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Character's Name:
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Faction:
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Player's Name: Michael Hallet
Character's Name: Tiki
PFS #: 2608-8
Faction: Silver Crusade
Progression: Normal
Day Job Roll: None
Notes: Tiki has a rhinoceros companion named Kiti. They like to charge things and break stuff, but not the important stuff that the Society needs, they just tend to break stuff that blocks the way... Stuff or creatures that block the way.
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Player: John Calhoun
Character: Rhosalith “Rose” Shadowblade
PFS #: 141608-15
Faction: Sovereign Court
Progression: Normal
Day Job: Chronicle Sheet Check (just a mark) to become a Taldoran Senator
Notes: Rose is a Dhampir, Follows the Dragon God, Has a Aether Drake named Screech who wears leather armor, has magic attacks and can glide.
As an Occultist, unless an Item is a minor Artifact or greater, She can I.D. it by holding it. She also talks to Bats, Rats and Wolves.
Can be healed by Channeled Energy, but also Harmed by it. Prefers to use a Bow or Lance, but has other weapons as well.
Player's Name: noral
Character's Name: Toral (playing Enora, iconic Arcanist)
PFS #: 314670-9
Faction: Exchange
Progression: normal
Day Job Roll: none
Notes:
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Player's Name: Trey Bryner
Character's Name: Izabela Dragi
PFS #: 229573-4
Faction: Dark Archives
Progression: Normal
Day Job Roll:
Notes:
- Has severe episodes of insanity when subject to mind-numbing effects .
- Deific Obedience of Calistria (sacred) and she performs her obedience every morning.
- Has Whip Mastery and Improved Whip Mastery as well as Lunge (so she can hit something up to 20' away but only threatens within 10').
- Her whip (Apocrita) counts as a holy symbol to Calistria.
- Prior to the scenario she will be adding Glamered (2700 gp) to her mithral breastplate.
@jowie: this google doc explains how.
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@jowie: this google doc explains how.
I have a character sheet on google docs, I was talking about the light blue line under the names.
I really do not want to retype the entire character(again). The only thing not on the sheet on Google are the boons.
She is saving gold though.... Trying to buy Glorymane and the Holy Avenger Dagger....
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XhCvtMDKvouYMtyZFKBTbuEfRQRKm08x0JYR5CF h7lA/edit?usp=sharing
Have any of you played PFS scenario #5-09 the Traitor's Lodge with this character (the one you'll be playing in this scenario)?
Also, go ahead and dot in the gameplay thread and delete your post; That'll ensure it shows up in your campaigns.
@jowie: this google doc explains how.I have a character sheet on google docs, I was talking about the light blue line under the names.
I really do not want to retype the entire character(again). The only thing not on the sheet on Google are the boons.
She is saving gold though.... Trying to buy Glorymane and the Holy Avenger Dagger....https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XhCvtMDKvouYMtyZFKBTbuEfRQRKm08x0JYR5CF h7lA/edit?usp=sharing
Again, that link explains how to get that info under your name. I'll need you to do that, and have your full character sheet on your Paizo profile; the one you'll be using to play (also explained in that link).
PbP has a lot of initial setup and a bit of a learning curve, but I'm afraid it's all required to play at my table.
I'm borrowing this from another PbP GM. I revised it a bit for my own tables. Everyone please read through when you have a moment.
1. The discussion thread is open for all OOC matters, so no ooc tag needed. For OOC matters in the gameplay thread, please use the [ ooc ] tag.
2. Please post at least once a day. If you would be away, please let me know in advance where possible, and we can work something out. Otherwise, if you go missing, where necessary, I will bot your characters for the sake of the rest of everyone else. Thus, a good idea is to leave botting instructions for combat (with dice rolls) and non-combat in your profile page beforehand.
3. If you have any inputs or disagreements over some of my GM calls or interpretation of the rules, please take it to the discussion thread or, even better, pm me.
4. If you have played and/or GMed this scenario before, please do not metagame or spoil the plot. And please let me know.
5. It is the responsibility of the player to keep track of the game, including referencing the map on google slides. I understand that there are times where it is inconvenient to do so. In that case, please be as specific as you can as to where you wish your character to move, what actions to take, etc. If you regularly have issues with accessing the google slides, you might want to reconsider playing via PbP, especially for PFS as there is always combat, and thus map dependent.
