[SFS/Waldergrave] #1-02 Fugitive on the R3d Planet (Inactive)

Game Master Jim Crase

This is the discussion thread for #1-02 Fugitive on the Red Planet (Tier 1-4). Game will start on July 1st. Recruitment has already been decided, so no open spots.

With that said....Hello everybody!

Thank you for being interested in playing #1-02 Fugitive on the Red Planet!

As a GM, I hope to have at least 1 or 2 'move the story along' posts a day (more if we have combat) during the weekdays. From Friday evening to Monday morning you should expect likely no more than 1-2 total over the weekend (even for combat), as I know most of us have IRL games we are in or running during the weekends.

So...what does that mean That means (to me) that hopefully we can do some more Role Play (not just Roll Play) during the week and weekend with all your characters. I do love checking dice (though IRL dice are better, Paizo's RNG I feel hates me), but with this being such a good story scenario, the role play should be just as important.

I do realize that IRL >>> PBP. If something happens, just drop me a message.

I will post some simple 'rules' in the next discussion.

So some quick rules that I have found to be important.

*** As I said IRL >>>> PBP.

*** Posting. Please at least keep an eye on the game once or twice a day if you can. Posting once a day would be the best, as I don't think we want to be here for ~3 months in this scenario. I will likely post early on all days (~5 to 8 AM (UTC-4)), and then likely about 12 hours later if the storyline needs it. For combat, expect me to keep track of fights a little more often.

*** Combat. I will roll the Initiative for everybody. If you have boons/abilities that would modify that roll from your base initiative tell me in the discussion on when/how it is used. For posts, if you don't post during a 'day' (about 24 hours) your action, I will put you on delay once (or bot you if you leave a note to me or on your character page). If I need to skip you a 2nd time, you will get 'botted' with me doing something simple (attacking likely).

*** Saves are always the first roll of any post if I ask you to roll for a save.

*** Perception and Sense Motives I don't always call out when you should use them. You are free to use them at any time. The times I do call them out usually are because they are being called out in specifically in the scenario. Example. If you are wanting to check for traps, post that you are looking around and chuck a dice to see what you get. That will likely be used for the current 'area' (a door, a chest, of a quick search for hidden items in a room), so please tell me what you think the perception check is for. Same for Sense Motive. If you think the person you are talking to is hiding something, roll that Sense Motive.

*** Have fun. That is what we are here for...

With that.

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Please post the following information:

Player Name/Alias:
Character Name:
Character Level:
Organized Play # / Character #:
Perception Modifier:
Initiative Modifier:
What is your quest Day Job (if any) Roll:

I will ask you to slot boons in a while--usually after the briefing.

I will get maps/slides up in the next few days (still learning this part).

Hi Jim, Thanks for the offer of playing this game with you.

@team - I am glad to have the chance to play with you, even thou I don't think I know anyone besides DireGM.

Player Name/Alias: Farol
Character Name: Relij
Character Level: Operative Lvl 2 (Spy)
Organized Play # / Character #: 2359780-705
Perception Modifier: +6
Initiative Modifier: +4
What is your quest Day Job (if any) Roll: Acquisition specialist = 'black marketeer': 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Few notes:
Relij is my conglomerate of characters. So I never post under his profile but an alias that represents his disguise. It does not matter that much, but I wanted to say that. He is an Operative mostly focusing on Charisma skills so he does not provide coverage for intelligence-related skills (computers, engineering, *sciences ;) )

On top of that, I have troubles RP'ing him so bare with me, I will do my best.

And I played this scenario 2 times: first when I was introduced to Starfinder and it was not registered for SFS and 2nd time as one of the first few games that I played. Due to that I will let others take the lead and try to aid the plan as best as I can.

I still have to figure out my character sheet for this new concept character, but he'll be a level 2 also (Envoy and maybe something else sneaky). I'll also get the link for the game to the other four players.

Jim, Farol, Mike, nice to see you all. Thanks for the invitation!

I've been wanting to play this scenario for a while with one of my characters that's originally from Akiton as it is very important to his backstory. Unfortunately as I have discussed with Mike he's currently finishing a run of 1-01, though it hopefully should not be too long until he finishes. I'll let you know how it goes this week, otherwise I'll just play another character, no big deal :)

I told CaptainBacon that we were in no huge hurry. I know I'm not... (still trying to figure out my character build for this silly stuff hehe).

