Alive in the Red Revolution

Game Master Tiger Claw

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Welcome to the group discussion for Alive in the Red Revolution! Sorry to start everyone off with so much reading, but we have a list of things to bring to everyone’s attention:

1. Multi-threads: As our expectations had explained, we are going to be running this as a multi-thread game. This means you'll have 1-2 active threads for the game, depending on where you are. This discussion thread will be for all group discussions. The associated gameplay thread will be where we conduct our group meetings before splitting off into short term games with fewer players. Solo/duo games will shut down each event cycle, so this will be the only thread that’s always active.
I'm also considering a third thread just for Emilien and Wyssal, for business owner things. If you have any feedback using multiple threads, let us know.

2. The Map: It has been brought to our attention that our map of Isarn lacks something extremely important: a key. We are also planning to add entries for the buildings each of you have used in your backstories.
I've added a map clipping on a google slide (link), where Wyssal, Emilien and Nyx can add their respective businesses. We would like a description similar to the other Gazetteer entries from each of the respective 'owners'. Ask if you have any questions. Once we have your entries, we will create a map with key, as well as the new locales.

3. Player Resources: Our game is going to be pretty complex. Mid-level, using a few different optional rules system, splitting the group. We will be keeping a folder you all may access for your reference. Luckily, we GMs are crazy, and we have created some complex tools for us to use. The idea is that once you learn the complex game rules and the complex spreadsheets, it becomes easy to implement later. I tried to anticipate our needs, but please request anything you want to see.
We don't expect anyone to go through and memorize everything, but please have a look around. Like the Gazeteer, you’ll get a feel for the material so it’s easier to reference later.
To call out a few documents directly, please familiarize yourself with Verbal Duels rules (link) as well as the Dueling Spreadsheet (link).
I used a weekly calendar template we can use to display where each player (link) is chronologically, between the event phases.
One of these days, I'll get my spellbook (link) caught up, but for now I made one with just the spell lists you 5 will use: bard, investigator, and occultist. I have master copies of ALL this content, feel free to make any changes you like.
Lastly, my downtime spreadsheet (link) is pretty complete, and will hopefully make operating The Clerk of the Cork and Sloboda Legal Office easier.

4. More on your characters: Finally, the prompt. To start off the discussion, I think we want a discussion post from everyone about about their character's regular public lives. Things like where they live, their day to day, events or activities they do weekly. Certainly some of your characters are familiar with each other, and this should give us as GMs ideas to work with, as well as threads of familiarity between one another we may not have seen.
These examples should be public information. Be as secretive as is appropriate when meeting someone new in game, but please be generous to our two information brokers, they may know something untoward but not life-threatening. Once we've gotten to know each other's characters, we can jump back over to Gameplay for some in character play, and the characters can get to know each other.


Male Halfling Bard (Demagogue) 7 | Init +3, Per +12, S. Motive +22 | AC 19 (T 14, FF 16) | F/R/W 5/9/6 | HP: 52 | Spells 2/4/6

Lev spends most of his time between Le Commune, where he sleeps and eats, and the Theater Quarter where he assists with Rosa Bohneur’s marionette show, providing voices and quips to help make the children laugh. He occassionally frequents The Sloppy Scribe, but he's more often found at the Clerk of the Cork- though he rarely buys anything, preferring instead to entertain the regulars in exchange for a drink or two. During his travel between the Le Commune and the Theater Quarter, Lev often finds himself in the Sud Riviere, stopping by the Bakers Guild to rabble rouse and try to beg bread to bring to Rosa Bohneur’s marionette show and give to the audience. He also keeps close ties with Jean-Andre Broduer, the Freedom Smithy, the two often attending the same protests and gatherings (though Lev usually brings more rhetoric and less weaponry than Broduer). Recently, he’s been ending his days on Brewer street in the Wine Quarter after stopping by La Guilde des Vignerons, both fascinated and inspired by the tireless efforts of Isarn’s brewers, bakers and winemakers.


