Level 1 Fitch shows the PCs some of the inner workings of the Master of Stars, which help the PCs better understand other starships. Once during the adventure, the PCs can gain a +4 bonus to any non-gunnery skill check during a starship combat.
Level 2 When using the reward above, all the PCs' non-gunnery skill checks made during the same round gain the +4 bonus.
Level 3 In place of the level 1 reward, the PCs can force the crew of an enemy ship to take a –2 penalty to all non-gunnery skill checks made during the round. The use of this ability must be declared at the start of the starship combat round.
PRAYER AND REFLECTION
Level 1 The PCs gain significant insight into Iteration-177's understanding of the divine and share a portion of his intuition. A PC can gain a +2 bonus to any one Mysticism, Perception, or Sense Motive check within the Scoured Stars. This allows the PC to count as being trained in Mysticism for the duration of the adventure.
Level 2 In place of the reward above, a PC can add a +1 bonus to any one saving throw while within the Scoured Stars.
Level 3 When using either reward above, the PC can double the bonus.
ROOKIE TRAINING
Level 1 The PCs improve their allies' morale, making them more reliable in combat. Once during the adventure, the group can gain the benefit of aid another (+2 bonus) to all skill checks for 1 round.
Level 2 When using this reward, the benefit applies to both skill checks and attack rolls.
Level 3 In place of the level 1 reward once during the adventure, when the table uses an Aid Token, they gain two benefits instead of one. They cannot choose the same effect twice.
STARSHIP PRIMING
Level 1 Pleased with the PCs' review, Celita outfits the Starfinder fleet with better weapons-tracking software for targeting jinsul ships. Once during the adventure, the PCs gain a +2 bonus to any one starship combat gunnery roll, and that attack does not consume ammunition in the case of a weapon with the limited fire property.
Level 2 When using the reward above, all of the PCs' gunnery rolls during that round gain that benefit.
Level 3 In place of the level 1 reward, a PC can select any one successful starship weapon attack to count as critical damage if it deals Hull Point damage, even if the die result isn't a natural 20.
SUPPLY RUN
Level 1 Zigvigix grants the PCs priority access to some Starfinder Society equipment. Once during the adventure, each PC can requisition a weapon with an item level up to the PC's level for the duration of one mission. The group must use this ability prior to starting a new encounter, and this ability cannot be used during Part 4. The weapon comes with a full battery or magazine.
Level 2 In addition to the reward above, the PCs can also requisition a single consumable item with an item level up to the PC's level. These consumables cannot have permanent effects, and PCs who don't use them during the course of the scenario must return them at the end of the adventure.
Level 3 When using the level 1 reward, the weapon can have an item level up to the PC's level + 1.
TACTICAL PREPARATIONS
Level 1: The PCs assist overviewing the Society's default plan of engagement. The PCs can reroll any one skill check while in the same location as a fleet.
Level 2: Once during the adventure, while in the same location as a fleet, the PCs can instead activate this reward to gain a +2 bonus to each of their initiative checks for that mission.
Level 3: During a single encounter in the same location as the jinsul fleet, the PCs can activate this reward to remove any extra enemies or challenges provided by the jinsul fleet.
High Society Influence (Iteration-177) Ally boon:
Ailuros grants the PC some of their little remaining magical energy. Up to three times during the encounter, the PC can cast dimension door as a spell-like ability, using their character level as their caster level.
Iteration-177's Attention Ally boon:
The divine herald suffuses the PC's memory with divine power, manifesting as a magical effect for the duration of the encounter.
Melancholic memories grant all of the PC's weapons the benefits of the frost weapon fusion.
Phlegmatic memories grant the benefit of shield other, with Ailuros taking half the damage (up to 100 damage before they collapse).
For sanguine memories the PC can gain the benefits of greater remove condition at the start of their turn up to three times during the combat.
Surviving Companion boon:
The alien creature accompanying you decides to curiously inspect the devices. You can reroll one skill check to interface with the devices during the course of this encounter, as your alien companion inadvertently assists you with its meddling.
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
Jindam looks over his series of scrapes, bruises, sprains, cuts, acid burns, and hastily bandaged knee from the landing on that leap off a 30ft tower. "Yeah. A concert sounds like just my sort of mission. Or better yet, a quiet apartment overlooking Jetembe with a really nice tub."
820-701 Female NG Feychild Gnome Xenoseeker Envoy 11 | SP 100/100 HP 68/68 | RP 5/10 | EAC 29; KAC 29 | Fort +9, Ref +12, Will +8 (+2 Fear & Despair, +2 vs illusion) | Init: +5 | Perc: +13, SM: +13+1d6+2 | Speed 50ft | 3/3 - dancing lights, ghost sound, and token spell. | Eternal Hope 1/1, Spot of Luck 1/1, Salvation's End 1/1, Vestments Reroll 1/1, Coin Reroll 1/1 | Active conditions: Telepathy via Mind Circlet
A battered looking Charli, back from her experience of nearly dying after taking 160+ damage in two consecutive rounds of attacks from a pissed off deity, flies back in to your group after having spent time with the Starfinder Medical team.
