tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post6747133125274168324..comments2023-10-14T03:58:59.333-06:00Comments on The Tao of D&D: A New Player WantedAlexis Smolenskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-70779367408746026452018-05-09T10:53:12.189-06:002018-05-09T10:53:12.189-06:00I have added Mikael and Rob onto the present comba...I have added Mikael and Rob onto the present combat map. Go check yourselves out.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-24623316641074333352018-05-09T10:13:01.843-06:002018-05-09T10:13:01.843-06:00Sorry, all,
I've got a lot going. To save ti...Sorry, all,<br /><br />I've got a lot going. To save time, I'm reading your comments on my email feed and then answering ... forgetting to moderate the actual comments. I'm seeing everything, I'm just not posting it on the blog.<br /><br />I suggest holding back on any comments going forward. I'm going to move you into the campaign, as you seem to have seen the equipment list. If you could remove your extra comments, James.<br /><br />OH! Regarding selling back, you get paid about 40-70% the value of anything you sell to a shop, if it is in good condition. So you would buy the gold and lose up to 60% of its value.<br /><br />IF you have mercantile skill, and IF you take it to a place where the gold is markedly higher, you can make a profit. It also helps if you are a member of a merchant guild, as you can get up to 90% of real value that way.<br /><br />Okay, like I said, hold back on questions for a bit.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-81455807671681969032018-05-09T10:12:26.264-06:002018-05-09T10:12:26.264-06:00Sorry about the quadruple post, new phone is throw...Sorry about the quadruple post, new phone is throwing me off. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846071799831004752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-37077857488123153222018-05-09T10:10:01.981-06:002018-05-09T10:10:01.981-06:00My equipment is set up on my character sheet.My equipment is set up on my character sheet.Rob Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092570070263437683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-12051672328919350352018-05-09T10:02:53.304-06:002018-05-09T10:02:53.304-06:00Thank you for your answer.
To clarify my proposit...Thank you for your answer.<br /><br />To clarify my proposition, I wasn't proposing to destroy any coin. <br />I merely wanted to buy the gold ingot (jeweller's gold, 24K, 1½ in. by 1 in., ½ in. thick) on Stavanger market (or any other ingot there), and wandered how much I could sell it back.<br /><br />I guess I'll settle for carrying everything on me for the moment, and asking a puddler whenever I can.Rob Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092570070263437683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-52825586934920349172018-05-09T09:54:14.776-06:002018-05-09T09:54:14.776-06:00Truth is, your character doesn't know it. You...Truth is, your character doesn't know it. You don't know what the value of the gold would be once it was melted down. You don't know how much of the coin actually is gold.<br /><br />Most states make it illegal to destroy currency. You're technically destroying the image of the monarch in the process, which would be equivalent to defacing the monarch; so anyone associated with the project would have reason to denounce you. As well, the mint uses a very precise metallurgical process, which would have to be removed; that would require a relatively good metallurgist (alchemist, like Mikael), who in turn would have to be willing to take part in such activity (so, not a stranger).Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-6576375244925852142018-05-09T09:53:50.712-06:002018-05-09T09:53:50.712-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846071799831004752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-75306945343830973072018-05-09T09:31:29.015-06:002018-05-09T09:31:29.015-06:00I have a naïve question concerning currency and we...I have a naïve question concerning currency and weight. How interesting is it to convert part of my coin to pure metal silver or gold ingots? <br /><br />From a weight perspective this is very interesting, but do I risk being short-changed by the eventual disconnect between the value of the metal vs. the value of the coin (eg. if I buy 500gp. worth of pure gold, how much money can I get when I sell this gold back?)?<br /><br />If yes, to which point? (Of course, I am ready to accept the "your character doesn't know this" answer.)Rob Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092570070263437683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-48823028931845493632018-05-09T08:41:41.408-06:002018-05-09T08:41:41.408-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846071799831004752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-54910066602699603642018-05-09T08:41:32.031-06:002018-05-09T08:41:32.031-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846071799831004752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-58841016337859757742018-05-09T08:27:33.585-06:002018-05-09T08:27:33.585-06:00Proficiency: Darts
Sage: Science - Alchemy
Cant...Proficiency: Darts <br /><br />Sage: Science - Alchemy<br /><br />Cantrips:<br /><br />Creak<br />Moan<br />Thump<br />Distract<br />Thingamajig<br />Twitch<br />Close Wound<br />Cough<br />Unlock<br />Hairy<br />Ravel<br />Tangle <br />Break<br />Clean<br />Flavor<br />Sprout<br />Stitch<br />Freshen<br />Dust<br />Warm<br />Chill<br /><br />The google doc I shared has my equipment and purchases. <br /><br />Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846071799831004752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-18521740024423517992018-05-09T08:23:26.268-06:002018-05-09T08:23:26.268-06:00Did you settle on a sage field and study, James?Did you settle on a sage field and study, James?Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-13442119810936780582018-05-09T08:19:21.375-06:002018-05-09T08:19:21.375-06:00Yes on the kilt, Wandrille.Yes on the kilt, Wandrille.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-89721261409627681312018-05-09T08:08:54.153-06:002018-05-09T08:08:54.153-06:00Only one market remains in the Juvenis folder and ...Only one market remains in the Juvenis folder and I have fixed the layoutAlexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-87245646592490898472018-05-09T08:01:26.787-06:002018-05-09T08:01:26.787-06:00A throwing dart is 24 c.p.
