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Finished it a few weeks ago, Just make all the NPC's have pro wrester voices. There's a few problems, but I loved it, one of the better 2e campaigns I've played thus far.

This AP is now fully published. Does it end well? Satisfyingly?

So far I am really enjoying it halfway through book one. Will let you know in 6-8 months

As a player who just finished this campaign 2 weeks go 6/1/24, I have some thoughts.

Back ground: I played through the first 2 books upon release and at times it was almost unplayable with 0 errata, a gm who came from another system (bet you can guess) and very little in the way of balancing. However that character (Elf/Fighter/arcane archer) managed to survive the end of book 2 and all those damn pillars and that meat grinder at the end.

That group split off, the world changed in 2020 and life went on for me. I always wanted to finish the end of the story as I had heard books, 3-5 in particular, were TERRIFIC.

A year and a few months ago I got that chance, I build a character who was starting in the same meat grinder (half elf champion (Pal)) and joined in.

Kicked myself it took a few years to finish what we started, I think 3-5 in Age of Ashes is supreme stuff game wise. really enjoyed plum near everything about them story and mechanics wise. Thankful I built my character with skills in mind.

Book 4 Fires of the Haunted City stood out as among the best Paizo singular book that I have played. Especially of 2nd edition. I have finished this, Quest, and AV. as well as played books 1-4 of Extinction Curse, 1-4 Blood Lords, 1-2 of AoE and just started Seven Dooms (stoked for that one and the upcoming stuff later this year). But yeah book 4 stood out as well as the faction sway in book 5. Just good stuff.

End of book 5 into 6 is perhaps the most unbelievable and grinding non stop 3 weeks of session combats with little break in it I have ever dealt with (my character wrapped in the chains of a Balor, at dying 4 (Diehard feat) after the death throes). to be honest I thought it was the toughest of the entire campaign, as we had two late joiners who were extremely new to the system, and frankly shouldn't have jumped in at that high of a level, but they managed to finish the story so what do I know.

Having hit a level 20 character now I can say, I miss the old level 20 in pf 1 or even 3.5. Even without the theory crafting you just felt way more powerful by then. That being said pf2 plays lightyears better/faster than those two systems.

I miss the darker content as well. But GM can make things as dark as they like I suppose, I tend to go a bit grim in anything that I run anyway as that is the type of story I personally enjoy as well as folk I play with. Not full on edgelord, but some bite for sure. AoA can accomodate that easily.

PF2—Age of Ashes #149: Chapter 2

That is likely my fave AP book I've gotten to play. Hat tip to you. Terrific stuff.

Wasn't Treerazor mentioned in the pf1e ap Second Darkness? I might be misremembering.

Sanityfaerie wrote:

Rogues in PF2 are not combat monsters

They can be. Even Scoundrel.

No kidding, I am running a ruffian in QfFF and he is a monster at damage. Sure the barbarian outshines him sometimes on a crit, cuz I am limited to d8 on damage but the rogue slaps.

We are almost halfway through book three and it's been quite fun. Druid though I should warn is godlike in this ap. So if you have a munchkin at the table that will be perfect for them classwise.

I am running a snow goblin rogue backup, character just in case, is his husband, a sorcerer. Both came to the tribe years ago after the horde camped in a cave infested with smilodons and they are what was left. Now they are eager to prove themselves and have found a new family among the peoples.

We are using a few variant rules namely the bonus progression one. But having a good time.

I do feel it is a bit forgotten, but I also feel like it is one of those people might go back and enjoy if they want something shorter.

They also had to rewrite significant sections of Rage of Elements to make it ORC compatable, review all their up coming adventures to try and reduce the OGL overlap, and redesign over half their monsters.

Patience, waiting a little longer so that they can do it right the first time is always preferable to constantly patching after the fact.

Also PC2 has the two classes that need the biggest overhaul. Alchemist needs to be redesigned from top to bottom to both work and be fun to play, and the Champion has to be scraped since its whole thing is "Alignment, the Class." Maybe it was a good idea to have the baseline rules decided and in print before you start a total rewrite of two core classes?

gonna miss the Champion, I for one am glad its waiting since everyone is adopting remaster and my champion is level 14 currently in AoA. Should be finished by the time the new one drops.

