[OOC] The Pearl and the Parrot

[aivanther]

Oh shoot, I forgot to roll the touch attack, didn't I?

[Ange]

No worries! I was just concerned you rolled it somewhere and I was being utterly daft and blind.

[aivanther]

So...we are rather screwed if we don't get some pretty good rolls.

[Ange]

Not gonna lie. This first combat is tough! The XP should take you almost halfway up to 2nd level I believe. You've been doing really well so far!

EDIT: Oh, and since I'm balancing a 4 person path for 6 people... this is also a trial run to see what you can and can't handle. I'm thinking the best way to counter your party size is numbers (i.e. more minions) rather than more powerful enemies.

[WolfsOcean]

hmm I am not sure but just to be safe! Will moving away from S7 provoke attack of opportunity?

[Ange]

... No, because I am stupid and forgot to move her token. She should be in front of Mirasan. herp derp I fail at this token business. Updating the map now.

[WolfsOcean]

o lol ok!^_^ haha

[WolfsOcean]

Hey aivanther you should be at full health not 3/9 :P

[aivanther]

I will be after you turn in the round, but at this point i'm at 3/9.

I have to say, I've changed targets like 3 times, but at this point self-preservation may be the best option.

[WolfsOcean]

ooo thats right I keep forgetting the initiative order xD!

[Avelestar]

Originally Posted by Ange

Not gonna lie. This first combat is tough! The XP should take you almost halfway up to 2nd level I believe. You've been doing really well so far!

EDIT: Oh, and since I'm balancing a 4 person path for 6 people... this is also a trial run to see what you can and can't handle. I'm thinking the best way to counter your party size is numbers (i.e. more minions) rather than more powerful enemies.

I think I took care of my fair share of the sailors!

[Ange]

Only because color spray is a ridiculously good spell at 1st level ...

I personally loathe sleep and color spray. They get put on every. single. wizard/sorc. I make it my mission to not use those spells on my own characters.

Also: I don't think I rolled above 10 on any of those saves. >_>

[aivanther]

Originally Posted by Ange

Also: I don't think I rolled above 10 on any of those saves. >_>

There's your problem. If you made even one save, he's screwed with his no armor and d4 hp. Sleep is killer at level 1 and 2, but color spray is a risky move with the proximity.

Now a Duskblade in 3.5 with color spray was just cruel. Cast, Coup de Grace, repeat.

[Ange]

In Pathfinder, he has d6... and he took Toughness, so he's actually got a whole lot of hp for a Sorcerer (more than the Ranger does currently!)

But the thing is, with a DC of 15 (and you could easily get it to ~DC 17 with the right kind of build), that's a very low chance for the average CR 1/2 mook to save against. This table will show you that on average, that's a ~30% chance to save for a bad save, and a ~60% chance for a good save. And you can bet that most low level mooks will have bad will saves. Those are some good odds.

Basically: I hate sleep and color spray because they are poorly designed - amazing for when you first get them but terribad later in your career. I like spells that can be useful all the way through (at least to a degree), not too strong at any point.

[WolfsOcean]

Oh my goodness..... On 2d8 I rolled a 1 and a 2!!!!!!!! T_T!!