'Gallows of Madness - The Festering Blot' (Inactive)

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Lucinus - Dhampir Bloodrager 1 | HP 8/13 | AC 16 / 10T / 16FF (+2 vs chaos creatures)| Fort +4, Reflex +0, Will +2 (+2 vs disease & mind-affecting, -1 vs sonic) | CMD 15 / 15 FF | Init +1 | Perc +6 (+8 vs surprise) | SM +3 | Speed 30' | Rage 11/15 | Active Conditions: protection from chaos

FYI the latest Paizo blog has the timelines for the forums being down while they implement the new store.


mike's character wrote:
FYI the latest Paizo blog has the timelines for the forums being down while they implement the new store.

Is this what was supposed to happen a couple weeks ago? Or is this something new?


Thanks to Lucinus for the information on the system update.

Taking into consideration that it's Halloween and the site is going dark starting Monday, we'll take a brief pause until the system returns. Posting tends to be more sporadic on the weekends anyway so we shouldn't lose much.

If you'd like you can write out what you all plan to do in the Ballroom. The big question is if anyone is going to agree with Lucinus's suggestion concerning the music box and the sheet music. I moved the PC tokens back to the Ballroom and I moved the main floor map to Slide 2. Although it wasn't posted in the room description the items on the map *are* in the room. The picture in the bottom right corner of the room is a harpsichord.

The Concordance

Quest for Perfection 1 - The Edge of Heaven Female N Elf Alchemist (Mindchemist) 4 / Fighter (Lore Warden) 1 | HP 34/34 | AC 14 (18) T 13 FF 11 (15) (shield)| CMB +2, CMD 15 | F +9, R +9, W +3 (+2 vs poison) | Init +7 | Perc +6 low-light vision, SM: +2 | Speed 30 ft.
Ressources:
Cognatogen: 1/1, Bombs: 11/12, Extracts 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3
GM Shadow Dragon wrote:
The picture in the bottom right corner of the room is a harpsichord.

If only there was a real harpsichord in the room and not just a picture of it... :-P


Vreekka The Brainiac wrote:
GM Shadow Dragon wrote:
The picture in the bottom right corner of the room is a harpsichord.
If only there was a real harpsichord in the room and not just a picture of it... :-P

I know, right???

The Concordance

Quest for Perfection 1 - The Edge of Heaven Female N Elf Alchemist (Mindchemist) 4 / Fighter (Lore Warden) 1 | HP 34/34 | AC 14 (18) T 13 FF 11 (15) (shield)| CMB +2, CMD 15 | F +9, R +9, W +3 (+2 vs poison) | Init +7 | Perc +6 low-light vision, SM: +2 | Speed 30 ft.
Ressources:
Cognatogen: 1/1, Bombs: 11/12, Extracts 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3

Well, if we're lucky, maybe we'll find a picture of the musical secret...

Silver Crusade

Male NG Human God Caller 5 | HP 38/38 | AC 13 T 9 FF 13 | CMB +2, CMD 11 | F: +5, R: +0, W: +6 [+1 vs death, +2 vs mind-affecting evil outsiders, -2 vs cold] | Init: -1 | Perc: +3, SM: +2 | Speed 30ft | Spells (L1: 3/5, L2: 3/3); Bond 4/5 |Shirt Reroll 1/1 | Summon Monsters 5/5 | PFS Pin: 0/1 | Active conditions:

Just an early heads-up that I'll be away from a computer from the 12-28 of November.


Jakeric wrote:
Just an early heads-up that I'll be away from a computer from the 12-28 of November.

Hm. We'll see where we are at that time but I might need either botting instructions or some parameters.

Dark Archive

Lucinus - Dhampir Bloodrager 1 | HP 8/13 | AC 16 / 10T / 16FF (+2 vs chaos creatures)| Fort +4, Reflex +0, Will +2 (+2 vs disease & mind-affecting, -1 vs sonic) | CMD 15 / 15 FF | Init +1 | Perc +6 (+8 vs surprise) | SM +3 | Speed 30' | Rage 11/15 | Active Conditions: protection from chaos

Looks like the new store launch has been pushed back until next Monday (see here).

