paizo.com Favorited Posts by Lyslepaizo.com Favorited Posts by Lysle2024-03-28T19:34:52Z2024-03-28T19:34:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2) DiscussionGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/discussion#232024-03-25T19:34:54Z2024-03-25T18:32:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeison Reyes wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Valen wrote:</div><blockquote> Just a heads up to the table. I am attending a local convention this weekend with my son, so my posting may be limited—or even nonexistent—between now and Monday. </blockquote>Hope you both have an awesome time! </blockquote><p>We did, thank you! My son was able to level up first first PFS character over the weekend. He plays a goblin pirate captain/fighter and I, of course, am his loyal goblin bard sidekick.Jeison Reyes wrote:GM Valen wrote: Just a heads up to the table. I am attending a local convention this weekend with my son, so my posting may be limited--or even nonexistent--between now and Monday.
Hope you both have an awesome time! We did, thank you! My son was able to level up first first PFS character over the weekend. He plays a goblin pirate captain/fighter and I, of course, am his loyal goblin bard sidekick.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-25T18:32:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023) DiscussionGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/discussion#252024-03-22T17:50:17Z2024-03-22T15:11:17Z<p>Just a heads up to the table. I am attending a local convention this weekend with my son, so my posting may be limited—or even nonexistent—between now and Monday.</p>Just a heads up to the table. I am attending a local convention this weekend with my son, so my posting may be limited--or even nonexistent--between now and Monday.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-22T15:11:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2) DiscussionGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/discussion#212024-03-22T17:54:26Z2024-03-22T15:03:58Z<p>Just a heads up to the table. I am attending a local convention this weekend with my son, so my posting may be limited—or even nonexistent—between now and Monday.</p>Just a heads up to the table. I am attending a local convention this weekend with my son, so my posting may be limited--or even nonexistent--between now and Monday.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-22T15:03:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost VII GM Kate SFS 5-14 Ghost Level DelveRex Remorhaz, Wonder Worker (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn78/gameplay&page=2#582024-03-23T01:35:48Z2024-03-22T13:47:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Kate wrote:</div><blockquote> A crowd draws in due to the noise, and the lashunta refugees sing your praises. <b>"The Starfinders saved us!"</b></blockquote><p><b>"I did, I did. No need to thank me. Working wonders is simply what I do. "</b> The doctor responds, readily accepting the accolades. <b>"Take whatever time you need. And, should you want an autograph, I hope you have your own pen."</b>GM Kate wrote:A crowd draws in due to the noise, and the lashunta refugees sing your praises. "The Starfinders saved us!"
"I did, I did. No need to thank me. Working wonders is simply what I do. " The doctor responds, readily accepting the accolades. "Take whatever time you need. And, should you want an autograph, I hope you have your own pen."Rex Remorhaz, Wonder Worker (alias of Lysle)2024-03-22T13:47:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Bounty 20 For Outpost VIISev* (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn89/gameplay#132024-03-22T00:11:43Z2024-03-21T23:48:55Z<p><b>"It is inadvisable to order the shipment of cargo that may be trapped or contain unknown hazards,"</b> notes Sev. <b>"Moreso to receive it."</b></p>
<p><b>"Nevertheless, in exchange for compensation, it shall be analyzed."</b></p>"It is inadvisable to order the shipment of cargo that may be trapped or contain unknown hazards," notes Sev. "Moreso to receive it."
"Nevertheless, in exchange for compensation, it shall be analyzed."Sev* (alias of Lysle)2024-03-21T23:48:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM VALEN'S STARFINDER SOCIETY SCENARIO #1-12: ASHES OF DISCOVERY (DECEMBER 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=7#3032024-03-22T17:56:05Z2024-03-21T23:45:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Celebryn Edasseril wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Is Celebryn still delayed now that he acted in the last round? </span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>No. I was in error.</span>
<p><b>ENCOUNTER WITH THE EXILE! - Round Three Cont'd!</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>PCs in bold may act</span></p>
<p>Vega -2 SP
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Trollkin (purple) - 5 HP <span class=messageboard-ooc>(shaken 1 round)</span>
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Rover Yi -3 SP
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<b>Kalhoun</b> <span class=messageboard-ooc>(Delayed)</span>
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<b>Hesori</b> -2 SP <span class=messageboard-ooc>(Delayed)</span>
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Azzra (red) <span class=messageboard-ooc>(shaken 2 rounds; readied action)</span>
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<b>Gold</b>
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Azzra (yellow)
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Bryn</p>Celebryn Edasseril wrote:Is Celebryn still delayed now that he acted in the last round?
No. I was in error. ENCOUNTER WITH THE EXILE! - Round Three Cont'd!
PCs in bold may act
Vega -2 SP
Trollkin (purple) - 5 HP (shaken 1 round)
Rover Yi -3 SP
Kalhoun (Delayed)
Hesori -2 SP (Delayed)
Azzra (red) (shaken 2 rounds; readied action)
Gold
Azzra (yellow)
BrynGM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-21T23:45:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost VII GM Kate SFS 5-14 Ghost Level DelveRex Remorhaz, Wonder Worker (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn78/gameplay&page=2#512024-03-20T13:47:44Z2024-03-19T19:25:04Z<p>Rex moves behind the bear for protection, then selects a new target.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Move</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Ranged (needler pistol) v. Blue KAC:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage (P) plus target takes a -2 to AC penalty:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 ⇒ 4</span></p>Rex moves behind the bear for protection, then selects a new target.
Move
[dice=Ranged (needler pistol) v. Blue KAC]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Damage (P) plus target takes a -2 to AC penalty]1d4 [/dice]Rex Remorhaz, Wonder Worker (alias of Lysle)2024-03-19T19:25:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM VALEN'S STARFINDER SOCIETY SCENARIO #1-12: ASHES OF DISCOVERY (DECEMBER 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=6#2862024-03-20T06:40:41Z2024-03-18T14:48:08Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>BOTTING Bryn</b> - No post in 48+ hours</span></p>
<p>Bryn waits to see what is going to happen.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Delay</span></p>
<p>Vega implores the trollkin. Still feeling threatened, the trollkin falls back.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Guarded STep</span></p>
<p>Glaring at Rover Yi, he commands the Starfinder, <b>"FLEE!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Rover Yi must succeed at a Will save (DC 14); on a failure, Rover Yi must spend one round moving away from the trollkin (purple) as quickly and directly as possible, taking no other actions.</span></p>
<p><b>NCOUNTER WITH THE EXILE! - Round Two Cont'd!</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>PCs in bold may act</span></p>
<p>Vega -2 SP
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Trollkin (purple) - 5 HP <span class=messageboard-ooc>(shaken 2 rounds)</span>
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<b>Rover Yi</b> -3 SP <span class=messageboard-ooc>(Will save required)</span>
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<b>Kalhoun
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Hesori</b>
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Azzra (blue)
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Gold
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Azzra (yellow)
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<b>Bryn</b> <span class=messageboard-ooc>(Delayed)</span></p>BOTTING Bryn - No post in 48+ hours
Bryn waits to see what is going to happen.
Delay
Vega implores the trollkin. Still feeling threatened, the trollkin falls back.
Guarded STep
Glaring at Rover Yi, he commands the Starfinder, "FLEE!"
Rover Yi must succeed at a Will save (DC 14); on a failure, Rover Yi must spend one round moving away from the trollkin (purple) as quickly and directly as possible, taking no other actions.
NCOUNTER WITH THE EXILE! - Round Two Cont'd!
PCs in bold may act
...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-18T14:48:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/gameplay&page=5#2032024-03-18T04:51:06Z2024-03-18T03:27:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeison Reyes wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Valen wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeison Reyes wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>To clarify, Jeison needs to do a Round 1 action and a Will save?</span> </blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Just one round of actions is required. If Jeison enters the room where red current is, then he needs to make a Will save.</span> </blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry ... is that the room he's in, or the room the 3 bad people are in?</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If Jeison enters there room where the 3 bad people are, including red, then he needs to make a Will save.</span>Jeison Reyes wrote:GM Valen wrote: Jeison Reyes wrote: To clarify, Jeison needs to do a Round 1 action and a Will save?
Just one round of actions is required. If Jeison enters the room where red current is, then he needs to make a Will save. Sorry ... is that the room he's in, or the room the 3 bad people are in? If Jeison enters there room where the 3 bad people are, including red, then he needs to make a Will save.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-18T03:27:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Cottonseed PbP PFS 2E Playtest DiscussionLyslehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/CottonseedPFSPbP2EPlaytest/discussion&page=58#28612024-03-15T20:44:32Z2024-03-15T15:16:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Woodford wrote:</div><blockquote>This may be a stupid question, but is there a way to see the results? I think I reported a recent game, but there's no feedback to acknowledge it and I don't want to double-report or not report. </blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">GM PaleDim wrote:</div><blockquote>Not including Outpost games, correct? </blockquote><p>Correct.
