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And just what is wrong with "common brawling" may I ask? Best way to unwind after a hard day's aventuring with worship of Cayden Cailean and a good brawl.

I wonder if the other warriors would call my character a "girle mann" for wearing scented oils or something.......

Maaaybe. but as long as he pays for his round and fights until the blood of his enemies steams in the snow, he's ok with us. But we will make jokes.

Dank Grimwolf wrote:

They are big, sweaty brutes who wear a lot of furs and don't bathe often.

Mix one part field laborer, two parts wet dog, a smidgen of sour milk, and one part smelly hobo. Stir well, heat at 365 for one hour, and voila, your very own Ulfen stench!

God's above I hope your joking :P

He'd better be!

Excellent. About time we got our rightful time in the spotlight

Chris Mortika wrote:

seekerofshadowlight wrote:

Ok, what the hell is a happy stick?

Wand of cure light wounds.

SEE I would so not ever have thought that as it means something else when I first heard it

Personally, I use it to refer to my Earthbreaker. Caused some confusion with gamers who only knew the CLW Wand reason and not the traditional Linnorm Kings name for such a mighty instrument of destruction.

LazarX wrote:

And we won't even go into the antics of the Taldor.

See? The Taldanes admit it themselves. They're so bad he cannot even talk about it.

And they even exploit their own people.

Andoran should inva... liberate the country.

They're on the list. Mind you, so's Cheliax.

To be fair, it is rather a long list.

Very cool ideas. I'd certainly buy Andoran dice for Wulf.

Septimus would like to add that anyone thinking of messing with his spell book will invoke a whack across the head with his quarterstaff – a weapon of more potency than anything the fighters were wielding; he’ll apparently have you know.

He would also like to thank all the lackeys and minions that came with him to support him on his great quests for the Pathfinder Society, despite some surliness from one or two colonials; some of you may even be lucky enough to accompany him again.

It was, of course, a pleasure meeting the other Taldan nobles to whom he extends a warm welcome of a reunion at his club in Oppara or Absalom.

Ha! One lucky hit with his little stick and the wizard fancies himself a warrior, does he? By that standard, Wulf is a wizard because he once passed a Knowledge (Arcana) check.

Perhaps we should ask Grind whom the warriors are?

Aye!

James Jacobs wrote:

Actually... Andoran's not the only good guy on the list. In fact, Cheliax is the only faction that's really one you can call "evil." The factions are different enough that I suspect they'll all get a fair amount of attention.

I know that if I were playing in it, Andoran would be my last choice, in any case...

Yeah, mine too. If I wanted to participate in chest-beating and "freedom" pep rallies, I'd just revisit the Dubya era.

And it's got nothing to do with you being a foul thread necromancer whose blight upon the face of the world belongs with the devil-kissing slaver scum of Cheliax rather than the brave few who have thrown off their shackles and dedicated themselves to freedom, I'm sure. ;-)

Wintergreen wrote:

That Silent Hill style game sounds interesting.
Overall I generally prefer GMing to playing and creating things personalised for my players.

It was easy to convert with my submission (just change the statues with other creatures) and a little weird. If you know Silent Hill at all, the 'creatures' are sortof covered in this weird membranous skin and the smaller one carry knives. I think I succeeded in grossing out the players with these creatures having uber-high blood pressure and haemorrhaging all over the floor and the PCs. I have a reputation to up-hold: our wizard player said, "In future when you run anything, I'm preparing at least 2 Presdigitation spells!" Definitely not PG-13... :/

Personalised games really make the players feel that this is their story and not some random thing that they found on a notice board (or the GM found in Dungeon). Longer campaigns with one GM allow for this so much more than convention scenarios.

Wintergreen wrote:

I think with the time etc constraints of pathfinder society adventures it is difficult when you have a tendency for complex or wide ranging plots to fit it all in without coming across as rather plain.

It is fun to try and fit something into given restrictions (I think the other scenario was better about this, giving limits on monster, location etc but less than was given for this scenario).

