Roshan Does Pathfinder Society PbP

Game Master Roshan

Please direct any OOC questions you may have here.

If your character has seen action before either post the chronicle sheets here or private message me a link.

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do we have faction specific goals in this adventure as well?
(new to this so I don't know the standard)

Konnar checking in, sir.

Ready to go.

Gryne, call it curiosity, but what god do you follow?

2Goth, is that your character's name, or is it a place holder until you think of something?

Gryne, call it curiosity, but what god do you follow?

I am not 100 percent sure yet. I have never played a character with a God/Deity. I have been looking for one with the Air Domain underneath them....any suggestions?

Actually, now that I look at them again, I'm going to go with Shelyn

I agree that a character with the 8 Charisma that worships Shelyn is rife with roleplaying opportunity! Awesome... :)

no, that's my real alias
I'm running Fextor Beebletrix

Ready to go.

Glad to see I'm not the only Dwarf around.

Ready to go.

Glad to see I'm not the only Dwarf around.

*low five*

Roshan, not having been in one of your games before, how do you run combats? I know there are a couple different ways of doing it.

Also, should we concern ourselves with purchasing Trail Rations and Tents, or are these type of things furnished under “we will cover the expense of your travel in full”?

I'd recommend that we carry 3 to 4 times the rations we need
goblins eat a lot

I think for this mission it might be included, simply because Valsin deliberately stated that they will cover our travel expenses in full, but in other cases, this may not be the case. For the most part he is pretty lenient on the basics, but if we want any form of extravagance we are expected to cover those ourselves. (Such as purchasing a pavilion tent in Roshan's RL PFS games.)

do we have faction specific goals in this adventure as well?

(new to this so I don't know the standard)

Indeed, there are faction specific goals but as they aren't given to you until you recive your regular mission you haven't been given them yet. After the dialog with the Chamberlain you'll recive your faction mission along with time to purchase anything else you'd like to get for the mission.

I'd like to remind you all that the land of the linnorm kings is really cold, average temperature during the day is just above freezing.

Roshan, not having been in one of your games before, how do you run combats? I know there are a couple different ways of doing it.

Also, should we concern ourselves with purchasing Trail Rations and Tents, or are these type of things furnished under “we will cover the expense of your travel in full”?

We'll run combat on the boards. Don't worry about the mundane stuff like tents, bedrolls and rations but everything else is on you.

How should we handle private conversations between players? I am thinking spoiler tags and it can be honor system, but those that are confident that they can handle the ooc knowledge could read it.

Sounds good. I'll look over items and see what I'd like beyond the basics.

FYI
Land of Linnorm Kings: The brutal frozen tundras and steep fjordlands of the Linnorm Kings offer plenty of danger for intrepid Pathfinders, but the hostile barbarian population holds outsiders in low regard and the ravenous beasts of the hinterlands are quick to devour those ill equipped to survive in the harsh northern climes. Despite this, a handful of Pathfinder agents currently base themselves in the (relatively) cosmopolitan city of Kalsgaard, which they use as a base to explore the weird effects of the First World Rift spanning the whole of Linnorm King territory. Some believe that the rift may offer a way to access and study the First World itself, a task worthy of immediate publication in the Pathfinder Chronicles.

As far as PFS campaigns go, is it assumed we have basic armor and weapons or do we have to purchase it?
What is considered beyond basic equipment? Caltrops? Grappling Hook and Rope?
Just getting familiar with the structure.
Thanks guys.

You start with 150gp to purchase equipment with as a first level character. You get one outfit for free (10gp or less), but have to purchase everything else.

You start with 150gp to purchase equipment with as a first level character. You get one outfit for free (10gp or less), but have to purchase everything else.

Thanks Strat-

Since we aren't going to be in any town proper, perhaps we should purchase some rations too...

We'll run combat on the boards. Don't worry about the mundane stuff like tents, bedrolls and rations but everything else is on you.

Normally I'd agree, but this post by Roshan seems to speak otherwise.

Oh, yeah.. :p forgot about that one... though I still stand by the luxury comment! ;) Pavilion tent! Woo hoo!

So, bedrolls, winter blankets, rations and a waterskin are on the Grand Lodge? Those would encompass mundane, no?

I still purchased my own waterskin, but yeah. I think the cold weather outfit should be paid for by us though, since it gives a bonus to our Con checks for enduring the cold environment. (Learned that the hard way with another PFS character.)

Oh, I didn't even look at that. OK I'll adjust for 84th time.

