Feel free to email me as well. I gotta talk to u bout a few things for my character anyways.
If you would, when you require passive rolls (initiative, saves, checks to notice something in passing, etc), I would recommend rolling a d20, and labeling each roll for the character, so when we see it, we can apply our modifiers and give you a total.. It will save us having the single post that is a roll for something that we have to wait to tell you.
Another great time saver along a similar vein is to just assume a 10.
Pathfinder has implemented this with the passive Perception rule. I like to use the old 3.5 auto-success rule.
Basically, if 10+your bonus is higher than the DC, you automatically succeed on any check that isn't contested. (or in some way more dramatically important than your average roll)
That would let Pentor just jtake a look at our sheets and post a basic result. if we then want to become more active (make an active skill check) based on the information, that's our choice
Having the DM roll reactive rolls like initiative and saves helps. I also like the idea of the passive perception checks; with all the people who are going to be on watch, it will reduce a lot of need for rolls over time. Co-DM's are a great idea, but I second that if they are going to be running NPCs and monsters that they do so for a different squad. For example, pick someone from squad 1 to help with squad 2, and so on.
Just giving a heads up, I'm going on vacation until the 28th so unless the condo where I'm staying has wi-fi I may not be able to post. Feel free to run my character, hopefully my squad mates have got a feel for what Talbot is like and someone will be my post buddy. I'm taking a laptop with me and I'll have an internet accessible phone (although I haven't figured out how to post with it) so if I'm able, I'll post some time in the next couple of days.
Behold the soldier awash in blood
His destiny likely a grim one,
Blade ever shining boots caked with mud
All hail the kings of crimson
If you would, when you require passive rolls (initiative, saves, checks to notice something in passing, etc), I would recommend rolling a d20, and labeling each roll for the character, so when we see it, we can apply our modifiers and give you a total.. It will save us having the single post that is a roll for something that we have to wait to tell you.Another great time saver along a similar vein is to just assume a 10.
Pathfinder has implemented this with the passive Perception rule. I like to use the old 3.5 auto-success rule.
Basically, if 10+your bonus is higher than the DC, you automatically succeed on any check that isn't contested. (or in some way more dramatically important than your average roll)
That would let Pentor just jtake a look at our sheets and post a basic result. if we then want to become more active (make an active skill check) based on the information, that's our choice
I am against the passive check. This will ensure that some are always succeeding while others are always failing. The role of dice in the game is to add a random element. As an example, in squad one, there are three people with Stealth 10+. They will never be detected against a Perception 10 + modifier. I cannot speak for anyone else, but I don't like to play the game, "I Win".
The passive(take 10) check, or the DM pre-rolling dice?
Hmm, threads seem to be going slow today.
Wi-fi seems to be working so I'm still in the game. Put up more posts later this evening.
Keenword/Flynn Out
I'll be traveling until next friday. My internet access will be sparse. I'll still try to check in once a day, but if I fall behind Gorsk can run me.
definitely still cool with helping Co-GM, running some encounters or otherwise.
doing that though is a LOT more than just voicing NPCs, though that could be done as well. Depending on just how much you want us to help, we could for example, take the Steel Wolves(not me, cuz that's my group) through the temple, dealing with whatever may be inside, traps, some combats, important NPCs, etc.
these could also help:
To avoid confusion we could all create an alias called "NPC Dialogue - Torque" (for example). No portrait, of course. Then, if we're waiting on a response from an NPC whoever logs on next can fill it in according to the success or failure of any intimidation, diplomacy or bluff rolls that were just made.
The only issue I have with this is that after 10 posts, that Alias is permanent. I'm pretty sure a couple of us who have DM'ed on this board do have DM aliases. We could use those and remove the portrait, per your instructions. I'm just distasteful of having a whole block of aliases, some of which-- by the name-- would never see use besides the specific instance in which they were created. (Posted under my DM alias)
To avoid confusion we could all create an alias called "NPC Dialogue - Torque" (for example). No portrait, of course. Then, if we're waiting on a response from an NPC whoever logs on next can fill it in according to the success or failure of any intimidation, diplomacy or bluff rolls that were just made.The only issue I have with this is that after 10 posts, that Alias is permanent. I'm pretty sure a couple of us who have DM'ed on this board do have DM aliases. We could use those and remove the portrait, per your instructions. I'm just distasteful of having a whole block of aliases, some of which-- by the name-- would never see use besides the specific instance in which they were created. (Posted under my DM alias)
The suggestion was to make a single alias: "NPC Dialogue - [Insert your PC name here]. For instance, in the above quote the original idea was submitted by Torque. His posting as any NPC would be under the alias, NPC Dialogue - Toque. He would be sure to designate within the post which NPC was talking and to whom they were speaking. If I were to post the NPC speech/actions it would be as NPC Dialogue - Hakon. This way everyone knows that it was a NPC speaking to the group and the group and DM know which PC handled the NPC in that post. Does this make more sense?
