I'm not a new player, but I have been looking for a game to get into, and you did say you'd like a few more experience players. I was thinking human summoner. Do you have a slot open? And if so, do you have any character creation guidelines that you want used?You'd be the 9th player, I'm willing to go up to 10 players so your fine for now, though I hope you understand if I end up giving your place to someone who hasn't played before.
Creation wise, it's 20 point buy, preferably core only (to keep things simpler).
I'm working on my character now Calix, I'm guessing we start at level 1? Just use the standard starting gold and all that?
Just want to wish you all well with this one..
what are the character Creation rules? i'm assuming core rulebook, 25 point buy and 2 traits?
can i sign up? i never played PF, but i have played 3.5.Sure, that brings us up to our 10, but if there's anyone left out there who hasn't played Pathfinder/3.x, don't let that stop you from posting.
can you delete those emails i sent you. they were just ideas, not a commitment. i have played a few rogues, wizards, sorcerers, clerics, an unseen seer and a single shugenja. i really want to try a swordsage from TOB. i have a 3.5 group i play with on saturdays.
Hi Everyone!
Just got home from Friday night partyin (its 5am here!) and I saw the BIG storm of posts about me in that other thread!
gonna answer it quick there, lemme know if anyone from the group here wants 2 take me up on mi lil offer :-)
today i m gonna buy my FIRST Pathfinder book: the core rule book
at a store nearby
i shuld have a better idea how 2 finishmakin my character after the weekend!
Cant wait 2 try Pathfinder here!
Big Kiss
jenny
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Calix: If you need some more Experience to help out, I'd be up for it.
I've played in quite a few PbPs here over the years and have a fairly firm grip of the rules.
You can find a selection of my Characters from both 3.5 and Pathfinder plus some d20 Modern and Star Wars Saga thrown in.
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Jenny: Here is an example for you of what you might be looking at as far as a character goes. Obviously don't take it all for granted as this PC uses different Character Creation Rules and is Multi-Class, but other than that Elizabeth is a Character you'd like.
I noticed that you are interested in an Ice Sorceress. If you are, then I very strongly suggest that you get this .pdf. It has an Ice Bloodline for use with the Pathfinder Sorcerer. If you'd like an example, I am using the Bloodline for my latest PbP Character, Saorise.
If you need any advice on Character Creation don't hesitate to ask.
what are the character Creation rules? i'm assuming core rulebook, 25 point buy and 2 traits?
20 point buy. The arrays that he listed earlier were including a +2 racial bonus, and that's why they look like 25 point arrays. I'm unsure on traits. And yeah, he said he'd prefer just the core rulebook.
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Okay, this is what I think the list is so far (excluding Flash for now,) please correct me if your think you’re in the wrong section (or missed off entirely):
Little/No Experience:
Some/More Experience:
For the more experienced of you I’ll post the character creation guidelines that I’ll be using so you can get started. Those of you who aren’t comfortable enough with the rules to give it a shot on your own, don’t worry, if you post a general concept I’ll help you through it.
20 point buy, standard starting gold (not that your equipment will matter, since it’ll all be put into storage until you finish your training), 2 traits, core rulebook only.
Tanner Greyfeather is a half-elf Ranger. Tanner grew up far away from the city, the younger brother of a lumber company magnate.
Sorry, looks like I missed this first time round. Good background, sounds like Andoran would be a good place for his homeland... that country is plagued by deforestation. If you could mention his interest in the Pathfinder Society that would be great; the making money and seeing the world are pretty good motivators, so you could just use that.
Since I've got you down on the experienced list, I'm guessing you can handle character creation yourself from the guidelines above, but if you have questions go ahead.
can you delete those emails i sent you. they were just ideas, not a commitment. i have played a few rogues, wizards, sorcerers, clerics, an unseen seer and a single shugenja. i really want to try a swordsage from TOB. i have a 3.5 group i play with on saturdays.
No worries, but like Castarr4 said, I’d rather you stick to the core rulebook for now, since this is aimed as an introduction to the Pathfinder System. Also, please could you link me to the character sheet you used? I’ve been looking for a fill-able PDF for ages.
