Jzero Katzu's page

Jzero had started to walk toward the other door, then notices Crastar examining the base of the pile of coins. Her returns and watches with interest, trying to think of the purpose of the slots.

"Let's leave it and check the other door. No one would leave that much gold in the open. It either is a trap of an illusion. Either way, let's see if we can approach it from the other side."

I assume we study the area for traps and/or secret doors triggers. The GM usually rolls these for us.

"The sage has no concern for himself,
But makes the concerns of others his own.
He is good to those who are good.
He is also good to those who are not good.
That is the virtue of good.
He is faithful to people who are faithful.
He is also faithful to people who are not faithful.
That is the virtue of faithfulness."

"Let's release chief's wives and ask them to escort him and any other goblins who remain to find new home far away from Sandpoint and other longshank communities."

"Let's first finish exploring this level before setting anyone free. We may have to fight this bargest. Anyone know what type of thing that is?"

Common Knowledge: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Jzero is silent for a while after reading the journal. "We sometimes think monsters are made by evil gods, but this shows they can be made by thoughtless acts of cruelty as well."

Regarding the goblin chief, Jzero says, "There is a fine line between justice and revenge. Mercy is sometimes a better judgment. Tell us what you know about this ..." he glances back to a page in the journal, "Mal-fesh-nee-kor and if it proves helpful, I for one will agree to setting you free, provided you promise to lead whatever goblins remain far away."

Sorry for my delay in posting, but one of our cats passed away and it's been a tough few days. I'm going to be posting as soon as I can catch up on what has happened. Thanks for your patience.

"Gag him. We must take him back for judgment. Let's look for evidence of who she was and what her plans were."

Jzero contemplates the corpse and then suggests, "Perhaps we should cut off her head and take it with us to show authorities who was inspiring the goblin attacks."

He is prepared to put the head wrapped in cloth in a bag for transport. He asks the goblin chief, "Who is she? Why did you follow her?"

Jzero assumes she may have something written down that might be on her person or in the place she slept while in the goblin lair.

Jzero keeps his focus and makes two more attacks.

Unarmed: 1d10 ⇒ 3
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Modifier: +1 (monk bonus) + 2 (gang-up) - 2 (MAP)
Result = 5 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 6

Unarmed Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + (1) = 6
unarmed Raise Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 1
AP 2 (monk)

Unarmed: 1d10 ⇒ 6
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Modifier: +1 (monk bonus) + 2 (gang-up) - 2 (MAP)
Result = 6 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 7

Unarmed Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (3) = 6
unarmed Raise Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 1
AP 2 (monk)

No aces out of 10 rolls.

Jzero keeps the pressure on her, hoping attrition begins to set in on her defensive resources.

If Jzero's two attacks both achieved raises (I think they did) then the woman should be both vulnerable and distracted. Vulnerable: Actions and attacks against the target are made at +2 until the end of her next turn. Distracted: subtracts 2 from all Trait rolls until the end of her next turn. I'm a little vague on the wording as to whether the duration is to the end of Jzero's next turn or the end of her next turn. This might cause her spell to fail also.

Jzero continues his attacks, trying to keep her overwhelmed trying to defend against him and his comrades.

Jzero and the demon woman exchange heavy blows but both are made of stern stuff and keep fighting. Jzero continues to try to press the advantage of numbers to strike with another combination fist and kick.

I'll post soon. I'm dealing with a family medical situation.

I think the latest is it may happen this coming Monday (11/10).

I'm just curious; it appears the woman is making multiple attacks each round but I'm not seeing anything to indicate she is taking an MAP. Is that being taken into account without notating in the rolls or does she have some edge that allows two attacks without an MAP?

Obviously Paizo down time was postponed. Rescheduled for sometime next week, I believe.

Announcement from Paizo: It looks like the plan is for Paizo.com to go down at 8 a.m. Pacific on Monday, November 3rd, and the site will likely remain down for a few days.

I assume you are talking about Starfinder.

Both Pathfinder and Starfinder have a pretty simple way of scaling up characters with level. Everything that is based on a proficiency level (which is most things you roll for) includes the character level in the bonus. So both attack levels and AC levels go up with the character.

Characters also gain improved proficiencies periodically depending on class, which gives an additional +2 to the bonus. So, for example, in Pathfinder, you used to have to invest in a magic item called a cloak of resistance, which gave you a +1 to each of your saves. Later you'd need to boost that up to +2, etc. But saves go up automatically, so such an investment is not needed.