Jim Butler wrote:

Store Launch Update : We are delaying the launch of the new store due to two issues we’ve found. We expect this work will take 2-3 days to resolve and test, so that means we will be going dark at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 10th. We will update the blog with this latest information.

-Jim


GM Shadow Dragon wrote:
Jakeric wrote:
Just an early heads-up that I'll be away from a computer from the 12-28 of November.

Hm. We'll see where we are at that time but I might need either botting instructions or some parameters.

No worries--I've now added some brief bot instructions in each character profile. No surprises: Grizzlebin will happily scout and fearlessly fight (attack mods included) while Jakeric tends to hang in the back and do some occasional support casting.


mike's character wrote:

Looks like the new store launch has been pushed back until next Monday (see here).

Jim Butler wrote:

Store Launch Update : We are delaying the launch of the new store due to two issues we’ve found. We expect this work will take 2-3 days to resolve and test, so that means we will be going dark at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 10th. We will update the blog with this latest information.

-Jim

So we'll move forward this week as usual. In the Gameplay thread I'll need updates on any buffs, spells, potions, etc. used. It's dark in the basement so either have darkvision or some means of illumination. And a confirmed marching order for whose first down into the murk and muck. :)

I've seen a couple of Recruitments on Flaxseed and a possible one after Gameday concludes so I'd like to pick up the pace in case you want to play these PCs in one of those or have them ready for Outpost early next year.


Jhaeman wrote:
GM Shadow Dragon wrote:
Jakeric wrote:
Just an early heads-up that I'll be away from a computer from the 12-28 of November.

Hm. We'll see where we are at that time but I might need either botting instructions or some parameters.

No worries--I've now added some brief bot instructions in each character profile. No surprises: Grizzlebin will happily scout and fearlessly fight (attack mods included) while Jakeric tends to hang in the back and do some occasional support casting.

If there's a preferred order for buffs let me know. Also sending a PM.

Sovereign Court

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CG Catfolk Gorumacle 5 | Mods: NA | HP 43 (-0) | AC/Tch/FF 22/13/19 | CMD 18 | F/R/W +4/+5/+4 (Cat’s Luck Reflex, Falls Min Dmg) | Speed 40ft, Climb 20ft | 2 Star Folio Re-Roll 1/1 | Spells 1st: 7/7, 2nd 5/5 | Perc: -1 (60 ft Sight & Darkvision, 30ft Scent & Deathwatch), SM: +1 | Init: +4

I personally am just hoping you maybe decide to continue GM’ing for any of us that wish to stick together. Just sayin’. :D

Dark Archive

android gloomblade 5 | ♥49 | ⛨19 t12 ff18 | CMB +9, CMD 21 | F +7, R +3, W +2 (+1 vs. fear); +4 vs. mind-affecting, paralysis, poison, and stun | Init +1 | Perception +10; darkvision 60ft, low-light vision | Speed 30ft (20ft in armor) | ☐Nanite Surge + 8 | ☐Technic Tinkerer (Prestidigitation) | necklace of fireballs: ☐3d6 | ⚕none

We make a good strike-force.


Cannoli Jones wrote:
I personally am just hoping you maybe decide to continue GM’ing for any of us that wish to stick together. Just sayin’. :D

It's a possibility but I'm an old, broken-down GM. :(

How many of you have played PFS1 6-18 'From Under Ice'?

Sovereign Court

CG Catfolk Gorumacle 5 | Mods: NA | HP 43 (-0) | AC/Tch/FF 22/13/19 | CMD 18 | F/R/W +4/+5/+4 (Cat’s Luck Reflex, Falls Min Dmg) | Speed 40ft, Climb 20ft | 2 Star Folio Re-Roll 1/1 | Spells 1st: 7/7, 2nd 5/5 | Perc: -1 (60 ft Sight & Darkvision, 30ft Scent & Deathwatch), SM: +1 | Init: +4

I have. But I also have replays.


I'd also love to keep the band together. Shadow Dragon, I'm afraid you're now GM for life. (I haven't played 'From Under Ice').


I was originally supposed to run it for Gameday but I wasn't able to. Since Paizo gave me the scenario I want to run it and, if able, I'll run it for Outpost next year.

