Welcome to my PbP game for PFS Scenario 5-08: The Confirmation! I hope you have a blast playing!
First, a couple of ground rules:
1) Please post at least once a day on weekdays and once over the weekends. If you are going to be away, please let me know in advance if possible, and we can work something out. On a related note, I may bot your character as needed to keep things moveing along, generally if you haven't posted in a 24 hour period.
2) If you have any disagreements over some of my GM calls or interpretation of the scenario, please bring feel free to bring it up here or, even better, pm me.
3) I'm mostly sure that everyone has played this before, but just in case tehre is someone who hasn't, try not to spoil the plot. Oh and keep metagaming to a minimum! ;D
4) I'm planning on using Goggle Sldies for the maps, images and combats and will provide a link at the top of the page and in combat posts, but if you have nay difficulties with them please let me know (and give details so someone else can move you if in combat)
5) I plan on using pbp gold standard block intitiave format with combat and rolling initiative and perception rolls for the purpose of determining surprises (if any). It really does help PBP run smoothly.
6) I really do enjoy good roleplaying (e.g. giving a good description of how you search for a trail, come up with creative ways to befriend a hostile NPC, give a very rousing speech etc.) and am willing to give some bonuses for it, or allow skills that might normally not be applicable.
7) Please have your full character sheet eitehr up on your character's profile page or link to it. Also, please keep your stat block and tag line updated with the key information.
8) 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. :)
Alright, with the ground rules out of the way, there are a few clerical things I need from you
First, please Ninja-dot the gameplay thread. (There are more detailed explanations there). Second, please fill out the following information:
Name you want on the Chronicle:
Character name:
PFS#:
Fame:
Class(es)/Level(s):
Perception:
Initiative:
Day Job Roll, if any:
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1. Are there any special rules, boons, or corner cases I should know about with your character?
2. A few sentences about what kind of person your character is, such as 'Why are they a pathfinder?' or 'What makes them tick?'
3. I listed it earlier, but just in case, Do you mind if I occasionally bot your character for combat or a skill check? The goal is to finish by the start of Retrocon, so we will need to keep a quick pace.
4. As related to number three, What are your usual actions in combat?
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Thank you for the opportunity to play this! Somehow I've never managed to. Alina has already been grabbed for another scenario so I'll pull out my -1, which is somehow lower level than most of my PCs.
Name you want on the Chronicle: Mat_H
Character name: Dolora Oldfur
PFS#: 341357-1
Fame: 8 Fame, 6 PP
Class(es)/Level(s): Spiritualist 2
Perception: +6
Initiative: +1
Day Job Roll, if any:
1. The only odd thing about Dolora is her "creepy doll" alternate racial trait. It allows her to stealth in plain sight, and if she succeeds people still see her but think she is a doll not a living creature. I rarely use it, I mostly took the trait since it also allows me to Intimidate larger creatures at no penalty. As I try to play her not being 100% in control of her emotions, it might show up during stressful times though more for RP purposes than mechanical.
2. Dolora is a Fractured Mind spiritualist. She had some horrible things happen as a child, and as opposed to a spirit she visually/physically manifests her own emotion (despair specifically). She was brought to the Society after she caused too much trouble by not understanding or controlling it, and once they taught her to mostly keep it under control she joined up out of respect and thanks. There are more reasons too, she has a pretty robust background in the profile.
3. Botting is perfectly fine. I tend to check the forums 4-5 times a day, but if I'm not posting go ahead and bot me.
4. In combat, if my phantom is incorporeal or too far away, she attacks with her scythe. If the phantom is ectoplasmic and nearby, Dolora will use her sap and then the phantom will attack (Enforcer feat gives a free action Intimidate after non-lethal damage, and if they get shaken the phantom gets bonuses. Then if the phantom hits the target gets debuffs. We work together as an Intimidate/Fear tag team duo.)
This is Dolora's "phantom" in case you want to see the crunch. She also goes by the name Dolora which sometimes confuses people. In her case the fractured mind concept doesn't show up as a split personality, it's more like a single personality split in two.
I'm in, will post the details when I get a character sorted for it
I am planning on making an arcanist. :)
guys it looks like the arcane caster roll is filled...
