Hello everybody!
As already discussed via PM we all have interest to play PFS together and share the GM responsibilities by rotating as GMs in a joint campaign.
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Why initiate a GM rotation and not just offer/play games via the Flexseed recruitment page?
Some of us are noticing that they are missing the history that is built together with other characters over time in the typical PFS scenario hopping and and that they hope that such a campaign can provide a better joint RP experience and better character development.
Nonetheless, we are of course all part of the Flexseed Lodge and we can view this campaign under the Flexseed banner so that we can also play our games during Gamedays, Outposts etc. !
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How would a GM rotation work?
A GM rotation in a PFS game with six players and one GM would ideally have seven participants so that in seven games each of us has played six times and GMed once.
These seven games would run sequentially over the course of about one year.
If for some reason a player would like to skip a game we still have a legal table so I believe seven players is a good start.
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Which characters can we bring to the table?
It would be great if we could agree on an interesting level range and start with an existing PFS character that stays the same over the course of six games or seven games that we play together.
So the first task would be that we agree on a level range and on the characters that we would like to play together!
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Which scenarios would we play?
Ideally, based on the character level we have agreed on, the GM whose turn it is would propose a couple of games that he/she would like to GM. Hopefully, these are scenarios which the other players all would like to play.
Alternatively, we could compare the scenarios that we have not played yet and create a PFS scenario playlist of seven scenarios which would be new for all of us and start with those.
That can mean that the games are all from different seasons but as our characters are the same and have a shared history the GMs and the players/characters can create the red line in the campaign.
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You can also dot in the gameplay so that you see this page in your campaign thread.
I see this as our campaign and although I organized this you all have much more GM and PbP experience than I do, so let us jointly build this and I am sure we will enjoy the ride together. ;-)
I hope this makes sense so please jump in with your thoughts and ideas!
Hello and thanks for the invite.
As for levels, my highest is a level 9. I have a couple level 4s that would be an option and a level 8. I'm assuming the consensus will be to play in the mid-level range.
I do have numerous level 1 and 2 characters if everyone wanted to play low.
As for my available scenarios to play/GM, I have a spreadsheet that is more or less up to date (Link).
I am in a long term group that is working their way through season 4, so my options on season 4 are more limitted than is displayed in the spreadsheet.
Noral, if you open the gameplay thread, we can dot in there to have this show on our campaigns tab. ;-)
Uups! Just opened the gameplay!
Hi all, I am looking forward to being a part of this.
I have two level 5-6 PCs. The others are all level 1, so I suppose I'd be most interested in a low level campaign. (As you probably guessed, I haven't played that many scenarios, so my options may be wider open than others.) Still, starting with low level PCs makes sense if we are looking to build a shared history among the party.
I think it would be a lot of fun to do a solid seasons 0 & 1 run, although in a standard campaign with 6 players, I understand that the party may likely plow through many of the opponents. Nevertheless, if we are doing this to get a sense of history/continuity, then it makes the most sense to me to start at the very beginning (or close to it). I find the old mission missives fun to include, too, even though they have been done away with for nearly all practical purposes.
As a newer PFS player, my highest PC is merely level 2, but I've no problems playing a pregen for higher level games (I'm assuming that'd be the only option I'd have).
As for GMing, I own only the entirety of Season 6, so I'm limited there in what I could prep. I'm a little green when it comes to Society play, so I've no problem being told what to do, haha.
I can play low tier, just would prefer to avoid the evergreens. I do have a few options there.
Great to have you here!
Looks like a low level start in the Level 1-2 range then, correct?
RePete would like to skip the evergreens which is fine for me! ;-)
I could kick off the GMing with Master of the Fallen Fortress if that would be interesting for you all.
I could kick off the GMing with Master of the Fallen Fortress if that would be interesting for you all.
Fun mod, planning on running it myself soon in Core to help level up a PC who is in mid-trilogy and needs to gain 2 levels to compete it. However, if we are avoiding evergreens, then MotF would be excluded.
When are we looking to start? I've made a few commitments for most of the summer (including getting that PC in tier) and then game day will eat into bandwidth. So, I'm looking ahead before I over commit to GD7.
We can start whenever you guys want to start. What would be a good timing for the others?
