[PFS] Season 0 run, mixed with Dragon's Demand

Game Master Irish202

Yes she sure does...

You all make your way across the bridge, with Tereze's giant frog hanging in the canopy above you because it triggered another snare trap. As you enter the stone circle, a high staccato voice cackles maniacally and calls out to you:

“Too too late, filthy intruders! All your prancing through my beautiful forest, and nothing for you remains! The beautiful, beautiful sun will do my job for me, destroy your precious lorestone as soon as it rises, and you are failures, humans are always failures, always always.”

The voice comes from atop the large boundary stone west of you, but there's no one to be seen there.

There's a very pretty and shiny green stone atop the altar stone in the middle of the circle. As you look up into the sky, you see the sun will set in approximately 1 minute (meaning you have 10 rounds to save the lorestone from the sunlight).

A large gnome emerges from the trees and moves to block your way to the lorestone, pointing a massive halberd at you. "You shall not pass!"

Round 1:
??? #1
Large Gnome
Urbar
??? #2
Tereze
Cyflymder
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

I took the liberty to make Urbar's icon large, as he is under the effect of enlarge person for 5 minutes.

"Big words from someone who hides."

Arval smiles, ready to test being this large. He swings both blades, trying to make quick work of the enemy in front of the lorestone.

Atk: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 = 18 -2 two weapon, +1 str -1 large
Dmg: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 = 15

Atk: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 = 20
Dmg: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 = 9

Edit, forgot Ulfa

Ulfa quickly joins her partner, dashing between his legs and trying to latch onto the leg of the creature.

Atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Trip on hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Bless also lasts 5 Min. Shouldn't it still be up?

AoO; Halberd: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 3) + 7 = 14

Urbar deals some heavy blows to the large gnome, who's ends up severely weakened. Ulfa joins the fight, but provokes as she draws near. the gnome stabs her with his halberd and wounds her badly, but Ulfa presses the attack. With the aid from Tereze's bless spell, Ulfa manages to jump up and sink her teeth in the gnome's throat. The gnome lets out a gurgled scream and goes down.

Another large gnome emerges from beyond the tree northwest of you, and moves toward you. He stops outside the melee squad's range and points his halberd in your direction.

Round 1:
??? #1
Urbar (Ulfa 18/32HP)
Another Large Gnome
Tereze
Cyflymder
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

Great Dreamer Grant me Luck! she calls out, bringing a small divine blessing on herself.
Casts Sanctuary on herself - Will 15 or Enemy can not attack her. (5 rounds remaining)

She then moves forward to get near Ulfa.

Tereze casts a protective blessing on herself and moves near Ulfa.

Nothing else seems to happen.

Round 1:
??? #1
Urbar (Ulfa 18/32HP)
Another Large Gnome
Tereze
Cyflymder
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

The tranquil scene is screaming for something to happen...it didn't sit right with Locke, who after a moment speaks up to Ery.

Locke nodges an arrow, of which the aim slowly turns towards the stone.
Shot to knock the stone off: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Urbar launches another set of attacks, trying to down to creature in front of him.

Atk: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 24
Dmg: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 6 = 13

Atk: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 28
Dmg: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 6 = 18

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 26
Dmg: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 6 = 18

Ulfa also joins in, trying to tackle the giant.

Atk: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20
Trip on hit: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25
Dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Enlarged Urbar is paying off nicely. :)

"Huh." He smirked, giving a nod to Locke.
Placing a hand on the shoulder of his masked companion, Guidance is cast on Locke.

If the large gnome is still up, otherwise Fiona will ready her slumber hex:
Fiona follows the lead of her friends, takes a few steps forward and casts a slumber hex at the large gnome while it is being mauled by Urbar and Ulfa.

Slumber hex, DC 17 vs Will or fall asleep.

Gwen frowns as the massive opponent goes down before she has an opportunity to grapple with it, but then shouts in glee as another appears! She moves forward to engage the gnome, hoping to avoid the massive weapon in his hand.

Initiate Grapple: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27

Actions: Swift - Active Snapping Turtle Style/Clutch (+1 Shield bonus to AC and Immediate Grapple attempt on a missed attack). Move - Moving into adjacent spot with large gnome which will trigger an AoO due to reach. Standard - Initiate Grapple.

