This information will also be added to version 1.9 of the RPGA Character Creation Guide, which can be obtained on the RPGA downloads page.
Where It’s At
The Ultimate Dungeon Delve will be running at select conventions this summer. These conventions are listed below.
- Origins – Columbus, OH; June 25-28 (The Lunar Awakening)
- San Diego Comic-Con – San Diego, CA; July 23-26 (The Lunar Awakening)
- Gen Con Indy – Indianapolis, IN; August 13-16 (Fall of the Tower at Windrock)
- PAX – Seattle, WA; September 4-6 (Fall of the Tower at Windrock)
- Gen Con Australia – Brisbane, Queensland; September 17-20 (Fall of the Tower at Windrock)
Character Creation
In order to participate in the Ultimate Dungeon Delve, you need to create a character for it. The character must be created with the Character Builder and must be printed on the character sheet from that program. Use the 22 point-buy system for your character’s statistics. Anything that is a legal option for the Character Builder is legal for play. The character must be 6th level, and can have the following magic items: one (1) 7th-level magic item, one (1) 6th-level magic item, and one (1) 5th-level magic item. In addition, you have 1,000 gold pieces (gp) to spend on additional gear or other magic items. You may purchase a maximum of two (2) consumables (potions, one-use magic items, alchemical items, etc.) for your character. Consumables purchased may not be higher than 10th level.
Make certain you bring your printed character sheet with you to the event! We will only have a limited number of stations open for people to use the Character Builder on-site, so you’ll want to ensure you’re prepared for your event.
Adventure Play Specifics
The Ultimate Dungeon Delve is an endurance test, whereby you and your team attempt to finish a series of 6 encounters without taking an extended rest. Here are the rules for play:
- Your team consists of 5 players, each with one 6th-level character created according to the rules listed above. You will need to provide the DM with the name of your team when you sit down and get ready to play.
- You will have 45 minutes to complete each encounter from the time the DM starts the clock. Once you finish one encounter and tell the DM you are ready to begin the next one, the timer will begin on the next encounter. Fast play and quick decision-making are critical to completing an encounter within the allotted time. The clock will always be ticking from the time you begin play, so be sure to monitor it.
- Your group may take short rests between encounters when possible, but may not take an extended rest at any point during the Ultimate Dungeon Delve. Deliberation during a short rest counts during your game time for either the encounter you’ve just completed or your next one, depending on the team’s decision.
- Characters that die during the Ultimate Dungeon Delve are out of play. You may take a fallen comrade’s gear with you during the remainder of the adventure. Players that have a dead character may not help the other players for the remainder of the adventure, but they may continue to observe. Players of dead characters are still rewarded if the team manages to complete the Ultimate Dungeon Delve.
- Your team is eliminated from the Ultimate Dungeon Delve if any one of the following occurs: your characters take an extended rest, all the characters are killed, the team decides by majority vote to stop play, or time runs out before an encounter is finished.
Prizes
Teams that successfully complete all 6 encounters within the allotted time will each receive copies of new D&D game product, and will have their characters placed in the Ultimate Dungeon Delve Hall of Fame!
Adventure Descriptions
There are two adventures for this season’s Ultimate Dungeon Delve. The first, The Lunar Awakening, plays at Origins and San Diego Comic-Con. The second adventure, Fall of the Tower at Windrock, plays at Gen Con Indy, PAX, and Gen Con Australia. The descriptions for each one are listed below.
The Lunar Awakening
The howls grew louder and louder until one night they were upon us. The myths and stories, they were all true. The primal urges of our people were too strong for the old apothecary's snake oil. But there’s more; more dread I dare say. Someone or something is awaking the victims of these bestial men, to walk the earth again as living dead! How can we stop them? Who can help us overcome the Lunar Awakening? An Ultimate Dungeon Delve adventure for five 6th-level characters.
Fall of the Tower at Windrock
Floating on an earthmote above a verdant island realm, the enigmatic wizard, Kelleck, once built a magnificent tower as a beacon of hope to the villages of Windrock below. Now, word has reached far and wide that the tower has crumbled, and whispers of the wizard's demise have reached the ears of many adventurers. What has become of Kelleck, and who now will keep the villages safe? An Ultimate Dungeon Delve adventure for five 6th-level characters.