"Starfinder Medical almost didn't let me go... but I told them that a party of heroes was looking forward to a holo grenade dance party! They let me go with the promise that I sit this one out and confine myself to the audience." She holds up tea and hologrenades. "I brought the tea and the gear! You bring the tunes and the dancing! Deal?"
The jinsul high command collapses as Kadrical’s blessing wanes, affording veteran Starfinders an opening to strike.
Table GMs, the Frayed Leadership condition is now in effect.
The tension in the atmosphere surrounding Bastiar-5 eases as the golden energy enveloping it withdraws into the immense pit. The receding light sweeps away the jinsul fortifications, restoring the planet’s natural, rugged terrain. The remaining jinsul forces scatter, soldiers scurrying toward the horizon and starships fleeing into the Drift. Across a battlefield strewn with dead and wounded bodies, Starfinders cheer at the sight of the retreating enemy.
As the Starfinder fleet regroups, the communication screens light up with the image of both First Seekers, the various faction leaders, and numerous venture-captains. Luwazi Elsebo, front and center, beams with pride. “Agents, we stand together in the midst of our Society’s most glorious victory to date! Today, we have risen from the ashes of our previous failures, stronger and more united than ever before! Not even an army of bloodthirsty jinsuls, with an armada and the power of a waking god at their backs, could defeat us!”
Jadnura nods. “We have indeed accomplished much, but there is more in our future. With Dhurus defeated, the Scoured Stars are safe, but only so long as others don’t seek to foolishly unlock their secrets. Coming here was my mission as First Seeker, and while I have succeeded, I intend to continue seeing this mission through. I shall remain in this system, communing with the waking Kadrical and standing sentinel over others who would disturb this site. My time as First Seeker has truly ended.”
Luwazi’s smile softens as she looks at Jadnura, and after a moment she speaks. “As for me, my only goal as First Seeker was to rebuild the Starfinder organization and rescue those we had lost. I can say that our organization is stronger than ever, boosted by powerful allies and friends. While I cannot think of a higher note to end on, I do not believe the time has come for me to step down, but instead I shall stay on a short while longer to ease the transition to a new First Seeker. I cannot wait to see where our remarkable society goes next under new leadership. Perhaps someone currently among our ranks will be the next to choose our heading? You’ve all certainly demonstrated that you have what it takes. But that can be our first order of business once we return home. For now, we tend to our wounded, we recover, and we celebrate!”
Days after its momentous victory in the Scoured Stars, the Starfinder Society fleet emerges from the Drift near Absalom Station. With their deeds relayed through Drift beacons, the crews of the returning vessels begin tuning into the local infosphere to hear the Pact World’s response to the Society’s victory in the Scoured Stars. The reactions flood in.
“I, for one, believe that an organization that can amass that many military-grade resources needs to be held on a tighter leash.”
“Didn’t the Pact Council vote not to interfere in the Scoured Stars? Who do these Starfinders think they are?”
“Yeah, the Strawberry Machine Cake concert rescue was pretty great… but what if it were a Starfinder setup, to help justify their little war?”
“Does anyone know what the jinsuls did to us? I mean, I heard that the jinsuls were a peaceful civilization, and the Starfinders just wanted to pillage their homeland.”
All over the Starfinder comm channels, pundits and social media stars relay similar questions and messages of dismay at the Society’s recent actions. Moments later, First Seeker Luwazi Elsebo sends out a fleet wide broadcast. “Starfinders, it’s clear that we’ve not returned to the hero’s welcome we hoped for. In fact, it looks as though we’re the target of some sort of coordinated media attack, as organizations we’ve never had any dealings with are smearing our recent triumphs. Fear not, this is just another challenge for us to overcome, and perhaps the next few months will be well-spent polishing the reputation these hidden attackers have sought to so recklessly tarnish.”
And with that our conclusion. Thank you GM's for all of the hard work and effort you have put into this Special and making it successful! And thank you to all of the players for your great roleplaying!
Reminder for Chronicles. You each earn all boons on the Chronicle sheet
except the Slayer of Godspawn boon, which can be obtained only by players at Subtiers 9–10 and 11–12.
Android Envoy 8HP 51/52 RES 9+1/10 STAM 48/48 Speed 30ft Init 7 KAC 23 EAC 22 Fort 3 Ref 9 Will 6 Resistances: E10, F5, C5
Buff-Bot looks at the battered gnome with concern and pulls out a Med-Bot 9000 medkit. Looking at her glare he slowly puts it away and searches for the holo grenades.
YOU DID NOT SEE THESE HERE, THEY WERE RETURNED AS ORDERED... NOW THEN...
He flips the com system over to an aux channel and plugs his computer in. He flips over to his amazing performance at the Star Sugar Heartlove concert and hits play. Over the speakers begins the sound of...
Does anyone have the Abysshead download 'boon'? If so, I think we all know what's playing instead.
