[PGRiS] Night of the Walking Dead PF1 (closed)

Game Master djpika

Ok, so the vacation came with a bonus case of the flu that's kept me down most of the week. I'm starting to catch up, so I'll try to get this going again shortly.

Ugh. The flu stinks. Glad you're on the upswing. Take your time. :)

Yeah, beginning of the year has been hectic! Don't over do it.

Too tired to post tonight.

Will be ready tomorrow!

Definitely easing back into things will be the way to go.

I'm currently at a fairly remote site. Still should be able to check in daily.

No worries… I’m used to hearing that from people that visit the UP (upper peninsula of MI) and surrounding WI.

Two more days before a short break at home.

Will have more time for posting then, promise!

Eh, we're not in a rush.

Chill group is still chill. Stay safe out there!

Just a note of encouragement -- I really like everyones' PCs and while the game may be a little slower than most, I am enjoying it!

Yup! We've got a fun group. The way Bam sees it: Mama Bear, Troubled Kid, Normal Kid, Goofy Kid, and a pet. Just a normal family, out for a pleasure cruise in eelcroc-infested waters.

Wow, if Sebastian is the normal kid... shudder.

Just a note of encouragement -- I really like everyones' PCs and while the game may be a little slower than most, I am enjoying it!

Same :)

Yup! We've got a fun group. The way Bam sees it: Mama Bear, Troubled Kid, Normal Kid, Goofy Kid, and a pet. Just a normal family, out for a pleasure cruise in eelcroc-infested waters.

Eels can be provided,

No more rhymes now. I mean it!

Anybody want a peanut?

Hi folks. Just to keep the pace of the game moving, can you please provide botting instruction instructions for your character?

Mainly for combat - narrative sections are easier to move through.

Thanks.

Done.

Me 1d2 ⇒ 2!

Thanks for the template, Bam.

You're welcome.

done.

Yep... for some reason I wasn't parsing the action out of the narrative.

For what it's worth, this is why I tend to explicitly tag my actions like

[move] draw weapon
[standard] attack PURPLE

usually after the narrative part, but sometimes I switch between the two. Either way it should be clear how a turn is used up.

First time seeing what botting instructions are- ended up looking at all three of my fellow party-member profiles to see how they're formatted and such. Will put one up in both of my profiles when I can. ;)

RE: At least we can regain some power by being able to make our own choices. The rails will come off soon. Given that it's PBP, I think it's easier to move the rails quickly rather than go through some of the GM illusions of preserving choice that would happen in an in-person game. Most horror adventures have a bit of this - getting on the ghost ship, going to the remote cabin in the woods... the rails are the tornado that drop the characters in Oz.

Oh no!

I wasn't criticizing the game or its management at all, GM.

I was just putting myself in Manfri's boots -- totally out of his element (through his own free will) and not liking it one bit ;)

No offense taken. It's hard to judge via pbp, so I figured there was no harm in throwing that out there.

Mechanics-wise, is anyone changing anything with rest? It sounds like folks are just going to fall into the usual watch routine, but otherwise get some sleep?

Pretty much. Manfri will sleep armorless, but wear his armor to stand watch.

Ditto for Bam.

FYI: After tonight I'll be away in nature all day tomorrow, but then back Sunday mid-afternoon'ish.

@Manfri - when you say "toss the place" do you mean like a police raid looking for evidence or just searching the place?

Manfri is going full-blown CSI: Ravenloft

Kaleb Hesse

I was going for any knowledge on hexad as a concept or name, but if there's an INT/WIS check for the "riddle", I could do that too.

I wouldn't worry about it for now. My group spent a lot of time at the table trying to decipher that line. The module doesn't provide a mechanic for solving it; it's intended to be a slow burn or lingering element not meant to be unveiled yet. That's not to say don't try, but don't get hung up on it as a roadblock.

That's good to know. Thank you!l Sometimes OCD dungeon-crawlers have to be unlodged :)

Luc, our hexad-hermit guy, does seem to be quite well-supplied with crated food and drink out in the swampland boonies. :)

Somebody has to go and send him all that stuff since it doesn't seem like he has a boat of his own. ;)

Good point. Wonder if they'll show up before we leave?

I'm assuming the party is leaving the next morning, so it doesn't look like it :)

I forgot to mention that Bam would have tried to read the book before bedding down for the night, but if it's too late so be it. Did the young man bring the book with him onto the raft?

Bam can read it before the night is over. It's a collection of poems. He also carries it with him on the raft.

Thanks! I just wasn't sure if any part of the book might be a clue that we'd realize later on, so I didn't want to miss it.

Maybe Sebastian's intuition was wrong, but this crowd is giving him real "The Wicker Man" vibes. I.e., he thinks it could very well be a loved one alive in the box and they'd just go along with it due to collective psychosis. But, he could be reading it wrong.

Hehe... that's part of the fun of the scenario :) It's an interesting situation to walk into in a new town. One of the more memorable ones from 2E.

If that's the case, Bam is going to have some serious guilt.

The rest of the adventure is largely in the party's hands. You can explore the village and talk to people as you like. Keep in mind that some events may be time based, so if it feels like you're out of ideas, consider letting some time elapse.

Note: I tried using a French creole translator, but all it seemed to do is replace th- with d-. Still, it fits the vibe a bit more than the Haitian Creole from earlier, so sorry if it sounds disjointed.

Works for me. :)

Side note: I will be cleaning and cooking a lot for the holiday weekend. I may be able to post, but I can't guarantee it. Please bot if needed.

Good point. I'm in the same boat. We have my Daughter's birthday party on Saturday and then Easter on Sunday. I'll do what I can, but folks shouldn't worry about trying to squeeze something in.

Enjoy the weekend all!

Happy Easter Holidays to everyone. :)

Hey Peeps,

I am travelling for the next 24 hours.

I'll see you on the other side ;)

Safe travels!

Stay safe and have fun. Sounds like a good opportunity to get some reading/Switch Gaming in :)

Thanks!
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I believe Galtan is not its own language on Golarion, rather it is a dialect of Taldane.

Having said that: "Leandrie, I don't think we're in Ustalav anymore."

Just a rules check here... for sense motive, the DC would be a bluff check only if the opposition was trying to deceive or lie. It would be vs. a hunch (DC 20) to note the omission of information or the person holding back?