[ACG] Season of the Runelords - EmpTyger (Inactive)

Game Master EmpTyger

Welcome! This is a discussion thread for my Cards Against Gnomanity Season of the Runelords table.
I'll have further instructions for everyone over the weekend- I'm still getting set up. But feel free to post here in the meantime.

Please don't hesitate to ask any questions at any time. This will is my first time boxrunning, so I likely will have questions too!

Hoping for a fun game for everyone!

Hi everyone! I'll be playing Balazar the Summoner. This is my second time to join a PbP game.

This is my first PbP game. I've loads of experience with PACG though.

I'll be playing Salim the Inquisitor. I will be getting into fights often and schmoozing when I can.

Looking forward to it!

Hi! Some pregame instructions.

Deck Verification
If you haven’t already done so, please verify your deck with the online play Venture Captain at cartmanbeck@orgplayonline.com. This can be anything that demonstrates proof of purchase for your deck: ie, a photo of the deck with a piece of paper containing your PFS number; a receipt for the deck with your name on it, etc.

Also, please let me know if your character has a chronicle sheet from a previous organized play game.

Online Deck Handler
Please set up your online deck handler. If you haven’t used one before, instructions are included here.

Add a hyperlink for the deck handler into header for the alias you'll be using in the game thread.

Party Communication
Some parties like to strategize via google hangouts; some parties just use it to alert when someone’s turn is up. Others parties prefer to communicate entirely via the discussion tab. It’s up to you!
Using a google hangout is completely optional. If that is something you would be interested in, send me a Private Message with your email address. This is entirely voluntary, and the decision is anonymous. If anyone, for any reason, would rather not use google hangout, I will not set it up.

Posting Expectations
Please try to take your turn within 24 hours (or 48 hours over the weekend). Obviously, let real-life take priority, but out of courtesy to the other players, try to let us know if something does come up.

Also, post here in the discussion thread to introduce yourself! Let us know your prior experience, any questions you already have. And let us know timezone; I myself am in Central US.

As for posting style, use one that works best for you, with as much or as little flavor as you feel comfortable with. It’s your game!
The one thing that I would request is that you label your dice rolls with at least the difficulty and type of check. For example:

Seoni casts a Force Missile at the Ancient Skeleton!

Combat 8: 1d12 + 2 + 2d4 ⇒ (9) + 2 + (1, 1) = 13
The Ancient Skeleton is banished!
Seoni attempts to recharge Force Missile.
Arcane 6: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Force Missile is discarded

Game Setup

I’ll also need the party to decide on a turn order. This can be chosen strategically, or based on timezone, or chosen randomly. Whatever you want!

Then once that’s been set, you’ll all draw your starting hands.

And then, on Monday, I’ll post the decks... and it’ll be time to have fun!

Summary
I think I covered everything? But if I forgot something, or if something's not clear, never hesitate to ask.

• Send proof of purchase (if applicable)
  
• Notify me of any prior character use (if applicable)
  
• Set up your deck handler spreadsheet
  
• Add a link for your deck handler
  
• Send me a PM if interested in google hangouts (if applicable)
  
• Review posting expectations
  
• Introduce yourself in the discussion thread
  
• Decide on starting location (after I’ve posted the setup)
  
• Set turn order (after I’ve posted the setup)
  
• Draw starting hand (after I’ve posted the setup)
  
• Get excited for Monday!

Deck Verification

If you haven’t already done so, please verify your deck with the online play Venture Captain at cartmanbeck@orgplayonline.com. This can be anything that demonstrates proof of purchase for your deck: ie, a photo of the deck with a piece of paper containing your PFS number; a receipt for the deck with your name on it, etc.

Also, please let me know if your character has a chronicle sheet from a previous organized play game.

Online Deck Handler
Please set up your online deck handler. If you haven’t used one before, instructions are included here.

Add a hyperlink for the deck handler into header for the alias you'll be using in the game thread.

My character does have a chronicle sheet from a previous game.

Also, my bad. I accidentally posted with my Damiel character on the Gameplay tab.

The set up for the first scenario is posted! For reference, I'll add summoned henchmen into a spoiler in the "Campaign Info" (at the top of the page) as they come up.
Choose your starting location, then draw your starting hand. Also, decide on a turn order.

This is my first PbP game. I've loads of experience with PACG though.

I'll be playing Salim the Inquisitor. I will be getting into fights often and schmoozing when I can.

Looking forward to it!

One quick additional note: I will also be using Ultimate Intrigue cards in my deck.

And feel free to delete my initial sample posting in the gameplay thread (I don't think I'm able to to?)

[...]And feel free to delete my initial sample posting in the gameplay thread (I don't think I'm able to to?)

Don’t worry about it. Posts are locked after 1 hour, after which I don’t think anyone can edit/delete it!