Give me a few days to make a new character :) I actually have been playing enough that I need a new one.

Hye CaptainBacon! Good to be playing with you again!

Incendiaeternus - it is a pleasure to meet you. We seem to be playing at two tables so on this thread I will introduce myself and on the other pretend to be knowing you already ;)

CaptainBacon,

We can start when you get done/are ready. I picked the 1st as it was a week or so out and I knew that Sal/Mike needs to build a new character for this. But I think nobody would mind a few more days. Worst case is that you all can do introductions and light banter until Venture Captain Arvin gets around to you.

Player Name/Alias: Betty / Incendiaeternus
Character Name: Meia
Character Level: 1
Organized Play # / Character #: 95342-703
Perception Modifier: +7
Initiative Modifier: +2
What is your quest Day Job (if any) Roll: that would require more skill points.

Okay, I got rid of the 'red' font. If the campaign name has 'red' in it, it makes all the posts red.

So we are not playing 'Fugitives of the Red Planet', instead we are playing 'Fugitives of the R3d Planet."

I've heard the same thing happens with green in pbp titles, too.

Go ahead and post your introductions. Game will start tomorrow.

Going to wait until the 6th to start. Still waiting on two to dot in, and I believe most of us are in the USA, and most of us have plans probably starting tomorrow through Sunday. So let's push the start date to the 6th.

Sorry about this.

Oh, yeah it is 4th of July on the other side of the pond. On this side of the pond, it is as well, but it does not really differ from 3rd or 5th.

Happy 4th of July to those celebrating!

No worries with the pause, Spider will go and fetch a hotdog or something.

Alright, sounds good. For us in Canada the national holiday actually is today ^^. Happy holiday to everyone who is celebrating!

I know Sunny had trouble setting up her SFS character, so I'll help her out with that and she should dot in.

Alright, sounds good. For us in Canada the national holiday actually is today ^^. Happy holiday to everyone who is celebrating!

I know Sunny had trouble setting up her SFS character, so I'll help her out with that and she should dot in.

Eloritu Damn it!

Happy Holiday to you CaptainBacon! And to any other Canadian out there! Late but sincere!

Hey I'm here! I'll send you my character's informations soon

Farol, just to clarify, Vecro is not one of Relij's identities, right? The character I plan to play this with has played 1-99 with Vecro, but I've only met Spider with another character. Just want to be sure before I mix up your characters ^^

Also, happy 4th of July!

Farol, just to clarify, Vecro is not one of Relij's identities, right? The character I plan to play this with has played 1-99 with Vecro, but I've only met Spider with another character. Just want to be sure before I mix up your characters ^^

Also, happy 4th of July!

Hey, no. Vecro is a standalone PC. I simply like Kasathas and as a result I ended up with two PC's of that race. And one more kasatha playing Adventure Path ;)

@Sunny16 - nice to meet you!

I decided to change which character to bring, sorry about that!

Player Name/Alias: Mike B
Character Name: "Oz"
Character Level: 3
Organized Play # / Character #: 801-710
Perception Modifier: +7 (Trap Spotter +11)
Initiative Modifier: +5
Day Job: Weapon/lab technician: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Note the first: Even though it's been a long time, I have GM'd this scenario twice, so I will refrain from taking part in strategic decisions. Oz is so standoffish anyway, so that's kind of appropriate, heh.

Note part deux: GM, Oz has the Trap Spotter exploit, so he automatically gets a perception check when passing within 10 feet of a trap even if he's not looking for one (with +11 rather than his normal +7). Thanks!

Hey ¡Oz is back!

First post is up!

For the people who have yet to get their introductions in, please do so, just assume you posted before you were ushered in.

For the briefing I will keep an eye on the forum a little more than normal. I will likely post small things to answer questions in about 10-12 hours.

Boons will need to be finalized by the end of the briefing. Though no boons (obviously since this is 1-02) are specifically being called out. No Starship tag on this one either.

And if you haven't posted your information for reporting, please do ASAP. That way it will be in the same general page as the other players information.

The Slides should be available immediately (posting them now)

Hey ¡Oz is back!

