Welcome to the Other Side!

Game Master Yasss Queen

1d20 + 32 ⇒ (9) + 32 = 41 Fort save

Coughing and hacking a bit, John's eyes water as he breathes in the poisonous smoke but is otherwise unaffected.

However, the cloud was dangerous, both to his companions, and to the wildlife in it's path. Instinctively, he knows that to get rid of it, a strong wind is needed.

Borrowing the winds that were swirling around Bage, he somehow manages to increase their strength and powers, directing them to cut straight through the center of the poisonous, deadly billowing mass, dispersing it utterly.

Casting Control Winds, opting for blast, and severe wind. I'm assuming I don't automatically create the highest possible, as that would be a bit much. Ie, I can choose the strength.

Fort: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30

Bage thankfully covered his face in time, but that sure was some horrible smelling stuff. Taking in a deep breath once the angel man clears the area, Bage looks around carefully for any more enemies.

Perception: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (13) + 26 = 39

Fortitude: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38

Liriiestil blows away the poisonous cloud and as it disperses, Lucas is revealed to be sitting on a nearby fallen tree, slowly inspecting and cleaning his rifle and apparently ignoring the battle that just took place. "You kids are getting cocky. No matter how big you are, there's always someone bigger, and in this case, I think you might have just pissed them off. Not saying I don't agree with you now that we probably shouldn't give an angry god or goddess more power, but interrogating the guy as soon as he shows up, and damn near outright calling him a liar is not the way to resolve this. Obviously," he says, looking at the destroyed vegetation around them.

Lucas quickly runs the rifle through a function check, loads the weapon, and then re-slings it over his shoulders as he stands up. It looks like he's coming to terms with the combat-related knowledge that he obtained with this new life and new body. "But no matter now, what's done is done. Someone fix up Zaidel and let's get a move on. Babey, point the way."

The Vulture King's otherworldly fortitude fights off the poison easily. He swoops down towards Zaidel and puts three fingers on the bulky man's forehead. He says a few words in an ancient tongue and healing energy flows through him. "Come along then young one, don't want to hold up the pack."

Fort Save: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32

The Vulture King extends his hand to Zaidel, who's mind has cleared.
Pulling himself up from the god's reach, the big warrior thanks him.
"Ahh. Thanks, Vulture Dude! That was not the trip I wanted to take."
I had a thought. Vulture King, seeing how you are a quasi-deity, perhaps you can detect Zaidel's class from the close proximity. Or not. It's up to you. Just a thought.

I like that idea. Our portfolios don't exactly overlap, but some form of recognition of other divine or semi-divine beings seems interesting.

Upon seeing the devastation to the plant life that resulted from that vile cloud, John drops to his knees, slamming the ground several times with his clenched fists. "No, no, no!! This can not be!"

He stands up, reverting to his normal form, Ending Angelic Aspect, and summons the heat from around him into a small ball of flame. How he is doing this he has no idea, but he knows it's the right thing to do.

A minute later, a wave of fire erupts from his hand scorching the dead/corrupted plants to ash. He attempts to protect his friends, but he's not sure if it was going to work. This is all very new after all. He will then 'encourage' new life to grow and replace that which was destroyed.

Casting Fires of Renewal. It says I can preclude an area, so if possible, I want to keep the party from taking damage, but if that means some of the damaged plant life isn't destroyed, he'll not exclude them. Thankfully, the party isn't plant based so we only take 15 fire damage. Reflex 28 for half. The flames last for 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4(x10) 40 minutes.

He'll then cast Plant Growth. Hoping between that and the 'germinate new seeds so that the plants of the area grow back healthy and lush.' part of Fires of Renewal will replace all the dead plant life over time.

Alyssa cowers in the hydra's lair.

I wonder if this will help me, she thinks, looking at the sword. She shrugs. Probably not.

I can't help but think Kamii's not all at fault here, but I doubt the group's going to believe that. I hope no one gets hurt. Gods, I don't even know who they are, yet I already find myself relying on them and worrying about them. One thing is for certain; we need to find out more about this kid, and about this Apollo's death. I'm really hoping that means Zeus isn't around somewhere....

She continues thinking, and worrying the sounds of battle and flames get higher and higher.

She'll honestly probably keep hanging out in the den until someone comes and gets her.

Once the cloud has dissipated, Kei will uncover Babey and say

he then pats her gently on the head.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Looking around, the big warrior notices the team is missing someone. Zaidel observes Alyssa taking refuge in the hydra's lair.
Walking delicately, Zaidel enters the enclosure.
"Hey! Alyssa, right?" The big warrior asks in a softer tone. "You okay? Did you breathe in any of the fumes?

