paizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for Ptolus Days (The Second Game)paizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for Ptolus Days (The Second Game)2014-03-20T02:24:44Z2014-03-20T02:24:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysGM Elberion (alias of GeraintElberion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2362014-06-04T21:48:15Z2014-06-04T21:48:15Z<p>Moving this to a new campaign area:</p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/campaigns/TheSurvivors/recruiting&page=last" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recruitment</a></p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/campaigns/TheSurvivors/gameplay&page=last" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">gameplay</a></p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/campaigns/TheSurvivors/discussion#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">discussion</a></p>
<p>Roll up, roll up: the game's afoot!</p>Moving this to a new campaign area:
recruitment
gameplay
discussion
Roll up, roll up: the game's afoot!GM Elberion (alias of GeraintElberion)2014-06-04T21:48:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysGM Elberion (alias of GeraintElberion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2352014-06-03T20:12:24Z2014-06-03T20:12:24Z<p>As shadows lengthen across Ptolus' shrouded alleys and market stalls are boarded and stored away, a cheery light is lit in the window of The Bear & Ragged Staff.</p>
<p>Local folk wander in to share a drink over the day's gossip before returning to their families, a few centaurs swish their tails and share stories by the bar and a group of halfling brothers and cousins shares drinks before a family engagement.</p>
<p>Behind the long bar, a tall woman with short hair and an easy smile pours drinks while a distant, day-dreaming old dwarf cleans glasses and wipes down tables.</p>
<p>And yet, those with keen senses of the rightness of things would feel an absence here. The bar awaits something, or some folk, perhaps even some adventurers?</p>As shadows lengthen across Ptolus' shrouded alleys and market stalls are boarded and stored away, a cheery light is lit in the window of The Bear & Ragged Staff.
Local folk wander in to share a drink over the day's gossip before returning to their families, a few centaurs swish their tails and share stories by the bar and a group of halfling brothers and cousins shares drinks before a family engagement.
Behind the long bar, a tall woman with short hair and an easy smile pours drinks while a...GM Elberion (alias of GeraintElberion)2014-06-03T20:12:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysGM Elberion (alias of GeraintElberion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2342014-06-03T20:02:13Z2014-06-03T20:02:13Z<p>A few days later, messages wing their way across the sprawl of Ptolus in the hands of friends, neighbours, urchins and colleagues.</p>
<p>They all read, simply this:</p>
<p><i><b>Dear X, although our jolly escapade into the ruins ended as more of a farce, I thought that you might enjoy a more productive sojourn.</p>
<p>If you can tear yourself away from Ptolus' cobbles and join me on the open road for a few days then I think it will be worth our while.</p>
<p>Meet me at the Bear & Ragged Staff, in Nerrid, on the night of the new moon,</p>
<p>your friend,</p>
<p>Rain.</i></b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I don't like to DMPC, so Rain won't actually be going along.</span></p>A few days later, messages wing their way across the sprawl of Ptolus in the hands of friends, neighbours, urchins and colleagues.
They all read, simply this:
Dear X, although our jolly escapade into the ruins ended as more of a farce, I thought that you might enjoy a more productive sojourn.
If you can tear yourself away from Ptolus' cobbles and join me on the open road for a few days then I think it will be worth our while.
Meet me at the Bear & Ragged Staff, in Nerrid, on the night of...GM Elberion (alias of GeraintElberion)2014-06-03T20:02:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysRain Scrimshaw (alias of GeraintElberion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2332014-05-30T06:05:12Z2014-05-30T06:05:12Z<p>Wow, a lot of variety.</p>
<p>I suggest we take this over to discussion so that the IC isn't mashed up.</p>Wow, a lot of variety.
I suggest we take this over to discussion so that the IC isn't mashed up.Rain Scrimshaw (alias of GeraintElberion)2014-05-30T06:05:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysLudo the Lionhearted (alias of michaelane)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2322014-05-30T04:11:20Z2014-05-30T04:11:20Z<p>And now I make my way over the the IC thread. I'm game for what Rain is proposing - running short adventures on a rotational basis. Might give me a good chance to use some of the Zobek material. I bet some of that would fit into Ptolus pretty nicely.</p>And now I make my way over the the IC thread. I'm game for what Rain is proposing - running short adventures on a rotational basis. Might give me a good chance to use some of the Zobek material. I bet some of that would fit into Ptolus pretty nicely.Ludo the Lionhearted (alias of michaelane)2014-05-30T04:11:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysTimmins (alias of Daniel Stewart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2312014-05-30T02:19:29Z2014-05-30T02:19:29Z<p>Well I would love to keep playing this game...RL and other DMing keep me from taking over...sorry
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If Rain is willing, I see no reason not to let him go at it!</p>Well I would love to keep playing this game...RL and other DMing keep me from taking over...sorry
If Rain is willing, I see no reason not to let him go at it!Timmins (alias of Daniel Stewart)2014-05-30T02:19:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysTony Nedraid (alias of Camris)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2302014-05-30T02:16:18Z2014-05-30T02:16:18Z<p>I'm running 3 others, but I could run something relatively short.
