Sir Gavin's Solo Quest To Slay Evil (Carrion Crown)

Game Master Baron of the Sands

This is a recruitment thread for the Carrion Crown AP. It will be for one PC, using Gestalt rules. The player will roll 4d6 drop the lowest for their stats. I am doing this as a "trial run" of sorts to get a feel for how to run it with One PC for my friend. If there are any other questions, please ask. Everything non-3rd Party is allowed. Third-Party ok if you talk to me about it.

A party of one person or one person running a full party? Are you planning to complete the AP?

4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 5, 4) = 16 14
4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 4, 1) = 13 12
4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 4, 6) = 20 16
4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 2) = 15 13
4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 4, 4) = 17 14
4d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 2, 4) = 17 15

That's a good spread, I'll have to think of an interesting build.

Are you willing to allow the ACG playtest?

interesting idea.

4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 2) = 9 = 8
4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1, 2) = 12 = 11
4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 3) = 12 = 10
4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 3, 2) = 16 = 14
4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 2, 5) = 17 = 15
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 1) = 8 = 7

is there a specific character type you are looking for? for instance, does your friend always play mages and you want a mage to test it with? or ninja or fighter/cleric/whatever class.

EDIT: WOW that is a terrible spread. +1 in total modifiers. if re-roll is permissible, here:

4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 5, 3) = 11 = 10
4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 5, 5) = 17 = 15
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 5, 6) = 15 = 14
4d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 2) = 16 = 14
4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 5, 1) = 11 = 10
4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 5, 6) = 19 = 16

not super great, but passable.

4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 2) = 11 10

4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 4, 6) = 17 15

4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 4) = 19 16

4d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 4) = 18 14

4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6, 2) = 18 16

4d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 4) = 12 10

doable. Thinking witch/rogue or wizard/rogue
do you have a time limit?

Thinking on it, wizard (conjuror), rogue (swashbuckler) is what I'll design.

Ellal, I was planning on having a party of one, not a full party, since I don't think he could handle, or would want to play all four. I plan on getting as far in the AP as we can, completing it if possible. Ptolmaeus, I was unaware there was a new playtest, so i'll take a look at it. I believe I will be choosing a player in the next couple of days. I'll go take a look at the ACG now and get back to you guys.

Tenro, you can play any class you want to. I will let you keep that second roll, that first one was awful.

Just looking at the first page of the ACG playtest, I will say at the very least, you cannot make two ACG classes for gestalt. I might allow one though. I just think that would get too complicated, if it's the way I understand it, however that might be good way to play 1-on-1 games, since you could have a gestalt that fills out an entire party, though action economy is still a thing.

Let's throw down some dice to sate my curiosity...

4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 4) = 10
4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6, 2) = 19
4d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 4) = 15
4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 3, 1) = 14
4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 2, 2) = 12
4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1, 4) = 12

10 - 1 = 9
19 - 2 = 17
15 - 2 = 13
14 - 1 = 13
12 - 2 = 10
12 - 1 = 11

...curiosity sated. Good luck to everyone.

4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 1, 3) = 14=13
4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 2) = 15=13
4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 6, 6) = 18=15
4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 3, 2) = 11=9
4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 1) = 8=7
4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 3, 6) = 16=13

total +2

Are re rolls allowed. I got something will post soon.

Is synth summoner/Paladin ok? I think I could go a long way if I survive level 1 :)

That's fine, I really just wanted the skill-monkey side of the investigator.

Anything goes. Just run third party by me first. I think there is enough content that we don't need to use ACG playtest, and we might use Mythic. Yes Ashe, you can reroll

Sweet here goes
4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 2) = 11=10
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 6, 1) = 11=10
4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 1) = 14=13
4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6, 4) = 13=12
4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 3, 1) = 14=13
4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 1) = 4=3

woot a -1 roll, I'm assuming I can roll this again so third times the charm right :)

4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 3, 6) = 16=15
4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 3) = 11=10
4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 5, 1) = 17=16
4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 6) = 18=16
4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 4) = 17=16
4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 3) = 11=9

And the dice gods speak. Will have build up shortly. I assume 2 traits. Do you want us to have one of them as a campaign trait or what?

Mostly done, what is starting wealth? Do you want t a backstory? Will finish up later time to leave work :)

Max starting wealth, you don't NEED a trait, since with one person, it's not going to matter, but you can use one if you want.

Suppose I should point out any alignment is fair game.

I'm surprised no one has thrown out a Master Summoner yet.

Alright, I'm thinking Aegis (Aberrant) / Monk (Martial Artist) if you're willing to allow psionic classes. I would not be all that invested in the flavor of psionics, I just really like the idea of a hero who is gradually becoming more and more monstrous as he plumbs the secrets of the dead.

