The Venture Captain steps forward from the back with his fedora in his hands, nodding slowly. "Yes, it is always a sad day when one of our own has fallen, especially in the line of duty."
Trotter takes a deep breath and says, "But let us hope that everyone's fate is not so sealed. In fact, I just received a missive that one of the Society's dear friends, Zeeva Foxglove, has received a troubling Harrow reading portending imminent doom. And she says the predictions have already started coming true. So much tragedy all at once..."
"But we are Pathfinders! We are not going to sit by and let fate take another from us! I've decided to send a team to help Zeeva in whatever way they can, perhaps even by changing fate entirely. Please, if you'd like to do this in honor of Brother Grimdoc, come speak to me and hopefully you can help Zeeva avoid a similar fate."
Hey everyone! I'm recruiting for 08-01 Portent's Peril for levels 1-5. Please read this first:
read me!:
I no longer require/request one post per day. Frankly, I can't keep that kind of schedule anymore so I won't ask you to either. However, to keep the game moving forward I still ask that you post at least 4-5 times per week. But if you want to post every day, go for it. I will do my best to post as often as possible.
I expect roleplaying at my tables. Please keep out-of-character strategy talk to a minimum. And please please no posts with just dice rolls. I expect my players to engage with the game. I have removed players for simply rolling dice without interacting with the story so please take this request seriously. It's a lot more fun for everyone if you do and PbP is a great medium to really take time to explore your character by adding some description and dialog each time you update.
And once you have read the spoiler, you can apply here. Low level scenarios usually fill up fast so I'll roll for winners by the end of the day tomorrow (Friday) and get started right away this weekend.
Moving about and chatting casually with his agents, Trotter overhears Quain's title and notes, "Greatest entertainer? Magnificent? You sound like my good friend Trade Prince Ali Khalid Mustafa Ansari ibn Adeeb, THE AMAZING ALI and self-proclaimed greatest magician in all of Golarion. Perhaps you should meet."
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Trotter then approaches the front of the room and takes up his usual position on top of a stool, trying desperately to look over the crowd but really only managing to look a few patrons in the eye.
"Agents! I've got another request from the Decemvirate and this one may require some of our more experienced members to step forward. We have all heard by now about the Korholm Agenda, the faction of the Aspis Consortium that launched a staggering attack against the Pathfinder Society a year ago. The Agenda’s leader has allied himself with one of the most powerful men in Thuvia, and together they are on the cusp of pitching the entire region into a brutal war of conquest and greed."
"Well, the Decemvirate has placed its trust in our humble Flaxseed Lodge here in Cassomir to stop this internecine conflict. To do so, we'll have to confront the Korholm Agenda’s leader in his own domain. So I need six volunteers willing to make the trip to Thuvia."
Hello everyone! I am recruiting for 07–28 Ageless Ambitions for levels 7-11. You can sign up here but please read the conditions below first! I think the last group I recruited is really taking the second point seriously and it is making the game a lot more fun!
I will roll a lottery for winners either tomorrow or Saturday but we won't start until next week (Monday or Tuesday).
Thanks and good luck!
conditions:
[list]
I no longer require/request one post per day. Frankly, I can't keep that kind of schedule anymore so I won't ask you to either. However, to keep the game moving forward I still ask that you post at least 4-5 times per week. But if you want to post every day, go for it. I will do my best to post as often as possible.
I expect roleplaying at my tables. Please keep out-of-character strategy talk to a minimum. And please please no posts with just dice rolls. I expect my players to engage with the game. I have removed players for simply rolling dice without interacting with the story so please take this request seriously. It's a lot more fun for everyone if you do.
"Ok, it was a tough call," the Venture Captain calls out to the crowd, "but I've made my decision on who will be heading off to Cheliax. The following agents, please report to me for travel details!"
The following have won the lottery for 07-25 Orders from the Gate. Please check into the Gameplay and Discussion threads here.
Batpony
Z..D..
CariMac
JAF0
Chaosorbit
chadius
Thanks to everyone who applied and better luck next time to those who didn't make it in! Thanks again!
"Ok, it was a tough call," the Venture Captain calls out to the crowd, "but I've made my decision on who will be heading off to Cheliax. The following agents, please report to me for travel details!"
The following have won the lottery for 07-25 Orders from the Gate. Please check into the Gameplay and Discussion threads here.
Batpony
Z..D..
CariMac
JAF0
Chaosorbit
chadius
Thanks to everyone who applied and better luck next time to those who didn't make it in! Thanks again!
The halfling Venture-Captain throws open the door to his Cassomir-based Lodge and looks around. He lets out a big sigh of relief when he realizes that the Lodge hasn't gone up in smoke over his absence. "I'm glad someone had the foresight not to let Ace take over while I was gone. I was worried I'd be cleaning up for months. Anyways..."
Trotter bounces over to a nearby table and climbs atop a chair to see over the crowd a bit better. "I know I've been gone for some time but things have been busy at the Grand Lodge. I'm back though and I have some fresh orders and a need for the best agents the Society has to offer, so naturally I came here!"