Android Envoy 8HP 51/52 RES 9+1/10 STAM 48/48 Speed 30ft Init 7 KAC 23 EAC 22 Fort 3 Ref 9 Will 6 Resistances: E10, F5, C5
Buff-Bot looks surprised for a moment as the music quickly shifts into someone much heavier than expected but upon seeing Raatchet's response he smirks. I NEVER PEGGED YOU FOR A FAN RAATCHET
While his experience at the SMC concert made him a fan, his response to the current music makes it pretty clear where his heart is.
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
While Ivok happily takes some tea he shrugs off the music. "Whatever gets your body moving is good. This is just a bit too fast paced for my workouts."
I'm Hmm! I'm a fast-paced, story-oriented GM, and I'm pleased to serve as your gamemaster for this adventure. Thank you for joining me here!
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Important Note: I will be on a cruise for the first week of the special. Dungeon Master S will take you through your first week of missions, and then join you!
Why don't you tell me a bit about your characters?
In Character Questions
Who are you, and what do you have to offer the party?
Have you been assigned to any missions involving either the jinsul or gathering information and resources concerning the Scoured Stars? How have they affected you?
Out of Character Questions
How involved has this character been in pursuing the Scoured Stars / Jinsul storyline?
Did you participate in any of the following?
SFS 1-04, Cries from the Drift
SFS 1-05, The First Mandate
SFS 1-11, The Pursuit of the Scoured Past
SFS 1-13, On the Trail of History
SFS 1-27, Return to Sender
SFS 1-34, Heart of the Foe
Did this character get advanced to second level as a result of the Scoured Stars Veteran boon from 1-99? If so, I will need your exact XP coming in!
Do you have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions? (Subtle, aren't I?)
Will you be willing to bot other characters if I ask you to do so?
Do you promise to let me know if you get super busy for a few days so we can bot you?
Are you comfortable with a 2 post a day pace?
What's been your favorite SFS Adventure with this character, and why?
Male NG Envoy 7/ Soldier 1 |SP 65/65, HP 55/55, RP 9/9| EAC 25 KAC 27 CMD 35|F: +7, R: +8, W: +7 | Init: +11 | Perc: +11, SM: +12+d6
Slowly adding this character in. Seems like a particularly glitchy time for the website. Please ignore the stats for the completely wrong character that I temporarily copied. Responses to queries coming when I find time.
Who are you, and what do you have to offer the party?
I will likely be bringing a level 8 pregen to the party as the character I would like to apply credit to is not at yet the level I would like them to be. I realize I could play a lower tier, but I have other characters I intend to replay with at the lower tiers. I'm usually more patient and wait until the character I want to earn credit reaches the appropriate level rather than using pregens but I learned to play the specials when there is an opportunity due to their limited availability.
I will probably bring Iseph (Operative pregen) though I'd be willing to consider swapping depending on the party makeup. Though there are pregens I won't play because don't care for them mechanically. I guess what I bring most whether Iseph or another pregen is flexibility to fill needed roles.
Have you been assigned to any missions involving either the jinsul or gathering information and resources concerning the Scoured Stars? How have they affected you?
I played level 4 Iseph in 1-99 towards the same character, otherwise most of my jinsul/scoured stars story line missions so far have been with another character.
How involved has this character been in pursuing the Scoured Stars / Jinsul storyline?
So far with this character participation in the jinsul/scoured stars story line has been limited to 1-99. I plan to play the season 1 "part 2" tier 3-6 scoured stars scenarios with this character Truth of the Seeker, Treading History's Folly, Heart of the Foe
Did you participate in any of the following?
SFS 1-04, Cries from the Drift
SFS 1-05, The First Mandate
SFS 1-11, The Pursuit of the Scoured Past
SFS 1-13, On the Trail of History
SFS 1-27, Return to Sender
SFS 1-34, Heart of the Foe
Yes to all of the above except Heart of the Foe on a different character. I plan to play 1-34 Heart... with this character. Return to Sender is 1-23.
Did this character get advanced to second level as a result of the Scoured Stars Veteran boon from 1-99? If so, I will need your exact XP coming in!
No
Do you have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions? (Subtle, aren't I?)
I will include one in an alias for the pregen I end up bringing.
Will you be willing to bot other characters if I ask you to do so?
Provided I have easy access to the character details.
Do you promise to let me know if you get super busy for a few days so we can bot you?
Yes
Are you comfortable with a 2 post a day pace?
Yes
What's been your favorite SFS Adventure with this character, and why?
With this character so far, 1-99 we kicked jinsul carapace!
LN Nuar Mindbreaker Mystic 7| | SP 16/56 HP 41/41 FF: 10/10 FH: 3| KAC 24 EAC 22 | Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 9 | Speed 30 | Active Conditions: None | Shirt Reroll: Not Used | RP 7/7 | Kinetic Resistance: 5, Acid/Fire Resistance 5, Reflecting Armor
In Character Questions
Who are you, and what do you have to offer the party?
