The Morphling and RavenVoron are the other two besides myself and Fighting Chicken/Lolo. Not sure if they are still checking this thread. We could try PMing them maybe?
The Morphling and RavenVoron are the other two besides myself and Fighting Chicken/Lolo. Not sure if they are still checking this thread. We could try PMing them maybe?
I'll do that.
Yup still here!
Yup still here!
Excellent. Just need The Morphling to check in.
If we're going to make changes, let's go ahead and do so.
OK, I need to know who is doing what as far as changes to character. If you are ready to go, please say so. then we can decide if we need another player. I plan to start this no later than Monday March 26.
Yes, i know that's quick, but we should be mostly ready anyhow. Remember, we'll be learning as we go, so i expect a slowish go of it at first.
Going with a Neutral Male Android Soldier with a close combat focus myself. Not sure about ship role, but he can always be the Gunner if the other roles are filled. Alternatively, since he will be trained in two skills from among Computers, Engineering and Piloting, he can always act as something else as well.
I'm assuming that RavenVoren is still going mechanic, so I was thinking of going with an athlete, dumb as a box of rocks, good natured though. Envoy for class, to work as face for the party. Was thinking he or she would play a game like lacrosse with a dosko (and thus be good at the ftf combat).
BUT, if Morphling is going mystic, we may not need a face. In which case I could go Operative. And with Castor going hth, we probably don't need another melee'r.
Decisions, decisions.
Hmm...
Any chance you could give the names of those Themes and Archetypes?
We'll have four: Castor, Morphling, RV, and FC. I'd say we stay with that? Hopefully keep things moving along. I do want to keep the pace up, those of you in my other games may note I'm trying to get back to the pace we had before.
Barring any particularly interesting themes from the Pact Worlds book, the following should be my guy's crunch.
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Male Android Soldier (Spacefarer) 1
N Medium Humanoid (Android)
Init +6; Senses Darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +4
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DEFENSE
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EAC 13, KAC 14
SP 7, HP 11, RP 4
Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +2; +2 vs. disease, mind-affecting effects, poison and sleep (unless such effects specifically target constructs)
Defensive Abilities Constructed; DR None; Immunities None; Resistances None; SR None
Weaknesses None
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OFFENSE
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Spd 40 ft.
Melee Battleglove, cestus +4 (1d4+3 B/Crit -; analog, operative) or
. . Battleglove, cestus +4 (1d4+3 B/Crit -; analog, operative) or
. . Unarmed strike +4 (1d3+3 B/Crit -; archaic, nonlethal)
Ranged Semi-auto pistol, tactical +3 (1d6 P/30 ft./Crit -; analog)
Space 5 ft., Reach 5 ft.
Offensive Abilities None
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STATISTICS
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Str 16, Dex 14, Con 11, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8
Skills (Trained) Acrobatics +6, Athletics +7, Computers +6, Engineering +6, Perception +4, Physical Science +6
Skills (Untrained) Bluff -1, Culture -, Diplomacy -1, Disguise -1, Intimidate -1, Life Science -, Medicine -, Mysticism -, Piloting +2, Sense Motive -2, Sleight of Hand -, Stealth +2, Survival +0
Feats Skill Synergy (Computers, Perception)
Languages Common, Kasatha, Shirren, Vercite
Other Abilities Armor Proficiency (Light, Heavy), Exceptional Vision, Flat Affect, Gear Boosts (None), Primary Fighting Style (Blitz; Rapid Response), Secondary Fighting Style (None), Theme (Spacefarer; Theme Knowledge), Upgrade Slot (Empty), Weapon Proficiency (Basic Melee Weapons, Advanced Melee Weapons, Small Arms, Longarms, Heavy Weapons, Sniper Weapons, Grenades)
Augmentations None
Combat Gear Battleglove (cestus; L) x2, semi-auto pistol (tactical; 9/9; L), rounds (small arm; 30; L), second skin (L); Other Gear Everyday clothing (L), consumer backpack (engineering kit, field rations (1 week), fire extinguisher (20/20), hacking kit, hygiene kit, medpatch, titanium alloy cable line (50 ft.); 2+9L/3+9L), portable comm unit (flashlight (15-ft. cone), tier-1 computer; artificial personality, miniaturization, range I (100 ft.), self-charging; 80/80; L)
Hybrid Items Starstone compass (L); Magic Items None
Serums None; Spell Ampoules None
Credstick 30 credits; Other Wealth None
I have to admit having a wee bit of difficulty deciding on a suitable name, but I should have decided by the time we start. :-)
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Solar Disciple (Wis) - The Sun
Roboticist (Int) - Aballon
Wild Warden (Wis) - Castrovel
Corporate Agent (Cha) - Absalom Station
Gladiator (Con) - Akiton
Cyberborn (Int) - Verces
Tempered Pilgrim (Cha) - Idari
Space Pirate (Dex) - Diaspora
Death-Touched (Con) - Eox
Dragonblood (Cha) - Triaxus
Dream Prophet (Wis) - Liavara
Biotechnician (Int) - Bretheda
Xenoarchaeologist (Int) - Apostae
Cultist (Con) - Aucturn
Of course, envoys, mechanics, operatives, and solarians of all types can benefit from being able to wear more than the standard number of hybrid and magic items at later levels. Along with mystics and technomancers, solarians receive Mysticism as a class skill (as does any character with the priest theme), allowing them to take full advantage of the magic item scholar alternate class feature. A character who takes this archetype can benefit from the mercenary theme’s increase to bulk limit and the xenoarchaeologist theme’s (see page 137) innate familiarity with magic items of unknown provenance.
