Alright, I'm going to try this one more time. My last play-by-post was actually quite awesome, with some great players, but unfortunately I had made it too open ended, and I kind of painted myself into a corner, and without advancing the plot, everyone started to drift off a bit.

So this time around, I'm hoping to stay more focused by setting a few rules upfront and by using an Adventure Path to keep me on the straight and narrow.

With all of that firmly in place, let me tell you what I'm looking for:

1. I need four players, and we'll have a total of five (I already have a friend ready to play in this to begin with).

2. I need people that will check in probably at least once every three days so that we make sure to keep everything moving.

If you think the above is acceptable, phase two are the campaign standards (click to view):

Still with me? Good. Two more points before we get going here. First, when we do need to roll initiative, we'll roll initiative by "sides," meaning that I'll take all of one side's initiative bonuses and average them, and take all of the other side's initiative bonus and average them, and roll initiative.

The GM rolls all initiative rolls, and once its your "side's" turn, you can act in any order, which helps to keep combat moving fairly quickly. If Xnog the rogue posts first when its his side's turn, Xnog goes first, but if Vlog posts first next round, he goes first, so long as its his side's turn.

If you need to "pass a note," either to the GM or another character, use the spoiler tag, addressed to the party you want to read it. For example:

For the GM:

Try to keep in character comments and descriptions of actions in normal font, and use the [ ooc ] brackets for "game" actions, for example:

Vlog attacks with his longsword.

Vlog uses his standard action to attack with his longsword.

Player's should use the Paizo dice roller code for all dice rolls.

Finally, and this is really important for how I GM these thing, I need you to make up a separate message board alias with the name of your character, and I need you to fill out the profile with all of the information that you would normally have on a standard Pathfinder RPG character sheet.

Before you make up your character, however, post in this thread, and give me a character concept. I don't need pages, but I would like to have a character and not just a build to work with. Once the character sounds good, I'll give you the thumbs up, and once the character is made up and has its own profile, you're good to go.

One last thing . . . any feats for class features that use the Harrow deck and have the option of using dice instead of Harrow cards will use the dice instead, since its obvious to see what happens with the roll.

Heya KnightErrantJr. My last second darkness game died many moons ago and i'd like a shot at it again. We got through part of the first book, but not enough to seriously get me in trouble with plot knowledge. If you're happy enough for me to have some player knowledge for the first bit then I'd like to try this one out.

I'm keen for a wizard or sorceror, a young man cast adrift in the city when his mentor disapeared or died unexpectedly. He's desperate to keep himself afloat in this place of vice and corruption, and has managed so far but his luck is running out (not to mention his funds).

He's competent and has toughened up a little in the alst few weeks as a consequence of the situation, but still quite naive about the majority of the city and how it works.

I have a wizard already made up, but I'll need to convert across to Pathfinder rules (from beta).

DO you have any prefernce for type of arcansit? How do you feel about familiars, or would prefer arcane bond?

Cheers

Tippello Tabinero (Tippy among friends)
CG Halfling Cleric of Desna
Domains - travelers and luck
"A nearly middle-aged halfling stands before you dressed in well made but travel dusty garments suitable for all manner of weather and adventure. Unruly brown hair above gray eyes reveals a weathered face prone to smiles and laughter."

I am new here, but not to PbP, I am very interested if you still have room.

Heya KnightErrantJr. My last second darkness game died many moons ago and i'd like a shot at it again. We got through part of the first book, but not enough to seriously get me in trouble with plot knowledge. If you're happy enough for me to have some player knowledge for the first bit then I'd like to try this one out.

I'm keen for a wizard or sorceror, a young man cast adrift in the city when his mentor disapeared or died unexpectedly. He's desperate to keep himself afloat in this place of vice and corruption, and has managed so far but his luck is running out (not to mention his funds).

He's competent and has toughened up a little in the alst few weeks as a consequence of the situation, but still quite naive about the majority of the city and how it works.

I have a wizard already made up, but I'll need to convert across to Pathfinder rules (from beta).

