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I have 1-2 seats open for this game, which will begin on Aug 27th as part of the official Play by Post Game Day 5 event.
Current roster is:
CariMac bringing a Fighter
CKelly with either an Oracle or Ranger
Curaign
One seat held, (which might open up as well)
It's a first come, first served basis, with the game being held here on the Paizo forums and utilizing an open Google Sheets doc for the map. Expected posting rate is roughly at least daily, with exceptions for weekends and holidays.
The requested SubTier is the 8-9 range, though the scenario itself is 5th - 9th level.

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Small update, the one held seat has confirmed they want in, so still leaving 2, possibly even 3 open.

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This is a character option for this game. I have a high tier as well but want to see what all comes

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If we are going high tier I will use this one. Needs to be updated but it's level 9. Otherwise I will bring my oracle.

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So far looks like:
1.) CariMac -> Fighter 6
2.) CKelly -> Ranger 9
3.) Curaign
4.) Daveak -> Barbarian/Rogue 5
5.)
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I'm actually level 8. I have't updated her yet. I hit 7 during the last special, and had enough pregen level 7 chronicles to hit 8 immediately.

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It's open. Currently we do have enough folks to play, so no worries on that front. I don't have the Scenario yet, so I honestly can't say if a caster is needed, but it never hurts.

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For the sake of being a bit better prepared, I will go ahead and apply that GM credit.
I'll officially be level 8.

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Updated statblock complete and posted!

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Here is what we have so far. I'm still leaving it open for anyone else that might like to join, but at this point I'm not sure that's too likely. However, 5 is just fine. I'm also going to PM Curaign, as I haven't really heard too much from him.
1.) CariMac -> Fighter 8
2.) CKelly -> Ranger 9
3.) Curaign
4.) Daveak -> Barbarian/Rogue 5
5.) Jayson -> Evangelist 8
6.) open seat
I have opened the Game Play Thread as well, so please, make sure that you have dotted there so you can see any updates and be ready for the game to kick off.

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I had chronicle sheets for level 7 that shot me straight to level 8. So I need to show I've purchased a lot of gear. It's already in my stat block. I'll get the list and prices posted tonight or tomorrow. Nothing weird. Just shinier better armor and some upgraded items.

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Phantomblade will not be ready. I will be using this character instead. need to lvl up though

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Also, if you click on my DM avatar, I've written out a few gamming notes, a brief introduction, and just some general PbP things I'd like for everyone to read through. It's long, but not terribly so, and at your convenience. It's mainly dealing with issues I've seen come up in the past, and tips to help alleviate them.
I have recently updated it, so please take a moment to look through it, even if you have in the past. That being said, I'd also like to point out that I try to rule in the player's favor when it seems reasonable.
I try to give a few hours to a day for people to post, but in this case, due to the nature of the Special (timeline), I might have to bot folks a little more often than normal. Something I do when I bot characters is to default to a basic common attack or action (Aid Another for instance), that does not use up any tracked resources. Ranged ammunition being an exception. The only time that changes is if another character is about to die, but even then, I generally try to hold off as much as reasonably possible so that the player's get to make the choices and get the glory. So, when I say a basic action, I generally mean something like a weapon attack, using and pertinent Feats I can easily see on a quick scan that I don't have to look up.
I'm also generally okay with minor retcons, if it's done pretty much immediately (within a day and 1 action). I'm also perfectly fine with people posting actions outside of init order, as I will go down the roster and put everyone's action in order when I post.
Sorry, that was a little longer than I had intended. Right now, I'm trying to focus on finishing up a few games and prepping the Game Day games. Soon, I'll get things a little more established here, and ready to go. If you have not done so, please make sure you dot in the game play thread so that you can see all updates until the game begins, and feel free to introduce yourself and your character, and RP a bit.

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Sure. Might I suggest the Wizard, as I know that Aikio is looking to trade spells.
1.) CariMac -> Ariana: Fighter 8 <8>
2.) CKelly -> Rilas & Winston: Ranger 9 <17>
3.) Curaign -> Aikio the Red: Sorzard 7 <24>
4.) Daveak -> Savage: Druid 5 <29>
5.) Jayson MF -> Diri Lizzenbettolze: Evangelist 8 <37>
6.) Ilmakis -> ??? <5> <42>
<42 / 6 = 7> So that would still put us in the High Tier range for this one.

