This Means War!

Game Master metid

War is coming to Golarion. Where will you be?
Battle Map
4 Desnus || Third Quarter || Mostly Sunny



Welcome to the discussion thread! I'm sure things happen here, but I'm not sure what they are.

Couple of things - I will be running in block initiative (NPCs go then PCs go) with bosses or leaders having their own initiative. I think this will be quick and allow for faster combats in the situation that not everybody is available at one time - however, each person will still roll initiative and their actions will resolve in order.

As well, while I haven't done this before, looking around it seems like most people use google drawings in order to do tactical movement. So I'm going to do that, put your icons on there, and you can move yourselves, I think? Sounds good. And again, I haven't done a Pbp, so if you have suggestions I will gladly take them. Thanks a lot for joining me on this campaign, and I look forward to having a great time with all of you!


Male Strix

Greetings!

Google drive can be problematic for some of us sometimes. iOS doesn't always love it. Roll20 is also an option, but either way, we can make it work.


I've used roll20 before once for a long-distance session, but I wasn't sure how accessible it was for this longer-form format. I guess people can vote about what they prefer.


Male Strix

Use it just for the map abilities.


Male Mordant Spire Elf Mooncaller Druid 1 [HP:10/10] [AC:17 T:13 F:14] [ Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +5] [Init:+3, Percep:+9]

Hello!

I've seen both work just fine. The 2 campaigns I have PCs in use Google. The AP I'm running uses Roll20 for battle maps and Google for overland maps. Use whatever you are most comfortable with. We can always try something different at a later date.

Thanks for the invite. I'm excited.

I'll get Mani's profile up tonight after I get off work.


Male Middle-Aged Human (Azlanti) Cleric of Groetus 1 | HP 11/11 {effects: Fatigued} | AC 13 Tch 8 FF 13 {effects: Fatigued}| F +4, R -2, W +5 | Init -1 | Perc +3

Heya!

Google drive has also been problematic for my groups sometimes (can't log in, can't see the map), but I've seen it work before. You do what you're most comfortable with.


Well, if roll20 is persistent, and everyone is comfortable using it, it might be better. My computer is already a bit laggy opening the google page, but I wasn't sure what the other options were. I do like Roll20's format for live games, so putting it up for Pbp sounds good to me.


Male Strix Fighter 1 | HP 13/13 | AC 17 | T 13 | FF 14 | CMD 17 (+2 vs trip/disarm/dirty trick/reposition/steal) | Fort +4 | Ref +4 | Will +1 | Init +4 | Perc +7

Thanks for picking me, I'm excited to get started!

The discussion thread is for talking about things out of character, player to player, like what we're doing now.

Either map tool sounds fine to me.


Well, in that case, I went ahead and put together a roll20 game. It's just a placeholder right now, but combat should be starting soon.

As well, feel free to post introductions in roleplay - I'll wait to officially start until everybody is confirmed, but the introduction is just creepily hanging out anyway.

here is the roll20 game join link.


Male Strix

I logged into the Roll20 game and changed my name there.


Male Human (advanced) Godling
Choraak wrote:
Use it just for the map abilities.

I agree with Choraak. And thank you for picking me to be a player.


Male Gnoll Ranger (Trapper/Warden) 1 (HP: 14/14 | AC: 17 T:11 FF:16 | F: 5 R: 3 W: 2 | Init +1 Per +7)

I've used both roll20 and Google. One of my friends is a computer whizz and likes to use GIMP and Dropbox for his maps, with players calling out their movement on the grid he adds.
I've tried to do that myself, but I lack the patience and training.


Male Strix

So help a brother out here, as a Strix, how the heck should I know that gnolls walking around town isn't totally normal right? Not that I know yet, just getting prepared.

Never seen one. I know there weird humanoids not lucky enough to have wings. Just one more in the pack, right? No pun intended, haha.


Male Strix Fighter 1 | HP 13/13 | AC 17 | T 13 | FF 14 | CMD 17 (+2 vs trip/disarm/dirty trick/reposition/steal) | Fort +4 | Ref +4 | Will +1 | Init +4 | Perc +7

It depends on how aware you are of culture outside of Strix culture. However Gnolls are well known as a CE race in general.


Male Strix
Aviz wrote:
It depends on how aware you are of culture outside of Strix culture. However Gnolls are well known as a CE race in general.

Maybe by you lowland Strix from down where the air is heavy.