Trotter then glances down at his notes and begins his lecture. "Ongoing unrest in Cheliax has strained the nation’s military resources, as you all probably know. Well, we've heard that the Order of the Gate sensed something brewing in the Menador Mountains, and they sought us out for assistance. We have, of course, answered the call. After all, the same site the Hellknights identified is one of the ancient ruins we have long wanted to study. So I need a group of agents to salvage the site’s historic wonders while also honoring our commitment to the Order of the Gate in Cheliax. Who's interested?"
It's been a few months since I have run a new game but I'm back! A few games have finished up as both player and GM and I expect my schedule to open up a little in January.
That said, before you sign up please note my conditions:
conditions:
I no longer require/request one post per day. Frankly, I can't keep that kind of schedule anymore so I won't ask you to either. However, to keep the game moving forward I still ask that you post at least 4-5 times per week. But if you want to post every day, go for it. I will do my best to post as often as possible.
I expect roleplaying at my tables. Please keep out-of-character strategy talk to a minimum. And please please no posts with just dice rolls. I expect my players to engage with the game. I have removed players for simply rolling dice without interacting with the story so please take this request seriously. It's a lot more fun for everyone if you do.
I will roll for winners on Monday or Tuesday but then I am actually leaving for vacation from December 22-31 so this game will not start until January (probably on the 2nd or 3rd).
The halfling Venture-Captain throws open the door to his Cassomir-based Lodge and looks around. He lets out a big sigh of relief when he realizes that the Lodge hasn't gone up in smoke over his absence. "I'm glad someone had the foresight not to let Ace take over while I was gone. I was worried I'd be cleaning up for months. Anyways..."
Trotter bounces over to a nearby table and climbs atop a chair to see over the crowd a bit better. "I know I've been gone for some time but things have been busy at the Grand Lodge. I'm back though and I have some fresh orders and a need for the best agents the Society has to offer, so naturally I came here!"
Trotter then glances down at his notes and begins his lecture. "Ongoing unrest in Cheliax has strained the nation’s military resources, as you all probably know. Well, we've heard that the Order of the Gate sensed something brewing in the Menador Mountains, and they sought us out for assistance. We have, of course, answered the call. After all, the same site the Hellknights identified is one of the ancient ruins we have long wanted to study. So I need a group of agents to salvage the site’s historic wonders while also honoring our commitment to the Order of the Gate in Cheliax. Who's interested?"
It's been a few months since I have run a new game but I'm back! A few games have finished up as both player and GM and I expect my schedule to open up a little in January.
That said, before you sign up please note my conditions:
conditions:
I no longer require/request one post per day. Frankly, I can't keep that kind of schedule anymore so I won't ask you to either. However, to keep the game moving forward I still ask that you post at least 4-5 times per week. But if you want to post every day, go for it. I will do my best to post as often as possible.
I expect roleplaying at my tables. Please keep out-of-character strategy talk to a minimum. And please please no posts with just dice rolls. I expect my players to engage with the game. I have removed players for simply rolling dice without interacting with the story so please take this request seriously. It's a lot more fun for everyone if you do.
I will roll for winners on Monday or Tuesday but then I am actually leaving for vacation from December 22-31 so this game will not start until January (probably on the 2nd or 3rd).
"Oh wow!" Trotter exclaims as he looks over the list of applicants. "I wish I could send you all, this Lodge has so many talented agents. But the Decemvirate have asked me to hold back and only send what is necessary so I have chosen just a set of you for each mission. Come see me for details!"
The following have won the lottery for 07-22 Bid for Alabastrine. Please check in to the Discussion and Gameplay threads here
Lithrac
Rogar Valertis
Chadius
Valjoen_KC
RyckyRych
The following have won the lottery for 07-23 Abducted in Aether. Please check in to the Discussion and Gameplay threads here.
"Eh-hem!" the local Venture-Captain calls attention to his lodge and steps atop a stool, still only meeting the taller folks in the crowd at eye-level. "Oh good, there are so many new agents here! Well, it has been some time but I've got quite the opportunity for some of our newer agents if they are up for it!"
Trotter begins his lecture, an all-too-familiar professorial tone entering the archaeologist's voice. "As many of you know, decades ago, the merchant nation of Druma anticipated a wave of migrants and built the city Alabastrine to accommodate them. The mass migration never happened. Always seeking a return on investment, Druma recently began auctioning off control of the city to the highest bidders and wealthiest entrepreneurs for five years at a time. The next auction begins soon, and the powerful Aspis Consortium gold agent Myrosype—an enemy of the Society responsible for countless Pathfinders’ deaths—is poised to take control of the whole city for her own nefarious ends. Luckily, the Society has secured a few invitations for a handful of agents to attend the auction. Come see me if this sounds like the type of mission you'd like to help with!"
I am recruiting for 07-22 Bid for Alabastrine (levels 1-5). You can sign up here. I'm looking for five players and I will roll for winners by the end of the weekend.
