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Game Master Redelia

PFS Special #10-00 The Hao Jin Cataclysm dropped into my downloads 4 hours ago.

I am currently in a group working our way through the Emerald Spire superdungeon. We started the fourth level and our GM has disappeared ( gone for ~ 2.5 weeks with no word). I don't necessarily know if the group is ready to ask for a backup GM yet, but I was hoping someone could tell me if we are far enough into the level to get a backup GM if that is the way we want to go, or just scrap the whole thing and move on. Can someone who has played or run the mod take a look at the spoiler below and tell us if it is worth getting a new GM to come finish the level out for us?

This sound vaguely familiar........

This sound vaguely familiar........

That would be because you are one of the players in the aforementioned game.

Mine dropped last night as well

Perhaps a quick update to the Gameday VIII sign-up sheet is in order?

I’m a backup for the special and mine dropped overnight.

Perhaps a quick update to the Gameday VIII sign-up sheet is in order?

Good point! Adjusted.

I am currently in a group working our way through the Emerald Spire superdungeon. We started the fourth level and our GM has disappeared ( gone for ~ 2.5 weeks with no word). I don't necessarily know if the group is ready to ask for a backup GM yet, but I was hoping someone could tell me if we are far enough into the level to get a backup GM if that is the way we want to go, or just scrap the whole thing and move on. Can someone who has played or run the mod take a look at the spoiler below and tell us if it is worth getting a new GM to come finish the level out for us?

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Yeah, I'm running that level now. It is a very atypical level, unlike the rest of the Spire and unlike most PFS modules. It's hard to say how much more you have to do because so much depends on how you all approach it.

I don't think that I have the bandwidth to jump in but since I am running the same thing right now I could at least consider it if your regular GM doesn't come back and/or if someone else doesn't step up. I know I don't have room right now but feel free to reach out in early September if you still haven't moved forward and I'll see what I can do.

I am very happy to hear about the scenario drops. I've heard that we still have a few GMs missing scenarios. We are going to do a follow-up email where you can report anything still outstanding to us.

Thank you all so much for being understanding of our need to delay the Convention. I also want to publicly thank Tonya -- who is currently out at a convention -- for taking time away from her convention to do some scenario drops for us at 3am.

We will have an awesome convention in two weeks. Meanwhile, GMs, if you want to give your players a pre-mustering activity (fitness tests back at the lodge, a coffee social with a villainous gnome who steals all the cupcakes) or something else to occupy everyone for two weeks, feel free. Just don't run box text please!

Love you all,

Hmm

Mischief and mayhem? On a boat and in a tavern? Why, I never... ;)

Shout out to everyone involved in making conventions like this happen. I can only imagine all the things that go on behind the scenes - like 3AM scenario drops - and all the hard work it takes, so thank you all that make this happen.

Meanwhile, GMs, if you want to give your players a pre-mustering activity (fitness tests back at the lodge, a coffee social with a villainous gnome who steals all the cupcakes) or something else to occupy everyone for two weeks, feel free.

Charli twirls fake mustache, and slips out of the coffee social. How dare they do coffee instead of tea?

"There's a gnome here.. I can see the magic glitter they leave behind... I'll be just a moment." As the Elf scours his spellbook for his best gnome removal spell.

"Eek!" Charli dashes out before anyone can discover that she snuck into the wrong campaign.

I am currently in a group working our way through the Emerald Spire superdungeon. We started the fourth level and our GM has disappeared ( gone for ~ 2.5 weeks with no word). I don't necessarily know if the group is ready to ask for a backup GM yet, but I was hoping someone could tell me if we are far enough into the level to get a backup GM if that is the way we want to go, or just scrap the whole thing and move on. Can someone who has played or run the mod take a look at the spoiler below and tell us if it is worth getting a new GM to come finish the level out for us?

** spoiler omitted **

Sent you a PM.

Hey Folks,

We have had a few recent shifts in the online VO Corps, I wanted to make sure that you were all aware on who you can contact for questions. With Kuey completing his Master's degree, this is quite an irl feat please send out congratulations to him, he has decided to step down as VA.

