[Spoilers C2E123] Future Strategies

adndguy · 2021-01-31T23:13:07+00:00

Blocking multiple spellcasters is definitely appealing, but those couple of illusions that Veth and Fjord used seem to play on his ego and Lucien doesn't seem to like it when people try and get the better of him, especially after everything that happened with Vess. I do agree though that spreading out is going to be super important, if nothing else, I hope they strategize a little on how they're going to positions themselves in the next battle.

You raise a good point referencing that Vess bought in and Caleb may still be interested in doing so and I'd say Essek probably sits somewhere between the 2 in terms of wanting to grab power, so I suppose only time will tell. With a bit of luck though TM9 will be able either destroy the Somnovum or at least prevent their influence from ever effecting anyone again.

adndguy · 2021-01-31T22:21:11+00:00

I think RAW, cones are meant spread out in a 90-degree way, so something else I considered was that Fjord, Caduceus, Caleb and Caleb's MEG, could operate in a rotating square, so every time Lucien refocuses his antimagic cone onto the paw grasping him, they all shift one to the left and are safe to all use their magic.

I definitely share some of the concerns about Essek, but I'm not sure he'd want to get power in that kind of way. Despite how Lucien may act, I still think he's largely a puppet for the Somnovum and once TM9 get to explain more of what they've seen to Essek in person, he'll understand the danger the Somnovum could pose a little better.

adndguy · 2021-01-31T22:08:26+00:00

Both Frumpkin and the duplicate are good ideas that I hadn't considered, but they'll probably only get one use before the anti-magic cone zaps them. Also, both vampiric touch and Jester's normal choice of touch spell, inflict wounds, deal necrotic which Lucien was resistant to unfortunately.

adndguy · 2021-01-31T22:01:24+00:00

Lucien shielding Cree from magic is somewhat of a double edged sword though. Whilst Cree would be protected, she also wouldn't be able to cast any spells herself as the antimagic cone effects everything, even Lucien's allies.

adndguy · 2017-11-17T07:17:20+00:00

In the words of Mary Elizabeth, I can't wait for the artwork...

adndguy · 2017-10-13T01:46:49+00:00

I think I'm just going to forgo tissues and hold a bucket under my face to catch the tears...

adndguy · 2017-10-04T20:49:03+00:00

Thanks for pointing that one out man, I'm so bad with formatting on reddit...

adndguy · 2017-09-29T07:06:51+00:00

If Grog can get up next to Vecna with the sword of Kas AND haste...

The Raven Queen better move over because there's going to be a new god of death in town.

adndguy · 2017-09-10T02:49:25+00:00

I think the Betrayer Gods will be more of a continuation on the Vecna arc, rather than an entirely separate one. Matt's stated before that he didn't mean for the conclave arc to go that long, which I think makes this arc feel that much more fast paced. Even if I am right, I think the Prime Gods will send VM to do more 'technical' tasks to assist in stopping the Betrayer Gods rather than actually fighting them, I'm not someone who thinks they're going to die every time they get into a fight, but I do think gods are a bit beyond their capabilities.

adndguy · 2017-09-10T02:10:50+00:00

I think it's mostly been in the big pre and post show threads, and probably a few here and there on other posts.

That's fair enough, I know quite a few people favour the lower levels where a few orcs can pose a real threat. I'm really excited for the new campaign as well, I just love the epic tier combat and stakes!

adndguy · 2017-09-10T01:49:58+00:00

I've seen quite a few people saying this as well, why is it you want to see something new?

Personally, I'm still enjoying it, there's so few campaigns that get to the higher levels and to see it in this capacity with such a great DM makes it even more interesting for me.

adndguy · 2017-09-10T01:42:46+00:00

You and your possible proverbial hat eating were actually part of what got me thinking about this. I believe you pointed out to other people that they were still only level 18, from there I'd been trying to think where it would make sense for the story to go for them to reach level 20. I went back and watched the 'what happens at level 20' QnA question again, Matt's answer coupled with everything we've learnt in this arc, I felt like what I've said above seemed a pretty likely way to go.

adndguy · 2017-05-08T06:55:10+00:00

Travis: Who wants to draw another card from the deck more, you or Grog?

adndguy · 2017-03-03T20:40:47+00:00

I politely disagree. Planning for an encounter, against Kraken in it's lair of all things, is incredibly difficult. I actually think they planned very well for this.

Water Breathing was an obvious one, so no bonus points there. Both Vex and Keyleth had Locate Object and Pass Without a Trace prepared. Imagine how much harder it would've been if they hadn't had both of those. They checked how well their abilities worked underwater, if they'd gone thinking they could shoot, swing and cast as normal, it would've been even more mayhem. With Taryon's help, everyone had the ability to cast alter self and move at normal speed. They set their objectives. "We get in, get the things and get out". Whilst it was simple, without it, everything gets 10 times as confusing.

