Post by Head Moderator on May 6, 2013 6:33:59 GMT -5
March 31, 2013
Update 2.13
Greetings, OH Members:
Happy Spring. There's some important combat changes and a few other updates so please read that section below!
I also want to remind you that if you see something in someone's dossier either as a DM, or just passing through, and it looks like something is wrong in it such as someone having too many skills, or having a skill they shouldn't have, or something else not quite right, SCALESCHANGE is the person in charge of this. Bring it to his attention, and he will look into it and handle it if he needs to ask someone to change/clarify/fix/remove something from a dossier. That's his job as Class Moderator and he gets paid to do it! Also remember, as you rank up and pick new skills and place trait points you need to ALWAYS email scaleschange with your changes!!
Congratulations to the following folks who earned Activity Ribbons!
Fenris earned the Ribbon of Talent!
Violet earned the Ribbon of Talent!
Just letting you all know I will be gone from April 5-April 7 chasing ghosts in Georgia ha! If you have any issues that weekend that cannot wait until Monday, then go to one of the Mods: Jake, Andy, A, Tim. If any issues come up that must be decided upon and cannot wait till I am home Monday, Jake has final say.
Don't forget, today is Sunday. If you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points. This is also the end of the month, so if you have skills that give you special things such as gold once a month, that should be done today, or this week!
QUEST LIMITS & SIGN UPS
As we mentioned last week, it was inevitable that we grow to a point where we have to limit how many people can go on any given adventure. The magic number is 8. If you know you want to be in an adventure, then please email me and tell me you will be there on Tuesday. If you aren't there on time (or inform me you'll be a little late) I will give up your spot to first come, first serve. Please tell me which character you are bringing so I can scale the baddies appropriately!
So, you all know when the quests are - Tuesday and Saturday. .
So remember - first eight who sign up get to go Tuesday!
MOST LIKELY TO...
Down in the "General Forum" section is the OOC voted on awards. Just a little fun thing to do. They mail answers to acairnofrage and by next update the winners will be announced. And yes, any that participate will get a small token of XP.
OMG, THOSE BADGES!!
Achievement Badges are up, and ready to be earned. Many of you will find that I've already placed some badges on the character gallery for your character, if there are others you've earned already send me the appropriate proof needed and we'll get those badges up there for you. Think of badges like video game trophies, just something fun to earn!
By the way, the following folks earned the "Eggcellent" badge for attending a quest on Easter Weekend:
Keldorl (KeIdorl)
Girard "Requiem" Sirri (questing requiem)
Miyuki (Onyx Dalliance)
A'kana Malu (Tempt of Black)
Indrila (Tesarik One)
Daemian Berazalle (daemianberazalle)
Fenris Vidarr (acairnofrage)
SPRING RECRUITING BONUS
This is still going on! Any new character (remember, each player is only allowed at the most 7 PC's unless you've been given a freebie) will be allowed to start with 35xp, 2000gp, and 1 Healing Potion (10hp). This allows a person to start at Topaz Adept with a class AND a profession.
If you recruit a new PLAYER (not just a new char from a current player) into OH, you will be given a bonus of 10xp instead of the usual 5xp. And remember, you don't get any xp from "recruiting" yourself!
You are welcome to open recruiting rooms, but we don't focus on such things so that is just if YOU want to do it! I sometimes open an OOC Recruiting Room just so I can answer questions about the game.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Tuesday, April 2nd at 9pm (est) -- DM: Pamela
• Wednesday, April 3rd-- Group Roleplay Night -- Moderator: Jake
• Saturday, April 6th at tba usually 10pm (est) -- Quest -- DM: Jake
Note, we have cancelled Sunday group roleplay night, this doesn't mean you can't open the inne, or the arena, or something and do things in public. Do it!
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week! It's easy XP you can earn once a week just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Learn it. Use it. Send it in. A new one is listed!
Amygdaliform\ uh-MIG-duh-luh-fawrm \ , adjective;
1. Shaped like an almond.
Example of Use: She is naturally blonde, pale, with amygdaliform eyes and high cheekbones.
