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Hello all,

So Kingmaker 2E as designed has more encounters than a party using the standard advancement track will need in order to progress, and the Adventure Path recommends using the Slow Advancement Track if you want to spread things out more.

Because I was curious about this, I counted up all the fixed sources of XP that could be found between Lady Aldori's Manor and the death of the Stag Lord, and found that were was 3,630 EXP, just enough to take a Slow Advancement party to Fourth Level assuming they do literally everything to do in the chapter (get in every fight, complete every quest, etc) and don't have any random encounters (which will, admittedly, mess with the math in unpredictable ways.

My question as I try to figure out how to manage the EXP track from here on out (my PCs are currently exploring the Greenbelt), to those more familiar/experienced with Kingmaker and the 2E Adventure Paths in general, is "Is this slower pace worth it?" What do y'all feel is added or lost by this more "completionism required to advance" mindset versus the chance of either having more powerful characters/needing to adjust difficulty on my end/missing some areas and quests, and what would you recommend for other groups?

So what's going on with folks? My girlfriend hasn't woken up yet, so it's been a pretty quiet morning.

I'm personally working on stuff for a session I'm running this Saturday with the basic premise of "Lost Underground City of Bat People." I'm worried it won't be good, but then I worry about that with every session and it turns out okay, so fingers crossed.

Approximately 1/3 of a Tacticslion.

I have been playing this game for six years and I still can't tell you how crafting works.

...runs through, kicks over the bean curd. Runs off...

My bean curd!

TURTLES THOUGHT PREVIOUSLY DEAD IN MUTAGEN SPILL RISE AS UNDEAD, EAT FLESH OF LIVING
"I mean, I guess it's frightening, but they're turtles. They were slow before, and now as zombies they're even slower."-Dr. Phillip Iknowit, Zombombologist

EVERYMAN GOES ON GREAT ADVENTURE, SAVES WORLD, IS PROMPTLY FIRED
"If we make an exception for him, everyone will suddenly start saving the world!" his boss said.

ELEPHANTS IN SOUTH AFRICA BUILD OWN SHIP, SWEAR PIRATICAL VENGEANCE AGAINST IVORY TRADERS
When asked why, their leader simply said "An elephant never forgets."

Have you considered Magus? It has both casting and melee potential.

Invaders from Outer Space Touch Down in Washington, Immediately Leave
Aliens reportedly said "Shoot, no intelligent life here either?" before leaving.

Original Can of Coca-Cola found in abandoned factory in Peshtigo, Wisconsin
Company advises against opening it, as the soda inside has likely fermented into an anthrax-like liquid.

Star-crossed Lovers Take Their Life in Verona, Italy
The incident appears to have started a gang war in the city streets. Police Chief Escalus declined to comment.

"Mother of All Spiders" Destroys Hoboken, New Jersey
Several former residents report feeling a "sense of inner peace" after city's destruction.

Many A True Nerd did his own Level 1 Lonesome Road. The series is almost finished up, now. Just thought I'd post it.

It was cloudy when I passed under it, but it was still neat to see all the pictures!

The Bat vigilante of Gotham! Chaotic Good Paladin, or Neutral Evil Monk!! You decide!!!

I'm Batgnome!

...runs through the thread, kicks over the bean curd, runs off...

My bean curd!

Heartsick Gator lucky7 wrote:

NobodysHome wrote:

Tacticslion wrote:

I apologize for... something? I've forgotten on the way here, but I apologize anyway. Also, keep rocking!

Oh, good. There's ALWAYS stuff we can blame on TL!

Sneaks off with CY to tip over some gators and frame TL for it...

My gators!

Hands back gator, covered in butter and clearly traumatized.

Sorry!

*sobs, holds gator tightly*

Only my gators truly understand me!

Tacticslion wrote:

I apologize for... something? I've forgotten on the way here, but I apologize anyway. Also, keep rocking!

Oh, good. There's ALWAYS stuff we can blame on TL!

Sneaks off with CY to tip over some gators and frame TL for it...

My gators!

DEMIJOHNS OF LIQUID NOW ALLOWED PAST AIRLINE SECURITY.
Says world, "What's a demijohn?

102. ...nobody told you that kenders needed to breathe!

I laughed so hard no sound came out.

PRINGLES REVEALED TO BE MADE PRIMARILY OF SAWDUST AND CHILDREN'S NIGHTMARES.
"Is anyone really surprised?" says CEO.

Lonesome Road gives out gear like it's candy.

You'll be fine.

Typing this at level 8, having launched the missile. It's...certainly an experience.

Haven't quite figured out how to handle Deathclaws yet. Survived the High Road with a flare gun and running like hell.

Cool thing: if you've never met ED-E, your dialogue reflects that.

"You'd be safer heading back up to Goodsprings."

Buddy, you don't know the half of it.

In good news, made it to the Divide without earning a single experience point.

Have decided next course of action: doing the Lonesome Road DLC at level 1.

Wish me luck!

Treppa wrote:

For some reason, I got onto the 1970 Altamont concert featuring the Stones. You know, the one where they hired the Hell's Angels do to concert security, and the Angels stabbed and stomped a poor kid to death?