Male Half-Elf Occultist [Secret Broker] | AC 18 T 13 FF 15 | HP 45/45 | F +7 R +6 W +6 | Init +3 | Perception +18 | Darkvision 90 ft. & See Invisibility | Focus Abj 2 Div 9 Trans 6

Schedules: Emilien spends probably 80% of his time within the Le Carrousel, with most of that time being in the Theater Quarter where he lives and works. He travels to the Wine Quarter at least once a week to visit La Guilde des Vignerons and Brewer Street to get supplies for the Clerk of the Cork. Another weekly stop for supplies is the Old Taldor Paper Company of the Industrial Quarter for his paper and inks used in his scribe work.I imagine he also goes through the Foreign Quarter from time to time. I hadn't thought of it till now but I feel he might have some relationship with Hubert & Danielle Lavoie and the Inn of the Lost Wanderer. He'd be curious of their willingness to stay in Isarn and the fact that they're a likely stop for any visitors from out of town would make them a source of gossip or information in Emilien's eyes. So he probably visits from time to time, couple times a month perhaps? Outside of Le Carrousel he probably visits La Lumière Rouge with a bit of regularity. Despite his attempts to see her moved somewhere safer his mother still lives there. He would drop in on her from time to time to chat and make sure she's doing well. He's supported her for several years now so she no longer has to work at Margaery’s Playhouse where she originally performed when it was an opera house.

Daily Life: I feel as though Emilien doesn't get up especially early most days. At this point he likely has one of his close friends and managers [Noel or Philippe] open the Clerk of the Cork for him. I figure some people might show up early for coffee but it probably doesn't pick up till mid-day at the earliest and probably keeps a crowd fairly late into the night. So generally he'd probably do any chores he needs to in the mornings, maybe meets with people privately if he has something set up, then heads into the Clerk of the Cork around mid-day. During the day he does a bit of scribe work, writing and reading, he's always got something new he's reading. He chats with people in the Clerk and generally keeps his ears open for rumors or anything interesting. Late in the evening, once its pretty busy, he would be pulling people into the back room to make deals for information if that is what they were there for. He'd meet with various informants to gain new information and jot it down in his little black Book of Secrets. He's the one who closes the shop though he probably stays late more often than not. There are also probably regulars who stay past closing most nights. Anything especially clandestine is probably done after this point in the night.

Character Connections: If for story reasons you want Emilien to have acquired some small secret over your character we could probably create some interesting tension there. Im just gonna toss out some offers for character connections. Obviously these are entirely up to you, feel free to change them, ignore them or accept them as you see fit. Happy to work something out with anyone. Lev seems like the Clerk of the Corks target demographic. They basically compete with the Sloppy Scribe but are more geared towards writers, historians and lawyers than spell casters and the like. So its entirely possible that they could be on decent terms. Emilien is an avid reader of things new or interesting, so he'd probably be happy to pass on a free mug of beer or a cup of coffee in exchange for a peek at what Lev is writing currently. Thisbe doesn't seem like the type to go out drinking but maybe she might be an occasional patron of the Clerk of the Cork for access to their many books on local history, personalities and law? Also if they ever interacted a great deal I feel like they'd both quickly realize how similarly they tend to view things. They're both very logic driven and relate to a person based on how useful that person can be. But I dont know if they ever would have interacted enough to get to that point of understanding yet. Nyx and Emilien have to have traded information in the past. Maybe they work together semi-regularly or maybe not. As I see it they both sort of have their own networks of people so they probably try to keep their resources separate but I feel like they as individuals might occasionally work with each other to pool knowledge. Perhaps he doesn't even know her as Nyx? Maybe he knows one of her personas that she puts on to meet him with? Given how into the subterfuge of it she is I feel as though that's probably more likely. But I could see Emilien being very interested in her and at least gently probing more over time. I definitely think there's room for some kind of interaction here that could be interesting. Wyssal is the hardest for me to pin down any relation to. And I mean maybe that's for the best, there is technically no reason that he would have to know of her. Perhaps she has come to the Clerk of the Cork before. Or perhaps the barrister that I mention working for the Clerk knows Wyssal or works under her in some fashion? Probably just knows of her to be honest since they are involved in outright illegal activity which I feel like Wyssal wouldn't endorse directly.


Female Halfling Bard 7

Will read and answer tomorrow.
Thanks for the selection.


Female Half-Elf Investigator 7 HP: 45/45 | AC:13 T: 11 FF: 13 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +7 | Will: +5 | Perception: +14 Sense Motive +12 | Initiative: +2 | Inspiration: 9/9

Schedule / Daily Life:

Nyx definitely keeps a varied schedule, but probably spends the vast majority of her time located in La Lumière Rouge, trying to build up her influence in the district. She is probably well acquainted with the various brothel's there, as well as the House of Joy which she would visit not infrequently.