Only because Croaker saved him...how many times? PS - I think we've got other fans of the Black Company books in here with us. I recruit good peoples ;)

Oz's slotted boons:
Ally - Ebaki's Debt
Faction - Second Seekers (Jadnura) Champion.
Personal - Eoxian Heritage.
Promotional - Promotional Reroll (Organized Play (Venture Captain) Polo Shirt) (+4)
Social - Live Air Celebrity (Cooking Master, Kill Streak, Hold the Flag)
Starship - N/A
Slotless - None

Great, can't wait to play this! Will post my introduction tonight.

Player Name/Alias: Jordan C
Character Name: Helios-4
Character Level: 2
Organized Play # / Character #: 347661-704
Perception Modifier: +2
Initiative Modifier: +2
Day Job: None

_Spider_ wrote:

Hey ¡Oz is back!

Only because Croaker saved him...how many times? PS - I think we've got other fans of the Black Company books in here with us. I recruit good peoples ;)

:) Oz was the only PC that I could cast spell stabilize for ;) That is something new :D

More fans of Black Company? You may never get to many!

Player Name/Alias: Sunny16
Character Name: Twang
Character Level: 1
Organized Play # / Character #: 2370255-701
Perception Modifier: +5
Initiative Modifier: +5
What is your quest Day Job (if any) Roll: Profession (Cook): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Yay Sunny!

Steve is going to probably bow out, going back into the Pandemic world at the end of the week won't be able to guarantee keeping up.

Boons
Faction: Dataphiles Champion
Personal: None
Social: Distinguised Ambassador (but I buy nothing on this Lvl)
Starship: None
Slotless: Starfinder Insignia, Digital Presence (gives me +1 to fame and reputation to Dataphiles)
Ally: Duskimre Allegience (Ally Boon - Yetis)

I am lacking on good RP for this part. I will post tomorrow morning. Unless I will come up with something today.

Sorry about being delayed - will catch up a little later this afternoon.

Going to wait until the 20th to start moving the plot again. I know 2 of the people are very busy.....

Sorry all, busy weekend and with Gencon Online coming up, lots of prepping for scenarios.

I am going to post in a few hours.

What a rag-tag bunch we make! Loving the interaction ^^

On another note, even though this scenario brings out some things from Helios' story, far be it from me to hog the spotlight, or to be overly sulky. Please let me know if you think I'm going overboard and want me to dial back a bit.

I will be posting in a few minutes, after that I will attempt to do one last one tomorrow....then Gencon Online happens, and likely we will resume on Monday the 3rd. I know at least 2 of us are running multiple tables, and we likely won't be having the mental focus to do much more.

Helios-4 I am enjoying the RP...hopefully I can get a bit more in today with that ;-)

Helios - I'm enjoying it. Oz is just sulky and annoying all the time is all :P

Yeah, likewise here. I enjoyed it, but I couldn't help it to just let it slide :P

Fair enough, happy to know you're enjoying it. For the record I love the interaction as well -- don't hesitate to put Helios back in his place :P

Just made Meia so getting into her head a bit, probably more useful out here than back in the city.

And fun of Pandemic rescheduling a bunch of stuff.

I've already had to put my other pbp game (and several non-rp related things) on pause, so our GM knows that I'm okay with this. Sorry about this, all.

Hey folks till Wednesday my availability might be poor. Please feel free to bot Spider if needed.

Unless people want to RP getting to the Shirren, I will get a post out in the next 7 hours or so to get this game back moving. Gen Con online was great, but it was pretty draining.

Let's go get Talbot.....

Sorry for the delay and the short post, I'm having a crazy week. I'll try to post everyday, but it might not be long and elaborated actions.

Should we place our tokens around the Philt on the Slide?

Again, Sorry all for delays. Going back full time to work...dealing with all the craziness that incurs with being handed new labs to figure out while trying to get said teaching labs 'COVID' proofed (as well as you can) is taking a lot of my mental power. Hopefully if we all can post 1 or 2 times a day we can get this fight over, and then get to where Talbot is...hopeing less than 2 weeks for close.

Oh, sorry! I was writing my post while doing something else and I didn't realize that you posted your GM post while I was writing. Do you want me to take it down?

Nah, I will do what is best for the party.

Your attack--while a trick--wouldn't hit. So zero damage.
Bot attack--while not a trick--would hit, so some damage. Going to use this one, just applying it to the ysoki vs the shobhad.

Okay thanks!

One piece of information. From 31 of August till 5th of September I will be on vacation in a sort of remote place. I should be able to post normally, but if I stay silent please feel free to bot me.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

I am hoping that by the 31st we will be done but the wrapping up.