If anyone here is interested, I added some info to help pbp ACG games by using a chrome plugin to speed up generating player turns. I have been using it for a while and it works pretty well. Information can be found as the first reply to the following thread:
If you are in my game, be on the lookout for a PM with a link to join the discord channel. Please be sure that you can receive PMs here at Paizo. Alternatively, you can PM me on Discord (Zalarian#6624).
Some ground guidelines (not rules, but I encourage you follow them):
1. Communication Information:
-Use the Discord channel for strategy discussions, rules questions and the like.
-The discord server has a few bots installed to help with posting and alias...use the features when you can such as /ping will notify a user about a message and then the message deletes itself once one of the people included responded
-Use the discussion tab for Scenario rewards and other administrative items.
-Use the Gameplay tab for start of scenario information, turns and the like.
-If you’ve played PBP, you should know: it is always a good idea to ctrl-A,ctrl-C to copy your post before clicking Submit. You only have to lose one or two epic posts to the vagaries of the Internet before this becomes a habit.
-Bookmark your campaign page or this table’s main page so that the tabs display whether there are new posts. If you are using the Paizo campaign tools, then the campaign page is updated to more easily see if you have unread posts.
2. I will post the locations without cards so you can post starting location and starting hand. Unless you want to change it, the starting player of the next scenario will be the person who is scheduled to go next after the scenario conclusion.
3. With the exception of the initial post, don’t wait for me to post a scenario update before taking your turn. In general, I prefer to not post updates because they’re gigantic walls of text and get in the way of reading everyone’s great roleplay and what other people did on their turns and what cards they have available. I’ll post an update whenever decks are shuffled, locations are closed, a new page starts up, or if it’s simply just been a while (3-5 turns) when convenient to do so, but don’t expect me to be constantly posting them after every turn. I usually post (or ping) on discord when BR is posted.
4. Use your Notes wisely. The Notes section is a great way to share what cards are available for others to use, or if you have any relevant powers. I encourage you keep it up to date.
5. Bold actions that involve other players. If you’re using someone else’s card or if someone else at your location is impacted by something you do, bold that action and name that character so they don’t accidentally skip over it when skimming your post.
One option to help with some of the items above is to maintain a status sheet and use that (see resources below).
6. Include check types and difficulty in your dice tags. You should also list the outcome after the die roll; it helps when reading the post to make sure die roller is working as expected and everyone understands reasons for actions. One of these is far more readable than the other, and lets you know at a glance whether or not you succeeded without having to reference the other card:
Combat 12 with Longsword: 1d10 + 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + (1) + 5 = 7 Did not defeat Monster vs
1d10 + 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (6) + (2) + 5 = 13
7. If you are going to be unavailable for an extended period of time, please ensure that your deck handler is linked and available for other players, and provide instructions so that other players can bot your turn. I recommend putting the link in your alias Profile (put it in the Class line, and wrap it in the url tags so it turns into a link -- see "How to format your text" below the reply box for details on how to do that if you aren't sure)
8. There are no take-backs or retcons, with exception of invalid plays/turns and to a limited extent ignored instructions specified for other players. Use resources wisely, and keep in mind all the resources you and group have available and the other perks you get in Organized Play such as accessory re-rolls and die bumps.
Things that make gameplay smoother:
1. If a location is shuffled, you can continue to examine or explore cards in it by rolling a die to see which card you examine/explore. No need to wait on me to post an update first with the shuffled deck.
2. When encountering a card, be very explicit in what card you are encountering. This helps other players at the same location know where you left off so they don't accidentally encounter the same cards that you just got through and have to re-do their turn.
3. Use your Notes section to describe any cards or powers that can be used to assist other players on their turns and that you are willing to use. If you post that certain cards are available for use, state what the card does as well and/or make sure the information is available in your deck handler.
4. When something impacts another player (a power that affects all characters at your location, or you're playing one of their cards), bold that thing so that it stands out (and/or update State Sheet).
5. For games where closed locations are banished, spend a few minutes at the beginning of the game to list the order of locations you would prefer to move to.
Things that make deck upgrades smoother:
1. Write a list of your 2-5 most desired deck upgrades, in order, and roll 1d1000 for each of them. Discussing loot distribution in Discord helps as well.
You can also post what you are looking for in your profile and/or Notes list to help people decide what resources to use when handling boons
2. That will let us look through those lists and see how we can get everyone their #1 preferred upgrade without lots of times lost in back-and-forth. If people are fighting over an upgrade, the d1000 roll is used to determine who gets it (highest roll wins).