</p>
For particular events, like the ongoing Outpost convention, the event organizer needs to be informed when a game has been completed, but the organizer is responsible for, and often handles, the reporting.</p>
<p>If you have completed a game that you ran here on the boards under your own event, then you, as the GM, are responsible for reporting the game. Once reported, the game should show up under the "Sessions" tab for the event. The events are listed under the "GM/Event Coordinator" tab und under your "My Organized Play" link within the "My Account" menu here on the boards. </p>
<p>You can check to see if a game for Outpost or another event, including one of your own, has been reported by checking the "Sessions" tab found under your "My Organized Play" link within the "My Account" menu here on the boards. If a game you ran or played does not appear there, then you should contact the organizer for that event to get it properly reported.</p>
<p>If the event is managed by RPGChronicles (like Outpost is), you can also go to the last page and check the Reporting status.</p>
<p>The Data Tracking Form is not used for convention games and it is no used for reporting.</p>
<p><b>I <i>highly encourage</i> GMs to fill out the Data Tracking Form at the same time they report their games to Paizo as this keeps the tracker up-to-date and makes it easier for the GMs to know if it has been filled out.</b></p>
<p>A GM that is unsure whether or not a particular game has been added to the Data Tracking Form should reach out to a Venture Officer for the boards (feel free to PM me) and request confirmation.</p>John Woodford wrote:This may be a stupid question, but is there a way to see the results? I think I reported a recent game, but there's no feedback to acknowledge it and I don't want to double-report or not report.
GM PaleDim wrote:Not including Outpost games, correct?
Correct.
For particular events, like the ongoing Outpost convention, the event organizer needs to be informed when a game has been completed, but the organizer is responsible for, and often handles, the reporting.If you have...Lysle2024-03-15T15:16:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost VII GM Kate SFS 5-14 Ghost Level DelveRex Remorhaz, Wonder Worker (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn78/gameplay#352024-03-16T22:26:34Z2024-03-15T13:50:59Z<p><b>"The first rule of medicine is: do no harm,"</b> notes Rex. <b>"Though, I suppose, in this case that doing a little hindering might be in order."</b></p>
<p>The doctor draws his needler pistol and sends a needle with a minor bioinhibitor towards the nearest thug.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Ranged (needler pistol) v. Yellow KAC:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage (P) plus target takes a -2 to AC penalty:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 ⇒ 2</span></p>
<p><b>"As I said. No harm."</b></p>"The first rule of medicine is: do no harm," notes Rex. "Though, I suppose, in this case that doing a little hindering might be in order."
The doctor draws his needler pistol and sends a needle with a minor bioinhibitor towards the nearest thug.
[dice=Ranged (needler pistol) v. Yellow KAC]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Damage (P) plus target takes a -2 to AC penalty]1d4[/dice]
"As I said. No harm."Rex Remorhaz, Wonder Worker (alias of Lysle)2024-03-15T13:50:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Cottonseed PbP PFS 2E Playtest DiscussionLyslehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/CottonseedPFSPbP2EPlaytest/discussion&page=58#28582024-03-15T20:44:39Z2024-03-15T00:14:50Z<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>ATTENTION: ALL PAIZO BOARD GMS</span></b></p>
<p>First, as the Venture Agent for this lodge, I want to thank you for stepping up (many of you repeatedly) and running games. Your efforts are recognized and greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Further, I would like to remind all GMs to log their games in the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLIDXD7_QkSdu-RZw6z0IdilFuDBmbcqZef4Lz_cy9MbAWuA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Data Tracking Form.</a> This helps us keep track of things, including your efforts, and to let the powers that be know that we're still around and there's still interest in this Lodge.</p>
<p>It also keeps me from having to try to do it by hand.</p>
<p>The link is at the top of the page. It takes less than a minute to complete the tracking form (probably less than half a minute.) </p>
<p>If you have any questions about how do to so, please feel free to drop a message here or PM me.</p>
<p>Happy Gaming!</p>ATTENTION: ALL PAIZO BOARD GMS
First, as the Venture Agent for this lodge, I want to thank you for stepping up (many of you repeatedly) and running games. Your efforts are recognized and greatly appreciated!
Further, I would like to remind all GMs to log their games in the Data Tracking Form. This helps us keep track of things, including your efforts, and to let the powers that be know that we're still around and there's still interest in this Lodge.
It also keeps me from having to try to...Lysle2024-03-15T00:14:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Frost's S03-99 Fate in the Future [3-4] (PbP Outpost VII) DiscussionAlthelsted Everwell (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn6h/discussion#292024-03-14T23:22:46Z2024-03-14T21:26:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Edda Vira wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Edda would be thrilled to take a reroll on any of the disastrous things that have happened today. I will leave it up to the GM to determine which you think is appropriate and adjudicate accordingly.</span> </blockquote><p>Go back and try to prevent the bad things from happenning!?! Why, that could ONLY be done if time travel were somehow possible!Edda Vira wrote:Edda would be thrilled to take a reroll on any of the disastrous things that have happened today. I will leave it up to the GM to determine which you think is appropriate and adjudicate accordingly.
Go back and try to prevent the bad things from happenning!?! Why, that could ONLY be done if time travel were somehow possible!Althelsted Everwell (alias of Lysle)2024-03-14T21:26:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost VII - GM Valen's PFS 1-12 The Burden of Envy (Author's Table)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn6r/gameplay#372024-03-14T10:38:12Z2024-03-13T19:49:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Noggin NineToes wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Say... Would I be able to find armour like that in the city? You both look real smart, and I think I'd look good in green."</b> He adds, admiring the guards' garb.</blockquote><p><b>"You'll find plenty of it in the city if you us any cause for trouble."</b> huffs the half-elf guard even as he returns the papers to the goblin. <b>"These papers expire in five days. You had best be outside the city and back where you came from by last bell."</b>
<p>As the goblin walks through the check point, but the guard suddenly stops him. <b>"<span class=tiny>Listen,</span>"</b> he whispers. <b>"<span class=tiny>I like you, so let me give you some more advise. Curfew is in effect for all outsiders, such as yourselves, from first bell until sundown. You are to remain indoors at all other times.</span>"</b> He releases the goblin.</p>
<p><b>"And keep your weapon sheathed!"</b> he adds.</p>
<p><b>"I think the goblin was trying to say that he's interested in joining the Emerald Guard, Ellvard."</b> The dark-haired woman says with a smirk. <b>"Who knows? He might soon be one of us. The Emerald Guard <i>does</i> happen to be recruiting right now."</b></p>
<p><b>"You're kidding, right?"</b> Ellvard replies to his fellow guard, before turning to the line of entrants and shouting, <b>"Next! Have your papers ready."</b> He pauses for a moment as the woman gives him another smile. He then adds, unconvincingly, <b>"Please."</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Norbwald wrote:</div><blockquote> Norbwald slumps a bit in his chair, trying to maintain the strength of will not to drink right now until they get through this checkpoint. </blockquote><p>The guard eyes the gnome for a few minutes, then pushes him along.
<p>The two guards at the checkpoint examine the papers of the rest of party, repeating the warnings about stowing weapons, keeping curfew, and leaving before the papers are set to expire. You are each able to enter into the city without further incident.</p>
<p>Once past the check point at the docks, you are relatively free to travel around within the city. It is evident that Xin-Edasseril is bustling with activity. Yet, the city clearly operates under the weight of oppression. Additional check points, each manned by multiple members of the Emerald Guard, have been set up at natural "choke points" for traffic flowing within the city. Likewise, Emerald Guard patrols, visibly well-armed, can be seen marching through the city with considerable frequency. The residents within the city give the patrols a wide berth. Even when the Emerald Guard is not within their immediate vicinity, the citizens of the city go to length to avoid making direct eye contact with you and other obvious outsiders. They seem almost as weary of their fellow citizens, undoubtedly the result of the Runelord's frequent use of hidden spies and secret police.</p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OgDc4dUHD6ddll5y71-IZzHsXcqxcdBiMbj5VyOS4G0/edit#slide=id.g86468a890d_0_30" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A map of the city is now available on the Slides.</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The party may choose a location to seek out first or else spend time Gathering Information. The latter requires secret rolls for Diplomacy and takes two hours.</span></p>
<p>The fact that it is still fairly early in the morning and that obvious foreigners can be seen among the denizens of Xin-Edasseril, allows you to discern that first bell has recently been rung and that you have about eight hours in the day remaining before curfew.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Where to, Pathfinders?</span></p>Noggin NineToes wrote:"Say... Would I be able to find armour like that in the city? You both look real smart, and I think I'd look good in green." He adds, admiring the guards' garb.
"You'll find plenty of it in the city if you us any cause for trouble." huffs the half-elf guard even as he returns the papers to the goblin. "These papers expire in five days. You had best be outside the city and back where you came from by last bell." As the goblin walks through the check point, but the guard...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-13T19:49:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Frost's S03-99 Fate in the Future [3-4] (PbP Outpost VII)Althelsted Everwell (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn6h/gameplay&page=2#852024-03-13T12:19:56Z2024-03-13T00:51:45Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Society:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18</span></p>
<p>Athelsted cannot make much sense of the chamber's carvings. He decides to check the rest of the wall carvings.</p>
<p><b>"These carvings on the wall appear to depict a variety of moments in time,"</b> notes the cleric.<b>"Here is a dragon rising from a coffin. Another is a group of people wearing strange attire and carrying futuristic firearms, led by a slender four-armed man with an elongated cranium. This one is a an underground hedge maze connecting to the ruins."</b></p>
<p>He looks further, stopping at one in particular that catches his eye. <b>"By the goddess! I believe this may be a depiction of us! And we are fighting off some strange, doglike monsters! What could it mean?"</b></p>
<p>There is more to be seen, but Athelsted is too busy contemplating the one depiction that he does not bother looking at the rest.</p>[dice=Society]1d20+7[/dice]
Athelsted cannot make much sense of the chamber's carvings. He decides to check the rest of the wall carvings.