It's quite fun actually. Good way to kill time in the office as it's dead dead in here.

On watch, and waiting should be good Vanessa Hoskins tends to write really fun stuff.

Just giving people the option. I know I personally like having a subreddit because it's easier to regularly check up on, but there's no reason not to cross-post if you want to!

As for Tuesdays - that's a /r/Pathfinder2e policy, and not one I plan to introduce in /r/SkyKingsTomb

Gladly sub then

yeah at least here is available on tuesdays.

Not gonna lie, heard action rpg and was crushed, but I'll be darned if it doesn't look solid in extreme pre alpha build. They've been working on it for a time methinks. Having played AV not much looks recognizable. but that's alright too.

Snow Goblin precision Ranger, named Pust with the megafauna hunter background. Enjoying it as well. Backup is current NPC and hubby named Twotoes who is currently either a druid or witch in my head canon.

Originally had a Fleshwarp Rogue named Suture all ready to go, but new player to pf2 really wanted the rogue class, so I swapped out and cobbled together an ORC (yes for the announcement) fighter, named Dugo (Hungarian, means plug, cuz he's short see) Horsetooth with a pentiant for not seeing whats really going on around him, since he is not actively getting run out of the city, he tends to ignore the background. Works as a cart pusher, ended up in a group with three upper crust types and wondering why he got the invite.

Session one was last night and I only joined about 5 hrs pre game. Had a blast with it, good group.

Got my hard copy and its beautiful.

Obese guy here, now wanting to play a plump elf because I'd never considered it. Did play a jacked one in Fall of Plaguestone however. I miss Vespa. Fun character to play.

Advise ignoring that link above seems suspect, flagged

Paulyhedron wrote:

I've read this thread through twice now and part of me is wondering if this isn't a troll post? I've been in a tpk (Abomination Vaults), but only the one in my entire gaming life (2004). So I am not sure.

Hey there. Assuring you this isn't a troll post.

I can give you a few examples of PF2 TPKs I've had, as well as encounters that were so difficult the party just gave up. Alas, no full details because some of them were a couple years ago now. Some of these were admittedly due to my learning the system - especially one of the Age of Ashes TPKs.
Putting in spoiler tags...
** spoiler omitted **

Yeah I dunno I have read the other stuff, Pf2 has made me and several others retrain how we play RPG's what works here in others won't here.

It is possible. Though troll posting doesn't typically include extensive details like party composition including stats, and a play-by-play. That is a lot of work to simply invent for the lols.

But troll post or not, I am fairly satisfied with the responses that are on this thread. It is good information to give to players or GMs who are experienced with PF1 and trying out PF2.

That's fair something just seems off though. Not really sure what. The replies are fine and you're probably right, still not seeing how the party wipes every three sessions though it's almost outside of probability

I've read this thread through twice now and part of me is wondering if this isn't a troll post? I've been in a tpk (Abomination Vaults), but only the one in my entire gaming life (2004). So I am not sure.

I ran a barbarian (Spirit) through AV, and used it quite a bit. It can be a bit desperate, but if you're looking to throw a hail mary of sorts and land a crit it can be awesome. Always kept a hero point just for that because I know it comes at a cost of fatigue. I wouldn't call it a mandatory feat by any means, but is a fun option.

Honestly at this point I expect this one has been permanently shelved which is a pity since I was looking foreward to it.

Indeed even the cover there is KILLER. I happen to be a Mona fanboy going back to Age of Worms and am still looking forward to this.

Powerful stories <3

Oh man, has it in hand, I want to look it, but I also kinda don't cuz I want to play it.

Tough Choices.

Watch Ends 5/24

I almost wish I could go play it again for the first time. That being said doesn't mean I can't run it for the first time though

Congrats to Jim Butler, as for the rest......saw that coming as soon as the post was made.

Paizo is in good hands methinks.

If the group is new to 2e it's essential, frankly it will be for awhile there's some spiked encounters in there early.

