GM Sgmendez's SteamFu Adventures - The Tóng Shī Wèishì (Inactive)

Game Master Sgmendez

Yeah, and now that you have access to the Google site you can read the interaction between firearms and armor as DR.

And to be honest Mage Armor was always nice on Monks. It could make them near untouchable at higher levels.

Just got through going over the site. Gotta say, it's impressive. Add in the fact that this'll be a playtest, and I'm excited in a way I haven't been in a while. Looking forward to seeing this kickoff.

So it seems that interest has died down so I think I may just end the recruitment here. Also I am thinking of just doing 2 groups since a few of the interested parties haven't responded to anything and there is no need for 2 groups of 3 and 1 group 2, instead 2 groups of 4. It would be the guards and wanderers.

do we roll HP or take half? or something else

Here are some options, and I would like to see what everyone would like to do:

Personally, I've always been a fan of average at each level (mostly because HP Dice are ones that don't like me), but that's just me.

Curious about the clockwork races. Is that your own design or from some other source?

My own design. They are on the site that I gave each of you.

Here are some options, and I would like to see what everyone would like to do:

Max Each Level

Average Each Level

1d4 + Difference of HD (So a d6 HD would get 1d4+2, d10 HD would get 1d4+6)

Roll Like Normal

Something Else (Please Make a Suggestion)

My apologies for slow response times, been busy with family and work on account of the holidays. As for hp method, I'm good with whichever method you go with. I'd prefer a method that gives plenty of hp, since my character isn't going to have many regardless of method, but any of them work.

Its fine. I figured most people would be busy around this time so I wasn't expecting much.

I've always been a fan of average each level, but I'm kinda intrigued by the 1d4 suggestion, as I've never seen it before. How did you come by that particular one?

Its fine. I figured most people would be busy around this time so I wasn't expecting much.

Got most of my character's stats sketched out now, should I e-mail them? Post them here? Wait for you to finish setting up the Google site?

The 1d4 one was in a thread somewhere. There was talk about having a random HP but with a little more control so that no one ended up with 10 HP at level 5.

You can email then or post them to the spreadsheet on the site. Also if you tell me your characters name I will give you one of the character pages to edit in your info.

Max Each Level or Average Each Level
I've never been a fan of rolling, heck I even just take 10 on my attack rolls.

The 1d4 one was in a thread somewhere. There was talk about having a random HP but with a little more control so that no one ended up with 10 HP at level 5.

You can email then or post them to the spreadsheet on the site. Also if you tell me your characters name I will give you one of the character pages to edit in your info.

My character's name is (still) Chetna Kamala Udipti, a samsaran transmuter who studies the ability to heal and improve the mind and spirit rather than focusing on the mundane physical aspects of the Great Art. Alchemy may be able to turn base metals to gold, but to transmute a damaged mind into a healthy one is a far more noble pursuit.

My character's name is Jīqì Rén Xióngmāo, or Xiongmao for ease of typing. FYI, I used google translate to help me come up with it, for all it's accuracy, so if it doesn't mean what I think it does, blame it, not me, and I'll change it.

Almost done with stats at present. Any restrictions/rules on gear or wait on doing that part?

I will have my char up by tomorrow. Was away from the internet for a few days.

@Caelesti & Xzaral I have given you each a character page in the character manager section of the site. You can edit in your info there. Also, Xzaral, is the first "letters" Jiqi? If not you can edit in the correct spelling on the page.

@Sir Frog I do not believe I have received your email address yet Sir. If you could get that to me I will give you access to the site that has houserules and other info on it.

And I still have a few opening, so if anyone else that had interest in the game wanted to join you are welcome.

My character's name is Renzo Agasha, my character is pretty much done, but i still need to do hit points and gear

Your character page should be there now, and you should be able to edit it.

Oh and I forgot to mention, use the wealth by level chart. If you have any questions about anything, like crafting, etc., just ask. Also everyone gets two traits.

We will use the 1d4 + Difference method. That way everyone gets at least average, with most getting above. And just so everyone knows the numbers:

1d6 = 1d4+2 (3-6)
1d8 = 1d4+4 (5-8)
1d10 = 1d4+6 (7-10)
1d12 = 1d4+8 (9-12)

If you have any questions about anything, like crafting, etc., just ask.

