I recommend playing specials in PbP over face to face. In a noisy convention ballroom it is usually impossible to follow much of the story of what is going on and therefore specials end up being a tedious slog of trying to get through as many combats and skill encounters as quickly as possible, with no real idea of what the story driving it all is. In contrast, PbP enables you to follow the action of what is usually a very compelling narrative.
With a magus joining the group I'll go with one of my other options.
So far it looks like we've got:
Theodoric/PDK - Fighter (melee tank)
Mage of the Wyrmkin - Bard (melee) OR Zen Archer
Allie - Sorcerer
Zaarah - Magus
Abraham - either Barbarian (melee) or Witch
miteke - ?
I've got three PCs available in tier and I thoroughly enjoy all of them so I'll decide based on our party composition.
Yuri is a level 15 superstitious Barbarian (chained) 12/Fighter 3. He rage cycles, has pounce, spell sunders, has reach 20', and wrecks havoc with come and get me.
Tsrvk is a level 15 Magus (Magus 14/Dawnflower Dervish Bard 1) who is also a melee type. He has the dimensional dervish feat chain for hopping around the battlefield.
Agata is a level 17 Witch with the usual array of hexes and spells. Squishy but lots of support.
I love all three of these characters and would be happy to play any of them.
I would also love to jump in for the Moonscar run if there is a spot. I have three PCs in tier (Barbarian 15, Magus 15, or Witch 17) so I'm happy to offer whatever is needed for party balance.
I don't have the bandwidth to play/gm anything more right now but I'll say that I find season 4 has some of the most challenging (in a good way) scenarios of all of pf1e.
Looks like we have two no-shows. I'll blame that on myself for starting us so late.
My apologies - I'm one of the no-shows - I've been trying to find the time every day to pull my character together but have to recognize that I just don't have time right now. I hope you all have fun and I look forward to joining one of your tables another time.
My two high tier (level 9) characters both have a lot of overlap with two of the characters that are already posted - I have a lunar oracle with a companion, and I have a sorcerer. So I'm kind of inclined to play one of my other options just so we don't have too much similarity. I have a level 7 psychic but I haven't leveled them up yet and won't be able to until Sunday night or Monday. My level 6 monk (maybe 7, I have to check) would provide some melee, which maybe we need? I think maybe I'm leaning towards the monk unless there are other opinions.
In any case, I still won't be online much (and unable to post character details) until Sunday night or Monday.
Since it looks like we are likely low tier I'll probably do one of the latter three but will wait to see what fits the party best. I won't be home until Sunday so I won't be able to look at my actual PC folders until then.
I'm heading out of town in the morning for a two week trip. Likely will have very limited time to post until the end of the month but I am onboard for this game - I should be able to post regularly by May 31 (when I think this is scheduled to start?). I'll play my level 3 Bloodrager (presuming that the game he's currently in is finished by that time). If he's not available I've also got:
I'm heading out of town in the morning for a two week trip. Likely will have very limited time to post until the end of the month but I am onboard for this game - I should be able to post regularly by May 31 (when I think this is scheduled to start?). I'll play any of the characters I mentioned in my previous post (the psychic is now level 7) depending on party need.
For the upcoming PaizoCon, I'm able to sign up on Warhorn for PbP games for 1e games but not 2e or SF (both of which say "not permitted to sign up"), or at least some games. Some tables seem to be open and some not. Anyone have any idea why that is? Are these other tables due to open at a later date? Or is it perhaps a glitch in the system?
That does sound odd cause if you can sign up for one you should be able to sign up for all systems. Send an email with what is going on to the PaizoCon Committee.
paizoorgplayhq@gmail.com
I will send them a heads up. They will likely need your warhorn name to help look you up.
The only games that should still currently be closed are VIP and author tables. Monday, May 9, 2022 9:00 AM: VIP and Author table signups open for all players. Paizo hotel block closes.
On closer examination, it looks like the tables that I haven't been able to join are Author tables. I had missed that they have a different deadline. Thanks for the clarification!
For the upcoming PaizoCon, I'm able to sign up on Warhorn for PbP games for 1e games but not 2e or SF (both of which say "not permitted to sign up"), or at least some games. Some tables seem to be open and some not. Anyone have any idea why that is? Are these other tables due to open at a later date? Or is it perhaps a glitch in the system?
For the upcoming PaizoCon, I'm able to sign up on Warhorn for PbP games for 1e games but not 2e or SF (both of which say "not permitted to sign up"), or at least some games. Some tables seem to be open and some not. Anyone have any idea why that is? Are these other tables due to open at a later date? Or is it perhaps a glitch in the system?
Two questions about signing up for the PbP games that are part of this year's PaizoCon online:
1) I thought I had seen a notice that player sign ups begin on April 16. However, when I look on warhorn it seems to indicate that the seats open on May 7. Is that correct?
2) Once we purchase the badge for PaizoCon online, do we need to *do anything* to let warhorn know that we have it? Or will that automatically be processed through the system so that we can register for PbP games (once the seats are open for players)?