Combat
6. Once surprise (if any) and initiative is determined, for the group of characters who can take actions, I resolve actions in posting order, NOT initiative order (Mechanically, it means you are delaying for each other). So please post as soon as you are able to. If you have actions that could depend on the actions of the rest of the team, just explain under what conditions your character would take what actions and I’ll resolve accordingly.
Rolls and Skill Checks
7. I do your initiative rolls, as well as perception rolls for the purpose of determining surprise (if any).
8. On knowledge checks for general information, I would usually put them in spoilers with the necessary DCs. Just go ahead to roll, and I'll trust that you would resist reading them if the roll fails (or least not to metagame). (Don’t forget that you can make knowledge checks untrained for DC10.) There might be exceptions for plot-critical information though, where I would explicitly ask for knowledge checks. As for knowledge checks for monster lore, I put the most basic information in spoiler as well, i.e. identity and one important info. If your roll would reveal more, I’ll provide in the next post. If you wish, you can ask for what information you want, e.g. DR, resistances, special attacks, etc.
9. On skill checks where there could be team effort involved, e.g. finding a hidden trail with survival, influencing attitude of NPCs with diplomacy, please be explicit when making the rolls whether you are attempting the check on your own, or whether you are assisting. (And take note of the pros and cons of either.) There might be situations where only one character is allowed to attempt the check (and the rest to assist) – I’ll state so explicitly if that’s the case.
10. On skill checks in general, if I feel you have roleplayed well, e.g. gave a good description of what your character does to search for a trail, came up with creative ways to befriend a hostile NPC, gave a very rousing speech, I would give bonuses, or even waive the DC altogether.
Roleplaying Matters
11. The maps and materials link (at the top of the page) display all the maps, handouts, pictures, etc as the scenario progresses. The most current page would be right on top, while previous ones would be left there for your reference. (Incidentally, Android and IOS has the Google Slides app in case you work off mobile devices.)
12. Please have your full character information up on your character's profile page for my vetting. Also, please have your stat block updated with the key information. Minimally please have your current hp vs max hp, AC (normal, touch and flat-footed), all three saves and movement. Feel free to include others.
13. Finally, playing by pbp provides many advantages compared to face-to-face games, the chief one being having the time and space to flesh out your thoughts and actions. So please make use of this and have posts that are more than simply dice rolls; it’s more fun for everyone when you do! :)
Edmuuund!! ;-) Great!
I have not played traitors lodge!
I would actually like to state, for the record, that when using Paizo's site on mobile it won't let you change your character profile (at least for me), so it tends to be difficult for me to update those numbers to complete accuracy.
And I haven't played Traitor's Lodge.
You just have to physically turn your phone so you do look at the screen ‘landscape’ and the edit option appears.
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You just have to physically turn your phone so you do look at the screen ‘landscape’ and the edit option appears.I would actually like to state, for the record, that when using Paizo's site on mobile it won't let you change your character profile (at least for me), so it tends to be difficult for me to update those numbers to complete accuracy.
And I haven't played Traitor's Lodge.
Nope. Doesn’t help.
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You just have to physically turn your phone so you do look at the screen ‘landscape’ and the edit option appears.Nope. Doesn’t help.
Yeah, I'm not finding an Edit button on mobile either. But, I remembered reading an option that might work for us!
Basically, the idea boiled down to making a spoiler at the end of your combat post with updated information. So it could look something like this:
So the stuff in the post's header is your baseline stats, and anything that changes from that goes in your Current Status spoiler. Does that look like it would be useful?
Gameplay is underway!
Hi, I would like to change the character that this scenario applies to.
Player's Name: noral
Character's Name: Xiao Katsu (playing Enora, iconic Arcanist)
PFS #: 314670-16
Faction: Silver Crusade
Progression: normal
Day Job Roll: none
Notes: Applying to a 1st level character with 500 gp
noral: got it, thanks!
