Iron Gods AP with GM Mustache (Inactive)

Game Master Mustachioed

Greetings all,

First time play-by-post GM here, and I'm excited to give this a try. I am currently GM'ing the Iron Gods AP with a group of friends who play over Roll20 once a week. I am curious to see how the play-by-post platform will differ from the live game. And since I have all the material already prepared, I thought it would make sense to launch this on the Paizo Messageboards.

Iron Gods is a different type of Pathfinder adventure, as it delves heavily into the world of high technology. Certainly download and read the Iron Gods Players Guide to get a feel for the country of Numeria. But other than that, do not wander into Paizo's Technology Guide or guides to Numeria. All of your characters should be interested in the rumors of Numerian technology, but essentially have no knowledge of it. Therefore, I don't want my players to be experienced in it either.

Players guide link

Posts: One a day minimum, and more is better. I want players who feel invested.

Deadline : Create a character and write a backstory and post it in this thread by February 2 (hard deadline).

How should us players interested in playing the Android prepare our character? Just a statblock? Statblock and expected personality? Something else?

Good question, stat block/personality/and how you look.

Great stuff! I will set to work immediately.

Would you be interested in a revenge-seeking barbarian completely ignorant of technology?

Are Psi-Tech Discoveries for the Psychic class, which can be taken in place of Phrenic Amplifications and Feats, an option for PCs? If so, I will be going with an Android Psychic.

Would you be interested in a revenge-seeking barbarian completely ignorant of technology?

Barbarians, especially humans from Kellid tribes, fit VERY well into the lore of Numeria. Basically they are the indigenous people of Numeria.

Sounds pretty cool. Are occult classes okay? I'm not sure what I want to play, *possibly* a kineticist? Or maybe a mesmerist, although building one that would be useful against robots could be tough.

Sounds pretty cool. Are occult classes okay? I'm not sure what I want to play, *possibly* a kineticist? Or maybe a mesmerist, although building one that would be useful against robots could be tough.

Occult classes are allowed though I have never been in a game with one before, I don't know how they will do. Plenty of non robot enemies in the game though

Ivory, I will have to read up on that and let you know. Like I said above, I don't know the occult yet!

I submit Kronn the Ravage for your consideration.

Psitech Discoveries, linked for your convenience, GM.

They basically let you have a really cool bit of magitech vibe to your character. Sample things include being able to generate force fields, convert spells into laser beams, powering technological devices through my psychic energy, and, although not relevant in this AP due to level restrictions, uploading the PC's consciousness into robots.

As for the Psychic class itself, it's best to think of it like a Sorceror whose magic is psychic-based. It's a full-caster that can use 6 spells of each level at 20th level and has 'bloodlines' in the form of Psychic Disciplines. It's nowhere near as complicated as Kineticists and Occultists as far as mechanics go.

There has been a Brawler (Shield Champion) build I've been wanting to play for some time. But it would be using the Shield Master Tree (Adding in Shield Snag and Bashing Finish).

Honestly, if somehow the character survived to 11th level...it could be potently pretty power. (Two-weapon fighting basically with two shields)

I'm gonna be honest about the potential power in this. At 11th level, it will be putting out something like 4d6+6, 4d6+3 (Without power-attack) at +16,+16,+11,+11,+6. So a potential of 5 hits (more likely around 3 to 4 a round really). (That's of course without a Monk's robe....then it's more like 6d6 instead.)

It can be "brutal" and possibly out of control. But then a rogue could keep up with that damage.

Personality: Fascinated by human ideas and emotions, he sees morality as a much simpler thing than most other creatures do. What others assume is empathy is simple pragmatism to him. Helping others is possible and should be done if possible. Mercy is not a weakness because it allows other creatures to be productive members of the human social structure. However he struggles with the humanoid idea of 'banter' often misconstruing words and slang or making inappropriate jokes because he doesn't understand humor.

Creatures removed from free thinking such as constructs, undead, degraded mutants and the like are beyond such measures. He also heavily dislikes the Technic League for their persecution of his kind and finds them to be a horrible idea too long unchallenged in their ignorance. For himself he finds a small twinkle of what he believes emotion to be in his Goddess and wishes to share it with humans whom he knows has a wider scope of emotional processing.

Welcome to the boards GM Mustache. Your Idea of playing an android with no memory which has just awoken "from its most recent shut-down and restart," is very intriguing. I'm sure you will have many applicants for it.

I will confess I was in an 'Iron Gods' game more than a couple of years ago, It didn't get through the first book. But since you asked for no one to read the material; I thought it appropriate to ask if having played a portion of it would disqualify me from the game.

I would rather know that before I start putting a character together.

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You know, I actually have an arcane archer of Erastil tucked away that might make for a good character in this! I'm thinking he'll be a robot hater... should make for some sweet RP between him and the eventual android player. Lemme go find him...

