GM Bold Strider's PFS 01-35 The Voice in the Void (Subtier 1-2) (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

Please post your PFS #s, Day Job checks, Perception and Initiative modifiers and any purchases you want officially marked on a Chronicle Sheet.

The dread Blakros Museum awaits on June 15th!

Player: PJP
Character: Leepo Toggenburg
PFS #150786-4
Faction: Liberty's Edge

Day job: Craft, Alchemy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Player: Riuk

Character: Hasshin Sshok

PFS# 143732-2
Faction: Liberty's Edge

still new, so I don't know what the Day job is about so lets say I don't have one ^+^

Perception and Initiative modifiers please!

@Hasshin: At the end of every scenario, a character can roll a Craft, Profession or Perform check to earn some money "between" scenarios. For example, Leepo rolled a 22. This will give her an extra 20 GP on her chronicle. This is a Day Job check! 20GP may not seem like much, but if you can reliably get 30-40 on your day job, then you can get 100 to 150GP extra per chronicle.

Perception: +3, Init: +2

Perception: +2, Init: +2

PFS#: 100025-2
Day Job: Survival (from vanity): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Perception: +7
Init: +2

I'll let you know purchases at the end of the scenario, if that's ok.

Perception: +5 (Current is +9 from Animal Focus: Falcon, as that is her default Animal Focus she walks around with until I change it).

Init: +2

GM Bold Strider, I want Magrim to worship Valani, which eventually (Level 3) grants him a Domain like a cleric.

For PFS, do I need to have a book with Valani in it to be able to do that? I don't even know what book he's in? Maybe inner sea gods?

Valani is in Inner Sea Gods pg. 324. She also has a section in Chronicle of the Righteous pg. 26.

I don't think you need a book with the god in it if you are just using it for the domain. If you are going Mystery Cultist or Exalted or something, then you need to book for that god/dess. (I think.)

Hmm, I was referring to Valani the "Father of Islands". It's a guy, an empyreal lord.

Link.

Thanks! That's good to know, and also good that I don't have to drop $10 just to have my character choose that god/domain.

One more thing--Alistair and I (we're brothers) are trying to setup a home PFS game for Saturday. If we can get that going (assuming Magrim doesn't die), that would give me my third chronicle and I'd become level 2. If this happens, I'll definitely update my stuff before the 15th. I just wanted to let you know so you didn't think I spontaneously became Level 2 out of nowhere.

Works for me!

PFS#: 123480-6
Day Job: None

Perception: +0
Init: +2

Eleanor was called to the sands of Eto. Would you perchance take her Eponine?
If yes:

PFS ID: 155714-1
Initiative: +3
Perception: +7 (+5 if familiar not within arms reach)
Day Job (Alchemy): I prefer to take 10.

+ 10 (take 10)
+ 05 (Crafter's Fortune)
+ 03 (Class Skill)
+ 03 (Int)
+ 02 (Gnome racial (obsessive))
+ 02 (Ranks)
+ 02 (Alchemist Level)*
+ 01 (Portable Alchemist's Lab) **
+ 01 (Trait (Oenopion Alchemist (Nex))
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29 total

* I am unsure whether this applies. It is rather moot since the table moves in increments of 5. However, next level it will matter, so please advise if you know the correct answer.
** I plan to purchase an Obsession Log as well. This would provide a +2 Competence Bonus which would override the +1 bonus from a Portable Alchemist's Lab.
If no, please disregard.

Are we allowed buy stuff both at the beginning and at the end of the scenario?

Sorry, Leepo has a +3 Init, but +0 Perception. I had to rework her due to the Unchained requirement for Summoners, and I just noticed this morning that I had some details not right (and Eidolon was unfinished). So it is all cleaned up now and ready to go.

We did complete a scenario today, so I will update my profile and my AC profile tomorrow.

PFS #69438-1

Day Job Check
Craft Alchemy with Crafter's Fortune
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Perception: +0 (but always act in surprise round)
Initiative: +5

I'd like to buy a scroll of Mage Armor CL 1 (25 gp) before the mission,

and at the end of the mission I'd like to buy Sleeves of Many Garments (200 gp), assuming we succeed, and I have the requisite fame. ;)

I will also likely purchase some scrolls to add to my spellbook, but I will delay for now, incase we get some during the scenario

so I know I have not made the most powerful build for a character but I am going more for flavor than power hope that dose not get me killed lol

PFS#: 100025-2

[dice=Day Job: Survival (from vanity)]1d20 + 7
Perception: +7
Init: +2

I'll let you know purchases at the end of the scenario, if that's ok.