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This character is 6. And if I have to to play up that's fine
I feel party will be fine.
-Posted with Wayfinder

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Survival: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Yay, a whole 10GP

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That's fine.
Ok all. I just finished up my other game, so I hope to be able to focus on this and the other Game Day games more easily from this point on. Hopefully, Ill have a chance to do a proper pregame intro tonight or before the game kicks off. I'll also make sure that I have all the info for everything, and that Im ready to go.
Because there is a time limit involved, I do try to push pacing a little more than normal. Please do what you can to remain active and proactive. There is always the chance of running another scenario right after this as part of the Game Day, but I don't want this one to suffer to try to cram in more numbers. So, if people are interested, we can see. Also, please make any last minute corrections or changes now, and if anyone is thinking of purchases, now would be a good time to start making a possible list.

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I will copy from Aikio's spell book :
Magic Missile
Charm Person
Identify
protection from evil
vanish
shield
->60gp
darkvision
false life
mirror image
resist energy
->160gp
dispel magic
halt undead
magic circle against evil
->270gp
fear
bestow curse
dimension Door
->480gp

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Things Purchased:
Upgrade:
+1 Silver Bastard Sword to +1 Frost Silver Bastard Sword (I think I've interpreted the upgrade rules correctly, but feel free to tell me if I'm wrong.) 6,000 GP
Cloak of Resistance +1 to Cloak of Resistance +2 3,000 GP
Purchase:
+2 Full Plate 5,650 GP
Clear Spindle Ioun Stone 4,000 GP
Potion of Enlarge Person X2 100 GP
Potion of Fly 750 GP
Sell:
Masterwork Agile Breastplate 275 GP

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I will copy from Aikio's spell book :
Just to be clear, you are wanting to spend 970gp to scribe all of these spells into your Spellbook from Aikio's?
If so, sounds good. Just wanted to be clear.
Upgrade:
+1 Silver Bastard Sword to +1 Frost Silver Bastard Sword (I think I've interpreted the upgrade rules correctly, but feel free to tell me if I'm wrong.) 6,000 GP
Cloak of Resistance +1 to Cloak of Resistance +2 3,000 GP
That's correct, you can simply pay the different between a +1 and a +2 item to simply upgrade it. So a weapon bonus +1 (2,000) to a +2 (8,000) just costs you 6,000GP to upgrade, and similarly with the Cloak, going from +1 (1,000) to +2 (4,000) only costs you an extra 3,000GP to upgrade.
Purchase:
+2 Full Plate 5,650 GP
Clear Spindle Ioun Stone 4,000 GP
Potion of Enlarge Person X2 100 GP
Potion of Fly 750 GPSell:
Masterwork Agile Breastplate 275 GP
Noted. Can I get you to make a small note in your "quick combat stats" near your saves to say something like <Immune to Evil Mind-Effects>, just in case I forget.
This character is 6.
Please make sure to do this soon, as the game starts soon. Please also let me know if your Init changes. Also, which of your pets did you want to be utilizing in this one? You can choose encounter by encounter, but with plenty of casters, and also a dedicated healer and front line, I'm not sure if either would really be too needed.

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init didt change. but i am updated. my weasel will pretty much stay with character and only be use to cast touch spells if needed.

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Noted. Can I get you to make a small note in your "quick combat stats" near your saves to say something like <Immune to Evil Mind-Effects>, just in case I forget.
Done

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Albert: it looks as if your book is up to date, correct?
Aikio can pass the spellcraft by taking 10 even on the water spells. I will purchase copying materials (copy) for good hope, ghoul touch, gust of wind, obscuring mist, touch of the sea . Quick question: what ability allows for the cures as wizard spells? Can I put them in my book even if I lack the ability to actually prepare them?
130 gp (180 gp with cure spells)

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@Aikio Yes my spellbook is up to date.
As for good hope the cure spells are on my spell list only because I'm a Samsaran. With Mystic Past life I'm able to choose on another arcane spell list - in this case bard - a few spells to add on my wizard spell list . You can't use them even if you scribe it on your spellbook (but you can scribe it)
@GM yes, I will pay 970gp to scribe the spells from Aikio's book :)

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I will add them, who knows i might even run into another Samsaran someday.

