[PFS/DMK/YSK] 6-03 The Technic Siege (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Lirianne takes careful aim at the beast and fires.

Dead Shot
First: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 14 - 2 = 20
Second: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 2 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Bonus Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7 if both attach rolls hit

Seoni zaps the creature in the water, creature a huge current of jolts and sparks.

RFX: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

In between the chaos, Takahiro's arrow hits and Lirianne manages to land a deadly shot, cracking the creature's skull. Overwhelmed by so much damage, the creature slinks away into the river.

Combat over!

"I hope that animal is not the sacred totem of a nearby tribe..." Takahiro remarks, perhaps jokingly.

Kynrac flies to where the root is and attempts to harvest it. He relies on his own theoretical knowledge to know how to proceed best.
Knowledge (nature) : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Knowledge (nature), knowledge of ages reroll : 1d20 + 3 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 5 = 23

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Kynrac confirms that the tree is indeed their object of desire, and harvests a root from it - with great skill and care, he manages to preserve a specimen that will surely suffice for the reactivation of the golem.

The trek back is uneventful, though the passage through the jungle is slow, and the distance to be covered substantial. In all, the trek took five hours, and it's late afternoon by the time the group gets back to the city.

"Trouble will come with nightfall?"

Provided we don't have enough time to look for the diamond...

Once they're back at the Sharrowsmith Exports hidden lodge, Kynrac will use the root to reactivate the wood golem, then he will take some time to survey the defenses and check where the golem would be the most useful.
Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27

The golem is currently in the secret foyer A6 of the sharrowsmith's exports. Kynrac reactivates it with ease, bringing new life into the construct.

Tracking the one jeweller in town who carries the Zenj jewels needed to reactivate the other defense of the bazaar would take several hours. It could be possible with the right diplomacy checks.

Roll me a dip(gather info) check, and I'll tell you if it's possible...

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

Kynrac does his best to find the merchant's track as soon as he can, taken by his fear that all his efforts might be vain if the Zenj armor isn't animated in time.

Are we allowed to sell the loot found to buy the gem needed?

Seoni nods as the tree golem is reactivated.

'Uzoma' is the name that finally turns up as the most likely candidate to carry black diamonds. Rumours have it that he often trades in high-value jewellery, a risky business that involves taking out huge loans from loan sharks and then hoping to sell the gems for a good profit.

His shopis a small clay brick building, one of the few in town with a permanent structure. From within come the sounds of a loud, one-sided discussion.

“You still owe 1,000 gold, Uzoma, you’ve had an extra week to pay up. Now where’s the money?”

Kynrac steps in, eager to restore order. "What seems to be the problem here?"

Kynrac enters the store, and sees two ruffians and their leader harass the shopkeeper. None of your business, elf! Stay out of this! the leader snaps.

"So sorry!" Takahiro calls with a wide smile and a pleasant smile "Perhaps matters of debt could be discussed after matters of custom?" Takahiro beams "Must be an auspicious day for us to happen along just now, as the vendor seems to owe debt to the lender and both are bedevilled, but then along comes a customer! Such luck! Perhaps you wait outside while we conclude business?" Takahiro cheerfully offers the loansharks.

Channels Mr Miyagi

Diplomacy 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Nice post, Takahiro!!

Lanarial just grins in his carefree way, while twirling a dagger in his hand..."Yea - run back to your boss and tell him we're busy..."

"Yes, would you kindly wait outside? Your absence will be deeply appreciated."

Diplomacy aid another: automatic success.

Seems like this is your lucky day, Uzoma. Let's see what these clients want to buy, shall we? Any money they spend comes straight to us. the leader says to Uzoma. Then to Takahiro go ahead, with a broad grins and extra emphasis don't mind us.

Uzoma looks a bit lost in this stand-off, hesitates, and finally breaks the silence with a wwwhat can I dddo for you?

Kynrac gets down to business. "We need a black diamond, and we know you have one in stock. Can we see it?"

Seoni keeps an eye out and tries to get a read on the shop keeper and thugs.