"These carvings on the wall appear to depict a variety of moments in time," notes the cleric."Here is a dragon rising from a coffin. Another is a group of people wearing strange attire and carrying futuristic firearms, led by a slender four-armed man with an elongated cranium. This one is a an underground hedge maze connecting to the ruins."
He looks...Althelsted Everwell (alias of Lysle)2024-03-13T00:51:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM VALEN'S STARFINDER SOCIETY SCENARIO #1-12: ASHES OF DISCOVERY (DECEMBER 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=6#2712024-03-11T22:09:52Z2024-03-11T20:06:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hesori Zou wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc> I Fonzy this thing with martial arts</span> </blockquote><p><span class=tiny>•click•</span>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=messageboard-bigger>Aaaaay!</span></span></p>
<p>Inside the unlocked cabinet, you find an advanced medkit, two <i>spell gems of remove affliction</i> and a <i>spell gem of lesser restoration</i>.</p>Hesori Zou wrote: I Fonzy this thing with martial arts
*click* Aaaaay!
Inside the unlocked cabinet, you find an advanced medkit, two spell gems of remove affliction and a spell gem of lesser restoration.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-11T20:06:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost VII - GM Valen's PFS 1-12 The Burden of Envy (Author's Table)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn6r/gameplay#22024-03-07T00:54:56Z2024-03-06T23:16:25Z<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"AHOY!"</span></b></p>
<p>The cry is the first sound to signify that another vessel has come alongside <i>The Merry Mayfly</i>.</p>
<p>The voyage has been a long one and land still is no where in sight. Th crew of this second vessel, <i>The Lightbringer</i>, are the first persons outside those aboard your own vessel, that you have seen in quite some time. They prove, however, to be all business. It is not long before planks are extended between the two vessels and members of the <i>Lightbringer</i> arrive to escape you to the other vessel and below its deck to meet with Valais Durant.</p>
<p>The endless roll of the waves of the Steaming Sea, sends the lanterns that hang from hooks dangling from the deck above in constant sway. Their light illuminating the ship's interior and causing the golden markings on Valais' skin to periodically glisten and gleam. The result is the appearance of movement, like the shimmer of the scales of a passing fish as it darts through the water.</p>
<p><b>“I need your help for a task that requires both great risk and discretion,”</b> begins Valais as the aasimar woman gestures to the shadows behind her. From the darkness emerges a green-eyed, Varisian man. He flashes a sly grin, which is framed by a thin mustache.</p>
<p><b>“This is Guaril Karela, a prominent figure among the Sczarni,”</b> she continues. <b>“The Sczarni maintain a smuggling ring, providing freedom to those chafing under the oppression of Belimarius, the Runelord of Envy and ruler of Edasseril. Demand for such services is high,”</b> she pauses and casts a somewhat disdainful glare toward Guaril, <b>“allowing the Sczarni to extract hefty sums from desperate patrons."</b></p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OgDc4dUHD6ddll5y71-IZzHsXcqxcdBiMbj5VyOS4G0/edit#slide=id.g8823c7963f_0_0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pictures of Valais and Guaril are now available on Slides.</a></p>
<p><b>“I find the practice rather distasteful,”</b> Valais sighs. <b>“However, collaboration with his operations grants the Radiant Oath some measure of oversight in ensuring proper treatment of the refugees. Further, I have Guaril’s <i>personal assurance</i> that the Sczarni will not demand more in payment than their clients can afford.”</b></p>
<p><b>“Transportation’s expensive,”</b> Guaril chimes in. <b>“Not to mention paying off border guards and harbormasters. It’s dangerous work. Certainly, you wouldn’t expect my people to take such risk and not be properly compensated, would you? Or have you forgotten that Belimarius has placed a price on my head?”</b></p>
<p><b>“Not the first to do so, I’m sure.”</b> Valais notes dryly, before continuing, <b>“Belimarius and her minions began to suspect Guaril’s intentions the last time he was in Edasseril. Now, they seek not only his head, but those of his known associates, including those among the Pathfinder Society. It is not presently safe for them or Guaril to venture within Edasseril’s borders.”</b></p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OgDc4dUHD6ddll5y71-IZzHsXcqxcdBiMbj5VyOS4G0/edit#slide=id.p" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">General Map of Edasseril is now available on Slides.</a></p>
<p><b>"As, I believe, none of you happen to be known associates of Guaril,"</b> notes Valais, <b>"you should each be well-suited for this mission."</b></p>
<p>Guaril maintains a charming grin, but his eyes betray a sense of nervousness.</p>
<p><b>“Still,”</b> she continues, <b>“Guaril might feel a little more at ease if he had some idea of who you are and what your capabilities happen to be.”</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Welcome! Feel free to introduce your PCs to Guaril and one another. Once that has been done, then I will continue with the briefing.</span></p>"AHOY!"
The cry is the first sound to signify that another vessel has come alongside The Merry Mayfly.
The voyage has been a long one and land still is no where in sight. Th crew of this second vessel, The Lightbringer, are the first persons outside those aboard your own vessel, that you have seen in quite some time. They prove, however, to be all business. It is not long before planks are extended between the two vessels and members of the Lightbringer arrive to escape you to the other...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-06T23:16:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/gameplay&page=4#1672024-03-06T01:35:08Z2024-03-05T22:05:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dora 34 wrote:</div><blockquote> Dora shoots again, this time at red. </blockquote><p>Dora downs the devilish desperado.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>No opponents are visible to the party at present, but I am still keeping the PCs in rounds for <i>reasons</i>.</span></p>
<p><b>ROUND FOR REASONS OR MESS IN THE MESS HALL! - Round 4 Cont'd/Round Five Begins!</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>PCs in bold may act</span></p>
<p><b>Iseph</b> -3 SP
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<b>Jeison Reyes</b> -6 HP | -1 RP <span class=messageboard-ooc>(Looks like we cross-posted;may take two rounds of actions)</span>
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<b>Dirk Starcliff</b> -15 SP |-1 RP
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<b>Dora 34 (& Arod)</b> -4 SP (-1 HP)
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<b>Soarin</b> -1 RP
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<s>Creature (red) -17 HP </s></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Please post any skill checks and move your token accordingly on the </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mB_uCBAvh_M0cl4VFh3RGw40SJ673Bzsq2pHGnqKe5I/edit#slide=id.g2bc2d7dd8de_0_0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Map on Slides.</a></p>Dora 34 wrote:Dora shoots again, this time at red.
Dora downs the devilish desperado. No opponents are visible to the party at present, but I am still keeping the PCs in rounds for reasons.
ROUND FOR REASONS OR MESS IN THE MESS HALL! - Round 4 Cont'd/Round Five Begins!
PCs in bold may act
Iseph -3 SP
Jeison Reyes -6 HP | -1 RP (Looks like we cross-posted;may take two rounds of actions)
Dirk Starcliff -15 SP |-1 RP
Dora 34 (& Arod) -4 SP (-1 HP)
Soarin -1 RP
Creature (red) -17 HP
Please...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-03-05T22:05:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's PFS 1e 1-41 The Devil We Know Part I: Crypt of Fools (CORE)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn21/gameplay&page=11#5042024-02-29T17:07:29Z2024-02-29T16:15:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Valen wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Merida Bowie wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Right, I completely forgot - thought it was only part of a faction mission.... Ah, looks like I found it! It was part of the mission briefing.</span></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Valen wrote:</div><blockquote>(...) <b>"There’s an item of interest, a church bell called the <i>bell of obedience</i>, that may reside in Swift Prison’s chapel. We want to catalogue it and may never have another opportunity to explore the Swift unsupervised. While investigating the derro invasion, head to the chapel and inspect the bell. If possible, I want you to determine whether the Chapel’s bell is in fact the legendary <i>bell of obedience</i> without taking it from the prison."</b> (...)</blockquote></blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>In light of this, I have moved Merida and Theron's tokens on the map, to reflect Merida examining the bell and Theron keeping guard at the doorway to the chapel.</span>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>In addition, I will assume that Merida has not yet undertaken the actions indicated in this </span> <a href="https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn21/gameplay&page=10#477" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> prior post.</a> <span class=messageboard-ooc>(For <i>reasons</i>.) Once the party concludes that it is done with its examination of the bell, I will adjudicate Merida's prior post accordingly.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>NOW</b> that the bell has been dealt with (and in the interest of keeping us moving), I will assume Merida took the actions indicated previously and adjudicate Merida's prior post.</span>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Merida Bowie wrote:</div><blockquote> Merida then moves further north and checks the doors for traps (and if they are locked), starting in the east.</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Presumably, the rest of the party follows in established marching order.</span>
<p>The fighter passes through the keep's yard. Here, rusted, iron flakes dust the ground around a series of thick gates andfour derro corpses surround an insectile quadruped. Countless barbed crossbow bolts penetrate the strange beast’s hide, and where its head should be, thick ichors moisten the ground around two separated feathered antennae</p>
<p>As Merida approaches the first door, the ground shakes just before <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1m05CC6FMn5GpHVW2IV_b0vOIs-MWYi8pACK22AY-lyQ/edit#slide=id.g1f2e9aab897_0_0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> a large creature suddenly bursts from the ground just before her!</a></p>
<p>The creature looks aggressive, like one who had once been magically calmed, only to become all the more violent once the affect was removed.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>RUMBLE IN THE PRISON YARD! - Round One Begins!</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>PCs in bold may act</span></p>
<p><b>Seebonicck
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Nightkit</b>
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Large Creature
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Menudo
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Theron
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Ashtoret
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Merida -1 NL</p>GM Valen wrote:Merida Bowie wrote:Right, I completely forgot - thought it was only part of a faction mission.... Ah, looks like I found it! It was part of the mission briefing.
