PFS PbP First Steps - Part 2: Delve the Dungeon Deep

[GM Aarvid]

Start discussion here...

[Thosar Seltenmus]

@GM - I just now saw that I did not spend any of Thosar's "starting money"(I believe it is 150gp as per PFS rules), so I will now equip him with all the necessary minor staff from both starting money and previous mission earned money. Still I am hoping to "put aside" significant amount of his funds aside so he could purchase some proper wands later on.

Any of you have any experience, aside from Happy-stick (Wand of CLW) and "gun-stick" (Wand of Magic missiles), as to what wands are "usable/nice to have" (and allowed) in PFS scenarios?

EDIT: Btw - very nice applicants in Recruitment thread. I'd be happy with any of the two of them, with a slight preference towards Oracle, because of healing of course.

[Pirate Rob]

Thosar:

Here is a thread I started about 2 years ago with things I had spent 2PA on. There are some other good suggestions there as well.

[Eli Xaviez]

The gold we got on the sheet includes the money received from npcs correct?

[Thosar Seltenmus]

I am certainly hoping so, because I did not track that money :-) Although, I can be bothered to go through the thread again for a few GP more :-)

[Thosar Seltenmus]

Bought equipment for Thosar (character sheet updated), including courtier's outfit and adequate jewelry . Still thinking what to do with 2 PA's...

[GM Aarvid]

Gold includes all received, items sold, rewards etc. Grand total.

[Thosar Seltenmus]

GM Aarvid wrote:

Gold includes all received, items sold, rewards etc. Grand total.

Cool, all is fine then. Total Thosar's wealth was 150gp (starting) + 417gp (from chronicle sheet).

I've spent around 200gp total, and I have 367gp remaining, so it all checks out.

[Thosar Seltenmus]

Archmoon Saevan wrote:

Well, since everyone is posting their purchases

SOLD:
Potion of invisibilty (+250 gp)
Scroll of remove disease (+375 gp)
Wand of disguise self (+75 gp)
Wand of knock (+990 gp)

PURCHASE:
Waterskin (-1 gp)
Explorer's Outfit (-10 gp)

Erm, Archmoon I do not think it works that way. You do not get to sell those items. Actually, they were already sold in a way and money from that sale was used for a pool from where each of us got the total gp listed on the Chronicle sheet.

It is listed in there simply as a reference as to which other items you may buy in the future. Check the PFS rules for "after mission" and "equipment purchases", I believe they are pretty clear

[Archmoon Saevan]

Yes, you are correct. It's definitely a strange system and unlike anything I've seen, I did not pay enough attention to that part when I read the PFS guide, and I've been posting a bit in a worry.

So, with that said ignore my last post.

EDIT: The post was deleted. No need to worry about it.

[Dahriakt Tolumeh]

Did anyone got a CLW wand? if not I will get one with the Prestige Points.

A question about the chronicles sheets. Are we supposed to record anything in the chronicles ourselves? Like if i buy a CLW with the Prestige Points? Or writing it on the Character Sheet is enough?

[GM Aarvid]

Yes put wand of clw under items prchased. Cost 2pp. Mark off the prestige on the right hand side ( you have 0 pp and 2fame)

[Eli Xaviez]

Testing google docs let me know if you can see this

Test Riddleport

Thank you for your help

[GM Aarvid]

Yep - looks good. If you add tokens and you want players to be able to move them, then you need to open up the share permissions to edit (rather than view). Otherwise, you move all tokens (safer, but more work for you).

[Thosar Seltenmus]

I can see it fine from my iPad

[GM Aarvid]

FYI -on business travel, so posts may be limited next 4 days.