Divine Champion
Divine champions can arise from any class, though some classes are more likely for worshipers of certain deities. Mystics who take the divine champion archetype usually want to cast their connection spells more frequently. The cultist (see page 147), dream prophet (see page 117), and solar disciple (see page 17) themes combine with this archetype to form some interesting character concepts.
Skyfire Centurion
Skyfire centurions who are envoys or operatives are usually the captains of starships, while others quickly form a bond with their captains. Mystics with the healer connection often keep their bonded allies close enough to heal, while technomancers typically focus on magic hacks that help them deal more damage with weapons.
A character with the wild warden theme (see page 37) forms bonds with those he wants to help survive, while someone with the space pirate theme (see page 87) bonds with her crew.
Star Knight
As this archetype encompasses two separate organizations— the Hellknights and the Knights of Golarion—star knights come from all walks of life. Mechanics who choose this archetype usually use an exocortex to aid them in attacking the targets of their challenges. Solarians often manifest a solar weapon, as the heavy armor proficiency this archetype grants doesn’t work well with solar armor. A Hellknight with the bounty hunter theme is able to swiftly find those who break the law, while a Knight of Golarion with the dragonblood theme (see page 107) might pattern her behavior on a famed dragon from the lost planet.
Starfinder Data Jockey
Any class that receives Computers as a class skill benefits greatly from this archetype. Data jockey mystics who take the Akashic connection are able to retrieve information from all kinds of sources. Soldiers who focus on this archetype often specialize in the sharpshoot fighting style. A Starfinder data jockey who works for a corporation as an agent (see page 47) can almost always find the information she is seeking. A character with the icon theme who takes this archetype is most likely a famous hacker, known among his fans by his infosphere handle.
Steward Officer
Stewards focus on diplomatic solutions to problems, turning to violence only when needed, and any class can gain benefits from this archetype. Mystics often focus on the empathy connection, and technomancers usually specialize in divination spells (especially those that allow them to speak alien languages).
Soldiers who choose this archetype take the guard fighting style. Though it plays against type, a Steward officer with the outlaw or gladiator (see page 57) theme would make for an interesting roleplaying challenge. Alternatively, the deathtouched theme (see page 97) could give a Steward officer a touch of endurance when diplomatic options are no longer on the table.
I am strongly considering playing a Divine Champion now. They are sort of like paladins.
Morphling, would you go melee or ranged if you did so? Would mystic be your base class?
Castor: soldier
RavenVoren: mechanic
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The Arcanamirium Sage basically lets you understand magic items, use spell gems better, and equip greater numbers of magical items.
Divine Champion gives you the effect of a ring of resistance for free, lets you do a pseudo-smite effect for a resolve point, and lets you cast a few spells from a single Mystic connection, at roughly the levels a Mystic would gain them.
Skyfire Centurion is all about teamwork with a single bonded ally, gaining bonuses to covering/harrying fire, sharing combat feats, and sharing each others' rolls for simultaneous attacks.
Star Knight gets heavy armor, a move+attack+intimidate action, and some choices of Order-specific options depending on what kind of knight you are.
Starfinder Data Jockey is a super-elite hacker and user of computers, able to scan enemies for weaknesses and letting you use your Computers skill instead of many other skills, so long as you have access to an infosphere.
Steward Officer gets a little martial training but mostly is a diplomat and negotiator, able to demand surrender from enemies.
Soldier is melee and mechanic is ranged.
Hmm... Could I bother you to give me the fluff and crunch for the Cyberborn theme, either here or via PM? My guy is from Verces (albeit an android) and I am wondering if it might be a good fit.