We also have a new addition as well as a promotion!

Firstly our newest addition as VA is Lysle a.k.a. GM Valen.

Next Michael Hallet will be promoted from VA of Mythweavers to VL!

Yay! Congrats both of you.

-Tyranius

Congrats, kuey! Best wishes for the future.

And thank you for having me on board. This is a fantastic community and I am appreciative of this opportunity to give something back.

Congrats to all! Good luck on your Master's Kuey.

Dear all,
real life events in my family unfortunately force me to retreat from all my tables with immediate effect.

I started playing pbp during Outpost 2017 and am a great fan of this great community and the superb leadership of this lodge.

I apologise to all those that need to fill my spot at their table.

I have one important favour to ask: My table of ‘Salvation of the Sages’ is in the end of final battle and I would very much appreciate it if a GM would help the players to finish the game.

Thanks for everything.

Noral / GM Nowruz

Truely sad to see you go. I hope things work out well for you and yours, and I hope to see you back soon if it's in the stars.

I've been following your game Noral, I'm happy to step in and see it out if you like. I hope you can return before too long.

noral, you will be missed. Thank you for letting us know so that your tables aren't left wondering what to do.

I'm sorry to see you go noral but we definitely understand and I'll echo Redelia's thanks for taking the time to let us know so that folks at your tables don't worry. Take care of you and yours and I hope that things work out for the best.

Thank you to GM supervillan as well for being willing to see noral's table to the finish line. It's wonderful to see just how supportive and helpful everyone here is <3

Noral, I'm so sorry and I hope that whatever is happening in real life works out for you and your family as well as it possibly can. I've appreciated your presence here, both as a player and as a GM, and I hope we see you back here when the time is right. Stay strong, my friend.

noral,

I, too, have greatly enjoyed sharing tables with you and will miss your presence here. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My thoughts will be with you Noral. May you return to us in the near future. Wishing you and your family well.

Thank you to those who have, and will, step up to GM those tables mustered and in need.

Sorry to hear that Noral. I’ll miss Zaarah; she’s one of my favorite characters and I was starting to consider myself her personal GM. I hope you can return soon. Prayers to you and yours...

It's sad to see, but you have to do what you have to do. I'll miss your excellent games. Here's hoping everything works out on your end, and that you can be back at some point when you can and want to.

Sorry to hear Noral - I'm in that Sages game and you have been great!

Hope it all goes ok with whatever is going on, and you get on back here when you are ready :)

Sorry to hear Noral. I played quite a few tables with you and they were always a joy. hopefully everything works out for the best and we see you back again.

Going through the list it looks like a few of the games could use a backup GM if anyone has any extra bandwidth to help pick up some of Noral's games. Each of this below is also a link to their Gameplay thread.

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Sorry to hear it, Noral.

Best wishes to you.

Best of luck Noral!

I have a question. On scenarios like 5-08 The Confirmation, is it cool to roll in advance what enemies the group will be fighting on the variable encounters? Does that need to be done in forum, or can that one be made off-screen?

I have a question. On scenarios like 5-08 The Confirmation, is it cool to roll in advance what enemies the group will be fighting on the variable encounters? Does that need to be done in forum, or can that one be made off-screen?

That can certainly be done before the scenario starts, and does not need to be rolled in public.

TPKCON!

Greetings and Salutations all, its that time of year for another TPKon! This years addition will be TPKon VII: Stronger & Faster!

TPKcon is an online Convention formed around Virtual Tabletop (VTT) on Roll 20.

Roll 20 (Link)

Below you will find the important dates this time round:

GM Signups Open Friday August 9th . Scenario Support Submissions must be in before August 18th, GM submissions after this date will NOT get scenario support.

Players Registration Opens Sat Sept 14th at 5:23 PM EDT (Randomly Rolled Opening Time) warhorn link: Warhorn

The Convention itself! (Kind of important) September 20th-22nd.

Boons & Gift Certificates TBD after Support has been received from Paizo.

