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Should we just call this game. It's been over a month since anyone posted?

"I have heard rumors and stories about this Thistletop. We should investigate it... for the sake of Sandpoint".

"Perhaps we should go back to town and do some research and see if anybody else might have some ideas".

I'm good with continuing with Mira moving things along. How do you intend to handle mapping Mira? continuing with OBR?

◈ STRIDE:
◈ CAST: Courageous Anthem (Everyone +1 to Hit, Damage, and fear saves).
◈ RAISE SHIELD

"Darn it! Always something".

"Well I'm all for going back then returning tomorrow... but if we need to proceed then I'm with you all".

My mother passed yesterday... so I'll be AFK the rest of the week.

Ziel only had 5 damage on him after my actions. Do you want to save Soothe for later?

Sorry. Saw Korovus name and thought you healed him. I'll change the healing to Mira.

◆ Sustain: Courageous Anthem
◆◆ Cast: Soothe on Mira
1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

"Have courage new friend. It is not yet your time to go".

Mangrove begins to recite the little known "Ballad of the Apex Squad" to inspire his companions.

◆ SUSTAIN: Courageous Anthem
◆◆ Cast Void Warp on the closes target.
FORT SAVE DC17 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 Void Damage.

sort of back. Will be a bit inconsistent for the next month or so... so don't let me hold you up.

Health and family conditions continue to rear their ugly heads. Hope you can be patient while we work through this.

Should be able to catch up tomorrow... for a while anyway.

Family medical emergency DMPC me till further notice.

"Well... I guess you could say I have roots in this community. I've lived here as long as I can remember, and most of these others have known me sine they played among my branches as youths". He then spreads his arms taking in the others.

"And I do whatever it takes to protect my community".

Mangrove smiles at the new arrival.

"Welcome. I am Mangrove... teller of tales, and singer of epic ballads. Tell me about how you came to be here so that I may weave you into this epic tapestry".

I guess we could just go ahead and let someone in who doesn't want to GM. Perhaps they'll change their mind when they see how much easier PF2e is to run.

I'm also Okay with the GM's player being basically a party NPC.

Hi all. A little minor surgery tomorrow. I'll be AFK for a couple of days. Feel free to nudge me along.

This game seems to have lost a ton of momentum. Should we try to get things rolling better... or just call it?

Mangrove takes one of the Minor potions and tucks it into his Bandolier. "You have my thanks. If our bad luck continues these will come in useful".

He then nods to Snag and Mira. "I'll be in my grove if you need me before the morning".

Mangrove goes to his spot outside the inn and plants himself to await their next sojourn.

"I don't think we should leave the job unfinished". Mangrove says as he fingers the area where fresh bark is growing.

"I feel ready to proceed now. Where next"?

Mangrove will assist Anthony over the next 3-hours and save his remaining healing spells for emergency healing.

No need to roll as it looks like Anthony has things well in hand.

Don’t matter to me. Mangrove was dead on arrival. :-)

1d20 ⇒ 20 Flat check

1d20 ⇒ 18 Flat Check vs. 12

1d20 ⇒ 10 Flat Check DC11

If you're interested, I'm running a non-scripted hack-n-slash 2e game. We've got four players (well, technically 5, but one hasn't participated for a few weeks). Three of the PCs just got level 2.

Here's a link to the original recruitment page

I would be interested. Let me read the gameplay thread, and I'll come up with something fun. Never made a PF society legal character (Whatever that is :-)) but I'm sure I can come up with something fun. Should I make level 1 or level 2?

Mangrove wrote:

Anthony Slater, Human Warpriest wrote:

While, in general, it makes sense for Anthony to Defend during exploration, since we have no one scouting, if we put Anthony in front of the party, Anthony will Scout instead. He'll lose the raised shield, but give everyone a +1 to their initiative.

As far as no preparation to an encounter, that makes sense to me if it is during general exploration. If the party *knows* that they are entering an encounter (not just being prepared for one if it happens), then it would make sense that each party member could prepare an action for when initiative is rolled. YMMV.

BTW, I like dungeon crawls...

The problem here is if you’re playing a pre-written adventure, now you have to change the encounter to give the opponent the same action. To me everybody starts unprepared to keep the balance… x+1 = Y+1. Or X+Y. Lots of prep work required for the GM now. The way it’s intended is the enemy can’t load their bows, take cover behind a table and fire when the party opens the door even if they know you’re approaching.