Aside from La Lumière Rouge, Nyx also spends much of her time in Nord Rivière. She would have worked closely with Madame Madeline or The Plunging Blade, and while the two of them probably consider themselves allies rather than true friends, Nyx would have frequently looked to Madeline for guidance at various points, the two of them probably know each other quite well. Like Emilien, as a talented forger, Nyx would have formed a close relationship with Armando de Modesto, ensuring that the man's quality selection of paper and ink would remain a significant resource.

Vieille Ville is possibly the other district of note that Nyx would frequently go to. While extending her influence, Nyx probably wants to know who the political movers and shakers are, all the better to manipulate, influence, or blackmail. Its also possibly a location where her talents could be useful, for instance politicians seeking information or possible blackmail to use themselves might come to Nyx if required. Being slightly vain, Nyx also likes the Louis Vauquelin Clothing Company and probably tries to get her own clothing made there (assuming she has succeeded into getting permission which she might not have).

While not 'districts' Nyx would also liaise with various information brokers throughout the city, and is briefly acquainted with the other districts and might pass through on occasion, but the above three are where she would most commonly be.

A typical day for Nyx is hard to know, since its going to depend on whatever goal she has set herself. In general though, Nyx probably isn't much of an early riser as she works late, and any clandestine work would mean she goes to bed later still. In addition, her business probably isn't at its most active first thing in the morning. Towards midday / afternoon, Nyx is probably at her most sociable, speaking or talking with people she considers important or significant, always trying to work an angle. At night, Nyx is most likely working, carrying out a crime, or both.

Character Links:

This is a little tricky. As an information broker, Nyx might know a little about everyone, but might not have directly interacted with some. She definitely would have met with Emilien, and most likely in her non disguised forms (Nyx prefers to use disguises more often at night - I picture Nyx meeting Emilien more during the day where she has more time).

I don't imagine she has spent too much time with Lev - the two of them have slightly opposing views (and its probably an issue with Lev that Nyx wants to move up into the Court of Bees, unless he approves of her changing the direction of the Court or something) - she probably know's of Lev although I don't see him calling on Nyx's skills very often.

Thisbe and Nyx might have crossed paths before. Nyx would understand the revenge that drives Thisbe (assuming she knows of it), and as an information broker, if there was some specific information Thisbe was after, or someone discredited, it is plausible that she met contacted Nyx. Due to Thisbe being more active on the criminal side of things, Nyx probably uses disguises a bit more in their dealings than say, she would with Emilien.

Wyssal might have received some aid from Nyx as well. Nyx doesn't really hold with slavery herself, but then again, isn't really actively moving against it to the degree that Wyssal does. I don't know how much Wyssal tries to manipulate the legal system for her clients, but could have drawn on Nyx's assistance on one or two cases if required.

Feel free to add / disagree with the above, I'm throwing out possible idea's at this point.


Male Halfling Bard (Demagogue) 7 | Init +3, Per +12, S. Motive +22 | AC 19 (T 14, FF 16) | F/R/W 5/9/6 | HP: 52 | Spells 2/4/6

Out of the characters, it seems that Lev would be closest to Emilien- the two would likely recognize one another immediately on site, given how often Lev finds himself in the Clerk of the Cork. They probably have had many discussions in the past, ranging from the politics of each Revolutionary Council to whether The Vice are good for Galt. One of Lev's great goals in life is to get that coffee recipe from Emil.

It's possible that he would recognize Nyx for the same reason, given that the back room in the Clerk of the Cork is a hot bed for information brokers, but Lev wouldn't be able to penetrate Nyx's disguises, so only if she'd want him to. While Lev certainly disdains the Court of Bees, I doubt that Nyx's association with them would be overt enough for Lev to notice, but it's correct to assume he wouldn't be thrilled to be working with a member of the Court. That said, Lev's philosophy of revolution concludes that in order to change minds, you need to work with people on specific goals while making principled political arguments. Even if he discovered that she was working to move up ranks in the Court, he would be more likely to try to talk Nyx into taking it over or sabotaging it from within than he would to become hostile towards the half elf.