Joseph looks at the big and strong Zaidel who had fallen to the fumes, then back to the wisps of the thick dark substance clinging to his breath. Well... Maybe he's not as strong I thought, but... frailer than me? He wipes the juice from the exploding orange off his face and turns to Babey on Kai's shoulder. "Hey, you sure you got what that thing was right? I'm not feeling a thing and it didn't do much to Kamii." As Jon begins to yell about the destroyed foliage around the group Joseph rushes too his side. "Whoa! What's the matter?"

He stay's by Jons side, attempting to console him until the ball of fire appears, at which point he takes a step back and continues from a short distance. "Whoa! Hey, man slow down. The knob head's gone, no more fire needed!" Joseph only runs when the fire begins too appear. "S&~*!" He yells as he runs through the sparking flames. Only just getting caught by the brunt on his leg as he dives out of its sphere of influence.

He lays on the edge of the flaming area and pulls his scorched leg up to his chest, Grimacing and gritting his teeth. After just a few seconds however, the smell of burnt flesh and cloth wanes, all that remains is a bare leg with no visible sign of damages.

As the fires come rolling through the desiccated area, Kei begins running towards the edge of it, once again surrounding Babey in both hands to protect her.

For the first time since he has arrived here, even Kei seems surprised at how fast he runs.

"Did Kamii return?" asks Kei as he looks around for more assailants.

Perception; cause why not?: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (15) + 31 = 46

Alyssa peeps out when she hears Zaidel.

"I'm fine," she says. "Are you all ok? Is it safe to come out now?"

Alyssa peeps out when she hears Zaidel.

"I'm fine," she says. "Are you all ok? Is it safe to come out now?"

Zaidel concedes, "Yeah. It's okay now. I got hit by Joseph's funky orange bomb, but it was Kamii's goodbye fumes that put me on the ground. Luckly, V.K. was able to set me right."

The Vulture King smiles slightly at being called V.K. Once the group decides to set off, he takes to the air with a flap of his wings and follows the group while flying.

Alyssa happily accepts Zaidel's arm. "I think I would, yes," she says. "I think we'll all have several questions for the Lady."

Babey agrees with Kei. "Yes, I think he is o bod mon, I dan't like him ot oll either."

As the group sets off, John having successfully healed the forest and Zaidel healed from Kamii's toxic vapors, the sun begins to set and the forest grows dim. However, as true darkness falls the green moss which covers most everything reveals itself to be luminescent, its bright green glow providing enough light to easily see by.

The forest at night has a peaceful, dream-like quality to it, the smell of all the fresh vegetation and loam an enchanting one that makes you feel free and calm.

Balls of fairy light, bits of the enchanted forests life force, float airily around, each one a single color but with a wide variety among them; bright greens and yellows, glimmering blues and oranges.

After several hours you detect something in the woods; An elf steps out from behind a tree, where he seems to have been waiting. He wears an open brown vest and forest green slacks though he lacks a shirt, exposing much of his tightly muscle torso. A shock of blonde hair is swept back over his skull and piercing green eyes inspect the group.

Babey swallows as if suddenly unsure of herself.

The Elf's eyes narrow as he looks over the group.

"Who are you people and why do you wish to see the Lady?" He asks in perfectly enunciated Common.

"Because we have questions that she can answer." replies Kei.

"Because we have questions that she can answer." replies Kei.

"I am the Sacred Guardian of the Lady's inner realm." The Elf replies.

"It is my duty to keep undesirables from my Lady's court, a duty I take quite seriously. I care nothing for your questions. Explain; why would my Lady?"

The big warrior's face lights up when the group meets the mysterious blonde stranger.
Oh my God! It's an elf! Fricking Legolas himself!
Zaidel marvels at the elf's classic features: sharp chin, pointed ears, and slim physique.

Babey tells the Elf after gathering her courage.

The Elf laughs, not a cruel sound but genuinely amused.

"Lesser fey like you are known for their scampish foolishness, the Lady delights in such innocence! Doesn't make you a very sound character witness though."

Yasss, depending on how powerful he is, this elf might sense John's fae self/soul. Being blessed with part of the Lantern King(an Eldest ie, demigod) spirit would something that could be picked up on. I figured Babey wasn't strong enough to detect it. I'll let you decide for them both.

John holds up both hands to show he is not a threat "Easy lad. We're strangers from a strange world, now likely stuck here, which to us is a strange place. We mean you, your Wood, nor your Lady any harm. We're just trying to find out some answers. May we please be escorted to her?"

1d20 + 53 ⇒ (20) + 53 = 73 Diplomacy, whoot!! Natural 20!! Should I roll to confirm?? lol

Joseph speaks up after a long bought of quietness over the many hours since the fight with Kamii. "You could even hold me, as a prisoner until negotiations are over." Joseph looks down to the charred cloth on his unblemished leg. "Extra layer of trust and all that."

