The Sanos Abduction (Inactive)

Game Master Akinra

I am keeping this one short and sweet (the recruitment, not the game).

Running Subtier 3-4. Four players.

You may run Pre-Gens. If you do, please answer IC for the person you will be applying the chronicle to.

1) What led you to join the Pathfinders?
2) What is your greatest achievement to date?

Please post with appropriate character's alias (even if running a pre-gen).
Please make sure crunch etc. is ready to go.

Closes Midnight, Sunday, March 3, 2013. Decisions posted at some point Sunday afternoon, play begins Monday, March 4, 2013.
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Requirements and so on:

1) Ability to post at least once per day, except weekends. One post per weekend.
2) Other than that, I am pretty laid back. It honestly doesn't really bother me if you post slow, but a module moves at the speed of it's slowest player . . . Some people want to finish in a reasonable time (I consider 6 weeks about reasonable) so they can bring their characters to Con's and what not.

Akinra, are you wedded to only playing in subtier 3-4?

I offer Filios Philandril for consideration. 2nd Level Elf Rogue (Swashbuckler). PFS#44418-1.

What lead me to the pathfinders? That was a vow of exploration that started with my father when he crossed the crown of the world. I seek only to seek the enlightenment that the rest can teach me.

My greatest achievement to date is within the Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment applying my religious knowledge and knowing from the start about the corruption of the wicked little gnome and the vile Dakang, and then defeating him with a rope.

Because I have no characters at that subtier, this one should be level 2 by then, I will be playing as a pregen, it will be the one most similiar to my character and that is Saijain

PFS#19327-1

I was led to the Pathfinders because I was shunned by my family and people, and it serves as the ultimate outlet for my treasure-seeking, adventuresome lifestyle.

My greatest accomplishment to date was the recent completion of an adventure to the Black Waters of a sunken school for well-to-do children in Absalom where we dealt with the undead residing therein and returned a still-living child to her family.

I am not interested in playing a Pregen, and i was hoping that you would accept one or two Level 2+ PCs that would be willing to play up to the 3-4 tier with others?

Akinra, are you wedded to only playing in subtier 3-4?

If I don't get 4 players for tier 3-4, I would consider moving it up, but for now, I am kinda wedded to the low tier.

Shameless bump.

Wow...I assumed there would be much more interest for a PFS PbP...they usually fill up quickly.

I hate to be that guy Filios, but you can't play at tier 3-7 with a level 1 or 2 PC. Just like a level 8 can't play down either. That is a hard line of which you can play. Hence the reason Akinra threw out the Pre-gen suggestion.

I am hesitant to apply because I will be away from any computer from 3/8/13 through 3/18/13. Kinda stinky to start, then take off for a prolong period. And if you are only going to allow 4 PCs, that is even worse for party dynamics.

If the above stipulations don't bother you, Akinra, I will present to you my Pathfinders. I would offer to play either at tier 3-4 with Zyenp Ravana, 3rd level cleric of Calistra or tier 6-7 with Jarvis Engelier, 6th level Paladin.

Huh...thanks for the input, but I was under the assumption that if you had several PCs at the high end, then the effective level of the party could be calculated with the inclusion of a PC just below, like Filios at Level 2.

I could definitely be interested in this one. My level 3 Ranger just got finished 4-09. I still need to get the CS from the DM and decide on any purchases.

Here is the sheet link:

Ajax Arrowhawk
Male Chaotic Good Human (Garundi) Ranger, Level 3, Init +5, HP 28/28, Speed 30
AC 18, Touch 13, Flat-footed 15, Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +4, Base Attack Bonus 3
(+1 STR) Masterworks Composite Longbow (37 / 17 Blunt / 13 Thistle / 10 Ad / 10 Ghost Salt / 6 Cold Iron / 10 Silver / 2 Smoke) +7 (1d8+1, x3)
Longsword +4 (1d8+1, 19 x2)
Club +4 (1d6+1, x2)
Matsterworks Chain Shirt, Masterworks Buckler (AC is -1 when using bow) (+4 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 10
Condition None
Perception +8, Sense Motive +9
Favored Enemy/Terrain: Human/Urban

Huh...thanks for the input, but I was under the assumption that if you had several PCs at the high end, then the effective level of the party could be calculated with the inclusion of a PC just below, like Filios at Level 2.

