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Sorry for the radio silence the last few days. Christmas and work have conspired to kick my butt lately. Things have quieted down now.

Let me recalculate challenge points. Likely one statue will suddenly turn into rubble mysteriously...

It's probably too terrified of Astrid to hold itself together properly.

I tried logging in on several browsers. I am unable to login on any device other than my tablet. On other devices I get this message That email address and password combination is not valid. When I try to reset my password I get an error page. I am still logged into the forums somehow so I am till able to manage my PbP games but I cannot access any of my PDFs.

I'm having the same issue.

Shouldn’t Bella have had concealment from the splintery thing since it is in the dark green area?

Good catch.

Brown, flat check DC5: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Green areas are difficult terrain and provide concealment. Fallen trees are difficult terrain and provide lesser cover

Round two
Bold can act

Clover
-Tree 1/20
Bella-Grabbed by red
-Khiari
Red-20 Grabbing Bella
Vardarel 44/60
Green-9
Blue-4
Stitch
-Meat Wagon light 20ft
Quickblade 46/63
Yellow-16

The moose seems almost giddy as she turns her head to moo at Irina.

"Moooo? Mooo moo mooooo?"

** spoiler omitted **

The Moose moves to the ship and is easily able to climb aboard. Once on deck she stamps her hooves with glee.

"Moooo! Mooo moo moooo mooo!

** spoiler omitted **

◆ step, ◆ climb

I've played Irina in a few face to face games and had fun with a silly Russian accent. When I decided to have a second animal companion I was originally going to have a horse, figuring it would be interesting to have a mount. At the last minute before my first game with Horse I looked over the animal companions to see if there was something more tied to a far northern climate and on reading the elk saw that it could be any hooved animal with antlers and thought a moose! Yes! Much funnier than a boring old horse. While playing the game I spoke about the moose in the Russian accent and realized I had to name her Squirrel just so I could say Moose and Squirrel in a ridiculous Boris Badinov style accent. As a result we now have a moose that longs to climb like a squirrel so much that she took that as her name. Anyone too young to remember Boris Badinov from Rocky and Bullwinkle will just have to google it.

I posted to them fine.

And I'll say this here -- Quickblade is not a bird. I liked the tengu icon when I created the character. He's human. He's not related to Roark! :)

Yeah it should be fixed now.

Oh I thought 3-13 was up next.

03-13

Unless Halgur wants to make his PbP debut? :)

I'm game. Particularly if the google slides are already set up. That's pretty much the only thing I'm uncertain about.

Hooray!

I haven't quite figured out the full story of my envoy yet. I figure she'll be pretty similar to Navasi in the end so I'll just play the Navasi Pregen for this adventure. Getting everything loaded up now.

I want to apologize to everyone. It seems I accidently signed up for two instances of the special. I have removed myself from the sheet for this game. I hope this does not adversely affect this game.

Halgur, who you sending to the shipyard? :)

Right now I signed up with Meadow's childhood bully, Lily with the Blonde Hair, a level 3 primal sorcerer. We already have a sorcerer though so I may change to my level 2 druid, Detective Inspector Irina Valisnakova. I'm prepping for a Con that I'm running this weekend so I'm a bit distracted at the moment. I'll finalize everything on Sunday or Monday.

Shayla Quickfingers wrote:

The familiar voice causes Shayla to turn. "MEADOW!" she squeals, running to the ranger and gives her a big hug...

A look of consternation crosses Meadow's face as she accepts the hug from Shayla. "Oh. Shayla's on this mission?" She manages to hide her feelings and returns the rogue's hug.

I can't help but think of this bit from Community here.

Oh Britta's in this?

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I have 2 glyphs.

Meadow has Worldly Mentor and she takes a moderate healing potion as her provision.

Halgur, I think there's room in Nicole (aka Frozen Frost)'s 05-08 (Protecting the Firelight; 5-8 Repeatable). If Meadow hasn't played it, Shayla would love to spoil Silence again... ;)

... and tease Meadow again for leading a tour group off a cliff :)

I played that one once but not with Meadow.

Stitch Steeltoe wrote:

Bun Helsing wrote:

Stitch/Bella, wanna do 06-18 (3-6 nonrepeatable)? I can save you seats...

I can't play in two games at once! I'm good but not THAT good.

I realized that after the edit window closed... Seat is reserved for Bella though...

Halgur, is Meadow free for another 3-6? :)

If there's room, sure. I'm always eager to send Meadow into the field.

[dice=irrisen lore]d20+11

No idea what that gets me.