Yasss, depending on how powerful he is, this elf might sense John's fae self/soul. Being blessed with part of the Lantern King(an Eldest ie, demigod) spirit would something that could be picked up on. I figured Babey wasn't strong enough to detect it. I'll let you decide for them both.

John holds up both hands to show he is not a threat "Easy lad. We're strangers from a strange world, now likely stuck here, which to us is a strange place. We mean you, your Wood, nor your Lady any harm. We're just trying to find out some answers. May we please be escorted to her?"

It's all good, I was going to have the Lady be the one to point it out, as she is the most familiar with the great powers of the multiverse and specifically her fellow fey. Also, is more of a basis for conversation between you.

The Elf's eyes spring wide, almost reminiscent of Babey.

"Of c-course, yes...no wait, may I have your names?"

The Vulture King lands once the elf appears. When she asks for their names, he nods at her and says, "I greet you young one. I am the Vulture King, a protector of the pack. I suppose that some in the pack might not want my protection, he says, briefly looking at Joseph before continuing, "But it is my will nonetheless."

I need to shoot you a PM about that, actually. So it's fine either way.

"My name is John. Of Earth, not that I think you know what or where that is." He says with a small bow.

"Zaidel Michigan. Also of Earth". The big warrior stated.

"Bage of Earth," Bage says, looking around and drinking in the sights. I'm living inside of the lord of the ring, people.

Alyssa quickly moves the hair from her face, quickly making certain she looks her best, before answering. "I am called Alyssa Mirai," she says plainly.

Man, how does that guy keep doing that. "Joseph, Joseph miner"

Kei bows and says

"Very well, I like that many of you are from a place named 'Earth', that means dirt, a life giving thing we are fond of here. You seem a trustworthy sort, especially him." The Elf indicates with a nod of his head toward John.

"And what is your name sir?" He asks, indicating Lucas.

"I am sorry but I must have your names if I am to let you into the Lady's inner realm, it is a matter of proper decorum that I announce you."

Lucas looks over, startled out of his thoughts by the direct question, "My apologies, son. We haven't been here that long and I'm still taken by how different this world can be from our own. I am Lucas Martin," he gives his name and sticks his hand out for a proper introductory hand shake and will drop it with an awkward apology if the emissary does not know/reciprocate the gesture. "And speaking of decorum, is there anything we should know regarding our conduct here? If we are to be the first ambassadors for our world, we wouldn't want to make a fool of ourselves, after all."

Lucas looks over, startled out of his thoughts by the direct question, "My apologies, son. We haven't been here that long and I'm still taken by how different this world can be from our own. I am Lucas Martin," he gives his name and sticks his hand out for a proper introductory hand shake. "And speaking of decorum, is there anything we should know regarding our conduct here? If we are to be the first ambassadors for our world, we wouldn't want to make a fool of ourselves, after all."

The Elf shakes Lucas' hand, smiling at him. "Don't worry about being too proper, the Fey and the Elves alike regard most others as naturally uncouth anyway. Simply obey the laws of any reasoning being, no violence, theft, etc. and you will be fine"

The Elf whispers under his breath and suddenly the path ahead shimmers strangely, almost like it was the somehow vertical surface of a body of water with many stones thrown into it, a gentle cavalcade of soft circular ripples expanding out from many points until the surface stills.

"Step through, announced ones, and enjoy the pleasures of my Lady's Court." The Elf invites.

Feeling a strange sense of belonging emanating from the other side, John is the first to step through. His eyes immediately seek out the Lady of the Wood, as he feels drawn to her.

Kei again bows and steps through the portal, still offering Babey a ride if she wants to follow the group.

The big warrior again offers his arm to the meek Alyssa so they may step on to the shimmering path together.

Alyssa gives a small curtsy to the watchmen, and nodding appreciatively to Zaidel, takes his arm and steps through.

What magical adventures await us here?

Lucas pauses before he steps into the portal, covering his thoughts under the guise of inspecting the portal, but even his continually growing wonder is unable to override the honed reflexes and instincts inherent to his new body, and somehow, his mind. Well that's convenient. But we don't even know that it's safe, save for his word.
Ah, screw it. Make the choice that will make for the best story. How bad could it be? And Lucas steps through.

Reflex to react to immediate threat: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (2) + 27 = 29
Perception to take in whatever is on the other side: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (14) + 34 = 48

Hmpth, he was starting to see the patterns between the beings now, how they reacted and what personalities they had.

The only female of the bunch... whose name he believed to be was Alyssa, seemed to be the most fragile, physically and emotionally of the group. Your typical kind-hearted maiden that cowed at the first sign of danger. Non to impressive, and likely not going to be much of a help in this quest.

Then there was this ‘Joseph’ fellow... quite frankly, it was going to be a surprise if he managed to survive for long. Emotionally, panicky and unreliable to a fault. He had done nothing but cause issue and chaos within this group, and it was a surprise they hadn’t straight up abandoned him yet... but perhaps he could change and surprise him. It was unlikely, but not impossible.

