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Game Master Divinitus

I believe that the risk of having a bad GM is actually much lower in PFS because the GM has to stick to rules and cannot just play god-all-mighty despot which imho is usally the reason that a game is not fun.

The scenarios are usually good and balanced which helps junior GMs as well.

The only thing that I really hate is that I sometimes sit at tables where the GM or a player give me the feeling that they are not playing the game because they want to experience the story and roleplay but to just get a chronicle sheet. :-/

There are many kinds of bad GMs. :(

What I have seen in PFS, even in my limited experience with it, is some who don't know how to handle players who go at all off-script from what the scenario expects. Mostly that's inexperience, but it's inexperience that's easier to keep in an environment that structured.

Killer GMs are also a possibility.

Killer GMs are also a possibility.

*looks innocent*

I can see Interesting Character's argument as a reason for playing in some APs and Modules. I don't see the argument for never playing PFS at all. Just do both if you can. If you can't get into an AP or module game, at least you can get into a society game. I simply don't see how playing PFS is worse than playing nothing.

Well, what you are saying is exactly what I'm saying. I'm not suggesting to stay away from society play entirely.

Except for one thing, modules and APs are generally written along the same paradigm as society play, just not as strict.

One of my disappointments with paizo is the sharp focus on that paradigm.

the GM has to stick to rules

This is a bad thing in my opinion. If you need rules to GM, then in my opinion, you don't know what you're doing.

The rules are a distraction from the game, useful, but like the english language should be used without really being thought about. However, someone who learns the game as a game of rules fails to see this and instead worries too much about the rules and becomes blind to the aspects of play beyond the rules.

*rolls eyes out of head and across the ground*

GM Nowruz wrote:

the GM has to stick to rules

This is a bad thing in my opinion. If you need rules to GM, then in my opinion, you don't know what you're doing.

The rules are a distraction from the game, useful, but like the english language should be used without really being thought about. However, someone who learns the game as a game of rules fails to see this and instead worries too much about the rules and becomes blind to the aspects of play beyond the rules.

I respectfully have to say that I don’t agree.

*rolls eyes out of head and across the ground*

Snake eyes!

Interesting Character wrote:

GM Nowruz wrote:

the GM has to stick to rules

This is a bad thing in my opinion. If you need rules to GM, then in my opinion, you don't know what you're doing.

The rules are a distraction from the game, useful, but like the english language should be used without really being thought about. However, someone who learns the game as a game of rules fails to see this and instead worries too much about the rules and becomes blind to the aspects of play beyond the rules.

I respectfully have to say that I don’t agree.

May I ask why?

From my perspective, rules and an rpg is analogous to english and communication.

You don't communicate for the purpose of speaking english, rather, you speak english for the sake of communicating. And frankly, as long as the communication is successful, it doesn't much matter whether you speak english, french, or brainf*ck (yes, a real language, if one intended for computers). Some languages communicate some things better than others, but in the end, it's the communication that matters not the language.

Likewise, I don't join an rpg to play rules, instead, I use rules to play an rpg, and it doesn't much matter what rules as long as they accomplish their purpose, and like languages, some rules might be better for some things than for others, but it's the rpg play that matters not the rules.

This is supposed to be a recruitment thread. Please take the digression about GMs and rules elsewhere.

I am still trying to recruit folks to join the gameday pathfinder society PbP convention. :-)

Here the link.

Hello, I am a regular master in pfs2 society and also DMing extinction curse right now.

I would really like to be a player for Strength of Thousands so any interested please hit me up (Discord: Nexedo#5725).
Interested to play online, I can provide a Foundry server if needed.

I speak English, French and Italian and I am available most of the week
except Tuesdays and Saturdays:

- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: After 6PM CEST
- Sunday: Between 9AM and 3PM CEST or after 8PM CEST

Hello; I wish to participate in a Kingmaker PbP campaign- mainly because I happen to like the idea of going from virtually unknown to ruler of my own kingdom (or rather an advisor to a king of their own kingdom).

I want to play in anything 2e. Any AP, VTT, PbP, Discord. I will fill party needs, just need a game.

Adding in, that I'd love to join game with the following preferences:

System: PF 1e
Format: PBP
Campaign: AP, or a shorter module that has at least a level-up or two

Not sure if this is the place but I am interested in finding a starfinder game. Prefer fly free or die but most others would do. Something with a bit of starship action would be great

I would love to play in a Strength of Thousands 2e game (PbP preferred but open to live play), if anyone's interested in running one.

I would love to play in a Strength of Thousands 2e game (PbP preferred but open to live play), if anyone's interested in running one.

I'm interested in this as well.

I would love to play in a Strength of Thousands 2e game (PbP preferred but open to live play), if anyone's interested in running one.

Doubt there would be a shortage of interest, but if anyone wants to run it, count me in.

