Welcome. This thread is for OOC discussions between both the players and GM. Feel free to ask any questions here if you are selected for this campaign.
The Experiment –Discussion
“A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.”-Abraham Lincoln
Requirements:
-You can post once a day. Some days may not require a post depending on game flow, but if you don't post for over 48 hours and are holding up the game I reserve the right to play you until you return. If you are gone for over a week with no explanation, I will likely boot you from the game.
-No PVP
My Style:
The goals for this campaign are 1. Fun, 2. Challenge, 3. Experimentation and alternative perspective.
I try to run rules as written, but am willing to accept correction when I inevitably goof up. I will also help you if you make a mistake. I use maps for combat. I will roll initiative for everyone and occasionally roll skill checks for you when needed. In combat I will always prompt people who need to act for actions, and then summarize the round. I reserve the right to hand-wave or go cinematic to promote the flow of the story.
My preference for posts:
bold for speech
italics for thoughts
for ooc
Pretty standard but worth saying anyway.
In combat I will call out people to act in blocks. Should your action no longer be valid when it comes up (IE you want to attack an enemy that's already dead) I will act in the spirit of your action in your best interest. So in the above example I would either have you attack another enemy with the same roll, or move you towards attacking an enemy.
I prefer in combat you post like this:
Round X
(Anything ongoing or currently different from your character sheet. If you are raging your new AC, if you've taken damage list it here, if you're blessed/hasted/etc.)
Sir Bob runs forward and attempts to snatch the lollipop from the infant.
Move action to square A3.
Steal on infant's lolli 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25
I started with D & D in 1983 and played through Greyhawk and AD&D. I picked it up again a few years ago with 4E and found that Pathfinder was far better to play. Like everyone else, I am busy with my work and family. I am also an artist and a writer, so this is a big outlet for me. I have been runner-up in three recruitment posts before I decided to have my fun from the other side of the screen. This is my first pbp GM attempt, but I was the DM for all of our games as a kid. I will not abandon this thread. If that happens without warning from me I am either dead or incapacitated. I am hoping those chosen will be equally committed to having fun.
We are using the medium track for advancement, but don’t bother tracking it because I will tell you when to level up as it will be a time when you have surpassed the XP requirements and the story allows you to level up. (Some sort of training or revelation.)
Multiclass is fine. It should fit within the story. Example: You cannot just become a Paladin of Desna without interacting with a follower or coming across a temple or monastery.
HP will be full at first level and then 1/2 HD + 1 thereafter per new level. (This excludes favored class and CON bonus.
Feats and spells will follow the standard Pathfinder rules.
It looks like you will need to develop a plan to communicate with some members. Please try your best to role play these. (phone-posting is tough, so leniency is in order there).
Upon next level, putting a rank in Linguistics will give you Common if you don’t already have it.
Malatok-Rei: INT 10 You speak Sahajiba
Oslosuenus: INT 10 You speak Ulbnor.
Dashuun: INT 12 You speak Alleydrake, Draconic, Common (broken)
Lady: INT 16 You speak Tholoid, Binary, Common, Aklo, Draconic
Ashleaf: INT 6 You speak Viridian
Fribble: INT 10 You speak Huak-chu
The character art was for my benefit mainly. To get a feel for how your character is perceived and functions.
Welcome to my mind. I hope it is enjoyable. There is much work to do. I will be posting the first map here. Feel free to talk strategy or introduce or find character synthesis here.
This sounds all well and good, and thank you for the invitation. As for posting i do try and post once a day.
As for LADY, she will be fun to RP with you all, just have to get into the mind of the Machine....*Vulcan mind melds with the toaster*
Hey all, this is Oterisk. I'm playing a character sort of geared toward combat maneuvers with my Tanglevine ability, with some fun stuff on the side like Sleep and Grease. As far as damage output, it's pretty much nil for this guy, although he does have a Toxin ability that he can use as well, if I ever use it. I might pick up a crossbow for ranged stuff when we have a chance.
I don't know if I will ever learn anyone's language, as Ashleaf is pretty dim, but I will do my best to pantomime and use Ghost sound to mimic things I hear. I will have to see what happens though, as I don't know if playing the resident "wookie" character is plausible in this format, so I will just kind of play it by ear. Ashleaf is about as smart as a Paladin's bonded mount, so I will play him a bit like an animal who can cast spells.
