Welcome!
I always do my best to run a friendly game. I want people to have fun and everyone to be able to laugh when something crazy happens.
I really want everyone to be able to post at least once a day, preferably more. If you are going to be away from the game for a short period (such as attending a convention, on a short vacation, or needing to do some business travel), I would ask that you please post here so everyone involved knows.
Below I give some examples for how I like things. I don’t mind variations on what I give, but please do try to include the same sort of information. I request it because it helps me keep the game flowing.
Chronicle information
In order to be able to generate a PFS chronicle, I ask that each character please provide me the following information:
Player name:
Character name:
PFS and character #:
Faction:
Downtime activity with rolls (Usually Earn Income):
At the appropriate time, I will ask that you also post your slotted boons. That will happen after the game starts.
Character Profiles
Please have a profile header displaying a brief overview of your character's current status. As PF2 is a new system, we will need to experiment a little bit to figure out what works best. It should include your AC, Saving Throws, Perception, Exploration mode activity, conditions and expendable daily resources.
In the character profile, please include a complete stat block. You may put it under a spoiler if you wish, but if you do please put it under a single spoiler. I do not want it split across multiple spoilers.
If you have your character sheet on a different site, please have a link to it in your character’s headers. This allows me to pull it up from any post by the character, rather than having to go to the profile and from there to the external sheet.
You can look in the PbP GM Kit for pregenerated characters done in BB Code and use those as examples. Right now there are none for PF2, but you can look at the template for PF1 for inspiration. Hopefully they will get the standard PF2 pregenerated characters up as well. If you want to volunteer to help with this, send a note to Tyranius and he’ll coordinate.
Botting
Botting is when someone else makes a roll or otherwise does something on behalf of your character. Bot is short for robot.
Please include instructions in your profile and some general tactics in case someone else needs to bot your character. I highly recommend this include the dice expressions used for common actions. It is alright if you put this in a separate spoiler from the stat block, but once again please don't split it over multiple spoilers.
If there are resources you don’t mind being used up by botting, please say so. If there are resources you never want someone using, it is alright to say that as well.
If it makes you more comfortable, you could specify who you want to run your character when you can’t post.
If your character has any reactions, I ask that you have something in your Botting instructions about when you want this used. If it requires a roll, please have the dice expression there as well. The reason is that it can really slow down a PbP if you need to serialize actions between multiple people.
In my experience, creating a bot structure can help with your own posts as well. Assuming you put complete dice expressions in the botting directions, it makes it easy to cut and paste.
Criticals
In PF2 the determination of when something is a critical is based on exceeding the target difficulty by ten. Any strike that exceeds the enemy AC by ten is a critical.
Normally you will not instantly know the target value. I do not tend to share the ACs of enemies in battle. If you have something special that happens on a critical (such as a weapon with the Deadly trait), I would prefer that you also provide the critical effect as well. Please either give it as additional damage or total damage and be clear about which you do.
Done as additional damageMister Oakleaf shoots at the groo.
Range 60’, Propulsive, Deadly
Done as total damage
Mister Oakleaf shoots at the groo.
Range 60’, Propulsive, Deadly
Note that for the second form, you would need to preview the result of the damage roll, double it and then insert that value into the total crit expression. Some like to see the total, others want to just be able to cut and paste the dice expression in without having to adjust it after seeing another result.
Provided you make it clear which you do, I am good with either solution. What I do not want is people rerolling the damage if it is a critical.
Initiative in PbP
I will roll all Initiative checks for PCs and NPCs, sort them, and organize them into blocks. I will bold the names of characters that should act. I will take the NPC actions in order and reserve the right to delay an NPC in order to make them act with a group of other NPCs.
When it is your turn to act, please post. Do not wait for someone else to post just because they had a higher Initiative. If you know what you want to do but want to wait for someone else’s action to go off first, just say that.
Here is an example of how you could post before another player but have it go off after another player:
Sir Cumference waits for the elven archer Mister Oakleaf to get done firing his arrow before charging the Wily Snark.
I (and most other PbP GMs) do grouped Initiative in order to keep the adventure moving. In PbP people will have different posting schedules and often live in different time zones. Waiting for posts in order could make a single round of combat take days to resolve.
Within the rules, it is as if everyone within the same Initiative block delayed until they could post.
Rules Questions
If there are rules questions, please post them in the discussion thread rather than interrupting the gameplay thread with rules debates.
In closing
PF2 is still relatively new. Although I have both played it and GMed it via PbP, I am still experimenting with what works best for me. I expect to adjust things as we go.
Come join me for a fun game!
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Hello GM Bret, and thank you for running this, as well as having me!
I am fine w. posting at least 1/day (normally more) and giving a head's up if I am AFK.
