This is my recruitment thread for the SFS Scenario 1-09, Live Exploration Extreme.
Full Disclosure: This scenario is being run as part of a GM Trade to help complete the Alien Archive boon. Preference will be given to those who are participating, but all are welcome to play.
Game Expectations
I ask for a posting rate of 2-3 times per day during the business week and 1-2 times over the weekend, though I realize (and expect) that real life can get in the way of fun at times and that not all players will be able to meet that pace. I also expect folks to be unavailable for a period of time. I will be traveling at the end of May and expect limited availability during that time. Before the game begins, I will post my current schedule and days that I expect to be unavailable or have only limited availability.
I will bot players who do not post anything within a 24 hour period and will request botting instructions.
Before the game begins, I will post a botting policy similar to those used by other GMs on these boards.
Play-Style
My posts tend often to be heavy on words. Expect my posts to, at times, be heavy in prose, which I hope helps facilitate roleplaying. NPCs will ask questions and expect answers. I try to inject humor and am very predisposed to puns - expect them to be uttered both by NPCs or in OOC text. I also try to encourage creative solutions and thinking outside the box. This scenario calls for extensive NPC interaction and humor, so I will be hamming it up (and hope you will do the same)!
I will likely use GM rolls for Initiative, Perception, and a number of other checks. Expect players rolls to primarily be limited to combat.
Still Interested?
Great! If this game sounds like something you'd be interested in, go ahead and post here with your responses to the following:
1. What makes you and your character a good team player?
2. Do you have the Alien Archive boon? This won't affect your chances of getting in.
3. If there is a way to solve a situation other than combat and still collect all the rewards, would you? How hard would you try? Or do you prefer to slay everything?
4. Are you okay with trying to finish the game in 5-6 weeks? Botting you okay? Things we can do to speed up the game a tad suggestions if any?
5. New to Starfinder? This also won't affect your chances of getting in.
One player has a spot. I will take up to 5 more.
I will make player selection based on responses and availability and notify players (if we meet the minimum of 4 by then) on the morning of 4/6/18, US East Coast time.
Then, put on your helmet, strap in, make sure your hair and make-up are ready, and enjoy the ride!
Hello, I would be interested although I am not part of the GM exchange.
I only have first level SFS characters of my own if we play low tier and could of course play a pregen/iconic level four if we play high tier.
1. What makes you and your character a good team player?
Well, to be honest I as a player strive for a harmonious atmosphere so even though I play very diverse character concepts the actions of the characters always have the group and the story in mind.
2. Do you have the Alien Archive boon? This won't affect your chances of getting in.
No, I do not.
3. If there is a way to solve a situation other than combat and still collect all the rewards, would you? How hard would you try? Or do you prefer to slay everything?
To be honest that depends on the character! ;-) I have played stupid thugs and intellectual diplomats. As I would like to play an Operative, Mechanic or Technomancer in this scenario I would rather not fight much. :-D
4. Are you okay with trying to finish the game in 5-6 weeks? Botting you okay? Things we can do to speed up the game a tad suggestions if any?
YES, I usually post 2-3 times per day and would love a game to finish fast. Often progressing the story depends on GM input so using spoilers to reflect character options (without telling the players what to do) can speed up the game in my opinion.
5. New to Starfinder? This also won't affect your chances of getting in.
Yes, I just started two weeks ago but have good grip on the differences to PF. Although I need to look into spaceship combat a bit more. ;-)
Thanks
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I’m interested, I’ve got a shirren soldier/ mercenary a la Krombopulous Micheals.
1. What makes you and your character a good team player?
What make me a good player? I have a good grasp on the rules and am here to have fun with others who are having fun.
What makes my character cool? I’ve been wanting to debut him eight this scenario specifically to ham it up and be on a reality show for eoxians.
2. Do you have the Alien Archive boon?
Yes
3. If there is a way to solve a situation other than combat and still collect all the rewards, would you? How hard would you try? Or do you prefer to slay everything?
I mean as a mercenary shooting is my go to but of course I understand that sometimes stealth is the better part of discretion.
4. Are you okay with trying to finish the game in 5-6 weeks? Botting you okay? Things we can do to speed up the game a tad suggestions if any?
No problem at all, I am able to post multiple times per day even on weekends.
5. New to Starfinder?
Not really, I am starting book 3 of the AP and have done some sfs before as well. This will be my first sfs pbp.
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So a preface to my entry: I have played 1-00 to 1-10, plus the quest (excluding 1-08). I submit here, if you need a player to complete a table just holler. If you need a GM for any I can jump in as well. I am here to fill in any holes so that this can run smoothly. I suppose I can also be a resource if GM's need suggestions or have questions about scenarios.
1. What makes you and your character a good team player?
Others having fun makes me have fun.