DO you have any prefernce for type of arcansit? How do you feel about familiars, or would prefer arcane bond?

Cheers

Tippello Tabinero (Tippy among friends)
CG Halfling Cleric of Desna
Domains - travelers and luck
"A nearly middle-aged halfling stands before you dressed in well made but travel dusty garments suitable for all manner of weather and adventure. Unruly brown hair above gray eyes reveals a weathered face prone to smiles and laughter."

I am new here, but not to PbP, I am very interested if you still have room.

So far concept wise, we have an full arcane caster and a full divine caster, so that's a good start with covering bases, provided everything works out.

What about an elven fighter whose family owes a debt to one of the crimelords in the city? He's working it off through guard jobs and the like and hoping against hope that he doesn't wind up getting an assignment of murder...

What about an elven fighter whose family owes a debt to one of the crimelords in the city? He's working it off through guard jobs and the like and hoping against hope that he doesn't wind up getting an assignment of murder...

GM Only:

GM Only:
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Nani Silentfoot(Human Rogue)

Nani always strives to be the best, she is strong willed, thickheaded and good at what she does. A simple cutpurse? Never her. Her ultimate goal is to lead the thieves guild, but she knows she has much to accomplish, skills to hone...and people to off on her way to the top. Trained by the best to be the best, she started her career early in life, her girlish charms paying dividends in some of the most uncertain circumstances because people trust her face, the face of an angel. Who suspects a 16 year old girl with blue eyes and blonde hair is going to steal their gold, or slit their throats? A lot more people do now than a year ago, but not enough as should.

Nani Silentfoot(Human Rogue)

Nani always strives to be the best, she is strong willed, thickheaded and good at what she does. A simple cutpurse? Never her. Her ultimate goal is to lead the thieves guild, but she knows she has much to accomplish, skills to hone...and people to off on her way to the top. Trained by the best to be the best, she started her career early in life, her girlish charms paying dividends in some of the most uncertain circumstances because people trust her face, the face of an angel. Who suspects a 16 year old girl with blue eyes and blonde hair is going to steal their gold, or slit their throats? A lot more people do now than a year ago, but not enough as should.

If you still have room i could make a half-elf bard.

If you still have room i could make a half-elf bard.

Thanks to everyone so far for the interest.

Question, do clerics get their diety's favored weapon as a free proficiency? I plan on using the starknife so I need to know whether I'll need to spend my feat on it.

Question, do clerics get their diety's favored weapon as a free proficiency? I plan on using the starknife so I need to know whether I'll need to spend my feat on it.

I think I should be ready to go, pending approval and a physical description....

I'm ready to go, profiles all updated and running. Let me know what you think. Only thing I haven't finished to add later is a backstory.

Greetings, I am the friend mentioned in the first post.

Here's my concept:
Tsadok Duskwalker, 1/2 Orc Monk of Irori.

A child of the temple that primarily worked as an apprentice to the clergy in helping bandage the wounded. Not at all wise in the ways of the outside world, but has been charged with finding out about the world at large outside of the temple.

>serious query: Any chance a bonus skill point feat would be available? I know Open-Minded from complete adventurer opened that up, but it's not a PFRPG feat. Any chance something similar is available?<

I'm ready to go, profiles all updated and running. Let me know what you think. Only thing I haven't finished to add later is a backstory.

Tippello Tabinero wrote:

I'm ready to go, profiles all updated and running. Let me know what you think. Only thing I haven't finished to add later is a backstory.

Hey, that's my character sheet format! :)

Question, do clerics get their diety's favored weapon as a free proficiency? I plan on using the starknife so I need to know whether I'll need to spend my feat on it.

I think I should be ready to go, pending approval and a physical description....

Hi just want to throw my name in here as a possible alternative if you happen to need an extra player at some point (Since far as I can tell your full right now)

Greetings, I am the friend mentioned in the first post.

Here's my concept:
Tsadok Duskwalker, 1/2 Orc Monk of Irori.

