GM Fuzzfoot's AP: Giantslayer

Game Master PJP

Welcome, giantslayers!

I am recruiting for a full run of the Giantslayer AP. I am in this for the long haul, and expect anyone applying to stick around. My understanding that it could take years, and will definately take many months, so please don't apply if you know you are unlikely to last that long.

I am looking for a good group who can create and maintain a fun experience. So as part of the selection process, I might be looking beyond just the submitted character to see what sort of player you are. If you have played with me before (as GM or as a player), feel free to point that out.

I will be recruiting while I wrap up a couple of scenarios I am running at the moment, so I expect the start date for this won't be for a couple of weeks yet. Recruitment will end Jan 25.

Posting expectations are at least once per day, and check at least twice a day to keep moving. Weekends will sometimes slow, and holidays, but otherwise I find that keeping a good pace keeps everyone interested and motivated. If this doesn't fit for you, please don't apply.

I will also be supplying chronicles as we go (as per the home-brew rules), for those who are PFS players (but you do not need to be one to be selected).

Character Creation Rules

I am going to use PFS Season 8 character creation rules, but with the following changes/clarifications (so they won't end up being PFS legal).

- 25 pt buy (instead of 20) I want you to have a chance to survive
- Use any class or race that is currently PFS legal.
- You can (and probably should) use Background skills
- You may select item crafting feats (normally excluded). Where a craft feat is given for free, you may instead take the PFS alternatives if you like.
- Max HP at first level, levle increases may be rolled or accept the PFS standard as you prefer.
- Choose 2 traits, but one of which must come from the Giantslayer player's guide.
- Any PFS legal archtypes are fine. If you want one that isn't PFS legal, let me know and I will consider them on a case by case basis.
- I will use Hero points.
- No 3rd party content.

Some other advice to improve your chances of selection:
- Read the player's guide. Characters that clearly fall within those guidelines will generally have an edge in selection. The goal is to have fun while telling a story, so fitting naturally in the story line will help.
- Characters with strong ties to the town of Trunau will be more likely to be selected. You don't have to be from there, but I would be just fine with a party of all residents. If you are not from there, give me enough background to understand the motivation for being in the AP.
- While I enjoy well-written naratives, I am more interested in party dynamics.
- You are going to be orc-hunters and giant-slayers, so characters that fit the part will be a good fit. I am always open to fun alternatives, though.
- I think it is fine to plan your 20 level progression, but I don't need to see that. However, it would be nice to know what you are thinking (although I know that could change). So if you are planning for a prestige class, or some sort of goal concept, please add a note to that effect.
- I don't have any qualms about gunslingers or occultists or such, but given the setting, Tien based characters might not be a good match (although get the right backstory and it could work!)
- By all means, ask me whatever you like - rules, questions of fitness, etc.

The AP is designed for a party of 4, so that is my goal, but I may select up to 6 to participate depending on what we see.

I'll write something up, always wanted to try giantslayer out but never had a chance seems like a good time since a few of my games are falling through unfortunate.

Going with Oracle it's the class i know best and the class pfs screws with the least. as for race Half elf (Barely, i'll explain her Frankenstein esq self in her backstory when i finish it)

quick question, are you okay with mythweavers digital character sheet's? They save a lot of work.

I'm applying as non-pfs

As an aside, the character does kind of have a bit of a background but i like to edit and change them to suit the campaign a bit better. doesn't effect much, just wanted to mention

I have a ulfen beast-wrestler brawler I might need to tweak some, but is otherwise ready. Here's the backstory though.

I played this with a face to face group most of the way before our GM disappeared. Is it ok if I submit, or should I not bother since I do have some recollection of it. I am, of course, capable of not using player knowledge in game, but some GMs prefer to have fresh players.

Dotting. Be back soon, this is the one I really want to run the most.

Balmir, Dwarven fighter reporting for consideration.

Not that esoteric of a class or race but lots of character. One of his background traits is choreography. He likes to dance and try to get others to dance. Nothing like a dancing dwarf. :-)

Dotting. I'm all about the long haul!

After an initial glance through the player's guide, it seems my dwarven Ranger Gundar Forgelight would fit well. I'll adapt his stats/story and post under that alias when I'm done.

dotting.