Tharen the Damned wrote:

The Scenarios I own are solid fare IMHO. Nothing that wows me and makes me want to play them immediately.

But that exactely is the point. PAIZO has enough Freelancers who can do plain solid stuff on short notice.
I think they are looking for some fresh new and exiting ideas.
Therefore those who contribute to the open calls have to be BETTER than plain solid fare.

Maybe that's the problem I've been facing - I don't find the short stories as exciting as longer campaigns (see above). However, the new less-restrictive format should bring out the fresh ideas that will hopefully benefit...

Ja. Do you know how long it is taking to clean all that gunk out from my armour? Is being DAYS!

Wintergreen wrote:

Thanks. I appreciate the comments. I already thought it was a rather plain adventure and there wasn't enough detail about the encounters. My main concern was the writing style and what people thought of that. Trying to work out if Josh likes the style is the real question I guess.

I think everybody who posts here is worth listening to (professional writer or not) as they are the audience for the scenarios. If you can't please the hardcore fans who post on the paizo boards then you're not going to please the other pathfinder players and GMs out there after all.

I concur on all your points, and am in the same boat when it comes to writing style. I'm unsure if your or my entries are what Josh wants/expects. Thing is, I think some of the currently published site-based adventures are rather plain, and as a result I used these as a basis... I'm now confused as to what was expected.

I must say that even though the restrictions were odd, I did enjoy attempting to figure out a little adventure within them. I've now even ran the thing on my regular group with level and monster modifications to suit our tier. As I could do so with no problems, both Scarlet and Wulf got a little freaked by the (Silent Hill-based) changes I made! >:) (At least we got a nice game out of it!).

Cheers! :D

I was not freaked out. Just a little, uhm, confused. That's it, confused. Definitely not freaked out! No, sir, not me.

My group and I have noticed the absence of the Earthbreaker in the PFRPG. I want to go on record to lobby for it to make it into core on all of our behalf, so consider this post a sort of petition for it's inclusion. You may add your name to the list or debate for its exclusion. For the record we believe it is a much better compliment to the greatsword and greataxe than the great club ever was and strikes a much better balance. It brings bludgeoning to equal ground which has been badly needed for some time now....thoughts anyone ?

Save der Happystick!

Name: Wulf Stronthammer
Race: Human (Ulfen)
Gender: Male
Class: Fighter
Faction: Andoran
Alignment: Chaotic Good

We played this last night. It was great fun, the bard almost died too! :S Though I do think that the greataxe should have stayed.

Personal favourite moment: My raging power-attacking barbarian critting the prone big badie for 40 points of damage! Apparently, she killed the ship in the process too. o_O

Cheers! :D

I know Scarlet is played by your wife and all, but poor old Wulf came much closer to dying, actually falling unconscious. No one cares about poor old Wulf. :-(

Are we still even talking about freedom, here? *chuckles*

The freedom to be an ass is one of the most important freedoms, is it not? I hope Sil is gentle with him in their discussions.

Timespike wrote:

I'll not be lectured by the resident of a land that slaughters its own children every few years!

That is mere propaganda created by the enemies of Revolution. Faced with the force of one incorruptible nation, western Bourgeoisie and it's military-mercantile pawns have no other options but to spread lies and slander about our glorious country.

Singed:

Citizen of Galt.

And yet you have no bones about spreading lies about the proud nation of Andoran. I also note you are 'Sir' Oliver. It would appear the Galtan Revolution has merely changed the face of its masters. When you desire to live free from the oppression, join us, Oliver.

The lovers of freedom must stand together, lest our enemies pick us off one by one.

Give me a warm bed, a good meal, and safety in the streets over your "freedom" any day of the week.

As one who served in the Imperial army I can say that I have seen what can happen when people challenge their betters. Far better to have an empire with all its faults than to descend into chaos and demon worship like your Chelaxian neighbours!

Though I may not be entirely comfortable with the "fashionable talk" at the Taldan Garden Party, I do know where my loyalties lie!

