paizo.com Favorited Posts by Oblivion's Scionpaizo.com Favorited Posts by Oblivion's Scion2024-02-06T04:54:27Z2024-02-06T04:54:27ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=6#2902021-12-05T08:29:54Z2021-12-01T08:29:28Z<p>I want to thank you all again for your applications, this has been one hell of a past week pouring over all your characters, your board activity, and your responses to my questions. In a perfect world, I would invite you all. But I want to give this game my best, and so I will be keeping it to one table. And given the power level of the characters, I am thinking five is the best (I went with a classic "4+1" setup). Without further ado, could the below players join me in the Discussion thread.</p>
<p>Robert Henry
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RdKnight
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Tara Ravenheart
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Brainiac
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SmooshieBanana</p>
<p>Should I decide to pull in a 6th character in the future, or have need for a replacement player, I will absolutely come back to those who submitted in the initial recruitment. Now, on with the show.</p>I want to thank you all again for your applications, this has been one hell of a past week pouring over all your characters, your board activity, and your responses to my questions. In a perfect world, I would invite you all. But I want to give this game my best, and so I will be keeping it to one table. And given the power level of the characters, I am thinking five is the best (I went with a classic "4+1" setup). Without further ado, could the below players join me in the Discussion
...Oblivion's Scion2021-12-01T08:29:28ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=6#2772021-11-23T21:53:24Z2021-11-22T06:43:10Z<p><b>RECRUITMENT NOW CLOSED</b></p>
<p>Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to thank you all for your submissions for this game. I am looking at an amazing cast of potential characters, and will most certainly need a few days to make my considerations. During that time, I may send you PMs with questions, I appreciate your responses. </p>
<p>May the taps at the Broken Broadsword flow freely for you all!</p>RECRUITMENT NOW CLOSED
Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to thank you all for your submissions for this game. I am looking at an amazing cast of potential characters, and will most certainly need a few days to make my considerations. During that time, I may send you PMs with questions, I appreciate your responses.
May the taps at the Broken Broadsword flow freely for you all!Oblivion's Scion2021-11-22T06:43:10ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=6#2642021-11-21T19:39:40Z2021-11-20T18:43:15Z<p><b>Varvara</b> The interesting part of Oracles is they are the one divine caster with clear potential for an "unknown benefactor" - so <i>Anyone but Eiseth</i> works, because who the <b>Anyone</b> is can be left as an unknown...</p>
<p><b>Pad300</b> I dig the Lankhmar throwback reference... now, who could be Fafhrd???</p>
<p>You all have about 36 hours to get things wrapped up. Let's do this!</p>Varvara The interesting part of Oracles is they are the one divine caster with clear potential for an "unknown benefactor" - so Anyone but Eiseth works, because who the Anyone is can be left as an unknown...
Pad300 I dig the Lankhmar throwback reference... now, who could be Fafhrd???
You all have about 36 hours to get things wrapped up. Let's do this!Oblivion's Scion2021-11-20T18:43:15ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=6#2572021-11-21T09:38:29Z2021-11-19T17:03:42Z<p>Good morning/afternoon ladies and gentlemen, I wanted to remind everyone that I will be closing recruitment Sunday night at 11:59 pm EST, so you have two and a half days (60 hours) to get characters wrapped up and posted. There are a lot of great submissions already, though a few are lacking certain aspects (a couple missing a background, a few others a complete build out - <b><span class=messageboard-ooc><i>Pad300, Gregor the Barkeep, Hack Anslash</b></span></i>), I encourage you to get these finished up. </p>
<p>In your entry, I would like to ask that you clearly list somewhere how you spent your Demi-Gestalt increases: Saving Throw (if applicable), Advance, and Boon Feats. </p>
<p>I want to remind people this game will have a bit of a classic-dnd throwback vibe with a few dashes of camp, and both an embracing of and some poking fun at many classic tropes.</p>
<p><b>Simeon</b> With a secondary focus on working out the demi-gestalt system in this game, I am going to reaffirm that I am not interested in seeing Prestige Classes at this time. Sorry. I think your current proposal is sound, but if you would like to submit something different you are more than welcome to.</p>Good morning/afternoon ladies and gentlemen, I wanted to remind everyone that I will be closing recruitment Sunday night at 11:59 pm EST, so you have two and a half days (60 hours) to get characters wrapped up and posted. There are a lot of great submissions already, though a few are lacking certain aspects (a couple missing a background, a few others a complete build out - Pad300, Gregor the Barkeep, Hack Anslash), I encourage you to get these finished up.
In your entry, I would like to ask...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-19T17:03:42ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=6#2532021-11-19T16:46:06Z2021-11-18T17:42:01Z<p><b>Pad300</b> Deeds give A LOT of options, but is still limited by the number of Grit/Panache a character has. As such, I am going to tentatively say 1 Boon Feat per two levels/tiers of Deeds (1 Feat for 1st & 3rd, 1 Feat for 7th & 11th, 1 Feat for 15th & 19th). This is for both Swashbuckler and Gunslinger.</p>Pad300 Deeds give A LOT of options, but is still limited by the number of Grit/Panache a character has. As such, I am going to tentatively say 1 Boon Feat per two levels/tiers of Deeds (1 Feat for 1st & 3rd, 1 Feat for 7th & 11th, 1 Feat for 15th & 19th). This is for both Swashbuckler and Gunslinger.Oblivion's Scion2021-11-18T17:42:01ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=6#2512021-11-19T16:45:55Z2021-11-18T16:18:18Z<p><b>Storm Dragon</b> we will be using the Golarion standard <a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment/weapons/firearms/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Emerging Guns</a> set of Firearm rules.</p>Storm Dragon we will be using the Golarion standard Emerging Guns set of Firearm rules.Oblivion's Scion2021-11-18T16:18:18ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=5#2462021-11-19T16:45:14Z2021-11-18T04:59:42Z<p><b>Storm Dragon</b> If you take your Advance in casting, a 6-level caster would increase to a 9-level caster. So, you could play an inquisitor, magus, bard, or alchemist with a full 9-level casting progression. Bard or Inquisitor, as spontaneous casters, would use the charts for Sorcerer/Oracle; Magus and Alchemist, the charts for prepared casters like Druid/Cleric/Wizard.</p>
<p>You would still use your own spell list, and we would create an appropriate addition for 7th-9th level. If you had a full caster as your subclass, you could also spend boon feats to access their spell list.</p>Storm Dragon If you take your Advance in casting, a 6-level caster would increase to a 9-level caster. So, you could play an inquisitor, magus, bard, or alchemist with a full 9-level casting progression. Bard or Inquisitor, as spontaneous casters, would use the charts for Sorcerer/Oracle; Magus and Alchemist, the charts for prepared casters like Druid/Cleric/Wizard.
You would still use your own spell list, and we would create an appropriate addition for 7th-9th level. If you had a full...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-18T04:59:42ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=5#2442021-11-19T16:45:05Z2021-11-17T22:47:30Z<p><b>Pad300</b> give me a few hours to revisit the swashbuckler build, figure out a better feat cost for the deeds. The level-based packages might be a good idea.</p>
<p><b>Simeon</b> That prestige class gets +1d6 dmg per two levels to pretty much all attacks, Vital Strike, some other fluff, half its non-prestige class's advancement, and was released in the final book of the last AP of 1st edition (Swan song level power creep)...</p>
<p><b>Storm Dragon</b> 'designating' your specialization for the purposes of access to abilities would be included in the "alternate identity" talent. However, any further benefits from the specialization (the Avenger's increase in BA or the Stalker's Sudden Strike) would have to be acquired through the already established rules.</p>
<p>Application rate has definitely been a little in the last few days, so I will be holding to be cut off date of the end of day on Sunday, November 21st.</p>Pad300 give me a few hours to revisit the swashbuckler build, figure out a better feat cost for the deeds. The level-based packages might be a good idea.
Simeon That prestige class gets +1d6 dmg per two levels to pretty much all attacks, Vital Strike, some other fluff, half its non-prestige class's advancement, and was released in the final book of the last AP of 1st edition (Swan song level power creep)...
Storm Dragon 'designating' your specialization for the purposes of access to...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-17T22:47:30ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=5#2372021-11-19T16:44:47Z2021-11-16T11:38:15Z<p><b>Storm Dragon</b> Oblivion and Locmore look to be correct on their interpretations. Pad300's work out likewise is doable. I am sorry your idea doesn't manifest as you'd like. The demi-gestalt system is obviously still a work in progress, and just like any alternate rule, not everything lines up perfectly. Indeed, that is often the case, especially when trying to maximize output over building to a thematic concept. I think one of the issues, unfortunately, is that Zealot and Warlock should never have been listed as Archetypes, but rather included with the base class as additional Vigilante Specializations (that's what they really are). And really, the larger problem is they tried to create a "Catch All" highly customizable class, when it should have been 4 individual "Vigilante" classes (Avenger, Stalker, Warlock, Zealot... A to Z!). </p>
<p>As to whether the Inquisitor is more powerful than the Zealot-Vigilante, that is debatable. It is a focused class with a single concept, built around that. The Vigilante is highly customizable (with a wealth of both social and combat talents), but customizability has always had a cost in both D&D and Pathfinder class design. To your final question, each Talent would require 1 Boon Feat (<i>from a quick review, most are equivalent to a feat or a little more - if there is a talent that mimics an ability I have already called out as having a higher cost, then it would get that cost instead</i>). </p>
<p><b>Pad300</b> hmm, Swashbuckler's Deeds hit an interesting point, similar to Bardic Music. Starting Panache is lower than rounds for BM, but also has a manner to recharge throughout the day, so that in a negligible difference. I am going to say 1 Boon Feat to gain Panache/Grit and two Deeds, 1 Boon Feat per two additional Deeds.</p>
<p><b>Today is a good day to..o</b> The Omdura is an interesting choice, I just glanced over it and am intrigued by the Inquisitor-meets-Bard-meets-Paladin concept of it. </p>
<p><b>AdamWarnock</b> I am morbidly intrigued by your concept with a 3 Charisma, and am curious how the 3 will manifest in your character's personality. Do also realize that puts you in a very susceptible realm for being incapacitated by Cha damage attacks.</p>Storm Dragon Oblivion and Locmore look to be correct on their interpretations. Pad300's work out likewise is doable. I am sorry your idea doesn't manifest as you'd like. The demi-gestalt system is obviously still a work in progress, and just like any alternate rule, not everything lines up perfectly. Indeed, that is often the case, especially when trying to maximize output over building to a thematic concept. I think one of the issues, unfortunately, is that Zealot and Warlock should never...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-16T11:38:15ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=5#2192021-11-15T22:51:38Z2021-11-13T04:55:41Z<p>You are all nuts, and I love it! Tara, you are welcome to submit more than one application if you so choose.</p>
<p>As for setting, I am leaning more and more toward Brevoy/River Kingdoms/Ioboria. As stated earlier, it will be decided with the selected group, but feels like a good, underutilized region.</p>
<p>And no, I will not be selecting a party of entirely raging barbarians... That would make this game Stonefall: the Beginning!</p>You are all nuts, and I love it! Tara, you are welcome to submit more than one application if you so choose.