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Due to time-locked restrictions on the new multitables eligibility outside of physical conventions will be running the following specials:

PFS: 6-00 - Legacy of the Stonelords (Tiers 1-11) Sat 3PM EDT SLOT
SFS: 1-99 - The Scoured Stars Invasion (Tier 1-8) Fri 3PM EDT SLOT <At this time does not look like it will fire>
2E: 1-00 - Origin of the Open Road (Pregens Tier 5) While not a multitable will be available for GMs to run

If you plan on running any of the single table specials please make sure you meet the qualifications, see link below

Limited Edition Scenarios Accessibility Rules

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If you are looking to try your hand at VTT and get some extra games in them please hop on over and sign up! Please keep in mind that each multi-table Special can only be played once!

Is there a PbP Character template for 2E yet?

There is. GM Blake has it on their drive. I will go find a link.

LINKY

Don't you forget about me.

Sorry to hear Noral. I played quite a few tables with you and they were always a joy. hopefully everything works out for the best and we see you back again.

Going through the list it looks like a few of the games could use a backup GM if anyone has any extra bandwidth to help pick up some of Noral's games. Each of this below is also a link to their Gameplay thread.

Wounded Wisp (Part of Gameday VIII)

Heroes of Highdelve (Part of Gameday VIII)

The Stolen Heir (Has not started; looks to be awaiting more players)

Salvation of Sages (Final Fight) (GM Supervillan took over)

Grotto of the Deluged God Table 1 (Just started)

Grotto of the Deluged God Table 2 (Just started)

If any GM is willing to help out and take 1-2 of these over please let us know so we can work with the tables and not leave them hanging out for long.

Thanks!

-Tyranius

Won't you come see about me?

The players of Grotto Table 1 have decided to just end the game as we were only in the introduction.

Unfortunately I took on a full load of GameDay VIII games. I do recall that a few games were cut due to lack of players... maybe worth crossposting to Castamir and Cottonseed? I wouldn't normally recommend it since it's outside of their respective game systems, however if there is anyone who had a game fail to make who has some GM bandwidth able to take them on it may be worth checking.

I would volunteer to *finish* a game but I can't start a gameday game. It looks like none of those are even started yet.

I am at bandwidth too. Apologies.

I can take over the Wounded wisp game.

Thanks Qstor but it looks like that table already had someone hop in. It looks like Heroes of Highdelve and Grotto of the Deluged God Table 2 are left.

Thanks Qstor but it looks like that table already had someone hop in. It looks like Heroes of Highdelve and Grotto of the Deluged God Table 2 are left.

Wounded Wisp (Part of Gameday VIII) - (GM Cwethan took over)

Heroes of Highdelve (Part of Gameday VIII)

The Stolen Heir (Has not started; looks to be awaiting more players)

Salvation of Sages (Final Fight) (GM Supervillan took over)

Grotto of the Deluged God Table 1 (Just started) (Disbanded)

Grotto of the Deluged God Table 2 (Just started)

GM Tyranius, I'm part of the now disbanded Grotto of the Deluged God Table 1. When you get a chance, would you mind marking it inactive for us? Thanks!

GM Tyranius, I'm part of the now disbanded Grotto of the Deluged God Table 1. When you get a chance, would you mind marking it inactive for us? Thanks!

I sent in a message to have the thread swapped to me so I can close it out. Keep in mind that usually takes a little while.

Dear all,
I just had a moment to look into this thread and I really want to apologise for all the inconveniences that I have caused you. I am in debt and at the same time thankful to all those that are dealing with the burden that I left behind. My situation will not change in the foreseeable future and want you to know how sorry I am. I wish you all the best!

Noral, you are a member of our community and indebted to no one. We all wish you well and hope that you will come back to us when you can.

Heroes of Highdelve is print only and hard to get hold of, so it could be tough to find a GM.

Thanks Qstor but it looks like that table already had someone hop in. It looks like Heroes of Highdelve and Grotto of the Deluged God Table 2 are left.

I have a copy of Highdelve I'll take that one.