Many thanks!
The signups for PaizoCon were postponed until May 7th, so that is correct.
Once you purchase the badge, you need to register on the PaizoCon warhorn page. That should be all you need to do before player signups open.
Two questions about signing up for the PbP games that are part of this year's PaizoCon online:
1) I thought I had seen a notice that player sign ups begin on April 16. However, when I look on warhorn it seems to indicate that the seats open on May 7. Is that correct?
2) Once we purchase the badge for PaizoCon online, do we need to *do anything* to let warhorn know that we have it? Or will that automatically be processed through the system so that we can register for PbP games (once the seats are open for players)?
I have some seekers (14, 15, and 17) who would also be interested in work if someone wants to run something high tier. I would also be interested in running some high tier stuff but I won't have the band width before the summer.
Hi everyone, checking in (thanks to Noral for the invite!) - sorry to be late - I've been on vacation and wasn't checking the boards.
I've got several PCs in tier (4-6, I believe):
Gronkh - Cavalier 4 (doesn't seem like a good fit for a Darklands focussed adventure since he spends all his time riding an axebeak)
Bon Jon Bovi - Unchained Monk 6 - melee frontliner
Vinnie Bandar - Shaman 4/Monk 1 - melee with casting
Birseko Naam - Psychic 6 - pure caster
I'm leaning towards Vinnie just because I haven't played him in a very long time but I would be happy with any of them based on what the party needs so just let me know your thoughts.
On Maznar's turn: receive Holy Symbol from Maznar (thanks!)
It is the hour of Pharasma
Augustille power: at the start of your turn, discard a card (Discard Amulet of Life), then examine the top card of your location; then you may examine the top card of another occupied location
Examine top card of shuffled Fog Bank, can't be 1, 2, or 5:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7Goblin Keelhaulin'
Location Power: After a character at any location examines cards in this location deck, shuffle it.
Free exploration shuffled Fog Bank, can't be 1, 2, or 5:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Fog Bank Card 8 is Comozant Wyrd:
SS
Monster C
Traits:
Outsider
Elemental
Incorporeal
Elite
To Defeat:
Combat 10
The Comozant Wyrd is immune to the Cold, Electricity, and Poison traits. All damage dealt by it is electricity damage.
If the check to defeat does not have the Magic trait, the Comozant Wyrd is undefeated.
Discard Incitation to explore shuffled Fog Bank, can't be 1, 2, 5 or 8:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Fog Bank Card 10 is Pirate Hunting:
SS
Barrier B
Traits:
Task
Pirate
To Defeat:
None
Summon and encounter a random ship, or a random monster if you are not on a ship. If the summoned card is undefeated, leave this barrier faceup on the location deck and put the summoned card next to it. Characters at this location encounter the summoned card as their first exploration each turn.
If the summoned card is defeated, banish it; this barrier is also defeated.
Random ship:1d11 ⇒ 1
Merchantman:
Spoiler:
Ship B
Class 0
When Encountering
To Defeat:
Wisdom/Survival 5
OR
Perception 7
If defeated, when you stash a plunder card, roll on the Plunder Table twice and choose 1 of the results.
When Commanding
When you would roll for plunder, you may discard a card from the blessings deck to choose the type of plunder card instead.
When Commanding (Wrecked)
To Repair:
Craft 6
If you fail to defeat a bane that has the Pirate trait, bury a card.
Perception 7, maznar:1d10 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (2) = 6 Discard Holy Symbol for 1 Structural Dmg Edit: Jirelle reduces Structural dmg by 1 to 0. Putting Holy Symbol back in my hand.
leave Pirate Hunting faceup on the location deck and put the summoned card (Merchantman) next to it. Characters at this location encounter the summoned card as their first exploration each turn.
End turn: Augustille power - heal a card (Amulet of Life is healed)
Recovery Phase:
Reset Hand Edit: randomly removing one of the cards I drew due to Holy Symbol still being in hand 1 Find Traps, 2 Amulet of Life, 3 Acolyte:1d3 ⇒ 3Returning Acolyte to deck
Displayed: Deck: 8 Discard: 2 Buried: 0
Current Location: Fog Bank
Hero Points: 0
Tshirt Reroll: Available
NOTES: Available Support: Blessings and other cards always available unless noted otherwise.
Acolyte: recharge for +1d4 on local Wis/Divine
Find Traps: +2 dice vs barrier
Deck, Discard, Buried:
Reloaded: Middle of Deck (Unknown Order): Blessing of Pharasma, Divine Insight, Magic Eye, Cure (Core), Orison, Prayer, Card Caster, Sands of the Hour
Recharged: Discard Pile: Incitation, Holy Symbol, Buried Pile:
Favored Card: Spell Hand Size: 6 ☐ 7 Proficiencies: Divine | Healing POWERS (Role: none yet):
At the start of your turn, discard a card, then examine the top card of your location; then you may examine the top card of another occupied location; ([ ] if an examined card has a power that would happen when examined, you may recharge a card to ignore it).