Personally, I've been playing RPG's since 1997 and have done some DMing on my own, but I've found that I don't really like it. I've been present on the boards for over 2 years now, and have written a couple optimization guides for Prestige Classes, which I didn't get sick of during 3.5 because my home group went from 2nd edition straight to Pathfinder.
I have trouble posting on Sundays due to prior engagements, but I'm pretty regular apart from that. I look forward to playing with you all.
I've been playing since about 1995..i think
As for what I aspire my LADY to be is an avid Tinkerer and eventually getting her to use a gun through the Rogue talents. Gonna focus on more mechanical than anything else though.
I have decided to create my maps for now in Microsoft Word. The problem is that I am losing details when I convert it into google docs. I am considering creating a blog to have a web address for maps.
The MS word maps give me a lot of freedom as I can copy and paste many things. I would really like some ideas about how to link a word doc to the gameplay thread. Thanks.
Greetings fellow life forms. Everything sounds good. Fribble is primarily a front line fighter, but might drops buffs occasionally.
You could screenshot your map in Word and then post it to google drive as an image.
Greetings fellow life forms. Everything sounds good. Fribble is primarily a front line fighter, but might drops buffs occasionally.
You could screenshot your map in Word and then post it to google drive as an image.
How do I do that exactly. I am anxious to share with you your current reality.
Well on OS X you hit commnad+shift+4 and then drag a selection of what you want in the image. I think most windows PCs have a key that say print screen on the keyboard. It should save an image of what's currently on your screen. Then you can use a photo editor software to crop out the parts you don't want. Make sure the final product is under 2 MB though or it won't upload to google drive.
Well on OS X you hit commnad+shift+4 and then drag a selection of what you want in the image. I think most windows PCs have a key that say print screen on the keyboard. It should save an image of what's currently on your screen. Then you can use a photo editor software to crop out the parts you don't want. Make sure the final product is under 2 MB though or it won't upload to google drive.
Thank you. I have been doing this and losing details.
Going back to the Pyromancers maps Old map that needs some work
Can everyone see this okay?
No, I see only black.
Map is working for me now too.
EVERYONE CHECK IN!
I have some finishing mapwork to complete and then gameplay will be active tomorrow night!
Good luck.
Greetings all... This should be, interesting. Looking forward to see how things play out.
Map on pyromancers still works here. The png file was rather, small. The number was difficult to read.
My normal posting would be about this time and then again later in the day as I work in the early AM and just got home from work. I eat and then normally get some sleep until the afternoon.
I am on my phone currently, and saw the map, are but couldn't make out our captors.
I use both box.com and dropbox to share files. Though I thought the blog idea was pretty clever. I have to use my phone to see the pyromancers map, for some reason.
As for Dashuun, his entire race is generally considered pests or vermin, always sneaking about, stealing, and flat-out vanishing when anyone comes near. They are nocturnal, and prefer to avoid the sunlight. They're also a bear to kill, and plenty dangerous when cornered.
Dashuun himself is a skilled rogue, offering a pile of skills and plenty of stabby to the party. Aside from that, he doesn't know squat about magic, so you won't be getting any UMD from him. He's also not the most brilliant conversationalist, so don't expect much etiquette or anything.
Quick question: does Oslo need to eat, sleep, etc? And is he immune to bleed and/or precision damage? Not that I'm planning any PvP. I'm just curious.
Also, shouldn't his "adhering" ability, being 6 RP, be equivalent to "Climb" + "Expert Climber" (two racial traits totaling 6 RP)?
I have corrected and added a few things after speaking with GM Gristle.
Oslo does need to eat and breath, but does not need to sleep.
Yes Oslo is immune to most critical hits (except piercing weapons which also increase their crit multiplier by 1) and will be immune to flanking and precession damage.
I looked at it and it was not quite what the race had (yes I took the idea from elsewhere and adapted it from Dragonstar (best web reference that has everything that is in the book.)) So I kept it similar cost by lowered the Ulbnor's values of the speed he cane move and racial climb bonus is lower as well.
In the end with GM Gristle's help I had to extend my RP to 20 from 15, but then received a 15 point buy instead of 20. It definitely shows in the stats, where he's lacking their. But, hopefully he will be a fun character to play.