Hi! I am pretty new to PACG and a complete noob to PACG PbP. I have played some RPG's by PBF including DnD, Dresden Files, and a dabble into The One Ring that fell apart early.

I am excited to play Athnul, Monk of the Ki Fist (Monkey Fist!).

I am making my deck in my Deck Handler imminently. If anyone wants to look through my deck and let me know if I have made a mistake, I will fix it before we get going tomorrow. If you think I've chosen my deck poorly, I welcome advice on it, too.

For interest sake, I'm in Canada, about 90 minutes drive north from Toronto.

Hi everyone. I'm having a busy weekend, but should be ready to go tomorrow. I'll be playing Ezren. I'll post in gameplay shortly. Very excited to play.

Test --> Trying to get a deck handler link in my posts...

[a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SQuA5Uki7TrTjTxt7IDo6kObc8M2sPxO9dRBYIsL-ys/edit#gid=1691583861"]Deck Handler[/a]

Hand: Quartermaster, Researcher, Blessing of the Gods 6, Turtle, Blessing of the Gods 2,

Displayed:
Deck: 10 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes: [a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SQuA5Uki7TrTjTxt7IDo6kObc8M2sPxO9dRBYIsL-ys/edit#gid=1691583861"]Deck Handler[/a]
Sideboard cards:

Well, that didn't work. Looking for help, please, on how to add my deck handler link and dice rolls to my posts.

Schelter:
Good questions!

Here's an example of the url tag and the dice roller. I needed to replace the square brackets with parentheses for the examples; when composing a real post you'd use square brackets.

(url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SQuA5Uki7TrTjTxt7IDo6kOb c8M2sPxO9dRBYIsL-ys/)Deck Handler(/url)

Deck Handler

(dice=Initiative)1d1000(/dice)

Initiative: 1d1000 ⇒ 670

There's a button below "Submit Post" that will display some more examples of the messageboard format tags.

Also, make sure you turn on link sharing for your deck tracker. To do so, in the google spreadsheet, click "Sharing" in the top right corner, then "Get Sharable Link", "Done". (The instructions might be slightly different on mobile.)

And I'll slot Athnul in 4th. Don't hesitate to ask if you need more help!

Schelter:
Also, Athnul's favored card type is Blessing (it's given on the top right corner of the "Cards List"). That means that Athnul has to have a blessing in her opening hand.

And you're correct: Athnul currently has no proficiencies and only 2 powers.

Test --> Trying to get a deck handler link in my posts...

[a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SQuA5Uki7TrTjTxt7IDo6kObc8M2sPxO9dRBYIsL-ys/edit#gid=1691583861"]Deck Handler[/a]

Athnul, Monk of the Ki Fists wrote:

Hand: Quartermaster, Researcher, Blessing of the Gods 6, Turtle, Blessing of the Gods 2,

Displayed:
Deck: 10 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes: [a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SQuA5Uki7TrTjTxt7IDo6kObc8M2sPxO9dRBYIsL-ys/edit#gid=1691583861"]Deck Handler[/a]
Sideboard cards:

** spoiler omitted **

Well, that didn't work. Looking for help, please, on how to add my deck handler link and dice rolls to my posts.

Welcome!

With the Deck Handler link, go to Athnul's Profile Page and edit your profile. You can create a url link in the "Gender" line using the forum friendly url formatting.Here, check out my profile for reference. I of course copied somebody else!

Here is my setup. I have a boon that gave Ezren a card feat when i created him. I'm using MM Ezren with the Wizard Class Deck and Ultimate Intrigue.

Skills and Powers:

Skills

STRENGTH d4
DEXTERITY d2
CONSTITUTION d8
INTELLIGENCE d12
-ARCANE: INTELLIGENCE +2
-KNOWLEDGE: INTELLIGENCE +1
WISDOM d8
-PERCEPTION: WISDOM +1
CHARISMA d6

Powers
HAND SIZE 6
PROFICIENT WITH ☐ Light Armors
On your turn, you may discard a spell (☐ then you may move). Then explore your location.
When you encounter a bane that has the Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire, or Poison trait, ignore its immunities.
You may recharge a spell to add 1 die to your check against a bane that invokes the Acid or Electricity (☐ or Cold, Fire, or Poison) trait.

Hand: Mancatcher, Detect Magic, Force Missile, Force Missile, Invisibility, Lightning Touch, Lightning Touch, Magic Weapon, Gambeson, Arcane Robes, Codex, Lookout, Psychic Detective, Sage, Blessing of the Spy, Blessing of the Spy

And we're ready to go! Good luck, heroes!
Don't forget the special scenario rule whenever you encounter a goblin.