Two questions:

1)The player's guide says the Giantslayers trait from Rise of the Runelords would be a good choice as a campaign trait if the GM appoves it, so do you?

2)Should we use PFS starting gold (150gp) or something else?

I previously played this character in a Giantslayer game that folded before making it through the first book. I'm happy to update (drop back to level 1 & improve ability scores) if this concept looks like a good fit - the character was built for an "old school" style group so I went for the classic gnome illusionist to support the otherwise all-dwarf team.

I have a barbarian character I would love to use in this campaing, here is a view of him, although it needs some re-work, as he was planned for another game. :)

About his alignement, he is N, but the voices will force him to be Good ;D

I will progress the "spirit voices" mechanically taking the spirit totem. Not one of the best, but with a lot of flavor for Groonan.

About what he did, is related to an inflexive Lord, a loan, and a fraud-robbery. For more info, you will need to bribe him with a lot of ale. A LOT.

Dotting for interest.

Please allow me to get my hat ready to toss into the ring. An antagonistic halfling sounds good to me, yet I will need to consider the method of provocation :)

Definitely interested, need to think over some ideas.

As someone who's never actually played PFS before, could someone point to a table of what is and isn't banned?

Dot. Stoked for the chance to play this AP!

Potential dot. I am applying to a few other PBPs at the moment, though, so I might have to withdraw depending on how those go. Maybe a Kitsune or Gnome illusionist/enchanter.....

Here is my submission. Just missed the final cut for another Giantslayer recruitment a couple of days ago. I adjusted a few things.
Gnome wizard with great Knowledge skills. Hoping to get some useful mileage out of divination down the road in a PBP format; PFS is fairly often "Kick in the door" with not much in the way of scrying. He has to be middle-aged to get Breadth of Experience, hope that's okay. Will change if it isn't.
I took conjuration as an opposition school because I don't want to fall into a rut of spamming Grease and Glitterdust, even if that would be more optimal.
Will adjust build as he levels based on party composition. Happy to take teamwork feats, for example.

Never played this AP before and it looks awesome (just downloaded the players guide). Will get the crunch up soon and then add the fluff.

Dot.

Very interested -- this is an AP I've always wanted to play (plus with the death of two PbP campaigns late last year, I have time..)

@Illya-Nym - Mythweavers should be fine, as long as you can put a link to it so I have easy access.

@drbuzzard and @TamxanderGlenfarrow - As long as you can do you best to keep it separate so as not to ruin it for others, I am fine with you submitting. Nothing's worse than having a campaign fail keeping you from getting to do the whole thing!

@ghost1776 - Yes, I approve that. And yes, 150 gold to start.

@Ouachitonian - try the free PFS Roleplaying Guild Guide and Additional Resources. If you get something that is out, don't worry - it won't disqualify you or anything, I just might ask for an adjustment.

Also, there is no need to pick a PFS faction - those won't come in to play here.

@Prof.BlackspireThundergloom - sure, middle age is fine, and while I am using PFS as a baseline for keeping things balanced, this AP was not written for PFS.

Looking good so far! If I missed anyone's question or concern, feel free to point it out.

Please accept the application of Somer, a full elf who recently lost his parents and thinks that Truneau may be the place to start his journey.

I would love to join your GiantSlayer game. I have this character already made for this, and I would like your opinion.
Is she interesting for you? What would I need to change to improve her chances to be selected?
Thank you for your consideration.

here is the crunch for my submission..I will work on the fluff if this concept is ok with you. Thanks!

Here is my application. Szacha is a Varisian skald. Please note that if needed, I could also build the character as a bard (likely arcane duelist) or as a skald (magic warrior), an archetype that replaces raging song.

Let me know if you have questions or comments.

Little Ben just happens to be around at the time of the ceremony. He is a Goliath Druid with familial ties to the Crumkin family.

I've been waiting for another GS game to come along to play this character in.

Note: This character was built to a 20 point build with no background skills. I will update if selected. Should be easy enough to spend points :)

The info in the profile is different, but under the spoiler are stats for Dain Bramage, dwarven cleric of Torag and the latest in a long line of dwarves working to ensure the town's safety.

Dot, will think up something.