GM Valen wrote:(...) "There’s an item of interest, a church bell called the bell of obedience, that may reside in Swift Prison’s chapel. We want to catalogue it and may never have another opportunity to explore the Swift unsupervised. While investigating the derro invasion, head to the chapel and inspect the bell. If...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-02-29T16:15:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's PFS 1e 1-41 The Devil We Know Part I: Crypt of Fools (CORE)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn21/gameplay&page=10#4872024-02-29T14:20:03Z2024-02-25T23:10:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Merida Bowie wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>LOL. I see. It's time for Merida to quickly rush out and buy a scroll or wand of <i>detect magic</i>, it seems... Can she do just that?</span></blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The scenario does not seem to prohibit her from doing so and the city would have those types of items available for purchase.</span>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> However, the city has declared a state of emergency and finding.a merchant or cleric could take some time. In comparison, activating the bell can be done quite swiftly (pun, ABSOLUTELY intended!)</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>But why take the looooonnnnnnggggg expen$ive way, when there is a quick and easy way?</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><s><span class=messageboard-bigger>BWAHAHA—</span></s> (Nope, not going to make that mistake <i>this</i> time.)</span></p>Merida Bowie wrote:LOL. I see. It's time for Merida to quickly rush out and buy a scroll or wand of detect magic, it seems... Can she do just that?
The scenario does not seem to prohibit her from doing so and the city would have those types of items available for purchase. However, the city has declared a state of emergency and finding.a merchant or cleric could take some time. In comparison, activating the bell can be done quite swiftly (pun, ABSOLUTELY intended!)
But why take the...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-02-25T23:10:26ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Castamir's Flaxseed Station RecruitmentSev* (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CastamirsFlaxseedStation/recruiting&page=71#35322024-02-25T07:00:54Z2024-02-25T02:37:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Driftbourne wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">DoubleGold wrote:</div><blockquote> My bounty 20 has 6 seat available, line 32. It is a bounty, so if you all want make sure other games ends first, I am okay with starting a month late in April. </blockquote><p>I signed up. I can start whenever works best. I just need a day or 2 to convert my paper character sheet to PBP and see if the remaster changed anything.
<p>If anyone else is interested there are 5 seats left for Pathfinder Bounty #20: Burden in Bloodcove for 3rd level
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it's listed on line 32 under FCFS signups at <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BP8Jpthr67y8CveDle2zFrqbErEAPpKLT5iC_Kyg_40/edit#gid=1913940048" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Outpost VII Event Listing</a>. </blockquote><p>4 seats left now.Driftbourne wrote:DoubleGold wrote: My bounty 20 has 6 seat available, line 32. It is a bounty, so if you all want make sure other games ends first, I am okay with starting a month late in April.
I signed up. I can start whenever works best. I just need a day or 2 to convert my paper character sheet to PBP and see if the remaster changed anything. If anyone else is interested there are 5 seats left for Pathfinder Bounty #20: Burden in Bloodcove for 3rd level
it's listed on line 32 under FCFS...Sev* (alias of Lysle)2024-02-25T02:37:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's PFS 1e 1-41 The Devil We Know Part I: Crypt of Fools (CORE)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn21/gameplay&page=10#4842024-02-25T07:05:39Z2024-02-25T02:26:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightkit wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>So .... how do we determine if this is the actual <i>Bell of Obedience</i>. Ring it and then see if you can get someone to do something they wouldn't normally do?</b>. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yes, please! Ring the bell! <span class=messageboard-bigger>BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!</span></span>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>(Oops. Did I type that out loud?)</span></span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>As written, the PCs can use <i>detect magic</i> (which I fear no one has prepared), bardic knowledge (which no one has), or Knowledge [history] (which I don't think anyone has) to confirm whether the bell is real or not.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Unless the party wants to rush out and purchase a scroll or hire someone, the only other way I think makes sense to confirm whether the bell works as advertised is to try it out.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>So, what do you want to do, Pathfinders?</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=messageboard-bigger>BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!</span></span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>(Oops, I did it again.)</span></span></p>Nightkit wrote:So .... how do we determine if this is the actual Bell of Obedience. Ring it and then see if you can get someone to do something they wouldn't normally do?.
Yes, please! Ring the bell! BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (Oops. Did I type that out loud?)
As written, the PCs can use detect magic (which I fear no one has prepared), bardic knowledge (which no one has), or Knowledge [history] (which I don't think anyone has) to confirm whether the bell is real or not.
Unless the...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-02-25T02:26:41ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Cottonseed PFS PbP (2E Playtest) RecruitmentGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CottonseedPFSPbP2EPlaytest/recruiting&page=70#34692024-02-23T03:25:37Z2024-02-22T18:59:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tonatiuh Ramírez wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>General Seating now open!</b></span>
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</blockquote><p>I am offering an author's table of <a href="https://paizo.com/products/btq022la?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-112-The-Burden-of-Envy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>Pathfinder Society Scenario #1-12: The Burden of Envy</i></a> for Outpost! This is a Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1–4.
<p>This is an early scenario, which focuses on carrying out a favor for some old allies and collaborators with the Society and provides a few opportunities to perhaps carry out some favors for some new allies and collaborators!</p>
<p>Sign-ups are first-come, first-seated and can be accomplished on line 11 of the sheet, which is found <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BP8Jpthr67y8CveDle2zFrqbErEAPpKLT5iC_Kyg_40/edit#gid=1913940048" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> here.</a></p>Tonatiuh Ramírez wrote:General Seating now open!
I am offering an author's table of Pathfinder Society Scenario #1-12: The Burden of Envy for Outpost! This is a Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1–4. This is an early scenario, which focuses on carrying out a favor for some old allies and collaborators with the Society and provides a few opportunities to perhaps carry out some favors for some new allies and collaborators!
Sign-ups are first-come, first-seated and can be...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-02-22T18:59:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: SFS Bounties 5-8 (KS)Po'ogaan, The Poisoner (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn3w/gameplay&page=9#4322024-02-21T03:19:58Z2024-02-20T19:36:00Z<p><b>"I suppose I could change my plans to include a vacation for a few weeks, or months."</b> Po'ogaan concedes. <b>"No more than eight years, though."</b></p>"I suppose I could change my plans to include a vacation for a few weeks, or months." Po'ogaan concedes. "No more than eight years, though."Po'ogaan, The Poisoner (alias of Lysle)2024-02-20T19:36:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM VALEN'S STARFINDER SOCIETY SCENARIO #1-12: ASHES OF DISCOVERY (DECEMBER 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=4#1862024-02-14T20:34:32Z2024-02-14T19:55:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Celebryn Edasseril wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Vega! Thank you! This was a little harder than it looked ..."</b> </blockquote><p>Celebryn makes it to his feet and begins his ascent out of the chasm, but heis not out of the storm of falling stars yet!
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>A Fort save is required against the falling stars storm each round.</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Celebryn, Fort save (Round 2):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Stand and begin climbing is only one round of actions. Celebryn may take another round of actions.</span></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kalhoun wrote:</div><blockquote>Kalhoun keeps an eye on Celebryn, ready to jump in to help but wary of getting in the way.</blockquote><p>Kalhoun can see that Celebryn is conscious and climbing, but that an unwanted strike by a falling star would be enough to send the elf tumbling back down into the chasm.
<p><b>THE CROSSING - Round Three Cont'd!</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>PCs in bold may act</span></p>
<p><b>Celebryn Edasseril</b> -5 SP| -8 HP
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Gold-Flecked Black -4 SP
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Hesori Zou -4 SP
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<b>Kalhoun, Tac Officer</b> -5 SP
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Rover Yi
<br />
Vega Capella -2 SP</p>Celebryn Edasseril wrote:"Vega! Thank you! This was a little harder than it looked ..."
Celebryn makes it to his feet and begins his ascent out of the chasm, but heis not out of the storm of falling stars yet!
A Fort save is required against the falling stars storm each round.
[dice=Celebryn, Fort save (Round 2)]1d20+0[/dice]Stand and begin climbing is only one round of actions. Celebryn may take another round of actions.
Kalhoun wrote:Kalhoun keeps an eye on Celebryn, ready to jump in to...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-02-14T19:55:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Extinction Curse [closed]Unset (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwb/gameplay&page=73#36032024-02-13T19:05:21Z2024-02-13T16:56:13Z<p>Unset simply seeks to squash the super-sized spider.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b> Melee striking fist (magical, nonlethal, agile, finesse) v yellow:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage B +1d6 So:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 + (1) = 11</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b> Melee striking fist (magical, nonlethal, agile, finesse) v yellow:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 19 - 4 = 17</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage B +1d6 So:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 6 + (4) = 19</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b> Melee striking fist (magical, nonlethal, agile, finesse) v yellow:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 19 - 8 ⇒ (18) + 19 - 8 = 29</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage B +1d6 So:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 6 + (6) = 21</span></p>Unset simply seeks to squash the super-sized spider.
