GM Batpony's PBP PFS - Confirmation (Inactive)

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Liberty's Edge

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Welcome to PFS and PBP!

This is the discussion thread where you can chat about matters related to the game. The actual game will happen on the gameplay thread that you can find in one of the tabs above this.

If you haven't yet, do take time to read my profile by clicking on my name, as it gives you a good expectation of what to expect and what I expect in a game.

Before we start, I'll need some information for reporting, so please post the relevant information in this thread.

Name:
PFS ID and #: eg. 123456-7
Character name and level:
Faction:
Day job roll:

Some things that you should have for PBP:

You should upload a character sheet for your character in it's profile. This is for GM's to do any verifications, plus since we've a lot of new folks, I'd like to do a quick run through as well to ensure it's all in order. :)

Here is a link to my character to illustrate an example. It need not be in the same format as mine, but ensure the relevant details are up there!
Batpony's Character.

Another item that you should have on your character is a quick reference header, you'll notice that in a lot of PBP characters. It should include at minimum your race classes, levels, HP, ACs and CMD, Saves, Perception, Initiative. Do include other things you think might be useful for GMs to note. I'll post an example shortly!

If any of that already confuses you! Do ask question. I'm here to help!

Also do visit GM Lithrac's profile page for some useful links for PBP!

Quick and Dirty rules about formatting for PBP:

General black text is to describe what is happening in game.

"Bolded text, typically depict speech"

Italics are for internal monologues or thoughts your character might have

Blue text is for "Out of Character" stuff. Maybe you need a clarification, or a question...etc. But is not directly part of the game

First of all, don't worry so much about getting it right the first time! I will guide you as much as I can through the game, most important thing of all is to have fun!

Dark Archive

Half Elf Unchained Summoner 4 HP:27/27 | AC:15 T:12 FF:13 | CMB:3 CMD:14 | Saves F:+3 R:+4 W:+4(+2for enchantment) | Init:+2 | Per:+2 | Rod of Reach Lesser 2/3 Spells L1: 1/4 L2: 1/2

GM Batpony here, as you can see, right under my name I have a header with some quick reference info. If you click on my profile you'll get an idea of how to create the header.

Once you are ready, you may immediately start posting in the gameplay thread! We'll be starting the game immediately.

Grand Lodge

Female Dwarf geokineticist 1 | HP 11/11 | Init +3 | AC 16 (T 13, FF 13) | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +1 (+2 v. spells/SLA, +2 v. emotion/fear) | Perception +5 | Burn 0/6
Skills:
Acrobatics +7 | Climb +5 | Perception +5 | Profession (miner) +5 | Survival +9

Woohoo getting going! :D I've got Mathilde set up and registered now, with a character sheet in her profile for your perusal. I'll do some quick-and-dirty shopping in the next few minutes for her equipment.

PFS ID: 200250-1
Character name and level: Mathilde Goruunslag, dwarf geokineticist 1
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day job roll: Profession (miner): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

That what you need?

Liberty's Edge

Male CN tengu inquistor1 | HP: 10/10| AC: 16(13 Tch, 13 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 15 | F: +3, R: +3, W: +6 | Init: +5 | Perc: +9, SM: +7 | Speed 30ft | Judgements 0/1 Spells 1st 1/2 | Active conditions: None.

Obaekwon Level 1 Tengu Inquisitor
Player name: dronedog
PFS ID # 261204-3

Liberty's Edge

Male CN tengu inquistor1 | HP: 10/10| AC: 16(13 Tch, 13 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 15 | F: +3, R: +3, W: +6 | Init: +5 | Perc: +9, SM: +7 | Speed 30ft | Judgements 0/1 Spells 1st 1/2 | Active conditions: None.

Oh forgot my faction!

Obaekwon Level 1 Tengu Inquisitor
Player name: dronedog
PFS ID # 261204-3
Faction: Liberty's Edge
No day job

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

PFS ID and #: eg. 123456-7
Character name and level: Frostwind Alchemist (Tinkerer) 1
Faction: Dark Archive
Day job roll: Take 10 for craft Alchemy 10+14 = 24

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

PFS Number is of course different
50731-14

Silver Crusade

Female Human (Taldan) Paladin 1 LG | HP: 11/11| AC: 20 (14 Tch, 18 Fl) [Temporary +2: shield of faith] | CMB: +4, CMD: 16 | F: +3, R: +2, W: +1 | Init: +2 | Perc: -1, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None.

