Will these be available in October when the PDF is delivered to the Kickstarter backers?

That is a good Question Shivok...

At First I was like, why would they not be? Then I realized they might actually wait until the General Public Release in January, which would suck!

Stand by and we shall see. I need to get a copy, talk to Mark, and get some other harpies in a row first.

and get some other harpies in a row first.

Please no more Harpies!!!! ;)

I do think it would be nice as a pseudo-special, for the kickstarter supporters, to be able to run it before the public release.

Maybe a way to encourage more people to play PFS at my FLGS.

+1 to kinevon's post.

Also, I wonder what % of the kickstarter backers were PFS members...

I do think it would be nice as a pseudo-special, for the kickstarter supporters, to be able to run it before the public release.

Maybe a way to encourage more people to play PFS at my FLGS.

+1

And yes I'm selfish - I'm a kickstarter backer

kinevon wrote:

I do think it would be nice as a pseudo-special, for the kickstarter supporters, to be able to run it before the public release.

Maybe a way to encourage more people to play PFS at my FLGS.

+1

And yes I'm selfish - I'm a kickstarter backer

You don't think that I am that philanthropic, do you?

I am a kickstarter backer, too. ;)

kinevon wrote:

I do think it would be nice as a pseudo-special, for the kickstarter supporters, to be able to run it before the public release.

Maybe a way to encourage more people to play PFS at my FLGS.

+1

And yes I'm selfish - I'm a kickstarter backer

+2

I'm very much looking forward to bringing Thornkeep's dungeons to conventions.

+3.

I'm a kickstarter supporter.

yes, me, too. I'd love to get it with the pdf.

Agreed

We promised that we'd have Chronicle sheets for these dungeon levels, but when they'll be available, I can't currently say. Mike and I haven't even seen the final book yet, and thus we can't really assess the best way to provide them. Should they be a different Chronicle for each level? Should it be one for the whole book? Et cetera. If we can get them to Kickstarter backers prior to the public release of the book, we will, but it might not be on day one of the PDF being available to backers.

I think there should be one for each level, each with a boon that comes into play at lower levels. Depending on their size, XP could be awarded on the final level based on the # of previous levels completed.

Also +1 for getting these out asap. Selfish and all.

If I read correctly, the dungeons under Thornkeep can bring a PC from level 1 to level 8 or so. So they're more like half-an-AP than a single module.

Of course, I don't know how details and involved each level is. I don't know if, say, Jason's level is as meaty as "Crypt of the Everflame." But let's say it is.

Then there might be a "3 XP, 4 PP" module-style Chronicle for each level. So Kyle's suggestion -- a boon for deeper levels -- seems reasonable.

If I read correctly, the dungeons under Thornkeep can bring a PC from level 1 to level 8 or so. So they're more like half-an-AP than a single module.

Of course, I don't know how details and involved each level is. I don't know if, say, Jason's level is as meaty as "Crypt of the Everflame." But let's say it is.

Then there might be a "3 XP, 4 PP" module-style Chronicle for each level. So Kyle's suggestion -- a boon for deeper levels -- seems reasonable.

If so, I'll be a *very* happy man. Great way to get some relatively new PFS players rolling.

i cannot wait to run this bad boy. not just for pfs, but my home group as well. yes i am a backer and i approve this message :-)

If I read correctly, the dungeons under Thornkeep can bring a PC from level 1 to level 8 or so. So they're more like half-an-AP than a single module.

Of course, I don't know how details and involved each level is. I don't know if, say, Jason's level is as meaty as "Crypt of the Everflame." But let's say it is.

Then there might be a "3 XP, 4 PP" module-style Chronicle for each level. So Kyle's suggestion -- a boon for deeper levels -- seems reasonable.

If the dungeons per level have an enounter ratio less than a normal mod then a 2xp 3pp per level chronicle sheet would not be bad.

EDIT: Just read that bit about 1st thru 8th lvl I guess its something to consider but with only 4 flip maps that many encounters would be tough to fit...unless of course, you're Kyle ;)

A boon for completing the entire four levels without returning for the surface for ressurection/or supplies would be a good idea.

Looking forward to unleashing this baby at conventions.

Now that the PDFs should be coming out for the backers in a few weeks, do we have an ETA on the chronicle sheets for the dungeons?

Now that the PDFs should be coming out for the backers in a few weeks, do we have an ETA on the chronicle sheets for the dungeons?

As of a few weeks ago Mark and Mike hadn't even seen it themselves, so 'tis probably best to relax and chill and maybe we'll wake up one morning and find it new and shining on our additional resources page, as Gandalf might say, "unlooked-for".

I'd forgotten about these. I'm torn between running ASAP, and waiting for the Goblinworks game to come out for crossover potential. "You liked the video game? Watch this!"

... 'tis probably best to relax and chill and maybe we'll wake up one morning and find it new and shining on our additional resources page, as Gandalf might say, "unlooked-for".

I laughed, Mike. And not entirely cheerfully. I paid $100 for the Thornkeep resources, due out at the end of the month, and when I spend that kind of money on a hobby item, it is generally looked-for. I understand that Unfortunate Things Happen, and that I'll be getting the PDF instead of the promised hardcopy and flip maps, but I've been planning to run some Thornkeep at the local SF convention the first week of November, and it will be a major disappointment if that falls through.