Note that this box-running software is new, and there are going to be a few glitches. Plus I'm new to box-running. So thanks in advance for your patience during this time! Please don't hesitate to ask if something feels off, and I'll try to promptly update/fix/clarify/refer to the proper powers-that-be.

(One thing I'm already noticing is that the blessings deck is currently running from -5 through 23, so don't let that throw you off. You will still get your full 30 turns!)

I just reposted the set up. Now the blessings deck is correct, and there are the right number of cards at each location!

Hi GM EmpTyger. Would it be possible for you to create a random deck of monster cards? My power allows me to recharge a spell to draw a monster. That way I wouldn’t have to ask you every time I draw a monster from the box. Ten monsters should be enough. And I’ll let you know if the deck is running out.

Also, have we decided if we're using Hangouts?

I've set up the google hangout. Let me know if anyone has any problem accessing it?
If you are trying to get my attention, I typically will check my PMs and the threads here more frequently than google hangout. But I will keep my eye on the hangout too.

I've added Balazar's summoned monsters into the scenario rules section.
I've also added in a couple extra monsters to the City Gate, in case anyone needs one for that location power.

I've e-mailed Schelter to see if I can provide any help in getting things set up, as it's their first game. Hopefully they'll be ready to post soon! Thanks for your patience in the meantime.

Congratulations Schelter, you've successfully killed your first PBP monster! :)

Also, shoutout to Hawkmoon for some excellent database admining.

EmpTyger, can you add my work e-mail for the Google Hangout conversation? I had sent it to you before via PM. I don't think hangouts will work with non-Google accounts.

EmpTyger, can you add my work e-mail for the Google Hangout conversation? I had sent it to you before via PM. I don't think hangouts will work with non-Google accounts.

Done! Let me know if you're still unable to access.

Thanks again for your patience. Since we now only have 3 players, I've dropped down to 5 locations.
Note that while the turn counter is going to be off, you will still get 30 turns.

Schelter:
Sorry it didn't work out, but I hope you understand? Please do reach out if you find that you do have the time, and we can get you back in another scenario.

An exciting announcement from the venture captain!

Hello players!

We have received the final piece of our convention support, the special convention player rewards!

First off, if you are a BRAND-NEW player to the Adventure Card Guild (as in, the character you're using in your game is your #XXXX-1001 and you have not played any other characters in organized play) you can assign the Welcome to Pathfinder Reward to that character:

Society Initiate: You may only assign this reward to the first PFSACG character that you create. At the end of a scenario, if your character is dead, you may cross this reward off; your character is no longer dead. If you have a role card, you may instead cross this reward off to gain a card feat.

In addition, EVERY player AND box runner is going to have a 10% chance after each scenario of scoring a reward. These rewards can be assigned to any of your PFSACG characters... they don't have to apply to the character you were using. If you roll a 1 or a 20 on your d20 roll at the end of a scenario, you'll get to choose from any one of the following faction rewards:

Note about faction rewards: Faction rewards are a special type of benefit tied to the factions that use their considerable influence within the Pathfinder Society to pursue their own agendas. You may apply no more than one faction reward to a given character at one time. You may use no more than one power from a faction reward per scenario. Each faction reward specifies additional requirements that, once fulfilled, grant additional uses of the reward’s power. Once you have used all of the powers from a faction reward, including the powers that have additional requirements, you may assign another faction reward to that character.

Player Reward 1: Concordance Faction Reward

[ ] [ ] Elemental Scholar (The Concordance Faction Reward): You may check a box that precedes this reward to reduce Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire, or Poison damage dealt to you by 2.

You may use this reward up to 2 additional times if you fulfill the following requirements. When you fulfill the requirement, check the box that precedes it; when you use the reward, cross that line off.

[ ] Exceed the difficulty of a check to acquire a card that has the Acid, Cold, Electricity, Elemental, Fire, or Poison trait by 6 or more.

[ ] Exceed the difficulty of a check to defeat a monster that has the Elemental trait by 6 or more.

Player Reward 2: Dark Archive Reward

[ ] Collector of Wonders (Dark Archive Faction Reward): On your turn, you may check the box that precedes this reward to draw an item that has the Alchemical or Magic trait or a spell from the box.

You may use this reward up to 2 additional times if you fulfill the following requirements. When you fulfill the requirement, check the box that precedes it; when you use the reward, cross that line off.

[ ] Acquire a boon that has the Book trait, a boon that lists Knowledge in its check to acquire, or a spell.

[ ] Succeed at a Knowledge check to defeat a bane.

Player Reward 3: Grand Lodge Reward

[ ] [ ] Society Agent (Grand Lodge Faction Reward): You may check an unchecked box that precedes this reward to automatically succeed at your check to temporarily close a location.

You may use this reward up to 2 additional times if you fulfill the following requirements. When you fulfill the requirement, check the box that precedes it; when you use the reward, cross that line off.

