The Quest for Perfection Trilogy [PFS Regular] [Tier 4-5] (Inactive)

Game Master Amsheagar

gundrun fort save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
gundrun fort save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Gundrun hasn't posted here since July 19...I'll roll his fort saves and hope he comes back soon. All of us should have rolled. I suggest we keep going, but lie the idea of resting every hour to catch our breath.

Okay, No one is exhausted. However the DC for the save increases by 1 each time someone saves it. You are unable to rest on the mountain and would have to return to the two brothers to rest and get rid of the fatigue.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Though exhausted from the altitude, Saarai's magic still prompts her just before something occurs.

"Look out!" she cries as she conjures a ball of acid to throw at the beast.

ranged touch attack, exhausted: 1d20 + 6 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 3 = 22

acid splash, sneak attack: 1d3 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (4) = 8

i still need everyone else to roll a perception check. If you fail it, you won't get to act in the surprise round. The Yeti is currently behind you.

Come on everyone...where you at? :)

EDIT: I'm going to take the liberty to roll for everyone who hasn't to keep things moving. It's been a day. Only Duskin sees it.

perception Duskin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
perception Gudrun: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
perception Kuwabara: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Sorry I thought that roll in the spoiler was the perception check.

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Duskin sees the creature and moves his hands instinctively, creating a Shadow Celestial Dog (DC 14 Will to disbelieve) between the Yeti and his group. The "dog" immediately tries to bit the creature.

Bite (Attack): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Bite (Damage): 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

If the yeti tries to move past the shadow dog, it will take its AoO, even with 20% damage in case of disbelief, and try to Trip the Yeti

Looks like the yeti is up.

Both Saarai's and Duskin's catch the young yeti off guard, dealing the full amount of damage. The Yeti swings two claws at the dog. The two claws sink into the shadowy form of the dog and rip it to shreds.

Surprise Round
Saarai
Duskin
GM's Pet Yeti
Round 1
--Up Next--
Jones
Duskin
Kuwabara
Saarai
GM's Pet Yeti
Gudrun

Sorry for not being around this past weekend. I was up Mt. Fuji and recovering from that climb yesterday.

Kasei holds up his sun pendant of Shizuru. He speaks a word in Minkaian, and a flash of light goes from the symbol to the eyes of the yeti.

Using the Sun blessing. The yeti must make a DC 14 Reflex saving throw or be blinded for 1 round. If he saves, he is instead dazzled for 1 round. If he has light blindness or light sensitivity, he takes a -4 on the saving throw. If that does blind him, it can set him up for sneak attacks from the rogues.

He also draws his sword.

Okay, I'm back. As per my discussion with the GM in the Discussion tab, here are my fort saves vs altitude.

Fort 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Fort 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Looks like I'm fatigued.

Gudrun is taken aback by the attack, but prepares to hop into action when the right time presents itself.

Saarai nocks an arrow and sends it at the yeti's chest.

MW shortbow attack, precise shot: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 201d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Jones will load and raise his Crossbow at the Yeti, and Fire.

Heavy Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 18 (+1 Point Blank Shot, -1 Fatigue)

Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Sorry, I should have -2/-2 to my shot for my condition.

Without Duskin going.. the fight is now over.

I was going to hold anyway... I don't think my illusions would work in a blind Yeti! Great question lol.

While It may have blind, it wasn't immune like the bugs earlier.

Okay, i am going to be putting room descriptions up now. If there is no actions required in the room, i will continue. Feel Free to Heal UP.

Top Room
Disciples’ Quarters
Eleven ruined mattresses and a few aged and cracked pots are this room’s only furnishings. A section of the ceiling has collapsed in the northwestern corner of the room, causing the wind to howl eerily as it blows over the building. A series of images has been carved into the still-standing sections of the room’s walls, each image indicating a humanoid in a series of different positions and stances.

Next room down, T shaped rug.
Master’s Quarters
This room once served as the master’s quarters. Shang Xu has made his nest in this room and a pile of filth covers the once-fine mats laid upon the floor. If cornered in this room, the yeti fights to the death.

Next Room down
Storeroom
Saving this for later.

Bottom room
Dining Area
Two large, corroded cooking pots dominate the center of this otherwise unadorned, long, tiered room.

Courtyard outside. Right side
Exercise Yard
The remains of four wooden training dummies stand in the northeast corner of this wide courtyard, while a few scraggly plants struggle to grow in the southeast corner. A cracked mosaic lies half-buried beneath years of dirt in the training ground’s center.
Who is the first one into the room?

I'll take point if folk want, I can use my Stealth and Trap Spotter ability to keep us out of harms way.