As for setting, I am leaning more and more toward Brevoy/River Kingdoms/Ioboria. As stated earlier, it will be decided with the selected group, but feels like a good, underutilized region.
And no, I will not be selecting a party of entirely raging barbarians... That would make this game Stonefall: the Beginning!Oblivion's Scion2021-11-13T04:55:41ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=4#1982021-11-15T22:54:19Z2021-11-11T22:10:41Z<p><b>TheWaskally</b> You gain no casting as a Sorcerer - this is one of the majors differences between demi-gestalt and full gestalt. You have Cleric casting; having purchased a Bloodline, will be able to swap out your Bloodline spells for prepared Cleric spells just like Clerics can swap out Cure spells. In addition, having spend a Boon Feat to gain access to the Sorcerer spell list, you can also prepare Sorcerer/Wizard spells in your Cleric prepared spell slots. Now, you also have your Advance, I am not sure if you are spending that on Combat, Spellcasting, or Skills. But if you spend it on Spellcasting, you will be a stronger Cleric and have more spell slots, thus leaving you with more of a resource to share among your casting pursuits. Does that clarify?</p>
<p>Doing some research, it would seem that even permanent energy resistance from two different sources (like race or class) do not stack. I would be okay with you taking a refluffed version of the Tiefling alternate trait Scaled Skin, something like Blessed Skin or Angelic Skin, to handle it. Or, you are welcome to convert your duplicates to other energy types (fire, sonic).</p>TheWaskally You gain no casting as a Sorcerer - this is one of the majors differences between demi-gestalt and full gestalt. You have Cleric casting; having purchased a Bloodline, will be able to swap out your Bloodline spells for prepared Cleric spells just like Clerics can swap out Cure spells. In addition, having spend a Boon Feat to gain access to the Sorcerer spell list, you can also prepare Sorcerer/Wizard spells in your Cleric prepared spell slots. Now, you also have your Advance, I am...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-11T22:10:41ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=4#1942021-11-11T13:41:23Z2021-11-11T05:28:03Z<p>Alright, here is the next response load:</p>
<p><b>AdamWarnock</b> You can also get heavy armor proficiency by spending a feat on it... like normal.</p>
<p><b>Jereru</b> Exceptional spontaneous caster would use the "Except" column for caster level, have their class's spell progression at +1 level, and your Spells Known are all increased by +1. So, at 4th level Sorcerer, you would currently have CL 5, use the 5th level spells per day (6/4), and your spells known increase by +1 (7/4/3). Make sense? And yes, you can take the generic Metamagic Master (and Magical Lineage as well).</p>
<p><b>Varvara</b> Rdknight was correct about the number of Boon Feats you have. Interestingly though, purchasing your Mystery grants you the 1st revelation (part of the trade off for the curse), each additional revelation after that needs to be purchased separately. So you actually have one more Boon Feat to spend (either to retake Furious Focus, another revelation, or something else you want).</p>
<p><b>Rdknight</b> Yes, you can take Sylph as a race - it's actually rather underpowered, so I might even give you a little boost if you are chosen. You don't get two classes casting, so if you select Exceptional casting, it advances whichever is your primary class (in your case druid). You can then spend Boon Feats to get access to Witch Spells that you can cast with your Druid progression. Does that make sense?</p>
<p><b>TheWaskally</b> Boon Feats cannot be spent to gain spellcasting. With Cleric as your primary, you cast as a Cleric. You have an Advance to spend as per the Spreadsheet. You can then spend your Boon Feats to gain abilities from your subclass, in this case Sorcerer. Now, you can certainly spend your Boon Feats on general feats, this just means you get less powers from your subclass. If you wanted to embrace your Sorcerer subclass, I would recommend:
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1st level Boon Feat: Bloodline
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2nd level Boon Feat: Access Subclass's Spell List (lower)
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4th level Boon feat: Bloodline (2nd power)
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Does that all make sense?</p>
<p><b>Pad300</b> Hmm, Summon Monster is an interesting one. I am going to say there are two possibilities:
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1) If you have purchased the Eidolon ability, it will be 1 Boon Feat per tier of spellcasting (lower, moderate, high) - so 3 over full progression.
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2) If you are purchasing only Summon Monster, it will be 1 Boon Feat per two levels of the spell.
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On Item Creation feats, you may spend up to 4000 gp on item creation, but it will require the requisite skill checks.</p>
<p><b>Archpaladin Zousha</b> sorry to hear that, you still have plenty of time to come up with a concept.</p>
<p><b>Tara Ravenheart</b> haha, I love them all, they hit "Classic Fantasy Tropes" and "Tropes Remixed" both on the head! Definitely excited to see what you decide on and write up.</p>
<p>Everyone, keep the questions and characters coming! I think at this point, based on the extra time necessary to use the Demi-Gestalt system, I am going to be looking at next Sunday, the 21st, as the final day of recruitment.</p>Alright, here is the next response load:
AdamWarnock You can also get heavy armor proficiency by spending a feat on it... like normal.
Jereru Exceptional spontaneous caster would use the "Except" column for caster level, have their class's spell progression at +1 level, and your Spells Known are all increased by +1. So, at 4th level Sorcerer, you would currently have CL 5, use the 5th level spells per day (6/4), and your spells known increase by +1 (7/4/3). Make sense? And yes, you can take...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-11T05:28:03ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=4#1672021-11-11T08:33:32Z2021-11-09T05:24:43Z<p>Okay, I compiled these responses across the last day and a half, so they are scattered together in a hodge-podge order. </p>
<p><b>Advances</b> You receive the one advance at character creation, no more. You cannot spend Boon Feats to gain more Advances. This is one of the major differences between full Gestalt and Demi-Gestalt - it prevent sthe Wizard with Good BA, 3 good saves, and solid skills.</p>
<p><b>Subclass (swapping)</b> The idea of this system is to give a boost and some extra abilities while making a thematic character (getting several multi-class abilities without the cost of multiclassing); cherry picking levels and trading in/out tends to fly in the face of that. <b>AdamWarnock</b>, perhaps there is an archetype you can apply to either ranger or fighter to get what you are looking for?</p>
<p><b>Prestige Classes</b> much like swapping of subclasses above, I am highly hesitant to allow multiclassing (including Prestige classes) at this point. The system already grants a manner of multiclassing, and I am concerned further multiclassing will be primarily for about ability stacking.</p>
<p><b>Pad300</b> Back on Friday you listed a potential build which I did not reply to. You get to select one Advance to apply to your character for his career. So, here goes: With Fighter as your primary class you begin as a "Noncaster". By taking Wizard as your subclass, you can spend your Advance to boost your spellcasting to "Limited Caster", which is the 4th level progression chart that rangers, paladins, and bloodragers have. We would establish a basic spell list for access (probably use the bloodrager's), then you could spend Boon Feats to gain access to the wizard spell list and abilities, including arcane school and anything that may be associated with any archetypes you applied to wizard. A cleaner way to build a Fighter/Wizard might in fact be to take Magus as primary, then Fighter as your subclass and go with a Combat Advance. This would give you d10 hit die, full BA, all the proficiencies of Magus, the ability to cast in light and medium armor at 1st level, and 6th-level progression.</p>
<p><b>Trevor86</b> You would use the 9 level (wizard/cleric/druid) chart for casting advancement. For spell lists for a class that has advanced beyond its normal level cap, we will establish a thematic spell list for the primary class. Gaining full access to the subclass's spells will still require expenditure of a feat. So, if you Advanced an Alchemist to a 9th level caster, we would create the 7th-9th level lists to reflect the previous 6 levels. Make sense?</p>
<p><b>Almonihah</b> Having access to four different subclasses to tap into at your whim seems like a dangerously powerful option for a player to have - I am going to have to say no. In addition, in reading into the archetype, I see that it gains the Medium's Spirit ability; my apologies, but as I am not allowing the Occult classes, I would have to rule this archetype out as well. </p>
<p><b>Rdknight</b> Familiars are a restriction for Witches, for without them they cannot cast spells - just as a spellbook is for a Wizard, an oath is for a Paladin, or a Curse is for an Oracle. As such, you gain that automatically by taking the subclass. A Swashbuckler/DG Witch would be a tough build. If you are looking to really embrace the spellcasting, I would go Witch (9th level caster) / DG Swashbuckler, take a Combat Advance to bring you up to average BA and d8 hit die, with casting in light armor. Then spend your Boon Feats on Swashbuckler abilities. I wonder if there are any archetypes for a 6th-level caster that make them "Witchy"? Might be a good option if you want to get to good BA. As to your question about weapon proficiencies, you get what your primary class has, and if you take a Combat advance, gain what is listed in the spreadsheet.</p>
<p><b>Locmore</b> It is the cost per Spell Level - you would pay three feats, one for lesser magic (1st - 3rd level spells), one of moderate magic (4th - 6th level spells), and one for greater magic (7th - 9th level spells). So yes, you could be a Cleric of Nethys with access to the full spectrum of arcane magic as well.</p>
<p><b>Bharaz</b> let me read over the Shifter and the archetype a couple times and I will get back to you on the Boon Feat costs. </p>
<p><b>Robert Henry</b> Thank you greatly for compiling the list! I do not have a preferred format, and appreciate your assistance on this front. And Robert, yes Boram as a Rogue / DG Rogue could take either a Combat or Skill advance, and would increase a second saving throw to good. </p>
<p><b>Character Themes</b> I applaud everyone for being creative and diving into the Demi-Gestalt system. In the recruitment, you may remember every Game has associated Character Themes. This game's were <b>"Classic Fantasy Tropes"</b> and <b>"Tropes Remixed"</b>. I encourage each of you to look at how your character fits into one or both of these themes. I have not gone through every character, and some still need their backgrounds completed to fill it in. Below are three examples of embracing or twisting a classic fantasy trope.
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<i>Classic Fantasy Tropes</i>
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- Boram the Burglar (the Halfling "born to be a" Burglar)
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<i> Fantasy Tropes Remixed</i>
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- Lilianne Nightshade (Human Cursed to be a Monster - reversed!)
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- Warren Connery (The Peasant Hero romancing the Princess - reversed!)</p>
<p>For those concerned about it taking them time to build a character, or worried about mistakes and errors - this system is new to everyone, I expect there to be issues. To this point it has only been used by a small group of people, so this will also test the system, and identify any challenges or opportunities it might have. The mechanics for characers can be adjusted, I will be looking at the core of the character, and the player's PbP history, for the majority of determining who I select.</p>Okay, I compiled these responses across the last day and a half, so they are scattered together in a hodge-podge order.
Advances You receive the one advance at character creation, no more. You cannot spend Boon Feats to gain more Advances. This is one of the major differences between full Gestalt and Demi-Gestalt - it prevent sthe Wizard with Good BA, 3 good saves, and solid skills.