Bage and Zaidel were very similar in that they very much enjoyed strength and power, and enjoyed combat despite the risks that came with it. Very good, though he was uncertain about whenever or not they would be a challenge to someone of his own strength or skill. Not that it mattered too much, they likely had the capability become strong enough to do so eventually. Perhaps even give him a reason to keep growing stronger.

Liriiestil was the face of the group. Far the best at keeping a level head, and persuading people to side with them. A powerful being whose tongue was so sharp that it was almost a surprise that it did not use magic... he was basically the leader from what he could see, though it seemed that the group had not yet officially nominated him as said leader so far.

Kei seemed very polite and reserved. A strong-ish fighter, if the battle against the hydra was much to go by, but there wasn’t much to say about him in terms of personality. He was just... there.

There was the Vulture King, an old deity finally given flesh. A being that very much enjoyed his power and was seeking out further worship in order to strengthen himself in this new reality. He seemed practical, through proud. Helping others with the expectation of getting something out of it, even as something as tangible as a pray... through of course, defensive about his divinity, as old gods were oft to do.

It was ironic, then. That Lucas seemed to act as the oldest, and perhaps the wisest of the group. Sure, he foolishly believed in honour, but he could not blame the old man for that, as many people did the same. He was good at keeping a level head, yet swift to act when it was necessary to do so. All in all, a good leader as well, though perhaps he would serve best as an advisor and secondary leader to Liriiestil...

Still, no reason for him to approach them just yet, despite having a solid grasp of their character. More information, so that he could better predict, anticipate and control them as needed. Besides, it had been a while since he had been a hunter... and his ‘prey’ was always fun to hide from! Of course, he had another challenge soon approach him. The elven guard seemed rather insistent on the fact that they had to name themselves in order to be allowed access to the Lady’s domain. Being that he had not revealed himself, nor did he even have a name, he might be forced to reveal himself...

Not wanting to do that yet, however, he would study this portal and the area around it. Knowing that his long experience had allowed him to find, and study magical auras to see what they are... and if there are any magical sensors in the area.

Using Heightened Awareness/Magehunter’s Vision from the Scout Sphere to gain information on the magic before me. As well as Sense and Resist Scrying to see if there are any magical sensors.
Perception: 2d20 ⇒ (16, 20) = 36 Natural 20 + 48 = 68

There are no magical sensors in the area and what stands before you is a simple planar portal, a hidden pathway to the Lady of the Wood's realm.

As you step through the portal you find yourself in a wood that seems nearly identical to the one you just past through, however there is something a bit different, it is both even quieter than the wood you left and the enchanted feeling has increased exponentially.

The luminescent green moss here is even brighter than the woods you left and it has an odd effect on the optics of the forest. After a minute you realize what it is. All of the light is coming from below you so shadows trail upward instead of across the ground, a momentarily disorientating change that actually becomes a bit of fun as you grow used to it.

The shadows create hints of movement and shapes among the branches and leaves of the forest canopy but it isn't a frightening effect, rather it appears with playful mystery here and there before fading away.

Babey looks on with awe from her current Kei perch and swallows as she feels the awesome force of her Lady's power saturate this world.

Out of the dimness a blue light dances through the forest and approaches the group.

"Babey! Long time no see!" It calls. "And you brought friends! I heard their names echo through the forest but I already forgot them!"

Babey's eyes open with excitement and she calls out;

Tavi grins mischievously.

"Just dealing with various Links, if you get my drift. Now, group of Forest Friends, would you like to meet the Lady? I can lead you to her!"

Bage's focus is above as he watches the shadows shift. This is kinda fun.

His attention comes back as he hears a voice, only to see a light... "It's Navi," Bage points out. Does this mean the Lady is a giant tree?

Leaning down to Alyssa, Zaidel whispers, "If Tavi says 'Hey! Listen!', I just may lose it!"

Tavi leads you deeper into the enchanted forest, where you wander inside the twilight realm for what seems like an age but might only be an evening.

Just when you think perhaps you will never arrive you step out of the twilight to a multicolored array of Fey lights illuminating an enchanting glade.

Much is happening in the glade, where Elf and Fey lords and ladies gracefully dance and eat off platters of greenwood artfully arranged across huge, curving tree roots shaped into almost table-like plateaus.

But your attention is immediately drawn to a being who simply must be the Lady of the Wood.

Twice the height of an Elf and much thicker in her build the Lady of the Wood never the less had Elven features, where a soft, pretty smile graces her regal features. Her body is clad in an incandescent forest green gown made from dragon scales.

You aren't sure what color her hair is because, though it appears a light blueish-black, it could simply be a symptom of the strange inner light she glows with, a pretty moonlit shade.