Oh, my Perception is now +8 due to my level up, fyi.

"Gertie? She's cute! What kind of dog is she? Here, Gertie! I'll call Scritch so you can play."

For the next minute, she does a strange little dance and chant...
Scritch, Scritch, come and play
We can have some fun like yesterday
I got some new friends for you to meet
and Gertie, the doggie, is kinda neat!

Eventually, a blue smoke starts to appear, swirling around like a mini-tornado, and then puffs out, leaving an odd looking small blue creature with arms and a serpentine body, big eyes, a very large mouth with sharp pointy teeth, and big fuzzy ears.

"Leepo!" it squeaks, as it gives her a hug.

if that's a dog then it must have a really bad case of mange...

edit

so since I am still new to PFS can diplomacy be used as a day job? I only ask since I get that +11 ^_^

oh and since the unchained background skill rules came out is that for PFS or is it still not implemented?

Hey, reptile! Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black? ;-)

If you own a copy of the PFS Field Guide (print or pdf) you can spend 5 PP to purchase a Caravan Vanity which allows you to use Diplomacy for day jobs.

I don't know the answer to the unchained question.

I forgot my faction in my earlier post, so here's everything again for DM convenience:

PFS#: 100025-2
Day Job: Survival (from vanity): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Perception: +8
Init: +2
Faction: The Exchange

Lagertha:
Init: +2
Perception: +5 (+9 animal focus)

@Eponine: Under a technical reading of the Alchemist bonus, I believe that it doesn't count. However, it is so grey area, that if you wish to count it, then I don't care. In the end, it is whether you want to adhere to a strict reading or a possible writing error. Most people allow it as far as I know.

@Alistair: You can buy before and after the scenario.

@Hasshin: You need a boon to use Diplomacy as a Day Job. I don't know of any that exist for that, but one might. As to the "Unchained background skill rules", if you mean the bonuses for 5/10/15/20 ranks, then yes, they are implemented, however you cannot use them (without a feat or class dip). They are exclusively for Unchained Rogues or characters with the Signature Skill feat.

@Eponine: Under a technical reading of the Alchemist bonus, I believe that it doesn't count. However, it is so grey area, that if you wish to count it, then I don't care. In the end, it is whether you want to adhere to a strict reading or a possible writing error. Most people allow it as far as I know.

@Alistair: You can buy before and after the scenario.

@Hasshin: You need a boon to use Diplomacy as a Day Job. I don't know of any that exist for that, but one might. As to the "Unchained background skill rules", if you mean the bonuses for 5/10/15/20 ranks, then yes, they are implemented, however you cannot use them (without a feat or class dip). They are exclusively for Unchained Rogues or characters with the Signature Skill feat.

Yep, it's the Caravan Vanity. You can choose either Intimidate or Diplomacy. My character Zuriel in your other game has it. :-)

Well I have no stealth a skill so I'll hang back

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Either way, the result is in the 50gp, so lets default to the lower just to be safe.

I am missing Liquid Ice and Holy Water, I cannot craft them quick enough. If we can make purchases on the way to the Museum, I will buy 1 of each, and craft 3 of each at the end of this mission.

so a question since I have not hit level 4 yet can I still change my second blood line, I just found out that I can get ghost touch with an amulet of mighty fist. So I don't need to have the undead blood line and the arcane one makes more sense for my character. Just asking if I can make the change on my character sheet now since it dose not take effect until level 4.

Im still very new to PFS

At level one you can change anything. Before I hit level 2, I'm gonna drop toughness for improved initiative, for example. You can also sell back gear for 100% instead of 50%, which I'll also be taking advantage of before I level. So in answer to your question: yes you can switch bloodlines, but you have to wait til the end of this scenario

ok cool thanks good to know ^_^

The level 4 rule is D&D 5e organized play. As Alistair said, anything must be changed before level 2, otherwise you have to use the retraining rules in Ultimate Campaign to change class features.

Wow - I didn't realize it was selling at 100%... have to remember that.

This is my first online PFS scenario, so I'm just wondering if there is any kind of "24/48 hr rule" or whatever for posting pace? Not complaining, as I know real life stuff can pop up, but it just seems like we have some people that have a very slow post rate and its hard to get the game flowing steadily.

Depends on the GM, I usually try to post multiple times a day. Minimum of once every 24 hours unless I forget about a game! (Which happens, regretably)

If someone doesn't post within a 24 hour period during a battle, then I usually just skip them. If I am familiar with the character, then I will bot them as I have a good idea of what they normally do.