[dice= Melee striking fist (magical, nonlethal, agile, finesse) v yellow]1d20+19[/dice]
[dice=Damage B +1d6 So]2d6+6+1d6[/dice]
[dice= Melee striking fist (magical, nonlethal, agile, finesse) v yellow]1d20+19-4[/dice]
[dice=Damage B +1d6 So]2d6+6+1d6[/dice]
[dice= Melee striking fist (magical, nonlethal, agile, finesse) v yellow]1d20+19-8[/dice]
[dice=Damage B +1d6 So]2d6+6+1d6[/dice]Unset (alias of Lysle)2024-02-13T16:56:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/gameplay&page=3#1112024-02-09T20:36:30Z2024-02-09T17:45:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dora 34 wrote:</div><blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>do you need acrobatics from Arod? He's a size tiny flying drone.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The Fort save, yes. The Acrobatics check, no. Any flying creature/construct does not need to make an Acrobatics check to cross the bridge.</span>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mB_uCBAvh_M0cl4VFh3RGw40SJ673Bzsq2pHGnqKe5I/edit#slide=id.g3c00ca1107_0_0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">I have moved Dora 34's token on the Map accordingly.</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>BOTTING Jeison Reyes</b></span></p>
<p>Jeison rises to his feet at the the bottom of the 30-foot chasm.</p>
<p><b>THE CROSSING - Round Round Two Begins!</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>PCs in bold may act</span></p>
<p><b>Dirk Starcliffe</b>
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<b>Dora 34 (& Arod)</b> -1 SP (-1 HP)
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<b>Iseph</b> -1 SP
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<b>Jeison Reyes</b> -8 SP
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<b>Soarin</b> -2 SP </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>To continuing crossing the bridge, PCs must succeed at a DC <s>12</s> (defacto DC 10 due to bridge stablizied) Acrobatics check to maintain balance. Falling prone results in falling from the bridge into the chasm 30 feet below.</span> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The walls of the chasm are rough and pitted from the storm, making climbing out uncomplicated and requiring a PC to succeed at a DC 15 Athletics check.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Hazards:</b> Every round, creatures in the area must succeed at a DC 12 Fortitude save or take 1d3 points of fire damage. Moving cautiously at half speed grants a +2 bonus to saves made to resist the storm. Creatures in the circular building areas receive a +5 bonus to the Fortitude save due to the shelter the blasted walls provide. The red-reef structures on the map count as difficult terrain.</span></p>Dora 34 wrote:do you need acrobatics from Arod? He's a size tiny flying drone.
The Fort save, yes. The Acrobatics check, no. Any flying creature/construct does not need to make an Acrobatics check to cross the bridge. I have moved Dora 34's token on the Map accordingly.
BOTTING Jeison Reyes
Jeison rises to his feet at the the bottom of the 30-foot chasm.
THE CROSSING - Round Round Two Begins!
PCs in bold may act
Dirk Starcliffe
Dora 34 (& Arod) -1 SP (-1 HP)
Iseph -1 SP
Jeison Reyes -8...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-02-09T17:45:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: PbP PFS GM school 2024GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5u/gameplay&page=4#1692024-02-02T23:16:58Z2024-02-02T22:59:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Kaervek wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>@GM Lantern:</b> As an example you can have a look at <span class=messageboard-ooc><b><a href="https://paizo.com/people/GMValen" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GM Valen's profile</a></b></span> - I will definitely <s>steal</s> adopt a few things from there... ;-) </blockquote><p>Feel to borrow/modify all you'd like. The thoughts, techniques, and ideas of your fellow GMs are often among your best resources.
<p>As proof, my current GM profile was based upon reading the profiles of other GMs and I wrote it back when I attended GM School on these boards!</p>GM Kaervek wrote:@GM Lantern: As an example you can have a look at GM Valen's profile - I will definitely steal adopt a few things from there... ;-)
Feel to borrow/modify all you'd like. The thoughts, techniques, and ideas of your fellow GMs are often among your best resources. As proof, my current GM profile was based upon reading the profiles of other GMs and I wrote it back when I attended GM School on these boards!GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-02-02T22:59:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM VALEN'S STARFINDER SOCIETY SCENARIO #1-12: ASHES OF DISCOVERY (DECEMBER 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=3#1462024-02-01T04:27:21Z2024-01-31T20:44:08Z<p>Although the Vertrullans are clearly unable to understand the words of the Starfinders, Hesori's training in the diplomatic arts allows the lashunta to allay the elder's fears that the Starfinders may pose some immediate threat and, more impressively, to convey enough details to the locals to give them a basic understanding that the Starfinders have, in fact, arrived from offworld, overcome the Great Star Beast, and are not in league with the Exile. </p>
<p><b>"We do not oppose the visitors staying in our village, if they so wish."</b> Elder Yetu informs Venjo. <b>"And, should they desire to go to the forbidden structure, we will not stop them. But, if the visitors go there, they shall do so alone."</b></p>
<p><b>"Be sure to warn them that the forbidden structure is a dangerous place. I cannot allow any from the village to go there. Any who attempt to do so, will face exile. If these visitors are shot with fire or fall sway to magical powers, none us will be able to come to their air or recover their bodies."</b> Elder Yetu concludes. <b>"Though they may have come from the stars, should they go to the forbidden structure, they are likely to die here on our world."</b></p>
<p>As the elder turns and the villagers begin to disperse. A few linger for a few moments to eye the Starfinders cautiously, but most moving quickly, preferring the safety that lies within their subteranean homes.</p>
<p>Having understood that the party can understand him, but may not be able to do so for long, Venjo rapidly addresses the party. <b>"I trust you understood the elder. She means what she says. When the villager learned that Rujin's daugther, Ugoki, a member of our settlement, had set out to the forbidden outpost in search of the Exile, Elder Yetu and the others would not let Rujin or any of the villagers go and try to bring her home. Ugoki has not been seen since."</b></p>
<p><b>"Travel to the forbidden structure is treacherous. It lies near the heart of the Field of Falling Stars. However, if you enter the Cave of Saedmara, which lies near that tower of stones on the horizon, you can travel through its main tunnels in relative safety."</b> Venjo says. <b>"They should return you to the surface, not far from the edge of the Field of Falling Stars."</b></p>
<p><b>"That is the way I believe Ugoki went and it is said the Exile went the same way."</b> Venjo continues. <b>"Should you encounter him, beware. Avoid him if you can and do not antagonize him. Before he was banished, it is said that he displayed magical powers. He seemed also to have lost touch with reality, for the Exile spoke of seeing a winged insect, but one unlike any on our world for its wings were delicate, too weak to fly within the atmosphere of our world. He began to speak of a prophecy, claiming that his mystic connection would grant him a divine status—like that of some foretold hero-god—whereby he would one day overcome the Great Star Beast and teach our people how to reach the stars."</b></p>
<p>Venjo pauses for a moment, <b>"Such is, of course, unthinkable to our elders, but some of us...."</b></p>
<p>Venjo continues to speak and gesture toward the horizon and the sky, but his words can no longer be understood as the magic of the <i>spellgem</i> expires.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I had previously misread the number of required successes. The PCs have achieved enough successes to gain all of the available information, which can be picked out from the dialogue above.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>What do you wish to do next, Starfinders?</span></p>Although the Vertrullans are clearly unable to understand the words of the Starfinders, Hesori's training in the diplomatic arts allows the lashunta to allay the elder's fears that the Starfinders may pose some immediate threat and, more impressively, to convey enough details to the locals to give them a basic understanding that the Starfinders have, in fact, arrived from offworld, overcome the Great Star Beast, and are not in league with the Exile.
"We do not oppose the visitors staying in...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-01-31T20:44:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM VALEN'S STARFINDER SOCIETY SCENARIO #1-12: ASHES OF DISCOVERY (DECEMBER 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=3#1412024-02-01T04:26:20Z2024-01-30T20:04:46Z<p>The driven dust hangs low in the dense atmosphere as the two vehicles approach the center of the crater field. As the vehicles drive by the craters, more green-skinned creatures emerge from the craters, revealing them to be openings to underground dwellings and other structures. More such creatures appear and it is now evident that the party has entered the middle of a local village. </p>
<p>Bringing their dirt trawler to a stop, the two creatures the party had already met dismount. They are immediately met by one of the village elders.</p>
<p>Kalhoun manages to park the vehicle nearby and shut off its gas motor, allowing Vega to hear the discussion among the locals.</p>
<p><b>"What is the meaning of all this?"</b> The green-skinned elder demands. <b>"You two have come back without any catch? And who is driving the the other dirt trawler?"</b></p>
<p><b>"We have something <i>better</i> than a fresh catch, Elder Yetu,"</b> Venjo assures. <b>"We have visitors."</b></p>
<p><b>"Visitors? I suppose they <i>do</i> seem skilled with the vehicle,"</b> conceded Yetu. <b>"But, who are these others? Where have they come from?"</b> </p>
<p><b>"They are from the stars, Elder Yetu,"</b> announces Venjo. </p>
<p>There is a clear gasp that can be heard among the collected locals, which transcends even the obvious language barriers.</p>
<p><b>"The stars? You know that such talk is forbidden."</b> Yetu scolds the juvenile Venjo. <b>"This world is our home. The only place we were meant to be. We, Vertrullans, were never meant to depart it. Did not the ancestors place the great beast in the sky to ensure that we never foolishly even entertain such thoughts as traveling among the stars?"</b> </p>
<p><b>"Yes, of course. That is what we have been taught,"</b> Venjo concedes. <b>"But, they must have gotten past the great beast somehow, for here they are."</b></p>
<p><b>"Be careful. The last Vertrullan who spoke of overcoming the creature and urging travel to the stars was the Exile."</b> Yetu's expression is stern with warning.</p>
<p><b>"One of them does bear the symbol of the forbidden structure."</b> Rapshider mutters, realizing that the discussion seems to be turning even worse than he had anticipated and clearly hoping to distance himself from the troubles mounting upon Venjo.</p>
<p><b>"The structure that breathes fire on those that approach?!"</b> Yetu shrieks, clearly finding the explanation unacceptable. <b>"How do you know they are star travelers and not subjects of the Exile's magic or, worse, in league with him?"</b> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I am going to pause here for the PCs to react if they wish. Vega knows that the spell gem's effect is likely to expire soon.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Pulling the GM screen back a bit, this part of the adventure is <i>very</i> open boxed. It provides rich opportunities for roleplaying, providing verisimilitude, and providing exposition, but few specifics on how to go about doing so or how to conclude it. My intent has been/is to make this section interesting and allow PCs to roleplay out a "first contact" experience as much as they wish.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>That being said, the nature of PbP does not well convey how much the players are enjoying the experience and I don't want to bog down play in details that the players don't find fun or interesting.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Mechanically, this encounter simply allows the party to make a certain number of successful skill checks in order to gain some information that may or may not be useful. So far, the party has accumulated 3 successes and 1 failure. Most of the information that the party has gained mechanically so far has already been conveyed (locals reluctant to discuss the "exile", they consider the outpost haunted and capable of shooting fire, the "exile" has magic abilities and opposes the elder's views). There are 3 more successes required to gain all the possible information.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I realize that some of you have played this before and that some have not, so I am inclined to continue playing this out as I have been, at least for a little bit longer. However, if you wish me to move this section along a bit quicker, please don't hesitate to let me know.</span></p>The driven dust hangs low in the dense atmosphere as the two vehicles approach the center of the crater field. As the vehicles drive by the craters, more green-skinned creatures emerge from the craters, revealing them to be openings to underground dwellings and other structures. More such creatures appear and it is now evident that the party has entered the middle of a local village.