Earn income

Without a boon of some sort you can attempt a task of your level -2 so a level one task in Glinda's case. Downtime is 8 days so multiply the result of your roll by 8 to get your money so 2 silver or .2 gold times 8 days equals 16 silver or 1.6 gold.

Bun Helsing wrote:

Rank 2 Heal scroll, which he hands to Vardarel -- not sure if I can use it yet

First line of Cleric dedication:

You cast spells like a cleric. You gain the Cast a Spell activity.

Under Scrolls in GM Core
Casting a Spell from a scroll requires holding the scroll in one hand and activating it with a Cast a Spell activity using the normal number of actions for that spell. The spell must appear on your spell list.

I could be wrong, but given the above I would allow it. You have the Cast a Spell activity and nothing about scrolls requires spell slots that I am aware of.

This is the way I've always played it.

Additionally it looks like Gun Helsing has trick magic item and training in religion and nature. That alone opens up divine and occult spells from scrolls although with a skill check. Technically he could try arcane and occult spells as well but with much less chance of success.

I've got a rebuilt cleric (from ranger) that I'd like to test drive.. so I'll willingly spend the 40 AcP for 02-23... :)

Of course, if Halgur brings Bun Bun, I won't pass up the opportunity to bring Bun... :)

I could probably be persuaded to bring the professor.

I've got to admit, I'm having some character choice paralysis right now. I have a 7 cleric, a 7 arcane sorcerer, and 6 champion. Anyone have a preference?

I have 2 glyphs. Friendly fire is okay in moderation.

1d20 ⇒ 10

Halgur - You're not playing 06-13 for Paizocon (or are you with me in my table)? I'm planning to send Bun... We could torture GM Frost with our lithping :)

Actually I am currently playing that adventure at your table as Lily with the Blonde Hair. Professor Bun Bun has just levelled up to 5 and is ineligible for that scenario at any rate.

You do realize, of course, that Bun Helsing is simply beside himself with joy. He just learned that he might be having more adventures with his hero...

Heh.

Halgur, I was going to ask if Bun Bun's played 06-05. I was gonna run it for you. Unfortunately, it appears Bun Bun will move out of range...

Yes unfortunately. I haven't played it yet but even at slow speed levelling PBB hits 5 after his current mission.

Currently Meadow (lvl6 ranger) and Professor Bun Bun (soon to be lvl 5 bard) are in games and unavailable.

I have:
Welby Boffin (lvl3 witch-divine caster, alchemist archetype)
Olombe (lvl4 oracle divine caster, bard archetype)
Simon Osbourne (lvl 6 champion-melee fighter, marshal archetype)
Salissa Greenscale (lvl 6 Kineticist, generalist, melee, ranged, damage prevention, some healing)

I'm leaning towards Salissa. Does anyone have a preference?

Hey everyone. Looks like I've played with all of you before. I've done a decent amount of GMing in person (3 stars, one nova, 2 glyphs) but not any PbP games yet. I've been meaning to start for ages though and glad to start with a bunch of fun players.

So this is a replay for me. I kinda want to play my favorite character but she's a level 6 ranger with an awesome owl. Would that cause problems? I also have a level 3 halfling witch and a level 4 anadi oracle if you guys would rather I play a lower level character.

Gisher provided an excellent list here: ancestries list

Just gauging interest right now. If I were to open a second table for 05-18: Equal Exchanges - Tapestry of the Mind (9-12, non-repeatable), how many would be interested in playing?

I haven't had a chance to play that one yet. I have a level 12 fighter.

I have two glyphs. Looks like we all get to start with 2 hero points.

Professor Bun Bun, Q.T.E. is currently still playing a quest.

Is it too late for me to join with a 3/2 soldier/operative?

I want to share with this group the BBCoded stats of the pregens for this game for everyone to use.

Doh. I just spent 10 minutes making changes to my generic pregen by hand.

Also signed up. Since Cutie is taken I think I'd like to play Marcella.

Hadrimos will bounce around before stopping and taking another drink.

I hear that bouncing is what tiggers do best.

Grr. I'm right on the edge of totality and have plans to go watch the eclipse but it looks like my area is going to be overcast and rainy. Not sure what I'm going to do.

As the group is making rounds, Leo maneuvers next to Marta at one point. He leans toward her and whispers, "If you use a spellbook, I'd like to have a sit-down sesh at some point to compare notes."

Spell trading between casters like this is not actually necessary. According to the player guide:

Any prepared spellcaster can use the Learn a Spell activity to learn any common spells or other spells they have access to from tutors at the Grand Lodge. This adds no additional material cost beyond the standard cost for the Learn a Spell activity. Having access to a scroll does not grant access to the spell, but a character with access to a scroll can buy a scroll and learn the spell from it.

