I got the recruitment up and running. I have decided since we are playing together, that we could make the choice of the new players together.
I'll be working with sketchy ability to post until tues or wed. Memorial weekend camping trip. Feel free to bot me as needed to keep game moving.
That's okay Caladrel.
Also, would anyone like to help me come up with story appropriate ways to get with of the AWOL characters or are you guys okay with them disappearing... mysteriously?
Varian is already knocked unconscious...
Mysterious disappearance to be rescued later maybe?
Also, the reason Ras is insisting on a fire is because in real life, you have to warm up in order to beat hypothermia. If this was real life she'd be in danger of dying right now.
That and it gives time for mysterious appearances and disappearances to happen.
I understood the hypothermia aspect...
I'm just saying that maybe Varian is dead... and Sevante can have an accident...
Any hopefuls so far? Anyone you like in the recruitment?
Waiting on a few more to post before passing judgement.
Well, I'm liking El Ronza's character a lot. I have a feeling that Raseri would get along well with him. I also like Lady Ladile's character and Dylos' character is interesting. I'd pick Lady Ladile's over Dylos' at the moment, mainly because her character is more than an interesting concept.
*pokes*
Hello?
I am still here but I have a lot going on at home right now. For now I will trust your jugement
Sorry... I got a new job and I'm going to be working nights. Trying to make the transition and it isn't going well. I will get back to you guys about my thoughts.
Speaking of the new job, I might only be able to post once a day or every other day now for the summer... though I'm not entirely sure that's how its going to work out and I might post more or less. Just giving you guys a heads up! I hope It doesn't change to much and I hope we can keep up good pacing at least.
Will try to have thoughts about characters tomorrow. ^_^
I'm sorry guys... on top of working nights, I'm also dealing with some health problems... I promise you that I will discuss promising characters monday and tuesday, but as of this moment its hard for me to focus on anything for any length of time. Talk to you then.
I hope you are feeling better soon!
Same here. I was rather enjoying how things were going.
Okay, does any one have any thoughts on the applications? I've posted mine on the ones I'd like to see picked below:
El Ronza - Tobias Johansen - male Taldan/Ulfen hunter (primal companion hunter; wolf companion)
-AND-
Lady Ladile - Calli McDaniel - female human alchemist (grenadier)
-OR-
Dylos - Elizabeth "Lies" Verity - female kitsune rogue (unchained carnivalist)
Ideally, I'd like to see Ronnie and Lady Ladile in the game. I really like their characters and I think that both of them would add something interesting to the party. Dylos' character is interesting enough that I would like to see how the roleplaying works out, but it still comes in third for me.
Thoughts? Questions? Vehement disagreements?
ultimately, it's impossible to tell if the player will be a good fit until they start interacting.
for what it's worth...
i'll put a vote in for hunter with a pet, to help with melee.
I also like Elizabeth "Lies" Verity. Though I don't have much on my second yet. Get back to you about that.
So that's two for Tobias (I think he was the only hunter,) two for Lies, and one for Calli.
My second will also be Tobias... Partly because El Ronza's helpfulness and continued posting, though I also do like the character concept.
So, what does everyone else think?
Well, It seems we have our choices unless anyone wants to change their minds?
Works for me.
Sounds good to me.
rock on!
Hi guys and new players. I expect you guys to post every other day at least and I will try to do the same (currently I am working nights... getting up at 7 or 8 pm and getting off at 4 or 5 am Alaska time).
I am currently thinking of ways to get rid of previous, missing player PCs. If you have any ideas or are fine with an out of game switch-a-roo then please come forward.
New Players!: Welcome and glad to have you! Currently you aren't in the campaign yet and I would like to rectify that. I would like suggestions from the both of you on how you want to enter the campaign, including out of game switch-a-roo if you don't care all that much.
I hope all of us can have fun and make an interesting story together. ^_^
*pokes head into discussion thread; shuffles in; clears throat*
Hi, everyone! I'll be joining you all as Tobias Johansen (and his buddy Kaveri). So, a little bit about me and my character:
Tobias is a well-rounded outdoorsman. He's got ranks in bluff, a ranged weapon for emergencies, a selection of buffs, and a heavy melee role. Eventually, I plan on building him into Broken Wing Gambit and Tandem Trip; in the early levels, he'll be focused mainly on the combo of Outflank + Pack Flanking. Since Kaveri gets a free trip on each bite, that will help reduce enemy action economy and bring some degree of control. And of course, anyone willing to take the same teamwork feats will be able to reap the sweet benefits!
Residents of Heldren may know Tobias as the rugged fellow who comes into town every couple of weeks to sell furs, hides, and meat. He's friendly, if slightly socially stunted, and happy to chat, even if he doesn't care much for small talk. Kaveri is popular among the children of Heldren, and very patient with them, but hates having his ears pulled.