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

sense motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Yyes, I hhave a black ddiamond, straight from the mines beneath Brazen Peaks. The price is five-hundre... the shop keeps stutters, as he is rudely interrupted by the thug's shout of THOUSAND. That diamond is selling for thousand, and that's what you're going to use to pay us off.

The two thugs backing the leader keep a close watch on the adventurers.

Do we pay them what they want in the hopes that we can keep our presence unknown, or do we kill them to save ourselves the cost of the gem? Amiri looks to the others, content to follow their lead.

"So sorry!" Takahiro beams once more "Your matter of debt is a matter between you, the lender, and this merchant, the debtor. Whilst it appears inauspicious and poor omens have settled upon that relationship, it is clear that well natured spiritfolk have taken pity upon your stars and a goodly kami has steered us to this shop to bring some peace" Takahiro pauses to let that sink in, then continues "One must always be careful when testing the benevolent nature of the spirits though for their blessings are fickle, and their good will can dry up, like our pockets..." Takahiro smiles broadly once again, like a kindly uncle giving a gentle admonishment.

"Shopkeeper, you said something about five hundred?" Takahiro continues pretending the situation is a lot calmer than it probably is "The gem is simply a gem, and whilst I believe it shows honour and respect to pay what it is worth and with a modest margin worthy of an honest merchant, I would feel dishonoured and disrespected were our good natures exploited for advantage"

Kynrac raises an eyebrow at the thugs meddling in affairs that don't concern them. "I agree with my friend here. The price is fair. If you want to take the money the diamond is worth for yourself, fine. If he's indebted then indeed the law is on your side. But you have no right to artificially inflate the price of that item, nor to intimidate that merchant for that matter. His debt doesn't give you free reigns to do what you want. You might also want to be careful not to make powerful enemies like ourselves. Let's settle this situation. Obviously this merchant doesn't have the money he owes you. Let him sell the diamond at his fair price, then repay your debt with gems worth the reminder of the debt. I can even act as a representative of both parties interested to make sure everything is handled fairly. What say you? You have everything to gain in agreeing to my proposal. "

Diplomacy : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

If we split the coats, it's less than 100gp per person. Are than affordable price St our level I think. Agreed?

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As Lanarial has no money (because you had to use it to bring him back from the dead...) he just keeps an eye on the thugs, ready to stick the one who tries anything stupid =)

Per pre-gen sheet, Lirianne has only 79gp, we might need to bargain down a little more, or offer to... take care of his debt another way

You can take an advance on the chronicle sheet, as you've already completed some parts that give a reward.

The merchant looks as if stung by a wasp. He's clearly willing to sell the diamond, but nervous to repeat his price.

Right, the thug leader finally says. You buy the diamond, and we get our share from this fellow... and turning to the merchant you hear that Uzoma: today is your lucky day. Seems you have half the debt, so we only have to smash up half your shop...

The way it looks, the party can make the deal at 500 gp. What happens to the merchant afterwards... who knows?

"Hold on, there won't be any smashing, as I said the debt doesn't allow you to do anything with him. The authorities would have to investigate and ask for witnesses to step up... Which would be unfortunate, as you'll agree with me. How about he simply repays the reminder of his debt in gems? They're much more convenient. Of course, the merchant would agree to pay interest over time to compensate you. If his shop is destroyed, or even half of it, he won't be able to pay his interest. "

That's the best a lawful neutral can do for him I'm afraid. Frankly, I see what kind of response were expected to have here, but that's simply not my character, and it's more of a chaotic good attitude...

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Seoni whispers to the others "I would be karmic if these thugs were robed after the shopkeeper paid his debit."

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The shopkeeper looks on in desperation, but there is little he can do but complete the transaction.

The bruiser leader just remarks Huh. Foreigners. Think they can just meddle with everything, can they? And turning to Uzoma Let's see what we can find in this shop, shall we?

So, do you want to move on from this, or do you want to interfere?

"Just pay the man and let him handle the mess he got himself into. We have more...pressing...matters to attend to..." the rogue says softly to Kynrac.

