He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
We talk about stuff here. But before we do, if everyone could please provide me with the following info:
Player Name Character Name PFS # Faction Day Job Roll (if any) Level Progression Speed (slow or standard)
Initiative Modifier Perception Modifier Sense Motive Modifier
A few quick notes This is a CORE-mode game, not Standard/Classic. It is a Tier 1-2 game, so your character must be 1st or 2nd level to play. If you are playing this with a 2nd level character realize you can only do that once (per mode) for credit.
I am not a pushy GM, but I would like to finish by July 1. I hate botting people. I'll do it at need, but I have enough NPCs to play as it is. I don't put your character in front of the next door they have to kick down, and I certainly don't kick it down for them. That's called: writing a novel. We're here to game. Your character can do as they like (or not) within the game world. You guys are the heroes here, you move the story, I'm just the guide.
Male Dwarf Core Fighter 5 HP 54/54 | AC25 , T 12, FF23 | CMB:+8 CMD:20 Fort +11, Ref +5, Will +7 | Init +2 | Perc +11 Stonecunning, 60' Darkvision Step Up Effects: Extended Heroism!
Angry cuss of a Dwarf who likes to splinter other people's weapons, reporting for duty.
Player Name: Massee
Character Name: Ironshanks Magee
PFS #: 202046-8
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day Job Roll (if any): None
Level Progression Speed (slow or standard): Standard
HP 43/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 15 CMD 14 | F +9 R+7 W+8 |Telekinetic Fist: 9/9 Init +3 Perception +11 N Elven Female Wizard (transmuter) 6
Player Name Eddv
Character Name Liv Moore
PFS # 133118-26
Faction Dark Archive
Day Job Roll (if any) none
Level Progression Speed (slow or standard) standard
Initiative Modifier +3
Perception Modifier +6
Sense Motive Modifier +1
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
All I'm going to say, is that with charisma scores like that it's a good thing we're heading away from civilization, and into a deep, dank, dark dungeon.
Male Halfling Air Elemental Sorcerer 10 | HP 42/42 | AC 23 T 17 FF 20 resist electricity 10 | CMB +3 CMD 18 | F+4 R+7 W+9; +2 vs. Fear | Init+9 | Perc+3 SM+1 | Speed 20' | Elemental Ray 8/8 | Elemental Blast 1/1 | Spells 1st 8/8; 2nd 6/7; 3rd 7/7; 4th 6/6; 5th 4/4 | Extend (rod; up to 6th) 3/3 | Active conditions: none
Another arcane caster, bringing up the average charisma :)
Player Name PaleDim
Character Name Telos Downshot
PFS # 272301-11
Faction The Exchange
Day Job Roll (if any) None (might take a look at the exchange faction goals a bit later)
Level Progression Speed standard
Initiative Modifier +5
Perception Modifier +3
Sense Motive Modifier +1
Female LG Dwarf CORE Monk 4 HP 37/37 | AC 20*, T 18*, FF 15* | CMB +6, CMD 21 | Fort +6*, Ref +7*, Will +7*^ | Init +3 | Perception +9*, Sense Motive +9 | Darkvision 60’ | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
Player Name Warah
Character Name Yangrit Foehammer
PFS # 289224-2
Faction Silver Crusade
Day Job Roll Profession: Clerk:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Level Progression Speed standard
Initiative Modifier +3
Perception Modifier +7
Sense Motive Modifier +8
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
A healer, or a bard that can fake it would be a good thing.
Thoughts on a Marching Order anyone?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Telos, or as I have always known him--"Giant Lurking Spider-Bait" at the rear... All alone... By himself... Check.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Still pending a sixth player/healer-type, but the Gameplay thread is open. The general assumption is your characters spent the evening before their confirmation enjoying themselves at their favorite watering hole and before they knew it it was way later than they thought it was. If this doesn't sound like your PC feel free to let us know on the Gameplay thread what they did the night before their confirmation.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Great. One of the two tallest party members stands directly in front of Telos the halfling.
Also, I'm noting a distinct lack of enthusiasm for being the first to get anywhere.
Male Dwarf Core Fighter 5 HP 54/54 | AC25 , T 12, FF23 | CMB:+8 CMD:20 Fort +11, Ref +5, Will +7 | Init +2 | Perc +11 Stonecunning, 60' Darkvision Step Up Effects: Extended Heroism!
Ironshanks raises his waraxe "I'm the most experienced warrior here, I'll lead you all from the front. Just be sure to help me outta any pits I could end up fallin' in." He bangs on his full plate with his large darkwood shield.
I could build a Core Bard I suppose. I haven't played one yet for PFS. I can get it built right after work in a couple of hours from now if you still want one.
Male CG Human Bard 1 AC 17 T 13/FF 14| CMB +1 CMD 14 | HP 11 | Init +5 | Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +2 | Perception +4 | Speed 30 ft. | Light Cantrip
"G'day to ye all. I be Duncan MacMhuirich o' the Clan MacMhuirich. I heard from my good buddy Xathos o' Varisia that ye be a lookin' fer a bard that can cast a heal spell or two. When I heard the word, I thanked the mon, finished my ale, and sprinted down here to meet with ye to see if ye still had room for a bard.
I be a singer o' songs and a right mean archer with me shortbow. If ye ha' the room, I be happy to accompany ye on this assignment. It would be me first as a Pathfinder too."
