[PFS] GM Rinaldo's Quest for Perfection
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Since it was brought up in the gameplay thread, I wanted to discuss initiative blocks.
Except in cases where I have literally dozens of mooks (which happens occasionally), I roll every combatant's initiative separately. I then sort the rolls and divide the combat card into "friend" and "foe" blocks. When a block comes up, everyone in that block can act in any order, so you don't have to wait for a single person before posting. I then take the posted actions, and if it makes sense to re-order them I do (such as Jale casting sleep after Brakkik threw a bomb - at a table, Jale would have suggested that Brakkik delay until after him).
If the top and bottom blocks are both friend or both foe, or when an entire block is taken out of the combat, I collapse the blocks for simplicity. A side effect of this is that on round 1, people who rolled top initiative go, then at the end they are suddenly in the same block as the ones who rolled lowest initiative.
When there are just one or two enemies, what ends up happening is that the high rollers act, then the enemy, then it becomes an alternation of party and enemy. If a high roller happens to post before a low roller, it can seem like they are getting more actions than the others, but it's just an illusion - everyone gets the same number of actions as they would if we went strictly in order.
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Most of you probably didn't need that explanation, but I wanted to make sure how it works was clear. :-)
Male N Half-Orc Cavalier 1 Fighter 1 | HP 9/23 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 (-2 charging) | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F +10, R +5, W +4 | Init +4 | Perc +1 SM +1 | Speed 20' | Active Conditions: | Constant: | GM Reroll 0/1 |
Very clear and I like doing it this way. Much appreciated - helps keep the game flowing.
Male N Dwarf from Qadira | Druid 5 | HP 58/58| AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | Darkvision | Reroll 1/1 | Totem Transformation 5/5 | F: +10, R: +5, W: +12 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12 | SM: +10 | Dipl.: +18 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 |Speed 20ft | Active conditions:
Male CG Ratfolk Trap Breaker Alchemist 4 | HP 27/27 | AC 18 T 14 FF 15 | CMB +2, CMD 15 | F: +6, R: +8, W: +3 | Init: +5 | Perc: +10 (+2 vs traps), SM: +1, Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Extracts: 1st 5/5 2nd 2/2 | Bombs 11/11 | Active conditions: None
No problems here - I was just amused that Brakkik threw three bombs before some folks in the party could post anything.
Male N Dwarf from Qadira | Druid 5 | HP 58/58| AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | Darkvision | Reroll 1/1 | Totem Transformation 5/5 | F: +10, R: +5, W: +12 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12 | SM: +10 | Dipl.: +18 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 |Speed 20ft | Active conditions:
You are right, but at the end up to mid levels it is not really important who goes first in one initiative block.
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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. :-)
Jale Usoara | M NN Wayang Psychic 3 | HP: 17 | AC: 15 (11 Tch, 14 FF) | CMB: +1, CMD: 9 | F: +1, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +4| Perc: +6, SM: +4 | Speed 20ft | Phrenic Pool: 3/3, Dark Half 3/6| Spells: Lvl 1: 5/7
No worries! Thanks for keeping us updated!
Male N Dwarf from Qadira | Druid 5 | HP 58/58| AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | Darkvision | Reroll 1/1 | Totem Transformation 5/5 | F: +10, R: +5, W: +12 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12 | SM: +10 | Dipl.: +18 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 |Speed 20ft | Active conditions:
Yes, really don't worry! RL always first!
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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.
Jale Usoara | M NN Wayang Psychic 3 | HP: 17 | AC: 15 (11 Tch, 14 FF) | CMB: +1, CMD: 9 | F: +1, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +4| Perc: +6, SM: +4 | Speed 20ft | Phrenic Pool: 3/3, Dark Half 3/6| Spells: Lvl 1: 5/7
Don't worry about it! I appreciate the updates!