Can't wait to run me some Thornkeep!

Can't wait to run me some Thornkeep!

Same here!

I'm really excited about running it -- having Ed Greenwood do a level pushed me towards supporting it.

(I still remember his introductory adventure in "a grey box set for some other old roleplaying game set in some realm that I forget about" killing me over.. and over.. and over.. Really looking forward to more of that. ^_^)

I'm really excited about running it -- having Ed Greenwood do a level pushed me towards supporting it.

(I still remember his introductory adventure in "a grey box set for some other old roleplaying game set in some realm that I forget about" killing me over.. and over.. and over.. Really looking forward to more of that. ^_^)

Wow that was my 1st boxed set and boy was it good, kept me hooked for ....decades.

All 5 Chronicle sheets for Thornkeep are now available for download on its product page.

Thanks Mark!

And just to confirm, each 'floor' of the Thornkeep dungeons counts as a module, so 3XP and 4PP for completion, correct?

Thanks Mark!

And just to confirm, each 'floor' of the Thornkeep dungeons counts as a module, so 3XP and 4PP for completion, correct?

Yes

Yes, though they'll likely take less time than a traditional module, which usually contain around 20 encounters. It was simply easier to treat them as modules since we already had rules for them instead of creating new rules for these five dungeons.

Yes, though they'll likely take less time than a traditional module, which usually contain around 20 encounters. It was simply easier to treat them as modules since we already had rules for them instead of creating new rules for these five dungeons.

YAY! Thanks Mark!

Has anyone run, played or had a detailed look through 'The Accursed Halls' yet? If so, would you say it's suitable for a brand new party of level 1 PCs, or more suited to PCs with a few scenarios under their belt (either 1st level with ~1000gp of equipment, or 2nd level)?

Since this typo mentuiin seems to have been missed:

All 5 Chronicle sheets for Thornkeep are now available for download on its product page.

At least a couple of price typos snuck into the Chronicles.

Now I get to see if my new Saturday PFS group would be interested in adding them to the list of games to be played. :)

Having looked through the PDF and the Chronicles....I need to run these. Amazingly well done dungeons!

Hurrah! I've had lots of local interest in this, so I'm stoked we have sheets up. Thanks!

I know I plan to run at least one of these to get one of those specials boons for my witchhunter. I hope to see more of those metals make it into special chronicles.

I know I plan to run at least one of these to get one of those specials boons for my witchhunter. I hope to see more of those metals make it into special chronicles.

I've a half elven Lore Warden in the back of my head who's squeeing for that metal too.

I'm very much looking forward to bringing Thornkeep's dungeons to conventions.

I'm very much looking forward to the Darioth Wolfmane cosplayers.

Since this typo mentuiin seems to have been missed:

Mark Moreland wrote:

All 5 Chronicle sheets for Thornkeep are now available for download on its product page.

At least a couple of price typos snuck into the Chronicles.

** spoiler omitted **
But many thanks for getting them up in such a timely fashion.

Now I get to see if my new Saturday PFS group would be interested in adding them to the list of games to be played. :)

"you only die twice" has a "Hand of Glory" for 4000gp, instead of it's actual cost (8000) again, more typos :D

"you only die twice" has a "Hand of Glory" for 4000gp, instead of it's actual cost (8000) again, more typos :D

Maybe it's marked down, for being 'damaged goods'?

'One severed hand, only one careless owner...'

The Chronicle sheet has been updated (if you click to redownload, it will reflect the changes).

The Chronicle sheet has been updated (if you click to redownload, it will reflect the changes).

Thanks Chris! you're awesome :D.

Is there a correct place to report those types of errors so you don't have to scour the forums for them?

The errors (specifically non-technical errors) should stay in the Pathfinder Society forum (if they're Pathfinder Society related). Mike and Mark check these forums often :)

Anyone have some good lead-ins for the modules, for PFS society?
I started prepping and they're all largely dungeon crawls. I know we have some creative license sending in "pathfinders" to the module. Just polling the audience to find some nice ideas for lead ins as to why these 1st/2nd level characters are going into these accursed halls. =D

Thornkeep is in Varisia right? You could have Venture-Captain Shelia Heidemark send the PCs to go explore it.

Thornkeep is in Varisia right? You could have Venture-Captain Shelia Heidemark send the PCs to go explore it.

It's actually in the River Kingdoms, so you could use the Daggermark VC who is mentioned in Perils of the Pirate Pact.

Ooh. I like pirates. Thanks

I recently ran The Dark Menagerie [5-7]. It took just over 5 hours. The group was 7 players (at least 2 maxed out builds). One of the players was almost trying to solo the adventure. The group moved along pretty fast, but I think 6 hours is a good estimate for this level. Also, based on the room sizes and creatures I think 5 PCs is optimal for this level. Any more and PCs will be getting in each other's way.

Also, when reporting the module I noticed the reporting page listed the "Forest Stronghold" and "Echo Wood" as two module choices along with the 5 dungeon levels that have PFS Chronicle sheets. Are there plans to sanction these two sections of the PDF? They don't seem to be clearly defined adventures.