I could run Strength of Thousands as a vc game on discord, but three catches,

1) I don't have money to buy the ap, so I'd need the group to pitch in for it.

2) I am looking to use my own mechanics, 3.5/pf1 gone in a different direction than pf2/5e. I want to test play it and this AP has the kind of downtime that would work well with reviewing and adjusting mechanics between segments without disrupting the narrative.

3) Scheduling is limited, right now that means weeknights starting around 23:00 central time in the USA.

(of course, while I'm offering what I'll do for free, if I got paid at least as much as much as I get from delivering uber [about $17-19/hour], then I'd be happy to run games instead of drive, which opens the scheduling possibilities dramatically. I'd also be willing to run whatever system the players want if I get paid. I'd be surprised if anyone would go for that though, but I figured I should at least give the option. Can't get a yes if one doesn't ask.)

Optional, I have a uniquely different setting that this AP would fit well with, if anyone is interested in exploring that.

I hope this is the right place, but I'm looking for Pathfinder 1E. Adventure Path, module, PFS or not, I'm not fussy and willing to make the effort.

I'm looking to play any PF2 AP but Extinction Curse(nothing against it, I got the entire thing as a humble bundle and spoiled myself.) Or one of the adventures. I've been doing PbP on Discord in a West Marches server, but I want to try a more ordered campaign with constant characters to grow with.

Currently thinking about a monk with a big family.

Also open to live play, but my schedule is a little weird.

I am running a Strength of Thousands AP. Recruitment ends Nov. 7th.

It is free.

So we recently had a recruitment thread for Second Darkness. 5 were chosen, but with the sheer amount of applicants, I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask a GM if they could run a campaign. There are custom made traits and it's at a 20 point buy. Here is the thread below:

https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm53/recruiting&page=1

And here are the list of applicants minus those already chosen:

So it looks like we're down to it. I did not see characters posted by MauveAvengr or JonGarrett, If I missed them I apologize.

Finished character: Sorted by Trait:
Cromarcky’s Gendarme:
Robert Henry Onnello Ustradi male human cavalier (archetype Constable) 1, Cromarcky’s Gendarme
Albion, The Eye, Reknar Male half-orc bard 1, Cromarcky’s Gendarme
Daniel Stewart: Sir Dorin Male dwarf paladin (stonelord) 1, Cromarcky’s Gendarme

Knocmar’s Mouse:
Ridge: Maximund Male gnome druid (urban druid) 1, Knocmar’s Mouse
AdamWarnock: Kiley Sherrow Female Tiefling Bard 1, Knocmar's Mouse

Lantern Informant:
Malinor.: Thraag the Younger Male Half Orc Soulbound Summoner 1, Lantern Informant
Mythicman19: Khik Ardrahand Male Half-Elf (Humanoid) Witch (Bonded Witch) 1, Lamplighter Informant

Out-of-Towner:
TheNine: Acesy Aelln Male Undine Wizard/Oracle 1, Out of towner
Nazard: Caria Imbrex Female human Unchained Monk (Softstrike) 1, Out-Of-Towner
Sensen: Teion Silverstar Male Elf Vigilante...

Delightful: Sahiea of Mierani Female Human Ranger 1, Out of Towner

Pamodae’s Catspaw:
Hrothdane: Briar the Rose Human Oracle/1, Pamodae’s Catspaw
dinkertry: Ella Va Gootyme Male azata-blooded aasimar (musetouched) vigilante (zealot) 1, catspaw of Shorafa Pamodae
Newbonomicon: Brina Mornmist Female Half-Orc Warpriest 1, Pamodae's Catspaw
Trevor86: Fayre Lucille Female human (Taldan) bard (court bard) 1, Pamodae's Catspaw

Saul’s Old Pal:
Patrickthekid: Krystal Popescu Female human rogue (unchained) 1, Saul’s Old Pal
Nathan Goodrich: Alera Runeaxe Dwarven Ranger 1, Saul's old Pal

Tammerhawk’s Agent:
Ouachitionian: Grod The Cunning Male Half-orc Bloodrager 1, Tammerhawk's Agent
pad300: Morrolan of the Ghost Griffons Male Aasimar Shaman 1 (Unsworn), Tammerhawk's Agent

Zincher’s Patsy:
Black Dow: Mholg Male Human Fighter (Brawler) 1, Zincher’s Patsy

I need test players and I'm willing to run any AP that the players help me aquire (I have the first three books of the Hell's AP).

The mechanics to be tested are heavy modifications to the d20 OGL, which means most 3.5 and pf1 content will be usable with minimal adjustment (save classes, which going classless means the class abilities get converted to a feat tree).

I would be running it over discord voice chat. The time would be late night in America on a weekday agreed to among the players, weekly.

I need test players and I'm willing to run any AP that the players help me aquire (I have the first three books of the Hell's AP).