Ooh, ooh! I gots me a question thingie! What are your rules for purchasing additional spells for spellbooks?

Tchzzack's stats are posted if you want to give them a look see
I'm assuming full HP for first level, and my -1 con balances out with my favored class bonus.
1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

31 sound right?

also a question on bullets;

Adamantine says +60 gp to cost of ammunition, can I get Adamantine Cartridges for 75 gp (67 gp and 5 sp with the 10% off)

Assuming max hit points at first level, which for Xiao would be 18 (12 + 2 (Con) + 3 (Toughness) + 1 (favored class).

1d4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
11 + 2 (Con)+ 1 (favored class) = 14

1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
5 + 2 (Con) = 7

1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
7 + 2 (Con) + 1 (Toughness) = 10

1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
8 + 2 (Con) + 1 (Toughness) = 11

18 + 14 + 7 + 10 + 11 = 60 hp

That's actually 6 points higher than my average, so I'm cool with this.

HP Roll time.

1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

So 8+6+6+5+7=32

Also 5th level is 10,500gp for anyone who is interested.

Any special ruls on armor for the clockwork races?

Wanted to make sure everything is up to snuff character wise....

I'm especially concerned as to whether I've got the Defense and DR down like I think.

HP for Chetna

Max 1st level = 5
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 41d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 51d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 41d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

So, 5 + 4 + 5 + 4 + 5 = 23

Pretty good for a wizard with a negative Con modifier, I was fully expecting to roll all 1s and have only 13 hp!

@Caelesti The rules for purchasing additional spells are the same as normal.

@Tchzzack The HP looks right. And for the bullets, Metal Cartridges cost 1 gp 5 sp (10% of 15 gp) and you would add on the adamantine to that so it will cost you 61 gp 5 sp. And it is not a 10% off, the cost is 10% of the normal, so 100 gp becomes 10 gp.

@Xzaral Nope, no special armor rules. You can wear armor like normal.

@Xiao Feng It looks good with a quick look over. And the DR/Armor thing is pretty simple, you take your Armor Bonus and Natural Armor Bonus and treat it as DR instead of AC. Because of this there is no Touch AC, and AC is now called Defense since Armor doesn't actually apply to it.

And to everyone, yes it is max HP at first level.

@Caelesti To clarify what I mean, it costs you.
Cost to Write It: (Spell Level ^ 2) x 10 gp
Cost to Copy It From Another Wizard: Half the Write Cost
Total Cost: The two above added together

Now for the Spellcraft checks, DC 15 + Spell Level
Your Spellcraft skill is an 11 (+2 if Specialized School)

If you take a 10 on all the Spellcraft checks your total will be 21 (23), so you can copy, by spending the necessary gp, any spells of 6th (8th) level or lower.

@Xiao Feng It looks good with a quick look over. And the DR/Armor thing is pretty simple, you take your Armor Bonus and Natural Armor Bonus and treat it as DR instead of AC. Because of this there is no Touch AC, and AC is now called Defense since Armor doesn't actually apply to it.

Gotcha! I had looked at the rules when I got my UC, but it was only a cursory one. I had planned on going back over it later, but the opportunity never came again, so actually getting to use it for this is good for me. I can explain it better to my own players when I actually do implement it.

Just wanted to post what I have so far. Still need equipment (lousy item game) then I'll add everything to the spreadsheet. Let me know if I've made any glaring mistakes, or any recommendations.

I'm going to go ahead and wait until this weekend to finish up. Heading back home Saturday, so I'll have all my books and such rather than having to wade through the PRD.

Do you use the PRD or d20PFSRD? Personally I use the PFSRD as it has more than just the PRD info.

I've selected my two traits, but I need to ask about one in particular that I want to use.

It's a Tian regional trait in the Humans of Golarion book. It would work great for my character, but I wanted to get your permission first.

That is fine. I allow just about all material from Paizo published books (Anything in the Core, Campaign, & Companion lines), thank you for asking though.

