paizo.com Recent Discussion Posts for Xanxious Crystalpaizo.com Recent Discussion Posts for Xanxious Crystal2012-06-04T06:28:39Z2012-06-04T06:28:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionShanosukehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3692013-01-23T19:42:14Z2013-01-23T19:42:14Z<p>What a crew of misfits and unlikely and potentially unwilling heroes of the times lol</p>
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<p>Anyways, I hope folks are done. I will give you until level 4 to make one character adjust. </p>
<p>How this adjust works, you can make minor mechanical changes to your character if you find a reasonable need for the change. You only get one of these, use it wisely. </p>
<p>Okay, the discussion thread is <a href="http://paizo.com/campaigns/TheBorallasRebellion/discussion&page=last" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Here</a></p>What a crew of misfits and unlikely and potentially unwilling heroes of the times lol
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Anyways, I hope folks are done. I will give you until level 4 to make one character adjust.
How this adjust works, you can make minor mechanical changes to your character if you find a reasonable need for the change. You only get one of these, use it wisely.
Okay, the discussion thread is HereShanosuke2013-01-23T19:42:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionScrapeknee (alias of Ridge)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3682013-01-23T17:51:33Z2013-01-23T17:51:33Z<p>DM- out of those traits, I think I will go with <i>Street Preacher</i> (surprise, surprise).</p>
<p>As for the other two, giving his past, Poverty Stricken is perfect for him ( I think so anyway) and I'll snag Deft Dodger as I imagine he's been grabbed by the guards or swung at by goons working for angry merchants as well.</p>
<p>And I think I'm done!</p>DM- out of those traits, I think I will go with Street Preacher (surprise, surprise).
As for the other two, giving his past, Poverty Stricken is perfect for him ( I think so anyway) and I'll snag Deft Dodger as I imagine he's been grabbed by the guards or swung at by goons working for angry merchants as well.
And I think I'm done!Scrapeknee (alias of Ridge)2013-01-23T17:51:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionXzevrra (alias of Xzaral)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3672013-01-23T15:02:22Z2013-01-23T15:02:22Z<p>k, think I'm done</p>k, think I'm doneXzevrra (alias of Xzaral)2013-01-23T15:02:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionXzevrra (alias of Xzaral)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3662013-01-23T14:26:27Z2013-01-23T14:26:27Z<p>/facepalm</p>
<p>Completely forgot that part. I'll be done shortly now with the mechanics part.</p>/facepalm
Completely forgot that part. I'll be done shortly now with the mechanics part.Xzevrra (alias of Xzaral)2013-01-23T14:26:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionMalum Asasinato (alias of Conman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3652013-01-23T08:11:06Z2013-01-23T08:11:06Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]Malum Asasinato (alias of Conman)2013-01-23T08:11:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionShanosukehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3642013-01-23T07:49:22Z2013-01-23T07:49:22Z<p>@Roku. Very well you can have that.</p>
<p>@Xzevrra Roku is correct.</p>
<p>I should clarify this, even though you are starting at level two, <b>You will not start with ANY gear</b> you are in prison with nothing but the rags that are left of whatever prison garb you once had. You will not have the ability to claim personal belongings at any time.</p>
<p>This game will provide you many opportunities to obtain great wealth and lots gear but for the moment, you start with nothing.</p>@Roku. Very well you can have that.
@Xzevrra Roku is correct.
I should clarify this, even though you are starting at level two, You will not start with ANY gear you are in prison with nothing but the rags that are left of whatever prison garb you once had. You will not have the ability to claim personal belongings at any time.
This game will provide you many opportunities to obtain great wealth and lots gear but for the moment, you start with nothing.Shanosuke2013-01-23T07:49:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionRoku Sai (alias of OmniChaos)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3632013-01-23T02:43:40Z2013-01-23T02:43:40Z<p>My understanding is we start as prison mates, so gear is nonexistent. Thats why I only have clothes on my guy. ;)</p>My understanding is we start as prison mates, so gear is nonexistent. Thats why I only have clothes on my guy. ;)Roku Sai (alias of OmniChaos)2013-01-23T02:43:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionXzevrra (alias of Xzaral)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3622013-01-23T02:35:23Z2013-01-23T02:35:23Z<p>Since level 2, are we doing wealth by level? (1,000gp)</p>
<p>Working on Xzevrra and just wanted to know.</p>Since level 2, are we doing wealth by level? (1,000gp)
Working on Xzevrra and just wanted to know.Xzevrra (alias of Xzaral)2013-01-23T02:35:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionRoku Sai (alias of OmniChaos)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3612013-01-23T02:33:29Z2013-01-23T02:33:29Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]Roku Sai (alias of OmniChaos)2013-01-23T02:33:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionShanosukehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3602013-01-23T00:24:57Z2013-01-23T00:24:57Z<p>Okay these are the campaign traits. You each have your own list of traits I picked that would fit your characters. Since most of the traits for this campaign need reworking, I cannot provide the entire list. So I have only reworked the ones best suited to each of you. </p>
<p>Look over your options and pick the one you feel works for your character the best. Once you have your traits we can begin this game. </p>
<p>I will make a new thread and make this one inactive once we get going. </p>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Okay these are the campaign traits. You each have your own list of traits I picked that would fit your characters. Since most of the traits for this campaign need reworking, I cannot provide the entire list. So I have only reworked the ones best suited to each of you.
