Shadows in Freeport (Inactive)

Game Master baldwin the merciful

I’m looking to run Goodman Games classic dungeon crawl, Shadows in Freeport. This is has a slight horror feel to it and the accompanying sanity loss. This is PG13 with some adult themes and I’m running it as one shot adventure. If all goes according to plan it may take 60 days to complete.

Adventure Summary

Hired by a group of concerned citizens, the characters stand before the Old Cresh manor, smack dab in the heart of Freeport, haven of pirates, thieves, and other scum. Compelled by a strong sense of urgency to recover lost family members, the characters must brave whatever horrors wait inside. But after a few encounters they quickly learn there is more at stake than simple kidnappings. Between the ghostly terrors wrought by Fatty Blue, the ghost of a particularly mean and nasty child, and the corrupted and twisted gangs of ghost youths, something terrible is at work here. With each room explored, the characters come closer to discovering that the former owner was no simple merchant, but in fact a despicable cultist! And what he could not achieve in life, he strives for in death. Can the heroes rescue the missing children, put to rest the unruly spirits haunting the place, and stop the revenant lurking beneath the house before it's too late? * Dungeon Crawl Classics #20: Shadows in Freeport is copyright © 2005 Goodman Games.

A little bit about me, the GM, I like a fast active game, which means posting and a lot of it. Check out the other game that I run, Council of Thieves under my profile and you will get the idea of how fast I run my games. If you apply I need you to confirm you can keep up with the anticipated pace and advise me if you ever played this dungeon crawl (I need to know how much I need to modify.) I, also, link my maps.

Here is the crunch:

I’m looking for 4-6 active players for this EXCEPTIONALLY active fast paced game. I plan to average 4 - 7 posts each per day, expect 50 - 70, posts per day seven days a week. Sometimes more. Due to the anticipated pace, there could be DMPC'ing if there is delay or lull.

I’m looking for a good mix of experienced PbP and first timers (tell me your PbP experience), but the key is keeping up the pace. The game will be 70-30 combat to role-play; the role-play will mostly be player interaction as opposed to NPCs.

Even though it is combat oriented, I expect more than dice rolls and one-liners. I like descriptive text of actions.

The party will need to be well balanced.

You would be entering at level 6.

Here are the build rules:

18 Pt buy

No score below a 10 before racial adjustment.

No score above a 17 before racial adjustment.

You get your +1, level 4 stat adjustment (This can raise your stat above an 18)

1 APG trait only.

No third party material

No Alchemist, Gunslinger, Summoner , Inquisitor or their variants
Core races only. No ARG

Minimum 4-7 posting a day.

No evil

Good alignment works well with this adventure.

You must be able to work with the party.

Adult themed, but well within Paizo's PBP standards. When in doubt put it behind a spoiler.

16,000 GP (6th lv) No more than 50% in one item. Run any ability/stat enhancements items by me beforehand.

A “short” one paragraph background about your character.

I plan to keep this open till Sunday but that really depends on interest and the submissions.

I should have mentioned that I'm updating this for Pathfinder rules/builds.

I think I can handle the posting requirements, DM. I'll need a day or so to get a character together. I plan on submitting either a wizard or sorcerer....something arcane in nature.

Dotting for consideration.

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Hey DM, here is Gerald's wizard submission. I still have to buy equipment, but other than that, I think the sheet is ready for consideration.

I have played in several PbP games. I have played several Goodman Games adventures, but not this one, as far as I recall.

I'll take a look at the character Riggs.

I will put the rest together soon. Here is a start. ~Harper Montajay IV

JMAN can you take me through the math on the ability stats? Thanks

Str 10 (+2)
Dex 17/22 (+13) then +2 halfling, +1 at fourth, belt of dex +2
Con 14 (+5)
Int 8 (-2)
Wis 12 (+2)
Char 8/10 (-2) +2 halfling

+18

Str 10 (+2)

Dex 17/22 (+13) then +2 halfling, +1 at fourth, belt of dex +2
Con 14 (+5)
Int 8 (-2)
Wis 12 (+2)
Char 8/10 (-2) +2 halfling

+18

There are no scores below a 10, unless it is due to racial penalty.

I dropped Charisma to 8 and it bumped up to 10 due to halfling bonus.
Strength started at 8 (due to halfling -2) and I added +2 point buy to make it 10.

Edit: I missed the no starting at 8 before racial trait. It is wrong then. I missed this------>No score below a 10 before racial adjustment.