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Final roll-call:
Izabela 9
Tiki 9
Rhosalith 8
Enora 7
Kije 6
Edmund 5
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APL: 7.33 | Subtier 8-9 as 4 PCs
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Frankly, I'd categorize this character as a "mid-liner," she hits decently hard and her AC is nice, but she only has 69 hp (a hilarious coincidence considering her profession) which at her level is kinda meh, which I made up for by having an insane reach, which is consistently 20' to hit something, 10' threatened. She can hold her own if she's second in line or fourth.
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Well, the reason I am comfortable playing Edmund is that he is a pure ranged character. In tier, I generally use Kissan as another front line fighter... but being out of tier and with this party make up she is basically going to function as his body guard. Stand in front of him and react to anything that is threatening him.
He should be just fine, and I like the challenge anyways!
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I've got a Convention this weekend so, not able to post until probably Monday.
I'll be playing my Puppy and running 3 games so...
By puppy I mean my Kitsune in fox form. almost 6th level and then I'll be able to do 1d3+11 damage +3d6 backstab. Should be fun then, because right now, it's wimpy....
See everyone next week.
@Rose, you haven't posted in the gameplay thread at all and the scenario is progressing. I suppose I can try to bot your character over the weekend, but I will need you to start actively participating.
Hey all, it's my birthday tomorrow and I'm having a party tonight which I'm busy getting ready for. I'll try to post this afternoon but it probably won't be until tomorrow evening.
I wish you all the best!! Have fun!!
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Yay... the Holy Avenger Dagger cost is now down to 100k.....
Played Part C this weekend.
Was a really good Convention, although a group of 3 Paladins and a hunter doesn't provide very many skills for a multi-table event.
Played my Kitsune who adventures as a "FOX" was a total riot.... Ran into a room, sprang all 6 monsters in there and actually took almost 50% damage....After about 3 rounds the rest of the party decided they'd better come in. Leveled to 6th and the next time I'd tell just tell them to move on and that I can take care of it. (@5th d3+6, @6th d3+ 13 without my new gear)
Looking at Init order when do you want Roses Post?
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I had been miss reading the Trick rule for Companions.... Paladin Companions are crazy with the tricks they know.
I was reading that companions have 6 tricks plus the bonus as per chart. They get 3 per Int point + the Bonus as per chart.
Mr. DM, can make the adjustment for the game, or no?
Goes to 24 tricks.
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So, for future reference, we're playing at a high-enough level now that a failed skill check can have... undesirable consequences. I know it's not as easy in a PbP setting to quickly figure out who should be primary vs secondary rollers, so let's discuss here who is best suited for what skill checks. I'll start.
Kije is best at Perception, Spellcraft, and UMD, but those are never aided checks. He auto-aids Bluff and Intimidate, but hasn't put much work into either (+9) and is happy to defer to someone else.
What is your character best at? What should they probably be the primary roller for? What can they aid with? Let's work as a team, not a bunch of individuals.
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That one is on me (and somewhat on the RNG, but mostly on me). In the truest RP sense, Edmund is a pretty far CG, lone ranger type- but that wasn't what the first roll was.
From a skill set standpoint, diplomacy and survival are probably the only "team" skills that Edmund can contribute. However, while I have played higher levels before, this is my first time playing so far down level wise. In those circumstances, even Edmunds "best" skills are on par or below the rest of the party.
For me, what it really boils down to is that the first diplomacy interaction needed to be RPed and not "rolled". In retrospect, I would have name dropped Jorsal and played the entire encounter less haphazardly. My excuse (and it is an excuse) the last 4 games I have played have been multitable specials, and it isn't uncommon to roll 5-6 skill checks on a round with little to no RP. I need to break that habit.
Going forward, I will just aid (Diplomacy +11, Bluff +7, Surivial +8) and allow our higher level friends deal with the primary rolling
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Rose is Diplomacy +13, Perception +8 (10 underground), Disable Device +14, Know Nobility is +6, but min of 14(so auto aid), linguistics +7 and UMD +8(so I can heal myself with my inflict wand about 50% of the time)
The rest are "mount/companion" based. Handle Animal and Ride.
Then scattered skill check stuff with a 50/50/90 chance of getting to a 10
They are listed on my sheet as well.
Enora has Spellcraft and kn arcana +15 and all other knowledges +10.