PFS ID and #: 262911-1
Character name and level: Symphony Paladin 1
Faction Silver Crusade
No day job

Liberty's Edge

Male Kitsune Bard 2

Name: ShadeKyubi
PFS ID and #: 213228-1
Character name and level: Blooming "Roy" Flower, Bard 1
Faction: Liberty's Edge
Day job roll: Perform: Dance: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Traits: Canter, Reactionary

Feat: Great Fortitude

The Exchange

Male Human Samurai/Sword Saint

Sorry for the delayed. I am still learning the set up and navigate the threadp
Name:Ganryo
PFS ID: 262074-1
Character name/level: Locken V. Richter,
Level 1 Unchained Rogue/Knives Master/Scout.
Faction:The Exchange
Day job roll:profession: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

A quite ranged heavy group ;-)

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

Hello every one as you may all aware most of us are new, and I am no exception. If you guys/girls can gives me some tip about posting etiquette, format layout, or if anything to help improve my current PBP experience, please do so. Also in the future ref in regard to tips on where and how to join more PFS, PBP game like this current thread, I would appreciate the guidance.

Thx in advance,
Ganryo

Liberty's Edge

OR || OR2|| HJC||Glass River Rescue

Locken, you're doing great from the get go. I'll make sure as we go along in the game to be as informative and helpful. I've learnt the best way to improve is by playing and observing other people's games!

The flaxseed thread is the best thread to be on the look out for PFS PBP games. Just like where i started the recruitment.

I've done a quick scan of the character sheets. Generally looks good, Some minor comments:

Blooming Flower: Your traits and feats are listed here but not in your character sheet. Also noticed you haven't equipped yourself yet especially with armor!

Locken & Symphony: You both seem to have one extra feat than normal. At level 1 you should have one feat and whatever class bonus feats. Unless I'm missing something, you have two non class bonus feats.

Feel free to PM me for any clarifications or questions. :)

Silver Crusade

Female Human (Taldan) Paladin 1 LG | HP: 11/11| AC: 20 (14 Tch, 18 Fl) [Temporary +2: shield of faith] | CMB: +4, CMD: 16 | F: +3, R: +2, W: +1 | Init: +2 | Perc: -1, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None.

Symphony is a human, so she starts with an extra feat.

Bonus Feat: Humans select one extra feat at 1st level.

One feat is Improved Shield Bash, and the other is Two Weapon Fighting.

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

For two weapon fighting you need 15 dex. But you changed that already

Liberty's Edge

OR || OR2|| HJC||Glass River Rescue

Silly me! Totally forgot since I rarely play human. Thanks for that.
Seems we're all generally good to go.

Grand Lodge

Female Dwarf geokineticist 1 | HP 11/11 | Init +3 | AC 16 (T 13, FF 13) | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +1 (+2 v. spells/SLA, +2 v. emotion/fear) | Perception +5 | Burn 0/6
Skills:
Acrobatics +7 | Climb +5 | Perception +5 | Profession (miner) +5 | Survival +9
GM Batpony wrote:

Silly me! Totally forgot since I rarely play human. Thanks for that.

Seems we're all generally good to go.

I think that's the first time I've heard of someone playing humans so rarely they forgot about the bonus feat, haha. In my IRL group that bonus feat is almost the default assumption, and everyone thinks of it as going a feat less than what they "should" have when they play a non-human.

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

It really depends on the class. For some the extra feat is not that sexy and the fcb is much more important.

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

Same here I am also human, so my feat, is Dodge(1st lvl chr), Fast learner(human), weapon finesses which is free from 1st level Unchained rogue I believe.

Liberty's Edge

Male Kitsune Bard 2

No, my character sheet lists everything as far as I can tell, my Profile doesn't.
I can send you a copy of my character sheet if you are willing to tell me your e-mail.

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

Not sure where Brevoy is in comparison to our current location. If any one here have some knowledge of Pathfinder lore geography, would give me better perspective to how far my character had travel to join the Pathfinders Society.

Cheers,
Ganryo

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

There are a few maps to be found in the internet.
But Brevoy is VERY far from here. You just have to go north till the end of the map. ;-) about 500 miles I think.

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

Lol, Thx Frostwind, I guess I did the Sir Robin pretty good to get here.

Liberty's Edge

OR || OR2|| HJC||Glass River Rescue

Map of Golarion

@Locken, Brevoy is at the top right hand corner, while Isle of Kortos is right smack in the middle of the map next to the inner sea.

@Blooming Flower, the game has started, so do hope on to the gameplay thread or you will be missing out. I appreciate if I could have a look at the character sheet, have PM you my email.

Silver Crusade

Female Human (Taldan) Paladin 1 LG | HP: 11/11| AC: 20 (14 Tch, 18 Fl) [Temporary +2: shield of faith] | CMB: +4, CMD: 16 | F: +3, R: +2, W: +1 | Init: +2 | Perc: -1, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None.