Look over your options and pick the one you feel works for your character the best. Once you have your traits we can begin this game.
I will make a new thread and make this one inactive once we get going.
[Spoiler omitted]...Shanosuke2013-01-23T00:24:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionScrapeknee (alias of Ridge)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3592013-01-22T00:43:53Z2013-01-22T00:43:53Z<p>Oops.I should probably bump him up to level 2 huh?</p>Oops.I should probably bump him up to level 2 huh?Scrapeknee (alias of Ridge)2013-01-22T00:43:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionShanosukehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3582013-01-21T21:43:50Z2013-01-21T21:43:50Z<p>Good, I have everything I need so the last thing is the traits and then I can get this started.</p>
<p>At the moment I need to get ready for game night tonight but I will try and get the traits up either tonight or tomorrow afternoon and we can start soon after that.</p>
<p>Sorry this process took so long but I can promise it was worth it.</p>Good, I have everything I need so the last thing is the traits and then I can get this started.
At the moment I need to get ready for game night tonight but I will try and get the traits up either tonight or tomorrow afternoon and we can start soon after that.
Sorry this process took so long but I can promise it was worth it.Shanosuke2013-01-21T21:43:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionRoku Sai (alias of OmniChaos)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3572013-01-21T19:25:17Z2013-01-21T19:25:17Z<p>Was in the mood to write a little something for Roku. Enjoy and forgive my lack of writing skills. ;)</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Was in the mood to write a little something for Roku. Enjoy and forgive my lack of writing skills. ;)
[Spoiler omitted]Roku Sai (alias of OmniChaos)2013-01-21T19:25:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionXzevrra (alias of Xzaral)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3562013-01-21T17:01:57Z2013-01-21T17:01:57Z<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsRpDucZjhLSdFN5VS1uQkE1bUc4eU5OV0xNR1NkT2c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Here's the worksheet I'm using for a few NPCs from the revised Xzevrra's background.</a></p>
<p>I made it editable as well, not sure why but meh. Didn't have much time to work more on it today, hopefully tonight though and start putting the actual character stats together. I'm still thinking inquisitor, though bard or rogue seems it could fit as well.</p>Here's the worksheet I'm using for a few NPCs from the revised Xzevrra's background.
I made it editable as well, not sure why but meh. Didn't have much time to work more on it today, hopefully tonight though and start putting the actual character stats together. I'm still thinking inquisitor, though bard or rogue seems it could fit as well.Xzevrra (alias of Xzaral)2013-01-21T17:01:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionScrapeknee (alias of Ridge)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3552013-01-21T16:40:43Z2013-01-21T16:40:43Z<p>Ok. I altered the profile page minus traits. Sorry for he long wait. Here's the backstory and ALSO some mention of possible NPCs he might know (subject to your approval). A lot of them 'like him' but I did that partially because, he DOES have a high charisma.</p>
<p><b>Background/History:</b></p>
<p>"Woe betide the unprepared and the unbeliever! The gods of battle shall place the city in a great fire, and then bring the hammer down upon it. The people shall either die, or be reforged as warriors! The wealthy will find their gold meaning little when steel rules the day! Great men shall huddle in corners praying for safety while timid maids will find themselves taking on armor and growing eager for the savagery of war! " the preacher limped along the avenue, yelling and scrreaming his words. Many were scared by him, and moved on, but some few looked intrigued by his words.</p>
<p>The guards came, the captain gestured, "That's the one, Bastard's been disturbing the peace and talking the fall of the city for days. Bring him in." the guards moved</p>
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(Years ago)
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Arkham Ramel was taller than a boy in his condition had a right to be. Most lads growing up in the Gutter District who didn't eat much were stunted, but Arkham somehow grew like a weed. His parents were hard workers, but unskilled in a part of the city where jobs were hotly contested.
