[PFS] GM Rinaldo's Signs in Senghor (Inactive)

Game Master The Great Rinaldo!

I expect on average one post a day during the week, and at least one post over the weekend. I generally check in 2-4 times a day to respond to questions and update, particularly during combats, but that can change based on how busy I am at work. If you are not in a US time zone, let me know so I have an idea of when to expect to hear from you (and so I can put another pin in my "where are my players from" map! :) ). If you know you're going to be out for an extended period, let me know and provide some sort of botting instructions.

For chronicles, please post the following information in this format (it helps me to keep organized to have everyone do it the same way):

Player Name:
Character Name:
PFS ID#:
Faction:
Character level (for subtier determination):
Normal or Slow track:
Day Job check or Downtime activity:

Please post an in-character introduction in the Gameplay thread, and an out-of-character one here. It will help me to have a heads-up on any particularly high skill checks, attacks, or AC, or special abilities that may be unusual.

Forums willing, I shall be consistent. :)

Player Name: Steven
Character Name: Ushi Goroshi
PFS ID#: 3217-27
Faction: The Exchange
Character level (for subtier determination): 4.1
Normal or Slow track: Normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: Validated Appraiser Appraise: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 (Minimum Value 25gp due to Slush Fund Season 8 faction goal reward.)

A native of Nibung in the country of Nagajor, Ushi was able to amass respectable wealth thanks to the Pathfinder Society negotiating open trade with the outside world. The mountainous region and remoteness established a limit on how much he could raise, which ignited a need for more. Using his wealth to gird himself in the finest equipment, a trip to Absalom saw him join the Society based on his extensive breadth of knowledge. A number of successful adventures attracted the attention of Trade Prince Aaqir al'Hakam, especially working with the Kalistocrats of Druma.

Mechanically, Ushi is a Oracle of Lore with the Covetous curse. He has decent armor and drapes himself in jewelry, along with the garments of the Prophecies of Kalistrade. He brings healing and buffs to the party along with the occasional flank. As I have prepped to run this but not managed to run it, I will try to take an advisor roll as best I can.

Player Name: Greymore
Character: Veres Sol
PFS#: 133512-15
Faction: Silver Crusade
Character level (for subtier determination): 4
Normal or Slow track: Normal
Day Job: Perform(sing): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

I am in Europe, the Netherlands to be more exact at GMT +1.

Player Name: Gerard
Character Name: Kara Giantbane
PFS ID#: 24861-15
Faction: Grand Lodge
Character level (for subtier determination): 4
Normal or Slow track: Normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: Write a report for Society, DC 15: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

If I did not use my reroll during the scenario
Write a report for Society, DC 15: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 4 = 22

I will need to update my profile, will do so this evening or tomorrow morning

More people have posted in the gameplay than here so far. Please give me your chronicle information (in the block form I posted) and let me know of any unusual or particularly strong abilities you have.

Once everyone has checked in, we can begin.

Thanks a lot for GMing!

Player Name: noral
Character Name: Enora (Credit to: Andor Katsu)
PFS ID#: 314670-2
Faction: Scarab Sages
Character level (for subtier determination): Arcanist 4
Normal or Slow track: normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: none

I am in Germany so GMT +1

Noral, I'm just curious: why are you playing a pregen instead of a regular character, and what is the "credit to" on your character name about?

I'm looking forward to this! Thanks for GMing, Rinaldo.

Player Name: The Norv
Character Name: Graxzos Glyphkeeper
PFS ID#: 138781-2
Faction: The Exchange
Character level (for subtier determination): 5 (Pistolero 4/Urban Barbarian 1)
Normal or Slow track: Normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: Graxzos has the "Caravan" vanity, which lets him make an Intimidate check for his day job. Intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

I don't think there's anything too wacky to be aware of in Graxzos's build...the biggest thing is that, as an Urban Barbarian, I *choose* whether to add my +4 rage bonus to STR, DEX, or CON each time I rage (and I don't take all the usual penalties). This means I can use it to increase my attack roll with my pistol, if I want to.

Kel, unless I miss my guess (or there's another player not checked in yet), you and I are probably the best choices for point person/meatshield...do you have a preference? Grax is a switch hitter, so he can be up in melee if need be.

Kara - let me know when your profile is updated.

Prepared spellcasters - make sure your profile has the correct spell selection, or else tell me where you have the current list.

I still need Kel to check in before we can start.