Tools out there:
Paizo Campaign Tools for Chrome or
FireFox
General PbP ACG info Macro Coding to help with postings
Example of a State sheet:
State Sheet
Other Resources:
- [PFSACG] Flaxseed On Deck Adventure Card Guild Lodge
- Character sheets of various flavors by Yewstance and the community
TColMaster - Mother Myrtle checking in. I am using the card packs Alchemy, Support, and Arcane. Not the most combat orientated, but more of a general purpose support.
morph147 - zetha checking in. I am using summoner pack only. Does a lot of evading and combat is midtier I would say. Great at getting barrier and non-combat successes.
Don't forget - because I did, to check the Core Conversion Guide for characters. It kinda changed up Mother Myrtle and her starting skills. Enough so that I ended up tweaking my deck just slightly.
Hello all, this is my first experience into both PACS and PACG play by post. Most of my experience is playing the game at home with friends or by myself. I’ve really enjoyed Core so far because I found that the melee characters got more flavor going for them. I’m a pretty open book so if you have any questions feel free to ask. I look forward to the game and meeting everyone.
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@Morph - Great to see you again
I am playing Zetha in another table. Absolutely loving her.
One quick note is to make sure you keep cards like Enchanted Fang that add magic to a combat as Ghosts / Wights etc give Athez a BAD day :-)
@TColMaster - thanks for the reminder. Will double check for my characters
Will do Matsu.
Deck Handler is linked. Couldnt find a good picture of Zetha to use at the moment so not going to use a pic just yet.
If I could request an easy spreadsheet to be made that allows us to quickly see what is in everyones hands that would be amazing.
let me know if there is anything else that needs to be done.
Sorry, no google docs skills
Hello all. I too am new to this method of play. :)
I am playing Estra. I have her from MM base game, though she is also from Occult Adventures 1 (which I do not own). I will be looking over other packs that I have to see which pack(s) I actually want to use. Suggestions for this are welcomed.
Also, where does one get a blank google sheet for characters?
I sent you a pm for discord channel.
Hello all. I too am new to this method of play. :)
I am playing Estra. I have her from MM base game, though she is also from Occult Adventures 1 (which I do not own). I will be looking over other packs that I have to see which pack(s) I actually want to use. Suggestions for this are welcomed.
Also, where does one get a blank google sheet for characters?
PFS BOON PRIZE : (roll 1d20 after each game, nat20 wins).
[ ] [ ] [ ] Undaunted Guardian: When you attempt to guard your location, check a box that precedes this reward to automatically succeed.
Here are the cards that Mother Myrtle gained in this scenario:
The Crows (Blessing 1)
Cape of Escape (Item 1)
Tinker (Ally 1)
Returning THrowing Axe (Weapon 1)
Priest of Abadar (Ally 1)
Wand of Force Missile (Item 1)
Preferred Deck Upgrades
Item 1
Ally 1
Blessing 1
Hero Point Spend:Power 1
You may use your Wisdom skill (▢ +1d4) for your Arcane ([X] or Divine) check.
CON BOON ROll
CoCT-1*: Haunted Fortunes
Reward
Acquired Cards
Weapon 011100
Spell
Armor 0
Item 0011
Ally 1000001
Blessing 01
Tier Rewards
Each character gains 1 XP and 1 hero point (if not a replay).
To late to edit, but MM cannot use weapons so she has no need for those, and there was no spell 1 to try for. SHe also has no need for the harrow deck.
Preferred Deck Upgrades
Hero Point Spend:
You may discard a spell or a blessing to reduce damage dealt to you by 3
No, to the Harrow Deck.
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Kess
Scenario
- CoCT-1*: Haunted Fortunes
Scenario Reward
- Loot item Zellara's Harrow Deck.
Rally the supporter Cressida Kroft
Adventure Reward
NA
Tier 1.1
- Hero point = Power Feat ([x] or Melee +1d12 and add the Magic trait).
Card Upgrade
= Fire Gecko in, Dwarf Caiman out
= Crocodile Skin Madu in, Bone Spikes out
Blessing of Milani in, Blessing of the Gods out
Banished Cards
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Loot
Amulet of Mighty Fists out
Zetha
Scenario
- CoCT-1*: Haunted Fortunes
Scenario Reward
- Loot item Zellara's Harrow Deck.
Rally the supporter Cressida Kroft
Adventure Reward
NA
Tier 1.1
- Hero point = Power feat: At the start of your turn, you may draw 1 ([x] or 2 )random monsters from the box.
Card upgrade
Valeros
Scenario
- CoCT-1*: Haunted Fortunes
Scenario Reward
- Loot item Zellara's Harrow Deck.
Rally the supporter Cressida Kroft
Adventure Reward
NA
Tier 1.1
- Hero point = Power feat: Hand size 5
Card upgrade
Weapon
Cruel longsword for scimitar.