The mechanics to be tested are heavy modifications to the d20 OGL, which means most 3.5 and pf1 content will be usable with minimal adjustment (save classes, which going classless means the class abilities get converted to a feat tree).

I would be running it over discord voice chat. The time would be late night in America on a weekday agreed to among the players, weekly.

I'm not interested in playing but I am very interested in these rules. Would you be willing to let anyone else look at them for the sake of curiosity and theorycrafting?

GM DarkLightHitomi wrote:

I need test players and I'm willing to run any AP that the players help me aquire (I have the first three books of the Hell's AP).

The mechanics to be tested are heavy modifications to the d20 OGL, which means most 3.5 and pf1 content will be usable with minimal adjustment (save classes, which going classless means the class abilities get converted to a feat tree).

I would be running it over discord voice chat. The time would be late night in America on a weekday agreed to among the players, weekly.

I'm not interested in playing but I am very interested in these rules. Would you be willing to let anyone else look at them for the sake of curiosity and theorycrafting?

Absolutely! That said I'm in the middle of compiling them into digital files. I should have that as a download ready in a couple weeks. In the meantime, I can post about them and answer questions, but should do that in another thread.

Sebecloki wrote:

GM DarkLightHitomi wrote:

I need test players and I'm willing to run any AP that the players help me aquire (I have the first three books of the Hell's AP).

The mechanics to be tested are heavy modifications to the d20 OGL, which means most 3.5 and pf1 content will be usable with minimal adjustment (save classes, which going classless means the class abilities get converted to a feat tree).

I would be running it over discord voice chat. The time would be late night in America on a weekday agreed to among the players, weekly.

I'm not interested in playing but I am very interested in these rules. Would you be willing to let anyone else look at them for the sake of curiosity and theorycrafting?

Absolutely! That said I'm in the middle of compiling them into digital files. I should have that as a download ready in a couple weeks. In the meantime, I can post about them and answer questions, but should do that in another thread.

I'll send you a DM w/ some questions then :)

Are you one of the many GMs out there, wanting to GM, but can't commit to a WEEKLY game... well, here's your opportunity to jump in without such a commitment!

I'm looking for a MONTHLY game... PF2 preferably, but would play PF1 as well. Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings PST.

Well I can't seem to luck myself into a game so I will just post this character in here.

Ander Warmfeet is a chef with a kind heart, the Andoran protector of the wilds, the Order of the Paw Cavalier.

I am currently running two PBP games, but would love the fun of playing in one. Thanks for looking!

I am an experienced ttrpg player and DM looking to get in on more Starfinder AP's/campaigns so I can DM them in the future. So far I am playing in a Dead Suns campaign and I have played through Against the Aeon Thorne and Signal of Screams. I have also played some Starfinder Society games here and there. I am interested in pretty much anything Starfinder. I like long campaigns and I commit to the end. I am not really a min/maxer and I enjoy making characters with personality and backstory. My availability is evenings Tuesday through Thursday and anytime Sunday.

Hello im looking for 5 players that want to play The agents of edgewatch adventure path. Weekly game to be played on Wednesday or Thursday.
Start time can be from 9 am to 12 pm est. I d like to play between 2.5 to 4 hours sessions. Please message me on discord at
DM4Hire#5290

I'm interested in playing any 2e AP but Exti8cntion Curse, since I am GMing that one IRL. Would probably prefer PbP, but would not mind roll20/Foundry. I have many characters idea, so can fit in most parties and settings, but am wanting to play a magus mostly.

I'm interested in Return of the Runelords or Ironfang invasion

Anyone running any of the 1e AP using 2e? I'm interested in the Runelord saga, Reign of Winter and War for the Crown.

Hi guys,

I'm looking for Malevolence, Age of Ashes, or extinction curse on PBP.

I can play any type of character, even if i tend to like support characters the most :D

I'm interested in Return of the Runelords or Ironfang invasion

I could be interested in running a Return AP: I really do love all the history. The Dawn of New Thassilon is pretty cool.

Quest for the Frozen Flame (Books 1, 2, 3)

This character, retrofitted to the AP Level Range, and taking the Broken Tusk Recruiter Background, expressing interest in the Upcoming AP in 2022. Click on his Posts to see his style, personality, and gameplay. I will level him down immediately if entry to a campaign as a PC is greenlit. Cheers!

