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For some reason, I'm in the mood to be a rock star. Can't imagine why...
This will be a fun, not-too-serious Theater of the Mind "campaign" wherein a lowly group of three musicians sail the waves of popularity, ultimately seeking to become the greatest performers Golarion has ever seen. Right now, I'm just calling an interest check, though seeking so few people, I'm hopeful it'll turn into actual "recruitment" shortly.
The only hard and fast rule I have right now is a maxed Perform skill, and a secondary, not necessarily maxed Perform.
I'm going to play this one in addition to running it; I doubt very much I can convince someone else to GM this for me, and I'm too set on the idea to just give it up.
Need twothree others:
One with maxed Perform: Sing
One with maxed Perform: String
One Mage of any variety for special effects
And me, with maxed Perform: Percussion
Don't have any other character creation rules, but do note you do not necessarily have to be a Bard/Skald to make this work. I'm likely rolling a high Strength Fighter, as toting around an immense drum kit would encumber lesser characters.
I would also not be opposed to the "side members" of the band, if more interest is generated than I expect. Roadies, stage managers, and our agent are all positions readily available that I'll just have to GM; it could be rather fun to have an "agent" who may not have the best interests of the rest of the party at heart.
This will be a largely skill and RP based campaign, with minimal-to-no combat encounters. Will work with any interested people in what we'd all like to do, but the less mechanical encounters, the faster I'll be able to put this thing together.
For giggles, and subject to change at the discretion of the band:
25 Point Buy
All Races. Note that highly unusual races, or those that take Charisma penalties, probably won't get along well with the general populace, and will likely hinder our rise to stardom.
Don't worry about rolling up anything yet; just post a concept idea, and which role you'd like to fill, and we'll take it from there.
Here's a tasty jam to get you in the mood. Thanks for stopping by!
ok...i'll dot....i'll go with the string section....a nimble fingered elf by the name of Axel Leafsong(I sense you are a big Rush fan)
Classic rock, more than just strictly Rush.
However, Neil Peart announced his retirement sometime last week, so while our campaign doesn't necessarily have to be Rush-themed, that was definitely my inspiration behind it.
We can have more than 3 band members as well, but that's the minimum. And as I sit here and think about it, a "secondary" band member mage of some kind would do wonders for our visual effects.
EDIT: In fact, I'd like to now make that a requisite for getting this campaign off the ground. Any sort of Illusion, Conjuration, and Evocation caster. We need pyrotechnics, light shows, sound amplification and mimicry, and some conjured goodies would also be nice.
So you're welcome to change your choice if you'd like.
What genre of music are you going for? (And what starting level?) A wayang shadow puppeteer could be absolutely excellent at special effects (and music), while a dirge bard could be good for real hard death metal.
Eldritch Scion and Overwhelming Soul could also be interesting archetypes for a lead singer, hmm. But Oracle Curses are probably a cooler option, especially if this is looking like regular metal.
Grimdog, what class were you thinking—arcane? archer? arcane archer?
I could take on lead singer if nobody else has mentioned it. Thinking either Sound Striker Bard (if ranged DPS and the ability to literally demolish things with song is useful, as well as some backup illusion magic), or some sort of Oracle (maybe going towards Rage Prophet)—if I dip Spirit Guide Oracle, I could pick up some arcane/illusion spells there (at level 3, via lore).
Oh this campaign would be great for this character! She's an Aasimar (Musetouched) opera singer, but some of my favorite rock bands are fronted by operatic style singers... Evanescence and Nightwish just to name two.
However, thunderbeard did beat me to the suggestion of singer, so if he wants it, he was first.
Also, for the drummer... What about a Belkzen War Drummer?
Oh, drummer was already proposed, which is why I went for singer. Could do keyboard instead. (Or someone with an orchestra; there's some pretty fun things you can pull off with the right familiars)
Waiting for other people to weigh in more, though.
@thunderbeard
Genre - Up to all of us. I'd like to keep it "somewhat realistic," so to that end we're looking more like a Kansas over Styx (since without a full-caster party, we'd never be able to make Styx sounds...and frankly, we wouldn't even think to).