*Sorry I missed that! Helped with skills though ;)

I dropped Charisma to 8 and it bumped up to 10 due to halfling bonus.

Strength started at 8 (due to halfling -2) and I added +2 point buy to make it 10.

Edit: I missed the no starting at 8 before racial trait. It is wrong then. I missed this------>No score below a 10 before racial adjustment.

** spoiler omitted **...

No problem. I spent a few minutes on hero lab trying to recreate it, then figured it was easier to ask.

Belt of Incredible Dexterity is fine too.

Jman72 wrote:

I dropped Charisma to 8 and it bumped up to 10 due to halfling bonus.

Strength started at 8 (due to halfling -2) and I added +2 point buy to make it 10.

Edit: I missed the no starting at 8 before racial trait. It is wrong then. I missed this------>No score below a 10 before racial adjustment.

** spoiler omitted **...

No problem. I spent a few minutes on hero lab trying to recreate it, then figured it was easier to ask.

Belt of Incredible Dexterity is fine too.

LOL. Sorry. I hate when I make a mistake!

Hey DM, here is Gerald's wizard submission. I still have to buy equipment, but other than that, I think the sheet is ready for consideration.

I have played in several PbP games. I have played several Goodman Games adventures, but not this one, as far as I recall.

Character stats look good.

Trying to figure out: Fancy Red dress from Vernah's store. What he does in his free time is his own business. Lol

Lol...if you can't tell, I am cutting and pasting from a character of a different gender. Or am I?

I'd also like to get in on this if I can. Other than this, I have only been a part of one Pathfinder campaign before this that seemed kind of dumbed-down on the fact that the DM was new. Effectively, this would be my first campaign.

I would not, however, have any problems keeping up with the quick posting rate, and I'm a quick learner so I can pick up what I don't know already rather quickly.

I found in my first game that I developed my fighter character somewhat wrong and it turned out horrible, so I might go for another fighter or a paladin this time.

Kirito make sure you put an avatar with character you can do that under the "My Account" function. I drop your avatar into the mapping program that I use. I'm pretty patient, don't hesitate to ask questions. Here or drop me an email.

Here is the name and avatar. I will get the rest of the information together soon.

~jman72

I am looking at a Fighter or Ranger, possibly a Paladin. Taking longer than expected to decide what archetype, if any, to take. Are there any restrictions on archetypes? I don't see any in your description, but want to make sure before I make my final decision. Most likely it will either be an archer, a two-weapon fighter or possibly a two-handed fighter.

Rolling a Battle Oracle. Just rolling HP. 14 CON so +2 hp level

HP: 6d8 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 6, 2, 3) = 19

19+12=31 Ouch

Tirion their aren't any restrictions on fighter, ranger or paladins.

I should have mentioned it's max HP at level 1.

Do we roll for the add'l levels, or take half or some other method?

Would we be allowed to purchase scrolls to attempt to add to our spellbooks?

Edit for HP rolls:

5d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 6, 4) = 20

HP:
1d8 ⇒ 3
1d8 ⇒ 8
1d8 ⇒ 1
1d8 ⇒ 4
1d8 ⇒ 7

23+14=37

Do you reroll 1s?

Do we roll for the add'l levels, or take half or some other method?

Would we be allowed to purchase scrolls to attempt to add to our spellbooks?

You roll HPs for the additional levels. I really don't have a restriction on how you spend your coin other than what I listed. No more than half in any one item and to run any item that bumps up an ability stat by me.

Yes, reroll 1's.

Most campaigns recently have simply adopted as standard for determining hp the following-

lvl 1 max,
hd*.5 +1 for each additional level.

Saves time, keeps the random factor out of a point buy character creation and generally leads to a better player experience. Rolling a "2" is hardly heroic :)

When are you looking to close recruitment and when do you anticipate beginning the campaign?

Thanks

@Percy - Right now I'm still planning on closing recruitment sometime Sunday that really depends on how many applications I have. It won't be before noon on Sunday. The game will begin the same day.

@Toccata - I understand what many campaigns have adapted but HPs are rolled in my games. The players know this going in and hopefully they won't let it deter their overall experience.

DM, I have just about finished with my sheet. I bought a +2 Intelligence headband, if that is okay with you. If not, let me know and I'll adjust things.

I still have a touch over 1600 gp to craft some scrolls.