As for weapon damage, it is limited by item level and cost. Not doing massive damage is not a hindrance at low level as long as you are facing opponents of an appropriate level for the PC level. Classes such as fighter or soldier have proficiencies in more damaging weapons types and in more protective armor types.

As you go up in level and get more money (gold pieces or credits) you can purchase more damaging weapons and invest in magic runes and other such things that can be attached to weapons to give bonuses to hit and damage. It's like getting a magic weapon, but the item can be transferred from one weapon to another. Weapon use and armor proficiency also go up periodically (at earlier levels for the more martial classes).

I saw the first d10 roll was an ace, so I rewrote the dicebot to roll 2d10, instead of making it a second roll on a new line. Seemed more efficient but I can do it the old way if you prefer.

The old AOO has been diminished. It takes a special ability to be able to (now called Reactive Strike). Only fighters get it. There is a version for creatures, but it is rare, so in practice, you can generally not worry about it unless you're fighting a well armed and armored fighter.

Jzero keeps the pressure up with a blur of kicks and punches.

Unarmed + Ace: 2d10 ⇒ (10, 2) = 12
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Modifier: +1 (monk bonus) + 2 Gang-up - 2 MAP
Result = 10 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 13

Unarmed Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + (3) = 10
unarmed Raise Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8
AP 2 (monk)
If the attack achieves a raise, the target is made distracted or vulnerable (bold = attacker's choice), even if no damage was done or if damage was soaked.

Unarmed: 1d10 ⇒ 7
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Modifier: +1 (monk bonus) + 2 Gang-up - 2 MAP
Result = 7 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 8

Unarmed Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + (4) = 11
unarmed Raise Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6
AP 2 (monk)
If the attack achieves a raise, the target is made distracted or vulnerable (bold = attacker's choice), even if no damage was done or if damage was soaked.

The only drawback so far with Starfinder 2E is that they have only introduced six classes. I like the technomancer but still waiting for a supplement to reintroduce it. Also there are some new rules pending for things like hacking.

In both Pathfinder and Starfinder, the character creation process is easier to learn and complete, without a need to keep track of things like skill points. You pick an ancestry (old school race). Each ancestry then has some options like heritage and a feat list unique to that ancestry. Then you choose a background, which is similar to the old Starfinder theme, which gives you additional benefits and another feat.

These choices give you options for creating your attribute stats (Strength, etc.). These are a series of boosts to the usual six attributes allowing your preferred array without any random elements.

Then you select your class, which establishes the rest of the character, with a few more options to make character of the same class distinct.

Each stat that has a roll associated with it (saves, attacks, skill checks, etc.) has a level called proficiency. This creates your bonus for each roll. When you level up, certain ones get boosted to the next level of proficiency. All the proficiencies add your level to the bonus, so all bonuses go up by one each level up. The only other level up choices are new feats and for spellcasters, new spells.

For those who played either system before the new edition and had issues with it, you might consider another look.

I am looking to do more PBP with the 2nd Edition Pathfinder/Starfinder systems currently and considering some kind of online Home Brew campaign so I don't want to get into any more SW games.

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While the woman is outnumbered, Jzero, having taken her measure with his first punch, attempts a combination punch/kick.

Punch
Unarmed: 1d10 ⇒ 2
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Modifier: +1 (monk bonus) +2 (gang up) - 2 (MAP)
Result: 4 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 5

Unarmed Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (3) = 5
unarmed Raise Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 1
AP 2 (monk)

Kick
Unarmed: 1d10 ⇒ 9
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Modifier: +1 (monk bonus) +2 (gang up) - 2 (MAP)
Result = 9 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 10

Unarmed Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + (5) = 13
D8 ace: 1d8 ⇒ 3
unarmed Raise Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8
AP 2 (monk)
Base damage total: 8+5+3 = 16

If the attack achieves a raise, the target is made distracted or vulnerable (bold = attacker's choice), even if no damage was done or if damage was soaked.

No change for Jzero's attack. I just wanted to know what he was dealing with for my personal theater of the mind.

Since no weapon has been mentioned, I'm assuming her attacks are with her clawed arm. Let us know if something different.

Jzero follows his kick with a punch, eschewing anything fancy to probe her defenses with straightforward attacks.

Unarmed: 1d10 ⇒ 3
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Modifier: +1 (monk bonus)

Spend a Benny.

Unarmed: 1d10 ⇒ 8
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Modifier: +1 (monk bonus)

Unarmed Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (4) = 6
unarmed Raise Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 1
AP 2 (monk)
If the attack achieves a raise, the target is made distracted or vulnerable (bold = attacker's choice), even if no damage was done or if damage was soaked.

