[PFS PbP] GM zebeev's 6-01 - Trial By Machine (Tier 1-5) (Inactive)

Game Master zebeev

Hello,

I'm looking to put a PbP table together here on the Paizo boards for the PFS scenario #6-01: Trial By Machine (Tier 1-5), and am looking for a group of brave souls to venture into the Red Redoubt of Karamoss.

Aside: This'll be my second time GM'ing a PbP game; I ran the SFS quest pack a while back, and after playing a few scenarios in both Pathfinder and Starfinder, I'm getting the itch to GM again.

I usually have two times of the day in which I post, which is lunch-hour and late at night. (1200 EST, and 2300-0200 EST).

The following is the product description for the scenario:
More than a millennium has passed since the "machine mage" Karamoss's failed siege of Absalom, and for years the Pathfinder Society has used upper reaches of his subterranean siege tower as a training ground for initiates. During a routine drill, the once-dormant dungeon springs to life, and it will take all the PCs' resourcefulness and skill to make it out alive.

Potential dungeon dwellers, please provide the following information:

FLAVOUR:
Character concept and class(es):
Personality

DETAILS:
Player name:
Character name:
PFS#
Faction:
Day Job Roll (if applicable):
Regular or Slow progression:

Additional Notes:
- Posting will be at least once a day. More than likely, I'd check twice or three times a day, but we all know life gets in the way sometimes.
- With that said, if you know in advance that life will be getting in the way of a post or two, please the group in advance. We can get your tactics and wishes in writing, then bot your actions if needed.
- Maps will be done in Google Slides. Seems to be the standard, and no accounts or subscriptions needed.
- Please have your profile up to date! The GM needs to be the arbiter of all things, so I need as much info as possible to ensure everyone's on their best behaviour. Let me see all your stats and abilities.
- I play by the Rule of Two (or Three, if playing with six PC's): if two party members agree on a particular action, that will drive the narrative forward. The exception to this rule would be if there is a crucial plot point or important decision - in which case, the entire party should have a say in what happens. This helps keep the game moving forward, as some people like to play social characters, and some like to keep to the back row and wait until combat. I've totally been both types of players at different points in my time playing tabletop, I get it. :P

Lastly, if you've any questions or concerns, please ask/tell away!

Hello GM zebeev,
I would like to join your game!

FLAVOUR:
Character concept and class(es): Swashbuckler 1 (Inspired Blade, Noble Fencer)
Personality: Dreamy daredevil

DETAILS:
Player name: noral
Character name: Zaarah Katsu
PFS# 314670-4
Faction: Scarab Sages
Day Job Roll (if applicable): none
Regular or Slow progression: regular

All the details you provided are fine for me!

Thanks

FLAVOUR:
Character concept and class(es): Nagaji Samurai (Ronin) 4. He was a proud member of the Samurai class in Minkai during the reign of the Jade Regent, but following the imposition of a new emperor found himself with new liege and no home. He served for a time as a wandering Ronin, tracking down fugitives and bandits and the like. He now serves the Pathfinder Society after Venture Captain Amara Li suggested he use his skills for the advancement of knowledge and historical lore protecting feeble scholars.
Personality - He is reserved and suspicious. Being too quick to enter into arrangements burned him once before so he is cautious.

DETAILS:
Player name: Eddv (please put Doug Edwards on the chronicle)
Character name: Hanzi Logain
PFS# 133118-16
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day Job Roll (if applicable): Profession Librarian: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Regular or Slow progression: Regular

I don't think its going to come up but I have the Model Pathfinder Boon. If Amara Li is the Venture Captain this entitles me to 200 gp in free gear. I have also spent the 1 Prestige necessary on that boon to be a part time instructor at the grand lodge. Any PCs on an adventure with me who are 3 levels lower than me are entitled to certain bonuses. I can share the boon with you so you can see a copy should I be selected.