2. Do you have the Alien Archive boon? This won't affect your chances of getting in.
Not to my knowledge. I don't really care too much about those species as playable characters.
3. If there is a way to solve a situation other than combat and still collect all the rewards, would you? How hard would you try? Or do you prefer to slay everything?
Also depends on my character, though, I rarely make murdery characters. If my character is keen on thinking outside of the box then he will. If not, my character will intentionally not get in the way of such actions.
4. Are you okay with trying to finish the game in 5-6 weeks? Botting you okay? Things we can do to speed up the game a tad suggestions if any?
Absolutely. Suggestion: whenever a part gives a choice or has to decide on the next course of action, only wait a designated amount of time and then vote on any decisions produced in the amount of time. This prevents stagnation due to deliberation.
5. New to Starfinder? This also won't affect your chances of getting in.
Nope.
Running another SFS campaign so soon? I’m having a blast with your Into the Unknown game so far, so I’d love to be a part of your next one!
1. What makes you and your character a good team player?
I’m more concerned with strengthening the party and enhancing other players’ experiences than I am with glory-hogging. Neon’s personality always makes for fun interactions with other PCs, and his charitable streak is perfect for helping out new and veteran players alike.
2. Do you have the Alien Archive boon? This won't affect your chances of getting in.
I do not - I’m not a dedicated Starfinder GM (not yet, anyway).
3. If there is a way to solve a situation other than combat and still collect all the rewards, would you? How hard would you try? Or do you prefer to slay everything?
Absolutely! Combat can be fun, but I enjoy thinking through encounters and trying new things much more. Relatively peaceful, RP-heavy scenarios are my absolute favorite.
4. Are you okay with trying to finish the game in 5-6 weeks? Botting you okay? Things we can do to speed up the game a tad suggestions if any?
No problem here whatsoever. I’m cool with establishing botting instructions, though I can’t see myself being unable to post anytime soon.
5. New to Starfinder? This also won't affect your chances of getting in.
Not at all! I’m always happy to share the little knowledge I’ve hoarded about the game (as you’ve witnessed yourself, heh).
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1. I try not to do things without consorting my teammates first. Huckle Jim is a soldier with some good acrobatics skills and whatnot.
2. Yep, just one slot away from having 6 lines. I also have Pact worlds if that happens to have a boon to it later on.
3. Huckle Jim can't do much outside of combat, given he is a soldier and soldiers are low skilled, but he certainly won't aggregate a combat when the rest of the party wants a diplomatic solution.
4. Yep. If I'm away, Huckle will fire away with his gun, he uses the automatic property if there are 4 or more enemies without getting my allies. If he is forced in melee, he never disengages, he just drops his gun an pulls out his baton.
5. Not entirely new to Starfinder or SFS, but I might need reminded of a rule or two, especially since Pathfinder has rule X and Starfinder does not have rule X. Like firing into melee is a -4 penalty in Pathfinder but not in Starfinder. Yeah, 5-6 weeks is okay time
I have to update him, cause I'm sure he is a level 2 by now, though I've got a day or two.
I am keeping submissions open until tomorrow morning as advertised, but it looks like we should have the minimum number of players necessary to proceed.
@ Saashaa - I am happy to be shown to be wrong, but my understanding is that SFS rules prohibit someone who has played a scenario from playing that scenario again unless that person is necessary to meet a table minimum. While it appears that we will have the minimum necessary, it is always possible that someone could drop out - particularly as a number of GMs are offering this scenario. If that is the case, then I will send you an invite via PM to play.
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Not sure if it's too late to throw my hat in the ring here, but as I've been looking for an opening in this scenario and my operative just finished an adventure today, I figured I'd give it a try.
1. What makes you and your character a good team player?
I enjoy interacting with the other players just as much as I do with the NPCs. My character also acts in the best interests of the group, and not himself. Keeping everyone alive is always his priority!
2. Do you have the Alien Archive boon? This won't affect your chances of getting in.
I do not have this boon.
3. If there is a way to solve a situation other than combat and still collect all the rewards, would you? How hard would you try? Or do you prefer to slay everything?
I very much enjoy adventures that allow the player and the character to use their brains to solve problems- whether through skill checks or thinking up clever alternatives.
4. Are you okay with trying to finish the game in 5-6 weeks? Botting you okay? Things we can do to speed up the game a tad suggestions if any? Definitely! I usually check the boards obsessively, several times a day. Your posting rate sounds very reasonable to me. I live in the U.S., so my 'posting hours' are usually between 9am and 10pm or so - with more frequent posting after 5pm or so once I get out of work (though I do post at work with some frequency, when the boss isn't looking or during the lunch hour!) On the few occasions when I am unable to post in time to keep the story moving, I have no problem with being botted.
5. New to Starfinder? This also won't affect your chances of getting in.I've played almost all the scenarios up to this one (haven't played -08 yet, though)