Ricka, thanks for allaying my concerns.
GM Snarrfflefox, sure you can apply with a modified version of Kyra.
Azjauthor, my concern would be as a deaf and mute, you're not going to be rping much with the party and npcs. If you have a way around that, would love to see the stat up.
Ricka, thank you for the character. Party may need a dedicated healer, but I see that you are more offense-oriented.
Bookworm, thanks for the submission. Arcane helps out a lot.
Azjauthor, you are free to submit before the deadline, but I am limiting classes to CRB so no thaumaturge. Since this is my first crack at 2E, wanted to get some experience under my belt b4 messing with the advanced classes.
Given the lack of applications, I am moving up the deadline: Recruitment ends tomorrow 12/3 at 6:00 PM EST.
Serenllys, great write-up, you're in, so that's 2 players. Ricka, the warpriest sounds interesting and will wait for the finished product. I am anxious to start the game. :)
When the mysterious Gauntlight, an eerie landlocked lighthouse, glows with baleful light, the people of Otari know something terrible is beginning. The town's newest heroes must venture into the ruins around the lighthouse – and delve the dungeon levels far beneath it – to discover the evil the Gauntlight heralds. Hideous monsters, deadly traps, and mysterious ghosts all await the heroes who dare to enter the sprawling megadungeon called the Abomination Vaults!
I am a long-time PF1E GM, looking to move into PF2E (first time) and experience the magic for myself. I am looking for a group of 3 adventurers, who can post at least once per day M-F, who are in search of a dungeon crawl and want to play 2E!
If you're not familiar with AV, this is a megadungeon so if that is not your cup of tea, even though there will be opportunities for rp. Since I have read that the adventure is unforgiving to low level parties, we will be running through a modified Crypt of Everflame 2E scenario to get the party to second level and some fame before tackling the adventure itself.
The game takes place in and around the town of Otari. Your character is encouraged to be from Otari and use a campaign specific background, but doing so is not required.
Classes and Backgrounds: Since this is meant to be an introductory game, please limit Class and Background options to the Core Rulebook. I know there are plenty of splat books and a plethora of character classes, but since this is my first foray into 2E, I will limit the options of CRB and the Common trait, unless you have an interesting backstory for an uncommon item.
Starting equipment = 15 gp.
I have one character already who will be playing in this game (he will be playing a half-orc fighter), and I am looking for a balanced group of THREE more adventurers.
Backgrounds specific to Otari and AV:
Bibliophile
You love few things more than a good book, and as a result, Odd Stories is your favorite shop in Otari. The bookseller Morlibint supplies you with fiction, anthologies, and other delightful reads, and he's always eager to discuss his latest finds with you. You know that imagination is the greatest magic, but a working knowledge of actual magic helps, too.
Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Intelligence or Charisma, and one is a free ability boost.
You're trained in the Arcana skill, and the Library Lore skill. You gain the Arcane Sense skill feat.
Eldritch Anatomist
You're a trained physician who can ably tend wounds of many kinds. But more than a practitioner, you're a scholar. Some cultures shape flesh to extreme degrees, creating aberrations from humanoid forms. The fleshforges of distant Nex practice this fleshwarping, as do certain subterranean societies you hope to one day study— preferably from a safe and clinical distance.
Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Intelligence or Wisdom, and one is a free ability boost.
You're trained in the Medicine skill, and the Fleshwarp Lore skill. You gain the Assurance skill feat with Medicine.
Market Runner
Keeleno Lathenar, the proprietor of Otari Market, is a grim and bitter man. A werewolf named Jaul Mezmin mauled his wife, Ayla, to death 30 years ago. Keeleno has never forgotten nor forgiven this attack, and he believes against all odds that Jaul has evaded justice and is alive and well. Running errands for Keeleno around town, you've gotten to know him almost as well as you know Otari. Keeleno's suspicions have rubbed off on you a bit, so you keep a wary eye on other people— particularly around the full moon.
Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Constitution or Charisma, and one is a free ability boost.
You're trained in the Diplomacy skill, and the Otari Lore skill. You gain the Hobnobber skill feat.
Ruin Delver
You've looked through some of the smaller ruins in the Otari hinterlands but have never quite built up the courage to check out the creepy lighthouse called Gauntlight. You've heard that these ruins are pretty well picked over, and mostly collapsed, but you always planned to some day explore them and perhaps find some bauble left behind from the centuries-old battle where the Roseguard slew an evil sorcerer. You know that the crumbled stone of old ruins has a tendency to shift, so you'd better step lightly if you get the chance to explore Gauntlight.
Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Dexterity or Intelligence, and one is a free ability boost.
You're trained in the Acrobatics skill, and the Roseguard Lore skill. You gain the Cat Fall skill feat.
Starwatcher
You're one of Wrin Sivinxi's closest confidantes. You've spent many long nights with her under the stars, learning the tales associated with the Cosmic Caravan and how the heavens can predict the future. You know that Wrin has paralyzing claustrophobia; she sees menace in angles and danger in confined spaces, which is why her shop is an all domed canvas that opens to the sky. If Wrin thinks there's trouble, you'll be the first to offer to help.
Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Constitution or Intelligence, and one is a free ability boost.
You're trained in the Occultism skill, and the Astrology Lore skill. You gain the Dubious Knowledge skill feat.
Witchlight Follower
While in a dismal forest or remote swamp, you caught sight of a string of lights bobbing through the trees. You stepped forward for a closer look, and then still further when the lights retreated a few paces. Then you remembered the rumors. Will-o'-wisps, rushlights, corpse lanterns—whatever they're called—such evil creatures lead people to their doom. With a supreme effort of will, you broke free from the alluring enchantment, and you've resolved to never let the strange lights of remote wildernesses claim you again.
Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Dexterity or Wisdom, and one is a free ability boost.
You're trained in the Survival skill, and the Wisp Lore skill. You gain the Terrain Expertise skill feat with both swamp terrain and subterranean bodies of water.
Recruitment will remain open for one week or until I get sufficient applications. I will post if the recruitment deadline changes. Any questions, please let me know.
Ok, I am back. Thank you all for your applications. I really appreciate the number of applicants and I am humbled by your great applications. I debated long and hard for the final selections. Unfortunately, I can't take all of you, so without further ado, the following are the selections:
Mark Thomas 66: Sahba al-Xemestra Female Half-Elf Magus
Degwyn: Radamiel Male Human Cleric of Pharasma
Lucendar: Falric Dawnstriker Male Halfling Crypt Breaker Alchemist / Dawnflower Dervish Bard
Delmoth: Tethys The Heartless Female Half-Elf Fighter/Rogue
Dorian 'Grey': Idari "Lucky Strikes" Lucien Male Catfolk Chronomancer Wizard
To those selected, please report to the Recruitment thread: Link.
Again, thanks to all who applied and happy gaming! If I need a replacement player, I will contact someone from this thread.
I am reviewing the submissions more in depth and I have some questions:
Violant: With 7 Str, I do not see how you are carrying all that equipment and not be heavily encumbered. The armor alone is medium encumbrance. Just curious.
Luke_Parry: You have 2 feats focused on your familiar, but I cannot tell what the familiar is.
Degwyn: Your profile does not address the questions in my initial post.
Red Heat: The profile has not been updated to reflect that you do not qualify for Eldritch Heritage.
I think the interest has died down a bit and I have a qualified pool of 10 applicants to date, so I am moving the closing date of the Recruitment to Friday, October 20, 2023 @ 10:00 PM EST.
It's free, you can get more than enough utility out of it, and your players won't need to make a new login for it.
I don't like using roll20 because when I tried it had a rotten mobile experience, but other people swear by it. I usually do my PbP while I'm pretending to work so I'm often looking at the map on my phone.
Thanks, I will look into Google slides. I hope it's as easy as you make it sound. :) Those things are never easy for me. Hopefully, there are some helpful Youtube videos around. LOL...
Thank you for the summary - really helps me sort the applications. Please note that I will choose the applicants by the rp story, background, personality/visual depiction/coolness of the character concept rather than choosing one character for each of the tropes (healer/arcane/frontline/skill monkey). For example, if I like 4 rogues, that is what I will pick.
He is researching/purchasing spells for his spellbook. May he purchase 2nd and/or higher spells to write in there?
And, let's talk about Scribing scrolls?
Yes to the first question. As long as you stay within the 1000 gp limit, you can scribe scrolls/craft alchemical items/etc. at the reduced prices allowed by the skill or feat.
Another log on the fire; here's Loukas "Luke" Caradoc. Pertinent details include: being a Slayer treasure hunter; struggling terribly with this whole Osiriani language people in Osirion insist on speaking; and wondering why I spent two feats on a frog.
I am curious how you qualify for the eldritch heritage feat, which has 3rd level as a prerequisite.
Curious AoW_GM, I've started Mummy's Mask a few times, but never got past first level, maybe starting at second level will change that. I don't love the idea of a 15 pt buy but I can work with it. Are you considering any Variant Campaign Rules like background skills or such? Not a deal breaker either way, just asking. More importantly, how long will you be leaving the recruitment open?
You pointed out you needed to step away from the boards for personal reason eighteen months ago. I noticed you'd also started two other campaigns over the years, one lasting three months the other four months. I understand stepping away from the boards and have done it twice myself. As I've said, I've started the AP several times. Are there any reassurances you can give to help us decide if this game may last longer than your past three?
Thanks for the questions.
1. Background skills are in effect.
2. Recruitment will be open until October 22nd, although I reserve the right to shorten it if I get a plethora of good applications.
3. You expressed fair concerns about my prior posting history. All I can state is that I am in a different situation now and am excited for this game and I am in it for the long haul. All I have is my word. :)
The ancient lands of Osirion are blanketed by the sands of time, and eldritch secrets and vast riches lay just beneath the sun-blistered surface. As modern Osirion opens its vaults and tombs to outsiders for the first time in centuries, many of these lost treasures and secrets are now emerging and explorers are needed to recover them! The Ruby Prince Khemet III has ordered the government of Wati and the church of Pharasma to open the city of Wati’s necropolis to exploration. This development has attracted a number of adventurers and scholars and merchants to the area. What wonders will you find?
Hello all! I was off the boards for personal reasons for the last 18 months, but I am back now, eager to run a fun PbP and since I am a fan of undead, Mummy's Mask seems like a good choice. There's a free Player's Guide on the internet which you can find to help with the story.
Character creation guidelines (Looking for 4-5 players):
2nd level (gives your character some history)
15-point buy
No evil
Skills: Per PHB
Classes: All allowed except no summoner and no psionics/occult.
Races: Core and aasimar/tiefling/catfolk allowed.
GP: 1000
HP: Max 1st level and 1/2+1 for second level
2 traits (1 campaign)
Posting: 1/day at a minimum
Looking for a character sheet and the following:
1. Visual description of character.
2. Tell me about your personality - Why do you care about tomb exploring? Why risk death at the hands of ancient traps or untold horrors buried away?
3. Are you a native of Wati or found yourself here for other reasons?
Any other questions, let me know and thanks for considering this PbP.