Gudrun takes point checking out the rooms, keeping his head low and making use of any available shadows to scout any potential foes, hazards or traps.

Applied the Fatigued to my Stealth

Stealth: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 1 = 22

If there are any traps, the GM makes a hidden Perception check for Gudrun to notice them if he comes within 10ft of them, he currently adds +10 vs traps, or +12 if it involces unusual stonework.

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 Just missing the perception spoiler if someone can assist...

Saarai still looks very weakened from the altitude. She waits to see if anyone else volunteers to go first.

Kuwabara might be the best bet to take point...I could check things out first, but I'm more of a ranged support character and currently at -6 str and dex

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Jones will follow a few paces behind Gundrun, his Crossbow at the ready.

Kasei uses one of his scrolls of Shield of Faith to protect himself, and continues with his sword drawn.

I think I should be in the front.

Duskin follows towards the center of the group. He isn't as durable as the front liners, but needs to have enough distance for his illusions if they're needed. Plus, maybe they need his "conversation" skills!

On the exercise yard, I'd like to collect some of those plants, especially if they can provide tea leaves.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Upon entering the courtyard, you see a big harry beast. Who is ready to attack the first person who enters.

Saarai, you're up first.

Round 1
Saatai
Kuwabara
Duskin
Jones
Gudrun
... GM's Pet....

Saarai, seeing things just a split second before they happen with her divination magic, rushes to the door and shoots an arrow at the creature.

shortbow, point blank shot, sneak attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 1 + (6) = 12 sneak attack since it's still flat-footed

Kasei uses Fervor to cast Divine Favor on himself, and readies an action to step forward and attack if the creature approaches to 10 feet away.

Big hairy beast...? Knowledge Nature...?

Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Duskin moves behind Kuwabara. From there, he dances with his hands hypnotically and - as many times before - creates another of his Shadow Eagles. He orders the creature to attack, but keeping an opening for his allies.

The Shadow Eagle is summoned exactly 30ft East from the Shadowcaller's position, and 5-foot flies diagonally SE to full attack the monster.

Please roll the Will DC 14 disbelief (in case the creature succeeds, damage is 20% of below)

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4 (If it hits)
Claw 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2 (If it hits)
Claw 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3 (If it hits)

Jones takes a 5' step diagonally next to Saarai loads and fires his crossbow.

Heavy Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 20
+1 Point Blank Shot, -1 Fatigue

Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Oh, right, knowledges.

Knowledge(local), if appropriate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Here's an attack for the readied action.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

duskin, how many of those do you have a day?

Each one uses one round of performance; I have 14 rounds per day

This is the 9th round of the shadow puppet.

The arrow from Saatai has hit it's target as a shadowy bird appears beside the yeti, who takes little heed of it, and attacks the yeti. Not doing the amount of damage expected from the shadowy puppet. Kuwabara readies to strike at the Yeti, if it comes into range while Jones lands a solid blow into it's side. Which leaves Gudrun up.

Don't forget if your fatigued to take the penalties.

will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Round 1
Saatai
Kuwabara -action readied-
Duskin
Jones
--Up Next-
Gudrun
... GM's Pet....

Gundrun, you here? How about Gundrun throws a dagger? He hasn't posted since Aug 26. I'll roll for him below.

dagger: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

ill remove him from the init for now.

The Yeti, feeling the on slot of attacks, rushes forward and once everyone is within 30 feet of everyone. movement of 50, can someone move him nearer to the group... Thanks. once he is there, he gazes at the group. i need a 13 will save from all, or become paralyzed for 1 round.

Round 2
-Up Next-
Saatai
Kuwabara -action readied-
Duskin
Jones
Gudrun
... GM's Pet....

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Crap. Um... Any chance I could use a shirt reroll? I have a shirt with the Core Rulebook cover image, I can take a picture with it if you'd like.

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Well, Duskin saved... Here comes another creative round! Please bear with me... It's a level 1 PFS bard :)

I moved the GM pet to the square where he can "see" Jones so the Gaze attack can work. I'm summoning the eagle behind the yeti, flanking - please remove the flanking from the attack if you feel I made the positioning wrong.

Once again Duskin starts his act. He knew this was his best tool... Sometimes, his only tool. The shadows start forming behind the yeti, to reveal yet another Shadow Eagle, behind the creature, that immediately attacks the monster.

Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Claw 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Claw 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

The Will save to disbelief is 14 - if succeeded, damage is 20%. I now used 10/14 rounds of performance

duskin.... I might have just messed up the map a little. Could you move him back 5 feet. He should still be within sight of jones at that location. Also, please look back near the beginning of the game. You've already rolled your knowledges then.

