That poor girl. All she wanted was to be loved...
Hier, bitteschön! Möchten Sie auch eine Bratwurst dazu, oder ein karamellisiertes Feingebäck?
Jussi Leinonen wrote: Hello Marcus, and welcome to the European team! Do you have plans to be at Essen Spiel this year? I'm coming there for a visit. I doubt I'll find a way to have an official presence there on such short notice, but I'm definitely going to go there as a visitor.
If you want to meet up during or after the show, I'd be thrilled!
Yay! It's great to be part of the adventure!
Thanks to everybody who's already helped me with advice and support!
hogarth wrote: It's a bit misleading to say that you can buy any item you want -- if you want your PC to be able to use a particular item, you have to bring the book containing the rules for that item to your game session.
For instance, I don't own the book that contains the spell Infernal Healing, so buying a wand of it for my PC wouldn't work.
Hm, about that rule... If I create characters with people, using the books I have, I'm allowed to let them play even if they don't own the books, right? They just might run into trouble if they attend another person's game, bring their char, and the GM at the convention doesn't have the book?
It's a system meant to ensure that GMs don't have to bring all legal books to be able to check whether a character is legal, and to make sure people actually have the spells/items they use at hand, so they can look them up, right?
It's not a system meant to ensure players only use stuff from books they paid for?
On the same note, a couple coming to a PFS game surely don't need two copies of each book they use?
The goal, I guess, is to make PFS as accessible as possible, not to restrict people from playing?
Ah, right, I missed that! Thanks for pointing it out!
People keep mentioning wands. Wands are not "always available" items as per the Guide to Organized Play, so in order to buy these, the players need to first play a Scenario that has them on the Chronicle Sheet, right? Am I supposed to make sure such a Scenario is played on a regular basis to make this item available to players? Is there even a Scenario with a wand of IH?
Oh, and another silly question: If a player finishes a scenario where the group found a certain weapon, can she buy two of them for dual-wielding, provided she has the gold? Can consumables be bought again and again as soon as you found them once?
Well, my thought was to play MotFF first, then follow that with the First Steps. But in that order, they'd be level 2 after the second First Steps adventure, and thus not legal for the final part of the series, correct?
MotFF has a nice plot hook to get people into the Society and I've already run it twice for friends, so I'm rather confident with running that module. I also really like it!
Thanks for the helpful replies, everyone! Just to clarify: I'm not thinking about setting up a convention with multiple tables or something like that. I just wanna play Pathfinder, at the store, in a system that easily copes with different players showing up each time. Right now, it's daunting enough to get all the bureaucracy for a single table sorted, as well as dealing with time constraints, etc.
Add to that the fact that I'll already have quite a bit longer prep times for each scenario since I'll have to translate all box text to German.
I mean, sure if interest is real big and more people want to play than I can reasonably handle myself, I'll maybe look into recruiting another GM or two. But for now I'll take one step at a time. :)
After reading this, I now think I'm going to allow up to six people to register for any one night, as that'll make the chances of not getting a legal table relatively small. I'll just have to learn to run six-player tables and still have fun. :)
The advice on players being supposed to be somewhat self-sufficient (wands of CLW, Painlord links) was really helpful, thanks!
5 hours is quite a lot, though. That basically renders weeknight gaming impossible. You'd have to start at six if you wanted to finish at eleven, which isn't realistic with people having jobs. But starting at seven and finishing at midnight isn't better. I was kinda expecting the scenarios to be shorter. Bummer.
One more question I came up with: Only level 1 characters may participate in a Tier 1 scenario, no exceptions, right? So if I run First Steps, which cannot be run at slow advancement, I can't also run Master of the Fallen Fortress for the same group of people, since they'd be level 2 (and thus not legal) for the final First-Steps-adventure?
Hey there!
After years of running RPGs for private home campaigns and participating as a player at some conventions, I recently ran my first game with strangers at my FLGS.
It was quite fun and I now wanna take the big step and start doing a regular PFS round there. Since I'm in Germany I guess I'll have to make do without Regional Coordinators, which is why I turn to you fine folks! :)
I was thinking of starting out with a "Character Creation Workshop" where I'll help people make sure their Characters meet PFS regulations and assist new players in building something fun.
Then, I wanted to run the First Steps and after that start into a proper Season.