Outlaws of Alkenstar Player's Guide wrote:

Likewise, it’s assumed that the deeds that made your character a wanted criminal weren’t motivated by greed, malevolence, or depravity (or, if they were, your character has had a dramatic and sincere change of heart between the crime and the beginning of the campaign).

...your group read that and allowed a serial killer who makes people commit nonconsensual cannibalism? Like, I get the Sweeney Todd reference, but come on.

I will admit it made me laugh reading it, I know one player in particular I've played with who would come up with that and somehow make it work. I think it's pretty good though might have to Dexter it up a little to make it work at a table.

So the good news on this front is that there are new novels available on Pathfinder Infinite. Several even from established Tales authors. They aren't done in-house anymore but at least there's new stuff!

Excellent, I really need to look into Infinite more often than I do.

Manifest received, watch begins.

I didn't realize the DND stuff had stopped novel wise. That's a shame some of my fondest memories growing up was the Dragonlance and FR books and what really got me interested in gaming as it was.

Picked up several of the PF tales during the Kobold Hoard sale and really enjoyed the first one I read (Winter Witch).

Watch ends on 4/27/2022 (technically today is tomorrow as it's past midnight on the east coast here. However big box was waiting on me when I got in from work).

Everything present and correct.

Theres conversions to 2e on Pfnexus for example; Crimson throne, although you still need to buy the ap to run it. Was thinking of picking it up but Im guessing its most of the skill checks, unique creatures, and magic items as you mentioned.

Standing strong since 4/7, shipment gonna be fat too since all that sweet, sweet Kobold hoard loot is in there.

Saw it in a local shop this past weekend and gave it a hug

Never thought I'd see medicine not recommended though.

Currently still on watch from 3/10/22. Vigilant though....

I don't believe there's any way to get the official maps in PDF except by buying the AP in PDF form, but if you check the Community Created Content topic in this very forum you will find a number of well-made fan created maps for Age of Ashes, several of which I've made good use of in MapTool.

Was thinking the same with the pdf's. Will dig around for that then. Thank you!

Was curious if a pdf pf the maps are available for sale? Just purchased the last 4 books in physical form still waiting to be shipped. Was thinking of using a flat screen and a vtt for maps with minis and pawns. I think that'd be a bomb setup since I don't really care to draw maps.

What went wrong the first time?

Could do either. I played AV but ran my home group through the BB into TiO.
Option is yours tho that group having finished Otari I considered running to the vaults but it seems like a pain to prep tho others loved it (fun to play though). I found Troubles much easier to prep (70 hour work weeks) without much tweaking to the story.

Decided to sub for this set, has a different vibe to it and it' getting me stoked to run it. Or play it, prolly end up running it though since no one ever wants to gm.

Kind of ok with this because I did most of my business through email rather than a public forum, though I do see the other sides point. Still need a customer service forum I think, like the poor person getting charged 24 times. OOf.

I mean how is it a badge of honor when you can't come back to gloat about it? If they come back and gloat about it with a different account, that account will also be banned. It's not hard.

Its the internet, people do stupid things all of the time for no other reason than they think its cool. People support games as a service which they never own and just keep spending money on it, I don't get it but the developers/publishers of them are getting wealthy on it as an example. People just do silly things.

I remember seeing movie boxes at video stores (dating myself a tad here) when I was a kid that would have a label on them 'Banned in 40 countries' or similar. Usually shock films (Faces of Death was the big one) but it was a badge of honor or something. Wouldn't be surprised if that's still not a thing. Careful what you wish for I guess?

Tiny mammoths.

Just a bunch of tiny mammoths tied together.

That's comedy, very well done

Oh man, this looks exciting, and quite different than the heroes meeting at a pub. Digging it.

Interesting as someone in the transport industry it's as cheap as it is. You mentioned Walmart and Amazon those are GINORMOUS companies who are making up the cost in volume and customer base. Paizo doesn't have that. Considering most of the shipments are books (in my experience anyway I'm aware they sell more than that) that's a lot of weight.

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