GM Valen's SFS 1-01 The Commencement - January 2019 (Inactive)

Game Master Lysle

@GM Valen - In combat, do you prefer we post in order of initiative? Or just whenever?

@GM Valen - In combat, do you prefer we post in order of initiative? Or just whenever?

I use block Initiative. Those PCs indicated in bold in the Initiative order may post actions.

change of plans
I was going to go on a camp out. ended up being canceled.

I still do not plan on being here Sunday though.
I will not be able to be on for as long today, or Monday.

[I are stupid.]

Just realised I'd been adding Get 'em bonus for attacks on different target. Forgot it was target specific (even though it's right there in Baròleg's and GM Valen's posts).

[/I are stupid]

Well, I can't promise it will actually be the end, but let's see. :)

These things happen sometimes. Nothing stupid about an honest mistake. We all are human after all. Well, player-wise that is.

you got that right XD.

Just realised I'd been adding Get 'em bonus for attacks on different target. Forgot it was target specific (even though it's right there in Baròleg's and GM Valen's posts).

Mistakes happen. I hadn't noticed that myself. I don't believe it altered any results, so no need for any retcon.

As for the battle, the dice roller is making it a very tough one for you all, but there is a chance that you can pull this off.

Fight on, Starfinders!

I never really looked at the Mechanic class much. Do the drones have a maximum distance they can travel away from the mechanic?

Just asking because we are far away from Fitch on a spaceship.

Sorry, slammed with a front loaded work week, may be no update until tomorrow

ok

@all
i think we need to stay together no matter the GM, I think we got something going.
what does everyone else say?

Can't speak for anyone else, but I'm not going anywhere.

great

@all

i think we need to stay together no matter the GM, I think we got something going.
what does everyone else say?

I haven't abandoned you. ; P

Just trying to juggle a busy day and had to let non-paying stuff slide for a bit as my family and I like to eat--especially me (or is that I?)!

I also think we've got a good thing going. So, I'll do my best to keep it going (but please realize that sometimes real life will get in the way).

No worries, Valen. I think this has been going swimmingly. Do what you need to do. We'll be here. :)

Jeen Scott wrote:

@all

i think we need to stay together no matter the GM, I think we got something going.
what does everyone else say?

I haven't abandoned you. ; P

Just trying to juggle a busy day and had to let non-paying stuff slide for a bit as my family and I like to eat--especially me (or is that I?)!

I also think we've got a good thing going. So, I'll do my best to keep it going (but please realize that sometimes real life will get in the way).

NP, but not what I meant.

sorry for the confusion.

That might be more difficult than you think, but who knows. GMs tend to make up their own mind as to who they accept into their games.

true, if we wanted to we could come up with some story thing that goes along with it.

but we can also say that if one member won't we no one else will XD.

just an idea.

but still, I really think we got a good group.

ok, so they have no rule for mines or spill weapons in a chase.

but Pathfinder had cadle trops (sure, I may have spelled that wrong).

but, if this is to help improve the game, maybe we should suggest spill and mine weapons.
because, sooner or latter, I'm not the only one who will think of it.

as I see it, also suggested by my big sis, a spill or mine weapon would be something you set down and the opponent makes a role to avoid it or maintain control or the vehicle.

just a thought and suggestion really, to suggest this to the game creators and designers to put a mechanic in there for these kind of weapons.

The problem is that this is a pre-written scenario for legal play. In order for it to remain legal, it can not be modified.

I get what you're saying, but they're not going to modify it in such a way, at this point.

The problem is that this is a pre-written scenario for legal play. In order for it to remain legal, it can not be modified.

This. Also, there some in-game reasons this is not allowed. One, is the prohibition against the use of lethal force on other racers. What Jeen proposes could cause more wrecks, damage, and injuries than the powered down weapons that affect only piloting rolls. Another, is the visual effects of the other weapons, which presumably have more crowd appeal and can be seen from further distances. Finally, it is not clear what the junk racers actually are. I always assumed they were like hoverbikes rather than wheeled vehicles, although there are some indications that I am wrong. If, I were right, however, then land-denial weapons like caltrops ineffective.

ya, I see and understand that, and I'm not saying that they change it now, but just add it in as an option latter.

but otherwise, how we are doing it is fine.

I just wanted to mention that I really enjoyed how the race was run. The descriptions and commentary really captured the excitement and suspense of a race for me.