This is the Bard character I mentioned in my previous post. I have played and ran Confirmation, but not in Core mode - Xathos of Varisia
Player Name Xathos of Varisia
Character Name Duncan MacMhuirich
PFS # 205984-15
Faction Silver Crusade
Day Job Roll (if any) Perform (Sing):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Level Progression Speed (standard)
Initiative Modifier +5
Perception Modifier +4
Sense Motive Modifier Untrained
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Female LG Dwarf CORE Monk 4 HP 37/37 | AC 20*, T 18*, FF 15* | CMB +6, CMD 21 | Fort +6*, Ref +7*, Will +7*^ | Init +3 | Perception +9*, Sense Motive +9 | Darkvision 60’ | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
Yangrit would prefer to take the second place. She definitely wouldn't want to be stuck between a half-orc and an elf. Hmph. Dwarves should stick together.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
So look good?
Marching Order 1. Ironshanks
2. Yangrit
3. Tusk
4. Duncan
5. Liv
6. Telos
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Liv, can you post your character sheet when you get a chance.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
PARTY'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG!
What follows are the contents of Janira's bag, divide them as you wish.
potion of barkskin potions of cure light wounds (2)
potion of feather step potion of vanish scroll of entangle scroll of gust of wind scroll of identify scroll of mage armor (CL 6)
scroll of obscuring mist wand of burning hands (CL 3rd, 4 charges)
wand of cure light wounds (CL 3rd, 7 charges)
acid
alchemist’s fire (2)
holy water
smokestick
tanglefoot bag
thunderstone
antitoxin
sunrods (2)
lint (5)
Male Halfling Air Elemental Sorcerer 10 | HP 42/42 | AC 23 T 17 FF 20 resist electricity 10 | CMB +3 CMD 18 | F+4 R+7 W+9; +2 vs. Fear | Init+9 | Perc+3 SM+1 | Speed 20' | Elemental Ray 8/8 | Elemental Blast 1/1 | Spells 1st 8/8; 2nd 6/7; 3rd 7/7; 4th 6/6; 5th 4/4 | Extend (rod; up to 6th) 3/3 | Active conditions: none
Good candidates for Telos (sorcerer):
- scroll of gust of wind
- scroll of mage armor (CL 6)
- scroll of obscuring mist
- wand of burning hands (CL 3rd, 4 charges)
HP 43/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 15 CMD 14 | F +9 R+7 W+8 |Telekinetic Fist: 9/9 Init +3 Perception +11 N Elven Female Wizard (transmuter) 6
I think whoever takes the burning hands wand should ALSO take the Mage Armor scroll since theyre gonna be up front.
The other should take the utility scrolls.
Wanna roll off for them?
Also of note:
I will be attending SeekerPalooza in Asheville this weekend. While the con does have a more 'relaxed' schedule there is a very real chance I won't be able to check in because the venue gets very poor reception and little wifi. P
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Tusk Two-Blade wrote:
By the way, is that belly lint or just generic lint?
Well obviously it was found inside a backpack meaning that the lint is probably the sloughed off skin and hair particles of a family of backpack gnomes.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Yangrit Foehammer from Gameplay wrote:
@Tusk: She didn't look nervous, as she was making a conscious effort to hide her fear. Too bad, because that would have been fun to roll play!
Just a quick point, no one is doing anything wrong, no one's mad anything. This isn't even criticism. This is just a point that thought I might share on the topic of roleplaying online. It is hard (often frustrating) to play a character in an text-based online setting who has a lot going on in their heads in a way that allow for interpersonal interaction. I believe it is an important dimension of play and is easier to do in person. You just have more tools (tone of voice, body language, etc...). Without that there are a lot of times that when I play such a character it feels like I am off writing my own little spoiler tag entry for me only because unless there is a nosy telepath in the party, no one is ever going to have an apparent in-game reason to interact with any of that information.
I kinda see the text-based gaming environment a bit like pre-sound cinema. A time when actors had to sort of hyper act in order to get their points across. Look at angry, or sad, or thoughtful characters in movies before and after sound and the pre-sound actors are almost always put a lot more physicality into their acting, their expressions are more extreme, they are pushing the visual component of the media to get their point across. If you ever play such a character in Play-by-Post you might employ similar tactics. For instance, you can accentuate your descriptions of your character's actions using good evocative verbs to get feelings across. For instance instead of moving across the corridor your character might have: walked, trudged, meandered, skipped, stalked, bounced, bounded, streaked, plodded, scuttled, crept, pounded, sulked, waddled, jetted, dashed, flounced, etc.... Basically you are conveying your character thoughts and feelings via specific visible actions and gestures so that other characters will have the chance pick up on them--which let's face it is a rare and wonderful thing within the media we are playing in.
Muttering or otherwise verbalizing some of the internal monologue works too.
That is, if that is what you want them to do.
I have a couple of characters who are very laconic and I find that often I am waiting for the other characters around me to do something so that I can jump in and differentiate myself. The best example of this that I can think of when at this one PFS mission briefing (Nice big office, big wooden table, venture-captain sorta thing) and everyone was going through their get to know you introductions (I am an orphan raised by mutant space worgs on the heavy gravity death-world of Bigness Prime, I was adopted by a traveling ninja master who taught me the secret arts of--excuse me? Yes, I'm still first level. Why do you ask?) and after the second or third such intro my elf stepped forward said her name stepped back and looked to the next person in line.
You always do a great job of giving your characters personality and obviously enjoy it. Man, you come up with some real doosies, like Igor.
With some of my characters its just flows. Tusk is pretty easy to write for, though pretty stereotypical. With others I struggle because I have chosen a more reserved personality and I'm kind of stuck with showing personality by using thought bubbles or describing posture/expressions. Sometimes the personality quirks are subtle, like my first character Marta, who loves using irony and is snarky but not overtly so. The thing is, at least for me, until I really get a feel for a character the writing can be stifled. I'm still struggling with my nagaji Syllyn who does not have much of a personality - just a handful of quirks. And I'm not a great writer. I do get my character's personality across more often than not, but those moments of 'that was cool' with my characters are not all that frequent.