I'm shedding tear right now, its a man tear so you can't see it, but its there...
The character builder includes many sources and a couple of "campaign settings". For example the last update includes beta material from dragon magazines and options from adventures such as H1 and H3...
Does "legal" in character builder mean "if it's in character builder and character builder say's your legal, then you're legal", or should you use a campaign setting such as "RPGA_GeneralCampaigns.dndcamp"?
Thanks!
pat
I want to use every option that's legal for the delve, but I'm a little confused as to how "legal" all of the sources are that are in the character builder.
The character builder includes many sources and a couple of "campaign settings". For example the last update includes beta material from dragon magazines and options from adventures such as H1 and H3...
Does "legal" in character builder mean "if it's in character builder and character builder say's your legal, then you're legal", or should you use a campaign setting such as "RPGA_GeneralCampaigns.dndcamp"?
Thanks!
pat
The fully legal options are those listed in the RPGA Character Creation Guide.
While the Character Builder team tries to create rulesets that are fully RPGA compatible - mistakes are known to be made.
When the 1.9 CCG is in full release I'll try to compare it to the RPGA ruleset for the CB and let everyone know what, if any, changes must be made to the Character Builder file.
In the meantime - it is up to the player(s) to ensure that their characters are fully legal as per the 1.9 CCG (when it releases).
Hmm, I really hope the line "Anything that is a legal option for the Character Builder is legal for play." is exactly how it reads. I *really* want to run my kobold monk through this at Origins. :D
Given how the announcement calls out the Character Builder 3 times, I think that this is saying for this 1 event Character Builder trumps generic RPGA rules. Just like how LFR rules trump generic RPGA rules.
Given how the announcement calls out the Character Builder 3 times, I think that this is saying for this 1 event Character Builder trumps generic RPGA rules. Just like how LFR rules trump generic RPGA rules.
That would be a VERY dangerous interpretation to make.
The RPGA Character Creation Guide is exactly that - your guide to creating character for RPGA events.
You'll note that the original news post SPECIFICALLY mentions that these guidelines will be added to the CCG 1.9. That means the CCG 1.9 will still be your OFFICIAL source for what is or isn't legal in the event.
As I said before - while the Character Builder team makes an earnest effort to make their RPGA and LFR campaign files match what's in the CCG (I know, because I've been in contact with them about the process) - if there are any discrepancies, the CCG is still what trumps the Character Builder.
The end result is that the player is responsible for making sure their character is fully legal per the rules of the event - and that includes aligning with what's stated in the CCG.
Thank you!
I'd like to also clarify if monster races are eligable for player use during the Ultimate Dungeon Delve. Currently it seems that popular opinion suggests monsters are alowed but the Monster Manual is not a legal player resource according to the RPGA CCG. I'd hate to bring my Goblin Warlord only to be told he's illegal.
Unless the race is RPGA legal per the CCG it won't be allowed.
The current CCG does not permit the use of Goblin PCs - so unless there is a fairly drastic change in the 1.9 I would not count on their inclusion for this event.
I have a small curiosity. I am going to this with a character, but not a full party. Are there a few tables that will be a PUG, or is this meant to be a complete team that registers together and goes together. I only ask cause I purchased a ticket for an origins slot, but don't have 4 others with me.
Thank you!
As per this thread: http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=1203096
We will be making groups as we can from the single players and partial groups available during marshalling - just like we do with any other event.
Origins is our first attempt at this Ultimate Delve, however, so we'll ask that you try to be patient with us as we work out the kinks in the system.
The character must be created with the Character Builder, and is level 6? So you must be a DDI subscriber to participate? That's all kinds of messed up.
Are you kidding me?
The character must be created with the Character Builder, and is level 6? So you must be a DDI subscriber to participate? That's all kinds of messed up.
There will be a limited number of character creation stations at the show as well for non-subscribers.
However if you ARE a subscriber - it would be well worth your while to make character(s) in advance. I expect that there may be some "lines" around the CB stations - especially Friday night and all day Saturday.
Using the Character Builder gives us a baseline by which we can be sure that all characters are measured by the same yardstick.