Calix: If you need some more Experience to help out, I'd be up for it.
We’re getting a bit full now, but I can probably still fit you in. If you’re interested though, you could help me out on the GM side of things instead—you could take responsibility for one of the three deans and the training that comes under their authority. Have you read Seekers of Secrets?
Okay, this is what I think the list is so far (excluding Flash for now,) please correct me if your think you’re in the wrong section (or missed off entirely):
Little/No Experience:
Jenny
Chozyn
Big Thuga Some/More Experience:
Talonne
Castarr4
Amael
Normanak
Kthulu
Shuriken For the more experienced of you I’ll post the character creation guidelines that I’ll be using so you can get started. Those of you who aren’t comfortable enough with the rules to give it a shot on your own, don’t worry, if you post a general concept I’ll help you through it.
20 point buy, standard starting gold (not that your equipment will matter, since it’ll all be put into storage until you finish your training), 2 traits, core rulebook only.
Tanner Greyfeather is a half-elf Ranger. Tanner grew up far away from the city, the younger brother of a lumber company magnate.Sorry, looks like I missed this first time round. Good background, sounds like Andoran would be a good place for his homeland... that country is plagued by deforestation. If you could mention his interest in the Pathfinder Society that would be great; the making money and seeing the world are pretty good motivators, so you could just use that.
Since I've got you down on the experienced list, I'm guessing you can handle character creation yourself from the guidelines above, but if you have questions go ahead.
can you delete those emails i sent you. they were just ideas, not a commitment. i have played a few rogues, wizards, sorcerers, clerics, an unseen seer and a single shugenja. i really want to try a swordsage from TOB. i have a 3.5 group i play with on saturdays.No worries, but like Castarr4 said, I’d rather you stick to the core rulebook for now, since this is aimed as an introduction to the Pathfinder System. Also, please could you link me to the character sheet you used?...
Ok Calix, I'm starting on my character now, I'm probably going to go with a human paladin of Iomedae, just wanted to know ahead of time if a paladin will be ok, giving the lawful good requirement. another thing is I'm not familiar with traits, is that in the core book? Haven't seen that part yet.
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Ok Calix, I'm starting on my character now, I'm probably going to go with a human paladin of Iomedae, just wanted to know ahead of time if a paladin will be ok, giving the lawful good requirement. another thing is I'm not familiar with traits, is that in the core book? Haven't seen that part yet.
A paladin should be fine, the Pathfinder Society accept all sorts.
Have room for one more? If not, I understand. If so, what are the current characters that are going to be played?
Have room for one more? If not, I understand. If so, what are the current characters that are going to be played?I'll wait for Flash's response first, if he want's to help GM then you can take Kthulhu's place. What sort of experience have you got?
I've played 3.5 for the past few years. But the only PF experience I have are the Second Darkness and Legacy of Fire AP's (read them, didn't play them), and the one pbp I started to play a while back (didn't get far, had to quit early due to the fact that i moved out of state).
Well, let's see if I figured this out:
*10 = 140 gp.
can you delete those emails i sent you. they were just ideas, not a commitment. i have played a few rogues, wizards, sorcerers, clerics, an unseen seer and a single shugenja. i really want to try a swordsage from TOB. i have a 3.5 group i play with on saturdays.No worries, but like Castarr4 said, I’d rather you stick to the core rulebook for now, since this is aimed as an introduction to the Pathfinder System. Also, please could you link me to the character sheet you used?...
I've been copying and pasting a sheet template from a site called www.neceros.com. the problem is, that the site is closed and has been since early january.
I haven't played any Pathfinder, but I have played a bit of 3.5. However, it looks like you're fully stocked.
Calix, i sent you my character, and the template via email. please critique it. please tell me whether of not you are Okay with 12 year old Kunoichi (Not the naruto kind) darn, i forgot to choose my traits. gotta rewrite that.
