Starfinder Society Scenario #1-18: The Blackmoon Survey

3.40/5 (based on 10 ratings)

Our Price: $8.99

Add to Cart
Facebook Twitter Email

A Starfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1-4.

Eox's Blackmoon region contains countless forgotten Eoxian ruins, leftovers from an apocalyptic assault on the planet. Few are allowed to dig up these sites, yet the Starfinder Society and undead bone sages maintain a joint academic venture known as the Blackmoon Excavation. When Starfinder archaeologists and undead workers begin disappearing from the site the Society sends in a team of agents to uncover why—a secret that resides in the nearby ruins!

Written by Jesse Benner

Scenario Tags: None

Note: This product is part of the Starfinder Society Scenario Subscription.

Product Availability

Fulfilled immediately.

Are there errors or omissions in this product information? Got corrections? Let us know at store@paizo.com.

PZOSFS0118E


See Also:



1 to 5 of 10 << first < prev | 1 | 2 | next > last >>

Average product rating:

3.40/5 (based on 10 ratings)

Sign in to create or edit a product review.

better than average

4/5

better than average with a few frustrating bumps in the road. ITs still a fun ride. - David


Snipin's a good job, mate

3/5

The other reviews have definitely touched on the major pain point of this scenario, the killbox sniper encounter, and it's not something to be ignored. Most characters, especially those in the 1-4 tier, are going to be ill-equipped to deal with a vital challenge. At our table, it was a tense challenge that encouraged us to try novel things (such as firing hail mary shots at -10 range penalties) but there was definitely frustration involved too. If this had been in the 3-6 range where characters should have a broader set of abilities and equipment, or if it had been handled as a skill challenge, it would have worked a lot better.

Outside that particular pain point, the mission is pretty well structured. I liked the fact that a map was actually reused, letting us investigate and get familiar with it in a less threatening context before being plunged into combat. The goals are much less straightforward than "go here and get the thing," so it is also a great change of pace. I am a sucker for a choice with impact and meaning, and that definitely happens at the end of this mission as well, a good chance to showcase your character's beliefs and values. I would definitely rate this one higher if it weren't for the big obvious issue as mentioned above. There are good things to like in this scenario, but it's definitely held back by the huge spike in difficulty midway through.


Good plot but that fight is a slog

2/5

Everyone runs
for 7 rounds
The dm goes 7 times

and that's if they're longarms users. God help the pistol or melee characters that have another 4 rounds of climbing.

I get trying to make sniping a thing, but 3 or four rounds would have gotten the point across. There was no need to have the range set so far that snipers are taking multiple ranged penalties.


2/5

Sorry, but I have to give this 2 stars. Was going to give only 1, but I actually liked the plot.

The plot was really interesting to me both when I played and GM'd this, it was interesting to see more of Eox and the relationship between eoxians and sarcesians. However, there are MAJOR problems with how the scenario was planned, especially in the middle sniper encounter.

On its own, it's not a bad encounter. But the fact that this is a tier 1-4 scenario really affects how this encounter... Doesn't fit.

Snipers with more than 600 ft. between them and the party, not a whole lot of places to hide, and the fact that this is a tier 1-4 scenario. When I played this, we had a party of 2nd level characters, and whe barely survived this encounter with our two longarm using characters. Today I ran this scenario to four 1st level characters, and it ended in a TPK. There was no way they'd make it close enough to shoot any of the snipers before all of them were down.

Considering the tier, the encounter was badly scaled and planned. Characters with few resources are totally at the snipers' mercy. It wasn't fun or enjoyable tactical encounter for them, it was a massacre. I firmly think this should've either been a tier 3-6 scenario, or the encounter should've been different, perhaps with a much smaller map.

Better luck next time.


Space Snipers

5/5

A nice scenario, with a cool investigation, Alien Races, important choices to make.

It is nice to have "different" tactical situations (seeing how to avoid & approach snipers).

Very nice!


1 to 5 of 10 << first < prev | 1 | 2 | next > last >>

1 person marked this as a favorite.
Starfinder Charter Superscriber

Any map updates? Sorry to be a pest, but shipping flip-mats to Australia takes longer than 1d6 days of Drift travel :)


Scenario is yet to come, but in event reporting form there is its option - and there are still no such options for Dead Suns IV and V. How is that?

Paizo Employee Starfinder Society Developer

Maps Appearing in Starfinder Society Scenario #1–18: The Blackmoon Survey:
This product uses two half-page custom maps. No other maps are required.


What time? I would like to know. Is it a online game? If so I will play with my vesk character. Does it cost to play?


Starfinder Charter Superscriber
jehir9 wrote:
What time? I would like to know. Is it a online game? If so I will play with my vesk character. Does it cost to play?

This is just the product page that tells people about the scenario in general. Are you looking to get into a game? There are some other forum threads on paizo.com that can help you.


I have a question about a boon on the sheet, To avoid spoilers I'll be vague. How long does it last? It isn't specified.

Grand Lodge

Bigguyinblack wrote:
I have a question about a boon on the sheet, To avoid spoilers I'll be vague. How long does it last? It isn't specified.

last paragraph says that it is now permanent as it takes up a certain slot permanently


More interestingly, in that same boon there appears to be a (-) where there should be a (+). I'm guessing it's a typo and we should go with the real source info?


Boon Question:

Spoiler:
Borai boon must be used only on that same character who got this chronicle - or any other this player character? It is written that you do not have to slot it - that is why I am in doubt

Community / Forums / Paizo / Product Discussion / Starfinder Society Scenario #1-18: The Blackmoon Survey All Messageboards

Want to post a reply? Sign in.