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Do you want a list of all purchases? I picked up a handful of scrolls and upgraded my +2 CHA headband into a +2 WIS/+2 CHA one (but I don't have my paperwork handy here on my phone). I can get you more details later tonight/tomorrow if you would like.

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No, no. All Im saying is if you want to buy anything for (or before) this scenario that you hadn't already.

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After this introduction, I think it is a good idea buy some cold iron arrows. I still have time to do this?

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Sure, you are in the middle of a crusader's stronghold being rebuilt, so I don't see an issue with purchases.

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Are huge creatures able to charge through friendly squares
-Posted with Wayfinder

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I will update the spell book today or tonight for what I wanted to prepare for last day. I worked till 2000 last night and started at 0600 today. Haven't even updated games I am gming yet
-Posted with Wayfinder

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I will update the spell book today or tonight for what I wanted to prepare for last day. I worked till 2000 last night and started at 0600 today. Haven't even updated games I am gming yet
-Posted with Wayfinder
Take care of yourself. Ooof that's a short turn around.

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Hey everyone. I just registered and posted a Recruitment for Through Maelstrom Rift and Serpent's Ire games for the Play-by-Post Game Day, and I wanted to give everyone here first dibs. They will not start until Oct 12th, so there is still some time, but it is first come, first serve.
If interested, please head over there and claim a seat. Just a head's up, both utilize mandatory Pregen Characters that are part of the scenarios, 6th level and 8th level respectively), and NOT your own character.

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If you don't mind someone who's GM'ed them first (and in the case of Ire, pretty recently (NukeCon, Oct. 1)), I'd be game.

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I have too many PbP right now, but if that changes by then I will let you know. Thanks, but don't hold it for me (yet :). I think I have done Serpent's Ire though.

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It looks like the Expanded Narrative Boon just dropped for free for all DMs, and changed to once per season.
Let me know if anyone needs me to "issue" it to them.

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As Aikio, I have too many PbP right now, but thank you for the invitation!

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It looks like the Expanded Narrative Boon just dropped for free for all DMs, and changed to once per season.
Let me know if anyone needs me to "issue" it to them.
I'm still plodding away toward my first star. I'll get there one of these days.

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It doesn't matter lol you still get it and refresh your star when you get it.
-Posted with Wayfinder

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As Aikio, I have too many PbP right now, but thank you for the invitation!
Not a scenario lol free boon for gms
-Posted with Wayfinder

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I saw that too, but my last post was declining the invite. It makes sense. :)

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Sorry about being overly cautious- -I wasnt sure what was going on. Illusion, mindscape, some sort of maze-like spell, so I figured I'd play it safe before I accidentally influenced others.

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Sorry, I'm trying to decide what exactly I want to do here. The effects are based off of two similarly sounded spells that act similar, but have different effects, but at the same time, the actual "trap" seems to go outside of that a great deal, leaving me not entirely sure how it's supposed to work. I'm checking out the DM Discussion on it, and it looks like a lot of folks had the same issue, and actually did something very similar to what I did, which isn't actually in the scenario or rules to make it work. But, I'm also considering how long this might take in PbP. I'll have a post up soon.
I will say that it is not an Illusion (or lowercase illusion), a mindscape or mindscape-like encounter, or something like Maze, but something of a test and a hint at some of the theme.

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Every thing i can think of is dismiised by the last paragraph.
My only question; do i make it to Absalom? :) (Or think that I do?)
Would it be meta-gaming to add one of the other characters to my 'future'? Galdur for example would be very concerned about Valais' future. Aikio & Ariana did defend the grand lodge from shadow lodge.

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This is being very interesting, hehe!