I was considering running one of the other 'Intro' mods in between but I'm not sure it's short enough to squeeze in.

Grand Lodge

male dhampir sorc(crossblooded)5, HP 32, AC/TFF 12/12/11, F +2, R +2, W +5, Initi +1, Perc +5

i've played it...but out of replays


Daegon Marketti wrote:
i've played it...but out of replays

Darn! :( Can I donate replays to another player? I have about zero chance of ever using any of mine.

(I want to freeze one of his PCs hehehe!) ;)

Dark Archive

android gloomblade 5 | ♥49 | ⛨19 t12 ff18 | CMB +9, CMD 21 | F +7, R +3, W +2 (+1 vs. fear); +4 vs. mind-affecting, paralysis, poison, and stun | Init +1 | Perception +10; darkvision 60ft, low-light vision | Speed 30ft (20ft in armor) | ☐Nanite Surge + 8 | ☐Technic Tinkerer (Prestidigitation) | necklace of fireballs: ☐3d6 | ⚕none
GM Shadow Dragon wrote:
Cannoli Jones wrote:
I personally am just hoping you maybe decide to continue GM’ing for any of us that wish to stick together. Just sayin’. :D

It's a possibility but I'm an old, broken-down GM. :(

How many of you have played PFS1 6-18 'From Under Ice'?

I have already played it. According to my organized play GM/Event Coordinator tab, I have 11 (?!?!) 1st edition replays available.

The Concordance

Quest for Perfection 1 - The Edge of Heaven Female N Elf Alchemist (Mindchemist) 4 / Fighter (Lore Warden) 1 | HP 34/34 | AC 14 (18) T 13 FF 11 (15) (shield)| CMB +2, CMD 15 | F +9, R +9, W +3 (+2 vs poison) | Init +7 | Perc +6 low-light vision, SM: +2 | Speed 30 ft.
Ressources:
Cognatogen: 1/1, Bombs: 11/12, Extracts 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3

I already played (and GM'd) PFS1 6-18 'From Under Ice' in Standard, but not in CORE.

Unfortunately, I have only a few precious Replays left...

Dark Archive

Lucinus - Dhampir Bloodrager 1 | HP 8/13 | AC 16 / 10T / 16FF (+2 vs chaos creatures)| Fort +4, Reflex +0, Will +2 (+2 vs disease & mind-affecting, -1 vs sonic) | CMD 15 / 15 FF | Init +1 | Perc +6 (+8 vs surprise) | SM +3 | Speed 30' | Rage 11/15 | Active Conditions: protection from chaos

I haven't played From Under Ice yet.


Guardian XI wrote:
GM Shadow Dragon wrote:
Cannoli Jones wrote:
I personally am just hoping you maybe decide to continue GM’ing for any of us that wish to stick together. Just sayin’. :D

It's a possibility but I'm an old, broken-down GM. :(

How many of you have played PFS1 6-18 'From Under Ice'?

I have already played it. According to my organized play GM/Event Coordinator tab, I have 11 (?!?!) 1st edition replays available.

And that's not including the freebies. I don't have any replays because they never added those.

Dark Archive

android gloomblade 5 | ♥49 | ⛨19 t12 ff18 | CMB +9, CMD 21 | F +7, R +3, W +2 (+1 vs. fear); +4 vs. mind-affecting, paralysis, poison, and stun | Init +1 | Perception +10; darkvision 60ft, low-light vision | Speed 30ft (20ft in armor) | ☐Nanite Surge + 8 | ☐Technic Tinkerer (Prestidigitation) | necklace of fireballs: ☐3d6 | ⚕none

What are the freebies? I presume the ones I’m seeing are for games GM’d


Guardian XI wrote:
What are the freebies? I presume the ones I’m seeing are for games GM’d

It was way back in March 2023:

Free Replays

So everyone received two free replays for PFS1. I don't think Paizo ever 'fixed' the system to display the freebies for PFS1. In my 'Organized Play' I have the 80.00 Achievement Points for PFS2 and SFS1 I have nothing under PFS1.