Just to clarify, are players allowed to take multiple short rests between encounters?
Your judge will inform you between encounters on that. Might be one or might be four. Planning on more then one all the time is probably not a good idea.
Unless the race is RPGA legal per the CCG it won't be allowed.
The current CCG does not permit the use of Goblin PCs - so unless there is a fairly drastic change in the 1.9 I would not count on their inclusion for this event.
I am having difficulty understanding the purpose of the sentence "Anything that is a legal option for the Character Builder is legal for play".
That's a plain definitive statement that, assuming you're correct, could not possibly be more misleading. I'm not sure how any reasonable player could ever divine that the true meaning is:
"You are limited to the approved player resources from CCG v. 1.9 that are also listed as legal options in the Character Builder."
Indeed, on balance, entirely deleting that sentence, even without making any other changes to the paragraph, would improve the clarity of that article.
I am having difficulty understanding the purpose of the sentence "Anything that is a legal option for the Character Builder is legal for play".
That's a plain definitive statement that, assuming you're correct, could not possibly be more misleading. I'm not sure how any reasonable player could ever divine that the true meaning is:
"You are limited to the approved player resources from CCG v. 1.9 that are also listed as legal options in the Character Builder."
Indeed, on balance, entirely deleting that sentence, even without making any other changes to the paragraph, would improve the clarity of that article.
Y'know - I had to go back and RE-reread the release to see where it says CB legal options.
I may well be wrong. I'll wait to see if the CCG 1.9 makes it more clear - and if it doesn't I'll poke Chris to clarify.
Quick, and hopefully easier, question - Because these rules seem more specific, is it still allowed to take an item from the 7, 6, 5th level allotment from a lower level? (such as a 7th, a 6th and a 3rd)
Unless someone official (like Chris) says otherwise, I'm going to stick with what we've been told before and say - YES.
The levels of items you start with are caps.
1 item of not more than 7th level
1 item of not more than 6th level
1 item of not more than 5th level
I'll let Chris know I've opened my yap on the subject - just in case I'm wrong and he wants to smack me down.
Heck, you could use a hybrid PC if'n you wanted:
In order to participate in the Ultimate Dungeon Delve, you need to create a character for it. The character must be created with the D&D Character Builder and must be printed on the character sheet from that program. Use the 22 point-buy method for your character’s statistics. Anything that is a legal option for the D&D Character Builder is legal for play; this supersedes the “Player Resources” section on page 2 of this document. The character must be 6th level, and can have the following magic items: one (1) 7th-level (or lower) magic item, one (1) 6th-level (or lower) magic item, and one (1) 5th-level (or lower) magic item. In addition, you have 1,000 gold pieces (gp) to spend on additional gear or other magic items. You may purchase a maximum of two (2) consumables (potions, one-use magic items, alchemical items, etc.) for your character. Consumables purchased may not be higher than 10th level.
The bolding is mine, but I would take that to mean that anything that would be legal in a default, non-campaign-specific PC, would be a legal option for the UDD.
FRPG, PH2 and Scales of War backgrounds
Classes and races from Dragon, MM, MM2, PH1, PH2, FRPG, etc.
Magic items from all said sources, and Dungeon and various modules.
Oughta be some ... interesting ... PCs in play with these rules.
IF (and only if) I am reading the character creation rules for the UDD in v2.9 correctly, that Goblin Warlord, if goblin as a PC race is in the CB, is perfectly legal.
Heck, you could use a hybrid PC if'n you wanted:
The bolding is mine, but I would take that to mean that anything that would be legal in a default, non-campaign-specific PC, would be a legal option for the UDD.
FRPG, PH2 and Scales of War backgrounds
Classes and races from Dragon, MM, MM2, PH1, PH2, FRPG, etc.
Magic items from all said sources, and Dungeon and various modules.
Oughta be some ... interesting ... PCs in play with these rules.
*nods* Despite my (clearly) mistaken interpretation and assumptions before it rather clearly states the the rules for this delve supersede "standard" RPGA Character Creation rules. : )
Go to it!
*nods* Despite my (clearly) mistaken interpretation and assumptions before it rather clearly states the the rules for this delve supersede "standard" RPGA Character Creation rules. : )
Go to it!
