tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post6634868277801360269..comments2014-06-13T21:12:04.787-04:00Comments on The West Kingdom: Friday 6 July 1280, Evening (Cosmo's Back Room)Chris C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08655640273250716377noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post-86597441317897974672012-08-02T07:40:43.341-04:002012-08-02T07:40:43.341-04:00Calculation: To calculate 50% of the xp required f...Calculation: To calculate 50% of the xp required for the next level, subtract the minimum xp required for the current level, from the minimum xp required for the next level, and divide by two. To clarify, exceeding 50% means spending at least 1 gp over 50%.<br /><br />Keeping Records: In addition to converting gp spent to XP, players spending as they go will need to keep track, on their character sheets of "Major Expenditures, Level X" (where X is the current level of the PC, and whose total resets to "0" each time the PC levels up), showing the type and amount of the expense. Players opting to simply make a "lump sum" expenditure just before leveling need not keep any such record on their sheets. All players will also need to list relevant certain side benefits and their duration on their character sheet under "Spells/Abilities" for example "+1 hireling loyalty while PC is level two."Chris C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08655640273250716377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post-23644509975286590262012-08-02T07:40:25.589-04:002012-08-02T07:40:25.589-04:00a. Donations to the Church (lawful or neutral only...a. Donations to the Church (lawful or neutral only, open to any class). Side benefit: The PC receives a gift from the church.<br />b. Magical Research (magic-users and elves only, any alignment). Side benefit: the spellcaster gets to choose any one legal spell allowed to him/her upon leveling up, instead of simply relying on random scrolls found. It is assumed the character will spend at least two weeks completing the research.<br />c. Martial Training (any class except magic-users, any alignment). The PC gets +1 to his/her hp roll upon leveling. It is assumed the character will spend at least two weeks in training.<br />d. Carousing (no clerics). Side benefit: Hireling loyalty is increased by +1 for the duration of the player's new level (for all hirelings invited to participate in any of the carousing).<br />e. Luxury (open to all). Side benefit: Increased chance, for the duration of the PC's new level, of attracting hirelings and, if applicable, a chance that hireling candidates will be of better than average quality or level.Chris C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08655640273250716377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post-51926960886504935522012-08-02T07:40:10.825-04:002012-08-02T07:40:10.825-04:00Since the page seems to be acting up, here's a...Since the page seems to be acting up, here's a recap of the XP rules: <br /><br />6. Experience Points: XP will be awarded for monsters defeated and treasure spent. As you spend gp, remember to convert them on a one-to-one basis on your character sheet (and remember to include your xp bonus as you do). In addition to standard, by-the-book equipment purchases, PCs can opt to make abstracted "major expenditures" in any of the following ways: donations to the church, magical research, martial training, carousing, luxury. The expenditures need not be of the same type every time. Expenditures may be made little-by-little, or as a single lump expense just before leveling up. Some class/alignment restrictions apply. In addition to simply receiving XP for the expenditure, there are potential "side benefits" for each expenditure type. To reap a side benefit, the player is allowed to declare a maximum of one "primary" and one "secondary" expenditure type. For an expenditure to count as "primary" the PC must spend, since last leveling up, a cumulative sum of gp exceeding 50% of the xp required to reach the next level. A PC is guaranteed to receive the side benefit for a primary area of expenditure. For an expenditure to count as "secondary," it must be the second highest area of major expenditure since the PC last leveled up. A PC has a chance of receiving the side benefit for a secondary area of expenditure. Any side benefit is received at the first narratively logical opportunity at, or immediately after, leveling up. For example, someone who spends gold on martial training would need to spend at least two weeks in town with a trainer after leveling up. Someone who has been donating to the church would have to be in town after leveling up (where an emissary of the church would likely seek out the PC to reward his/her significant and/or repeated generosity with a gift). The restrictions and side benefits for each type of major expenditure are:Chris C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08655640273250716377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post-53860080180441529682012-08-02T07:39:21.364-04:002012-08-02T07:39:21.364-04:00Hi Dienekes:
