Harlot's Heroes

Game Master Alexander Scott

I've posted the 'wall of text' opener for the game. Victor and Tashewren (once his equipment, languages and spells are detailed) can go ahead and post their arrivals as we wait for other players to get finalized.

Feel free to ask questions here as needed, of course!

Sounds good. Just wanted to check in on a few things... How firm on rules are you when it comes to skills? Are you firm that if you have no ranks in a knowledge you can not roll an int check? Also, do you like to roll perception/sense motives so that we don’t know we might have missed something?

Only checking because I know everyone runs differently.

I’m looking forward to this game!

Only DC 10 or lower Knowledge checks can be made untrained, unless you use a library or similar resource to do research, as per the rules - although I'll usually just post anything you could know on a DC 10 check, 'cos anyone (who hasn't dumped Intelligence...) can make those by taking 10.

I tend to roll a lot of stuff, like reactionary Perception or Sense Motive checks, in the background, to try to keep the flow going. Of course, some Perception or Sense Motive checks are active, rather than reactionary, so normally you guys would roll them (e.g. if you want your character to search a room or something) in such cases.

Sounds good. Just wanted to double check. I always try to stay flexible with what the DM wants to do. So, if I do something that is against the grain let me know and i will course correct.

Thanks, that's good to hear!

Great first post by the way. Let's hope Victor gets all his bad rolls out of the way early... ;)

Is Feast arriving with Tashewren?

It'd make sense for Feast and Tashewren to arrive together, yes.

Apologies for the delay, but we're golden now! Don't think I've ever played a purely socialite character (or almost), so buying equipment for him was challenging. I'll get something up in 10!

I'm just giving Feast a chance to post before I rush on with things, BTW - characters can keep interacting with each other if you guys wish.

A description of what Tashewren looks like would be helpful... how do I know if he's the type halfling serving wenches will like if I don't know that? ;)

Also, I'm not sure what the 'bard's outfit' listed on his sheet consists of? If it's from a book somewhere, please point me towards it... from your post it doesn't sound like he's wearing an 'entertainer's outfit' - which is meant to get people's attention. Of course he'll have some difficulties trying to hob-nob with the rich and famous if he's not in at least a 'courtier's outfit' (with jewelry) and carrying patents of nobility and letters of introduction... but then again, with his skills, he may be able to take the penalties! :)

... Of course, Zhen has a rank in Linguistics, so with some decent stationary and a scrivener's kit (or just pen an ink) he could probably jot out something appropriate for the patents and letters, assuming it's kept vague and general, if that's the way you go.

Oh, and you guys can 'take 10' on skills in non-threatening situations, if you want - I just like to post stuff you'd get from using skills in spoilers to help people see the frequency of which skills are getting used - some people check that sort of thing, after all.

Well, I've never really look at the outfit, just gain one 10gp or less- a Courtesan's outfit is expensive! Wow! Tashewren's almost broke, just from that. This is what I get for wanting to play a noble.....

So, yes, a Courtier's Outfit, with Jewelry, and one noble looking for work.....

Never in my life did I think we would have a full blooded Orc in the party as I wrote my backstory.... I pray that in my perception check I do not see a Baphomet holy symbol or markings...

Don't worrying. Feast doesn't care about any God or Deity.

If Feast being in tow doesn't put the other entourages to shame, then I don't know what standards these guys have, but they need to be higher lol.

Hope my posting times are ok. For me its early morning and evening time. So typically I will be able to get 2 post in, possibly a 3rd if I have a moment in the middle of the day. Not sure what the Prof is expecting.

I'm probably going to wait until the current scene finishes to start posting. Not sure precisely when would be the best time to jump in.

I'm probably going to wait until the current scene finishes to start posting. Not sure precisely when would be the best time to jump in.

We are all in the crowd.... you could be out there to see the baron also.... just an option

LOL - I was so happy to see 'Mount' on Eugen's prepared spells list! It's given me a nice opportunity to introduce him that fits in with the scenario I've planned... :)

As for posting times, I generally try to post at least once a day, but I'm off work until Wednesday, so I'm checking in a bit more at the moment. My work schedule gets a bit random, so chances are I won't always be posting at the same times every day. Oh, and I'm in the UK, if time zones make a difference.

While the Aram Zey avatar pic is decent, here's a quick attempt of depicting what Eugen's apparel looks like. Malnutrition has made him both shorter than he would have been otherwise, and, if you don't have a keen eye, he looks older than he actually is.