Start probably between 3 and 5 inclusive, as the first two levels are never any fun.
As far as the roles go, I'd really prefer if the spellcaster and musicians were distinct, assuming someone's willing to fill the last spot. While it's certainly feasible mechanically, it's not really for the story; after all, if you went to a concert, wouldn't you be kind of angry if they only played for one second out of every six?
And for DPS, that's again up for debate. We can focus entirely on our careers, for which (once we land some high-end magic) combat/travel will be largely meaningless; or, on the other end, we can be mighty warriors as well, who just also happen to be the best band in the land.
EDIT: Oh hello Belladonna!
That's three; I'll make a discussion, we can carry on into it. New people who show up, go ahead and speak up, but I don't want to keep bumping the interest thread here over the other campaigns on the page.
This is definitely something I would be interested in doing (if you're willing to make it four more players :) )
Maybe a bassist or auxillary percussionist?
I'm so interested, being a musician myself, I'll be back later.
This is definitely something I would be interested in doing (if you're willing to make it four more players :) )
Maybe a bassist or auxillary percussionist?
Yeah, I'm not limiting it to four total; rather, it was four minimum. The more the merrier!
I'm working on a proper, mechanics-oriented post for the Discussion thread; it'll be up soonish.
Edit: Character creation guidelines have been posted in the Discussion tab.
Level isn't decided yet, so if you feel inclined to put forth a sheet, just hit 3 and we'll level it up after if that's going to be the case.
As mentioned above, if you're new to the thread, dot in here as per normal, to keep interest going until we reach our natural conclusion. IF you'd like to discuss things, post in the Discussion thread.
As we have enough to start, and any more, while welcome, are not "necessary," I'd prefer not to steal attention away from other recruitment threads.
Thanks!
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Been there and done that previously with a poisoner gnome Bard that used illusions for stage effects and his flute doubled as a blowgun.
Would be interested to tag along, but don't have the time right now to commit to details (I am working offshore on an oil rig for the next couple of months).
So here's a dot, hope you rock on... and maybe hire a roadie / session musician at a later stage.
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Alright. Eventually, someone will need to shoot for the almighty Sculpt Sound at Bard 7.
Also, I think I'll go with a Rage Prophet build, just for fun. He might even call himself the Rage Prophet. Maybe back-up vocals and second guitar or keyboard or something (or: wind?)
and yeah my suggestion was to the GM/Drummer... Since he wanted a strong fighter type, but that archetype kinda is that, yet it's still a bard. :D Plus the high level build up a crescendo of drumming then shatter things with a 20d6 sonic effect? That's amazing.
I'd describe Sound Striker as more similar to, say, a blaster sorcerer. But it's not bad for a short-range attacker, especially because of its ability to destroy objects—while also working as a decent arcane.
I'd describe Sound Striker as more similar to, say, a blaster sorcerer. But it's not bad for a short-range attacker, especially because of its ability to destroy objects—while also working as a decent arcane.
Well, yeah Sound striker is what I am, but I was talking about the Belkzen War Drummer. You carry around a large drum and a huge warhammer that you use to beat the drum. SO you basically have this two-handed warhammer that you fight with. Check it out... If *I* were the drummer it's totally what I would do haha.
Oh, my bad. Yeah, the War Drummer looks better than a standard skald, but the Belkzen flavor could be detriment for some concepts.
grimdog73 - String (You still around?)
Belladonna Nightshade - Sing, secondary of Dance
thunderbeard - Keyboard, secondary Sing and String
Randall - Wind
I who can't even remember the code for his special character - Percussion, secondary of Oratory
GypsyMischief - Coming back?
Another Primary Sing and/or String wouldn't hurt, and I would still like to have a non-Perform arcane caster of some sort.
Oh, my bad. Yeah, the War Drummer looks better than a standard skald, but the Belkzen flavor could be detriment for some concepts.
Well, sort of. Could always be a half-orc if not an orc. Who says the drummer has to be pretty? ~_^
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Dude, I've been thinking of this sort of concept for a long time now. I'd totally jump on to help out with Sing and/or Strings, probably with a bloodrager for extra metal thematics. Or maybe a technician wizard or arcanist, if we need one of those more?