My profile has been updated

Hi GM,

I sent you a PM. I could also my own characted level 3 which I would prefer.

Is it still possible to withdraw Enora and jump in with a real character?

Thanks
Reza

Sure, that won't change the APL. Post under the new character's profile so I can grab your information, and re-introduce in the gameplay as if Enora had never been there. ;-)

I'm going to PM Kel to make sure he's still with us.

Sorry everyone. This thread wasn't showing me any updates. I guess when Paizo kept going down, it un-dotted me.

Kel, unless I miss my guess (or there's another player not checked in yet), you and I are probably the best choices for point person/meatshield...do you have a preference? Grax is a switch hitter, so he can be up in melee if need be.

Kel is decent on the frontline. He's definitely more of a misdirection type fighter, so if we get into super cramped areas that hinder his movement or cause him to not be able to use his gimmicks without provoking, then he's usually in trouble. lol. That being said, I don't mind taking point, if you're backing me up with that handcannon of yours. :)

I remember running a scenario a year or so ago with you in it, it was pretty gnarly.

Player Name: Steven Stewart
Character Name: Kel Na'Yaa
PFS ID#: 174394-2
Faction: Sov. Court
Character level (for subtier determination): 5
Normal or Slow track: Normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: Profession Bartender: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

If we have to gather info while in Absalom, then my tavern will also provide me a bonus on that check as well.

Excellent! Mission briefing will arrive shortly!

Thanks GM! Work is crazy currently so will not be able to post properly till Monday!

So Kel's player seems to have dropped out of all of his games - possibly related to his having recently gotten engaged.

Do you want to continue with five, or shall I see if I can recruit someone to swap in?

I'm ok to continue with 5!

I would rather recruit another player.

If we can recruit someone to maintain a similar APL, I'm for it.

I would prefer to continue with 5. We should be able to handle things and it would reduce the experience of another person if they would step in now.

I like the group as is myself. Lets roll with 5 unless the GM is worried we might NEED a 6th player. ;)

Andor/Ushi, is playing with five a show-stopper for either of you? I don't think the party will have a significant issue with it.

No. Majority decision is fine. ;-)

Sorry folks, I'm putting out fires at work this morning. I'll update as soon as I have time to breathe. ;-)

But do remember to breath first!

GM, I appreciate that you take the time to let us know.

This is a game and most of us who GM PbP have been in that situation. Take time to take care of yourself and your loved ones before returning, we are here when you get back.

Oh, nothing all that serious, just several things going wrong all at once at work. I just wanted to let everyone know that my usual morning check in wasn't happening. :)

Wasn't feeling well today and spend much of the day in bed. I expect to be posting tomorrow.

Hope you're feeling better! :)

Get better soon and enjoy the weekend everybody!!

I've PMed Veres about disappearing; I'll give the rest of the afternoon for a response before declaring her dropped. If I do end up dropping her, I'll revert to 4-player adjustment for the remainder of the scenario.

OK, we are officially a party of 4 now. Moving on.

Thanks for the info ... but it will be hard with only four, right?

I'll apply the four player adjustment from here out, so it will be only as hard as it was meant to be. I don't anticipate you having any trouble.

Ok, thanks

Big issues at work this morning, there may or may not be a post today. Also, I will be working a small convention this weekend, so there may or may not be a post Saturday or Sunday. :-)

NP, I will be busy with a gameday Sunday and home AP on Saturday, but I should be able to take a bit to respond.

Slow weekends are very welcome.

I don't mind slow weekends, you all enjoy yours!

Sorry guys - I ended up sick on Monday, and now I'm playing catch-up at work. Next update will probably be late this afternoon or this evening.

Don't worry!!

Be happy!

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Heads up to all of my PbP games: things are going to slow down a bit for the next two weeks.

November 7-9 I will be attending a professional conference. I will be unable to post at all during the day but may get a chance to check in during the evening.

November 13-16 I will be on vacation at a board game convention in Texas. I may post before bed some nights, but then again may not. ;-)

Thanks for the heads-up! Hope you have a good time at both.

Hi GM, are we going to finish this game before Nov 19?

If not, can you please take care of boon rolls and report it through the gameday VII reporting link anyway, so the online VO team can wrap up the convention?

Thanks!

Yes, that is what I actually meant as we can continue playing but as you probably know GM Hmm asked for all reporting to be done before Nov 19.

Hi all: I'll be traveling Sat. morning through Mon. evening. I'll try to check in by phone, but please feel free to bot me if need be!