Read more: www.obsidianheartrpg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=155#ixzz2DHxgoIfC
UPDATES, PATCHES, CLARIFICATIONS
--1. NEW COMBAT SKILLS
Retribution of the Meek: Your job is to keep the others in your party alive. To see to their wounds, to mend their flesh, to staunch the flow of blood. Sometimes, they forget that behind the bloody rags and thick pastes, you have an ability to defend yourself. Once per combat you may take the damage from one attack reduce it to half and convert that to healing energy to be used upon yourself. Example: If you are hit for 20 damage, use this skill and you instead get healed 10 points.
Prerequisites: Healer (Primary) or Priest (Primary)
Vice Grip: You have the ability to grasp a weapon that is normally two handed, and wield it in one. Though you can use the weapon as others would not, you find by using the weapon one handed you cannot deliver quite the same punch.
(Any two handed weapon you use with this skill loses one dice side. Meaning a 2d6 becomes a 1d6, a 2d5 becomes a 1d5, etc.,etc)
--2. CRITICAL FAILS & CRITICAL STRIKES
Critical Strikes
- If you roll a "natural 20" (which on a 1d20 is a 20) it is considered a critical strike and it gives double damage of your rank dice roll and is an auto-hit regardless of the person's Defense DC.
**Special Note: If your critical is redirected, only the normal damage is redirected. Not the extra effect done by a critical.
Critical Failures
- If you roll a "natural 1" (which on a 1d20 is a 1) then you've made a critical failure. Which is no matter what, an automatic miss.
- Roll a 1d6
1 - You stumble when you attack, your target gets an attack upon you instantly.
2 - You trip and fall, and lose a turn righting yourself again.
3 - You drop your weapon and must take a turn getting it back.
4 - You injure yourself. Roll your dice and take that damage yourself.
5 - You've swung too wide and hit another ally. Roll to determine who you hit, then roll your dice, they take that damage.
6 - You're lucky, nothing happens except you miss your attack.
--3. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE
Surprised: If you fail your roll to spot or detect an ambushing enemy or even a trap you are caught by surprise. Meaning that those skills you have to evade or redirect damage are forfeit. When you are "Surprised" you only are allowed your defensive measures (Armor, Loot, Unarmed Techs, etc) to reduce damage. After all, you can not properly evade something that you simply did not see coming.
--4. NEW ACTIVITY RIBBONS
The ribbons have been updated, there are now jousting and racing ribbons and some of the names have changed. Check them out, it's a great way to earn a little extra boost in XP, GP and even reputation!
--5. MAGIC SPELLS: CREATURE SUMMONS
This has changed slightly to be more in line with our rules for other animal companions, plus a DEF DC had to be added.
Creature Summons Magic Rules
Crystal and Topaz: 2 rounds, 2d22, 22hp, DEF DC10
Amber: 3 rounds, 2d28, 28hp, DEF DC11
Sapphire: 4 rounds, 2d34, 34hp, DEF DC12
Emerald and Ruby: 5 rounds, 2d40, 40hp, DEF DC13
Obsidian: One full combat, 2d45, 45hp, DEF DC14
--6. MORE NEW SKILLS
Check out the Patch here to see all the new skills added, many of them are specific racial skills and then there are a few psionic ones. Here's an example:
Not One or the Other: You have removed yourself from your heritage so thoroughly that even magic does not recognize you. You are not considered either of your half races, in regards to bane weapons, or harmful spells or effects that target one of the races.
Prerequisite: A halfie race
WELCOME TO OBSIDIAN HEART!
Please, folks, let's be known for being a friendly writing group and if you see these people online, IM them and let them know they are welcome! Ask if they want to roleplay!
Thiyya Dassin, Desert Druid
From Thanes Desert
[markofditi]
Iorlef Waveborne, Mage
From Shalott
[iorlefwaveborne]
Ellanna Baneswitch, Swordmaster
From Alzorc
[divinexbrutality]
Miyuki, Bard
From Kyngfeld
[onyxdalliance]
Keldorl, Swordmaster
From Offworld
[keidorl]
Extra Credit: You may use the web site for this to find the answer. Get it right? I'll give you 2XP.
What is the name of the badge that you get for dying on an adventure and roleplaying as a ghost for one week (at least 4 times, of 30 minutes or more)?