Now some questions:
a) How should I handle registration for these evenings? I'm worried people will sign up for a slot but then not show up, leaving us with too few players to play.
b) I strongly prefer 4-player tables to 6-player ones. I know accepting 6 signups greatly reduces the chances of a) occurring, but still... Now, will I have lots of work with Season 4 scenarios, since they expect 6 players? What if I decide to run with 5 people?
c) How many players do the First Steps scenarios assume I'll have? I can't for the life of me find any info on that.
d) I'm not entirely sure I understood the rules on replaying a scenario correctly. Obviously, every player character only gets credit for a single scenario once. But can a player replay that scenario with a different character to gain credit?
e) How does this whole thing even work? What if six sorcerers show up one day? What if no healer shows up? Do I have to worry about that or are these scenarios built to always work with any combination of classes?
f) How much time should I expect all of it to take? Checking characters + playing the scenario + after-scenario-paperwork = ?
g) Do I have to have a character to be able to report a session?
h) Any other advice for new GMs, especially regarding Store-based PFS campaigns?
Sorry for the amount of questions and thanks in advance!
Nochmal hallo!
Die Runde am 6.9. ist jetzt wohl voll. Es haben sich sehr schnell einige Leute direkt beim Laden angemeldet. Wer mag, kann natürlich gerne trotzdem mal vorbei kommen und sich das ansehen/hoffen, dass jemand nicht auftaucht. Ansonsten werde ich sicher noch weitere Termine anbieten.
GM Tigr
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Hi again!
The table for the 6th of September is full now. Several people signed up directly with the store. You're still welcome to stop by and check the whole thing out/hope that a spot opens up, but I'm also quite sure I'll offer more demo games in the future.
GM Tigr
Danke für die Tips, habe ich dort direkt auch gepostet!
Thanks for the advice, I posted my message in those forums, too.
Hallo!
Am 6. 9. um 19:00 Uhr werde ich im Mage Store in Düsseldorf eine Demo-Runde für Pathfinder anbieten. Gespielt wird mit dem Inhalt der (deutschen) Einsteiger-Box und den dazu verfügbaren Downloads. Je nach Andrang werden Kurz-Szenarien oder ein kleines Abenteuer gespielt. Ob ihr noch nie ein Rollenspiel gespielt habt oder Veteranen seid, die dieses System mal antesten möchten, alle sind herzlich willkommen!
Sollte das auf reges Interesse stoßen, kann ich gern auch weitere Termine anbieten oder sogar mal einen regelmäßigen Pathfinder-Abend im Mage Store auf die Beine stellen.
Bei Fragen aller Art einfach PM hier im Forum senden.
GM Tigr
PS: Da ich in der deutschen Forenlandschaft nicht so arg bewandert bin, freue ich mich über Hinweise, wo ich diese Runde noch bewerben könnte. :)
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Hello!
On Thursday, 6th of September at 7 pm, I'm going to host a Pathfinder demo at the Mage Store in Düsseldorf. I'll be using the (German version of the) Beginner's Box along with the available downloads. Depending on how many people show up there'll be some short "Beginner's Box Bash" scenarios or a short adventure. Whether you've never played tabletop rpgs before or are a long-time veteran curious about the Pathfinder-system, all are welcome to give it a go!
If there's solid interest in the whole thing, I'd be happy to offer more dates for demos or maybe even a regularily scheduled Pathfinder-night at the Mage Store.
I'd also be happy to run games in English if there's any demand for that. We'll just have to see that we find enough people to play along. Bring your friends, ideally! ;)
If there are any questions, just send me a PM here on the forums!
