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Anyone interested in starting a Shards of Sin game?
I'm looking for 4 or 5 character applications for a play-by-post Shattered Star campaign. I've been out of online games for
awhile and am missing the unique pace of the format. I'll probably throw together a google site or something for hosting combat maps and relevant images.
Point buy: 20 - heroes are supposed to be standout individuals
Races: Core races only.
Classes: Core. APG. Ultimate Magic/Combat considered.
Alignment: no evil
Traits: 2 - One campaign, one adventure.
HP: max 1st level.
Starting gold: 150gp
Are you allowing alt racial traits? If so, any restrictions?
EDIT: Also, any restrictions on archetypes?
In general I'd like to keep it to the rules I have on my shelf - which is alot, but doesn't include the Advanced Race Guide. Is that where they come from, and is there something in particular of interest?
No prejudice towards archetypes if they groove with the character background. I'd rather you make the character you want to write.
Hi Luke,
I would very much like to play a hunter with the divine hunter and primal companion hunter archetypes. Which is from the advanced class guide.
It is to create a ranger type whose animal companion is being given divine powers which he can call on occasionally.
How do you feel about this?
Cheers
Advanced Class Guide is also not a reference I've read, so I'm a little hesitant. I'll consider whatever's submitted and do back-reading to watch for broken mechanics if you have a strong preference to play something specific (as you've expressed).
Just a few questions, if you don't mind:
1) Do you have a deadline for when the recruitment ends?
2) Will you allow characters to take a drawback for a third trait?
Quite interested.
A bit on the fence, but I would love to play something martial. A swashbuckler or, if you are not sure, a dwarven ranger.
If there are a lot of undead and constructs, a crypt breaker alchemist could be interesting.
If you feel bad about the hunter and the archetypes I will probably be submitting an oracle or gunslinger.
I'm not in a huge hurry - I can see accepting character backgrounds throughout the week. I have more background reading to do yet. Anyone who's interested in the style of game I've run in the past can see through my past campaign links. I'd like to reproduce that type pace and story energy.
Oracles and gunslingers are welcome. Bards, alchemists, yes and yes. The suit seeker sounds interesting - I'm wondering how the other types (raging cannibal?) becomes a Pathfinder recruit?
Of course feel free to use the material in the player's guide for the AP. The background assumes adventurers stopped Karzoug, the Runelord of Greed from rising to menace the world. And that the events of Curse of the Crimson Throne have taken place in Korvosa. For that matter, I suppose the events of Jade Regent have also come to pass. So backgrounds for Varisian/Korvosan characters are free to take those events into account.
Submitting an Alchemist
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Oracles and gunslingers are welcome. Bards, alchemists, yes and yes. The suit seeker sounds interesting - I'm wondering how the other types (raging cannibal?) becomes a Pathfinder recruit?
Obviously for my awesome culinary expertise and discerning palette.
Of course feel free to use the material in the player's guide for the AP. The background assumes adventurers stopped Karzoug, the Runelord of Greed from rising to menace the world. And that the events of Curse of the Crimson Throne have taken place in Korvosa. For that matter, I suppose the events of Jade Regent have also come to pass. So backgrounds for Varisian/Korvosan characters are free to take those events into account.
Don't forget Second Darkness!
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Actually only half joking joking about the raging Cannibal but a story I'm really interested in did pop into my head concerning the the Untouchable. He comes from a large family of wizards, sorcerers, and general practitioners of magic. Until he was born, that is. His family quickly discovered that he was not magically inept as they had first thought, but that his body actively rejected magic.
Shameless bump
I can only fit one more game in. Do you have enough players if I leave?
No worries, Nohwear. Happy gaming.
My party left the second darkness story well on its way to oblivion. I'll assume your party stopped its coming. :)
I would like to submit Afli Annar, a Halfling Arcane Duelist Bard who will hopefully prestige into Pathfinder chronicler. I'm basically combat support using bard songs and aid another. right now he does have a trait from the Halflings of Golarian book that gives him a bonus to aid another, if you want I can easily swap it out for something else, since that book is not on the provided list.