Other GMs have similar MOs.

Yes I can post multiple times a day, depending on how much the other players post. This is my third pfs game my other that I'm still in is a core carrion crown. But I feel you when others only post 1 or twice every few days it almost makes you loose the feel of your character and game. But I understand when rl comes hard you can't always find the time to let people in your game know.

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Hasshin Sshok wrote:

totaly cool.^_^, hold on I have not been able to look at the map hut my character would not have entered the area passed the dead guy until I knew it was safe

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Yeah, I already went into the room with the fungus (past the dead guy). Nothing attacked me, but it was getting colder towards the middle of the room. I also found a trap door. So I was saying you guys should avoid the cold part of the room and come by me and we can see what is in the trapdoor. I don't mind opening it, but I don't want to explore by myself. So come along with me! ;-)

so um you have your pet so you wont be alone ^_^

so um you have your pet so you wont be alone ^_^

:-)

GM, what are the chances we finish this by Friday morning/early afternoon? Not trying to rush, but I'm signed up for an online game Friday night in the APcon and I need to send in what character I'm using. Just wanted to know if I need to use a pregen or if Magrim will have a shot.

I would say that that is very unlikely. This game is actually moving very quickly, but online scenarios usually take 1.5 to 2 months minimum. We are at 9 days and are very far along, but there are still encounters left.

I would say that that is very unlikely. This game is actually moving very quickly, but online scenarios usually take 1.5 to 2 months minimum. We are at 9 days and are very far along, but there are still encounters left.

I have to say that this is a bit of a concern to me. I've never had a PbP go longer than a month. If this and my other one (Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible) go two months than neither of my characters will be available for gencon, which would upset me greatly. This one is moving faster than the other one, but still.

Do you think we could keep moving along today? I'm not trying to be a pest, but it's been almost 48 hours, so I thought a polite nudge would be good.

I did not know we were moving fast cool that means I can fix my character soon ^_^

I am going to have very limited internet access this weekend, so please feel free to bot me for the next few days. Should be back to normal on Monday.

This one, definitively, will not go for two months. It will probably be finished in a week or two.

Assault just wrapped up the first encounter and has five more encounters at 11 days.

I double-checked with another prolific PbP GM about length of the average scenario and he said 4 to 6 weeks is pretty average. Anything in the 6+ level range usually takes 6 weeks minimum.

That's probably why mine have been faster, because I haven't played a higher-tier game yet.

Speaking of which, if we survive Assault of the KotI, will I get tier 4-5 gold and items, even though I'm only level 3? I assume that's how it works.

You get Tier 4-5 items and the midpoint between 1-2/4-5 gold.

.....soooo I have no idea what your talking about ^_^

[dice=Shocking Grasp] 1d20+5+3

She still hits and she has no weapon out.

Tentacles must be attacked with a Sunder maneuver. No AC is given for them. Sorry. :(

I just have to say, I thoroughly disagree with your ruling on this. I as a player and Magrim as a character have no way of knowing that the tentacles don't have an AC. And I didn't say: "I attack its AC to cut the tentacle", I said: "I Attack to Sever Tentacle" for both Magrim and Lagertha. If the rules in the book say a sunder is required for that, then you should say: "Ok, that's a sunder maneuver, it's against the tentacle's CMD". To not count my attack over that is extremely unfair.

And furthermore, I'm getting doubly punished because this is a PbP. Because had this been live, you would have said: "Oh that's a sunder" after Magrim's attack. And had you not counted that (again, in my opinion very unfair), I at least would have specified that Gertie's attack was a sunder. How a dinosaur would know the difference between "biting AC to sever" and "biting CMD to sever" I don't know.

I sincerely hope you will reverse your ruling on this and count my attacks against the tentacle's CMD.

What I mean is tell me what the attacks are against CMD. Haven't made a ruling, just asking for clarification. If they are the same, let me know. It is an interesting thing that something only has a CMD and not an AC. I am not trying to screw you over, just following what I am given in the statblock.

Oh, sorry I jumped to conclusions!

Both of my attacks (Magrim's and Gertie's) are the same whether against AC or CMD. So Magrim hits a 26 CMD for 7 slashing and Gertie hits a 17 CMD for 10 damage (I think a bite is slashing and piercing, but I'd have to look that up).

No worries! Also, I'm not trying to be contrarion with the SW Skald thing. I just read it and that is what I see.

Also, Bite attacks are B/P/S.