"Listen here, little man! No one brings the pain and pleasure of the king of chains like this bull! You're speaking to the one and only Duhm Kaoh; Master of Pain and Music!" The heavily armored Nuar shows his fierce nature and strums his Axe Guitar. Then fishing around in his pocket for a pack of TUMOR brand smokes. "Just show me the stage and I'll get this gig rollin'!"
Actually use both a Inubrix Sintered Axe and a Euphonic Musical Instrument, but they are seperate items. The combo is theme and flavor only. Duhm Kaoh wears Hellknight Plate armor.
Have you been assigned to any missions involving either the jinsul or gathering information and resources concerning the Scoured Stars? How have they affected you?
"I was there, little man! On the day the Jinsul first showed their smug ugly faces, I beat them to a pulp and shot their ships deader than an Ioxan slugfest on tuesday."
Scoured Star's Invasion 1-99
Out of Character Questions
How involved has this character been in pursuing the Scoured Stars / Jinsul storyline?
Did you participate in any of the following?
SFS 1-04, Cries from the Drift No.
SFS 1-05, The First Mandate No.
SFS 1-11, The Pursuit of the Scoured Past No.
SFS 1-13, On the Trail of History No.
SFS 1-27, Return to Sender No.
SFS 1-34, Heart of the Foe No.
Did this character get advanced to second level as a result of the Scoured Stars Veteran boon from 1-99? If so, I will need your exact XP coming in! No.
Do you have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions? (Subtle, aren't I?) Yes.
Will you be willing to bot other characters if I ask you to do so?No; I work a lot.
Do you promise to let me know if you get super busy for a few days so we can bot you?Yes.
Are you comfortable with a 2 post a day pace?Can easily manage that on Wed-Saturday. On Sun-Tues I generally am at a slower pace, but plan on doing more output for Outpost.
What's been your favorite SFS Adventure with this character, and why?Treading History's Folly; It is where Duhm Kaoh got his axe and established himself as the baddest mofo this side of Absalom.
Android Envoy 8HP 51/52 RES 9+1/10 STAM 48/48 Speed 30ft Init 7 KAC 23 EAC 22 Fort 3 Ref 9 Will 6 Resistances: E10, F5, C5
Who are you, and what do you have to offer the party?
I AM A 9000 SERIES BUFF-BOT, SECONDARY DESIGNATION: m DOT a x {...}, INFORMAL DESIGNATION MAX. SPOKESDROID FOR HEAL-BOT 9000 SERIES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. YOU MAY ALSO KNOW ME FOR MY PERFORMANCE IN VIDEO MEDIA SUCH AS 'BLOODBOURNE PATHOGENS SAFETY' OR 'VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE' TRAINING COURSES.
Buff-Bot 9000 or Max is an envoy who does his best to make everyone else extra awesome. I have a bad habit of spending resolve for envoy abilities like candy, but since this is a special I'll try to limit that a bit this time. Max is a master of disguise and will always try to march in like he owns the place, hopefully causing enough confusion for his allies to get some good tactical positioning before things inevitably go south.
Have you been assigned to any missions involving either the jinsul or gathering information and resources concerning the Scoured Stars? How have they affected you?
Out of Character Questions
How involved has this character been in pursuing the Scoured Stars / Jinsul storyline?
Max has been a little more involved in the Historia-7 story, but he did participate in a few key scenarios, including 1-99.
Did you participate in any of the following?
SFS 1-04, Cries from the Drift
Yes
Lesson learned:
Vesk like it when you don't shoot them in the butt. Also, Max is not yet ready to have children.
SFS 1-05, The First Mandate
On a different character
SFS 1-11, The Pursuit of the Scoured Past
On a different character
SFS 1-13, On the Trail of History
No
SFS 1-27, Return to Sender
Yes
Primary lesson learned:
Cool guys don't look at explosions.
SFS 1-34, Heart of the Foe
On a different character
Did this character get advanced to second level as a result of the Scoured Stars Veteran boon from 1-99? If so, I will need your exact XP coming in!
No, but he did play in 1-99 and rescue one of my other characters.
Do you have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions? (Subtle, aren't I?)
I will at least a week before starting!
Will you be willing to bot other characters if I ask you to do so?
Assuming they have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions. (I'm subtle too!)
Do you promise to let me know if you get super busy for a few days so we can bot you?
Yup
Are you comfortable with a 2 post a day pace?
Yes*
What's been your favorite SFS Adventure with this character, and why?
STAR SUGAR HEARTLOVE! Why? Um... because STAR SUGAR HEARTLOVE! Also I got to flex my muscles as a master of disguise.
Male NG Envoy 7/ Soldier 1 |SP 65/65, HP 55/55, RP 9/9| EAC 25 KAC 27 CMD 35|F: +7, R: +8, W: +7 | Init: +11 | Perc: +11, SM: +12+d6
In Character Questions
Who are you, and what do you have to offer the party?