Calix, i just sent you the final draft (which doesn't have all that cold iron stuff. i swear that in the previous draft, there was enough cold iron gear for a small low level skirmish in fairyland. she is now a little excessively armed, though not over the average gold limit.) the tantou and the baton can fit in kimono sleeves, but how do i conceal the bow? it would have to be collapsable. how much extra to make a shortbow collapsable?
Calix, i just sent you the final draft (which doesn't have all that cold iron stuff. i swear that in the previous draft, there was enough cold iron gear for a small low level skirmish in fairyland. she is now a little excessively armed, though not over the average gold limit.) the tantou and the baton can fit in kimono sleeves, but how do i conceal the bow? it would have to be collapsable. how much extra to make a shortbow collapsable?
Bows are very hard to make hidden. You should either use a hand crossbow (which doesn't sound like it would fit the flavor of your character), use thrown weapons (shuriken are good), or keep your bow unstrung most of the time, disguised as some sort of staff (this involves leaving the string on the bow, but with one of the loops pulled down the shaft some. It's actually better for a bow if you leave it unstrung when you're not using it).
Ok Calix, I'm starting on my character now, I'm probably going to go with a human paladin of Iomedae, just wanted to know ahead of time if a paladin will be ok, giving the lawful good requirement. another thing is I'm not familiar with traits, is that in the core book? Haven't seen that part yet.A paladin should be fine, the Pathfinder Society accept all sorts.
Calix,
I was wondering if you would allow me to play a Cavalier, as it would fit my character idea better. Let me know what you think.
This is Daryan Sadotra, Castarr4's character. Stats are in the profile.
Calix, i just sent you the final draft (which doesn't have all that cold iron stuff. i swear that in the previous draft, there was enough cold iron gear for a small low level skirmish in fairyland. she is now a little excessively armed, though not over the average gold limit.) the tantou and the baton can fit in kimono sleeves, but how do i conceal the bow? it would have to be collapsable. how much extra to make a shortbow collapsable?Bows are very hard to make hidden. You should either use a hand crossbow (which doesn't sound like it would fit the flavor of your character), use thrown weapons (shuriken are good), or keep your bow unstrung most of the time, disguised as some sort of staff (this involves leaving the string on the bow, but with one of the loops pulled down the shaft some. It's actually better for a bow if you leave it unstrung when you're not using it).
what is a reasoanble staff equivalent for disguising a shortbow that is sized, proportioned, and weighted for use by a 12 year old asian girl? the idea of a bow disguised as a staff looks good.
the final draft, is the one with the Tantou, Baton, shortbow and Steel wire mesh slip (treated as studded leather armor), with the following 2 traits, poverty stricken and armor expert (light) but i forgot to calculate the 1/3 price rate for using Craft (Tailoring). am i allowed to consider my clothing as higher quality (no mechnaical advantage) by virtue of being a master tailor.
the little girl is a graduate level ninja, a master tailor, a clothier for the pathfinder society, and quite the tracker.
Looks like I'm a little late, but I'd be interested in taking part in either this or the potential follow-up game you mentioned.
I played in a short game using the PF alpha rules, but my usual group plays 3.5 and I've been itching to try out the PF rules since I bought them. I have a lot of RP experience, but this would be my first PBP.
Ok here's my character so far. I'm still working on background/personality/description, but I should have that done soon.
Hi Group!
Having a crazy day but I took some time in my daily workout to snap this:
Anyone recognize Nessa's Axe? :-)
Now about the game itself I made some minor adjustments to my character background if that's ok, nothing major dont worry.
I should have the basic stuff finished by tomorrow I ll email it 2 you Calix! I ll probabli need some advice 2 finish it (still trying to understand the rules)!
Big Kiss
Jenny
What's the current list of players and race/class? If I may ask..
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People who seem to have settled on classes so far:
Castarr4: Cleric (Irori)
Normanak: Cleric (Desna)
Jenny: Rogue
Shuriken: Rogue
Amael: Cavalier?
Chozyn:: Barbarian?
LyingBastard, Miphon and maybe Slatz: Yeah, things are pretty full, but if this goes well and there’s still interest I might start up another intro game in a few weeks.
