Hmm's PF2 #1-07 Flooded King's Court and Other Tales (Inactive)

Game Master Hmm

What just happened?

I posted a post in the discussion here, then posted in the Gameplay thread of another game, which the Forumbeast has double-posted to this Discussion, overwriting my earlier post here.

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My earlier post simply expressed support for sea shanties. Great Big Sea is one of my favorite bands, and now I want to make a bard pirate character.

You should totally make a bard. I think Loola could be an excellent one. You still have a chance to update your errant post, by the way.

You should totally make a bard. I think Loola could be an excellent one. You still have a chance to update your errant post, by the way.

Thanks. I agree that Loola would be a good bard, but that's not quite what I have in mind for her. Probably make her an arcane trickster (sorcerer/rogue). My other goblin sorcerer might be headed toward bard. He is a sorcerer follower of Sarenrae, and he sings John Denver songs. (Sunshine on my Shoulders).

Part of the reason I play bards is to have an unabashed chance to filk!

Hmm

And that is the biggest reason I avoid them!

You can play a bard as a drill sergeant, you know!

And if you meant you were avoiding my bards, I'll have you know you've done a terrible job of it so far!

Everyone, game tonight and suddenly awash in writing contracts, so no posts tonight and possibly a slower pace until GenCon is over.

A nice problem to have.

Indeed. After a 6-month desert... It is nice to finally be writing again, though they all have TIGHT deadlines. I need to give up my perfectionism and just write.

A drill sergeant would be the only sort of bard I could do. Although Scratch's great Aunt Marcie was a thunder caller bard in 1.0. Big drums!

As far as avoiding your bards I think that's all you play so yes, I'm 0-2.

I have been known to play a non-bard or two, but all my non-bards have bardic elements. People are really shocked when they discover that Flip the Lucky is an Inquisitor. Still, he has a darn fine Perform Oratory.

Ribbit

I need to give up my perfectionism and just write.

If you figure this out, please let me know (: Staring down an imminent deadline myself and the blank-page panic is real!

Awash in contracts? Sounds like its time to celebrate! Congrats!

Sandstone pours Hmm a congratulatory shot of Very Good Turtle Rum.

As I said, I went from 6 months of nothing to three editors contacting me in a 24 hour period... Now to actually make some progress on the projects.

Your GM made an error and posted a retraction, but... also wrote 1000 words last night. They'll need revising, but the ideas are out for the project, yay!

Thank you for botting me! Apologies for disappearing, I also had a freelance turnover due today and also a bit of a staycation (had an annual camping trip planned for this week that's been canceled, but still got to unplug and take a day hike!)

Also, thanks for rolling so well for me, bot! :)

Yeah, yesterday was busy for me too!

The idea of a tiny goblin with +7 to Intimidate is genuinely hilarious to me.

Ya its always been that way with intimidate being tied to CHA vs STR. Usually the sorcerers are the most intimidating of the party. It is a bit sad in the grand scheme. They should have figured out a better way to balance that without taking extra feats.

Your GM is underwater with stuff -- see you tomorrow!

Also, there is a PF2 Humble Bundle. This would be a great place to pick up PF2 books cheap!

Working on chronicles. Sandstone, are you a Field Agent? I don't have training on record for you.

Working on chronicles. Sandstone, are you a Field Agent? I don't have training on record for you.

This is important so I can know how much money to put for your dayjob.

I don't think I'd done a dayjob roll earlier, so here goes:
Lore (scouting) (trained): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Working on chronicles. Sandstone, are you a Field Agent? I don't have training on record for you.

Yes, I decided to go Field Agent because it makes the most sense flavor-wise.

I'm so cursed in day job rolls in PF2 its not even funny.

Sandstone, while you are still Level One, if you decide at some point to pick up training instead (maybe from your traveling companions, let me know.)

Hmm

Since you all have only a short bit before you have to get out, here's the chronicles!

PORT PERIL PUB CRAWL CHRONICLES

I have launched 'Lost on the Spirit Road.'

if you decide at some point to pick up training instead (maybe from your traveling companions, let me know.)

Oh, interesting option. Okay so I finally figured out where all the stuff for training is documented. Do people generally put all three points in one school, or is it at all common to see a 2/1 or 1/1/1 split? Do you have any recommendations for a school that makes good flavor sense for this guy?

Chronicle looks great, thanks HMM.

I think most people (from what I've seen) do all three points in a single school, but I'd be interested to hear if there's more variety in that than I'm aware of.

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My question, though: Why would we get a wayfinder with cash instead of faction fame? I know there are other things to use the latter on, but that's a pretty cheap purchase price...

Not that I have many characters but I think those that are trained pathfinders (at least Scratch here) put all three points in Swords.