Nice character picture for Eugen there - it gives a good idea of what he's like.

Sorry all for the 'rail-roady' post - I just want to avoid people getting bogged down in what's essentially 'introduction' and 'setting' instead of getting on with the meat of the thing.

Nice character picture for Eugen there - it gives a good idea of what he's like.

Thanks. I'll definitely alter and improve it as the story progress and his loot changes, and who knows, if the game keeps going and I get invested maybe I'll attempt to make some for the other players and important/entertaining npcs. Wink wink.

Sorry all for the 'rail-roady' post - I just want to avoid people getting bogged down in what's essentially 'introduction' and 'setting' instead of getting on with the meat of the thing.

It's fine, getting the party together and making sure they're all on the same page always takes priority over running around goofing off, at least outside out of completely comedic games.

...I really want to hit level two so Eugen can actually be capable at/of the things his backstory implies he should be. Currently he's got something of a case of level 1 pregen backstory syndrome (for the uninitiated, the backstory of the pregens on their pathfinder society sheets is the same regardless of level of play they're statted for, so the dwarf ranger has somehow killed giants at level 1).

Tashewren just shakes his head. "We proceed with the original plan. You two are my champions in the tourney, men I sponsor. We bring him in together; I will, of course, give you all of the credit, lauding how excellent you shall be in the upcoming tourney; but we bring him in together." Tashewren smiles.

Figured I should probably explain what he's lying about- Tashewren never gives all of the credit. Pretty certain that violates some oath he took long ago haha

Sorry Feast! First blood and it wasn't even a fight...

That is a TON of damage that Feast took... I doubt it would have, but would my perception check that I made to keep an eye out for the assassin or his helpers hit the perception DC of the trap?

You need to make a DC 20 perception check to find the basic CR 1 traps in the CRB.

Right sorry, it doesn't look like I made this bit clear. For stuff like that I'll just make the rolls for everyone behind the scenes, to keep things moving - otherwise it ends up with me just ending a post asking everyone to make a roll, and you guys can't really post anything except random dice rolls, which isn't too interesting for anyone.

In this case Feast got an 11 for her Perception check, and Victor, behind her, got a 7. The order of everyone else hadn't been stated, but the rest of the party would have been 10 to 20 ft back (it's single file), so a +1 or +2 to the DC of the check (which is a base 15 for a bear trap). Eugen got a 13, the die bottomed out for Zhen with a 6 total, Tashewren got a 14. Vasterious the raccoon actual got a 17, but with only empathic communication with his master, and no real reason to care what happened to Feast anyway, wasn't really in a position to get a warning to her in time.

No save I'm afraid 'cos it's an attack roll with a +10 bonus, which hit Feast's flat-footed AC.

The good news is that the trap alone was a CR 1 encounter - so Feast took one for the team, but it does count for xp!

For the clearing, the wolves are in the centre, so they're basically two squares from where the game trail emerges. Since I generally don't do maps, I tend to assume that characters are doing sensible stuff, in keeping with what you guys post - so if one guy charges but the guy in front of him casts, I'll just be assuming there's a 5ft step off the path somewhere to let the guy charging through - that sort of thing. In general, just be descriptive and don't sweat the details of positioning - when in doubt I'll be working things in your favour anyway. Obviously post your actual actions, of course, as well as details like if you're trying to step behind cover or anything (there's plenty of cover and concealment pretty much everywhere in the forest).

Trap-wise... don't worry about too many of those. I'm generally not a huge fan of using them on PCs (I like using them as a PC, but that's a different story...), as they do tend to be a bit too 'binary' for my liking (one roll you're good, one roll you're not) - I prefer people to have as many options as possible. I initially wrote this first scenario with a generic standard four (Cleric, Fighter, Rogue, Wizard) in mind, as I didn't know what characters people would want to play - so I thought I better stick in at least one trap! I thought a bit about this particular group's lack of healing, based on what I've got planned, but to be honest, with the characters you have, I'm pretty sure you'll wreck any combat or talking encounters... with some tactics and a prevailing wind, of course. :)

Right sorry, it doesn't look like I made this bit clear. For stuff like that I'll just make the rolls for everyone behind the scenes, to keep things moving -

Ok thats cool. I remember you saying that now.

So that post with Feast attacking the wolves is probably one of muy faves though I doubt know if natural 20s matter in initiative.

I hope they do. After all that I feel like she deserves to go first XD

Yep - you get 1.5x strength damage on attacks with single primary natural attacks (not if you mix it with manufactured weapon use, of course).

