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"That's Showbiz For Ya!"

Legends tell of a trio of heroes, swashbuckling
rogues whose bravery is matched noly by their perfect
pitch. They are a weapon against evil, a finely-tuned
orchestra of vengeance for the downtrodden, and every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Twice on Sundays), they
right wrongs with gusto and flourish at the Oppara Arena
in Taldor.

These three performers draw an incredible crowd,
and word of their deeds has spread far and wide. They
are asked for even in far-off lands, and they always
perform for the right price.

Finding themselves without a job for the first
time, the troup grows desperate, when a letter arrives from
the far-off land of Numeria. "Your services urgently
requested to entertain an unwelcome guest. Money is no
object - come quick! We can't wait another day!"

Who could resist?

"Those Who Fight Monsters" is an adventure for
THREE Players - with a special requirement that they be
built around PERFORMANCE, and/or PERFORMANCE COMBAT.
They can be BARDS, or ARCHETYPES of other classes
built around the existing PERFORMANCE COMBAT rules.
Characters must be built to CL 4, and all races/classes
are unlocked from the beginning, except custom races.

I am okay with taking a break is needed for everyone to be able to play. This seems like kind of a big deal event.

The metagamer in me is screaming "DON'T SPLIT THE PARTY YOU FOOLS" but this sounds like fun so who gives a s$~%

Sorry for the delay! Back in action now.

I'm picturing what this scene would look like in my head if we weren't all either neutral or lawful (excluding Axel), and it's not pretty.

BTW did anyone realize we have THREE True-Neutral PC's in this campaign? It's a wonder we get anything done at all.

"My people have never been given to look a gift a horse in the mouth. I would love some tea. "

Coyote was becoming restless. "Oh my god, they've been hanging around for like a WEEEEK," he groaned. Dog roused from his sleep with a start.

"Guh! Did they get the witch or whatever it was they were doing yet?" He barked nervously, ears up and twitching.

"Patience," Wolf growled at his brother Coyote.

"I'm sorry, but our prodigal nephew and his weird friends have just been kicking it at this boring ice village in the middle of nowhere. I'm going stir crazy."

"The pack knows its duties and they will be attended in due time. Until then we wait." Wolf held fast, stern and stoic.

"Beats dealing with those idiots back home, I guess," his antsy brother spat.

Fox looked up from idly chewing his foot. His younger brothers were in a tizzy again. Dog looked earnestly confused, as usual. The sly vulpes stood, turned in place three times, and lay down to sleep.

Welcome, one and all, dudes, dudettes, and creatures of indeterminate and/or mixed gender, to the Intergalactic Battle of the Bands! In this tournament, winners are determined not by their combat skill, but by their ability to rock most prodigiously and serve up the tastiest possible licks.

First things first - When onstage, musical combat will unfold according to the following rules:

*Each band is allowed three songs per bout with which to gain audience favor.
*Because of the nature and complexity of actions taken while rocking the f#%$ out, the length of a standard combat round has been increased. Each song will consist of three full rounds during which each member of the band will act in accordance with their initiative.
*When it's your turn you get to pick: You can cast spells, make skill checks, or roll "attacks" (shred most righteously) as you normally would in combat. The difference is that you can choose to target the audience to gain favor, or the opposing band, to hamstring them on their turn.
*The victor is determined by audience favor at the end of three songs.
*Bands gain audience favor by either succeeding a DC 30 skill check with an applicable skill (perform, acrobatics, intimidate, use magic device, etc - there is room for lobbying) or hitting the audience's "AC" of 25 with an "attack" roll. Each of these results in the audience's attitude swinging in your direction. Two failed checks in a row, however, results in the deduction of a point.
*When you gain a point of Favor, your opponent loses one point, and vice versa.
*Obviously certain conditions would make it impossible to continue playing, ergo effects such as sleep, full paralysis, and petrification are strictly forbidden, as is killing an opponent outright.
*Damage incurred via spells or "attacks" is treated as nonlethal. For each 25% of the character's HP suffered as nonlethal damage, they accrue a -2 penalty to all checks made as part of the performance of the song. A player that suffers enough Nonlethal damage to be knocked out is unable to perform for one round. (ie - one third of their band's next song)

That's your crash course! I realize this is p complex, and it's very, VERY experimental. At this stage I am willing to adjust and adapt it as necessary to smooth out gameplay. I welcome questions and comments, so please ask away.

Campaign Rules

Have fun and keep the game flowing

No player vs player kills

All Paizo Pathfinder books are allowed. Advanced Race Guide must be approved. Gunslinger class is locked at creation, but levels will be allowed later if you pursue it. The only feat not allowed at the moment is Clustered Shots. Anything WotC or third party is discouraged and will need persuasive lobbying.

Have fun

There is no such thing as “winning” or “losing” when it comes to RP. If you are RP’ing, and enjoying time with friends, you are already winning. We are creating a story together.

All players are required to have a DETAILED backstory, (that makes sense w skills and traits selected…) or they will not be cleared to play. All players are required to have backstory and character sheet posted online at all times.

Keep combat (and decisions) as fluid as possible. Bonuses and the occasional hero point will be rewarded for fluid action and decision making.

I will be rewarding XP for responsive posts in combat. I do not want combat to span months and months of the PBP, so the faster we get out of combat in real time, the more XP you get for getting out of the situation.

As with my tabletop games, players may add a +1 to any attack roll in which they vividly describe the action.