Beryl is a quorlu diplomat with a greenish shell, two tentacle arms, and a third arm that has been replaced by a prosthetic. Engraved rings shimmering with a similar green color cover the weaker looking parts of his body. "It is a pleasure to meet you my fine companions. I prefer to look for a diplomatic solution in all matters, though I've learned that others are not so wiling to listen. I've obtained a friend...", he holds up the large shell pulsing with electricity covered in translucent tentacles that have wrapped around his own, "...for such situations where subduing the opposition is the only option."
Have you been assigned to any missions involving either the jinsul or gathering information and resources concerning the Scoured Stars? How have they affected you? "My arm was lost to a devil pursuing information on the jinsul. The time for a peaceful solution has passed."
Out of Character Questions
How involved has this character been in pursuing the Scoured Stars / Jinsul storyline? Moderately involved.
Did you participate in any of the following?
SFS 1-04, Cries from the Drift - Yes
SFS 1-05, The First Mandate - No
SFS 1-11, The Pursuit of the Scoured Past - Yes
SFS 1-13, On the Trail of History - Yes
SFS 1-23, Return to Sender - No
SFS 1-34, Heart of the Foe - Yes
Did this character get advanced to second level as a result of the Scoured Stars Veteran boon from 1-99? If so, I will need your exact XP coming in!
No, but playing 1-99 with a Navasi was the birth of this character.
Do you have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions? (Subtle, aren't I?)
I'll work on it.
Will you be willing to bot other characters if I ask you to do so?
If needed.
Do you promise to let me know if you get super busy for a few days so we can bot you?
Sure.
Are you comfortable with a 2 post a day pace?
Should be most days.
What's been your favorite SFS Adventure with this character, and why?
In Pursuit of Scoured Past - most significant character development by getting to share the taste memory of Beryl's first taste of beryl with Iteration-177 and losing an arm to the devilbound hellknight.
CHRONICLE INFORMATION:
Player Name: DrParty06
Character Name: Beryl Lavoq
Character Number: 109332-701
Slotted Faction: Wayfinders
Information for this chronicle sheet:
Number of this Chronicle: 24
Starting XP: 23
Initial Fame: 26
Fame Spent: x
Reputation with slotted faction: 48
Reputation with Second Seekers (Jadnura): 3
Reputation with Second Seekers (Luwazi Elsebo): 2
N Host Shirren Mystic (SF Data Jockey) 4/Soldier 1/Biohacker (Medic) 2 | DR 5/- | SP 22/50 HP 49/49 RP 4/7 | EAC 19; KAC 20 | Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +10 | Init: +6 | Perc: +15, SM: +13 | Speed 30' Fly 30' (Average, Jetpack) | Biohacks: 1/5 Spells: 1st 4/4, 2nd 0/3 | Active conditions: None.
I have decided to change characters, same sub-tier, but no need for a pregen.
Who are you, and what do you have to offer the party?
"Greetings fellow sentients," a host shirren with several rifles strapped to his back greats you all telepathically, "I am Thri-Kreen. My skills include ranged combat, a limited mystic spells, and the sciences. Please, allow me to enter your bio-readings into my scanner." He says, already waving an appendage in front of everyone.
Have you been assigned to any missions involving either the jinsul or gathering information and resources concerning the Scoured Stars? How have they affected you?
"So, the society is returning to the Scoured Stars yet again. I was a new recruit during Jadnura's first ill fated mission and was trapped there until the Luwazi was able to mount a rescue. I admit I have been avoiding related assignments since then. A group of us has been pursing Devourer Cultists and the Corpse Fleet in search of a doomsday weapon, but the brass is pulling everyone for this mission."
Out of Character Questions
How involved has this character been in pursuing the Scoured Stars / Jinsul storyline?
Aside from being a Rescued Starfinder, this character has mostly been receiving Dead Suns and unrelated repeatable credit.
Did you participate in any of the following?
SFS 1-04, Cries from the Drift
SFS 1-05, The First Mandate
SFS 1-11, The Pursuit of the Scoured Past
SFS 1-13, On the Trail of History
SFS 1-23, Return to Sender
SFS 1-34, Heart of the Foe
All of the above except 1-34 but none on this character.
Did this character get advanced to second level as a result of the Scoured Stars Veteran boon from 1-99? If so, I will need your exact XP coming in!
Yes! Currently at 19 XP.
Do you have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions? (Subtle, aren't I?)
Yes
Will you be willing to bot other characters if I ask you to do so?
If they likewise provide bot instructions, or at least easy access to a completed character sheet.
Do you promise to let me know if you get super busy for a few days so we can bot you?
Yes
Are you comfortable with a 2 post a day pace?
Yes
What's been your favorite SFS Adventure with this character, and why?
This character (or perhaps more accurately their non-Society alternate reality counterpart) has so far completed three books of Dead Suns and what has made it really enjoyable is a great group of players.
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
I had a bit of the opposite problem Beryl had. I was expecting to be level 9 for the special, but instead things shifted so that I was going to be level 8 instead. So I would love to join this table.
Who are you, and what do you have to offer the party?
