[PFS/DMK/EMS] The Emerald Spire Superdungeon

Game Master Kludde

This might be new to me, but I was under the impression ACs only get armor and a neck slot. Then again a bunch of splat books on ACs have come out since I had an AC.

Ah you are right there bruce, it only works if I give him the extra item slot.
I'll take away some goodies then :(.

Yes Jelani you could ride him, but you would need to make your ride checks. I could teach him a trick to listen to you I think... Up to Kludde though on the specifics.

I think it's a good idea. Then we can be the front line together. You only need to make ride checks to do certain things, and Asuna could continue to command him. I can always hop off if he goes somewhere I don't want to be.

Dear Kludde, My init is a lot higher than +2, could you change it to reflect that? ^^.

FYI, everyone can edit their own initiative on the battle map. Kludde has it as a text box.

I noticed my initiative last level was no longer accurate, so I updated it.

Yep, you can edit it yourself.

I've recently had some people requesting googleslides, rather than drawings, since it allows them to make edits from tablets. If you want me to change the format of this party's map as well, let me know.

I'm good finishing this level with our current system, though I do use tablets a lot when I'm at home. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds like a nice feature!

I use it in another one of my games. I can edit myself on the map anyways, but I have found that google slides is pretty nice.

Just make sure you are familiar with the "undo" button. You will use it. a lot.

Found a video of Jelani's training coach!

Hey all:

I will be on a 50-mile backpacking trip to Kings Peak in Utah until Friday, and will have no connectivity whatsoever. I'll return to my mosty-posty self thereafter.

Feel free to bot me, or other players can take actions for me. See you all when I return!

@ DM Kludde - Are you going to Gen Con? I'd love to say hi, or buy you a beer. I'll be there thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, playing in an obscene amount of pathfinder games.

Anyone else for that matter, if you are going, let me know and I will find a way to come say hi!

OK - doing a little math and looking ahead I wanted to see where we were going to end up as far as levels gained at the high end of this module. We can do it in such a way as to end up at level 13 for The Emerald Root - provided you are currently level 8.

For easy reading (hopefully) my format looks like this:

[character level during module] [Module Name] [Slow or Normal recommended]

[8]....Level 9: The Spire Axis........7-9....[normal]
[9]....Level 10: The Magma Vault......8–10...[slow]
[9.5]..Level 11: The Tomb of Yarrix...8–10...[slow]
[10]...Level 12: The Automaton Forge..9–11...[slow]
[10.5].Level 13: The Pleasure Gardens.9–11...[slow]
[11]...Level 14: The Throne of Azlant.10–12..[normal]
[12]...Level 15: Order and Chaos......10–12..[normal]
[13]...Level 16: The Emerald Root.....11–13..[normal]

By doing the slow tracks at level 9 and 10, this lets us play the higher levels at closer to the top of the level cap, perhaps enhancing survivability a bit. I am trying not to get cocky because one of these days we are going to have a rude awakening...

Anyways - just wanted to throw that out there for consideration. You are all obviously free to make your own choices, but that is just one path that might help you make your decision!

This has also been so much fun that I have a strong desire to run my home group through this... I think they would love it.

The problem with that plan is that we need to finish at level 12 to do Eyes of the Ten. It is very specific on what level, and I think how much xp you can have to start it.

Ohhh.... yea. Forgot about that... You have to have exactly 33 exp to do Eyes of Ten.

Well then...

That means slow track until the emerald root, at which point you go normal, putting you at exactly 33.

Sign me up for that :) (and forget all that other stuff....)

Ok ... so normal for this level and slow until the end? Sign me up too.

Yeah, I want to do Eyes of the Ten too. Hope I can get exactly 33 XP. I'm at 20 now.

Crap. I can't...if I go slow the rest of the way I'll end up at 32 XP...if I take normal for one, I end up at 33.5 XP.

:(

Unfortunately I'm not going to GenCon, because I'd love to sit down and have a beer.