While that calculation of APL DOES work out like that, he's referencing a campaign rule which requires that a PC be of a level in the advertised range for the module in order to play the module.

You were apparently ignorant of the existence of said rule (not a big deal, as we all learn things all the time), and were looking to play based on understanding AP calculation without that limit in place.

The judge isn't allowed to ignore that rule, however, and thus the offer to have you run a pre-gen of a module appropriate level. The campaign is restrictive about which characters can be involved, but it TRIES to be inclusive about which PLAYERS can be involved. Make sense?

Thanks, I guess a rule is a rule. I did miss that one, and I appreciate the clarification, Hustoni. I guess this means that I will withdraw.

Oh lordy, Ajax absolutely lives clerics of Calistra and bit of luck. Ooh baby.

Unfortunetly my PBP plate is full right now, but if you come back in a month or so I would be totally game!
:)

I'd like to join a PFS PbP, but I've only got a few level 1's and one level 2 character.

Although I had planned to run this as tier 3-4, it looks like the majority would possibly need pregens. If the majority wants to run the 6-7 using level 7 pregens, I can run at level 7.

A word on "playing up". The rules explicitly allow you to play up, so long as the APL is within range. The rules also explicitly list tactics, which have to be adhered to. So, if your level 3 character ends up taking X action that calls for Y tactic, which will potentially cause 1d8+4 damage +2d6+4 damage, +1d4 +4 damage... that happens.

Not discouraging people attempting to play up, just giving warning. Reward is tied to risk.

I have a level 3 Zen Archer and a 5th level White-Haired Witch. I'll post both introductions. I can get either one's sheets online by the end of the week, but I think I'd prefer to play my Archer for pbp; Tsusuko was built to do improv (read: impromtu goofy dialogue) and absorb new people's personalities at conventions. I also don't plan on him dying to "Playing up with Pregens," which I think only slightly better of for Xathalial (being that he has significantly less time investment).

A tight, quick bow is accompanied by a slight wink, visible through the black mask worn on her face.

"What led me to join the Pathfinders? The story is too long to tell, but I have searched for years to find a clan where I could hone my skills, and as iron sharpens iron, become the blade needed to slay my mother's killers. The Pathfinders provide me excellent opportunity for subtlety, and for the means to one day confront my mother's, traitorous clan."

Reiko stares off, as if remembering...

"My greatest achievement has not yet taken place, but my greatest achievement to date is when I was able to tell the Daggermark Assassin's guild that I could learn nothing more from them."

Looks like we have 2 level 3's, one level 4, and either another level 3 or a level 5. With the level 5, that puts as at an APL 3.75? Don't know if there is a -1 for running only four in Season 4, but looks like we're primed for tier 3-4.

I do not have an interest in running this at 6-7, so if that's the case, I will yield my spot.

Looks like we have 2 level 3's, one level 4, and either another level 3 or a level 5. With the level 5, that puts as at an APL 3.75? Don't know if there is a -1 for running only four in Season 4, but looks like we're primed for tier 3-4.

APL isn't reduced at 4; it just doesn't add +1 APL until 7 players instead of 5.

BTW Akinra, why the limit to 4 players in a season 4 game? Season 4 games are made for 6 players.

Note that Pregens are NOT included in the APL math. They are determined later.*

Is she limiting it to four? I just said four because I know that's a legal table size to start.

How does the APL math work with pre-gens?

Xathalial, you may want to re-read page 33 from the GUIDE TO PATHFINDER SOCIETY ORGANIZED PLAY. You don't add a +1 to APL for season 0-3 until the table is at 6 or 7 players.

Also, could you please explain how Pre-Gens are not apart of the APL math? It seems to me that they are PCs that have levels that should be included in the average.

I believe Xathalial is alluding to the situation where there are 3 players at the table, taking their APL, then adding a level appropriate pre-gen to the 3 live players APL, correct?

I believe Xathalial is alluding to the situation where there are 3 players at the table, taking their APL, then adding a level appropriate pre-gen to the 3 live players APL, correct?

