[PFS/Shifty] Serpents Rise (Core) (Inactive)

Game Master Nik B.

Thread open.

So... Who among us has played this in classic? Looks like GGG has. So have I. Anyone else?

Yeap. I played 322. Had blast playing her as borderline insane and talked to her wand "Wandy" and told it off when it didn't heal people enough.

Question for Shifty (from main thread, but now discussion is open....)

There are a few errors on the pregen for The Professional. Do we run it as listed, or correct them? For example the Sap adept feat has too much damage added on the sheet (+8 rather than +4), but countering that is she doesn't appear to have finesse training at all. It could be the sheet was made from the play-test version of the unchained rogue?

Thanks for raising that - I will go into the PFS GM forum tonight and fish aroundfor the most 'correct' answer :)

I think I recall someone saying the Magus had some issues as well. Not sure about the other ones.

I wouldn't suggest messing with the magus much. It has the most egregious errors and the entire build falls apart if you correct it (as now you can't spell combat with slashing grace, so literally the dex-based build of it doesn't work anymore).

Although one suggestion someone had was give her a scimitar instead and change Slashing Grace to Dervish Dance. Considering she uses a Kukri currently and have Weapon Focus scimitar...yeah...

OK I had a look for the official answer - and as such there isn't one.

The comment above is pretty much as close as it gets.

For the professional, just run as written - I too suspect they were working off playtest.

So I typed this big long thing last night and the website ate it... again.

Basically it said:

Yes, I played before for Gameday 4.

No, we did not complete all objectives. In fact Z (Zed to his friends from the north) was the sole surviving escapee. So this time it's personal.

I suggested spending what money you have on support material since it is a long mission and we don't have particularly high ACs. Z got to use orcish ferocity, is all I'm saying.

As I have only 15 gp, poison use and no poisons to make use of my class ability I suggested that after the casters among us load up on healing, mass buffs and duplicates of anything that they think they would like to use a lot of on a long hard stealth mission that they might spread the love around a little. It's really not all that necessary for Z (who was pretty effective without anything last time around). That group might have done better had the richest character not glommed all the wealth on himself and then left play early. It made me cry.

Especially since it took like twelve years to decide what do with the wealth. Okay that was hyperbole. Really it was more like three-and-a-half years.

Anyhow, Z spends 3gp of his total 15gp on a bit of piano wire (a garrote).

Hopefully this post sticks or even makes it through with a speed rivaling 1991's AOL.

There are similar issues with the artist they initially gave him a scimitar and slashing grace to enable him to use the scimitar with weapon finesse until somebody pointed out only gives you Dexterity to damage not the ability to use weapon finesse

His attack line now lists kukri but his feats and gear still show the scimitar

And of course slashing grace now does not work when casting spells with the off hand

I will work on the basis that wherever it says scimitar on the character sheet replace with kukri and lose the dex to damage most of the time

I'm pretty much positive that all the "original" artwork is from other, pre-existing sources. (And that he was a she in the original draft--not that I'm judging your use of certain cursed/blessed girdles). However once we're through here Wayne Reynolds will be begging to redress this slight--or else.

@MicelangeloPicaso That's no fun, heh. I don't think you should be penalized for Paizo changing the rules and not editing the pregen afterwards.

With regards to the Artist, I was talking with HarleyQuinnX (Boston Lodge/ West, Southeast Massachusetts VC) and he told us that Linda Zayas-Palmer, who created the characters, was originally building the character with a scimitar. How that turned into a kukri, I have no idea.

I have 184 gold will buy 3 scrolls of expeditious retreat and the remaining 109 is at the partys disposal

Also has a lead on more intell that I have nearly posted twice before the board ate my posts, I need some sleep may post properly in the morning

I know I'm fairly new to PbP, but I don't get the "This one" references people make, as I have seen 4 people use it now. Could someone enlighten me?

It's a season 2 GoT reference. I won't spoil it further.

I have played this in standard mode last July

I have to say that Shifty gives a better explanation of the whole "opening turns" thing than I got in my last time out.

PS Z didn't actually cuff anyone for guidance, but it will be important to work together in the environment we're in even though most of us are sociopaths. Think of this as the Suicide Squad. Go ahead and look the link, you know you want to.