You would need access for any uncommon spells.

Obviously if you choose to swap spells for rp reasons that's perfectly fine.

Halgur, we should play this together using Team Bun :)

Yeah I held Prof BB back and picked Red Agnes for that very reason.

Looks like we have an abundance of ranged characters. I think someone that can hold his own on the front line would be a good idea. If no one objects I'll play my level 4 paladin.

I have not played or run this scenario before. I have a few characters available.

Simon Osbourne
Human Champion level 4

Dr. Yuen Wei Jiang
Human Monk level 2

Red Agnes
Human Barbarian level 1

I also have a two GM/pregen blobs at level 2 and level 3. Since I haven't played them yet I can start any of these at level 1, 2, or 3.

Cordelia Crowe
Human Tharmaturge 1, 2 or 3.

Salissa
Nagaji Kineticist 1, 2, or 3.

Xira Xarwin
Human Psychic 1, 2, or 3.

Tex Arcane
Poppet Gunslinger 1, 2, or 3.

Welby Boffin
Halfling Witch 1, 2, or 3.

Is the player playing a two-weapon fighter or a two-handed weapon fighter?

if not shield block is one of the best feats that a fighter can have that is why it a class feature not a bonus feat. As the Gm you should point this out to him.

The above posters are right that you can't retrain a class feature.

He was fighting with a polearm and likely never planned to use a shield ever. I only noticed towards the end of the adventure and while he believed he was in the right he accepted the 'not at my table' ruling. I didn't want to hold up the game to research a proper counter to his argument of 'the book says I can swap a general feat for a general feat'. Next time he plays that character I should have a couple of proper arguments backed up by rules citations now.

Thanks everyone.

I had a player in a society game the other day playing a fighter that had used retraining to swap shield block for fleet. I and others at the table were unable to immediately provide him with a satisfactory reason why he cannot do this. In the end I just said 'not at my table'. What argument can I use to defend against someone wanting to lose shield block in favor of another general feat?

You try to take a small object from another creature without being noticed. Typically, you can Steal only an object of negligible Bulk, and you automatically fail if the creature who has the object is in combat or on guard.

Your game post in gameplay is quite empty. Is that a mistake or are you in the process of editing?

If you're looking at purchasing the Core Rulebook or other core-ish books (Advanced Players' Guide, Gamemastery Guide, or Bestiary), be aware that the Remaster project is ongoing and going to start releasing soon.

You may wish to hold off and purchase Player Core, which replaces the CRB, instead.

Yeah we're less than 8 weeks before the Pathfinder Player Core is released. Unless you manage to find a good deal on a second hand core rulebook or a humble bundle I'd wait and get the player core PDF in November.

Glad to hear that Laurel is hardy. Congratulations!

No worries. Post when you are able. How's your brand new human doing?

I have always pronounced it Dak-i-lane.

Sanityfaerie wrote:

Driftbourne wrote:

I get you can't include all of Absalom in a beginner's box or any adventure, for that matter. But where ever the beginner's box takes place it should have a starter location usable as a home base, even if it's just a tiny portion of a larger station.

Oh, huh.

Maybe make it a little scrap of Absalom Station that's just important enough that you can throw in call-backs from time to time in other APs and whatnot without feeling awkward or contrived. Make it feel homey and grounded.

Exactly ^^ and throw in a few shops and services and a bar (dare I say a cantina). A bar is a great place to have to find adventure leads, and having a few shops and services with familiar NPCs can make buying selling, and upgrading much more interesting.

I like the idea at the end of an adventure being able to park your spaceship and walk to the bar for a much needed drink and have it feel like you're walking a familiar path you can visualize. And be greeted by a familiar face at the bar saying "What happened to you? look like you've been to Eox and back."

A bar/inn/cantina is a good idea but a bit overdone. This is the future. Let's have a fast food restaurant near the starport frequented by adventurers. The manager can stay the same but the teenaged workers can change frequently. A chain restaurant can also make multiple return appearances in other cities on multiple planets.

I think it's possible that Shelyn is the deity destined to perish in the forthcoming adventure path. Upon her death her soul gets absorbed by the Whisperer of Swords and during the course of the AP the glaive gets lost for millennia. Fast forward to starfinder times and Zon-Kuthon finally recovers his lost weapon but due to Sheyln's soul being part of it for so long he ends up being induced to become the gestalt diety Zon-Shelyn.

Has Bun-Bun played 04-01 yet?

He has not.