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Here's the Discussion page.
* I use group initiative. What I do is average my creatures initiative modifier then add it to a d20 roll. Then average the PC's initiative modifier and add it to a d20 roll. The characters can go in any other when it is there turn to go. The side that has the highest roll goes first, then flip-flops from there. This speeds things up on the boards since you don't have to wait for the dwarf fighter to go so that you can act.
* I will roll saving throws, AoO's and some skills depending on the situation. If there is an error with the roll, feel free to let me know.
* No meta-gaming, faerie whispering or telling people what they should do during a battle or conversations. Only short phrases should be used on your turn during combat.
* I ask that you do not read spoiler tags that are not in your name.
Couple of things. I will need at least 3 people to agree on a course of action before moving on with said course of action.
Character FYI's
Owai, you are encumbered. Keep this mind for your speed and the appropriate checks. If you drop what (I think) is in your backpack (move action), then you won't be encumbered. Good news, is that your Escape Artist should be at +8 and you have 1 extra skill point to spend by my calculations. Also, what Bard spells do you know?
Filios, you are encumbered too. You may want to decide what you are and are not going to bring on this mission.
For the sake of simplicity, the adventure takes place in Absalom so feel free to store what you need back at the Lodge.
Luisila, dear, you need to pick a wand. You have CLW or Protection from Evil written down. Need to choose a magic stick.
So we have 6 people, at least 3 of which are level 2. I will leave it up to you if you want to go 4-5, but if a single PC doesn't want to play up, then we'll stay at 1-2. I will also say that this is a hard scenario and I don't soft ball.
I'm going to keep a link to any battle maps at the top of the page.
That's it for now. Let's rock!
Nebten
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Ezrek, it seems someone shot some footage of where all the con goers went after the game ...
I couldn’t spot you, but I think Neb’s playing the drums in an Iron Maiden top.
Oh, and Astyannax and Achillies (For Filios and Owai our cavalier+horse in Vision of Betrayal) make a BRIEF appearance at about 2:36.
Come on now, Honey!
Bring it on, bring it on, yeah.
Just remember me when, you’re good to go!
Ben, heart, can I speak to Ezrek first about the sticks, or does Valsin need a decision now? (I'm totally cool either way ;)
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Encumbrance: Yes, it is his custom to drop his pack when fights occur. Seeing as the adventure takes place in Absalom, as you say, there will be items left behind for sure.
Spells: I thought I put those up. I'll fix that
Skills: Really?? I'll have a look. :D
Playing up?: Don't we all need to be at least level 3 to play up to the 4-5 tier?
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Owai, you are mostly right. There is some math involved, but its Sunday and I don't really feel like going through it. Tier 1-2 it is!
Also Owai, there is no Qadiran language. I believe the best substitute for what you want is Kelish.
Filio is still encumbered even with Cold Weather Outfit (Lodge), Blanket (lodge), Tent(Lodge), left at the lodge. You can figure out what you need to bring after the briefing, no worries.
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My capacity for Light Load is 58, I will leave the 22 Pound Pathfinder's Kit, and that should certainly get me under.
Did you notice that I left 703 GP at the Lodge as well?
I am also going to sell my Studded Leather and buy a MW Chain Shirt. this will add 5 more pounds, but after taking off 22, I should be fine.
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I and most of PFS GMs don't count gold pieces as part of encumbrance. It is assumed it is banked somewhere but table variation may occur.
So without gold pieces, I have you at 94.5 lbs for EVERYTHING.
Without the Cold Weather Outfit, Blanket, & Tent, you are at 66.5 lbs.
Dropping off your PF kit brings you down to 44.5 lbs. Add in MW Chain shirt, 49.5. So you are still clear.
I hope that helps.
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A Big Blog release for PFS came out today. The 4.3 version of the Guide is out. I'm almost positive none of the changes in this version will affect any of the PCs in this game. If it does, go ahead and make the changes needed and give me a heads up.
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Pardon my digression here, I was tracking consumables and whatnot in an old thread when I found this little gem. I hope Luisila is OK with me "gaining" this knowledge from her ;-)
Haladir, thank-you for those words of wisdom. I intend to take your words to heart.
What will this man born to the wilderness think of me, if I tell him I have never even been camping before?
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Question for those more versed in PFS than I... Scrolls purchased are either Wizard, Cleric or Druid. Arcane or Divine when using doesn't matter when the spell is on two lists of different classes. What about when using Use Magic Device? From what I can determine, since none of the Scroll-making classes mentioned above are Charisma-based casters, I'm going to have to emulate an Intelligence or a Wisdom score in order to use any scroll if it's not on my list as well as hit the DC for activating a scroll. (Both my Int and Wis are 10) I was thinking a scroll of Waterbreathing or Beast Shape I might be useful (or a scroll with 2 of one or the other if I spend 2 Prestige), but to activate one as it stands in PFS I'll have to hit a DC 28 to emulate the correct ability score and then a DC 25 to activate the scroll. Doable if I roll 20s... Okay, this has ceased being a question... what was my question again? Has this ever been addressed or are Cha-based UMD users who have Int or Wis scores lower than required just going to have to suck it up?
Also, while I'm at it, why is Beast Shape not a Druid or Ranger spell? :D
On the other hand, Air Crystals from the Pathfinder Society Field Guide are 50gp and last 1 minute.
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If its on the Sorcerer or the Oracle list, but also on the Wizards or Clerics list, you are fine. You don't have to UMD the ability score part of it.
Beast Shape was what the Polymorph spells were in D&D, I believe. They causes so much confusion in how they worked (4 different explanations at one time I believe in D&D 3.5) that they scraped the spell and reworked it so that it makes sense.
