*Insert Pirate Talk Here* S&S (Inactive)

Game Master Whack-a-Rogue

Hello, fellow forumgoers,

I'm starting up a Skull & Shackles game for a few friends but an needing a couple additional players. I'm hoping for a pretty quick recruitment so we can get started the beginning of next week, but we'll see what happens. Two-Three slots are available. Current party makeup is as follows:

"Cuddles" - Half-Orc 'hug specialist' (probably a Barbarian, Ranger, or Tetori)
Enya Cendrillion - Ifrit Bard (Sea Singer)
River - Undine Witch

I think that should be everything, but if you have any questions, let me know. Downloading the S&S Players Guide is highly recommended, by the way. Ship Combat, Plunder/Infamy, and crew-building will be extremely important things to be familiar with. I'll keep recruitment open until Sept. 14-15 (unless we need more time). Good luck!

Tried this one but didn't get into a different Skull and Shackles. Let me know if he's OK.

Everything looks fine. What's your plan for Marvin? Archer, Buffer, etc?

River checking in. Just contemplating whether or not to take a Campaign trait, there is one that works well but I am not sure which to get rid of.

Stats have been adjusted, I just need to edit her back-story to fit her into Port Peril. Shouldn't take long.

What is your plan/expectation for frequency of posting, GM? And will you use maps?

And what about guns? Will we have access to gunpowder? Will there be cannons or catapults?

Thanks!

Still trying with this character, also from a failed S&S.

Man, I am DMing this one in my home game ATM, otherwise I would join you.

Good luck with all the high seas shenanigans.

Everything looks fine. What's your plan for Marvin? Archer, Buffer, etc?

The build is listed under the profile. He's a freebooter/trapper ranger with the archery fighting style, so ranged combatant/scout. He can handle the trap removal duties if them become necessary.

Seems like an excellent opportunity to use this name, need to figure out what I could do with it though, since the only S&S character I've ever built was a gunslinger.

I'm thinking something swashbuckery would fit nicely, unfortunately the Advanced Class Guide playtest hasn't started yet.

Maybe a Kensai Magus.

Dang this is popular. ^-^

What is your plan/expectation for frequency of posting, GM? And will you use maps?

And what about guns? Will we have access to gunpowder? Will there be cannons or catapults?

Thanks!

I'm on the forums all the time, so I'll be checking in a lot. As long as the PCs are active, I'll move the story along. Minimum of 1 post a day, but I can easily do more.

Guns will follow the "emerging firearms" rules, so cannons will be an option - albeit very expensive. Since I'm not allowing the Gunslinger class, you'll have to burn a feat to get access to guns, and they won't be available everywhere.

Whack-a-Rogue wrote:

Everything looks fine. What's your plan for Marvin? Archer, Buffer, etc?

The build is listed under the profile. He's a freebooter/trapper ranger with the archery fighting style, so ranged combatant/scout. He can handle the trap removal duties if them become necessary.

Thats Awesome. I have a trapper in another game we just started. :)

Guns will follow the "emerging firearms" rules, so cannons will be an option - albeit very expensive. Since I'm not allowing the Gunslinger class, you'll have to burn a feat to get access to guns, and they won't be available everywhere.

Will firearms be craftable with the gunsmithing feat? This may very well influence the direction I go with my idea.

I'm thinking either an intelligent fighter which later becomes a duelist, a gun-toting rogue, or a kensai magus.

Since you disallow the Leadership feat and summoners (good move!), can I assume you'd frown on a cleric necromancer?

@Tarondor's just enthusiastic about his brine-pickled undead from Silent Tide :)

Mmmmm.... brine pickled undead...

Dot :D

Marvin Rogers wrote:

Whack-a-Rogue wrote:

Everything looks fine. What's your plan for Marvin? Archer, Buffer, etc?

The build is listed under the profile. He's a freebooter/trapper ranger with the archery fighting style, so ranged combatant/scout. He can handle the trap removal duties if them become necessary.

Thats Awesome. I have a trapper in another game we just started. :)

I just noticed, we both have Otter familiars! SWEET! Attack of the otter army!

Concerning undead: I'm okay with necromancers since a ship with a literal 'skeleton crew' would be awesome. However, if the undead horde starts getting out of control, there'll be a sudden shortage of onyx gems. Point being: it's fine in moderation, but zombie Krakens will get you smited. ;-)

Map-wise, I'm still figuring things out. I'll probably do something with Google Docs, but I haven't decided.

