Well everyone, since I associate that devil's head with Tomb of Annihilation, I'm just going to assume that things are just going to get really, really bad.
Edit: And I just caught up with Agnes saying that it was an illusion. Less scary.
Yep, I thought of ToA when I saw that, too. Good to know we're not going to insta-die in the second dungeon.
Well everyone, since I associate that devil's head with Tomb of Annihilation, I'm just going to assume that things are just going to get really, really bad.
Edit: And I just caught up with Agnes saying that it was an illusion. Less scary.
A point of clarification. The magical effect on the demon is a darkness spell, not an illusion. Agnes can see through magical darkness via her Devil Sight.
But yeah, a total tip of my hat to the OG triple OG this-dungeon-will-kill-all-of-you ... The Tomb of Horrors.
In general, just assume though that Rachael doesn't go ahead of Rinn unless I specifically say so.
Can do. For the encounters where Rachael has the higher init, mechanically speaking, the familiar will ready a move each round, and then use her reaction to follow Rinn wherever he goes. If you'd like her to take any other actions, just let me know. Encounters won't usually involve this much room-to-room exploration, so it won't come up very often.
DM, if Agnes can tell it's an illusion, does that mean she/we can see through it?
Basically I'm pondering whether to risk an opportunity attack to back up and give someone else a shot at that goblin now that I've missed. Since I'm small, someone may be able to occupy my space (or not; I'm fuzzy on that rule), but if I'm keeping the rest of them from a potential attack I'll add to my move and risk the goblin's reprisal to let someone else in there. Let me know how this works, please.
^^ Agnes' assertion in the IC thread is not accurate. (see post #843)
Mind you, there was no attempt to mislead. A misunderstanding was introduced, however, when the information was distributed colloquially in the homespun manner in which the character speaks.
... Since I'm small, someone may be able to occupy my space (or not; I'm fuzzy on that rule), but if I'm keeping the rest of them from a potential attack I'll add to my move and risk the goblin's reprisal to let someone else in there. Let me know how this works, please.
You know ... I don't think I knew that Yaudara was a small character. I certainly haven't been describing his interactions with the world that way. Will adjust that for future posts.
Even so, small characters occupy the exact same 5' square that a medium creature would, so there is no particular size advantage in that regard.
The size of a creature does come into play when using weapons that have the 'heavy' property, moving through hostile squares, or when grappling and shoving opponents.
To your original question, I wouldn't worry about being in the way ... I would argue that the wizard and the warlock probably think that the AC18 paladin is exactly where he needs to be. Namely, between the threat and them.
Yep, I chose the Small option for my character. Been a while since I played a Small, too. If I get the sense I'm not impeding their attacks, then I'll stay where I'm at, and I'd probably default to keeping myself between them and danger.
As a frequent player of casters, in this system and PF1e, I agree with DM that having you between me and the enemy is just fine. When it applies, I’ll take 5e’s cover rules over Pathfinder’s ranged penalties any day.
Well, you know I'm in favor of that ruling as well. It was just a question of LoS, but maybe if you can see it's an illusion, you can shoot through it as well. All good here. :)
But yeah, a total tip of my hat to the OG triple OG this-dungeon-will-kill-all-of-you ... The Tomb of Horrors.
Tomb of Horrors, right =)
Before I logged on tonight to get caught up, I was going down memory lane. Found a digital copy of my first DnD book, which was one given to me by my dad (sadly, no idea where it went). 2nd printing of the 1st-edition of Basic (1978). I was then reminded by one of the most frustrating things that my 12 year-old self had experienced up to that point: an encounter with a dancing dagger.
I still have my 1e AD&D book. I cut my teeth a bit on the earlier editions, but then I got ahold of the 3e books where I spent high school and college.
But yeah, a total tip of my hat to the OG triple OG this-dungeon-will-kill-all-of-you ... The Tomb of Horrors.
Tomb of Horrors, right =)
Before I logged on tonight to get caught up, I was going down memory lane. Found a digital copy of my first DnD book, which was one given to me by my dad (sadly, no idea where it went). 2nd printing of the 1st-edition of Basic (1978). I was then reminded by one of the most frustrating things that my 12 year-old self had experienced up to that point: an encounter with a dancing dagger.
