[PFS] GM Zahmahkibo's "Mists of Mwangi" (Inactive)

Game Master Zahmahkibo

At the table:
Caern Esriellen - Wizard 1
Alia Charybdis - Cleric 1
Arret Vell - Cleric 1
Fissah Fuihlah - Bard 1

Confirm here that you have read the information below and finalized your build, and ask other questions you may have. As soon as everyone is ready, I'll open the Gameplay thread.

Misc. Procedural Information
To keep up a pleasant pace, I will be rolling for the party any opposed checks and saves. All proactive rolls will be left to the players, but I may provide prompting for specific skills now and then. If you cast a spell or employ an effect that offers a saving throw against an enemy, please provide the DC.

If your build includes any immediate spells, re-roll granting effects or other out-of-turn abilities, such as Saving Finale, Improved Iron Will, or Step Up, please let me know in advance so that I can make appropriate adjustments to the publication of rolls.

In combat, if any player has not posted within a day and a half of the last GM update, I will default to what I deem a reasonable course of action, based on circumstances and past behavior, that does not exhaust any non-trivial consumables. Out of combat, after a full day with no activity, I will proceed under the assumption the missing player agrees to follow the current course.

If you predict that you will be unable to post for a day or two and inform us before hand, I will be willing to extend the window. You may also designate another player to dicate your character's actions during a brief absence with whatever license you wish to allow.

Everyone feel free to provide conditional directions, especially in combat, to a reasonable degree of specificity. Otherwise, actions within an initiative block will be resolved in the order they are posted.

Finally, for any players new to PbP, remember to use appropriate tags in the Gameplay thread. [ ooc][ /ooc] for out of character, [ b][ /b] for "dialogue," and [ i][ /i] for thoughts and mental communication.

Thanks for having me!
Quick minor note: assume that if I know combat or a event is coming that I cast Guidance upon myself beforehand (but not once it has begun).

Same here!

GM, you mentioned my character profile page, any pointers on what you find missing? Also, I've been looking for ways have a signature-like header (just like Arret has), but haven't found the magic setting yet. Can you give me a hint?

Just go to the profile of your character and add something like "HP X/X | AC: X etc..." (spoiler tags optional, they hide it unless you click it) in the Classes/Levels field where you typed "Bard 1" (under Race "Human" and above Gender "Male")

Greetings, fellow adventurers! And thanks, as well!

Hiya and well met!

Since it looks like I'm gonna spend a bit on the front line I'd like to switch one of my prepared spells (Comprehend Languages) for another (Shield of Faith) if that's all right.

The front line is gonna be interesting with a party of two clerics, a bard and a wizard. I can't believe that with STR 12 I'm the most melee capable character :P
My Strength-domain ability, Bless and Enlarge Person (and hopefully Inspire Courage from you Fissa) might help though.

In light of our melee deficit, I could (per PFS rules - "...you are allowed to adjust your character before ....leveling up for the first time. ...Changes may be made between adventures and before playing as a character above 1st level.") switch out my feat of Selective Channeling for Weapon Finesse, which would give me a +3 to attack (but not damage) with light weapons. So I'd switch from a scimitar to a light mace or sickle at +3 to attack and d6 for damage.
What do you think?

Might be a good idea, shame to spend a feat on it though if you're not planning on frontlining over the rest of your career. Or are you planning on taking Dervish Dance later? ;)

Definitely!

Hah! You'll be more effective than me as a caster, a channeler and as a frontliner :P

Nonsense! Alia is young, and could really benefit from the wisdom and experience of her compatriots. Plus, she is absolutely horrible at saving throws)

Btw, concerning the lack of frontliners, I do have a melee-built PFS legal ranger lying about. I just haven't picked traits, feats or background with him yet.

This is him :)

I think Cole was thinking about joining up: it seemed pretty important to him and his fighter looks quite capable.

Although...looking at your ranger makes me want to make my own ranger... Time to roll up a new character!

Same here!

GM, you mentioned my character profile page, any pointers on what you find missing?

Feats, traits, special abilities, that kind of thing. Encumbrance is is also helpful.

Alia, since you have a few scenarios under your belt already, you should have your XP/PP/Fame listed somewhere, in addition to your wealth and any purchases made off chronicle sheets.

You all are free to reroll to whatever you wish before we begin, though I'd like to get started by Monday at the latest.

I believe I am ready to go.

In light of our lack of frontliners I'll use my ranger, Sevin.
Two notes: he uses a longspear and bite in concert, which means he can attack at 5 and at 10 foot reach. So he gets AoO attacks :)

I'm good to go!

(Arret Vell/Big Bad)

Nice combo! My default assumption will be that he takes the first AoO available from either weapon, but you may update those conditions on the fly.

Caern and Sevin are ready to roll. I'll take Fissah to be ready as well, so once Alia confirms that she isn't dropping we can get underway.

Very well: Alia stands ready!

Excellent! Gameplay thread incoming.

Taking a flight now, so don't expect any posts until tomorrow...