Hmmm, this is potentially really interesting to me - on the one hand, your style and priorities as a DM seem right up my alley, you're allowing all my favorite races, and most of the additional systems/houserules are ones I really like playing with. But on the other hand, I'm also in the 2e RotRL campaign OSW mentioned having started recently.
So I guess before I get too excited about character concepts, I know you've said some prior knowledge isn't disqualifying, but would that be? I'd like to think that two different groups, two different systems, and playing characters with different enough means of problem-solving would keep things fresh and without too much information bleed, but I totally get if you'd just rather not do it, or if the answer would be "sure, but distinct preference given to people not currently playing."
Player Questionnaire
1. What time zone are you in?
West Europe, GMT +1
2. How long have you been playing TTRPGs?
I started playing at the paizo boards back in 2013.
3. What's your favorite part about playing TTRPGs?
RP mostly, but wiping the floor with monsters and unsavory individuals (combat) is a good part in it.
4. What do you expect from this game?
Fun.
5. What do you expect out of your fellow players?
Respect for another, and fun interaction.
6. What do you expect out of me?
To be a fair GM, plain and simple.
7. (If you don't want this to be public, PM me the answer to this one and just note that you did so.) Beyond the obvious (generally stuff already prohibited by Paizo's forum rules,) what are your redlines? Are there any topics, themes, or imagery that you absolutely do not want to see in the game?
The site covers it generally.
That said, i am considering a sylph cleric or druid.
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RP examples:
Mia the witch, uses rules and logic against a Chelaxian guard who wants to arrest them.
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Oh that's plain messed up.Seconded; you've just unlocked a new fear.
Sorry for scaring you! Unfortunately I have found it better in the long run to speak openly about such issues.
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In other news, I have slightly updated Dare's character sheet with some additional gear updates and some proofreading. Nothing dramatic, just personalizing the gear with stuff like a pack of cards and some food and for some reason I forgot to give her the requisite low-level adventurer's emergency backup dagger.
I like giving my PCs a hobby. Card playing seems appropriate for a low-level Sczarni associate.
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Hmmm, this is potentially really interesting to me - on the one hand, your style and priorities as a DM seem right up my alley, you're allowing all my favorite races, and most of the additional systems/houserules are ones I really like playing with. But on the other hand, I'm also in the 2e RotRL campaign OSW mentioned having started recently.
So I guess before I get too excited about character concepts, I know you've said some prior knowledge isn't disqualifying, but would that be? I'd like to think that two different groups, two different systems, and playing characters with different enough means of problem-solving would keep things fresh and without too much information bleed, but I totally get if you'd just rather not do it, or if the answer would be "sure, but distinct preference given to people not currently playing."
First, thanks for being open about already being in a RotRL game.
Second, I'm alright with people already in a RotRL game applying to this one. It will be a consideration if it comes down to it, but as I've said before, I tend to be a story-focused GM, so interesting characters win me over rather than interesting builds.
Oh! I totally missed the RP examples part for the application. I've added some to the character profile now.
I expect I'll be able to finish the background today or tomorrow depending on site outages.
A bit under the weather today, I'll get more work done in the next couple of days (hopefully).
CS updated with history, description and equipment. I thought the board was going to be down today. Glad it wasn't so I could post the update.
Hey Ythiel/Tarjun! Good times!
I’m also surprised the boards are still up. Either the maintenance is getting done tonight or they were done with it quicker than anticipated.
I added a bit more to Ano’s backstory-pretty much just how she started to learn how to summon her bloodrage, as well as how she came across her rapier.
Looks like it was done faster than expected. I got a timeout error earlier today.
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1. What time zone are you in? Central Standard Time
2. How long have you been playing TTRPGs? Started with 2e DnD in 96 maybe 95 been playing ever since
3. What's your favorite part about playing TTRPGs?
Twell I love the uncertainty, the exploration and general tp. All fun.
4. What do you expect from this game?
Well I expect a fun experience for everyone. And most inportantly an end.
5. What do you expect out of your fellow players?
Engaging rp and the ability have fun together
6. What do you expect out of me?
A fun wxperience.