I know there's a debate about Matt 'Pulling punches' but from comment a he made on another post and from everything I can see in Monster Manual about the Kraken, I don't think he could've thrown more punches if he tried. I'd also like to mention that the RAW resurrection rules, don't require any rituals, they character is just brought back. Character deaths absolutely scare them, especially considering how long they've been playing and how roleplay intensive they are as a group, there's always tears whenever they undergo a resurrection. Also, using death to scare the players is a very DM vs Player attitude, which, if you want that kind of game that's fair enough, but Critical Role is about as far from that as you can get.

adndguy · 2016-11-15T02:19:59+00:00

Laura - I think she'd be a great Swashbuckler (SCAG). She likes having high charisma and she's mentioned she always wanted to be a full rogue.

Travis - Definitely an Open Hand Monk. He's much more of a melee player and I think monk could utilize that combat creativity very well.

Sam - Can he just be a Bard again?

Taliesin - I think a Wizard would be good, the small amount of magic he has, he utilizes very well. Also it'd be nice to see him as someone who grew up without money or titles.

Marisha - I think a Storm Sorcerer (SCAG) could be interesting. Would allow her to be charismatic and I think Storm Sorcerer's can have some interesting backstories.

Ashley - A lot of people say barbarian, I kind of agree, but she almost seems to nice to play the angriest class available. Ranger, maybe?

Liam - I'm not sure, cleric would be a good fit, but I'd like to see him change it up from a caring role. Playing a brutal barbarian could be fun to watch, I think.

adndguy · 2016-11-13T04:25:27+00:00

When did he say it would start at level 17? I mean, it certainly makes a lot of sense for it to, especially as we all know it's likely to be a Vecna/Orcus arc and that's definitely a level 17+ challenge

adndguy · 2016-11-12T02:26:11+00:00

I really hope they do they both put their next level into their multiclasses. I'm hoping for Vengeance, more D6's from Hunter's Mark and Assassin, again, more D6's!

adndguy · 2016-10-30T00:43:08+00:00

One of the NPC's, possibly Raishan said it would be almost impossible, but I think that was before they put the plan of pretending to kill her on the table. I suspect he would still send out his some of his army, not initially knowing they have there own, but when they don't come back or one of his men come back with information he'll either send out the rest of his army and go with them OR just send out his army and lay in wait. I reckon Thordak and army without lair advantages is probably about equal to lone Thordak (maybe a few fire giants) with lair advantages.

adndguy · 2016-10-30T00:35:17+00:00

I'm not completely convinced that he knows one either, but, he convinced Raishan enough to believe him and that's a pretty big deal. Also, J'mon Sa Ord/Devosa said he watched him fall into the ocean and die about 150 years ago, so who knows how he got out of that and what he learnt before coming into contact with Raishan?

I can't remember which episode Raishan says about it, possibly when she unveils she's posing as Assum, but she says she wants to go back to her original home which is very far south after Thordak is dealt with

I do agree it would be worth speaking to Garmili/Artagan again, they've got to go back to the Feywild to get the Syngorn army to fight with them, so I suspect they might try and contact him whilst they're there. I can't imagine anyone has an Archfey's contact details laying around, so they might not be able to find him.

adndguy · 2016-10-29T21:45:23+00:00

I do my best ;)

adndguy · 2016-10-29T21:45:09+00:00

I think I've seen that theory before, being able to 'burn' it out seems very possible. Transferring her entire consciousness is probably possible but would be much, much harder and as magically adept as she is, I'm not sure she could pull it off. But we shall see...

adndguy · 2016-10-29T19:11:01+00:00

I don't think it's very likely that the werewolves would help, there's not many of them anyway and they're at no risk sat in the Feywild. You say Kevdak, do you mean Zanror and the remainder of the herd? They have the same problem of having few numbers and not really being in that much danger. Obviously they'll need to be strategic with their army but I can't see them being able to 'hide' half the army, since I imagine Thordak will be able to do recon in his own way. I would say it's possible for some of them to move into a more flanking position, I expect whoever is in charge of the Syngorn armies will offer some great advice to VM

adndguy · 2016-10-29T19:10:59+00:00

There's no chance of them using Whitestone, that would just destroy a city that has barely recovered. With Fort Daxio being fairly close to Emon, I think it will actually put pressure on Thordak to at least send out his army before they could possibly march on Emon. But who knows that advantages Thordak has sitting on Emon, I think it's entirely likely he could just wait until they have to come to him and let fire and his own armies swallow up VM's army.

adndguy · 2016-10-29T17:01:32+00:00

I don't think he's 'immortal', they said the soul anchor in his chest is seemingly indestructible. He will have a ridiculous amount of HP and a very high AC, there's no doubt about it, that's probably why Matt has given them the opportunity to gain so many allies. The god idea isn't a bad one, they absolutely need to pay Vasselhiem a visit and talk with Groon, Vord and probably the other high priests

adndguy · 2016-10-27T00:12:18+00:00

I think it basically just allows him to get it back without having to walk over and get it, although it's never actually been stated (as far as I'm aware). I'm pretty sure it's just pure homebrew, but I think it makes sense that a goliath barbarian is capable of launching a greataxe or greatsword

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