Update 2.13
Greetings, OH Members:
Happy Spring. There's some important combat changes and a few other updates so please read that section below!
I also want to remind you that if you see something in someone's dossier either as a DM, or just passing through, and it looks like something is wrong in it such as someone having too many skills, or having a skill they shouldn't have, or something else not quite right, SCALESCHANGE is the person in charge of this. Bring it to his attention, and he will look into it and handle it if he needs to ask someone to change/clarify/fix/remove something from a dossier. That's his job as Class Moderator and he gets paid to do it! Also remember, as you rank up and pick new skills and place trait points you need to ALWAYS email scaleschange with your changes!!
Congratulations to the following folks who earned Activity Ribbons!
Fenris earned the Ribbon of Talent!
Violet earned the Ribbon of Talent!
Just letting you all know I will be gone from April 5-April 7 chasing ghosts in Georgia ha! If you have any issues that weekend that cannot wait until Monday, then go to one of the Mods: Jake, Andy, A, Tim. If any issues come up that must be decided upon and cannot wait till I am home Monday, Jake has final say.
Don't forget, today is Sunday. If you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points. This is also the end of the month, so if you have skills that give you special things such as gold once a month, that should be done today, or this week!
QUEST LIMITS & SIGN UPS
As we mentioned last week, it was inevitable that we grow to a point where we have to limit how many people can go on any given adventure. The magic number is 8. If you know you want to be in an adventure, then please email me and tell me you will be there on Tuesday. If you aren't there on time (or inform me you'll be a little late) I will give up your spot to first come, first serve. Please tell me which character you are bringing so I can scale the baddies appropriately!
So, you all know when the quests are - Tuesday and Saturday. .
So remember - first eight who sign up get to go Tuesday!
MOST LIKELY TO...
Down in the "General Forum" section is the OOC voted on awards. Just a little fun thing to do. They mail answers to acairnofrage and by next update the winners will be announced. And yes, any that participate will get a small token of XP.
OMG, THOSE BADGES!!
Achievement Badges are up, and ready to be earned. Many of you will find that I've already placed some badges on the character gallery for your character, if there are others you've earned already send me the appropriate proof needed and we'll get those badges up there for you. Think of badges like video game trophies, just something fun to earn!
By the way, the following folks earned the "Eggcellent" badge for attending a quest on Easter Weekend:
Keldorl (KeIdorl)
Girard "Requiem" Sirri (questing requiem)
Miyuki (Onyx Dalliance)
A'kana Malu (Tempt of Black)
Indrila (Tesarik One)
Daemian Berazalle (daemianberazalle)
Fenris Vidarr (acairnofrage)
SPRING RECRUITING BONUS
This is still going on! Any new character (remember, each player is only allowed at the most 7 PC's unless you've been given a freebie) will be allowed to start with 35xp, 2000gp, and 1 Healing Potion (10hp). This allows a person to start at Topaz Adept with a class AND a profession.
If you recruit a new PLAYER (not just a new char from a current player) into OH, you will be given a bonus of 10xp instead of the usual 5xp. And remember, you don't get any xp from "recruiting" yourself!
You are welcome to open recruiting rooms, but we don't focus on such things so that is just if YOU want to do it! I sometimes open an OOC Recruiting Room just so I can answer questions about the game.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Tuesday, April 2nd at 9pm (est) -- DM: Pamela
• Wednesday, April 3rd-- Group Roleplay Night -- Moderator: Jake
• Saturday, April 6th at tba usually 10pm (est) -- Quest -- DM: Jake
Note, we have cancelled Sunday group roleplay night, this doesn't mean you can't open the inne, or the arena, or something and do things in public. Do it!
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week! It's easy XP you can earn once a week just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Learn it. Use it. Send it in. A new one is listed!
Amygdaliform\ uh-MIG-duh-luh-fawrm \ , adjective;
1. Shaped like an almond.
Example of Use: She is naturally blonde, pale, with amygdaliform eyes and high cheekbones.