Subclass (swapping) The idea of this system is to give a boost and some extra abilities while making a...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-09T05:24:43ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=3#1362021-11-11T08:32:10Z2021-11-06T22:11:39Z<p>Imagine the joy and excitement I went to bed with Thursday night, having a PbP determined by vote with 40 people participating in the processs... only to awaken to the first few posts basically trashing the process and the game that won. It honestly put me on a pretty down mood for yesterday, and I had to take some time just to consider my next step. But I came back this morning to reread them <span class=messageboard-ooc>(and the 40+ other posts)</span>, and noticed a comparison of this campaign to being "vanilla"... and I laughed! </p>
<p>In 21st century America, we take vanilla for granted, and associate it with being simple. Yet vanilla is still one of the most expensive spices across the world. It is the unique unripened fruit of a genus of orchid from Central America, something much prized by the ancient Mayas and their successors. When the Spanish conquered the Aztecs empire in 1519, they brought both vanilla and chocolate back to the Old World, setting the flavor palettes of Europe ablaze. Out of it's natural element, the wild growing orchid was finicky and it failed to produce fruit in gardens across Europe. 300 years later, French businessmen took the plant halfway around the world to an island east of Madagascar, where a 12-year-old slave discovered a way to hand pollinate the plant to cause it to produce the fruit. Of course, that was only half the battle - the fruit would need to be grown, carefully tended to, harvested while still under ripe, allowed to cure in the sun and sweat at night for several months, dried, all before it could even be processed, most often into a paste or extract... Well, you can see the labor intensive nature of this. </p>
<p>It reminds me a lot of being a GM. Done well, a GM hopes to present a game much like vanilla ice cream: well liked by many, with a nuanced, dynamic flavor, that runs smooth and seems effortless, and that with bits of extra flare can become almost anything. Rarely the players think about all that goes into such a creation. If you think vanilla ice cream is bland, I challenge you to make some ice cream from scratch and don't add the vanilla (or any other flavoring agent), and see how it tastes. </p>
<p>Anywho, onto some commentary...</p>
<p><b>Locmore/Storm Dragon/Robert Henry</b> - initially I really like the idea of Varisia for this game - It is supposed to be a quintessential frontier, with relatively small city states, lots of different environments, ruins of a forgotten empire, and all manner of mystery. But it is also been the setting for a fistful of adventure paths at this point, stealing much of that mystery away. Brevoy, the River Kingdoms, and Ioboria present many of the same options, but with far less in stone. In the end, the setting used will be a decision collectively made by those players selected for the game and myself. </p>
<p><b>Almonihah</b> - sounds like an interesting thematic adjustment to the Prowler at World's End. As for your "weird things" with demi-gestalt, post them here so that I can consider them. The system grants a good deal of freedom and significant power increase already, so I trust your ideas will be a responsible exploration.</p>
<p><b>Hack Anslash</b> I agree with your Bard vs Skald issue, its something I had always bemoaned about the hybrid class.</p>
<p><b>Robert Henry</b> - For your subclass, you can select another class (with any legal archetypes), or up to two archetypes for your primary class (outside of any already applied to your primary class in the first step) that you can purchase abilities from with your boon feats. Background skills do not grant a +1 if it is already a class skill for you (like a trait), but rather allows you to spend Background Skill ranks on those two skills (that are otherwise 'adventuring skills').</p>
<p><b>Raqeul Cailean</b> - you pretty much on target (for both skills and abilities). So you now have 7+int skills points and access to the various additional options listed. And for your boon feats, your first one is both "Bardic Music/Inspire Courage", and then an additional feat for "Fascinate" and "Inspire Competence" (see the notes at the bottom of the Demi Gestalt spreadsheet). This leaves you with one Boon Feat left.</p>
<p><i><b>ON DEMI-GESTALT</b></i> okay, I started trying to answer everyone's questions separately, but perhaps putting them together into a cohesive thought might be best.</p>
<p>I have been blessed to game with the same evolving group for over 20 years. As a whole we enjoy creating thematic characters, committing to a concept and then working the mechanics around that. Pathfinder did a good job setting up from third edition in making single-class characters strong, but that makes multiclass options often longer behind. The hybrid classes did a decent job to address this, or may have, if your combo was one of those that received a treatment. The variant multiclass system was another attempt, and for some it is good, but it's benefits vary wildly (barbarian gets rage @ 3rd, rogue sneak attack @ 7th, and paladin smite @ 11th). And of course, costs half your feats; feats being a resource Monte Cook (one of 3rd edition's creators) identified as severely lacking (his alternate rules recommended 1/lvl) after he left WotC and created Malhavoc Press.</p>
<p>The idea behind the Demi Gestalt system is an attempt to find the sweet spot between Variant Multiclass and Gestalt; more impact then the former without the unbridled fury of the latter. My home group has been playing with it a bit, and enjoying it, but they are also not trying to break/game it - I would ask you all to do the same. </p>
<p><b>Spellcasting</b> you can only get a spellcasting progression from your primary class, not from your subclass (you cannot purchase it with your boon feats). You can improve your spellcasting by spending your Advance (Step 3) on it. So if you start as a Bloodrager and have selected Oracle as your subclass, you could spend your Advance on Spellcasting. This would take you from a Limited Caster (4 level progression) to a Moderate Caster (6 level progression). You would still be a Bloodrager, but instead use the 6-level chart (like the bard). Higher level spells would need to be established, and any spells whose levels would be broken by the change would be corrected. I have also added some specific Boon Feat costs to add on features to your spellcasting at the bottom of the demi-gestalt spreadsheet.</p>
<p><b>Restrictions/Codes/Curses</b> any limitation that your subclass has applies to you as per normal. So paladins have oaths, oracles have curses, etc.</p>
<p><b>Occult Classes</b> I did not include these as options in the recruitment as I am unfamiliar with them. With so many pieces already in motion, I would ask that you leave them off the plate. Thank you.</p>
<p>I have to get to work now, but will post more later!</p>Imagine the joy and excitement I went to bed with Thursday night, having a PbP determined by vote with 40 people participating in the processs... only to awaken to the first few posts basically trashing the process and the game that won. It honestly put me on a pretty down mood for yesterday, and I had to take some time just to consider my next step. But I came back this morning to reread them (and the 40+ other posts), and noticed a comparison of this campaign to being "vanilla"... and I...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-06T22:11:39ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=2#852021-11-05T13:27:29Z2021-11-05T07:27:50Z<p>Well, that was an exciting end to the voting!</p>
<p>I am already awaiting the cry of, <b><i>"I demand a recount!"</b></i> I am pretty sure I have cleanly tallied, and then adjusted, any and all votes throughout this phase. And whether I use the established timeline (11:59 pm EST - which is confirmed by my countdown, and thus ends with Trawets81's post), or wait until the last post made before I wrote this (Tara Ravenheart), I come out with the same answer...</p>
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<p><b>Another Night at The Broken Broadsword</b>
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Character Themes: <i>tavern regulars, classic fantasy tropes, tropes remixed</i>
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Campaign Arcs: <i>anything is possible</i>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc><b>The Broken Broadsword is a rundown, ramshackle tavern and flophouse that has been repaired and rebuilt so many times, a first time visitor might wonder how it even stands. Smelling constantly of stale beer and body odor, it is nevertheless the fabled watering hole of countless heroes throughout the ages. On any night you can find a rogues' gallery of characters awaiting the next bit of trouble - a hooded man stumbles out of the rain and with his dying breath drops a relic from a forgotten ruin, a demonic fiend is accidentally summoned by a drunken warlock, pirates storm in and press gang the passed out guests into a crew, the King's chamberlain sneaks in seeking volunteers to rescue a missing royal child, a pickpocket opens a seized scrollcase and discovers the legend of a mystical artefact, the praetorian city guard storm the place to arrest the entire house, or hordes of zombies come marching out of a nearby crypt seeking one of the Broadsword's guests - it all could happen on any night!</b></span></p>
<p>So, we begin <b>Phase 2</b> of this recruitment. Reminder that Character Build rules are in the first post of this thread. I am sure I will need to answer questions about certain aspects of the Demi-Gestalt ruleset as character creation moves on. You are encouraged to use the Character Themes listed above to create your concept - so a character one might find in a fantasy tavern, potentially using a classic fantasy trope - but will it be a straight presentation, or a twist / interpretation of an old classic? This is meant to have a fun, light-hearted, nostalgic vibe - so embrace it. Let's see some characters!</p>Well, that was an exciting end to the voting!
I am already awaiting the cry of, "I demand a recount!" I am pretty sure I have cleanly tallied, and then adjusted, any and all votes throughout this phase. And whether I use the established timeline (11:59 pm EST - which is confirmed by my countdown, and thus ends with Trawets81's post), or wait until the last post made before I wrote this (Tara Ravenheart), I come out with the same answer...
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Another Night...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-05T07:27:50ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=2#692021-11-04T05:45:47Z2021-11-04T05:09:09Z<p>Ladies and Gentlemen of the board, for those of you checking in looking for the final game selection, you likely missed my extension of the voting by one day in a previous post. With the release of settings for each potential game in one of my earlier posts, many people expressed interest in adjusting their votes. You are welcome to change your votes, and may do so through tomorrow night. At this point, with 24 hours left, here are the standings:</p>
<p>Another Night at The Broken Broadsword - 42
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The King is (un)Dead, Long Live the King - 34
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The Felonious Few / Your Last Chance - 34
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Holding Out for a Hero - 27
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Stonefall: the Beginning - 26
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You get a Kingdom, and YOU get a Kingdom - 24
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Fortune, Fame, and Honor Among Thieves - 16
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Under a Twice Cursed Moon - 11</p>
<p>Daynen, I like the suggestion, but don't want to drag this phase of the recruitment out further by adding elimination rounds. That said, it does look like Fortune, Fame, and Honor Among Thieves and Under a Twice Cursed Moon are both pretty much out of the running. Something to consider if you are thinking about making adjustments or casting a vote during this final day of voting.</p>Ladies and Gentlemen of the board, for those of you checking in looking for the final game selection, you likely missed my extension of the voting by one day in a previous post. With the release of settings for each potential game in one of my earlier posts, many people expressed interest in adjusting their votes. You are welcome to change your votes, and may do so through tomorrow night. At this point, with 24 hours left, here are the standings:
Another Night at The Broken Broadsword - 42...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-04T05:09:09ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=2#602021-11-04T05:45:28Z2021-11-03T15:07:05Z<p>Smooshie, Jereru, and Mythic, I have updated your votes according to your wishes.</p>
<p>It seems the setting overview for each proposal may have altered people's opinions of the options. To allow consideration, I will <b>extend the game selection phase by one day</b>, to allow everyone a chance to alter their votes if so desired.</p>Smooshie, Jereru, and Mythic, I have updated your votes according to your wishes.