Dropped Blessing: Incitation
Added Blessing: Irori's Mastery
Let me know if any corrections are needed
CoCT-1*: Haunted Fortunes
Chacter/Handle (Paizo#) Tier.XP / Deck Upgrade / Character Feat: Choice / Loot
1-Kess/MatsuKurisu (238767-1022) 1.1 / Ally 1 (Fire Gecko) / Power Feat [Power Feat ([x] or Melee +1d12 and add the Magic trait)] / Zellar's Harrow Deck (1)
2-Zetha/morph147 (343562-1005) 1.1 / Item 1 (Staff of minor healing) / None
3-Estra/Wafflebone (2372365-1003) 1.1 / Blessing 1 (Irori's Mastery) / Power Feat (reduce damage dealt by 5) / None
4-Valeros/JercDe'wor (223216-1003) 1.1 / Weapon 1(Cruel Longsword) / Power Feat (Hand Size +1) / None
5-Mother Myrtle/TColMaster (329026-1005) 1.1 / Item 1 / Power Feat (Use wis skill for arcane or divine) / None
**Updated** ...Let me know if any corrections are needed
CoCT-1*: Haunted Fortunes
Chacter/Handle (Paizo#) Tier.XP / Deck Upgrade / Character Feat: Choice / Loot
1-Kess/MatsuKurisu (238767-1022) 1.1 / Ally 1 (Fire Gecko) / Power Feat [Power Feat ([x] or Melee +1d12 and add the Magic trait)] / Zellar's Harrow Deck (1)
2-Zetha/morph147 (343562-1005) 1.1 / Item 1 (Staff of minor healing) / Power feat: At the start of your turn, you may draw 1 ([x] or 2 )random monsters from the box./ None
3-Estra/Wafflebone (2372365-1003) 1.1 / Blessing 1 (Irori's Mastery) / Power Feat (reduce damage dealt by 5) / None
4-Valeros/JercDe'wor (223216-1003) 1.1 / Weapon 1(Cruel Longsword) / Power Feat (Hand Size +1) / None
5-Mother Myrtle/TColMaster (329026-1005) 1.1 / Item 1 / Power Feat (Use wis skill for arcane or divine) / None
THumbs up!
CoCT-1A: A City Gone Mad
Reward
Rally the supporter Amin Jalento.
Acquired Cards
Weapon 0100
Spell 1
Armor 01
Item 0000
Ally 101010
Blessing 111
Tier Rewards
Each character gains 1 XP and 1 hero point (if not a replay).
Deflect ->Frost Ray
Orison ->Nethys's Duality
Hero Point: Power 1
You may use your Wisdom skill ([X] +1d4)
-1b Boon Rool
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Kess
Scenario
CoCT-1A: A City Gone Mad
Scenario Reward
- Rally the supporter Amin Jalento.
Amin Jalento 1 Human Aristocrat
Display. While displayed:
• On any check to acquire, you may bury to add 1d6.
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Adventure Reward
NA
Tier 1.2
- Hero point = Skill Feat (Charisma).
Card Upgrade
= Fire Gecko in, replacing banished Fire Gecko out
= Crocodile Skin Madu in, Bone Spikes out
Blessing of Milani in, Blessing of the Gods out
Banished Cards
- Fire Gecko was banished
Loot
Amulet of Mighty Fists out
Zetha
Scenario
CoCT-1A: A City Gone Mad
Scenario Reward
- Rally the supporter Amin Jalento.
Amin Jalento 1 Human Aristocrat
Display. While displayed:
• On any check to acquire, you may bury to add 1d6.
• [ ] You may bury to draw 2 new items, then banish 1 of them.
Adventure Reward
NA
Tier 1.2
- Hero point = spend to get Card Feat - Armor +1. Will put in Stalking Armor
Card Upgrade
Blessing of Pharasma in, blessing of the gods out
Summon minor monster in -> Detect Magic (core) out.