Trotter then puts his spectacles back on and shuffles a few papers. "Oh yes! And this is one that will require some of our more experienced agents." He takes off the glasses and begins again, "Coincidentally, this also concerns an auction but one far more devious. I am sure that most of you have heard about the high-ranking kidnap during the attack on the Grand Lodge this past year. Well, the Society has tracked the kidnapped to another plane of existence, where his captor is preparing to sell her prize to a host of otherworldly bidders. Of course, the Ten would like some agents to intervene and retrieve our agent before this can happen. Please come see me if you think you can help!"
I am recruiting for 07-23 Abducted in Aether (levels 7-11). You can sign up here. I'm looking for six players and I will roll for winners by the end of the weekend.
"Ah, it looks like we have many fine new agents willing to brave a new mission but alas I can only take six of you!"
lottery:
1 Luke_Parry
2 JAF0
3 RyckyRych
4 eleazzaar
5 Alan
6 JL Warren
7 Gerald
8 Caro Cogitatus
9 Bold Strider
10 ShadowKhan
11 Pirate Rob
12 GM Evil
13 I'm Hiding In Your Closet
14 Great Green God
15 Dhenn
16 Blue Moose
17 PJP
18 GM Aarvid
19 Hrothdane
20 PatheticWretch
21 Valjoen_KC
22 Zinou
23 Aerondor
24 DM Panic
25 Revvy Bitterleaf
26 SkipperD
27 Oykiv
6d27 ⇒ (6, 20, 24, 17, 12, 23) = 102
This was a big lottery, probably my biggest yet! Thanks to everyone who applied.
The winners are below. Please check into the game here. We will probably get started in a few days after everyone has checked in and introduced themselves. Thanks again!
Frequency: I know that everyone gets busy and misses a day here and there, but it is expected that you post at least once a day under normal circumstances. If you don't think you will be able to post every day, you should consider a slower game. I try to update my games every day and if you are not able to keep up you will not be interacting with the story or with your fellow agents enough to earn your XP.
Posting Quality: Please try to bring your character to life! Play-by-post may be slow but it has the advantage over tabletop games in allowing players to give full descriptions of their characters looks and actions and it gives you the time to put thought into those descriptions and into the dialog you write for your character. Please take advantage of the medium and spice up the game with some description and dialog. Interact with your fellow agents. That's what role-playing games are all about! I should never ever see a post with just dice rolls; we are not playing Yahtzee! The out-of-character chatter should be kept to a minimum in the Gameplay thread.
I know it sounds harsh, but when I started implementing these rules guidelines, my games became much more enjoyable. The more you put into a game, the more you will get out. If everyone posts minimal description with dice rolls, the game will get boring really fast. If everyone makes an effort to write engaging posts, the characters will become more dynamic and the game will be much more enjoyable for everyone involved and your GM will be much happier.
Thank you!
Your friendly halfling Venture-Captain hops up on his stool and raps his knuckles against Ace's new bar to catch everyone's attention. "If I am not mistaken, we have a few fellow Seekers in this Lodge and I will need to speak with them urgently! It seems the Society is looking for agents with plenty of experience for a delicate matter in Thuvia!"
A very special recruitment for 07-20 All for Immortality Part I: First Taste of Eternity for levels 12-15. This is the new seeker arc which will be released in three parts over the next few months. I am looking for a dedicated group of high-level characters to play through all three parts together. For such a long and demanding series I am looking for really high-quality players who enjoy roleplaying and interacting with their fellow agents. High level games always run the risk of turning into page after page of dice rolls so I want a group who can keep the description and dialog fresh throughout the whole series. Sign up here if interested. In the event that there are more than six signups, I will probably hand-pick the crew.
As the more experienced agents work their way through the crowded common room towards Trotter, the halfling calls out another announcement, "Now I haven't forgotten about our newer agents either! I'd like to give you some more experience in the field as well, so that you might one day be called Seekers too! It seems there is plenty to do in Thuvia so I'll be sending you along with a slightly different task."
I'm also recruiting for 07-21 The Sun Orchid Scheme for levels 1-5. You can sign up here. I will roll a lottery for winners some time in the next few days.
Trotter pipes up and raises his voice above the excited din. "Ok Pathfinders! Many of you have volunteered to go to Mendev but I can only send six! The following agents please see me!"
lottery:
1 RainyDayNinja
2 Codanous
3 DebugAMP
4 Alan
5 Aerodnor
6 Gayel Nord
7 Ilmakis
8 RyckyRych
9 DM S
10 Pirate Rob
11 PatheticWretch
12 Luke_Parry
13 Jeff cook
14 Panic
15 Zinou
16 I'm Hiding In Your Closet
17 Tangaroa
18 Gerald
19 ElterAgo
20 Merck
7d20 ⇒ (3, 6, 8, 8, 20, 13, 14) = 72
The following people have won the lottery. The campaign can be found here. Please check in to the Gameplay and Discussion threads. Thanks!
"Ok agents! I know it's been a while since I've had a mission for you but today I've got quite the treat: as you know, the Fifth Mendevian Crusade has struck a terrible blow to the Worldwound’s demons and reclaimed lost territory, thanks in part to the Society's support of course! As such, we've earned the right to some exploration in the region. Venture-Captain Jorsal of Lauterbury is requesting a team of agents to accompany an agent personally affected by the demonic tragedies of the region in the hopes that she might learn how to control her... deformities. Come talk to me about the details!" The chipper halfling hops down from his stool and starts mingling about the interested agents.