It seems the setting overview for each proposal may have altered people's opinions of the options. To allow consideration, I will extend the game selection phase by one day, to allow everyone a chance to alter their votes if so desired.Oblivion's Scion2021-11-03T15:07:05ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting&page=2#562021-11-04T05:45:13Z2021-11-03T03:48:18Z<p>With just about 24 hours left, here are the current standings:</p>
<p>Another Night at The Broken Broadsword - 43
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The King is (un)Dead, Long Live the King - 32
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The Felonious Few / Your Last Chance - 30
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Holding Out for a Hero - 27
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You get a Kingdom, and YOU get a Kingdom - 24
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Fortune, Fame, and Honor Among Thieves - 19
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Stonefall: the Beginning - 17
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Under a Twice Cursed Moon - 14</p>
<p>And as requested, here are my thoughts for where each game might take place in Golarion:</p>
<p><b>Another Night at the Broken Broadsword</b> - this game needs a setting with lots of environmental variety, and not too much structure. A fractured nation with a smaller/weaker government, where the wilds are dangerous. Varisia, Brevoy, and the River Kingdoms all come to mind. </p>
<p><b>You Get a Kingdom, and You Get a Kingdom... And YOU Get a Kingdom!</b> - an island far off the western coast of Avistan.... Could the ruins you are sent to inhabit possibly be a forgotten piece of ancient Azlant?</p>
<p><b>Fortune, Fame, and Honor Among Thieves</b> - The nation of Taldor is a tainted, greedy, shadow of its once noble self. Where better then the capital of Oppara to set a game about a den of thieves?!</p>
<p><b>Holding out for a Hero</b> - Nowhere can more heroes be found, and this their apprentices, offspring, and followers, then the center of the world - Absalom. Of course, this adventure will no doubt take them far and wide, but the Jewel of the Inner Sea will factor in their story.</p>
<p><b>Born Under a Twice Cursed Moon</b> - the Land of Nex almost fell to magical cataclysm during the war with Geb - hell, the Mana Wastes are proof of that. Perhaps the end of the war came at the will of the ancient heroes... But their efforts are now failing.</p>
<p><b>Stonefall: the Beginning</b> - Though a few northern lands are populated by "barbarians", the Lands of the Linnorm Kings and the mighty Ulfen who call it home I believe most accurately fit my vision for Stonefall. Mighty Norse heroes, whose rulers have literally slain a dragon single-handedly, that sounds like a people of legend...</p>
<p><b>Felonious Few</b> - Long have the citizens of Andoran fought to cast off the reigns of Cheliax, but the devil-worshippers play by a different set of rules, making it near impossible for them to repel their former masters. Perhaps it's time for them to employ a force with looser morals to help even the odds.</p>
<p><b>King is (un)Dead, Long Live the King</b> - There are two locations that jump out as obvious settings for the hordes of undead to have conquered - Lastwall/Ustalav (after the Whispering Tyrant escapes), or Osirion (perhaps the Pharaohs of Ascension have returned). A third option could to end the undead horror that is Geb, perhaps even with some PCs whose families have been in exile from Geb for... Oh, 5000 years?</p>With just about 24 hours left, here are the current standings:
Another Night at The Broken Broadsword - 43
The King is (un)Dead, Long Live the King - 32
The Felonious Few / Your Last Chance - 30
Holding Out for a Hero - 27
You get a Kingdom, and YOU get a Kingdom - 24
Fortune, Fame, and Honor Among Thieves - 19
Stonefall: the Beginning - 17
Under a Twice Cursed Moon - 14
And as requested, here are my thoughts for where each game might take place in Golarion:
Another Night at the Broken...Oblivion's Scion2021-11-03T03:48:18ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting#452021-11-04T05:44:42Z2021-10-31T15:54:30Z<p>Happy Halloween all!</p>
<p><b>Today is a Good Day...</b> the overwhelming support for Golarion has already let me to call that game will take place there, so no need for updated Faerunian deities.</p>
<p><b>Tara Ravenheart</b> I have been thinking a good deal about where each game could be set in Golarion, and will post that later today. </p>
<p>Okay, here are the current standings:</p>
<p>Another Night at The Broken Broadsword - 35
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The Felonious Few / Your Last Chance - 27
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The king is (un)Dead, Long Live the King - 27
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You get a Kingdom, and YOU get a Kingdom - 22
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Holding Out for a Hero - 21
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Under a Twice Cursed Moon - 14
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Stonefall: the Beginning - 13
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Fortune, Fame, and Honor Among Thieves - 11</p>
<p>Remember, voting will continue through November 3rd, so you are still welcome to share your thoughts, and ask any questions!</p>Happy Halloween all!
Today is a Good Day... the overwhelming support for Golarion has already let me to call that game will take place there, so no need for updated Faerunian deities.
Tara Ravenheart I have been thinking a good deal about where each game could be set in Golarion, and will post that later today.
Okay, here are the current standings:
Another Night at The Broken Broadsword - 35
The Felonious Few / Your Last Chance - 27
The king is (un)Dead, Long Live the King - 27
You get a...Oblivion's Scion2021-10-31T15:54:30ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting#182021-10-31T08:46:24Z2021-10-28T22:10:52Z<p>Wow, thank you for all the early interest! I am also excited to see some of those who participated in my "pre-recruitment game design" thread. </p>
<p>Let me say yes, of course Holding Out for a Hero should summon up thoughts of <i>that</i> song, because that was my intent! Whether you know it from it's original film Footloose, from it's awesome 2000's appearance in Shrek 2, or it's most recent run in Loki, all are epic stories, befitting an epic adventure that this could possibly be.</p>
<p>For The Felonious Few, I would prefer to lean more toward the miscreant/antihero/criminal-of-circumstance side of this concept rather than a fistful of sociopaths. Not to say that evil characters would be unwelcome, just not looking for a CE murder hobo or NE guy who just has to betray everyone.</p>
<p>For Stonefall, I have an alternate race from a homebrew campaign to represent a "Norse-esque" people <i>descended from giants</i>. We would be using that, its a little more thematic but still gives options. And doomsday? Well, let's just wait and see....</p>
<p>Hmm, hadn't thought about Ash's chainsaw... But may just be tempted into some kind of steampunk fun if The King is (un)Dead happens... after all, hail to the King, baby.</p>
<p>Another Night at the Broken Broadsword is definitely the most open-ended, allowing for all manner of dungeonny-goodness.</p>
<p>Let's keep the votes, and comments, coming!</p>
<p><b>EDIT</b> I think I just fixed the spreadsheet link. Can someone confirm they can now open and view it?</p>Wow, thank you for all the early interest! I am also excited to see some of those who participated in my "pre-recruitment game design" thread.
Let me say yes, of course Holding Out for a Hero should summon up thoughts of that song, because that was my intent! Whether you know it from it's original film Footloose, from it's awesome 2000's appearance in Shrek 2, or it's most recent run in Loki, all are epic stories, befitting an epic adventure that this could possibly be.
For The Felonious...Oblivion's Scion2021-10-28T22:10:52ZForums: Recruitment: Choose Your Own Adventure! (PF1e, Homebrew)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm7s/recruiting#12021-11-05T19:00:48Z2021-10-28T09:30:42Z<p>Greetings and well met, adventurers! I seek a group of brave soul to embark on a grand quest together! The question to ask first is... what quest shall we embark on? Now is your chance to CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!</p>
<p>In the spoiler below, I have shared 8 potential games that I would be interested in running. I would like to allow the gaming public to vote to determine which game. I ask that You select your first, second, and third choices. Also answer whether you would prefer the setting to be Golarion or the Forgotten Realms. If Golarion is used, it would be set right at the end of the 1st edition timeline, if Forgotten Realms are used, it would be set during the 3rd edition era.</p>
<p>Please reply with your thoughts below. I will be tallying people's votes in the attached spreadsheet, <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tiud0a_VvEhfVUQriT9IPgLMKvJm3GxD5lPr-OAqLSY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Choose Your Own Adventure</a></b>. Your first choice will be worth 3 points, your second 2 points, and your third 1 point. I will be accepting votes for which game to run for the next week, ending next Wednesday at 11:59 pm EST.</p>
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<p>PLEASE DON'T START CREATING CHARACTERS YET!!! We don't even know what game this will be. I posted the character creation rules so they are on the first post, rather than lost in the middle of the book. Once the Game voting ends on the 3rd and the game is announced, I plan to leave the recruitment open through November 14th, maybe longer. </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Greetings and well met, adventurers! I seek a group of brave soul to embark on a grand quest together! The question to ask first is... what quest shall we embark on? Now is your chance to CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
In the spoiler below, I have shared 8 potential games that I would be interested in running. I would like to allow the gaming public to vote to determine which game. I ask that You select your first, second, and third choices. Also answer whether you would prefer the setting to be...Oblivion's Scion2021-10-28T09:30:42ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: If I were to start a game...Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43gi5?If-I-were-to-start-a-game#152021-09-01T16:36:39Z2021-09-01T04:35:54Z<p>Wow, thank you everyone for some great suggestions and feedback. I appreciate all of your input. The lists have expanded to the point that I need to spoiler them to make them manageable. Several were close so I combined them. </p>
<p>On the topic of Campaign Setting, several points were made in favor of Golarion or FR. While I am not removing homebrew completely from the options, it would likely be beneficial for all involved to use a published setting.</p>
<p>I played in an Iron GM game once. It was a cool concept, though sadly our GM was in a little over his head. Still, we had a good time, and have definitely played around with that format in my group as well.</p>
<p>There have been some questions about Character generation and source material. As the campaign itself still needs to be fleshed out, I am still quite a way from determining such details. I will say that, unfortunately, I have rather little experience with most 3pp material and will likely bar it's use. Sorry if that is disappointing for some. I do plan to throw a couple curve balls at character creation, so do not fear, there will be plenty of goodness to go around.</p>
<p>As to the suggestion of a published AP, I have actually run two in the past to completion (in person, not PbP). I found it actually required more prep work for me to modify the APs as opposed to writing my own material. The suggested examples are great ideas, and it looks like the GMs are crushing it; it's just not what I am looking to do at this time. </p>
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<p>Okay, if you still have more ideas to add to either category, please share them. At this point, I would like to shift the phase to Game Concept. Here, put together a pair together a Character Theme and a Campaign Arc to submit a proposal.</p>
<p>Here is an example:</p>
<p>Game Concept: When Our Prayer Are Not Answered
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Character Theme: holy order
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Campaign Arc: gods have gone silent</p>
<p>You can also use more than one of each - example:</p>
<p>Game Concept: The Stone Helms of Mithral Hall
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Character Theme(s): single race (dwarf), kingsguard
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Campaign Arc(s): protect the kingdom, us against an army</p>
<p>I greatly look forward to seeing everyone's ideas!</p>Wow, thank you everyone for some great suggestions and feedback. I appreciate all of your input. The lists have expanded to the point that I need to spoiler them to make them manageable. Several were close so I combined them.
On the topic of Campaign Setting, several points were made in favor of Golarion or FR. While I am not removing homebrew completely from the options, it would likely be beneficial for all involved to use a published setting.
