[PFS PbP Gameday 6/1] DM Elanmorin's Shades of Ice I - Written In Blood (Inactive)

Game Master Rogar Valertis

Please post the following information here:

Chronicle #:
History:
Player's Name:
Character's Name:
Faction:
PFS #:
XP:
Prestige:
Fame:
Gold:
XP TRACK:
Day Job roll:

Hello all!

I had a character I was planning to bring but it looks like he won't be available. So I will adjust based on what the party needs.

Welcome!

No problem for the character, just give me the relevant information when you are ready (and of course, remember this is a tier 1-2 game).

Hello, all! I never quite clarified who I'd be bringing, but I think I'd like to bring a bard. c: It doesn't look as though anyone else has one signed up on the sheet, so I'm hoping that works?

Hello, all! I never quite clarified who I'd be bringing, but I think I'd like to bring a bard. c: It doesn't look as though anyone else has one signed up on the sheet, so I'm hoping that works?

Welcome again. No worries about the character. Just one of you specified what he wanted to play (kineticist 01), so you can discuss party composition among yourselves before deciding what PCs to commit to the game. I opened the gamethread early for this very reason after all!

Alrighty, I've finished rolling up the basic bard! c: I'd like to introduce Etude Mirolo! I haven't tried a bard in PFS yet, though I've certainly played 'em elsewhere, so I figured I'd try to keep it simple. c:

Chronicle #: 4
History:
Player's Name: CariMac
Character's Name: Calephe
Faction:
PFS #: 110249-11
XP: 3
Prestige: Liberty's Edge
Fame:
Gold:
XP TRACK: Normal
Day Job roll: NA

She's finishing up a PbP, and then I can update with the other information.

Chronicle #: 1
History: Brand new!
Player's Name: hiyami
Character's Name: Etude Mirolo
Faction: Dark Archive
PFS #: 208483-8
XP: 0
Prestige: 0
Fame: 0
Gold: 2gp (after spending 148gp!)
XP TRACK: Regular
Day Job roll: Perform (oratory): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Chronicle #: 2
History:
Player's Name: Wormys_Queue
Character's Name: Azadeh Talat
Faction: The Exchange
PFS #: #1765-1
XP: 1
Prestige: 2
Fame: 2
Gold:
XP TRACK: 1
Day Job roll: NA

I'll update my gold status, as soon as I have updated my equipment. And as I'm not used to the info format above: Which kind of information do you expect me to give under the "History" entry. The already played scenario?

I'll update my gold status, as soon as I have updated my equipment. And as I'm not used to the info format above: Which kind of information do you expect me to give under the "History" entry. The already played scenario?

Yes, if you can do it, that will be helpful, ty.

Chronicle #: 4
History: Phantom Phenomena, Wounded Wisp (0 PP), Emerald Spire level 1
Player's Name: Tundran
Character's Name: Krudenk
Faction: Grand Lodge
PFS #: 161871-8
XP: 5
Prestige: 4
Fame: 6
Gold: gotta get updated first
XP TRACK: normal
Day Job roll: tbd, probably none

I'm going to bring this guy. He picked up his Emerald Spire chronicle so I need to get him updated to level 2 still.

Just curious, were you planning to continue this series after we finish part 1?

Just curious, were you planning to continue this series after we finish part 1?

Indeed, everyone who wants toi stay for part 2-3 will be welcome to do so.

Will we be appropriately leveled for that? o: If we are, I'd love to keep along for the ride. c:

Will we be appropriately leveled for that? o: If we are, I'd love to keep along for the ride. c:

Feel free to bring different characters of the appropriate level for each module if needed

Excellent, thank you c:

Chronicle #: 1

History: None, all new

Player's Name: Cyrus

Character's Name: Minuro Maneti (Social) or
The ("Tiny") Thundercloud (Vigilante)

Faction: Dark Archive

PFS #: 10849-14

XP: 0
Prestige: 0
Fame: 0
Gold: 3 out of 150
XP TRACK: normal
Day Job roll: none

Will be using this particular forum subprofile for this adventure's Gameday postings as Minuro/the Thundercloud.

update

Chronicle #: 2
History: PFS Special - Blood Under Absalom
Player's Name: Wormys_Queue
Character's Name: Azadeh Talat
Faction: The Exchange
PFS #: #1765-1
XP: 1
Prestige: 2
Fame: 2
Gold: 365 gp 6 sp 7 cp
XP TRACK: 1
Day Job roll: NA

Boon from the completed scenario

Skill Boon: As an immediate action, you may reroll a skill check before success is determined. You must accept the second roll, even if it’s worse than the first roll. You may only use this ability once. On using this ability, check the box and line through this boon.

P.S. And I'm looking forward to play through this and possibly the following scenarios with you all.

I swear I had updated this, but I don't see it.

Chronicle #: 4
History: The Confirmation, Master of the Fallen Fortress, The Wounded Wisp
Player's Name: CariMac
Character's Name: Calephe
Faction: Liberty's Edge
PFS #: 110249-11
XP: 3
Prestige: Liberty's Edge
Fame: 6
Gold: 448
XP TRACK: Normal
Day Job roll: NA

I need to buy a Masterwork Kukri before we start 308 GP

This is Tundran. I was hoping to bring this character originally since he has played 6-18 From Under Ice but I didn't think he would be ready in time. I just got my chronicle for him and need to get him updated to level 2 but I would like to switch if that's ok. He will play the same role as my barb so it shouldn't disrupt the party too much. I can have him updated by tomorrow.

@Tundran: No problem, just post the relevant information here and join gameplay.

@Everyone else: No problem with the purchases but please add them to the information so I can easily find it later on, thank you!

Waiting for everyone to join gameplay before I get things moving.

