paizo.com Recent Discussion Posts for Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom"paizo.com Recent Discussion Posts for Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom"2018-02-13T13:46:41Z2018-02-13T13:46:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionSkyrahk -Khaoz (alias of KhaozKnight)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1272018-02-12T16:37:33Z2018-02-12T16:37:33Z<p>Chronicle is good Chris. Thanks again for all the fun and tips =)</p>Chronicle is good Chris. Thanks again for all the fun and tips =)Skyrahk -Khaoz (alias of KhaozKnight)2018-02-12T16:37:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionThe Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1262018-02-12T07:49:38Z2018-02-12T07:49:38Z<p>My chronicle looks to be in order! Thanks again for running and for the HOT GM TIPS - I learned quite a bit :3</p>My chronicle looks to be in order! Thanks again for running and for the HOT GM TIPS - I learned quite a bit :3The Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)2018-02-12T07:49:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1252018-02-11T23:28:55Z2018-02-11T23:28:55Z<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1meeGXcD0rczSlpTBkj-8Bz0UrV8httz6?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CHRONICLES!</a></p>
<p>I'll leave this thread open until I hear from everyone, or Wednesday, whichever comes first. Let me know if you need anything changed. </p>
<p>You can always PM me or grab me on the boards!</p>CHRONICLES!
I'll leave this thread open until I hear from everyone, or Wednesday, whichever comes first. Let me know if you need anything changed.
You can always PM me or grab me on the boards!Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-02-11T23:28:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionIconic Dude (alias of Otha)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1242018-02-12T03:02:18Z2018-02-11T23:05:26Z<p>Thanks GM for both the game and the insight...enjoyed playing with everyone!</p>Thanks GM for both the game and the insight...enjoyed playing with everyone!Iconic Dude (alias of Otha)2018-02-11T23:05:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionSkyrahk -Khaoz (alias of KhaozKnight)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1232018-02-09T22:23:21Z2018-02-09T22:23:21Z<p>Hi, I couldn't get into the site earlier, damn goblins! And I don't want to put us behind schedule, today is turning out to be a complicated day on my end. Could I be botted? I'll try to chime in again tomorrow =)</p>Hi, I couldn't get into the site earlier, damn goblins! And I don't want to put us behind schedule, today is turning out to be a complicated day on my end. Could I be botted? I'll try to chime in again tomorrow =)Skyrahk -Khaoz (alias of KhaozKnight)2018-02-09T22:23:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1222018-02-05T15:29:59Z2018-02-05T15:29:59Z<p>That's often the same reason it gets skipped face to face. All risk, no reward.</p>That's often the same reason it gets skipped face to face. All risk, no reward.Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-02-05T15:29:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionThe Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1212018-02-05T15:09:02Z2018-02-05T15:09:02Z<p>And a lot of the time, from what I've seen, the optional encounter doesn't really add anything to the story anyway. In cases like that, I'd usually skip them too unless we had the extra time and the group wanted a little extra challenge/combat.</p>
<p>Also off to work; bot me as needed and I'll check back in later today/tonight!</p>And a lot of the time, from what I've seen, the optional encounter doesn't really add anything to the story anyway. In cases like that, I'd usually skip them too unless we had the extra time and the group wanted a little extra challenge/combat.
Also off to work; bot me as needed and I'll check back in later today/tonight!The Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)2018-02-05T15:09:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1202018-02-05T13:09:07Z2018-02-05T13:09:07Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><i>Ahhhhh.... the "optional" encounter. The mirror is trapped, but the scene is optional based on "time remaining" in a slot. If you've ever played at a convention this is a much bigger deal.
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After 500 tables of PFS, I can count on one hand the number of times it's been run. Honestly I don't run in PbP for all the reasons you dont see it in F2F, with the added component of pacing. PbP tends to tricky when it comes to maintaining momentum. I find that it's juuuuust right without the extra encounter.</i></span></p>Ahhhhh.... the "optional" encounter. The mirror is trapped, but the scene is optional based on "time remaining" in a slot. If you've ever played at a convention this is a much bigger deal.