If I were you, sounds like Air Crystals are the right way to go.
I could go into more detail with my answers above, but I have to plan on killing my PFS group tonight.
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On another note - went through our last adventure (yes, I am that bored right now, being driven in a car, with not much more than my iPad) and my expendables tally was 1gp, 7 arrows and 5 rations spent. Not very exciting, huh?
Anyway, character sheet fully updated (maybe will play with formatting tomorrow), Holy water added, money (half) deducted, more or less ready to go (with no idea how to breathe underwater, if needed :-( ). Did I tell you arcane/divine guys that I love you? :-D
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Ok made my purchases-
Noble's clothes 75gp
Signet ring 5 gp
Jewelry 100gp
Waterproof Bag (x2) 1gp
Air Crystals (x4) 200gp
Antiplague 50gp
Antitoxin 50gp
Bladeguard 40gp
Vermin Repellent 5gp
Weapon Blanch-Ghost Salt 200gp
Holy Water (x2) 50gp
Scroll of Eagle's Splendor 150gp
Updated sheet
Deducted Gold
Did I miss anything?
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Dang, didn't even notice the Courtier's Outfit, probably would have been sufficient. Oh well, Ezrek is secretly from a minor noble family in Qadira. Ditto on the purchases, Filios beat me to it..was dropping the kids off at school :) Anyway I am willing to purchase courtier's outfit and 50gp jewelry for Luisila and Haraldir, I think it will help the mission. @ Filios, I didn't check your equipment, but you know you need a signet ring and 100gp of jewelry to make the Noble's Clothes believable?
Not being presumptuous here, just trying to keep things moving along.
Purchased
2 Courtiers Outfits 60gp
2 Jewelry 100gp (50gp ea)
One Haraldir and one Luisila
*We can work it out at the end.
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No Ezrek, unless you guys insist on making Haraldir go properly dresses, he would not want to accept that.
So, if you believe that this is really important for the mission than fine, I will accept it since I do not want to ruin party's chances, but in any other case Haraldir will not want/accept it.
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Sheesh, you stodgy ranger types. ;)
I don't know if it will affect for sure, but let us not risk it. I'm not worried about the gp, you can always give it back at the end of the mission. Haraldir looks to be about the same size as Ezrek. Maybe he will just add to his growing wardrobe. Besides as far as I know, Haraldir didn't on the purchasing trip, so he won't be there to object. ;)
Edit. Besides now you get play up how uncomfortable you are in these stiff new clothes
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Quick note before I head off to work.
Under PFS rules, you cannon loan people gold to purchase items. You can purchase the items, then loan it to them to borrow. But at the end of the game said items revert back to you.
If people want to change what they bought because of this (or for any reason), that is fine. Go ahead and make any changes you need to your purchases. Nothing will be hard set until we reach the gala.
I also need to get faction missions out, so that may change how you go shopping. Again those, I will get out later today.
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Right, that's what I was intending. H-man, I was serious about just keeping the clothes afterwards. I'm character flavor, I can see Ezrek with a selection of clothes for any situation. He's kinda becoming a swiss army knife. Also that's how I visualized Pathfinders, you know always having a tool for a job. I don't want to offend or overstep and will abide by what you say. Ezrek is just a friendly, cooperative guy. Me too.
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Ezrek, I have good news and bad news.
The bad news is I still do need the 30+50gp for the courtier’s outfit + jewellery. I will try to choose a color that matches my eyes and yours, and surely everyone loves wasp-themed jewellery. :)
I will keep my Holy water but sell the bedroll and trail rations for 1 gp 1sp.
The good news is I have a spare backpack carrying capacity of 31 lb. while still maintaining a medium load. I can’t carry any of it “in hand” but it’s available if anyone wants it. Let me know and I’ll set up a separate tab for it in my profile.
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So, I still have no idea whether Haraldir got his dandy outfit by someone or not, but as Neb clearly stated it is just a loan of the items which at the end of the game I still have to return, so honestly I do feel that this is a waste of resources. Plus, my...how did you call him...stodgy ranger would not feel very well in those, but knowing Ezrek and Luisila, that will be a reason more to dress Haraldir in that outfit ;-)
Anyway, I'm gonna post on hitting the bars (bars, not joints, mind you!) and alike, trying to support someone in gathering info (since mine skill is non-existent). Let us get rollin' finally!
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... but knowing Ezrek and Luisila, that will be a reason more to dress Haraldir in that outfit ;-)
*Deadpan* "This never even crossed my mind ..."
LOL, Haraldir, it totally did! Hope you like puffy sleeves, tartan kilts and paisley ties! ;)
I'm joking, I'm joking, put down that bow - there's no Player versus Player in Pathfinder Society you know! ;)
EDIT: Woah, Ezrek is a sorcerer, alchemist AND a ninja!
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1. With all the dancing going on, I do NOT want to *ahem* step on your toes.
2. Drag the game, so whatever you decide is totally cool.
Basically, the idea is an opposed arm wrestle with a wager (Gold Piece, diamond, whatever balanced on each player’s nose). The players must win the best of say 3 opposed strength checks and then the winner makes a dex/acrobatics to keep the coin on their nose and wins the contest, taking both wagers.
If that dex check fails, the coin is assumed to have come off both players at the same time and it’s a tie. There could be a variation that you decide at the start to get a +2 to each strength check, at the expense of a -2 to dex to help lower strength PCs/NPCs .
Again, just an idea. Not playtested, by someone who has not GM’d a Pathfinder game. ;)