{"id":1035,"date":"2025-04-06T14:21:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T22:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leecifer.psychedelicbuddha.net\/?p=1035"},"modified":"2025-04-06T14:21:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T22:21:57","slug":"journeys-pnw-session-002","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leecifer.psychedelicbuddha.net\/?p=1035","title":{"rendered":"Journey&#8217;s PNW &#8211; Session 002"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly Game Summary &amp; Key Points<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The session opened with the DM\u2019s check-in as everyone joined about 15 minutes late. The DM recapped our objectives from Madame Eva\u2019s briefing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 <strong>Primary Mission:<\/strong> Acquire four rich scarves and four wolf head pendants at the Trade Discal (with clues pointing to Madam Kulp\u2019s Silks and Va&#8217;s Lucky Amulets).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 <strong>Secondary Mission:<\/strong> Investigate a feud between the Xungoon family and the Taynmo family\u2014a dispute causing unrest that may affect trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The party was split into two groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 <strong>Group One (Xotchil and Zanath):<\/strong> Focused on investigating the family feud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 <strong>Group Two (Larry, Irabi, Balamo, and Ric):<\/strong> Tasked with gathering the items at the Trade Discal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DM detailed the traveling route on our shared maps, explaining the giant crystal, the sprawling trade districts, inns, and the ever-changing environment of the night market. Important instructions included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Currency and Weight:<\/strong> Money is exchanged upon arrival to a universal currency, and coins are too trivial in weight to worry about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Map Scale:<\/strong> The maps aren\u2019t exact to scale \u2013 the Trade Discal is far busier when zoomed in compared to the 30,000-foot overview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Pog\/Token Movement:<\/strong> Players were asked to verify that they can move their tokens on the shared map.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed Narrative &amp; Player Contributions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DM\u2019s Recap and Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Objective Reminder:<\/strong> \u201cGet the four scarves, four pendants, and sort out the family feud!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Map Operation:<\/strong> Repeated instructions to move tokens on Map 1-1 as the group navigated from the inn toward the Trade Discal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Encounter Setup:<\/strong> The DM elaborated on bar interactions at the inn, shared descriptions of vendors (Madam Kulp\u2019s Silks, Va&#8217;s Lucky Amulets, Xangoon Seafood Market, Taynmo Noodles) and outlined the possible black market hidden in the northwest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In-Character (IC) &amp; Out-of-Character (OOC) Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Group Decisions &amp; Route Choices:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>DM (OOC):<\/strong> \u201cEveryone, please confirm you\u2019re here. Let\u2019s review our route to the Trade Discal!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Players (OOC and IC):<\/strong> A lively discussion ensued about splitting up or sticking together, with one player jokingly asking about \u201cbeing mentally, physically, and emotionally present\u201d before everyone settled on a course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Bar &amp; Vendor Interactions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Xotchil &amp; Zannath (IC):<\/strong> Began investigating the feud while chatting with a local. Xotchil asked a vendor about rumors between the Xangoon and Taynmo families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Larry (IC):<\/strong> At the bar, questioned the barkeep about where to find the best scarves and wolf head pendants. His inquiry prompted the barkeep to recommend Madam Kulp\u2019s and Va&#8217;s Lucky Amulets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>DM\u2019s Information:<\/strong> \u201cMadam Ava didn\u2019t answer your currency question\u2014just figure it out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Humorous Moment (OOC):<\/strong> One player mimicked a \u201cJohn Candy disguise as a big yellow bird\u201d when commenting how he\u2019d approach Madam Kulp, causing laughter among the group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Exploration of the Trade Disco:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>DM (IC narration):<\/strong> Detailed the ambiance of the Trade Discal as dusk fell: \u201cCandles, torches, suspended hexes\u2014this is like a giant fairground at Christmas time!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Irabi &amp; Others (IC):<\/strong> Decided to split points of interest\u2014some moving toward the Xangoon Seafood market for clues about the feud, while others head toward the amulet vendor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The Giant Crab Ambush Encounter:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>DM\u2019s Start of Combat:<\/strong> As the group advanced, chaos erupted when giant crabs were released from shattered cages\u2014a moment punctuated by frantic screaming, hysterical OOC commentary (&#8220;we\u2019re all gonna get pinched!