Damnit, Morphling, you're making me really want to buy this book!
EDIT: I'm really fixating on the idea of playing a dumb as rocks athlete envoy (probably icon, maybe themeless).
Since a lot of envoy actions lend themselves to using unwieldy weapons, I think I'm going to make a switch hitter.
Sorry, guys! This thread’s been quiet for so long that I haven’t been checking it that frequently. Yeah, I’ll stay a mechanic so my character is still ready to rock and roll. I’m picking up the new book’s pdf tonight and will have time to run through it all tomorrow. If there’s anything I want to change it’ll happen tomorrow, but they should just be minor things and fluff. The only major change I might make is transitioning to an operative, depending on how the fluff flows through me.
@Fighting Chicken: funny, when everyone was talking about re-writing characters I thought about making a futuristic gladiator. Didn’t think of making them an envoy, though! Interesting take on the class!
*EDIT* I lied, the book isn't available in pdf until the 28th, so I guess I'm not getting any changes!
I'm actually interested in the Star Knight if you could get me the info on that before I can pick up the pdf, Morphling! I think it ties in well with the space-knight theme I'm already leaning towards
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Ah, and I do believe I have decided on a name.
The military R&D project that my android soldier is a product of is -or was- called Reactive Nanotechnology. It is -or was- an attempt to develop adaptable and self-upgrading nanotech (going to be fluffing soldier gear boosts and fighting style techniques, as we as augmentations and feats and ability increases, so basically his whole leveling up thingy, as his nanites making him better, faster, stronger, smarter) for potential combat applications. My guy's body and its nanites were the fourth model or iteration and had the designation 4.0. So Reactive Nanotechnology 4.0, or RN-IV. Aaron Ivey.
This means his backstory needs a few changes probably, but nothing too severe I think. Either way I will post something... fluffy tomorrow or the day after to reflect that.
Great! Everyone is in! Even though I want to start on Monday, I fully expect that as we play, things will come up that will make you guys go: "Man I should have tried that, instead!" So we can make character adjusts as we go - you aren't locked in plascrete for the start!
Alright! Here's my updated character. I'm still a mechanic, but I switched out my theme and my background.
We are off and running. Feel free to introduce yourself and get your background in as well. We'll get introductions out of the way while you guys put on the final touches to your characters.
I made a wee change in Aaron's crunch by taking the Toughness feat instead of Skill Synergy. I like to think an android as inherently tough who will learn through doing, at least in my case.
Plus, there is a high enough chance that his Soldier levels will only go up to 3 or 5 and the rest will be Operative levels.
Also, a question for further down the road (asking it because I would very much be interested in having Aaron's main mode of attacking and dealing damage to be his unarmed strikes; superior android strength and all that)...
I know that the AP, among other things, includes various new equipment and such, one of which is the following:
MAGIC ITEM (WORN) PRICE 315 BULK —
When you wear this ring, your teeth become long and sharp, giving you a powerful bite attack. You can choose to have your unarmed attacks deal lethal piercing damage, and if you are 3rd level or higher, you automatically gain a special version of the Weapon Specialization feat that adds double your level to the damage of these unarmed attacks (rather than adding your level).
Would it be possible to purchase or somehow acquire (once of appropriate level of course) the following variation, courtesy of one of Ravingdork's many many characters?
MAGIC ITEM (WORN) PRICE 315 BULK —
When you wear this ring, your arms become far denser, giving you a powerful slam attack. You can choose to have your unarmed attacks deal lethal bludgeoning damage, and if you are 3rd level or higher, you automatically gain a special version of the Weapon Specialization feat that adds double your level to the damage of these unarmed attacks (rather than adding your level).
Of course, other than unarmed strikes, there are always... heh... lighsabers. :-D There is always the option of going plasma sword as main and unarmed strike as secondary, melee-wise anyway.
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All the inspiration I had for my Akashic mystic drained out of my head in the last few months and I've been beating my head against a wall for the last few days trying to come up with something I like as much. I finally settled on a Star Shaman Mystic who is a Divine Champion of Weydan. Their divine powers and connection to the deity leads them to believe they could be one of Weydan's many mortal avatars, and who knows - they just might be right.
Build, a bit more fluff, and post will be up as soon as I can write them.
@castor:I can't answer any of your questions right at this minute, just because it's so new to me as well. We can definitely work things out as we learn.
@Morphling: get the crunch out first, the fluff can develop as you grow!
So, OGGM, this is RavenVorron. I got the Pact Worlds book and I got really inspired to rebuild my character. I have the fluff an crunch in this character's profile if you want to go over it.
