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Lets remember those brave souls who left us before their time.
I know of at least three (from a party of four), so I know you are out there.
In Frozen Fingers I came very-very close when I was critted by the greataxe from Bengeirr in Frozen Fingers for 14 points. Thank goodness I was at full health when that happened and the Cleric was 5 feet away (though the fact he had only a cure minor wounds left was unfortunate). The potions of cure moderate wounds came in handy though from that treasure trove. Our Barbarian almost bit it as well (went negative while raging). We survived though in the end without any real problems.
In Silent Tide we did significantly better and nobody even had the risk of being dying. For whatever reason (my bet is on the GREAT players I had at the table that game) we survived without so much as a couple of scratches.
We had a few close calls, but one of the scenarios was very deadly. I heard it had at least 2 TPKs at Gen Con.my slot 0 had 3 PCs knocked into negative numbers, no deaths though
In the third encounter along the journey to protect the caravan along its route, we discovered a great statue of a rarely seen PF God. I can't remember the name of said god. Anyway, as we were "admiring" the stature carved into the side of a great cliff, we all became captivated. Then, to our horror, we all blew our Will Saves and discovered it was not the statue, but the alluring captivating song of a Harpy (CR: 4). Not a fun encounter at first level.
Well at least the DM for his worth, salvaged a TPK to us losing a valuable NPC. Which wrecked one of the faction objectives. So we lived through that....
Next we discover the BEBG, who is 4th level fighter with all the trimmings and his band of 5 hobgoblins. Needless to say, with a fair amount of critical hits. My first level, 15 hit point fighter perished. Most of the group went down and was bleeding out, when we were saved........by another benign NPC. Which of course, just added salt to our wounds. I later learned this was the adventure that TPKd two other groups the next day. OUCH! A little deadly for a first level encounter.
However, despite this minor set back, I thought the other three adventures were great! Also, I thought everyone involved did a great job of playing and DMing. Everyone cooperated, role played, and opened an efficient can of whoop ass when the time came. My hats off to Nic Logue and Jason for the great experience, especially since this was my first GENCON. Thanks Paizo!
Well I just returned from GC and I was fortunate enough to be able to play all four PFS adventures. Unfortunately, I had the distinguished honor of being the first PC to die in the PFS. We were playing "Murder on the Silken Caravan" the adventure was very difficult for first level characters. Plus we had a lot of player bad luck and DM awesome dice luck! Although, in hindsight, the adventures were little too overpowering.
Hmmm... should've added the format:
Please try to include:
Name of PC:
Class/Level:
Adventure:
Catalyst:
Story: Keep spoiler bits in spoiler tags please.
Faction: If you want.
Name of PC: Baydenostasich
Class/Level: Gnome Bard Level 2
Adventure: Frozen Fingers
Catalyst: Treacherous NPC that was almost willing to help us
Story: Well it was a game of invisible chess with flaming spheres that I almost survived. Unfortunately, the "show yourself and your companion can live" came up and being the good guy, I did. Well 3 hit points wasn't enough to survive the magic missile.
The worst part is afterwards, I realized I should have had 4 hit points left and might have survived a stabilization roll *laugh*.
Faction: Osirion.
I think my biggest problem is there is no provision within the PFS for raise dead. With the inability to play previous modules with a new character, dying after playing all 4 modules means it'll be a while before I can come back :(
I think my biggest problem is there is no provision within the PFS for raise dead. With the inability to play previous modules with a new character, dying after playing all 4 modules means it'll be a while before I can come back :(
Isn't there a cost in the player's guide for spells such as raise dead? I'm at work, so i can't look it up
Well when you have 3 HP left and a magic missile does 13 damage, you die :) It was a 5th level caster at least.There wasn't a 5th level caster in any of the scenarios that I am aware of that would be brutal for a 1st level party to try to tackle. We fought a caster, but her Magic Missile was a single Missile.
And why not just cast Fireball then and take everyone out?
Well without spoilers...there was a caster who was able to cast 2nd level spells (about 5 of them) and 3 Magic Missiles with each spell. That makes them level 5 minimum. Not sure what to tell you. It was a sorcerer though so no 3rd level spells.
Maybe our GM gave us the high level version, I'm not sure.
Well when you have 3 HP left and a magic missile does 13 damage, you die :) It was a 5th level caster at least.There wasn't a 5th level caster in any of the scenarios that I am aware of that would be brutal for a 1st level party to try to tackle. We fought a caster, but her Magic Missile was a single Missile.
And why not just cast Fireball then and take everyone out?
