GM Nel's Kingmaker Campaign

Game Master CRobledo

Youch!

GM Nel, Why couldn't you roll 20's like you did for the Stag Lord?

I think those are near misses, but let me double check.

It might make the tipping point if the improvements count before or after the rolls. Do you remember offhand? If not, I'll scour thru the sequence again.

Stability is the first thing that matters no matter what.

The improvements etc...

Then finally an economy roll to get more BPs

Easy reference sequence

Is this correct? I calculated like this...

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And I think your Spreadsheet is Terrific! Very Clear. Colors make it easy on the eyes. I also like that you got the city maps on there. Great!

I saved an original and a new version. But there were some things I couldn't update on the my version. I couldn't change the Alignment, or which variable to put Bingo's modifier on (Stability instead of Economy). I didn't want to futz too much for fear of changing your formulas.

Would you be willing to update and then post?

I guess in Month 1 you need to make a Event check, GM Nel.

For Month 2 I propose--

We Claim The River Crossing Hex
Put a Farm on it.
Put a Road on it.

We Build a Stable (for Kaeso)
and another House.

Any thoughts? Let's decide by Thursday.
(Oh, and I picked Stable instead of Barracks this time for Kaeso, because Stables make money. We're already more than halfway thru our BP)
I'm hoping our future Economy Checks go well enough so that Mornie and I can each get a building too. (Ionnia you got a Shrine first round.)

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Also, I suggested that after this month's Kingdom Business we do a week or two of adventuring (In game). I'd like to explore the area around our capitol. Whaddaya you guys think?

I like it

Is this correct? I calculated like this...

** spoiler omitted **

Stability looks good, but I got Economy like so:

roll (2) + leadership (16) + mods (1) - unrest (1) = 18.
Control DC 22
Fail by 4 no BP

15 BP spent in upgrades

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Here is month 2.

Stability Check: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20 VS DC 22
Gain unrest 1 (1)
Consumption 2
Treasury BPs 33

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2015742/PBP_Kingmaker%20Kingdom%20Sheet _v3.2.xlsx

Map of the Greenbelt also updated

Your updated chart is Great GM Nel!

A couple of small differences:

We also built a House last round, so -1 to Unrest, and another -6 BP

And I didn't follow up... I was hoping the Fangberry Patch counts as
"Farming a Special Resource" +1 Economy, extra -1 to Consumption.

So for Consumption last round I had -1 promotion edict, -2 hexes, +2 farm, +1 special resouce = 0
(Is City another Consumption? Then -1)

For Unrest this turn I had another -1 for the House.

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And because your not rolling so hot for us GM Nel:

Economy Check: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

Whoo hoo! Divided by 3 is 9 more BP for the Kingdom!

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We'll wait for one more day to see if anyone has more input on what we build this month... and then it'll be a go.

And then maybe we could go explore a bit.

A stable right now is the best. I think have a mobile force is better than a sole ground based one. The third mouth should be a Barracks or some thing along those lines

Me and Dris are both trying to find a balance of everybody getting a little something that they want-- and trying not to starve our people or go bankrupt.

I'm holding back from super-optimizing, cuz that'd probably bore you all, more than I am already. (I wasn't kidding, the optimum buildings are NOT the ones that goodly, responsible leaders would gravitate towards first-- Black Market, Brothel, Taverns, etc)

So my thinking is that each character gets a turn picking something they like, but balancing it with what we need most.

Here's the list of buildings and what they give:
Kingdom Building

We don't have to be super-optimized, but we really need to keep boosting our Economy in the near future so we can afford to expand and build.

Try finding buildings your character would like, and yet have a bonus to Economy. (Stables instead of Barracks for Kaeso, for example.)

I was thinking in the 3rd month Mornie might like a Library or Dris might like a Shop. Both of these generate income.

And to be clear... in about 2 more turns we're going to run out of money, unless we start making some good Economy Rolls.

And I didn't follow up... I was hoping the Fangberry Patch counts as "Farming a Special Resource" +1 Economy, extra -1 to Consumption.

Nope. Looks like noone needs those except Bokken. Because he is crazy.

And to be clear... in about 2 more turns we're going to run out of money, unless we start making some good Economy Rolls.

Sometimes, you gotta not build anything in a given month.

You should be currently at 1 Unrest. 1 from last month, which got cleared by building a house, and 1 this month (yet to be cleared).

A Mill, Smithy,Library would be good

Me a Dance Hall would be fun, or a hospital or even an Orphanage

You should be currently at 1 Unrest. 1 from last month, which got cleared by building a house, and 1 this month (yet to be cleared).

Doesn't the Shrine also give us -1 to Unrest?

Trying to keep Unrest at 0 for as long as possible.