Amael: Like I said, since this is an introduction, I’d much rather keep things to the core book so that things are kept simple. If you really feel the need to play a cavalier, you can, but I’m going to be focusing on the classes from the main rulebook when it comes to explaining things—I’ve not had a thorough look at all of the APG classes yet myself.
Any ideas for a background yet?
Castarr4/Daryan: Looks like your ready! Thanks for your help with answering questions, if you can carry on like you have been so far, I’d be grateful.
Shuriken: I got your character sheet, I’ll send you an email with some questions in a little while. Again, Castarr4 is pretty much on the money, if you carry your bow around unstrung, it wouldn’t be too difficult to disguise as a ‘staff’; it wouldn’t be sturdy enough to use as a melee weapon, but the fact it is a bow wouldn’t necessarily be obvious.
In any case, I wouldn’t worry too much about equipment, while you’re an initiate you’ll be given ‘standard issue’ gear for the most part.
Jenny: I’m glad that that whole ‘sock-puppet’ mess is finally over with, it was starting to get ugly over there!
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Okay, I think that's everyone…
Have fun everyone! I'm going to try finding another pbp, since there's no more room left here. I really got the itch to play a sorcerer/barbarian/dragon disciple now lol..
Questions (for background):
is there an hippodrome or similar games in Absolom?
is nobility important there?
LyingBastard, Miphon and maybe Slatz: Yeah, things are pretty full, but if this goes well and there’s still interest I might start up another intro game in a few weeks.
Okay cool... have fun :D
Calix, i'll just gloss over any potentially offensive details, i have in the past played evil character's quite sensibly. it's the goodie goodie types that i have the issues with. unfortunately, i cannot bring myself to play a halfling, ever, thanks to elijah wood and frodo. i cannot play a gnome either, for the same reason.
Questions (for background):
is there an hippodrome or similar games in Absolom?
is nobility important there?
Questions (for background):
is there an hippodrome or similar games in Absolom?
is nobility important there?
I did a bit of research for you.
It's unlikely that they'd have a hippodrome, since horses are rare in Absolom. They mainly use camels and axebeaks (large flightless birds) for transport. It's possible that horse racing exists among the social elite, but highly unlikely unless it's an imported sport from some other area of Golarion that enjoys horse racing. If such a place exists, I haven't found it yet.
Keep in mind that the city is huge, and I'm sure that things exist in it that the developers had neither the time nor space to mention.
Highly unhelpful, I know, but that's all I've got for this one.
Shuriken: You could turn the bow into one of those paper umbrellas or something when it's not strung. Not only would the umbrella part cover the bow when it's furled, but the bright color would attract the eye away from the darker central shaft when it's open... or something like that, anyways. How much time it would take to disguise/reveal it and string it is entirely up to the DM, keeping in mind that your character would be quite practiced with it.
Calix: Thanks!
Shuriken: You could turn the bow into one of those paper umbrellas or something when it's not strung. Not only would the umbrella part cover the bow when it's furled, but the bright color would attract the eye away from the darker central shaft when it's open... or something like that, anyways. How much time it would take to disguise/reveal it and string it is entirely up to the DM, keeping in mind that your character would be quite practiced with it.
how would a black paper umbrella work as a disguise?
she wears a black kimono with a matching scarf, boots, gloves, bracers obi, and hair ribbon. her hair is neck length and black, her eyes are golden like those of a lion or tiger, each with 2 slit like pupils. she is 5'1" tall (i mean short) and weighs 80 lbs. the slip for her kimono is black, and made of a finely woven steel wire mesh like substance of which she had made herself. the stats are a copy pasta of studded leather, with differently asigned weight.
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We’re getting a bit full now, but I can probably still fit you in. If you’re interested though, you could help me out on the GM side of things instead—you could take responsibility for one of the three deans and the training that comes under their authority. Have you read Seekers of Secrets?
Calix: If you need some more Experience to help out, I'd be up for it.
I have Seekers of Secrets, but I've only skimmed portions of it.