If the AoO misses Gwen, then the above roll will be for her Immediate Grapple action from Snapping Turtle Clutch and the below roll will be to Pin if above Grapple is successful.

Maintain Grapple (Pin): 1d20 + 18 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 5 = 34

Locke communicates something to Eryzule and shoots an arrow that knocks the lodestone off the altar. The lodestone now lies in the grass next to the altar.

@Urbar: There' s 15 feet of empty space between you and your enemy. I'll move you 10 feet closer to him, because even when large you coan't hit him from that far away.

AoO; Halberd: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 6) + 7 = 20
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 Damage: 4d8 + 14 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 6) + 14 = 26

Well, I didn't expect that to happen... You got 5 feet closer before you were hit and downed... :S

Urbar tries to close the distance between him and the large gnome, but doesn't get past the gnome's halberd. After just five feet the halberd pierces Urbar's armor and deals a near-fatal wound, causing Urbar's face to greet an old acquaintance he hasn't seen in a very long time: the ground.

Eryzule smirks, and gives Locke a nod. He places a hand on Locke's shoulder and casts guidance on his companion.

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Fiona casts a slumber hex on the large gnome, but it has no effect.

Gwendallyn shouts in glee as another large gnome appears, but then sees Urbar go down in front of her. Figuring she should use the moment right after the gnome's attack to quickly step in and attack, she moves forward.

AoO; Halberd: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 2) + 7 = 13

The gnome's amazing combat reflexes catch Gwendallyn off guard and she's stabbed by his halberd when she moves inside the weapon's reach. However, Gwendallyn's own reflexes aren't bad either. She grabs hold of the weapon's shaft, pulls the gnome toward her, and pins him to the ground.

@Gwen: Not sure how that initial grapple would actually work with a (large) reach weapon, because the gnome itself isn't within your reach when his attack misses... but I like the idea of you reeling him in with his own weapon :P

--- Round 2 ---

Escape Pin: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

The large gnome tries to break free from Gwendallyn's pin, but can't.

No one else shows up to help the gnome fight.

At the start of Tereze's turn:
As Tereze transfers some of the damage dealt to her allies to herself, Urbar opens his eyes and Gwendallyn feels much better.

Round 2:
??? #1
Another Large Gnome: Grappled
Urbar 3/44HP Prone (Ulfa 18/32HP)
Tereze 27/42HP
Cyflymder
Eryzule
Gwendallyn 38/46HP
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

Urbar can act now. I moved him down in the initiative order, past the large gnome.

Urbar! Tereze gasps.

Seeing her allies falling around her, Tereze shouts out a brief prayer to the gods of Light.

Lords of Mercy,
Ladies of Light.
Heal the fallen
And end this Fight.

As she finishes her heartfelt prayer a golden mist spreads out from the young woman soothing her allies wounds.

Channel Heal: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 5) = 11
Heals everyone in 30’ Use Selective Channel to exclude the two large gnomes

Then she carefully moves up next to the altar trying to get closer to the lore stone.
someone plase move me 20’ closer to the Lorestone
Sancuary 4 rounds remainin)

Urbar grunts as he falls on his face, eating a mouthful of dirt. Mere moments later he spits everything out and stands up. He remains with his hands on his knees, breathing heavy from the exertion.

Ulfa nuzzles him Urbar, half pushing him up. Urbar smiles at her and reaches around her neck, sliding a belt in place. Ulfa suddenly grows large, as her owner, as the dire collar activates.

She growls at the large gnome and attacks.

Atk: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 - 1 = 24
Trip on hit: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13
Dmg: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 1) + 3 = 10

I'm back from vacation! :)

Tereze heals herself and all of her wounded allies by shouting out a brief prayer to the gods of light, after which she moves toward the altar and the lorestone.

Urbar gets back on his feet and activates Ulfa's collar, causing his wolf companion to grow just as massive as he is. Ulfa sinks her teeth into the large gnome that Gwendallyn's keeping in place, causing the gnome to squeal in pain.

Nothing else appears to happen.