"Agreed." replies the elf, oblivious of the merchant's plea for help.

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Seems like we're paying the 500

Takahiro immediately moves to intercet the lead thug

"So sorry!" He offers once more, but this time his face is very even and expressionless "The benevolent goddess Shizuru whispered into the ears of your local kami and steered us to this store that we might provide custom enough for you and this merchant to appease the debt for now, but a smashed shop would be bad feng-shui and the kami would send no more lucky shoppers and you would get no more money. I give you respect and think of you as rightfully angered and upset moneylender, but smash up shop and I would be shocked to learn of you as just a common vagabond, ruffian, and thief - prone to acting like unleashed baboon. So perhaps before terribly unfortunate misunderstandings happen..." Takahiro's eyes harden as they bore into the leader "... you indulge me once more - take your money and leave." his hand drifts to the tsuka of his katana and rests there comfortably.

Intimidate 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Paladin says 'no'

Shieldmarshall says 'no' also

"I'd advise listening to him, friend," Lirianne says, hands on her pistols ready to draw. "We'll pay 500 for the gem - more than it's worth, I'll wager," she adds with a glance at the merchant, "and you can take that against your debt and walk away. Elsewise, well, the second thing that smashes will be a bullet. Into a skull."

Intimidate (aid another): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

"It seems my occidental friend prefers very plain speech, but regardless, I am sure both of our meanings are clear" Takahiro reinforces the message.

Oooh Liriane and Takahiro get all Shanghai Noon!

Seoni looks impatient, commenting to the thugs "You have all you will get from the shopkeep, go away before you give us reason to shed you blood!"

Alright, alright, we're leaving. the leader says, strongly intimidated by the sudden hardened chance of the Tien, and the threat of firearms, then pointing to Uzoma But you've got one week! One week to come up with the rest of the money!

Well-played!

Uzomi is extremely grateful That may have only bought me a week of time, but it gives me a chance. You've halved my debt as well. How can I ever thank you?

"You can thank me by managing your finances well, being an honest merchant, and honouring your debts" Takahiro bows politely, and leaves.

Seeing an opportunity to continue their ruse, Lanarial says in a low voice meant to be overheard by the shopkeeper, "Hurry up! We have to get back to Bloodcove as soon as we can! And the boat leaves in an hour!! I ain't walking all the way back because you wanted some shiny bauble..."

Roll me a bluff check, if you please.

Back at the Sharrowsmith's exports, the black diamond is installed, reactivating the suit of armour, and setting it to guard the foyer.

When the adventurers emerge, the fountain in the middle is the center of attention. A young Taldan called Marra Gavix (Marra, nice name...) is singing and dancing on top of the fountain. She sings the song of the seven craftsmen, who decided to use their crafts from a powerful overlord. Just then, Arvellos Rand, run out shouting They're here! They've broken through the rear gate!

You can move, and you can control the golem and suit you've reactivated (I'll post stats on the map once you've reached them. They don't patrol on their own, but once an adventurers reaches the golem or suit, they're under your control. They'll automatically attack once they see an enemy. The book you're protecting is in A15.

Not rolling init, since you're far away anyway.

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Takahiro
Seoni
Kynrac
Lanarial
Lirianne
Amiri
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Enemies
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Takahiro begins legging it to the room the party needs to protect.

bluff: 1d20 ⇒ 9 =(

Lanarial double moves into the building...

Did we get familiar enough with the layout to know about those secret doors on the map?

Leaving the shop, Kynrac uses his wand of longstrider (UMD auto success with guidance) and suggests he heads back to the lodge to prepare things ahead, since he moves more quickly.

*****

At the lodge

Before anyone moves, Kynrac simply says. "Hold on, just a second. I'll accelerate the flow of time for us."

Casting haste (sp), lasts 9 rounds: A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. All of the hasted creature's modes of movement (including land movement, burrow, climb, fly, and swim) increase by 30 feet, to a maximum of twice the subject's normal speed using that form of movement.

