Back. I will have something up tomorrow.
Another weekend, another convention.
Should have something up one night this weekend but can't promise anything.*
Except to try and kill your PCs, of course. ;-)
Just so you guys know: I am an unashamed NFL draft junkie. These next three days are like Christmas for me. Which is to say: you might see updates, but they're sure to be spotty. :-D
Hey guys, just thought I'd touch base. With the PFS Gameday I REALLY stretched myself thin. If you add up all the Pathfinder I'm currently involved in I'm playing 3 different characters and DMing 3 different games. Six simultaneous games is a little much, and it's causing me to be distracted. I'm going to try to cut that down to 4 and not go over that number so that I can give each game its due.
To add to that, it's the time of year where school is utterly insane. I've been away on multi-day field trips (I'll be in Washington DC next week through Friday.) I am still responsible for assignments and grades for the students not on the field trips, so again my time is spread too thin.
Just saying that I'm still super committed to seeing this entire campaign through. I'm slow to post now, but that changes once I get through progress reports in 4th quarter.
Have SO been there, done that. Believe me.
I've gotten to the point where I'm not willing to GM more than two PbPs at a time, which is where I am right now. Playing's a little different, but even then, there's an upper limit (and certainly a point of diminishing returns). Ultimately, remember the mantra: Real Life Comes First [tm].
This seems a good time to discuss a few things.
- First and foremost, thank you all for playing, and for bearing with me through my very first Adventure Path excursion. There've been some growing pains and lessons learned, but I think (hope? LOL) I'm a better GM for them.
- The current encounter is very nearly the end of the sanctioned part of Chapter 1, although there's still a fair amount of stuff that happens after; some of that's narrate-y, but there's still some sword-swinging too. If you're interested in the PFS chronicle to apply to a Pathfinder Society PC, that end-of-tunnel light is growing very bright indeed. It's a great time to withdraw from the game if that's the case, and I for one will think no less of anyone who chooses that route. Alternatively, if you're looking at continuing the storyline, that's terrific, cos I am looking forward to continuing to run it!
- I have some notions to present to those looking to continue the campaign. I'm receptive to a lot of your ideas, too, some of which I probably resisted early on due to familiarity (or lack thereof). We can talk about moving elsewhere, streamlining encounters, side treks — consider anything on the table.
That's enough of a wall of text for now. :-)
I'm in for the long haul. :-)
Thanks to GMTS for putting up with us (me?). And I would definitely take a PFS chronicle!
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Davosh yes 6 games is a bit much especialy with a full work schedule and home life.
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GMTS thanks for DM'ing I keep forgetting that it's your first time doing an adventure path. I for one have never played Society (I registered for it, but that's all I know about it). So if this were a society game I'm sure the shoe would be on the other foot.
I know I've been critical/ vocal, but please know that it's not meant to offend. I know I'm not politically correct or soft with my words. I'm blunt by choice because I don't like misconceptions of where anyone stands with me, or where I stand with them. So if I've offended then for what it's worth please take my apologies.
I'm very new to Pathfinder. Davosh's CotCT campaign is my first attempt at a pathfinder character (Sandor). Society seems to be the same rule system for the most part except for character creation and for some silly reason another experience track. But if in playing a "Society" path(?) is more of a "railroad" type adventure then that to me sounds appaling and horrible, might as well put in a "RPG" game in the xbox or playstation if you prefer.
If you're interested in the PFS chronicle to apply to a Pathfinder Society PC, that end-of-tunnel light is growing very bright indeed. It's a great time to withdraw from the game if that's the case, and I for one will think no less of anyone who chooses that route
Huh? What does this mean? If you choose to apply it does that mean you withdraw from the game?
Yes I, like Ali, want to continue the story line (if you will have me). Not that I am familiar with any of the pathfinder world other than what we have done in CotCT campaign the plot so far has been very very predictable. So far nothing suprising (other than the frustration of flying monsters for beginning level toons) has happened. I'm wanting to see where this story goes and how the plot thickens. It has taken far to long to get to any part of the story that makes me feel "vested" in seeing it completed. Though this is PbP and I know my life has been busy so I'm assuming the same for the rest of you. If we could go just a bit faster at times would be nice :D (I know Vojtek.. "that's what she said")
I'm here for the duration as well. DM, if you are running this a certain way on the assumption that some of us will want to extract the character and make it a society guy (girl) then I for one vote that we toss that out the window. I don't love society play because of the board game feel to it. You are on tracks and you can't get off because it would break the game. I vote for a free-for-all let the characters drive the story rather than let the story drag us where the module was written.
So for me and Vojtek, bottom line: We are in this AP for good and we don't want society-style play.
Separate note:
I love the characters in this campaign - I think we all need to spend a bit more time developing them though. This format is way more conducive to actually role-playing than a table top game. In table top you wouldn't have a 10 minute in character dialogue complete with internal monologues and expository writing. This is an ideal format to have deep, three-dimensional characters who have some great texture. Lets take advantage of it.
I know I've been guilty of the quick one or two liner to get us to the next fight. I hope we can try to break that habit - I know I'll try. I think I can speak for Kappi too on this though - a lot of that is caused by frustration at the slow pace.