With a boisterous laugh and a thud of a fist to a scaled torso a muscular vesk calls out, "Ah! Hello my fellow Starfinders! I'm Ivok Dracusk! You might know me from my net-cast show, Seeking Strength with Ivok! Outside missions I love to push others to their limits and find strength, speed, and health even in times of peace."
"On the field of battle though I put my own muscle on the line and match strength against the sort of fiends that would want to tear us all apart my friends." He adds, while flexing an arm, "I hope to give you all a moment to hit them with all of your strength. I'll fall back if I must, but hopefully that time is enough."
Have you been assigned to any missions involving either the jinsul or gathering information and resources concerning the Scoured Stars? How have they affected you?
Ivok takes a moment to consider and tenderly run his hands over past wounds on his arms and body before answering with a decisive glare, "I've had to match my claw and muscle against their blades many times. Rarely have I come out unscathed and I don't expect safety in any mission with them. But I have seen the damage they have done to my fellow Starfinders and others. I've helped with rehab of many of the injured and I will put all of myself on the line to protect others from them. I owe it to you all, everyone else at threat, and my fans. I would find myself weak and feeble if I did anything less."
Out of Character Questions
How involved has this character been in pursuing the Scoured Stars / Jinsul storyline?
He has been very involved throughout the storyline and it has formed the a significant amount of his missions fighting jinsul or dealing with other elements of the Scoured Stars (some via GM chroncle).
Did you participate in any of the following?
SFS 1-04, Cries from the Drift Yes
SFS 1-05, The First Mandate Yes
SFS 1-11, The Pursuit of the Scoured Past Yes
SFS 1-13, On the Trail of History Yes
SFS 1-27, Return to Sender Yes
SFS 1-34, Heart of the Foe Yes
Did this character get advanced to second level as a result of the Scoured Stars Veteran boon from 1-99? If so, I will need your exact XP coming in! No
Do you have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions? (Subtle, aren't I?)
It needs some adjustment to handle some changes with the previous level, but it is largely accurate. It will be up to date soon.
Will you be willing to bot other characters if I ask you to do so?
Yes
Do you promise to let me know if you get super busy for a few days so we can bot you?
Yes
Are you comfortable with a 2 post a day pace?
Yes
What's been your favorite SFS Adventure with this character, and why?
I really love all the adventures I've played. The previous special was a joy to play in and I will have fond memories of the unique Star Sugar Heartlove!!! For the moment though Honorbound Emissaries is my current favorite with this character, although that might fade, just because many of my character choices ended up mattering throughout the adventure.
Male CN Ysoki Mechanic 8 | SP 56/56 HP 50/50 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26 KAC 27 | Fort +7; Ref +11; Will +2 | Init: +5 | Perc: +14, SM: +0 | Speed 30ft | Laser (14/20) (8/20) Pulse (17/20) Disintegrator (40/40) | Active conditions: Fire Resist (8), DR 5/-, +2 vs spells/spell-abilities
In Character Questions
Who are you, and what do you have to offer the party?
Raatchet enthusiastically shakes everyone's hands if they're willing and says, "Pleased to meet you all! By day, my name is Raatchet, TPS report specialist. And by night, my name is Raatchet (it's the same), tinkerer extraordinaire!
"I'll be running tech support on this amazing opportunity to... ummm... well.... engage in a major life & death battle against those fierce jinsul and, uh.... against some kind of god-like figure?? Welp, slap me silly with a hunk of cheese and sign me up!!!"
Have you been assigned to any missions involving either the jinsul or gathering information and resources concerning the Scoured Stars? How have they affected you?
"Oh yah, have I!!! I've tangled with them critters multiple times. I was even there when we rescued Jadnura and the jinsul invaded the scoured stars!! I guess it's time for some payback, amirite?!?!"
Out of Character Questions
How involved has this character been in pursuing the Scoured Stars / Jinsul storyline?
Pretty involved. Not particularly dedicated to the storyline but has happened to have been in a lot of related scenarios.
Did you participate in any of the following?
SFS 1-04, Cries from the Drift - Yes
SFS 1-05, The First Mandate - No
SFS 1-11, The Pursuit of the Scoured Past - Yes
SFS 1-13, On the Trail of History - No
SFS 1-27, Return to Sender - Yes (I believe this is actually 1-23)
SFS 1-34, Heart of the Foe - No
Did this character get advanced to second level as a result of the Scoured Stars Veteran boon from 1-99? If so, I will need your exact XP coming in! - No
Do you have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions? (Subtle, aren't I?) - Yes
Will you be willing to bot other characters if I ask you to do so? - Yes
Do you promise to let me know if you get super busy for a few days so we can bot you? - Yes
Are you comfortable with a 2 post a day pace? - Yes
What's been your favorite SFS Adventure with this character, and why? - 1-07 The Solar Sortie because Envar Tamm is the greatest!
Android Envoy 8HP 51/52 RES 9+1/10 STAM 48/48 Speed 30ft Init 7 KAC 23 EAC 22 Fort 3 Ref 9 Will 6 Resistances: E10, F5, C5
My character sheet, inventory tracking, and chronicle summary should all be up to date, including a bot-me section.
