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I am looking for someone who knows the Pathfinder rules and would be willing to GM a solo PbP for a newbie. The person should be willing to answer a lot of random questions about the game, but not feel like I'm testing them. When necessary, the GM should not be afraid to refer me to the core rulebook for further reading. The PbP would happen via email and would last for about one month (or longer, if we're both having fun). Hopefully we could exchange at least one message each day. If the GM quits enjoying running the game--or never does--we should plan to stop.
BTW, I'm interested in creating a human or half elf ranger (based on Treantmonk's guide).
Let me know if this sounds interesting to you. Thanks!
-Kendros
I'd be game as long as you are willing to play multiple characters. Solo players tend to run into a lot of problems. Ranger is great, as it is very versatile, but having a buddy is generally mission critical.
My preference would be a RoTRL variation, as I've run it before so it won't take much prep work since I already did it. I'd also rather do it in a thread, as it already has the dice roller attached.
If you are interested, here is a link to the free players guide that could help you come up with a back story.
I have never done play by post, so it could be an interesting learning experience for both of us.
Any reason you want to play solo? The group experience is a big part of the game for me, and we all started somewhere. (We dont bite, and we're a patient bunch!)
Best of luck with the game, too. RotR is great. :3
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Wizard is fine, although it can be a very tough class for people new to the game and could easily...well...die.
You could also be really awesome. Wizard is, in my experience, the "All Win-All Fail" class.
I'll adapt to whatever you want to play, go ahead and make your characters. I am fine with either doing a 20 point buy or rolling stats on here.
If you want to roll stats, I generally allow you to roll four d6 and take the three highest. Do this 6 times and then assign the scores to the ability you want.
In fact, if you are going to roll you may want to do that before you decide what class you want to play.
Whenever you are ready, I would suggest creating aliases accounts under your main account for each of your characters. You can put your stats in the profile for each so we can both see them, and that will also make it easier to keep track of which player is doing what when we are playing.
Once you do that, I'll create a campaign thread and start making maps.
Looking forward to playing, but take your time and feel free to ask lots of questions. Making characters is sometimes the hardest part of starting out :)
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I'm looking forward to playing, too!
Here are the die results:
4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 6) = 16
4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6, 1) = 16
4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 3, 5) = 14
4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 3, 5) = 10
4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 1) = 8
4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1, 6) = 144d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 5) = 10
4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 5, 6) = 17
4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 3) = 11
4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 1) = 10
4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6, 1) = 9
4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 4, 4) = 14Which set would be best for the ranger?
Based on those results, should I choose a different class for the second character? I'm not committed to the wizard so if there's another one you'd recommend, do let me know.
I would suggest the first set for the ranger, as you will need more versatile skills.
The second set is well suited for a wizard, although you may want to look at the sorcerer as well. They tend to be easier to play, while still giving the flavor. That isn't to say you shouldn't play a wizard, as there are many advantages. Just saying take a look at both and compare.
Also, twig makes a good point. You may want to consider inviting at least one other person to play, if only for interaction. But I'll leave that to your discretion. This is a learning game.
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Since this will be a learning game, I'd prefer not inviting someone else just yet. (For interaction, I agree with you and Twigs that more people would be better.)
My human (Varisian/Azlanti) ranger's name will be Iozif Bardson. Here is how I placed his stats:
STR 16
DEX 16
WIS 14
CON 14
INT 10
CHA 8My halfling sorcerer's name is Kalem Brownlock. Here is his stat placement:
CHA 17
DEX 14
CON 11
INT 10
WIS 10
STR 9Do you agree with the placement for both characters? Are the races fine?
I think you forgot to add your +2 human bonus and your +2 Dex/Cha -2 Strength racial modifiers for your halfling. Otherwise it looks good.
You may want to go ahead and make the alias accounts and put the stat sheet in there for skills and such, as well as buying equipment. Once you've done that I'll set up a campaign and we'll go from there.