Player name:
Character name:
PFS and character #:
Faction:
Downtime activity with rolls (Usually Earn Income):
re. my Character Profile: I did not put my expendable daily resources under my header since I have never (or nearly never) used them. I normally list them on top of my character sheet, under the CURRENT STATUS spoiler (I take 2 scrolls).
Tell me if you want me to add it under my header.
re. complete stat block in my character profile, I am not sure if what I have is good for you.
I put spoilers for Skills, Feats, Gear, Boons etc., but can remove them for you if you (it's just that then it is one really long page).
Tell me if you want me to change my sheet.
re. Botting: I have premade dice rolls for all my combat actions. But since I have never been botted yet since playing PbP for some years, I've stopped writing lists of possible actions etc.. I hope I will not start needing them (and if I do, I'll add them).
A warm welcome to my fellow comrades in this adventure, hoping to have fun with you!
I don’t mind if you don’t list the resources gained from Pathfinder Training in the header. When I mentioned daily resources I was thinking anything like the Alchemist infused reagents that are used to make alchemical items with daily preparations and Quick Alchemy.
I will have to think about how to write that more clearly.
I really would prefer the profile not have so many spoilers for the stat block. It generally slows me down if I need to find something on the sheet. Your sheet is fairly well organized though. The reason I make the request is that in the past I’ve had to play “guess which spoiler the information I want is under” which isn’t fun for me.
Let me think on this.
What you currently have in the Combat section seems pretty good for Botting. I don’t see any reactions, so that shouldn’t be a problem.
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I will have to think about how to write that more clearly.
No, that was my bad reading. Not unclear writing. It says "daily", I guess I just only thought of expendable stuff, and since the only ones I have are the PFS school training things, I just misread, sorry.
Lilic has no reactions.
Let me think on this.
No rush. Just tell me, whenever, if you want me to move things around for you.
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Changing scenario to 1-11 Flames of Rebellion (1-4).
Hopefully we will get better response on a 1-4 scenario. Seems it is too early for a 3-6 in PbP.
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Hello!
I really wanted to play this with Ionic here cause he's got a chronicle for the 1-00 Pact of the Open Road and they should both deal with the metaplot for the season! Thanks for opening a second table of it.
Player name:Sedoriku
Character name: Ionic Saltbeard
PFS and character #: 108507-2002
Faction: Horizon Hunters
Downtime activity with rolls (Usually Earn Income):
Looks like I might have to unspoiler everything on his character sheet. I've tried keeping it logical and organized but if it is hard to find things I can readily remove them as well. I never have enjoyed scrolling through a wall of text to find something like skills, but I can understand not wanting to have to open multiple spoilers to find what you need.
I need to update his character sheet with the last chronicle he earned, and a botting section with tactics but otherwise he should be ready to go.
I’ve decided to relent on that.
Both your and Lilac’s sheets are well organized enough that I do not feel I will have to hunt for the information.
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Welcome Ionic!
(I first read your name as Iconic-- which I thought was cool: the Iconic Saltbeard!)
re. Lilic: I do not mind changing and using a lower level character.
I can wait and see who joins, but I don't want to overshadow people if I have a lvl 3 and all the others are lvl 1 for example.
So... just saying that depending on the characters and what people want, I can change to a lower lvl.
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Welcome Ionic!
(I first read your name as Iconic-- which I thought was cool: the Iconic Saltbeard!)re. Lilic: I do not mind changing and using a lower level character.
I can wait and see who joins, but I don't want to overshadow people if I have a lvl 3 and all the others are lvl 1 for example.
So... just saying that depending on the characters and what people want, I can change to a lower lvl.
I partially chose the name because it was so close! But I am going with a semi-natical theme for him so Ionic fit better. (also not gonna claim he's iconic in anyway.)
As for Lilic, I'm okay with playing with a higher level character if they are okay with not tromping on everything in sight! It can be fun to roleplay with characters at different power levels than your own.
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Player name:Massee
Character name: Flikk
PFS and character #: 202046-2004
Faction: Horizon Hunters
Downtime activity with rolls (Usually Earn Income):
"Let Flikk make you know more about the poor goblin. We been peons of world too long, now we in rightful place in Ab-so-lom Society. No more we be bullied by dumb orcs and..." This continues on, and on, and on.
I'll be sure to go through my sheet, he needs updating after his first scenario. I'll make sure its clear and concise for ease of navigation.
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Looks like another outing with Lilic! Loohi is definitely pleased.
Player name: eijel
Character name: Loohi Loohi
PFS and character #: 279868-2001
Faction: Envoy's Alliance
Downtime activity with rolls (Usually Earn Income):
I should have no problems with posting at least once per day (weekdays). Weekends tend to be harder, but I think I can comply.
