Skallywags and Picaroons: A Skull & Shackles Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master PirateDevon

Devon, I swear that I have finally figured it out! Not only is this the character that I have decided upon, but it will fit more organically into the adventure, but he will also prevent you from having to read through every adventure to find places to insert firearms. He also will give me a new and interestingly piratey way to create a character archetype that I've always considered trying - the lancer... with a pike. Plus, I think a fighter would be more useful in the party than a gunslinger.

Sorry, it came to me in a flash of inspiration.

And here is the statted-up character. He's a salty fisherman from Port Peril. If this meets your approval, Devon, I'm ready to start this whenever you are.

Yay for boarding pikes...

Now all we need is Devon to recover from the plague.

I am plague..er...recovering? Certainly not plagueless but on my way.

Still AP less though. That should be fixed very very soon.

And Bartolomeo looks great.

So two hefty fighter types, one mobile fighter/rogue type, sorcerer and druid water shenanigan types.

We should have one more. I mentioned earlier on I was thinking about 6 and I totally missed the other person I wanted to play (and their reminder, still getting used to the PM system). Hopefully he got my message and will join us.

Well while we wait for the AP to reach you..how much money are we getting to start with..average..maximum..or rolled?

None? You start off shanghai'd don't you? ;p

I'm a fan of max. Do your worst with all your fancy pants gear.

Will we be using Hero Points or any other fancy optional rules? Also, it is my sincerest hope that Papa Nurgle's attentions either take their leave of you or that he at least bolsters you until said plague no longer bothers you (Preferably the first, as a plaguebearer would make a cool, but likely ineffective GM).

Yeah most of Chaos' potential gifts are wasted on me when I don't have the gift of physical presence to abuse my players. Arguably my best option is to throw in with Slaanesh and lure you to some sort of Youtube channel that melts your brain with horrible music or something....I was always more of a Tzeentch man myself. Having adequately beaten that horse I am slowly but surely feeling better.

As to "fancy rules"...other than beating you up and chopping off limbs I hadn't thought to, though I am by no means opposed to other rules if they seem appealing to the group.

So.

That said: What about the rest of you guys, want Hero Points? Violently opposed? Discuss.

[Channel Chaos]..BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD AND SKULLS FOR THE THRONE OF KHORNE!!!!..[/channel chaos] Ive always been a more direct style of Wargamer

We do start shanghaied but gradually recover our gear over the adventures course.

<--- Disciple of Lorgar

I was always really into the Tau, myself. Really liked the shooty-shooty.

I, sadly, worked in a game store for a long time where I could buy such things at cost. In my lifetime I have owned just about everything save Dark Eldar and Orks when it comes to 40k. Its been a while since I played but Firelight is the (proud?) owner of probably my most favorite group/army, Necrons...though I doubt he has played with them in years.

Mhmm I am a disciple of lager too ;-p

Its been a while since I played but Firelight is the (proud?) owner of probably my most favorite group/army, Necrons...though I doubt he has played with them in years.

Not since 5e came in and ruined them. From what I understand the new codex made them kinda awesome again, but my 40k days are mostly behind me. I sold some of the figures off, but I still have most of them.

Anyhoo, I'm not really much for hero points. I like the occasional random hand of fate stepping in. I do like the idea of that permanent injuries thing... peg legs and eye patches and such.

Question: Along with mundane gear, could a player purchase simple magic items such as potions or scrolls with their meager starting wealth?

Quillin doffs his tri-corner releasing a torrent of turquoise dreadlocks and dislodging a gray parrot that curses in infernal as it flaps up to a nearby awning. "Sorry I'm late. I got carried away with drinks and dice at the Formidiably Maid. Actually it was pretty lively tonight. I might head back if you care to join me."

The new necron codex did make them quite awesome, though there are some rather interesting (read major) fluff changes... namely "killing" all the C'tan. But I digress. I don't really care one way or the other on hero points. Just wanted to know whether I needed to put them on my sheet. Personally, though, I think a campaign like this is better suited without them as the PC's aren't in the strictest sense heroes. Btw, love the nautical gnome, though the players in my home games aren't fans after having to put up with Gelik Aberwhinge in Serpent's Skull.

As to magical gear: if you can afford it with your initial earnings go for it. I would prefer to not see anyone in a loincloth with one magical item but if you want to tempt fate...

*Special DM NOTE!* Come hell or high water I should have Wormwood in the next 24 hours. SO ---> Please review your character sheets and make sure that you are ready to go.

At this point we will keep it clean. No hero points, yes to mutilating the players horribly.

Here's my gear:

Starting wealth: 2d6x10 = 120 gp

Waterproof Bag 5 sp
Daggers (5) 10 gp
Shortspear 1 gp
Spell Component Pouch 5 gp
Charcoal (2) 1 gp
Scroll Case 1 gp
Scroll of Comprehend Languages 25 gp
Scroll of Charm Person 25 gp
Scroll of Disguise Self 25 gp

Remaining Wealth: 26 gp, 5 sp

I was under the impression we were shanghaied and plundered at the start. Is there a chance to recover our gear then?

Q is statted out with avg wealth-

Fancy clothes and tricorner hat, spellbook, component belt, dagger,
2 scrolls: disguise self, unseen servant

Devon is allowing us Maximum Cash and yes we can get our gear back..

Question: How much would a journal cost? Not a spellbook, not a piece of paper or parchment, but a small personal journal. I can't find one listed anywhere in the different equipment lists.

Paper and binding is quite expensive in terms of the 'Average Peasant's Wage' I'd suggest 2gp.

And yes I couldn't resist it, Mel is now using an Aldori Duelling Sword.