I have the following characters that could fill a role.
1. 1st lv. halfling unchained rogue
2. 1st lv. elven Oracle
3. 2nd lv. Dwarven investigator
appreciate your opinions! I'll ninja dot at the end of the day (11/15) and post my character's info here in the discussion thread once I get some feedback.
A vigilante would be fun too.I think I will do that.
Is the site still giving problems about making new characters?
I like some of the options for the vigilante.
Turns out I have to drop this game before it starts, have fun everyone
Dolora, you're character looks good, and it looks like you've thought out how you are going to play her as well. I'm looking forward to seeing how you play her (that's an archetype I've had my eye on before) especially as I have a halfling character with the exact same avatar who is fairly antithetical to 'not having control of their emotions.'
Lupulus, it'll be sad to see you go, but thanks for letting us know! And apparently this is a campaign I can't edit despite having just made it, so I can't mark you inactive.
Terevalis, a vigilante would be mice to see in society play, I've only seen the pregen version before, so I'd love to see how you handle the two different identities.
Luckless, the oracle might fill the biggest hole, but I do love me a good investigator! Either would be more than welcome!
Kardas your character sheet looks good, thanks for getting the details up so fast! You might end up being the frontline, especially with that AC!
Alright with Lupulus dropping we have an opening, and if Saashaa doesn't check-in in another 24 hours or so, we might have two. I'll go see if anyone else is interested.
I will try to build the character tonight.
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If the new player (Michael) you offered a spot to doesn't show up, or if you have that second opening, I'd like to throw my hat in the ring. I have a (somewhat) melee wizard that I've been wanting to try out that could use a run through The Confirmation. I'll get his profile online tonight, if there's room for me.
Terevalis, sounds good! Though, don't feel you need to rush, unless you've got no free time over the weekend.
Zin! Oh, I'd love to have you. I'll definitely keep you in mind if there's space!
I should be ready this evening. I had a 12 hour day yesterday and then had to go get a new tire :)(
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Alright, Kardas and his animal companion are finally ready. Made some amendments to adjust the encumbrance. First things first.
Name you want on the Chronicle: kuey
Character name: Kardas Ruknaarr
PFS#: 215076-16
Fame: 2
Class(es)/Level(s): Hunter (Verminous Hunter) / 1
Perception: +7 (Mantis +1)
Initiative: +4 (Mantis +2)
Day Job Roll, if any:
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1. Are there any special rules, boons, or corner cases I should know about with your character?
Kardas, as a verminous hunter, has a giant mantis as an vermin companion. And since he is small, he would almost always be mounted. This effectively gives him flight at level 1. :P
Oh, and the name of his mantis is Mantis. :)
2. A few sentences about what kind of person your character is, such as 'Why are they a pathfinder?' or 'What makes them tick?'
Kardas is a native of the Mwangi Expanse, from one of the halfling tribes that live in the jungle, with similar lifestyle and culture as the Zenj tribes. A team of Pathfinders stumbled into their terrority and after some posturing on both sides, they eventually became friendly. Finding out about this very interesting organisation that allows him to travel the world, hey why not?
3. I listed it earlier, but just in case, Do you mind if I occasionally bot your character for combat or a skill check? The goal is to finish by the start of Retrocon, so we will need to keep a quick pace.
Sure, go ahead!
4. As related to number three, What are your usual actions in combat?
Well, Kardas will charge on Mantis with his lance, while Mantis will attempt to bite. In subsequent rounds, Kardas will drop the lance and attack with his greatsword, while Mantis will full attack.
That is four characters! Arnie and Belmiir both look good.
Terevalis would you mind if we get started tomorrow? If you don't have your character ready by then you could easily pop into Gameplay when you do, but we could wait on starting if you prefer.
In other news, Micheal didn't seem interested, so I opened the spot up to Zin. He should check in here sometime soon.
Here he is. I have his social identity and his "hero" identity. Both have profiles.
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We're approaching Thanksgiving here in America, so this is an early heads-up that I won't be available starting Wed afternoon through Sunday evening. I won't have access to either my home or work computers, so I don't expect to be able to post at all during my absence.