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Then, one day, things turned around for them. His father, not normally a betting man, placed some coin in desperation on a wager...and WON. He won enough wealth to perhaps move them to a better area.</p>
<p>He went to his family, each chattering about how this could change everything, but the man who had lost, a corrupt town guard, was NOT happy. He told other guadsman that Arkham's father was a cheat and a a thief who should be brought in.</p>
<p>So later that night, three guards paid the rejoicing family a visit. Kicking down the door, they went to arrest Mister Ramel. While the good man pleaded his innocence, he paniced when he realized that if he was taken away, his family would starve. He tried to run, and in the attempt, was cut down.</p>
<p>Arkham moved to shield his mother, a move another guard saw as a threat. The soldier's blade shoved forward into his leg and pierced it deep.</p>
<p>Some sort of rage welled up in young Arkham. He seized the blade from the startled guardsman, and used the guard's own sword against him as if he'd trained in it for years! Strength and power flowed in him and with the element of surprise on his side, the boy slew the other two with surprising ease before moving to his father, healing him (How, he did not know) and collapsing into fever dreams.</p>
<p>Arkham dreamed of battle, of war, of savagery and chaos. Rather than scaring him, it excited him. HERE was the real power, not gold, but STEEL. Politics, magic, wealth, all were simple reflections of MIGHT, and might's simpliest and truest expression was violence, war. He did not love it, but in his dreams he came to realize the truth of it. More than that, the people would need to become strong and warriors, or they would surely die as his father had almost died. Meekness would see all dead.</p>
<p>He awoke to find his parents, his GOOD parents, had paid to get rid of the bodies and evidence. Arkham found the strange powers that had been graced upon him had remained, but at a price. The scar on his leg never healed, and he limped ever after. </p>
<p>Answering the call, as he grew older and surer in his gifts, he went out to preach the truth the battle gods had given him. The better districts didn't know this young man, and some began dubbing him 'Scrapeknee'.</p>
<p>It is a name he bears proudly.</p>
<p><b>People in Scrapeknee's Life:</b>
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Jonz and Elize Rammel- Arkham's parents, and some of the few people who still call him by his given name. The authorities assumed that the guards that came for them were attacked by thugs, not knowing the truth (or else Scrapeknee would have been in jail much sooner). They fear their son has gone mad except, well, his gifts at least a very real. They no longer trust the city authorities but are ever so polite to them. Scrapeknee sends them some of the coins he can now and then to help them out.</p>
<p>Kaster Vadayne- A mercenary captain, leader of the 'Bloodwinders' who has hired the oracle from time to time and kind of likes how he can work the men up in a fight. He and Kaster share a drink now and then and consider each other friends though each has their own priorities.</p>
<p>Jasayne Trumont- A merchant's daughter that Scrapeknee has 'corrupted'. that is to say, she finds his talk of battle terribly exciting and has even been learning weapon use from him. She hopes to be a warrioress one day.. She and Scrapeknee are secretly lovers though neither has promised to be exclusive.</p>
<p>Blotten Trumont- Jasayne's father, a merchant who sells mostly transport related goods (Wagon wheels, carriage basins, horse saddles etc).. he often tells Scrapeknee to stay away from his shop AND his daughter. He's unaware of just how close Jasayne and the Oracle are.</p>
<p>Eight Fingers Stol- a begger halfling and pickpocket. He sells information to people if he likes them, or they amuse him, and if the coin is good. He calls Scrapeknee a maniac and a madman to his face, but always with a smile and he has given good tips to the oracle now and then.</p>
<p>Madame Silk- Madame Silk runs a local brothel. Her girls are treated well, and if any customer mishandles one of her girls she spares no time in paying 'the right people' to hunt the abusers down. Some say she knows magic of some sort, but others say she just likes folk to THINK she does for the notoriety. She seems fond of Scrapeknee as he has healed injuries on the working girls with little thought of payment, though she herself has never taken him to her own bed.</p>Ok. I altered the profile page minus traits. Sorry for he long wait. Here's the backstory and ALSO some mention of possible NPCs he might know (subject to your approval). A lot of them 'like him' but I did that partially because, he DOES have a high charisma.