@ Dashuun, how did you get the state info under your name?
That is done from the Race, Class, etc lines in your profile
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I put the following in "Race":
Alleydrake Rogue 1 - Init +6 - HP: 12/12, - AC: 15/T: 15/FF: 11 - Perception: +4 (traps 5) <darkvision>
And the following in "Classes/Levels":
F: +3/R: +6/W: +0 - CMB: -1 - CMD: 13, Speed: 40ft
You can also embed spoilers into those lines for more status fun.
I get making custom adjustments, but it seems to me that for 6 RP you can have always-on spider climb, +16 to climb, a climb speed, and no need to move-action activate, or you can have your +10 climb that requires a move action.
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Malatok-Rei is an ignorant barbarian, from the jungle. Quick to anger, hellish fury in combat, but a more reliable companion you couldn't find. He tends to use large hammers and weapons that are too big for common man. What he lacks in intelligence he makes up for in wwisdom, he is quick to comprehend things.
I'm liking this group already, guess should add construct traits into description as well
Will be set to go tomorrow. I am having trouble making custom icons.
Map test Lab Map
Can everyone see the new map?
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"Access Denied". Make sure to set your permissions to "anyone with a link", rather than explicitly only those on the approved list.
Will do, thanks.
Map will be fully operational tomorrow. Gameplay will start tomorrow evening. I hope that you can all run fast.:)
What D-Kal said. Map permissions should be set to anyone with a link. It's the blue button with the chain on it that says sharing in the top right corner (I think that's what it says, not actually looking at it right now).
GM, did you want everyone to put their stats under their names, or do we just want to roll with whatever?
I'm looking forward to this too, it looks like a good crew.
Try map again.
Latest Map
Try this and give me feedback please. It is not as detailed as pyromancers maps, but I have run into a roadblock there with creating custom avatars. Once I figure that out I may switch. I like the maps made in word though because I can copy and paste any image from the web without downloading torrents. I will be connecting the gameplay thread today and gameplay will begin.
I will make up for the substandard map by giving thorough descriptions of your environment.
Again, I am a first-time pbp GM. You are my heroes and I am rooting for you. Your captors are conducting their experiments in secret afraid of being discovered by the world as well as by spies from their rivals.
They will do anything to cover up your existence.
GM, did you want everyone to put their stats under their names, or do we just want to roll with whatever?
I'm looking forward to this too, it looks like a good crew.
Yes, It would be extremely helpful to me if you could all put current stat info under your names like Dashuun has done. I will have much to keep track of with all custom races.
Let's have some fun.
Looks good. Lets get it on!
@Lady, Can you please copy and paste all of the construct immunities into a spoiler in your profile because they are numerous. It would really help me. Thanks.
No problem, I will do so when I get home, as will I look at the maps, since my phone hates google docs??
No problem, I will do so when I get home, as will I look at the maps, since my phone hates google docs??
My phone hates google docs as well, but I am finding it very useful thus far. Working on intro and connecting the first map now.
Map looks good to me. A little fuzzy, admittedly, but we don't need razor-sharp detail to figure out where flanking happens.
Is there an anti-magic field, by chance?
Gameplay is here
There will be some background given before current actions are introduced.
I will then link the map and solicit actions. Good Luck!
Map looks good to me. A little fuzzy, admittedly, but we don't need razor-sharp detail to figure out where flanking happens.
Is there an anti-magic field, by chance?
You will see.
Also, I am changing early firearms to commonplace guns and we will use piecemeal armor as an option. One you can keep or discard for a crafted suit/shield.
You'll want to change the permissions on the background info as well, fyi.
You'll want to change the permissions on the background info as well, fyi.
Apologies. I can only hope to develop better tech habits as time goes on. I appreciate those that are looking out for me in this regard.
No problem.
Something clever I've seen done is for the GM to put a link to the current map in his "Race" profile line, so it always shows up, much like my status line. This only works if you're not GMing a ton of games simultaneously. You can, of course, do a few, simply naming each URL appropriately. For instance, "Experiment Map", "Other Map", "Nobody's Map". Obviously the PCs should be able to figure out which one to click on.
Thanks D-Kal, that really makes things easier for everyone.
Fixing my stat block now, will take me a bit but will get it done