I quite understand. In the games I run, I do let the opponents have the same advantages that the PCs have. And, yes, it does create more work. Also, I have no opposition to a GM completely playing RAW and strictly according to the rules. I was recently in such a game (until the GM bailed).

Gee... I wonder what game that was :-). I'll step off my soapbox on this matter. Probably not the place for it in someone elses game. Guess I'm a little frustrated at the lack of 2e games on these boards... which I love these boards by the way, and it seems like all the new games are PF1.

While, in general, it makes sense for Anthony to Defend during exploration, since we have no one scouting, if we put Anthony in front of the party, Anthony will Scout instead. He'll lose the raised shield, but give everyone a +1 to their initiative.

As far as no preparation to an encounter, that makes sense to me if it is during general exploration. If the party *knows* that they are entering an encounter (not just being prepared for one if it happens), then it would make sense that each party member could prepare an action for when initiative is rolled. YMMV.

BTW, I like dungeon crawls...

The problem here is if you’re playing a pre-written adventure, now you have to change the encounter to give the opponent the same action. To me everybody starts unprepared to keep the balance… x+1 = Y+1. Or X+Y. Lots of prep work required for the GM now. The way it’s intended is the enemy can’t load their bows, take cover behind a table and fire when the party opens the door even if they know you’re approaching.

Not the GM here, but I though no "Prep" actions were allowed in PF2e... taking potions, casting spells, loading weapons etc. Are the enemies / encounters allowed to do the same?

Just saying if this is allowed, I'm going to start doing it too.

Mangrove is using the "Investigate" Exploratory Action.

"You guys want to check that door up top before we head deeper down here"?

"Maybe we need to pump more magic into it. It still looks nasty".

1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14: Cast Soothe

Counteract:'
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

"Keep it together team! We got this". Rinse and Repeat.

◆ CAST: Courageous Anthem (+1 Status to Attacks, Damage, Saves vs. Fear)
◆ Seed Pod Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Spit
1d4 ⇒ 2 Bludgeoning
◆ Raise Shield (AC19)

Mangrove shakes off his lethargy and a few leaves fall off to the ground. He then begins a deep chanting of inspiration to help his friends take down this threat. He then hacks up a seed pod and launches it at the creature.

◆ CAST: Courageous Anthem (+1 Status to Attacks, Damage, Saves vs. Fear)
◆ Seed Pod Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 Spit
1d4 ⇒ 3 Bludgeoning
◆ Raise Shield (AC19)

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 FORT Save

Mangrove starts to point out that something is amiss... but then freezes in mid point.

Is this one of those RARE instances in PF2e where there is a surprise / prepared action, or did this happen on the creature's initiative.

"Wait. Now that we know what's down here, perhaps we should finish up the upstairs before venturing forward. Might be important clues or even worse something lurking there that would prevent our leaving".

"Let's got down this long hallway first".

Mangrove follows Snag and Lucien on their further explorations.

Haven't ever did anything with PF society, and really not interested... but if it can help someone else let me know what I need to do.

Mangrove will spend time working with Quink to learn more history... he has a thirst for such things and is much better at telling tall tales than consoling the stricken.

1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8 RK: Arcana

Trade Show this week. I'll be AFK till Thursday at the earliest.

I'm going to be unavailable to post till Wednesday. Feel free to DMPC me.

Mangrove offers to help, casting guidance where he can and lending muscle when asked.

Mangrove admires the weapon... but it would only get tangled in his branches.

"Perhaps we could carry this back into town, then have someone transfer the magical rune to a more appropriate weapon"?

Yeah! I'm about ready to put level 1 in the rear-view mirror.

So just to clarify you are saying we can now go back to town and level up to level 2? Just wanted to make sure. and we can take one of the options and 20gp?

"Perhaps I can sneak up and look as well. Perhaps something will stir in my memory".

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 Stealth

Whoops! posted my actions in Discussion instead of gameplay. Basically Mangrove cast "Soothe" on Lucien and healed 9-hp.

"Yes. I'd say the door".
Investigate Exploration Activity

I am still here, but Mira is in the lead now that I have 4hp.

"Can't have you going forward as broken as that. Let me sing you a soothing melody and lift your spirits.

CAST: Soothe on Lucien

1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 Healing

NOTE: If you keep your header for your character updated with current HP it makes knowing who to heal easier.