I still have my 1e AD&D book. I cut my teeth a bit on the earlier editions, but then I got ahold of the 3e books where I spent high school and college.
Hey Mr. DM - what is your ruling about my possible Wildshapes? I just add everything I can and that's it? Or it would just be woodland animals that me as a hermit in the woods could have possibly seen?
Like Bear is cool, wolf is cool, but giant lizard from underdark is unlikely, tiger is unlikely
Yep, I thought of ToA when I saw that, too. Good to know we're not going to insta-die in the second dungeon.
A point of clarification. The magical effect on the demon is a darkness spell, not an illusion. Agnes can see through magical darkness via her Devil Sight.
But yeah, a total tip of my hat to the OG triple OG this-dungeon-will-kill-all-of-you ... The Tomb of Horrors.
Can do. For the encounters where Rachael has the higher init, mechanically speaking, the familiar will ready a move each round, and then use her reaction to follow Rinn wherever he goes. If you'd like her to take any other actions, just let me know. Encounters won't usually involve this much room-to-room exploration, so it won't come up very often.
You guys commin or what?
Toads is having all kinds of fun :D
Getting there. We took the long way.
Yeah ... not all of them can leap chasms and stick to walls. :)
DM, if Agnes can tell it's an illusion, does that mean she/we can see through it?
Basically I'm pondering whether to risk an opportunity attack to back up and give someone else a shot at that goblin now that I've missed. Since I'm small, someone may be able to occupy my space (or not; I'm fuzzy on that rule), but if I'm keeping the rest of them from a potential attack I'll add to my move and risk the goblin's reprisal to let someone else in there. Let me know how this works, please.
^^ Agnes' assertion in the IC thread is not accurate. (see post #843)
Mind you, there was no attempt to mislead. A misunderstanding was introduced, however, when the information was distributed colloquially in the homespun manner in which the character speaks.
Then they need to up their game!
Gotta say - low level moon druid is quite OP compared to everything else
You know ... I don't think I knew that Yaudara was a small character. I certainly haven't been describing his interactions with the world that way. Will adjust that for future posts.
Even so, small characters occupy the exact same 5' square that a medium creature would, so there is no particular size advantage in that regard.
The size of a creature does come into play when using weapons that have the 'heavy' property, moving through hostile squares, or when grappling and shoving opponents.
The movement and position rules are here.
To your original question, I wouldn't worry about being in the way ... I would argue that the wizard and the warlock probably think that the AC18 paladin is exactly where he needs to be. Namely, between the threat and them.
AC18 wall. A tiny wall, but wall nonetheless
Yep, I chose the Small option for my character. Been a while since I played a Small, too. If I get the sense I'm not impeding their attacks, then I'll stay where I'm at, and I'd probably default to keeping myself between them and danger.
As a frequent player of casters, in this system and PF1e, I agree with DM that having you between me and the enemy is just fine. When it applies, I’ll take 5e’s cover rules over Pathfinder’s ranged penalties any day.
Well, you know I'm in favor of that ruling as well. It was just a question of LoS, but maybe if you can see it's an illusion, you can shoot through it as well. All good here. :)
Still not an illusion. :)
Reference OOC posts #843 & #848.
Wow I really opened an illusory can of worms…
Eh, it happens. Lots of text to get through, and not every detail gets caught by us.
Tomb of Horrors, right =)
Before I logged on tonight to get caught up, I was going down memory lane. Found a digital copy of my first DnD book, which was one given to me by my dad (sadly, no idea where it went). 2nd printing of the 1st-edition of Basic (1978). I was then reminded by one of the most frustrating things that my 12 year-old self had experienced up to that point: an encounter with a dancing dagger.
I still have my 1e AD&D book. I cut my teeth a bit on the earlier editions, but then I got ahold of the 3e books where I spent high school and college.
XP AwardI still have that book. :)
Hey Mr. DM - what is your ruling about my possible Wildshapes? I just add everything I can and that's it? Or it would just be woodland animals that me as a hermit in the woods could have possibly seen?
Like Bear is cool, wolf is cool, but giant lizard from underdark is unlikely, tiger is unlikely