Why don't we just start off with Master of the Fallen Fortress with noral? We can all make new, 1st level characters and play them from there. Then we can settle on a list of scenarios to run and play after that.
We could try to settle on a season, or a theme, to follow. Any ideas?
Edit: Just saw the bit about avoiding evergreens. If that is the case, then maybe we need to decide on a list now instead.
That was just a suggestion!
Here are the scenarios I own and which I could GM although I could buy others! ;-)
- Wounded Wisp
- Delirium's Tangle
- Lion's library
- Aspis Compact
- Heroes for Highdelve
- Master of the Fallen Fortress
- Sun Orchid Scheme
- Treacherous Waves
- Blackros Matrimony
- Severing Ties
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I've never Dm'd a pbp, i've got a few modules here in my apartment now thanks to my roomie but dunno where to get resources online for maps tokens, etc. Also my posting time through the week is pretty low due to me usually waking up and then spending the majority of 'normal people' hours at work.
I also don't really know any pfs scenarios other than those i've run so i don't know what would be a good team building exercise or heck even fun. I'm 100% cool with running new 1st levels though.
So great you join us Lynn!
We can you support you to set up google slides etc.!
And I believe that we are here for the long run so you only posting one a day is fine for me! ;-)
The Wounded Wisp I've run 4 or 5 times and played it 4 or 5 times.
The Confirmation and Consortium compact are in the same boat.
That's why I'd prefer to avoid those three. Master of the Fallen Fortress I've only run once and played once, so we could do that if you'd like.
I crossed out the following that either I can't play in Standard or would prefer not to.
- Wounded Wisp
- Delirium's Tangle
- Lion's library
- Aspis Compact
- Heroes for Highdelve
- Master of the Fallen Fortress
- Sun Orchid Scheme
- Treacherous Waves
- Blackros Matrimony
- Severing Ties
For prep work, PFS Prep (Link) is a good place to check. Sometimes you'll find some of the work has already been done.
That aside, I've not issue helping you get the slides and such setup. There are numerous free online extractor sites and such to pull them from the pdf.
For myself, I own a fair number of scenarios and can acquire more as the need arises.
Hi guys,
I can also GM any scenario you guys want.
Might be best if those that have played many scenarios align on the next scenarios that we would like to play.
I have started only this year with PFS and therefore have not played many scenarios so that I can GM or play anything!
After re-reading through the thread, I like the idea GM Valen had about doing a season 0/1 run. That said, here are the first few scenarios of the campaign as a whole (and whether I've played or ran them):
Pathfinder Society Scenario #1: Silent Tide (1-5), GM’d but not played
Pathfinder Society Scenario #2: The Hydra's Fang Incident (1-5)
Pathfinder Society Scenario #3: Murder on the Silken Caravan (1-5)
Pathfinder Society Scenario #4: The Frozen Fingers of Midnight (1-5)
Pathfinder Society Scenario #5: Mists of Mwangi (1-5), GM’d but not played
Pathfinder Society Scenario #6: Black Waters (1-5), played but not GM’d
Pathfinder Society Scenario #7: Among the Living (3-7)
Pathfinder Society Scenario #8: Slave Pits of Absalom (1-5)
Pathfinder Society Scenario #13: The Prince of Augustana (1-5)
Pathfinder Society Scenario #14: The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch (1-7), GM’d but not played
So, looking at RePete's spreadsheet and what you all have said, maybe we could have a set-up something like this:
Silent Tide- Noral
The Hydra's Fang Incident- GM Valen
Murder on the Silken Caravan- Zebeev
The Frozen Fingers of Midnight- RePete
Mists of Mwangi- Lynn Kuro
Black Waters- GM Pendrak
Is there one more GM involved in this?
Thanks! One more GM will join us.
Regarding your suggestions. I really have not played much but in your list I have already played Hydra’s fang and The Prince of Augustana so I could GM those. ;-)
Revised:
Silent Tide- GM Valen
The Hydra's Fang Incident- Noral
Murder on the Silken Caravan- Zebeev
The Frozen Fingers of Midnight- RePete
Mists of Mwangi- Lynn Kuro
Black Waters- GM Pendrak
I have played Mists in standard and GMing in core. I can switch and GM Mists in standard. I've played Black Waters in core, but not standard.
