GM Lorenzo's #10-08: What Prestige is Worth - OUTPOST II (Inactive)

Game Master Lawrence Smith 2

It's a little early but I finally got my work schedule for the month and wanted to note the following now:

I'll be out of town at a convention April 13th & 14th. Given the nature of conventions I likely won't be checking in or posting at all except for maybe quick notes in Discussion if necessary.

I'll also be out of town April 22nd - April 24th. For this I will have my chromebook and should be able to check in and make some posts in the evenings before bed.

That is all :)

I'm back. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Oh, just in case: any grumbling about the state of things on Nella's part does not reflect the feelings the player has about the scenario or any frustration on the player's part. I knew what this was when I signed her up for it, but it's fun to express her displeasure since she's usually a cheery sort :)

Embracing the schadenfreude.

Just waiting for Alden, Alexander, and Erlathan to add their efforts to the attempt to free the trapped Hellknights.

Cirri helps Corona

Nella raises an eyebrow at the GM.

"Okay, I know I'm not nearly as memorable as her but you don't have to make it that obvious."

;)

It's like trying to talk to Sybil. Who are we today? ;-)

I'm home from Save vs. Hunger but my brain is a bit fried from con drag so I'll catch up tomorrow!

Clarification:
Someone needs to convince Arenthea to accept something other than a Dark Bargain.
If that succeeds, then anybody can offer any of the alternatives she gave you.
If a PC or PCs choose to exchange secrets, that's limited to three attempts.

Man, of course I'd bring obtrivi into the talky scenario. My one character who's best bet is to keep mute during these things!

If it makes you feel any better I played my witch Fran at a table of Silver Mount Collection last weekend at a convention. Hoooooly crap, talk about the wrong character (in terms of mechanics) to bring...

Nella and Larry- Alexander is feeling right at home!

Ladykiller Alexander is on patrol!

@ Cirri- when you are raised in an Chelaxian orphanage... you don't come out unscathed.

Alexander recalls little has been recorded about consensual, amorous dalliances between humans and night hags. He'll be charting new territory.

Sounds like the setup for a future PFS character, to me. Just get a changeling boon and the rest writes itself :3

*edit*

The demon taint is already on his face

*giggles like a 12 year old*

Sorry...couldn't help myself...

Actual relevant note: Nella considers it a duty to try and talk people out of accepting a Dark Bargain *but* her player has no problem with someone doing so if they think it would be fun/make sense for their character :)

Folks, I need to get a sense of what you'd like to get out of this scenario.
You have enough evidence to proceed with your mission.
However, there is more to explore and encounters with other interesting denizens of Dis to experience, if you're enjoying yourselves. This not an evergreen scenario, so this might be your only chance to play this scenario.
We won't adjust the in-game time constraint (48 hrs to get in and out), and you will need to rest, but we should be able to do everything possible here, if you'd like.

Complete as much as possible, or start heading for the conclusion now?

Please let me know.

I'll like to explore as much as possible simply because Alden is a hellknight and we're in Hell!!!

It's a dream come true for Alden to actually be in hell. lol

Oh sure, I'm happy to keep poking around! Just frame it to Nella as trying to help more lost souls before the group goes home and she'll go along with it in spite of her discomfort :)

I don't know if I'll have time tonight but I'd like to try and go back through the thread and compile a list of what we've learned, who we've already spoken to, and where we've been. I think that would make it a little easier for me as a player to keep the thread of what we've already accomplished and where we could go next.

You've got a full plate, I think, Nella. I'll put something together by tomorrow evening.

To clarify my request for input about how much of the scenario you'd like to pursue, it's a sandbox. The trigger in a face-to-face session is time-based to ensure a table finishes within the usual 4.5hr window.
We don't need to worry about that time constraint--unless a player has a PC that's scheduled to start another scenario right away.
We have the opportunity to explore virtually every location, provided we can do it within the 48hr in-game time limit that Zarta gave the party.

Oooh, okay, understood!

While obtrivi doesn't have much to add, his players is enjoying watching all of the events go down!

Oh, there will be combat. Don't you worry, Obtrivi.

I'm fine with exploring more.
Where to, next? Looks like we can hang out at the inn and give the owner some Material Plane wine.

Agreed, let's press on!

Yes, pressing on looks like fun.

I misstated Artinean Tecbright's offer: You can sell the wine to him for 100 times the amount you'd get for it selling it back home. So fine wine normally costs 10gp. You could normally sell it for 5gp. You can sell them to the gnome for 500gp each, or 1000gp for both.

Still want to take the deal?

Yeah... still pretty good.

Still waiting to see if any more of Nella's companions wish to help her.

Erlathan, does the Take 10 result of 23 account for the planar penalty and fluency, if any, in Infernal?

I have +13 Linguistics, so it'd be 21 with the planar penalty and fluency in Infernal. (-4+2)

However, is there any penalty for failure? Couldn't Erlathan conceivably spend as long as he needed to trying to understand those documents (ie, take 20)?

There's no penalty for failure, so yes, Erlathan could Take 20.

Waiting for everyone to attempt the Knowledge (nobility) or Sense Motive check.

Nella isn't trained for Kn. Nobility and can't make the Sense Motive even if the planar penalties weren't in effect; meant to note that in my last Gameplay post but forgot.

Cirri nor Riddywhipple can hit DC 30 on either check.

Please let me know if your PC has played Pathfinder Society Scenario #9-16: Fallen Family, Broken Name.

If yes, then please let me know if that PC earned the Infernal True Name boon.

Want to make sure the mechanics under the spoiler are clear:
A skill check is required only for an attempt to sway Teena Forester.

Haven't played that particular scenario on Nella or anyone else.

Please let me know if your PC has played Pathfinder Society Scenario #9-16: Fallen Family, Broken Name.

If yes, then please let me know if that PC earned the Infernal True Name boon.

No.

I haven't played that scenario before.

Nope... not with Alexander.

Wow... both of those rolls were crap! So much for high-drama.

Erlathan hasn't played that, Serge has.

Sent Alden a PM. Want to give him a chance to end the encounter before Teena Forester acts.
If we don't hear from him by the end of the day, I'll advance the action.

Sounds good to me, GM.

Hope this works since I had to use a reroll as well.

Each PC (as well as Riddywhipple) can attempt either or both checks. If it's an attempt to Aid Another, just let me know. Each check takes about a minute of time. The passage of time would effect any buffs/effects on the PCs.

The organizers are reminding GMs to report all sessions, even if play has not yet concluded. We're very close. Before I can report the session, we all need to roll for a Convention boon.

Please roll for boons.

Roll a d20; on a 19 or 20 you win a boon.

If you get a boon, roll a d4 to determine which boon you earn.

If you win a boon, please PM me your email address, so I can include that in the reporting of the session.

1 - Inheritor of Ghol-Gan (earn a grippli over the course of 12 games.)

2 - Contemplative Traveler (earn your choice of some interesting benefits associated either either with planar travel or the boneyard.)

3 - Season Explorer - Gain benefits based on how many games from Season 6 and 7 that you’ve earned credit for.

4 - Debt to Society - You can use a small amount of prestige to raise a dead ally, and pay the society back later.

GM's Boon?: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Regarding the fate of Leventi's agents, a quick decision will enable us to move to the climax of the adventure. Please help me help you.

Looking for a good post from somebody that permits us to move on.

Boon 1d20 ⇒ 81d4 ⇒ 2