The Devil Kissers have peace in their streets, too. Everyone's too afraid of their infernal masters to do anything at all. Better to die free than live at the whim of my 'betters'. For now, let us raise ale together. And if we meet in battle, I will honour you with a clean death.

Gailbraithe wrote:

...for we would rather die free in the fire of liberty than live in the bondage of slavery.

That can be arranged bluebird, that can be arranged.

*reaches for Alchemist's Fire*

Careful, Kisser. You wouldn't want to find out what Hell feels like early if you drop that stuff, would you?

<shrugs>We are just coming out of a rough patch. Now that the leading houses have finally come to an agreement on the proper length for cuffs, we are ready to reassume our place as the rightful leaders of the realm.

It is true that corruption and abuses of power were seen from time to time, but have you people no sense of loyalty?

I for one believe we are far better to follow those whom the gods have chosen for rule, than to descend into chaos and anarchy. What this land needs is a return to the peace of empire!

The gods may have punished the Taldan people for our mistakes, but it is only a matter of time before the empire rises to its former glory.

With respect, your leaders are precisely the reason why rule by the people is necessary. Under the leadership of those 'chosen by the gods', you lost most of your empire while you fiddled about with your cuffs. Even if we fail, we have taken destiny into our own hands. Join us, freedom can always welcome more brothers in arms to fight the corrupt who stand on the backs of the people.

flash_cxxi wrote:

Mike McArtor wrote:

If it ain't Chelaxian, it's crap.

Oh noes, how will my Hero Worship be able to stand the test of a different Faction!!!

It's easy. We form a coalition. Let's get those Andoran hippies but good! "Peace, love, equality, and voting. Blah blah blah. Here's a flower. Blah blah blah. Let's all pile in the back of my Alkenstar Bus and smoke some flayleaf. Blah blah... whoa... I've got the munchies..."

;D

Foolish Chelish dragon. We had to fight for our freedom and win it while you cowards turned to dark powers to ease your fears of life without a master. The fire of freedom is lit and will burn in the hearts of the populace until all have been freed from the yoke of tyrants like you.

Or, to use more modern parlance, bring it on, devil kisser. ;-)

Wulf Stronthammer wrote:

Or it could be because you're so insecure you keep trying to thrust yourself into other people's conversations as you know yours just aren't that interesting. The world does not revolve around your effete concerns.

<assesses the heft of the Happy Stick>

You, ah, have given me much to consider. Yes, much to consider. I think a shall do so from a remove of a few more feet.

*grins* Nice to know someone reads the profile. A cucumber cookie if anyone can guess the inspiration.

You will note that even on another faction's thread, all focus is on us. The past eight posts, in fact. The writing is on the wall. The criticisms? Envy and fear, nothing more.

Or it could be because you're so insecure you keep trying to thrust yourself into other people's conversations as you know yours just aren't that interesting. The world does not revolve around your effete concerns.

*taking some of the meats* For corrupt, foul, devil-kissers, I have to admit you can do a decent barbecue.

Radavel wrote:

Mothman wrote:

Pfft. It's a sad day indeed when the Chelaxians can throw a better party than the Andorans! Next you'll be telling us that the Taldane high tea is swinging. I'll believe it when I see it.

<Using the voice of James Earl Jones>

Come to the winning side, Mothman.

<Using the voice of Dark Helmet>

...now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb.

Couldn't resist

You're the one who thinks an eternity as the plaything of a sadistic thing of pure evil is a good idea. And you have the nerve to call us dumb?

Oh, by all means, let's invite every lumberjack and milkmaid to offer their opinion on how to run the realm. We'll have the best-hewn stumps and best-milked cows in all Golarion, meanwhile the outsiders will have put us all in chains far worse than any you've ever seen.

Awww, what's the matter, pretty boy? Afraid of a land where we judge people by their deeds, not birth? No wonder you couldn't even hold onto the devil-kissers.

FREEEDOM!!!!

*Raises earth breaker over his head*

Let us cleanse the taint of slavery from this land. Whether we shatter their shackles or skulls is the slaving scum's choice.