EDIT: to clarify, Gunslingers are banned, but guns CAN be crafted via the Gunsmithing feat. Just realize that ammo/additional guns won't be found at your local Magic-mart. Similar thing with cannons. You can put them on your ship, but they'll be VERY expensive.

Introducing Alain Shadestom, human sorcerer. He was built for another S&S campaign that died due to GM disappearance before we got out of the ships hold :-(

Hope he's a good fit for your campaign.

Hi, Alain! Here's hoping that we both get picked. Isabella has missed out on two S&S runs, now.

Well if you count the run that died, Alain too!

Bloodthirsty cutthroats applying for duty!

Have to put my backstory back into the character because of browser issues, but it should be back in before long.

Would you consider adding Grippli to your list of allowable races? Just curious, certainly not a required part of what I'm thinking of. :)

CUDDLES SAY HI! NEED CHANGE SOME WORDS IN SHEET, BUT WILL DO TODAY. I LIKE SEE MANY NEW FRIENDS TO HUG!

Couldn't think of a reason for ruthless, vicious pirates to want a froggie crewman. Give me a good reason (or one that makes me laugh), and I'll allow it.

This is Tarondor. I've decided against the necromancer and instead gone for a reluctant inquisitor of Besmara. An archer inquisitor with the Tactics domain. I look forward to it!

At the barstool, the weathered old man turns as the barmaid pats him on the back while serving him his ale. You note two eyepatches criscrossing his face as he speaks. He takes a puff of his pipe before jabbing the stem in her approximate direction.
"Watch who yer callin' old, lassie! They's berths a plenty fer a good cook, and I'm one of em!"
He takes a puff.
"And we wouldn't NEED a new berth if'n SOMEONE had stowed their devil-powder some place else than the one with the spark-wasp circus!"
He shudders.
"I'm still picking splinters outa me backside!"

How would a Waves Oracle fit with the group? She has been submitted before for this AP but did was not accepted. I'd love a chance to play.

I believe my play style is very compatible with you Whack-a-Rogue, based on your "About Me" write up.

Enya Cendrillion wrote:

Marvin Rogers wrote:

Whack-a-Rogue wrote:

Everything looks fine. What's your plan for Marvin? Archer, Buffer, etc?

The build is listed under the profile. He's a freebooter/trapper ranger with the archery fighting style, so ranged combatant/scout. He can handle the trap removal duties if them become necessary.

Thats Awesome. I have a trapper in another game we just started. :)

I just noticed, we both have Otter familiars! SWEET! Attack of the otter army!

I know!!!! And while they sleep, they can hold hands!! It is going to be sooo much fun to roleplay!

I LIKE OTTERS! THEY GOOD FOR HUGS!

@Marvin Rogers - everything looks fine

@Isabella - everything looks fine

@Alain - everything looks fine

@Jocelyn - everything looks fine

@Galurad - double-check your stats; I think you shorted yourself a point or two

@No-Eyes Bellamy - we're starting at Level 1, so you'll need to drop a level before I can assess you

@Diana Seamyst - everything looks fine

@Everyone - I'm not using Hero Points, so those of you who have them on your sheets should remove them.

I'm really enjoying all the submissions. Choosing's going to difficult. There's still plenty of time for new people, so keep the characters coming. Let's fill up the Port Peril taverns! :-)

I LIKE OTTERS! THEY GOOD FOR HUGS!

Mica looks at Cuddles, then darts up Enyas back, hiding in her crimson hair. Mica pokes her head out to watch the big creature while safetly guarded by the impenetrable cocoon that is her mistress' hair.

Enya laughs, melodically."Oh, Mica. You silly girl. She smiles at her friend and pats her head reassuringly. I'm Enya, and this little one is Mica. She isnt big on hugging strangers. You are?

Cuddles : Hello again, Nyx here. Good luck on getting accepted into this.

Enya : That is such a cute image! Also there is a male and female Otter, could be ottery feelings there :P

Whack-a-Rogue : I have finished editing River. I removed the trait that allowed me to Cast Create Water for the Campaign trait and adjusted my back-story. Shame the stats aren't as good as in Cold Outside though.

Seeing this large and rather loud person exclaim that he likes hugging Otters, Arirai climbs up my leg and lays down around my shoulders keeping an eye on the big man. I look as nervous as the Otter at the moment. So many people ... so very loud.

Removed the Hero points from the stats and added a bit more to her background and personality area.

I made this fellow specifically to play in a Skulls and Shackles campaign. The race isn't on your list, but kuru are native to The Shackles, and I think he would make an interesting member of the crew, if allowed.