7. (If you don't want this to be public, PM me the answer to this one and just note that you did so.) Beyond the obvious (generally stuff already prohibited by Paizo's forum rules,) what are your redlines? Are there any topics, themes, or imagery that you absolutely do not want to see in the game?
Usually none. I mean its entertainment sometimes you are scared, revolted, disgusted, halpy, defeated ectera.
I also expected it to be out for most of the day/evening. I trimmed down his equipment (OUCH!), added his 3rd trait, took a different feat (I don't know how the h*** I forgot Power Attack has a +1 BAB requirement; maybe that's why he didn't get picked for Ironfang?), and changed the snippet of his backstory.
1. What time zone are you in?
U.S. Central Timezone
2. How long have you been playing TTRPGs?
Not to shock anyone but it will be 42 years this summer.
3. What's your favorite part about playing TTRPGs?
The strategy aspect, looking at the map and trying to envision how the battle will unfold.
4. What do you expect from this game?
Fun. That's the whole point of playing games so if you aren't having fun, why bother?
5. What do you expect out of your fellow players?
Honesty, respect, teamwork, sharing resources, and patience.
6. What do you expect out of me?
That you will only roll 1s to hit us and grant us all huge bonuses to hit everything! Seriously to be a fair, honest, fun, and impartial 'judge' for the game. I've sat at too many tables where the DM/GM viewed is as them vs. the players. I think that's 100% the wrong attitude to take towards running a game.
7. (If you don't want this to be public, PM me the answer to this one and just note that you did so.) Beyond the obvious (generally stuff already prohibited by Paizo's forum rules,) what are your redlines? Are there any topics, themes, or imagery that you absolutely do not want to see in the game?
I might be different but I really don't have any. I think the news often contains more of a shocking horror element than movies, games, etc. NPCs might swear at PCs, taunt them, etc. I suppose being needlessly cruel, demeaning, and rude to players/PCs but that's more common sense than a redline.
I present OjWoj "Scrapeknee" Viskalai, Shoanti Oracle of the Heavens Mystery (With Stargazer Archetype). Just check his profile, if there is anything I've missed let me know but it should have history, personality ,and so on in spoilers there (to save space, no nefarious intention).
He's the nephew of Sheriff Balor and Garridan Viskalai, with his mother having passed on and he was raised mostly by the latter.
As for the PLAYER questionnaire, answers for that are below
1. What time zone are you in?
Eastern United States Time Zone
2. How long have you been playing TTRPGs?
Many decades in one form or another with a infrequent gaps.
3. What’s your favorite part about playing TTRPGs?
A good story where everyone leaves their mark. I really like it if the PCs make a change (hopefully a positive one) on the setting by their actions.
4. What do you expect from this game?
I'm hoping it will be fun. ;) I also rarely get to play oracles so I'm hoping to kick the tires so to speak on this class
5. What do you expect out of your fellow players?
Hopefully a lot of fun interactions, and some mutual courtesy with a dash of communication between players as needed. To be fair, these boards are pretty good for that.
6. What do you expect out of me?
Pretty much trust you to continue in the vein of what I've seen you do before.. You answer questions, you're patient with those moments I miss a clue. See above about getting a chance to make a difference in the setting if possible.
7. Redlines?
I think the rules of the forum already have any redlines I'd have covered mostly. I do think somethings don't need EXPLICIT detail (Torture, sexual violence, etc) but again I think that's already Paizo's rules.
As for RP samples, well, recently, there was This scene where a tifeling wizard is introduced
And, I played a rather simplistic Ulfen Barbarian, a lovable bruiser sort, who actually had a moment of depth as he contemplated how blessed he was to have such fine company
Too bad we can't get the band back together on this one. I enjoyed playing with Wayland, Morgrym and Calin. Alas Lazur has found employment currently.
I've added an expanded backstory, one background skill, and PMed you RP samples. I'm still pondering the archetype I discussed with you but haven't decided yet.
Dotting for interest, will work something up.
Hello All!
Rumelords is nostalgic to say the least....
There are some interesting concepts already (one that mirrored my own, looking at you, Nidintu).
February 21st is still a bit away, if that remains your deadline?
Plenty of time for some fun researching!