After 500 tables of PFS, I can count on one hand the number of times it's been run. Honestly I don't run in PbP for all the reasons you dont see it in F2F, with the added component of pacing. PbP tends to tricky when it comes to maintaining momentum. I find that it's juuuuust right without the extra encounter.Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-02-05T13:09:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1192018-02-01T13:39:57Z2018-02-01T13:39:57Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><i>This part is tricky. This scene has been going on for a long time, but such is the nature of this scenario. The third wave, the one that comes through the portal isn't supposed to be combat (literally) our of the gate, but at the same time, it'd be a shame nt to see this wall of traps in action. So I've kept the verisimilitude as tight as possible while allowing the scene to progress. I suspect this scene will be short, with a fittingly comical end...</i></span></p>This part is tricky. This scene has been going on for a long time, but such is the nature of this scenario. The third wave, the one that comes through the portal isn't supposed to be combat (literally) our of the gate, but at the same time, it'd be a shame nt to see this wall of traps in action. So I've kept the verisimilitude as tight as possible while allowing the scene to progress. I suspect this scene will be short, with a fittingly comical end...Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-02-01T13:39:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionThe Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1182018-01-26T14:46:10Z2018-01-26T14:46:10Z<p>Haha, that's quite an interesting collection! I believe it was GM Granta who linked a bunch in one of the GM schools or somewhere; his is set up to view-only but I was still able to copy the one I used just now :)</p>Haha, that's quite an interesting collection! I believe it was GM Granta who linked a bunch in one of the GM schools or somewhere; his is set up to view-only but I was still able to copy the one I used just now :)The Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)2018-01-26T14:46:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1172018-01-26T14:05:15Z2018-01-26T14:05:15Z<p>Spell templates! I find that ESPECIALLY in APs, but really any game, having quick access to them can make life a lot easier. I keep a file on hand for my games, and in APs I link to it.</p>
<p>I tend not to link it for players in pick up games, because people have messed with the templates before. </p>
<p>Take a look <a href="https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1uKKoVtzY0pvVFQRsc7N2yooUHBLELF7Lynt5mFSxXao/edit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HERE</a></p>Spell templates! I find that ESPECIALLY in APs, but really any game, having quick access to them can make life a lot easier. I keep a file on hand for my games, and in APs I link to it.
I tend not to link it for players in pick up games, because people have messed with the templates before.
Take a look HEREDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-01-26T14:05:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionThe Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1162018-01-22T15:40:39Z2018-01-22T15:40:39Z<p>Okay, I think I got the two traps I was thinking of more or less situated back on the map! I'll try and see if I can come up with anything else for Engy to do while we wait for the next bunch tomorrow morning :)</p>Okay, I think I got the two traps I was thinking of more or less situated back on the map! I'll try and see if I can come up with anything else for Engy to do while we wait for the next bunch tomorrow morning :)The Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)2018-01-22T15:40:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1152018-01-18T15:28:51Z2018-01-18T15:28:51Z<p><i><span class=messageboard-ooc>So it's not strictly by the rules, but I don't mind updating a PbP player's post to improve an action if the situation changes. In this case, there was a solid hit that would have been wasted since the foe was dead. I ONLY do that as the GM when I know it'll be beneficial, otherwise I wait for the player to decide.</span></i></p>So it's not strictly by the rules, but I don't mind updating a PbP player's post to improve an action if the situation changes. In this case, there was a solid hit that would have been wasted since the foe was dead. I ONLY do that as the GM when I know it'll be beneficial, otherwise I wait for the player to decide.Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-01-18T15:28:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1142018-01-09T13:14:38Z2018-01-09T13:14:38Z<p>Holiday breaks, and busy players can cause a game to lose steam. One of the ways I try to take it back is to make rapid fire posts. It's not a solution for everyone, but it works. The key is that they have to be good posts, not just quick. This next scene is complex and large, so I'm looking at my schedule today for when I can give it my all (which happens to be during my office hours; 1430-1430 EST)</p>Holiday breaks, and busy players can cause a game to lose steam. One of the ways I try to take it back is to make rapid fire posts. It's not a solution for everyone, but it works. The key is that they have to be good posts, not just quick. This next scene is complex and large, so I'm looking at my schedule today for when I can give it my all (which happens to be during my office hours; 1430-1430 EST)Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-01-09T13:14:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionThe Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1132018-01-08T16:26:42Z2018-01-08T16:26:42Z<p>I'm at work right now but if no one has done it by the time I get home tonight, I'll bot Varanog.</p>I'm at work right now but if no one has done it by the time I get home tonight, I'll bot Varanog.The Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)2018-01-08T16:26:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionIconic Dude (alias of Otha)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1122018-01-08T16:21:01Z2018-01-08T16:21:01Z<p>Thanks, DMS...and I'll try to be more aware (and careful) in the future. The character is below:</p>
<p><b>Player Name:</b> Otha
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<b>PC Name:</b> Daedîn
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<b>PFS#:</b> 239913-6
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<b>Faction:</b> Grand Lodge
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<b>Day Job:</b> N/A
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<b>Perception and vision/senses:</b> ?