I may have to end up bowing out of this one anyway. I was interested as a Player, since I have a large workload at the moment. Keeping up as a Player and helping with some rules and pointers is relatively simple, but as far as GMing goes I just don't have the time available to fully dedicate myself to it (as much as I would love to).
Really sorry not to be able to GM with you. :(
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Jenny: Good questions… I don’t know the exact answers, but if your background needs there to be a hippodrome in Absalom, then it’s not a big issue to say that there is one.
As for the nobility, the city is run by a Grand Council that I think is made up of 12 wealthy and powerful individuals, whose families are effectively nobility in the city. There’s also the Petal District, inhabited by the wealthiest families in Absalom… I’m not 100% sure on this though, so if someone wants to jump in and give a better answer, please do!
Shuriken: No problem, I was just a little concerned given the Paizo staff’s various comments about child endangerment. I think Castarr4 was saying that the umbrella could be used to hide the bow, rather than a disguise to conceal your identity.
Flash: That’s okay, there is just about room for you as a player, since Kthulhu dropped out.
Shuriken: No problem, I was just a little concerned given the Paizo staff’s various comments about child endangerment. I think Castarr4 was saying that the umbrella could be used to hide the bow, rather than a disguise to conceal your identity.
i was referencing disguising the bow?
Calixy, Can you post a link to the rp thread as soon as you make it? Shuriken Nekogami is one of my stock characters that i have used since grade school. i used to do PBP on microsoft word, and trade it in for english credit, labeling it collaborative short stories. my playstyle really hasn't changed in 13 years. i have done it (freeform pbp) since i was 8. and am currently 21. i stopped when i was 18, and finally discovered DnD.
i was referencing disguising the bow?
As I see it, the problem is that you want to disguise the bow as something nonthreatening so that people don't consider you armed. Specifically, you need to disguise a curved stick about 3 feet long. Your character's flavor seems to be Japanese, and so the immediate answer that came to mind was to create an "umbrella sheathe."
Basically, you create a Japanese paper umbrella with a longer than normal hollow handle that you keep the bow inside. It's similar to the idea of the sword-cane.
As to your original question, I can't think of a way to make a bow collapsible without using magic.
i was referencing disguising the bow?As I see it, the problem is that you want to disguise the bow as something nonthreatening so that people don't consider you armed. Specifically, you need to disguise a curved stick about 3 feet long. Your character's flavor seems to be Japanese, and so the immediate answer that came to mind was to create an "umbrella sheathe."
Basically, you create a Japanese paper umbrella with a longer than normal hollow handle that you keep the bow inside. It's similar to the idea of the sword-cane.
As to your original question, I can't think of a way to make a bow collapsible without using magic.
the longer than normal, hollow handled japanese paper umbrella sheath sounds like it will work very well actually.
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Calixy, Can you post a link to the rp thread as soon as you make it?
I plan to, we won't be starting until everyone has finished their characters though, maybe a few more days.
About the umbrella-bow, I'll allow that... I'll say that it takes a move action to draw from the sheathe, but it will provoke attacks of opportunity. To re-conceal it will take a full round action. Sound okay?
Amael: Like I said, since this is an introduction, I’d much rather keep things to the core book so that things are kept simple. If you really feel the need to play a cavalier, you can, but I’m going to be focusing on the classes from the main rulebook when it comes to explaining things—I’ve not had a thorough look at all of the APG classes yet myself.
Any ideas for a background yet?
No problem Calix, for ease of play I'll just use the core classes. I'm going to be going with a Fighter. I wanted to create a secular knight whose background was based on either the noble houses or something similar, hailing from Absalom, and basically being a free agent at the current point of the campaign. I'm going to be fleshing him out more as far as personality/description, but I'm still reading up on Pathfinder background.
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No problem Calix, for ease of play I'll just use the core classes. I'm going to be going with a Fighter. I wanted to create a secular knight whose background was based on either the noble houses or something similar, hailing from Absalom, and basically being a free agent at the current point of the campaign. I'm going to be fleshing him out more as far as personality/description, but I'm still reading up on Pathfinder background.