A description of coin ...A throwing dart is 24 c.p.<br /><br />A description of coin exchanges can be found <a href="http://tao-dndwiki.blogspot.ca/2018/04/coins-monetary-units.html" rel="nofollow">on the wiki</a>.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-16700515145330604382018-05-09T07:57:13.866-06:002018-05-09T07:57:13.866-06:00Given its price and weight, may I presume the kilt...Given its price and weight, may I presume the kilt doubles as cloak and blanket?Rob Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092570070263437683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-23986443308207671842018-05-09T07:51:22.635-06:002018-05-09T07:51:22.635-06:00There seem to exists a second (more recent) versio...There seem to exists a second (more recent) version of the market:<br /><br />https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ngGsJILzMuTs7SYH1Jy368zp8ofnoCINDSatmtcNKrU/edit#gid=688967885<br /><br />darts can be found there.Rob Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092570070263437683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-37062240279869002322018-05-09T05:49:19.640-06:002018-05-09T05:49:19.640-06:00Just two questions before I finalize my decisions:...Just two questions before I finalize my decisions: <br /><br />1. What are the rules regarding recovering a thrown dagger? <br /><br />2. On going through the Stavangar Market, it seems like there are no darts for sale. Is this the case?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846071799831004752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-42357330580600736642018-05-09T05:27:33.812-06:002018-05-09T05:27:33.812-06:00Alexis,
Thank you again for the precision. I'...Alexis,<br /><br />Thank you again for the precision. I'm happy my choice of surname led to a (temporary) solution concerning my property :-).<br />Having left 6 months ago suits me. <br />Also, I know you're not in the habit of screwing your players over, but I have to ask what would constitute a "proof of my death" (because I know my brother could grow tired of waiting for my death and try to fake such documents).<br /><br /><br />I have chosen a field and a study: Earth/Sky ; Animal Physiology (again, this is in the google sheet of my character).<br /><br />Should I roll the knowledge points for all other studies (1d6-1 for in-field ; 1d4-1 for out-of-field studies), or will you communicate me all of these in due time?<br />Rob Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092570070263437683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-41994674299152104142018-05-08T23:31:40.576-06:002018-05-08T23:31:40.576-06:00Yes, both characters can take a sage study. Mikae...Yes, both characters can take a sage study. Mikael, the mage sage studies are, well, in name only. Whatever you settle on, I will make every effort to make it interesting; we can treat your first choice as a soft option, until we get you settled in it.<br /><br />Both characters should pick one field, and one study in that field.<br /><br />Rob Munro, just Rob in future, consider the tavern to be on Munro land, with the Munro clan withholding on the costs, with expectation that you, or your brother when your death is proven, enabled to open it when the back taxes are paid.<br /><br />The "Lordship" of Dingwall refers to the Military Occupation of the region, as Oliver Cromwell is in control in the British Isles ... this Lordship consists of tax by levy, whenever the Commonwealth needs money; so of course the Brits are HATED by the residents.<br /><br />We'll say, for game purposes, that you left Scotland six months ago. And we'll say the same about Mikael, having left Ulthua about the same time.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-78487938351979983122018-05-08T23:02:40.270-06:002018-05-08T23:02:40.270-06:00Alexis,
Thank you for the clarifications.
name :...Alexis,<br /><br />Thank you for the clarifications.<br /><br />name : Rob Munro<br />weapon proficiencies: club, javelin<br /><br />(Shall I choose a sage study? buy equipment?)<br /><br />About the tavern, this will have to be resolved during game. Do I know how long I have to send the yearly tax?<br /><br />Noted about the NPCs and seduction, I'll forget it.Rob Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092570070263437683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-20393532944244560082018-05-08T22:43:51.367-06:002018-05-08T22:43:51.367-06:00Wandrille,
I still need a character name.
