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Game Master Black Powder Chocobo

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Uh.. Just updated Hero Lab and Qadira's showing as a retired faction. :(

Guess I haven't been keeping up with the PFS changed.. So much for all that fame and fortune.. my employer went belly-up. *holds out a cup* Alms.. alms.. :)

My apologies for my writing errors. Must remember to edit before submitting....

There are a couple of new options; they've gone for the "Philosophy" approach as opposed to the "Culture" approach now.

So "The Exchange" are those who are in it for direct financial gain - nominally a combination of the Sczarni and the Qadirans.

The Sapphire Sages are seeker's of lost magic lore, particularly with respect to Osirion.

Dark Archives are similar to the Sapphire Sages, but are more specifically concerned about Pandora's boxes and forbidden lore.

Liberty's Edge -> Freedom! (Andoren)
Silver Crusade -> No change.
Grand Lodge -> No change

I think that's everyone.

Exchange, maybe, for Shilyn? You get to keep Fame/Prestige whomever you transfer to.

So your working for the business leaders now of the Exchange as opposed to the Satrapy; that would be Trade-Prince Aaqir al'Hakam and Guaril Karela (or, as I like to call him, the comically mustachioed man.)

You also do get a faction change at no penalty if you wish to go with another one. Although the Exchange is pretty awesome sounding (legitimate Qadiran business front and Sczarni backroom dealings).

Hey guys I'm at a local con running society games so may not be able to post much until Monday.

Cheers!

Brayden deactivated the old thread... done and done.

...and it suddenly clicks for me: it is finals week for many of you. Hence the quiet thread...

Not sure, at my campus, finals week end of this week and next week. But ours just started doing the split week finals which the students prefer (more time to space studying and cramming).

But the holiday season usually sees a slowdown of PbP in general I think.

On that note, I will be going on a family trip from 20 Dec 14 to 29 Dec 14. I'll have time to post here or there, but if I don't get a day, don't worry much about it. I shant forget you!

Happy new year to you all!

I want to apologize for my unannounced absence over the holiday period, I am back now and am reading the gameplay. I will start posting again shortly.

No worries, things were slow on my end for the holidays as well. But we're back in action and the party will need you!

BPC - I have a question for you - Varian's been accepted into another game that starts about the 13th... will we be done here by then, or do we have lots more to do? I will happily bow out of that one if not, I just need to tell the GM asap so he can recruit a replacement.

No way we'll be done in four days. I think we've probably barely scratched the surface.

ok.. thanks Mahasi... I will drop out of that game roster and free up the spot for another player.

I mean, I'm not the GM so it's not really my place to say. However, thus far we've had:

-obligatory thug attack (dark creepers at ghouls)
-three clues to follow up on

I'm guessing we'll have at least one more scene after those clues are resolved.

I'm highly dubious we could to all of that in 4 days, especially as this group posts at a very moderate rate.

no problem - I've dropped out of the other game... I am sure I'll find another for Varian when we are actually done. I appreciate your input!

Well we got some Thornkeeping after thus, so I am not done with Varian yet!

ok, not a problem, looking forward to more thornkeeping!, though I will be switching to slow xp progression starting with the current scenario, just so you know!

I am away on vacation through Sunday the 5th, with unknown internet connectivity. Bot as necessary.

I am away on vacation through Monday the 6th, with a lot of family and unknown internet connectivity. Do not count on me checking in before Tuesday. Please bot as necessary.

Just a quick update on my status:

My father in law is having triple bypass surgery on Tuesday. I will be on the road traveling on Monday, at the hospital on Tues. and perhaps home by Thurs or Fri. depending on his recovery. During that time, I will be posting but times and frequency may be weird or spotty. My apologies in advance.

Thoughts and prayers with your family Varian.

I will be out of country until next week Friday, May 1 with most likely no chance for posting. Bot me if necessary

Thanks for the heads up and have fun!

Hey guys, I'm going to Denver Comic Con this weekend and won't post much if at all until Tuesday. Please post what you want to ask Crove if any thing and if you want to explore elsewhere.

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Hey y'all, I'll be out of town until late Sunday. Have the annual zombie three-gun match this weekend. Wooo! Feel free to bot me as needed. Catch y'all on the return.

I am going in for surgery tomorrow. It is a one-day out-patient procedure but I probably won't post much if at all tomorrow, at least until nighttime... depends on how I feel... bot me as necessary if required. Thanks.

Been playing around with Daz3D lately. It's a fun 3D modeling / rendering software (free too.. but getting other stuff can really rack up the ducats..) Sooo.. now y'all can see Shilyn :)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3274688je6xsxn7/AAAqAydE1Iwt_bNxbhjgsceHa?dl=0

nice pic!

