ANNOUNCEMENT OF PLAY-BY-POST CONVENTION OUTPOST VIII

ANNOUNCING PLAY-BY-POST Outpost VIII

PbP Outpost VIII Event # 4,786,136
When: March 2, 2025 - May 12, 2025

Secondary HQ location: Our channel on the Organized Play Discord at PFSchat.com #pbp_outpost_VIII

Reporting Links
We will be using RPG Chronicles for signup management and reporting. [u]If you have an RPG Chronicles account[/u], you can manage signups and chronicle generation (including emailing chronicles to your players) simply by logging into your existing RPG Chronicles account and using the Outpost VIII event code.

[u]If you do not have an RPG Chronicles account[/u] and don’t wish to create one, no problem. Simply click the link below to report as a “guest GM”.

Outpost VIII Reporting

For more information about using RPG Chronicles for reporting, please check out this link

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Greetings Pathfinder and Starfinder enthusiasts!

We’re all very excited to announce the upcoming PbP Outpost VIII! I will try to keep this as brief as possible so that folks can find all the information quickly. The theme for this will be Won’t You Take Me to Funky Town. When choosing your scenarios to run, try to choose ones set in unusual locations!

Don’t have a scenario in mind that seems to fit the theme? That’s no problem. We can help you “reskin” almost any scenario or adventure to fit the theme with a little creative thought, just ask! We have also included a list of suggested scenarios at the end of this announcement.

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Important dates:

There seems to be a copy/paste error in the FAQ for GMs:

What if I want to add a game as a GM after the August 12, 2024 Scenario Support Deadline?

Also, I think the theme Won’t You Take Me to Funky Town sounds great! Looking forward to play! I might even run a PBP game... well, maaaaybe...

Question regarding the scenario support: Is the module Heroes for Highdelve included? I do not know if it is in a hardback book, but I think it fits the theme perfectly - Highdelve is a town in western Brevoy in the Broken Lands.

There seems to be a copy/paste error in the FAQ for GMs:

Quote:

What if I want to add a game as a GM after the August 12, 2024 Scenario Support Deadline?

Also, I think the theme Won’t You Take Me to Funky Town sounds great! Looking forward to play! I might even run a PBP game... well, maaaaybe...

Question regarding the scenario support: Is the module Heroes for Highdelve included? I do not know if it is in a hardback book, but I think it fits the theme perfectly - Highdelve is a town in western Brevoy in the Broken Lands.

Sadly, Heroes for Highdelve is not available for Scenario Support

Mainly because Heroes for Highdelve never had a digital release. However, if you own the print version, you could run it in PBP! It was a GenCon - only print release so it is hard to track down.

The Outpost VIII Event Listing spreadsheet is now live!

You can’t sign up for games now, but you can see all the great tables that are being offered. We’ll update the listing every day or two, so keep an eye out.

HERE is the link for the Event Listing sheet

Remember, general signups don’t start until February 6, 2025!

I've left it late because I was away. Do you still need GMs for the PFS1e special?

I've left it late because I was away. Do you still need GMs for the PFS1e special?

If you are interested, I can still add you as a Reserve or Backup GM

Is a level 9 character able to play in the 10-11 tier in the Solstice Scar special?

Is a level 9 character able to play in the 10-11 tier in the Solstice Scar special?

I believe so, yes

@Bigrin42. Yes please - same for the Starfinder special.

ATTENTION GMs - Monday Feb 3rd would be the last day you could get scenario support for Outpost VIII!

...if we hadn't forgotten to announce it. So get those games registered by tomorrow!

Register to gm here

GMs who are running Outpost games here on the forums, can you please post your threads to the signup spreadsheet before February 6 (the start of general player signup)? If your game is FCFS, what's most urgent is to post your gameplay link, because your players need to be able to dot in when they sign up. If you're doing GM choice or lottery, we need your recruitment link so players can apply as soon as signups start.

If you have any questions about this or if this is your first forum game and you need help setting up your threads and campaign, please post here or ask any of the forum VOs and we'll help.

Just a quick thank-you to all the folks who organise these conventions! I imagine they're a lot of work, but they're great at bringing a ton of games online and all of us players benefit.

Question regarding the PFS1 special: Can I play a level 4 character in the Subtier 5-6 standard game?

According to page 11 of the PFS Roleplaying guild guide, for scenarios with more than two subtiers, characters must be in adjacent subtiers to play together.
Seems to me that this condition is met (provided all other characters at that table are between level 3 and 6), but I want to be sure.