I played in an Iron GM game once. It was a...Oblivion's Scion2021-09-01T04:35:54ZForums: Recruitment: If I were to start a game...Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43gi5?If-I-were-to-start-a-game#12022-04-09T15:41:13Z2021-08-29T17:45:48Z<p>...what kind of game would people be interested in playing?</p>
<p>Hi all, Oblivion's Scion here. I returned to the boards a little over a month ago after stepping away for family reasons late last year. Since then I have been toying around with the idea of starting up a game. As for what that game will be, well that is the point of this thread. I thought it might be intriguing to have the community help come up with a concept. So below I'm going to lay out two topics (character concept/theme and campaign arc) and I'm requesting people submit additions to those categories. What do I mean? Let's work through it a bit.</p>
<p><b>Character Concept & Theme</b>
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Holy order
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King's Guard / musketeer
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Convicts / dirty dozen / suicide squad
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Secret society
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Single race
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Same class or class category
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New Batch / children & pupils or past heroes
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Childhood friends
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Isolated population</p>
<p><b>Campaign Arc</b>
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Thieves Guild
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Rebels in occupied nation / evil government
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Defense against Invasion
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Gods go Silent
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Rescue missing monarch
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Race against time
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Recover artifact(s)
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Search for lost city
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Magical plague
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Civil war
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Child of destiny
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Frontier / undiscovered lands
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Horde (undead, humanoid, extra planar?)
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Players imprisoned
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On the run</p>
<p>Here are the settings I would be comfortable running the game in:</p>
<p><b>Campaign Setting</b>
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Golarion
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Forgotten Realms (3rd edition, 1369-75 DR)
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Ravenloft (late 2nd edition, Domains of Dread)
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HB: shattered world / post-apocalyptic
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HB: war torn medieval fantasy </p>
<p>Once we have a good list for the two aforementioned topics we will be putting them together to create game concepts. But that will come in a few days. So, let the creativity flow!</p>...what kind of game would people be interested in playing?
Hi all, Oblivion's Scion here. I returned to the boards a little over a month ago after stepping away for family reasons late last year. Since then I have been toying around with the idea of starting up a game. As for what that game will be, well that is the point of this thread. I thought it might be intriguing to have the community help come up with a concept. So below I'm going to lay out two topics (character concept/theme and...Oblivion's Scion2021-08-29T17:45:48ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: GM Michael's 'Rise of The Flickerman' (Modern Day Pathfinder Recruitment)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivm26/recruiting&page=2#692021-08-18T03:38:02Z2021-08-17T17:21:39Z<p>I think this could be a truly fresh take on a classic AP! Great proposal!</p>
<p>So I had a brief idea for a winemaker out of Napa. Could've been a quirky spin. But honestly, given the huge amount of gorgeous national parks in California, I think I am going to write up a concept for a park ranger (ranger). Will flesh it out shortly.</p>I think this could be a truly fresh take on a classic AP! Great proposal!
So I had a brief idea for a winemaker out of Napa. Could've been a quirky spin. But honestly, given the huge amount of gorgeous national parks in California, I think I am going to write up a concept for a park ranger (ranger). Will flesh it out shortly.Oblivion's Scion2021-08-17T17:21:39ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Dawn's Dimming Light, a homebrew PF1 campagin.Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivlk1/recruiting&page=2#612020-10-21T17:45:49Z2020-10-21T17:24:28Z<p>Sir Ardan, the Pegataur!</p>
<p><b>Rorek55</b> My apologies as I may have missed it, but if the race we choose would push a stat above 18 from modifiers, can we instead reassign the points to another ability score? For example, if I wanted to play a dwarf cleric and put my 18 in Wisdom, could the normal +2 to Wisdom be applied elsewhere? Just trying to understand my options.</p>Sir Ardan, the Pegataur!
Rorek55 My apologies as I may have missed it, but if the race we choose would push a stat above 18 from modifiers, can we instead reassign the points to another ability score? For example, if I wanted to play a dwarf cleric and put my 18 in Wisdom, could the normal +2 to Wisdom be applied elsewhere? Just trying to understand my options.Oblivion's Scion2020-10-21T17:24:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Tales from CrossroadsMilo Blackbottom (alias of Oblivion's Scion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivlh4/gameplay&page=3#1352020-10-23T08:34:41Z2020-10-21T09:07:22Z<p>Happy to be a part of the ploy, Milo goes over to the bar, and hoisting his mug of Kvass, climbs up onto a stool and then the bar itself. Clearing his throat, he loudly begins a eulogy of sorts. <b>"Ladies and gentlemen of the Obelisk Lounge, mourn with me now, the loss of the Black Starling, taken far before her time. She was a lady only newly graced upon our stage, yet in her brief time here, she had touched the hearts of many. A master of the sorrowful, she could weave a tale that brought out passion from one's soul. OH, that such talent, such gifts, are so often stolen from us. Fate, you cruel mistress, why must you deprive us so?! Lords and ladies, raise your glass and remember the voice of a shadowed angel. Let us hope her wings carry in a far better night's sky!"</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>perform (orate):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>hopefully that is suitably distracting!</span></p>Happy to be a part of the ploy, Milo goes over to the bar, and hoisting his mug of Kvass, climbs up onto a stool and then the bar itself. Clearing his throat, he loudly begins a eulogy of sorts. "Ladies and gentlemen of the Obelisk Lounge, mourn with me now, the loss of the Black Starling, taken far before her time. She was a lady only newly graced upon our stage, yet in her brief time here, she had touched the hearts of many. A master of the sorrowful, she could weave a tale that brought out...Milo Blackbottom (alias of Oblivion's Scion)2020-10-21T09:07:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Tales from CrossroadsMilo Blackbottom (alias of Oblivion's Scion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivlh4/gameplay&page=2#852020-10-11T01:43:31Z2020-10-10T20:45:24Z<p>Milo watched in admiration as the duo deftly managed the situation to try and de-escalate the police. <i>'Impressive words, they may actually succeed in preventing a false charge here. Of course, the words of a respected businessman couldn't hurt.'</i> Stepping up beside the blue haired woman, Milo straightens his jacket and holds his cap in both his hands. <b>"Gentlemen, thank you both for your timely arrival. I'm Milo Blackbottom, of Blackbottom Distilling Concern. Despite this hulking man's demeanor, the pair here speak true. When the lights came back up and the Starling was down, Mic asked me to keep an eye on the place as he went for aid. This fine gentleman was trying to keep the peace and have everyone stay, so that you officers could question people once you arrived. The pair of fiendborn were acting suspicious and tried to break for the door. When he confronted them, one of them summoned arcane fire and lashed out at him while the other darted for the kitchen door. Knowing the potency of alcohol stored back there and it's flammable nature, I was concerned the tiefling would use similar magics to light the entire building, and so I drew down on him as well. All these folk only acted as good, concerned citizens trying to keep the peace."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy (aid Zandora:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 25</span></p>Milo watched in admiration as the duo deftly managed the situation to try and de-escalate the police. 'Impressive words, they may actually succeed in preventing a false charge here. Of course, the words of a respected businessman couldn't hurt.' Stepping up beside the blue haired woman, Milo straightens his jacket and holds his cap in both his hands. "Gentlemen, thank you both for your timely arrival. I'm Milo Blackbottom, of Blackbottom Distilling Concern. Despite this hulking man's...Milo Blackbottom (alias of Oblivion's Scion)2020-10-10T20:45:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Foggy Streets of LondonThe Raven Nevermore (alias of Oblivion's Scion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl6e/gameplay&page=4#1632020-08-03T19:31:18Z2020-07-31T00:27:38Z<p>Before Lucia has the chance to answer Jakob's question regarding her possible employment in the former establishment, Hartly arrives at the table with a tray of beverages and a bottle chiller under his arm. Protruding from the chiller is a bottle of champagne, which he sets down between the ladies along with two glasses. He then places the snifter of brandy before Mr. Bryant, then finally graces the other three gentlemen each with a pint of stout and a small pour of some whiskey. <b>”Beyond the gentleman’s request, I took it upon myself to ensure a libation for each of you to enjoy. Ladies, this is a bottle from La Grande Dame du Champagne, Madame Clicquot. Gentlemen, I’ve poured you each a pint of our house dark, and a just a touch of Powers Irish Gold. I hope you all enjoy."[b] </p>
<p>Stepping back, he is about to turn when he catches Mr. Westford's question. With a bit of a chuckle, [b]"Do we get carousing types? Hehe, well, this is a house of lavish endulgence, where many unique and exotic flavors can be enjoyed, if you have the coin. So yes, we have such a crowd. If they get our of line, we kindly escort them to the street outside. As for learning what tastes are available Mr. Bryant, well, we have staff to help with that. Oh, and our most gracious host Lord Edrington will be making his way over shortly for an introduction. Now, please enjoy the show.”</b></p>
<p>The violinist and singer performs several more songs, each with a unique style and from a different heritage - a Scottish pastoral piece, a ballad from the French resistance, a jaunting tune from the Americas. On it went, with each balancing the line between beautiful and haunting in some way. As your drinks near to their completion, a middle-aged man who could only be described as diminutive, sporting a stylish suit and a most avant-garde hair and beard style, approach to the table.Stepping first to Scarlett, then quickly to Llucia after her, he bows and kisses each of the ladies hands. Turning, he offers a slightly shorter bow to the gentlemen. <b>"Lords and Ladies of London, welcome. I am your most humble host, Edrington. I understand this is your first visit to our establishment - how may I be of service to you?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Peter, William , and Jakob - all your perception, sense Motive, and knowledge checks yield nothing of note (those were some rough rolls)</span></p>Before Lucia has the chance to answer Jakob's question regarding her possible employment in the former establishment, Hartly arrives at the table with a tray of beverages and a bottle chiller under his arm. Protruding from the chiller is a bottle of champagne, which he sets down between the ladies along with two glasses. He then places the snifter of brandy before Mr. Bryant, then finally graces the other three gentlemen each with a pint of stout and a small pour of some whiskey. ”Beyond the...The Raven Nevermore (alias of Oblivion's Scion)2020-07-31T00:27:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: A Matter of Faith: Dragoncat's Vampire: Dark Ages 20th Anniversary DiscussionAltan Yilmaz (alias of Oblivion's Scion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl9z/discussion#372020-07-26T23:36:11Z2020-07-26T22:24:43Z<p>After a lengthy battle, we have a son! Heading home with my wife and baby (everyone is healthy) shortly, will hopefully post later tonight.</p>After a lengthy battle, we have a son! Heading home with my wife and baby (everyone is healthy) shortly, will hopefully post later tonight.Altan Yilmaz (alias of Oblivion's Scion)2020-07-26T22:24:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: A Matter of Faith: Dragoncat's Vampire: Dark Ages 20th Anniversary DiscussionAltan Yilmaz (alias of Oblivion's Scion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl9z/discussion#322020-07-24T11:17:12Z2020-07-24T07:01:33Z<p>My wife has gone into labor with our first child, posting will be limited the next couple of days. Thank you all for the support!</p>My wife has gone into labor with our first child, posting will be limited the next couple of days. Thank you all for the support!Altan Yilmaz (alias of Oblivion's Scion)2020-07-24T07:01:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Foggy Streets of LondonThe Raven Nevermore (alias of Oblivion's Scion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl6e/gameplay&page=2#842020-07-04T06:28:44Z2020-07-02T04:46:34Z<p>The man stares emptily at Lady Wroithesly with a strange degree of certainty. <b>"no, I arrived in agony, It felt as though a thousand needles have been shoved through my skull. The pain was so intense I lost my mind, my sanity. But then I heard your voice first a whisper, then growing steadily stronger. The song on its lips called to me and brought peace to my mind, brought me back from the depth. When I awoke I could hear it, and even now I hear it still, though as a fading echo, like something reaching out from the past. It is what led me to you here, in this room."</b></p>
<p>Mr Wainwright takes several more steps slowly forward. <b>"no, lady, I cannot see. At first I thought it was some trauma to my eyes, but now I know the truth, they are gone. I don't remember much of my ordeal, but I recall them being torn from my face. My last sight, in the darkness, was all the eyes watching me. I was in some kind of chamber, on a platform or stage perhaps. There was a low, rhythmic drum beat. And the smell of lamp oil, I think."</b> he pauses for several long moments, perhaps trying to recall something, but the absence of his eyes makes reading his expression most challenging. <b>"Before it was all madness and pain I had been out with friends, enjoying a night of well earned revelry. But partway through, this haze and confusion took me. I was lost for a time, then the horror became."</b></p>The man stares emptily at Lady Wroithesly with a strange degree of certainty. "no, I arrived in agony, It felt as though a thousand needles have been shoved through my skull. The pain was so intense I lost my mind, my sanity. But then I heard your voice first a whisper, then growing steadily stronger. The song on its lips called to me and brought peace to my mind, brought me back from the depth. When I awoke I could hear it, and even now I hear it still, though as a fading echo, like...The Raven Nevermore (alias of Oblivion's Scion)2020-07-02T04:46:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Seeds of Heresy: Dark Heresy 2nd Edition GameplayDaxio Scavran (alias of Oblivion's Scion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl4o/gameplay&page=3#1492020-06-20T18:14:40Z2020-06-20T15:41:17Z<p>With the storm outside slamming against the craft and the controls of the lighter firmly in his grasp, Daxio silently offers a prayer to the Emperor. <i>'Let those who walk in the Light of the Emperor be guided on their path. Let there be strength in their step and passion in their cause. Let there be truth in their word and devotion in their deed. The Emperor be praised.'</i></p>
<p>Carefully he tries to pull the damaged vessel to shore.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Operate (Aeronautica), -15 (30):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 11</span></p>With the storm outside slamming against the craft and the controls of the lighter firmly in his grasp, Daxio silently offers a prayer to the Emperor. 'Let those who walk in the Light of the Emperor be guided on their path. Let there be strength in their step and passion in their cause. Let there be truth in their word and devotion in their deed. The Emperor be praised.'
