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Are horses (large size creatures) 5x10 or 10x10? I know they were considered 5x10 in 3.5 D&D. What about in Pathfinder?

Thanks for any help!

All righty, responses for everyone!

hogarth: The catalogue text regarding the module should be helpful (thanks Wellard!), and here's a little more to get you started. Character level is 5th, and we'll be using the fast xp progrssion, so that means 10,000 xp. Wealth will likewise be standard per the rules, so at 5th level that amounts to 10,500 gp worth of equipment (magical and mundane) to start. I think I'll cap any one single item at around 3000 gp (give or take) to keep things balanced. Stats will be done by a High Fantasy (20 point) buy to begin, then adjust for race level-up and any relevant equipment.

As for the location, the town of Piren's Bluff is situated right on the border of Andoran and Cheliax, and it in fact is an important strategic pass between the two hostile nations...this is the seed of the plot. I think the action will actually begin in Olfden, though, which is in the south of the Darkmoon Vale region of Andoran. From there, we'll move things over to Piren's Bluff, once the stage has been set. More on this later. If any of you have the guide to Darkmoon Vale, this is a good resource for the geographic area, and will be handy for making a background, if you like.

Rimrock: Okay, then. Have fun lurking!

Dax Thura: Sorry for your luck, but you'll be the second alternate. Thanks for popping in!

Khaladon: It's tempting, but for now I just want to focus on getting this one game off the ground. But who knows? Maybe if things go well and I feel that I've got time, I'll consider a second game. If I do, you'll be first to know!

Wellard: Thanks for posting Andrea so quickly. I'll take a closer look at her soon, and share my thoughts.

Ninja'd by Rimrock, agh!

Well, as you can now see, I've decided to go with Tower of the Last Baron, sorry. I'd still be happy to put you down as an alternate if you don't think reading the module has spoiled things for you. Let me know!

Right on, fellas! Six people interested, so that's five PCs and one Alternate. Plus, two votes for Tower of the Last Baron, so I think we have a winner! Infiltration and intrigue, should be a hoot!

So, at a glance (with nothing at all set in stone)...

The Piren's Bluff Five
Wellard - Witch (sorcerer variant)
hogarth - Cleric (of Gorum? Irori?)
xdahnx - roguish caster of some stripe
thereal thom - Fighter?
Pathfinder X - Wizard? Wand-rifling Bard?

Khaladon - First Alternate

Other specific comments...

hogarth: Man, either one of those cleric ideas sounds kick-@$$, so I'll be happy to see what you come up with in either case.

xdahnx: You win! Tower it is! :)

thereal thom: Welcome aboard, yet another familiar name and (ghostly) face, as I've been lurking about. You're allowed to hog, thom, because I want you for this game, so there. Talk to you on Tuesday when you get back.

Pathfinder X: Newb to PbP? Cool, here's your big chance! I'll be posting at all sorts of random times, which is the beauty of PbP, because it doesn't really matter when you post. In general, you guys should look for at least one post per weekday, and probably on average one post per weekend (more likely Sundays than Saturdays). Your character ideas are solid, so just let me know as your thoughts coalesce.

Khaladon: Regrettably, I think I'm going to have to draw the line at 5 PCs. I just fear getting in over my head with any more than that. But, you're most assuredly first on the alternates list. If anyone has to drop out, you've got dibs. As for the avatar name, I'm not living in Australia, but rather the USA. Really, the name was just me trying to come up with something goofy and unique. Why do you ask, am I missing an Aussie reference or something?

Alrighty, I think we'll leave things there for now. If anyone else wants to throw out their name as an alternate, please feel free to do so! I'll fire up a Discussion thread soon, but in the meantime, let's keep talking about PC ideas.

Great, we've got some interest already! :)

Wellard: I don't think I would have a problem with you using your witch. Keep in mind that I don't know the Beta ruleset well, though, and I'm hoping this game will allow me to get familiar with it. For that reason, I don't want people to go TOO far off the beaten path. Still, as the witch is just a slightly modified sorcerer, it should be okay. I'd love to see more.

hogarth: A cleric, always a good thing! Any more detailed thoughts? Race? Role? Deity?

xdahnx: Another caster sounds fine, especially one with a bit of roguery splashed in. Just to be clear, are you interested in playing only if we go with Tower of the Last Baron, or would you still play one of the other two modules as well?

I'm delighted that my post has generated interest from such experienced Play-by-Posters. That bodes well. :)

Hey fellow Paizo fans. I'm looking to playtest the Pathfinder Beta ruleset, and I can't seem to get my usual face-to-face buds interested. So, I want to start up a PbP here on these wonderful boards. I've played via e-mail and message board before, but this will be my first attempt at DMing. Still, I've been lurking for awhile, and I've checked out many of the really great games taking place around here. I think I've got what it takes to do a good job (friendliness, commitment, flexibility, creativity). I've been playing D&D since the red box basic days (not to mention lots of other RPGs), so I've got lots of overall experience under my belt.

I think the character level I want to go with is in the 4th-5th range, and I want to jump in with one of the PF modules, since I'm not so great at writing my own. So, that leaves us with the choices of...River Into Darkness, Flight of the Red Raven, or Tower of the Last Baron. I have them all, they're all great, I'd be happy to run any of them. I'd like some feedback from interested potential players as to any preference amongst the three. I should also mention that if this initial module goes well, I'd be open to running one of the APs...Legacy of Fire really has my interest piqued, so if we can keep a group together through to next spring, that could be on the table.

Anyway...five players sounds about right, I'm thinking. So, if you're interested, hop on in and introduce yourself. I'd be interested in hearing about your RPG experiences as well as module preference, posting availability, prospective character role (tank, blaster, etc.), or anything else you really want to share.

Okay, I'll shut up now. Somebody else talk.