Round 2:
??? #1
Another Large Gnome -10HP & Grappled
Urbar 14/44HP Prone (Ulfa 29/32HP)
Tereze 41/42HP
Cyflymder
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

Maintain Grapple (Pin): 1d20 + 18 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 18 + 5 + 1 = 26 Edited to add in Bless!

Gwen continues to wrestle with the much larger gnome as she works to force him into a submission hold to prevent him from harming anymore of her companions. "Give up, fool! You cannot win, but you can still survive." She growls into his ear.

Ery taps lock on the shoulder with Guidance.
"Do a thing, please."

Locke nods in response, and moves east, before gulping down an extract of adhesive spittle.

Fiona takes a few steps towards Urbar, then quickly mutters a healing hex and touches the prone yet enlarged ranger.
Healing hex on Urbar for 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 4) + 5 = 12 HP.

Gwendallyn keeps the gnome in check while Fiona heals some of Urbar's wound. Eryzule taps Locke on his shoulder and casts guidance, after which Locke moves east and gulps down an extract of adhesive spittle.

Escape Pin: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

The large gnome hopelessly tries to escape Gwendallyn's grasp.

At the start of Tereze's turn:
Urbar's wound continues to heal, while Tereze takes damage for him.

Round 3:
??? #1
Another Large Gnome -10HP & Pinned
Urbar 31/44HP Prone (Ulfa 29/32HP)
Tereze 36/42HP
Cyflymder
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

Gwen rolls her eyes as the gnome continues to attempt to escape. "Fine, have it your way. Kill him."

Tereze steps up and grabs the lorestone.

Zis seems too easy.... She is on high alert as she does this.
Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Sanctuary (Will 15) 3 rounds remain

Urbar grabs one of his sword and stands up, feeling a lot better. He glares angrily at the gnome before motioning for Ulfa to make another attack.

Ulfa snaps at the gnome, trying to rip flesh from bone. She trips on a round boulder and headbutts the stone instead of biting anyone.

Atk: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Trip on hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

While Urbar gets back up with one of his swords, and Ulfa headbutts a stone, Tereze picks up the lorestone.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Rapier: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

"No!" yells the same voice you heard before, but this time it comes from atop one of the northeastern pillars. A small fey pops up from nowhere, right besides Tereze, and attempt to stab her with his small rapier.

"Put it back, mortal fool!" he shouts, flying to the top of the pillar from where you heard him yell before his attack.

Round 3:
??? #1
Another Large Gnome -10HP & Pinned
Urbar 31/44HP Prone (Ulfa 29/32HP)
Tereze 36/42HP
Cyflymder
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

Maintain Grapple (Tie-up): 1d20 + 18 + 5 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 5 + 1 - 10 = 25

Gwen glances over her shoulder when she hears the fey yelling at Tereze and gasps when she sees her friend engage! She quickly yanks out her rope and begins attempting to tie-up her grappling companion!

Okay, so if the Tie-Up option succeeds then the DC for Escape Artist checks and/or Combat Maneuver checks to escape the Tie-Up (Pinned condition) is 35. If the DC is higher than 20+the target's CMB, the target cannot escape from the bonds, even with a Natural 20 on the check.

Also, if the check is successful, then Gwen will take her Move action to move up to Tereze.

Locke moves to near Tereze slightly, readying a response, should the fey come near.

Ready action to use adhesive spittle on the fey. It doesn't need an attack roll, and functions as per a tanglefoot bag, except the DC to avoid getting glued to the floor is 16.

"Where did that fey come from?!" Fiona exclaims, then moves next to Locke to improve her position, then casts her hex at the small fey that attacked Tereze.

Slumber hex on the small fey, DC 17 vs. Will or fall asleep.

I'll give Eryzule a couple of days to realize the site's back up! :)

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

While Gwendallyn ties up the large gnome and Locke stands ready to use adhesive spittle, Fiona tries and fails to let the tiny fey fall asleep.

Round 3:
??? #1
Another Large Gnome -10HP & Pinned
Urbar 31/44HP Prone (Ulfa 29/32HP)
Tereze 36/42HP
Cyflymder
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

Anyone else wants to post for Eryzule?