Male Gnoll Ranger (Trapper/Warden) 1 (HP: 14/14 | AC: 17 T:11 FF:16 | F: 5 R: 3 W: 2 | Init +1 Per +7)

This is what you might know about Gnolls.

However, I was adopted by a Half-Orc Inquisitor of Erastil, so I am much different from the racial stereotype. As I assume the two of you are.

Although, if you're not, then Marcaius better watch out.


Probably a low Kn (Local) check should get you there if you have it, but you may have seen them before. Like the man said, they're usually brutally murdering everyone that isn't part-hyena, though they're usually found a lot further south so it is at least a strange sight to see one here. And speaking full sentences in common. But if you've never seen one before and aren't super aware of what they look like, it may just be some strange beast you've never seen before. Depends how hard benefit of the doubt has bitten you in the butt before.

As well, it seems like everyone's posted in the gameplay except for Ser Jaro. Once he posts (Ideally today), things will start to happen.


Also! I'm not sure who is who on roll20 for the most part, so for now I just made up the characters and put them to be controlled by all players. I'm sure no one will abuse that (it's just the icons, honestly)


Male Strix
DM Visser wrote:
Also! I'm not sure who is who on roll20 for the most part, so for now I just made up the characters and put them to be controlled by all players. I'm sure no one will abuse that (it's just the icons, honestly)

Not to mention there may be times when one of us might need to move one of the others. Someone stuck on their phone and posting, might need someone to move them, and likewise, there are abilities out there which allow one PC to move another.


Male Strix

Taking a bit of a long weekend this weekend, so it is unlikely I'll post anything after late tonight, until Monday morning.


Male Strix Fighter 1 | HP 13/13 | AC 17 | T 13 | FF 14 | CMD 17 (+2 vs trip/disarm/dirty trick/reposition/steal) | Fort +4 | Ref +4 | Will +1 | Init +4 | Perc +7

I'll be on the Roll20 game under the name Morgder K.


Male Human (advanced) Godling

Jaro has entered the story.

As for me, I work usually get out of work after 2pm, Monday thru Thursday, sometimes Friday. And weekends are also good for me, postwise. I will do my best not to dominate posts.


Henceforth Dorian will be referred to as the "Railway Conductor". It is his destiny.


Male Mordant Spire Elf Mooncaller Druid 1 [HP:10/10] [AC:17 T:13 F:14] [ Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +5] [Init:+3, Percep:+9]

It's not my fault the voices in my head are telling me my path is already drawn out. No sense fighting it.

I'll cause my fair share of mayhem though, don't you worry.


Male Gnoll Ranger (Trapper/Warden) 1 (HP: 14/14 | AC: 17 T:11 FF:16 | F: 5 R: 3 W: 2 | Init +1 Per +7)

Hey guys, my internet is a bit spotty right now, so I just wanted to warn you that my posting might be erratic.

I've found roll20 to be a bit bandwidth-intensive lately, so I haven't had time to log in yet.

I also want to warn you that I may be out of contact from the 20th to the 24th or 25th, depending on where you guys are on the planet. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. If I do have internet access during that time, it will be through my phone.

Again, sorry for the inconvenience.


That's all right - I'll take control of your character if I have to, but for the most part you can just sleep in the back of the cart or something. You've let me know several times, including before I actually picked you, so It's fine for now.

Also, these rolls are giving me a lot of hope for this campaign.


Male Middle-Aged Human (Azlanti) Cleric of Groetus 1 | HP 11/11 {effects: Fatigued} | AC 13 Tch 8 FF 13 {effects: Fatigued}| F +4, R -2, W +5 | Init -1 | Perc +3

For whatever reason Roll20 still has me listed as John B. even after I changed the name in my profile to Bob Evil. In any case, either one of those is me.

As for my usual schedule, I usually work midday to evening with no private internet, so I'm more likely to post early in the morning or late at night, CST. And I'll try to keep my character's crazy hobo schtick in the background so as not to run it into the ground.


Male Strix

Strix humor from the Bard not gonna make it in this group?


Male Middle-Aged Human (Azlanti) Cleric of Groetus 1 | HP 11/11 {effects: Fatigued} | AC 13 Tch 8 FF 13 {effects: Fatigued}| F +4, R -2, W +5 | Init -1 | Perc +3

I don't mind it at all, but I would keep in mind that most of our characters don't know much about strix beyond "scary reclusive bird-men who don't like Chelaxians", so I'd expect some of the jokes to go over our heads. Choraak may have to really work at it to get a laugh, but time and familiarity should go a long way towards it.