Wyssal and Lev have likely heard of one another, but it's not clear to me if their paths have crossed. Wyssal's focus on the legal system and her overt association with Milani mark her as an ally, but one that exposes herself too much for Lev's taste- he has no desire to find himself back in prison, so he prefers his illegal actions to be done in a clandestine and secretive manner. He's probably heard the rumors that Wyssal is due for the chopping block, and will likely take the opportunity early in the game to try and convince her to take more severe precautions.

Thisbe and Lev are probably not acquainted and don't seem to have much in common. He would probably view her as a paper pusher and categorize her similarly to those in The Vice, not knowing anything about her secret agenda to take them down from within. Lev thinks highly of The Scarlet Hand (few find anything objectionable about a vigilante who simply drops money off to the poor) but isn't particularly curious about them and wouldn't spend any effort on learning more about them or discerning their true identity.


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A couple notes on the people who have been gracious enough to make adjustments to their presented backstories.

Emilien: In addition to a change on one of his schools (not divination) Emilien's team of Robbers are really Vice members. They act as protection all the same, but are less likely to undertake the B&E type stuff originally described.

Wyssal: I believe Renard had discussed Milanite persecution in more detail, and we were splitting Wyssal's legitamate legal work and her more secretive work as a Milanite freedom fighter. More Daredevil-ey.

Thisbe: Based on the internal business model of The Vice, bookkeeper is a higher rank than Affiliated Agent would offer. We discussed Thisbe working the protection racket instead of doing books, I believe. This is the most significant change I think, so we'll see what she comes up with.

Additionally, we're very happy to offer more public details on the Gazetteer entries: people, places, vigilantes, etc. If we can clarify any questions please let us know


Female Halfling Bard 7

Right, will change it.


Female Human Investigator (Mastermind) [L7] AC 20, T 15, FF 15 | F+3/R+9/W+5 | HP 52/52 | CMB +9, CMD 19 | Init +4 | Perception +10 +1d8 | Sense Motive +10 +1d8 | Inspiration 9/9 per day

Here are the changes to Thisbe's background:

Rather than Thisbe being a bookie at the Iris, she’s actually one of the Vice’s racketeering team-leads. She and her two goons, Little Boy & Fat Man, shake down businesses and individuals to collect on their protection agreements with the Vice. Thisbe uses a subtler approach with her assigned clientele, often using diplomatic means instead of violence to keep the peace. For situations which require a more confrontational approach, she may direct Little Boy & Fat man to accomplish those tasks as she’s uninterested in getting her own hands dirty if at all avoidable.

Of course, keeping up appearances is important. Should a member of the Caydogs run through Vice territory, she makes very public spectacles in seeing that the opposing gang members don’t return. While trying to avoid bloodshed, she does look for alternate, humiliating solutions to get rid of the rabble. However, she’s not always lucky, and winds up in the midst of a bloody charade.

Daily Life
Thisbe is as systematic in her daily life as she is in her work. While no two days look precisely the same, Thisbe’s public appearances are finely crafted. With the majority of her time spent in her role as a collector with the Vice, she’s often running between Nord Riviere, the Theater Quarter and La Lumiere Rouge in order to fulfill their contracts with the businesses in those areas.

When Thisbe isn’t working, she keeps her razor focus on her goals. Not allowing herself many distractions, she perfects her calculations, practices her rapier, prepares extracts and keeps abreast of current events in Isarn and Galt. Preferring unfiltered data, Thisbe makes a point to attend significant political events where she can keep her profile low. She keeps her ear to the ground and files any relevant information she can find away for future use.

Although she works for the Vice North of the river, she's never left the dilapidated apartment, where she grew up, in the Cider Vault on the South side.

Associations

Lev
Thisbe is aware of Lev, in appearance only, as she’s made donations to Rosa Bohneur. Although he has a familiar face, she doesn’t really know much about him, but likely feels kindly towards him for his efforts with the district's children.

Wyssal/Red Rose
Thisbe may know of the Red Rose by name and reputation only. She keeps abreast of do-gooders in the city, but the symbols of Milani and, potentially the Blood Rose, would particularly pique Thisbe's interest as she herself feels affinity towards the organization's goals. In disguise or through proxy, Thisbe may have attempted to find the Red Rose and establish a connection, if there were any to be had, to the Blood Rose. Of course, depending on whether or not the Red Rose wants to be found.