Ok, all set now!

Chronicle #: 4
History: Destiny of the Sands Pt 1, From Under Ice, Godsmouth Heresy
Player's Name: Tundran
Character's Name: Hskrota
Faction: Sovereign Court
PFS #: 161871-16
XP: 5
Prestige: 8
Fame: 6
Gold: 139
XP TRACK: normal
Day Job roll: none

We have a player who just bowed out of the game. Do you want me to try to recruit a 6th one or do you think you can deal with the scenario as a 5 people's party?

Since they are early season scenarios, we should probably be fine with 5.

I think we will be fine with five.

agreed.

I'd be fine with 5 too, although if somebody really had their heart set on playing this scenario at our current tier, I'd be okay with that too. :)

I think the majority of the party is ok to continue with 5 people. I may open up recruiting again for part 2 though.

Hi, all
I'm looking to get my feet wet with some PBP, would you guys be open to expanding to a sixth player who's new to this format? Further disclosure, I have GM'd the Shades of Ice trilogy before but never got player credit so that might be a secondary hiccup. If a PBP newbie who also has ran the scenario before would be a concern, I have no problem nor take offense at being declined. But if accepted, I have a bard 1/inquisitor 1 (knowledge skills, suppport, backup healer) available to lock in to the end.

I think that's for the GM to decide, but personally, I wouldn't mind.

I don't mind you joining up either if the GM oks it.

I appreciate the thumbs up, but yes, I'll abide by the GM's approval decision.

Hi, all

I'm looking to get my feet wet with some PBP, would you guys be open to expanding to a sixth player who's new to this format? Further disclosure, I have GM'd the Shades of Ice trilogy before but never got player credit so that might be a secondary hiccup. If a PBP newbie who also has ran the scenario before would be a concern, I have no problem nor take offense at being declined. But if accepted, I have a bard 1/inquisitor 1 (knowledge skills, suppport, backup healer) available to lock in to the end.

No problem. Feel free to get on board. We'll say Venture Captain Dreng sent you as a last moment recruit since you were operating in the area already and you just arrived on the site of what used to be Skragni house as the hostilities open.

That said, please fill in the form I posted above with your relevant information... and have fun!

I'll be out of town from September 1st to 3rd. c: Etude try to be helpful wherever she can while I'm gone (if you wanna bot her). Feel free to use whatever spells/abilities while I'm gone so long as I know so I can mark 'em off when I get back. c:

Also, welcome to the game!

Thanks, I'm really looking forward to this!

Chronicle #: 6
History: Master of the Fallen Fortress, The Confirmation, The Consortium Compact, Wrath of the Fleshwarped Queen, The Cost of Enlightenment
Player's Name: Jerry Wayne
Character's Name: Scuttlebutt
Faction: Dark Arxhive6
PFS #: 146251-10
XP: 5
Prestige: 9
Fame: 7
Gold: 3290
XP TRACK: Normal
Day Job roll:16, perform (sing)

@ Scuttlebutt: I need you to roll the day job. I also need to see a character sheet for your character and I need an initiative score.

DM, how would you prefer I send a copy of my character sheet, email or copy & paste via Paizo message?

Perform day job: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Scuttlebutt initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Sorry for the less-than-smooth jump in. Again, I have not done play by post before. I have references to the various posting formats but no practice yet in using them.

@Scuttlebutt.

If I may, here is a link to a google doc on how to format your character sheet for PbP. Formatting Character Sheets for PbP

If you happen to use Hero Lab, you can output your hero statblock and cut and past that into the profile by clicking on edit your profile. Then fill out the tagline portion of the profile as the above document suggests.

Oh and welcome aboard.

@Scuttlebutt: no worries, we all have a learning curve when we start. I don't think these have been posted here yet but they are very helpful:

Doomed Hero's Guide to PbP
Painlord's Advanced PbP Guide

I do rely on Herolab, and did the statblock copy & paste as suggested. And I'm very happy to see there's a guide from Painlord about PBP, he typically has a very thorough write-up on topics.

Thanks for the direction, guys!

I do have an 24 hour shift tomorrow and only come back home on friday 8 AM CET, so I might not be able to post anything til then.

If there's need to bot Azadeh, she would continue to earth blast as long as she can hold her distance from the enemies. In close combat she might use her dagger, but will mostly fight defensively.

Nice job helping Scuttlebutt! I very much appreciate it!

@hiyami & Azadeh: duly noted, thank you!

@Scuttlebutt: Welcome aboard to the cold and snow; reinforcements are always welcome. ;)

Everyone, the scenario has only just begun but in that short period it has been exactly what I've heard a good PBP can be. I am loving the descriptive prose the GM and players are weaving together. And what I'm taking from it is going to make me a better GM when next I run some face-to-face tables. I've always peppered in further elaborations where applicable, but these past few days of posts has shown me there's more I can do to step up my game and enhance the experience of my players.

Thank you, all.

Everyone, the scenario has only just begun but in that short period it has been exactly what I've heard a good PBP can be. I am loving the descriptive prose the GM and players are weaving together. And what I'm taking from it is going to make me a better GM when next I run some face-to-face tables. I've always peppered in further elaborations where applicable, but these past few days of posts has shown me there's more I can do to step up my game and enhance the experience of my players.

Thank you, all.

Glad to hear it, Scuttlebutt. :)

In all fairness to the comparisons to real-life, face to face tabletop gaming, the Play by Post gaming does allow for the luxury of really having the time to go over how you'd really want get into the mindset of your character without much in the way of distractions whereas in the case of the face to face tables, the time for that sort of thing might be more limited... dependent, of course, upon the location, venue, and how easily you're able to verbally express yourself- on top of all the fiddly game bits that has to be dealt with in real-time too. ;)