So, bedrolls, winter blankets, rations and a waterskin are on the Grand Lodge? Those would encompass mundane, no?

In game terms what I meant was that consider trail rations, water, flint and steel, basically any supplies you would normally go camping with paid for but you consume these items over the course of the adventure. You don't get anything for free unless specifically stated.

Gryne Skystone wrote:

So, bedrolls, winter blankets, rations and a waterskin are on the Grand Lodge? Those would encompass mundane, no?

In game terms what I meant was that consider trail rations, water, flint and steel, basically any supplies you would normally go camping with paid for but you consume these items over the course of the adventure. You don't get anything for free unless specifically stated.

Gotcha-That is what I was assuming.

How do you get the blue text? <--- got it

I'd be fine getting right to the action, but willing to roll with the party as well.

"Let our heroes become tested in battle, for this will forge bonds tempered in the blood of our foes."

-Can't remember who said it, and I'm not sure I got it right 'cause I couldn't find it. But hey, good enough for me.

In other words, I'm fine with either as well.

Just a heads up that this weekend I will be attending a local anime convention to chaperone my youngest sister. My ability to post will be spotty.

That's three votes for "Whatever". I will put my vote out there for "Let's get a move on".

By the way Roshan,
I want to make sure you don’t hold up the plot on my account. I tend to post just to keep things interesting. I would hate for you to wait for me to RP some non-critical conversation before moving the plot along.
So yeah, if I get in the way, just ignore me. :)

Note to self: Pick up Goblin at level 2.

Curses! Foiled by a natty 20! >.<

Fine by me. I'm watching my games best able from my phone ad well, just hard to make decent posts from it.

Just noticed, Strat, how are you level 2? I never got any chronicle sheets from you.

The links are in my profile to the scans. Thought I had mentioned it when you asked but can't find the post for it. Relinked here for easy convenience.

To Delve the Dungeon Deep
A Vision of Betrayal
In Service to Lore

Hey guys, how quick is the First Steps campaign?

This is my first PFS game and I am just figuring out the logical progression and benefits of going backwards to complete that or repeating campaigns. I think the best reason for completing a campaign a second or third time would be to complete your faction mission, correct?

First steps are just as long as any other three scenarios, but they are a good introduction.

In general you don't get credit if you play a scenario again, even if you do better the second time. The exception is the first Steps series. You can play those again, with a new character, and still get credit on that new character.

Have you read the PFS Player's Guide? If not you really should. It's a free download and explains all this and more.

Yes, I read the Player's Guide and all the intro stuff. I don't read campaigns because I don't want to ruin anything.

I understand the framework of PFS and am really wanting to do more of the scenarios. I just don't have a plan of attack yet.

I play with a great DM in real life and he is big on adapting older D&D modules for Pathfinder. I have tried to convince him to start doing the PFS stuff, but he prefers a little more freedom, which is great because not every DM has that creativity.

Sooooo, some of the questions I have:

XP is given on a simplified format, correct? So is it after each complete scenario or full campaign for each level?

The Prestige Points I do not completely understand, can someone summarize it for me? You can gain up to 3 PP per scenario and those points can purchase faction specific goodies?

The sheets that Roshan has mentioned, those are relevant for advancement and possible equipment to buy correct? Do the items listed expire or can you only purchase them upon completion? I thought I read that one of the reasons you repeat the scenario is to buy a specific item.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the patience and answers.

Go back and take a look at pages 16-22 of the Player's Guide. They answer all these questions in detail.

XP is given after each scenario or module you complete. Scenarios give 1 XP and modules generally give 3 XP. You need 3 XP to advance a level.

PP can be spent on boons, equipment, resurrection, and other benefits. Fame, basically the total PP you have ever earned, determines the max price on magical items you can purchase.

After each scenario or module you receive a Chronicle Sheet. You mush keep these sheets with your character. They give you credit. They also list any magic items you found during the scenario. Those items are available to be bought by you at any time, not just at the end of the session.

Alright, I got it. I was confusing the GM's ability to replay for a different character with a regular PC.

I like the format and dedication to one character with PFS. You certainly get a sense of ownership over your character.

Thanks for the info Belegorn.

The links are in my profile to the scans. Thought I had mentioned it when you asked but can't find the post for it. Relinked here for easy convenience.

To Delve the Dungeon Deep
A Vision of Betrayal
In Service to Lore

Okay, all G.

Sorry for the delays, weekends are hectic for me. Posts will be tentative over the weekend but will resume normal play on Mondays.