StickFig

I would like to recognize for providing the most thorough, comprehensive character review thus far over in Quest #98 (he's reviewing Monk Pretzel)....

Enemies can't focus on you - you chose which of them to attack, not the other way around - except for free hits, which follow the battle order. As a level 1 player character you shouldn't be first in the battle order, so you shouldn't take any bad free hits. Go for the throwing weapon! P.S. - @Flipz is the best min-maxer (munchkin) around - if he's advocating something, do it.

Hahahaha, I've been lost basically the whole time but it's good to have a chance to go back and read a lot of the old material. So much great stuff. P.S. - Welcome to Heroica, Lind Whisperer! You'll have to make a few more posts before it will let you edit your signature that way.

The gnome dutifully answers 'XX' before jumping to his own query - the anticipation is killing him. "My purse is empty," he begins, "and I don't even want to talk to that sniveling excuse for a bartender anyway. Who knows how he got here so fast - maybe he has a Hel horse, or an airship, or something. Anyway, did you manage to find a peashooter I can borrow?" Matthias works hard to avoid jumping up and down in excitement. Speaking of empty purses, is it allowed for Matthias to nip out to the Marketplace and sell a couple of things? Or no? Not saying he will, but I just want to make sure I understand the intent.

I didn't see the ninja on the upper floor until the third time I looked.

I agree with both of these comments - it might have been just enough if the rockwork had been a single grey color, and the mixture of greys limited to the wall. That way the wall looks like blocks or bricks, and the stone looks like a natural sheer face. Excellent MOC though!

Looks great - not much to add, but I want to point out the railing on your outdoor stairway - excellent. I'll have to remember that technique for the future.

Wow, this is a really fun little build, and I really like the interior! And the icy/snowy/slushy stuff on the ground is terrific. UoP +1 for Trade and Law: Manufacturing and that makes four!

Well, I learned something new today... Been wishing for an easier way to do that for weeks. Thanks Flipz!

Matthias has half a mind to go punch Justin, just because... but he's more interested to see if 'XX' has completed his errand. He approaches them. Nodding to 'XX', he extends his hand to the halfling. "Peace to you. I'm Matthias."

Matthias wholeheartedly agrees with this suggestion; he begins walking towards the Winking Gargoyle without waiting for the man to answer.

Matthias' breath catches in his throat and he too stares at the newcomer. Those are memories he's certain none of them want to re-live - if not because of the horror, at least because it's easier not to dredge up those questions. Matthias voted for Raguel's death, as did many of the Heroicans, but things didn't seem as clear afterwards as they did in the heat of the battle. Wasn't it supposed to be the other way around? I wish I had followed 'XX' down that alleyway, the diminutive ranger thinks, looking ruefully behind him.

Matthias gives Calmcacil another quizzical look.

"Hmmmm." Like most gnomes - at least the ones he's known - Matthias knows that gold is the key to ingenious and wonderful widgets, gizmos, and the occasional explosion, but it still doesn't satisfy him to share so strangely. Was there a Welcome to Heroica brief he'd missed that talked about Heroic routines? The tiny ranger ponders as they walk.

Done. It was great! Thanks, Kintobor! As the party heads out into the sunshine, Matthias moves close to Purpearl and whispers, "I think our non-Heroican friends would appreciate some loot next time. They're starting to complain." Smiling somewhat forcedly, the ranger strolls along next to Ruffers on his pig-steed. "It's a beautiful day today, don't you think? By the way, that was some really nice sword-work back there, continually poking that assassin in the eyes. Well done."

Nice. Khorne and Zepher - which is Timmy and which is Tony? "Yeah, like upgrading the Fireball Extraordinaire," said Matthias.

Matthias rolls his eyes at Featherhead, disgusted at both at the proprietor's cowardice throughout the encounter and his sudden pushiness, blaming the party for what's transpired in his establishment. He can't think of anything biting enough to say to the man, and they do need to be on their way, so he simply accepts the items from Purpearl and stashes the smoke bomb away. Moving over to Nicole, he helps the Tritech engineer to her feet as much as he can given that his height doesn't quite reach the woman's waist. "Take good care of the Fireball for me - I'll see you in a week," the gnome says once she's assured him there are no lasting effects of her episode. His own weapon looked after, he hands the XX Hand Cannon back to 'XX' as well as his share of the gold. "I believe I owe you two coins more, 'XX'," he says, subtly pronouncing the single quotes as he wonders if the man has a 'real' name, "plus a chance to test the Fireball once the Tritech people finish with it. Thanks again." When Fenral speaks up, Matthias nods agreement - he is ready to go, but he notices the harlot is leaning oddly and appears to have lost a considerable amount of blood. "Lady Alexis, are you alright? Lady Nerwen, I think she might need some help!" The gnome moves over to give Fenral a hand as necessary, and watches Calmcacil closely, hoping to see a healing and maybe learn something. One day I'll be able to heal as well, he thinks.

'Tis a heavy burden you've laid on me. I'll keep any RP to a bare minimum if I do have to post for you. We're all *Blessed* due to the medallions Zepher's making us wear so I think Alexis should have 4 health right now. Also, Matthias is *Encouraged* (and has a power bonus) so he should have done 72 damage instead of 35. I've bolded the appropriate changes above. "Alfendi Lupine? What a name," Matthias comments. The gnome doesn't recognize the name, so he waits to see if his companions do. In the meantime, he fires twice at The Assassin.

Still? "Tell us whatever we want? I thought an arms dealer might have something more tangible than information, for a group that's saving your life," Matthias laments, firing again at The Assassin as he finishes his sentence. "Heh, I got paid all of 30 gold for my last assignment - and it lasted nearly six months! Tell me you've never supplemented meager wages with whatever you could grab." Speaking with his eyes on The Hostage, Matthias addresses the party, thinking out loud. "I'm starting to wonder if this man is worth saving - maybe we should just head out?" As he waits to see if The Hostage responds, he shoots another round at The Assassin. > Matthias: XX Hand Cannon vs. The Assassin > Matthias: XX Hand Cannon vs. The Assassin

"My grandfather was 46 when he died, and his father died at 47." As he turns back to the fight, Matthias offhandedly adds, "I count 21 years now and not more than 30 to come."

As the paladin swings her mourning star, Matthias can hardly believe she noticed his look. Cool, fiery, and quick, he thinks. "I suppose never really thought about it - two and a half centuries is five generations of my people..."

Matthias looks towards Calmcacil, once again struck by just how deep these elves go. Cool as ice, and too fiery to handle, the gnome thinks to himself.

Well booo. I thought that ranged weapons negated that all around. Oh well. I just caught this - not sure how Matthias lost 3 health in the first round, but he's *Blessed* in any case so he should be full health by now, with the adversary *Blinded* and *Sealed*. Matthias fires another round at The Assassin. As he loads between shots, he glances quizzically at Calmacacil and Fenral. "Bloodpaw? Metasimians? I've never heard of them." Firing again, the ranger thinks for just a moment and yells to The Hostage, "Do you have a name, arms dealer? Is there a good reason for us to involve ourselves like this?" > Matthias: XX Hand Cannon vs. The Assassin > Matthias: XX Hand Cannon vs. The Assassin

Yeah, it's coming.... Actually they are already sorted by starting date within each level - so for the 4 characters listed at level 30, En Sabah Nur is the senior. Don't tempt me!

Ahhh, ok, your way actually does make a lot of sense.