Check in and discuss...
We are going to use PFS rules for character builds and new classes are encouraged. Burglar has called dibs on Slayer.
I suppose I'll try to rebuild Tanith as some kind of Brawler/Warpriest or Brawler/Bloodrager.
I guess I can go Skald even though it's bad.
Of course, you don't have to use a new class, I just thought it might be a good opportunity. I will read more in depth tonight to see how PFS rules will impact the mod.
If you don't mind, I'd like to go Skald. I'm interested in trying it and it really fits this character anyways-you may notice that I've already labeled him a "Shakesbarian".
Be sure to check the messageboards because some of the classes have had updates that aren't reflected in the pdf.
They discussed changing the weapon proficiencies of the Skald to be more Viking-esque but I think I can work with what they've got. Right now this guy uses flails but I might be changing up his build a bit since I won't have that extra first-level feat to play around with.
Alias-to-be-repurposed dot.
Isn't there just a Campaign Mode for this one? What's the benefit of playing it Module Mode? I've always thought the latter to be the inferior mode to playing anything, with the option of the former now given...
Alternatively, am I reading it wrong and just stating that "Use PFS rules for what you can actually play for simplicity's sake but we're doing it the more freeform campaign mode"?
Yeah we are playing Campaign mode, There isn't really a Module mode per se.
Your alternative/latter reading is correct, Shozole.
After reading through the first third of the module last night, I am open to non-PFS "things", if you let me know about it, and/or can't live without it.
Ha, no, I just wanted to make sure we weren't playing PFS in a non-campaign mode when campaign mode is possible. I am in 2 APs and am helping run one; I'm good on nonpfs stuff.
Campaign all the way!
Can Skald take the feat Extra Rage Power to use for his Rage Song? I imagine when the hardcover comes out the Skald will either be able to take it directly or they will have a similar feat. Still haven't decided if I'll actually take it (at least, I don't know if I'll take it before 6th level, which I believe is the max for this module).
I'm fine with Extra Rage. I can see it working, just like Lingering Performance working for Archaeologist's Luck.
You should be level seven by the end/finale fight.
If it's a song, isn't it actually Bardic Performance? Not that it actually changes ANYTHING, but still.
Valid point...I suppose it will eventually be something like Extra Performance. I would say that (not a blanket statement) any Feat that applies to Bardic Performance would apply to Raging Song.
I believe Bardic Performance feats/effects is already written in to the ability (but I may be wrong). I was wondering about Extra Rage Power since Skalds get rage powers but apply them to their Rage Songs.
My guess was that since they get Rage Powers they would be allowed to take Extra Rage Power as a feat.
Ahh, I was thinking Extra Rage, not Extra Rage Power(s). Yeah sure, I don't see why you couldn't, within the restrictions the class already calls out.
Derek seems willing to redouble his efforts in his game so I'll stick around over there for now.
I'll bring a different character for this one. It'll be a skinwalker brawler.
Derek seems willing to redouble his efforts in his game so I'll stick around over there for now.
I'll bring a different character for this one. It'll be a skinwalker brawler.
Umm, now I feel challenged to a race! I'm fine with skinwalker (and own the book), though you have probably opened the floodgates. FREE FOR ALL! Bring what you want! Just no 3rd party. Well then, let's say avg starting wealth or 150 gp, whichever is more.
I'm curious which skinwalker...
Now begins the difficult task of re-purposing an animal companion alias...
I'm done remaking this guy into a Skald. I think it worked out. His profile is pretty much complete, I just need to add his attacks and such.
Umm, now I feel challenged to a race!
It's on! RAGING TO THE FINISH!
I'm gonna re-purpose this one into a warpriest of some kind.
This guy is literally unbuilt, though, so I'll cobble something melee-ish.[/ooc]
Take your time and build what you want. I had a lot of time on my hands the last two days and wanted to get the posting started.