Anyway lets keep going, Vojtek is gazing at the horizon with a growing unsettled feeling. The White is out there and he means to find it.
No, what that means is that I'll be reporting the game for Society play, so if you take a chronicle you don't have to withdraw; rather, if all you want is a chronicle, you can take one at the end of the sanctioned part and move on.
Sounds as though you guys don't want to do that, which is fine by me. :-)
I agree with the character development part; it's one of the parts I really enjoy about play-by-post, and as a player I do it in PFS frequently, typically as a tie-in for one of my action posts.
Davosh's present hectic schedule notwithstanding, let's talk about pace then, since that seems to be an issue. Obviously some days we can post more frequently than others, but let's see if we can find a "sweet spot" range that'll work for most of us.
No, what that means is that I'll be reporting the game for Society play, so if you take a chronicle you don't have to withdraw; rather, if all you want is a chronicle, you can take one at the end of the sanctioned part and move on.
Sounds as though you guys don't want to do that, which is fine by me. :-)
I thnk I misunderstood. I thought that we could get a Chronicle if we wanted it, and still continue the campaign (I'm playing tabletop Rise of the Runelords with Davosh, and that happened for us in that arc). If the choice is between getting a Chronicle OR continuing, I'd prefer to continue and eschew the chronicle.
I thnk I misunderstood. I thought that we could get a Chronicle if we wanted it, and still continue the campaign (I'm playing tabletop Rise of the Runelords with Davosh, and that happened for us in that arc). If the choice is between getting a Chronicle OR continuing, I'd prefer to continue and eschew the chronicle.No, what that means is that I'll be reporting the game for Society play, so if you take a chronicle you don't have to withdraw; rather, if all you want is a chronicle, you can take one at the end of the sanctioned part and move on.
Sounds as though you guys don't want to do that, which is fine by me. :-)
What happened in Runelords is what would happen here. Y'all are welcome to continue whether or not you want the chronicle.
When you report a game, you report it to Paizo. In this case, we're playing Reign of Winter in "campaign mode", meaning you're not playing with Society characters but can earn chronicles which can then be applied to a Society character. You're under no obligation to do so, of course. When the time comes, I do need everyone's Pathfinder Society number in order to report it.
(And, on a purely selfish note, it gives me table credits for more GM stars. Which really means little beyond bragging rights, but still. :-D)
I'm still at a loss of what this means "reporting for society play"... Report to who? For what? The signifcance is?
Joe, Society play requires a sheet, called a Chronicle, for everything that happens to a character (XP, items bought/sold, prestige, etc). Each normal session nets one chronicle for your character, and every three sessions you level up. So this campaign gives those who have a Society number a Chronicle we can apply to whatever character we want (of a certain level range--my guess it's going to be for char level 1-3).
If you've got a Society number, just get the Chronicle and decide later if you ever want to apply it. :-) better to have and not need than need and not have, savvy?
(And, on a purely selfish note, it gives me table credits for more GM stars. Which really means little beyond bragging rights, but still. :-D)
From hearing Chris talk about it, there's quite a bit more substantive benefit than simply bragging rights!!
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96916 If that's what you need to know GMTS
Doesn't it mean you get xp for one of your Society Character's also, and a thing or two more?
I'm not sure, but I do see Paizo giving access to beta or other alcolades/swag/ free stuff to VCapts and VLts.
I downloaded the Society rules today and quickly looked them over... and our illustrious GM has his name in there :D
I definitely want a sheet :-)
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Adam (Vojtek)'s PFS character is Fel: 67216-1. He's level 3 so I'm not sure if the chronicle is applicable. Phil (Kappi) also has a level 3 named Sumac: 64672-1
When you GM a scenario/module/AP chapter for the first time, you do indeed receive a chronicle. (I may or may not have a dozen or so unassigned chronicles, which is actually against the rules of Pathfinder Society play which is why I absolutely do not have any unassigned chronicles.)
GM stars are principally for tracking how many tables you've GMed. There are a few additional perks (for example: on PFS play rerolls, you get to add the number of stars to your reroll as an additional modifier; and you get to replay or re-GM for credit — get a chronicle you can apply to a PFS character — once for each star you have), but for anyone who doesn't play PFS it doesn't matter a whit. LOL
The chronicle for "Snows of Summer" is applicable to a 1-2 level PFS character, so Adam and Phil would need to apply the chronicle to different characters than Fel and Sumac. But it's also a full 3xp, so the PC to which they apply it will jump a level, which can be a boon to a PC build that doesn't quite come together until level 3 (say, for instance, an elven ranger that's going with the archery combat style, but since it's not human can't take both Point Blank and Precise Shot until they get their level 3 feat).
My # is 2296-3 (I don't have a 3rd character yet w0000t!!)
Bugger, sorry I didnt realize we went on to the next page in the discussion board.
First, thanks to GMTS for being the dm. It is stuff I dont want to do and extra work compqred to just playing.
Adam/Voytek can more or less speak for me. We talk and/or text somewhat regularly about the games and are generally in agreement.