Once you have determined your full gear, please post it to this thread. Once that is done, delete it from your character sheets please. I'll let you know what you recover and will maintain checklists as you work to find your gear.

Ajani - I think Wellard's estimate is fair, 2gp should suffice for a small basic chapbook (say 20-30 pages, soft bound). Something built to be more robust (say waterproof or bound in leather to reduce water issues) would probably be +5 gp or more based on your preferred size and number of pages.

I'm going to get us started but do follow up with your gear in this thread. Avast!

Mel's Dunnage the stolen stuff

Combat Gear

Leather 10gp 15lbs
Aldori Duelling Sword. 20 gp 2lbs
Kukhri 8Gp 2lbs
Light Crossbow 35gp 4 lbs
20 Bolts 2gp 2lbs

Other Gear

Belt pouch 1 gp 0.5 lbs containing:

MW Thieves Tools 100gp 2 lbs
Flint and steel 1 gp (no weight)

Back pack(fitted for quick release)2gp 2lbs :containing
Crowbar 2gp 5lbs
Hammer 5sp 2lbs
Winter Blanket 5sp 3lbs
10 Candles 1sp 1lb(nominal weight)

cash 14gp 1sp

Will post my gear here when I get home. Posting from my phone now. The school I teach at has finally added paizo to the firewall. Sad. Also, Devon, does Ajani's new background pass the litmus test?

@Ajani It looks good. We can discuss as things progress how big or little you might want Saledeen to be a presence moving forward whether it is just a hook or a character goal to find him, etc.

Monies: PP 0; GP 6; SP 7; CP 8
Gear: backpack (2 lbs.), belt pouch (1 lb.), block and tackle (5 lbs.), boarding pike (9 lbs.), masterwork chain shirt (25 lbs.), cutlass (4 lbs.), dagger (1 lb.), fishing net (5 lbs.), pitcher of rum (8 lbs.), trail rations for 10 days (10 lbs.), traveler's outfit (5 lbs.), waterskin (4 lbs.)

Also, as per my trait, I get to keep my brass knuckles. Do we get to keep basic clothes?

PP 0; GP 22; SP 7; CP 0
Combat Gear Hide, Shield, Light Wooden, Shortspear; Other Gear Backpack, Masterwork (5 @ 15.5 lbs), Bedroll, Compass, Ink (1 oz. vial, black), Inkpen, Rope, silk (50 ft.), Seashell (Holy Symbol), Waterskin, Weapon Cord, Waterpoof Journal

@Bartolomeo - YEah you are still dressed in your clothes, its just armor that at has been taken off of you.

Just waiting for Bartolomeo and Fjori to make their first posts and I will move us along.

BTW I trust everyone approved of our opening Credits Music..there will be more

Mhmmm Errol Flynn. Good music but I haven't seen that movie in forever.

Just so you know, Devon, I'm back on rotation, but just for a week. So if it comes down to waiting on me any, Bartolomeo sticks pretty close to his stereotype so you can make his actions for me if need be rather than hold everybody else up waiting. You've put up with it enough in Wellard's game to know how it goes. I'll try ot keep up, but sometimes sleep gets the better of me.

Just waiting for Bartolomeo and Fjori to make their first posts and I will move us along.

I don't see that Fjori has even been created yet. You sure he knows he is in the game?

He's on the first page of the discussion thread under a spoiler tag.

I saw that, but no actual alias. he's in y'alls jade regent PbP, right? maybe give him a poke.

Ill do that. Initially he said he might be too busy to play but then came inthread to post Fjori. Ill give hom the weekend and.come Mon morning i'll move on. I have a plan so if.he wants to jump im later he.can.

Sorry all...work has been kicking me around a bit of late... I will make my alias tonight and get the gear and such for tomorrow...along with a background....if you are still looking for a Northman ranger?!?!

Ok...here is Fjori for your examination. I will post his equipment tomorrow, along with a brief background. I hope I am not too late.

Timing.is.fine,.ill.get.us.updated soon. For now.i am off to bed...srupid too little phonr keypad.

Glad to have you with us, Fjori!

Ok...here is the equipment that Fjori would have had with him at time of capture.

Boarding Axe, Cutlass, Dagger, Leather Lamellar Armour, Backpack, Bedroll, Flask (Ulfen Mead), Flint and steel, Belt Pouch, Ulfen Drinking Horn, Waterskin

Out of all these items, the drinking horn would have been his most important item.

...srupid too little phonr keypad.

Ha. that's why I dont text.

PD- is it alright if I drop Elven for Osiriani under my languages?
also, I seem to recall using Sense Motive to get an idea of the class and level of another character? That may have been a 3.5 thing.

Glad to have you with us, Fjori!

Welcome aboard, Spartacus!! ; )

Hmmm, maybe I'll take Kelish instead of Azlanti as well so I can see what the hell Hassan is saying :P

Hmmm, maybe I'll take Kelish instead of Azlanti as well so I can see what the hell Hassan is saying :P

He won't be speaking it much longer, I imagine. Just a little fun in the introduction. ;-)

He smiles too much..Mel doesn't trust people who smile too much..mind you Mel doesn't trust a lot off people.

It fits Q's background as an accountant/translator for a Chelish import/export operation throughout the Inner Sea. I figure he really ought to have known Common (Taldane), Osiriani, and Kelish. Plus it will give us a language to scheme in.

and Quillan taking linguistics meant that Mel could drop it for Profession (seaman)

yeah, with a parrot familiar I've got linguistics up the yinyang.
le sigh. i suppose we don't really need to mutiny to take a ship. i could just forge a new title. Hell, we should just start a forgery ring.

Quillin- the white collar pirate king!
Captain of the Crimson Permanent Assurance!!