Regarding the page link: I just go...Hi Dienekes: <br /><br />Regarding the page link: I just got the same message myself and I'm not sure why. I just tried opening and resaving the link, and now it seems to be working for me. Let me know if you're still having trouble.<br /><br />Just in case that didn't help, I'll post that again in the comments section below (it's a bit long so it won't all fit in one comment). <br /><br />Regarding gold: Yep, your count is accurate. You each received: <br /><br />200 gp as your personal share of the scouting fees & bonus<br />600 gp in gems (3 x 200)<br />2 gp, 6 sp, 8 cp in assorted coins picked up off dead goblins<br /><br />for a total share of 802 gp, 6 sp, 8 cp per person.<br /><br />You can simply convert gems to gp if you wish (remember the king's bank doesn't charge for this) or you can keep them as gems, whichever you prefer.<br /><br />And we'll say yes, you've got a full quiver between recovery/looting of arrows.Chris C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08655640273250716377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post-64251969960541256912012-08-01T19:53:48.914-04:002012-08-01T19:53:48.914-04:00OOC; Also Bard, I updated my character sheet but I...OOC; Also Bard, I updated my character sheet but I am unsure about what form the loot took. I just put it as gp but I know there were gems as well. I repurchased 3 flasks of oil and I assume I am still at 20 arrows through looting the battlefield but I am not sure how to list my new gp total including gems. What was the exact breakdown of the 802 treasure? Was it 3 200 gp gems and 202 actual gp each?Dienekeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322277079412587741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post-69146756372670760372012-08-01T19:43:17.052-04:002012-08-01T19:43:17.052-04:00Varros - Fighter
Varros is ready to accompany Dur...Varros - Fighter<br /><br />Varros is ready to accompany Duran to check into training. Varros will also thank Cosmo and ask about the symbols the party found carved into the tree. Also, I can't seem to access the house rules section by the link on the right. It says the page does not exist, not sure if it iss just me because I know I looked at it recently...Dienekeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322277079412587741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post-71894217800263171602012-07-31T23:54:14.597-04:002012-07-31T23:54:14.597-04:00Duran - Fighter
Duran thanks Cosmo for the inform...Duran - Fighter<br /><br />Duran thanks Cosmo for the information and says "I'll keep the arrows in mind when I have some extra coin."<br /><br /><br />OOC: Duran is ready to leave when the others are and go see about a trainer for him and Varros.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01599440395205668599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post-29173404858108815982012-07-31T17:26:25.558-04:002012-07-31T17:26:25.558-04:00OOC: For copying scrolls, I will say that it take...OOC: For copying scrolls, I will say that it takes one day per level of the spell, but only requires normal parchment and ink. There is no cost to copying the scroll, but the M-U will need to lock him-/herself in a quiet room and remain mostly undisturbed while copying. Simply copying (or otherwise reading silently) does not destroy the scroll. After copying the scroll, the M-U can use it as a one-shot spell beyond those slots available in his/her memory. When the scroll is used to actually cast the spell (speaking the words aloud and making required gestures), the writing is burned away by the magical energy. <br /><br />Since magic missile doesn't appear in the <i>S&W WB</i> rules, here are the specs on that: <br /><br /><b>Magic Missile</b><br />Range: 150'<br />Duration: Instant<br />Glowing projectile conjured and shot by magic, automatically hitting any visible target of the magic-user's choice for 1d6+1 damage. When the caster reaches fourth level, the spell allows the shooting of two missiles simultaneously; upon reaching seventh level, three missiles can be shot simultaneously. The caster can choose to send multiple missiles at the same or at different targets.<br /><br />Also as a clarification on the "Read Magic" scroll: We'll assume that when magic-users get their basic training, they learn to read a variety of common magical languages. So most "normal" scrolls don't require "read magic" to use (for example, you wouldn't need "read magic" to copy or use the "magic missile" scroll from Cosmo's). Some more ancient magical writings, however, or certain carvings, warnings, wards, glyphs, runes, etc. that you discover while adventuring may very well require it. <br /><br />I'll put all this on the <b>Rules, House Rules and Rulings</b> page.<br /><br />If any of this info makes you change your mind about purchasing the scrolls, that's okay, just go ahead and make the adjustment (as this is all stuff your character would know before making a purchase).Chris C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08655640273250716377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857943845134368047.post-78231479229986061342012-07-31T15:51:28.415-04:002012-07-31T15:51:28.415-04:00Oloc - Mage
Oloc examines all of the treasures in...Oloc - Mage<br /><br />Oloc examines all of the treasures in Cosmo's room with great interest. He asks questions about various items and listens intently to Cosmo. Finally he settles on two scrolls (Read Magic and Magic Missile) for purchase.<br /><br />ooc: What are the specific rules around transcribing spells from scrolls to spell books, (cost and timings, etc.)?sonofothohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18303824350712870065noreply@blogger.com