[PFS] 8-00 The Cosmic Captive by GMUpaynao - Subtier 7-8 (Inactive)

Game Master Upaynao

Alright, I need everyone to supply me with the following:

Player Name (The name I will be putting on the chronicle sheet):
Character Name:
PFS #:
Day Job:
Perception modifier:
Initiative modifier:

Player Name: Ben Jolly
Character Name: Jal Vaduva
PFS #: 121383-1
Day Job: Profession: Gambler: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Perception modifier: +18
Initiative modifier: +7

If I die I'll be too dead to be disappointed.

Rick Perlini
August Autumnwind
PFS # 79644-4
Faction : Grand Lodge
Profession (Soldier) Day Job: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Perception +1
Initiative +5

Looking at the party makeup so far, I think my witch will be more appropriate here. I'll get her info up soon.

Player Name: Gerald
Character Name: Tessara Omelion PFS
PFS #: 12445-6
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day Job: Craft Alchemy +16
Perception modifier: +14
Initiative modifier: +3

Player Name: PatheticWretch
Character Name: Ethendril h'Caramore
PFS#: 132076-11
Faction: Silver Crusade
day job (diplomacy from caravan): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Perception: +12
Inititative: +2

Thanks for running this!

Player Name: Justin Warren
Character Name: Rowanna Nachtalus
PFS #: 60133-4
Day Job: Crafts (alchemy): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25
Perception modifier: +8
Initiative modifier: +9

I'm not too sure if we need two witches on this, but this is my preferred character as indicated on the sign up list.

Would the group prefer I run a brawler instead of a second witch? I'm fine either way...

We have 2 or 3 melee guys. The oradin likely has some spellcasting, but he looks more melee. I'd say two witches brings more spellpower. My understanding is that different witch builds bring s lot of versatility. Are the two witch options too similar?

Player Name : Zoomba
Character Name: Barnaby Rockford
PFS #: 127063-11
Day Job: Hah, like Investigators have ranks to spare on a job (no Day Job)
Perception modifier: +11
Initiative modifier: +1

He's level 8, but still need to update the online profile.

Also general heads up on strange things: Barnaby has the Trap Finder talent (auto-Perception check if w/in 10 ft of a trap), use Linguistics to try and sway opinions rather than diplomacy/bluff/intimidate (Orator feat), and is strongly considering borrowing Fossilbane for this mission, because why not :)

The witches seem dissimilar enough to work, IMHO.

I forgot to actually roll my day job earlier.

Craft Alchemy 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31

We seem to have everyone. Again, my apologies, you have selected the worst GM available.

On a more serious note, and without spoiling too much, this scenario offers some very expansive choices for you as players. In an effort to narrow down the scope of my prep, I would appreciate if you took some time and came to an agreement on what you would prefer.

-One path you can take as a group will lead you into combat after combat.
-Another will lead you into a mix of skill checks and possible combat.
-The last option is for those of you who have characters with tech affinity, and don't mind your fantasy to have a hint of "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe"

I'd choose the second path, but I'm with the group!

I don't have a preference between 1 and 2, though I'd prefer either of those over 3.

August would prefer option #1, though that won't get in the way of option #2 so either of those is fine!

Second path for me!

Option 2 sounds he most up Barnaby's alley, but either of the others would be fine too (with a slight lean towards #3 as second-choice)

Preferences in order: 2, 3, 1. If we did happen to do the third path, I would switch to my tech character.

Sounds like Option 2 then. Works for me.

Alright, posting rate update.

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend in the States, so my posting may be spotty to non-existent (family in town). Next week will be mostly normal, but then me and my little family are heading to Colorado for a long weekend next Friday (so I'll be out from between 6/2 until 6/6). I may have some ability post that weekend, but again—no guarantees.

I only mention it because i'm not sure exactly when this game is going live. :)

I'll be on vacation the next few days, followed almost immediately by a move. I think I can update nightly but if not please do what you can with August. He generally obeys the leader's orders and tries to slice things until they no longer move so he's basic enough to play.

FYI, I'll be traveling in Europe for the next two weeks. I'll try to keep up on posting, but will likely be sporadic. Please bot me as needed.

Game begins on June 9th, last I heard. I'll be seeing (or reading) from you all then!

Sweet! I'll be back in full swing by then. :)

Alright folks if you want to get started and just start getting your RP juices flowing, go ahead. You are heading towards the Cairnlands, specifically the Spire of Nex. Something Big is taking place there and you are going to be needed.