A child of the temple that primarily worked as an apprentice to the clergy in helping bandage the wounded. Not at all wise in the ways of the outside world, but has been charged with finding out about the world at large outside of the temple.

>serious query: Any chance a bonus skill point feat would be available? I know Open-Minded from complete adventurer opened that up, but it's not a PFRPG feat. Any chance something similar is available?<

Concept is good to go when you are ready to flesh him out. Thanks.

Hi just want to throw my name in here as a possible alternative if you happen to need an extra player at some point (Since far as I can tell your full right now)

The discussion thread is up:

KEJR's Second Darkness Play-by-Post Discussion Thread

I was in a PRPG Second Darkness game that died due to RL issues. The character therein was another half-orc monk -- I'd love to bring him back to life if you ever get to #3 on the alternates list.

I haven't touched his sheet since the game ended, so this is still beta-based: Jagor Bonebreaker

Hiya KnightErrantJr. Sorry to say I'm going to pull out of this one before it starts. Too much on and I think I was too ambitious to ask. Luckily you have some alternates along for the ride.

Thanks any way, sorry for any inconvenience.

Cheers

The discussion thread is up:

KEJR's Second Darkness Play-by-Post Discussion Thread

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If you still have room i could make a half-elf bard.

Thanks!

I was in a PRPG Second Darkness game that died due to RL issues. The character therein was another half-orc monk -- I'd love to bring him back to life if you ever get to #3 on the alternates list.

I haven't touched his sheet since the game ended, so this is still beta-based: Jagor Bonebreaker

Nani Silentfoot(Human Rogue)

Nani always strives to be the best, she is strong willed, thickheaded and good at what she does. A simple cutpurse? Never her. Her ultimate goal is to lead the thieves guild, but she knows she has much to accomplish, skills to hone...and people to off on her way to the top. Trained by the best to be the best, she started her career early in life, her girlish charms paying dividends in some of the most uncertain circumstances because people trust her face, the face of an angel. Who suspects a 16 year old girl with blue eyes and blonde hair is going to steal their gold, or slit their throats? A lot more people do now than a year ago, but not enough as should.

i have a bad cold so i wiil be indespoed in tull mon. so you might want to go with #2

i have a bad cold so i wiil be indespoed in tull mon. so you might want to go with #2

Sorry for the delays, my friends. I have arrived.

Nani Silentfoot(Human Rogue)

Nani always strives to be the best, she is strong willed, thickheaded and good at what she does. A simple cutpurse? Never her. Her ultimate goal is to lead the thieves guild, but she knows she has much to accomplish, skills to hone...and people to off on her way to the top. Trained by the best to be the best, she started her career early in life, her girlish charms paying dividends in some of the most uncertain circumstances because people trust her face, the face of an angel. Who suspects a 16 year old girl with blue eyes and blonde hair is going to steal their gold, or slit their throats? A lot more people do now than a year ago, but not enough as should.

Hi just want to throw my name in here as a possible alternative if you happen to need an extra player at some point (Since far as I can tell your full right now)

Great to hear already have a rouge Idea for a Halfling(or gnome) Sorceress

Is there still room in this PbP?

Unfortunately, looks like Kevin picked up the last slot, but you're bumped up to #1 alternate since I've called up both my alternates so far. Thanks for the interest.

Great to hear already have a rouge Idea for a Halfling(or gnome) Sorceress

If at all possible, I'd love to get all of the concepts approved and have the characters ready to go by this weekend. If this will be a problem, let me know. Thanks all.

I claim Alternate #2!

I see I got bumped off the alternate list, but that's all right -- I'm on the short list on another game and shouldn't be taking on more than one (more) at this time, anyway.

Hope y'all have a great game!

Sorry about the confusion. That was totally my mistake. The actual alternates list is as followers:

1. AinvarG

2. Kobold Cleaver

3. Camris

Sorry for any confusion.

Sorry about the confusion. That was totally my mistake. The actual alternates list is as followers:

1. AinvarG

2. Kobold Cleaver

3. Camris

Sorry for any confusion.

Any updates on the final player tally?