Bugbear striker might be an ... interesting option. Not quite the right stat bonuses for MC Hammer, but the oversized part remains. A Brutal Scoundrel Rogue using 1d6 daggers or a big mace.... Or a two-weapon Ranger, wielding two large battleaxes. Nasty, really.
On another note, how is it possible for a convention to be so small that it can sell out? I have never seen that before, yet the San Diego Comic-Con is claiming tat they are sold out. And I doubt that I will be able to afford the trip to any of the other UDD conventions.
Then again, I would have thought that ConQuest Vegas, being as it is always adjacent, both time-wise ansd space-wise, to GaMA, could have an official presence at it. Oh well, wishful thinking.
Marty, Las Vegas resident...
On another note, how is it possible for a convention to be so small that it can sell out? I have never seen that before, yet the San Diego Comic-Con is claiming tat they are sold out. And I doubt that I will be able to afford the trip to any of the other UDD conventions.
You win my funny quote for the day LOL (not making fun of you just gave me a chuckle). SDCC is not remotely small. It has over 120,000 people attend it. It sells out all the time because the California fire code only allows so many people inside of the convention center.
You win my funny quote for the day LOL (not making fun of you just gave me a chuckle). SDCC is not remotely small. It has over 120,000 people attend it. It sells out all the time because the California fire code only allows so many people inside of the convention center.
Maybe they need to consider a few economics lessons. If'n you are too big for your venue, find a bigger venue. Unless, for some odd reason you don't want to make more money and/or support more people.
"Hi! We re turning away potential customers because we don't have room for them to come in. Oh, and we decided that, even though we could build a bigger facllity, we like it the size it is, even though it isn't big enough for everyone who wants to come to the game."
Add more convention space. CES has done it, both in Las Vegas and Chicago. Other conventions have done it. Heck, GenCon moved about 300 miles because the non-convention facilities were inadequate in their then-current location.
Ah, well. Don't mind me. I think only 5 occurrences of the UDD, and only one of those outside the USA, is a bit low. Then again, I can understand why, with the special non-standard PC generation rules, the RPGA wants to retain tighter control than with the normal convention delve. I woulda just liked a chance to try out my bugbear ranger. ;)
Maybe they need to consider a few economics lessons. If'n you are too big for your venue, find a bigger venue. Unless, for some odd reason you don't want to make more money and/or support more people.
"Hi! We re turning away potential customers because we don't have room for them to come in. Oh, and we decided that, even though we could build a bigger facllity, we like it the size it is, even though it isn't big enough for everyone who wants to come to the game."
Add more convention space. CES has done it, both in Las Vegas and Chicago. Other conventions have done it. Heck, GenCon moved about 300 miles because the non-convention facilities were inadequate in their then-current location.
Adding more space is something that the San Diego Convention Center is working on. Comic-Con has a contract to stay at that center for the next few years. If it does continue its promised growth, then that contract will likely be renewed, otherwise, they'll probably move to a different location (although where to, I have no idea). As a comic-book retailer in Southern California, I've been watching this develop over the past couple of years (the first time they sold out all four days was two or three years ago)
Currently, the dealer floor of the convention center is about 1/4 mile or so just to walk around the edge of it, so it's not like they're in a small location and just didn't realize that they got too big for it.
So, our characters get short rests, but do the players get any? 4.5 hours is a long time. I'm sure people will want/need to take care of various biological urges in that span.
Anyone know? Is there someone I can email with questions about the Delve in general?
Anyone know? Is there someone I can email with questions about the Delve in general?
I don't know how much was known about this for certain before Origins, but now that I'm back I can tell you it was run as follows:
6 combats. 45 minutes a combat. Once the clock starts - it doesn't stop until the encounter is over, or time runs out.
IF you defeat an encounter and have time left over - it is yours (the table's) to use as you please - plan tactics going forward, take a break, get drinks, hit the restroom, etc.
If you find yourself only ending encounters with a few seconds left constantly, my guess would be that since your GM is only human he may need a break as well - and if he calls for a five minute break, then all's fair. (There was one example at Origins of a judge having no choice but to stop the clock mid-fight for his own breaktime needs - so it happens).
Hope that helps.