As far as wayfinder purchasing, not sure, but more options are good for those that could have steep goals on fame purchases and more flexible gold? Its hard to spend some gold on casters that don't really use weapons and armor. Its all consumables really early on.

Regarding Pathfinder Training: I've seen a lot of either 2/1 splits or 3 points in one school. Very few people can resist the prospect of a bonus feat at fifth level.

Mechanically speaking, 2/1 offers you more flexibility in the consumables you pick up, while 3 in one allows you to pick up a second consumable. Take a look at the feats, skills and consumables offered by each school, and see what sort of support would be fitting to your character.

@GM: I am making some retraining adjustments to Loola before the briefing. In particular, I'm giving her shocking grasp instead of burning hands. I will also make some purchases.

Collecting Information for the new adventure.

Player:
Character Name:
OPF Number:
Faction:
Downtime (usually earn income):
Current XP:
Current Fame:
Reputation with current faction:

Also, can you select your Pathfinder Training and tell me what items you are borrowing from the Grand Lodge for this mission? Conversely, you can tell me that you are a field agent who got no training but earns more income during downtime!

If you are purchasing or slotting boons, please put them below.

Player The Fox
Character Name Loola "Blue" Berrythwaite
OPF Number 75958-2001
Faction Radiant Oath
Downtime Earn Income (TBD)
Current XP 5
Current Fame 5
Reputation with current faction 5
Reputation with Vigilant Seal 2
Training Spells 3
Training Items: scroll of burning hands, scroll of mage armor (use immediately after briefing)

Ok, I think I'll take you up on the training option:

Player: Druiffic
Character Name: Sandstone
OPF Number: 2389507-2001
Faction: Verdant Wheel
Downtime (usually earn income): Earn Income (Herbalism Lore)
Current XP: 5
Current Fame: 3
Reputation with current faction: 3
Training: Swords 2 / Spells 1
Training items: minor healing potion

Since this is a longer exploration, I'm changing my training items to 2x scroll of mage armor. Thanks.

Calling a three day break. I have a freelance deadline on the 24th, and I need to push everything into it.

Hmm

Player: Massee
Character Name: Scratch Steeltoe
OPF Number: 202046-2002
Faction: Vigilant Seal
Downtime (usually earn income): Craft Snares: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Current XP: 5
Current Fame: 5
Reputation with current faction: 7

Same items as before I guess. Potency crystal on my crossbow and a minor healing potion.

If you are purchasing or slotting boons, please put them below.
Vigilant Seal

Wow, still can't hit a passing earn income DC!

Player: Jacob W. Michaels
Character Name: Brynsil "Grams" Lustershale
OPF Number: 83959-2002
Faction: Horizon Hunters
Downtime (usually earn income): earn income
Current XP: 5
Current Fame: 5
Reputation with current faction: +5
Training: Swords 3
Training items: minor healing potion (x2)

By the way, thank you for agreeing to do this series of adventures with me. I have been having so much fun so far!

Thank you for running them!

Calling a three day break. I have a freelance deadline on the 24th, and I need to push everything into it.

Sandstone casts guidance to assist with GM Hmm's Earn Income (Freelance Writing Lore) roll. <3

I'm in the middle of some projects too, so this is perfect timing! Best wishes for the freelancing, and thank YOU for running these for us. I am having a blast!

Player: Simone / Virsa
Character Name: Tess Montgomery
OPF Number: 337378-2001
Faction: Grand Archive
Downtime (usually earn income): Did we have a chance to do this in between our bar fight and heading to our next mission? If so, income roll: Lore (Legal): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Current XP: 5
Current Fame: 5
Reputation with Grand Archive: +5
Reputation with Vigilant Seal: +2
Training: Scrolls 2, Swords 1; minor healing potion

May explore shopping during our break as well.

Player: meloriel
Character Name: Iqu
OPF Number: 276820 - 2003
Faction: Envoy's Alliance
Downtime (usually earn income): Lore (scouting): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Current XP: 9
Current Fame: 9
Reputation with current faction: 9
Training Swords 3, minor healing potion x2
Boons Valais' Assurance

Hey Gang,

I wanted to make sure that all of you have seen that the ACP program has gone live. Fox, you were asking earlier about uncommon spells? This blog has a list of uncommon CRB spells available for purchase with ACP.

I know that it will be a while before most of us can purchase something with ACP, but hey... You're earning some with every XP that you play or GM!

Hmm

I don't see the list of spells.

What spells are available with the Esoteric Spellcaster - Core Rulebook boon?

The spells available are: circle of protection, discern lies, drop dead, ethereal jaunt, false vision, globe of invulnerability, hallucinatory terrain, locate, magic aura, mind blank, mind reading, nondetection, power word blind, power word kill, power word stun, protection, spell turning, stone tell, or undetectable alignment.

They're listed in there, I promise! Did you see 'protection' in there? I believe that was the spell you were looking for!