When you encounter a monster, if there is another local character, you may discard a card to evade; another local character encounters the card. ([ ] Add 1d4 to checks to defeat the card during the rest of the encounter.)
When you are dealt Acid or Fire damage, increase it by 1.
At the end of your turn, heal a card ([ ] or a Divine card).
Displayed: Deck: 9 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Current Location: Fog Bank
Hero Points: 0
Tshirt Reroll: Available
NOTES: Available Support: Blessings and other cards always available unless noted otherwise.
Acolyte: recharge for +1d4 on local Wis/Divine
Incitation: If: Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire, or Force trait, freely discard to bless.
Deck, Discard, Buried:
Reloaded: Middle of Deck (Unknown Order): Blessing of Pharasma, Magic Eye, Orison, Divine Insight, Find Traps, Sands of the Hour, Card Caster, Cure (Core), Prayer
Recharged: Discard Pile: Buried Pile:
Favored Card: Spell Hand Size: 6 ☐ 7 Proficiencies: Divine | Healing POWERS (Role: none yet):
At the start of your turn, discard a card, then examine the top card of your location; then you may examine the top card of another occupied location; ([ ] if an examined card has a power that would happen when examined, you may recharge a card to ignore it).
When you encounter a monster, if there is another local character, you may discard a card to evade; another local character encounters the card. ([ ] Add 1d4 to checks to defeat the card during the rest of the encounter.)
When you are dealt Acid or Fire damage, increase it by 1.
At the end of your turn, heal a card ([ ] or a Divine card).
Dawa Kookpa - Lunar Oracle 9 with Tiger melee pet. Due to shenanigans, manages to do a fair job inspiring courage on top of all the usual oracle stuff.
Sir Mr. Proudefeets - Paladin 11 with Griffon mount. It looks like we already have one mounted character so maybe this isn't a good idea.
Hoprah - Sorcerer 9
Undiana Jones - Wizard 10 - uses Elemental Commixture for weird debuffing - complex but interesting
Hi everyone, I'm just joining now (if there's still a spot). I'll check in with a specific PC once I have a chance to see what we have and what is needed but just wanted to let you know that I'm here. Thanks for the invite, GM!
I've only ever played them online, but I hear in person it's a different atmosphere.
It involves a lot of yelling across the room.
Like I said, different atmosphere. Instead of yelling into the void you have a place to yell at.
sounds like fun... and noisy (in real life) :)
In my opinion specials are much more fun via PbP because you can actually follow some of the story. Every special I've played in person (at conventions) was - for me - a pretty boring series of seemingly arbitrary combats and skill checks with no real idea of what was going on. In person, they usually feel super rushed and the noise level makes it nearly impossible to hear the GM or enjoy the social space of the table.
If we go low tier I'll play my Monk 6, who is a melee type. If we go high tier I have three level 9 options (Oracle (support with melee pet), Sorcerer (typical arcane caster), Warpriest (melee type)).
Checking in as well. I've got multiple possible characters that I can play, depending on what tier we are and what is needed:
High Tier:
* Dawa Kookpa, Lunar Oracle 9 with celestial tiger companion. Besides usual oracle spellcasting and other shenanigans, also manages to do a fair imitation of a bard, with inspiration and banner of the ancient kings.
* Hoprah, Sorcerer 9
* Tull, Warpriest of Desna 9. "Fear the Butterfly!"
Thanks everyone for the very helpful comments. I guess what I'm trying to sort out is whether there is anything that is "locked" behind the higher levels of proficiency. For example, with Crafting, you can't even attempt to craft a higher level magic item unless you have a higher level of proficiency. But I'm not seeing anything like that with Arcana. Of course, with lower proficiency you will be less effective at, say, Learn a Spell or Recall Knowledge. But there don't appear to be any uses of Arcana that are simply unavailable if you don't go beyond the Trained level. Which, for me, inclines me strongly to go ahead and advance the other three skills, each of which do have features that only open up with Expert/Master/Legendary, and let Arcana languish.
I'm working on a wizard build and for various reasons I have three skills that I want to advance to Legendary, none of which are Arcana. I will have Arcana trained, and a high Int as usual for a wizard, but I'm wondering if there's actually any negative mechanical consequence of not getting Expert/Master/Legendary in Arcana? I'm not seeing any but would greatly appreciate it if anyone can point out what I may have missed.
Can you be in more thqn one table at a time, for instance I'm already in GM Blake's game with my kobold. Could I join a paizocon table with my goblin?
Yes, with different characters. Any given character can only be in one game at a time. Also, with the exception of some replayable scenarios (or boons that give you replays), you can only play each scenario and GM each scenario once.
One of my characters has 27 Fame which is about to disappear into the ether (due the Jan 31 cutoff of the Fame system). Not to jinx him or anything but can I spend 25 Fame to buy a Resurrection ritual for him and save it for the future?