Thank you for running!
@DM-Salsa would you be opposed to a Grippli concept? I see him as hanging out on the fringes of Sandpoint as possibly a known entity but considered harmless by Shalalu(?).
Too bad we can't get the band back together on this one. I enjoyed playing with Wayland, Morgrym and Calin. Alas Lazur has found employment currently.
Yeah, but part of the fun in running something again is seeing the new characters people come up with. Will you be throwing your hat into the ring?
February 21st is still a bit away, if that remains your deadline?
Yep, that's still the deadline. If anything, I may extend it a few days to the 23rd.
Attempting to learn Kineticist (Air, Earth or Wood?) for my possible submission.
I have yet to play one and it intrigued me for RotRL run....
@ DM-Salsa would enjoy portraying a Grippli for this concept?
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Attempting to learn Kineticist (Air, Earth or Wood?) for my possible submission.
I have yet to play one and it intrigued me for RotRL run....
@ DM-Salsa would enjoy portraying a Grippli for this concept?
Yes on the Kineticist. You're going to have to sell me on the grippli.
Too bad we can't get the band back together on this one. I enjoyed playing with Wayland, Morgrym and Calin. Alas Lazur has found employment currently.Yeah, but part of the fun in running something again is seeing the new characters people come up with. Will you be throwing your hat into the ring?
My luck with this AP hasn't been great. I'll see if an idea comes to me. I'm trying not to get involved in too many games. One of mine may be dead and another is currently really slow.
My luck with this AP hasn't been great. I'll see if an idea comes to me. I'm trying not to get involved in too many games. One of mine may be dead and another is currently really slow.
Okay, I'll put you down in case something does come to mind. You've got at least until the 21st, so plenty of time for some sparks to start something. :)
4 Starts for me. But only 1 got into the 2nd book and died. :(
I also have been having horrible luck on this one.
Just working through the answers to the questions that you put up.
Okay, after adding in Ano’s family (after asking the DM if they would like that info) I don’t think there’s anything else I can add to her sheet unless otherwise stated.
I did try to play RotRL at least 5 years ago, with a gnome paladin (who would’ve multiclassed with ninja and become a shadowdancer) but my mental health slipped and I dropped out quick. Not gonna let that happen this time.
The only other PbP game I was accepting in was an Ironfang Invasion in 2017, as a kobold ranger who eventually got a raptor companion. Unfortunately I suffered burnout and dropped out in the beginning of 2023 (my burnout happened a couple years prior but I soldiered on as much as I could) but as fate would have it, after I dropped out, my Pathfinder hyperfixation didn’t just come back, that flame exploded. So suffice to say I regret dropping out of that campaign cause I was having fun.
"The Lucky Halfling" aka Joshua Hirtz chiming in. I've filled out some basics on this profile and included a link to a Google doc I'm using to consolidate the requested information and my current workings for the character.
Just realized we’re using background skills, which I added. If the DM allows it, I’ll have Ano learn how to read and speak Minkaian, considering she was a childhood friend of Ameiko and I’d imagine she would learn it from her. If that’s not acceptable I’ll choose a different language.
But unless I missed something, HOPEFULLY this is the last time I have to update her sheet.
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@Ano: That's fine. And don't worry, we can fix any mistakes before we get started.
@Everyone: We're not even a week in and I can tell this is going to be tough. Looking forward to seeing what you all come up with.
Going back to the drawing board, the kineticist just isn't making me all warm and fuzzy.
EDIT!
Researching Changeling Shaman for a very similar concept...
@Mightypion: I'm not all that strict about it, so long as there's a justification for it. Basically, as long as you can explain why they might know an unusual language, I'm not going to be that big of a stickler about it.
Source Blood of the Coven pg. 5
Possessed of a blazing inner fire, hearth mays are passionate and excitable. Ranging from bubbly to irate, they lack emotional nuance, but their drive and discipline can overcome nearly any obstacle.
Ancestry Ash hag
Typical Alignment LN
Ability Modifiers +2 Wis, +2 Cha, -2 Con
Hag Racial Trait Ash-born changelings gain a +1 racial bonus on damage rolls for spells with the fire descriptor. This bonus increases by 1 for every 4 character levels the changeling has beyond 1st.