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Bear in mind that I don't have Ptolus proper; just the Player's Guide.</p>I'm running 3 others, but I could run something relatively short.
Bear in mind that I don't have Ptolus proper; just the Player's Guide.Tony Nedraid (alias of Camris)2014-05-30T02:16:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysShol’a’saul (alias of Eric Swanson)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2292014-05-30T01:44:42Z2014-05-30T01:44:42Z<p>Due to my R/L commitments and also other PbP games I am in, I cannot participate in running another game, sorry about that.</p>Due to my R/L commitments and also other PbP games I am in, I cannot participate in running another game, sorry about that.Shol’a’saul (alias of Eric Swanson)2014-05-30T01:44:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysMorsai Gunderling (alias of EldonG)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2282014-05-30T01:30:41Z2014-05-30T01:30:41Z<p><== Running three.</p><== Running three.Morsai Gunderling (alias of EldonG)2014-05-30T01:30:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysOrsal Hort (alias of Jubal Breakbottle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2272014-05-30T01:27:00Z2014-05-30T01:27:00Z<p>I'm already running two games, so I wouldn't be up to run a third.</p>I'm already running two games, so I wouldn't be up to run a third.Orsal Hort (alias of Jubal Breakbottle)2014-05-30T01:27:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysMorsai Gunderling (alias of EldonG)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2262014-05-29T23:04:06Z2014-05-29T23:04:06Z<p>Wow, what an intro.</p>
<p>I'm not immediately opposed to the possibility...</p>Wow, what an intro.
I'm not immediately opposed to the possibility...Morsai Gunderling (alias of EldonG)2014-05-29T23:04:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysRain Scrimshaw (alias of GeraintElberion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2252014-05-29T22:48:55Z2014-05-29T22:48:55Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>That was me, by the way: GM Elberion is my GM avatar.</span></p>That was me, by the way: GM Elberion is my GM avatar.Rain Scrimshaw (alias of GeraintElberion)2014-05-29T22:48:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysGM Elberion (alias of GeraintElberion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2242014-05-29T22:33:40Z2014-05-29T22:33:40Z<p>Suddenly, one of the rat men waves his arms and an illusion falls away.</p>
<p>The group of men experimenting with hallucinogens and barbiturates in the deserted building turn and wave at the adventurers: <b>"Hey, Rain! How you doing?"</b></p>
<p>It soon becomes clear that Neverin's All-Key is a drinking song which a bard linked to some magic locks. The chest is easily opened and the gang earn some coin opening a chest of rare silks.</p>
<p>Sadly, Rain encourages everyone to join a night of high-drinking and fine-dining which wastes all of the cash. Damnit.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I am proposing that we run this game as a collective. If we take it in turns to run an adventure for the gang then we can have fun with these cool characters. I'm willing to run the first adventure: probably a paizo module or Raging Swam adventure. We could be a party based in Ptolus, hopping around to adventures like a PFS gang.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>What do people think?</span></p>Suddenly, one of the rat men waves his arms and an illusion falls away.
The group of men experimenting with hallucinogens and barbiturates in the deserted building turn and wave at the adventurers: "Hey, Rain! How you doing?"
It soon becomes clear that Neverin's All-Key is a drinking song which a bard linked to some magic locks. The chest is easily opened and the gang earn some coin opening a chest of rare silks.
Sadly, Rain encourages everyone to join a night of high-drinking and...GM Elberion (alias of GeraintElberion)2014-05-29T22:33:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysAurora Erthuo (alias of Gyre)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2232014-05-28T06:30:10Z2014-05-28T06:30:10Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19</span></p>[dice=Initiative]1d20 + 1[/dice]Aurora Erthuo (alias of Gyre)2014-05-28T06:30:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysLudo the Lionhearted (alias of michaelane)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2222014-05-24T20:34:38Z2014-05-24T20:34:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm in agreement with you rolling in the future Lord T.</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Initiative</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16</span></p>I'm in agreement with you rolling in the future Lord T.