Ooooh, steampunk in the dragon empires? That sounds deliciously fun!

...well, and I don't see a post anywhere saying that you've firmly, officially closed recruitment (unless I missed it, but I don't think so), and I have a kitsune ninja that I was just making for a jade regent game...but this could be more fun I think.

So if you've still got room for people, I'm up for some SteamFu too. I can post concept as soon as I find the sheet I wrote it down on.

As long as everyone else is ok with it I am willing to take on more players. Just get the concept written up, tell me which group you would prefer, and give me your email address.

Yulai is a bit of an odd kitsune. Where most have a mischievous streak, Yulai respects boundaries. Where most kitsune are jovial in either of their forms, Yulai is more reserved. Where most kitsune are auburn-furred, Yulai is nearly snow-white. The shamans said it was a blessing from Daikitsu. Yulai is pretty sure that's bunk.

A ninja far from her native Minkai, Yulai has spent the last few years traveling across Tian Xia seeking the heads of the three oni that kidnapped her mate-to-be and fled the country. She still has no idea why they wanted him, but she hasn't seen him since, and has heard just enough rumors on her travels to be sure that, at the least, the abductors are still alive, and that needs to be corrected post-haste.

So, I guess the group I'd fit into best would be the Travelers, since she's kinda roaming right now.

Unfortunately, I am going to withdraw from this game. Good luck and hope it is a enjoyable game.

Sir Frog, may I ask why you are withdrawing?

I would like to join, I will think upon my character once I have gained approval in joining.

PoisonousDahlia you are welcome to join in as we still have some open slots.

PoisonousDahlia you are welcome to join in as we still have some open slots.

Yay! Okay, so I will begin the designing of my character. More info posted in a bit.

@UltraFennec I have added you to the list as a Traveler. Now this makes the travelers full so any new players will be put into the Guards until it is full.

Also, UltraFennec, I added you to the permissions of the site we will be using for the game material and tracking of things. As this will be acting as a playtest of sorts I would appreciate your feedback on things.

And as another note, the game doesn't take place in Tian Xia, but rather a homebrewed kingdom that still functions very similar to it. So anything that is Tian Xia specific can be changed to match with relative ease, mainly just names.

I will be getting the map of the kingdom up soon, with info and flavor as well.

Ah, good to know then.

Still a bit up in the air on the specific mechanics of my ninja, mostly on the feat side. Basically trying to decide what combat style I'm gonna go for, and how that might change my projected progression.

Hp rolling commence!

1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

+1 con mod per level is a nice 38 total thanks to max 1st level hp.

Put my character up in the Combat Manager (yay!!!!) Made some last minute changes:

*named his weapon (The Golden King Saber)
* added dodge and deflection bonuses to CMD score
* changed rage power from strength surge to lesser spirit totem (this change came about while I was developing a little more detail on Xiao Feng's backstory and decided to take more of a manhua [chinese comic] approach to doing the character)

LOL, I read that as Manhwa which is the Korean comics. I was like "NO! Not Chinese, Korean." Then I actually read it. Stupid varieties of comics with very similar names. But otherwise I am familiar with Manhua, Manhwa, Manga, Comics, and other forms of Graphic Novels.

UltraFennec brought it to my attention that some of you guys are not adding in the +1 DR/Armor for 5th level.

So everyone should have at least DR 1/Armor.

Also to note this increases by +1 every 5 levels.

LOL, I read that as Manhwa which is the Korean comics. I was like "NO! Not Chinese, Korean." Then I actually read it. Stupid varieties of comics with very similar names. But otherwise I am familiar with Manhua, Manhwa, Manga, Comics, and other forms of Graphic Novels.

LOL...

Yeah the names are a bit confusing. I got into them after watching movies like "A Man Called Hero," "The Storm Riders," and "Dragon Tiger Gate." Got "Storm Warriors" last year and I'm waiting for "Storm Riders: Clash of Evils" to release over here on DVD to add to my collection. Heard good things about Weapons of the Gods, but I never read it. Hoping to do so soon, though.

Yeah, I forgot about the DR increasing by 1 every five levels. Went back and changed it.