Awakened Hag Heritage You gain immunity to extremely warm conditions, as if you were under the effects of a permanent endure elements spell (heat only) that cannot be dispelled.
Possessed of a blazing inner fire, hearth mays are passionate and excitable. Ranging from bubbly to irate, they lack emotional nuance, but their drive and discipline can overcome nearly any obstacle.
She will be a Shaman (Tribe) that has become extremely protective of the folks of Sandpoint.
I plan to make full use of it at 6th with Wandering Spirit Hex Arcane Enlightenment. Good synergy (along with Ash Hag racial trait).
She will be a Student of History, while feeling protective of it.
Changed Dare's sheet one more time: realized I'd accidentally given her two magic traits. Traded one off for a race trait. Also changed a racial trait (actually going from an alt racial trait, scavenger, back to a core racial trait, intimidating) and adjusted some skills accordingly. I'd had some reason for scavenger early on when drafting the character, but tying her to the Family Ties trait, it makes sense for her to have some thuggish, intimidating traits.
Sorry for the additional change.
@ DM-Salsa Question? Do these allow +4 for all my friends?
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Submitting Manush Karapetian, veneficus witch and gnome with a mission.
I really wanted to try something different with this character, hence spending 3 days noodling with the build and background. I usually (always) play good-aligned characters who want to help from the get-go, but with this one I wanted an Arc™. The world hasn't treated Manush very nicely so far, so she has little reason to be selfless, but I am hoping that will change throughout the course of the campaign and as she (hopefully) gets closer and closer to her goal of freeing her family.
Player Questions:
1. What time zone are you in?
WEST (Western Europe Standard Time), GMT+0 right now.
2. How long have you been playing TTRPGs?
25 years, give or take.
3. What's your favorite part about playing TTRPGs?
Embodying someone I normally wouldn't be able to and being transported to a variety of worlds. I enjoy reading the lore and worldbuilding and imagining characters that would fit in that world.
4. What do you expect from this game?
Expect? Not much, I've been on the boards long enough to temper my expectations. I hope we'll have a great, collaborative adventure together and write some good RP.
5. What do you expect out of your fellow players?
Correct my inevitable mistakes with the rules. Respect me as a person and how I choose to play my character (I promise I'm not a murderhobo).
6. What do you expect out of me?
Fairness and consistency in rulings. Everything else is a bonus.
7. Beyond the obvious (generally stuff already prohibited by Paizo's forum rules,) what are your redlines? Are there any topics, themes, or imagery that you absolutely do not want to see in the game?
RP samples:
To avoid spoilers, selecting only start of campaign ones.
Yaziyah, Shoanti shaman, at the beginning of Curse of the Crimson Throne
Sette the hyperactive ratfolk alchemist sharing their love of sweets
Tiefling in Jade Regent who is not very good with social cues
Goblins creating an anarcho-commune commune in Kingmaker
A loyal thrall in the Northlands Ssga
@ DM-Salsa Question? Do these allow +4 for all my friends?
Rules as written, they get the feat, but the ability doesn't say anything about obviating the triggers in the feat itself, so two of them would still need to be changelings in order for them to get the +2 to concentration much less the +4 for having two other changelings having the feat.
Whether or not that's intended is a bit of an open question for me. I'm on the fence, to be honest. Let me mull this over and I'll let you know.
I thought it a neat synergy. I am attempting to go all in on Changeling openess...lol.
It can be, but the wording of the feat has me wondering if they meant for it to be a changeling only thing even with things like shared teamwork feats.
It can be, but the wording of the feat has me wondering if they meant for it to be a changeling only thing even with things like shared teamwork feats.
The way I read it was like an "escalation of commonality" - if there's a bunch of changlings around, they get the +2 just for being changlings and the 1 character having the feat, but if they also take the feat (how teamwork feats work in general), then they get the +4 benefit
Possible dumb question in related to the topic-am I the only one who just, doesn’t quite get teamwork feats? I mean I kinda get the basic premise, but I think trying to imagine how they work in practice is what confuses me?