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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. ;-)
Female Dwarf Fighter 3 | HP: 34/34 | AC 22 (T10, FF 22) | CMB: +6 CMD: 16 | F:+7 R:+1 W:+2 (+5 vs. cold weather, +2 vs. poison, spells, spell-like) | Init +0 | Perc +8, SM +1, Social -1, Appraise +2 | Speed 20 ft. | Active Conditions: None
Jale Usoara | M NN Wayang Psychic 3 | HP: 17 | AC: 15 (11 Tch, 14 FF) | CMB: +1, CMD: 9 | F: +1, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +4| Perc: +6, SM: +4 | Speed 20ft | Phrenic Pool: 3/3, Dark Half 3/6| Spells: Lvl 1: 5/7
Sounds fun! Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
Male N small Velociraptor | Animal Companion 5 (Bodyguard Archetype) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 T 15 FF 17 | CMB +3, CMD 17 | F: +8, R: +8 (no Evasion), W: +2 | Init: +4 | Perc: +11 Speed 60ft | Active conditions: None
Male N Half-Orc Cavalier 1 Fighter 1 | HP 9/23 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 (-2 charging) | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F +10, R +5, W +4 | Init +4 | Perc +1 SM +1 | Speed 20' | Active Conditions: | Constant: | GM Reroll 0/1 |
No worries and have a good time!
Male N Dwarf from Qadira | Druid 5 | HP 58/58| AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | Darkvision | Reroll 1/1 | Totem Transformation 5/5 | F: +10, R: +5, W: +12 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12 | SM: +10 | Dipl.: +18 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 |Speed 20ft | Active conditions:
Hi GM, are we going to finish this game before Nov 19?
Female Dwarf Fighter 3 | HP: 34/34 | AC 22 (T10, FF 22) | CMB: +6 CMD: 16 | F:+7 R:+1 W:+2 (+5 vs. cold weather, +2 vs. poison, spells, spell-like) | Init +0 | Perc +8, SM +1, Social -1, Appraise +2 | Speed 20 ft. | Active Conditions: None
Hey guys, I’m going to have a crazy busy weekend. It’s unlikely I’ll be able to post Saturday, and I definitely won’t be able to post Sunday. Sorry if I hold up the game. Feel free to bot me if needed.
Thanks!
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As I've mentioned, this is not a game day game. I never intended to complete by the game day deadline. I am getting ready for my vacation, so there will be at most a post or two over the next week. I'm sorry if I didn't make that clear when the subject first came up.
Male N small Velociraptor | Animal Companion 5 (Bodyguard Archetype) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 T 15 FF 17 | CMB +3, CMD 17 | F: +8, R: +8 (no Evasion), W: +2 | Init: +4 | Perc: +11 Speed 60ft | Active conditions: None
Sorry GM! Misunderstanding on my end. ;-)
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Sorry if that came across more curt than I intended. Tired from three days of conference and getting ready for my week away. :-)
Male N small Velociraptor | Animal Companion 5 (Bodyguard Archetype) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 T 15 FF 17 | CMB +3, CMD 17 | F: +8, R: +8 (no Evasion), W: +2 | Init: +4 | Perc: +11 Speed 60ft | Active conditions: None
No worries! Completely understand! ;-)
Male N Half-Orc Cavalier 1 Fighter 1 | HP 9/23 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 (-2 charging) | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F +10, R +5, W +4 | Init +4 | Perc +1 SM +1 | Speed 20' | Active Conditions: | Constant: | GM Reroll 0/1 |
And hoping that you will continue with parts 2 and 3 after this one! And no rush as far as I'm concerned. Happy to have a relaxed pace.
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Back from a lovely vacation and facing a mountain of email and backlogged issues. I hope to get my games resumed this evening after work!
And yes, I fully intend to run the whole series. It's one of my favorites!
Bard 1 (geisha, songhealer) | HP 11/11 | AC11 Tch11 FF10 | CMD10/Fl9 | F+2 R+32 W+3 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init+1 | Perc+3
Hey, sorry about delays! Holidays! I'll do my best to catch up.
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That concludes Part 1 of the Quest for Perfection. Chronicles will be up a little later today, and I'll give you time for shopping and possible leveling before part 2.
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Zelrora, Gronkh, and Juno, I need your day job rolls or alternate downtime activity.
Sadaf, you listed your ID as 314670-16 but that is coming up as Xiao Katsu. Can you confirm the number for me?