Ooooooooooooh, we are already ON Kortos!

I suppose it was dumb for Symphony to say she's heard of Absalom when she's RIGHT THERE.

Was the Pig's Paunch in Absalom then? I wasn't clear on that, if so. Symphony would have been much more uncomfortable if I'd known she was in an enormous city.

Two days journey to the gillmen caves coming out of Absalom. Okay. I think I understand what's happening now.

Liberty's Edge

OR || OR2|| HJC||Glass River Rescue

Ah yes! My mistake for not making that clear. We are currently in Absalom itself!

Liberty's Edge

Male CN tengu inquistor1 | HP: 10/10| AC: 16(13 Tch, 13 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 15 | F: +3, R: +3, W: +6 | Init: +5 | Perc: +9, SM: +7 | Speed 30ft | Judgements 0/1 Spells 1st 1/2 | Active conditions: None.

I went ahead and updated Obaekwon's gear with some adventuring stuff, bedroll etc.

Bye the bye Frostwind I was seriously interested in playing a tinkerer alchemist in another game that just started, I love the concept though I'm dubious about the mechanics and I'm new enough that I figured it was better to stick to vanilla. So it's fun to bump into one.

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

Actually, you loose Mutagen, which is bad, kind of, but you gain a familiar which is great.

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

As a foot note I would like to thanks every one participating in this game,especially GM Batpony as he introduce the game to me and allow me to play PBP for the 1st time.
I really enjoy the narrative style of play PBP offer which rarely seen on table top. So far I really do enjoy reading every one dialog and style of play and hope that we all can keep up this standard, and pace.

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

Be warned, not all are like that ;-)

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

Also my 1st combat post in this game I didn't see the snake at our feet and only see the large mass to the right from the map provided so I thought that the snakes are at the edge of the map, so I had to edited it to reflect my correct action.

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

Also I just realized that the attack was within crit range, I'lll let GM Batpony roll the confirm and if it is a crit then he can add the damage.
Cause there is no way for me to know the result of the roll after I posted.

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

How many other PBP you had played in Frostwind? And how do you make those button, I want to do the same to organised the character a bit more.

Liberty's Edge

OR || OR2|| HJC||Glass River Rescue

You're very welcome! But as Frostwind notes out, not all games are the same, experience can really vary on PBP based on party and GM styles.

Also, let me introduce you to the "Preview" and "Edit" Buttons on the post. If you like to see the results of your roll before you finish posting, you can click the preview button. Alternatively if you want to edit anything post posting, you can click the edit button. (Subjected to one hour limit)

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

How many PBP I have played in? A lot.
And worst of all maybe 50% Fold after a month.
PFS is a bit better and usually you manage to get a replacement GM.

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

Wow didn't know the statistic is that bad. I thought the imaginative narrative that encourage the usage of creativity muscle would be more fun and appealing. I can see this as a tool for a lot of would be fantasy novel.

Liberty's Edge

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PFS has a good run rate since scenarios are shorter, and demand is high. PFS structure does limit creativity to some extent, within the boundary of the rules, but I enjoy it that way. I live by the rule is cool motto. Outside PFS, I can't really comment.

Silver Crusade

Female Human (Taldan) Paladin 1 LG | HP: 11/11| AC: 20 (14 Tch, 18 Fl) [Temporary +2: shield of faith] | CMB: +4, CMD: 16 | F: +3, R: +2, W: +1 | Init: +2 | Perc: -1, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None.

This is my first PFS and my first PbP. Locken, your comparison to actually writing a fantasy novel is apt. Writing is hard. Writing well is insanely hard. When it comes to creative work, most people aren't interested in the struggle to actually hew away the cognitive detritus and focus their thoughts into the strictures of language.

I've been playing Dungeons and Dragons since 1990 (AD&D 2nd Edition), and in my experience, campaigns in the real world lose steam for all kinds of reasons. As a full-blown adult (past Locken's "middle-age of 30"), the most common reason is lack of time. Real life comes screaming to the forefront in the form of jobs, spouses, children, or just the desire to do other leisure activities that don't involve relative quiet time in the same room for 3-4 hours a week. When it comes to PbP, If you add in the boredom of waiting for posts and the ability to just disappear from a campaign that the forums' anonymity provides, it doesn't really seem that surprising. Especially because doing it well, i.e. writing well, is so hard.

