Note that the EFF statement got updated today, with a suggestion that the OGL 1.0a is NOT revocable. Not just Mr Dancey, but also the lawyer who wrote the license. As well, perpetual licenses at that time were not, and had never been, explicitly stated as being irrevocable.
I wanted to use this sale to fill some gaps in my collection.
All told, it is still cheaper for me to get e-pub versions or order hardcopies elsewhere. This is all beyond Paizo's control, but illustrates some of the hidden problems they run into with this product line.
Game 3: Depths of Despair with GM's Brian Bauman and Erik Keith We played a crew of an experimental submarine out on a shakedown cruise, when things went horribly horribly wrong. Used the Basic RPG System. The GM's really went all out with the preparation for this scenario, with great props, lighting, and sound, as well as a solid feel for the plotline. Between this and Grimmerspace, Friday was my favourite day of the con. Death: My Communications Officer was slow to abandon ship, and was the 5th to arrive as the 4-man decompression chamber separated. He further failed to pilot the doomed sub in an attempt at a heroic sacrifice.
Game 2: Grimmerspace Abattoir 8 with GM Lou Agresta A scenario set in the new Grimmerspace setting for Starfinder. Our plucky band of entertainers set out for a gig in a food production facility, when things went horribly horribly wrong. I was lucky to game with a really fun group, and we came up with creative solutions and roleplay as we made our way around the facility. It is always important to look at the equipment provided for your pre-generated characters :) Death: My envoy technically survived this session, because he was at 4 hp when our time was up, but we were nowhere near completing the scenario. I still got an "I died in Grimmerspace" ribbon.
I'm in the Friday session.
Looking forward to the game!
Andretta tries again to put the eastern akata to sleep, but its will remains as strong as it was the last time.
The lead akata has a desperate craving for elf now, and continues its assault.
"Chirk." Scuttles hangs his head in dismay.
"AGGGHHH!!!!" Morgrom steps between the two akatas and swings at the one which is not being flanked.
Just curious Blake, but does that mean stuff like Horror Adventures and Planar adventures will be in there too soon? Cause I'd love to see some of that go live soon. Linkified
Morgrom grins and brings his sword down on the beast.
The akata begins bleeding out.
A lengthy, awkward silence descends after Zigil's comment. One of the crew shakes his head and says, "Too soon, man. Too soon."
The girallon thinks Giles is hilarious.
Petronicus amply demonstrates why his bouts of bravery are uncharacteristic. Thorthal moves in and rears back for a mighty blow. Unfortunately, this gives the klaven just enough time to dodge out of the way. BR-N3R rushes in behind Thorthal, and his energy beam lances towards the klaven from the side.
The klaven drops its rifle and tries to make Petronicus pay for his rashness.
Bardos skips a stone across the hallway.
Andretta follows Haer Kul to see what the fuss is about, and sighs.
Petronicus strides forward, with Scuttles in his wake, then wheels and fires his crossbow in the general direction of the oncoming klaven force. Thorthal sees that Petronicus has engaged the enemy, and moves to the nearest klaven warrior. He is quick enough to strike against it, but has no luck with his attack. BR-N3R is still trying to compile the input it got from Haer Kul.
One of the gunners manages to wound another.
Did you also know he's Haer Kul the Pyro? Welcome to gaming with Roy.
Captain Bloodtusk replies, "Listen kid! Your hokey religion is no match for a good half-orc rower at your side!"
Slei is once again accurate, and the drake falls heavily to the reed nest. It has been Slein.
Because the drake is distracted with chomping the spider, both Mannfred and Dog are able to latch onto it with their powerful jaws.
There are a couple of tense moments as Morgrom "sneaks" through the portion of the hall which is in line of sight of the Klaven guards, but apparently they are not all that attentive. The wyrd leads the group down the western branch to a room.
Andretta takes in the puzzled looks of the party, and says, "I'm sorry, I supposed that the rest of you must speak Dwaerf."
Andretta replies to Thorthal, "Dinnae fash yuirsel aboot yon saideboord." The party settles in to recover themselves.
"krrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRrrrr!"
Goblins as core PC's is one of two items in previews which concern me from a canon/headcanon standpoint (the other being resonance). That said, it's certainly not something that is make or break for me until I see the entire system. After all, these are designers who have helped me to have a lot of fun with my friends over the last 10+ years.
To the surprise of all, Petronicus' walking stick seems to damage the creature.
"No. Because they are dead."
I have concerns about how resonance will mesh with Golarion canon, though of course we are months away from the playtest release. My first Pathfinder purchase was the variant version of Burnt Offerings, with Karzoug on the cover. Boy, he had a lot of pretty gems on him.
Eldan:
After the boat has anchored for the night and everyone has had dinner, there is a short opportunity for the heroes to gather on deck with no crew nearby. Zigil: Zigil!
The door leading to the control room does not open when the button is touched - as Thorthal has all of the keys, it would recall a full-round action by someone to try to pick the lock. Petronicus bolt deflects off something unseen at the level of the floor he is standing on, like there is an invisible barrier across the pit.
One of the crew suggests, "Perhaps tomorrow you could avoid rolling in the dung."
"Buffering..."
It is foolishness to try to understand the thinking of the Pactmasters of Katapesh, yet even more foolhardy to defy their will. A small group travels in a caravan through the desert of Katapesh, one week out of Solku. The journey has been grueling, with danger wearing the most tedious of masks: heat, exhaustion, and thirst. Three days ago, the older priest of Sarenrae was killed by a scorpion in his tent, leaving only his acolyte to continue on this mission. The task awaiting will be difficult. The caravan is led by Garavel, major domo to the merchant princess Almah Roveshki. Almah seeks to reclaim the lost village of Kelmarane, once a critical trading center on the way to Osirion, now overrun by gnolls. The caravan is nearing a landmark known as The Sultan's Claw, where Almah awaits. In the haze to the west, the outline of Pale Mountain can be made out in the fading evening light, rising from the horizon like a pale tombstone.
Morgrom desperately slashes at the monster with his dagger.
His blade sinks deep into the creature's head, and it falls to the ground. When its wounds start to close, the half-orc keeps slashing until it stops.
As Giles shuffles sideways from his tent wearing harem pants, Dog begins retching, and is unable to do anything beyond moving.
Mannfred does not have Dog's help, and his bite completely misses the nimble cat. The stench of the creature does not help.
Thorthal succeeds in his attempt to not hit anything. Andretta moves behind him, and stands by to assist as needed.
As inappropriate responses race through Bardos' head, Morgrom hesitates and leaves the opportunity for glory to Slick.
Haer Kul:
Haer Kul pops his head back through the hidden door.
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