I was tempted to go there too - one of the things that tempted me was the presence of Tony Diterlizzi, who did all the Planescape and 3rd Ed PHB drawings. Ah well. I'll make it there one day :)

@Jelani: you could play (or run) a level 7 scenario with a pregen. As long as you do that before Jelani is level 7, you could apply the chronicle to him (in fast mode even, it's allowed now). One particular scenario that comes to mind is 6-98 (the one where you play level 7 Aspis pregens).

He's already level 7. What is fast mode?

I meant normal (fast, as in the opposite of slow).

Hmm. guess we'll have to squeeze in a scenario somewhere :/

Hmmm ... Fellgrim will be 9th at this end of this level ... which is 1 too high I think. Can I play a L7 pregen out of tier next level to get back in sync? Otherwise I don't get 33 XP at the end?

Fellgrim should be ok. Basically you need to take one module at normal, and the rest slow. If fellgrim is at exactly level 8 (21 exp) now, then you are right where you need to be.

And Jelani only needs 1 more xp - so he just needs to find a scenario to apply credit to. You could either do a level 7 pregen (ie serpents rise, as dm kludde suggested) and apply it to jelani before you apply the chronicle for this level, or, you just do a scenario for jelani at some point.

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Yep ... Fellgrim is at 21 exactly now.

Jelani - a spot just opened up on one of kluddes serpents rise tables... In case that is what you wanted to do

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So I play that with a pregen, thus granting Jelni 1xp before we finish this level? Ok. Where do I sign up?

Recruitment thread

Signup sheet

I've reserved your name in one of the games. If for some reason you don't want to participate, could you tell me or remove your name?

@Jelani: I've started mustering for that Serpents rise game, so you can go directly here (link)

I am back from gen con and still exhausted. It was great fun, and you even came up in conversation a few times with the group of gamers (lots of which who are pbpers) I was hanging with when I wasn't gaming. Thanks for being patient with me and my lack of posting!

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Hope you had fun, did you get around to playing the specials? Painlord indeed mentioned he ran into you (assuming you are the same Steve). He also ran a blog on the boards, which sounds like a complete who-is-who of PFS. I hope to make it there some day (Indianapolis is a nasty commute from where I am - few direct flights...)

Hope you had fun, did you get around to playing the specials? Painlord indeed mentioned he ran into you (assuming you are the same Steve). He also ran a blog on the boards, which sounds like a complete who-is-who of PFS. I hope to make it there some day (Indianapolis is a nasty commute from where I am - few direct flights...)

One and the same! (now also known as Cyrus the Flea) Yes, I had a blast. It was great meeting so many new people and just immersing myself in gaming. I am sure I played far to much and stayed up way to late, but it was worth it.

I played in all 4 specials - I had a blast in all 4 of them. True Dragons and Serpents Rise are some fantastic pregen scenarios - I suspect you will have a great time running them. I only dabble in GMing, but those scenarios alone make me tempted to get some stars in order to use replays... Fun stuff.

I live in Kalamazoo, MI. (actually just east of there) I don't know if it would help, but I would happily offer to drive you to Indy if you got that close. (assuming I can make the trip again next year).

Another level cleared!

Can I have the usual and some more:

- Player Name
- PFS #
- Day job
- Fast or slow track (you can switch halfway between levels now!)
- Faction
- Anything you'd like crossed of your faction scorecard

Next level is 8-10, so target level is 9.

- Player Name Steve H.
- PFS # 133958-4
- Day job Diplomacy, Land Grab Bonuses: 1d20 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 4 = 28
- Fast or slow track (you can switch halfway between levels now!) Fast Track
- Faction Grand Lodge (wish I would have selected the exchange...)
- Anything you'd like crossed of your faction scorecard none

I will also take Hex F on the land grab which gives me 1350gp (assuming it is 150*level 9).

Player: PatheticWretch
Character: Caranthir Silverhand
PFS# 132,076-9
Faction Grand Lodge

Fast Track

day job (craft bows) take 10: 10 + 18 = 28

I could see that being a very nasty fight

Speaking of which, the other team are having a very hard time against Klarkosh at the moment...