Afli used to be a mean kid. You could have almost called him a bully, except he was too small and weak to actually beat anyone up. Sure you learn to fight ok when you fight a lot, but you also learn how much it hurts to get punched in the face, and kneed in the stones. His parents, being traveling merchants, didn't have much time for Afli, so they couldn't raise him "right", and so he got in fights and such for attention.
Then tragedy, his parents were killed on a return trip one day by the hungry Sandpoint Devil. He was then taken in by his teacher Koya. She spent more time with him and paid more attention to him.
She taught him about history, stories, and her many travels. She also taught him not to get into fights so much. He took away 2 main things from this; sometimes you need help to win a fight, and an interest in the wonders of the world, and specifically the Pathfinder's who discovered them.
Afli Annar
Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 0)
CG Small humanoid (halfling)
Init +3; Senses Perception +6
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 14 (+3 armor, +3 Dex, +1 size)
hp 11 (1d8+3)
Fort +3, Ref +6, Will +3; +2 vs. fear
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Offense
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Speed 15 ft.
Melee cestus +4 (1d3-1/19-20) and
dagger +4 (1d3-1/19-20) and
rapier +4 (1d4-1/18-20) and
scorpion whip +4 (1d3-1) and
whip +4 (1d2-1 nonlethal)
Ranged light crossbow +4 (1d6/19-20)
Special Attacks bardic performance 7 rounds/day (distraction, fascinate, inspire courage +1, rallying cry)
Bard (Arcane Duelist) Spells Known (CL 1st; concentration +4):
1st (2/day)—hideous laughter (DC 14), vanish{super}APG{/super} (DC 14)
0 (at will)—dancing lights, detect magic, read magic, resistance
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Statistics
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Str 9, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 16
Base Atk +0; CMB -2; CMD 11
Feats Arcane Strike, Weapon Finesse
Traits helpful, monument scholar
Skills Acrobatics +2, Climb -2, Diplomacy +7, Knowledge (history) +5, Knowledge (local) +5, Perception +6, Perform (oratory) +7, Profession (scribe) +4, Spellcraft +5; Racial Modifiers +2 Acrobatics, +2 Climb, +2 Perception
Languages Common, Elven, Halfling
Combat Gear caltrops (2); Other Gear studded leather, cestus, crossbow bolts (20), dagger, light crossbow, rapier, scorpion whip, whip, backpack, bandolier, bedroll, blanket, winter, canteen, canteen, chalk, flint and steel, grappling bolt, ink, black, inkpen, marbles, marbles, mess kit, mirror, parchment (10), powder (2), sack, silk rope (50 ft.), wrist sheath, 12 gp, 2 sp, 7 cp
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Special Abilities
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Arcane Strike As a swift action, add +1 damage, +1 per 5 caster levels and your weapons are treated as magic for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Bardic Performance (standard action, 7 rounds/day) Your performances can create magical effects.
Fearless +2 racial bonus vs Fear saves.
Helpful Aid another grants allies a +4 bonus (instead of usual +2).
Monument Scholar +1 Know (hist) in varisia, +2 if related to Magnimar. +2 to recieve Magnimar monument boon.
I'd like to present Valai for your consideration. ^^
I would like to swap out the familiar for a bond item and reselect some equipment, but other than that she should be good to go.
The characters submitted so far look really interesting, though I'm not sure we have a viable party yet. In particular we're missing some muscle up front, and possibly some healing. I'm going to keep the recruiting open until sometime Friday.
so... Shameless bump. Any meaty pathfinder recruits out there with a hat to throw in our ring? Valai, any chance of pulling folks from your last run at this ap?
I'll let them know. Hang tight!