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<b>Initiative:</b> ?</p>Thanks, DMS...and I'll try to be more aware (and careful) in the future. The character is below:
Player Name: Otha
PC Name: Daedîn
PFS#: 239913-6
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day Job: N/A
Perception and vision/senses: ?
Initiative: ?Iconic Dude (alias of Otha)2018-01-08T16:21:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1112018-01-08T16:08:30Z2018-01-08T16:08:30Z<p>Aye. I don't mind the switch (though it's something to be careful about.)</p>Aye. I don't mind the switch (though it's something to be careful about.)Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-01-08T16:08:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionIconic Dude (alias of Otha)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1102018-01-08T15:56:52Z2018-01-08T15:56:52Z<p>Hey DMS,</p>
<p>Can I change the character this credit is going to? Sorry, but I missed the part where one of the GMs mentioned you can't credit someone who's playing in another scenario...</p>Hey DMS,
Can I change the character this credit is going to? Sorry, but I missed the part where one of the GMs mentioned you can't credit someone who's playing in another scenario...Iconic Dude (alias of Otha)2018-01-08T15:56:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1092018-01-08T15:50:29Z2018-01-08T15:50:29Z<p>In order to recover momentum (and because it's a pregen character) I'm 100% with someone botting.</p>In order to recover momentum (and because it's a pregen character) I'm 100% with someone botting.Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-01-08T15:50:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionThe Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1082018-01-06T00:27:25Z2018-01-06T00:27:25Z<p>From peeking at some of Turmoil's other aliases, it looks like they've been having internet trouble - possibly due to the foul weather in some parts of the country.</p>From peeking at some of Turmoil's other aliases, it looks like they've been having internet trouble - possibly due to the foul weather in some parts of the country.The Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)2018-01-06T00:27:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1072018-01-04T22:01:29Z2018-01-04T22:01:29Z<p>Varanog (Turmoil) you around?</p>Varanog (Turmoil) you around?Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2018-01-04T22:01:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionThe Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1062018-01-02T23:26:22Z2018-01-02T23:26:22Z<p>By the way, she can't use it on herself but Engashez <i>can</i> use Inspire Competence to give anyone else that needs it a skill boost on their trap-making - just say the word!</p>By the way, she can't use it on herself but Engashez can use Inspire Competence to give anyone else that needs it a skill boost on their trap-making - just say the word!The Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)2018-01-02T23:26:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionPFS Pregen #2 - ShieldBug (alias of ShieldBug)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1052018-01-02T16:07:53Z2018-01-02T16:07:53Z<p>Happy New Year!</p>
<p>That's all Fazgyn's traps done. I'm not entirely sure what you guys meant about the pit, so if you feel there is a better location for it, let me know and I can move it. ;)</p>Happy New Year!
That's all Fazgyn's traps done. I'm not entirely sure what you guys meant about the pit, so if you feel there is a better location for it, let me know and I can move it. ;)PFS Pregen #2 - ShieldBug (alias of ShieldBug)2018-01-02T16:07:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionThe Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1042018-01-01T16:37:48Z2018-01-01T16:37:48Z<p>Happy New Year, guys! I proved just how exciting of a life I lead when I came home from work last night and (more or less) promptly went to bed :P</p>Happy New Year, guys! I proved just how exciting of a life I lead when I came home from work last night and (more or less) promptly went to bed :PThe Lady's Pregen (alias of Lady Ladile)2018-01-01T16:37:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Dungeon Master S's "True Dragons of Absalom" DiscussionDungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DungeonMasterSsTrueDragonsOfAbsalom/discussion&page=3#1032017-12-28T18:46:50Z2017-12-28T18:46:50Z<p>Sorry guys. Two players from my middle and high school group are in town (one hasn't played F2F in more than a decade.) Building and running a one shot for them. Will be back at it ASAP.</p>Sorry guys. Two players from my middle and high school group are in town (one hasn't played F2F in more than a decade.) Building and running a one shot for them. Will be back at it ASAP.Dungeon Master S (alias of Chris Marsh)2017-12-28T18:46:50Z