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Checking in. I have characters at various levels.

Opening Recruitment for:

Pathfinder Society Scenario #3-15: Cavern of the Sundered Song

Seats reserved for Ajax Arrowhawk and Katrina Caldwell. They do not need to fill in the RPG Chronicles Info

Start: 48h after I notice 4 signups

Prefer low tier if possible.

My apologies, I thought this was PF1 for some reason. My highest PF2 is like lvl 8

Katrina Caldwell wrote:

I'm looking for a game of 3-15 - Caverns of the Sundered Song. Is there a kind GM who would be interested in running it please?

I can try running it... Might be a bit clumsy though as it will be my first time...

Would be happy to throw some lvl 9 or 11 characters at this.

It's just a question of whether you think it's appropriate for players to see unearned boons

If you want to know what the other boon was, you can just ask. Nowruz didn't have a problem posting it. He also gave us access to all the chronicles and ou can download it from someone who didn't have it marked off.

I don't think GMs are trying to stop players from seeing it, they are just crossing it off to the best of their ability. As a GM, I actually prefer when the text is blacked/whited out, so the chronicles are easier to read.

Calling it "weird" or labeling it "overmarking" comes across as inflammatory.

Elbesamiya dy Bulaka wrote:

Chronicle looks good (though I kind of wish I could read what would have happened to me if I didn't get the restoration).

Yeah, the over-marking out of boons is a weird habit I've seen around.

I fail to see how it's "overmarking" or there's anything "weird' about it. GMs are suppose to cross out the boons that don't apply. That's what he did. I've seen some GMs completely black out the area. Some people have more editing optionis and some don't. But there's nothing "weird' about blacking out the boons that don't apply.

Awesome GMing. Please ping me anytime you are looking for players.

Also, would Ulrich have been considered a captive of the Reaver?

Day Job: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Ajax grabs a souvenir

With Urlich back on his feet, Ajax and Ara make a final sweep of the church..

You know, just for the fun of it, we could pretend we are fighting this creature before weakening it? I think it only survives if it's got some DR and a higher AC... Maybe? DR 10 would give it back 60 points. DR 15 gives it back 90. So maybe if its AC is higher that might make Elba and done of Ajax's hits miss, though Rallas debilitation might be enough.

If Elba'two attacks hit, we be at like 301 damage sans DR and higher AC.

Elven curve blade is d10 damage..

Doh! Was looking at the Small column.

@Inga

If you check, the attacks made possible by the Haste spell accounted for 97 points of damage, ignoring any bonuses to hit.

And and people wonder why PF2 nerfed all the stacking benefits. :)

Ajax turns to the orc and checks his health, stabilizing him if necessary.

Heal (Take 10: 10 + 9 = 19

Looks like you ninja'd me Total damage, assuming there is no resistance is like 32+134+97= 263, ignoring damage from other rounds.

maybe someone can verify may ManyShot crit damage is correct

@Rallas, not that it will make an ultimate difference, but if you're using Lead Blades on the Elven Curve Blade, 1d8 goes to 2d6, unless there's something else you've go increasing the damage die. I don't think it will make a difference unles this creature has 250+ hit point so some really good resistance 10 or something.

Swiftly, Ajax casts Instant Enemy on the creature, treating it as if it were a human:

Ajax steps in front of Ara and fires off a flurry of arrows. With creature somewhat restrained, Ajax fires as many arrows as he can.

All arrows have Haste +1, Rapid Shot -2, Favored Enemy Human +4; Damage = Gravity Weapon, Favored Enemy Human +4

Ajax also has Clustered Shots, which combines all arrow damage for purposes of resistance

Main wMany Shot: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41 Damage: 4d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 2, 5, 6) + 18 = 36

Haste Shot: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30 Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 1) + 9 = 13

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39 Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 1) + 9 = 15

Iterative 1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18 Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 = 15

Iterative 2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 3) + 9 = 17

Crit Confirmation on Main shot: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 34 Damage: 4d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 5) + 18 = 33

So Many Shot only allows one arrow to get crit damage and at x3, that's an extra 4d6

I think that's a total of 97 damage before resistance.