Thanks, that will make things simpler. You can still get the knight feel with a fighter if you take the relevant skills and traits (I'd recommend 'Child of the Temple', despite the name it doesn't need to literally refer to being raised in a temple, just the education that you might have had.)
Calixy, Can you post a link to the rp thread as soon as you make it?I plan to, we won't be starting until everyone has finished their characters though, maybe a few more days.
About the umbrella-bow, I'll allow that... I'll say that it takes a move action to draw from the sheathe, but it will provoke attacks of opportunity. To re-conceal it will take a full round action. Sound okay?
yeah that sounds reasonable. at 2nd level, do you approve the quick draw feat as a rogue talent? and does it allow fast sheathing/concealing too?
about the foes we will be facing? how nonthreatening do they consider a little girl? enough for a free sneak attack on the opening round?
I need to figure out how the dice thing works.
darn, i wasted a crit and a good acrobatics check.
Hey Calixymenthillian,
If you've got an opening I would like to sign up, if not how about as an alternate?
I've been playing D&D since the late 70's and 3.5 since it's inception, but have never done a PbP game before and would like the challenge.
I'm new to the Pathfinder campaign setting but have a rudimentary idea of who does what in the world.
I've got a human Wizard (Conjurer) I created for a PFS set-up that never materialized. Let me know.
Thanks
ThanX 4 the info on Absolom!
Cuz the city is move an island with the boats a major thing I was thinking there could be boat races held regularly would THAT work?
That bein said here is my background i changed it just a bit
tell me if its okay:
NICEPHORA (NIK)
The Bringer of Victory
I’m a foreigner/immigrant to Absolom. My Blonde hair and clear eyes would say I’m from one of those northern countries. If I have a family somewhere I don’t speak of it.
My name was originally Yrsa in my tribal tongue, but on my arrival to Absolom it was changed into Ursula. The name means little bear. The merchant who bought me thought of me as his pet and found the name funny. I don’t have fond memories of that and don’t speak of it (my old name) to anyone.
I was pawned off ever since I got to Absolom from one place to the next. At first I was a serving girl but when my looks began to "develop" people started 2 realize they could make good money off me. Look good, entertain, dance, be polite, smile, do what you’re told: that’s what I was taught. Then I meet this dashing rogue. At first he was a "client" and I was his private dancer. Then he wanted me 2 be exclusive 2 him: he said I was his good luck charm! I was totally in love!
That’s when my name forever changed to Nicephora, meaning the Bringer of Victory! Soon everyone nicknamed me Nik for short!
About the Good Luck/Bringer of Victory thing: I had found this silver coin stamped to Desna on one side and Calistria on the other. Probably an error when it was minted. I’ve always kept it as a good luck charm, punching a hole in it and carrying it on a string necklace around my neck. I sometimes toss that coin to call upon the good fortunes of the Goddesses. Some people saw me do it. When my dashing rogue asked me to toss the coin to help him bet on a race and it brought him victory, he renamed me Nicephora and I loved it so much I kept the name!
I learned quickly he was involved in the famous boat races, that he was the son a rich noble, secretly living a life of gambling, racing, partying and debauchery. In Absolom races are held and there are 4 teams: Red, Blue, White and Green financed by the nobles and the rich. The colors were the four elements Red = fire, White = air, Blue = Sky, Green = earth. He backed Green.
I learned from him a lot about the rogue ways. Not necessarily cuz he showed me but cuz I’m a fast learner. He wasn’t a bad person but he wasn’t good either. Plus he was insanely jealous.
One day he picked a fight over someone from the Blue team that wanted me to dance for their team: he lost. I was all alone again. Was I gonna go back to be a private entertainer? Screw that! I had watched him a lot and learned useful skills from him. Skills that would help me survive Absolom on my own!
When I heard of the Pathfinder Society, I decided I would try to be an Initiate. Watch out city: I am gonna make something of myself! Sail around the world, explore exotic places, make a great fortune, then one day come back to Absolom and retire, owning the biggest Feast Hall the city has ever seen!