The Eye of Anubis: OOC Thread

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:52 pm

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Grand Dies Natalis Solis Invictus*, and a general Happy Holidays.

Figured I'd take this opportunity to distribute some Experience points to the general public.

First off, Feedback XP. 500 Bonus XP to Whistler, DocBeard, Nathan, Kage, and Lostboy.

Secondly, End-of-Book XP. 4,000 XP to everyone.

And lastly, a little present from me of a 2000 Bonus XP a piece. Consider it a reward for sticking with the game for a year now. Can you believe that the first post of EoA was on the 9th of December of last year?

This means that Charles, Lia, Otto and Kage get to level.

*- Maybe someone here is a worshipper of Mithras. You can never tell.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:55 am

ANNOUNCEMENT

Since I imagine people still have relatives and what-not, I'm going to keep EoA on semi-Hiatus till January 1st, when I shall recommence the action.

Holidays will be over, and hopefully the next Book will be a bit faster. I have had a lot of time to plan for you guys, so with luck I shan't disappoint.

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Meanwhile, here's another feedback thread, of sorts, based on something said earlier (I'll come up with DM replies to the feedback for Book Eight soon-ish).

Namely, the question of horror / fear. Ostensibly, at least, EoA is a Horror campaign, though by this point it's at least as much pulp action as it is horror. That said, I try to throw in creepy moments from time to time. One person mentioned in the feedback that they found Ronoph slapping down the PC's mirror-verse doppelgangers exceedingly eerie, which is interesting since I, the DM, wouldn't have realized that at all if he hadn't said as much.

So, here's my question to you. What's been creepy, or eerie, or disturbing, or outright horrific in the Eye of Anubis to date for you? Feel free to go back as far as you want into the archives, I'm just curious as to what's been working, since I can't always tell based on PC reactions.

Rock of the Fraternity · Sun Dec 28, 2008 2:06 pm

Here's a little question from yours truly: who among us already wears heavy-duty armor, and who would like to benefit from the spell Mass Mage Armor for an extended period of time every day? I am asking this with regards to Lia's purchasing/studying plans.

Kaitou Kage · Post by **Kaitou Kage** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:34 pm

Kuzan wears studded leather, so the benefit from a mage armor would be only +1.

lostboy · Post by **lostboy** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:47 pm

ditto studded Leather for Khalil.

Isnt Tomas rocking heavy duty armour?

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:12 pm

I'm afraid the Mage Armor won't even help that much. An armor's enhancement bonus counts as part of it's armor bonus. So I think most of you are with +2 or +3 Armor right now, so with Studded Leather that's an armor bonus of +5 or +6. Mage Armor's +4 will help not at all.

I know that Tomas has some Full Plate and I gave Charles and Otto matching Mithril Chain Shirts, so they won't need it either.

So pretty much Lia and Andre, I think.

Kaitou Kage · Post by **Kaitou Kage** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:30 pm

Just a reminder, Kuzan's Magical Emporium is open for business. If you got money or you have money, now'd be a good time to get it. He's level 11 so the list of things he can make is a bit larger. Remember, for anyone that might have Use Magic Device or divine spellcasting ability, he can also scribe scrolls.

I strongly recommend you get your wondrous items now if you can afford things. I am seriously considering abandoning the feat if/when we get another rebuild. If people are in dire need, I can create or update a new list of makeable products. Or, if you tell me/PM me how much money you have and what sorts of things you want, I can provide a list of suggestions. I might take a different feat instead (like arms & armor), but I'm considering looking for something a little more personally useful as a healer.

There are a LOT of things that can be made, too, including some really nice single-use items. These are cheaper, but can be very handy in a pinch, so don't discount them!

EDIT: Forgot to mention, there's also the Stalwart Pact that Kuzan can cast on you for 250 gp a pop. Gives a bunch of bonuses (temporary HP, DR, AC boosts) to someone whenever he goes below half HP. For those of you that get up in the fight a lot, it's probably worth the investment.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:55 pm

Happy New Year one and all!

Something different to mark the New Year. Lostboy is still with us, as for Khalil... well, might be wise to go find the your guide, hrm? You guys are still in the middle of a rather sizeable desert.

Also, in interests of mathematics, I am going to be raising the XP awards for Roleplaying from 100 XP per RP to 400 XP per RP, subject to usual divisions based on level. Should make the math a bit simpler.

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:02 pm

Hey--it's the The Abbot Formerly Known As Prince!

*ducks*

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:05 pm

This is what I get for using Google-Image for "Eldritch Sigil"

Come here Nathan... *sharpens knife*

Kaitou Kage · Post by **Kaitou Kage** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:01 pm

Okay, we're all in dire straits, right? Sam took our stuff, we have no food, no camels, no water, nothing, right? Really sucks that he has all our hard-tack, all our biscuits, all our jerky, even our cook!

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Except that this little event made my decision easier for me.

I'll be upgrading some gear so I get an extra 6th-level spell slot. Said spell slot will be used every day for heroes' feast.

This means several things.

First, it means we're all immune to poison, we all gain 1d8+5 temporary hp, and we all gain what basically amounts to a bigger, better bless spell (+1 attack and Will saves).

It also means we get to eat very, very, very well for the next indefinite period. The food is, ah, "ambrosial" in quality and there is a "nectar-like beverage" that is part of the meal.

So Sam can have his hard biscuits and months-old jerky.

We'll eat like heroes.

The Whistler · Post by **The Whistler** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:49 pm

So apparently, I chose to travel back to New York on what I would later learn was the Day of Fifteen Plot Points. Yay entirely unexpected crises! Posting now.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:24 am

That's all for Book Eight, and moving over to an Interlude for discussion of whether Samael is possessed of a doomed, pig-headed nobility or whether he's a greedy, traitorous git.

The Interlude will continue until you guys figure out where to go.

In particular, Fassahd was the only person in the Expedition who knew where the Tomb of Menetnashte was located. So... where do you find the Tomb, or the location thereof?

Gonzoron of the FoS · Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:44 pm

Wow... I feel like Tomas and Remy here. Holy plot twists, Batman! OK, Jervis was obviously waiting for this moment from day 1, and Fassahd's always been sketchy at best. But Samael? Lily? Pelletier's in the FoS? Khalil?!?!?? Loup?!?!?!?! How'd I miss all this?

Lot's of secret side-RP, I suppose... Would love to see that all archived someday for the spectators.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:02 pm

When I said that the theme of the campaign is 'Secrets' I was not just blowing smoke.

I'm rather proud of myself here. I've been planning this or something like this since well before the campaign started, and so far the reactions have been worth the wait. (I'm fond of the hysterical laughter and doomed nobility personally).

Café de Nuit

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The Eye of Anubis: OOC Thread