Then the loremaster moves quickly towards the golem and armor in order to activate them.

Am I missing it? There no doors (other than one secret door from A8 to A5) that lets us get from the back to the front of the building! I wanted to move Lanarial through the bedrooms and hide near A12 to get behind them, but the map doesn't show a way... ):-%

You're aware of the secret doors leading to the pathfinder lodge (A8), and to the Golem (A6). You also have a vague idea of the location of the vault (A15)

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Takahiro
Seoni
Kynrac
Lanarial
Lirianne
Amiri
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Enemies
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Amiri moves quickly into and through the building, and, with the benefit of Kynrac's spell, is able to make it to the Golem.

Full-round action: Double move (120')

The party now has control over the golem (but treat it like a summoned creature: it will attack enemies to the best of its ability). The first PC to post an action for the golem gets to determine what it does, starting next round.

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Takahiro
Seoni
Kynrac
Lanarial
Lirianne
Amiri
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Enemies
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Here's a discussion thread for the Season 6 project. Currently, we're operating on invitation only...

Hi DM Kludde, looking forward to this project!

Ditto :-)

Probably worthwhile to have the mission statement here while we find a couple more players for the project:

The season 6 project aims to play all scenarios in season 6, as soon as they come out.

Since scenarios are typically released at a rate of two per month, that means playing (at least) two simultaneous tables, with the aim of finishing scenarios in roughly a month's time. Since high-level scenarios sometimes run longer, it would sometimes mean having more than those overlapping for some time.

I'm looking for players
- Willing to juggle more than one table
- Able to finish scenarios in roughly a month's time (i.e. frequent posters)
- Preferably with characters in a wide level range, and a wide range of factions (*)

(*)Note that not having characters in all level ranges is not a deal-breaker, since pregens are available for all tiers.

It should be quite a nice experience to run season 6 this way: the players can follow the meta-plot as it unfolds, and it will give the feeling of being part of a larger multi-player experience, as faction goals get updated throughout the season on the paizo boards.

So I'm looking for the rare breed of players who can keep up regular posting for a year on at least two simultaneous tables. Moreover, the player should be available for all season 6 scenarios - which means you can't play them anywhere else, unless they're replayable.

The first three (!) scenarios for season 6 have been announced: they are a 1-5, a 3-7 and a 5-9 scenario, so it looks like we'll be starting out with three parallel tables.

Cyril, Pedwiddle: thanks a lot for joining in. I'll be looking for - preferably - four more players. If you have suggestions on whom to contact, please let me know.

I currently have three level 2 characters available for the 1-5: Darvan, a saurian shaman, Kaddok, a dumb-as-a-brick fighter, and Castien, a ranged fighter/wizard. If anyone has any preferences, let me know - otherwise, I'll go ahead and choose Castien, 'cause I'm most excited for him to level.

I might have a level 3 alchemist available before too long, too. He's in a PbP for Thornkeep level 1 right now, but it's kinda stalled. New GM is incoming, and we've already cleared half of it, so here's hopin'...

Looking forward to playing alongside Castien!

Just a quick list of my PFS characters with their levels at season 6 kickoff and future faction:

• Kynrac (oracle of time 9), Dark Archive**
  
• Rysalius (melee bard 6), Sovereign Court**
  
• Shandor (blaster sorcerer 7 or 9), Sczarni
  
• Ouroboreia (summoner void wizard 5), Scarab Sages**
  
• Ennoia (archer paladin 5 or 6), Silver Crusade**
  
• Aetherys (magus 4), Qadira
  
• Auric (archaeologist bard 3), Dark Archive**
  
• Basalte (fighter 3 or 4), Scarab Sages

** = While some of them will be available from the start, there are still some season 5 scenarios I want to play with them (or at least GM for credit) before I have them enter season 6:

• Kynrac: needs to play 5-25 Vengeance at Sundered Crag.
  
• Rysalius: needs to play 5-19 Horn of Aroden before he moves out of tier, then play 5-24 Assault on the Wound (in that order).
  
• Ouroboreia: will probably still be playing Destiny of the Sands III, will be available after that.
  