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I'm spelling things out in detail right now so that I can make sure I've got it. And also so if anyone else wants to see how things go...
Very soon I think we'll be able to do the abbreviated version:

No Events.

Last Turn... that scroll of False Life appeared, right? I'd like to buy that for the party. 150 or 300 gp?

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Great Suggestions for next time Ionnia! Good finds!

So while we ponder what to do for Month 3-- Shall we go exploring?

We have 3 weeks to adventure, before we have to be back for city business.

I recommend we start with the Hex to our East then either

A. Clockwise around our Capitol or

B. The 5 unexplored hexes to our East.

I am okay with that though I think we should deposit some money after our next excursion so to enhance the kingdom better.

Correct on what happens with unrest. those -unrest are one offs. We can retconn the purchase to be in the two months, meaning you are at 0 unrest now.

You could have purchased the scroll. It's market price (150g).

I think then we are at:

Month 2
36 BP coming in
-2 consumption
-1 river crossing
-2 farm
-3 house
-10 stable
+9 from economy
27 remaining at end

Magical item appears: potion of stabilize 25gp

During this month, in Candelmere a sudden absence of political machinations coincides with an increase in public approval. Both Loyalty and Stability increase by 1.

^^^
666 on Halloween!

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It's been 3 weeks since Mornie posted.
Shall we go on with adventuring and see if she catches up?

or

Shall we recruit for a 4th player?
If Mornie gets back then we still have a managable 5 players?

I have a few new friends in Pathfinder Society that might play if asked.

Great news gang!

I sent Bingo a private message, on the off chance that just maybe...

And he saw my message and said yes!

I think he probably means "yes" to intermittent playing as RL permits, but we're all good with that, right?

I am okay with it

Great news gang!

I sent Bingo a private message, on the off chance that just maybe...

And he saw my message and said yes!

I think he probably means "yes" to intermittent playing as RL permits, but we're all good with that, right?

Of course!

I am finding my eyes glazing over a bit at all the kingdom talk. Kaeso is getting bored with the details, and wants to go do some adventuring. I hope Mornaura returns.

Anyway, count me in, but big dumb Kaeso is going to grin and pretend he knows what's going on. I will try to make up for it with dazzling role-playing.

Don't worry, Kaeso. I know I'm going all Sheldon Cooper on the Kingdom Building details and boring everyone. That's why I suggested adventuring at Month 2 (it usually doesn't happen again for a year in-game).

Also Bingo, if you're looking at all this... skip the Discussion Board.

All you need to know is...

* We founded a Kingdom

* Headquarters are at the old Stag Lord's Fort

* Every PC took a role in the Kingdom
We had some empty slots, so we put NPC's in leadership roles too.
You are Spymaster/CIA director/James Bond

* Dris is currently leader (altho almost everyone wanted Norn. It's just that he's... unavailable at the moment.)
Dris proposed a democracy and that elections be held a year later.
(Altho Dris hopes to prove what a good leader she can be in the meantime.)

* Norn died killing the Stag Lord.
We have him on ice and plan to resurrect him... when we can get the cash.

* We are currently only 3 hexes big.

* We are trying to add a hex and a city building to our kingdom every turn (month) that we can afford it.

* EVERYONE has a say in where we grow and what we build next.
Take a look at the Buildings link up above to get ideas of what your character might want for the Kingdom.
Don't worry about the math unless you want to. I just happen to be in geek heaven over it. But if you don't enjoy... just express opinions on what you want built.

Month three of Candlemere is up and running. would you like to conduct Kingdom business on the last week of every month and adventure on the first three then?

I was thinking... Month 2, Week 1, we did Kingdom Business

and then we'll adventure for 3 weeks

then Month 3 will start.

But if you want to do it the other way around that's cool too.

Well, a lot of groups do

Month A - 1 week of business then 3 weeks of adventure
Month B - 3 weeks of adventure then 1 week of business
Month C - 1 week of business then 3 weeks of adventure
... and so on

That way it's 6 weeks of adventuring, and 2 weeks back to back of getting kingdom done.

Any way is fine with me, but looking like we are going adventuring next?

Great news gang!

I sent Bingo a private message, on the off chance that just maybe...

And he saw my message and said yes!

I think he probably means "yes" to intermittent playing as RL permits, but we're all good with that, right?

This is totally fine with me! He is always welcome

Re: Adventuring Schedule-- your suggestion looks good. That way we have more time to adventure before returning home.

Re: Bingo-- Yay! Especially with Mornie MIA, it's nice to have another solid member of the team back.

Re: Adventuring-- Yes! I think there is a consensus of wanting some action.

I was thinking of exploring the 5 hexes to our East, in a clockwise circle.

I need better armor. Got to do some Hero-Labbing. I'll have it up by evening, so don't go into combat yet!