If I had decided to add Deadly Aim, that would have added 24 extra damage, but taken away one hit, so a net of 11 damage.

Boon-if-still-going: 1d20 ⇒ 2

would like to join. Lvl 4 ranger or lvl 2 Investigator.

Ajax is a little dismayed when Rallas shot misses. Not sure if it was lack of accuracy or the reaver's hide was simply too tough, Ajax fires a volley of arrows.

Bonuses I think apply to Hit: Haste +1, not using Rapid Shot this round
Bonuses I think apply to Damage: Gravity Weapon

Many Shot:+2 greenwood composite longbow: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24 Damage (Many Shot): 4d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 3) + 10 = 16

Haste Shot: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 6) + 5 = 13

Iterative 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 6) + 5 = 17

Iterative 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2) + 5 = 9

Ajax commands Ara to be on guard (Total Defense)

heh. I think 2d6 goes to 2d8 based on the die progression tables I've seen, so you can just take the firs two die on your first roll?

Also, with Deadly Aim, if your BAB is +8, i think the penalty is -3 on all attacks and +6 on damage.

@Rallas Not sure what buffs you have going besides Gravity Weapon, but in case it was a typo, Iyou have 2d6 going to 3d8.

Ninja'd . Yup, I just went and looked at the Archetyp and saw that while you were posting. Changed my post.

You know, after playing PF2, i have to laugh at how so many of these high level feats and abilities seem so overpowered by comparison.

Still confused....nvm.

Leinad, is hunters blessing work as a radius when anyone is within 10 feet? Or only at the river of casting?

I think Ajax replenished all his hour long buffs. But he will add Longstrider to Ara, and Mage Armor to hiimself as well as Heighted Awareness. Ajax will not use HA for Init bonus

Ajax will also use his 2nd level Pearl of Power to casts Barkskin on himself and Ara (+4 AC) and Cat's Grace on Ara a minute before we get ready (lasts 10 minutes). Finally a moments before we open the door, Ajax will use his wand of Gravity Bow....so maybe 6 rounds of active use?

"Are we sure that we have sufficiently weakened the reaver? Is there more we can do to ensure victory?"

"We need a distraction. If it's on the roof, it will most likely break through if it heres us."

Ajax usually has a pouch full of white furry bunnies for just such an occasion, but I'm fresh out.

Realizing this is not some group benefit, Ajax moves on.

"Alright then, are there any other connections that need to be cut? If no one knows, then let us continue to explore."

Or have we explored everything upstairs and below?

Invoking his jade wayfinder, Ajax tries to determine if it would be acceptable for hm, as a non-worshiper, to also touch the holy symbol.

K. Religion (T10): 10 + 5 = 15

"Are we all suppose to touch it?"

GM, you don't need to change anything on my account. Having a Take 10 Perception high enough to win the day is absolutly one of the things I enjoy about PF1.

I play a lot of PbP on Mythweavers and it has a /whisper function. When I GM there I liked to provide info from Recall/info related checks via whisper and then the player has to come forth with it. I think it creates a better dynamic than allowing players to just read the spoiler tags or getting the info straight from the GM. But, it does slow the game down a bit.

Also, I would not want to do that via PMs. The /whisper can be put right int the post so only the specified player(s) can see it. It takes more effort, but in some cases (not all) I think it's worth it. But doing that via PMs is way too much overhead. i don't really like it via PMs as a player or a GM.

It[s too bad that this site doesn't have secret texting via /Whisper. It might have been interesting for each of us to get the information secretly and then a discussion might have ensued as to who was correct.

But yes, it could have wasted a lot of time in PbP.

For narrative puposes

As the group gathers around the ankh and discusses the relics, Ajax spends his time looking for obvious signs of fitment.

"It appears that each relic has been placed in the shrine many times before and the wood has been worn out in a way that fits the proper relic."

Ajax places the relics appropriately.

Ajax grabs a batteaxe, his own melee weapon lacking any enchantment, and one potion, of the ten, of CMW.

Ajax steps into the room and moves next to Inga. Using his improved precision, Ajax targets the orc.

