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Heya GM,
So, thanks to me doing some math wrong (namely in how some of the boons from #1-99 and #2-00 interact with each other), the character I was originally going to play in this game, Jaavik, might be too high level, so I'm going to switch to a level 2 Operative instead. I've made the changes on the spreadsheet, and I'll "re-dot" in the gameplay thread. Feel free to remove Jaavik from the characters list in favor of Oz.
Thanks, and with luck I'll have my character sheet ready to go in PbP format some time this week!
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GM,
I am going to pull Tsultro out, and put a level 1 character in. That way I am not the only out of tier character. That and I believe that Tsultro has one or two 3-6 scenarios a certain GM is going to run for him IRL and I don't want to accidentally have him locked in a pbp when the GM asks to run those games.
I am thinking that my level 1 will either be a technomancer or a mechanic. Leaning toward mechanic.
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Jagrur and his faithul bot Mechanadross--okay, okay, I am still working on feeling out the bots name....but considering Jagrur is a roboticist and the bot is still a LOT of work in progress....I figured mechanadross kinda fits--at your service.
Should have it in my bio by the end of the day today. He is level 2 (found out that I had put another chronicle on my -710 character and never put it into the 'GM Baby' folder....sigh).
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Welp, looks like we've got two more weeks to prep for this one...
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42lly&page=2?Announcing-PlaybyPost-Gameday -VIII#98
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Hello everyone!
Odo' reached out to me to let me know he won't be able to play in this scenario. Before I reopen/advertise his now-open spot (on the PBP sign up sheet and in Castomir's station), I wanted to reach out to folks here to see if anybody knew somebody who'd be interested in playing. If I don't hear back in the next ~24 hours I'll post on Castomir station. Whoever signs up will have to do it on the same PBP Gameday sign-up sheet that we all used to get here.
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Be safe and roll high guys!
I have some issues and am pretty sure I'll have problems keeping up posting, so asked if okay to step out.
Take care, and all the best.
I might know someone who could grab that 6th spot. Let me reach out to them and see if they're interested!
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Since this was put on hold for a couple weeks, I am going to just mention that I am going to likely be out of Wireless or Cell service between the days of September 27th until October 6th. I might have service when the ship docks and I can disembark for a little while. If you need to move the story forward, please AFlashinTime either bot my character, or have another player bot me.
Greetings (once again) everyone!
This is your alert/update that we'll be playing (by post!) SFS 2-01: Pact World Warriors beginning in just under five hours. My opening post will be up about then (or within a few hours of then) over in the gameplay window, so this is your final chance to change characters, drop out, etc. We haven't been successful finding a sixth player, but I'm sure you all will do just fine with five (since there's no four-player adjustment, just think of it as having gone up against the scenario on hard mode, only without extra rewards). Based on the sign ups we have three level two characters and two level ones, putting us squarely in the level 1-2 subtier.
Feel free to begin to banter in-character in the Gameplay thread if you would like. Your (pre-scenario) prompt is:
You all received an urgent message from Radaszam "the Dealmaker", the Vesk leader of the Acquisitives faction, to leave Absalom Station on board a starship belonging to the Obsidian Spiders, Radaszam's private mercenary outfit. Radaszam was short on details, only describing the matter as in the Starfinder Society's interest and that he would explain more once you meet him in person at your destination. While on board you meet the rest of the party , who have all received the same communication. The crew is tight-lipped about what this is all about, only telling you that the starship is bound for Eox. After a few days transiting through the Pact Worlds, the ship reaches Eox, and begins to descend...
So it's actually a little under 6 hours. Oops. Still, soon!
And we're off!
For those of you that don't know me, I go by AFlashInTime around the boards, or just Dan, and I'll be your guide along this wonderful starfinding adventure. For those that I've played with before, it's great to see you again! For those that I haven't, it's great to meet you!
For pace, I try to post at least once a day, usually in the evenings in the United States. Mondays (tomorrow) are a little bit harder for me, but I should be able to let you know if there's going to be a 2+ day period without posting.
I'm a huge fan of RPing in PbP. I almost like PbP better than "normal" tabletop gaming from a RPing aspect because you can write as much as you want about what your character is thinking, feeling, and experiencing as the adventure plays out. But please don't hesitate to if something I've explained is unclear or I made a mistake, skipped you in initiative, etc.
To keep things moving along, I typically go by the "seconded" way of decision making - once a course of action is proposed, if somebody else in the party "seconds" the action "Yeah, let's move through the door", that's where the party's going instead of having to wait for everybody to chime in which can slow things down for sometimes trivial decisions. Let me know if anybody is vehemently opposed to this type of party decision making.
We'll be using slides for maps and scenario art. The link can be found in the top left (or in my first real post in the Gameplay thread). I'll reference it when we have art of characters, monsters, or need a map for combat encounters.