Rolling Stone magazine did an article right away, before much of anything was known, so it was a lot of color and quotes from musicians and bystanders. Holy crap, I forgot how the "in-crowd" talked during that time. Groovy, bad vibes, cat, old man, old lady, bummed, bad trip, etc. The article reads as rather ridiculous now, despite the grim contents.

It reminds me of Nine Princes in Amber, which also contains some super-dated prose.

Groovy, man.

I still talk like this... *looks around in confusion at the modern world*. Heavy, man. Heavy.

Schway.

Stern Authority Figure wrote:

What's this I hear about illicit substances being used on the premises?

It ain't illicit, man. It's, like, Sacramento.

*eyes suspiciously*

What's this I hear about illicit substances being used on the premises?

Middle Zealand, a lush, green paradise, where young Hogwarts symbologists fight orcs in the hills in the hopes of claiming the Iron Throne.

Finished the Project: Nevada game (independent, as always.) It was fun, and a nice change of pace, but I think I'm going back to vanilla (save a sprint mod.)

EDIT: Also fough Rawr for the first time. Three flares to the head and half a magazine of Minigun and he was down for the count. One of these days I'm gonna assault the Promentary.

Ladies and gentlemen, yours truly has officially graduated high school!

What do you mean, Lucky Seven?

That is both hilarious and rage...filling...y.

Tarik Blackhands wrote:

Hell, with the wraiths (or shadows or wrymwraiths) you need to ask how the entire world isn't largely an undead infested wasteland of gloom and despair.

Maybe it is.

Maybe all adventures are just the hallucinations of the few remaining living survivors, as they huddle in the darkness, waiting for the inevitable. The bravery of heroes, the power of the gods, the astounding arcana of wizards... all of it, merely the last ditch effort of destroyed minds to find some madman's measure of victory in a lost cosmos...

Umbral Apocalypse?

"What's your owl familiar's name?"

"Who."
"Your owl familiar."
"Who."
"The name I'm asking for is your owl familiar."
"I told you. Who."

This continues until someone bludgeons someone unconscious with a Core Rulebook

Right. What's the name of your cohort.

DungeonmasterCal wrote:

I've thought seriously in the past of just allowing Humans as the PC race

I play in a D&D5 homebrew that originated in 3.5, and the GM banned all races but humans as PCs. When we rebooted for 5e he agreed to let my character be reworked into a tiefling, but ruled that tieflings in his homebrew don't look significantly different from humans. I usually prefer to play non-humans, but since I knew in advance that wouldn't be allowed, I appreciate the GM giving me this little bit of what I enjoy.

My grievance this week:
I joined a Star Wars Saga campaign last year that had been running for a year or more prior to my joining. I came in at 1st level running a Jedi padawan, while the other PCs were all around 12th level. A couple of months ago that campaign came to a conclusion. The GM now wants to run a 'sequel' taking place about 10 years later. He originally suggested that I continue to play my existing character, while the other players run Jedi padawan and my character could act as a leader/teacher. The other players are fine with this idea.

But I'm very uncomfortable being in a leadership role in a game. At the same time, though, I like the idea of continuing to run my existing character. I'm really torn about what to do: play a padawan like everyone else, or play my higher-level Jedi. Should I challenge my comfort zone, or stay in it? I can't decide.

I'mgoing to be honest, that sounds like an exciting roleplaying opportunity. My advice is to try it, and if it turns out that you don't like it, simply talk with your GM about switching characters.

Started playing with the Projextra Nevada: interesting changes.

Waffle House! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

My brother and I made pancakes this morning.

Apparently I can make pancakes. Who knew?

Fatboy Slim - Weapon Of Choice

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Weapon of Choice

Couldn't resist.

@Beernorg: A bit of a nitpick, you confused Sherman "Stonewall" Jackson (Confederate General) with Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson (President). Easy mistake, aND I enjoyed what you wrote, but I just felt the need to let you know.

Pancakes...haven't had those in forever. Had Yorkshire Pudding last night though, and that was pretty good.

Try the veal!

I use a BATTLEAXE. And...and RESTORATION MAGIC.

My current game, I branched out and use a warhammer, but Skyrim seems to think hammers can decapitate.

Leeroy Jethro Bodine wrote:

Bean Curd Slaad wrote:

Bean Curd doesn't abide by the laws of nature.

Would that make you killer Tofu?

That's for you to decide, now isn't it?

My bean curd!

Goofus tells half of his players they'll he playing Wrath of the Righteous, and the other half Hell's Vengeance. Hilarity (for him) ensues.

Gallant has the lore of his world on hand if need be, but makes sure not to overwhelm his players with it.

There has yet to be a game based movie... especially a movie incorprating the title of a game, that did not suck.

Clue.

Something else I got the itch to do recently: we've all seen dwarf smiths, dating back all the way to Brokk and Eitri. They make mighty spells while hammers fall like ringing bells, blah blah blah (no disrespect meant to Professor Tolkien!)...but, what about a dwarven WOODCARVER? Who do you think makes the hafts for all those hammers and axes and picks? Who makes the tankards and barrels for their famous beer? As for why he's adventuring? Maybe he wants to learn from an elven master carver, or procure some rare wood to make a masterpiece out of. Maybe he's just sick of being teased for working with materials that other dwarves take for granted. It'd be fun!

I hope you realize I'm stealing this. :)

They can theoretically prepare any spell on the Druid spell list, so long as their Wisdom and level are high enough.