Male N Dwarf from Qadira | Druid 5 | HP 58/58| AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | Darkvision | Reroll 1/1 | Totem Transformation 5/5 | F: +10, R: +5, W: +12 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12 | SM: +10 | Dipl.: +18 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 |Speed 20ft | Active conditions:
Male N Half-Orc Cavalier 1 Fighter 1 | HP 9/23 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 (-2 charging) | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F +10, R +5, W +4 | Init +4 | Perc +1 SM +1 | Speed 20' | Active Conditions: | Constant: | GM Reroll 0/1 |
Day Job Profession (merchant): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 10 gp
Thanks for running, GM! Gronkh will be leveling up before the next scenario - will try to do so in the next few days.
Bard 1 (geisha, songhealer) | HP 11/11 | AC11 Tch11 FF10 | CMD10/Fl9 | F+2 R+32 W+3 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init+1 | Perc+3
Perform (string instruments) day job: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Thank you for the game!!
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I just need Juno's day job/downtime then I can finalize and post the chronicles.
Female Dwarf Fighter 3 | HP: 34/34 | AC 22 (T10, FF 22) | CMB: +6 CMD: 16 | F:+7 R:+1 W:+2 (+5 vs. cold weather, +2 vs. poison, spells, spell-like) | Init +0 | Perc +8, SM +1, Social -1, Appraise +2 | Speed 20 ft. | Active Conditions: None
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Ok then!
Chronicles!
Get them while they're fresh and hot!
Let me know when you have completed updating for part two, including leveling up and any purchases you want to make. Please post a new set of Chronicle Data even if it hasn't changed, so that I have them all in one place for part 2.
Player Name:
Character Name:
PFS ID#:
Faction:
Character level (for subtier determination):
Normal or Slow track:
Day Job check or Downtime activity:
Male N Half-Orc Cavalier 1 Fighter 1 | HP 9/23 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 (-2 charging) | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F +10, R +5, W +4 | Init +4 | Perc +1 SM +1 | Speed 20' | Active Conditions: | Constant: | GM Reroll 0/1 |
Chronicle looks great - many thanks. Haven't updated Gronkh yet but will try to do so later today or tomorrow.
Male N Dwarf from Qadira | Druid 5 | HP 58/58| AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | Darkvision | Reroll 1/1 | Totem Transformation 5/5 | F: +10, R: +5, W: +12 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12 | SM: +10 | Dipl.: +18 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 |Speed 20ft | Active conditions:
Thanks a lot GM!
Player Name: noral
Character Name: Sadaf
PFS ID#: 314670-17
Faction: Exchange
Character level (for subtier determination): 2
Normal or Slow track: normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: Profession Merchant : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Female Dwarf Fighter 3 | HP: 34/34 | AC 22 (T10, FF 22) | CMB: +6 CMD: 16 | F:+7 R:+1 W:+2 (+5 vs. cold weather, +2 vs. poison, spells, spell-like) | Init +0 | Perc +8, SM +1, Social -1, Appraise +2 | Speed 20 ft. | Active Conditions: None
Player Name: meloriel
Character Name: Juno Berik
PFS ID#: 276820-7
Faction: Exchange
Character level (for subtier determination): 2
Normal or Slow track: Normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: None
Bard 1 (geisha, songhealer) | HP 11/11 | AC11 Tch11 FF10 | CMD10/Fl9 | F+2 R+32 W+3 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init+1 | Perc+3
Player Name: DeadlySecret
Character Name: Zelrora Emeraldsky
PFS ID#: 142393-6
Faction: Scarab Sages
Character level (for subtier determination): 1
Normal or Slow track: normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: Perform (Strings): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Bard 1 (geisha, songhealer) | HP 11/11 | AC11 Tch11 FF10 | CMD10/Fl9 | F+2 R+32 W+3 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init+1 | Perc+3
Sorry also about not being all that active last month, I've had a lot on my plate and am back to normal now.
Male CG Ratfolk Trap Breaker Alchemist 4 | HP 27/27 | AC 18 T 14 FF 15 | CMB +2, CMD 15 | F: +6, R: +8, W: +3 | Init: +5 | Perc: +10 (+2 vs traps), SM: +1, Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Extracts: 1st 5/5 2nd 2/2 | Bombs 11/11 | Active conditions: None
And we're back for round two!
Player: Hawthwile
Character: Brakkik
PFS #: 264524-12
Faction: Grand Lodge
Level: Trap-Breaker Alchemist 1
Progression: Regular
Day Job: Craft (alchemy): 1d20 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 5 = 31
Nothing really has changed for Brakkik. Might pick up a few more alchemical toys depending on weight restrictions. Woo!
