Among the Living #07: table 1 (Inactive)

Game Master keith goudreau

I have also been trying to get into RotRL... I would love a long term game. I even have a couple characters already made up for it.

Ok then!

I prefer a real game over PFS, lets do it.

I am going in for surgery on the 15th, after I feel well enough to get things moving we can start, it may be a week or two. We can work on character creation until then. Lets do the 25 point buy since it will be a long term game. Flesh out some backgrounds that fit, I believe it starts in Sandpoint. Could each of you write a little story about your background also, I like to pull from it when I can. The campaign traits and feats will be allowed. We are all adults and I am not putting any restrictions on character creation, I just ask that your CE ninja axe murder assassin has a reason and is willing to work with someone's LG law abiding paladin. I will ask that your role play fits what you make, when someone shows up with an elf named Steve I want to know why he has a human name, please make characters not stat blocks.

I am not super familiar with the story and setting so the time will let me review some materials.

Questions/ concerns/ comments?

Who defiantly wants in? I have a few other players I could extend an invite to for a party of 6.

I definitely want in. Since every party needs a healer and I haven't created one before for PFS, I would like to fill this role. Someone already stole my idea of an hand axe wielding chaotic evil Elven ninja assassin named Steve.

I was thinking of a snake handling (animal domain) evangelist (cleric archtype) which has bard song unless someone decides to play an inspiring bard. With prayer spell stacking with inspire courage, he will buff and heal during combat. Out of combat, he will diplomacy any potential converts to the principles of his faith. I am rewatching season 4 of Justified as my inspiration. I will be an Aasimar.

This sounds grand but I'm already in the midst of RotR, it's a good one.
It was a pleasure playing the previous scenario with you all.

Thank you,

I am so in on this. Will modify a paladin I have ready to go... or a wizard...

The paladin is a knowledge thirsty warrior of Iomedae, who in the future will multi class with oracle of lore...

I have an idea for build for a wizard, but not for flavor yet

Cool.

I will suggest this, and I am stealing this from a game I applied to, write the story about the character then put the stats to him. This is the only way I make characters now. Check out Delgata, he applied for ROTRL and did not make the cut, but was places in a Crimson Throne game. I would not of chosen the stats and feats the way they came out if I did stat block first. I find he is a more well rounded and what I want to play vs a min maxed waffle stomper.

Check him out his story is in a spoiler on the link.

Good afternoon everyone.
Keith, could you deactivate this campaign?

Thank you,

After I am healed up from the surgery I will be posting a link to the ROTRL game in the among the living thread (not going to shut it down yet). Is that an issue for anyone, should be one-two weeks I hope. Figure it would be easier.

Glad to read your through the surgery.
It's all good with the thread, take your time as it is easier to communicate via a recognized forum.

Azoth is my paladin. Like I said, at second and 3rd level, and possibly future ones, he will multiclass with Oracle to finish off the flavor I am going with.

I'm very excited for ROTRL and it will take me a week to fine tune my character. Get well soon Keith!

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Humbly bowing......

I am pleased to return to your fold. My RotRL game didn't pan out as the GM had other commitments and the scheduling...well, you know the deal.
Keith, the Wizard I sent for your approval might not be what this group needs, please disregard. If no one has any concerns I will create a Shoanti Shaman (Playtest) with similar story line I hinted at earlier.

Thank you,

I definitely want in. Since every party needs a healer and I haven't created one before for PFS, I would like to fill this role. Someone already stole my idea of an hand axe wielding chaotic evil Elven ninja assassin named Steve.

I was thinking of a snake handling (animal domain) evangelist (cleric archtype) which has bard song unless someone decides to play an inspiring bard. With prayer spell stacking with inspire courage, he will buff and heal during combat. Out of combat, he will diplomacy any potential converts to the principles of his faith. I am rewatching season 4 of Justified as my inspiration. I will be an Aasimar.

On second thought, I will roll up an Aasimar Bard. The evangelist is a bard lite and we have divine covered with the shaman.

For your approval:

Tiktaa Slow Burn

Nokazi Stoneclaw nomimates Zolarus for approval. Background needs more fleshing out, but he is an actor and will improvise such matters in these upcoming days.