As for myself, I'm Veronica, a 24-year-old SSO (teacher's aide) from South Australia. I've been in several games with Adam/Raseri, usually on opposite sides of the GM screen. I value role-play, enjoyable characters, and party cohesion. Mondays through Wednesdays can be spotty for me, as I have a habit of taking on social commitments to escape an increasingly unbearable step-family, but I'm working on ways to maintain my posting frequency, so please be patient with me. (And if I'm absent too long in comnbat, just bot me.)
I look forward to playing with you all, and hope I can fit in well!
I'm ready to start once I'm alias'd and given a good point to jump in. In the meantime, who's been in Heldren for a while? ;-)
no worries. glad to have you with us.
Hi Ronnie! Glad to see you aboard.
Heyo guys, happy to be here.
As I'm sure you're aware, I'll be the rogue, Elizabeth "Lies" Verity, along with her familiar, Lucine. Lucine is a Mascot familiar, so I'll have to select someone else to join her team, those on her team can benefit from her empathic link, which could be beneficial if I'm using my familiar for scouting.
Later on, at level 3, Lucine will be able to be targeted by spells from anyone on her team, as if she was their familiar, at the same time I would like to have Lies get Fox shape, unfortunately she doesn't meet the requirements until level 4. However, once Lies does have Fox Shape, with the help of an Alter self spell, Lucine can pretend to be Lies, and Lies pretend to be Lucine, or both of them can pretend to be familiars to the party.
In combat, Lies' will eventually focus on natural attacks (her bite in both kitsune and fox form) however that will not happen until she is comfortable revealing her kitsune form to the group (which might not be until book 2).
As for myself, I'm Robert, a 28-year old unemployed father in California. I was in a car accident earlier this year, in January and am currently awaiting surgery for a broken wrist (my right wrist, and I'm right handed). This will be my 6th active PbP game on the paizo forums, and I have plenty of time to post, but I often admittedly only do so when I feel that I have something to add, this will differ between characters. I have a lovely daughter who'll be three in July, she is a handful and has autism so dealing with her can take up some of my time as well.
As to where to jump in, fortunately I've had the privilege of GMing the first half of the first book, so I won't need to be caught up with events until well after we have the chance to be introduced. I also peeked into the gameplay thread before I was picked, so I have a good idea as to where you are in the first book. GM, I own this adventure path and am familiar with the overall storyline, but have not actually read it beyond the first book's PFS sanctioned section Other then just ooc replacing the missing members, there is a roleplay opportunity, spoilered below that is easily enough to fit in that is not far away.
Happy to have you too!
Well, we have an interesting group here! Looking over the other charcters, it looks like Raseri and Lies haven't been in Heldren for long, but Mable and Caladrel have. So, they're likely to have seen Tobi & Kav around the place (Kaveri's hard to miss). Mable in particular may have had a few passing conversations with Tobias, and he might have brought some furs for 'Grandma' to keep warm in the cooler months. I can't see him and Caladrel having any real reason to comunicate, but if anybody else can, throw it at me.
Since he spends a lot of time in the Border Woods, which (I think) is where the group's at now, he can be introduced at practically any time - either through finding them, or them finding him (most likely in a spot of trouble). I'm really happy to be put in wherever. =)
Also, GM, I'd like to state my question a third time regarding taking this spell as one of my 0-level spells known. :P Additionally, would you like me to make a seperate alias for my animal companion? I've seen some GMs enforce it, and some who don't, so I thought I'd ask.
If needed, I can make one for my familiar as well, though Lucine needs more hit points to do much in combat at the moment, and as such is more useful for skills and RP flavor currently.
Now that tandem trip looks interesting. I am planning on taking the topple metamagic. I works rather nice with a spiritual hammer!
Well, we have an interesting group here! Looking over the other charcters, it looks like Raseri and Lies haven't been in Heldren for long, but Mable and Caladrel have. So, they're likely to have seen Tobi & Kav around the place (Kaveri's hard to miss). Mable in particular may have had a few passing conversations with Tobias, and he might have brought some furs for 'Grandma' to keep warm in the cooler months. I can't see him and Caladrel having any real reason to comunicate, but if anybody else can, throw it at me.
Since he spends a lot of time in the Border Woods, which (I think) is where the group's at now, he can be introduced at practically any time - either through finding them, or them finding him (most likely in a spot of trouble). I'm really happy to be put in wherever. =)
Also, GM, I'd like to state my question a third time regarding taking this spell as one of my 0-level spells known. :P Additionally, would you like me to make a seperate alias for my animal companion? I've seen some GMs enforce it, and some who don't, so I thought I'd ask.
I'm sorry... Been kinda all over the place lately. Of course you can have the spell though I would like it in it's entirety in your alias please so I don't go "What the heck is that!" later on. Also, you may have an alias for your companion if you want, though I won't require it. Though If you don't I would like you to bold font it's name whenever it does something please.
Currently:
The Group has ventured into a frozen forest (in the middle of summer) to study the phenomenon and search out Lady Argentea to rescue her from bandits and Winter-Touched Fey.