Hello everyone! I'm recruiting for 07-17 Thralls of the Shattered God for levels 5-9. You can sign up here and I will roll for winners in the next couple days. Thanks and good luck!
"Trips to Tian Xia have been arranged! The following agents please report to me!"
The following have won the lottery for 07-15 The Deepmarket Deception! Please check in to the Gameplay and Discussion threads here. Thanks to everyone who applied!
"Hello Pathfinders! There are a few among you who might not mind the long travel over to Tian Xia so if you are willing to make the trip, I hear that Venture-Captain Amara Li needs some help with a potential Aspis infiltration of Goka's famous Deepmarket! Come see me for travel details!"
I will be running 07-15 The Deepmarket Deception for levels 3-7. If you are interested, sign up here and I will roll of winners on Monday. Be sure to review the expectations for my games before signing up. Good luck!
Ok! Those filled up way faster than I expected! Let's get moving!
07-12 lottery:
1 djpika
2 PatheticWretch
3 RyckyRych
4 Justin Warren
5 Codanous
6 Tektite
7 Sethran
8 I'm Hiding In Your Closet
9 GM Evil
10 Aerondor
11 Bold Strider
12 PJP
13 Riuk
Luke_Parry failed to report for duty last time - try again later!
14 Tangaroa
15 Dien
16 Hrothdane
17 Zinou
18 Ilmakis
19 Gerard
20 Gilthanis
21 Jayson MF Kip
22 DM Panic
23 DM Snider
6d23 ⇒ (16, 22, 2, 1, 20, 11) = 72
"Well, we've got a full roster but I can only send six of you so will the following agents please report for duty on the Mana Wastes mission!"
The following have won the lottery for 07-12 The Twisted Circle. You can find the campaign here. Please check into the Gameplay and Discussion threads. Thanks!
Hrothdane
DM Panic
PatheticWretch
djpika
Gilthanis
Bold Strider
07-13 lottery:
1 PatheticWretch
2 RyckyRych
3 Justin Warren
4 Codanous
5 Tektite
6 Sethran
7 I'm Hiding In Your Closet
Luke_Parry see above
8 SodiumTelluride
9 Tangaroa
10 Ilmakis
11 The Fox
12 Gerard
13 DM Panic
14 DM Snider
7d14 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 4, 6, 14, 9) = 42
"And there were plenty of agents willing to locate our potential interim Master of Spells but again I can only send six so please report to me as I call your name!"
The following have won the lottery for 07-13 Captive in Crystal. You can find the campaign here. Please check into the Gameplay and Discussion threads. Thanks!
Codanous
Justin Warren
RyckyRych
Sethran
DM Snider
Tangaroa
And thanks to everyone who signed up and took an interest in my games! It's great to see so many players out there but unfortunately I can only take so many. Keep watching for more games from myself and the many other talented GMs around here!
"Pathfinders! I've got some interesting new missions for my agents so gather around and listen up!" the halfling Venture-Captain calls everyone together and then begins his announcements.
Expectations for signing up for my games:
Game Expectations 1. Posting Frequency: Before signing up, consider how much time you can devote to the game. I prefer players who can post once per day on average. I understand that everyone occasionally has a busy day and just can't find the time to post. I try to avoid this but even as the GM I sometimes miss a day. But not posting for several days is not acceptable. It slows the game down and makes it less interesting because your character will be left behind in the action. And if you disappear during combat and hold things up for a day, I will skip you and move on.
2. Posting Quality: Take advantage of the medium and write some description. Tell us what your PC is doing or what they look like; put up some dialog and start a conversation with your fellow PCs. It makes the game immensely more engaging, immersive, and entertaining. Here is a great example of PCs coming to life with some great description and dialog. I hate to call someone out on bad posting etiquette when the player in question has been making an effort to be better about posting quality lately, but do not ever do this. Isn't the first example so much more fun to read than just a post with some empty dice blocks in it or a post with nothing but ooc text? I will admit, it can sometimes be hard to spice up combat posts. But here is some great simple advice on that. Bottom line: be willing to make an effort role-playing in my game. If you aren't up to that challenge, please consider playing a different game. If you aren't much of a writer or are new to PbP, don't be intimidated. I/We will help you improve! But if you sign up for my game and make too many posts with just dice or just ooc text, I will give you a warning and if your quality doesn't improve I reserve the right to ask you to leave the game.
Another caveat this time: during the last two lotteries, I had a player who made it into both games and then failed to show up. That means two people who could have played the scenario didn't get a chance to play because I had already started and couldn't wait for a replacement. It is your responsibility to watch the thread and show up to the game if you are chosen. It's the least you can do for the GM when they are putting time into running the game; I don't have time to track down all the chosen players individually.
