Cottonseed Lodge (PFS2)

Game Master Redelia

rainzax wrote:

Haha, I wish more GMs did feedback.

(But also guilty of side-stepping it myself)

Personally, while the idea is nice, I'd prefer the players take a serious look at their performance. Plenty of GMs take a reflective look at their performance, but it is almost unheard of that players engage in similar self reflection.

Something to keep in mind, though, is there's a qualitative difference between actual shortcomings as a player/GM and differences in play style. Even in OP, which is designed to minimize the impact of stylistic differences, there are still players that I'd prefer not to GM for...not because they're incompetent players, but because I know that I will have less fun running for them. (That cuts both ways, so it wouldn't surprise me if I'm on someone else's similar list.) It's arguably worse in PbP, because the games last much longer.

I will tell you that if you give me a form it is likely that what you'll mostly get from me is positive feedback.

There is also Ye Olde Compliment Sandwich: say something nice, say constructive criticism, and then say something nice.

Just a heads up for my tables. I lost home internet service last night. So there will be a delay in updates.

GM Hmm wrote:

I will tell you that if you give me a form it is likely that what you'll mostly get from me is positive feedback.

There is also Ye Olde Compliment Sandwich: say something nice, say constructive criticism, and then say something nice.

We call it Kiss-Kick-Kiss... say something nice - kick them - then say something nice :)

I'm a fan of the (thinly-veiled) Rose, Bud, Thorn.

It's a Verdant Wheel way of doing it.

(aka bread-bread-meat or kiss-kiss-kick by analogy).

Envoys' Alliance: ally, future ally, ally
Horizon Hunters: prepare, march, rest
Radiant Oath: light, harm, heal
Vigilant Seal: protect, destroy, contain

I think I'm missing one but I can't think of it at the moment.

Grand Archive

Grand Archive: abstract, discussion, conclusions

Matching the verb forms: Abstract, Discuss, Conclude.

Just a heads up for my tables. I lost home internet service last night. So there will be a delay in updates.

Tiger's Internet issues continue. Please bot him if he's playing in your game, and be patient if he is GMing for you.

Thanks.
Hmm

Thanks for passing on the message for him, HMM.

I'm back. Hmm is the best! :)

just a head's up -- my monitor at home is showing signs that it's about to hit the Dying 4 state.

You are having a rough go of it. Best wishes to you and your electronics.

ATTENTION PATHFINDERS

The recent announcent about the launch of the new Paizo store may have some concerned about what will happen to the forums and how that will impact play here in general and PBP Gameday XIV games in particular. There is no expected impact other than the "couple of days" downtime for the games that are being run off the forums. However, we all know that tech upgrades rarely go smoothly, so we will need to be flexible and roll with whatever happens.

For standard scenarios being run on the Paizo Forums, that means just checking in on your games regularly and waiting for the site to come back up. If technical glitches keep games from being finished before the end date of Gameday, we will work with you to finish up and get some late reporting in.

For those running or playing in the PFS1, PFS2, or SFS1 Multi-Table Specials, we will likely pause ALL games (both on the forums and in the discords) until the forums players are able to rejoin.

For updates check here (if available) or head to discord, such as this one for Organised Play topics.

I want to inform the games I’m currently running and playing that I’ve been experiencing internet issues since yesterday, preventing me from posting updates, and it’s also challenging for me to update through my mobile device.

It's this stupid weather we're having. Two typhoons in the last week or so.

Move the Phillipines closer to New Zealand, it should solve the typhoon problem.

Hah. We've had the odd hurricane wander this far south. I blame global warming and the idiots who don't realise it's a problem.

Well, also for a heads up for my tables -- I will be traveling for both work and some R&R at the end from 6 Oct to 13 October. I will be checking and posting but please expect some delays. 6 and 13 are my travel days so there will be less activity from me (but then again, 6 Oct Philippine time is still Sunday in the US) :)

oh and one other thing -- I'm between PCs at home (due to the Windows 11 update -- have to buy a new PC altogether as my current one won't run W11). Only place I can make good updates (at least, updates that are not sparse) is at work for now.

Please be patient with me as I have quite a bit of stuff happening ATM :)

For what its worth, the windows 10 end-of-support is what prompted me to proactively switch to linux in january of this year. It was a little bit of learning curve but overall its been great. If your computer can run windows 10 then it will be able to run linux and could replace the need to buy a new PC. You would want to make sure you backup data on an external drive first though so you dont lose anything in the switch. There's lots of info/guides out there but if you need help then let me know

I still have my mom and my SO set up on windows since that is what they are used to and like, but if you don't want to spend money on a new computer then linux might be worth looking into.

true, but as a Windows gamer, I really need Windows. Plus some of the stuff I do for work are mostly MS Office based and without running any funky emulators which make Office problematic, switching was the only option I had. My issue is that my PC was too old to run W11 (TPM requirement)...

But Linux is really the way to go. My backend servers at work are all running Linux, including the file servers and domain controllers...

My 2 Linux-based domain controllers are named after 2 people that I like playing PbP with:

a. Primary (w/ DHCP) - TekiStronggut (Hmm's PC)
b. Secondary - named in honor of my first PbP GM (Tyranius)

I'm honored. Are you sure though that you want a server named after the goddess of forgotten and unlikely heroes?

(On the other hand, my new nickname is the 'Rememberer' so maybe that works! I will try to offer all the divine protection that I can!)

Teki Stronggut
Retired Pathfinder (and newly ascended goddess)

Any particular version of Linux?

Any particular version of Linux?

File Servers: Ubuntu Server 24.04.3 LTS (no desktop/GUI)

Oh and those familiar with Ubuntu should know that they use animal names to name their releases.

22.04 is Jammy Jellyfish
24.04 is NOBLE NUMBAT :)

Just as a reminder - tomorrow is a travel day for me. I will be checking the boards but there will be delays.

Can Dawn of the Frogs be replayed via a Replay Boon (well, 3 of them) since there are 3 chronicle sheets? Lorespire doesn't allow replays when it's a single chronicle...

Granted and purchased Replays can only be used on adventures that grant 4 XP or fewer.

Is the relevant text from the OP Guide.

Pathfinder Game Night: Dawn of the Frogs presents three short adventures for 1st level.

Each adventure has its own chronicle sheet.

I see no reason why it wouldn't be allowed. The product is 3 adventures, each with its own 4xp sheet. (Even if they are just labeled Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3)

Just a note for my tables. There's a cough/cold bug making the rounds at work and I just got it. I'm fine, just a bit miserable ATM (something about failing a fortitude save...). Thanks for your patience.

To the games I’m currently playing and running. I thought I’d have the mental capacity to post updates, but unfortunately, I don’t. I’m in the middle of a work audit right now, and I’m too tired to post after work. If possible, please delay or bot my character when needed. For the games I’m running, kindly wait for my updates once I get the chance. Thank you for your understanding.

Take your time! The games will be there after you're rested.