DM Meleager's Skull & Shackles

Game Master Patrickthekid

Here is where we can discuss anything about the campaign OOC. Go ahead and discuss amongst yourselves.

When possible, could you open up the gameplay thread so we can dot and delete?

When possible, could you open up the gameplay thread so we can dot and delete?

It's done.

We still have 2 players remaining, so I'm going to see if I can reach them.

Dotted.

Thank you for inviting me DM Meleager! Good to be on board for this one. Literally :)

Okay, so Delightful will be replaced by Dorien Grey. Once he posts, we can get things started.

So, a funny thing happened on the way to the privy!

Hello All!

Much appreciate the invite!

Excellent. Now that we're all here, we can start with this. Does anyone on this campaign have any topics or content they are not comfortable with roleplaying? Since these are pirates we're talking about things can get nasty, but I want a board where everyone will be okay with what I throw at you.

Also, this will be a pretty varied group racial and faith wise. I don't expect everyone to get along at the start, but I don't want things to get too much into PvP territory.

Sexual assault is a line. Too much objectification is too much, if you've built your character around being a lech, sorry but no. The occasional comment is fine.

I will say Mama Mambo is pretty much on the money, as far as I am concerned ;)

Otherwise Reknar is pretty resilient.

And welcome aboard Arkhan!

I have no problem with adult topics.

Well this is a public forum curated by an US american company. I believe this actually already sets a certain line.
I think something like Pegi 18 should be fine here.
Anything else could be on discord on demand, since that's not that public.

So, a funny thing happened on the way to the privy!

Hello All!

Much appreciate the invite!

Glad you're here buddy.

@Mama Mambo: Str5? :O

Forum rules cover most of my lines anyways, but yeah Mama Mambo's got it covered.

@Mama Mambo: Str5? :O

Shhhhh....

I'm sure it won't ever be a problem in this campaign...am I right?

>:)

Nope never. Just so long I never need to make a swim or climb check.

I am sure you have some sweet divine magic up your sleeve for that - come on… Tell us! :D

On a side note, Reknar’s Diplomacy (yes, he has a bad templer, but can usually reason with people) is not very impressive at the moment - that should change at level 2 with Versatile Performance (Oratory) kicking in. At least for now he can spin some decent tales.

Eventually I will have a thing. Right now not so much. I can avoid drowning long enough for another PC to rescue me.

Nice! I also want ‘a thing’, but I don’t think Bards get it :)

Note to self - be good to Mama Mambo.

oh thank god

I was getting very aware of how bad Diplomacy was looking for our crew, but I was going to wait till level 2 to see how we were fairing - maybe just being mean to everyone would be fun!

It didn't help that the two people who dropped out were going to be your party faces. But hey, there's still plenty of people within reach.

Okay, so I'm going to put up an opening post either later today or tomorrow so we can finally get things started.

Yeah I have a decent cha so I can at least assist a check.

Nice! I also want ‘a thing’, but I don’t think Bards get it :)

Note to self - be good to Mama Mambo.

Always be nice to the people who feed you.

There's a reason i only picked intimidation, because Pai Song does not believe in diplomacy^^
I could change to diplomacy though and also go back to only sorcerer if need be.
But i think the bard will be way better in the long run than the sorcerer/arcanist.

And even nicer to the ones who feed on you.

The good news is you don't need to use Diplomacy to influence NPCs. Bluff and Intimidate checks work just the same.

Got me some of that too if needed :P

Diplomacy! Why and the s*!$ turds would us pirates be need'n with Diplomacy!

The 1/2 orc Druid just looks at everyone and shrugs.
We should be fine....

The Storm Druid provides a distinct disposition as only a storm can...lol.

And thank you everyone that I have had the privilege and those yet to be introduced!

Mama and I (and Patrick actually) have been so trying to get into a good S&S game, so cheers!

Sounds good! I have been looking for one with Pat for some time too, and i mean we had 2-3 start with S&S that then died down.
Was restarted again, but with some newcomers with incredible posting rates.
Nice to see people have fun, but can't keep up there.

I'm actually in a game right now myself, but the DM allowed me to play DM this time around with a party of my own.

S&S is my personal favorite AP from Pathfinder, so I decided if I'm going to DM for the first time, I might as well do it with an AP I love.

Speaking of which, the first post is up! Feel free to elaborate on how you ended up aboard the ship.

One more thing to note. You lot are currently without your weapons, armor or gear at the moment. There will be a chance to get them back, but for now the odds are against you for a counter attack.

Yeah sorcerers don't really need weapons :P

My goal is basically to break someone's nose/arm before getting dragged down :-)

My goal is basically to break someone's nose/arm before getting dragged down :-)

Have fun getting yourself a proper pirate beatdown, but don't get any of it on me...

Apologies but extremely busy. I will catch up tomorrow after work.

For those who want to start a brawl, I'll give you guys the surprise round before I roll initiative in general.

Reknar is just trying to stop a brawl ;)

Lol you'd think I could at least get past post 1 before posting under the wrong profile.

Best to just get it out of the way

In all seriousness, I'm fine handwaving getting my ass beat if other folk aren't down for some early defiance.

I'm fine with it, just checking if they let us through or not.

It's all fine. Just trying to see if I can move things up a bit.

Nothing like some fisticuffs to get the blood running. Reknar would have jumped in if Chisomo had acknowledged him. Maybe next time ;)

My goal is basically to break someone's nose/arm before getting dragged down :-)

Congrats. You managed to take down one of them with you. And you got another a broken nose.

Nothing like some fisticuffs to get the blood running. Reknar would have jumped in if Chisomo had acknowledged him. Maybe next time ;)

He's lucky she didn't punch him for trying to grab her ;-)

Lashes will be the main punishment on the ship if you screw up badly. Even if Scourge misses, he will have the chance to try until he gets all three hits. Still, there's a chance to get a non-damaging blow in the case of a critical fail.

Since we are using the Feat Tax rules, that gives Reknar some more flexibility in his choices (since he is a melee/support character).

So assuming we all survive, and it makes sense in the future, I was looking into the Flagbearer feat - wanted to ask what are DM Meleager's thoughts on attaching the flag to a polearm, instead of holding it in a free hand? Like the Banner of Ancient Kings.

Also another note for the future - I am considering a Prestige Class :O
Cookies to the one who guesses which!

Arkhan is a grouch, so he does enjoy the occasional cookie, so Battle Herald.