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

Totally agree with you there Symphony. Being a middle age man myself I can attest to that. I got a friend who is trying to get into the busniss of creating table top rpg for kids and he started the project about 5 years ago since then it is still in development even now.
Well my initial interest in PbP was to try to catch up to my oher PFS guys we played regularly as I myself been away from gameing the last 15 years due to study and work. Only until recently I manage to have the time to set aside on a regular basis. Looking closely after a bit of playing PbP it is rather refreshing cause I can play while working.

Silver Crusade

Female Human (Taldan) Paladin 1 LG | HP: 11/11| AC: 20 (14 Tch, 18 Fl) [Temporary +2: shield of faith] | CMB: +4, CMD: 16 | F: +3, R: +2, W: +1 | Init: +2 | Perc: -1, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None.

Yeah, I can get behind the idea that it allows you to space out replies and actions over the space of weeks.

Liberty's Edge

OR || OR2|| HJC||Glass River Rescue

We are coming to a timely close! Just wanted to share a few things.

You've been absolutely great players to host for, and I hope this gave the newer folks to pbp/pfs a rough idea of the pfs pbp community.

I have to admit this was a relatively quick and dirty game on my part, I typically have a bit more pauses in the scenario, and maybe more visuals. But hopefully the essence of the game was still there!

With that said, GM and player styles can vary greatly from table to table. So do explore the community before settling on preferences!

I definitely hope to see your names again in future recruitments!

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

HA you can bet on that.
Waiting for the fleshwarped queen myself.
But first, take your holiday. ;-)

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

Thank you GM Batpony for GMing for a noob like me. It's been an absolute pleasure to play along side every one here, I love reading your dialog, and role playing your character. Though more character interaction would be nice, since PbP style really open up to that by design, I think.
For my part I choose to play a rather secretive character with a dark past, thus trust don't comes easy especially meeting new people for him. If we are to run into each other again in the future, and interact character proves to be trust worthy, I am sure Locken would open up a bit more.

Grand Lodge

Female Dwarf geokineticist 1 | HP 11/11 | Init +3 | AC 16 (T 13, FF 13) | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +1 (+2 v. spells/SLA, +2 v. emotion/fear) | Perception +5 | Burn 0/6
Skills:
Acrobatics +7 | Climb +5 | Perception +5 | Profession (miner) +5 | Survival +9

I haven't been in any games shorter than eight months or so - being finished in three weeks is a bit odd for me. :) Thanks for running the game, Batpony, and thanks to everyone else for joining in!

Dark Archive

female Sylph
Stats:
hp 24/24 AC 16|T 13 |FF 13 (+2 vs nonm. ranged attacks), F +4|R +5|W +0, Init +3, Per +6
Alchemist (Tinkerer) 3

I found out that too much interacting is bad on its own way. It gets extremly condusing and I have been in plays where crossing the first meeting took about four months. It also means many many lines to read and that can be extremly time consumi ng

Liberty's Edge

OR || OR2|| HJC||Glass River Rescue

My typical games are on average 4 weeks I reckon. But most PFS PBP does finish less than two most typically per session.

Player interaction varies from table to table depending on the make up. If I wasn't so time constraint for this game, there'd be less push to continue through the story, and this does allow for a bit more roleplaying interaction in general.

Liberty's Edge

Male CN tengu inquistor1 | HP: 10/10| AC: 16(13 Tch, 13 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 15 | F: +3, R: +3, W: +6 | Init: +5 | Perc: +9, SM: +7 | Speed 30ft | Judgements 0/1 Spells 1st 1/2 | Active conditions: None.

This was fun, I've very much enjoyed both the players and the GM. I'll be looking to join more games with GM Batpony in the future.

Silver Crusade

Female Human (Taldan) Paladin 1 LG | HP: 11/11| AC: 20 (14 Tch, 18 Fl) [Temporary +2: shield of faith] | CMB: +4, CMD: 16 | F: +3, R: +2, W: +1 | Init: +2 | Perc: -1, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None.

Wow. It's been almost a month! What a blur! My poor, wet paladin! Do we have to do anything to keep our PCs up-to-date, or is that on your end? Do we get 1 XP for this? Does Symphony keep the longsword?

The Exchange

Human, Unchained Rogue/ KnivesMaster Lvl:4 HP39/39|AC17(Tch14,Fl13) |CMB+6|CMD15 Saves:Fort+5|Ref+9|Will+3, Init+6, Perc+8

I would love another opportunity to join your game again GM Batpony. It's been an enjoyable journey.
As I mentioned earlier I am rather new to this PFS so unfortunately I only have Locken as an active character atm, which I hope to build up as a main for the game.
Though he is level 2 now after some RL session during the PbP of this game, I would like to continue the tradition of continuing with this community.
Also is PFS allow some changes between session on character build during level 1-4 period like ALDD 5e games?

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