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Possible dumb question in related to the topic-am I the only one who just, doesn’t quite get teamwork feats? I mean I kinda get the basic premise, but I think trying to imagine how they work in practice is what confuses me?
The biggest problem with teamwork feats is you really need to build as many PCs in the party as possible to take advantage of them. That much coordination would require players, and not PCs, to be selected or organize themselves and then find a GM.
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The basic premise is that you and an ally both need to have the feat in order to get the benefits. It's an interesting idea, but the issue is that you almost have to have two characters built around those feats, not to mention that most characters are a bit feat-starved anyway.
In this case, you get part of the benefit if you're in a group of changelings and part of it if others have the feat. I think that means that you only get the full +4 if there are three changelings in the party with the Tribal Cooperation ability. You get +2 on concentration checks if there are two other changelings within 30 feet, and another +2 if they also have this feat.
So, Dorian, my final ruling is that you can get the +2 for others having the feat within 30 feet, but not the +2 for them being changelings.
Thanks Evindyl for helping me work though this.
The biggest problem with teamwork feats is you really need to build as many PCs in the party as possible to take advantage of them. That much coordination would require players, and not PCs, to be selected or organize themselves and then find a GM.
I have an inquisitor in PFS1 and thankfully they get the 'Solo Tactics' class ability so the inquisitor can use teamwork feats to benefit themselves even if no other PC has the same teamwork feat.
Don’t hunters have a similar ability? unless I’m mistaken. and yeah, a part of me feel like Teamwork feats were meant to work better for NPCs than PCs
Hunters and I want to say cavaliers or brawlers. Too lazy to go look, but I think it's one or both of those classes.
And interesting idea about teamwork feats. I hadn't considered them as a tool for building NPC teams.
While the Tribal Cooperation would still work: (It works very similar to the Inquisitor's Solo Tactics class ability)
Tribal Cooperation (Su): The shaman gains a teamwork feat as a bonus feat. She must meet the feat’s prerequisites. As a standard action, the shaman can grant one of her teamwork feats to all allies within 30 feet who can see and hear her. Allies retain the use of this bonus feat for 3 rounds plus 1 round for every 2 levels the shaman has. Allies do not need to meet the prerequisites of this bonus feat.
The wording of Unusual heritage does not: Benefit: Your mother was part of a powerful hag coven, and it shows when you are near your kin. As long as you are within 30 feet of at least two other changelings, you gain a +2 bonus on concentration checks and dispel checks. If at least two of these changelings also have this feat, these bonuses increase to +4.
So everyone within 30 feet would get the teamwork feat, but not be near two other changelings.
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Don’t hunters have a similar ability? unless I’m mistaken. and yeah, a part of me feel like Teamwork feats were meant to work better for NPCs than PCsThe biggest problem with teamwork feats is you really need to build as many PCs in the party as possible to take advantage of them. That much coordination would require players, and not PCs, to be selected or organize themselves and then find a GM.
I have an inquisitor in PFS1 and thankfully they get the 'Solo Tactics' class ability so the inquisitor can use teamwork feats to benefit themselves even if no other PC has the same teamwork feat.
Sort of but Hunters 'share' their teamwork feats with their animal companion whereas Inquisitors just get the benefit of the teamwork feats.
Hunters and I want to say cavaliers or brawlers. Too lazy to go look, but I think it's one or both of those classes.
And interesting idea about teamwork feats. I hadn't considered them as a tool for building NPC teams.
I have a little book on kobolds (aka one of my favorite races in Pathfinder) and I think there’s a part in it that gives the suggestion of having groups of kobold NPCs having teamwork feats to reflect how they like to attack in mass cooperation.
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There are some interesting concepts already (one that mirrored my own, looking at you, Nidintu).
Sincerest apologies! I'm not trying to step on your toes! Actually, my previous experience with this particular magus build has it resulting in a character somewhat like a bard with added combat prowess - while Zeldrith doesn't get Inspire Courage, most of his spells will be support spells, especially at higher levels, so he's far from a frontline fighter.
Finished most of the Deep Background questions, will try to finish up the remaining questions at some point. I'll also try to create a roleplaying sample or two for this specific character.