Carefully he tries to pull the damaged vessel to shore.
[dice=Operate (Aeronautica), -15 (30)]1d100[/dice]Daxio Scavran (alias of Oblivion's Scion)2020-06-20T15:41:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Inquisitorial Log OS429.DH310: The Hunt BeginsOblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkyv/gameplay&page=7#3422020-06-12T21:53:53Z2020-06-12T16:49:06Z<p>Julien stows the access card away, hoping that the dented and bent metal will be useful at a future time.</p>
<p>Havelock slides the fabric shreds into the end of the flask, then pockets the igniter, waiting for the time to use his makeshift firebomb <span class=messageboard-ooc>(as statted in Macharian Handbook)</span>. Though the magazine is thinner than him, apparently for a slightly smaller pistol, the rounds within look as though they match the pistol he carries just fine.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Ptah (Int 45, tech use +20, routine +20 = 85) - success with 1 additional degree</span></b></p>
<p>After a couple minutes underneath the rear of the truck, from which mechanical sounds can be heard, Ptah climbs out and dusts off his appendages, bearing what you think might pass for a grin on the techpriest's face. With his mechadendrites and the help of Naltos and Caius, he is able to free the truck from its partial impalement by the ore trolley. Stepping to the driver's seat, he toggles the controls and the engine strongly revs up.</p>
<p>Satisfied that the techpriest has completed his work, Naltos turns the key and opens the door, his lasgun at the ready. The chamber beyond is small, perhaps no more than 4 meters in length or width. Adjacent to the door is the smoked window that looks out into the corridor. Two chairs sit between several cogitator terminals and devices that deserve inquiry, and the wall running back from the door has a rack holding two shotguns, a bulky lascarbine, and a few metal rods with rubberized grips. But of primary note is the metal canister mounted on the wall next to the window, bearing a large green triangle with a skull and crossed bones emblazoned within it. Two tubes run down from in to some kind of pump with a lever, from which two more tubes run to small holes in the window, where nozzles extend into the tunnel.</p>Julien stows the access card away, hoping that the dented and bent metal will be useful at a future time.
Havelock slides the fabric shreds into the end of the flask, then pockets the igniter, waiting for the time to use his makeshift firebomb (as statted in Macharian Handbook). Though the magazine is thinner than him, apparently for a slightly smaller pistol, the rounds within look as though they match the pistol he carries just fine.
Ptah (Int 45, tech use +20, routine +20 = 85) - success...Oblivion's Scion2020-06-12T16:49:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Inquisitorial Log OS429.DH310: The Hunt BeginsOblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkyv/gameplay&page=7#3312020-06-09T20:53:10Z2020-06-09T00:16:15Z<p>Standing in the dim light, blood and organic matter pouring from the crater that was the side of the foreman's head, you all take stock of the situation. </p>
<p><b><i> • </b></i>Six corpses litter the tunnel, the five miners and their recently executed foreman, none from your company.
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<b><i> • </b></i>The mining trolley is badly twisted and dislodged from it's track, partially blocking the door the foreman had been trying to escape within.
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<b><i> • </b></i>The truck is pushed forward against the tunnel access doors, but could at least potentially be serviceable.
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<b><i> • </b></i>The tunnel access door is likely controlled in the room the foreman had been trying to enter.
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<b><i> • </b></i>The tunnel back leads to the lift, which you saw operated from up above, though whether any controls exist on this level is a mystery.
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<b><i> • </b></i>At the top of the lift their had been multiple personnel working in several capacities.</p>Standing in the dim light, blood and organic matter pouring from the crater that was the side of the foreman's head, you all take stock of the situation.
* Six corpses litter the tunnel, the five miners and their recently executed foreman, none from your company.
* The mining trolley is badly twisted and dislodged from it's track, partially blocking the door the foreman had been trying to escape within.
* The truck is pushed forward against the tunnel access doors, but could at least...Oblivion's Scion2020-06-09T00:16:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Foggy Streets of LondonThe Raven Nevermore (alias of Oblivion's Scion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl6e/gameplay#32020-06-09T22:05:59Z2020-06-08T22:46:23Z<p>The tolling of Big Ben can be heard echoing through the lamp-lit streets as you walk along the side of the Thames. Cast from a lamp in your home or the hearth of a tavern the amber light would have been comforting, but instead the hue flickered unsettlingly against the fog and smoke filled air. You could see an occasional shadow of another passerby, but rarely their distinct form. Even the Thames below, though within the reach of the light, was obscured. The city was always filled so, whether the river fog of morn and eve, the smoke of industry, or the pair intertwined, rarely did you have a clear view. If left one feeling alone as they walked even its crowded streets.</p>
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<p>As your footsteps lead you on to a bridge crossing the Thames, you hear a disturbing thud followed by a sickly cry from the fog before you. Something inside you stirs, and despite the fear of the unknown, you feel compelled to hustle forward. The amber-glowing fog gives way to a strange sight - a lone man, clad in a disheveled and torn suit, with dirt or suit smears upon him. As he moves about in the flickering light, the features of his face are shadowed, though his right ear appears darkened and wet, and a pool for some dark fluid spreads on the ground nearby. He unsteadily sways and stumbles on his feet, yet also jerks about in an almost feverish manner, while a terrified rasp escapes his lips. </p>
<p>As the scope of the situation clears to you, you realize the two of you are not alone - a few other Londoners have wandered upon the scene, and each of you notices the other with a wary eye.</p>The tolling of Big Ben can be heard echoing through the lamp-lit streets as you walk along the side of the Thames. Cast from a lamp in your home or the hearth of a tavern the amber light would have been comforting, but instead the hue flickered unsettlingly against the fog and smoke filled air. You could see an occasional shadow of another passerby, but rarely their distinct form. Even the Thames below, though within the reach of the light, was obscured. The city was always filled so, whether...The Raven Nevermore (alias of Oblivion's Scion)2020-06-08T22:46:23ZForums: Play-by-Post Discussion: A dimly lit parlourThe Raven Nevermore (alias of Oblivion's Scion)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl6e/discussion#12020-05-28T20:08:55Z2020-05-28T18:39:52Z<p>Welcome one and all to this fools endeavor. I will be your guide on this journey, the raven Nevermore. While we settle in for the story, why don't you all take a chance to introduce yourselves.</p>Welcome one and all to this fools endeavor. I will be your guide on this journey, the raven Nevermore. While we settle in for the story, why don't you all take a chance to introduce yourselves.The Raven Nevermore (alias of Oblivion's Scion)2020-05-28T18:39:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Inquisitorial Log OS429.DH310: The Hunt BeginsOblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkyv/gameplay&page=6#2992020-05-27T19:26:32Z2020-05-27T18:33:36Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Havelock, go ahead and roll a Routine (+20) Deceive check to trick him into sharing more.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Julien, you've got no luck with the dice...</span></p>Havelock, go ahead and roll a Routine (+20) Deceive check to trick him into sharing more.
Julien, you've got no luck with the dice...Oblivion's Scion2020-05-27T18:33:36ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Monster in the Mirror (Pathfinder 1e in Gothic Victorian Earth)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl6e/recruiting&page=4#1902020-06-25T15:36:53Z2020-05-25T00:33:39Z<p>It's the final countdown! <span class=messageboard-ooc><i>cue epic '80s rock...</span></i></p>
<p>Three and a half hours left to finalize submissions for this game. I want to preemptively say thank you so much to everyone who applied. I am overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of applications for this concept. I have a hard decision ahead of me over the next few days, and will likely be reaching out to several of you with questions via private message. Stay tuned for an update...</p>It's the final countdown! cue epic '80s rock...