Is magic ammunition (Spider Bolt +1) considered a consumable, or can we take more than two? I looked it up on the Compendium and unlike potions, nowhere in its description is the word "consumable" aver used.
Thanks.
Now, honestly, I think that this is an oversight that they're allowed (and he agreed!), and not actually something that really should fly in the Delve. But just throwing in my input.
-Sutro
If we were on a team that won in the Ultimate Dungeon Delve, I know that we can't continue to play that Delve (in this case, Lunar Awakening). However, can we play in the new Delve available at Gen Con? (Fall of the Tower at Windrock) As an aside, I'd be happy to play it even if we can't win the super-sekrit award.
-Sutro
Funny that you mention spider bolts. I packed a few of them with my UDD pre-built characters, as well as the fire arrows. Before the delve started, I specifically asked the head GM over the Delve area at that time if they were usable; after conferring with some people he agreed that since they were not classified as a 'consumable' that they were legal.
Now, honestly, I think that this is an oversight that they're allowed (and he agreed!), and not actually something that really should fly in the Delve. But just throwing in my input.
-Sutro
I'm playing the UDD at GenCon - I wonder if they'll close this loophole before then? I had some spare gold left over after buying everything I wanted for my character so I sunk it into five of the Spider Bolts +1.
Thanks for ruining it for the rest of us, Sutro!
;)Here's a separate question for you, Wolfstar:
If we were on a team that won in the Ultimate Dungeon Delve, I know that we can't continue to play that Delve (in this case, Lunar Awakening). However, can we play in the new Delve available at Gen Con? (Fall of the Tower at Windrock) As an aside, I'd be happy to play it even if we can't win the super-sekrit award.
-Sutro
I have no reason to doubt you'll be able to play the new Delve at Gencon/PAX.
I also have little reason to doubt you'll be eligible for prizes.
I'm playing the UDD at GenCon - I wonder if they'll close this loophole before then? I had some spare gold left over after buying everything I wanted for my character so I sunk it into five of the Spider Bolts +1.
Thanks for ruining it for the rest of us, Sutro!
I'll poke around on this, but help my addled memory - does the rule about magical weapons automatically returning to their user not apply to ammunition?
My "gut" tells me that ammunition (even magical ammunition) IS consumable if that rule doesn't apply, but I'll ask around for clarification all the same.
I'll poke around on this, but help my addled memory - does the rule about magical weapons automatically returning to their user not apply to ammunition?
My "gut" tells me that ammunition (even magical ammunition) IS consumable if that rule doesn't apply, but I'll ask around for clarification all the same.
On page 232 of the PHB it actually states that there's no such thing as magical ammunition:
"Ammunition (such as arrows, bolts or sling stones) doesn't come in magical versions. You can't craft (or find) [it]"
The Spider Bolts were actually added as part of Dungeon Magazine if I'm not mistaken. So the PHB really wouldn't address whether magical ammo returns to the user. I suppose I could dig and find the Dungeon article that intorduced it and see what it says.
One thing I did find... in the Adventurer's Vault they added Alchemist's potions (fire, frost, poison, etc...) which are listed as ammunition for use in a bow, crossbow or sling, and are listed as consumable. So that's an argument for magical ammunition being a consumable right there.
It seems I'm making a case against myself - I really want my Spider Bolts and my healing potions! :P
On page 232 of the PHB it actually states that there's no such thing as magical ammunition:
"Ammunition (such as arrows, bolts or sling stones) doesn't come in magical versions. You can't craft (or find) [it]"
The Spider Bolts were actually added as part of Dungeon Magazine if I'm not mistaken. So the PHB really wouldn't address whether magical ammo returns to the user. I suppose I could dig and find the Dungeon article that intorduced it and see what it says.
One thing I did find... in the Adventurer's Vault they added Alchemist's potions (fire, frost, poison, etc...) which are listed as ammunition for use in a bow, crossbow or sling, and are listed as consumable. So that's an argument for magical ammunition being a consumable right there.
It seems I'm making a case against myself - I really want my Spider Bolts and my healing potions! :P
Quite the conundrum! I'll see what I can find out.