It does, but I was just nitpicking the extra blue name under my characters. I was asking if we could use our DM names, for those of us that have them, saving us another creation, but tag in the text box as a header who is from what character.
So I'd still post as "The Lost Voice", but in the dialog box, I'd post "NPC Dialogue -- Declan" ?
I've just confused myself. I'll follow along.
I didn't actually made a DM tag for my game; it never even occurred to me to do so.
Don't worry Dark, neither did I. I thot about it, but didn't think it was all that important.
I think posting as our main alias or one that has no ties to the game, but isn't a PC either, would be fine. I've posted as Monkeygod plenty of times by accident when I meant to post as a PC, but clearly the post showed me as the right PC. If I post as Monkeygod, but am in the role of an NPC, that too would be clear. No need for an extra alias IMO.
Pentor, I was thinking of creating a Faction for the Blood Hawks(that's our main company, right?) ala the Faction Guide, but I wanted to get your permission first.
Sentis (Stiehl9s) reporting for duty and approval.
Half Elf Druid - Squad 3 - Steel Wolves
25 point Core Book Build
Traits from - Pathifnder_OGC
Ok lets trial it here in the OOC thread before we implement it in-game.Scenario - Drunken Shenanigans in the Sleepy Eye Inn!
You enter the inn and find that you aren't the only one there this dark and rainy night.
You can see a shifty looking group (Unfriendly, DC 21)seated at a table at the far end of the room. Seated by the bar are a surly looking dwarf (Unfriendly, DC 22) and a pale haired barbarian (Indifferent, DC 16) while behind the bar itself is the innkeeper, a large jovial looking man with a glint in his eye (Friendly, DC 10).
And ACTION!
I'm a bit confused about this test. Is this us working out the format in which we'll be posting for other characters in our squad if they have a temporary hiatus, or how the co-DMs would work?
Additionally, it looks like one of my pbps will be dying due to DM neglect, so I'll put up my address to co-DM as The Lost Voice for another squad.
What's your email again? I can help co-GM if need be. A fourth squadron could be interesting. Have it be on the east coast of Garund with the possibility of eventually having them and the Steel Wolves meet in the middle for a slightly bigger task; likewise do the same for the Crimson Kings and the Iron Carnival. Than, if that goes well, we can try to span continents and put all 4 squads together.
The ranking system sounds good. I would also make it so that while veterans are technically below NCOs, that a young NCO, and in field situations sometimes even officers, will often defer to a veteran's opinion; likewise, a young officer will often defer to an experienced NCO on many matters.
Moved from the Squad thread -
I actually assumed something like this system would come in to play. I love the idea of having to pay the Company. It make sense.
And as for the Ranking system, it sounds good. How would one attain a new Rank? With level or perhaps by Squad backing?
I think having active Corporals, early on, would be a good idea. If at the end of this Misson Two Bears was promoted to Sergeant in charge of the Squad then this would leave Corporal position open. I tink, having a new Corporal raised from the Ranks, in a new Squad, would be an interesting way to go. It also would take away the supreme command of the Corporal position by replacing it with an even higher Rank, that of Sergeant.
Now of course the Rank of Corporal would be both a blessing and a curse. A blessing as you gain Rank but a curse as you will be getting less loot than everyone else. Just a suggestion! :)
For ranks I'd go with a system not dissimilar to Ye Olde British Army in Napoleonic times.
NCOs have a few ranks, with promotion on merit due to service in the field. Can have a honour similar to being considered a 'Grenadier' or 'Rifleman' - ie a sign of respect due to combat effectiveness / ruthlessness. Then step up through NCOs a few ranks to Sergeant-ish levels.
Officers can be a mix. Some have 'come in through the hawsehole' and been promoted from the ranks - and are seen with a lot more respect. Others can be pretty noblemen playing soldier who have purchased their commission - these ones can be reviled (if they suck) or admired (if they turn out good).
Allows for alot of the classic military situations - 30 year veteran being ordered around by a milksop wet behind the ears; gentlemanly officer seen as a father to his men; coarse bastard promoted from within the ranks that is just damn good at his job.
As long as we have enough guys who channel the spirit of Fighting Jack, I'll be a happy half-orc.
Pentor and I are going to working on a Faction for the Blood Hawks ala the Faction Guide. This will include how we rank up.
Suggestions for this, including boons, feats, etc are most welcome!!
Heh! Damn... Fighting Jack was one hell of a man!
Heh! Damn... Fighting Jack was one hell of a man!
Aye - a crazy one though. The soldier from WWII that I'm more in awe of was Charles Upham. Though when you start really digging into WWI and WWII there are alot of guys to be in awe of...
A crazy one? Oh aye... He complained that he missed the war by being a POW. Also he dispised the Americans involvment as he felt he could of got a good few more years killing Nazis if they hadnt got involved. Crazy as hell but damn impressive!
Hey Pentor, you nvr made a ruling on us using the "anti-hero" system that was discussed earlier in the thread.
