.
>>31540336So the guy's got an immovable rod shoved up his ass. Doesn't mean he's not doing his job properly...except you know, the whole Magician fiasco.
>>31540422From an Operations Standpoint, Magician was the first time PIT really mobilized since the Climax of Usa's story. The monsters & rules were different, and they were still developing their protocols. They were a great help in stopping Magician's Penultimate action, turning all the city into monsters, but early on thy just got torn apart.
Only a few posts left until auto-sage.then we'll have no thread discuss in.No, QTG does not generally count. >>31537231Maybe one day. I imagine it in one of those dramatic all-cards-on-table reveal and power-up costume-shift. The show loved those.>>31538993Well we ran a few around regarding Saturn...>>31539457I rather like the guy. Might be a chance of us being at odds with both being secretive, but he seems to mean well, in that military professional sort of way.>>31540171Given the effect it has on most people, we should do a check for suffering from inexplicable illness starting from that time. Streetwise might help, but we may need to go through Dr. Tome for a proper medical search. That makes a couple things we should see her about now.Is feeling apprehensive about having to see our cold-shoulder trainer odd? Though Usa did say some things that may make us see that cold shoulder in a different light than we did before...and there were only 5 figures in the vision, so it might be safe to associate with the outer senshi. Though we should try to maintain as much operational security as we can still.Could go with a step of mysterious and see her as Eclipse with Usa vouching for us. But those samples need to be examined and Golden half needs to be found. For our sake and that of whomever got stuck with it.While rambling about planning, we should make plans for Eclipse to have a chat with a certain girl about a certain Queen and the problem of focusing on one prince.
>>31540856The Golden Crystal must be found otherwise we'll have The South Rises meets Sum of All Fears with the negative energy plane and magic.So Immediate goals:-Find Helios-Rescue/Defeat HeliosLong Term Goals:-FIND THE OTHER HALF OF THE GOLDEN CRYSTAL!!!!-Bring the psychic bandit stuff to Saturn-sensei for analysis.-Get Kairi a way to help us without resorting to...desperate measures.- Try not to die/go insane
>>31541794Good luck.
>>31541879I am suddenly filled with an ominous sense of foreboding.
>>31541879It's that last one, isn't it? We're gonna get dead, crazy, and crazy dead.I CAN HEAR YOU LAUGHING!
>>31541930>>31541879
...sometimes it is just that easy. Later guys. You can find me in the hug box at work hours tomorrow and on twitter
>>31542344Farewell, we will meet again at the next Eclipsed Moon Quest.
>>31542609We don't know when or how, but our next meeting will take place in the darkness of the Moon. Godspeed.
Alas, we are in auto-sage. Soon to be lost forever.Any more plotting or thoughts we want to get out of the way before the ship sinks?
>>31543979I wonder if we could take a field trip to the future sometime.I have no idea what we would do there, but it seems like it would be a cool place to go.
>>31544198Wow, I'm not the only one thinking about that?Yeah, seems like it would be pretty cool. Maybe take our 'team' there during break to vacation, visit Usa's world, see how she likes a double poking around in her timeline, maybe do some training and studying maybe take some of Usa's courses on world governing she's been skipping out on to go to our time.Wonder if we could get caught up in some kind of alternate timeline Another Story plot.I wonder how well distant-future dream-Elysium is doing after centuries of mankind in stasis and/or mostly dead.. along with most of the universe. If that Helios is still there, man.. Saying that had to suck would be a massive understatement.If shadowruns about new-reincarnations of various scouts popping up in that timeline ring true, we'd likely be the right age range to befriend, find, or train them.
>>31544686I'd love to do time travel. Anything Mikage dislikes so much is sure to yield pure hilarity.