Trotter clears his throat and launches into his first lecture. "As many of you know, a magical war between the archmages Geb and Nex left the landscape between their nations scarred and wracked by magical anomalies—a barren stretch known as the Mana Wastes. During the conflict, their generals also created countless weapons and defenses that pushed the limits of magic, yet most of these were destroyed in battle or lost forever. Recent investigations suggest that some of this ancient power is at play in an insular town outside Alkenstar, but there the trail runs cold. Can you work together uncover the truth while braving the residents' eccentricities? I need six brave agents willing to try!"
I will be running 07–12: The Twisted Circle for levels 1-5. Sign up here and I will roll a lottery for the winners in the next couple days.
Nodding in satisfaction that everyone has digested the first mission, Trotter then describes the next mission. "Recent events have left the Master of Spells Aram Zey unable to fulfill his duties, and without his expertise, the Pathfinder Society struggles to resolve pressing arcane matters. The Decemvirate has reopened the decade-old case of the most qualified replacement: Aram Zey's predecessor and former Master of Spells Sorrina Westyr, who disappeared while handling a powerful wayfinder that the Society has since kept closely guarded. It will be up to your team to track down Sorrina Westyr—and bring back whatever remains. Good luck in this important endeavor!"
I will be running 07–13: Captive in Crystal for levels 5-9. Sign up here and I will roll a lottery for the winners in the next couple days.
Wow! That response was much stronger and faster than I expected. I was worried I would have scared people off with my diatribe but I guess not.
lottery:
1 Tektite
2 Jayson MF Kip
3 Xynen
4 Luke_Parry
5 Tyranius
6 PatheticWretch
7 Wei Ji T.L.
8 Upaynao
9 Pirate Rob
10 GGG
11 Clebsch73
12 Kryssa Lightbinder
13 PJP
14 I'm Hiding In Your Closet
15 Ckelley83
16 Gilthanis
17 Zinou
18 Mike Garlington
8d18 ⇒ (3, 17, 7, 9, 7, 4, 7, 18) = 72
"Eh-hem!" Trotter leaps up onto his stool with his usual excitement. "It seems we have many agents willing to negotiate with the Aspis defector but unfortunately I can only send six of you. The following agents can make their way out and the best of luck to you in your efforts!"
The following have won the lottery for 07-10 The Consortium Compact. The campaign can be found here; please check in to the Discussion and Gameplay threads!
Xynen
Zinou
Wei Ji T.L.
Pirate Rob
Luke_Parry
Mike Garlington
lottery dos:
1 Tektite
2 Luke_Parry
3 Yours is mined
4 GM Aarvid
5 thunderspirit
6 Trex
7 The Fox
8 Codanous
9 RyckyRych
8d9 ⇒ (7, 2, 7, 5, 3, 3, 9, 6) = 42
After settling the details with the first group of agents, Trotter against makes an announcement. "And those of you willing to risk Geb in search of the secrets of the past, I also wish you the best of luck!"
The following have won the lottery for 07-11 Ancients' Anguish. The campaign can be found here; please check in to the Discussion and Gameplay threads!
The Fox
Luke_Parry
thunderspirit
Yours is mined
RyckyRych
Trex
Thanks to everyone who applied for my games and better luck next time! Even if you didn't make it into these games, watch out for more in the future and I hope everyone takes my Expectations Disclaimer to heart to make the PbP medium more engaging for the whole community. Thanks everyone!
I am running the two newest scenarios but because I have been having some problems lately I am going to lay down some rules first. Please read the disclaimer spoiler below before signing up for either of my games. Thanks!
Disclaimed for GM EF's games:
Game Expectations 1. Posting Frequency: Before signing up, consider how much time you can devote to the game. I prefer players who can post once per day on average. I understand that everyone occasionally has a busy day and just can't find the time to post. I try to avoid this but even as the GM I sometimes miss a day. But not posting for several days is not acceptable. It slows the game down and makes it less interesting because your character will be left behind in the action. And if you disappear during combat and hold things up for a day, I will skip you and move on.
2. Posting Quality: Take advantage of the medium and write some description. Tell us what your PC is doing or what they look like; put up some dialog and start a conversation with your fellow PCs. It makes the game immensely more engaging, immersive, and entertaining. Here is a great example of PCs coming to life with some great description and dialog. I hate to call someone out on bad posting etiquette when the player in question has been making an effort to be better about posting quality lately, but do not ever do this. Isn't the first example so much more fun to read than just a post with some empty dice blocks in it or a post with nothing but ooc text? I will admit, it can sometimes be hard to spice up combat posts. But here is some great simple advice on that. Bottom line: be willing to make an effort role-playing in my game. If you aren't up to that challenge, please consider playing a different game. If you aren't much of a writer or are new to PbP, don't be intimidated. I/We will help you improve! But if you sign up for my game and make too many posts with just dice or just ooc text, I will give you a warning and if your quality doesn't improve I reserve the right to ask you to leave the game.
Sorry to be harsh but I have had several PFS PbP games lately that honestly were not fun for me to GM because players were not abiding by the above rules. The games took way longer than they should have because some players were only posting every 3-5 days and they were far less engaging than they should have been because the players were making (at best) minimal efforts to role-play. If it is not fun for me, I am less motivated to run more games. So the above are just guidelines to help make it more fun for everyone involved.