I'm thinking about a chirurgeon alchemist, living and working at the Ramblehouse. This will be my first alchemist, so I'm not 100% sure what I'm doing, but I'd be aiming to mix offensive ability (probably geared towards debuff bombs) and a bit of assistance through buff extracts.

Still working on getting a better handle on personality, will update when that comes together.

Dotting for now. I definitely have a couple of dwarf concepts for this path running through my head. I'll likely post something more sturdy in a day or three.

Gnome Sorcerer I created for one a while back.

Definitely dotting. Being in for the long haul isn't an issue (I ran a PbP website for several years...)

Will be thinking up a character for this. Loving all the dwarves so far! Will come up with one soon.

If allowed I'll be making a Dwarven Skald (carries a book of grudges, extols his kinsmen to rage by reciting ancient grudges and tales of vengeance).

If not, Dwarven Ranger who will become a skyseeker. Because damned if Giantslayer isn't perfect for a band of stout dwarves.

Dot! I'll work something up, this looks interesting.

I've got a Mad Dog barbarian that would need a bit of tweaking, but I can probably have ready soon. I'd plan on going into the Mammoth Rider prestige class. We'll see how giants like facing an angry rider and his raging steed.

I think that I will retract my dot. With so many players here, it's highly unlikely I will secure a place (and I'm having trouble coming up with a character idea that excites me). Good luck, everyone else!

Would a beast-wrestler brawler be allowed? I'm not sure if it's PFS legal or not, being a relatively obscure arechetype, but it seems perfect for the campaign ans I already have one built for Giantslayer.

The crunch for Mortoth Spellborn, half-orc empiricist investigator and retriever of lost things and people.

@Simeon - Beat-wrestler is allowed, both in PFS and here.

I would like to submit Varrish Windson and his animal companion Grace the Eagle

Beat Wrestler? That sounds like a new bard archtype. ;)

Interested. I'll write up an elemental sorcerer eventually going into dragon disciple when I'm back home. The idea of swarming orc hordes makes me think that some artillery onboard won't go amiss.

Here is my ranger, a native to the town. His father was a defender of the town if you are ok with that, he would have likely been well known, if not, he could easily have worked in the shadows of the forest.

I'll likely be going TWF or archery. Not entirely sure yet. Leaning towards TWF.

Just got permission to make a Dwarven Skald. Int based instead of Cha based. Carries around a book of grudges, which he reads from to drive his allies into a rage against those who have wronged him. Will be creating his crunch and fluff soon. And looking up some Nordic sagas for inspiration. :)

Enchant that book so you can beat things to death.

Enchant that book so you can beat things to death.

Given that he will be carrying this around, that might be a possibility.

Only just seen this but i'll try to put something together when i get home from work this evening, though i'm sure some concepts will bounce around in my head all day ;) (it's 10am here in the UK right now for reference).

I still need to go through and pick my spells but otherwise i'm finished. . My submission is all in this profile.

Oh man. Another Beast Wrestler? I have hear Zavier Vitoly from Brevoy who was in a Giantslayer campaign that actually got to book two before the GM disappeared :(.

He wants to wrestle Giants!

It wouldn't take me very long at all to delevel him. Do you want me to do that for a complete submission or is he okay as is?

OK, have a dwarf fighter worked up. He will eventually use a dorn dergar with buckler to fulfill a tanky role. He's also a smith, so if necessary can be made to craft magic weapons and armor.

This is Grumbaki. Let loose the dwarves! Many thanks for letting me make this Skald Archetype. Balmir, as I liked your fluff I tied mine in with yours. Please take a look and tell me if it meets your approval.

And for Haarold, if we are both chosen then I'd be more than happy to add your plight to the Book of Grudges as well.

As you can see from the crunch, he makes the party rage, handles knowledge skills, and can tank in a pinch. With AC19 and 14HP, he's pretty tough for a skald.

"Gather 'round! Drink hail me fine lads n' lasses. Listen now to the Saga of Sven Silverblade, slayer of the great Icewyrm of Dale's Keep. An' if ye like said tale, fill me cup an' wet me throat so more may come."

He hewed with the brand!
Full gladly did he go! See the Glory fly to Magrim's halls!
High-seated among the heroes shall he quaff the yellow-mead."