The Flaxseed Pathfinder Lodge: Explore, Report, Cooperate!

Game Master Redelia

Auriea wrote:

Mark Williams wrote:

I'm relatively new to pathfinder society and would like to play it in pbp. I went to archives of nethus and it says that goblin are pfs legal but can't find out if you need a boon or not. Any help is appreciated and advise welcomed.

You need a boon to play goblins. Currently, only core races, Kitsune, Nagaji, Tengu, and Wayangs are legal to play until next season, which starts in July, I believe. PBP is one of the better ways to have Role Playing during PFS games.

I've been slowly getting my physical Chronicle Sheets uploaded into PDF Format, so that everything is in the clear and whatnot.

WAIT, Tengus are free to play right now?!

They are still good to get, so grab one if you can!

Gary "The Gray" Silgrin wrote:

Quick question, since I can't do google docs from my tablet, is it alright if I come in with this character? I can have his stat block set up tonight.

As long as it is Core rules only, which it appears to me that it is. Welcome aboard.

That makes six, so we can go ahead and start.

I was planning on using Gary as a GM baby, but I think I'll do that with a wizard..... Yup, core rules only. Hopefully Gary will live long enough to be a cleric, haha.

I dont have a core character so im dotting for non core games. I have characters from 1-9 will check back to see if more games open.

I dont have a core character so im dotting for non core games. I have characters from 1-9 will check back to see if more games open.

You'll want to watch the Gameplay thread; that's where most of the recruiting happens. It's easier that way because once you post in the Gameplay thread for the Flaxseed Lodge it will show up as a campaign on the Campaign tab of your profile and you will see whenever someone posts something new.

WAIT, Tengus are free to play right now?!

Yes. We are *FREE*. Sing forth the song of Liberty and visit the gift of emancipation upon our brethren! Let their stories be told!

*coughs*

Sorry about that. But assuredly, yes, tengu. The word is the bird.

Would I be able to join?

William, see the actual Gameplay thread for announcements of PFS games, and you can also take a look at the signup sheets linked in the header--a number of GMs use those.

Mark Williams wrote: I'm relatively new to pathfinder society and would like to play it in pbp. I went to archives of nethus and it says that goblin are pfs legal but can't find out if you need a boon or not. Any help is appreciated and advise welcomed. You need a boon to play goblins. Currently, only core races, Kitsune, Nagaji, Tengu, and Wayangs are legal to play until next season, which starts in July, I believe. PBP is one of the better ways to have Role Playing during PFS games. I've been slowly getting my physical Chronicle Sheets uploaded into PDF Format, so that everything is in the clear and whatnot.

Will Kitsune and Nagaji still be available after July?

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Auriea wrote:

Mark Williams wrote: I'm relatively new to pathfinder society and would like to play it in pbp. I went to archives of nethus and it says that goblin are pfs legal but can't find out if you need a boon or not. Any help is appreciated and advise welcomed. You need a boon to play goblins. Currently, only core races, Kitsune, Nagaji, Tengu, and Wayangs are legal to play until next season, which starts in July, I believe. PBP is one of the better ways to have Role Playing during PFS games. I've been slowly getting my physical Chronicle Sheets uploaded into PDF Format, so that everything is in the clear and whatnot.

Will Kitsune and Nagaji still be available after July?

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I don't think it has been announced yet. My guess is that they will. Aasimar and tie fling were legal for two years so expect it to be a two year rotation. Just speculation though.

It may be speculation, but would be quite nice as I could build a Kitsune Sorcerer......

I have played pbp's for quite a while now on the paizo forums, and I only just signed up for society today. I downloaded the society guide, and I'm making a swashbuckler for my first society character. My questions are these:

--What is a good set of scenarios to start off with?
--How do I find a group for someone just starting society play?
--When it says two traits, can one be a trait from an ap, such as the sword scion trait from kingmaker?
--Doesna character have to start at level one, and play through to a higher level, or could I make a character at a higher level and start off in a higher scenario?
--Is there anything special I need to do/have to play pbp society?

If anyone could help, I'd be really appreciative. I might even bake you some e-cookies.

