GM Jhaeman's SFS # 2-11: "Descent Into Verdant Shadow" (Inactive)

Game Master Jhaeman

General Notes:

I try to post every day to keep things moving, and if you can keep a similar pace, that would be great. We all have real life interruptions of course, so if you can't post and we're in the middle of something like a combat, please give me bot instructions or I'll assume your PC does Total Defense.

Please place a good array of information in your character header. Knowing your PC's EAC/KAC, Perception mod, Initiative mod, etc., saves me a lot of time when doing posts. If you need help figuring out how to format that, we can help you. Important: I don't keep track of your character's stamina, hit points, resolve points, or daily resources. You need to do this yourself and update your tagline as the game goes on.

If you want to earn extra GM love and you're not playing a pre-gen, posting a full character sheet in your profile is great. That way I can look stuff up and answer my own "how did they do that?" questions. Related, if you have some crazy weird or complicated build and want to explain anything, here's a good place.

You'll need a picture of your character for the grid scenes.

If you're new to Starfinder, Starfinder Society, or play-by-post, welcome! I'm always happy to help, and please don't be embarrassed if you have any questions.

Finally, role-playing is good! Please give your PC some personality and engage with the other PCs and NPCs. I'll gently move us along if we're dwelling too much in one part of the scenario.

Any questions, ask away!

I have an early AM flight Tuesday (tomorrow) morning to the great state of Florida where mine and my girlfriend's parents live. Will be there a week but will have network. May be a little slow one or two busy days but will be checking in daily!
Now... to survive today at work and then the flight. :)

All good, have fun!

I've now placed pics of Naiaj and Hemlock on Slide 2 of the Maps & Handouts.

"How long before we leave? I need to get something less lethal," Treyvasho says looking at her arms.

This may interest you if you don't want to spend money on a non-lethal weapon:

Nonlethal Damage With A Weapon That Deals Lethal Damage

You can use a weapon that deals lethal damage to deal nonlethal damage instead, but you take a –4 penalty to your attack roll.

Oh, I know. But merciful is useful regardless. :D

I also just re-discovered that the static arc rifle has the stun special effect, so that's also handy.

just a note, I've finally copy-pasted Kat's 6th level information to her profile, and did not make any purchases.

I've had a large equipment rental here for the week so I've been a little distracted - sorry if I have been slow to post in the intro.

Back from a week in Florida visiting families! Tired but... back. :)

Running a bit behind this weekend, but I'll catch up tomorrow morning.

I'm helping run PaizoCon this weekend, so will be in and out.

I'm heading to an actual face to face convention this coming weekend. My gaming schedule is a little on the light side so I should have plenty of opportunities to check in. :)

That website issue where posts appear out of order is manifesting again, so if the Gameplay thread looks a little confusing at times, that's why.

I'm just having one of those days, but I'll get caught up tomorrow.

I'm just having one of those days, but I'll get caught up tomorrow.

Heh. No worries. It's Saturday. :)

Sorry everyone, I'm a bit slower posting this week and next due to some special work commitments.

Proof that work sucks. :)

I will be on vacation for the next 10 days with irregular internet at best. Please bot me as needed. Trey attacks twice when possible.

Very sorry--it's terrible timing just as we're entering the last bit of the scenario, but I'm going to be away on a trip until Sunday.

I didn't realize my character didn't have at least jump jets until I was trying to figure out how to climb up.

Have fun on your trip. We'll see you when you get back.

Thanks for playing, everyone. You were a really fun group, and kept spirits high over a long and sometimes complicated scenario. You also proved that being good at Athletics shouldn't be underrated! I'll be prepping the Chronicles soon. If you have a Day Job check or anything you need me to put on the Chronicle, now's the time to let me know.

Profesion (Social worker): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Thanks for running this scenario @GM Jhaeman! Very much appreciated, I really liked it, and the whole climb-down vibe. I second what you said, to value Athletics or have other ways of giving you climb/fly speed!

Thank you team for playing it was fun!

That was a long one! It was interesting to go through it without being properly equipped in mysticism. Even when the time came to defend the group and Kat was rolling 20's she was still ineffective. I think Kat will be on the bench now until the start of gameday, so I will have time to see how she can "learn" from this experience and improve her weapons against magical creatures.

Thanks GM for running and thanks to the other players for a great game.

Thank you for running! A very interesting and fun scenario and other than a little mystic issue we seemed to be pretty well equipped for it! :)
Well. Those will saves could use some help as well. :)

Thank you to all for playing!

Thanks everyone! Sorry my trip came in the middle of everything and got weird.

Profession: bounty hunter: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

Reporting completed--Chronicles coming tomorrow.

Chronicles are now available here. If there are any problems, just let me know and I'll fix them up. You received full XP, Fame, Rep, boons, and items. You received slightly less credits than the max (the scenario expected you to take genetic samples of the chrysalis). For Day Job, I used the first roll that you did in the Recruitment thread (which ended up benefiting most of you).

Thanks again for playing! I'm getting ready to do some more Season 2 SFS in the near future, and you'd all be welcome to join.

Hey @GM, the chronicle looks good, I've downloaded it.

Thank you very much for running, it was really a different kind of scenario, and I am glad that I brought Smiley along as he did the heavy lifting of Aravon up and down :)

Thank you team for an amazing game. I really enjoyed it, and that last fight made me review my PCs equipment and buying jumpjets/jetpacks :D

Thanks again to all for running and playing! Great group, would be happy to see any of you here in the future!

Chronicle looks good!

It also may be time for an armor upgrade. Perhaps some jump jets or just a saddle for Drone. :)

Chronicle looks good to me, too. Thanks for running! Definitely need to get a jetpack or something now.

You're all very welcome, and I'm sure we'll run into each other again soon. I'll turn this thread to Inactive, but just PM me if you need anything.