Welcome to my debut PbP game. Hope you would have a blast!
Before we start, I thought to share some of my preferences for PbP. (In spoiler tags to not take up space.)
PbP Matters
1. This discussion thread is open for all OOC matters, so no ooc tag needed. For OOC matters in the gameplay thread, please use the [ ooc ] tag.
2. Please post at least once a day on weekdays, and once over the weekends. I do tend to check quite frequently so more frequent postings is welcomed, but that should be the minimum. If there're no posts from you for a while, I would NPC your character to keep the game going if necessary. If you need to be away for some time, please try to let me know early and we'll work out something.
3. If you have played and/or GMed this scenario before, please do not metagame or spoil the plot.
Rolls and Skill Checks
4. On rolls, I would do your initiative rolls, as well as perception rolls for the purpose of determining surprise (if relevant).
5. On knowledge checks for general information, I would put them in spoilers with the necessary DCs. Just go ahead to roll, and I'll trust you to resist reading them if the roll fails (or least not to metagame). There might be exceptions for plot-critical information though, where I would explicitly ask for knowledge checks. On knowledge checks for monster lore, please state what kind of information you want in order of preference together with your rolls, and I'll reveal accordingly.
6. On team effort skill checks, e.g. finding a hidden trail with survival, influencing attitude of NPCs with diplomacy, please be explicit when making the rolls whether you are attempting the check on your own, or whether you are assisting.
7. On skill checks in general, if I feel you have role-played well, e.g. gave a good description of what your character does to search for a trail, came up with creative ways to befriend a hostile NPC, I would give bonuses, or even waive the DC altogether. :)
Roleplaying Matters
8. The maps and handouts page would display all the maps, handouts, pictures, etc as the scenario progresses. The most current page would be right on top, while previous ones would be left there for your reference. (Incidentally, Android and IOS has the Google Slides app in case you work off mobile devices.)
9. Please have your full character information up on your character's profile page (to save time in case I need to check something), and have your stat block updated with the key information. Minimally please have up your current hp vs max hp, AC (normal, touch and flat-footed) and saves. Feel free to include others.
10. Finally, whilst I do enjoy roleplaying more than rollplaying, I've accepted that PFS games do skew towards the latter. That being said, it would be good if posts are more than simply dice rolls. :)
Getting Started
Ok with that out of the way, a few tasks before Gameday V kicks off.
A. Go to the Gameplay page and dot.
B. Go to the maps and handouts page and fill out the table there.
C. In this Discussion thread, do your day job roll (if any), and share whatever OOC information you wish about your character with the rest of the party, e.g. class, level, special abilities. No need for descriptions and intros yet - we'll leave that for the gameplay thread when we start. Also, just for this scenario, please post whether (i) you have played The Confirmation (#5-08) before, and (ii) if you have a wayfinder.
Fantastic! Looking forward to getting this started!
Sorry everyone. I must have messed up something when I set up the thread.
Please use this campaign instead.