:)

For traits, I believe AP traits aren't allowed for society play. The Google sheets at the top of this recruitment are a good way to sign up, and dotting in the discussion tab will let you know when someone makes a new post. That itself makes it great for looking for games to join up on.

For PFS, it's always best to have an updated inventory tracking sheet, which is free, and both a physical and digital copy of the chronicles you obtain. When making a character, always keep an eye on the additional resources page, as new errata is introduced with newer content.

As for good scenarios, it is really a crapshoot for me. I've had cakewalk scenarios at levels 3-5 while also had things that could have ended in a TPK because of party make up.

Also, when you play/gm you can get special boons to play as races that normally aren't legal to play. I will be uploading my chronicles tonight for this character after work, in which you will have an example of what the race boons look like.

No campaign traits are allowed in PFS. Also Rich Parents and few others aren't allowed either. If you have any question as to whether a specific trait (or any given character option) is legal in PFS, check the Additional Resources page.

Every PFS character must start at level 1,but which scenarios you play are up to you. Keep in mind that most scenarios are playable only once, no matter how many characters you have. The Confirmation is one exception to this, and makes for a good starting point, but really you can start any old place and you'll be fine.

No campaign traits are allowed in PFS. Also Rich Parents and few others aren't allowed either. If you have any question as to whether a specific trait (or any given character option) is legal in PFS, check the Additional Resources page.

Every PFS character must start at level 1,but which scenarios you play are up to you. Keep in mind that most scenarios are playable only once, no matter how many characters you have. The Confirmation is one exception to this, and makes for a good starting point, but really you can start any old place and you'll be fine.

In addition to The Confirmation, there's The Wounded Wisp, First Steps part 1, and We be Goblins!, as they are considered "evergreen" scenarios.

Ok, these are all extremely helpful answers! Thanks guys!

So, you can only run a scenario one time, no matter what character you run it with? But chronicle sheets and the rewards you get per scenario are limited to the character you run them with, correct?

That is generally true. In a few cases a chronicle reward can be applied to any of your characters. It will say so explicitly if true, and these are the exception. Definitely the GP and XP only go to who played it.

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Awesome. You guys have been super helpful. I'll probably finish up my first society character tonight and start looking for a game.

EDIT: Last question. I have a tiefling monk/ninja character I made a long time ago that I would love to bring into society play. So, I know I need a beast token to play as a tiefling, so where/how do I get one? Is there a specific scenario or are they awarded randomly or something?

Well, what you would need is what's called a boon. Boons are given out at various events, typically conventions, and can be applied to any character. I don't know off-hand if there are any tiefling boons, since they were a playable race for some time. I do know race boons aren't easy to come by.

To add to that, race boons are often awarded to convention GM's. The play by post gamedays qualify.

I've personally received Ifrit and Oread boons. With Tiefling being legal once, I wouldn't expect to see that one for awhile. But I am definitely not in the know.

Also, you must own the resource.the race comes from. For many this is the Advanced Race Guide. Not a big hurdle, but it's one I've personally never got around to getting so my race boons sit idle or get traded/given away.

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Very useful information, thanks. I may just rework him into a human for society then.

Any low level games open for a lvl 2 Rogue (swashbuckler)? I haven't had many chances to play Vanya here and I'd love to be able to do so again.
If there's a spot in a low level game I'd like for her to be considered, ty.

Reposting this for all the new people who have been stopping by:

Hello everyone!

This is not a recruitment for any particular game and recruitment is generally not done in this recruitment thread but rather the Gameplay thread of the Flaxseed Lodge and on the spreadsheets linked above.

Please check into the Gameplay thread for this campaign (above) and hang out at the Lodge if you are interested in watching out for new PFS PbP games. (Please try to keep the Gameplay thread in character as much as possible).

How does it work?

There are signup spreadsheets for several GMs linked at the top where you can sign up for PFS games. Generally when the games are ready to start the GM will either send out PMs to the players or make an announcement in the Lodge. If you are a GM and would like me to add your signup sheet to the top, send me the link. Alternatively, feel free to use the Lodge to recruit for your own games.

Why should I post in the Gameplay thread?