Bringing their dirt trawler to a stop, the two creatures the party had already met dismount. They are...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-01-30T20:04:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: SFS Bounties 5-8 (KS)Po'ogaan, The Poisoner (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn3w/gameplay&page=7#3192024-01-27T00:12:31Z2024-01-25T14:43:16Z<p><b>"Quite the vessel,"</b> croaks Po'ogaan, unable to properly whistle. Upon meeting the chef, he remarks, <b>"I hope there will be plenty of flies in the soup."</b></p>"Quite the vessel," croaks Po'ogaan, unable to properly whistle. Upon meeting the chef, he remarks, "I hope there will be plenty of flies in the soup."Po'ogaan, The Poisoner (alias of Lysle)2024-01-25T14:43:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's PFS 1e 1-41 The Devil We Know Part I: Crypt of Fools (CORE)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn21/gameplay&page=8#3782024-01-27T00:02:13Z2024-01-20T05:17:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightkit wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Nightkit frowns as the news of derro taking slaves is mentioned. She then looks thoughtful.</p>
<p><b>So, it's examine the bell then rescue the slaves?</b> she asked. <b>Any idea which way the derro went with them?</b> </blockquote><p><b>"It is not a matter of priority as opportunity,"</b> replies the Venture-Captain. <b>"The best place to start looking for the taken slaves would be the prison. It also happens to be where the bell is located. The completion of one task need not unduly delay the completion of the other."</b>
<p><b>"As for where the derro went?"</b> The woman continues. <b>“Nefti overheard some of their plans and is sure he knows the location beneath Cassomir’s Locker where they intend to take the prisoners.They have dozens or possibly hundreds of prisoners and are likely moving slowly beneath the city."</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Theron Randallas wrote:</div><blockquote> [<b>You got some guts, son...good on you. A lot wouldn't do what you're doing..</b></blockquote><p><b>“Nefti helped us in the past and I trust him."</b> The Venture-Captain speaks affirmingly. <b>"The Aspis Consortium is another matter entirely."</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightkit wrote:</div><blockquote><b>Don't suppose you know where I can get one of those legendary two piece chainmail outfits do ya?</b> she says teasingly.</blockquote><p><b>"<span class=tiny>If I knew, I'd be sure to tell you...</span>"</b> Both Hestia and Nefti begin to mutter softly, almost in unison, before realizing that other is also speaking.
<p>The Venture-Captain clears her throat, seeking to quickly change the subject. <b>“The governor ordered the constabulary to attack the Swift from Harbor Watch and clear out the persistent cultists it seems the derros left behind to cover the kidnapping. Hopefully with the cultists fighting the constables in the streets to the south of the prison, you’ll be able to enter from the north with little trouble."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I will pause to give the other PCs time to "check in" and/or ask questions.</span></p>Nightkit wrote:Nightkit frowns as the news of derro taking slaves is mentioned. She then looks thoughtful.
So, it's examine the bell then rescue the slaves? she asked. Any idea which way the derro went with them?
"It is not a matter of priority as opportunity," replies the Venture-Captain. "The best place to start looking for the taken slaves would be the prison. It also happens to be where the bell is located. The completion of one task need not unduly delay the completion of the other."...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-01-20T05:17:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: PbP PFS GM school 2024Lyslehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5u/gameplay&page=2#822024-01-18T17:44:52Z2024-01-18T15:57:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Barry VA Cleveland OH 75 wrote:</div><blockquote>Their actions are predetermined in these scenarios. In this scenario the GM and players are not playing a game but are merely acting out a play.</blockquote><p>I understand what you are saying, but I'd like to offer a few thoughts.
</p>
(But, first, as an aside, let me point out that I have played more than one organized play scenario where, as a player, my PC was literally acting out a play—and I found those to be a lot of fun!)</p>
<p>1. I have played in campaigns where the expectation was the plot was entirely up to the players and "anything could happen". Some of those campaigns have been spectacular. Others quickly fell apart because of the lack of expectation led to sort of a paralysis by a GM/player(s) or proved disappointing to a GM/player(s) when they realized they weren't having fun (usually due to different expectations).</p>
<p>2. Organized play games due to the nature are, and should be, different. There is a need for all to come to the table with common expectations as to the type of story to be told.</p>
<p>3. "Acting out a play" may not necessarily be a bad way to approach playing a table of an organized play game. Audiences flock to see plays that they have seen many times before. They know all of the story beats and the outcome of the play even before they shell out a lot of money for a ticket to see it. Why? Part of it may be nostalgia or appreciation for the familiar. But, most of it, I think, is for the performance and the experience. </p>
<p>Performance and experience are integral to organized play. The "performers" are the players and the GM, as well as the random dice rolls, which differ from table to table and aren't likely to be repeatable. The experience is the social aspect, which also comes from the relationship and interaction between the players and the GM. This, too, makes each table uniquely entertaining. </p>
<p>In that sense, the story told at each table of that scenario will be the "same". However, the specifics of the story: the primary characters involved, the decisions made, and the "performance" of each may be different—even if the final outcome is likely to be the same. </p>
<p>4. Perhaps, a GM running a table of organized play may wish to view the experience as collective storytelling. The GM and the players are telling a story together. By its nature, an organized play table of a Society game is required to run a scenario—an outline of a story. The GM and players should come to the table with a common understanding about what the outline likely includes, how the "story beats" are likely to be reached, and a joint expectation as to the type of story being told.</p>Barry VA Cleveland OH 75 wrote:Their actions are predetermined in these scenarios. In this scenario the GM and players are not playing a game but are merely acting out a play.
I understand what you are saying, but I'd like to offer a few thoughts.
(But, first, as an aside, let me point out that I have played more than one organized play scenario where, as a player, my PC was literally acting out a play--and I found those to be a lot of fun!)1. I have played in campaigns where the...Lysle2024-01-18T15:57:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: PbP PFS GM school 2024Lyslehttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5u/gameplay&page=2#812024-01-19T00:25:28Z2024-01-18T15:26:18Z<p>I believe the game master's "job" very much depends upon the game being mastered. The game being mastered is governed by the mechanics and those playing the game, their preferences, abilities, and expectations. </p>
<p>The "job" of a gamemaster running <i>Paranoia</i> is going to be different than a gamemaster running <i>Pathfinder</i> or <i>Star Wars</i>. Those games have different mechanics and different tones.</p>
<p>The "job" of a gamemaster running <i>Dungeons & Dragons</i> for an afterschool club for middle schoolers, who were required to sign-up for some club, is going to be different than a game master running <i>Dungeons & Dragons</i> for a bunch of middle aged drinking buddies. Those groups have different maturity levels, experiences, and interests with regards to entertainment.</p>
<p>The "job" of a gamemaster running <i>Pathfinder</i> for a selected group of friends at home is different than that of gamemaster running an organized play game at a "public" venue such as at a store gameday, at a convention, or on the boards. Games in these venues can be, and often are, viewed, influenced, and impacted by audiences, distractions, time constraints, and additional factors outside of the game.</p>
<p>When considering the "job" of a gamemaster for organized play, one should consider both the nature of the game's mechanics and tone (including the prepublished scenarios) as well as the nature of the players.</p>
<p>The mechanics of organized play for Paizo games focus primarily on combat and skills. The scenarios, which should be considered part of the mechanics for organized play games, PCs are expected to be adventurers and explorers who are dutiful members of a particular organization and will take reasonable steps to complete an assigned mission. PCs are expected not commit evil acts or, under most circumstances, to put themselves in conflict with governmental or other authorities, the general populace, or other major powers.</p>
<p>The players, by their nature, could potentially be just about anybody, with differing ages, cultural backgrounds, personal histories, gaming experience, and/or abilities, whether physical or mental. A GM should be prepared to inform players, teach or, at least, provide reference to basic rules, and provide an enjoyable and welcoming experience.</p>
<p>Public venues, by their nature, can be seen, scrutinized, and judged by those outside of the game. A GM should be mindful of this, too, realizing that their table may be checked for consistence with organized play rules and considered by "others" outside of gaming hobby as being representative of organized play.</p>I believe the game master's "job" very much depends upon the game being mastered. The game being mastered is governed by the mechanics and those playing the game, their preferences, abilities, and expectations.
