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Chuck rolls his eyes and keeps quiet for a bit.

Filing away your new name within the Llellewyoly species. Sally announces in his ear.

"Ahem, hi Mr. Discreet." Chuck begins.
"We can provide all kinds of benefit, but I s'pose it depends where Winter Shipping could benefit. Anywhere y'all need a hand?"

Concur with staying on planet to chase that lead. Going off planet would only give more time to people going after Professor.

Chuck walks up to the man to loosen the bonds and get's face to face with him.

"I promise you'll regret seeing my face again." He says, cutting the bonds.

Chuck steps to the side and walks over to the Professor's side to examine her.

He waits for the soldier to leave.

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"Welp. She's stable. Let's see what she says when she wakes up. I bet she's got some good food while we're waiting."

I'm just here to be Chuck and have him react to the things he knows. Table talking out every situation seems like it could bog down the flow of the game. I like that everyone will interpret and perceive situations differently. It lends to be IN character instead of just thinking of the optimal solution. It's a fun dynamic to react to what other people do and think on what my character would know and not know. It's on of my favorite RP aspects: learning how other players react/handle things and using it as cues for my own actions.

I appreciate the urgency to save the Professor but just can't like in-character and OOC knowledge enough to justify it at the moment.

Looking forward to learning how we all operate together! :)

Chuck finishes his function check.

"Crap! Must've been an EMP or somethin', my laser pistol is out. Z, I'm going for those swords by the stairs. I'll grab you one." Chuck shouts as he holsters his pistol and starts to sprint down the hallway to the stairs.

"Oh! Wow! Yea, that's great Detective. What a relief." Chuck answer abruptly.
"Welp, who is this Jak fella' and does he have a record or anything? What's the motive? What gave it a away? Y'all get him to run his mouth or somethin'?" He gives a dubious look to the others, as if to say this seems too convenient, right?.

"Sounds like a good plan to me. Sure looks like a place we can stay occupied." Chuck says.

"I hope this place has darts!" he says walking toward the bar. "I've got 20 creds on a game of 301."

I have MagBoots if we need to walk up some walls. hehe

BTW, just was texting with Tarondor. He is fine but exhausted with enough energy to work but not much else. Just wanted to relay the message.

I'll throw in for Investigator too since since the title is "Secrets of the Ancients".

Let's go investigate!!

Also, Am I supposed to have more sub-skills? I only saw Melee (blade) explicitly list it. (Edit. Read more in the CRB, I'll get subskills setup soon)

(Edit) Is combat not usually fruitful for this system? (reminds me of VtM)

Now that Chuck has a golfing buddy (Ben), his Athletics goes up. And obviously there is a hole by hole wager every time we golf because they're both Gamblers.
Athletics > 1

Through golfing, Chuck is introduced to Erryll who gets him wrapped up into a Duel as a second. While Erryll taught him to duel, Chuck expanded on his Gun Combat as he taught Erryll a thing or two about pulling a trigger.
Gun Combat > 2

Is that how this works? Then that would be my two Connections, correct? at least the ones that affect skills and such.

How do these sub skill things work?

1. Traveller CRB Update 2022 arrived in the mail just now!
2. Weeee! More skills! Thank you for pointing that out. Opens fresh new book to page 37. Oh wow! I missed the Ranks section of Navy. Chuck was an Ensign and is now an Sublieutenant. Neat!

Melee (blade) > 1 (Ensign)
Leadership > 1 (Sublieutenant)

Personal Development: 1d6 ⇒ 1 STR +1

Chuck sat fidgeting in his seat a bit before opening the message from the Naval Academy....

Naval Academy Acceptance: 2d6 + 0 ⇒ (4, 5) + 0 = 9

"You have been accepted. Please report to your nearest starport recruiting station to receive further instruction."

Chuck jumps up from his seat, fist pumping into the air.
"Yaw!" he shouts.

His mother comes running. "Charles dear, is something the matter?"
"Nah ma, just YOUR SON'S GOING TO BE A FRIGGIN NAVY PILOT!"

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Pilot > 0
Vacc Suit > 0
Athletics > 0
Gunner > 0
Mechanic > 1 ?? I had Mechanic from Background, does this increase?
Gun Combat > 0

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Pre-Career Event: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
Carouse > 0
We're going to be a lively bunch...

Ancient Terran Navy Sailors were known for their drinking habits, and unfortunately things have not changed much in the centuries since.

