I am going to run the Gallows of Madness module for PFS.
This is a series of three linked PFS scenarios, each of which works as a stand-alone as well.
I will run the first scenario (A Foul Breed) come hell or high water and if that goes well then we can do the lot, which yields a bonus chronicle for completing all three.
I have promised a slot to PDXCook but otherwise I will leave this open until midnight GMT on the 4th March. If there are a lot of applications I will run a lottery, if there aren't enough then I will start touting for players in Flaxseed.
As this is a level one module, feel free to just post your name and character ideas. I don't mind people creating characters after they have been chosen, as long as they don't take too long about it.
I will check-in at least twice a day. Please, regard once-a-day as a minimum (barring emergencies, naturally).
This will be my first time GMing PFS although I have done a fair bit of GMing, both face-to-face and play-by-post. I welcome advice and support from players with PFS GMing experience. That said, please keep it to the discussion thread and/or PM.
I will use google slides to host maps, unless people would prefer photobucket? I make maps in maptool and reserve the right to use vision-blocking in encounters where this might enhance the experience. Be aware that vision/light rules may come in to play.
I will use spoilers with DCs for a lot of skill checks. Please, respect others investment in skills and resist the urge to peak if you have not made the check.
1. Posting Frequency: Before signing up, consider how much time you can devote to the game. I prefer players who can post once per day on average. I understand that everyone occasionally has a busy day and just can't find the time to post. I try to avoid this but even as the GM I sometimes miss a day. But not posting for several days is not acceptable. It slows the game down and makes it less interesting because your character will be left behind in the action. And if you disappear during combat and hold things up for a day, I will skip you and move on.
2. Posting Quality: Take advantage of the medium and write some description. Tell us what your PC is doing or what they look like; put up some dialog and start a conversation with your fellow PCs. It makes the game immensely more engaging, immersive, and entertaining. Here is a great example of PCs coming to life with some great description and dialog. I hate to call someone out on bad posting etiquette when the player in question has been making an effort to be better about posting quality lately, but do not ever do this. Isn't the first example so much more fun to read than just a post with some empty dice blocks in it or a post with nothing but ooc text? I will admit, it can sometimes be hard to spice up combat posts. But here is some great simple advice on that. Bottom line: be willing to make an effort role-playing in my game. If you aren't up to that challenge, please consider playing a different game. If you aren't much of a writer or are new to PbP, don't be intimidated. I/We will help you improve! But if you sign up for my game and make too many posts with just dice or just ooc text, I will give you a warning and if your quality doesn't improve I reserve the right to ask you to leave the game.
Indicate your interest below!
I'd love to play!
I would love a chance to play and even better if it were all three I have a few character concepts i have been throwing around. When I land on one I'll let you know what it is.
If you read, he did say he would run a lottery.
Edit: was ninjaed, was replying to someone who thought they were too late.
Count me in for the lottery! I'd love to play - and I have a couple of new characters too!
Sounds great
I'll buy a lottery ticket!
Also a Lottery ticket here please!
Yarrr! Pick me!
Yarrr! Pick me!
Have you played as PFS and want to replay for no credit?
Normally, I would lean toward people who have not already received chronicles for the adventure.
Anyway, that's loads.
Lottery is closing early!
5 players seems right for this adventure. So, along with PDXCook we'll have four more.
1. Tarondor
2. Narayan Singh
3. Uthraed
4. Thaliaa
5. OG3
6. Kay Leafwalker
7. Middleman
8. Carson Stevenson
9. DoubleGold
10. JAF0
11. Grumbaki
12. Tundran
13. Kelikon
14. Kennaniah Blackford
15. Pirate Rob
16. Luke Parry
Gallows of Madness is replayable for credit as long as you only use level one characters each time, just like Crpyt of the Ever Flame and a few other things.
A winner is me!
Oh, well that makes things simpler.
DoubleGold
OG3
Pirate Rob
Thaliaa
Welcome aboard!
The discussion thread is open, please post there to confirm acceptance of your place at the table and begin discussing character options.
Thank you to everyone who applied.
I didn't say I was interested, ie I was debating between this one and other DM who was running it, but I guess I'll take it now that I won the lottery. Okay time to bring in a character.
Oops!
All's well that ends well, I suppose.
Thalia cannot go on.