I will hold you to your character’s “flaws.” What an absolutely flat game we would have if everyone was 18 and above at everything. Your character “weakness” is just as important as your “strength.” I will reward good RP of your flaws.

Really digging this side of Sarlene

WRITING A FIFTH SPIRIT WITH A DISTINCT PERSONALITY IS HARD

If Axel returns with a few, Jezzera will gladly add them to his arsenal.

Young Jeezy would very much like it if someone could find him a better DEX-based simple weapon.

HEY SORRY AGAIN work has been kicking my ass. Looks like you guys were progressing pretty well regardless :P

So sorry for the lack of posting. Just started a second job, been kinda tied up.

I would do this definitely. I'm free sunday night?

I love the idea but I honestly can't think of another dog family. Maybe a Hyena? I read they're more closely related to cats though

I have a feeling this rabbit hole is about to go about ten times as deep as we originally thought.

I have seen an ABUNDANCE of crits in this game - more than in any in-person game I've played. Not that I'm complaining or pointing fingers at the forum diceroller. The great RNG in the sky smiles upon us.

BTW when Jeezy made the perception check int hat last round he got a nat 20 on it, so he saw the F@&@ out of that Mephit (albeit a round too late).

Knotten Ochocinco

no adventure is complete without at least one really stupid decision. I mean, I knew it was a bad idea, but Jezzera clearly didn't.

I'm trying to think of all the different ways I can say "weasel" without using the word "weasel."

Let's fashion his hide into a sail and hook it up to a dinghy so we can have a stoat boat.

Jeezy will take up the first shift, once he actually manages to get a good fire going and snack on a bit of roasted stoat. Stoat roast.

Roleplaying high WIS/low INT is really fun, and I can only assume it results in stifled laughter and snickers from the rest of the party. You can assume Jezzera is quite embarassed most of the time.

"Er, I know I brought something... just a moment, please... er... uh..."

also, y'know, animal bane arrows.

I think we should set posting deadlines more often. I know I'm as guilty as anyone of abdicating my story-advancement duties but in the interest of brevity it seems like a great idea.

Someone hand this wild animal a cigarette cause we're about to light him UP

Drunk post: I love this team and the synergy we have, both in terms of gameplay and role play. Y'all have made some really cool characters and I legitimately love writing Jezzera's interactions with them. PbP was kind of intimidating to me at first but I love how this is turning out.

Those were some badass rolls, Shane

(PS the spread favors Louisville by 4 pts so GO CARDS)

Kevin Ware rolled a nat 1 on that shot check, let's hope him being on the sidelines counts for a hero point - I have a feeling Louisville will need it, Michigan has got to be at least CR 15

If this kid's just a kid, we might be the biggest dicks. Like, ever.

SWATE

I'm imagining that Daegan rolling a 3 and still making it across was one of those moments where he cartoonishly waved his arms in the air and lost his footing and then everyone panicked and then everything was okay and it was kind of awkward for a second.

So, uh, dumb question but Acrobatics can be used untrained right?

Jezzera's level 2 Sheet

TL;DR on my post: Jezzera had a dream that his four furry friends came and talked to him, which explains his crazy new transforming abilities. If the walls of text about his weird spirit quest sideplot are too mary-sue just lemme know and I'll tone it down a notch.

Jezzera will speak up when he sees something he thinks he needs. For now all this stuff is better used in someone else's hands.

Oh and you can assume he's forthcoming with things like keys and switches, etc. He's a pretty agreeable guy.

PS He also has Cure light now so maybe he could use a couple of those healer's kits.

GM Laschoni wrote:

Seems like the same rules that apply for an unarmed strike. We may be able to work it out to where you are using them as a spiked gauntlet.

I'm not sure I really want this to be my primary attack. I just think that from time to time it might be awesome.

Not to belabor a point but I can't really imagine a scenario wherein a flying kick from 50 feet in the air with a spiked boot isn't awesome.

When I can eventually fly, can I use my cleats as a weapon?

I SO like where you're going with this.

Sorry. Work and school have been monster the past two days.

These are all good ideas.

I don't think I'm done with Looney Tunes puns yet.

Jezzera moved in close to the table whereupon his sick friend lay unconscious. This is unforseen. We must find a way to help him.

I'm so sorry, my friends, the doctor squawked, his tiny gnome hands working as fast as they could. But I lack the requisite ingredients. If only... If only I could - He cut himself off, an idea springing to life in his tinkerer's brain. Ah! I've got it! If you scuzzbags wanna save your friend I know how you can do it! There's only one thing...

What is it? We will spare no expense, there is no price too high to save our friend, barked Jezzera

A smile flashed across the scurrilous doctor's face. Well it's not gonna be easy, the young gnome peeped. You've got a long way to go, and it's all one way: Up.

What is up, Doc?

Now that's just silly, Coyote balked.

That little brat had it coming.

Seriously what a douchebag, we were trying to help him!

yeah okay i'll be the first to admit I had no idea where I was going with the whole "lead the fairy on and make him think we didn't unlock the cage" idea

Thanks for the kind words bro!

I don't know if this is better or worse than pretending to do magic on Deadeye but it's definitely more fun (and also Jezzera isn't very smart)

aww look at us, all usin each others names and s*!* like best buds

lol 08 INT

The Lone Ranger and Tonto
Were riding down the Navajo Trail
When a band of Indians found em
Proceeded to surround em and
The Lone Ranger turned kinda pale

Tonto, our lives are in danger
We got to get away if we can
Tonto just looked at Lone Ranger
What you mean, we, white man