Nyx
Nyx and Thisbe, if they don't know each other personally, at the very least have similar acquaintances. Thisbe, through a proxy, may have sought information from Nyx on the Vice, but wouldn't reveal her goals as she'd deem it to dangerous. Otherwise, Nyx may know of Thisbe as the Vice's stooge, collecting on protection contracts in the districts she frequents.

Emilien
Emilien and Thisbe could have a direct relationship, if Emilien has a contract with the Vice in exchange for protection of his business. Thisbe could be assigned to collect payment from the Clerk of the Cork. Otherwise, he may recognize Thisbe as being associated with the Vice in the area. While she wouldn't be a frequent guest of the Clerk of the Cork, she'd likely occasionally swing by to pick up on the latest gossip, peruse the library, or make a deal for information. Very likely she and Emilien have an acquaintanceship in that case.


Female Half-Elf Investigator 7 HP: 45/45 | AC:13 T: 11 FF: 13 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +7 | Will: +5 | Perception: +14 Sense Motive +12 | Initiative: +2 | Inspiration: 9/9

Just updating Nyx a little more.

She currently manages the day to day running of The Unchained Melody. Official owner of this is Madame Paige Ouellette - but Nyx manages it at present. Its basically a cross between an art gallery and a brothel, with Nyx occasionally using artwork as an extension of her clandestine business - for instance, code words, a method of transporting documents etc etc.


Male Half-Elf Occultist [Secret Broker] | AC 18 T 13 FF 15 | HP 45/45 | F +7 R +6 W +6 | Init +3 | Perception +18 | Darkvision 90 ft. & See Invisibility | Focus Abj 2 Div 9 Trans 6

Loving all the suggestions for interaction and background from everyone for Emilien.

Lev: Definitely liking his friendly sort of academic relationship with Lev. Not necessarily someone he trusts entirely at this point, but someone he is friendly with and who he'll be more comfortable trusting more easily than most at this point.

Nyx: If you're good with her meeting Emilien undisguised then I definitely think he'd be more open to trusting her in general. He'd probably have told her about his mother, something he'd rarely do in order to protect her and minimize connections between them. Since she lives in an area where Nyx is focused on flexing her influence I feel like that would sort of make sense. But having seen Nyx's face and seeing that as a vulnerability, Emilien would probably offer up that fact about his mother as well to establish a baseline of trust/respect.

Thisbe: Really digging the idea of her being his direct connection to The Vice. His relationship to them is not the most solid thing in the world but he would respect Thisbe's way of conducting herself more than just outright thuggery so I can dig that. So perhaps not super close but he'd see her as one of the more palatable parts of his connection to The Vice.

Question for the GMs~ So this is kind of strange to ask but can you go into a little more detail about the sort of fashion/clothing/accessory trends in Isarn currently? Also how hard it would be to get an exception to the Seventh Decree? I didn't really think of it till I saw it mentioned that Nyx would probably be interested in obtaining an exception. I sort of picture Emilen as someone who would dress rather flamboyantly. Part of that would be as a distraction, partly just to make people underestimate him or think of him as a well dressed dandy who owns a bar. And part would just be personal preference and a bit of prideful desire to stand out. But Im curious as to how exactly that would look or if thats even likely as a possibility currently.


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Male Halfling Bard (Demagogue) 7 | Init +3, Per +12, S. Motive +22 | AC 19 (T 14, FF 16) | F/R/W 5/9/6 | HP: 52 | Spells 2/4/6

With regards to fashion, for what it's worth I was envisioning a lot of embroidery, buttons and colored stitching being the marks of high fashion. Certain fabrics are banned, and those fabrics are usually what you'd use for a single garment with hidden stitching- since that's not available I'm imagining people would get creative with the wool, leather and cotton available to them. Others, devotees of whatever council's ideology passed the resolution, might adhere to the spirit of the law and try to dress as frugally as possible because they believe doing otherwise will create scarcity that will force folks to go without garments, or imply that the aristocracy should return in one form or another. Of course, GMs please correct me if any of this runs counter to your vision!


Male Halfling Bard (Demagogue) 7 | Init +3, Per +12, S. Motive +22 | AC 19 (T 14, FF 16) | F/R/W 5/9/6 | HP: 52 | Spells 2/4/6

Follow up question- who is the Oathkeeper?