GM Tigr
PS: Since I'm not too active in German messageboards I'd be very grateful for any advice on where else to advertise my demos. :)
| Full Name |
Pakak |
| Race |
Dwarf |
| Classes/Levels |
Wizard (Abjurer)-9 (Mythic Archmage 2)(Current HP 54/62) |
| Gender |
Male |
| Size |
3ft 11 |
| Special Abilities |
Dark Vision, |
| Alignment |
LG |
| Deity |
Torag |
| Languages |
Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Giant, Terran |
| Occupation |
Gertrude's Hubby |
| Strength |
10 |
| Dexterity |
12 |
| Constitution |
15 |
| Intelligence |
21 |
| Wisdom |
12 |
| Charisma |
10 |
About Pakak
Pakak Ironwall
Male dwarf abjurer 9/Archmage 2
LG Medium humanoid (dwarf)
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +1
Aura protective ward (+2 deflection, 10 ft., 5 rounds, 8/day)
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Defense
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AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+1 armor, +1 deflection, +1 Dex)
hp 62 (9d6+24)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +7; +2 vs. poison, spells, and spell-like abilities
Defensive Abilities defensive training, energy absorption (27/day), hard to kill, resistance; Resist fire 5
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee cold iron dagger +4 (1d4/19-20) or
. . cold iron warhammer +4 (1d8/×3)
Special Attacks hatred, mythic power (7/day, surge +1d6)
Abjurer Spells Prepared (CL 9th; concentration +16)
. . 5th—dismissal (DC 20), feeblemind (DC 20), wall of stone
. . 4th—dimension door, dragon's breath[APG] (2, DC 19), stoneskin
. . 3rd—dispel magic[M], fireball[M] (DC 18), fly, haste, magic circle against chaos
. . 2nd—create pit[APG] (DC 17), glitterdust (DC 17), levitate, protection from arrows, resist energy, web (DC 17)
. . 1st—ear-piercing scream[UM] (2, DC 16), grease, magic missile[M], magic missile[M], magic weapon, protection from evil
. . 0 (at will)—detect magic, prestidigitation, ray of frost, read magic
. . Opposition Schools Illusion, Necromancy
. . M mythic spell
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Statistics
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Str 10, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 21, Wis 12, Cha 10
Base Atk +4; CMB +4; CMD 16 (20 vs. bull rush, 20 vs. trip)
Feats Combat Casting, Craft Magic Arms & Armor, Craft Wondrous Item, Fast Study[UM], Fight On[APG], Mythic Spell Lore[M], Scribe Scroll, Spell Penetration
Traits dangerously curious, riftwarden orphan
Skills Acrobatics -2 (-6 to jump), Appraise +11, Craft (armor) +13 (+15 on checks related to metal or stone), Craft (stonemasonry) +7 (+9 on checks related to metal or stone), Craft (weapons) +13 (+15 on checks related to metal or stone), Fly +3, Knowledge (arcana) +16, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +9, Knowledge (engineering) +13, Knowledge (geography) +10, Knowledge (history) +11, Knowledge (local) +10, Knowledge (nature) +9, Knowledge (nobility) +10, Knowledge (planes) +16, Knowledge (religion) +10, Linguistics +10, Perception +1 (+3 to notice unusual stonework), Profession (architect) +12 (+14 on checks related to metal or stone), Spellcraft +17, Use Magic Device +8; Racial Modifiers craftsman, +2 Perception to notice unusual stonework
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Giant, Gnome, Orc, Terran, Thassilonian
SQ amazing initiative, arcane bond (shieldback, turtle)
Combat Gear ring of the ram; Other Gear cold iron dagger, cold iron warhammer, bracers of armor +1, ring of protection +1, artisan's tools, artisan's tools, backpack, bedroll, blanket[APG], flint and steel, ink, parchment (5), scroll case, spell component pouch, trail rations (2), waterskin, 2 gp, 7 sp
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Special Abilities
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Abjuration The abjurer uses magic against itself, and masters the art of defensive and warding magics.
Amazing Initiative (1/round) (Ex) As a free action, use 1 power to gain an extra standard action (can't be used to cast a spell).
Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on the defensive.
Craftsman +2 on Craft/Profession checks related to metal/stone.
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Defensive Training +4 Gain a dodge bonus to AC vs. monsters of the Giant subtype.
Deliver Touch Spells Through Familiar (Su) Your familiar can deliver touch spells for you.
Eldritch Breach (Su) Roll twice and take better roll when dispelling or overcoming spell resistance.
Empathic Link with Familiar (Su) You have an empathic link with your Arcane Familiar.
Energy Absorption (27 HP/day) (Su) When struck by energy damage, apply it to this total before hp.
Energy Resistance, Fire (5) You have the specified Energy Resistance against Fire attacks.
Familiar Bonus: +1 natural armor bonus You gain the Alertness feat while your familiar is within arm's reach.
Fast Study Normally, a wizard spends 1 hour preparing all of his spells for the day, or proportionately less if he only prepares some spells, with a minimum of 15 minutes of preparation. Thanks to mental discipline and clever mnemonics, you can prepare all of y
Fight On (+2, 1/day) 1/day when below 0 HP, add your CON Mod as temporary HP for 1 minute.
Hard to Kill (Ex) Automatically stabilize when dying, and only die at neg Con x 2.
Hatred +1 Gain a racial bonus to attacks vs. Goblinoids/Orcs.
Illusion You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Illusion school.
Mythic Power (7/day, Surge +1d6) Use this power to perform your mythic abilities.
Mythic Spell Lore [Mythic] Gain mythic spells equal to your mythic tier.
Necromancy You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Necromancy school.
Protective Ward (+2 deflection, 8/day) (Su) As a standard action, 10 ft radius field grants allies deflect bon to AC for 5 rds.