Raatchet, did Buff-Bot play with you or was I playing a different character or GMing when I met him?
As for favorite SFS Adventure, I'm now changing that to Herald's War. That was quite a season finale. Also I played it with Ivok, so we're ready to kick some Jinsul... um... which side is their rear again?
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
In Character Questions
Who are you, and what do you have to offer the party? Jindam, 'Jin' Lighstream. Male Halfling Xenoseeker Envoy. Jack of All Trades and really good at most of them. Jin is a seeker of knowledge and new experiences, though a recent death has made him more risk averse than usual.
Have you been assigned to any missions involving either the jinsul or gathering information and resources concerning the Scoured Stars? How have they affected you? Jin has been through most of the Season 1 Scoured Stars scenarios, only missing 1-29 and 1-39. (Though several of them were GM credits.) 1-13 was pretty important to his character, as it set him up for his reactions in another scenario, which led to his death. Shakes fist at the Star Daddy. He officially speaks Jinsul.
Out of Character Questions
How involved has this character been in pursuing the Scoured Stars / Jinsul storyline? All of the main storyline except for the last two.
Did you participate in any of the following?
SFS 1-04, Cries from the Drift No (on another character)
SFS 1-05, The First Mandate Yes
SFS 1-11, The Pursuit of the Scoured Past Yes
SFS 1-13, On the Trail of History Yes
SFS 1-23, Return to Sender No (on another character)
SFS 1-34, Heart of the Foe Yes
Did this character get advanced to second level as a result of the Scoured Stars Veteran boon from 1-99? Nope. XP Total 19
Do you have an up-to-date 'bot me' spoiler -- complete with dice expressions? (Subtle, aren't I?)
Move actions probably are spent on Get 'Em unless I have to move. Also has Inpsiring Boost for 18 Stamina Healing, when needed.
Will you be willing to bot other characters if I ask you to do so? Sure.
Do you promise to let me know if you get super busy for a few days so we can bot you? Yes.
Are you comfortable with a 2 post a day pace? I should be.
What's been your favorite SFS Adventure with this character, and why? 1-98. Because Thurston Hillman is an evil wonderful man.
Chronicle Information
Player Name: Pithica42
Character Name: Jindam Lightstream
SFS: 327796-705
Faction: Second Seekers (Luwazi Elsebo)
Number of this Chronicle: 22
Starting XP: 19
Initial Fame: 14
Fame Spent: 0 (I hope)
Reputation with slotted faction: 42
Day Job + Roll: N/A Assuming I survive it will be spent on Instructor
My profile page is pretty detailed, if you want further info, including links to my character purchase history and full character sheet.
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
My character sheet should be up to date note. I'll spend of the weekend double checking organization and explanation to try to make it easier to check if it becomes necessary.
Player Name: Blazej
Character Name: Ivok Dracusk
Character Number: 2104-701
Slotted Faction: Manifold Host
Information for this chronicle sheet:
Number of this Chronicle: 24
Starting XP: 23
Initial Fame: 40
Fame Spent: 0
Reputation with slotted faction: 6
Reputation with Second Seekers (Jadnura): 5
Reputation with Second Seekers (Luwazi Elsebo): 46
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
My wife's family experienced a pretty severe tragedy last night. I'm okay, but there's a very real chance that I'll be in and out in the first week because of it. If this is going to be an issue, let me know and I can drop from the table. I'd prefer not to drop, but I understand and don't want to hold anything up.
Jindam, real life comes first. Take care of your family.
When you get a chance, can you create a botting spoiler on your profile with your main attacks so we can bot you easily? Also, would you like to be botted through the first couple days of the special?
Speaking of botting, does anyone have the extra bandwidth to help Jindam create a botting spoiler (on a google doc, that he can then copy and paste from?)
Android Envoy 8HP 51/52 RES 9+1/10 STAM 48/48 Speed 30ft Init 7 KAC 23 EAC 22 Fort 3 Ref 9 Will 6 Resistances: E10, F5, C5
One purchase I'd like to make before we start is a new weapon. I'm looking at 2 options. The preferred option is a Graviton Pistol, Tenser with an Inspiring fusion. I particularly intend to use this to shoot allies, either then get them into melee quickly if they wish it, or to pull them out of awful situations. I believe that in Pathfinder you could voluntarily forgo saves, but I'm not sure if that's the case in Starfinder. If it is allowable to shoot allies with this and have them forgo their saves, I'd like to purchase that.
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
Thank you Ivok for the botting document. I've only played a few times on the forums, is that customary to have? This is the first time anyone asked me for something like that. (I mean, it makes sense and I see the benefit. I'm mostly just thinking of adding a section for it to the character sheet I maintain, if it's going to come up a lot in the future.)
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
Not sure if this should go here, or in Gameplay. But I wanted to record it. Based on the recommendation of the boons, I'm changing up what's listed under my profile to the following...
