This is the place to discuss levels, character options, or anything else related to metagame or real-life issues (a common use is telling the other players when you won't be "as available").
If you look at the top of this thread, you'll see some tabs. The "Gameplay" tab (when I open it) is where the actual gameplay will happen.
Since many of you are new to PbP, I would suggest reading This Post. It has lots of information about how to format and proper PbP etiquette.
I will try to judge the pacing here by the players. From what I see, it could be 1/day post or more... probably not less. Minimum of 1/day posting is typical common etiquette, or at the very least checking the thread once/day. Of course, we can be more relaxed about that if people are out or on weekends. Let me know (in this discussion thread) if you think my pacing is off. I won't be offended (especially since this is my first PbP game I've GMed) :)
You will (most likely) being using the actual PFS character alias to post. It's a good idea to have a "stat line." You can place this is many of the fields on your character profile (class, gender, etc.) I don't care where, as long as it appears underneath your character name when your character posts. This is important so that I know whether I have hit your character or not when I do attacks. You can even change it up as your AC changes (like mage armor, etc.) Here's an example of one of my stat lines for a character:
Half-Orc Spiritualist (Onmyoji) 1 | HP 10/10 | AC 12 | T 10 | FF 12 | CMD 10 | Fort +6 | Ref +2 | Will +9 | Init +2 | Perception +5 | Sense Motive +5 | Level 1 Spells: 3/3
It's also a good idea to have a copy of your character's stats etc. either in the profile of the character or a link to the sheet in the character's profile. Scanned works for me if you don't have it digitally and don't want to type it up. :)
If you have a companion, feel free to make an alternate alias for them with all their stats too! :)
The last thing to talk about is initiative. Initiative in PbP is... relative. Basically, I will be rolling all initiative at once when combat breaks out and ordering it myself, and then will bold the names that are allowed to post their actions in combat. You don't necessarily have to post in order if your name is bolded. Descriptive actions and flourishing are heavily encouraged, but if you don't have the time to make that type of post, that's OK as well.
Other than that, have fun! The best thing about PbP is the fact that you have time to think about your actions, have in-character dialog, and have character introductions that people can remember. (And the fact that you can always look back at the mission briefing should you forget it)
Levels 1-5. I think it might be low based on what the other players are saying.
I was assuming 1-2 based on conversations with Andrew.
As I have a wide variety of characters in that range, I figured I'd see what else folks were pondering playing before deciding on my end.
Can definitely check at least once a day during the week. Weekends may be a bit slower and won't be checking on any Saturdays I'm out of town for cons or LARPs.
Hrm. May not be a bad idea to list higher tier characters too if you want. It seems there is some interest in that as well.
Doesn't matter to me if you're high or low. :)
Tier 1-2: More characters than sense.
Mid:
Ashfeather - LibEdg - Tengu Inquisitor of Pharasma 3 ; he sometimes eats carrion in public and his social skills go down from there, but if you want someone who haaaaates undead he's your bird...
Tier 4-5:
Blayloch Burnz - Exchg - Half Orc Magus-3 / Xblooded Sorcerer-1 ; great at burning hands... not so much at anything else...
Dolph - LibEdg - Human Tank 5, brighter than the average box of rocks, but individual rocks may have him beat
I am looking into starting a spiritualist. I was trying to decide on lust, fear, despair, or jealousy. Figured I would be mainly support, debuffing with spirit (most likely via intimidate). For spells I was looking at a mix (1 heal, 1 buff, 1 utility, 1 debuff/attack).
Anyone have thoughts on that?
I am looking into starting a spiritualist. I was trying to decide on lust, fear, despair, or jealousy. Figured I would be mainly support, debuffing with spirit (most likely via intimidate). For spells I was looking at a mix (1 heal, 1 buff, 1 utility, 1 debuff/attack).
Anyone have thoughts on that?