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Just need Gronkh and Jale to report in, and we can start part 2!
Jale Usoara | M NN Wayang Psychic 3 | HP: 17 | AC: 15 (11 Tch, 14 FF) | CMB: +1, CMD: 9 | F: +1, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +4| Perc: +6, SM: +4 | Speed 20ft | Phrenic Pool: 3/3, Dark Half 3/6| Spells: Lvl 1: 5/7
Player Name: EwokBanshee
Character Name: Jale Usoara
PFS ID#: 240237-6
Faction: The Grand Lodge
Character level (for subtier determination): 2
Normal or Slow track: Normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: Trapmaking: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Male N Half-Orc Cavalier 1 Fighter 1 | HP 9/23 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 (-2 charging) | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F +10, R +5, W +4 | Init +4 | Perc +1 SM +1 | Speed 20' | Active Conditions: | Constant: | GM Reroll 0/1 |
Player Name: Abraham Z.
Character Name: Gronkh Maha
PFS ID#: 100198-10
Faction: The Exchange
Character level (for subtier determination): 2
Normal or Slow track: Normal
Day Job check or Downtime activity: Profession (Merchant): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Male N Half-Orc Cavalier 1 Fighter 1 | HP 9/23 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 (-2 charging) | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F +10, R +5, W +4 | Init +4 | Perc +1 SM +1 | Speed 20' | Active Conditions: | Constant: | GM Reroll 0/1 |
I will be completely off the grid from Thursday (Dec. 6) to Tuesday (Dec. 11). Please bot me as needed.
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Sorry about the delay, I am getting all my pieces for part 2 lined up. I intend to get started this evening.
Male N Half-Orc Cavalier 1 Fighter 1 | HP 9/23 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 (-2 charging) | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F +10, R +5, W +4 | Init +4 | Perc +1 SM +1 | Speed 20' | Active Conditions: | Constant: | GM Reroll 0/1 |
Just a reminder that I'll be completely offline from tomorrow to late Tuesday. Please bot me as needed. I've added some simple botting instructions at the top of my profile: basically, if mounted, try to charge (using Ride by attack, Spirited Charge, and Mounted Combat to negate hits on the horse), if not mounted, use a falchion 2 handed. Gronkh has little in the ways of skills to contribute but will happily go into battle as needed. Thanks.
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Gotcha. You will be spending a lot of time on the boat in this scenario, so while Horace will be there, there probably won't be much mounted charging. (But be patient, your time is coming! :-) )
Bard 1 (geisha, songhealer) | HP 11/11 | AC11 Tch11 FF10 | CMD10/Fl9 | F+2 R+32 W+3 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init+1 | Perc+3
Sorry, super tired I'll get a post going tomorrow morning.
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Sorry folks, I'm not feeling well. I have just enough concentration to stare at TV or video games, not enough to judge and post here. Back soon!
Female Dwarf Fighter 3 | HP: 34/34 | AC 22 (T10, FF 22) | CMB: +6 CMD: 16 | F:+7 R:+1 W:+2 (+5 vs. cold weather, +2 vs. poison, spells, spell-like) | Init +0 | Perc +8, SM +1, Social -1, Appraise +2 | Speed 20 ft. | Active Conditions: None
This weekend my family’s going to be super busy so I’m not going to have a chance to make a post. I should be back to regular posting by Monday evening. Feel free to bot me if necessary.
Thanks!
Male N Half-Orc Cavalier 1 Fighter 1 | HP 9/23 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 (-2 charging) | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F +10, R +5, W +4 | Init +4 | Perc +1 SM +1 | Speed 20' | Active Conditions: | Constant: | GM Reroll 0/1 |
Apologies for the delay in posting. I got home last night but found wife and child both sick, was up much of the night with my daughter, and am only finally getting a moment at the computer now. Thanks for botting me
Male N Dwarf from Qadira | Druid 5 | HP 58/58| AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | Darkvision | Reroll 1/1 | Totem Transformation 5/5 | F: +10, R: +5, W: +12 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12 | SM: +10 | Dipl.: +18 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 |Speed 20ft | Active conditions:
Please don’t worry!! RL always first!!
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