Please record your characters loot on your sheet. I will only track Party Cash and new loot from this point on.

Questions:
1. Do we take out 6,125 gp to order a raise dead scroll for Norn, NOW, or do we wait until we get some more loot?

2. Does Kaeso or Bingo want the +1 Leather Armor?

Wait to raise Norn when we get a little more cash so we can expand the kingdom.

Yay I can help people even more now!

As for what I will do
-tend to the sick
-promote the arts : Via music, plays paints ect.
-Introducing Oparal(Ionnias' daughter) to the rest of the party and the other leaders

Can we gooooo now?
It's been a week since we said we want to adventure.

I have this image of Kaeso riding after us with only one leg of his armor on.

Map is updated. We are good to go whenever you wish!

I'm going to keep the armor I've got for now. The dexterity penalties are too high for the field plate, etc.

Did you want the leather +1?

Should we have someone follow us with my wagon. You know to help haul loot and what not?

Did you want the leather +1?

No, it's ok.

@Kaeso: -friendly nudge- how bout giving us a survival check big fella?

@Bingo: Amongst the latest loot there was a +1 rapier and +1 leather armor that are yours if you want 'em.
(And if GM Nel will handwave letting them be appropriately sized)

@GM Nel: What would you like Bingo to do for his level?

Re: Cash: we're keeping it in a group kitty at the moment, since we're trying to save up enough to Raise Norn.

@GM Nel: What would you like Bingo to do for his level?

Everyone should be 4th. To much of a hassle to keep track separately otherwise.

Drispeera D'Lith wrote:

@GM Nel: What would you like Bingo to do for his level?

Everyone should be 4th. To much of a hassle to keep track separately otherwise.

Okay, I'll work on leveling Bingo. Thanks for keeping him warm for me. It's good to be back.

Is there any improved gear or money Bingo should take note of?

Dris will know best. There was a +1 leather armor floating around that we were asking if bingo needed.

-taps Bingo's shoulder and points upwards 5 posts--

-grin-

Basically you have dibs on a +1 rapier, +1 leather armor, and a potion of cure moderate wounds.

I'm hoping GM Nel is ok handwaving the sizes?

And for cash, we're keeping it in a party kitty, since we're trying to get enough for a raise dead for Norn. So no cash. If there are some odds and ends you want, speak up and we can probably get em for ya.

-taps Bingo's shoulder and points upwards 5 posts--

-grin-

Basically you have dibs on a +1 rapier, +1 leather armor, and a potion of cure moderate wounds.

I'm hoping GM Nel is ok handwaving the sizes?

And for cash, we're keeping it in a party kitty, since we're trying to get enough for a raise dead for Norn. So no cash. If there are some odds and ends you want, speak up and we can probably get em for ya.

Cool, I'll add them to my profile. Did we lose Mornaura?

I have a suit of studded leather we can sell and add to the kitty.

Yeah it looks that way...

Haven't heard from her in over 3 weeks.

Yes, for this round of loot, size will be waived :)

However, for future rounds, there is a new spell I like to introduce to my home games:

Custom Fit
School transmutation
Level bard 2, cleric/oracle 2, druid 2, sorcerer/wizard 2, witch 2

CASTING
Casting Time 1 hour
Components V, S, F (masterwork tools appropriate for crafting the target item)

EFFECT
Range touch
Target one weapon, suit of armor, shield, or tool touched
Duration instantaneous
Saving Throw none (see below); Spell Resistance no

You change the size of a weapon, suit or armor, or other item to be appropriate for a larger or smaller creature, or for a creature of a different basic shape. Changing both size and shape would require two separate castings of Custom Fit. Up to 50 pieces of identical ammunition are considered to be 1 weapon for the purposes of this spell.

Custom Fit does not change the fundamental nature or function of an item (an axe cannot be changed into a hammer, for instance), but the item's hit points do change to match its new size, if appropriate. If an item transformed by Custom Fit is destroyed, it returns to its original size and shape if repaired; similarly, if the item is melted down or otherwise reduced to its components, it only yields the amount of raw materials used to create the original item (it is not possible to create wealth with this spell by enlarging items made of valuable materials).

Intelligent magic items may only be affected by this spell if they are willing. An unattended intelligent magic item may resume its original size and shape with 1 minute of concentration.

Example: an ogre's +1 breastplate could be resized to fit a human, or reshaped into barding for a warhorse. It would take two castings to change the armor into barding for a riding dog (once to change the size, once to change the shape).

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Excellent!

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hannukah for those celebrating!

I'm taking my family up to an actual castle for thanksgiving :)

Mohonk Mountain House

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hannukah for those celebrating!

I'm taking my family up to an actual castle for thanksgiving :)

Mohonk Mountain House

:O awesome