Could I suggest a delayed start until Monday? If not, please bot me.
Ahh, no posts for a few days from me. Blah sorry to keep you guys waiting! I'm Thinking I'll try getting this started soon but hold off on actually moving anywhere until next Monday. Allow you guys to interact and make alliances and really give Janira a chance to shine!
Nonalwe and Januus if you wouldn't mind giving me the requested information in the first post I'd really appreciate it!
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Name you want on the Chronicle: Zin Z'arin (Rob Riemersma)
Character name: Nonalwe
PFS#: 192785-17
Fame: 2
Class(es)/Level(s): Wizard 1
Perception: +5
Initiative: +5
Day Job Roll, if any:
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1. Are there any special rules, boons, or corner cases I should know about with your character? Nonalwe is a Sword Binder and has proficiency with--and can throw--her elven curve blade.
2. A few sentences about what kind of person your character is, such as 'Why are they a pathfinder?' or 'What makes them tick?' Nonalwe's tribe of Ekujae elves discovered ancient writings about the Arodenite tradition of sword binding. She was selected to learn the skills, and now that she has developed them, has been sent into the greater world to see if there is other knowledge that the Ekujae should consider adopting. The Pathfinder Society, as one of the only outside contacts the Ekujae maintain, was the tribe's choice to help make this happen.
3. I listed it earlier, but just in case, Do you mind if I occasionally bot your character for combat or a skill check? The goal is to finish by the start of Retrocon, so we will need to keep a quick pace. Please bot me, yes.
4. As related to number three, What are your usual actions in combat? I don't know yet! This is her first session (her earlier chronicles have all been pregen chronicles). But, I expect we'll want to throw that sword a bit. :) (And, keep her buffed with mage armor! She has a wand for that.)
Blah, sorry to keep you waiting! the internet at home was being a complete pain in the neck and acting like a bloody yo-yo. But I've found out the router was the problem and I can just skip it and use the modem directly so it shouldn't be a problem any more.
With that said, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend, or regular weekend for those of you elsewhere. We're starting now!
Also Giacommo, can I get your PFS Info and Perception and Initiative if nothing else?
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Sorry for dragging you into my troubles Giacommo. I think she'll be ok now.
By the way, since people sometimes get confused, both the halfling and the phantom consider themselves Dolora, so there is occasionally some confusion with the use of the pronouns "I", "We", and "She" being all used to describe themselves.
GM when you get the chance could you either pin the map link to your avatar or top of the game-play thread please?
Oh shoot I hadn"t realized the link at the top of the page is for my other Game I'm GMing. Sorry, It should be updated now.
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Ok so in PFS we need to ask permission in order to use area effect spells or items that could dmg. our fellow players characters. Belmir intends to through alchemist fire at the swarm which will almost certainly cause 1hp fire dmg. to both arnie and mantis...I'll need both their permissions to continue. Having said that I'll make the attack behind a spoiler. If either person replies that they don't want me to dmg their character I will instead aim for a spot outside the swarm effectively hitting it for only splash dmg or 1hp dmg (in order to keep the game moving and not retcon my actions)
So Arnie and Mantis? are you ok with taking 1hp of dmg?
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Ok so in PFS we need to ask permission in order to use area effect spells or items that could dmg. our fellow players characters. Belmir intends to through alchemist fire at the swarm which will almost certainly cause 1hp fire dmg. to both arnie and mantis...I'll need both their permissions to continue. Having said that I'll make the attack behind a spoiler. If either person replies that they don't want me to dmg their character I will instead aim for a spot outside the swarm effectively hitting it for only splash dmg or 1hp dmg (in order to keep the game moving and not retcon my actions)
So Arnie and Mantis? are you ok with taking 1hp of dmg?
I'd never heard that rule before. I should have asked before throwing mine then.
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Yeah, I'm fine. But to clarify, Kardas is always riding on Mantis, so it would be both who would be affected.
Something I do with my alchemist (at least at level 1 before I get precise bombs) is to ready action to throw as soon as my allies get out of the way or just before the enemies' actions, whichever comes first.