I'm sure I'll think of more to pass on as we go, but for now, once again, welcome and enjoy!
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A couple of quick notes for you, GM:
1 - Elebrians can roll to recall knowledge on any subject, and can always take 20 as long as they have 2 minutes to stop and think. Would you like me to ask each time a recall knowledge opportunity comes up, or would it be easier for us to figure that out in advance some how?
2 - Oz has the "trap spotter" operative exploit, so he gets a free perception check (modifier noted in his stat-line) whenever he passes within 10 feet of a trap, even if he's not actively searching for one. Just wanted to let you know. Thanks in advance!
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Slotted Boons
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Ally - Amateur Hireling Access (Life Science, Mysticism, Physical Science, Modifier: 2 + level) +4
Faction - Acquisitives Champion.
Personal -
Promotional -
Social - Distinguised Ambassador - uaing it to lower the price of Synergizing Symbiote (+2 to dex)
Starship -
Slotless -
I'm sorry to hear that. We'll be here when you're ready.
@Ozmin
I also have an Elebrian character! One of my favorites, actually. If you could give me your character's bonuses to the "knowledge" checks -Engineering, Life Science, Mysticism, and Physical Science (off the top of my head) - I will give you the appropriate results for "taking 20" if there are 2 minutes available. And noted on the trap ability as well!
For everyone,
Since we're still in the introduction part of the scenario (and we're doing the weird time jump between on the ship introductions and mission briefing on Eox, oops) I'm going to hold off from making a Gameplay post tonight. We'll let everybody get caught up on introductions over the next 24 hours or so, get some questions asked, then go from there.
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@Ozmin
I also have an Elebrian character! One of my favorites, actually. If you could give me your character's bonuses to the "knowledge" checks -Engineering, Life Science, Mysticism, and Physical Science (off the top of my head) - I will give you the appropriate results for "taking 20" if there are 2 minutes available. And noted on the trap ability as well!
This will be only my second time playing him (#1-99 boon got him to level 2 to start), so I'm looking forward to see how he "operates" as it were!
Engineering (2 ranks) +8
Life Science (0 ranks) +2
Mysticism (0 ranks) -1
Physical Science (2 ranks) +8
Thank ye kindly! :)
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@Oz,
Mine is a mystic/divine champion of Pharasma with the cultist theme because worship of Pharasma on Eox is... strongly discouraged. He also has no love for his home planet.
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Ally: None
Faction: Dataphiles Champion
Personal: Dwarf (get +2 for having Live Exploration from another character)
Promotional: Shirt Reroll
Social: Faction Friend: Limited Use (O O O). can earn 1 reputation if failed to earn Fame at the end of the adventure.
Starship: None
Slotless: Marked Field Agent, Star Sugar Heartlove, Ghibran Linguist (from 701), Mormalaw linguist (from 701), Jinsul Linguist (from 701), True Savior of Tasch.
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One minor GM note - remember that you're all slotting at least one boon - your faction champion boon - so you get reputation with the faction you're representing! But I understand that the lower level characters may not have any applicable boons other than that one, which everybody starts with one by default.
I'll admit, that one did completely slipped my mind
Faction: Second Seekers (Jadnura) champion boon
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Whoops! Apparently I forgot to list the boons I actually slotted - I'm so used to PbPs where there's a: "Name/PFS#/Faction/DayJob/Boons" type post that in my head I was waiting for one. I also keep boons on my character sheet, so...
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Ally -
Faction - Second Seekers (Jadnura) Champion.
Personal - Eoxian Heritage
Promotional - Promotional Reroll (Organized Play (Venture Captain) Polo Shirt) (+4) *
Social -
Starship -
Slotless -
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I lied in the other post, lol I have two boons
Ally -
Faction- Dataphiles Champion
Personal -
Promotional - Promotional Record Keeper: The first option is to reduce the Resolve Point cost of resting to regain Stamina by 1 (down to 0 RP). The second option is to reduce the DC of any single starship combat check (including a gunnery check) by 4; this decision must be made before making the check.
Social -
Starship -
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Please, please let somebody tell Jagrur on the comms about the keypad before he attempts to get a droid into the crawlspace.....That will be all sorts of move equivalent annoyances ;-)
And I hope somebody can hack it. If it can open a door it will make me and 'Dross be able to get of the room in the next 20 turns ;-)
Croaker can have relayed everything he saw outside via comms, including the key pad.
Sorry I've been away for a few days, folks. Should have another post up tomorrow.
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I feel I should apologize now, and in advance - Oz is kind of an a**hole.
I try to tone down what I think goes through his head versus what he says/does, but sometimes I wonder if I don't do it enough. He's very much that "sigh...fine" kinda person who always makes it seem like they're being dragged along everywhere, and nothing is ever good enough for them.
In case that comes through in the pbp worse than when playing him in person, I just want to say that if it gets on anyone's nerves, let me know and I'll dial it back even more!