GM - Mark Garringer |
I am opening Discussion and Gameplay threads ahead of the start date of Nov. 1st. Please ask any questions, update character sheets and general what-have-you.
Also as a friendly reminder, if you see something behind a spoiler that says 'GM Rolls' please do not read it. ;)
This is the discussion thread for the subtier 1-2 table 3.
Subtier 4-5 APL = 4 (4+4+4+4+4+5/6=4.2)
1. Samuel Deland - Fighter 4
2. Shang Li - Swashbuckler / Wizard / Eldritch Knight 4
3. Sad Rock - Pathfinder 4
4. Pethwen - Cleric 4
5. Shazzara Grymholdt - Summoner 4
6. Kujo - Barbarian 5
Some minor stuff before we begin:
1. If you need to contact me directly for any reason PM here or zizazat@gmail.com.
2. Please post your PFS number on your profile if you haven't already done so.
3. Please add a line to your profile under the Classes/Levels section like this: Race Class Level HP: Cur/Max | AC: | T: | FF: | CMD: | Fort: | Ref: | Will: | Init: | Perc: | Sense Motive:
Example: Nagaji Monk 1 HP: 9/9 | AC: 17 | T: 16 | FF: 14 | CMD: 16 (18 vs. grapple) | Fort: +3 | Ref: +5| Will: +5 | Init: +5 | Perc: +9 | Sense Motive: +7
Feel free to add any other skills or consumable uses/charges/daily abilities you feel make it easier for you to track as well.
4. In the Gameplay thread there will be a link to the current maps or resources under my name. As I'm running several games there may be other links/maps listed there as well. The Campaign info will also have links to the maps. I will be using google docs as it seems to give me the best overall flexibility for quickly managing stuff. Your links will show up as Table 4.
5. As previously noted, I also happen to be the author of this particular scenario. It is my pleasure to run it for you and I hope you enjoy it. Any feedback you have for me about how I ran the game or the scenario itself is very welcome be it praise or constructive feedback. I try to go for a cinematic style, I am not out for blood or trying to screw players over. Expect intelligent beings to respond in intelligent ways.
6. I hope you enjoy yourselves!
Characters not yet marked as accepted are because I have yet to have time to review. If I have questions or problems I will PM directly about them. Thanks!
Kujo, the Slayer |
Also as a friendly reminder, if you see something behind a spoiler that says 'GM Rolls' please do not read it. ;)
Yeah, that's like telling me to read them. If you really want Kujo to avoid those spoilers, label them as "Really Long RP."
;)
Pethwen |
Thanks Mark, glad to be on board. I need to make some final updates to Pethwen's Character Sheet as she levelled up since last time I played.
Her individual stats are updated but she picked up an animal companion at Level 4 so I just have to put up her new hawk. Will do that over the weekend hopefully.
Samuel Deland |
Just checking in. I'm just wrapping up the final encounter of The Enigma Vaults and then I'll be levelling ready to start this. It won't take me long at all.
Shang Li |
Checking in! Thanks for running this, Mark. I'm really excited, and from others that have already played it, it sounds like you wrote a kick-ass scenario. :)
The crunch is done, I'm just working on cleaning up his profile now and adding descriptions.
Kujo, the Slayer |
Shang,
Never seen a Swash/Wizard/EK before. Curious what the inspiration was/is and how do you play him in combat?
Shang Li |
Good question!
He's my Eyes of the Ten/Shadow Lodge/GM credit baby that I only recently formed. The concept seemed goofy enough to want to try it.
I love duelist types, and all the Eldritch Knights I've always seen are strength-focused. I thought a finesse EK could be fun, and the Swashbuckler seemed like a natural fit that allowed to expand beyond just a rapier.
Kujo, the Slayer |
Whenever I see unique builds, I always try to research them to understand how they are put together. I find it's a really good way to learn about the neat things that people have come up with. The Katana route is a nice touch. Clever use of Slashing Grace. Out of curiosity, does Slashing Grace mean that the Katana no longer does slashing damage?
So will you take more levels of Swashbuckler, Wizard, or EK? I have to say that the idea of getting to pump someone with a spell after confirming a crit seems like it would be wicked good when you throw in keen rapiers.
One thing I was confused by was the Eldritch Knight Prestige class. How does Shang Li qualify without 3rd level Arcane spells? Is there some boon that allows one to circumvent the pre-req?
Shang Li |
The Scrying sub school grants early access into EK by granting a 3rd level SA.
Thanks! I like the idea of a pirate/ninja hybrid by going Swashbuckler w/ a katana. If people are gonna argue which is better, why not just combine the two? :)
The katana will continue to do slashing damage, it just changes the weapon type to meet the swashbuckler's requirements. But the damage type stays the same.
I'm going pure EK from this point.
Kujo, the Slayer |
- Ah. I've seen posts about SLA's and pre-reqs for Prestige classes and I've never paid it much attention.
- Okay. Reread SG and now I get it. You can treat is as piercing weapon to qualify, but not that it becomes a piercing weapon. Similar discussion came up about the Shield-Trained trait that lets you treat a Heavy Shield as a light weapon. What does that mean for attacking with the weapon two-handed?