(Unfortunately, there is no standard table for Subtier 3-4 of the special.)

Two hours until player sign up, right?

Is it too late to switch what I'm running? Redelia is running SFS 1-20 too. I didn't know she was?

When will you open the seats for signup?

We will open up early signup for GMs on February 3, 2025. This is a courtesy for our GMs. GMS, please limit yourself to 1 table of your choice and 1 Special until February 6.

General player signup will open February 6, 2025. Please only sign up for the number of games you can handle. It’s better to enjoy one or two games than to get overwhelmed. Also, please remember other people are excited to play. Even if you are a player who can handle multiple tables, please be considerate and sign up for only a few to begin and allow others time to sign up before you add more.

@Ira kroll

General Seating now open!

General seating is now open for all players. While there is no limit to the number of games you can sign up for, we do ask that everyone do their best not to overcommit. We also would ask that you not sign up for tons of games at the very beginning, to give everyone the chance to find a seat at a table. Sign up for a few, then wait a day or two to give others the chance.

Remember that the 1 game per character rule still applies to PBP games, so no signing up to play in multiple games with the same character.

Outpost VII Event Listing

Is it too late to switch what I'm running? Redelia is running SFS 1-20 too. I didn't know she was?

It is not too, late. Please DM me ASAP

Question regarding the PFS1 special: Can I play a level 4 character in the Subtier 5-6 standard game?

According to page 11 of the PFS Roleplaying guild guide, for scenarios with more than two subtiers, characters must be in adjacent subtiers to play together.
Seems to me that this condition is met (provided all other characters at that table are between level 3 and 6), but I want to be sure.

(Unfortunately, there is no standard table for Subtier 3-4 of the special.)

Yes, you're interpretation is correct. For PFS1 specials characters from adjacent sub-tiers can join tables so long as the table only contains characters from two adjacent sub-tiers (e.g. a 5-6 table can also have characters from sub-tier 3-4 or sub-tier 7-8, but not from both of those other sub-tiers). The gold a character receives is based on the sub-tier which that character falls into (e.g. a level 4 character would get sub-tier 3-4 gold even on a 5-6 table). Level 9 is the one level that counts as between tiers rather than being a sub-tier, so the sub-tier below 10-11 would be sub-tier 7-8.

The gold a character receives is based on the sub-tier which that character falls into (e.g. a level 4 character would get sub-tier 3-4 gold even on a 5-6 table).

Are you sure about that?

Isn't the Out-Of-Subtier rule that you take the average of the subtier played and your subtier? (Level 9 is always out of subtier and averages 7-8 and 10-11 regardless of which subtierplayed)

I am not seeing solstice scar (or any of the specials) listed as Scenario options in RPG Chronicles.

I am not seeing solstice scar (or any of the specials) listed as Scenario options in RPG Chronicles.

Both the SF1 and PF2 specials are in RPGC. Solstice Scar D will likely be added soon, as soon as Rox gets his copy and can get it entered.

Mike...R wrote:

The gold a character receives is based on the sub-tier which that character falls into (e.g. a level 4 character would get sub-tier 3-4 gold even on a 5-6 table).

Are you sure about that?

Isn't the Out-Of-Subtier rule that you take the average of the subtier played and your subtier? (Level 9 is always out of subtier and averages 7-8 and 10-11 regardless of which subtierplayed)

For most scenarios that's true, however multi-table specials get called out in the Guild Guide as a special case (see the bit in bold below).

Step 5: Determine the Max Gold for the adventure based on the PC’s advancement rate and the subtier played. Circle the applicable value (F). If the PC’s level is not within the subtier played (such as a 1st-, 2nd-, or 3rd-level character in Subtier 4–5), circle the Out-of-Subtier gold value or calculate the Out-of-Subtier value for Seasons 0–4 by taking the average of both subtiers and rounding up. For special scenarios with 4 or more subtiers, give the character the gold value for the tier that matches his character level, rather than the tier played. Write this value beside area F and circle it. This value represents the total gold piece value a character receives for defeating all enemies and finding all treasure in an adventure.

As you say for characters who fall between the tiers (i.e. level 9 in this case), they would still get Out-of-Subtier gold as there is not a tier which corresponds to their level.

For most scenarios that's true, however multi-table specials get called out in the Guild Guide as a special case (see the bit in bold below).
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Thanks! I was looking at a previous season instead of the season 10 guide for some reason which is why I couldn't find that, really appreciate you tracking down the citation.

miteke wrote:

I am not seeing solstice scar (or any of the specials) listed as Scenario options in RPG Chronicles.