Someone would have to help look for it but I believe the two free PFS1s are on the 'honor system' where you keep track of them.

The Concordance

Quest for Perfection 1 - The Edge of Heaven Female N Elf Alchemist (Mindchemist) 4 / Fighter (Lore Warden) 1 | HP 34/34 | AC 14 (18) T 13 FF 11 (15) (shield)| CMB +2, CMD 15 | F +9, R +9, W +3 (+2 vs poison) | Init +7 | Perc +6 low-light vision, SM: +2 | Speed 30 ft.
Ressources:
Cognatogen: 1/1, Bombs: 11/12, Extracts 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3

So when you click the "Refresh Points" Button on the GM/Event Coordinator Tab, nothing happens?


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Vreekka The Brainiac wrote:
So when you click the "Refresh Points" Button on the GM/Event Coordinator Tab, nothing happens?

Something did happen - I went from 0 to 6! What?!?! I haven't run anywhere near the number of tables to earn those.

Although I did ask the VOs for extra credit for dealing with this particular group of players. After they looked at exactly who was at the table the VOs were surprised I hadn't run away yet...am I missing something?!?!? ;)

(Obviously everything about you guys is in jest - you're great!)

Sovereign Court

CG Catfolk Gorumacle 5 | Mods: NA | HP 43 (-0) | AC/Tch/FF 22/13/19 | CMD 18 | F/R/W +4/+5/+4 (Cat’s Luck Reflex, Falls Min Dmg) | Speed 40ft, Climb 20ft | 2 Star Folio Re-Roll 1/1 | Spells 1st: 7/7, 2nd 5/5 | Perc: -1 (60 ft Sight & Darkvision, 30ft Scent & Deathwatch), SM: +1 | Init: +4

Yeah, that is probably those bonus replays they talked about a while back. I know I got a chunk added a bit ago.

Or more likely it’s as you say, just a reward for putting up with Cannoli’s horrid ‘singing’.

Dark Archive

android gloomblade 5 | ♥49 | ⛨19 t12 ff18 | CMB +9, CMD 21 | F +7, R +3, W +2 (+1 vs. fear); +4 vs. mind-affecting, paralysis, poison, and stun | Init +1 | Perception +10; darkvision 60ft, low-light vision | Speed 30ft (20ft in armor) | ☐Nanite Surge + 8 | ☐Technic Tinkerer (Prestidigitation) | necklace of fireballs: ☐3d6 | ⚕none
Daegon Marketti wrote:
i've played it...but out of replays

Including your two honor-system freebies?

Dark Archive

Lucinus - Dhampir Bloodrager 1 | HP 8/13 | AC 16 / 10T / 16FF (+2 vs chaos creatures)| Fort +4, Reflex +0, Will +2 (+2 vs disease & mind-affecting, -1 vs sonic) | CMD 15 / 15 FF | Init +1 | Perc +6 (+8 vs surprise) | SM +3 | Speed 30' | Rage 11/15 | Active Conditions: protection from chaos

From what I gather the total number of replays someone had available listed on the Paizo site was based on a few different things. When Paizo stopped making PFS1 content everyone got an initial chunk of replays based on a combination of the number of scenarios they had played and their number of GM stars. Then when the new replay system got rolled out for PFS2 everyone got a new grant of new PFS1 replays based on the number of games they had played or GMed. I think the two totals got added together. At the time it was also mentioned that they would be granting GMs additional replays every year based on their number of stars, although they needed the new website to be able to do that, so it hasn’t happened yet (I’m hoping that this functionality might be part of the upcoming store update).


mike's character wrote:
From what I gather the total number of replays someone had available listed on the Paizo site was based on a few different things. When Paizo stopped making PFS1 content everyone got an initial chunk of replays based on a combination of the number of scenarios they had played and their number of GM stars. Then when the new replay system got rolled out for PFS2 everyone got a new grant of new PFS1 replays based on the number of games they had played or GMed. I think the two totals got added together. At the time it was also mentioned that they would be granting GMs additional replays every year based on their number of stars, although they needed the new website to be able to do that, so it hasn’t happened yet (I’m hoping that this functionality might be part of the upcoming store update).