[ ] Acquire an ally that lists Diplomacy in its check to acquire.

[ ] Close a location on the first turn of a scenario.

Player Reward 4: Liberty's Edge Reward

[ ] [ ] Freedom Fighter (Liberty’s Edge Faction Reward): After you roll on your Charisma check, Diplomacy check, or check attempted before you act, check a box that precedes this reward to add or subtract 1 die; take the new result.

You may use this reward up to 2 additional times if you fulfill the following requirements. When you fulfill the requirement, check the box that precedes it; when you use the reward, cross that line off.

[ ] Defeat a monster that has the Captain or Gnoll trait.

[ ] Succeed at a Charisma or Diplomacy non-combat check to defeat a villain or a henchman.

Player Reward 5: The Exchange Reward

[ ] Master of Trade (Exchange Faction Reward): After the roll on your check to acquire a weapon, an armor, or an item, check the box that precedes this reward to add 1d6; take the new result.

You may use this reward up to 2 additional times if you fulfill the following requirements. When you fulfill the requirement, check the box that precedes it; when you use the reward, cross that line off.

[ ] All of the cards offered by a trader you visit have an adventure deck number lower than that of the current scenario.

[ ] Succeed at a Craft non-combat check to acquire or defeat.

Player Reward 6: Silver Crusade Reward

[ ] [ ] Cleanser of Abominations (Silver Crusade Faction Reward): On your turn, you may check an unchecked box that precedes this reward to banish a scourge or a card that has the Curse trait.

You may use this reward up to 2 additional times if you fulfill the following requirements. When you fulfill the requirement, check the box that precedes it; when you use the reward, cross that line off.

[ ] Defeat a villain or henchman that has the Demon, Fiend, or Undead trait.

[ ] Play a card that shuffles at least 1 card from another character’s discard pile into his deck.

Player Reward 7: Sovereign Court Reward

[ ] [ ] Lawful Citizen (Sovereign Court Faction Reward): You may check an unchecked box that precedes this reward to evade a monster you encounter or to ignore a power that would move you.

You may use this reward up to 2 additional times if you fulfill the following requirements. When you fulfill the requirement, check the box that precedes it; when you use the reward, cross that line off.

[ ] Succeed at a check required to move.

[ ] Bury or banish an armor to reduce all damage dealt to you to 0.

I'm keen on Ally > Spell > Blessing.

These are the boons I acquired.
Troubadour
Mace
Dogslicer +1

I think I noted all the boons that were acquired, but please let me know if I missed something.
And don't forget to roll your d20 for a bonus reward:
2-1A Reward?: 1d20 ⇒ 3

2-1A Reward: 1d20 ⇒ 17

2-1A Reward
Am I lucky?: 1d20 ⇒ 6

I think we're just needing khazkhaz to finalize skill feat and deck upgrade?

The game database is reset. I used the order Salim, Ezren, Balazar. If you want something else, please let me know.
Choose your starting location and draw your opening hands for the next scenario!

I took the Ally 1 upgrade, and Charisma for my skill upgradez

Hey now, the Bunyipites are a noble and devout order. Let's try to be respectful.

EDIT: I googled "Bunyipite" out of curiosity, and the word has actually been used before!

Salim respects Bunyipites and followers of Serenrae, Iomedae, etc. the the same. They are all fools in their own right.

2-1B
Hawkmoon: 1d20 ⇒ 12

I got this: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Faction Love: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Posted my 2-1B roll in the wrong thread, but fortunately(?) it was a 6 anyway.

2-1B reward?: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Let me know upgrades for scenario C, and make your reward roll.
I've also posted the rules for scenario D- let me know starting location and any changes to the turn order.
Also, there will now be random cards in the game update posts, so Balazar will be able to summon his monsters from there!

2-1C reward: 1d20 ⇒ 3
Nope

I summon a reward: 1d20 ⇒ 5

2-1C
Hawkmoon: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Sweet! I will take the Dark Archive.

Guess oldEzren wanted to prove his worth before departing!

Also, the turn numbers are going to be off by 2, since I'm manually setting turn order. But there are still 30 blessings in the deck.

2-1D
Hawkmoon: 1d20 ⇒ 2

2-1D reward: 1d20 ⇒ 9
Nope.

Would that I were lucky: 1d20 ⇒ 5

New scenario setup is posted.
Let me know your 2 upgrades, your card feat (which I almost forgot!), your starting locations, and any changes you would want to the turn order. And don't forget your d20!

For my card feat, I took an extra spell.

For my deck upgrades, I replaced Enchanted Fang and Good Omen with Evolution Surge and Augury.

2-1E reward: 1d20 ⇒ 17
Nope.

2-1E
Hawkmoon: 1d20 ⇒ 20

This is it: 1d20 ⇒ 20