Looks good to me.
If we're making new, anyone have preferences at to what they'd like to play?
Looks like things are coming together. Since Lynn Kuro hasn't GM'd via PbP, it doesn't seem fair to have Lynn start us off. I don't mind pulling double duty during the first go-round (then maybe I'll take a bye in a later rotation).
Silent Tide- GM Valen (unless someone else is particularly eager to start off)
The Hydra's Fang Incident- Noral
Murder on the Silken Caravan- Zebeev
The Frozen Fingers of Midnight- RePete
Mists of Mwangi- GM Valen (having already played it in standard)
Black Waters- GM Pendrak
As for start time, what if we started on Game Day? We could make the first game part of the game day and then we'd all be in the running to snag a boon just for playing. In fact, why not plan to make the first two games part of Game Day?
Looks good to me.
If we're making new, anyone have preferences at to what they'd like to play?
I am considering a human sword and board fighter for starters.
Great!
I will create the campaign for Hydra’s fang tomorrow. Maybe we can start at the end of the week?
The scenario can be ended before Gameday VII I believe.
Yeah, I suppose it doesn't matter which order the first ones are run in, really. I'm thinking about making a tengu mesmerist.
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Haha, I just opened up my browser to 16 new posts in this thread, so I feel you.
Looks like I'm the lucky one, because all the scenarios mentioned are brand new to me. I'll pick up Murder on the Silken Caravan as soon as I can to prep for it.
As for character, if we're starting anew, I've no preferences. I can totally fill any gap needed in the party.
Ha ha! Good that we are so active. ;-)
The most important question is if one of you has already played ‘Hydra’s fang’!?
If that is not is the case then we can start! :-D
As there are no objections I will open Hydra’s fang tomorrow then, ok?
Why not just use this thread, Nora?
I'll hammer out a character tonight. Still unsure what path to go. :-P
Yeah, I'm not fully settled on the tengu mesmerist idea. Going to do some thinking and try to finish a character tonight as well.
Edit: Leaning toward rogue, I think. Still not sure.
I am fine starting tomorrow, but the following day I will be out-of-pocket due to the American holiday, 4 July, and won't be posting until the following day.
I'll be working a 12 on the 4th this year.
Go on vacation the 6th so will be spotty posting a few days.
Hi Lynn, Kobolds are not legal for play in PFS.
@RePete: I would rather like to start a new campaign page for each game as it gets confusing after a couple of games where we started and where we ended. Additionally, the GM of each scenario should have control over their respective campaign page.
@all: I am still waiting for one more GM to arrive and that might have an impact on the game we play and you are still creating your characters anyway so I will wait another day.
Fair enough Enora.
Select your character’s race. The choices offered in the Core Rulebook are always available, as are ifrit, kitsune, nagaji, oread, sylph, tengu, undine, and wayang, provided you own a copy of the appropriate source book. Other races are available as campaign boons; the Chronicle sheet in which such a boon is available must be the first Chronicle sheet applied to a character.
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zebeev here. Female Half-Elf Cleric of Erastil (Animal, Plant) 1, reporting for duty. Plan is to be a ranged support character, providing overwatch lol, I'm basically playing Ana with a longbow and buffing/healing when necessary.
The name was merely auto-generated from PCGen, so I'm going to check in my GoogleDoc of names tomorrow on my lunch to see if there's anything snappier.
Hi guys,
as this will be our first adventure I would like to start with a self-invented initial meeting in Absolom so that you have time to get to know each other before we start with the real briefing in Diobel.
Just fyi.
PFS Private Standard Campaign: #1-02 The Hydra's Fang Incident
If you have your character ready then just jump into the gameplay and start describing and introducing your character.
Our sixth GM is hopefully coming soon. :-)
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Hi! I just got invited to join you guys and have given the thread a read. Thankfully, I have not played the Hydra's Fang incident, so I can hop right in. I own all the PFS scenarios, and I'm happy to play the old ones. Unfortunately, some of the ones you guys have mentioned I have played already.