Loohi's profile is already set up with botting instructions. He doesn't really have daily usage resources. I do have spoiler's in the profile, however, they are primarily for rules and little needed information (like botting instructions and PFS details). I can make adjustments if they are deemed necessary.
I should have no problems with posting at least once per day (weekdays). Weekends tend to be harder, but I think I can comply.
Let us know if it is a problem, either we will work out who bots you or we will adjust the pacing.
Loohi's profile is already set up with botting instructions. He doesn't really have daily usage resources. I do have spoiler's in the profile, however, they are primarily for rules and little needed information (like botting instructions and PFS details). I can make adjustments if they are deemed necessary.
If you could please take the abilities, especially the reaction, out of the spoiler.
Put at the top of your Botting when you would like to use your reaction.
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Let us know if it is a problem, either we will work out who bots you or we will adjust the pacing.
At this point, let's just assume I will make the set pacing work. If anything changes, I will proactively let you know.
If you could please take the abilities, especially the reaction, out of the spoiler.
Put at the top of your Botting when you would like to use your reaction.
I have updated the profile. Let me know if the botting instructions work.
That works for me, Loohi.
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@GM Bret: I would like to change characters for this game.
For two reasons:
• I think it would be better to have a lower character in the 1-4 scenario (w. the other lvl 1's and 2's)
• Since it seems I am not working for a few weeks, and all of France is in lockdown, I have discovered Roll20 and will most probably be playing Lilic in several 3-6 games, maybe getting him up to lvl 5
Thus, if okay w. you I would be happy to offer to play--
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I am fine with you changing characters, Eric aka Lilic aka The Squire.
Please do use the original earn income roll if you do swap characters.
I don’t think either character would be a problem. Please do update the Outpost signup spreadsheet with the one you will be actually playing so no one asks why reporting does not match signup.
Same goes for anyone else who might want to change.
I would like characters decided on and profiles complete before March 26th so that it doesn’t affect my preparation for the game.
So it looks like we have two players that haven’t come in yet. I will be contacting them.
I have linked the maps, links at the top of page and in my profile header. Please put your avatars on the first and second slide — cast and marching order.
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Fixed! Thanks for letting me know.
By the way, slide 3 is something you get before the start of the official mission. Go ahead and read it.
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I believe we have all of our players checked in now.
Hope everyone is looking forward to the start of Outpost III.
If people want to introduce themselves, the group would have made a long trek north from the Andoran coast.
The game will begin as you enter Sauerton. Do not have anything in the town, but it would be fine to set it in camp along the road to the town.
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Thank you! That is very kind and I hope to use it wisely!
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@Flikk
First time using bows in 2.0. There isn't any actions required for loading correct?
Correct.
Reload = 0So, 0 actions to reload.
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@Vandor
Remember that you have the Feat Sudden Charge
Sudden Charge
With a quick sprint, you dash up to your foe and swing.
Stride twice.
If you end your movement within melee reach of at least one enemy, you can make a melee Strike against that enemy.
So you can:
use 1 action to Rage
then use 2 actions for a Sudden Charge
which has you Stride twice, ending beside an enemy, to you Strike it (in Rage!)
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I am willing to allow him to retroactively state that is what he did if he wants.
We are all learning PF2.
I am busy tonight, but tomorrow we will move ahead. You've had enough time to figure out the marching order.
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Just a quick note to say I will be busy most of the day today.
I may be able to get an update in later today, if not then I will certainly update you tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.
Sorry, I haven't got the next encounter set up.
I have a home game starting soon, so I'm not sure if I will have time after to create the encounter or not.
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For future situations:
Sudden Charge should work fine everywhere.
It is not a "charge" in the sense of that "other" game (PF1)'s charge.
There is no "charge" in PF2.
Sudden charge is "simply" a specific 2 Action action (from the Feat) that lets you:
Stride + Stride + Strike.
So you should be able to Stride twice-- in greater difficult terrain (@ 15 feet cost per square I believe, or whatever it is in this case).
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Sorry, should have reviewed the rules.
Looking at it, looks like it would work. Thank you for the correction.
We are very close to the end of this one. One more battle to go, although it is a doozy!
They want us to report games by this weekend, so I will likely have to report it before we are complete and then adjust if the reporting changes.
Next update will be tomorrow. Do any prep you want, including changing exploration activities if you want.
Arrange your avatars on the stairs of the last slide.
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A bard hears of your exploits and spreads the word. He is not too concerned about the details and as you are explaining what happened, he tends to adjust the numbers. Where you say there were only 4 kobolds, he replies with something like "7 Kobolds, got it."
Unfortunately, he hopelessly mangles the story trying to rhyme with Nashaxian. Perhaps it would have gone over better with a different crowd.