Im enjoying this game. Im in it for the long run. I very much enjoy the extra character developement and deeper roleplaying that pbp allows. I do 99% of my posting on my phone so I dont generally write a novel but I do try and add at least a little bit of depth to my posts.
Im having fun with my Kappi character. All of my past characters have been different. Kappi is really just a "normal guy" and just a teenager at that with a few skills. He has no magic powers or special abilities. Its fun to try and put myself in his shoes and play.
Im usually able to check the game fairly often and like the game to keep moving.
Other then the occasional slow spells we have had, I have no real complaints.
Seems like it's one of those "Real life morality could step on the escapism" situations. I'd rather focus on moving forward than getting stuck here. That being said, I vote we just let him free. If we meet him later, then just kill him.
Thank you sir! Perfect timing on the chronicle. I need me some PFS!
There are actually a few in my top list of Gunslinger lines. The opening line to book one is still one of my all time favorites.
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There are actually a few in my top list of Gunslinger lines. The opening line to book one is still one of my all time favorites.
Umm now I wish that I didn't give my copy of the book away. What is the line? Ohhh I think I remember
The man in black fled through the desert, and the gunslinger followed.
or something like that.
There are actually a few in my top list of Gunslinger lines. The opening line to book one is still one of my all time favorites.
ed, you're spot on.
One of my favorite exchanges
Suzanna: "Sometimes I hate you, white boy"
Roland: (rubbing his eyes with one hand) "Sometimes I hate myself."
Suzanna: "...But that don't ever stop you, does it?"
Also, the haunted house scene is quite possibly the scariest thing I've ever read.
And now for something completely different: game related. GMT, Ali is taking the +2 in Con.
Hmmmm Another one of my favorites, which I think is from the Wizard's Glass, "First comes smiles, then lies. Last is gunfire."
Davosh, +2 INT
...I've never read the Dark Tower series.
Although I have studied the poem (and poet) which allegedly inspired it at some length. So there's that. LOL
I waited until the series was completed (which wasn't easy. Vojtek had been all over me since the late 1990s to read it.) It was WELL worth it. Book 1 is one of my all time favorite reads. Books 3, 4, and 7 are also amazing. Book 2 and 6 were okay. Book "8" is also really good.
Hail! A buddy of mine (Trexler) is becoming a very solid PFS DM. He's got a few slots for a PbP of "The Traitor's Lodge". It'll be a Tier 3-4 game. Any takers?
Ooh, I've run that one several times (though I've yet to play it); it's easily my favorite scenario of Season 5 to run, and might be my favorite scenario to run period.
Is it a play-by-post? That's minorly disappointing to the players due to...stuff.
It is PbP. I hear great things. I'm excited to play it before I run it.
I don't have anything that will fit that tier. :-(
Ali: you have a shiny new chronicle to apply to a new character; you just need 3 more xp for it. ;-)
Also, don't be afraid to pregen.
I will be happy to play — I've got a level 3 Oracle of Life (Seeker) who fits the subtier — but only if the GM is okay with someone who knows the scenario well, and only if you're short of players who don't know anything about it.
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TS it is a great read. and at the end of the last book you get a choose your own path. I won't tell you what I did, but alas I'm sure that everyone here did the same thing.
The series has been revised from the original one.. to mixed reviews. Overall it's a good read. The incoporation of several aspects is downright plageristic genuis at times... lol
S... am I correct in assuming that the first few books that were written are very different than the ones after he had his near fatal accident.
I would definitely agree that there is a clear distinction between writing writing while VERY high, writing clean, and writing clean after a near fatal accident.
I read the first Gunslinger book and I enjoyed it. However, I dont have much interest in reading the rest of the series.
King is very hit and miss with me.
This "+2" we get is to the ability score right? Its not a +2 to the modifier of the score, correct?
This "+2" we get is to the ability score right?
Yes.
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Why dont we leave the area, save, reload, go back and see if we can get the guy to spawn again so we can get another +2
Why dont we leave the area, save, reload, go back and see if we can get the guy to spawn again so we can get another +2
a$$hole :-)
Hey DM, not sure how you keep track of this stuff. But I took the +2 for Kappi's dex. So, initiative is now +5, AC is 17, reflex save is now +8, and all the other stuff that increases with an extra +1 to dex.
As long as you've updated the website, you're good.
Vojtek +2 STR
Kappi is using the +1 short sword. Shouldnt be on the undivided loot section.
Kappi is using the +1 short sword. Shouldnt be on the undivided loot section.
check!
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About the treasure that Ali is keeping record of.
Personally I say sell everything except for the Alchemical fire and magic weapon. Edward would like to carry a dose of it. I think the Oil of Magic weapon should go to Vojtek, Kappi, and Ali if she can't magic her own weapon, if she can then Edward wouldn't mind a dose.
Now I think Edward has the poisons (Greenblood and Taggit).. can't remember the resolution on those.
As far as the Blue Gem from the doll.............. There is no way we should keep it.. I'm actually shocked that we picked it up and kept it.. destroy it or sell it. Lets not keep it.
Does anyone want to do anything special in Heldren? I know purchase a few items n such.