Huh, dilemma. I have an android that I'd love to play, and yet not having a background makes me dubious about choosing him...

In any case it will be some sort of arcane caster going towards the Technomancer prestige class, or perhaps an Occultist or a Kineticist focused on lightning and telekinesis. Decisions, decisions...

I'm intrigued, and I might submit a fire Kineticist for this.

Welcome to the boards GM Mustache. Your Idea of playing an android with no memory which has just awoken "from its most recent shut-down and restart," is very intriguing. I'm sure you will have many applicants for it.

I will confess I was in an 'Iron Gods' game more than a couple of years ago, It didn't get through the first book. But since you asked for no one to read the material; I thought it appropriate to ask if having played a portion of it would disqualify me from the game.

I would rather know that before I start putting a character together.

That's fine. The first book is so introductory, you really have no idea about anything until the end of book 2.

There has been a Brawler (Shield Champion) build I've been wanting to play for some time. But it would be using the Shield Master Tree (Adding in Shield Snag and Bashing Finish).

Honestly, if somehow the character survived to 11th level...it could be potently pretty power. (Two-weapon fighting basically with two shields)

I'm gonna be honest about the potential power in this. At 11th level, it will be putting out something like 4d6+6, 4d6+3 (Without power-attack) at +16,+16,+11,+11,+6. So a potential of 5 hits (more likely around 3 to 4 a round really). (That's of course without a Monk's robe....then it's more like 6d6 instead.)

It can be "brutal" and possibly out of control. But then a rogue could keep up with that damage.

It all seems Paizo legal, but a little cheesy. You really wouldn't benefit from any technological weapons so you would miss out on the main point of the AP, but I would not outright reject the character.

In general, for everyone, all Paizo material is fair game, but remember the premise of the AP.

Psitech Discoveries, linked for your convenience, GM.

They basically let you have a really cool bit of magitech vibe to your character. Sample things include being able to generate force fields, convert spells into laser beams, powering technological devices through my psychic energy, and, although not relevant in this AP due to level restrictions, uploading the PC's consciousness into robots.

As for the Psychic class itself, it's best to think of it like a Sorceror whose magic is psychic-based. It's a full-caster that can use 6 spells of each level at 20th level and has 'bloodlines' in the form of Psychic Disciplines. It's nowhere near as complicated as Kineticists and Occultists as far as mechanics go.

Looks good. Has a lot of synergy with Iron Gods.

I might come up with a pistol Magus, always loved WM gunmages. I don't know if I'll begin being a Magus or not, maybe a martial dip for some feats would be welcome.

Starting gold: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 2) = 12 = 120gp

Applying with Arkhad, a local who's grown too frustrated with his beloved Torch's disappearance to leave the task of repairing it to other adventuring parties. Mechanically, he's a pretty simple Sunder build, who particularly enjoys smashing his opponents' gear and then fixing it to use himself. Story-wise, he's the son of a beloved blacksmith who disappeared (unbeknownst to Arkhad) after an unfortunate run-in with the Technic League. The full backstory and personality will be up later.

Extremely interested in Iron Gods. I'll admit, I've played it for the second part of the first book, so I have some knowledge of the game, but I'll make sure to separate player from character knowledge.

Speaking of which, I'm definitely interested in the Android spot, since I've had a concept of an Android FOR Iron Gods, and I'd be very interested in playing it.

Build-wise, I'm seeing LaRA as party buffer, font of knowledge, and a secondary bomb-thrower.

Hello there! I've got a character that was part of an Iron Gods campaign that fell through shortly after the start. Jerrek of Nex is a bit dim, but he's got a good heart. I've built him to try out the Cyber-Soldier archetype.

I'm actually very keen to try out the Feat Tax system as well as Rolld20, both of which I've never experienced, despite being on these PbP boards for awhile. I'll make sure my character is updated with your house rules.

Thanks for the consideration. Stats and background are in the profile.

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2. I've never been a big fan of feat stacking. It gives you crazy combinations like a gunslinger using semi automatic guns with rapid shot and deadly aim at the same time. I am reserving the right to limit absurdly crazy combinations. I'll put more up in the Campaign notes when the game gets started.

Could you expand on this? I was kind of thinking of applying with an archer, but if feats aren't going to work together then I don't think I will want to.

How are we doing Hit Points? Full HD at first?

EDIT: Might as well do starting gold:

Gold: 1d6 ⇒ 1 x10 = 10

Oof.

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2. I've never been a big fan of feat stacking. It gives you crazy combinations like a gunslinger using semi automatic guns with rapid shot and deadly aim at the same time. I am reserving the right to limit absurdly crazy combinations. I'll put more up in the Campaign notes when the game gets started.

Could you expand on this? I was kind of thinking of applying with an archer, but if feats aren't going to work together then I don't think I will want to.