Ery steps forward and lays his hand on Urbar.
Don't you have someone to attack?

Ery casts Guidance on Urbar.

Eryzule steps up and casts guidance on Urbar.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Halbert: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (2, 8) + 7 = 17

Another tiny fey guy pops up from invisibility in the air above Tereze's head. He does stabbity stab with his tiny halbert, sticking it in Tereze's shoulder. "Give it back!"

On Tereze's round:
Urbar heals a bit, while Tereze takes damage for him.

Round 4:
Another tiny fey! (Pink)
Another Large Gnome -10HP & Pinned
Urbar 36/44HP Prone (Ulfa 29/32HP)
Tereze 14/42HP
Cyflymder (Red)
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

Tereze steps back out of the faerie's range and casts Cure moderate wounds on herself.
5' step closer to her allies.

Not sure if the Pike will reach 5' away or not so....
To be safe she cast the spell defensively.
Concentration DC 19: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 4) + 5 = 15

Then she draws her morningstar.

Ummm. Help?

Could someone post for Urbar?

With the gnome being tied up, Urbar walks around the center towards the pike wielding fae.

"Time to die, you little pest."

That should've been a rapier vs Tereze, not a halbert... Rerolling the damage:

Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

This would've put Tereze at 29/42 HP. Unless Tereze objects and would've liked to use another action, I'd say we still move on with her CMW.

Tereze backs away and casts a spell to fully heal herself, and Urbar moves around to face the tiny fae.

Rapier: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Cyflymder (red) leaps from the stone he's on and stabs Tereze with his tiny rapier.

"Let go of the stone, you foolish mortal!" he yells as he leaps back to the standing stone.

Round 4:
Another tiny fey! (Pink)
Another Large Gnome -10HP & Pinned
Urbar 36/44HP Prone (Ulfa 29/32HP)
Tereze 40/42HP
Cyflymder (Red)
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

From the mouth space, Locke spits forth an orange-green goo at pink, as Cyflymder's staying out of reach.

As a tanglefoot bag, minus needing the attack roll.
DC 16 to avoid being glued to the floor.

Initiate Grapple: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 1 = 20 Sad Trombone...

Gwen steps over the massive form for the tied up gnome and goes after the small fey creature nearby! She rushes up and in her haste to grapple the little fey, she smacks her knuckles against the stone and lets out a curse!

Still in Snapping Turtle Style to +1 Shield to AC and she gets an automatic grapple attempt after any attacks directed at her that miss.

"Oh-ho! Look, they are subject to stupidity!"
Ery lets loose more magic missiles at pink.
MM: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 4) + 3 = 11

Anyone wants to post for Fiona?

Fiona steps back and begins to gesture at the new little fey the just appeared and is attacking the Tereze.
Sleep now you!

5' step back and Slumber hex on the Pink Fey. Will save 17 or sleep for 5 rounds

Ref: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

The pink fey easily dodges Locke's goo, but there's no dodging Eryzule's magic missiles. The missiles slam into the fey, and it goes down.

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Her initial target gone and already having used her slumber hex on Cyflymder, Fiona targets the tied up large fey with a slumber hex to ensure it won't escape its bonds. It falls sound asleep.

At the start of Tereze's turn:
Urbar heals a bit, while Tereze takes damage for him.

Round 4:
Another Large Gnome -10HP +tied up +asleep
Urbar 41/44HP Prone (Ulfa 29/32HP)
Tereze 35/42HP
Cyflymder (Red)
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

Urbar grabs his other sword and attacks his target again, motioning for Ulfa to do the same.
"You won't get out of here alive!"

Atk: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18
Dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Atk ULfa: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Tip on hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Locke snickers at the fey,

"Avoided getting glued huh, but you're still covered in goo.
I reckon Urbar will be happy to help you with it. He has a way with those blades."

Spittle duration: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

Tereze glances at the stone in her hand.

Zer is no chance I'm dropping Zis. But you may want give up before he gets mad. She nods at Urbar and then swings her morningstar at the little fey attacking her.

Morningstar + Bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Cyflymder proves hard to hit. The tiny fey dodges every attack Urbar, Ufa, and Tereze throw at him.