Longbow wHaste Precise Shot SoC: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39 Damage w SoC Precise Shot: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Elby double moves into range of Yellow.

If Elba has Haste, I think that's like +30 feet or double your normal move, correct?

Ajax orders Ara to be on guard Total Defense.

Yeah, I would agree. Confusion is one of those spells that works better against PCs than it works for them.

@Rallas your crit confirmation was a 1d2 instead of 1d20. Might want to reroll that :)

@Rallas you also subtracted 22 and 21 from your first two attacks. I assume that was a mistake?

When Ajax hears Inga talking about Confusion, knowing something about spellcraft, Ajax offers some friendly advice"Confusion is not so good here. Once we attack the victims, they will no longer be confused about who to attack."

Ajax takes a step closer then focuses on the Orc (green) in front of Lorian
Main Attack wMany Shot, Rapid Shot, Precise Shot, SoC,Haste: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 18 - 2 + 3 = 33 Damage w Many Shot, PS, SoC: 2d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (1, 5) + 10 + 4 = 20

Ajax will stop firing if/when Green falls.

Rapid Shot wRS, SoC, PS, Haste: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 18 - 2 + 3 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Haste wRS, SoC, PS, Haste: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 18 - 2 + 3 = 21 Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Iterative 2: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 - 2 + 1 = 17 Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Iterative 3: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 9 Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

If Green is not down, Ajax will order Ara to Vital Strike. If Green is down and Lorian is trapped, Ajax can have Ara use Break Out

So what is the Sacred Armor bonus we are getting? Is that everyone or just people close to Elby?

@Gm - who is still alive?

Okay, I didn't add Haste, and I guess I should have an extra Haste attack which I'll make now. Don't know if Ara got hit with Haste

Haste attack vs Green: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 18 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 33 Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Not exactly sure what the buffs that are going. I heard something about Fury bonus, some Sacred Bonus, and Sound the Charge? Don't know which stack with what.

Ajax takes a step closer and using his superior targeting ability Improved Precise Shot He unloads on blue.

Main Attack wMany Shot, Rapid Shot, Charge: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 18 - 2 + 1 = 35 Damage w Many Shot: 2d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5, 7) + 10 + 2 = 24

If Blue goes down, Ajax switches to Green

1d1d20 + 18 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 18 - 2 + 1 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Iterative 2: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 13 - 2 + 1 = 15 Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Iterative 3: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 18 Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Ajax then orders Ara to Spring Attack (mv 50) green.

Spring attack vs Green wSoC: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 1 = 32 Damage: 1d4 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12

Trip: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36

Yes, I'm fine it with, I will just make sure I avoid the auro if I do not want the lower AC.

Can we get an update on who is alive and who is dead?

Ajax whispers to the group, "It appears we have live orcs in the next room."

Ajax shrugs, "Let us keep moving. There are two more rooms on this level."

Ajax will refresh his hour buffs if an hour has passed. along with Heightened Awareness.

Ajax listens at the next door before someone opens it. Take 10=33 with FT

@GM - So I'm a little confused. Does Ajax find obvious tracks that the reaver was in this room and tore up the orcs? I'm not sure if there is anything to see here, butt it's based on whether there is reason to believe something else besides the reaver did this.

I'm gong to assume the reaver was in the church at this point, but please correct me if I'm mistaken.

Ajax looks for tracks of what could have caused it.

"Ara, do you smell anything that is not orc, reaver, or one of us in here?"

Ajax waits for the one-paw two-paw signal.

Ajax seems perplexed at the sight of blood.

"If the reaver did not enter the church, what can have caused this?"

Ajax does a quick search (Take 10) and the tries to make a more forensic assessment

Heal+wayfinder (T10): 10 + 9 + 1 = 20

Ajax takes 10 on all the checks with guidance from his wayfinder and hits all the DCs
"Let us clear out the rest of this floor and then head upstairs. As far as the Reaver, we should us its curiousity to our advantage. We can distract it from one location while the rest of us proceed along a safer route."

It should be a simple matter to use some broken furniture to attract the weaver from a different spot than we are exploring. Rallas, or someone who can Take 10 to avoid notice can throw a chair, and then sneak away.