He did turn us away the first time we got to him. The second time almost wasn't fair... Asuna can tell a mean joke... :)

Lets just hope they can survive [redacted in case they read this] on the next level!

I can see that guy being super hard. He did give us a hard time initially.

That said, I am extremely happy with our party configuration. I can't think of a different crew I would pick if I could hand-select each member of our group. Everyone has a different role, and is a true specialist in that role.

Working together, we are incredibly deadly. That's not to say we won't face some difficult challenges (it has been getting progressively harder, I think), but I think this group can handle it. Well done, all!

Also, thanks once again to Kludde for running this. It's truly a fantastic adventure, and I really look forward to it!

Day job: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 25

I think I already used my reroll this level too.

Agreed on both parts - Thanks as always Kludde!

And yes, this party is downright brutal. I picture Kludde rolling his eyes occasionally when we /faceroll some of these encounters.

Freedom of Movement is not likely a very common spell. Thistle is built to be a buff/healing king, so it makes sense. Otherwise most partys would (hopefully) just have a scroll of this or something - if they thought to spend the gold on it at all. That grab attack could have been ugly, but the devil couldn't even use it.

Good aligned weapons completely nullified her DR, allowing us to do the full damage we are capable of. again, scrolls of align weapon (or oils) should be standard adventuring gear when it comes to PFS, but if characters don't have them, something with well over 100 hp feels like it might as well have over 200 (unless you hit like Jelani or crit like Caranthir)

Prot from Evil was a nice boost - but probably didn't swing the fight either way. Remove fear didn't end up coming into play, but I could see if one or two PCs got feared, the devil could probably mop up the group with ease one by one. even if Jelani had been hit by that first fear, Thistle was ready. then like a doofus he forgot that Bruce had to make a save and decided to heal instead.

Haste was another big one that I thought helped swing the fight, because of the amount of damage our heavy hitters can do with just one extra attack - I think it really helped shorten the fight, which definitely worked in our favor.

So yea - we work pretty well together!

dayjob bluff i think: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (19) + 22 = 41

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Im just a bit sad Kirito couldn't do much ghis tome round :(. But I liked the end boss. Morlocks felt rather underpowered though.

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FYI Asuna, the Mask of Stony Demeanor can't be used for a day job check. I had that come up on another character. Not sure if you are including that or not...

Another level cleared!

Can I have the usual and some more:

- Player Name
- PFS #
- Day job
- Fast or slow track (you can switch halfway between levels now!)
- Faction
- Anything you'd like crossed of your faction scorecard

Next level is 8-10, so target level is 9.

Player Name: Brian M.

Player Name: Kris Larson
PFS#: 147934-4
Day Job: Barkeep: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Track: Fast Which puts Fellgrim at 24/lvl 9
Faction Card: Nothing

I'm updated to level 8. I feel sorry for our enemies now. Jelani just became like the incredible hulk, ala Demonic Bulk (Su). Whenever I bloodrage I get the benefits of enlarge person *evil grin*

I just need to decide what kind of demonic ancestor Jelani had, so I can describe his transformation accordingly.

You cant rage and ride kirito then :p.

If you put some points in ride you can fast dismount though.

In that case ill use diplo for a mod of 15. Will lvl up this weekend.

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Chronicles (link) are up!

I know I won't be able to bloodrage and ride him. I also have normal rage, and just normal me. Hopefully we'll face some undead soon. My favored enemy has been pretty much useless so far.

I've leveled up and am pretty much ready to go except for a couple purchases. Decisions, decisions!

I've just brought my laptop in for repairs (with three days of warranty left on a three-year plan), and am now on my decade-old backup computer, barely able to hear myself over the fan noise. I should still have access to everything, but I might tarry a bit starting the new game.

I will work on Thistle this weekend. Level 9 should be fun - and officially the highest level character I have ever played to from scratch.

Cyrus the Flea - my "main" PFS character had Thistle tied for a bit at level 8, thanks to Gen Con, but I think Thistle will be leaving him in the dust now....

As always, great fun, and thanks again Kludde! Looking forward to the next one!