It was posted elsewhere that this update is *just* for the store. The forums themselves are slated for an update at some point in the future.

I read it (sorry I don't remember where) that Paizo went with the honor system rather than continue trying to fix something that was going to eventually be replaced.

Dark Archive

android gloomblade 5 | ♥49 | ⛨19 t12 ff18 | CMB +9, CMD 21 | F +7, R +3, W +2 (+1 vs. fear); +4 vs. mind-affecting, paralysis, poison, and stun | Init +1 | Perception +10; darkvision 60ft, low-light vision | Speed 30ft (20ft in armor) | ☐Nanite Surge + 8 | ☐Technic Tinkerer (Prestidigitation) | necklace of fireballs: ☐3d6 | ⚕none

Oh, the other thing I brought up a while back is that it would be nice to do some higher level play as well. Of course that does mean different characters.

The Concordance

Quest for Perfection 1 - The Edge of Heaven Female N Elf Alchemist (Mindchemist) 4 / Fighter (Lore Warden) 1 | HP 34/34 | AC 14 (18) T 13 FF 11 (15) (shield)| CMB +2, CMD 15 | F +9, R +9, W +3 (+2 vs poison) | Init +7 | Perc +6 low-light vision, SM: +2 | Speed 30 ft.
Ressources:
Cognatogen: 1/1, Bombs: 11/12, Extracts 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3
GM Shadow Dragon wrote:
Bah I didn't read far enough down the page and Google AI fed me a LIE!

Well, that doesn't surprise me at all.

Looks like current AIs hallucinate quite often (and they can be manipulated with legit looking but incorrect sources), so I try to avoid them - for now.
Not sure it will get better in the future, though... *sigh*


Vreekka The Brainiac wrote:
GM Shadow Dragon wrote:
Bah I didn't read far enough down the page and Google AI fed me a LIE!

Well, that doesn't surprise me at all.

Looks like current AIs hallucinate quite often (and they can be manipulated with legit looking but incorrect sources), so I try to avoid them - for now.
Not sure it will get better in the future, though... *sigh*

I know what you mean. Artificial? Yep. Intelligent? Not so much.

I was looking for a specific item for my mother and Google AI recommended a place that hadn't been open for about 50 years.


My devil's advocate point of view is that the question isn't "does AI ever get stuff wrong?" but "does AI get stuff wrong more often than humans do?" (I say this as someone in a field regrettably heavily disrupted by AI)


Turns out I *won't* be away for November. You'll have this pair of PCs to kick around some more :)

Sovereign Court

CG Catfolk Gorumacle 5 | Mods: NA | HP 43 (-0) | AC/Tch/FF 22/13/19 | CMD 18 | F/R/W +4/+5/+4 (Cat’s Luck Reflex, Falls Min Dmg) | Speed 40ft, Climb 20ft | 2 Star Folio Re-Roll 1/1 | Spells 1st: 7/7, 2nd 5/5 | Perc: -1 (60 ft Sight & Darkvision, 30ft Scent & Deathwatch), SM: +1 | Init: +4

That was a long stretch without a gaming fix!

Dark Archive

android gloomblade 5 | ♥49 | ⛨19 t12 ff18 | CMB +9, CMD 21 | F +7, R +3, W +2 (+1 vs. fear); +4 vs. mind-affecting, paralysis, poison, and stun | Init +1 | Perception +10; darkvision 60ft, low-light vision | Speed 30ft (20ft in armor) | ☐Nanite Surge + 8 | ☐Technic Tinkerer (Prestidigitation) | necklace of fireballs: ☐3d6 | ⚕none

Yup. Dangerous idle time. I created two whole new characters while waiting!

Grand Lodge

male dhampir sorc(crossblooded)5, HP 32, AC/TFF 12/12/11, F +2, R +2, W +5, Initi +1, Perc +5

yeah i was wondering if the site was ever gonna get back online...


I would've been surprised if it had gone as planned. Such undertakings rarely seem to.


I'll send a PM but if Grizzlebin doesn't post by tomorrow morning I'll bot him.