"Ok, agents!" calls out the halfling Venture-Captain. "I've got some new assignments! I think some of our greener agents might get some good experience with this first one. The Aspis Consortium pays well, but few can stand its underhanded tactics for long. One operative fed up with the Consortium's practices has contacted the Pathfinder Society with a tempting offer: assist her in leaving the organization, and she will supply the Society with years of insider intelligence about their longstanding rival. It's up to some of our agents to navigate Diobel—a proud town run by cutthroat smugglers—earn the defector's trust, and deal a telling blow to their Aspis foes. Come see me if you'd like to help!"
I am running 07-10 The Consortium Compact, the new "evergreen" scenario for level 1-2 PCs. You can sign up on my sheet here and I will roll a lottery for winners in the next couple days.
"This next one is going to require a little more experience, I am afraid," Trotter says as he lowers his voice for dramatic effect. "When the Jeweled Sages, an ancient order of Osirian scholars, fled Qadiran invaders millennia ago, some perished, and others disappeared deep into territories once held by the pharaohs of old. With the help of the Jeweled Sages' long-abandoned tools, the eminent Tahonikepsu-the newest leader of the Scarab Sages-has discovered one of the sages' last known whereabouts in the wilds of Nex. We need agents to find more information about the Amethyst Sage by traveling to that dark country. See me for a fitness evaluation before you leave!" Trotter hops down from his stool and starts fielding names of willing agents.
I am running 07-11 Ancients' Anguish (levels 7-11). You can sign up on my sheet here and if more than six sign up I will roll a lottery for winners in the next couple days.
"What would be the point of a recreation hall with no spirits?" Benson calls back, lifting his mug and taking another swig.
"Who said anything about a recreation hall? This i a Pathfinder Lodge! We are here to serve the Society and the community of Cassomir, not to party and drink!"
Which is to say, save it for the Discussion thread or put it in ooc ;-).
Exactly! I always cringe a bit when people refer to mechanical things in-character. Like when a character says, "This is a +1 short-sword!" Is that what they would really call it? They don't know what +1 is or that their fate is determined by dice and modifiers. They would just say, "I have a magical short-sword!"
Trotter shakes his head. "Well, shorthand is useful in some instances but I only fear that by telling new agents they are only at 'level one', you risk intimidating them by exposing their inexperience. We are all Pathfinders here, so we can cooperate without clumping into cliques, right?"
Besides, fives have lives, fours have chores, threes have fleas, twos have blues, and ones don't get a rhyme because they're garbage! Bonus points if you catch the reference.
Your old familiar halfling Venture-Captain makes his way over. "Ah! Some agents from the Flaxseed Lodge! Excellent, it is good to see our group represented here at the Grand Lodge! Well don't just stand around, come! There is so much to do; have some fun! Have you seen the menagerie over there? Agents are taking turns trying to tame the most exotics beasts. There are others trading stories over here and I just came from the lore symposium myself. There is an obstacle course or weight lighting challenges if there are any Bold Striders among us and some of the agents have set up a fake crime scene in that outbuilding over there if any of you want to try your hand at sleuthing. Or if you need practice with traps, they've set up a workshop over that way! Well don't just stand around! Show them that the Flaxseed Lodge has the best agents to offer!"
"Attention, Pathfinders!" the halfling Venture-Captain speaks up above the din. "I've got some missions details to give you all! As many of you know, less than a decade ago, the Pathfinder Society established a lodge in Nirmathas, an act that infuriated the nation's expansionist rival Molthune. The latter outlawed the Society soon after, and ever since Pathfinders have relied on smugglers like the Varisian entrepreneur Guaril Karela to slip supplies past the Molthuni blockade for both the lodge and the Society's war-torn neighbors. Something has intercepted those shipments. If you would like to help uncover the culprit and save the Society's reputation in Nirmathas, come see me!"
I am recruiting for 07–07: Trouble in Tamran (levels 1-5). You can sign up on my sheet here. I will roll for winners on Sunday or Monday. Please be able to post at least once per day! Thanks!
"Ok, Pathfinders! I have six agents selected for the trip to Tian Xia. Report to me for details about your teleportation and we will get you over there in no time!"
The following have won spots at 07-06 To Judge a Soul Part I (and Part II after that). The link to the campaign is here; please check in to the Gameplay and Discussion threads. Thanks!
"Attention, attention, folks! It's time for some more of my brilliant agents to head out on an exciting adventure!"
Trotter clears his throat and explains, "As you may know, when a samsaran dies, he is reborn again with few memories of his past lives. The cycle continues until he has earned a righteous place in the afterlife. After years of service and lifetimes of accomplishment, Venture-Captain Bakten nears the end of his noble existence and has begun investigating his past lives as a means of understanding Tian Xia's rich history. However, he cannot complete his research alone, and only with some assistance can the Society hope to decipher the region's past. Such a journey to Tian Xia to meet this venerated Venture-Captain is an honor so see me if you would like to take part!"
