PFS 1 - 05 - Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible PbP (Inactive)

Game Master Beckett

Just opening up the discussion for my next game. Still taking requests for the scenario at this point.

They are pretty much all good for me. I haven't done many.

I could put together a new character, if you are running low tier, and something I haven't run before, Beckett.

Well, that's 2. I figure that Sun night or Monday will bring a lot more.

What level ranges do you have open for play?

1st or 2nd. Still a PFS newbie.

I'm interested. I've got a couple level 1's and a level 3 available.

You mentioned In Wrath's Shadow in my game discussion thread. Are you still considering that?

Figure I will jump in on Beckett's thread so his other players will see also. I have a tier 1-2 Mists of Mwangi needing a few people also. I've got three so far.

Mists of Mwangi

Beckett, I can only play a new level one character, unfortunately.

Curaigh, I've already ran throuh that one. I love that adventure! Hope your group has a blast.

I'm interested. I've got a couple level 1's and a level 3 available.

You mentioned In Wrath's Shadow in my game discussion thread. Are you still considering that?

I am, but I am not sure that I will have enough people at the right level, so I'm not sure to be honest. I'd also considered Severing Ties, but am open to requests that I can get most people into.

Beckett, I can only play a new level one character, unfortunately.

That's fine, I think that others are in the same boat.

I'll play Mists if you want to run a higher level Beckett!

I've already run Severing Ties, but if that's what is selected, I could play a pregen, if you need to fill out the party, Beckett.

I've already played Mists of Mwangi and Severing Ties.

also still a PFS newby - 2 characters with 1 point :\

To be honest, I don't really care too much what I run. I'm trying to focus on what scenarios the most amount of people can play (that they haven't already) and which translate well to a PbP. A few simply do not, such as the Blakros Matrimony. Severing Ties, In Wrath's Shadow, and some of the newer scenarios tend to be very brutal, so I wouldn't want to "play up" with them.

Any interest in Citadel of Flame or The Pallid Plague?

The Pallid Plague was interesting and has a pretty good character sheet. I haven't played Citadel of Flame, but it was one I wanted to.

Next to Voice in the Void, The God's Market Gamble is a favorite.

There is also The Veteran's Vault, though I have heard both good and bad on it.

I can play in veterans vault and I hear it's pretty neat.

I could play in Vet. Vault or God's Market Gamble.

I've done Vet's Vault and God's Market Gamble (which was a TPK for my team, and frankly, I would be shocked at any first-level party that didn't get TPK'd).
I've not done Citadel or Plague.

I didn't get TPK'd, but I recall that last fight was pretty difficult. :)

I could also do The Penumbra Accords, which is sort of a follow up to Voice in the Void, which I just ran, though not directly related. It was pretty good, too.

I've played most of the one's listed. I have not played Pallid Plague or Penumbra Accords.

I haven't played the Penumbra Accords, either.

So, can anyone not do the Penumbral Accords?

How about Citadel of Flame?

I can't do CoF, DM.

Already played Citadel of Flame.

this is getting complicated ;) I can do neither the Accords nor the Citadel. Have you considered Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible, or even the Quest for Perfection series?

I've not played either of the ones mentioned by lordzum.

I haven't played those either.

Im willing to consider anything. I'm really just trying to find something that will work for everyone.

So Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible?

Also we have:
Shel
Angruf
Grundle
Lordzum
Kobash
D-Kal

and possibly
Curaigh

Sounds like enough players, so I'll cut it off there.

The Quest for Perfection series is an option, but because it's a 3 parter that does require all 3 parts t get the special Boon at the end of the last one, I would really want to run all three with the same players, (and possibly character's too, I'll have to check). Additionally, if anyone has a character that has completed First Steps, it would be a good idea to use that character in this for something coming in the future.

Ill be making a brand new character for the adventure. So I'll wait to see what everyone else chooses to play before deciding on a class, if that's okay.

Sounds good to me!

Ok. Which one, AotKotI or QfP?

I suggest Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible.

Since most of us will likely play new characters, it might be good to give them a test run together before committing to a 3 parter.

Agreed, Kobash

Ok, assuming no one has an issue with that, I'll start reading it and I'll open up the game soon, linked to this thread.

So Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible it is, sounds great. I have a few level one characters and 1 level two does anyone know what they are planning to play?