Hero Point
- Card Feat = Spell +1 (6)
- Adding Confusion
Spell
Levitate --> Holy Light
Ally
Acolyte --> Priest of Pharasma
Blessing
Benefaction --> Pharasma's Knowledge
Choices are incomplete at the moment as still need Valeros' picks and updated feat choice for Mother Myrtle. Let me know if any corrections are needed
CoCT-1A: A City Gone Mad
Chacter/Handle (Paizo#) Tier.XP / Deck Upgrade / Character Feat: Choice / Loot
1-Kess/MatsuKurisu (238767-1022) 1.2 / Ally 1 (Fire Gecko) / Skill Feat (Cha) / Zellara's Harrow Deck (1)
2-Zetha/morph147 (343562-1005) 1.2 / Blessing 1 (Blessing of Pharasma / Card Feat (Armor - Stalking Armor)/ None
3-Estra/Wafflebone (2372365-1003) 1.2 / Spell 1 (Holy Light) / Card Feat (Spell - Confusion) / None
4-Valeros/JercDe'wor (223216-1003) 1.2 / TBD/ TBD / None
5-Mother Myrtle/TColMaster (329026-1005) 1.1 / Blessing 1 (Nethys's Duality / TBD (can't pick another power feat until next tier) / None
***Updated***
CoCT-1A: A City Gone Mad
Chacter/Handle (Paizo#) Tier.XP / Deck Upgrade / Character Feat: Choice / Loot
1-Kess/MatsuKurisu (238767-1022) 1.2 / Ally 1 (Fire Gecko) / Skill Feat (Cha) / Zellara's Harrow Deck (1)
2-Zetha/morph147 (343562-1005) 1.2 / Blessing 1 (Blessing of Pharasma / Card Feat (Armor - Stalking Armor)/ None
3-Estra/Wafflebone (2372365-1003) 1.2 / Spell 1 (Holy Light) / Card Feat (Spell - Confusion) / None
4-Valeros/JercDe'wor (223216-1003) 1.2 / Armor 1 (Covering Shield)/ Skill Feat (STR) / None
5-Mother Myrtle/TColMaster (329026-1005) 1.1 / Blessing 1 (Nethys's Duality / Card Feat (Blessing) / None
CotCT1B: The Ambassador's Secret
Reward
Rally the supporter Vencarlo Orisini.
Acquired Cards
Weapon
Spell
Armor 0
Item 10
Ally 0
Blessing 0
Tier Rewards
Each character gains 1 XP and 1 hero point (if not a replay).
Hero Point Spend - WIS +1
No need for an Item 1 upgrade.
zetha
Scenario
CoCT-1B: THE AMBASSADOR'S SECRET
Scenario Reward
Rally the supporter Vencarlo Orisini.
Adventure Reward
NA
Tier 1.2
- Hero point = skill feat Dex+1
Card Upgrade
crow out -> apprentice in.
Blessing of the gods out -> Blessing of Iomaedae in.
Con roll
Hero Point
- Skill Feat = DEX +1
Valeros
Scenario
CoCT-1B: THE AMBASSADOR'S SECRET
Tier 1.2
Hero point = Card Feat (Item).
Took Boots of Bastion and Anti-Plague
Card Upgrade
Took Boots of Bastion and Anti-Plague
Banished Cards
None.
Con Boon:
CoCT-1B: The Ambassador's Secret
Chacter/Handle (Paizo#) Tier.XP / Deck Upgrade / Character Feat: Choice / Loot
1-Kess/MatsuKurisu (238767-1022) 1.3 / Armor 0 (Crocodile Skin Madu) / Card Feat (Blessing) / Zellara's Harrow Deck (1)
2-Zetha/morph147 (343562-1005) 1.3 / Ally 0 (Apprentice) / Skill Feat (Dex +1)/ None
3-Estra/Wafflebone (2372365-1003) 1.3 / No Deck Upgrade / Skill Feat (Dex +1) / None
4-Valeros/JercDe'wor (223216-1003) 1.3 / Item 1 (Bastion Boots)/ Card Feat (Item) / None
5-Mother Myrtle/TColMaster (329026-1005) 1.3 / No Deck Upgrade / Skill Feat (Wis +1) / None
CotCT-1C: The Dead Warrens
Reward
Rally the supporter Thousand Bones.
Acquired Cards
Weapon 10
Spell 010
Armor 0111
Item 000
Ally 0001
Blessing 101
Tier Rewards
Each character gains 1 XP and 1 hero point (if not a replay).
Don't forget Outpost III Boon:
Deflect =>Holy Light
Orison => The Rakshasa
Armored Coat => Magic Chain Mail
Having taken a Skill, Power, and Card Feat upgrade, I guess I need to hold onto my hero point.
Orision => Abadar's Law
Longbow => Flaming Shortbow
I will also keep my hero point since I've spent my other three on upgrades.
Bank hero point.(one total)
Upgrades
Augury in -> Detect magic core out.
Bound imp in -> Bound magma spirit out
Good Omen in -> Detect Magic out
CoCT-1C: The Dead Warrens
Chacter/Handle (Paizo#) Tier.XP / Deck Upgrade / Character Feat: Choice / Loot
1-Kess/MatsuKurisu (238767-1022) 1.4 / Blessing 1 (Blessing of Chaldira Zuzaristan) / None / Zellara's Harrow Deck (1)
2-Zetha/morph147 (343562-1005) 1.4 / Spell 1 (Augury) / Skill Feat (Dex +1)/ None
3-Estra/Wafflebone (2372365-1003) 1.4 / Armor 1 (TBD) / None / None
4-Valeros/JercDe'wor (223216-1003) 1.4 / Blessing 1 (Abadar's Law)/ Card Feat (Item) / None
5-Mother Myrtle/TColMaster (329026-1005) 1.4 / Armor 1 (Magic Chain Mail) / None / None