If you turn me down, you won't be the first PbP GM to do so, but I figured I'd give it another shot.

Enya waves at the Undine across from her. "Hey! You have an otter, too!' She smiles, the heat in her cheeks flairing from behind the skin.

Enya : Just so you know I look Elven, I have the Flesh Chameleon Alternate Racial Trait, so look elvish.

I spot the woman calling out to me, I hear the words most of all, "Another Otter? Company for Arirai?" With that I walk over to her, "Hello, River's my name. This is Arirai and who might your friend be? Such beautiful creatures, are they not?"

@Jocelyn - looks good

@Chumtooth - I'm not familiar with the race and don't have the sourcebook. I'm a bit leery, but we'll see what happens. Crunch-wise, everything looks fine.

@River You are so right! She does look like an elf! How come i didnt see that before?! hehe.

She laughs into her hand. "Oh without a doubt! Otters are the most lovely in all the waters! This here's Mica. She has been with me for a while now. She likes my singin', don't ya Mica? She even sings a bit herself!" Enya smiles big, closing her eyes and holds out her hand. "I'm Enya. Its a pleasure!"

Mica slides down Enya's arm, sniffing curiously at the other otter across the way. She tilts her head to the side and blinks, and tries to lift her paw up, attempting to mimic her mistress.

CUDDLES SEE NUMBERS CHANGING IN LIFE. IT SCARY. CUDDLES NOT ORC SUDDENLY. NOW HALF-ORC.
BADGER! CUDDLES LOVE HUGS BADGER AND HUMAN AND ELF...ANYTHING!

I nervously take Enya's hand and shake it. Still nervous until Mica tries to copy the same posture, that's when Arirai copies the gesture and there are 2 pairs of us shaking hands. That makes me laugh and forget about all the people for a while. Once I have stopped laughing I release the womans hand, "A pleasure indeed! I don't do much singing, I am more of an explorer. I find and translate ancient ruins and texts. What do you do ... apart from sing?"

@Cuddles - I figured you'd go with Tetori. :-)

Enya laughs heartily. "Oh, I travel the world singing for my supper. People say my singing makes them feel good and they like the songs I write for them. I have been sailing around for half my life!" She nuzzles Mica lovingly. "You have a new friend to play with now. Why dont you sing him a little song!"

Perform(Mica): 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5

Mica opens her tiny mouth and begins to squeek. When she finishes, she looks expectantly at the others.

"Oh, Mica! Keep practicing!!" Enya sing-songs to Mica. She smiles at everyone with the 'act like you liked it' look.

The more inebriated tavern souls clap approvingly when the otter starts singing. Some even sing along. Unfortunately, none of them speak Otter (although they seem to think otherwise), so the result is an odd mismash of "99 Bottles of Rum on the Wall" and "Sing Us A Song, Mr. Accordian Man". Yeah, it's not pretty.

PC candidates can react however, of course.

As Mica starts singing I clap my hands in amazement and once she has finished I hold my hand out for her to pat it with her paw. "Oh well done, truly a good show! You would never see Arirai doing anything like that, he is more interested in Arcane studies."

Mica leaps around Enya's shoulders happily, making happy otter noises. When she sees River reach out to touch her paw, she nuzzles her hand. "See, Mica! They love you!" She smiles and laughs and sings along with the tavern.

Perform: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

She laughs while she sings her song, fire blazing in her eyes and she sways.

Maybe you could open up the discussion thread GM. We can't all get selected but we can at least party until rejection time :-)

Alain is 5'9", 175 lbs, Brown hair and Sea Green Eyes. He has a slightly wispy beard and is wearing spectacles. He's dressed in what he obviously believes to be the height of pirate fashion, frilly white shirt, dark pants tucked into high leather boots and a bright red sash tied around his waist.

He approaches the group nervously asking, "Hi there, I mean Ahoy! Can I buy a round for the table?" He'll wave down a waitress. "Hey! Is that a ferret? I've heard of those."

Alain is a little, well actually a lot, callow. He'll get over it, I promise. He kind of sets my teeth on edge right now :-) Feel free to abuse him!

Enya stops singing and looks over at the new arival. "Haha, thats the only way I get drinks, my good man. Anyway, this is Mica. She is an otter. Kind of like a water ferret, only not stinky. She giggles and holds out her hand, her smile bright and warm. I'm Enya! Whats your name? Sit down!"

Edit: Saw the answer to my question.

I will be posting a character tonight, I suspect! Been looking for this campaign.