Iron Gods Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Daniel Penfold 351

I really hate to do this, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to bow out due to some RL issues. Sorry everyone.

No probs, thanks for playing.

Sorry to hear that, hope everything works out.

So, I can find/disable technological traps and non-magical traps. We don’t necessarily have to get a trapfinder, but we should get someone else. I would say someone a bit beefy who can engage in melee, if we can. Recruitment is up to Daniel, though.

Ok I will post in the recruitment thread, see what I can do.

Hey team! Sorry about the lack of updates - Paizo’s outage unfortunately was combined with some issues here at work and I’m having to put out some fires. I should go back to normal posting next week. Please feel free to bot me!

Yeah, their servers have been having a lot of trouble lately.

Hi all,

Due to the site issues I am a bit behind, will try to catch up as quick as I can.

I heard that there was a request for someone beefy and good at combat and lo, here I am!

Hey there everyone, I'm KingHotTrash and Ranek is the barbarian I will be bringing to the table. Strong, quick, tough, and surprisingly bright and wise for a barbarian, he'll be the tank and melee damage that the group has been wanting.

I look forward to playing with you guys!

Daniel, could I swap out one of my principled trait for that mummy’s mask trapfinding one?

https://www.d20pfsrd.com/traits/campaign-traits/mummy-s-mask/trap-finder/

Thanks for joining us, Ranek! I will be your alchemist friend. Expect that I will give you potions of shield and enlarge person as soon as I’ve got slots for it and let you go to town.

You don’t have knowledge (dungeoneering) by chance, do you? :D

Alas, I do not. My skills are a pretty limiting list in comparison to others. I only have Kn: Nature as a class skill and did not take it. Ranek isn't a learned man so much as he has traveled quite a bit. He should be able to get past most physical challenges though (climbing, swimming, what have you).

Hi all, still having issues posting, will try to catch up when I can.

Ok looks like the site is back up so hopefully we can get things going again.

I'll have a post up tomorrow <3

Hey there everyone!

Still here and wanting to post, just my laptop and Paizo's shutdowns are working really well to screw me over. I'll try to get a post up tonight!

Yeah, been a really rough couple of weeks for them. Really makes it hard to scratch that PbP itch.

No worries, I think we're all in the same boat.

You may want to PM Amon and see what’s going on. If he doesn’t respond, we can figure out another plan.

Have pm'd no response as yet though.

Ok so have chased Amon but no reply. I noticed he last posted on the 13th August.

I've also chased Ranek last posted on 6 september. Waiting a reply from him.

Think at the moment we should assume that Amon has left the campaign. I'll leave his character on if he changes his mind but won't bot/run him.

So question is should we recruit another player/s to replace him?

I think opening recruitment would be a good move. Only one of my games so far has come through with EVERY player reporting in after that awful stretch.

If we open it we can call for one and take two or more if we need.

Sounds good to me. Sorry to see Amon go, if he is gone!

Daniel, I'm going to summarize the treasure we've found on a spreadsheet I've designed and throw up a link onto google sheets for you. Might not get to it today, but should be done by the end of the week.

Yeah that's fine Zimdoz

Any requests for classes for the replacements?

Hey guys! I am here but I don't know if I'll continue being a good fit. I am very used to block initiative here on the forums, makes it a bit easier to post. I'd have post in the past but each time I finally had a chance to, I'd already been skipped. My new job has picked up in hours too so while I hate to leave, especially when I finally have a chance to play a barbarian, it may be best so you guys can get someone more regular for what you need.

Maybe Daniel could switch to block initiative? We’d hate to lose you. If you really think you can’t post once per day, it makes sense, but I think Daniel is pretty low maintenance and doesn’t mind if you miss posting once in a while.

If someone could tell me how to do block initiative happy to do it.

It's when you let a block of players go at once. Technically people still can do this all they have to do is:

When it's my turn I do this

Stuff I do:

These are the things I do when it's my turn

The issue I have with block is, it doesn't speed up the game and can sometimes cause annoyance to players who want to set up flanks and do things based on what the other players do. Players will still post at the rate they post.

example

Players in bold may act.

player 1
player 2
player 3
enemy 1
player 4
player 5
enemy 1

Well I could maybe do a form of block initiative if people want.

I don't mind, either way.

Usually, in those situations with flanks and whatnot, I've seen some DMs set it up as the situation moves with whatever is most favorable to the players. So if the rogue and the fighter move along up the same enemy, it assumes that the rogue arrives there after the fighter is there so the flank can happen.

Ok we'll give it a try for the next combat.

Same with me, I’m happy to try it. I don’t want to lose anyone.

I have put red crosses on the map to show you the areas you have already explored.

Hey there guys. I'm posting this on my phone so I apologize for any mistakes. My laptop has given up the ghost so for now, I will be not be able to post. I do not know how soon can get a new one up and running but I'll do what I can as soon as i can.

I'd like to keep playing but if you have to replace me for a more consistent player, I understand. If that is the case, it has been a pleasure. I'll keep you guys updated as best I can.

No worries will bot you for now, just post when you can.

Good news! It seems to be working (for now). With trepidation, I saw that I am here? I'm going to try and grab a new one next paycheck or two.

Ahh, good luck! Breaking tech is always stressful.

Heya, I made you guys a treasure sheet:

Treasure!

Will be updated as we identify and people claim things.

Hi all, I have made a maps file that contains all the maps we'll be using. You can all edit it to move your characters around as needed. We'll carry on with the existing map for the current combat then switch.

Cool! Was my treasure spreadsheet helpful? Do I need to give you permission to edit it or anything?

Yeah its cool- can you set it to anyone can edit- that way I can add stuff to it as you find it.

Fixed! Sorry for that. Everyone can edit.

Hey there everyone. I'm so sorry for the terrible silence over on my end here, I usually pride myself on my communication skills. This past week though has been probably one of the hardest weeks I've had and been a huge eye-opener for me about the state of my mental health. For that reason, I've decided that I'm going to back off away from online gaming at the moment and focus on taking care of myself.

It has been an absolute pleasure to play and I apologize for the inconvenience of all of this. With that said though, I think it'd be best for me to resign, maintain good relationships with folks, and maybe try coming back once everything is figured out. Thank you guys for having me and I do hope your adventuring goes superbly.

Sorry to hear that, quite understand, take it easy, hope all goes OK for you.

You are now all level 2.

Oh, I’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble, it was fun playing with you. I’m sure that we’ll have a spot if you decide you want to come back. Please take care of yourself!

Hooray for level 2! And we may need to recruit some more folks, I expect.

How do you want to go about with the retraining process? Im not really feeling the mindchemist.

Whoohoo level 2

Take care of yourself Ranek. We're pulling for you.

And how should we figure HP? Roll for em?

Daniel, let us know about HP and retraining when you can. I’d like to switch mindchemist for toxicant. I know there’s supposed to be lots of constructs, but I didn’t realize the cognatogen actually does strength damage after it wears off! I’ll be incapacitated before too long if I stick with it. At level up seems like the best time to switch, but I can also wait until town and try to follow the retraining rules if you want.