I moved him back 5-feet! I still summon the Eagle behind him, but unless someone that goes before me is able to move to flank, please reduce 2 on my attacks above :)

Kuwabara... do they allow shirt/book rerolls on online games? IF they do, then yes.. I know if you have at least 1 star, you can reroll.

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Shaking off the gaze attack, Jones reloads and fires:

Hvy Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 13
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

I'll be out of town this weekend, so I might not be able to post until late Monday.

It doesn't say online play specifically yes or no, it says "players wearing a shirt during an event". I've seen other GMs grant it, but it's up to you.

yes

Will shirt reroll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

How far away from Kasei is the Yeti? 15 feet? If he closed to 10 ft away it would have triggered the readied action. Can a charge be made up the stairs?

Waiting on Saatai's will save. 5feet away from the front person.

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Kuwabaras readied action goes off. Saarai is now up.

Round 2
-Up Next-
Saatai
Kuwabara -action readied-
Duskin
Jones
Gudrun
... GM's Pet....

My earlier attack roll missed, right? I moved Kasei 5 ft forward as per the readied action.

yep, that was from the first round, need a 2nd round action still.

Kasei attacks with a two-handed katana strike.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Dots all around.

Dot. Thanks for running this.

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I've updated my profile with all my stats.

Dot.

As a side note, I have the Trap Spotter rogue talent;

Trap Spotter: Whenever you come within 10 feet of a trap, you receive an immediate Perception skill check to notice the trap. This check should be made in secret by the GM.

Dot

For whatever reason, my dots on the gameplay aren't appearing :(

Try to type something else

There is a minimum number of characters. I'm not quite sure what it is, but a period in OOC tags will work.

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So I've completed my character update, and purchased everything I think will be useful.

Can we assume we've been given a briefing letting us know we'll be mountain climbing, allowing us to purchase things like climbing kits and cold weather gear?

GM Amsheagar, I noticed your post in the recruitment thread that with 6 players you would add a monster. According to the guide to PFSOP, six players on a season 0-3 scenario automatically play at the higher tier, so we'd be using the 4-5 tier scenario monsters instead of the 1-2.

I personally am OK with this since I like the challenge this offers, and many scenarios only truly reach their full story potential when played at their highest tier.

I should let you know that I have GMed this scenario before by adapting it to my home game (not for PFS credit) and I will keep my OOC knowledge of the story separate from the character knowledge. If you think I'm letting it 'leak', so to speak, please just let me know in a PM and I'll watch my step.

From what i remember, it doesn't automatically bump you up to the next tier, it gives you a +1 on the calculation. But, if you guys want to play up i'll do it.

Besides that, i will be busy for the two days, so i won't be able to post.

Ah, OK, I miscalculated the APL, and thought it was between tiers.

DoT. I will do the levelling today, just back from the con.

Post any purchases that you've made here. I might ask for it again at the end of the scenario.

In my case, the character is brand new. Everything on his sheet, basically, I just bought: lamellar (leather) armor, arrows (20), dagger, shortbow, backpack, fishhook (2), flint and steel, sewing needle, signal whistle, thread (50 ft.). I have now 51 gp, 6 sp, 5 cp.

Since my last chronicle, I purchased Cold Weather Outfit (8gp), Darkwood Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (2PP), wand of Protection from evil (2PP), a scroll of 2x endure elements (50g), a spiked gauntlet 5g, a healers kit, Climbers kit (80g), healer's kit (50g) and an antiplague (50g).

Note: I have a Whetstone and use it to sharpen my katana whenever 15 minutes of time is available.

From my add up of the levels, our APL is 2. So we would have to play Tier 1-2 as written. We can't choose to play up.

I picked up a climbers kit and masterwork battleaxe and a wand of cure light wounds for 2 PP.

I bought Bought MW rapier (cold iron) [-340 gp], sleeves of many garments [-200 gp]

About take 10 -- it's really designed for situations where there is a low chance of failure, so you can take the average and avoid it, in routine situations.

Taking 10: When your character is not in immediate danger or distracted, you may choose to take 10. Instead of rolling 1d20 for the skill check, calculate your result as if you had rolled a 10. For many routine tasks, taking 10 makes them automatically successful. Distractions or threats (such as combat) make it impossible for a character to take 10. In most cases, taking 10 is purely a safety measure—you know (or expect) that an average roll will succeed but fear that a poor roll might fail, so you elect to settle for the average roll (a 10). Taking 10 is especially useful in situations where a particularly high roll wouldn't help.

Take 20 doesn't allow consequences on a failure, but take 10 does, otherwise there'd never be any situation where you could take 10 on anything.

Sean K Reynolds post on taking 10 for additional designer support (I know he's not a designer now but he was at the time this post was made).