Background/History:
"Woe betide the unprepared and the unbeliever! The gods of battle shall place the city in a great fire, and then bring the hammer down upon it. The people shall either die, or be reforged as warriors! The wealthy...Scrapeknee (alias of Ridge)2013-01-21T16:40:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionMalum Asasinato (alias of Conman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3542013-01-20T23:05:58Z2013-01-20T23:05:58Z<p>My story has been elaborated on my profile page and this is him! I'm excited.</p>My story has been elaborated on my profile page and this is him! I'm excited.Malum Asasinato (alias of Conman)2013-01-20T23:05:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionTlugos Ilmeefein (alias of OmniChaos)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3532013-01-20T22:36:23Z2013-01-20T22:36:23Z<p>For the record my guy is N. ;)</p>For the record my guy is N. ;)Tlugos Ilmeefein (alias of OmniChaos)2013-01-20T22:36:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionShanosukehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3522013-01-20T22:25:01Z2013-01-20T22:25:01Z<p>Okay we have enough votes for traits.</p>
<p>Here's how traits work. They follow the normal rules, one campaign trait and the other two can come from other categories. </p>
<p>I have close to 100 campaign traits to choose from but there are only a few that apply to your backstories. I'll give you each a selection of five that pertain to your backstories. It is unlikely you will have the same choices as one another. </p>
<p>@Ridge: I'd like a little more detail on your backstory. Where your guy comes from, what he's preaching and why. Also, some additional character's would be nice, people you know or have influenced or vise versa. Just some names I can use down the road.</p>
<p>Again, this campaign is very involved and will require a good deal of social skills and a lot will depend on how people percieve and react to you. I noticed this party is leaning towards evil, that happens a lot with this campaign for some reason, anyways, be careful how open you are with evil actions. You cannot leave this city, you WILLL make enemies, just make sure you meant to make those enemies and are prepared for the consequences. If you upset a faction, they will hunt you. You've been cautioned. Also, if your about to make enemies, try to at least have allies to back you up. Good, evil, neutral, all alignments have friends and enemies.</p>Okay we have enough votes for traits.
Here's how traits work. They follow the normal rules, one campaign trait and the other two can come from other categories.
I have close to 100 campaign traits to choose from but there are only a few that apply to your backstories. I'll give you each a selection of five that pertain to your backstories. It is unlikely you will have the same choices as one another.
@Ridge: I'd like a little more detail on your backstory. Where your guy comes from, what...Shanosuke2013-01-20T22:25:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Xanxious Crystal DiscussionKlug'Tier (alias of Conman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/XanxiousCrystal/discussion&page=8#3512013-01-20T22:00:02Z2013-01-20T22:00:02Z<p>I'm also okay with an extra, also I think I'm going to take the Dread Gnome alteration from the advanced race guide. It's just a Gnome with two alternate racial traits that has a story slapped on it. This is it:</p>
<p>Dread Gnomes: Moodier, less forgiving, and often crueler than other gnomes, dread gnomes trace their heritage to the darker, more bloodthirsty lines of fey. Though not all dread gnomes are evil, they all find humor in watching others suffer, and have little use for the bright colors and joyful pursuits of their more cheerful cousins. Dread gnomes have the fell magic and knack for poison alternate racial traits.</p>
<p>Fell Magic: Gnomes add +1 to the DC of any saving throws against necromancy spells that they cast. Gnomes with Wisdom scores of 11 or higher also gain the following spell-like abilities: 1/day—bleed, chill touch, detect poison, and touch of fatigue. The caster level for these effects is equal to the gnome's level. The DC for these spells is equal to 10 + the spell's level + the gnome's Wisdom modifier. This racial trait replaces gnome magic.</p>
<p>Knack with Poison: Some gnomes have an instinctive understanding of poisons and their uses. Gnomes gain a +2 racial bonus on Fortitude saves against poison and a +2 bonus on Craft (alchemy) checks to make poison. The bonus on Fortitude saving throws against poisons increases to +4 if the gnome accidentally poisons himself when applying or readying the substance. This racial trait replaces illusion resistance and obsessive.</p>
<p>So we're starting at level 2?</p>I'm also okay with an extra, also I think I'm going to take the Dread Gnome alteration from the advanced race guide. It's just a Gnome with two alternate racial traits that has a story slapped on it. This is it:
Dread Gnomes: Moodier, less forgiving, and often crueler than other gnomes, dread gnomes trace their heritage to the darker, more bloodthirsty lines of fey. Though not all dread gnomes are evil, they all find humor in watching others suffer, and have little use for the bright colors...Klug'Tier (alias of Conman)2013-01-20T22:00:02Z