I'll be running 07–06: To Judge a Soul, Part 1: The Lost Legacy for levels 3-7 starting on Monday or Tuesday. I will run Part 2 for the same group when it is released. If you would like a chance to get in, sign up here and I will roll for winners early next week. Good luck!
"Eh-hem!" Trotter calls his Lodge to attention to make another announcement. "I have a bit of an update on a mission that some of you here participated in, if I recall. Seven years ago, Pathfinders entered Absalom’s shattered Precipice Quarter in pursuit of a ruby ring but also rescued a strange survivor; a girl from the abandoned school who was magically preserved and rescued by our agents."
"She has since grown to adulthood and exhibited a rebellious spirit connected to the ruined school where the Pathfinders found her. The woman’s family has contacted the Society, hoping that our agents can escort her back to the haunted site and unravel the Drownyard’s relentless mysteries. Come see me if you would like to follow up on this curious case!"
I am recruiting for 07–05 School of Spirits (levels 1-5). You can sign up on my spreadsheet here. I will roll for winners on Monday. Good luck!
"I need the following agents to see me about the mission to the Ironbound Archipelago!"
The following have won spots in my 07-04 Ironbound Schism game. The campaign can be found here. Please check in to the Gameplay and Discussion tabs and we will get started in the next couple days. Thanks!
"Well, Pathfinders," your local Venture-Captain begins, "I've got another interesting assignment for you all, one which should have my fellow scholars out there squirming with anticipation!"
Trotter clears his throat and continues, "As you know, the cataclysmic Earthfall shattered the ancient Thassilonian civilization, and like its slumbering runelords who fled the destruction, many ruins lie hidden. The Ironbound Archipelago was once part of Edasseril, kingdom of envy, and word has reached the Society that an ancient ruin has emerged on the isle of Flintyreach. You'll need to gain the local half-orcs’ trust and brave the resident giants’ wrath to secure this archaeological treasure. Now who is ready for an adventure?"
I'll be running 07–04: The Ironbound Schism (levels 7-11) when it is released tomorrow. If I have more than six signups by tomorrow night I will roll for winners. Sign up is found here. Good luck!
1 Gerald
2 I'm Hiding In Your Closet
3 PatheticWretch
4 DM Dr Evil
5 Enchanter Tim
6 Gm aarvid
7 DM Panic
8 awenydd83
9 KnightFever
10 TheBobJones
11 GM Bold Strider
12 Deussu
13 Tektite
10d13 ⇒ (2, 6, 8, 2, 8, 8, 8, 4, 13, 3) = 62
"Attention, Pathfinders! I need the following agents to report to me about the hostilities with the Aspis Consortium!"
The following have won the lottery for 07-03 The Bronze House Reprisal. The campaign can be found here. Please check in on the Gameplay and Discussion threads. Thanks!
Your local Venture-Captain calls the room to attention to make another announcement. "As you may have heard, a recent assault on the Pathfinder Society has renewed hostilities with the Aspis Consortium, and clues left behind point to one of its masterminds: the gold agent Maiveer Sloan. By infiltrating one of the Consortium’s artifact-smuggling operations, the Decemvirate is hoping that we can sabotage our rivals’ criminal operations and send a clear message: No attack will go unanswered. If you'd like to help the Society take revenge on the Consortium, please see me for more details!"
I'll be starting up 07–03: The Bronze House Reprisal (levels 5-9) this week. You can sign up on my spreadsheet and I will roll for winners in a few days if there are more than six signups. Thanks!
"Eh-hem!" Trotter calls attention to his lodge. "I've got another mission that should interest some of you!"
"A strange confluence of circumstances leaves the researchers of Uringen understaffed and in need of able-bodied assistants. Conveniently, recent Pathfinder Society experiments call for a rare reagent found only in that area, and the two organizations have negotiated a mutually beneficial deal."
"If you're interested in helping out, come see me!"
I'll be starting up 07-02 Six Seconds to Midnight for levels 3-7 this week. Sign up here if you are interested. I will roll a lottery in the next couple days for winners. Thanks and good luck!
1 Gerald
2 I'm Hiding In Your Closet
3 Revvy Bitterleaf
4 RainyDayNinja
5 ShadowKhan
6 Xynen
7 Great Green God
8 Justin Warren
9 awenydd83
10 Sior
11 PJP
12 Countchocula
13 bluedove
14 Hrothdane
15 Steven_Evil
16 PatheticWretch
17 Pirate Rob
18 TomG
19 Baerlie
20 Tektite
21 Michael_Hopkins
22 Burglar
8d22 ⇒ (7, 15, 19, 10, 19, 6, 10, 2) = 88
"Pathfinders! I need the following agents to report to me please! Thank you all for the interest but of course we can only send so many agents. I'm sure something will come up for the rest of you soon!"
The following people have won the lottery for 07-01 Between the Lines. The campaign can be found here; please check in on both the Gameplay and Discussion threads. Thank you!
According to the product page no factions are favored. In fact, none of the first three season 7 scenarios set to be released this week have factions listed so I am wondering if we will see yet another change to factions this season.
Also, note that I am running this in "regular" Organized Play mode, not Core mode (although I might run a Core version later).