"Welcome to my Court." She says, her gentle voice somehow echoing throughout the forest. She strides toward you with an almost unnatural grace. She takes John's hand and holds it up to kiss the back of his hand.

"Welcome, honored Elf King! I haven't seen you in a few thousand years, where have you been?"

John doesn't have any memory of this woman, nor of an exsistence pre his life on Earth.

The Vulture King raises his eyebrows and looks at John. "Elf King? Well, that is quite something. Tell us, Elf King, who you truly are."

Alyssa stares at the beautiful elven woman as she kisses John's hand.

I'm in way over my head here. Kings, Gods, ninja's.... I'm just trying to get home. Though, my guess is, one of us already has....

Alyssa stays silent, hoping that whatever is happening, she isn't a part of it.

"I thought you seemed a bit too...enchanting to be from earth," Bage comments. "So care to let us in on it?"

Much is happening in the glade, where Elf and Fey lords and ladies gracefully dance and eat off platters of greenwood artfully arranged across huge, curving tree roots shaped into almost table-like plateaus.

But your attention is immediately drawn to a being who simply must be the Lady of the Wood.

Twice the height of an Elf and much thicker in her build the Lady of the Wood never the less had Elven features, where a soft, pretty smile graces her regal features. Her body is clad in an incandescent forest green gown made from dragon scales.

You aren't sure what color her hair is because, though it appears a light blueish-black, it could simply be a symptom of the strange inner light she glows with, a pretty moonlit shade.

DAMN Woman! Just how Daddy likes it! Thought Zaidel.

"Welcome to my Court." She says, her gentle voice somehow echoing throughout the forest. She strides toward you with an almost unnatural grace. She takes John's hand and holds it up to kiss the back of his hand.

"Welcome, honored Elf King! I haven't seen you in a few thousand years, where have you been?"

Oh. Well, thought the big warrior, slightly dejected. Looking around, Zaidel mused, there are other fey ladies in the enchanted forest!

Lucas raises a single eyebrow in reaction to the Lady's declaration, I get the feeling that I should not be surprised.

When the lady of the woods welcomes them Kei bows low again. Clearly, the anecdotes about Japan you might have heard are correct.

To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of trouble and by opposing end them?

To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub;
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come?

-A Mangled Excerpt from Hamlet, Found in the Ruins of Merlin's Tower.

Hello all and welcome to my game, the premise of which is a little odd but which is rife with roleplaying opportunities: simply put, your characters are regular human beings from modern earth who have passed away by some means, either natural or tragic, and awaken after death to find that they are in some huge fantasy world and that their consciousness inhabits either an ideal form of themselves or a character or being from fiction or their own imagination that they always wished they could be.

A young man who loves Hellboy comics and always wished he could share in the adventure may find himself in the body of that character, able to duel demon lords with his strength.

A woman who wished in life she could fly and speak her every desire into existence may find herself able to fly and use the wish spell at will in this strange otherworld.

But why are they here? Is this the afterlife? Some strange other dimension? The bizarre dreams of a dying brain? Is there a purpose to their new existence, or is this just random happenstance?

I will be selecting up to eight players (assuming there is any interest in this game)

The emphasis of this game is on player power and freedom, with an epic quest or two mixed in, the mystery of what's happening is only part of the game, prolly should make that clearer =)

the idea of this is interesting. I think I'd need at least a little bit more on character creation. A few loose limits as supposed to literally anything.

Yeah, at least a level limit and whether we can use third party content.

I don't know what I'd do with all that freedom. It's daunting. o.o

Love the idea. In fact, my friends and I played something similar a few years ago – 25, to be exact! Spheres of Power could be useful to allow for creative freedom...?

In any case, I'll be keeping an eye out for your character creation guidelines!

I enjoy the idea, a lot of freedom, thought seeing as your talking about 'Our' personal desires I already know what I have to play, nice and locked down pat. So yeah greatly expressing interest for this type of campaign especially one where it seems like you don't have any hard story down thus players being characters instead of wandering murder hobos seems to be more the theme.

Well, if hard limits are what is desired let's say no more than a CR 30 monster or character at the upper limit and CR 6 at the lower limit.

Third party content is allowed as well as homebrew monsters and characters with the caveat that you either provide explanations of the abilities within your character sheet or links to the content in your character sheet so I have ease of reference during the game and don't have to go digging to figure out or remember the specific limits of your powers.

I enjoy the idea, a lot of freedom, thought seeing as your talking about 'Our' personal desires I already know what I have to play, nice and locked down pat. So yeah greatly expressing interest for this type of campaign especially one where it seems like you don't have any hard story down thus players being characters instead of wandering murder hobos seems to be more the theme.

I do have a lot of content prepared and also an epic quest with a main villain prepared but they are as much for if and when the PCs get bored just messing around in the endless multiverses and want some stronger focus and structure as anything else.