You know what, I'm fine putting my own restrictions on my live group full of players who don't know what they aren't doing anyway, but I am not going to do that to Pathfinder experts on the Paizo messageboards. So you can ignore what I said there.

(Just for interest, I created a dual-wielding pistol gunslinger for Iron Gods. He was insane with 8 attacks by level 11, rarely miss because you almost always hit touch AC, and dealt something around 100 a turn. I didn't want my live group to do that so I banned stacking rapid shot and deadly aim. I'm sure to pathfinder geniuses that is small potatoes but would have been game breaking in my live group and is wasn't a complicated build or anything to figure out.)

How are we doing Hit Points? Full HD at first?

EDIT: Might as well do starting gold:

[dice=Gold]d6 x10 = 10

Oof.

Yeah, full HD at level 1 and then the luck of the roll after that

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2. I've never been a big fan of feat stacking. It gives you crazy combinations like a gunslinger using semi automatic guns with rapid shot and deadly aim at the same time. I am reserving the right to limit absurdly crazy combinations. I'll put more up in the Campaign notes when the game gets started.

Could you expand on this? I was kind of thinking of applying with an archer, but if feats aren't going to work together then I don't think I will want to.

You know what, I'm fine putting my own restrictions on my live group full of players who don't know what they aren't doing anyway, but I am not going to do that to Pathfinder experts on the Paizo messageboards. So you can ignore what I said there.

(Just for interest, I created a dual-wielding pistol gunslinger for Iron Gods. He was insane with 8 attacks by level 11, rarely miss because you almost always hit touch AC, and dealt something around 100 a turn. I didn't want my live group to do that so I banned stacking rapid shot and deadly aim. I'm sure to pathfinder geniuses that is small potatoes but would have been game breaking in my live group and is wasn't a complicated build or anything to figure out.)

Yeah, dual wielding ranged weapons can be get a bit much. It helps that the normal gunslinger is essentially melee+, if he wants touch attacks, but with tech weapons even that is out the window. I get where you're coming from.

Yeah, dual wielding ranged weapons can be get a bit much. It helps that the normal gunslinger is essentially melee+, if he wants touch attacks, but with tech weapons even that is out the window. I get where you're coming from.

Your standard technology guide pistol hits touched range at 60 ft. Most battles don't get too much longer distance than that so you are pretty much always at touch ranged. And these same pistols don't suffer from misfires, and they only need to be reloaded every ten shots. and they are semi-automatic which means they basically have rapid-shot built into them which then can stack with rapid shot. So yeah.... super powerful, probably OP. I would just scale the enemies though, if things got too out of hand.

So knowledge of book 1 is ok? I've GMed book 1 and have always wanted to play or run book 2 and beyond.

So knowledge of book 1 is ok? I've GMed book 1 and have always wanted to play or run book 2 and beyond.

Going through book 1 as a player is okay, but I am not sure about GM'ing book 1 and then playing in this. The problem being that you have already read the entire plot synopsis which is right at the beginning of book 1.

Did you read any of the other books? If not, okay then. If you remember anything, you have to promise to not metagame.

So many people here posting about not going past the first book. Crazy. Book 1 is good but book 2 is AWESOME.

I remember a few minor details, mostly just from the pictures on the covers. I'll bow out anyways and save you from the oddness, I might run book 2 in a few months.

I'm interested in playing a Nanite Sorcerer or Nanite Bloodline through Eldritch Heritage and starting with Impossible Sorcerer. The latter would have hints at Nanite biology, but no over influences until third level. I have at least two ideas for backstory and an interesting story arc. I don't really want to go crossblooded because the loss of spells known kind of hurts.

The other idea if we need some healing is a Clone Master Alchemist Coupled with the Vivisectionist archetype if that's alright. This guy wouldn't necessarily be obsessed with eternal life, but sees it as a means to survive being hunted by his old master and simpler folk who see his practice as Evil.

I was trying to think of a weaponsmith, someone who would be excited at the prospect of using the high tech Torch as a forge (and who would be promptly disappointed to find out it's burned out). I was thinking of working the concept into a divine caster worshipping Brigh (which I believe has some significance to the plot??) but I'm less enthusiastic about this than the first, but I could definitely get into a character like this.

EDIT: Ooh or a Tinkerer Alchemist who worships Brigh...

Just consider this my dot. Feedback is appreciated but not necessary.

Also, how do we feel about the tone on a scale of Westworld to Ben 10?

First time trying play by post here but I'd love to try out an oracle. Never ran this AP before.

Actually, never made it into an Iron Gods game, so no idea at all. The PC idea, though, has been submitted several times, I'll just have to adjust it a bit.