Ring of the ram A ring of the ram has a setting crafted to resemble a ram's head. The wearer can command the ring to give forth a ramlike force, manifested by a vaguely discernible shape that resembles the head of a ram or a goat. This force strikes a single target, dealing 1d6 points of damage if 1 charge is expended, 2d6 points if 2 charges are used, or 3d6 points if 3 charges (the maximum) are used. Treat this as a ranged attack with a 50-foot maximum range and no penalties for distance.
The force of the blow is considerable, and those struck by the ring are subject to a bull rush if within 30 feet of the ring wearer. The ram is Large and uses the ring's caster level as its base attack bonus, with a Strength of 25. This gives the ram a Combat Maneuver Bonus of +17. The ram gains a +1 bonus on the bull rush attempt if 2 charges are expended, or +2 if 3 charges are expended.
In addition to its attack mode, the ring of the ram also has the power to open doors as if it were a character with a Strength score of 25. This usage expends 1 charge. If 2 charges are expended, the effect is equivalent to a character with a Strength score of 27. If 3 charges are expended, the effect is that of a character with Strength score of 29. A newly created ring has 50 charges. When all the charges are expended, the ring becomes a nonmagical item.
Construction
Requirements: Forge Ring, bull’s strength, telekinesis; Cost 4,300 gp
Share Spells with Familiar Can cast spells with a target of "You" on the familiar with a range of touch.
Speak with Animals (Ex) Your familiar can communicate with animals similar to itself.
Speak with Familiar (Ex) You can communicate verbally with your familiar.
Stonecunning +2 +2 bonus to Perception vs. unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet.
Surge (1d6) (Su) Use 1 power to increase any d20 roll by the listed amount.
Wild Arcana (Su) Use 1 power, cast an arcane spell from your class list at +2 CL (doesn't need to be known/mem).
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Background:
My name is Pakak Ironwall. This much I know. It is a proud clan, long associated with aiding in the crusades, and more importantly (to many dwarves anyway) recapturing a sky citadel. However, I know little of my father and mother.
I suspect they are dead and that whoever killed them is very much alive. The former is too far gone for me to correct, the latter? That may yet be rectified. I know they were Riftwardens. Even if it were not for the odd mark on my brow that is often linked to them, my cousins in the clan Ironwall knew that much. Of course, the Riftwardens themselves are something of a mystery.
Dwarves are supposed to honor the crafts of those that came before them. As Riftwardens study the arcane, so did I. Beseiged as Mendev is, I thought the magic of wards and other protections would be wise to learn. Other Ironwalls insisted I instead take up with the craft of the main clan, that of making weapons and armors so they might outfit forces and clear the way to the Sky Citadel one day. I honored this too, becoming a fairly decent sword smith. Was it difficult to split my attention between two crafts?
You have no idea. Sometimes I wonder if I would be a better wizard were I not working at the smithy so much. I KNOW I would be a better weaponsmith if I'd never taken up magic. But I'll not shame the memory of my parents, nor the kindness of my clan kin who took me in.
Still, Dwarves are rare in Kenabres compared to humans and others. One family of 'others' (Celestial Kin, if you can believe it) was very kind to me. It was they who made it possible for me to find a wizard mentor in the first place. They tell me I should feel no debt to them, or their clan.
It's so naive of them as to be almost precious.
I maybe an odd dwarf to some, but I AM still a dwarf, and I will decide what debts are or are not pressing on me, and I WILL repay it in the coin of MY choosing.
Appearance: As dwarves go, Pakak is short. Humans may not always notice it, but compared to most dwarves, Pakak is a runt. Non-Dwarves don't tend to notice that, they're too busy staring at the spiral like birthmark on his forehead.
While not a part of how he 'looks', it should be noted that Pakak does not speak Taldan with an accent as some dwarves do. He takes all his studies seriously, and that includes language. His is a deep baritone.
Personality: Pakak is a good and honorable soul who often expects too much of himself. Like any being, he makes mistakes, but his can send him into a dour mood. There is an intensity to him, a drive to keep learning, for one never knows when the next bit of lore or magic might not save someone he cares about.
And he does care. He wants to help his Clan claim a Sky Citadel. He wants to find a way to close the Worldwound so the crusaders can at last live in peace and the world can be safe. He wants to avenge his parents and wants to become a great wizard so he can honor them.
He wants more of himself than anyone would expect to be reasonable. Fortunately, he has friends to keep him (oddly, given he's the dwarf) down to earth. And wants aside, he won't abandon his friends, ever.
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