Both the SF1 and PF2 specials are in RPGC. Solstice Scar D will likely be added soon, as soon as Rox gets his copy and can get it entered.

Not there yet. Should I use an alternate form of reporting?

bigrin42 wrote:

miteke wrote:

I am not seeing solstice scar (or any of the specials) listed as Scenario options in RPG Chronicles.

Both the SF1 and PF2 specials are in RPGC. Solstice Scar D will likely be added soon, as soon as Rox gets his copy and can get it entered.

Not there yet. Should I use an alternate form of reporting?

I would suggest just using a black scenario for RPGC and then update it when Solstice Scar becomes available

Solstice Scar D is now available on RPGChronicles

OK, I'm just gonna be "that guy" and ask the stupid question because I do not understand how this works. :\

I looked at the Event Listing and found a game I'd be interested in trying. There's a Discord Link.

When I try the Discord Link it says "You don't have access to this link; This link is to a server or channel you don't have access to."

So ... what did I do wrong? Thanks.

It may not be what you did wrong; the Discord link should be an invitation to the server where the game will take place, but if the GM tried to link directly to the game you wouldn't be able to access it. Which game was it?

The Pathfinder Trials, tier 1 game, GM Hado-Ken, Roll for Combat Discord.

I see the issue. That one isn't a first-come-first-served table, it's GM's choice. The GM posted a signup on the Roll for Combat server; according to it, the plan is a combination lottery and GM choice. If you're still interested, I think I can invite you onto the server. What's your Discord ID?

Only One More Week!

GMs, with one week to go before Outpost VIII officially starts, you should be collecting player information, finalizing your tables, and making sure you have everything ready to go. While you cannot use any game text from the scenario yet, feel free to have your players start introductions and Role Play in the gameplay channels.

Open spots available!

Just a reminder that there are still plenty of open seats available across all the game systems. Please see the Event Listing spreadsheet and sign up. Games start in just a few days!

I see the issue. That one isn't a first-come-first-served table, it's GM's choice. The GM posted a signup on the Roll for Combat server; according to it, the plan is a combination lottery and GM choice. If you're still interested, I think I can invite you onto the server. What's your Discord ID?

Thanks very much for the response, but I'll try again another time.

Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!

As of now 00:01 GMT+0 March 2 Outpost VIII is live! Players and GMs alike, have fun!

I think I heard that boons are not to be rolled for in this, that the staff will figure that out? Is that correct?

When I try to download the chronicles from RPG Chronicles for the solstice scar game, I get the error

[Errno 2] No such file or directory: '/blank_sheets/PFS/PFS 8-99-D.pdf'

And the email option is not available to me saying I need to upgrade my account to use the email feature. What should I do?

I think I heard that boons are not to be rolled for in this, that the staff will figure that out? Is that correct?

For PF1, a roll of 19 or 20 wins a boon

When I try to download the chronicles from RPG Chronicles for the solstice scar game, I get the error

[Errno 2] No such file or directory: '/blank_sheets/PFS/PFS 8-99-D.pdf'

And the email option is not available to me saying I need to upgrade my account to use the email feature. What should I do?

Don't panic! It is a known issue and it is being worked on.

GMs roll too, right?

Solstice Scar D should now be working on RPGChronicles

And yes, PF1 GMs get to roll for boons as well.

Solstice Scar D should now be working on RPGChronicles

And yes, PF1 GMs get to roll for boons as well.

I'm still getting the error when I try to generate my House GM chronicle (although it was reported successfully).

It finally worked this morning.

I'm trying to figure out if my game was reported correctly as core or not. How would I do that? I did not see any options on RPG Chronicles for core for the Solstice Scar scenario.

I'm trying to figure out if my game was reported correctly as core or not. How would I do that? I did not see any options on RPG Chronicles for core for the Solstice Scar scenario.

Looks like it was not. I have gone in and reset all the PCs to Core and changed the reporting. All should be fixed now.

Closing Day!
Okay GMs, this is the closing day for Outpost. Most of you have already wrapped up your games and reported by now (great job, by the way), but we still have about 30 games still going. Please wrap these up as soon as possible so your players can get ready for the next adventure.

Even if it looks like you won’t finish the gameplay by May 13 we are asking you to [u]go ahead and report your games[/u] by the deadline so that we can finish up the admin stuff and close out the convention before Paizocon. Please help us by getting these last few games reported. Thanks again for stepping up to run games. It is greatly appreciated!