The "job" of a gamemaster running Paranoia is going to be different than a gamemaster running Pathfinder or Star Wars. Those games have different mechanics and different tones.
The "job" of a gamemaster running Dungeons & Dragons for an afterschool club for middle schoolers, who were...Lysle2024-01-18T15:26:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2) DiscussionGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/discussion#132024-01-18T05:56:07Z2024-01-18T03:01:05Z<p>Sorry for the delay, folks. My monitor was acting up on me for a few days and then quit completely. I have now got a backup working, so I expect to be able to get us back into a regular posting routine tomorrow, January 18th.</p>Sorry for the delay, folks. My monitor was acting up on me for a few days and then quit completely. I have now got a backup working, so I expect to be able to get us back into a regular posting routine tomorrow, January 18th.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-01-18T03:01:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023) DiscussionGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/discussion#202024-01-18T05:55:42Z2024-01-18T03:00:13Z<p>Sorry for the delay, folks. My monitor was acting up on me for a few days and then quit completely. I have now got a backup working, so I expect to be able to get us back into a regular posting routine tomorrow, January 18th.</p>Sorry for the delay, folks. My monitor was acting up on me for a few days and then quit completely. I have now got a backup working, so I expect to be able to get us back into a regular posting routine tomorrow, January 18th.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-01-18T03:00:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Bret’s What Lurks in the Woods"Cracking" John (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmxd/gameplay&page=19#9182024-01-14T00:52:13Z2024-01-14T00:19:11Z<p>Emerging essentially unscathed from the collapsed manor, John's rage abates and begins breathing normally. He begins to brush off some debris and dirt. </p>
<p>A look of concern suddenly overcomes him. Reaching at his side, he comes to a terrible realization. </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Bret wrote:</div><blockquote>“<b>I was worried when I saw the manor collapsing! I’m glad to see you all made it out.</b>”</blockquote><p><b>"<span class=tiny>I wish the same could be said for my mace,</span>"</b> John mutters, realizing that he had failed to pick up the weapon in his rush to get outside.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gaius Marius wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"It was a close call. Only thanks to our teamwork did we make it out. It's a shame we weren't able to search the rest of the manor; perhaps another time."</b></blockquote><p>John hestitates. He looks at the seemingly impenetrable cloud of dust and piles of debris before releasing a long sigh. <b>"<span class=tiny>Yes, another time.</span>"</b> The half-orc huffs.Emerging essentially unscathed from the collapsed manor, John's rage abates and begins breathing normally. He begins to brush off some debris and dirt.
A look of concern suddenly overcomes him. Reaching at his side, he comes to a terrible realization.
GM Bret wrote:“I was worried when I saw the manor collapsing! I’m glad to see you all made it out.”
"I wish the same could be said for my mace," John mutters, realizing that he had failed to pick up the weapon in his rush to get outside...."Cracking" John (alias of Lysle)2024-01-14T00:19:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/gameplay#492024-01-09T00:23:04Z2024-01-08T15:37:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeison Reyes wrote:</div><blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Should Jeison scan (versus scrying) at this point?</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I am sorry. I should have been more clear. Jeison may do either. The DC is the same, only the skill used is different. With a successful DC 15 Computers OR Mysticism check, a PC may open</span> <a href="https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/gameplay#43" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the Scrying action spoiler in the prior post.</a>Jeison Reyes wrote:Should Jeison scan (versus scrying) at this point?
I am sorry. I should have been more clear. Jeison may do either. The DC is the same, only the skill used is different. With a successful DC 15 Computers OR Mysticism check, a PC may open the Scrying action spoiler in the prior post.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-01-08T15:37:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2) DiscussionGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/discussion#102024-01-07T21:29:25Z2024-01-07T04:59:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dora 34 wrote:</div><blockquote> sorry, I was caring for a sick child and then not feeling very well myself. The next 24 hours will be absolutely crazy, so please feel free to bot me if needed. </blockquote><p>I am sorry to hear you and your family have been ill. I appreciate you letting us know. I am asking that another player(s) continue assuming botting duties for the Pilot role as has already been graciously done.
<p>Dora 34, please take whatever time you need and I hope you are soon able to get everyone back to health.</p>Dora 34 wrote:sorry, I was caring for a sick child and then not feeling very well myself. The next 24 hours will be absolutely crazy, so please feel free to bot me if needed.
I am sorry to hear you and your family have been ill. I appreciate you letting us know. I am asking that another player(s) continue assuming botting duties for the Pilot role as has already been graciously done. Dora 34, please take whatever time you need and I hope you are soon able to get everyone back to health.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-01-07T04:59:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/gameplay#402024-01-06T22:51:12Z2024-01-06T17:09:15Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I realize it is a busy time of year, but would someone please bot the <i> Drake's </i>movement? Then, I will resolve this round of starship combat.</span></p>I realize it is a busy time of year, but would someone please bot the Drake's movement? Then, I will resolve this round of starship combat.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2024-01-06T17:09:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/gameplay#162023-12-26T06:34:18Z2023-12-26T01:38:36Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Looks like 2 votes for <i>Pegasus</i> and 1 for <i>Drake</i>; any more votes? If not, then I will move us aboard the [i]Pegasus in about
<br />
48 hours or so.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Well wishes to all, whether you are celebrating a holiday, spending time with family and/or friends, counting the days down to new year, or for whatever circumstances you may be dealing with when this message finds you!</span></p>Looks like 2 votes for Pegasus and 1 for Drake; any more votes? If not, then I will move us aboard the [i]Pegasus in about
48 hours or so.
Well wishes to all, whether you are celebrating a holiday, spending time with family and/or friends, counting the days down to new year, or for whatever circumstances you may be dealing with when this message finds you!GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-12-26T01:38:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM VALEN'S STARFINDER SOCIETY SCENARIO #1-12: ASHES OF DISCOVERY (DECEMBER 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=2#592023-12-25T17:18:41Z2023-12-22T15:56:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hesori Zou wrote:</div><blockquote> Hesori continues tapping into the mystical energies to aid her crew mates. Using the energy she begins to draw it into the ships sensors and reflexes</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>We are still in the third round and I believe Hesori </span><a href="https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=2#53" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> already acted.</a> <span class=messageboard-ooc>I will ignore the roll, but you may use it next round if you wish.</span>
<p><b>STARSHIP COMBAT ROUND THREE CONT'D!</b></p>
<p><b>Gunnery Phase (Round Three) Cont'd!</b></p>
<p>As the creature flies by the <i>Pegasus</i>, it opens its mouth wide!
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Gunnery, energy drain bite:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22</span></p>
<p>The <i>Pegasus</i> shields block any effect!</p>
<p>Gold-Flecked Black keeps blasting away with the turret weapon, scoring a hit as the creature uses its tail and launches a quill.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Gunnery, tail slap:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Tail:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Gunnery, quill v. TL:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>BOTTING Celebryn Edasseril</b> - No post in 48+ hours</span>
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Celebryn <a href="https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/discussion#19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">takes a gunnery position and fires the starboard weapon.</a>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Gunnery, light laser canon:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3</span></p>
<p>A narrow miss.</p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-OBivUhLO34jDHPf4MBwJWhk6DnIl5ucpjxHco2QJyo/edit#slide=id.g97572c3ab0_0_0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stats of starship updated.</a></p>
<p><b>STARSHIP COMBAT ROUND FOUR BEGINS!</b></p>
<p><b>Engineering Phase (Round Four) Begins!</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>PCs taking action in Engineering Phase my act. Pilot may roll for Initiative.</span></p>Hesori Zou wrote:Hesori continues tapping into the mystical energies to aid her crew mates. Using the energy she begins to draw it into the ships sensors and reflexes
We are still in the third round and I believe Hesori already acted. I will ignore the roll, but you may use it next round if you wish. STARSHIP COMBAT ROUND THREE CONT'D!
Gunnery Phase (Round Three) Cont'd!
As the creature flies by the Pegasus, it opens its mouth wide!
[dice=Gunnery, energy drain bite]1d20+3[/dice]
The...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-12-22T15:56:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM VALEN'S STARFINDER SOCIETY SCENARIO #1-12: ASHES OF DISCOVERY (DECEMBER 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay#452023-12-16T05:26:57Z2023-12-15T02:39:11Z<p><b>STARSHIP COMBAT ROUND TWO CONT'D!</b></p>
<p><b>Engineering Phase (Round Two) Cont'd!</b></p>
<p><b>Helm Phase (Round Two) Cont'd!</b></p>
<p>The creature gives chase!</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Creature movement now posted to the </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-OBivUhLO34jDHPf4MBwJWhk6DnIl5ucpjxHco2QJyo/edit#slide=id.ge6765a11a0_0_6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">map on Slides.</a></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>Gunnery Phase (Round Two) Begins!</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Hesori Zou</b>, <b>Rover Yi</b>, and <b>Gold-Flecked Black</b> may each act this round (please indicate what action your skill check is for).</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Note:</b> Any of you new to either PbP or Starfinder may have noticed that I am not running starship combat quite in the strict order described in the Core Rulebook. Instead, though I am trying to maintain some order, I am employing some of the conventions/methods that have been adopted for starship combat on these boards that allow for efficient gameplay despite the asychronous nature of PbP.</span></p>STARSHIP COMBAT ROUND TWO CONT'D!