Rapier: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

"Drop it, you mortal wench!" Cyrflymder yells at Tereze, stabbing her arm with his needle-like rapier.

Round 4:
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Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Round 5:
Urbar 41/44HP Prone (Ulfa 29/32HP)
Tereze 32/42HP
Cyflymder (Red)
Eryzule
Gwendallyn
Fiona
Locke

Bless is up!

Everyone's up again!

Where is Cyflymder supposed to be at, on the map?

Locke steps 5ft away, and tosses a frost bomb at the fey.
Rt, PBS, Bless: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 Frosty, PBS: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) + 6 = 15

He gets a DC 16 fort save, or he's staggered for 1 round.

Urbar stood up two turns ago

Urbar and Ulfa continues their attacks, trying to keep cynderflame at least busy.

Atk: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 29
Dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Crit confirm!: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 14
Dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Atk: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 26
Dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Atk Ulfa: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Trip on hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

This is where you may discuss things out of character!

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Could everyone post a stat bar line I've posted below in the 'race' section of his character's profile? (Or one of the other sections that'll make it appear below your character's name when you post in the Gameplay thread.) That way I can easily and quickly access the stats that are often used during the game.

F Human Swashbuckler (Picaroon)/1 (HP 13/13 | AC:13 | T:13 | FF:10 | CMB:1 | CMD:14 | Fort:+2 | Ref:+5 | Will:+0 | Init:+3 | Perc:+4 | Speed 30) PFS#: 115025-10

This is where you may discuss things out of character!

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Could everyone post a stat bar line I've posted below in the 'race' section of his character's profile? (Or one of the other sections that'll make it appear below your character's name when you post in the Gameplay thread.) That way I can easily and quickly access the stats that are often used during the game.

F Human Swashbuckler (Picaroon)/1 (HP 13/13 | AC:13 | T:13 | FF:10 | CMB:1 | CMD:14 | Fort:+2 | Ref:+5 | Will:+0 | Init:+3 | Perc:+4 | Speed 30) PFS#: 115025-10

Done! Except how do I get a PFS# for Vicard? Otherwise, stat block updated!

Edit: We are a pretty soft and squishy party aren't we?

You made an alias called "Vicard Inck", while you instead need a Pathfinder Society Character. If you check my characters you'll see there's a divide. Aliases are used for games that aren't part of PFS.

Go to "My Account" --> "Pathfinder Society". You'll be able to make a character for PFS at that location, and will be able to see its PFS number when you do.

There are indeed some soft and squishy bits in this party, but your number will compensate for that. Level 1 is usually the worst for squishy characters. Even if players drop later in the run, I expect you to have toughened up a bit then.

You made an alias called "Vicard Inck", while you instead need a Pathfinder Society Character. If you check my characters you'll see there's a divide. Aliases are used for games that aren't part of PFS.

Go to "My Account" --> "Pathfinder Society". You'll be able to make a character for PFS at that location, and will be able to see its PFS number when you do.

There are indeed some soft and squishy bits in this party, but your number will compensate for that. Level 1 is usually the worst for squishy characters. Even if players drop later in the run, I expect you to have toughened up a bit then.

Thank you! Should be done now. Thanks for the assistance. I hope to make it up to you by being a good player!

Maybe we can pay a barbarian NPC to follow us around....

Look forward to playing! When do we actually start?

You've got the "Investigator 1 (Sleuth)" part a bit double now. Check the end of your quick stats and you'll see it :P

And Vicard's PFS number would be 173415-1, as he's your 1st character. 173415 is your own number.

If you check the gameplay thread you'll see I've already made the first post. Your character's set to start, so feel free to make a post! I'll post the next part when everyone's introduced his character there, and has the quick stats ready.

Yay! I've got the stat bar setup also :) Thanks for the invite!

Am I allowed to say that Ery amused me with the poor guy's waste of a spell?

I will add my PFS number to my stat bar in a bit. Looking forward to the game! Also, with this many characters we don't really need to worry about being squishy.

I will get a post up shortly. Also, Mowque, you get to add a free 1d6 to any Knowledge, Linguistics, and Spellcraft? Check you make as long as you are trained in that skill due to Inspiration.