Well without spoilers...there was a caster who was able to cast 2nd level spells (about 5 of them) and 3 Magic Missiles with each spell. That makes them level 5 minimum. Not sure what to tell you. It was a sorcerer though so no 3rd level spells.
Maybe our GM gave us the high level version, I'm not sure.
Not all encounters have to be combat. Pathfinders who lead with their swords don't have long life expectancies.
I think my biggest problem is there is no provision within the PFS for raise dead. With the inability to play previous modules with a new character, dying after playing all 4 modules means it'll be a while before I can come back :(Isn't there a cost in the player's guide for spells such as raise dead? I'm at work, so i can't look it up
250 casting cost + 5,000 material component = 5,250
Not all encounters have to be combat. Pathfinders who lead with their swords don't have long life expectancies.
Well I started out with Diplomacy, offered the NPC several nice alternatives, apologized for a wrong, and made a 25 Diplomacy Check (which should be enough to turn anyone friendly). Another character made a 20 Diplomacy check and I made a further 20 Diplomacy check after that. One character made a 1 Diplomacy check and apparently that negated all the other negotiations to that point *shrug*. After ordering the module and glancing at the encounter, I hate to say that I think our DM made it particularly harsh on us, though the rest of the adventure was run very well I have to say. I don't want it to sound like sour grapes but I think that the two of us died when we probably shouldn't have.
I don't know if there is an appeals process in Pathfinder Society yet, but if so, I would certainly file for one based upon what I know now but was not aware of on Saturday night when I played.
I ran Silent Tide and Murder on the Silken Caravan 3 times each. I lost 1 player to each scenario total. (Grand total of 2 deaths in 6 modules, 36 players). My hat is off to both of them. They both did wonderfully and took the bad turn graciously. It was the final fight in both cases that did it.
One a bad stabilize role, and the other an unlucky crit.
*Bows his head in a moment of silence for the fallen*
Hmmm... In retrospect, I think on a couple of occasions I only applied double damage to axe crits... so one or two of you may have gotten off lucky.
I do know my new Rise of the Runelords dice were hot on the crits, but I didn't kill anyone. Lots of PCs knocked below zero (or otherwise incapacitated, heh), but no deaths.
The Rambling Scribe
Well first... *raises shields*
I had a total of seven deaths through out the con in the mods I ran. Three singles and a group of five of which there was one survivor and a lucky camel who got away.
Once I learned I could change things up a bit, things went much smoother for the PC's. To those who died while I learned this I do apologize, however I cant control the dice. Much as others think I can.
To the party that gifted me with the cursed white d20, the party in my 6th slot thanks you :) I switched over after du Mer's third crit and he didnt get any more after that.
I was scheduled for four slots, though both of my Sunday slots left me with an empty table. I felt like the wallflower at a dance. But I'll blame karma, as I had three out of a party of four join the frozen crew.
Sadly, critical hits against and failed saving throws by the meatshield/damage dealer sent a lone wizard scurrying away for safety as his companions slowly bled their lifesblood into the icy interior. After the fifth 20 was rolled in that fight, I swapped out the dice but alas the damage was done.
My greatest regret is that I failed to note their names so that their passing could be properly recorded.
Poor Baydenostasich I feel bad for you. He was roll playing so well and my Barbaian is the the one who thought he could help and rolled a one. So I apolize for that. Then I tried to save the day but could not roll above a 5 on a STR check to open the door so our poor Bard was alone for a while. I then ran out got nailed by a flaming sphere and had one hit point left. I then told her you had better kill me this round or I will kill you. Witha shrug she said "Ok" and Magic Missled me to -9 and one failed satblization roll I was dead and the Bard was back to playing chess with the flaming spheres.
Well first... *raises shields*
I had a total of seven deaths through out the con in the mods I ran. Three singles and a group of five of which there was one survivor and a lucky camel who got away.
Once I learned I could change things up a bit, things went much smoother for the PC's. To those who died while I learned this I do apologize, however I cant control the dice. Much as others think I can.
To the party that gifted me with the cursed white d20, the party in my 6th slot thanks you :) I switched over after du Mer's third crit and he didnt get any more after that.
Don't forget to bring that cursed die with you next Saturday. :P
Demogorgon
Poor Baydenostasich I feel bad for you.
No worries, it wasn't your fault. You were trying :)
I just gotta think of a new character...probably another bard as I really want to play one and have him survive.
By the way, it was great playing two games with you guys! You were a riot!
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I am not sure when further mods are due out though and how often they will come out.