• Ennoia: needs to play (or GM credit) 5-22 Scars of the Third Crusade before she moves out of tier.
  
• Auric: will probably still be playing Shades of Ice II or III, will be available after that.

That means that when season 6 kicks off, I will have the sorcerer 7, the magus 4 and the fighter 3/4 available. That's exactly what's needed for the first three scenarios, including level range:

#6-01 Trial by Machine (1-5) with Aetherys
#6-02 The Silver Mount Collection (3-7) with Basalte
#6-03 The Technic Siege (5-9) with Shandor

About finding more players, I'm at a loss since you've already asked in the Orphans group. That being said, we could have a fixed core group of 3-4 players, and have the rest be "guests", recruited for one scenario, more if they prove reliable and friendly. What do you think?

Well, Castien is now level 3 after I applied 'We Be Goblins!' to him, so he could play low in the 3-7, or low/high in the 1-5. I'm close to 3 on a couple of others, so that's something.

As far as additional players goes, there's a higher-level (5+?) PFS recruitment thread on the forums that I haven't been following, but might be helpful.

Yes, it's EF's. Here is the link.

DMK sent me an invite - I'm definitely interested with Rhanloi (lvl 2 wizard) and will have to check with current games to free up Grimaldus, a level 3 fighter. I would have to play a pre-gen for higher level game and so would take whatever class is needed!

When is this likely to start? Grim is all but done in the current game...

Looking forward to gaming with ya!!

Good to see you Rhanloi! You may remember me as GM Lithrac, who GMed The Confirmation for Rhanloi.

...and I'm the player behind Cressyk, for what it's worth.

...humming "It's A Small World After All"

Oh - and after DMK is done with us Rhanloi will go to level 3! I'd like to keep Rhanloi in the 1-5 tier and move Grim up to the 3-7 tier.

This is the smallest of small worlds! I am Malena in DMK's games, but I am also Tanselle (of T&T fame) in the bluedove games.

I currently have:

Malena Antonesscu - human sorcerer (tattoed sorcerer, infernal) 2
Tanselle Bashir - half-elf gunslinger (pistolero) 1/cleric (Abadar) 1
Sefu Sekala - human magus (bladebound/kensai) 1

So, basically, I will be playing a fair amount of pregens for the first half of the year.

Looking forward to participating in this with some familiar faces.

I am interested, but like several others, I would have to use pregens for the upper level games.

Currently I have:
2nd level cleric. 5xp available.
2nd level bard 3xp currently playing
3rd level ranger 6xp currently playing.
And a 1st level with 1xp to be rebuilt.

Isn't there something about not being able to apply a pregen credit to a character that was active in a game that had an over lapping play time range?

Seems like the first wave of scenarios will hit us Aug 14:

#6-01 Trial by Machine (1-5)
#6-02 The Silver Mount Collection (3-7)
#6-03 The Technic Siege (5-9)

Also being released around the same time is

#5-99 The paths we choose (3-7)

That scenario was first scheduled as a 'Convention-only' module - for event of 15+ tables only, but now it's been decided it will be available starting Aug 16. Since it's the kick-off to season 6, and since it offers an explanation of all the faction changes, I think we should consider it part of the run as well.

That would mean having four parallel tables (!!), but we can have bit of a staggered start (e.g. start 5-99 and 6-01 on Aug 14/16, then start 6-02 and 6-03 somewhere around Sep 1, or even Sep 8, to give the first two scenarios some time to clear out - we've done three-week scenarios before, after all)

The alternative - and what I'm secretly hoping for, as it would be good for the PbP community, is to have 5-99 as a board event: several GMs coming together to start 15-ish parallel tables of 5-99, a bit like PbP Game Day. I've pitched it with Jesse (who is busy with Paizocon right now), though I'm not having too strong hopes...

Oh, by the way: I'm recruiting for 'Horn of Aroden', to be played in high tier (4-5), on the DMK recruitment thread. I still have a spot free - aren't some of you still on that list?