That is indeed correct. That's my only experience with pregens (excluding one time at a convention.)* We have 2 tables at our local group (one high table, one low) and the high table that I handle is always roughly the same level and exactly the same player count, so I've never had to re-read the guide since the 4th season guide. I relly should one of these days... I also might be confusing old guide text from seasons long ago, or just be confused in general. It IS almost lunchtime here, after all.

Dotting for a L3 Witch or L3 Paladin. Will post updated profiles when I get a chance later today.

Pfs# 61161-1 or 61161-4

Ajax, who loves to fire from behind a tank, votes Paladin Paladin Paladin...

Did I mention I was voting for the Paladin?

Haha! Tanky McTankerson it is. ;)

BTW Akinra, why the limit to 4 players in a season 4 game? Season 4 games are made for 6 players.

As a comfort for players, this scenario also has the scaling rules in place for a party of four players.

As for why: it seems inevitable that in PbP you end up with people having real world commitments that tend to slow down the flow of the game. The more players you have, the more likely you are to run into such issues. I want to make sure people have a good time playing with minimum interruption.

Sarion Minos (Capricornus' Paladin) reporting for duty. I'll get some info on the DM's questions up tomorrow.

Since we have at least four, any chance we close this early and start early?

I forgot; I also have a 3rd-level Tiefling Unarmed Fighter as an option (built with a boon sheet, too!) He's a super-jerk who hits stuff with his Lucurne Hammer and headbutts them when they get close, if you want another melee instead of another archer.

I don't generally close early because some people read, get a deadline, and start working. It wouldn't be fair to lock them out after they had been given a firm deadline.

Mind you, if this is the set four, I will post the start on Sunday as soon as the thread closes since I won't need to work too hard to figure out which four.. ;)

No problem, I thought if you were doing it first come first serve, then you would be set already.

I'm still waiting for the GM from my last game to give me the CS. Probably get it tonight or tomorrow.

While we wait, those that have been debating which character to bring, please confirm for me? Makes my life easier :).

Inputting everything into HeroLabs to make my on life easier. . . This is a template heavy module.

So, currently there is:

* Pre-gen Monk 4
* Paladin 3
* Zen Archer 3
* Ranged Ranger 3

It looks like an even mix. I'll go ahead and withdraw.

Good luck [/Taken]

Nebten, please reconsider. We definitely need a cleric and Bit of Luck is a phenomenal combination with Rapid Shot.

Depending on when my current game ends, I might be able to bring a level 4 oracle.

In the final stages of finishing my sheet updates for my Zen Archer, so unless anyone objects, he's my choice to play.

You'll be fine Ajax. I'm sure you'll be able to shine without me. ;) Since I'll be going out of town for a prolong period in the near future, I would hate to drop a 4 person team down to a 3 person. This can get really messy in the middle of an encounter.

It's not you, its me . . . really =v)

You'll be fine Ajax. I'm sure you'll be able to shine without me. ;) Since I'll be going out of town for a prolong period in the near future, I would hate to drop a 4 person team down to a 3 person. This can get really messy in the middle of an encounter.

It's not you, its me . . . really =v)

*cries into his pillow*

Well, when are you heading out of town? Maybe it can still work. *clings to Zyenp's leg*

Gameplay is up! I will be in and out of town for the weekend, so posts if needed will be via phone. Ugh! Feel free to step over to Gameplay, and introduce yourselves. Make sure your PFS ID numbers are somewhere on your character sheets. Tomorrow I will do my best to do my GM duties and scan over all your chronicles, so make sure they are linked unless you are playing a PreGen.

At the end, I will ask for any info from the PreGens needed.

* Pre-gen Monk 4
* Paladin 3
* Zen Archer 3
* Ranged Ranger 3

Well it looks like I will not be able to do the Monk Pregen, because I am not able to find the sheet, so instead I will play a Cleric to bring some healing to the party.

Well it looks like I will not be able to do the Monk Pregen, because I am not able to find the sheet, so instead I will play a Cleric to bring some healing to the party.

You know I was about to question whether this was doable without a cleric or any other caster.

All the modules are doable without. I competed a tier 6-7 with three barbarians, and a Divine Hunter paladin. . . I am glad to see K. Religion though!

When I say "doable" I mean reasonably safe. Of course, the best defense is a great offense. I have a level 2 barbarian and he pretty much one or two-shots the BBEG's so that cuts down on the need for healing quite a bit.