Kopper...Wandrille,<br /><br />I still need a character name.<br /><br />Kopper is a climate scholar. The vegetation ratings are based on work done by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._W._Kuchler" rel="nofollow">A.W. Kuchler</a> You can find a complete rundown of Kuchler's types <a href="https://tao-dnd.blogspot.ca/2010/06/vegetation-classification.html" rel="nofollow">on this post</a>.<br /><br />At the present, your tavern is closed up and boarded. You will need to A) send a representative you can trust, whom at the moment you don't have, or B) go there yourself. It would be a two-part sea journey to Stornoway, then to Dingwall, but not expressly onerous. Know that your family, according to your intelligence roll and decisions you made early in life, don't want you there.<br /><br />Incidentally, I have no plans to have any NPCs seduce you, probably ever. I feel strongly that I need to be reassuring on that point. You may use the information, or we can both quietly forget it. Up to you.<br /><br />Other questions?<br /><br /><br />Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-15129939154067726652018-05-08T22:32:48.621-06:002018-05-08T22:32:48.621-06:00I've been resting ...
Come tomorrow, we can g...I've been resting ...<br /><br />Come tomorrow, we can get your characters sorted out and into the campaign. James has picked three spells that are already described on the wiki, so that saves me some effort. If you could both pick your weapons. Check the Combat Abilities links of your individual wiki pages:<br /><br /><a href="http://tao-dndwiki.blogspot.ca/2018/02/druid-class.html" rel="nofollow">Druid</a><br /><a href="http://tao-dndwiki.blogspot.ca/2018/02/mage-class.html" rel="nofollow">Mage</a><br /><br />I want to stop having to implant links into my posts, as I have to write in HTML every time, so if you could both get familiar with those links above so you know where to find content.<br /><br />James, you'll need to look at Magical Spell Acquisition and start choosing your cantrips. You'll find links to the cantrips spells on the Mage link above. Rolling on the Spell Acquisition table, you get 3 Haunting Sound, 2 Legerdemain, 3 Person Affecting, 1 Personal, 4 Reversed and 8 Useful.<br /><br />Some adjustments to your stats. Mikael, because you're an elf, you need to add a point of dexterity and subtract a point of constitution. Then, because of your elf's age, you'll add a point of constitution again and a point of strength. As you are 94 lbs, I roll a d6 for your hit points due to mass. I rolled a 3. With your maximum hit points from mage (d4), this makes your total hit points 7.<br /><br />Wandrille, you don't get racial adjustments to your stats. Your age, being the same as James, adds a point of con and a point of str. This gives you a +1 constitution bonus. A druid had a d8 for hit points, so your base maximum hit points is 9. I add a d8 for your mass, as you're 163 lbs.; I rolled a 7. So your hit points are 16.<br /><br /><br />Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-78517900551150344262018-05-08T00:54:46.957-06:002018-05-08T00:54:46.957-06:00I have chosen my spells:
shillelagh
purify water...I have chosen my spells:<br /><br />shillelagh <br />purify water <br />Speak with animals <br />entangle<br /><br />They are also in the google sheet containing my character's background.<br />I also had a question regarding the "vegetation types" you mention in the entangle spell description, what do they correspond to?<br /> I could not recognize them (my first instinct was to go to Köppen's classification, but it doesn't have any G, M, N , ...).<br /><br />I have further questions about my property and how to manage it (hiring a manager, communicating with her/him, ...), but maybe it can wait until in-game.<br />Rob Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092570070263437683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-2482627622505748452018-05-07T20:15:46.988-06:002018-05-07T20:15:46.988-06:00I noticed I lucked out that I have 11 months to ge...I noticed I lucked out that I have 11 months to get together 1000 gp for the membership dues. I intend on asking you about it as I get settled into the game, but I want to focus my attentions on learning the system for the time being. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846071799831004752noreply@blogger.com