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Game Master John Woodford

I enjoy this group. If we can get another GM I would not complain.

I'm game.

I also enjoy this group and would like to see the game continue. As I mentioned earlier, I'm in three APs with this GM and I like all the games. I don't want to lose any of them. :-)

GM Recruitment thread HERE.

It sounds like someone might DM our game if one of us can DM their Carrion Crown game. They just started Book 4. Is anyone interested?

I can't do it. I don't know anything about that AP since I've never played it and I don't have any of the materials.

I see on the thread that our GM was also running that CC game. That guy had his hand in many APs -- at least 4 that I know of. That seems like maybe it was too much. :-)

He was also a player in a Cthulhu game I'm in.

I wish I could DM this but I have 4 games (combined forum and real life) that I have by making this deal.

I'm happy to provide the materials if that helps attract a gm.

Hi, all! Cordwin and I are looking at swapping GM roles, and I've been reading over the campaign to get some idea where you are. I had a few questions to start with: first, is this really a party of seven? If so, do you know whether GM Fuzzfoot wss adjusting the encounter difficulty to match? Was he doing organic leveling? (He was doing it in the Carrion Crown game I'm in, so it wouldn't surprise me.) Thanks!

We were two merged parties, and I think a few have left. Not sure how many might be around after the dust settles....

<Shifting to my DM hat:>

Ah; I think I saw something about that in the profile. Who's interested in continuing?

I'm still here. We should drop a Comment on the game play thread so it pops up for everyone again.

I’m in!

Me too!

We were 7 but likely down to a normal size. We are behind in gear due to the split and for much of the game at least a level behind to balance the difficulty.

I'm still quite interested in playing.

Druid, cleric, bard, inquisitor at least. That is a pretty well rounded group. There is an animal companion in there. The front line is a little light. So we will see who what is around or if we need to switching things up a bit.

Thanks to the GMs for both games for making this work!

What this party really needs is a hybrid spell caster/crappy melee character!

I'll give the other three a few days to check in, and in the meantime contact Customer Service to get the campaign transferred.

I'll plan to hew closely to the AP as written; if you'd like to get a feel for my GMing style, I have several active campaigns already. Here are a couple of them:

Giantslayer; currently on Part 2

Emerald Spire, PFS Standard, currently on Level 13

I'm running another RotRL game, but it's only on Part 2. I'm also just before wrapping up a Dragon's Demand game; one more good hit on the dragon should do it.

Welcome aboard!

I will bring it up early so we can hopefully hit the ground running. If we are 4 or 5 we may be a level or two behind and way behind in wealth. GM one things are set what do you think is the best way to deal with that?

I'll bump you up to your nominal levels. Re wealth, we can take the loot list and redistribute it across the remaining characters, if that's agreeable to everyone.

Simple, and fair. That's great for me.

Sounds good to me too.

I PM'ed the last two players yesterday, but haven't heard from them. I'll give them a couple of days, since it is the weekend.

No word from either of them. Go ahead and advance to 8th level, and redistribute the loot from the list.

ETA: the witch replied, and is definitely dropping out.

Will do

For gear the things I have my eye on are the Belt of Physical Might +2 (STR, DEX) or the snakeskin tunic, a better cloak of resistance (2 or 3), any ring of protection and any amulet of natural armour. However, it is all defensive stuff, so the people up front can take the first pick.

There is also a mithril chain shirt that is tempting. That said, you all go first I will scavenge what is left.

From the loot list link at the top of this page?

Ya I think the plan is to split up the items the folks who left had claimed on that sheet. Anything catch your eye?

That's the plan, yes.

This had dropped off my radar, I though we were pretty much done. I would love to continue if I am not too late. I realize that I am late so things may have moved on but if there is a slot I am game and no hard feelings if not.

Is this the list of players: Druamin, Erond, Trox, Cordwin, Skarn?

I think that is right. And please ignore if I tried to poach any of trox's great.

Good to have you with us, Trox.

Druamin, that's the list as I understand it; your alchemist had dropped before you realized that GM F was gone, and Rene replied to my PM.

Everyone, still advance to 8th level. For HP, roll (d(half) + half); e.g., if you would normally roll a d8, roll d4+4. Trox, you'll roll d5+5.

Do you only want us to do that rolling for levels 7 and 8? Previous to that we'd been doing 1/dX +1 for HP. Your method would average more HP, so I'm game for going back to level 2 and start rolling.

I too would be up for a +2 STR item, but not the tunic, I wear armor, so it would be wasted on me.

Which items are we parsing through now?

Trox already has a Belt of Giant Strength. I assume he wants to keep that. Then there is the Belt of Con +2 and the Belt of Physical Might +2. I think that other than Trox, Skarn and I are the other other melee characters so I think that we would do best with those. Skarn, which would you prefer?

As of 8th level, I have a 16 STR, so the Belt of Physical Might (STR/CON) is ideal for me. May I?

Fine with me. Unless others object, I'll take the con belt.

Do you only want us to do that rolling for levels 7 and 8? Previous to that we'd been doing 1/dX +1 for HP. Your method would average more HP, so I'm game for going back to level 2 and start rolling.

Sure, everyone can do that.

HPs:

2: HP: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
3: HP: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
4: HP: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
5: HP: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
6: HP: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
7: HP: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
8: HP: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

With the addition of that belt, my WBL is close to spot on.

I'm leveled up. I'll get my character sheet update tomorrow.

HP Level 2: 1d5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
HP Level 3: 1d5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
HP Level 4: 1d5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
HP Level 5: 1d5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
HP Level 6: 1d5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
HP Level 7: 1d5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
HP Level 8: 1d5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Ouch, I lost 16 HP!

I went with Shield Focus for the feat because I was worried that Step Up would be impractical in PbP Games. Have any of you used it in PbP, I am still considering for Trox's next feat.

For WBL it looks like I am is at 26ish thousand, close enough. That said I show 9k liquid, saving up for some stuff when the chance comes.

Belt of physical might is str dex FYI.

Trox it does not look like you did that right unless I'm miss reading.
Level 1=10
Hp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10
Hp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9
Hp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8
Hp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8
Hp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9
Hp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7
Hp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9 70 total

Step us work ok in PBP, but it helps if you have it in your stat line or a little occ at the bottom of combat posts so the gm can see the wizards 5ft step does not allow them to cast safely, and they need to roll to do it defensively. Also, be clear on the default conditions for when you will use it. But the GM obviously has the final say on that.

I'm ok WBL too. If I grab some odds and ends, I will be caught up.

Ahh I read that wrong.

HP Level 2: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
HP Level 3: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
HP Level 4: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
HP Level 5: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
HP Level 6: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
HP Level 7: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
HP Level 8: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

And that is better!

Hero Lab isn't cooperating. I just submitted a trouble report!

Erond is ready to go. Struggling to pick and improve familiar. I should have the settle soon.