Faction: Improved Second Seekers (Luwazi Elsebo) Champion.
Ally: High Society Influence: Iteration-177
Social: First Skirmish
Starship: Defender of the Fleet, Finest Weapons (unless someone else already slotted that, then Finest Engines)
Personal: Existing Halfling/Stain of the Perplexity (Thusty told me both could be slotted.)
Promotional: (I'm 99% sure it doesn't count for PbP, but I own like 7 Paizo t-shirts and have 2 nova)
Slotless: Marked Field Agent, Team Spirit (reduced Rez costs), Jinsul Linguist (from my 701)
Thank you Ivok for the botting document. I've only played a few times on the forums, is that customary to have? This is the first time anyone asked me for something like that. (I mean, it makes sense and I see the benefit. I'm mostly just thinking of adding a section for it to the character sheet I maintain, if it's going to come up a lot in the future.)
You'll note in my player questionnaire that I request a 'Bot me' spoiler for all my games.
Generally speaking in every game -- even if there's not a pandemic -- everyone has times when they are busy or preoccupied. I recommend having a detailed 'Bot me' spoiler for all PBP characters. It's a great thing to put in your Paizo profile, even if you maintain your character sheet off-site.
Oh and I am starting to process through the preparations! As each one gets processed, I am putting the rewards in the spoiler at the top of this campaign!
Android Envoy 8HP 51/52 RES 9+1/10 STAM 48/48 Speed 30ft Init 7 KAC 23 EAC 22 Fort 3 Ref 9 Will 6 Resistances: E10, F5, C5
Buff-Bot 9000 wrote:
One purchase I'd like to make before we start is a new weapon. I'm looking at 2 options. The preferred option is a Graviton Pistol, Tenser with an Inspiring fusion. I particularly intend to use this to shoot allies, either then get them into melee quickly if they wish it, or to pull them out of awful situations. I believe that in Pathfinder you could voluntarily forgo saves, but I'm not sure if that's the case in Starfinder. If it is allowable to shoot allies with this and have them forgo their saves, I'd like to purchase that.
Male Vesk Icon Soldier 6/Vanguard 3 | SP 36/81 HP 69/69; DR 9/-, resist 5 fire, 5 cold, 10 electricity | RP 6/10; EP 1 | EAC 24*; KAC 26* (*-1 if no EP) | Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +8 (+2 Fear) | Init +2 | Perc/SM +0 | Speed 30 ft. | Charges pike 36/40,U2; caster 38/40,U2
Jindam Lightstream wrote:
Thank you Ivok for the botting document. I've only played a few times on the forums, is that customary to have? This is the first time anyone asked me for something like that. (I mean, it makes sense and I see the benefit. I'm mostly just thinking of adding a section for it to the character sheet I maintain, if it's going to come up a lot in the future.)
While it might not be used in some games, it is something I would encourage you to have up at the start of a game each character at some point. If only because they are most useful to any group when the player is at their busiest.
If I didn't have botting commands ready, and a trip caught up on me leaving me with far less time to post, then it would be even harder for me to find the time to make botting instruction right then. By having it ready now, while I hope that I will have the time to play through the PbP, if I do become busy then the PbP game can keep progressing for everyone else.
Botting is useful to have all the dice commands ready to copy and paste (which is honestly useful for me to avoid retyping more complicated attacks or spell rolls), a general idea of how your character acts in common combat situations, how aggressive your character positions themselves, and what consumable resources (like spells) you are fine with being used by other players.
These are a lot harder controlling other characters and botting commands make it much easier to know what the other player would want rather than hesitating and figuring out what die rolls they make in a normal turn.
When first playing in PbP I wouldn't have thought about it, but running games myself and seeing others with and without Botting Instructions I would say it helps a lot with the flow of a game.
One purchase I'd like to make before we start is a new weapon. I'm looking at 2 options. The preferred option is a Graviton Pistol, Tenser with an Inspiring fusion. I particularly intend to use this to shoot allies, either then get them into melee quickly if they wish it, or to pull them out of awful situations. I believe that in Pathfinder you could voluntarily forgo saves, but I'm not sure if that's the case in Starfinder. If it is allowable to shoot allies with this and have them forgo their saves, I'd like to purchase that.
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
Oh, I see the usefulness of it. This is just honestly the first time I've seen it done with the full dice macros. I normally just list, "I do X or Y when in combat." Now I need to figure out a good place to put it on the cookiemaker sheet.
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
Do the skill checks have to be done 'in game' to do something, or do we just roll the skill check? I'm happy to boost First Aid before sending it on if you want to save the resolve.
Do you want to use it, or boost it? Big Boom's table only has 4 players, so I am thinking of sending the Aid Token to him.
Hmm
Thanks for the thought! But I think Xain's table is higher priority than mine at the moment. I believe that table has only 3 players and 1 GM-botted pregen.
My 5th player dropped a note and is unlikely to join. He/she has been hit hard by current covid 19 events and is not likely to have time to participate so our table is planning to make due with 4.