I've never played a bard before so I have been making some small revisions before we get started. The magician archetype doesn't have inspire courage, but he will significantly boost caster levels, concentration checks and damaging spells that are level dependent. I am investing heavily in dispelling feats at 9th to 15th level to avoid those "save or die" situations. Inspire Heroics at 9th level will be used on the tank along with the spell heroism. He will have a few force spells at his disposal such as magic missile (2nd), admonishing ray (6th) and twilight knife (10th) that will be toppling for extra fun against mindless foes.

Soooooooooooooo
What's the plan?

Hey gang!

Sorry for the massive delay, but I had a complication that landed me back in the ER attached to a crash cart... But everything is better now and I am healing fine!

I have just picked up the Anniversary Edition ROTRL and will be starting to read it ASAP, looking forward to run this beast!

Since it has been a few weeks lets do a quick role-call on who is still interested and what they are bringing to the table. I will be checking the links to characters posted momentarily. After that I plan on posting a new link and taking applications to flesh out the holes for the party.

Question: The PDF came with interactive maps; does anyone have any experience with these? If there is a special way to use them I would like to know. If not I am going to try an import them onto Roll20 like we did before.

It is great to be back!
-Keith

Glad to read you are better Keith. No more crash carts!

Since your familiar with Roll20, it's interactive and simple to use I'd say go with that format.

If you want, here are a few links as upload options:
1) Drop Box - easy to work with yet not interactive.
2) Google Drive - very comprehensive and relatively user friendly

I am ready to roll with my first bard. I welcome feedback on my build.

Looked over all the characters and they all look well put together. Just a few questions on how you guys plan to play your characters so I know what to recruit in the messageboards.

@Vic: Looked over the Shaman, what is Shoanti? Did not see that in the playtest download. Are you going to play caster mix buffs and blaster? How do you know to speak Thassilonian? (Just picking your brain)

@Hothan: Very creative way to get a huge init bonus. We are doing a 25 point buy so up your stats a little. In the long run are you going to be a tank-ish front-liner?

@Zolarus: Nice feat/trait combo for Hideous Laughter. Are you more caster or traditional bard buffer?

I think from the looks of it you guys need a skill monkey (Rogue or variant there of), or a dedicated caster (straight wizard). Leaving it up to the party, what do you prefer?

Looked over all the characters and they all look well put together. Just a few questions on how you guys plan to play your characters so I know what to recruit in the messageboards.

@Zolarus: Nice feat/trait combo for Hideous Laughter. Are you more caster or traditional bard buffer?

I think from the looks of it you guys need a skill monkey (Rogue or variant there of), or a dedicated caster (straight wizard). Leaving it up to the party, what do you prefer?

He is more of a caster (enchanter) as his buffs will help other casters too. I agree with both of your suggestions. BTW, I added a bit more background to him just minutes ago.

The Shoanti are the indigenous peoples of the Storval Plateau, northern Varisia.

Shaman is more of an Oracle/Witch, buffing when applicable and dealing damage. Going with typical Cleric buffs/heals and orisons then flaming where applicable.

Thasilonian is a dead languages spoken in Varisia. I pictured her learning this from her historian Shaman tutor, local ancient monuments, during trade exchanges or coming into contact with the typical roving scholar. Her Quah being the most social and trade friendly of the Shoanti it seemed applicable.

Thasilonian can be changed easily to Varisian.

I also need to add more background, just realized I slacked on that a wee bit......

@Hothan: Very creative way to get a huge init bonus. We are doing a 25 point buy so up your stats a little. In the long run are you going to be a tank-ish front-liner?

That's the idea, yeah. I will update his stats immediately.

Ok, I put the points into Cha. Which means my play style with him will differ slightly than my original plan: he will still be a front liner with support capabilities when he gets his spells...

My planned Level progression with him is:

1 Pally
2 Oracle
3 Pally
4 Oracle
5 Pally
6 Pally
7 Take it from there

Vic here.

Updated Slow Burn's history, removed Thasilonian for Varisian language, it just made more sense with her story. Also altered the amount of gold she was carrying around with her, too much for a young Shoanti.

@Hothan, I like your "More Background" spoiler and I followed suit. It's a great vehicle offering more insight into the character. Thank you.

Hey!

So here is the new game link. I made a new avatar to host the game, DM Sockmonkey.

So after everyone checks in on the discussion I will close Among the Living down, again thanks for everyone's patience.