I require rolls for situations where damage could result in a failure.

Hey guys, I'm not gonna be posting reliably for about the next 4-5 days. I'm travelling south to PaizoCon UK for a long weekend.

Okay. We'll pause after this combat until you get back.

Sounds awesome, have fun.

Have fun!

I've only just realised there are only 5 of us. I didn't realise the Tengu hadn't join in.

Travelling back today, so hopefully normal posting can resume for me tomorrow.

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Okay, i need to make this list now and save it for all of my games. Take 10 and Take 20. What you can use them on and what you can't use them on.

Outside of Combat
Okay to take 10 on
Acrobatics, Appraise, Climb, Craft, Disable Device, Disguise, Fly, Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge Checks, Linguistics, Perception, Perform, Profession, Ride, Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Spellcraft, Survival and Swim.
Okay to take 20
Appraise, Craft, Disguise, Fly, Handle Animal, Heal, Perform, Profession, Ride, Sense Motive, and Survival.
While in Combat
Take 10 on Perception, Sense Motive, and Appraise.
It is not okay to take a 20 while in combat on anything.
There will be times that I will require a roll, these times might mean that we are going into a combat, or that there is something you need to see. At these times, I will state “Please Roll”

I like the list...very helpful.

Though as a trap-finder, I think you're missing a couple on Take 20.

"Common “take 20” skills include Disable Device (when used to open locks), Escape Artist, and Perception (when attempting to find traps)."

You are correct, Saarai Shae.

Best wishes,

- Jesse [IronHelixx]
PFS VC, Online Play

I like the list...very helpful.

Though as a trap-finder, I think you're missing a couple on Take 20.

"Common “take 20” skills include Disable Device (when used to open locks), Escape Artist, and Perception (when attempting to find traps)."

Hey guys... i won't be able to post as often for the next few weeks.... i sorta broke my laptop screen today... Currently using my projector... but it's blurry.

Hey all:

I will be on a 50-mile backpacking trip to Kings Peak in Utah until Friday, and will have no connectivity whatsoever. I'll return to my mosty-posty self thereafter.

Feel free to bot me, or other players can take actions for me. See you all when I return!

I have contacted a friend to see if he can take over my games until I can get my PC fixed.

Thanks for looking, I don't mind waiting. Tough luck with your pc.

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I'm happy to sit tight.

With game day coming up, I'm hoping to get some characters freed up.

Is the computer coming along? Do you think you will be able to complete this one?

Happy to wait...just checking. :)

Sorry for the troubles. I have a monitor from a friend.
I have signed part 2 up for Gameday4

Hey folks, sorry I haven't posted recently. My girlfriend and I broke up so my head has been elsewhere of late. I'm hoping to getting back into the habit in short order, sorry for the absence.

That's okay man. I have been out of it myself. Get better and come back to us when your mind is healed.

Hey folks, I'm more or less back in action now. What is needed to get me up to speed? I've seen a few saving throws etc since my last post. Do you just want me to do one big post covering all these saving throws/skills checks etc?

Again, sorry for my absence. It's been a rough month or so.

If you weren't here for the fort saves from altitude, i need those. Other than that, just this last fight.

Amsheagar, is everything OK?

Sorry, I have posted in other games, must have forgotten this one. I am in the middle of a move and without interwebs until Saturday. At which point, I'll update each game.

Here's photo confirmation of my PFS shirt for the reroll.

This doesn't look like a Warpriest! Oh well, I guess I don't look like a Wayang Bard either.

Player: PatheticWretch
Character: Saarai Shae
PFS# 132,076-2
Faction Dark Archive

day job craft alchemy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Awesome! Thx for running this!!!

Perform (Act): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 (day job)

Player: adsapiens
Char: Duskin Veilsong
PFS: 37459-4
Dark archive

Thanks for the run!!! :)

Next game starts Friday. Let me know if you're in so I can recruit more if needed.

Why not wait until saturday so it can count as part of the play-by-post gameday?

I'll be in certainly.

Player: Paladin of Baha-who?
Character: Kuwabara Kasei
PFS# 42641-4
Faction: Silver Crusade

Day Job:Profession(Soldier): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

I thought it started on..... The 19th..... Which is Saturday..... Well. See you Saturday.

Player: Tom Mannering
Character: Gudrun Cairncarver
PFS# 129255-8
Faction Grand Lodge
Day Job Craft (traps): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

I'll let you know purchases once I know gold. I am up for the next one, and should be okay to post daily again.

I'll also be levelling up to Lvl 3, so I'll become alot more effective as I get to add my Dex to my short sword damage, and gain an additional +1d6 sneak attack.

I'd like to continue for the next module too :)