&#8221;) and confusion over token placement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Player Actions &amp; Rolls:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Larry, Xotchil, Zannith, and others<\/strong> each took turns attacking, casting spells (Infestation cantrip, Mind Sliver, Eldrich\u2019s Blast, Chaos Bolt, and throwing daggers) and using class features like Rage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Notable Instances:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">A visually dramatic moment when one giant crab clutched a woman in its pincers; sadly, the DM narrated that \u201cshe was torn in pieces.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">One player dramatically exclaimed they were \u201craging and diving after that Kobald thing\u201d (referring to a mysterious, suspicious-looking creature spotted by Xochitl) leading to plenty of amused and tense exchanges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The DM humorously struggled with technicalities (map glitches and token disappearance), prompting exclamations like \u201cWhere\u2019s everyone\u2019s pog?!\u201d and humorous quips such as \u201cI\u2019m on the wrong fucking screen!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The use of Inspiration to retry a sneak attack was both chaotic and entertaining, as the DM quickly explained that inspirations must be declared ahead of time, sparking a fun debate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Memorable Moments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Technical Hiccups &amp; Laughter:<\/strong> Between dropped tokens and maps that only fully shared with some players, our digital disarray added a layer of absurdity to the session. One of the highlights was the DM discovering the \u201crolling-out\u201d settings for NPC initiative, followed by lively banter about moving tokens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Madam Kulp\u2019s Silks Negotiation:<\/strong> When a player attempted to flatter the gnome shopkeeper to reduce prices, the banter and switch between in-character compliments and OOC side comments (\u201cI heard the wife at home wants me to check this out!\u201d) had everyone laughing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The Crab Chaos:<\/strong> The giant crab ambush became an epic brawl featuring creative spell-casting, daring aerial maneuvers (characters flying above the melee), and intense grumbles about the damage. Noteworthy was Xochitl\u2019s alert on the suspicious \u201cKobald character\u201d darting off\u2014a detail many missed, igniting discussion and friendly ribbing afterward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Group Coordination Through Chaos:<\/strong> Despite the frantic environment, the party managed to share information seamlessly. As voices overlapped and technical glitches threatened chaos, the collective \u201care we all here?\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m back\u201d in chat kept us on track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Humor Amidst Danger:<\/strong> Even as characters took heavy damage or grappled with giant crabs, comments like \u201cyou\u2019re a bird, squawk all day long\u201d and the humorous descriptions of the bar scene (a throwback to a famous movie bar scene) provided comic relief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Information to Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Mission Recap:<\/strong>\u2013 Primary: Collect the highest quality scarves and pendants using all leads from Madam Eva\u2019s briefing.\u2013 Secondary: Uncover the mysterious feud between the Xangoon and Taynmo families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Currency &amp; Trade Reminder:<\/strong>Money exchanges upon entry ensure you\u2019re using a universal currency\u2014ignore minutiae about coins and weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Map Navigation:<\/strong>When moving your token (or pog), check your settings if the map suddenly \u201cresets\u201d or drops tokens. Make sure to experiment with zoom settings (using \u201cZoom to Fit\u201d may help).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Combat Mechanics:<\/strong>Future encounters may involve individual NPC initiative rolls. Declare inspiration or advantage before roll attempts to avoid mid-roll confusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>OOC Protocol:<\/strong>Clearly state when you\u2019re speaking as your character versus chatting as yourself (names versus character names) to keep the narrative clean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wrapped up the session with a break call (\u201cLet\u2019s come back at 40 after\u201d) as the epic crab battle raged on. The group\u2019s energy remains high, despite technical glitches and intense combat. Keep these details in mind for the next session and bring your best tokens\u2014and your sense of humor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy adventuring, everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 The DM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(OOC: \u201cThis was insane\u2014thanks for kicking ass with me, and see you next week!\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Weekly Game Summary &amp; Key Points Session Overview The session opened with the DM\u2019s check-in as everyone joined about 15 minutes late. 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