Take a second and read the recruitment post I put up. If someone's posted character jumps out and the group wants it PM me, keep our shady behind the scenes business to ourselves.

I did not mention it but we will be using the fast track for leveling, and I am not going to be giving xp just telling you when to level. There is a whole thing that describes correct levels for encounters.

Vic here.

Updated Slow Burn's history, removed Thasilonian for Varisian language, it just made more sense with her story. Also altered the amount of gold she was carrying around with her, too much for a young Shoanti.

@Hothan, I like your "More Background" spoiler and I followed suit. It's a great vehicle offering more insight into the character. Thank you.

WOW, reread your background, love it!

Thanks man. Had it in my head just forgot to enter it.

Moving forward I am going to use Hothan's "More Background" addition on all characters. Really helps to flush out a character.

I can change my archetype from Magician to Sandman Archeytpe without sacrificing arcane mechanics. This would enable the group to have a skill monkey bard with trapfinding. Then Keith could make a search for any straight arcane caster. Thoughts?

Sounds good. I just googled a character questionnaire for the more background bit

I tweaked my character to be the skill monkey arcane caster. He will progress the first 10 levels as a Sandman Bard archetype and the next 10 levels as an Arcane Trickster. He will still specialize in enchantments, but now he also will be a dual wield sneak attacker. Displacement will be his best friend. The bardic performance is stealing spells, dirge of doom (great combo with crushing despair spell) and putting them to sleep. He can disarm magical traps at 1st level.

Discussion board open!

Griffo checking in.

A studious looking halfling with curly brown hair and sideburns looks up at you from beneath the long green pointed hood of his cloak whose yellow tassel drags on the ground. Bespectacled green eyes glimmer with the excitement of adventure.

Thanks for having me aboard :)

Sajna checking in.

I also thank you for having me :)

With very large Orcish grin, Victasys states:
"I am pleased to join such an ilustrious group."

Keith, o' illustrious GM (note brown nosing), will you be using Roll20 for all maps and long discourse?

Keith, o' illustrious GM (note brown nosing), will you be using Roll20 for all maps and long discourse?

Yes! I enjoy the ease of use of the site. Do you have any expierence with it?

Victasys Songdeath wrote:

Keith, o' illustrious GM (note brown nosing), will you be using Roll20 for all maps and long discourse?

Yes! I enjoy the ease of use of the site. Do you have any expierence with it?

Very limited yet my St Louis (four hour drive) gaming group is looking into using it. My job requires travel most weeks and Roll20 appears to have advantages. I look forward to being exposed to it during this adventure.

Mainly I ask as one of my other groups uses a "secret group" on Face Book to post maps, info, etc... Didn't know if you had tried that or just prefer Roll20.

It is just a preference. Not very Tec-savvy and I figured it out so it is partly a comfort thing.

Check it out there is ways to edit character sheets, use the ruler for distance, lots of features that are really awesome.

What I need from everyone signing on here is to go to Roll20 and sign in. Then change your Avatar name to your character name, this will avoid some of the previous minor problems encountered.

I have selected some minis for everyone, but please feel free to search for better ones if you wish in the art library there.

After those things are taken care of I can give control of the character to the correct owners and you guys can edit them and customize them (if you want to).

"Good day my fellow Pathfinders. I look forward to our next adventure together. I have a spare wand of mage armor if anyone would care to use it."

I am familiar with Roll20, but did not see a link posted.

Hey Nokazi, the link is at the top of the page just above the Campaign Info tab. :)

Hey Nokazi, the link is at the top of the page just above the Campaign Info tab. :)

I don't actually have eyes of an eagle. I just play one in Pathfinder. Thank you Griffo!

Just real quick I found a problem with the map and will have it up tomorrow.

Are you guys fine with running with 4 characters? I can try and get another, or if the other two check in they can just magically appear.

My only concern right now is that the Wizard is the party healer... I've got a wand on Infernal Healing which is ok but if someone needs a quick boost in combat we might be out of luck.

what does everyone else think?

I have 2 PP left how about I spend them on a wand of CLW and Victasys can use it?

I think a wand would be well worth it, especially in a group of four.

ok, map is back up and fixed!

Please see if you can move around your character mini, they are in the green hallway of area 7.

