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GM Poblano Pepper wrote:

I second and third the use of Tiny URL I When you have multiple things you want to post in your GM header. Or you have Multiple Tables the really help you keep under the 255 character limit.

Also GM Profiles are great. I actually have written up a little bit about my self within my GM Poblano Profile. Including my GMing expectations. Not everyone reads my profile though so I still copy some of my profile into my first "Welcome to the Table" Post. Including my expectations as a GM and what you can expect from me.

This is great advice. Thanks!


Done - Except that I changed my name in the profile to GM Darren and it still shows as Darren Whitehouse. No big deal.


Thanks Folks. Will sort. Very excited about this opportunity, many thanks!


Ahh. It’s in the campaign header but I can’t seem to work out how you put it in the header or next to my name :-(


Ok - done I think!


Hi there - I’ve had a full on day at work today so won’t be able to do this until first thing tomorrow morning. Hope this is okay. Apologies.


Here is the link to my campaign. Hope I’ve done this right...

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Discussion thread for The Commencement: The Acquisitives


This is the PbP campaign for The Commencement SFS scenario: The Acquisitives.


This is the PbP campaign for The Commencement SFS scenario: The Acquisitives.


Sorry - can't seem to figure out how to create a campaign!


Here's what I think I need for my campaign:

Maps: Nyori Pallasades (?) Radaszam's office, Botscrap, and a racetrack
NPC images: Radazsam plus all the NPC racers
Other: Maybe some 'official pit crew' badges with the PC profile pics on

Will create my campaign now and then link it (hopefully!)

Here is my character. If you need a different one, I can create an alternative.

http://paizo.com/people/Dee42

Regards

Darren


Hi Redalia - I think I understand the mission (Acquisitives) and what Maps etc I need - do I post what I need here or PM you?


Ok thanks Redalia - will do that over the next day or so


Great to have the support of experienced GM’s here :-)


Sounds good, thanks ;-)


GM Redelia wrote:
Darren, you will actually play in all the missions but your own. And then you will get full credit as a player to that character.

Great - I have a level 1 SFS Dataphile all ready :-)


Have you yet finished your first assignment? :)

Yep - downloaded with a discount! I think I'd like to have a go at the Mission 1: Acquisitives as it involves vehicles and I need to get my head around that. It also looks like it touches on a few game mechanics and is likely to involve potential player creativity to test me. Goodness knows how GM's cope with this stuff 'live'!

1. What operating system are you using? (if you are using a tablet instead of a computer, is it an Ipad or an android tablet?)

Windows 10 PC, If not at home, I'll be accessing Paizo through an iPad

2. What PDF reader software do you use?

Adobe Reader

3. What web browser do you use to access the forums?
Google Chrome but can downloaded any browser needed. Safari on the iPad

Do you guys have any questions for me as to how this will work?

1. I haven't actually played SFS yet - will I be able to join a future game as a character if I have GM'd the scenario and have inside knowledge?
2. Am I right in that for SFS you have to do The Commencement First so that you are 'approved' before any other scenario or AP (such as Dead Suns)?
3. I can't seem to get my head around what a boon is or how they work. Can you cover this?


Hi there. Thanks again for organising this :-) Here are my answers:

1. How much have you played Pathfinder or Starfinder?
Played a little bit at home, GM’ing the Pathfinder Beginner box for the kids - I don’t think they really ‘got it’. I’ve also played a Pathfinder PbP session as a player (my Sofia Narin alias) which was great, and a less successful session with Hakak Urungai. I’m pretty new to the whole tabletop gaming thing.

2. How much have you GMed Pathfinder or Starfinder in person?

Never, other than the above beginner box with the kids who just looked at me funny.

3. How much have you played PFS or SFS?

One scenario ‘The library of the lion’ with Hakak Urungai and one with a pre-gen (level 4 wizard). Wasn’t very successful or enjoyable and I think that’s because I was still learning the rules and also because I didn’t know where to look for background info for the campaign so I wasn’t really ‘Roleplaying’ like I’d want to.

4. How much have you GMed PFS or SFS?

Never

5. How much have you played play by post games? What kind?

See answer to 1 above. The Sofia Narin PbP is very enjoyable and I’m learning a lot.

6. Have you tried GMing play by post at all?
No

7. What are you most wanting to learn about GMing play by post?

How to make it fun, how to deal with player creativity that deviates from the scenario, how to check character sheets for accuracy, how to fill in chronicles, how to award XP. BEcause I’ve never used magical characters, I find spells all a bit confusing and wouldn’t know how to check if a PC was using it correctly.

Hope this helps!


I think there are only 2 left, Both with APL 7-11 which might not be the best start for me as a GM, unless I’m looking at the wrong sheet?


Great, thanks! Will take a look when I can get back on computer later. Thanks for the welcome!


Hi - I would like to GM a SFS adventure during outpost. i’ve never GM’d before but its something I’ve wanted to do and I would put a lot into it. I’m pretty new to PF/SF but keen to learn as I go along, I’ve signed up on the online outpost form but the spreadsheet says I need permission to create a game - do I just wait for someone to get in touch now?


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Just checking in folks. Will be rolling a new level 1 tomorrow. Thinking of a wizard or possible a Druid