Engineering Phase (Round Two) Cont'd!
Helm Phase (Round Two) Cont'd!
The creature gives chase!
Creature movement now posted to the map on Slides.
[Spoiler omitted]
Gunnery Phase (Round Two) Begins!
Hesori Zou, Rover Yi, and Gold-Flecked Black may each act this round (please indicate what action your skill check is for).
Note: Any of you new to either PbP or Starfinder may have noticed that I am not running starship combat quite in the strict order...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-12-15T02:39:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)(TABLE 2) DiscussionGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5a/discussion#42023-12-20T03:49:10Z2023-12-14T17:09:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Redelia wrote:</div><blockquote> Sorry, will check in soon. Lost power at home yesterday. </blockquote><p>Sorry no hear that. Do what you need (and stay warm). With the stream of kids' activities and the approaching holidays, I am not in a rush. Expect a relatively slow pace for this table until after the new year.
<p>Besides, we are still waiting on a few more.</p>Redelia wrote:Sorry, will check in soon. Lost power at home yesterday.
Sorry no hear that. Do what you need (and stay warm). With the stream of kids' activities and the approaching holidays, I am not in a rush. Expect a relatively slow pace for this table until after the new year. Besides, we are still waiting on a few more.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-12-14T17:09:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023) DiscussionGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/discussion#142023-12-14T19:42:26Z2023-12-14T16:38:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kalhoun, Tac Officer wrote:</div><blockquote> I think that pilot is the only role that can't be doubled up. Gunner is limited by number of weapons. </blockquote><p>My understanding is that Pilot and Captain are the only roles that can't be doubled up.Kalhoun, Tac Officer wrote:I think that pilot is the only role that can't be doubled up. Gunner is limited by number of weapons.
My understanding is that Pilot and Captain are the only roles that can't be doubled up.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-12-14T16:38:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023) DiscussionGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/discussion#72023-12-08T03:18:24Z2023-12-07T02:29:06Z<p>Sorry. Real life schedule has been a bit crazy. Expect an update tomorrow.</p>Sorry. Real life schedule has been a bit crazy. Expect an update tomorrow.GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-12-07T02:29:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM VALEN'S STARFINDER SOCIETY SCENARIO #1-12: ASHES OF DISCOVERY (DECEMBER 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay#102023-12-05T18:10:12Z2023-12-05T04:29:20Z<p>A cluster of sleek black computers rests against the far wall of the meeting room. The Starfinder Society emblem at the center of the server cluster shines and begins projecting a stream of holographic light. <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-OBivUhLO34jDHPf4MBwJWhk6DnIl5ucpjxHco2QJyo/edit#slide=id.gef0c44edd2_0_0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The light takes the form of humanoid figure</a> bereft of any definition, standing at the end of the meeting table closest to the servers.</p>
<p><b>“Greetings, I am Guidance. I have a new assignment for you. Please observe.”</b></p>
<p>The projection gestures a flicking hand to its side, and <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-OBivUhLO34jDHPf4MBwJWhk6DnIl5ucpjxHco2QJyo/edit#slide=id.g1ec75c9a905_0_0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">a stream of data detailing an outpost made of interconnected circular chambers</a> scrolls beside it. </p>
<p><b>“One of the Pact Worlds’ most prestigious organizations recently discovered a dataset detailing the location of an outpost abandoned over two hundred years ago,"</b> Guidance explains. <b>"The organization has requested that the Starfinder Society dispatch a team of agents to secure the site, along with any remaining equipment or data. Your team will travel to this outpost and retrieve as much information about it as possible. You should also salvage any relevant equipment, which the Society will take as part of its payment. If you have questions, now is the time to present them."</b></p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-OBivUhLO34jDHPf4MBwJWhk6DnIl5ucpjxHco2QJyo/edit#slide=id.g9f9e92c26f_0_ " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Please provide the requested modifiers on this Slide.</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Any questions for Guidance, Starfinders?</span></p>A cluster of sleek black computers rests against the far wall of the meeting room. The Starfinder Society emblem at the center of the server cluster shines and begins projecting a stream of holographic light. The light takes the form of humanoid figure bereft of any definition, standing at the end of the meeting table closest to the servers.
“Greetings, I am Guidance. I have a new assignment for you. Please observe.”
The projection gestures a flicking hand to its side, and a stream of data...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-12-05T04:29:20ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/recruiting#72023-12-01T03:13:31Z2023-11-29T14:25:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hesori Zou wrote:</div><blockquote> Thisbis Critzible would this character work? </blockquote><p>Yes, the character looks fine at first glance. I will request that you create a header for your PC (and provide instructions for doing so) but that is fine for now. I am always happy to help new Starfinder players learn the game and this scenario, in my opinion, is particularly a good one to start with.
<p>To officially sign up for this table, though, ALL players must first provide the information requested <a href="https://www.rpgchronicles.net/session/772deed8-4a85-4f9d-af80-c791a46b96c2/pregame" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> here on RPGChronicles.</a> If you are new to organized play, please post here and PM and I will do my best to answer any questions.</p>
<p>Once a player has posted on RPGChronicles, they should "dot and delete" or post their PC introduction in the <a href="https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=last" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Gameplay thread.</a> </p>
<p>One a player/alias has posted in the Gameplay thread of a campaign, the table shows up under the player's Campaign tab here on the Paizo Boards. This is the case even if the player posts nothing more than a dot, such as ".". The table remains in their Campaign tab even after a player deletes a post. This, the process of adding a table to one's Campaign tab without leaving a full post has become known as "dot and delete".</p>Hesori Zou wrote:Thisbis Critzible would this character work?
Yes, the character looks fine at first glance. I will request that you create a header for your PC (and provide instructions for doing so) but that is fine for now. I am always happy to help new Starfinder players learn the game and this scenario, in my opinion, is particularly a good one to start with. To officially sign up for this table, though, ALL players must first provide the information requested here on RPGChronicles. If...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-11-29T14:25:29ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Castamir's Flaxseed Station RecruitmentGM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CastamirsFlaxseedStation/recruiting&page=69#34502023-11-27T21:04:11Z2023-11-27T20:47:46Z<p>Now opening recruitment for <a href="https://paizo.com/products/btpy9zjv?Starfinder-Society-Scenario-112-Ashes-of-Discovery" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>SFS #1-12 Ashes of Discovery</i></a> made in response to a player's request. This table is for a Starfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1-4 and has the Repeatable and Starship Scenario Tags.</p>
<p><b>Anticipated Start Date:</b> December 5, 2023 or once I have four players, whichever is later.</p>
<p><b>Seating:</b>
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Seats have been reserved for the PCs of the following:
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<b>Qstor</b>
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<b>phaeton_nz</b>
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<b>cmlobue</b></p>
<p>The above three players with reserve seats and any others interested in this run, should read the information and follow the instruction in the <a href="https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/recruiting#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">table's Recruitment Thread.</a></p>Now opening recruitment for SFS #1-12 Ashes of Discovery made in response to a player's request. This table is for a Starfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1-4 and has the Repeatable and Starship Scenario Tags.
Anticipated Start Date: December 5, 2023 or once I have four players, whichever is later.
Seating:
Seats have been reserved for the PCs of the following:
Qstor
phaeton_nz
cmlobue
The above three players with reserve seats and any others interested in this run, should read...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-11-27T20:47:46ZForums: Recruitment: GM Valen's Starfinder Society Scenario #1-12: Ashes of Discovery (December 2023)GM Valen (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/recruiting#12023-11-29T14:11:54Z2023-11-27T20:21:01Z<p>This is the recruitment thread for <a href="https://paizo.com/products/btpy9zjv?Starfinder-Society-Scenario-112-Ashes-of-Discovery" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>SFS #1-12 Ashes of Discovery</i></a> made in response to a player's request. This table is for a Starfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1-4 and has the Repeatable and Starship Scenario Tags.</p>
<p><b>Start Date:</b> December 5, 2023 or once I have four players, whichever is later.</p>
<p><b>Seating:</b>
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Seats have been reserved for the PCs of the following:
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<b>Qstor</b>
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<b>phaeton_nz</b>
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<b>cmlobue</b></p>
<p>Otherwise, up to three remaining seats will be assigned on a first post, first seated basis by posting <a href="https://www.rpgchronicles.net/session/772deed8-4a85-4f9d-af80-c791a46b96c2/pregame" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> here on RPGChronicles.</a> Once you have posted on RPGChronicles, please "dot and delete" or post your PC introduction in the <a href="https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/gameplay&page=last" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Gameplay thread</a> and starship role preferences in the <a href="https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn4w/discussion&page=last" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Discussion Thread.</a></p>
<p>The three reserve players are also asked to post their information at the above link and post in the Gameplay Thread as well.</p>
<p><b>Game Expectations</b>
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I generally ask for a posting rate of a minimum of once per day during the business week, but with my family and the kids' schools preparing for the approaching holidays, I anticipate that my posting rate may not be as frequent, particularly during the final two weeks of the year. Nevertheless, I reserve the right to bot players who do not post anything within a 24 hour period and will request each player have botting instructions in place before the end of the first briefing.</p>
<p>If this game sounds like something you'd be interested in, go ahead and post at the link above. If you have NOT played this scenario before, please leave a post below so indicating.</p>...GM Valen (alias of Lysle)2023-11-27T20:21:01Z