FLAVOUR:
Character concept and class(es): Samurai (Ronin) level 1
Personality

DETAILS:
Player name: Damjan (neodam)
Character name: Naruhito Ichimonji
PFS# 137484-11
Faction: GL
Day Job Roll (if applicable): -
Regular or Slow progression: Regular

I can play Ninja 1st level if needed.

I do have some characters that could join: Magic user 1, Bard 4, or even a Rogue 1...

What would be most useful?

Hi there!

I don't have much experience with PFS (I've only joined a PFS session midway, but it was a shambles thanks to player and DM inactivity). I do have experience with Pathfinder and PbP.

I've been wanting to make a shaman or cleric. Do I have time to roll one up or are you embarking straight away? :)

Player name: Tarondor (Scott Nolan)
Character name: Aldarion the Bold[/b]
PFS#: 2405-17
Faction: The Exchange
Day Job Roll (if applicable): None
Regular or Slow progression: Regular

Hello! Aldarion here is going to be a combat transmuter...eventually!

Solicitor here. I rolled a human cleric of Gozreh:

Player name: Solicitor
Character name: Vhagor Skrikal
PFS#: 279826-2
Faction: The Concordance
Day Job Roll (if applicable: Profession Sailor: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Regular or Slow Progression: Regular

I think everything that's required is in his profile, but if not, feel free to point out any mistakes and or missings bits! I'll add a description, personality and what not later :)

I have a few 2nd level characters that could go or I would like to try out a shifter :)

I've looked over post history, and am confident we'll have a good time with the following PC's/Characters;

Zaarah Katsu
Female Kitsune Swashbuckler (Inspired Blade, Noble Fencer) 1

Hanzi Logain
Male Nagaji Samurai 4 (Ronin)

Naruhito Ichimonji
Human Samurai 1

Aldarion the Bold
Male Human Transmuter (Shapechange) 1

Vhagor Skrikal
Male Human Cleric (of Gozreh) 1

@DM Lil" Eschie: Completely up to you as for your choice of character to play. As of right now, the party's APL is (1+4+1+1+1)/5 = 1.6, so regardless of whether or not you choose to play your 4th level character, we'd still be rounding up to APL 2 and playing the 1-2 subtier.

Just play what you feel would be the best fit for the current group.

@Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti: Shortly after the completion of this scenario, I will be running another Season 6 PFS scenario and will reserve a spot for you in it. I recall you being one of my players for those SFS quests!

Thanks a lot! I am looking forward to the game!

Thanks!

Thanks.

Awesome :) thank you! Looking forward to playing with all of you.

Basically, we're good to start whenever our sixth member of the party (Lil" Eschie's to-be-revealed PC) finds their way to rest of you.

While we could likely start immediately, this weekend is a little hectic, so I'll wait until Monday (the 26th) for a proper start. Until then, I'll likely create the Discussion and Gameplay threads in the meantime (probably later tonight) and there can be the usual in-character introductions, etc.

The gameplay thread is now up, and can be found HERE.

Great! Thanks!

Hello GM zebeev, I hope you do not mind if I play Zaarah's twin sister in this adventure. They have the same stats, class and background - here the changes:

FLAVOUR:
Character concept and class(es): Swashbuckler level 1
Personality: Insecure and helpful daredevil

DETAILS:
Player name: noral
Character name: Setare Katsu
PFS# 314670-3
Faction: Scarab Sages
Day Job Roll (if applicable): none
Regular or Slow progression: regular

I will dot in with her in the gameplay section.

@Zaarah: Yeah, not a problem. I noticed the various members in the Katsu clan when perusing everyone's posting habits, haha.

@GM: Ha ha, thanks! ;-)

FLAVOUR:
Character concept and class(es): Wizard 1 and Lybna the Weasel (familiar)
Personality gruffy grumbling good hearted dwarf
DETAILS:
Player name: Escharid
Character name: Eredur Smagg the Younger
PFS# 133884-9
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day Job Roll (if applicable): Day job, Jeweller, Msw Tools, Artisant trait: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 31
Regular or Slow progression:regular

GM thank you for running this! Guys thanks for great game!