I will get a post up shortly. Also, Mowque, you get to add a free 1d6 to any Knowledge, Linguistics, and Spellcraft? Check you make as long as you are trained in that skill due to Inspiration.

Ahh good point.

Here is the 1d6 I get for that knowledge local history: (I can't figure out how to edit a post).

Inspiration: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Edit: I also updated mundane equipment/

Thank you Gwendallyn

Ok, hopefully I got the stat block updated correctly.

Update: Yep I think it worked.

Am I allowed to say that Ery amused me with the poor guy's waste of a spell?

Sir, sir. Ery doesn't waste cantrips...they are all utilized for the exact reason they exists. Pres. is used for tea prep and cleaning. Obviously :P

Fiona is lacking an avatar. My sensibilities are wounded! She has no face...

Fiona is lacking an avatar. My sensibilities are wounded! She has no face...

I don't know it almost seems appropriate for the character.

Of course with my sense motive I could be getting played pretty easily. ;)

Sorry Ery, missed your post calling out for me. Accident. Lost of posts happening before we get firmly started.

Sorry Ery, missed your post calling out for me. Accident. Lost of posts happening before we get firmly started.

That's enthusiasm my good sir.

AS for Fiona, Tereza: Game on!

Assuming my rolls go ok, I should be able to not only know where Torsen's Maw is, but also own a vacation home there. Considering I rolled a 24 on Knowledge Local about it!

One can only hope. Now we laugh and giggle while we design plot around our selves for the ENDLESS gaming experience!

Yeah, no...I have the least physical character out of us all...Gwen could likley break Ery's jaw and leave him face down in muck. It would end terribly for this guys...

To appease the Gwen-beast, I have crafted kirby: (>")> Love the kriby.

In the Puddles, falling to the ground just might leave you drowned.

I just want to say, I love Absalom as a setting and am really happy to play (at least part) of a game here.

I rolled the 24 knowledge local ;P You rolled 16. But one of us should at least know where to go ^^

I rolled the 24 knowledge local ;P You rolled 16. But one of us should at least know where to go ^^

Ah, but I also rolled an extra 1d6 for super Investigator powers. I rolled it here because I couldn't edit the first post. But in any case, I think you are right.

Very confused here! xD Too many posts I think...

Very confused here! xD Too many posts I think...

Agreed, I'm not going to post again till the GM gets a word in edge-wise. Save his sanity.

confused?
Just read everything after your last post. its what I do.

Even then too much is happening :P Most of the games start with a lot of posts but I've never seen this many on a single day. Which of course is a positive thing!

We can chalk it up to enthusiasm.

Holy sh**, you posted a lot. (Nice!)

Could Fiona pick an avatar, and replace her nametag on the map with it? :)

I hope you'll come to forgive me.

I hope you'll come to forgive me.

Hehe, of course :P

Ooh, combat. Not my best forte with an Investigator, but we'll see how it goes.

DM: I'd actually prefer Fiona not to have an avatar at the moment - I completely agree with Tereze with that representing the fact that she's not really on board at the moment (and no avatar seemed to represent that well enough). If anyone is interested, her character page has more information about her backstory and what led her to this state.

Other than that of course, please let me know if me roleplaying her disturbs the game or any of you more that you are willing to tolerate and I will adjust accordingly.

If that's how you want to portray the internal struggle she is coping with, by all means, I think we'll be okay. Besides, you and I share many of the same abilities.

Wow I feel like I ended up copying you Ery in combat...

I debated trying to talk through this, but I figured some of us may have just wanted to stick something at some point.

Oh and does anyone know how push pawns around in that Google doc on an iPad or iPhone?
It says that my browser is unsupported. Do we need to get the doc shared with us?

I plan to turn Ery into a Dreamheart Necromancer. Charms and Necromancy with a little phantasmal illusion in there for funsies. We'll be fine.

Google docs generally doesn't work on mobile phones or tables :( The map works for me but I am on a browser currently! If I am on a mobile device I generally ask the group to move me in the direction I wanted to go, with the reason of course. :P

Ya I can edit the map from my laptop But I don't always bring my laptop with me, so I was trying to think ahead. Sounds like I'll have to do your method when on the road.