Male Mordant Spire Elf Mooncaller Druid 1 [HP:10/10] [AC:17 T:13 F:14] [ Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +5] [Init:+3, Percep:+9]
Choraak wrote:
Strix humor from the Bard not gonna make it in this group?

You might want to work on your set before going to an open mic nite, but I'm sure the elf will learn to appreciate your Strix humor. . . maybe.


Male Gnoll Ranger (Trapper/Warden) 1 (HP: 14/14 | AC: 17 T:11 FF:16 | F: 5 R: 3 W: 2 | Init +1 Per +7)

Right, I'm now up on Roll20.


Male Human (advanced) Godling

Visser, we miss you. Where are you?


Grah sorry I am really bad, I had a busy last week and had trouble getting to a computer, but I AM here and I AM dedicated to running this game, so, just gotta get posted up and we can continue, super sorry, guys.


Male Strix

It's going to help me, and probably the other healers, a lot if everyone has their proper hp totals in their profiles.


Male Middle-Aged Human (Azlanti) Cleric of Groetus 1 | HP 11/11 {effects: Fatigued} | AC 13 Tch 8 FF 13 {effects: Fatigued}| F +4, R -2, W +5 | Init -1 | Perc +3

Yeah, I'm gonna second this. If it's too cumbersome to adjust the profile each round, even a current hp total in bold during combat posts would help.


It definitely helps me if I feel the need to fiat something - I didn't realize how low Jaro had got, I'm not trying to kill anybody this early on >_>;


Male Human (advanced) Godling

Marcaius is hilarious! Cool character so far!


Male Middle-Aged Human (Azlanti) Cleric of Groetus 1 | HP 11/11 {effects: Fatigued} | AC 13 Tch 8 FF 13 {effects: Fatigued}| F +4, R -2, W +5 | Init -1 | Perc +3

Thank you. Keep in mind that most of his pet theories extend from his paranoia; I actually have no idea if this encounter was planned or random.


Now you witness Visser's patented "Making up rules she's sure exist but can't find anywhere so they are made up and hopefully sound legit"©


Male Middle-Aged Human (Azlanti) Cleric of Groetus 1 | HP 11/11 {effects: Fatigued} | AC 13 Tch 8 FF 13 {effects: Fatigued}| F +4, R -2, W +5 | Init -1 | Perc +3

Just a heads up, I'm going to be traveling out of town tonight. I should have internet access upon my arrival, but if the unforeseen should happen I shouldn't be out of commission for more than a day. Use Marcaius as needed until then.


Male Strix

Hey guys every summer my family gets together for a week.

That starts tomorrow.

Very little internet connection, so don't expect much from me until next weekend.

Feel free to bot me.


Male Human (advanced) Godling

Work has just gotten super crazy. Working seven 10-hour days a week. Still committed to playing. My posts will not either be really early mornings or evening.


Male Human (advanced) Godling

Sorry for my absence. Lost internet during the weekend. I'm back.


Male Human (advanced) Godling

DM Visser, where are you? We miss you!


Male Human (advanced) Godling

I think we have a dead game thread. :(


Wolf Animal Companion 1 [HP:4/16] [AC:14, T:12, F:12] [Fort:+5, Ref:+5, Will:+1] [Init:+2, Percep:+5]
TheWaskally wrote:
I think we have a dead game thread. :(

*Sad dog whine*


Male Strix Fighter 1 | HP 13/13 | AC 17 | T 13 | FF 14 | CMD 17 (+2 vs trip/disarm/dirty trick/reposition/steal) | Fort +4 | Ref +4 | Will +1 | Init +4 | Perc +7

I hope that it's just an Internet problem or something. This group is pretty fun.


Male Human (advanced) Godling
Aviz wrote:
I hope that it's just an Internet problem or something. This group is pretty fun.

I agree. I liked where this was going.


Male Middle-Aged Human (Azlanti) Cleric of Groetus 1 | HP 11/11 {effects: Fatigued} | AC 13 Tch 8 FF 13 {effects: Fatigued}| F +4, R -2, W +5 | Init -1 | Perc +3

I'm still willing to wait it out. Hopefully this isn't due to a major issue and we can continue on when it gets resolved.


Male Gnoll Ranger (Trapper/Warden) 1 (HP: 14/14 | AC: 17 T:11 FF:16 | F: 5 R: 3 W: 2 | Init +1 Per +7)

I'm with Marcaius on this one. I'm willing to wait until the 10th before I write this one off.

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