Enchanted arrows, bolts, and sling bullets can be activated and fired from ranged weapons to achieve exceptional results. You must load magic ammunition before you can activate and fire it (spending whatever action is necessary to do so), and it’s used up when fired. When used with powers that target multiple enemies, magic ammunition affects only the first attack roll or target after it’s loaded. In certain circumstances (such as when loading is a free action), the ranged attacker can load more magic ammunition during a multi-target attack if desired.
Sounds pretty consumable to me.
I have an official query in, just in case, but that might help resolve the issue in the mean-time.
Funny that you mention spider bolts. I packed a few of them with my UDD pre-built characters, as well as the fire arrows. Before the delve started, I specifically asked the head GM over the Delve area at that time if they were usable; after conferring with some people he agreed that since they were not classified as a 'consumable' that they were legal.
Now, honestly, I think that this is an oversight that they're allowed (and he agreed!), and not actually something that really should fly in the Delve. But just throwing in my input.
-Sutro
I'm pretty sure they fall under the "one-use magic items" catagory.
You may purchase a maximum of two (2) consumables (potions, one-use magic items, alchemical items, etc.) for your character.
There may have been one or two more on Saturday night/Sunday morning.
Maybe at Gencon I'll actually try to get a chance to play in one.
The guys (and girls) I play with locally got through it sunday morning. It was cool for me since I got to make one of the characters for that team =P
Maybe at Gencon I'll actually try to get a chance to play in one.
Why yes, team "Jay Babcock Ate My Baby" did finish it Sunday morning. We finished 30 seconds behind the fastest time. Not bad for making my character in about twenty minutes at 1:00 AM.
Oh, and we have a spot for you at Gencon, as only four of this team will be going.
Congratulations to all the teams that finished, and thanks to everyone that played! A new adventure awaits at Gen Con Indy!
Anyone who played the UDD at Origins able to confirm that Hybrid classes and monster races are playable for the event? The posts in this thread indicate that they are, but it'd be nice to hear it from someone who was on-site and saw it happen.
While I didn't play the UDD, I was a member of RPGA HQ for the show, and can confirm that ANYTHING that's in the CB is fully legal for the UDD events.
Is the 45 minute timer running the entire encounter, or only while players are taking their actions? If it's the former, I'm hoping that the DM's are going to be pretty cool people, and not just run out the clock by stalling.
The timer runs constantly.
The judges don't have any incentive to run the clock out - and the Delve Coordinator is never far away in case you start to suspect something nefarious going on.
According to Dragon Magazine #373 (where the Spider Bolts appear). . .
Sounds pretty consumable to me.
I have an official query in, just in case, but that might help resolve the issue in the mean-time.
I think the general consensus here is that magical ammunition is considered a consumable - but did you ever get an "official" ruling on it? I'd guess that if it came up at Origins they've probably had a chance to review the rule and close the loophole. (if it was ever open in the first place...)
I think the general consensus here is that magical ammunition is considered a consumable - but did you ever get an "official" ruling on it? I'd guess that if it came up at Origins they've probably had a chance to review the rule and close the loophole. (if it was ever open in the first place...)
I did, actually, and couldn't recall what thread it was asked in.
The official word is that spider bolts (and any other magical ammunition) is consumable.
Sorry for any kinks that puts in your plans.
I did, actually, and couldn't recall what thread it was asked in.
The official word is that spider bolts (and any other magical ammunition) is consumable.
Sorry for any kinks that puts in your plans.
Thanks, WolfStar. I sorta figured that was going to be the case, but it never hurts to ask.
Are we able to use the RPGA Rewards Cards during the Delve?
I believed that RPGA rewards cards could be used in any RPGA game, be it a one off, a living campaign (such as LFR) or a home campaign (as long as it is sanctioned as an RPGA event)
To date, the only event that specifically says you can't use cards is this year's Championship.
At Origins we allowed the use of cards for the Ultimate Delve, and it seems to work out pretty well.
"Periodically (see www.wizards.com/rpga) the RPGA issues special cards that can be used in official RPGA games."
which is what lead me to believe that they were available for any RPGA event, unless there was a specific ruling against it (and no specific ruling has been mentioned for the UDD), unlike the Champtionship series, which has a specific ruling against it in the CCG.