He's a Strix Technomancer instead of a Human Mechanic. I figured with Fighting Chicken playing a mechanic still this will let us see another class in action and I've always wanted to play a strix. So when I saw that they added them as a playable race in the Pact Worlds I jumped at the opportunity. I even chose disguise self as one of the spells he knows to explain why the person sitting on the shuttle is going to transform into a winged outlaw.
If not, that's fine, just thought I'd give it a shot.
Crunch is pretty much done. :) Finally! Gonna do a post now.
@castor:I can't answer any of your questions right at this minute, just because it's so new to me as well. We can definitely work things out as we learn.
No worries. Just thought I should ask them sooner or later and, since they popped in my head, it was sooner rather than later. :-)
Oh, by the way, could you possibly remove the Arannis Crane alias from the Current Characters roster under the Characters tab?
Oh, by the way, could you possibly remove the Arannis Crane alias from the Current Characters roster under the Characters tab?
Not yet. I don't have control of this game yet. I figured I would wait a bit to if Darkness comes back.
So, OGGM, this is RavenVorron. I got the Pact Worlds book and I got really inspired to rebuild my character. I have the fluff an crunch in this character's profile if you want to go over it.
He's a Strix Technomancer instead of a Human Mechanic. I figured with Fighting Chicken playing a mechanic still this will let us see another class in action and I've always wanted to play a strix. So when I saw that they added them as a playable race in the Pact Worlds I jumped at the opportunity. I even chose disguise self as one of the spells he knows to explain why the person sitting on the shuttle is going to transform into a winged outlaw.
If not, that's fine, just thought I'd give it a shot.
That's fine, that requires a re-introduction?
I figured with Fighting Chicken playing a mechanic still this will let us see another class in action
Sorry, RV! I never got around to building my envoy so I decided to utilize the PC I've already got built.
If you want to still play the mechanic, I think our PCs will function differently enough that it wouldn't matter.
Speaking of, what is everyone's ship role going to be?
How will we handle 5 roles with four PCs?
Captain is a very unimportant role. Shouldn't need anyone to play it.
Gunner, Pilot, Engineer, Science Officer is fine. And we can switch roles each turn to rotate responsibilities if needed, like if we suddenly have a need for extra gunners for a round, or if we have nothing for a science officer to do and we could use someone to stand in as captain to provide a bonus.
By the way, what roles are we each going to fill?
Avery would actually make a good pilot, since Star Shamans get their Channel Skill bonus to Piloting. If OGGM doesn't mind, I'd swap my ability scores around to give me a 16 in Dex and a 16 in Wis, and I'd swap out Mobility for Skill Synergy. I'd have a bonus of +7 at level 1 (jumping up to +9 at level 2). Not as high as a focused operative but there's not a lot else Mystics are good at in starship combat. I don't get Computers or Engineering, and my low BAB doesn't make me a great gunner.
That's fine, that requires a re-introduction?
Just a minor one, I'll post it up in a few minutes
Sorry, RV! I never got around to building my envoy so I decided to utilize the PC I've already got built.
If you want to still play the mechanic, I think our PCs will function differently enough that it wouldn't matter.
Speaking of, what is everyone's ship role going to be?
How will we handle 5 roles with four PCs?
No worries! I got the splat book and became inspired to make the character and I had a lot of free time yesterday.
As for role on the starship, I could probably fill the role of either science officer or engineer.
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Go ahead and switch Avery, we're still in a pseudo-development mode anyway.
Hit a bit of a snag. It's been so long since I've taken over a game that I forgot I can't edit the Campaign Tab. Which means I can't post a map or anything. Let me see what I can do here...
You could create a GM alias specifically for this game and include links in your header?
I'd still have to have Paizo change it from Darkness to myself. That's what I did when I picked up Kingmaker, and others.
Ok submitted the request to take over the game. The only way to gain access to the Campaign Tab to post maps and things.
Sent the email Tuesday, still no change. Keeping you informed!
Thanks for the update, OGGM!
A couple of quick questions...
Does anyone mind if from level 2 onward I level up as a Mechanic with the Exocortex AI? Still combat focused, still melee focused, just with mechanic tricks and exocortex abilities instead of soldier bonus feats.
Secondly, provided the above idea is not causing any problems, mind if I change the Spacefarer theme to Themeless?
Yeah, I know, I am a little undecided but with Starfinder being relatively new I am still getting acquainted with the classes. Plus, I was trying out a Mechanic in another game, but that kinda died as soon as we got to level 2...
I don't mind!
And thanks, OGGM!
Still no word. If I don't hear by today, we will forge ahead anyway.
Ready to forge ahead when you are! I'm excited for this game.