Read more: www.obsidianheartrpg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=155#ixzz2DHxgoIfC
UPDATES, PATCHES, CLARIFICATIONS
--1. NEW COMBAT SKILLS
Retribution of the Meek: Your job is to keep the others in your party alive. To see to their wounds, to mend their flesh, to staunch the flow of blood. Sometimes, they forget that behind the bloody rags and thick pastes, you have an ability to defend yourself. Once per combat you may take the damage from one attack reduce it to half and convert that to healing energy to be used upon yourself. Example: If you are hit for 20 damage, use this skill and you instead get healed 10 points.
Prerequisites: Healer (Primary) or Priest (Primary)
Vice Grip: You have the ability to grasp a weapon that is normally two handed, and wield it in one. Though you can use the weapon as others would not, you find by using the weapon one handed you cannot deliver quite the same punch.
(Any two handed weapon you use with this skill loses one dice side. Meaning a 2d6 becomes a 1d6, a 2d5 becomes a 1d5, etc.,etc)
--2. CRITICAL FAILS & CRITICAL STRIKES
Critical Strikes
- If you roll a "natural 20" (which on a 1d20 is a 20) it is considered a critical strike and it gives double damage of your rank dice roll and is an auto-hit regardless of the person's Defense DC.
**Special Note: If your critical is redirected, only the normal damage is redirected. Not the extra effect done by a critical.
Critical Failures
- If you roll a "natural 1" (which on a 1d20 is a 1) then you've made a critical failure. Which is no matter what, an automatic miss.
- Roll a 1d6
1 - You stumble when you attack, your target gets an attack upon you instantly.
2 - You trip and fall, and lose a turn righting yourself again.
3 - You drop your weapon and must take a turn getting it back.
4 - You injure yourself. Roll your dice and take that damage yourself.
5 - You've swung too wide and hit another ally. Roll to determine who you hit, then roll your dice, they take that damage.
6 - You're lucky, nothing happens except you miss your attack.
--3. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE
Surprised: If you fail your roll to spot or detect an ambushing enemy or even a trap you are caught by surprise. Meaning that those skills you have to evade or redirect damage are forfeit. When you are "Surprised" you only are allowed your defensive measures (Armor, Loot, Unarmed Techs, etc) to reduce damage. After all, you can not properly evade something that you simply did not see coming.
--4. NEW ACTIVITY RIBBONS
The ribbons have been updated, there are now jousting and racing ribbons and some of the names have changed. Check them out, it's a great way to earn a little extra boost in XP, GP and even reputation!
--5. MAGIC SPELLS: CREATURE SUMMONS
This has changed slightly to be more in line with our rules for other animal companions, plus a DEF DC had to be added.
Creature Summons Magic Rules
Crystal and Topaz: 2 rounds, 2d22, 22hp, DEF DC10
Amber: 3 rounds, 2d28, 28hp, DEF DC11
Sapphire: 4 rounds, 2d34, 34hp, DEF DC12
Emerald and Ruby: 5 rounds, 2d40, 40hp, DEF DC13
Obsidian: One full combat, 2d45, 45hp, DEF DC14
--6. MORE NEW SKILLS
Check out the Patch here to see all the new skills added, many of them are specific racial skills and then there are a few psionic ones. Here's an example:
Not One or the Other: You have removed yourself from your heritage so thoroughly that even magic does not recognize you. You are not considered either of your half races, in regards to bane weapons, or harmful spells or effects that target one of the races.
Prerequisite: A halfie race
WELCOME TO OBSIDIAN HEART!
Please, folks, let's be known for being a friendly writing group and if you see these people online, IM them and let them know they are welcome! Ask if they want to roleplay!
Thiyya Dassin, Desert Druid
From Thanes Desert
[markofditi]
Iorlef Waveborne, Mage
From Shalott
[iorlefwaveborne]
Ellanna Baneswitch, Swordmaster
From Alzorc
[divinexbrutality]
Miyuki, Bard
From Kyngfeld
[onyxdalliance]
Keldorl, Swordmaster
From Offworld
[keidorl]
Extra Credit: You may use the web site for this to find the answer. Get it right? I'll give you 2XP.
What is the name of the badge that you get for dying on an adventure and roleplaying as a ghost for one week (at least 4 times, of 30 minutes or more)?