Well, if hard limits are what is desired let's say no more than a CR 30 monster or character at the upper limit and CR 6 at the lower limit.

Third party content is allowed as well as homebrew monsters and characters with the caveat that you either provide explanations of the abilities within your character sheet or links to the content in your character sheet so I have ease of reference during the game and don't have to go digging to figure out or remember the specific limits of your powers.

...that... might be the weirdest wonkiest most unbalanced character creation rules I've ever seen... ever. A-are you sure your gonna let players basically make max level characters with zero drawbacks right form the get go? Like I mean, I can see letting players use the race builder to make their own race for soemthign weird like a dragon or other kind of monster but giving us a cr range is kinda strange indeed.

...that... might be the weirdest wonkiest most unbalanced character creation rules I've ever seen... ever. A-are you sure your gonna let players basically make max level characters with zero drawbacks right form the get go? Like I mean, I can see letting players use the race builder to make their own race for soemthign weird like a dragon or other kind of monster but giving us a cr range is kinda strange indeed.

Well, the power of the PCs isn't too much of a concern for me as much as characterization and roleplaying, I find that characters make a story much more involving than a series of combat encounters with a narrative thread especially because on a Pbp combat is often as much a slow drag on the story and tension as an enhancement.

As far as adventure busting spells and the like I prefer a more 'natural consequence' game where as a GM I mostly just set the scene and run the NPCs and let the players do what they like, so it's not as much of an issue.

Edit: In this type of game my job is more about making the experience fun, than putting hard controls on PCs.

If it helps at all, I've run this particular game several times before at the table and it worked fine.

Hey if that's how you wanna run it and have run it before, can't tell you how to Dm XD If you say it works it works for me!

I'm am super interested in this. I've actually played a couple free form games that were very Gm heavy due to a a lack of barriers,I've come to find as long as the Gm is fair but not afraid to reign control the games are very fun.
I would love to be Roland Deschain the gunslinger from the Stephen King book(not the movie) The dark tower.

Building on BloodYakura, I have a Crimson King tattoo. Can I be him?

Oooh! I totally have an idea for this. Need to hammer some things out first though.

I'll probably make a character, or possibly multiple characters for this. Though I'm not sure how it will work.

Yeah this broadens my horizons a bit. I'm still interested in this for sure, even if its weird and out of the ordinary.

Building on BloodYakura, I have a Crimson King tattoo. Can I be him?

See I already have a crimson king to be at odds with now all we need is a Randall Flagg,lol

Well this is super interesting!! I will totally whip something up!! Probably something akin to an idealized version of my IRL self.

For things like stats, should we just assign whatever, within reason?

Should we worry about gear/magic items?

Do we need to know anything about the setting or are we literally just 'waking' up within it??

the possibilities are overwhelming but I'll start working on something. I have a concept I have worked on some for a different project. Would a single entity inhabiting/using two bodies be too over the top? or is that okay?

I'm looking at making something based off tv tropes. Gun and dagger. Never reloads. Deflects bullets with dagger.

I would love to be Roland Deschain the gunslinger from the Stephen King book(not the movie) The dark tower.

Funny, I am actually working on a game inspired by the Dark Tower series, it may be the next game I run after this. On another note, sure, Roland is always good times.

Building on BloodYakura, I have a Crimson King tattoo. Can I be him?

Yeah, if you want to be.

Well this is super interesting!! I will totally whip something up!! Probably something akin to an idealized version of my IRL self.

For things like stats, should we just assign whatever, within reason?

Should we worry about gear/magic items?

Do we need to know anything about the setting or are we literally just 'waking' up within it??

Ha, had a long response but Paizo went down and ate my post.

Put more simply: Stats should simply represent the character concept as accurately as possible. Willow from Buffy the Vampire Slayer may have a strength of 8 while Hercules a strength of 50. Whatever makes the most sense for the character is the right answer.

With gear and magic items just have what you want, again whatever goes well with your concept. You may even have an artifact or two if you like.

Yes, you are literally just waking up in it, your last memories of your own death, to find yourself as a personalized ideal being.

On another note, if this game failed to garner enough interest I was going to run a more familiar game like Rise of the Runelords to establish myself on the boards and build trust but I think I might have you guys wake up near Sandpoint first thing and have those events playing out for you guys to muck about in if you like to start off the adventure in more familiar territory.

Also for some reason a group of demigods mucking about in an AP when the AP isn't the central story is really amusing to me.

the possibilities are overwhelming but I'll start working on something. I have a concept I have worked on some for a different project. Would a single entity inhabiting/using two bodies be too over the top? or is that okay?

Yeah, that's fine.

'Demigods mucking about in an ap' Say no more fam! =P No but I'll start working on a sheet, Shape-shifting slime monster hooo (Thanks PF for recently adding a perfect class/arch type to replicate it! Trying to play an awakened ooze druid was always wonky rules wise.)