EDIT: Glanced in Discussion, saw that it looks like you're more concerned with strings. Maybe a nimble-fingered swashbuckler to fill in on lute/mandolin/other instruments as needed?
Dude, I've been thinking of this sort of concept for a long time now. I'd totally jump on to help out with Sing and/or Strings, probably with a bloodrager for extra metal thematics. Or maybe a technician wizard or arcanist, if we need one of those more?
EDIT: Glanced in Discussion, saw that it looks like you're more concerned with strings. Maybe a nimble-fingered swashbuckler to fill in on lute/mandolin/other instruments as needed?
I've not heard from grimdog73 since those initial posts, so we are still in need of a Strings player; more Sing couldn't hurt, either.
However, no one has yet submitted a technician wizard, and I would still like to have one of those before we begin. I can NPC it if necessary, but it would be far more fun, for everyone, if it's another player.
Your choice, though!
And on a note to anyone
For the spellcaster, please keep to the theme. I know, I know, themed Wizards...
We need bursts of fireworks, elaborate visual displays, conjured clothing for merchandise sales. Quicken Spell is always a plus, for added theatrics in a round, but most of the Metamagics have clearly more combat use, and that isn't our true aim. Crafting is also welcomed, though if it doesn't fit your character's flavor design, that's okay. It isn't about power (and as mentioned in the Discussion thread, I'll be overwealthing anyway), but about the thrill of the performance and the rise to stardom.
I'm not sure on what I'd want to play; I'm usually not huge on full wizard types but I'll take a look. Either way, should I post in Discussion?
I'm not sure on what I'd want to play; I'm usually not huge on full wizard types but I'll take a look. Either way, should I post in Discussion?
Absolutely! And no worries, Strings is still open, too. Just putting out here.
Still looking for a few performers to seize their destinies and make Golarion rock.
Dude, I've been thinking of this sort of concept for a long time now. I'd totally jump on to help out with Sing and/or Strings, probably with a bloodrager for extra metal thematics. Or maybe a technician wizard or arcanist, if we need one of those more?
EDIT: Glanced in Discussion, saw that it looks like you're more concerned with strings. Maybe a nimble-fingered swashbuckler to fill in on lute/mandolin/other instruments as needed?
I've not heard from grimdog73 since those initial posts, so we are still in need of a Strings player; more Sing couldn't hurt, either.
However, no one has yet submitted a technician wizard, and I would still like to have one of those before we begin. I can NPC it if necessary, but it would be far more fun, for everyone, if it's another player.
Your choice, though!
And on a note to anyone
For the spellcaster, please keep to the theme. I know, I know, themed Wizards...
We need bursts of fireworks, elaborate visual displays, conjured clothing for merchandise sales. Quicken Spell is always a plus, for added theatrics in a round, but most of the Metamagics have clearly more combat use, and that isn't our true aim. Crafting is also welcomed, though if it doesn't fit your character's flavor design, that's okay. It isn't about power (and as mentioned in the Discussion thread, I'll be overwealthing anyway), but about the thrill of the performance and the rise to stardom.
Does it have to be a Wizard? I've been thinking about a Maestro bloodline Sorcerer...
Does it have to be a Wizard?
Not at all! I'd tried to be careful, prior to that sentence, to avoid using "Wizard." I really just wanted any arcane caster, but there are only so many times I can force a synonym.
How many more people does the band need?
I think we're waiting for at least one more?
That's correct, just the arcane caster primary. Once we get that, we can finalize everything and get started.
This is probably going to be Irnk's entry.
Will make some adjustments as necessary to bring him into this campaign, but fundamentally this guy.
Looks great to me! I'll get everyone organized in Discussion on my lunch today.
If you do substantial edits to that guy, you don't have to include where it comes from, unless it is unavailable on either the Paizo SRD or d20pfsrd; I forget to check Archives of Nethys most of the time.
Helloooo?
Is this still going? I have a string character if you are still looking.