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Graduation: 2d6 + 0 ⇒ (6, 5) + 0 = 11

Chuck partied hard but studied harder and managed to graduate top of his class. His aerial prowess created a slogan around campus. "Mess with Chuck and he'll put your ship in the Mudd."
I suppose I'll be the weapons guy/pilot.

Pilot > 1
Gunner > 1
Vacc Suit > 1
If Mechanic isn't increased from before, I'd select Mechanic over Vacc Suit. Also to clarify, Gunner is for Ship combat? If I'm unlikely to be a Gunner and Pilot, I'll probably go Gun Combat over Gunner.

EDU +1 > 8
SOC +1 > 6 (+0) Yay!

Graduating with such honors, Chuck earned a commission as a pilot in the Navy.

Naval Officer Rank 1

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Neat! I'll finalize my sheet after clarifying the questions above.
I also tried to ponder any ties within the first term here but couldn't come up with any. Maybe partying, maybe my talent is scouted by another? I'm assuming future terms will link Chuck to the rest of the crew.

I've been using this: https://1drv.ms/x/s!AgTBqoRSdoVthVb9UIj7I0573jKz?e=cXbbGi

Oooooooohh, another Traveller new player. Yay!
If I was the only one, I considered pitching the idea of "my PC has amnesia from some botched high tech cryo freezing or something" but now we can just be two green around the gills recruits that don't know nothin'.

Either way, totally fine with someone else being the Captain. I'm pretty regular on the posting too (luxury of a software job).

My wife is my sounding board for most of my PC gen and she told me I should be a boat mechanic (fwiw, no context given to her) so I suppose that's my angle. However, I will not be taking her name recommendation this time... "Reginald The Mighty" doesn't seem appropriate for the setting.

"Once ya know what one rune looks like, you can almost find them all" Frizz touts as she tags along to investigate the next door.

Frizz scrambles to her feet and dashes between the automaton's legs, before lashing out with her sickle.

Acrobatics (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Assuming that beats the Reflex DC, it's FF to me.
Sickle +1 vs. FF: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Sickle (S) Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8

◆ Stand
◆ Tumble Through w/ Tumble Behind
◆ Strike
Also, for the record but not that it matters with the attack but Frizz isn't FlatFooted to creatures her level or lower.

EDIT: Lukas moved for ya.

I enjoyed the gunslinger but did get a bit repetitive, but that might be because we're all gunslingers. I could see how each would fit into certain parties especially well.

THANK YOU GM!!!

After recovering from a fit at laughter over a talking racoon, because she had read a story about a talking racoon that hung out with a treant...

"Uheeheheuuhhhh.
Yea.
Yes.
I can open the door.
Ain't this supposed to be the wizard we're here to find?" she asks, point a finger askew at the bars.

Thvry(E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

It's difficult terrain for halflings, yes.

"Good thing I'm a Gnome!" Frizz shouts at no one in particular.

After Booker scrambles through the window into the cafe. He searches around for a bite to eat and finds a bagel uneaten on a desk.

Silently chewing on it, he glances out over the street between the cafe and theatre.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

"T'ain't too far from here." Booker comments between bites. "Should be an easy run. I'll go first."

His boots thump down the stairs.

"Is everyone OK? IS EVERYONE OK?!? Are you kidding me Lukas!?!"
Frizz exclaims as she wrenches her sickle from the innards of an automaton.
"I'm WONDERFUL! CanYouImagineTheStoryToTellAboutADungeonBeneathATowerInTheMiddleOfTheWoodsF ullofRobotsAndLizardmenAndMagesAndMudmen!?NoOneWillBelieveIt!ButI'mGoingToW riteItAllDownForPeopleToRead.AndIWon'tEvenSellItBecauseItsSoooooCool,Everyo neShouldReadIt."
Continues Frizz as she cracks open her journal and starts sketching a picture of the robots and noting down recent happenings.

She pauses for a moment and chews her quill tip before turning to the group and nodding toward the fallen robot.
"You think we can make 'em friendly?"

While taking notes, she looks around the room for anything EVEN MORE INTERESTING!

I'd like to search the room, please.

”Hey! I’m no halfling!” Frizz shouts at the GM. Shaking her small fist to nowhere in particular.

I want to play whatever everyone else doesn't. :)
I'm just happy to be here and haven't looked at Guns and Gears yet either...

"Oooh! OhMyGods! I'm so sorry to do that to you again Lukas!" Says Frizz as she unsets the turntable to free her companions from within.
"Nobody pinched a finger?! Did they?"