Nope - you don't have to keep mentioning power attack + furious focus (but remind me of this if I every write anything which suggests I've forgotten!).

I think we should at least attempt some sort of diplomacy, I doubt we'll have much difficulty murdering these men, but it's not like (Eugen thinks that) we need to murder everyone we come across. Loot isn't a huge concern (sleight of hand is fun).

Also, I'm dumb, and really need to remember to cast Message at every opportunity.

Free action: Enter Rage. -4 INT. +4 STR. +4 CON. +2 WILL.

I doubt we'll be hope we won't be be encountering anything dealing Intelligence damage at 1st level, and it's not like your character needs int for anything, but I do feel the need to mention that at 1st it's only -2 Int. Sorry if I seem super nitpicky about rules.

We can attempt diplomacy, if y'all want. Tashewren sees no need to murder everyone we come across, either, but he does enjoy letting Feast eat- and this is her reward, in his mind. I'll hold off on posting till we get a consensus, but this where I stand.

We can attempt diplomacy, if y'all want. Tashewren sees no need to murder everyone we come across, either, but he does enjoy letting Feast eat- and this is her reward, in his mind. I'll hold off on posting till we get a consensus, but this where I stand.

Ugh.... I need to look in this discussion before i post stuf.... but then again my intimidate roll was really pathetic so....

I doubt we'll be hope we won't be be encountering anything dealing Intelligence damage at 1st level, and it's not like your character needs int for anything, but I do feel the need to mention that at 1st it's only -2 Int. Sorry if I seem super nitpicky about rules.

No drama.

However, as the Flesheater archetype, I do loose an extra 2 INT when entering rage at first level :P

Eugen Quickfingers wrote:

I doubt we'll be hope we won't be be encountering anything dealing Intelligence damage at 1st level, and it's not like your character needs int for anything, but I do feel the need to mention that at 1st it's only -2 Int. Sorry if I seem super nitpicky about rules.

No drama.

However, as the Flesheater archetype, I do loose an extra 2 INT when entering rage at first level :P

There isn't any normal int penalty from rage, though?

It says in addition to the standard bonuses and penalties of rage, a flesheater takes a –2 penalty to Intelligence while raging.

It says in addition to the standard bonuses and penalties of rage, a flesheater takes a –2 penalty to Intelligence while raging.

I'm aware that you have a -2 int penalty while raging (and that it will go up as you level), but When you posted in the gameplay thread, you said "Flesh activates rage, -4 int".

Anyways, pointless stuff aside, at least for the first level or two Eugen's primary combat tactic will be: cast enlarge person on least wounded beatstick, slink off and spam cantrips.

Anyways, pointless stuff aside, at least for the first level or two Eugen's primary combat tactic will be: cast enlarge person on least wounded beatstick, slink off and spam cantrips.

Tashewren's in the same boat. Start Bardic Performance, cast spells if need be, then cry. Or cast Daze, which is wonderful for really really low levels.

lol Am I the wounded Beatstick? :P

EDIT ooooh least wounded. My bad.

Also, naw, Feast want to be largest beatstick :c

I am sorry if I am lost, but are we waiting for Tash to act in round 2 before everyone can go? It seems like nothing has happened since yesterday.

Eugen and Zhen are supposed to be going before Tashewren does. I'll post (sorry if I'm slowing the game down!), but I was hoping they'd act before me.

[Next turn...]

[Currant order is: Eugen - Zhen - Tashewren - soon-to-be-destroyed-enemy - Feast - Victor]

I could be wrong, its just how i read it. But im glad the ball is rolling again.

I'm just waiting for peoples' posts for round two... after that, the assassin's trail terminates at the bridge, so it'd probably be a good idea if people starting to think on how you're going to cross the gorge.

Sorry, there was a storm and my internet stopped working until a repair worker could fix things.

No problems, happens to all of us!

Just a heads up, yesterday/today/tomorrow I am working a conference and I will be able to make one post for sure but I am not sure about making my typical two post a day.

I know what i want to do, but since i am last in the order I will wait until things progress with others.

I'm just waiting on everyone's actions again.

Humm....

I've a sneaking suspicion that the site's format change may still have people reeling, so it may take a while for everyone to start posting again... either that, or it's a mass case of arachnophobia... :)

Haha, thats funny.

I like the look of the new site, it looks “smoother”

Sorry about lagging behind in posts. It was the first week of uni here and I'm buggered. Hoping I'll adapt within a few weeks. I'll try and stay consistent though.