Thanks. wish i could use it as my avatar :)

I think we're ready to move on to the third person? Unless we're drastically missing something here.

Nor really. The only things I need to know are if you guys are going to turn Crove in or execute him, and if you guys are going to rest or go straight to Hyve.

I guess as a third question... should I look for a replacement for Owai who has been quiet for a month at thus point.

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How much more of this scenario is there? and I say we execute him - if we turn him in - he will just attract this monster into whereever they keep him in the city. But that's just my 2 cents.

I say we go for Hyve. Mahasi is ambivalent on the matter of Crove. If Varian wants to get his judge Dredd on Mahasi wont stop him.

I'm still not certain whether we should trust the book or not. I know that if I was in a HP Lovecraft story, the Book would be 100% accurate. But, HP Lovecraft stories also don't have moral quandaries of killing bad guys to save cities.

Whats my sanity pool looking like?

Although Shi isn't too keen on killing the helpless.. in Crove's case, she would most likely make an exception. It's her neutral view of law and order. The law would say turn him in.. but her own judgment would say that he posses too much of a threat to risk escape and he does seem a bit addled to boot.

For her, the quandary isn't so much whether or not to execute harsh judgment, but rather, what affects would killing Crove have on the bound creature?

As for Hyve, she's of the opinion to strike fast and hard before any word of the other two's condition reaches him and he flees.

Crove will be executed then... and off to Hyve. You guts are over the half way point, too. Although I will admit that the module assumes you won't be going this rapid of a pace. If you want to push in, I won't stop you though!

Thoughts on replacing Owai,

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Not at the moment? Group seems to be doing OK.

You haven't seen me around for some time for which I apologize. Some three weeks ago my computer broke down and it took about a week to get it repaired.

In that time I also experienced that I had too much on my plate and instead of being honest about that to myself (and you) I dropped the ball and did not resume posting when the technical issues were sorted out. I felt obliged to get back to you, but that became harder with every passing day. I finally have found the courage to get back to the Paizo site.

I have had a lot of fun playing in all the PbP's I have been in, but I feel that I need to take a step back and stop playing online for the time being. It might be that when my work and personal life willl settle down again that I will be back, but I feel I should not promise to posting regularly right now.

Thank you for the very nice games we have shared.

No problem Deaglan. Been there before myself and sometimes a break is needed to get things sorted. Life comes first. Been a pleasure gaming with you and hope to do so again sometime. Take care.

@Deaglan: Thank you for replying. I'm going to continue to bot you and Owai, mostly because the nerf to the party power is too great and it will be difficult to find a willing player for last third of this module.

When the game is done, I'll send you a chronicle sheet, too, for when you're ready to come back :)

Take care, GM Dave.

Will Shilyn be rebuilding the rogue component of her character into an unchained rogue via the free rebuild?

build submitted for approval :)

Ahh I did give the OK on it, barring I did say originally it'd occur after you rested. However, since you guys aren't resting, I'm ok if you want to update your numbers now.

Well, with only three levels of rogue, it means an extra feat (since she would have gotten weapon finesse for free) and dexterity to damage for one finessable weapon (probably rapier)

The movers are here packing us up and the moving truck comes tomorrow - I will have no internet until Friday, though I might have it UNTIL tomorrow morning sometime - If I don't post til friday though, bot me as necessary please... sorry for the interrupt.

Seems like we're almost done with Thornkeep; might as well finish it. That would be my vote.

We can either do From Shore to Sea or Realm of the Fellknight Queen if folks are interested in modules instead.

I've run Fellknight Queen. I think Varian and Shilyn both might enjoy it; they would technically be a little low side on the suggested level for that adventure.

From Shore to Sea sounds thematically similar to the adventure we just played (cthulu-esque critters).

I've ran From Shore to Sea, it is an interesting one; this group would be fun for that.

Biggest problem would be that Mahasi cannot play From Shore to Sea and do both levels of Thornekeep (you'll be too high level for The Dark Menagerie), so if the three of you want to finish Thornkeep, I'd be more than happy to run that. Again, just need a couple of willing participants.

I have other characters. In spades, especially around 6th. Most are even likeable (unlike Mahasi). But, like I said my preference would be just to finish thornkeep.

I could run Fellknight Queen for you folks.

Hmm... that would be tempting; Fellknight Queen is level 5-7 module, correct?

6-8

Oh, hmm... So Thornkeep, Fellknight, Thornkeep?