Since it looks like you're hoping to play Season 0, I CANNOT play any of the following:
0-01: Silent Tide, 0-04: Frozen Fingers of Midnight, 0-05: Mists of the Mwangi, 0-06: Black Waters, 0-08: Slave Pits of Absalom, or 0-24: Decline of Glory.
I cannot GM 0-14: The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch, but I can play it.
From the ones you guys mentioned GMing I CAN play 0-02: Hydra's Fang Incident, and 0-03: Murder on the Silken Caravan.
We could do:
0-02 - Hydra’s Fang (noral)
0-03 - Murder on the Silken Caravan (zebeev)
0-13 - Prince of Augustana
0-14 - The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch
0-17 - Perils of the Pirate Pact
0-23 - Tide of Morning
Thoughts?
meloriel, great that you are on board!
I just started PbP with Outpost this year but Season 0 was a big topic there so I have already played Tide of Morning and Prince of Augustana. ;-)
But as our first and second scenarios are fine for everyone we have time to check which games we play afterwards.
So we play:
0-02 - Hydra’s Fang (noral)
0-03 - Murder on the Silken Caravan (zebeev)
GM ROTATION RECRUITMENT COMPLETE! ;-)
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Yeah, me too. Haha.
There's also 0-07 - Among the Living that I think I missed in the list.
We'll need to dabble into Season 1 then, as well.
Low Tier Scenarios from Season 1 I can play are...
1-49 - Among the Dead, which is the sequel to Among the Living
1-33 - Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible
1-37 - The Beggar’s Pearl
1-43 - Pallid Plague
1-47 - Darkest Vengeance
1-55 - The Infernal Vault
;-)
I have played 'Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible' so these remain from your list.:
1-49 - Among the Dead, which is the sequel to Among the Living
1-37 - The Beggar’s Pearl
1-43 - Pallid Plague
1-47 - Darkest Vengeance
1-55 - The Infernal Vault
Since we are trying to get the sense of PFS history (and also since I haven't played too many of them), I'd personally like to stick to going through as many of the early modules as possible.
Would those who have played more of the early ones, be willing, perhaps, to GM a little more of the time, so that we can all experience these early scenarios (with the understanding that when we get to the later scenarios, those who GMed more at the beginning will be having those duties less often)?
Another possibility is, if there are just a few scenarios where multiple people have played it in standard, is this: We could play those scenarios FIRST in CORE. Then, before reaching level 2, convert the characters to standard and rebuilt them as standard. We could only do this for 3 scenarios, but that may be enough.
For instance, I understand that Mists of Mwangi is a pretty key scenario for the Season 0-2 "Seekers" arc as well as the history of PFS in general. It appears some of us have played it in standard. We could play that FIRST in CORE (and any others)[I am currently running it in core, but have not played it] and get it attached to the character and then convert the PCs to standard before level 2.
That is an interesting idea!
I have to admit that my problem is that I cannot give the energy and attention to a game if I have played it before. :-(
And you guys are so great GMs that I would like to enjoy the ride! ;-)
One other issue that just came to my mind with the Season 0 & 1 games is that these are NOT FOR SIX players. There is no adjustment for six players in the scenario and they actually are quite easy to manage even with four players. :-(
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Sorry, but I don't play core and am not interested in doing so. Since Mists of the Mwangi, Black Waters and Frozen Fingers of Night were all played by two of us we'd have to skip those ones.
That said, I suppose I could run more than one if needed. You'd have to bear with me, though, since I'm new to PBP GMing. The ones I can GM that I can't play and might work for this group are...
- 0-01: Silent Tide
- 0-08: Slave Pits of Absalom
- 0-24: Decline of Glory
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One other issue that just came to my mind with the Season 0 & 1 games is that these are NOT FOR SIX players. There is no adjustment for six players in the scenario and they actually are quite easy to manage even with four players. :-(
Oh yeah, that's right! I heard that during OutPost. Old Scenarios are five max. Well, I was last to join. Since you guys have one too many players now, I can step down.
Meloriel,
I am terribly sorry for the confusion and thank you very much for being so understanding!
You are a great player and I would have enjoyed to play under you very much!
If you do not mind we will definitely contact you If any of our players cannot join a game due to vacation or other obligations so that you can join us with your always so creative and deep characters! ;-)