If I can join with a 3rd-level, I'd love to play Castien through...

Hey, Malena/Tanselle...are you playing the next bluedove adventure or jumping over to this one with Tanselle?

I was planning on finishing out the series for Tanselle with bluedove. Then I'll bring her here. You?

I'd like to do that with Grim but wasn't sure of the timing. I guess if the 3-7 tier starts later and we push through the final scenario with bluedove we will be ok...

Thanks!

I got 'Scars of the Third Crusade' (Tier 1-5), and we have about a month left before the start of season 6. Do you guys want to run the scenario (as a kind of pilot)? It looks like a good one

I've only got two characters available right at the moment - Kaddok (level 2.1 fighter) and Grimbli (level 1.1 gnome sorcerer w/animal companion). If we play low, or I use a pregen, I'd be fine with that.

I only have Malena available (2.2 human sorcerer), but I'd love to jump right back into something before Season 6 starts up.

I'd love to, but I have no character available at the moment.

I've put up a thread here

Let's see how many will join, and I'll recruit extras to fill up the table.

I'm having fun playing Marra so I'll join.Scars of the third.

Any opinions on which character I join with? Kaddok is a level 2 Shoanti Thunder and Fang fighter (viking archetype, gives rage and rage powers later on), and Grimbli is a level 1 gnome sorcerer (sylvan bloodline) with Fluffy, a tiger companion.

Actually, Aetherys (my magus) is in the final chase of the Midnight Mauler, so she should be available soon. Would you mind waiting for a bit so that I could join with her, please?

Malena is in for Scars of the Third Crusade.

Tanselle, my 2.0 half-elf gunslinger/cleric (nun with a gun), has just started The Devil We Know Part IV.

Sefu, my 1.1 magus, is a little ways into The Godsmouth Heresy.

Frabb, my 3.2 halfling bard, is now available for use. He used to be my main (and named Julyan Dimbleningel), but I've rebooted him so that I can play with my RL friends that I've finally managed to recruit to PFS.

Kynrac: in principle I'm fine with holding a bit. How much time do you need?

Not sure, we're in the last fight of the Midnight Mauler, so it should be short, I expect. A few days maybe?

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The other game has just ended now. I'll head over to the gameplay thread if that's alright.

Aetherys needs to level to 4, which I'll do right away.

Ok, I played the cleric in a online game and leveled him.

Now have:
Halfling bard 2. Just started in Scars.
Dwarf cleric 3
Human Ranger 3 Current in game, but near end.
A first level TBD.

#5-99 The paths we choose (3-7)

That scenario was first scheduled as a 'Convention-only' module - for event of 15+ tables only, but now it's been decided it will be available starting Aug 16. Since it's the kick-off to season 6, and since it offers an explanation of all the faction changes, I think we should consider it part of the run as well.

That would mean having four parallel tables (!!), but we can have bit of a staggered start (e.g. start 5-99 and 6-01 on Aug 14/16, then start 6-02 and 6-03 somewhere around Sep 1, or even Sep 8, to give the first two scenarios some time to clear out - we've done three-week scenarios before, after all)

The alternative - and what I'm secretly hoping for, as it would be good for the PbP community, is to have 5-99 as a board event: several GMs coming together to start 15-ish parallel tables of 5-99, a bit like PbP Game Day. I've pitched it with Jesse (who is busy with Paizocon right now), though I'm not having too strong hopes...

If Jesse greenlights the special to be played on the boards, I'd be very interested in GMing it.

I haven't heard from him yet, I'll chase :)

Amazing news! "The Paths We Choose" is no longer a special and will be available on August 16th!

Ah. I noticed I didn't tell you :). I've seen that for a while, so I've been planning to run it as soon as it comes out.

That does bring up the question: how many tables do you guys want to have in parallel? In my view, playing at four tables concurrently is a bit extreme (Aug 14/16 sees the release of 5-99, 6-01, 6-02 and 6-03, so if I start 'em as soon as they appear, that's four tables).

