A Starfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1-4.
Although the Society was unaware of what existed within the false moon Salvation's End when it obtained exploration rights, Starfinders have since identified a vast, uncharted megacomplex within. The Society's ready to launch its first major expedition into the interior, yet there is one slight complication: in order to fund its initial survey missions, the Society accepted a grant that requires this first mission be televised by an Eoxian reality show. What is already be a momentous mission for the Society is only exacerbated by the mandatory presence of an unliving camera crew—not to mention the interference of the live studio audience in orbit! Can the PCs uncover the secrets of Salvation's End while upholding the Society's publicity deal (perhaps becoming celebrities in the process)?
It takes the whole table including and especially the GM to make this one of the best scenarios for Role-playing and if that is so, this will be guaranteed to be one that you will never forget for a time in a good way!
My table definitely decided to go full ham with their actions and personalities to make it a playthrough full of hilarity and meme-worthy moments, there was never a dull moment!
To end of this review, I would like to have Live Exploration Extreme! continue on for more seasons/episodes/scenarios! Encore!
Man, I cannot make a more glowing review of this scenario, it is AMAZING. If you get a group of players and GMs to go whole hog with it, it will just make your day. We had a new starfinder join our group for this table, and I'm afraid we've ruined him because nothing seems to be able to top what we just played.
So the scenario (as the blurb says) sets you up on a reality show special where you explore what a never-before explored dungeon. There are some truly massive revelations with huge consequences, which juxtaposes hilariously with the undead camera crew following you around (and occasionally getting in your way!) So you have to be good starfinders while putting on a show for Zo! and it is just great if you have a bunch of players willing to go along for the ride.
I will say that I can see this scenario going poorly if your GM isn't into the spirit of the scenario. Your GM needs to play up the camera crew and the fakeness of this 'reality show,' and (of course) you need players willing to commit and play to the bit. The more bombastic the better. So if you are the kind of player that doesn't like to role-play and just wants to 'barbarian smash' through scenarios, maybe avoid this one. However, if you are an icon (like TWO of us at the table) and love the fake drama of reality shows? Man, this is the scenario for you.
John and Thursty, you know you guys are distracting me in my march to 5 star? I’ll never get there by Paizo Con, if you keep tempting me with such delicious SFS scenarios. Aaaaarrgh!
Pathfinder Adventure, Adventure Path, Maps Subscriber; Starfinder Charter Superscriber
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Starfinder was filmed in front of a living-impaired studio audience in orbit.
I just hope I get to ask them pesky questions in between fights.
I am so looking forward to this scenario! But first a word from our sponsors.
Are you tired of your enemies getting the drop on you? DrowTek has you covered with the latest in advanced cloaking technology that will give you the edge against friend and foes alike.
Starfinder was filmed in front of a living-impaired studio audience in orbit.
I just hope I get to ask them pesky questions in between fights.
I really want to see this played live over twitch, with John as GM and (ideally) Thursty as a player. And I want actual people watching the livestream to be able to act as the reality TV orbiting audience in some way.
So since it has been pushed back a month, any chance we can get it to be 3-6 instead of 1-4? Those that played the First Mandate would really like a chance to play it. With 10 modules and two story arcs avialable, many people will have leveled out of range.
So since it has been pushed back a month, any chance we can get it to be 3-6 instead of 1-4? Those that played the First Mandate would really like a chance to play it. With 10 modules and two story arcs avialable, many people will have leveled out of range.
Even with the delay, the ability to change this scenario's Tier is entirely improbable with the time left. Also, as we've learned with Pathfinder Society, we want to keep a strong number of Tier 1-4 scenarios available at launch, to ensure that new players always have a chance to get a game in.
#1-05 Minor Bit:
If your concern is with regards to the Chronicle sheet bonus provided from this scenario, no worries. We'll be using that specific boon (and this specific NPC) in various different situations. So this won't be a "one and done" use of the influence boons.
So since it has been pushed back a month, any chance we can get it to be 3-6 instead of 1-4? Those that played the First Mandate would really like a chance to play it. With 10 modules and two story arcs avialable, many people will have leveled out of range.
Even with the delay, the ability to change this scenario's Tier is entirely improbable with the time left. Also, as we've learned with Pathfinder Society, we want to keep a strong number of Tier 1-4 scenarios available at launch, to ensure that new players always have a chance to get a game in.
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Thanks for the response. REALLY looking forward to the module.
No scenario tags on this one, though it's suggested the PCs have played Starfinder Society #1–00: Claim to Salvation, first!
As for Con of the North, I believe this scenario is scheduled to be released shortly after that event, due to our reshuffling of this and Sanctuary of Drowned Delight. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Just so everyone's aware, here's a list of the maps you'll need for this scenario:
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Map query:
Hello Thurston--Is the "Elemental Dungeon Multi-Pack" you listed the "Elemental Planes Multi-Pack"? Yes, apparently I am now one of those people who buys flip-mats just because they're coming up in an upcoming SFS scenario . . .
OMG!
Just downloaded this.
So amazing!
Can't wait to GM it!
Seriously, this takes everything I loved about X-Crawl, got rid of the 'meh' bits, then made it all 110% cooler.
OMGWTFBBQ!
Darn. My PC with Salvation's End credit will be *6th* level after this next weekend =(
Luckily my Icon Cosplayer is still 1st level ^_^
You realize that you can bring the Salvation's End chronicle sheet even if it's not assigned to that Icon and garner the benefit from it, right? Says so right on the Chronicle sheet.
I'm totally new to Pathfinder/Starfinder, and to organized play in general, and I'm interested in trying Starfinder in particular because it's still in its first season and I'm kind of a completionist, but with this specific scenario being a sequel it doesn't really seem like an ideal jumping on point. If I skip it for now, am I likely to find opportunities to play 1-00 to catch up and then play this one in the future, or should I just look for standalones to play and new plots to begin and not worry about this one?
Pathfinder Rulebook, Starfinder Society Subscriber
Star finder in particular, thus far, has been phenomenal at alluding to future scenarios with past ones. I would not suggest starting with this one. Opportunities for play depend heavily one where and with whom you play so, can't give advice there.
I'd check out your local Society branch for play opportunities and activity. Usually the Venture Captains are running a facebook group where they announce all the public scenarios.
I'll probably play this without having played 1-00 but my character knows Zo! from First Mandate as well.