@Fiona: I'm fine with your lack of an avatar, as long as you move your name around as your token.

PFS is very strict about the game's rules, because it's an organized play campaign. Players generally move from one GM to another, constantly playing different scenario's. To make this possible, every GM has to abide by the same rules. As such, I can't agree to the mechanics you suggested.

It's up to you if you want to skip turns based on a roleplay decision, but make sure you add something to the party's efforts. Maybe Fiona could stay in the background and use support or ranged tactics, once she gains at least a bit of confidence in herself?

@Steph- I once had a game where one player, during a climatic battle scene, chose (instead of vaulting the wall of fire) to sit on the other side, get out a folding chair and melt some cheese to eat.

It was more then a trifle annoying.

Wow. I hope that was in a very casual game.

Wow. I hope that was in a very casual game.

It was, but is still ruined the mood. It didn't have the RP thing that Fiona is doing, I just couldn't resist telling that story. It is a funny one. It was my first GM attempt with a very established gaming group.

And now we wait...wait for Gwen to smash face...Using her fists and boots.

Incoming post guys! Sorry about holding you guys back, had something come up yesterday that kept me away.

Excite!

Can't wait to get into a fight with Urbar! :) This is the first time I officially use two weapon fighting.

Hey Step, I forgot to ask this earlier. What are your thoughts on the Dan Bong in regards to using while grappling? The item provides a typeless +2 bonus to grapple checks; however, the grappling rules state that if you attempt a grapple maneuver check without both hands free you gain a -4 penalty.

My personal opinion is that the Dan Bong should be an exception to that rule due to the fact that it's made to be used for grappling. I know some GMs agree with my perspective and some say "Nope. Rules say -4 penalty regardless." So, what are your thoughts? I will abide by whatever ruling you decide on without complaint! :)

A grappling based char. Gwen? They are fun but tricky to use. I used to play with a guy who had a Tetori monk build. It was crazy powerful but I remember him cursing alot and using flow charts.

@Vicard: A while ago I started a character who was created/born the day the adventure started, and she had to figure out what her sword was for during the first combat. It was fun to roleplay her that way and it set the stage for the character, but I let her get the hang of it pretty quick so she wouldn't be dead weight.

I can see Fiona's reason for doing this at the start, because it makes for some good character development. I do expect her to become an asset as the scenario progresses.

That said, I did let a character of mine sit down and eat sweet rolls during combat several times. The first time we had to split up, and there was absolutely no way for me to help the other. So while he beat the enemies on his own, I was sitting in a cave a mile away and eating sweet rolls. The second time the other player wanted to see if he could beat an entire bandit camp on his own, so I stayed at the camp and ate sweet rolls. (All bandits died, by the way. His character's AC was way too high for the bandits.)

@Gwendallyn: Hmm, it's not the first item to seemingly contradict the rules. Though, to me, the description makes it obvious the dan bong was intended to be used for grappling. I won't give you the -4 penalty.

(After checking the actual weapon out, it seems even more obvious to me.)

@Vicard - Yup! First one too. I read the grappling rules about 10 times before I decided to make this character, then I reread the rules again just to be safe. I also asked quite a few questions on the Messageboards for some assistance on grappling as I really knew nothing about it. It seems like a run thing to play with, but I also want to make Gwen by very versatile. So while I will focus on grappling with her, I do not want her to be a one-trick pony. I love the idea of Martial Versatility and the options it allows brawlers!

@Steph - Thanks for looking over that weapon for me! I completely agree with you about the dan bong being made specifically for grappling. Especially if you watch it in action, which I did to make sure I could see how it was intended to be used.

They pushed them over the side?! We'll have a hard time stopping them from falling. Anyone have any ideas?

Well crap. Sleep is silly. Okay. I figures i had target intersecring lines as appose to a square. Otherwise hell yeah. Get em all.

@Vicard, @Steph: don't worry, I don't intend Fiona to stay like this for the entire campaign! As the previous PFS games I played on these boards were more like pick-up groups in MMORPG's with little character consistency between games, I figured having a longer game arc would be an opportunity to better develop a more-round character.