I am in process of moving to Houston so if things get started and you need to bot me for something go right ahead. August generally just enters melee.

Alright! Per instructions of GM Hmm, I need everyone to post some botting instruction for me (or fellow players) to use should the website decide it doesn't like you in particular at this moment, and the moment extends on and on and on...

I also need you to message me an email where I can reach you should the website go down for an extended period of time. Just make sure you are still alive, and all that.

Alright. I'm back from vacay. Email sent to you Upaynao.

In the rare case I'll need Rowanna botted, just use Hexes or spells as appropriate. Slumber, Fortune, and Misfortune are good choices for Hexes, cackling when available for the latter two. Also, she has Accursed Hex, so if a once a day Hex fails the first time, she can try to use it again in the next round (but only then).

Spells differ on a case-by-case basis, but if something would really help, please don't hesitate to use it.

As I mentioned above, I'm in the process of moving. August will follow the instructions of the "leader" and is mainly good at fighting stuff, so that is the default. He is always willing to do physical labor or be the one to lead the party forward in danger.

For botting purposes, Barnaby would typically be near the front of the group with Jal for exploring, as he both has a sixth sense about hazards (Trap Spotter) and tends to be capable of first contact with potentially friendly beings (rolling 1d20+24+1d6 for face skills most of the time and speaks a lot of languages).

In combat, He tends to study one enemy at the time and strike out at them as best he can, withholding from Power Attacking at first until he sees most of the party's strikes are hitting. If an enemy is at range he might fire a quartet of Magic Missiles at them, and for tough foes he'll attempt to cast oneiric horror (assuming they have a mind)

One question GM: Due to his accomplishments in the Dark Archive, Barnaby can requisition 800 gp worth of a few magic items at the start of this adventure. Should I make my choices now, or will you allow him to make the requests after the first part of the briefing (I've seen it run both ways)?

I would say that Barnaby could make requests after the initial briefing. After all, Paracountess Zarta Dralneen will always have what is necessary for her favored minions. :D

A little sharky told me you need a player. I have the following in tier 7-8:

Rogue 8
Barbarian 8
Inquisitor 8
Monk 7

Whaddaya need?

I think that they might benefit more from the Inquisitor? Idk, if you want to take a look at the other's character sheets to inform your decision, be my guest.

Inquisitor it is then!

Player Name: Andreas F
Character Name: Lyan Firesoul
PFS #: 35574-15
Day Job: Regain 1 spent PP via the Borderlands Keep boon
Perception modifier: +16
Initiative modifier: +7

Will I be joining after the initial foray (I've GM'ed this one BTW)?

You aren't the only one here, I'm sure it'll be OK.

Do I have the option to pay the 1 PP for the CL 11th Planetary Adaptation, despite my late arrival?

Yes you do. Also, go ahead and make any reasonable purchases you might have wanted to make.

And hello Lyan!

That I'll do then. I'll snag a potion of Endure Elements as well (having drunk it before entering the portal).

And hello to you too, Barnaby!

Okay, back from my trip and will be posting regularly now.

As for botting, I'd like to form a life-link with the main melee and healers in the group (4 life-links), then focus on keeping everyone alive while bashing things with my greatsword!

★ - OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT - ★

Hey all, GM Hmm here. There’s been a crazy site outage going on for most Paizo users. For some reason I can get in while connected to mobile, so I’m just letting you know what is going on. Your GMs are trying to get back in and will post as soon as they are able.

Thanks for your patience!

Hmm

Just as a reminder: botting notes are crucial, as this special is a big one. Also, I do need everyone's email. So if you have not sent that over to me via pm, please do so. This isn't for chronicle sheets afterwards, it's in case the website goes down again.

Realize in case you're unaware, Fossilblight's stats:

Just so you know, Wednesdays and Thurdays are bad days for me as I am involved in Local PFS. I will try my best to keep things going on those days but my posts may be late in the day or early in the AM.

A warning to the team: the dice gods have smiled upon Barnaby so far. Thus, it is inevitable that they will betray him and us when need it most.

I actually considered picking Xenoglossy as a feat, but then figured "I know plenty of languages anyway thought, right?"

That's what you get for taking the vanity stuff like Jistkan first. :p

Also, thank you very much for stepping in to help GM Cwethan!

Happy to do it!

I see that I can put off taking Iron Will no longer. :/

I am back! Thanks Cwethan for the assist. On the downside, things still got f***ed up in the lab, so one week of work is still down the drain.

But enough about that.