Silver Crusade

Male NG Human God Caller 5 | HP 38/38 | AC 13 T 9 FF 13 | CMB +2, CMD 11 | F: +5, R: +0, W: +6 [+1 vs death, +2 vs mind-affecting evil outsiders, -2 vs cold] | Init: -1 | Perc: +3, SM: +2 | Speed 30ft | Spells (L1: 3/5, L2: 3/3); Bond 4/5 |Shirt Reroll 1/1 | Summon Monsters 5/5 | PFS Pin: 0/1 | Active conditions:

A bit spotty posting over the next couple of days as I'm at a conference--please bot if needed.

The Concordance

Quest for Perfection 1 - The Edge of Heaven Female N Elf Alchemist (Mindchemist) 4 / Fighter (Lore Warden) 1 | HP 34/34 | AC 14 (18) T 13 FF 11 (15) (shield)| CMB +2, CMD 15 | F +9, R +9, W +3 (+2 vs poison) | Init +7 | Perc +6 low-light vision, SM: +2 | Speed 30 ft.
Ressources:
Cognatogen: 1/1, Bombs: 11/12, Extracts 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3

@GM: Can we attack (and in that way remove) the demon bile web on the floor with cold iron weapons?


Vreekka The Brainiac wrote:
@GM: Can we attack (and in that way remove) the demon bile web on the floor with cold iron weapons?

Sorry I'm old, doddering, forgetful, and now sick on top of it!

The module doesn't provide any information on it just that the webs are completely covering everything so I'd say no.

The only guidance on cold irons cleaning out demon bile was after combats and thus took an undetermined amount of time rather than a standard/full round/'X' rounds/etc.

The Concordance

Quest for Perfection 1 - The Edge of Heaven Female N Elf Alchemist (Mindchemist) 4 / Fighter (Lore Warden) 1 | HP 34/34 | AC 14 (18) T 13 FF 11 (15) (shield)| CMB +2, CMD 15 | F +9, R +9, W +3 (+2 vs poison) | Init +7 | Perc +6 low-light vision, SM: +2 | Speed 30 ft.
Ressources:
Cognatogen: 1/1, Bombs: 11/12, Extracts 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3

No problem. I hope you get well soon!


Male NG Bipedal Agathion Eidolon 5 | HP 31/33 | AC 19 T 13 FF 16 | CMB +8, CMD 20 | F: +5, R: +3, W: +4 [+4 poison & petrification] | Init: +2 | Perc: +7, SM: +4 | Speed 30ft (+Climb 30')| Resistance 10 (Cold, Elec, Sonic) | Active conditions: Sickened (-2 most rolls), Celestial Companion (SR 7 vs evil, DR 5 evil/silver, +1 saves), Magic Fang (Bite +1 att & dam)

Sorry, I’m road-tripping today and only have my phone—please bot some mite-slaying for me. Thanks!


Grizzlebin wrote:
Sorry, I’m road-tripping today and only have my phone—please bot some mite-slaying for me. Thanks!

Will do! The demons are here to steal Grizzy's SOUL! so we'll see how that turns out. ;)

The Concordance

Quest for Perfection 1 - The Edge of Heaven Female N Elf Alchemist (Mindchemist) 4 / Fighter (Lore Warden) 1 | HP 34/34 | AC 14 (18) T 13 FF 11 (15) (shield)| CMB +2, CMD 15 | F +9, R +9, W +3 (+2 vs poison) | Init +7 | Perc +6 low-light vision, SM: +2 | Speed 30 ft.
Ressources:
Cognatogen: 1/1, Bombs: 11/12, Extracts 1st 5/5 2nd 3/3

will post in the next 2 hours.

Dark Archive

Lucinus - Dhampir Bloodrager 1 | HP 8/13 | AC 16 / 10T / 16FF (+2 vs chaos creatures)| Fort +4, Reflex +0, Will +2 (+2 vs disease & mind-affecting, -1 vs sonic) | CMD 15 / 15 FF | Init +1 | Perc +6 (+8 vs surprise) | SM +3 | Speed 30' | Rage 11/15 | Active Conditions: protection from chaos

Just to check, as there was a surprise round, would the bonus against being surprised that Lucinus gets have any impact on that?

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