So Far they have winter creatures, Fey, and zombies. They have met a slightly Reformed Witch Crow (Mabs) who is leading them through the forest to their destination in saving the Lady.
The group just got done fighting ice elementals next to a frozen river and one of their companions went down (One of the absent players). After the battle, Raseri tried to cross the frozen river and fell in and is currently freezing her but off (hypothermia) and the group is helping her get dry and warm.
Sorry, I didn't mean to rush. I just get a bit pushy when I'm excited (which happens unpredictably). Feel free to tell me to tone it down. We all have those kind of times. ^^'
I'll do that, then, and put the full text somewhere convenient. And I might make an alias for my AC, just for convenience. =)
Well, that sounds like a perilous situation indeed. :/
Sorry for the wait. I was just wondering if you guys had any ideas about how to continue (take out old characters and put in new ones). If you just want to move forward, I guess I could come up with something, but I was thinking that you guys might have wanted some input in how to proceed... Especially the new players who haven't entered the game yet.
There've been some good ideas, and I'm happy with anything. I'm a notoriously indecisive person. >.>
Just a thought, but perhaps they stumble upon the group after we get a fire going.
As for having the other two go out. I think the idea that the one who went down got killed and the other disappears mysteriously works.
Or He could take the body back to town.
Just a thought, but perhaps they stumble upon the group after we get a fire going.
As for having the other two go out. I think the idea that the one who went down got killed and the other disappears mysteriously works.
That good for everyone? If so, we can start when I get up to go to work later.
Edit:
Or He could take the body back to town.
Or that... That sounds convincing...
I like Mable's idea, so let's go with that one.
Works for me! So, would Tobi and Lies be stumbling individually, or together? If together, how did that happen? (Directing this mainly at Lies, of course.)
Works for me! So, would Tobi and Lies be stumbling individually, or together? If together, how did that happen? (Directing this mainly at Lies, of course.)
You want that I should wait until I get off work then? I'm all for you guys interweaving stories and such if you wish.
Maybe you were sent separately of the main group to investigate this phenomenon or maybe you guys were just looking at the weird weather and somehow met up when you decided to look at it yourselves.
So it seems that that my schedule changes from week to week... with 2 days break each. I will keep you updated about my schedule from time to time to help you guys and myself keep track.
This Week: ... They flip-flopped me a little...
Mon Noon-9p
Tues Off
Wed Noon-9p
Thurs off
Fri 11a-8p
Sat 11a-8p
Sun 1p-10p
... Also, Lies? (Hasn't posted in a few days so I sent a message... Just trying to get as much input as I can before we move forward).
...hope I'm not being to boring at the moment...
Sorry, I don't typically post on weekends a lot, as the forums tend to slow down, also I had a game RL yesterday.
The idea sounds fine to me, but I am not certain how Tobias and Lies would end up together in the forest, aside from the idea that his animal companion might want to eat my familiar (though they are both Canines, so they might just want to play).
I'm going to be busy with family most of the day today, though I'll see if I cannot think of something later today, also Lies will probably need cold weather gear so she doesn't freeze to death.
Just spitballing here, throwing ideas at the wall and seeing what sticks.
Perhaps Lies was in the Border Woods for whatever reason, and Tobias thought he was doing the right thing by sticking with her and helping her out?
Perhaps Tobias was in Heldren selling some hides, and Lies thought he might have something to do with the strange weather, so she started following him?
Perhaps Tobias and Kaveri have been tracking the scent of a couple of foxes, not realising that it's Lies and her companion? And perhaps Lies stumbles across the main group asking for help because there's a madman following her? :P
Or we could just happen to individually stumble across the group and their fire at the same time for unrelated reasons. :p
Whatever happens, I'm now itching to begin!
I do like the idea of Tobias/Kaveri tracking a foxes scent, it could start as a couple of foxes, and then one of the scents disappears (as Lies shifted to human form when she realized she was being followed) and then she confronts the party asking for help.
Also GM, as it's not specifically given a price, how much would it cost me to get a basic sewing kit? A gear maintenance kit costs 5 gp, and includes metal polish, a small file, a leather paring knife, conditioning oil for leather, two soft cloths, extra leather straps, a sewing needle, and a few buttons. A normal sewing needle costs 5 silver. I really want to use Lies' Thrown-Together Fashion trait to modify her Entertainer's Outfit to become Cold Weather Gear, that way it looks like her cold weather gear was improvised from the clothes she already had rather then something which was supposed to be cold weather gear. The disguise DC for this is 15, and it will take Lies 50 minutes, with +6 disguise, I can take 10 for this.
Hmm. I say just pay a gold piece and you'll have everything you need for basic sewing... though there are a lot of things that can be in a sewing kit...
We can bet the show on the road in a little bit then.
If everyone else has a cold weather outfit (and Lies is reappropriating her clothing into one), would it be feasible for Tobias to have, if not a full cold weather outfit, then furs? They grant a +2 bonus to saves instead of the +5, and it could be explained, given his occupation.