FYI: Lust phantom isn't PFS-legal:
Pathfinder Occult Realms: Occult Realms
Phantoms: The greed and pride phantoms on pages 14–15 are legal for play.
ah, saves me from buying that book then.
i will look tonight to see if i have anything in the 3-5 range.
i have an EK that is around level 4...not sure if it is still legal. been a long time since i played it.
have we decided if we are going high or low?
No decision yet made.
I'd probably prefer low as it's a bit easier, especially with many of us new to Pbp, but am good either way. Think we're still shy at least one person, if I'm remembering the list of players Andrew gave ...
-TimD
Right now we have: TimD, HowlingWolf, Dhjika, Liam, and SterMe.
I may ask around at Not-A-Con unless you had someone in mind. :p
are we missing anyone from chat room?
Gonna try to get this party started on Thursday (3/24/16).
Dhjika - Rogue 2, Kineticist 2, Paladin 2, Hunter/Fighter 2
HowlingWolf - Spiritualist 1?
Liam - TBD
TimD - TBD
SterMe - TBD
Dhjika - Barbarian 3, Druid/Monk 3, Summoner 4, Witch 5
HowlingWolf - Eldritch Knight 4
Liam - Kineticist 4
TimD - Inquisitor 3, Magus/Sorcerer 4, Tank 5
SterMe - TBD
With 3 out of 5 players more interested in low tier, let's go with that.
I'm gonna open the Gameplay thread. Everyone can post in there once actual character is decided.
Leaning towards a 1.1 archer bard.
so...changed my mind. going with a dark tapestry oracle. going to be similar to the evil one experiment one from that one special.
Party Plan for now.
1. SterMe - Witch 2
2. Liam - Barbarian 2
3. TimD - Bard 1 (or Ranger 1)
4. HowlingWolf - Oracle 1
5. Dhjika - TBD
Hopefully we can get this finalized soon. Be sure to post in the gameplay thread (link at the top) when your character is ready.
So what do you if you have a roll against a known DC? Do you make one post for the roll, then another once you know result? Or do you do a preview and then write the text in the same post?
Will probably start the box text on Monday, and will try to have the others checked in by then.
I usually preview and write it in the same post. Typically, I wouldn't roll until you are sure of what you want your character to do. Plus, if you want to use a reroll (online, it is assumed everyone has a reroll), you can just make another dice roll below it with the reroll and stars bonus. Many people have different styles of posting with dice, though, and all are accepted...as long as everyone can tell what's going on. :p
Seems this is the party:
1. SterMe - Witch 2
2. Liam - Barbarian 2
3. TimD - Bard 1 (or Ranger 1)
4. HowlingWolf - Oracle 1
5. Dhjika - Unchained Rogue 2
Finally posted, hopefully the formatting is ok.
For this particular instance, it specifically is a diplomacy check. This scenario has a lot of weird rules (Like it taking 1d6 hours instead of 1d4, and other locations having different amounts of time too). I had to do a double take as well to make sure I wasn't leaving it out. :)
There's actually other areas that specifically say "Diplomacy or Knowledge (local)" too. Strange...
Got a question for those that played and/or GMed Serpents' Rise.
Probably gonna chill on this PbP a little. We have some people out of town, and I am also OK with slowing down a bit this week and next. We can pick up the speed again after MomoCon. (Hint: I'm organizing PFS at MomoCon)
I asked an online VL. If any of you have any affected equipment from the errata, I have been told that for purposes of PbP you ignore the errata if the game started before it, and then the rules immediately apply to the characters upon completing that game after getting the chronicles (and can sell back at full price according to John's post etc). Just wanted to post that in case you were curious on how it worked. :)
Gonna be completely on pause during MomoCon, FYI.
Alright, I won't be able to post again until Monday from this point on.
I'd like the following info:
PFS #
Character Name
Faction
Are you normal or slow track?
Day job roll
Anything else I need to know to fill out the chronicle
Thanks much for running, Andrew. :)
Only Skredli got the Zurnzal's Foe boon because it
requires the Zurnzal's boon from Serpents' Rise.[/ooc]
Some day I will manage to play that!