Three and a half hours left to finalize submissions for this game. I want to preemptively say thank you so much to everyone who applied. I am overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of applications for this concept. I have a hard decision ahead of me over the next few days, and will likely be reaching out to several of you with questions via private message. Stay tuned for an update...Oblivion's Scion2020-05-25T00:33:39ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Monster in the Mirror (Pathfinder 1e in Gothic Victorian Earth)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl6e/recruiting&page=2#602020-06-25T15:36:57Z2020-05-15T05:19:21Z<p>As I start to delve further into people's applications, I have a few notes:</p>
<p><b>Traits</b> You gain two traits, and are required to take a drawback (it does not add a third trait). Note that you will be confronted by the limitations of your trait during gameplay. If you would like more, the feat "Additional Traits" is a solid option for your Human bonus feat.</p>
<p><b>Feats</b> Elephant in the Room feat tax rules are in effect. There is no need to take Power Attack, and Point Blank Shot no longer exists.</p>
<p><b>The Lobster</b> the nature of demons and devils is currently unknown to you. If you apply as a class with such a bloodline, write it up conceptually and we will adjust as necessary.</p>
<p><b>Harakani</b> hopefully my explanation on alchemy already answered your question. It is perfectly acceptable for two applicants to apply with similar concepts, so do not hesitate to submit your initial idea.</p>As I start to delve further into people's applications, I have a few notes:
Traits You gain two traits, and are required to take a drawback (it does not add a third trait). Note that you will be confronted by the limitations of your trait during gameplay. If you would like more, the feat "Additional Traits" is a solid option for your Human bonus feat.
Feats Elephant in the Room feat tax rules are in effect. There is no need to take Power Attack, and Point Blank Shot no longer exists.
The...Oblivion's Scion2020-05-15T05:19:21ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Monster in the Mirror (Pathfinder 1e in Gothic Victorian Earth)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl6e/recruiting#102020-05-13T00:13:10Z2020-05-12T23:28:55Z<p>The spiritualist falls under 'Rare'. Had that on one version of the lists, damn.</p>The spiritualist falls under 'Rare'. Had that on one version of the lists, damn.Oblivion's Scion2020-05-12T23:28:55ZForums: Recruitment: The Monster in the Mirror (Pathfinder 1e in Gothic Victorian Earth)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl6e/recruiting#12022-07-23T15:38:25Z2020-05-12T19:18:20Z<p><i>Just before the moment of death a creature is perhaps at its most dangerous. So it is too with the death of a century. </p>
<p>1898. </p>
<p>Though the pre-dawn light of the Twentieth Century can be seen peeking over the horizon, the dying night of the Nineteenth still carries with it the myths and fears of the age before Industry. The acrid smoke and clanging sounds of factories do little to dispel the horrors that have for millennia haunted the shadows. Instead, those horrors work to make the coming era their own. Nowhere is this eery symbiosis more present then in the largest city in the world, London.</p>
<p>True, it has been ten years since the Whitechapel Murderer cut his last girl, but the city is no safer. Far from it. Strange things stalk the fog-filled alleys, with lives lost on a nightly basis. Secret societies plot the direction of the Empire while the scions of nobility lounge in opium dens. Explorers bring back treasures from Egypt and the Orient, along with the curses bound to them. Practitioners of beliefs long thought forgotten gather in basements and barns alike, offering worship to their unspoken masters. And a precious few reach forward to part the veil to the other side.</i></p>
<p>Welcome to Victorian Age Pathfinder. I propose a game of adventure, intrigue, and gothic horror for those daring enough to apply. We will be using the 1st edition Pathfinder rules, adjusted as laid out below in ‘Character Creation & Rules’. I am looking for 4 to 6 compelling character concepts that will fit in a mystical gothic setting. While the supernatural does in fact exist, most people think it is a thing of myth and legend. They are terrified by it, to be sure, but their rational mind tells them it is not real. Something in your life has given you a glimpse of that reality, something you can never truly deny again.</p>
<p>I plan on accepting applications through Friday, May 22nd.
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<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Just before the moment of death a creature is perhaps at its most dangerous. So it is too with the death of a century.
1898.
Though the pre-dawn light of the Twentieth Century can be seen peeking over the horizon, the dying night of the Nineteenth still carries with it the myths and fears of the age before Industry. The acrid smoke and clanging sounds of factories do little to dispel the horrors that have for millennia haunted the shadows. Instead, those horrors work to make the coming era...Oblivion's Scion2020-05-12T19:18:20ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: (interest check) So...What's your unique idea for an adventure? Want me to run it?Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs4318v?-SoWhats-your-unique-idea-for-an-adventure#482020-05-12T16:13:47Z2020-05-12T15:53:03Z<p><b>@Timeskeeper</b>, why all the negativity to a really creative attempt by RizzenMagnus to combine everyone's ideas into a singular concept? What he did is actually similar to how Iron GM events start. But really, there are so few GMs on this board - why the attempt to shatter his ideas, especially with flawed 'facts'? </p>
<p>Yes, flawed. My apologies, but you are confusing Pathfinder with Golarion. Pathfinder is a gaming system developed by Paizo Publishing based on the long-standing 3rd edition d20 ogl. Golarion is a campaign setting, initially released by Paizo Publishing under their GameMastery brand as a setting first for <i>Crown of the Kobold King</i>, an adventure module for D&D 3e, then for Adventure Paths while also publishing Dragon and Dungeon Magazines for Wizards of the Coasts (the creators of the 3rd edition system that is the basis of the Pathfinder system). Currently Golarion serves as the 'de facto' setting for Pathfinder <span class=messageboard-ooc>(or rather Pathfinder was developed and published as a way to both continue their Adventure Paths in Golarion using a system similar to where they started and to capture all those gamers disenfranchised by the release of 4E)</span>, so I can understand the confusion. </p>
<p>But by no means does a Pathfinder game have to take place on Golarion. It could be in a homebrew setting, another published campaign world, or if the story revolves around the single adventure, those details could not even be pertinent and the setting is the train itself. </p>
<p>If RizzenMagnus chooses to set it in Golarion, as the GM/Storyteller, he has free agency to alter the setting as he sees fit. That is the beauty of a published campaign setting, adventure path, module, or what have you. Its the pieces to work with, but that can be shaped and molded as you weave a story. Think about how many aspects of Golarion did not exist when they published the first adventure in it well over a decade ago? Now, think of the Golarion of today? Everything in between was created by someone. And there have been instances where one piece of published material has contradicted another. It happens. </p>
<p>But if you insist it occur in Golarion, well, where could it work? RizzenMagnus has proposed a story of an ancient train-like construct, so using published Golarion material as a basis, here are a few ideas:
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- it was developed as a massive siege engine in a mad demon's lab in the endless Abyss and has come through the Worldwound, laden with innumerable horrors to be unleashed on the face of Golarion.
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- it is a piece of "star tech" from the Androffan space craft <i>Divinity</i> and its fleet, which crashed into Numeria almost ten thousand years ago. The Technic League discovered it and tried to reassemble it, but inadvertently created a monstrosity from playing with tech they do not understand. Now, the mad AI is wreaking havoc on Numeria and the lands beyond.
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- like the pyramids of Osirion, it was built by a cabal of mages influenced by the Dominion of the Black, also allowing space-level tech up to ten thousand years ago. Perhaps the game is set in 4718, and the 'train' is traveling under the surface of Golarion, shattering the structure of the continents in preparation for the arrival of the prophecied Dominion invasion force that the Osirion countdown clocks foretell of.
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- it is the corpse of some forgotten god that died in the battle to bind Rovagug beneath the Windswept Wastes in the Age of Creation. Perhaps it was one of his allies, a pseudo-monstrous centipede, and over the millennia the cult of Rovagug has turned the husk of its corpse into a 'god engine', hoping to use it as a deific explosive bomb to shatter the Dead Vault's doors open and release Rovagug once and for all!</p>
<p><b>Timeskeeper</b>, the great thing is, if you don't want to play in whatever world/setting/version/game RizzenMagnus proposes, you don't have to. The great thing with PbP boards is a GM can come up with an idea and throw it out there, and if it tickles someone's fancy, they can apply. If its not your cup of tea, you wait for something that is. And I wish you, and all my fellow gamers, the best in all their gaming experiences. This is an amazing hobby we share. We each approach it from a different perspective, but we all love it. Make it your own, and enjoy it.</p>
<p>Well, I just finished my cup of coffee and need to get some work done. </p>
<p><b>RizzenMagnus</b>, I think you have an awesome idea, run with it (if any of my threads above fuel your creativity, they are yours to use).</p>
<p>Stay Calm and Game On.</p>@Timeskeeper, why all the negativity to a really creative attempt by RizzenMagnus to combine everyone's ideas into a singular concept? What he did is actually similar to how Iron GM events start. But really, there are so few GMs on this board - why the attempt to shatter his ideas, especially with flawed 'facts'?
Yes, flawed. My apologies, but you are confusing Pathfinder with Golarion. Pathfinder is a gaming system developed by Paizo Publishing based on the long-standing 3rd edition d20...Oblivion's Scion2020-05-12T15:53:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Archives of the Ordo Hereticus - DiscussionOblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkyv/discussion#412020-03-15T00:55:27Z2020-03-15T00:01:14Z<p>Apologies for any confusion on equipment. I mentioned these earlier but am reposting to clarify: the below two books are compilations of the weapons, armor, and gear throughout the dark heresy game system. Errata has been included and there are some adjustments made for balance purposes. For example, photo contacts cost significantly more than a photo visor (which makes sense given the miniaturized nature of them). I will be using these as my resources, please do so as well (if there is something you can't find here, just reference what book it is in then).</p>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B37Q13-186-bcXJlc21nOFpBZW8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Macharian Handbook: A Galaxy of Guns</a></p>
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37Q13-186-bdDR3Q3lDY1hJN2s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Macharian Handbook: Tools of the Trade</a> </p>
<p><b>Julien</b> I have used the degrees of success in place of the damage roll before, and agree it helps offset rolling a one after hitting by 40%. So yes, we will do that.</p>
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<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Apologies for any confusion on equipment. I mentioned these earlier but am reposting to clarify: the below two books are compilations of the weapons, armor, and gear throughout the dark heresy game system. Errata has been included and there are some adjustments made for balance purposes. For example, photo contacts cost significantly more than a photo visor (which makes sense given the miniaturized nature of them). I will be using these as my resources, please do so as well (if there is...Oblivion's Scion2020-03-15T00:01:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Archives of the Ordo Hereticus - DiscussionOblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkyv/discussion#242020-03-13T11:45:51Z2020-03-13T05:29:29Z<p>The night of a thousand posts.... or two. </p>
<p>Thank you all for your patience. Over the last few days I have been working on your starting gear, as well as doing some secondary audits to characters. Thank you for any updates that have been requested. One thing I noticed as I dove deep was the broad range of rolled ability scores generated. While I have always liked the random chance part of rolled scores in RPGs, it can be challenging to play a character in a game when your counterparts have significantly higher scores. On the rolled portion of the ability scores (simply the 2d10 x 9 stats, totaled up) we range from 88 pts to 128 pts, before any modifiers have been applied. That's a 40 point swing, or rather 8 advances (which would cost a lot of experience). To that end, you will each be receiving some points to add to your base stats. It comes with a few rules <i>(rules below reference 'rolled stat' - this is the total of the 2d10 rolled to create each ability score)</i>:</p>
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- you cannot add only 1 point to a stat <i>(unless it is a rolled 17, which you can increase to 18)</i></p>
<p>These increases are on a diminishing curve, and will still present a range of totals, but will shorten the gap significantly. </p>
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<p>Please post where you have assigned these points. If any of this is at all unclear, do not hesitate to ask for clarification.</p>
<p>Starting equipment to follow shortly.</p>The night of a thousand posts.... or two.