Otherwise I might play a Fighter (Unbreakable) / Inquisitor or a Ranger / Sorcerer going into Dragon disciple.

I'm still interested but I honestly don't believe I could balance that many abilities in one character. Gestalt isn't for me. Best of luck :)

I've never played with Psionics, so I would discourage their use.

Gotcha, probably going to go for Ranger / Sorcerer (Draconic) and then into Dragon Disciple.

Alright Gavin is good to go. Let us know if you want a backstory. Thanks.

Backstory is nice, but it's not necessary. I won't say don't, but don't go out of your way because you feel like you have to.

Today is Wednesday. I will pick sometime Saturday afternoon.

Won't worry about a story then. A little info on me. I'm in 8 PBP now. I post from work. 7am-4pm eastern time M-F. I post many times during the day and go as fast as you want to go if you can post at the same times. I check in afterwork if things are a foot, and the weekends, but weekends are slow in all my games. Just to let you know I'm always here so I won't leave you hanging if selected. Thanks for the consideration.

This is Ptolmaeus, I've got my crunch done under this alias. Fluff will follow later.

It was fun trying to build someone who did a little bit of everything.

Dotting for interest. This seems fun.

4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 6, 3) = 16=14
4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 2, 6) = 15=13
4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 3) = 19=16
4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 3, 5) = 18=15
4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 6, 1) = 17=16
4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 6, 1) = 16=15

Hmmm, I'll see what I can come up with. I'm Thinking Black Blade Magus but not sure about the other side.

Ok, So here is what I'm thinking at building a precision based Magus/Fighter who will move into duelist. Going with a sort of Bleach feel. Not that its a big deal one way or the other, but how do you feel about third party magus arcana abilities? Its not a big deal one way or the other, just thought I'd ask.

Here is a link to my character submission. I'll create a profile for him later today. Kekual Nox

If it were a normal game, probably not, since some of those seem ridiculous, but for this game, it might work.

I created this character for Carrion Crown. I think a one PC adventure could be very interesting. Much fewer parts of the machine to break down. I could convert him to Gestalt and would be happy to reroll stats. He is going to be primarily a Zen Archer Monk, but I have several ideas for other class dips, especially for Gestalt. Since this PC is going to be adventuring alone, how would you feel about also allowing it to be Mythic?

What level are you starting at and what races/templates are you allowing?

Here are some dice rolls.
4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1, 3) = 13=12
4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 3, 5) = 15=14
4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 2, 2) = 10=8
4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4, 5) = 15=14
4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 3, 5) = 15=12
4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 2) = 9=8

:-/ I think I'd rather keep the stats I have (I think they were a 25 point buy).

I'm not sure about Mythic yet, but definitely no class dipping. Pick your classes at the beginning.

So if I understand you, we can only have a single class on both sides?

Are prestige classes acceptable?

Yes, choose two classes, don't dip. Prestige classes are fine, but only for one side, no dipping in those either.

Prestige classes could be difficult then as many of them require level dips.

I can think of two off the top of my head that don't, and personally, I like both of them. Their from Core. Arcane Archer and Assassin. Look 'em up.

So, I guess this character won't work as written. He was built to multiclass into at least four different classes. I will have to build a new one which will likely be similar.

I'd most likely go Zen Archer Monk/Inquisitor and I'd like to be an Aasimar/Natural Lycanthrope (Panther). I toyed with Zam/Ninja, but I think I could make this guy very ninja-like but have the benefit of spells. He would fight in hybrid form by default and likely be very powerful, but being Mythic would make a huge difference for him, at least for my concept.

I also had an idea to make something of a partnership like the old movie Lady Hawk. I'd take the Leadership feat (once I reach the appropriate level) and have a healing/buffing druid as my cohort. The idea is to assume animal form (lycanthropy) during the day and disguise myself as the druid's animal companion. Perhaps she could carry my bow and be somewhat disguised herself a ranger or tracker. I'd probably need the Calling ability on my bow for this to be effective.

I can think of two off the top of my head that don't, and personally, I like both of them. Their from Core. Arcane Archer and Assassin. Look 'em up.

Arcane Archer is nice, but it requires several bow feats plus the ability to cast first level arcane spells. Every build I've seen for them includes mostly martial classes with a level of Sorcerer most of the time, sometimes Bard or Wizard. I suppose you could do it with martial on one side and caster on the other of this gestalt build, but that might be forcing a build you don't want.

No complaints... the restriction just seems to make prestige classes more difficult.

If it were a normal game, I would say go for it, but being Gestalt, there are way to many ways that could get out of hand, and it's just better if I just save myself the headache.

I think I have made my decision. Ashe, Sir Gavin will be going on an adventure, starting in the quaint little town of Ravengro.

Sorry busy weekend around the house. Ready when you are.

As you were directed, you can go to the thread I linked. I have already started off with the first bit.