Hey, Saeron
may I make a sense motive or perception to better understand your characters actions?
in the sense that I see something is not sitting right with you.
I still see you smile and everything, but I see you a little tense or forced.

the check would be to better understand why and not exactly what you are thinking.
more like my character is speculating about your mood or feeling.

Sure thing. If GM Valen is okay with it, it's fine by me. :)

Sure thing. If GM Valen is okay with it, it's fine by me. :)

@ -- Jeen & Saeron - I have no problem with it. It makes sense that skilled agents would be checking up on their allies and assessing them. I'll let the player decide how transparent Saeron's mood/motives are. (i.e., whether a skilled agent could determine them just by observation, or whether it requires a Sense Motive vs. Bluff, etc).

@ All - Thank you for a great game and your encouraging words. It is nice to hear that my efforts to make the game more fun are appreciated. Also, chances are, if you found something I did new, innovative, or particularly fun, I probably "stole" it from another GM (and encourage others to do the same). I've found the PbP community here to be pretty great. I look forward to sharing a table with each of you in the future!

It was a great game, Valen. Especially considering this is my first run at Starfinder in general, let alone SFS. Very much appreciate everything you did, especially at the end.

And I agree. Very sincere form of flattery when you copy ideas from others that make the entire experience more enjoyable.

@GM Valen
yes, thanks for making it a great game
and your welcome for my participation XD.

@Saeron
My character looks over at you, seeing you tense or something, not sure what.
pereption: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

@everyone: thanks for a very enjoyable game. I thoroughly enjoyed everyone's characters and the roleplay.

@Jeen: (happy to go without rolls given agent training and Saeron's lack of training in Bluff. You can pick what Jeen would notice based on his intuition and skills)

You likely would have noticed the change in her demeanour over the course of completing the "errands". Although not exactly outgoing to begin with, her friendliness became tampered by a gradual increase in reservation - and preoccupation? - is evident.

You may have even picked up on her moments of self-doubt and disappointment in her inability to contribute at key moments.

Jeen walks over to Saeron
"Could I pull you aside for a second? he asks

Your Chronicle sheets can now be found here.

Please let me know of any changes/corrections.

If there are no issues, then I will keep the campaign active for the sooner of one week or until everyone has posted receipt of their chronicles. I will then label the campaign inactive.

Thanks again for a fun game everyone! Happy Star Finding!

Thanks again Valen, great session.

I apologize, can switch the Faction Rep to Exo-guardians? I put the wrong Faction in Discussion thread.

Thanks again Valen, great session.

I apologize, can switch the Faction Rep to Exo-guardians? I put the wrong Faction in Discussion thread.

Chronicle has been revised and should be available via link above.

with the XP gained

is it a +1 level, or just 1 XP?

Thanks GM Valen. For the chronicle and a fun game.

Thanks again to my fellow players, too. Hope to see you all around again soon!

Thanks for the fix Valen.

Happy rolling all!

same to you all

Thanks again, GM Valen.

Just a thought. For those of us that didn't get the album (might just be me) just cross off the boon?

Thanks again, GM Valen.

Just a thought. For those of us that didn't get the album (might just be me) just cross off the boon?

And likwise for the subdermal implant?

Chronicle looks good. Thank you for running. I liked your race track.

M'linda Songshine wrote:

Thanks again, GM Valen.

Just a thought. For those of us that didn't get the album (might just be me) just cross off the boon?

And likwise for the subdermal implant?

Yes to both.

Those who purchased an album should complete the Chronicle sheet to show that 60 credits were spent (50 for PC's copy and additional 10 for portion of Ziggy's copy). Barlog, Saeron, and URDOA

Those who only contributed to Ziggy's copy, but did not buy their own, should complete the Chronicle sheet to show 10 credits spent for Ziggy's album. The Star Sugar Heartlove!!! boon should be crossed out. M'linda and Jeen

Those who declined the implant, should complete the Chronicle sheet to have that boon crossed-off. Saeron

If you would like me to make the modifications, please let me know and I will get an electronic signature on it.

This completed scenario earned each PC, the following: 1 XP, 2 Fame/Reputation.

Chronicle looks good. Thank you for running. I liked your race track.

Thanks. I stole it whole cloth from another GM and the pics of the racers were from the GM Prep file (an excellent resource for any considering running a scenario IRL or PbP).