Tales of Sword and Sorcery.

Game Master Berjkley

Okay, once again, welcome.

Few things I need you guys to consider before we start the game.

Human racial traits: You get all the bonus from humans, except for the extra ability score. Which means:

Bonus Feat: Humans select one extra feat at 1st level.
Skilled: Humans gain an additional skill rank at first level and one additional rank whenever they gain a level.
The ability score should be decided by your culture.

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The money is the average gold as defined by class, however, I urge you to expend everything you can. You'll start the game with little more than a few silvers. All the remaining gold you don't use, we'll just assume was lost at some point.

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@Daniel
I assume you're using the conventional version of monk, right?

Checking in. I will have to double check my build really quick, I didn’t think they received the standard racial traits and what was listed in the players guide. I’ll finished up my stat bar stuff also.

Oh, so we still do get the bonus feat and skill rank? Cool.

I'll have an alias for Farya up as soon as I can.

Yes I am...with the archetype of Zen Archer...felt it would keep more to the theme of the game. I did add the +2 ability modifier because I choose the Civilized Background which gave pretty much all the same benefits as a regular human in PF...should I change this??
Will also get my Alias setup as well

Ok, my alias is up and dotted in the Game thread!! Thanks for letting me join in this adventure!

Just checking in. I'll build an alias tomorrow but I have a few things I still have to handle tonight first.

Thanks for picking me, btw :-). Game looks fun

Good to go!

I'm a little confused, sorry.

Tamit is Civilized which grants
+2 to one ability score
Educated: +1 feat, 4 extra skill points.
Frail - -2 vs poison and disease.

I'd assumed that the 4 extra skill points was a 3.5 holdover and REALLY meant "1 additional skill point a level".

Are you saying that, in ADDITION to that, I get an extra feat and an extra skill point per level?

I'd assumed that we just got the benefits of the Cultures of Xoth, nothing more.

@pauljathome
At first, I considered only the culture bonus, but since the ppl that play with me often say that I "Don't hold back my punches" and given the lack of healing, massive damage and the lack of support magic overall, I think a bonus feat and one more skill point per level is fair.

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Also, thank you for reminding me.

Civilize trait:
Educated: +1 feat, 1 extra skill points, instead of 4 extra skill points.

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I'll make an introductory post in gameplay, feel free to chime in even if you didn't completely finish your character sheet yet.

I'll also add a couple of house rules regarding magic in general. Nothing that I think will affect the game toooo much at this point, but it's something I want the players aware.

I did add the +2 ability modifier because I choose the Civilized Background which gave pretty much all the same benefits as a regular human in PF...should I change this??

If your culture is civilized, then no. Just make sure you're counting an extra feat and an extra skill point.

Just to clarify, if you're using civilized culture, you'll get 2 feats and 2 skill points.

Oops...ok, need to add 1 feat and 1 skill point. Thanks, I was just going to ask that!! lol

Okay, I know it's not the most usual introduction to a game, but well, I wanted to try something a little bit different. Let's see how this plays out.

Checking in, I think I did mine right.

Ok, so given the amount of languages, do we assume that when someone says something without specifying, it's in Susrahnite, given where we are?

For convenience, assume everyone has the Susrahnite language, which gives you a common ground to talk and plan things. When you travel to other places, there you'll need to worry about other languages. :D

If everyone has already finished their adjustments to the character sheet, I'll move things, later tonite, into the real game.

No more depressing histories of sacrifice and brotherhood, let's kill some ppl.

@Var son of Yolind.
When possible, please set up a quick status bar as the other characters. It helps a lot when checking the details of the characters since I don't have to open the full profile for the basic info.

Ex from Fa Ying:
Male Taikangian Zen Archer (Monk)1 | HP 12/12 | AC 16/T16/FF14 | F+2, R+4, W+6 | Perc +8 | Init +2 | Move: 30ft

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Also, please check your ability score, The sum of it was pointing to a 25pt build when the game is set at 20pt build.

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Also 2.0, you're missing in your character sheet the endurance feat from the culture, and the +1 from natural armor, also granted by the culture.

I think I am going to bow out actually. Hand waiving that we all share a language kinda ruins the setting for me.

@Var
Okay, no problem. Have fun in your next game.

Given the surprise, I've invited another player from the recruitment thread to join us. If he/she decides to join, I'll add him/her to the game after the combat.

how now, will have an alias for Brand in just a moment.

How does this look?

need to modify for the human bump you gave.

Brand, the bold. Thank you for joining us.
I'll add you to the game when this initial combat ends, should be one or two days maximum, I hope.

Adjusted for the extra feat and skill point. Plus I spent all of my gold except 4 gp and 7 sp.

@Brand, the Bold!
Errr, let me throw you into the fire. The combat the guys are currently fighting now was supposed to be challenging for five players, with one being a defensive fighter, which isn't in the game anymore.

Please feel free to post your combat react action in gameplay.

@Brand.

Wow, that 14 was enough to demoralize everyone. It's only one round but damn.

Well I don’t want to jinx myself but.... it seems like you might have the first PC death in the first combat unless something significant happens these next few PCs turns.... :-/

@Gornash

Well, I guess the spot of "Death in the first Battle" still belongs to the party which dared to venture the Undermontain, and the critical from the large bastard sword with maximum damage that cut the poor sod in half.

Our first victory, ooo-rah!

@All
Congratz on the first victory.

@Taking 10
In combat: Only when the skill allows it, or you have any trait that allows it.

Outside combat and you're...
Under pressure: Can't take 10.
You're cool: Can take 10.

Or you guys can suggest any other rules for taking 10. That above was just me thinking in a sleep-deprived morning.

So, in this specific example of Tamit trying to heal, would that count as under pressure or not?

I'd personally say not but its your call

Nope, there is nothing nearby to disturb your concentration while you work.

Something happened and I just got home and gotta go to bed since it's almost 1am here for me. I'll update tomorrow morning.

Sorry about the delay guys, I'll be on vacation from work next week, and those last few days I have to stay at work till very late to make sure things don't explode while I'm away.

Then we have Tamit, whispering outside your door. Let me in...

P.S. No idea if this is a good movie.

Oky, I was waiting to see if you guys would RP this out, but let's move things.

is it multiple rolls again, or just one this time?
here's one: kn (local): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Just one roll this time.

Hey guys. I am sorry I have been out right now. I am at a camp with the youth and the internet is really hit or miss. I might not be able to really post until Saturday until I get back. Sorry for the delay guys. Thats bad on my end.

No problem Gornash. Enjoy and thanks for the head's up.

Hello.

I'm back on normal track from vacations. I apologize for the delay last two weeks. I'll update later today when I get home from work.

Hey guys. I had somethings come up that has kept me away. I am still going to be out for another week or so. I think I will need to pull out from the game so that I am not dragging everything behind. I am sorry for this inconvenience.

Is this still going?...

not sure, just monitoring

Ok, at this point I'm assuming the game is dead and I'm going to put it into my inactive pile.

If it starts up again, please PM me