Squad 1 went ahead and followed what we were all taught in 8th grade PE; silence is affirmation.
One thing that will help when the squads eventually do come together would be to remember that despite interal rivarlies, we do still all belong to the same company overall. That means keeping the interaction between the separate groups on the recruitment channel respectful might be a good idea as that is basically where the group as a whole interacts with those not fully involved and aware of the inside jokes that make such jabs interesting to those making them. Please note, I am not saying stop all the rivalry trash talk, just that you might want to be mindful of where you are doing it.
Yeah, are we using the Hero/Anti-hero system at all?
Hey all, over on the Squad 2 ooc thread, we're having a discussion about replacing Leadership the feat with a far more point based system. Atm my players all seem for it, but this would clearly be something for all of us to use.
That might be a good thing to incorporate into the faction that someone was making up.
That would be Pentor and I Dark. This idea will go hand in hand with the Blood Hawk faction, but the rules for the faction itself are more about what one gains by being a member of various rank. What I'm proposing will help us determine rank, as well as allow those of us do inclinded to benefit from leadership, without wasting a feat.
It sounds good however you choose to do. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
only book i use to generate characters is the pathfinder core rulebook with the exception of the traits of course. i like
ceragia trundle human wizard squad 4 reporting for Victum Semper
Dott, and a quick rundown of what ive used:
Core - duuh
Apg - the Sandman archetype and 1 trait
Players guide to Qadara - 1 trait =)
Character ready in profile. Used Core/ APG (Class and spells)/ UM (Archetype)
Okay. Character posted on profile as well as here:
Used References: Core Rulebook (Basic, Equipment), Advanced Players Guide (Traits), Ultimate Combat Playtest: Ninja (Ninja Core Class)
Colross “Smoke Raven” Sormul
Ninja Level 1
Human, Shoanti (Hawk Clan)
CN, Medium Humanoid
Init: +6; Senses: Perception +5
Defense_____________________________________
AC: 17, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +3 Dex)
Hp: 9 [Max.1HD (8), +1 Con]
Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +1
Defensive Abilities: N/A
Offense_____________________________________
Speed: 30 ft.
Melee: +2 Kama ~ 1d6+2 (x2)
+0/+0 Kama ~ 1d6+2 / 1d6+2 (x2)
Ranged: +3 Shortbow ~ 1d6 (x3)
Special Attacks: Sneak Attack +1d6
Statistics____________________________________
Str 14, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 12
Base Atk: +0; CMB: +2; CMD: 15
Traits: Resilient (+1 Fortitude), Reactionary (+1 Initiative)
Feats: Combat Expertise, Two Weapon Fighting
Skills:_________________________________________
Acrobatics (Dex)(1)+7, Appraise (Int), Bluff (Cha)(1)+5, Climb (Str)(1)+6, Craft (Int),
Diplomacy (Cha)(1)+5, Disable Device (Dex)(1)+7, Disguise (Cha)(1)+5, Escape Artist (Dex)(1)+7,
Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (local) (Int), Knowledge (nobility)
(Int), Linguistics (Int), Perception (Wis)(1)+5, Perform (Cha),
Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis)(1)+5, Sleight of Hand (Dex),
Stealth (Dex)(1)+7, Swim (Str), and Use Magic Device (Cha).
Languages: Common (Varisian), Orc, Goblin
SQ: Poison use, Shoanti (Hawk Clan, +2 Initiative, +2 Ride Checks)
Combat Gear: Kamas (2), Shurikens (10), Shortbow, (40 Arrows)
Other Gear: Explorer’s Outfit, Chain Shirt (+4AC, -2 Check Pen.), Backpack, Bedroll, Candles (2), Chalk (2)
Crowbar, Flint & Steel, Small Steel Mirror, Oil (3), Belt Pouches (3), Silk Rope 50’
Trail Rations (10 days), Signal Whistle, Waterskin (4), Whetstone.
Finding picture, and still doing backstory, but base character is done. Decided to go with a Fighter anyway. List looked like it could use a little muscle.
Used Core (class, some feats) and APG (1 feat, traits).
Okay. Character posted on profile as well as here:
Used References: Core Rulebook (Basic, Equipment), Advanced Players Guide (Traits), Ultimate Combat Playtest: Ninja (Ninja Core Class)** spoiler omitted **
Also located in the Mid-Atlantic. Posting mostly in afternoons and evenings. Can post with phone as well. So never out of touch for long.
Now just awaiting orders.
Take it someone will reply when I can join PBP?
Khair Colbad - Gunslinger
Ultimate Combat Playtest
APG (Traits)
Now just awaiting orders.
Take it someone will reply when I can join PBP?
Howdy Smoke Raven - I'm one of the co-DMs for the merc game. If you pop over to the Squad 4 Discussion Thread and introduce yourself then post on the IC Thread you can get started.
Pentor will probably be back online later tonight to get you guys kicked off on your first assignment.