Post by The Dungeon Master on Mar 2, 2010 9:40:33 GMT -5
The original title (wouldn't fit) was "Why I saved Roosevelt Stoneworth and why I probably won't save you
During our last session I reversed the death of Roosevelt Stoneworth. I wanted to address why. But first I'll state what did not influence my decision.
I do not think I played the tactics of the Tenrdiculos incorrectly. It is not in my style to play a ravenous monster in such a way as to ignore a meal in it's mouth so it can spread damage around to other party members. While that is advice given to 4e DM's it does not sit well with my interpretation of the imagined dangers of the game we are playing.
I do, however, call into question, my conversion of the Tendriculos and proper use of it's abilities. Therefor, given that and that long hour at which the battle occurred I erred on the side of fairness.
In the upcoming battle for Fort Rannick, the monsters are much more straight-forward. Your tactics will directly influence the difficulties you face. If your character dies, be prepared for your bard to compose his eulogy.
As I mentioned, this is also the last converted Pathfinder adventure i will be running. We will continue out the Adventure Path (we're 1/3 of the way through book 3 of 6 so it will be a while). After that, if Pathfinder still be the game of choice, I will be running Pathfinder adventures or modules, and will most likely restrict classes, feats, etc. to the Pathfinder system only. I want to try and assess how much 3.5 steps on the toes of the new system.
Remember my game philosophy; I try to be an impartial judge, but i also believe that without great danger your characters cannot feel great accomplishment. Also there is a world that exists with or without you. Your characters are certainly a part of a shared story but be careful to not apply "gamist" thinking to events and situations. I cringe whenever I hear someone say something along the lines of "We're only x level. Surely the DM wouldn't throw that at us now. It must be an illusion." I use that as an example, not as a quote from anyone at our table.
Hail, Brother Victor!
The DM
During our last session I reversed the death of Roosevelt Stoneworth. I wanted to address why. But first I'll state what did not influence my decision.
I do not think I played the tactics of the Tenrdiculos incorrectly. It is not in my style to play a ravenous monster in such a way as to ignore a meal in it's mouth so it can spread damage around to other party members. While that is advice given to 4e DM's it does not sit well with my interpretation of the imagined dangers of the game we are playing.
I do, however, call into question, my conversion of the Tendriculos and proper use of it's abilities. Therefor, given that and that long hour at which the battle occurred I erred on the side of fairness.
In the upcoming battle for Fort Rannick, the monsters are much more straight-forward. Your tactics will directly influence the difficulties you face. If your character dies, be prepared for your bard to compose his eulogy.
As I mentioned, this is also the last converted Pathfinder adventure i will be running. We will continue out the Adventure Path (we're 1/3 of the way through book 3 of 6 so it will be a while). After that, if Pathfinder still be the game of choice, I will be running Pathfinder adventures or modules, and will most likely restrict classes, feats, etc. to the Pathfinder system only. I want to try and assess how much 3.5 steps on the toes of the new system.
Remember my game philosophy; I try to be an impartial judge, but i also believe that without great danger your characters cannot feel great accomplishment. Also there is a world that exists with or without you. Your characters are certainly a part of a shared story but be careful to not apply "gamist" thinking to events and situations. I cringe whenever I hear someone say something along the lines of "We're only x level. Surely the DM wouldn't throw that at us now. It must be an illusion." I use that as an example, not as a quote from anyone at our table.
Hail, Brother Victor!
The DM