We've got quite a crowd of dedicated PbPers at the Lodge and it has become a convenient hub to watch out for new PFS games; it is far easier to watch the Gameplay thread than to check back and sift through the Recruitment page every day hoping for new PFS games. Once you have posted in the Gameplay thread of the Flaxseed Lodge, the Lodge will show up on the Campaign tab of your profile. This is a much easier way to watch out for new games, as the notifications for posts in the Flaxseed Lodge will show up right next to your other ongoing campaigns.

Any higher level games starting soon? I have a Barb 9 and a Magus 11 open for play.. Soon will have a Inquis 9 open as well.

There are some new higher level scenarios coming out soon (this week maybe?) and as usual I will be running the new ones as soon as they come out.

I'm just getting back from a month long training, and just hoping to be able to jump into a higher level game. I've looked through the lists and not seeing anything. So if anyone is thinking of starting a new game, please let me know.

Cleric 10.2

Ah, you just missed a high-level game with me. Take a look at the Gameplay thread for this campaign, there's generally a lot more action over there with announcements and whatnot.

Actually, I'd be fine with taking Bizzle out of one of EF's new games if you need to get back into it. I'm in plenty of games at the moment.

Oh, don't worry about it. I'd honestly like to have a few days to get back into the swing of things at home and work.

I'll be working on creating a signup page. A nice break from GMing had got me ready to start again.

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Just got into PFS and looking to do some PbP. Hope to find some games here.

Welcome, JakBlitz. This is a good place to get a PbP PFS start, but you should hop over and post in the Gameplay tab. Most announcements for upcoming games actually happen there. :)

Heck, maybe it's high time I plunge into one of these PbP groups. Might as well be this one (out of the two I know of...)

A quick rundown of my PbP experience: I've ran two PbPs on Paizo's messageboards (with varying success) and I am running one at the moment. Before that I've held some wiki-based PbPs offsite, with varying degrees of success as well.

Withour further ado, I'll put my head on the line and post on the gameplay tab.

Just recently got back in to some PFS play and, for the first time, PBP. Looking to a few more games!

For the two new, come say hi in game play.

I am also interested to this thread. Can I join to this?

Yes. Dot in on the Gameplay thread to be notified of new games.

oh, thanks Tyranlus. I'm happy.

This is useful.

Can someone Sticky this?

Sign ups have begun for Gameday IV, head to the link given by IronHelix.

Hey Guys.

I have signed up for the PbP Gamesday event.

Do sign up if interested.

Special for this PbP Gamesday 4
Rise of Serpents.

Play as Aspis Agents! Exclusive for this this PbP Gamesday 4.
Serpent's Rise

Thanks Gilthanis!

Recruiting for Gameday IV

Starting September 19th:

Day of the Demon (Tier 3-7)

Starting November 5th

Siege of Serpents (Subtier 5-6)

Please check in at the recruitment thread if you are interested.

I've got a couple of spots open for a We Be Goblins Too! run starting relatively soon.

Sign up HERE.

Recruiting for PbP Gameday 4:

Serpent's Rise (tier 7) - September 19th, 2015 to November 3rd, 2015: here.

and

Siege of Serpents (tier 7-8) - November 5th, 2015 to December 20th, 2015: here.

Is there some sort of central thread for the gameday? I'd found the website and the submission form for games at one point, but now I can't find it for the life of me.

Thanks!

Do you mean this?

Gameday IV

The session list is a link at the bottom.

I am brand new to PbP - but it looks like a way to keep playing as my weekend are filling up.

Should I plan on having PbP-only characters or do people play characters in PbP and online and f2f?

TIA

People do it both ways.

Just note that if a character is in a PbP game, that character is not available for face-to-face games until the PbP game ends.

I do both, as I have a few characters to spare. As caps said, the character can't be in a pbp game if you want to have it ready for f2f games.

And as a PFS scenario can sometimes take anywhere from 4-8 weeks depending on the scenario and the GM, you'll be going for quite a long time without being able to play that character F2F. So if you still play in person, don't lock all of your characters down in PbP games or have a few characters that are dedicated to PbP.

Go here and make a post in the Gameplay thread for this campaign. That will add the Flaxseed Lodge to the "Campaign" tab of your profile, which will make it much easier for you to watch for new games as the new-post notifications will show up there. There are also sign-up sheets where our many talented GMs post games and most of the game announcements are made in the gameplay thread linked above.