Your very-own Venture-Captain Trotter Flaxseed steps back up on to his stool and clicks his inkpen against his clipboard. "Newer agents! The Ten has given me word that they will need a team to head to Katapesh. Rival explorers have beaten us to a valuable site in Katapesh, but fortunately most of the riches—including the obscure text the Society sought in the first place—have ended up in the capitol’s extensive bazaars. So this might seem like just a shopping trip, but it is good experience and Katapesh is an exciting place that I'm sure will not disappoint!"
I will be running 07-01 Between the Lines for levels 1-5 when it is released on Thursday. Sign up on my spreadsheet and I will roll for winners on Wednesday. Thanks everyone!
"Ok, folks!" your halfling Venture-Captain steps up to make another announcement. "I'm ready to deploy agents for the undercover mission to Cheliax! The following agents please report!"
The following have won the lottery for 06-22 Out of Anarchy. Please check into the Gameplay and Discussion threads for the campaign, which is found here. The scenario should be released tonight so we will get started tomorrow. Hopefully everyone will be checked in and ready to go by then.
"And now I need the following senior agents to see me about the mission to Ustalav!"
The following have won the lottery for 06-23 The Darkest Abduction. Please check into the Gameplay and Discussion threads for the campaign, which is found here. The scenario should be released tonight so we will get started tomorrow. Hopefully everyone will be checked in and ready to go by then.
GM Derek W
Gerald
Signboy77
Tarondor
Michael Cullen
RainyDayNinja
Thanks to everyone for applying and better luck next time if you didn't get in! As usual I will leave the list up on my sign-up sheet for a while in case another GM wants to start a game for those who didn't make it in. If so, please consider inviting me as I would like to play them as well!
"Ok, Pathfinders!" the local Venture-Captain hops up on his stool and pulls out a pair of spectacles. Donning his glasses, he looks down at a clipboard and says, "I've got a new pair of missions coming up!"
"First, I'll need some newer recruits. Several years ago, rebellion in the seaside town of Pezzack resulted in a Chelish blockade to slowly starve the rioters into submission. Since then few have entered or left, trapping the increasingly desperate citizens with little with which to repair their broken homes and eke out a living. Now the Society has learned that an important informant still lives in the ruined town, and we need some agents who must smuggle themselves into Pezzack, navigate the devastated urban landscape, and extract the contact—all without igniting a new rebellion and inviting Cheliax’s unfettered wrath. Come see me for details!"
I'll be running 06-22 Out of Anarchy for levels 1-5 when it is released on Wednesday. You can sign up on my spreadsheet and if there are more than six sign-ups I will roll a lottery on Wednesday to see who gets in.
"Ok, next I'll need some more experienced agents. The occasional unexplained disappearance is common enough in Ustalav, yet a rash of unexplained abductions has led to fearful speculation on the verge of panic in the streets. Hoping to improve the Pathfinder Society’s reputation in Ustalav, Venture-Captain Basia Kalistoff has offered our services in putting an end to this crime wave. Come sign up if you think you can take this mission on!"
I'll be running 06-23 The Darkest Abduction for levels 7-11 when it is released on Wednesday. You can sign up on my spreadsheet and if there are more than six sign-ups I will roll a lottery on Wednesday to see who gets in.
@GM (continued): You can get the chronicle sheet for this adventure from here. It is at the top under the Rise of the Runelords where there is a link to download the chronicle sheets.
You'll only need the last sheet for this adventure. You'll have to print it and sign it at the bottom, writing down the event number for the event you just created above. Along the side you will also need to fill out that we got 3 XP, 4 Prestige, and however much gold the sheet says in the top right corner. The people who are doing slow-track will get 1.5 XP, 2 Prestige, and however much gold is listed under "slow" in the top right corner.
The day job rolls people made above earn them a little extra gold which you'll have to note along the side too:
DC Result GP Award
5 1 gp
10 5 gp
15 10 gp
20 20 gp
25 50 gp
30 75 gp
35 100 gp
40 150 gp
Then just scan them and send them out however you want. Some people just print and sign one copy, then scan it, and then fill out the numbers along the side through Adobe rather than print and sign six copies individually but however you want to do it is up to you.
@GM: The first step is to get the game reported. You'll have to go to "My Account" at the top of the page and then the "Pathfinder Society" section. From there click on the "GM/Event Coordinator Tab" and create a new event with whatever title you want. The most important thing is to note the number it gives you for that event (because you will need to write this on the chronicle sheet) and to check off "Spires of Xin Shalast" as one of the games you are running at that event.
Once you've created the event, there is a button to "Report". This will bring up a form that is pretty self-explanatory. You'll have to put in the date, choose the adventure, enter your own PFS# (and the character number you are applying it to, even if you don't really care about that).
Then you just have to input everyone else's character numbers. The other fields should auto-populate since we all have our characters registered already. Under "Prestige" everyone will get 4 unless they are going slow-track (1/2 XP), in which case they will get 2 prestige.
Then just hit "save and exit" and the game is reported!
And if you ever run more PFS in the future, you can keep reusing the same event and event number by just adding those games to that event. I've been using the same event for all of my games for over a year.