Would it be alright if I made a race via Talented Bestiary from Rogue Genius Games?

Thinking of monkey-like shapechanging fey with drudic casting and innate sneak attack, plus some fun extras.

It would be CR 15 and then I would probably take 10 levels of rogue, with the Eldritch Scoundrel archetype.

Impossible to decide! I am hesitating between Merlin (meaning that the character would have immense power, but no knowledge of how to use it!) or a Ninja Warrior (because my 5 year old is obsessed with Lego Ninja)!

GrinningJest3r wrote:

Building on BloodYakura, I have a Crimson King tattoo. Can I be him?

Yeah, if you want to be.

Awesome I'm totally throwing my hat into the ring for the dark tower game whenever you run it. With that out of the way,I'm terrible at free for sheets so I guess Im gonna just use my imagination but how will I determine things like health for a character like mine. His dexterity,perception,wisdom and endurance are all amazing. His strength would be pretty decent as well with his only glaring weaknesses being his intelligence and charisma.(I'm assuming his amazing riddle solving abilitys is chalked up to something like wisdom).

Alright my character is under way. It's going to be a pair of nature spirits (or demigods, incarnations, what have you). One is a bestial shapechanger, incredibly powerful and immune to magic, the other is tiny, kind, and quite sociable.

Impossible to decide! I am hesitating between Merlin (meaning that the character would have immense power, but no knowledge of how to use it!) or a Ninja Warrior (because my 5 year old is obsessed with Lego Ninja)!

Aw f@&#. If I ever end up having kids, my first boy's name is going to be Emrys. My callsign through my entire military career was either "wizard" or "Merlin". Now I want to create Merlin, but I feel like I'm just going to end up building the Arcanist of all Arcanists. On the other hand, it might be easier to play than the Crimson King. I could even make it more like the Merlin from Disney's 'The Sword in the Stone'. Basically all the knowledge in the world, and the imagination and ability to twist it as needed, but only brings out the big guns when it truly matters because:

Arthur: You were really great, Merlin, but... but you could've been killed.
Merlin: It was worth it, lad, if you learned something from it.
Arthur: Knowledge and wisdom is the real power.
Merlin: Right you are, Wart, so stick to your schooling, boy.

Would it be alright if I made a race via Talented Bestiary from Rogue Genius Games?

Thinking of monkey-like shapechanging fey with drudic casting and innate sneak attack, plus some fun extras.

It would be CR 15 and then I would probably take 10 levels of rogue, with the Eldritch Scoundrel archetype.

As long as you explain or have a link to third party content in your character sheet feel free.

Potentially 3 different shapechangers? Super interesting....

Yasss Queen wrote:

GrinningJest3r wrote:

Building on BloodYakura, I have a Crimson King tattoo. Can I be him?

Yeah, if you want to be.

Awesome I'm totally throwing my hat into the ring for the dark tower game whenever you run it. With that out of the way,I'm terrible at free for sheets so I guess Im gonna just use my imagination but how will I determine things like health for a character like mine. His dexterity,perception,wisdom and endurance are all amazing. His strength would be pretty decent as well with his only glaring weaknesses being his intelligence and charisma.(I'm assuming his amazing riddle solving abilitys is chalked up to something like wisdom).

Off the top of my head maybe a level 10 gunslinger with like 20+ Dex and two +5 revolvers (advanced firearms)with whatever special abilities make sense.

Maybe some magical rule to represent that Ka is a circle in case he gets killed=)

Aw f*&$. If I ever end up having kids, my first boy's name is going to be Emrys. My callsign through my entire military career was either "wizard" or "Merlin". Now I want to create Merlin, but I feel like I'm just going to end up building the Arcanist of all Arcanists. On the other hand, it might be easier to play than the Crimson King. I could even make it more like the Merlin from Disney's 'The Sword in the Stone'. Basically all the knowledge in the world, and the imagination and ability to twist it as needed, but only brings out the big guns when it truly matters because:

Merlin is already a super important NPC in the "Main Quest" of this game but that being said feel free to build a Merlin anyway you see fit.

You could both play Merlin and than meet another Merlin for the Council of three Merlins =D

Yasss,

Just wanna make sure my above question about building a creature via Talented Bestiary gets answered.

Yasss,

Just wanna make sure my above question about building a creature via Talented Bestiary gets answered.

Not familiar with it myself but if it's from Rogue Genius Games I'm sure it's chock full of broken BS.

That being said, feel free as long as you make it clear what your abilites are. =D

Hmmm might try a teleporting telekinetic powerhouse

Ok, I'm having a bit of a power trip here. Is there a limit on what ability scores can look like or anything like that? The idea i'm going for is crazy powerful force of nature so the physical scores could be arbitrarily high.