My suggestion would be to have two (for instance, 5-99 and 6-01), an then start the other two at your convenience (say, around two weeks later?)

That seems appropriate, yes. I guess we'll have ample time to catch up later. By the way, feel free to sign up on my table if you want to play that scenario

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I agree four tables is extreme, let's start with two and see where we are after two weeks. How long until they release the next scenarios?

Back to school math:
If there are 26 scenarios released in a year, and each scenario takes 5 weeks to play, how many concurrent games would you have to play to complete them within one year?

That's pretty much how I estimated it as well. Lower level modules tend to go a bit quicker, and higher level ones tend to run longer (is my experience).

I have a certain number of concurrent tables that I run at any given time (around five or six), so those are my 'GM slots'. I've reserved three slots permanently for this project.

I did a quick run-through of what to expect when all scenarios run five weeks (they typically don't, but it gives a worst-case-let's-take-it-easy kin dog planning).

I've put the results in a spreadsheet for your enjoyment. Linkie

The spreadsheet assumes a lot and is very crude (particularly the part where a year has 48 weeks :-D ). It does show that if the tier distribution is anything like last years, it's possible to have three separate streams of low, mid and high tier. That means you'll get by with only three characters. If you run everything with a single level character (and everything else with pregens), by the last scenario your characters will hit level three, and then flash-forward to level 8.2 (!)

Great plans, DMK! We should have ample time to do everything.

I also wanted to give you a heads-up: I might do an exception for some of the later scenarios (March-May), because we have a local convention in July in which I'd like to have some play time and not only GM time, because GMing 9 slots over 4 days is a bit much for me. I hope it's alright, and I'll try to pick scenarios where you'll easily find a replacement for the skipped ones. It shouldn't be more than 4 scenarios over the whole season, though, so I hope it will be okay for you.

Starting 5-99 and 6-01 in mid-August and 6-02/6-03 early September is great! I appreciate the slight delay, because I'm getting married on August 30th, so September 1st would be a great time to start 6-02/6-03.

Finally, I'll also try to plan ahead to have the right faction for the right scenario as much as possible. I've started a spreadsheet here with the faction information, feel free to have a look.

Did I miss an announcement from the player of Malena? Haven't heard in a while. In any case, I'll try and find a sixth player for table stability.

If you want to skip over scenarios, just let me know in advance a bit, so I can invite guest PCs .

Link for 5-99
Link for 6-01

I'll start up 5-99 on sunday (when I get my hands on it). Shall we finish 'Scars of the third crusade' before we start with 6-01?

Since we're close to the end of Scars and that I'd like to play 6-01 with Aetherys (she'll switch to Silver Crusade), I'd appreciate if we could finish Scars first, please.

If we are close to finishing Scars of the third crusade, and Marra survives the sneak attack from the tall man, then yes I would prefer to keep her in play, but I do have a alternate 1st level I could play.

I assume we have to have our PCs updated for the updated PFS 6.0, but then there are new Ionics to choose from for the higher play levels.

Hi all!

Extra player on the case...

I've just managed to get the pdf for 6-01, and the first post is up here. Season 6 is on!

Here's my status:

My 3rd Fighter (Grimaldus) is still in an adventure that's plodding along slowly. That's ok since I wanted him to run #6-02.

My 3rd Wizard (Rhanloi) just finished with DMK in Scars and was going to do #6-01. However, since we're now doing 5-99 and that's 3+, I may run him there.

I have a 1st Monk (Adrianna) I can run for #6-01, and will need a pre-gen for #6-03.

My two primary PFS characters are Grim and Rhanloi.

Whaddya think?

I've linked the play schedule above, and added 'recruitment lists' for the next couple of scenarios, for your convenience. If, at some point, you don't want to play a scenario, let me know, and I can recruit a guest player.

I'm mildly worried about Malena's player - he seems to have gone silent across the board, which may just be due to absence (it's holiday season after all), but which is also oddly reminiscent of a certain british soccer fan...

Yes, he seems to have disappeared. Is the British soccer fan Broken Prince? If so, yes it's exactly the same pattern.