I hadn't told them yet. ^^ And now I don't have to. *chuckles*
If you still lack a divine, I would like to build a dwarven shaman. Maybe Lore spirit or Heavens. Something that does not melee, but buffs and Supports. Maybe even with the flagbearer feat.
Interested?
Please post your favorite ideas. The flavor of the character is likely to win the day.
This is just a concept.
Unbeugsam was born in magnimar to a family of dwarven stonemasons. While his father worked diligently he never had the spark of greatness so common in many dwarves. Unbeugsam was raised in a city full of wonders clad in stone and he loved to visit them. One day, something strange happened and while stroking one of those monuments a spark flew over to him. And a squirrel started to look at him in a special way. The squirrel hopped on his shoulder and from that day on those two were never seperatable.
Unbeugsam is a shaman of lore. While not young he has done many things in his life, till one day he understood that he was learning at the wrong end. He learned but sometimes did not understand.
Crunch. Unbeugsam is a middle aged dwarf Shaman of lore, with the breadth of experience feat. He applied for training at the pathfinder lodge and started as a scribe for a while, copying scrolls and letters.
With the recent events he feels this is his chance and he asked for a new assignement.
Id be interested with a orphaned rogue, Glory rogue archetype
Unbeugsam, huh? 'Unbending' sounds like a good name for a Dwarf. ^^
In looking back over the thread that Rommin and Valai started with GM Dak, I find that I'd like to just pick up that story where it is - which is basically at a spot that's ready-made for such a character upheaval. That thread is here. GMDak & company did an awesome job with the first stage of the plot. I'd tie that up and push us into the next part of the adventure with a kick-off post. It would mean that the characters are starting at 2nd level as well, so the submissions can be leveled-up once.
I can understand if this twist makes anyone want to opt-out. Ultimately I want to add three PCs to Valai Blackrune and Rommin Hawkridge. At present I have the following submissions:
Amadia Tien Mu, Elven Alchemist
Afli Anar, Halfling Bard
Ranulff Essen, Human Cleric of Urgathoa
Unbeugsam, Dwarven Shaman of Lore
Treesinger from Avoran
Untouchable Rager from Rysky
Rogue from Lord Inventor Reldic Emerson
I'll keep submission open long enough to hear if the applicants are still interested then pick three of the remaining submissions. Please let me know if I missed anybody!
Works for me. I updated my stats to level 2, the update is below. I mostly just bought updated armor and whip, and a pony to carry all my stuff.
Afli Annar
Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 2 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 0)
CG Small humanoid (halfling)
Init +3; Senses Perception +6
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Defense
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AC 19, touch 14, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor, +1 shield, +3 Dex, +1 size)
hp 18 (2d8+6)
Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +4; +2 vs. fear
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Offense
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Speed 15 ft.
Melee cestus +4 (1d3-1/19-20) and
dagger +4 (1d3-1/19-20) and
masterwork scorpion whip +5 (1d3-1) and
rapier +4 (1d4-1/18-20) and
whip +4 (1d2-1 nonlethal)
Ranged light crossbow +5 (1d6/19-20)
Special Attacks bardic performance 9 rounds/day (distraction, fascinate, inspire courage +1, rallying cry)
Bard (Arcane Duelist) Spells Known (CL 2nd; concentration +5):
1st (3/day)—cure light wounds, hideous laughter (DC 14), vanish{super}APG{/super} (DC 14)
0 (at will)—dancing lights, detect magic, mending, read magic, resistance
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Statistics
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Str 9, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 16
Base Atk +1; CMB -1; CMD 12
Feats Arcane Strike, Combat Casting, Weapon Finesse
Traits helpful, monument scholar
Skills Acrobatics +2, Bluff +7, Climb -2, Diplomacy +7, Disable Device +3, Escape Artist +4, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (history) +5, Knowledge (local) +5, Perception +6, Perform (oratory) +8, Profession (scribe) +5, Spellcraft +5, Swim -3; Racial Modifiers +2 Acrobatics, +2 Climb, +2 Perception
Languages Common, Elven, Halfling
Combat Gear caltrops (2); Other Gear masterwork chain shirt, buckler, cestus, crossbow bolts (20), dagger, light crossbow, masterwork scorpion whip, rapier, whip, backpack, masterwork, bandolier, canteen, canteen, chalk, flint and steel, grappling bolt, ink, black, inkpen, marbles, marbles, mirror, parchment (10), powder (2), spell component pouch, thieves' tools, masterwork, wrist sheath, pony (combat trained), bedroll, bit and bridle, blanket, winter, feed (per day), mess kit, military saddle, sack, saddlebags, silk rope (50 ft.), 108 gp, 2 sp, 2 cp
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Special Abilities
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Arcane Strike As a swift action, add +1 damage, +1 per 5 caster levels and your weapons are treated as magic for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Bardic Performance (standard action, 9 rounds/day) Your performances can create magical effects.
Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on the defensive.
Fearless +2 racial bonus vs Fear saves.
Helpful Aid another grants allies a +4 bonus (instead of usual +2).
Monument Scholar +1 Know (hist) in varisia, +2 if related to Magnimar. +2 to recieve Magnimar monument boon.
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Pony (combat trained)
Horse, Pony
N Medium animal
Init +1; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +5
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Defense
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AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex)
hp 13 (2d8+4)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +0
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee 2 hooves +2 (1d3+1)
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Statistics
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Str 13, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 11, Cha 4
Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 13 (17 vs. trip)
Feats Endurance, Run
Tricks Attack, Combat Riding, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel
Skills Acrobatics -2 (+2 to jump with a running start), Perception +5, Ride -2 (+0 to stay in the saddle)
SQ combat riding
Other Gear bedroll, bit and bridle, blanket, winter, feed (per day) (8), mess kit, military saddle, sack, saddlebags, silk rope (50 ft.)
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Special Abilities
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Combat Riding [Trick] The animal has been trained to bear a rider into combat.
Endurance +4 to a variety of fort saves, skill and ability checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Run Run 5x your speed in light/medium armor or 4x speed in heavy armor and keep Dex when running.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ feet by sense of smell.
Sorry to disappoint Bill. Happy gaming.
adsapiens, please do submit an idea.
Still interested DM Luke!
I won't level up my character though, until I am actually selected.
I'm not sure how to create a character, name myself as it and submit as my friends are doing... So I'll post it here (here's adsapiens btw) :)
Character sheet:
Half-orc fighter (tower shield specialist) 2 (Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat 48)
CG Medium humanoid (human, orc)
Hero Points 1
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +2
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Defense
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AC 23, touch 12, flat-footed 21 (+6 armor, +2 dexterity, +5 shield)
hp 22 (2d10+6)
Fort +7, Ref +4 (+1 vs burst spells and effects while using a tower shield), Will +4
Defensive Abilities: burst barrier
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. in armor)
Melee longsword +4 (1d8+4/19-20) or
bite -1 (1d4+2)
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Statistics
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Str 19, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 7, Wis 14, Cha 7
Base Atk +2; CMB +4; CMD 18
Feats: Endurance, Razortusk[APG], Shield Focus, Step Up
Traits fate's favored, serpent runner (armor)
Skills: Acrobatics -10 (2 ranks)
Languages: Common, Orc
SQ hero points, orc blood
Other Gear: breastplate, tower shield, longsword, 755 gp
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Special Abilities
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Burst Barrier +1 (Ex): +1 on Reflex saves vs burst spells and effects while using a tower shield.
Darkvision (60 feet): You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Endurance: +4 to a variety of fort saves, skill and ability checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Fate's Favored: Increase luck bonuses by 1.
Orc Blood: Half-orcs count as both humans and orcs for any effect related to race.
Shield Focus: +1 Shield AC
Step Up: When a foe makes a 5 ft step away from you, you can move 5 ft to follow them.
A little bit of a simple backstory:
Then let us start.