Thank you all for your patience. Over the last few days I have been working on your starting gear, as well as doing some secondary audits to characters. Thank you for any updates that have been requested. One thing I noticed as I dove deep was the broad range of rolled ability scores generated. While I have always liked the random chance part of rolled scores in RPGs, it can be challenging to play a character in a game when your counterparts have...Oblivion's Scion2020-03-13T05:29:29ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Hell's Vengeance RecruitmentOblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl0x/recruiting&page=2#592020-03-09T16:19:14Z2020-03-09T05:34:01Z<p>While considering possible character concepts, I also compiled a list of submitted characters. My apologies if I left anyone off.</p>
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Javell DeLeon - Emmanuel Stokes, human antipaladin (tyrant, dreadguard) / warpriest
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The Archlich – Arue Karinn, tiefling antipaladin (tyrant) / vigilante (masked maiden)
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Patrickthekid – Shaun Varus, human brawler / antipaladin (tyrant)
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Agent Eclipse – Valkin Khor, strix brawler (stranger) / monk (tetori)
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Vrog Skyreaver – Tess Windsor, half-orc unchained rogue (phantom thief) / unchained monk (scaled fist)
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KingHotTrash – Draco Catus, human unchained rogue (knife master) / fighter
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Digger Chandler – Serius Flaccus, unchained rogue / investigator (cipher)
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Eriktd – Malladonna, Halfling alchemist (blood alchemist) / witch (bouda)
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SCKnightHero1 – Novennia Galonnica, human sorcerer (draconic bloodline) / oracle of dahak</p>
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Oyzar – alchemist (vivisectionist) / summoner (synthesist)
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SodiumTelluride – rogue / bard
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Ouachitonian – bloodrager / antipaladin
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Oblivion's Scion - tiefling ranger / inquisitor</p>While considering possible character concepts, I also compiled a list of submitted characters. My apologies if I left anyone off.
CHARACTER SUBMITTED
Javell DeLeon - Emmanuel Stokes, human antipaladin (tyrant, dreadguard) / warpriest
The Archlich – Arue Karinn, tiefling antipaladin (tyrant) / vigilante (masked maiden)
Patrickthekid – Shaun Varus, human brawler / antipaladin (tyrant)
Agent Eclipse – Valkin Khor, strix brawler (stranger) / monk (tetori)
Vrog Skyreaver – Tess Windsor, half-orc...Oblivion's Scion2020-03-09T05:34:01ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Hunting the Enemy Within (Dark Heresy, a 40k RPG recruitment)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkyv/recruiting&page=3#1092020-03-06T07:55:54Z2020-03-05T06:53:17Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
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<p><b>Characters Completed (8)</b> <span class=messageboard-ooc>(minus a couple possible tweaks)</span>
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The Lion Cleric - Yelisaveta Aksakov (Noble Born Scum)
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Vrog Skyreaver - Caius Grimn II (Noble Born Arbitrator)
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BoggBear - Havelock Iacton (Mind Cleansed Verispex Adept)
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HippieKilla82 - Balthasar Lagerfeuer (Schola Progenium Cleric)
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Decimus Observet - Julien Lambert (Imperial World 'Sinophia Magna' Psyker)
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Spasmodeus - Zimm Nata (Feral World 'Dusk' Assassin)
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KingHotTrash - Solomon Cortez (Gunmetal City Metallican Scum)
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Trawets71 - Bachu (Voidborn Psyker)</p>
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Simeon - (Forge World Tech Priest) <i><span class=messageboard-ooc>experience to spend</i></span>
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Kevin O'Rourke - (Hive Mutant Penal Legionnaire) <i><span class=messageboard-ooc>backstory</span></i>
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Rorek55 - (Imperial World Assassin) <span class=messageboard-ooc><i>backstory, wound roll, divination roll</span></i></p>
<p>There are <b>48 hours</b> remaining in this recruitment. Please feel free to submit a character if you are interested. Good luck all!</p>[Spoiler omitted]
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Characters Completed (8) (minus a couple possible tweaks)
The Lion Cleric - Yelisaveta Aksakov (Noble Born Scum)
Vrog Skyreaver - Caius Grimn II (Noble Born Arbitrator)
BoggBear - Havelock Iacton (Mind Cleansed Verispex Adept)
HippieKilla82 - Balthasar Lagerfeuer (Schola Progenium Cleric)
Decimus Observet - Julien Lambert (Imperial World 'Sinophia Magna' Psyker)
Spasmodeus - Zimm Nata (Feral World 'Dusk' Assassin)
KingHotTrash - Solomon Cortez (Gunmetal...Oblivion's Scion2020-03-05T06:53:17ZForums: Recruitment: Hunting the Enemy Within (Dark Heresy, a 40k RPG recruitment)Oblivion's Scionhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkyv/recruiting#12020-03-01T12:57:34Z2020-02-27T23:34:37Z<p><i>In the grim dark future, the existence of humanity balances on the edge of a knife. The Imperium of Man is defended by the innumerable masses of the Astra Militarum and the bio-enhanced warriors of the Adeptus Astartes. But when unique, insidious threats emerge, another force - the Inquisition - is called to deal with it. The holy ordos seek to confront the worst dangers, be they xenos, daemonic, or heretical, that mankind faces. </p>
<p>You serve the Inquisitor Brannor Smythe of the Ordo Hereticus, having been drawn into his cadre of agents. Each of your unique talents is a boon to Smythe, and though some have found their current position by chance rather than plan, you each serve the Throne of Terra. Acting as the vigilant arm in the dark, you seek the worst of dangers, that which grows within the hearts and minds of your fellow man – corruption, greed, heresy. </p>
<p>The Enemy Within.</i></p>
<p>Greetings, one and all. I am looking to run a Dark Heresy game, the rpg system by Fantasy Flight Games set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. I will be using the 1st edition ruleset, with some updates from the subsequently released games by the same publisher.</p>
<p><b>A little about me:</b> I have been gaming for about 25 years, starting with my introduction through AD&D in the early 90’s. Though medieval fantasy and D&D have always been a core part of my gaming experience, my experience has diversified across multiple systems and genres over the years. I have similarly been playing Warhammer 40k since my mid teens, and always felt the setting lent itself to so much more than wargaming. So, you can imagine my excitement when the 40k rpgs were released.</p>
<p>Several years ago, I relocated for my marriage, and though I have still managed to game some with my old group via Skype, I miss having a more regular gaming experience. My wife has actually been encouraging me to delve back into the hobbies I enjoy, and so I find myself here on these forums. I did a good deal of play-by-post back in the day on other sites, and feel it works well for story driven games. I take great joy in crafting an adventure, then placing it into the hands of a willing party and watching it evolve (often in some most unexpected ways).</p>
<p><b>CHARACTER CREATION</b></p>
<p><b>Sources Available</b> I am open to most of the published content for Dark Heresy (1st Edition). I have significant reservations regarding the Lathe World book, as there is a notable power disparity between much of its content and other publications, so tread there carefully. Similarly, Ascension is designed for high level play, and as such is not currently available.</p>
<p><b>Stats</b> You will roll your 9 stats in order, and may reroll one stat after completing your rolls. To allow for some customization, you may pick up to 2 pairs of stats and swap them, should you desire (ex: WS for WIL and DEX for STR). After these exchanges, apply any modifiers from homeworld, backgrounds, and the like. </p>
<p><b>Experience & Rank</b> You are all experienced individuals who have been selected by the Inquisitor for your skills and talents. As such, you will start with 1200 xp to spend on character creation. This puts you at Rank 3. Please ensure the experience is spent at the appropriate rank (so you have 500 for rank 1, 500 for rank 2, and 200 for rank 3).</p>
<p><b>Backgrounds</b> I think these are a great way to flesh out characters. As such, you gain 300 experience worth of backgrounds. Note that this does not add to your experience total as a character. Should you want more, you are free to spend experience during character creation to delve further into these.</p>
<p><b>Skills</b> We will be using the shortened skill list that evolved over the several different 40K RPGs that were released after Dark Heresy. If a career grants you one of the previous skills, you gain the new consolidated skill instead. If the career normally grants more than one of the previous skills, you may select an appropriate alternate skill in its stead.</p>
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<p><b>Weapon Training</b> The initial system made training in weapon based on weapon type and class (ex: las pistol). I will be using the updated system that streamlined it in future iterations, removing the differentiation of pistol vs basic training. Heavy training allows you to use heavy weapons in any category of weapon you are trained with. In some cases, you will now receive the same training twice from your starting career. If that is the case, you may substitute it with another weapon training available at Rank 1 or with a matching cost skill or talent from your Rank 1 career chart.</p>
<p><i>Specializations</i> Bolt, Chain, Exotic, Flame, Heavy•, Las, Launcher, Low-Tech, Melta, Plasma, Power, Shock, Solid Projectile.</p>
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<p><b>Character Story</b> Some prefer the classic “appearance/personality/history” format, others the “ten minute background”, still others go freeform. That I leave to you, but please conjure a character of more than just statistics. I do ask that you include how you can to be in the service of Inquisitor Brannor Smythe.</p>
<p><b>Equipment & Wealth</b> We will handle these details after character selection. I have disliked how Dark Heresy assumes you still are paid commensurate with your past life when you are now an agent of the Inquisition, and so will be handling things a bit differently. That said, if there are any distinct, signature items that you feel fit your character concept, feel free to mention them.</p>
<p><b><i>"We are at war with forces too terrible to comprehend. We cannot afford mercy for any of its victims too weak to take the correct course. Mercy destroys us; it weakens us and saps our resolve. Put aside all such thoughts. They are not worthy of Inquisitors in the service of Our Emperor. Praise His name for in our resolve we only reflect his purpose of will."</b></i></p>
<p><i> - Inquisitor Enoch, the Book of Exorcisms</i></p>In the grim dark future, the existence of humanity balances on the edge of a knife. The Imperium of Man is defended by the innumerable masses of the Astra Militarum and the bio-enhanced warriors of the Adeptus Astartes. But when unique, insidious threats emerge, another force - the Inquisition - is called to deal with it. The holy ordos seek to confront the worst dangers, be they xenos, daemonic, or heretical, that mankind faces.
You serve the Inquisitor Brannor Smythe of the Ordo Hereticus,...Oblivion's Scion2020-02-27T23:34:37Z