-So when you go EK and you get the +1 spell level, does that mean you get two free spells as if you had leveled in Wizard?
Sad Rock |
An oread enters, his face a mask of worry.
"Sad trapped in museum. Hope to be out soon," Sad says sadly, hoping not to lose this next assignment.
"Many fights so far, hope to make it back here before start."
Sad leaves as quickly as he came, running back to the thread of combat that already exists.
GM - Mark Garringer |
Kujo, the Slayer |
She is well dressed, but is clearly not of the nobility.
Is there something mechanical as to why we know she's not nobility (other than by title), or is this just part of the narrative?
GM - Mark Garringer |
It's part of the narrative. Though most of you can deduce that the head of household affairs for a minor Taldane noble is highly unlikely to be nobility herself.
Shang Li |
Just to give a heads up, I will likely be unable to post at all tomorrow through Sunday. My last day at my present job is tomorrow, so I will likely be busy finishing up work-related stuff, and then I'm out of town at a convention until Sunday night.
Feel free to NPC me over the weekend as needed, GM.
GM - Mark Garringer |
Thanks for the heads up, sorry I've been slow the last two days myself. I'll get an update tonight.
GM - Mark Garringer |
Sorry, haven't had much time the last few days. I'll get caught up later tonight.
Sad Rock |
Hey All--
As it is early in the mod and it doesn't seem this scenario is going to end quickly, Sad is going to remove himself. You'll still have 5 players and it won't affect the APL.
Sad has a lot on his plate coming up (and the upcoming Holiday season) and wishes you all the best.
Thanks Ziz for including us and best of luck to all of you. Sad will be departing as soon as he can RP a good time to go.
-Sad
Kujo, the Slayer |
Darn, there goes the one PC that might have had fewer language skills than Kujo!!
Thanks Sad, now everyone is going to think Kujo is the dummy!
:)
Take care, hopefully we'll cross paths again.
GM - Mark Garringer |
Sorry to see Sad go.
Do you guys want to roll with 5 PCs or should we look at trying to bring up someone from from the bench?
GM - Mark Garringer |
Ok, we'll press on with 5. You guys will be fine, and if I'm wrong I'll give a free raise dead to the first PC I kill :D
GM - Mark Garringer |
With the holiday behind us, hopefully we can get back into the groove! I hope everyone is well!
GM - Mark Garringer |
Since I am the author, and because of the format, I do not mind really 'filling in the blanks' if you guys get too far off script. Though I feel it important to give you a nudge in the right direction. Things have been moving slowly, and I apologize for my part in that. This week is likely to be pretty sparse all the way around, but I'd like to try and get you guys pointed in the right direction (without having to use the heavy hand).
Shang Li |
Personally, my posting slowed a bit because I kinda lost the plot thread on what we needed to do next. I certainly don't mind being nudged in the right direction, so that way we can hopefully have a shot at finishing this someday. :)
Samuel Deland |
I think there was maybe a plot thread that fell between the cracks? Not to mix metaphors.
-Posted with Wayfinder
GM - Mark Garringer |
The information you learned from Mahjub Mahdi is likely the sort of thing Lady Darchana would be interested in knowing. :)
GM - Mark Garringer |
I am feeling really badly about how this game is going. I have my own baggage and responsibility for slow/lack of posting over the holidays, but it seems like we just cannot get things re-engaged and back on track? I believe the PbP Game Day ends Feb 1.
If we can get a level of commitment going to finish by the 1st, I believe we can still do it. However, I also realize that it may just not be possible for some people's situations. I can issue partial chronicles if you'd like and we can call it a day.
We need some open and honest discussion either way on this. Thanks!
Samuel Deland |
I'm reluctant to take a partial chronicle after investing so much time, especially since I need the XP from this adventure to level for a scenario that has been on hold for me. I am happy to push on however we need to, if that means fasting posting rates I am happy to step that up to progress this.
I was especially to play in a scenario ran by the author and would like to see that through.
Kujo, the Slayer |
I agree with the others. I'd rather get full credit than a chance at boon. I can post several times a day if needed, but my character is not one for advancing the plot. So that will have fall on the more charismatic or skilled members of the group.
Samuel Deland |
I fall into the same camp as Kujo. While Samuel has some social skills, I'm been letting those with higher social stats take point. Samuel is a leader, but in a more military/marshal setting. Without a clear enemy he's just a friendly sword and board guy :p
Pethwen |
Keen to keep going as well and not overly fussed about the chance at the boon if we end up missing the PbP cutoff.
I must admit I have been finding it hard to find the time for PbPs the last couple of weeks as I am on vacation with the kids and they take up most of my time.
If there is something that you think Pethwen should be doing that she isn't please let me know.
GM - Mark Garringer |
I guess I was somehow falsely equating the end of the boon chance with the need to end the game. So I guess no worries all around then and we'll press on as best we collectively can!
Samuel Deland |
Literally just finished. Went really well and the group really enjoyed it. The party had little sympathy for Madhi mind, despite me trying to put him across as friendly. The last series of fights was pretty exciting and cinematic. Overall, well received and fun to run.
-Posted with Wayfinder
GM - Mark Garringer |
I can't find PFS numbers on profiles for Pethwen or Shazzara. Please post, thanks!