This thread is where we can talk about rules, mechanics, out-of-character, and so on. Before we get started, if you have any questions or concerns, I'll do my best to address them.
If you've done a play-by-post before, you're probably familiar with formatting. Generally I use "bold" type for character dialogue, italics for inner monologue, emphasis, etc.
Actions and dice descriptors usually look like this:
for skill checks.
for to hit rolls.
for damage rolls.
And so on. Use spoiler tags
Remember, this is a pretty light and fun module. Have some fun role-playing these goblin characters, and everything should work out pretty well (hopefully)!
Mukluk understand.
I'm in two other PbPs right now, so I'm pretty familiar with how it works. Posting at least once/day for each is pretty easy for me; I'm at a computer with internet access all day for work, and I have an RSS reader for keeping up with threads.
Also, it's incredibly helpful to put the information for your character into the forum profile (you can do this through the edit profile screen) so I can see stats at a glance by clicking on your alias image.
I'll still have all of it written down or saved somewhere.
Gameplay thread is up. Once everybody posts here with all their info updated, aliases and pics sorted out, we can start going really whenever you guys want to at this point.
I have made a profile page, with an alias and a link to the character sheet. I feel all competent now.
We shall see how long that lasts once Ekklub has to start fighting things!
As for the posting requirement: I can manage 1/day most of the time, but sometimes I have to travel for work. I'll know about that enough in advance (usually) to give warning. Also, weekends are busy as I'm organising getting married, and if I only manage one post in a weekend I hope that'll be OK! If it isn't, please get one of the alternates in now rather than letting me hold up the game.
I will be able to manage it most days, although I may not be able to get a character sheet up today, as it's more time-consuming than a regular post and I have an interview today.
I will still hopefully have time though.
I've got a link to my myth-weavers character sheet in my profile. If that's not sufficient for whatever reason, let me know and I'll transcribe the details.
I'm not going to be draconian about posting frequency - I just wanted to emphasize it in the recruitment thread, since PbP games can get stalled out sometimes. Post when you can, and as frequently as your schedule allows - it's just a guideline, after all. :)
I'll be posting in the gameplay thread later tonight.
I'm not going to be draconian
... says the guy with the red dragon forum avatar. Uh huh. Suuure.
Draconian comes from the person, Draco. :p
Yes, yes. Facts. Mukluk not need facts.
Hope your interview went well?
Bombed it, wheee.
Not in the good way. It seems everyone did the same though, so it's still possible that I'll win that trip to Germany yet. :p
Huzah, I figured it out!
Hah, apologizes for the lateness of me sounding off here in the discussion thread. I'm new to the boards and a bit slow on the uptake. But now that I've figured out how things function, I'm good to go!
I finished making my character sheet, but I have to get off the computer now. Should be back to full posting tomorrow
I'm going to give Mixly a chance to post until Monday night, and if we don't hear from you by that point, I'll have to NPC you and move on.
FYI: I'm out tonight and tomorrow morning with work etc., but I'll be able to post tomorrow afternoon.
Alright! Let's get dem bad rolls out there early.
Do you want us to post in order of initiative Phil? Or should we just post our actions and let you sort out the order of actions on your post?
Go ahead and post in any order once the opponent has taken an action, and I'll sort it out. If I put something like it just means next in the initiative order.
In other words, once the bad guy has acted, post whenever.
My apologies for the hiatus - I just forgot to check the site yesterday!
*crickets*
Sorry guys, I haven't been able to access Paizo's site for a couple of days for some reason.
Yeah, they had problems with their tubes. I couldn't get to the site with my main internet connection for about 24-28 hours. Didn't know you were locked out for more than one day. Eek.
Hey, uh, does my readied charge not go off? If not, why?
Hey, uh, does my readied charge not go off? If not, why?
I'm waiting for everyone to post actions so I can resolve them in initiative order in one post. Mukluk, you hit on the d20 roll without any modifiers anyways (horses don't have high AC) but I'll still treat it as a charge if you want.
Since we're doing this without a grid, I have to be kind of generous about move actions, and a little looser about things like flanking, etc.
Hey, all. I'm going to be heading to Paris for Wednesday-Monday for a technical workshop. I might be able to post in the evenings and will try to do so, but I can make no guarantees. Please NPC Mukluk if necessary. Some things to keep in mind: Mukluk will always charge if given the chance, especially at a larger creature. This is a more lighthearted module and I won't be terribly upset if this leads to his end—it'll probably be more comical than anything else. Also, when charging thusly, if he's the first one in melee with the target, he gets a total of +6 on the attack roll. Thanks!
Okay, guys, finally back and coherent and have some time to catch up.
Sorry about the several day delay guys, I hadn't realized that three days has passed since last posting - I'll try to keep up a daily posting routine from here on out.
We're getting close to the conclusion of this adventure path as written, but if you guys would like to keep going, I can come up with another short adventure that basically comes directly out of the Jade Regent background. Let me know if you'd be interested.
Yes please.
And don't worry about the delay, really. Stuff Happens™.
I'm having an absolute blast personally. If this was going to be the end, I was gonna attack the chieftan in a bid for clan control!
Over Mukluk's dead ruddy green body!
I'm going to put the game on hold until Ekklub returns, I've got a busy weekend and not much time to post.
Sure, no worries.
Back now!
Do you guys have any feedback on the combat rounds? I feel like I'm posting a lot of info and a wall of text every time. As long as you guys are following the action OK...
At least for me, the info really helps me imagine and understand what's going on. Keep it coming! :)
I like the description: makes it more vivid. I'd make longer posts myself but Ekklub doesn't seem that sort of character.
Your posts for combat are working out perfectly man. No complaints here.
Here's hoping Vorka has a 0 or negative WIS modifier...
So with a few more posts, it looks like the actual written part of We Be Goblins is drawing to a close.
I know the game kind of lost some momentum when I went AWOL for a bit, so that's my fault. Other than that though, I thought you guys were great players. If you would like to continue with these characters, I suppose I could do that, but I'm actually going to try running an adventure path via play by post, so I'd like to focus my attention on that.
Right now I have at least the first volume for Council of Thieves, Carrion Crown, Jade Regent, and Skull and Shackles. This adventure ties in kind of neatly with Jade Regent, and I've been reading it over and over lately.
Of course, you are all invited to make some characters and join the campaign. I'll post some more info in a week or two.
Also, if you have any feedback, both positive and negative, I'd like to know how I can improve as a DM. Sometimes I feel like I need to be a little more hands-off with a play by post, but it's tricky providing enough detail in this format without it turning into a novel. Also, I tended to look up and double check things pretty rigorously...right up until the end, when I was basically making stuff up in combat. Sorry about that if it went poorly. If I do an adventure path, I'm going to stick by the book and the rules a little better.
Oh, and thanks again. This was my first time doing a game on the Paizo forums, and it was fun!