I also posted that original guidance though because none of us made these particular characters and I wanted a nice in game way of making people look at their character sheet to see what they can actually do. I'm evil and manipulative that way.

I have to say that Shifty gives a better explanation of the whole "opening turns" thing than I got in my last time out.

Cheers!

It is ambiguous and annoying if not clearly articulated :P

I prefer the Dirty Dozen

Folks heading to the petting zoo might want to just scout it now and then use it for a diversion on turn three.

I will be away from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon this weekend, and out of any signal range (I will be off in the bush amongst the trees) so wont be able to update over that period. I expect to be able to resume on the Sunday evening when I am back (I'll wait til Monday to hose down and refurb my gear!).

I will be at a Local Con during the same time period. :)

Ok I'm off shortly - back in a few days - weather looking foul too - such joy!

Back again! :)

Turned out spectacular weather with big blue sky and rolling hills of green trees - 'Straya at it's finest. Cold at night but clear skies and a bright moon. Not going to clean all my kit tonight though - that is a 'tomorrow thing' - after a good sleep.

So far so good folks! Just a little convincing to do and then for the main event!

Yeah I'm very happy with the progress and how the table has been going - makes it fun to GM!

I do have to say this has been a fantastic group! GM included. :)

So who wants to be the green dragon? I don't but I do think tne dragon is a valuable asset.

...and how many opportunities in play do you get to be a dragon? I know when I played SR I just HAD to be in on that :)

It is a perfect opportunity especially for a caster who has burnt through a lot of spells but I'm not going to be greedy done it once and enjoyed it

I'm a green dragon in real life, so pass. Whomever does go might want to pass on some of their kit to the rest of the party.

I'll go into the pool if others don't want it. Rataji (and wizards) are tons of fun to me, but I can definitely have fun with a dragon too. :p

Plus, Rataji can go on leading the charge! :)

I'm game as well.

Losing a spellcaster in a fight against Arum would be a pretty hefty blow.

Sho can't really do much against him.

Does Ratiji have many spells left?

Rataji still definitely has spells left (what he has left is in his profile). If you want it, go for it. I think you are probably right in that assumption.

...and how many opportunities in play do you get to be a dragon? I know when I played SR I just HAD to be in on that :)

I GM enough that I get to be dragons, liches, demiliches and vampires on a regular basis. Also, Demiliches are cruel, cruel creations. ;D

I have two takers?

Last call...

I GM enough that I get to be dragons, liches, demiliches and vampires on a regular basis. Also, Demiliches are cruel, cruel creations.

Yeah I know what you mean :)

Give it to Sho. I'm perfectly fine playing as Rataji. (Unless Experiment is about to chime in and take it :p)

Give it to Sho. I'm perfectly fine playing as Rataji. (Unless Experiment is about to chime in and take it :p)

Soooo... Hard mode Aram Zey??? :D (*wincing*)

You mean there is an easy mode?

OK Shohiraj it is then.

If folks like, I still have my disguise and the original's disembodied tongue to forestall all that "Tell me something only my personal assistant could" silliness. If anyone thinks they can get me close... I also still have a garrote and the ability to take a fair number of actions in the surprise round.

Now if only we had a rogue to get us past this door. ;)

PS Mr. Z would have cut the tongues out of those other three Pathfinders as well-speak with dead and all.

....

Why do I suddenly feel all lost and alone?

Easter weekend.

Priorities man. Priorities. ;)

I'm just waiting for the others to catch up and post. I do not want to be the guy Aram Zey goes after without being at full hp.

Memories still haunt me. /shiver

"So, no prisoner dilemma?" Asks Mr. Z a bit disappointed.

Loathe as I am to predict a crushing victory, a resolution is at hand one way or another.

Could you kindly throw your sundry details into my reporting tool at the top of the thread, and let me know where you would like your credit applied and sheets sent...

So close! nail-biting stuff!

BTW, I filled in the form with normal progression, but I think I'll take Auri on slow. She is also 6th level not 5th. One day I'll get these things right.

Noted :)

This will wrap today (almost likely) so will get that to you shortly.