Waterbrick Down

I don't think making the gloves available only to non-gold gaining classes would work. Battle Mage, Hunters, and Mystic Knights, could still reap an enormous amount of gold. No, the real issue is that at higher levels things don't really scale with classes, and thus those with a good gold income tend to shoot past other players. If you take the squishier base classes like a mage versus knights for instance, their is a 5 HP difference between the two classes. Now considering that most knights have a shield (SP 2) but fight from the front row as opposed to a mage that has 0 SP and fights from the back row, the difference is only 2 when starting off in most cases, i.e. when taking damage: Knights: 10 HP + 2 SP= 12 effective HP versus Mages: 5 HP x2 for backrow = 10 effective HP. Now of course as time goes on, the Knight increases his SP on his shield and has access to some really good armor upgrades, but given that mages can essentially achieve at least 8 SP through artifacts and still attack from the back row, the gaps between the effective HP's remains pretty small even when people go on to advanced classes. My point is that while squishy classes that have advantages in other areas like gathering gold or benefiting from elemental rock-paper-scissors are squishy in the beginning and thus the non-squishy classes clearly have the advantage of being harder to kill as time goes on the benefits become smaller and smaller as the squishy classes become less squishy. Take the fields current Party for example: Namyrra our mage has 10 SP (which is essentially doubled as she stands in the back row) and thus tanks a fair number of our hits. We have a mage tanking free hits! Back to the overkill gloves, I've got no problem with Arthur getting to get so much gold (that's the point of his class and build) but unfortunately, his ability to generate a lot of gold isn't counterbalanced by any real disadvantages like squishyness in the lower levels. I'd say if we were to fix up one thing in heroica, it would be to limit the amount of SP non-knight classes have access to. Bring squishy back.

Skrall passed one of his meads over to Nur, "I could do with some of those salts if ya don't mind friend. I think we're fine as we are right now, as far as smoke bombs, Hoke. I'll make sure ya get yer share when we return to town. Let's take a little rest first and while we're at it, why don't one of ya magic users try out that scroll of inspiration." Loot Division: Namyrra: 4 Water Bombs, 2 Grand Potions Hoke: 4 Water Bombs, 2 Grand Potions Alexis: 4 Water Bombs, 1 Grand Potion Skrall: 4 Water Bombs, Remedy, 1 Grand Potion, 3 Smoke Bombs Nur: 4 Water Bombs, Remedy, 1 Grand Potion Stigveladi: 4 Water Bombs, Remedy, 1 Grand Potion

"You assume what I did was out of malice towards the man? It is true that Krook did not believe my affliction that night when I sought to obtain some essence from the fire drakes in the basement. When I attempted to reveal my true nature to him, I cannot deny that my heart did burn with all the sorrow, torment, and anger towards the lot that life had bestowed upon me. However, my intention was never to end the man's life simply for his ignorance. I am far too acquainted with that aspect of the human race. No, Krook did in fact come to believe for only the briefest of moments as my failure to control the dragon fire pouring forth from my maw ended his simple but peaceful existence."

The dragon, for that was what Ecastue truly was, turned, face contorted as he was again racked with pain, small flickers of flames beginning to usher from his nostrils. "Hours at best, a week at worst."

I'm not of the opinion that Cronk is stupid either, like Danny said, his speech pattern masks his intelligence. As for the man in the story, you'll have to wait and see.

"Krook, did not understand. Krook would not understand. He called me a mad man, a lunatic. That night in the cellar...I will not destroy the inn and will pay any back rent after the ritual has been completed, but I cannot guarantee your safety if you should stay in this room."

The Party watches as the man knocks over the crystal ball, swaying violently from side to side, knocking over the chemical equipment as the rest of his form is revealed. The man's face is grimaced in pain as his cloak flows to one side revealing a partially formed wing and tail. Talons begin to tear through the man's hands and feet as he turns his tear stained face to the heroes. "Leave. Now. I cannot ensure your safety in the ensuing hours and do not want to see you hurt."

Skrall nodded at Hoke, "Take it away Mr. Abelsword." Battle Order: Hoke

As the party waits, they notice Ecastue's figure slightly distort. His shoulders hunch more and he begins to turn a sickly green color. The man it seems is in pain, but he remains standing, his eyes fixed upon the crystal.

QM Note: You're on the last bit of the quest, so we should be finishing up just about then.

No problem, just follow all the directions at the beginning of this thread and you'll be on your way.

Welcome Lord Duvors. As far as uploading pictures, I know our members use photo sharing sites from Brickshelf, to Flickr, to Photobucket, and a whole lot of other things inbetween. Is there a specific question you had concerning uploading pictures?

I think Joeshmoe554 gave a good descriptor of the attributes, I'd say Skrall is probably: Str: 10 Con: 14 Dex: 16 Int: 10 Cha: 8 Wis: 14

Strange, we really don't have many unintelligent heroes around. Most characters are pretty well rounded in terms of intelligence, charisma, and wisdom. I've been playing a little D&D for the first time and am intrigued by the differences and similarities I'm seeing for the first time between Heroica and it.

"The ritual has already begun and to leave it now would spell certain failure at ever regaining my original visage. Yes, I have lived longer than almost any human I know, but fate is also happy to never grant what one most desires. Therefore I must seek to take back what is mine while I still can. Now I will speak no further on this matter, I must concentrate" With that, the man turns from the party and begins gazing into the crystal ball intently.

Yay Sandy! Congratulations on the new position.

"Have you ever attempted a week long ritual in the streets of Eubric? Not something particularly looked upon with appreciation."

Wait, they don't.

"Apart from my word, no. But I am sure you have received greater promises from lesser people and would not hold it against you to not accept mine."

OoC: Critical hit is 2x WP so Damage vs. Spider A would have been 162. Skrall fired off another shot at Gloom Widow A from the back row. "We'll try a few more swipes at 'em before we try that tactic, Hoke." Battle Order: Namyrra Nur Skrall Hoke Alexis Stigveladi

"Services? No, I'm afraid as soon as this experiment is done, I will be leaving. I'll ensure to make sure Mr. Greely is compensated for any back rent though. Now if you excuse me, this next step requires my utmost concentration and I cannot have any distractions for the rest of the evening."

I'm inclined to agree with you, but just because they've been portrayed in a bad light thus far, doesn't mean everything Donny, Violleta, and Ulric claimed isn't true.

"Dyric is it? While my skills at alchemy might prove entirely thorough, I must use the remainder of my supplies to finish my own experiment. I am afraid there is nothing else I could offer him."

So has anyone figured out what we're going to do if the Wolfgang actually has been doing all the good Sandy keeps saying they are doing and the houses are actually the one's standing in the way of progress?

OoC: Favored is x3 multiplier. I'm fine with auto-rolling until one of us is in danger of being KO'd. Skrall pulled back on his crossbow and fired again. Same Battle Order