"No. We don't want to bury him. Is there anyone here that can help him? We've just come from the Spire and he got into it with this really horrible mage, but we took down the mage, but first he trapped my friend Lilika in a bubble, and then he tried to poison us, and then he shot lighting at us and then... well... Wymond here did all he could and he's probably the only reason we're all still alive and we only just found our new friend here and he barely knew Wymond, but Wymond saved me a bunch before we met Lukas..." Frizz blathers as tears start to well in her eyes.

Soooo....
Rogue (Scoundrel) -> Rogue (Thief) = 1mo (Dex to damage and other mechanics)
Snare Crafting -> Risky Surgery = 1wk (MOAR healing!)
Archeaologist Dedication -> Nimble Dodge = 1wk (Can't touch this)
Weapon Prof (whip), Oddity Identification -> Ward Medic, Incredible Initiative = 2wk (Super fast and a caregiver)
Assurance, Settlement Scholastics - > Tumble Behind (Rogue), Nimble Crawl = 2wk (mobility!)
Athletics E -> T For Medicine T -> E = 1wk (Let's hit those high DCs)
Society E -> T for Intimidation U -> T = 1wk (More debuff options)

Total Downtime needed: 3 months
Cost?: TBD by GM

At Level 5 Frizz gets:
Diplomacy Trained
Stealth Expert
Con +3
Wis +1
Dex +4
Int +3
Gnome Obsession (Azlanti Lore E, Boost Engineering Lore to E)
Continual Recovery

Frizz won't forget Wymond!

Wymond Dwerryhouse wrote:

GM Tarondor wrote:

You want to roll for that healing?

In 2e the amount lay on hands heals is always 6 HP; no more, no less.

Do these spells auto-heighten? If so, my read of AONPRD is that it's 6 hp per level the spell is cast at.

"Whooooaaaaa!!!"
The small orange haired gnome rushes down to the newly exposed doorway, ignoring the bedraggled man.
"DidYaHearThatSound?!IBetThatWasContraptionInsideOfThisPlaceClickingAndClan king.IBetWeCanSeeWhatHappenedInsideThere."

She begins to thoroughly inspect the doorway and newly exposed hallway, but then freezes. Her head slowly turns to look at Lukas with a big grin.

"Hi."
She says sheepishly, slinking backward from the awkward situation.
"I'm Frizz."

Lilika stares on with mild amusement but remains quiet.

Looks like Foundry Virtual TableTop module PDF to Foundry has limited import support for this already with full support soon!!

Can’t wait to give it a go.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/48435220

"Hmmmm... let me see that token. MaybeWeDon'tHaveToGoSeeMasterRoast..."

Frizz, being a student of Azlant, thinks hard on all the books she's read on the subject.

Token...token...Tolkien? No... Token....

Lore Azlant (E) +11
I have the Archaeologist Dedication, specializing in Azlant. :)

I have a player playing a Witch. She's a reformed worshiper of Norgorber. This should be fun. :)

"That's very optimistic, Mikhail. I've spent decades finding people and never have I been so clueless. There's not even a starting point."
An edge of frustration can be heard in Kern's voice.
"But I do agree to return this property, should it's owner come to light."

Type I Bag of Holding - Alister
+2 grievous longsword (Varn Family Sword) - With the +2, Mikhail or Kern would mechanically benefit most from the added bonus, since they're more likely to crit and apply the additional specialization effect.
wand of spectral hand - Aristu Alister Piotr have touch attack spells?
ring of wizardry (type I) - Piotr
Staff of Illumination - ??? Kern is able to use it but it may just be a one off use item?
+2 thundering composite longbow - Kern would like this. Damage won't be increased but his DEX is quite high.
900 gp in assorted coins and jewelry
a small payroll coffer holding 80 gp
assortment of gems worth 500 gp

I've created a loot tracking spreadsheet for our use. I will take on the task of updating it as time goes on. I just ask that you good peoples let me know your desires for the various items.

I am using source control to track changes in my Profile for a couple of PbP characters I have. This is publicly available so I wanted to share out to a larger audience. Please feel free to copy out and modify to your liking. My goal would be to save someone a few minutes of time recreating a similar format.

Also open to suggestions on how I can improve my templates!

https://github.com/mirkoRainer/PF2E-Character-Paizo-Profiles

Ahhhh... This was part of a convention? Did not realize that. :/
I did jump into this on recommendation of another internet stranger GraySquid at the last minute.