Monkeygod wrote:

Yasss,

Just wanna make sure my above question about building a creature via Talented Bestiary gets answered.

Not familiar with it myself but if it's from Rogue Genius Games I'm sure it's chock full of broken BS.

That being said, feel free as long as you make it clear what your abilites are. =D

Not really, it's mostly a system that allows you to build custom monsters. Anything in the book is found elsewhere in a Paizo book.

There's all sorts of limits and restrictions, including how many points you can spend on a single ability, which is why my fey needs to be CR 15. Shapechange as per the spell is 10 points, and the base is 1, and CR 15 is when you can spend that much on one power.

Ok, I'm having a bit of a power trip here. Is there a limit on what ability scores can look like or anything like that? The idea i'm going for is crazy powerful force of nature so the physical scores could be arbitrarily high.

"I'm the Juggernaught, b&$*&!" - Absurdly high STR, nothing but the biggest, thickest, hardest armors, and Bull Rush and Overrun feats.

Ok, I'm having a bit of a power trip here. Is there a limit on what ability scores can look like or anything like that? The idea i'm going for is crazy powerful force of nature so the physical scores could be arbitrarily high.

No limit.

Yasss Queen wrote:

Monkeygod wrote:

Yasss,

Just wanna make sure my above question about building a creature via Talented Bestiary gets answered.

Not familiar with it myself but if it's from Rogue Genius Games I'm sure it's chock full of broken BS.

That being said, feel free as long as you make it clear what your abilites are. =D

Not really, it's mostly a system that allows you to build custom monsters. Anything in the book is found elsewhere in a Paizo book.

There's all sorts of limits and restrictions, including how many points you can spend on a single ability, which is why my fey needs to be CR 15. Shapechange as per the spell is 10 points, and the base is 1, and CR 15 is when you can spend that much on one power.

It's cool, I'm just teasing =)

Monkeygod wrote:

Yasss Queen wrote:

Monkeygod wrote:

Yasss,

Just wanna make sure my above question about building a creature via Talented Bestiary gets answered.

Not familiar with it myself but if it's from Rogue Genius Games I'm sure it's chock full of broken BS.

That being said, feel free as long as you make it clear what your abilites are. =D

Not really, it's mostly a system that allows you to build custom monsters. Anything in the book is found elsewhere in a Paizo book.

There's all sorts of limits and restrictions, including how many points you can spend on a single ability, which is why my fey needs to be CR 15. Shapechange as per the spell is 10 points, and the base is 1, and CR 15 is when you can spend that much on one power.

It's cool, I'm just teasing =)

I'm a bit protective, as I have a really awesome creation in the book thanks to Kickstarter :)

You could both play Merlin and than meet another Merlin for the Council of three Merlins =D

Oooh! Plenty of shenanigans available there for Past, Present, and Future Merlin. Since he's a time traveler and all.

I'm a bit protective, as I have a really awesome creation in the book thanks to Kickstarter :)

Nice!

Oh I guess I didn't think of it before but this is an LGBTQA friendly game.

Well if this doesn't sound interesting.

I think something that'd be fun to roleplay would be an average guy, the kind that isn't capable of killing people. He wakes up and just finds that he's completely immortal. Tarasque regeneration levels with the whole slew of immunities. No real way of killing folks, just an average guy that cant die. I can just see, the whole group is standing in front of the Ruler, crazy lookin, cool characters. Then there's me, just standing in the middle of all the craziness. The Ruler asks "An what's his deal." and my character just shrugs and says "Well I can't die it seems." The Ruler asks "Well can you show me?" to which I respond "Hell no... Bloody hurts."

So yeah, level 1 Immortal commoner. Sounds fun too me.

@Derp,

Sounds like you've just become weapon of choice. I'll just assume a nice big form that can fly, take you up a few hundred(thousand) feet and drop!!

Hey GM, how much damage does a commoner deal? GM: Uh, depends on weapon. No, if I drop him from three hundred feet up.

@Yasss,

Are we waking up in Golarion? Or another realm(possibly homebrew?)? Will there be planar travel at all?

Well if this doesn't sound interesting.

I think something that'd be fun to roleplay would be an average guy, the kind that isn't capable of killing people. He wakes up and just finds that he's completely immortal. Tarasque regeneration levels with the whole slew of immunities. No real way of killing folks, just an average guy that cant die. I can just see, the whole group is standing in front of the Ruler, crazy lookin, cool characters. Then there's me, just standing in the middle of all the craziness. The Ruler asks "An what's his deal." and my character just shrugs and says "Well I can't die it seems." The Ruler asks "Well can you show me?" to which I respond "Hell no... Bloody hurts."

So yeah, level 1 Immortal commoner. Sounds fun too me.

Yeah, that sound's great! I like the idea of the completely immortal everyman.