I was thinking of making a rogue, though Leonel won't be busy so I could play him too.

I'm going to let everyone pick first, and I'll make a character that tries to fill in any obvious gaps...

Depending on when this starts I might have a level 2 mindchemist alchemist. Otherwise I've got a newbie sorcerer or witch ready. Could also make up something to order if needed.

I haven't heard anyone have an issue, so Assault it is. I'll go ahead and begin working on the game thread and reading up on it.

Ok, have created the Campaign and Gameplay threads, which are linked at the top. I've also added a bit of the introduction for a taste of what is to come. Please wait to post in the Gameplay until you have a character ready so no one gets confused which characters are actually being played.

So it looks like Grundle is playing a fighter. Has anyone else thought about what they will be doing?

I'm in the last encounter of a scenario with my alchemist and I'm hoping to play him. If we have a couple days he should be available. If we start early, then I have a gnome transmuter wizard, half-elf bonded witch, gnome cleric of Pharasma, or I could throw together a custom character.

...I have a gnome transmuter wizard, half-elf bonded witch, gnome cleric of Pharasma, or I could throw together a custom character.

At first I thought you were describing a single character. A gnome half-elf transmuter wizard bonded witch cleric of Pharasma.

Anyway, I put together a rogue on a pretty basic premise. Using "catch off-guard" to use arrows as daggers, I can provide magic enhancement to my melee weapons at a discount. And my targets are considered flat-footed, making sneak attack easy and my hits sure to land. But this seems obvious, so I assume it's been done a dozen times before. I'm looking for other fun tricks to make him truly unique... Any critiques are appreciated.
Jerrot

At first I thought you were describing a single character. A gnome half-elf transmuter wizard bonded witch cleric of Pharasma.

Umm.. that is one character. It's an archtype from the new fourth-party publication player's guide called "PFS to PO the GM"

Oh, and his name is Leeroy Jenkins.

D-Kal, I think the build has potential, but he probably won't really be effective until level 2 (assuming he uses a Rogue Talent for Weapon Finesse). With a 10 strength and no Base Attack Bonus, you'd have a +0 to hit without it, which would be less than 50% chance against a nekkid enemy (most have at least +1 dex bonus). Also, how often do unarmed enemies really show up? Catch Off-guard only lets you treat unarmed foes as flat-footed.

You might want to switch the order in which you take Catch Off-guard. Maybe get Weapon Finesse at 1st level, then use a Rogue Talent to take a combat trick at 2nd to get Catch Off-guard.

One other thing. Starting with a 20 in a stat can be nice, but only if you really bank on that stat. Rogues usually need more than dexterity (especially in PFS). I'd suggest dropping dexterity to 19, then boosting charisma and intelligence a little. At 4th level you'd get a stat bonus and be back to 20 in dex anyway.

An example of stats with a 19 dex:

Str 10 Dex 19 Con 12 Int 13 Wis 10 Cha 12

Note: a 13 intelligence opens up combat expertise and a few other feats that might work well with Catch Off-guard, like Improved Disarm ;)

Another option: you could do much of the same thing with a Ninja (and use shuriken as improvised melee weapons, get a Ki pool, blah blah blah etc.)

Yep, Grundle's aching to use the spiked chain wrapped around his body on someone. I thought he was going to be able to last time, but it didn't pan out that way :). He's a two weapon fighter, flails, and a spiked chain fighter for special people. Thinks he's tougher than most anyone, but comically gets put down in one shot quite often (thanks Beckett!)

Good points. I considered ninja, but I didn't want to have to pump CHA. For that matter, why does a rogue need CHA, most notably with my skill layout?
I'd considered switching to 19 DEX and pushing STR to 12 and INT to 11. Though improved disarm would be nice for this.

Using the trait and size bonus, I'd have +2 to that attack, as mentioned in the Offense spoiler. I'd lose that trait bonus on the Ninja shuriken action though.

I'd planned on Finesse Rogue, making first level a bit hard admittedly. But I only get one combat trick, and some crossbow action and +2 melee should carry me.

I'm not really in love with the build though. Still mulling it over.

I missed the rough and ready trait.

Regarding charisma. You don't need it really, unless you go Ninja, but it makes a Pathfinder character at least a little useful in those Scenarios that require social skills.

Seaweed is a second level follower or the Wind and Waves.