I will be traveling tomorrow to Tenn. for Thanksgiving, returning some time Sun., but I'll be bringing the laptop. Posting will be lighter, but there will be posting!
Derek seems willing to redouble his efforts in his game so I'll stick around over there for now.
Is it wrong that I feel hurt/jealous?
Tektite: Feral you no good two-timer son of a ....!
Feral: I'm sorry, he said he's changed and I believe him. I have to give him a second chance...
Tektite: Ya, I've heard that before! He says he changed, but time will pass and he'll go back to his old ways and you'll come running back to me!
Feral: I'm sorry, I don't know what else to say...
Tektite: I don't know how long I can do this, One of these days I won't be here when you come running back....*sob*
*Completely quirky, funny thing that entered my mind while picking the kids up from school. I think we all know that WE all are PFS whor..hounds.
double lol.
So in all seriousness, I am open to whatever crazy builds you guys would like. Playing PFS, we don't get an opportunity to play things like ratfolk, kobolds, what have you. I will say that this appears to be a fun one and nice Chronicles as well.
lol
hounds indeed
Yup. Campaign Mode, boiled down to it's core is "You run things however you want. Psionic Gestalt, 12 party where you fight Space Runelords?" As long as the core values of the AP are kept, I'm pretty sure it's like a home game.
Heh! Yeah, you can pick up Chronicles, just playing Campaign mode. In case someone didn't know..there are four Chronicles.
Pertinent Information: Players who play through the entire module (not just the sanctioned portions) using the alternate play option detailed above and apply all three Chronicle sheets to the same Pathfinder Society character earn a fourth Chronicle sheet that must also be applied to that character. As always, each player may receive credit for each module once as a player and once as a GM in either order.
Alternate play option detailed above: Alternatively, you may play the entirety of The Dragon’s Demand, afterward receiving credit for playing the sanctioned portions of the adventure as if you had played a pregenerated character. In this case, GMs running the module are not bound to the rules of the Pathfinder Society Organized Play campaign (such as 20-point buy, unavailability of hero points, etc.) when running the campaign or the sanctioned portion of the adventure. Pathfinder Society characters and characters playing through this alternative format may not play in the same adventure.
HA! Looked for Kobold avatars. They're all from this module. DERP.
So we'll be doing the module in its entirety for the fourth sheet, I assume.
Yes sir!
Heh. It looks like Derrick is starting a third DD PbP using playtest classes.
Lol. Oh well, I like this group. And we'll probably finish in half the time.
@Boris: what book is the bearman stuff from?
The new book, Blood of Moon
Ah, that's what I thought. I have that one and even thought about altering this guy into a were-something-or-other when you opened the floodgates, as it were, but I haven't had time to really read it over much yet. I suppose I could always become infected later. . . .
Probably not the best use of Raging Song against a couple of centipedes but I pulled high initiative and wanted to try out the Skald's signature feature.
Heading off to bed and we are driving home tomorrow, so another post won't be coming until tomorrow evening. As a side note, Sun.- Wed. evening, I will be bach-ing it, as my wife will out of town, so if everyone is able to post, we should be able to cover some decent ground the next few days.
By Sunday you mean tomorrow evening?
Yeah, probably around 9:00p EST this evening. (Sun, DEC 1)
Bah! I'll try to update as much as possible but I've got a slew of games to catch up on coming back from break. Today is Reign of Winter, tomorrow is our Monday night PFS, Tuesday I'm finishing up Eyes of the Ten, and Wednesday is Carrion Crown.
So since the updated playtest came out, do we immediately update our PCs?
So since the updated playtest came out, do we immediately update our PCs?
Yeah, that works.
The Slayer can get Trapfinding and Trap Sense as a single Slayer talent. Update in progress.
@Rogue: Goodnight, Sweet Prince. At least you still have Trapspotter. Slayer can take Trapspotter as a talent, too. Stick a fork in the Rogue, he's DONE.
Speaking of which, what's the protocol for Online PFS characters in the Playtest? Update between games?