Hi, I'm not super great about putting myself out there, but everything I know about bloodlords has me really excited, and nobody I know would be interested in running it, so decided to just throw my voice into the mix. I know its a bit early to be making any concrete decisions, but if anyone is interested in doing so (whether it ends up happening or not) I'd be super excited to join in as a player. My discord is Demon Summoning Enthusiast#9882 if anyone wants to get in contact

Hi, I'm not super great about putting myself out there, but everything I know about bloodlords has me really excited, and nobody I know would be interested in running it, so decided to just throw my voice into the mix. I know its a bit early to be making any concrete decisions, but if anyone is interested in doing so (whether it ends up happening or not) I'd be super excited to join in as a player. My discord is Demon Summoning Enthusiast#9882 if anyone wants to get in contact

Welp, that took me on a merry dive into what is out there on Geb. I was just looking around for a Strength of Thousands game (there don't seem to be a lot of 2E games on here yet) and I gotta say, a Geb game where you play some sort of undead-friendly (or undead?!) character is interesting.

I tried my hand at a couple of PbP campaigns that fizzled out because of lack of player involvement. That was a while ago; I'm ready to try another.

PF1 preferred, PF2 is fine. Anyone looking for a player who will post regularly, actually does a little roleplay (plus knows the rules)? :)

4LeafChloe wrote:

Hi, I'm not super great about putting myself out there, but everything I know about bloodlords has me really excited, and nobody I know would be interested in running it, so decided to just throw my voice into the mix. I know its a bit early to be making any concrete decisions, but if anyone is interested in doing so (whether it ends up happening or not) I'd be super excited to join in as a player. My discord is Demon Summoning Enthusiast#9882 if anyone wants to get in contact

Welp, that took me on a merry dive into what is out there on Geb. I was just looking around for a Strength of Thousands game (there don't seem to be a lot of 2E games on here yet) and I gotta say, a Geb game where you play some sort of undead-friendly (or undead?!) character is interesting.

Yeah, its super interesting looking! I tend to love all things undead though (well, undead, or infernal) so it compels me more than just about any other adventure path based on premise alone. My other groups have consistently fallen through, and I don't really know any gms who would want to run it, so more than likely its one I'll end up running rather than playing, but I can dream

Hullo!

Long time PF2e GM here, I've run (though never completed) Edgewatch, Extinction Curse, and some sessions of Tyrant's Grasp. I'm eager to get player experience for an AP, ideally for something besides Edgewatch or EC.

I'm on the pacific time zone and my ideal game days are on Sunday or Thursday and Saturday after 6pm (might be late every other week on account of work ending exactly then). Keen on trying any class, but I'm most accustomed to casters.

My discord is froncentrate#8060 if you'd like to discuss further!

Axolotl wrote:

4LeafChloe wrote:

Hi, I'm not super great about putting myself out there, but everything I know about bloodlords has me really excited, and nobody I know would be interested in running it, so decided to just throw my voice into the mix. I know its a bit early to be making any concrete decisions, but if anyone is interested in doing so (whether it ends up happening or not) I'd be super excited to join in as a player. My discord is Demon Summoning Enthusiast#9882 if anyone wants to get in contact

Welp, that took me on a merry dive into what is out there on Geb. I was just looking around for a Strength of Thousands game (there don't seem to be a lot of 2E games on here yet) and I gotta say, a Geb game where you play some sort of undead-friendly (or undead?!) character is interesting.

Yeah, its super interesting looking! I tend to love all things undead though (well, undead, or infernal) so it compels me more than just about any other adventure path based on premise alone. My other groups have consistently fallen through, and I don't really know any gms who would want to run it, so more than likely its one I'll end up running rather than playing, but I can dream

The really crummy thing is that APs on PbP can be a slog. I'm GM'ing Reign of Winter and we've slowed down a bit. It's a multi year commitment, and the initial excitement can die down. However, there *are* those dedicated GMs and players out there, so don't give up!

The really crummy thing is that APs on PbP can be a slog. I'm GM'ing Reign of Winter and we've slowed down a bit. It's a multi year commitment, and the initial excitement can die down. However, there *are* those dedicated GMs and players out there, so don't give up!

Multi-year says it all. I ran a PbP on these boards that took 5 years 6+ months, and would have been just a little over 6 years, but I dropped 2 small areas that were easily bypassed. It was a box set that was a really big dungeon crawl (the players were warned when applying).

I would love to be a part of something like that. All my PbP experience so far has been in PFS, and the few times I was able to get into a series of games with the same group of people have been the most rewarding.

PFS is sweet but short. At least you get to finish, though...and I agree, seeing familiar faces is nice. I've been in PFS games where it felt very much everyone for themselves and there was some serious optimization going on (your opinion on super-optimized characters may of course vary)

Why not form a group for a series of pfs modules? Get best of both worlds.

"Fists of the Ruby Phoenix" looking for maybe one more player?

Any GM running 1E APs? I need to get my RPG fix, but finding a group is nearly impossible (live, online, VTT, PbP, anything). I'm a bit tired to be able to play RPGs only in videogames.

Not exactly an AP but I got a late night fridays game on discord. It's a homebrew system pokemon+swords&sorcery type game. Been on hiatus for a bit, but looking to get it running again in the next couple of weeks.