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@Emilien:Anyone can have stylized clothes. Most PCs would be able to afford a professionally styled outfit without much difficulty. Lev kind of nailed this one. You can still have fancy clothes with modest materials. Obtaining an exemption to wear fine materials is rather difficult.
The Court of Bees manages many exception for the brothels in the city. Nyx would be able to acquire one cheaply, but would have to renew it annually.

@Lev: That was intentional teaser, pending your own skill checks.

The Oathkeeper - Know: Local DC 30, Know: Nobility DC 20, Prof: Barrister DC 10:

The Oathkeeper is an enforcer of contracts, and one of the few people to make sure that Galt’s democracy can be free from undue influence. The details of his powers aren’t well understood, but his contracts are not authenticated if any party is not willing. It is also known if any of these magical contracts are broken.
His powers make him a critical figure and a possible target. He protects his identity by any means necessary. The nature of his magic and unerring record make his integrity unquestioned.

@Wyssal: Please update your profile to reflect updates to your character we discussed over private messages.


Female Half-Elf Investigator 7 HP: 45/45 | AC:13 T: 11 FF: 13 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +7 | Will: +5 | Perception: +14 Sense Motive +12 | Initiative: +2 | Inspiration: 9/9

Darn I just traded our Knowledge Nobility thinking I wouldn't get much use out of it!

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 16 + 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 16 + (4) + 1 = 40

Oh, neat.


Female Halfling Bard 7

Yes, working on it. Sorry for the delay.
Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Knowledge (Nobility): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Profession (Barrister): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31


Female Human Investigator (Mastermind) [L7] AC 20, T 15, FF 15 | F+3/R+9/W+5 | HP 52/52 | CMB +9, CMD 19 | Init +4 | Perception +10 +1d8 | Sense Motive +10 +1d8 | Inspiration 9/9 per day

Knowledge(Local): 1d20 + 13 + 1d8 ⇒ (11) + 13 + (7) = 31

Knowledge(Nobility): 1d20 + 9 + 1d8 ⇒ (5) + 9 + (1) = 15


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For knowledge of the Oathkeeper, and any similar facts we distribute going forward, feel free to treat it as character knowledge if a Take 10 would be enough to meet the DC. You only need to roll if you can't meet the DC that way.


Female Halfling Bard 7

Got it!


Male Half-Elf Occultist [Secret Broker] | AC 18 T 13 FF 15 | HP 45/45 | F +7 R +6 W +6 | Init +3 | Perception +18 | Darkvision 90 ft. & See Invisibility | Focus Abj 2 Div 9 Trans 6

So in a sense it applies to the game as a whole so I think it belongs here marginally more than in my own personal multi-thread but I was told that Nondetection was probably not a spell I should take. And I had somehow forgotten than I gain access to see invisibility constantly as long as I have 9 points in my Divination Implement so that spell is pointless for me as well. With that in mind I am asking if there would be any issue with me swapping Nondetection for Dispel Magic, since I think that a generally useful ability to have access to. And See Invisibility for Blood Biography. I was kind of torn on that one for a useful 2nd Level Occultist Divination but I like the flavor of Blood Biography and I feel like there could be some interesting possibilities for its use during this campaign.


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Updating the spell choices seems fine. It's early in the game, minor tweaks to your characters are fine.

We have a plan to satisfy the need for nondetection among the players.


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Nyx Illisha wrote:
What time is the evening really in Galt? Around 5PM - 6PM?

Nyx raised an important question in her game. The Chronometer fields now show the daytime vs nightime hours. Gozran being the equivalent of our April, and Avistan being in Golarion's northern hemisphere, the days are still getting longer. Sunrise in Isarn is very close to 7 AM, and the sun is setting at about 7:30-8 PM.


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It's been a while since there was some group discussion, but after speaking over the weekend, we wanted to address something with everyone: pacing.

That is to say, we are both really happy with the pacing. We're pretty happy with everything to be honest.

First, on the GM Side: It seems that we underestimated how much exposition we have to dish out. So much of this has bounced back and fourth between the two of us, adding players to the mix is adding so much development to every single thing you each interact with. We really like diving in with each of you, offering (hopefully ingtruiging) hooks, and seeing how you view life in the city.