I'm interested in playing a Nanite Sorcerer or Nanite Bloodline through Eldritch Heritage and starting with Impossible Sorcerer. The latter would have hints at Nanite biology, but no over influences until third level. I have at least two ideas for backstory and an interesting story arc. I don't really want to go crossblooded because the loss of spells known kind of hurts.

The other idea if we need some healing is a Clone Master Alchemist Coupled with the Vivisectionist archetype if that's alright. This guy wouldn't necessarily be obsessed with eternal life, but sees it as a means to survive being hunted by his old master and simpler folk who see his practice as Evil.

I was trying to think of a weaponsmith, someone who would be excited at the prospect of using the high tech Torch as a forge (and who would be promptly disappointed to find out it's burned out). I was thinking of working the concept into a divine caster worshipping Brigh (which I believe has some significance to the plot??) but I'm less enthusiastic about this than the first, but I could definitely get into a character like this.

EDIT: Ooh or a Tinkerer Alchemist who worships Brigh...

Just consider this my dot. Feedback is appreciated but not necessary.

Also, how do we feel about the tone on a scale of Westworld to Ben 10?

One of my live players calls the game He-Man. Want to get into the feel of it, watch some He-Man. :)

Based on what I've seen so far in entries, a character who heals or off-heals certainly has a better chance at getting in. But it is very early yet.

Or, what the heck was the cartoon when I was a kid, Thundarr the Barbarian, right?

GM, I'll have my guy written up and submitted within the next day or two. Fire Kineticist, human (unless you change your mind and say ifrit is on the table). Possibly the Kinetic Knight archetype.

You know, looking at the classes again, a Draconic oracle might be fun! Specifically, one based on the powers of an outer dragon!

Hey GM and prospective players, very interested in this!

I don't know about class yet but I have a very clear idea for a concept. I'm interested in playing a robot/android bounty hunter with the Robot Slayer campaign trait - very much taking Blade Runner as inspiration.

I'd like to make a joint submission with my buddy Ictoo if that's acceptable. The characters don't need to know eachother but we are botb experienced role players and are very reliable.

I'm going to start putting something together.

Hey GM Mustachem, I'm very interested in Iron Gods - Haven't had the change to play in any games. I really would love to learn more about the areas and the precursor to starfinder.

I'm really stuck on the idea of a Barbarian Human. Few points - he will have had dealings with the Technic League, his tribe displaced by them along that line, I also have the idea of a confrontation with a nanite storm that will affect him (Tougher skin - that will play into his damage reduction) He will be scarred as he hates what he's become and would be cutting away at his skin.

As mentioned above I'd like to apply jointly with JamZilla, I'm in a lot of his games and we play in home games together also.

@JamZilla and @Ictoo, sounds interesting!

@CaptainFord,look forward to seeing it!

Greetings! I am submitting Ezekiel ("Zeke") Smith, a half-elf Ecclesitheurge Cleric/Spellslinger Wizard aimed at the Mystic Theurge prestige class. Like his lost parents he is a follower of Groetus (the god of the apocalypse) and has grown up believing that the end of the world will come soon. As a matter of religious observance, he is driven to make the most of the time he has left-- and, with a clean shot between the eyes, cut short the time remaining to those who would do harm to him or his community.

@GM - I usually never ask this question, but are we limited to a single submission per character? I'm quite happy with my android one for the moment, since I've had the character concept for a long while (in a flashback for my previous IG character, actually).

However, I'm asking this, since I've had the not-too-unique idea of the (somewhat) unhinged tech tribal, with main visual inspirations from Horizon: Zero Dawn and Mad Max. I'm actually thinking him as an Alchemist as well (since the class is so flexible!), but one of a wholly different, fume-inhaling, robot smashing and napalm-hurling variety.

@GM - I usually never ask this question, but are we limited to a single submission per character? I'm quite happy with my android one for the moment, since I've had the character concept for a long while (in a flashback for my previous IG character, actually).

However, I'm asking this, since I've had the not-too-unique idea of the (somewhat) unhinged tech tribal, with main visual inspirations from Horizon: Zero Dawn and Mad Max. I'm actually thinking him as an Alchemist as well (since the class is so flexible!), but one of a wholly different, fume-inhaling, robot smashing and napalm-hurling variety.

Ok, well let's go crazy, something I may regret. Everyone can submit 1 android for a 1 android slot (and have very little chance to get in) and also submit a normal character (and have slightly better chance to get in). If you want.

Dual submission? Oh, that's lovely. So, I'm parking my Android here and working on something else, I'm thinking Dwarven Techslinger or some kind of Rogue.

From past history, I can tell you a techslinger has a rough go of it. Without quick clear, misfires will paralyze you.

Hmmmm I had been set on using a firearm but not necessarily as a gunslinger but I'm concerned that the lack of Quick Clear is going to be far too much of a burden.

I'll get my thinking cap on.

GM, did you get my PM to consider?