I agree with Twiggs. We all started at the same level and a group setting is always a lot of fun. Even if the group is around the world. Love PbP as I have had more time to carefully think about my action before I respond to the game. Also there is time to look up the rules if you need to and also ask questions on the discussion thread of any adventure with the DM and the other players.
My first PbP game was the goblin game. Hugh amount of fun!
Have fun!
Hey! I dunno if this is still up for discussion or not, but I'd love to get in on this and help. I've played 3.5 for ages, and Pathfinder ever since Wotc went 4e and pathfinder came out. I'd love to get into play by post, so if you wanted, i'd love to jump in and help you with any rule issues Kendrosthenes!
If you have your heart set on solo then no worries, but I'd love to help, and of course I'd love to learn a bit about PbP!
Excellent! I'm happy to fill any role...although I rarely enjoy rogue-ish roles very much. If we're going to be roleplay heavy (which I doubt we are as you're looking to learn the rules, you're going to want nice crunchy stuff to play with) then i'd be interested in playing a bard. Otherwise I suppose you need a melee fighter/tank/whetever, so i'll play a fighter or barbarian :)
ciretose: what sources are you allowing?
If APG is in i may play a human fighter - dual weilding and critical focused around the falcata weapon. if not i might try playing with reach :)
And i think you were right to suggest sorcerer over wizard. A well made wizard will be impossibly powerful...a poorly made wizard will have a hard job dealing with a cat. (seriously, look at a cat's stat block sometime! WIZARD KILLER)
Excellent! I'm happy to fill any role...although I rarely enjoy rogue-ish roles very much. If we're going to be roleplay heavy (which I doubt we are as you're looking to learn the rules, you're going to want nice crunchy stuff to play with) then i'd be interested in playing a bard. Otherwise I suppose you need a melee fighter/tank/whetever, so i'll play a fighter or barbarian :)
ciretose: what sources are you allowing?
If APG is in i may play a human fighter - dual weilding and critical focused around the falcata weapon. if not i might try playing with reach :)
And i think you were right to suggest sorcerer over wizard. A well made wizard will be impossibly powerful...a poorly made wizard will have a hard job dealing with a cat. (seriously, look at a cat's stat block sometime! WIZARD KILLER)
Right so. edits because apparently i can't edit my post.
#1, apparently the cat is not half as deadly in pathfinder. quite a relief. THey used to be incredible grapplers and had a rake ability...it was murder (and by used to i mean in 3.5...i sometimes still have funny little mistakes, like if i have a high acrobatics i might think 'oh man i really wish i'd put some ranks in balance'" etc. =)#2, I'm thinking that bringing up the APG might not have been a good idea. best stick to the core rulebook until Kendtrosthenes gets a better hold on the game?
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Hey! I dunno if this is still up for discussion or not, but I'd love to get in on this and help. I've played 3.5 for ages, and Pathfinder ever since Wotc went 4e and pathfinder came out. I'd love to get into play by post, so if you wanted, i'd love to jump in and help you with any rule issues Kendrosthenes!
If you have your heart set on solo then no worries, but I'd love to help, and of course I'd love to learn a bit about PbP!Stjohnmccloskey: The tribe has voted . . . you are welcome to join Ciretose and me on this crazy adventure. (Since he is the GM, I'll let him have the final say on approving your participation.) Having another player provide assistance and answer questions does make a lot of sense. Which classes would you be interested in?
Ciretose: Are you cool with having another player join us? You, Twiggs, and Draxxan clearly think it would be in my best interest to invite a second player. That sounds fine with me.
Fine with me, although if it is just two of you I still would like you to each make two character. This will mean a total of 4 "players" which is what the AP calls for.
I created a campaign discussion thread here to move this discussion to to so I can access the campaign options.
If you have any questions, post them over at the other thread (unless you are having problems getting to the other thread of course...
As to allowed resources, I'm fine with any Core, APG, UM, and UC (I have them all)