Since Jzero is willing to be the tank (as it were, considering he has no armor) he should probably get the Protection potion. He'll accept an extra healing as well, if available.

Jzero drinks the protection potion, then advances to join the gang around the woman, if woman she is. Just before reaching her, he jumps in the air and lets his momentum add to the power of his kick.

Unarmed: 1d10 ⇒ 9
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Wild, Ace: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Wild, Ace^2: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Modifier: +1 (monk bonus) - 2 (MAP)
Result = 6 + 6 + 4 + 1 - 2 = 15

Unarmed Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + (4) = 11
unarmed Raise Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6
AP 2 (monk)
If the attack achieves a raise, the target is made distracted or vulnerable (bold = attacker's choice), even if no damage was done or if damage was soaked.

"Is that man or destroyed statue?" Jzero asks, raising his everburning torch higher to see if it helps. "Can we maybe jump over this? It might be pit trap or some other kind."

"Chief, perhaps you'd like be first in line as we cross this area."

Notice: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Opps!

Map link in Jzero's header has now been updated.

Map created. GM should have link for editing in e-mail. I'll post the link in Jzero's header once the spoilers have been added. Sorry for the delay.

Jzero's advance: Increased Shooting skill die from d8 to d10.

By the way, there have been some notices on the Paizo Pathfinder Society and Starfinder Society threads that Paizo boards are going to be going down possibly for a few days as they install a new feature (I think it's part of their online store). The advice is just check daily until the boards are back online.

I'm just now getting time to work on the advance. I'll try to have it done by tonight.

I may be able to get the map up today, as I don't leave until Thursday. Will be back Saturday.

I'll work on an advance if I have time.

"They seemed healthy enough to threaten the chief. We can check on their food situation on our way out. He probably has goblin servants that bring them supplies when he is busy."

Jzero closes the door before the monster in the cave can reach it I hope. "To find out what is in that last area, we'll have to deal with the monster. Is it worth it?"

Jzero recommends replacing the gag on the chief after he's had a chance to answer Velrek's question.

Jzero plants a boot next to the door to help him keep it closed in case the females try to surge out, then nods that he's okay with removing the gag.

Jzero tries to help with the task of getting the goblin women back in their cell. If they don't understand common, he uses pantomime to communicate.

Persuasion: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Persuasion, ace: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Jzero helps keep Ripnugget from getting his nuggets ripped by the lady goblins. "If we didn't need you as a prisoner to take back to Sandpoint, we'd let them deliver goblin justice to you."

"What did they do to you?" he asks them, trying to learn if they are simply mad at the chief but still loyal to the goblin plan or if they are unwilling slaves to goblin lust, as it appears.

Jzero suggests the room with the ornate bed must belong to an individual important to this plan. He recommends a more thorough search, looking under things etc.

This is not based on anything I've seen in the source book as I've avoided looking at anything but the map and I haven't looked under the spoilers in this area, just so you know Jzero's words are not based on meta-gaming.

Jzero looks down the long hall and says, "Goblins likely have part of their lair devoted to prison cells. We might find allies down here ... or dangerous prisoners. Only the Way knows."

Sorry for the late post.

Common Knowledge: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Modifier: -2

Jzero does not recognize what the room's purpose might have been.

"A fight avoided is a fight won." Jzero says. "They do not look intelligent and probably just guard a natural opening to the outside."

Jzero says nothing but stands ready to lead the way to the next unexplored place in the underground labyrinth.

Jzero finds a break acceptable, but suggests we do it back in one of the smaller rooms already explored, finding this temple unsettling.

Jzero dusts himself off, and gets out his healer's kit to see if he can treat his wound.

Healing: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 1

He cannot do much for the claw wounds. He looks to Ceri and Velrek to see if either of them wants to give it a try.

If Velrek did not kill the shaken one, Jzero will attack it, otherwise he'll target the last one.

Jzero puts another arrow to the bowstring, draws it back, and releases it, in one fluid motion, focusing his on his target and nothing else.

Composite Bow: 1d8 ⇒ 6
Wild: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Modifier: -1 (wound)
Result = 6 - 1 = 5

Composite bow Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + (2) = 8
Composite Bow Raise Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Composite Bow Raise Damage, Ace: 1d6 ⇒ 4
AP 1

He's a ginger tabby with a red spot on his side instead of stripes, so we named him Jupiter.