Character sheets so far (excluding final gear):

Riggs Parrett - Wizard, conjuration specialist
"Sweet" Talulah Sweetrazor - Rogue

Interested:

Andrea1 - Battle Oracle
Tirion Jörðhár - Fighter, Ranger, Paladin?
Percy Foxton/Toccata?
Kirito75 - Fighter?

If I missed someone let me know.

Chugging along. Just need to level once more and buy gear.

Battle Oracle will suffer from Stigmata(wasting) wears bandages around himself and uses a variety of special weapons depending on the situation.(Silver hammer, cold iron handaxe.) Kind of a swiss army knife in combat

Character sheets so far (excluding final gear):

interested:
Percy Foxton/Toccata?

Yep. Definitely interested. I've worked out a formal character sheet in the profile of this character; male elf witch. Still need to add equipment, spells and background/personality.

Balthazar's hp

1d6 ⇒ 4
1d6 ⇒ 4
1d6 ⇒ 2
1d6 ⇒ 5
1d6 ⇒ 6

6+21=27 base hp
+6 cn
+6 favored class

grand total
39 hp

Could be a whole lot worse!

Ok, I think I have finally figured it out.

Monk of Many Styles/2, Fighter(Two-Weapon Fighter)/4

Should have the character sheet finished later this evening.

Balthazar's hp

1d6
1d6
1d6
1d6
1d6

6+21=27 base hp
+6 cn
+6 favored class

grand total
39 hp

Could be a whole lot worse!

Can you take me through your ability point purchase?

I see you have two traits: reactionary and Dreamspeaker (Elf) the game has one trait only.

Thanks.

Thinking about swapping combat reflexes for pirahna strike if that is ok?

toccata - I worked out the math on your ability scores.

Toccata/Balthazar - The Updated Improved Familiar List in the UM (P.251) and on the PFSRD has the Brownie listed as a 7th level arcane caster. I don't own Bestiary 2 book which has the Brownie listed. Although the PFSRD states under the Brownie monster listing that a 5th level neutral caster with the Imp. Fam. feat can have one. Has one of the editors addressed this inconsistency on the message board? If so, post the link. Also, what familiar special ability benefit does it convey?

I plan on buying a belt of giant strength +2

I plan on buying a belt of giant strength +2

Ok

1d8 ⇒ 6

Hp=36+12+4 (favored bonus]

"Sweet" Talulah Sweetrazor

I'm not aware of a confirmation one way or the other re: the familiar mismatch. The brownie isn't the only pet to suffer from this. In this case, the brownie is substantially lower powered than any of the lvl 7 pets and just about on par with the lvl 5's...less than the elementals though. Elementals don't really work with the concept I have in mind.

Improved familiars don't convey benefits to masters directly as do base familiars. The brownie has a few minor spell like and combat abilities as well as skills, all described in the monster entry you referred to above. It has regular int, and can talk and use tools. Other than that, it behaves just like any other familiar. I can create a detailed profile for the brownie, including behavior/personality and anticipated tactics.

I'll remove one of the traits, just an oversight.

Ok, got my equipment done. I have 3000 gp left it seems. Any suggestions for gear?

Ok, got my equipment done. I have 3000 gp left it seems. Any suggestions for gear?

Which alias are you playing? Gear suggestion - healing, lots and lots of healing.

I'm not aware of a confirmation one way or the other re: the familiar mismatch. The brownie isn't the only pet to suffer from this. In this case, the brownie is substantially lower powered than any of the lvl 7 pets and just about on par with the lvl 5's...less than the elementals though. Elementals don't really work with the concept I have in mind.

Improved familiars don't convey benefits to masters directly as do base familiars. The brownie has a few minor spell like and combat abilities as well as skills, all described in the monster entry you referred to above. It has regular int, and can talk and use tools. Other than that, it behaves just like any other familiar. I can create a detailed profile for the brownie, including behavior/personality and anticipated tactics.

I'll remove one of the traits, just an oversight.

The profile on the brownie will help.

Ok. Will do!

Andrea1 wrote:

Ok, got my equipment done. I have 3000 gp left it seems. Any suggestions for gear?

Which alias are you playing? Gear suggestion - healing, lots and lots of healing.

Yep. Goodman's DCCs are meat grinders, in my experience. A couple CLW wands would be good investments. I'd get a few scrolls of lesser restoration as well. A way to remove paralysis wouldn't hurt either.