Initiative [dice]1d20+2[/dice]Ludo the Lionhearted (alias of michaelane)2014-05-24T20:34:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysRain Scrimshaw (alias of GeraintElberion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2212014-05-24T20:24:22Z2014-05-24T20:24:22Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14</span></p>
<p>My mouth hangs open for a moment after Aurora's words. <span class=tiny><b>"Rat. Folk."</b></span></p>[dice=initiative]1d20+8[/dice]
My mouth hangs open for a moment after Aurora's words. "Rat. Folk."Rain Scrimshaw (alias of GeraintElberion)2014-05-24T20:24:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysLord T (alias of Lord Thasmudyan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2202014-05-23T19:07:37Z2014-05-23T19:07:37Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>okay well I will give everyone a bit to post and then I will roll any who didn't if they don't by end of this evening</span></p>okay well I will give everyone a bit to post and then I will roll any who didn't if they don't by end of this eveningLord T (alias of Lord Thasmudyan)2014-05-23T19:07:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysTimmins (alias of Daniel Stewart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2192014-05-23T18:32:16Z2014-05-23T18:32:16Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Thats good to, I do not mind the Dm rolling initiative.</span></p>Thats good to, I do not mind the Dm rolling initiative.Timmins (alias of Daniel Stewart)2014-05-23T18:32:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysOrsal Hort (alias of Jubal Breakbottle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2182014-05-23T17:26:52Z2014-05-23T17:26:52Z<p>.</p>.Orsal Hort (alias of Jubal Breakbottle)2014-05-23T17:26:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysLord T (alias of Lord Thasmudyan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2172014-05-23T16:58:30Z2014-05-23T16:58:30Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Work for me Timmins, the other option for time saving purposes I can roll it for everyone like I did you perception checks. I was doing it in the other game and it sped things up a bit.</span></p>Work for me Timmins, the other option for time saving purposes I can roll it for everyone like I did you perception checks. I was doing it in the other game and it sped things up a bit.Lord T (alias of Lord Thasmudyan)2014-05-23T16:58:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysTimmins (alias of Daniel Stewart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2162014-05-23T16:38:47Z2014-05-23T16:38:47Z<p>Shadow Initiative: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4</span>
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Timmins Initiative: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Was not sure if you wanted me to roll separately for Shadow, or if she just goes off my initiative.</span></p>Shadow Initiative: [dice]1d20+3[/dice]
Timmins Initiative: [dice]1d20+3[/dice]
Was not sure if you wanted me to roll separately for Shadow, or if she just goes off my initiative.Timmins (alias of Daniel Stewart)2014-05-23T16:38:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysShol’a’saul (alias of Eric Swanson)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2152014-05-23T15:06:36Z2014-05-23T15:06:36Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Init:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>EDIT: Finally was able to post it here!</span></p>[dice=Init]1d20+2[/dice]
EDIT: Finally was able to post it here!Shol’a’saul (alias of Eric Swanson)2014-05-23T15:06:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysMorsai Gunderling (alias of EldonG)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2142014-05-23T14:36:55Z2014-05-23T14:36:55Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17</span></p>[Dice=Initiative]1d20+2[/Dice]Morsai Gunderling (alias of EldonG)2014-05-23T14:36:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysLord T (alias of Lord Thasmudyan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2132014-05-23T14:21:54Z2014-05-23T14:21:54Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Roll Initiative</span></p>Roll InitiativeLord T (alias of Lord Thasmudyan)2014-05-23T14:21:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Ptolus DaysAurora Erthuo (alias of Gyre)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PtolusDaysTheSecondGame/gameplay&page=5#2122014-05-23T05:40:10Z2014-05-23T05:40:10Z<p>Aurora looks up after hearing the comment from Rain, and notices the Ratfolk.</p>
<p><b>Greetings Ratfolk! We are searching for a key last seen in this house.</b>
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<b>Do you happen to know where we can find it? If not, may we look?</b></p>
<p>Aurora smiles broadly, hoping to avoid conflict with the strange creatures.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Knowledge (local):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26</span></p>Aurora looks up after hearing the comment from Rain, and notices the Ratfolk.
Greetings Ratfolk! We are searching for a key last seen in this house.
Do you happen to know where we can find it? If not, may we look?
Aurora smiles broadly, hoping to avoid conflict with the strange creatures.
[dice=Diplomacy]1d20 + 15[/dice]
[dice=Knowledge (local)]1d20 + 5[/dice]
[dice=Sense Motive]1d20 + 10[/dice]Aurora Erthuo (alias of Gyre)2014-05-23T05:40:10Z