I will definitely continue to play PbP since it's the easiest way for me to scratch my RPG itch while still maintaining a good work/family/gaming balance.

Now to go read up on how to use the boons again.... it's been a while since I used them

I WAS POSSESSED!!

That was fitting in so many ways.... lol
Thanks for the bot folks. Work was super hectic.

Now what was that prayer from the High Priestess: A How-To Guide for Religion, I could have sworn I read that at least twice...

Religion: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

That's sort of my intent, but I think he'll at least pick up one cantrip after feeling helpless on his first big mission.

Also, yay! cue the FinalFantasy vistory music! Everyone raises their arms repeatedly.

Ornaculus loots the research assistants.... jk,jk

Seeing the flaws nearest him closed, Ornaculus moves to the NE corner of the ritual. His jazz fingers dance across his face before bringing them up to the attention of the eastern flaw.

1 Stride
2 Shield
3 Occultism to repair flaw

Occultism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Lips blue akin to Dorians, his brow beads with the sweat of mental exertion.

Gods, I should have paid more attention to "Tarondor's Treaties on Interdimensional Portals and Their Inherent Instability"

"I don't believe you are." Ornaculus says to Dorian.

Addressing the rest of the party.
"There can neve be a wrong answer where adventure is the final outcome! I'm fine with going down the list unless protocol dictates otherwise."

"As for the scroll, I think it's always prudent to have some extra healing lying about. I'm sure Filtune here has quite the knack for it already, but it's best to be prepared if her deific connection is exhausted."

Turning at last to Urwal and Gorm.
"Thank you for the guidance and aid. We look forward to pleasing you with out findings." He gives a curt bow.

Ornaculus makes grand gestures, miming out the story.
"A pleasure to meet you! I have come from humble beginnings. You see, I was Absalom's greatest street magician, but never touched any real magic. One day, I was performing at my nephews birthday when the unicycle caught in a crevice and I went for a tumble. When I regained consciousness, I spoke five more languages! I also suddenly had a thirst for knowing more and found I could consume a tome in merely an hour."

"One thing led to another and now I am here with all these fabulous people!"
He looks around with amazement, gesturing to his companions.

"I have read so much about far off places, that now I must go see them for myself!" He punctuates his need for adventure with a pointer finger jabbed into the air.

Ornaculus settles and adjusts his hat that went askew during his diatribe.

https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nr91?DHs-Guide-to-Play-By-Post-gaming

For those looking to read some more on "How to Play". This link are extremely helpful and were shared with me recently.

Woohoo!!

"Never fear! Ornaculus is here!"
I walk about with my staff, grandiosely gesturing to nobody and nothing in particular. I'm wearing ornate but cheap blue clothing with a pattern of yellow stars, a matching cape trailing behind and a matching cone shaped hat atop my head.
"I'm sure you're all so glad to have me. I'm quite glad myself to be able to elevate the status of the Pathfinder Society to a new level! We're going to add some pizzazz to this Lodge and put on quite the show."
I cast Dancing Lights and have them swirl around my hand to punctuate the last statement. Dismissing them with a flourish.
"My magicks aim to enhance. I can make even the stoutest Dwarf swift as an Elf! The most mundane blade will become interwoven with POWER! What about you good Dwarf?"
I gesture at Dorian "The Hammer" Gravendak.
"Would you like to fly on winged feet?"

Ornaculus(link) is a Transmuter Wizard that will primarily focus on buffing others in his party. As you may have noticed, he's a bit pompous but eager to start adventuring.

Whoops! Wasn't sure if those are count up/down. Now I know. And knowing is half the battle.

For the record. My fort is a pillow fort.

Are there any consequences of the PCs finding out about Myriana and Lamatar before taking back Fort Rannick rather than afterwards that I'm failing to anticipate?.

Other than the encounters being a bit overpowered (unless you level them up ahead of time) I can’t see it being a problem. Especially since Shimmerglens isn’t super important to overall storyline and could be optional anyway iirc. Love some GM magic to get creative. Also, this would force them to recover Lamatar and return with part of him. Could be a good way to “motivate” the PCs to hurry their plans.

Five is almost certainly correct. The table is likely an oversight. They started with four in the playtest but it was changed to five in the late stages of the playtest.

Makes sense. And my wife told me her Druid will have 5 cantrips until Paizo clarifies. Haha