My squad is looking to get as much advantage as they can... The at will reroll cards came up and slightly changed the composition of the party, so that all the characters would have access to the cards (meaning Arcane/Divine/Martial only).
The Spider Bolts were actually added as part of Dungeon Magazine if I'm not mistaken. So the PHB really wouldn't address whether magical ammo returns to the user. I suppose I could dig and find the Dungeon article that intorduced it and see what it says.
It was in an Ampersand article and was in relation to the AV2 IIRC. As such it didn't give full rules about magical ammunition. (I know Wolfstar already got the word on these being consumables, but i thought I would just add that tidbit.)
It was in an Ampersand article and was in relation to the AV2 IIRC. As such it didn't give full rules about magical ammunition. (I know Wolfstar already got the word on these being consumables, but i thought I would just add that tidbit.)
Actually, the compiled issue of Dragon #373 *does* include new/updated rules for magical ammunition (though the original stand-alone Ampersand did not).
Enchanted arrows, bolts, and sling bullets can be activated and fired from ranged weapons to achieve exceptional results. You must load magic ammunition before you can activate and fire it (spending whatever action is necessary to do so), and it’s used up when fired. When used with powers that target multiple enemies, magic ammunition affects only the first attack roll or target after it’s loaded. In certain circumstances (such as when loading is a free action), the ranged attacker can load more magic ammunition during a multi-target attack if desired.
Played in the Ultimate Delve today. Both tables for today won (Comic Con's gaming is alot smaller than Origins). It was a lot of fun. I already own all the books, but I figured an extra PHB2 would be good for my group
Congrats on the wins. Any pictures of your matching costume around the web?
Congrats on the wins. Any pictures of your matching costume around the web?
Well, there are several in my gallery: http://gadren.deviantart.com/gallery/
(There will probably also be a ton floating around the net that I'm not even aware of, since I had my photo snapped by hundred of strangers at the convention.)
Well, there are several in my gallery: http://gadren.deviantart.com/gallery/
(There will probably also be a ton floating around the net that I'm not even aware of, since I had my photo snapped by hundred of strangers at the convention.)
Very nice, I have a Girl Genius inspired artificer as well. Again, grats on the win and nice costume!
Team make-up:
Dwarf battlerager fighter
Dragonborn resourceful warlord
Half-orc rageblood barbarian
Half-elf wrathful invoker
Genasi tinkerer artificer
Team make-up:
Dwarf battlerager fighter
Dragonborn resourceful warlord
Half-orc rageblood barbarian
Half-elf wrathful invoker
Genasi tinkerer artificer
Yeah, I think artificer was the IDEAL leader type for this kind of drawn-out delve. Two free surges and also redistribution of surges among the party = defender does not run out of surges. Also, the ability to recharge magic items made Daily Item powers much more useful (got two uses out of my obsidian steed and my power jewel, AND I got temp HP each time I used them, and I still had one recharge in reserve for the Defender's dwarven armor).
And most importantly, with the time limit, damage-boosting is key, and you can't beat magic weapon and static shock (with the master's wand buff)
On Saturday, I played again, this time with a full group of five. It was the three striker, one leader, one defender mix that seems to have done so well, and true to form, we completed the delve (although with only seconds to go in a couple of encounters)! Divine Power for free! (Good thing, too, as after Comic-Con, I'm completely broke...)
Yeah, I think artificer was the IDEAL leader type for this kind of drawn-out delve. Two free surges and also redistribution of surges among the party = defender does not run out of surges.
I brought in a shaman that LorathZ will remember. The ability to heal two people at once was also quite valuable (though nothing is a tasty as Magic Weapon).
The artificer really impressed me. In the Thursday game I felt just mauled - out of surges by the end of the losing third encounter. By contrast, I felt practically indistructable on Friday - I may have been bloodied once. Granted the extra damage provided by the fifth character took incoming damage off the table much faster.
Gadren, had a great time playing with you man. :-)
Gadren, had a great time playing with you man. :-)
Thanks man. Every defender loves their leader, though I have to admit it's the first time I've been hugged for it, lol!
So, at the end of the day, we were still recorded as winners, right? That one fellow (who shall remain nameless) really seemed like he did not want us to get our due, for some reason.