Nokazi and Sajna those are the best minis that could be found please feel free to find better ones, very easy to switch them.

This is do able with 4 players, normal with 5, cake walk with 6. It would be easy to get other players if requested.

In a mirthful boom Vic states:
"Happy to heal and I promise to be gentle with the pretty little crutch, errr wand."

Checking in! Sorry for delay, my internet went down for a couple days!

ok, map is back up and fixed!

Please see if you can move around your character mini, they are in the green hallway of area 7.

Nokazi and Sajna those are the best minis that could be found please feel free to find better ones, very easy to switch them.

This is do able with 4 players, normal with 5, cake walk with 6. It would be easy to get other players if requested.

I still see nothing but black. I do see a character sheet for me though in the handouts section. This is the link I selected:

Zoom out to like 10% the map has a fog of war and you are in the center-ish.

According to APG:
The chakram is a simple, elegant, and highly portable thrown weapon. It is a flat, open-centered metal discus with a sharpened edge.

Zoom out to like 10% the map has a fog of war and you are in the center-ish.

Ah ha! Thanks for the tip. I should have known better. I cannot move any of the the tokens. I'm assuming mine is the one in the monk hat.

Ok I see the map. I am able to control the token in the white cloak. Is that the correct one for Griffo?

Wishing an early happy Turkey day and Hanukkah to all.

@ Griffo yes, feel free to find a new mini, they are easy to change.

@Vict you too!

At my Dad's for Thanksgiving. Should be able to post daily.

So there is lots of misdirection with this scenario, trying to get you to leave your weapons and armor home, letting you make checks, giving you time to mingle. All of it was to get you to get your guard down for a big crashing zombie attack. There is a bit of railroading because the scenario does not want you to kill all the zombies as that would make the challenge too hard for the story. Just wanted to mention it in case anyone felt that a check or sense motive seems overlooked, it is all misdirection.

@Vict, can you use two hands with that weapon? Fuctionality just seems to contradict it. What size is it considered?

@Griffo, LOL the play has been about a half hour long so far.

The misdirection certainly worked on Sajna, wasting a round retrieving a hidden item is not fun.

Will update when I get in from work, 7am-ish EST

Hothan, your bird is currently locked outside and cannot enter the building.

Ah, right.

I am sorry guys. I didn't mention this before because I hoped it wouldn't be this bad. But I feel I must inform you all that my posting is going to slow down drastically until some time around Christmas. My work is balls to the walls busy for the next 16+ days and I am practically living there. Being off as early as I am right now is a miracle, one that I intend to fill with sleep after I catch up online. Please, DMPC me if I slow things down. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Just checking the boards again and re read my last gameplay post... Saucing magic missile... Damn you auto correct! Lol

@Hothan, here ya, will NPC you daily if you do not chime in by the end of the day

Griffo, Does saucing your magic missiles add to the flavor of your posts?

How much damage does a self saucing pudding deal?
1d4+1
The +1 is the initial impact, the 1d4 is from the hot sauce explosion!

Anybody got a spare weapon for Zotu?

I'll find something soon enough :)

(you may search dead bodies should you want)

Double dice boom!

I will not be posting at all tomorrow. When I get off work tomorrow morning around 4am (after getting there at 5pm this evening), I have to immediately go home and get 3-4 hours of sleep so that I can drive back to the Dispatch Center 120 miles away to continue my employment testing for 3-4 hours, then drive back to be back at work around 6:30pm tomorrow evening, to work another 10-12 hour shift. I will be able to post once on Sunday, but I have church, my wife's birthday, and work that day so it will be a brief one. Then on Monday, busy season is over, and I will be back to regular posting, probably more than once per day.

Wow you got me beat. Have fun...

Doing home repairs that are possessing my real life but nothing that bad. I will also be spotting with posting the next day or so.

Just checking in. Real life has taken over for today and tomorrow; sorry for DM delays.

I will be offline for the next 24 hours.

Happy Festivus Everybody!

Merry Christmas/ Happy holidays!

Enjoy the holidays everyone :-)

Happy New Year! Oh wait, that's the wrong one.

Merry merry Ho ho!

I will try and get the chronicle sheets out today.

Please post your day jobs and PFS # here

Pleasure running this for everyone!

#43196-4

No day job.

Thanks for running this Keith, I had fun :)