On the player side: Again, nothing but great. We're happy with every part of people's post content, and everyone is keeping good pace with one another. Interplayer communication worked out pretty well too, although note passing might be something to keep in mind as an option. I hestiate to presume, but it seems as players you're all engaged as well.

I think that even though we're far past the 2 week target we had in mind, that we maintain everything as is. The event will progress as normal, but may be further out based on the current pace.
Any comments or objections, or criticisms of GM Renard please do not hesitate to weigh in.


Female Half-Elf Investigator 7 HP: 45/45 | AC:13 T: 11 FF: 13 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +7 | Will: +5 | Perception: +14 Sense Motive +12 | Initiative: +2 | Inspiration: 9/9

I don't have any issues, I'm pretty engaged at the moment and loving the immersion in the city. Definitely enjoying getting a handle on some interesting NPC's in addition to what we knew from the Gazetteer.

So really, nothing much to add but positive feedback, which is the best kind :)


Female Human Investigator (Mastermind) [L7] AC 20, T 15, FF 15 | F+3/R+9/W+5 | HP 52/52 | CMB +9, CMD 19 | Init +4 | Perception +10 +1d8 | Sense Motive +10 +1d8 | Inspiration 9/9 per day

Really enjoying the game thus far! Exploring Isarn is super fun and I think y'all are doing a great job!


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So there are some things we want to discuss with everyone about communicating between your PCs outside of the group thread. We are assessing the best way to handle each of these as they come up, but it is imperative that you include us GMs when you want to contact another player.

Before we dive into the in-character discussion of communication, I think we want to offer a chatroom we can use for the 6 of us. GM Renard and I are partial to Google Hangouts, but Discord would work too if the majority prefers that.

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There's note leaving, and I think leaving notes in the Cerulean Sanctum (where the game started) works in general, especially since the note can't be scried on there and you can't be scried on when you write it. I think if players want a direct line of communication between themselves, they can work out a system of drop points themselves. Because players may be at different times in their day, it's important to loop us GMs in on that system, so we can post the information between threads.

Using a messenger is an option also, and there certainly are people who would take up this task. A cipher does seem like a good idea, however, if we're involving outsiders in Council business.

The Message spell is not an option anyone took, which is just as well, since it has a severe proximity limit. Sending is likewise unavailable, and is a few levels away, anyways.

Lastly, the logistics of an in-person meeting is something we're experimenting with, so definitely let us know if you intend to meet up with another player in person.

If you have any specific suggestions on implementing this, please share. And please weigh in on Hangouts (or Discord) if you want to be a part of that.


Male Halfling Bard (Demagogue) 7 | Init +3, Per +12, S. Motive +22 | AC 19 (T 14, FF 16) | F/R/W 5/9/6 | HP: 52 | Spells 2/4/6

I'm down with the idea of creating a Google Hangouts chat, I also have a discord already set up if we want to go that route!


Female Human Investigator (Mastermind) [L7] AC 20, T 15, FF 15 | F+3/R+9/W+5 | HP 52/52 | CMB +9, CMD 19 | Init +4 | Perception +10 +1d8 | Sense Motive +10 +1d8 | Inspiration 9/9 per day

I'm down with Hangouts! I'd be OK with Discord, but don't use it so am more comfortable with Hangouts.

Thisbe would definitely be one to use ciphers. That's an excellent idea. *goes to research ciphers*


Female Half-Elf Investigator 7 HP: 45/45 | AC:13 T: 11 FF: 13 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +7 | Will: +5 | Perception: +14 Sense Motive +12 | Initiative: +2 | Inspiration: 9/9

I'm fine with either. I have Discord already set up so that might be slightly easier, but I'm ok with Google Hangouts chat as well!


Male Half-Elf Occultist [Secret Broker] | AC 18 T 13 FF 15 | HP 45/45 | F +7 R +6 W +6 | Init +3 | Perception +18 | Darkvision 90 ft. & See Invisibility | Focus Abj 2 Div 9 Trans 6

Id prefer Discord just because I use it for a number of groups already but anything would be beneficial.

Also I wanted to mention that Emilien wants to try and meet with Nyx at some point during their current day if that is something youd be down to do.


Female Half-Elf Investigator 7 HP: 45/45 | AC:13 T: 11 FF: 13 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +7 | Will: +5 | Perception: +14 Sense Motive +12 | Initiative: +2 | Inspiration: 9/9

I'm fine with that Emilien :)

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