[Thosar Seltenmus]

Hehehe, jut logged on to post the following: "I am on business trip until Friday, my posts may be short/scarce until then" and then I saw GM's last post :-)

[Thosar Seltenmus]

I am back, and hopefully GM Arvid is also. So - when do we begin? ;-)

[Thosar Seltenmus]

Wow - just now I saw that you guys are playing!! For whatever reason my campaign tab was not updating me of new posts in here :-( Will quickly read "the backlog" and join you IC

[Dahriakt Tolumeh]

Like Thosar, I checked on Friday and there was nothing showing up for me either on this or the other game im playing. Sorry for the delay.

Btw, I updated the character sheet to include a clw, hope is not too late.

[Eli Xaviez]

sorry for the slowness today been a bear of a day at work. 11 hours and counting.

[Eli Xaviez]

I feel like we missed out on a chance to talk to the ghoul. if it was a pathfinder it might have info but alas we attackes it attacked ohh well.

[Thosar Seltenmus]

Gm could you please repost link to map? Thanks

[GM Aarvid]

Map reposted at the top of the campaign page - so it should always be available now. I have been meaning to try that out. Another GM was doing it...very helpful.

[Eli Xaviez]

Yeah see it on my campaign page great stuff

[Hawk Lifebinder]

Couple of things -

Any feedback on my playing in this campaign so far. As I mentioned during my recruitment post this is my first PBP and PFS game. So any comments about the game so far would be appreciated.

How do Chronical Sheets work exactly? Are they only handled at the end of the senario?

Lastly has anyone heard from Dahr recently? Doesn't seem to be many posts by him.

[GM Aarvid]

Hawk,

Feedback - so far so good with your PbP play as far as I am concerned. Appreciate the consistent postings. I liked the legends you added to the maps...different GM's control their maps and do not allow players to make updates. That can be good and bad...makes it harder to visualize changes within the round.

Chronicle sheets are generated at the end of the scenario and I sign then scan them into a PDF and email them to you (email and PFS# need to be provided, which I think I have both of yours already).

I have not heard from Dahr since Wednesday, his turn is up after Eli. I will PM him to ensure he is still watching the action. He might be traveling. I like to give each person 24hrs to post before I delay or act for them. I just rolled his perception.

As a new PbP GM, I am also appreciate comments or suggestions from each of you...

[Thosar Seltenmus]

if I understood correctly both Hawk and me are surprised, so we are waiting for Round 1 for our actions, right?

[GM Aarvid]

Correct...the last 3 could not see into the room so the penalties to your perception to not be surprised were very high....like needed a 33 if I remember what I calculated for distance, lack of sight etc. But you also gain the benefit of knowing there is combat before you make it into the room.

[Eli Xaviez]

Hawk your play is very good as far as I am concerned. You are role playing and are invilbed so no complaints here.

GM The maps and the flow are all excellent. I am enjoying the game tremendously and that's the point. would love after this is all said and dine contunue on with other PFS if you would be interested.

[Manzcar]

[ooc]but fighters start with a BAB of 1 so it is my understanding that they can at first level. Again my understanding[/oob]

[GM Aarvid]

That was an interesting round. Dahr was missed by exactly the difference his shield made and Elindriel confirmed exactly on what the skeleton's AC was without a shield.

[Eli Xaviez]

Yea I got all ready to hit some bones and its over.

[Hawk Lifebinder]

I just want to be clear that I'm not trying to be offending to anyone. I understand that the character's people are playing have rough backgrounds and you have all played the first senario together.

As a newcomer to your game I'm just trying to be upfront and make sure that everyone is ok with this and that no one 'real' feelings are being hurt. Everything is cool on my side and I hope everyone else is having a good time.

[GM Aarvid]

Hawk, I think we are good...if anyone has any issues in or out of character ( including the way I am running the game) you can always PM me to resolve it.

[Thosar Seltenmus]

From my side you can be certain that everything is A-OK! Similar to Eli, it seems that Thosar have also misunderstood in a way your previous IC post.

Anyway, no issues here :-)

[Eli Xaviez]

I was role playing on your comment nothing more I personally knew that you meant nothing about it but Eli tends to be more reactive and short with and to everything just his concept. You are doing a great job and as posted loved the retort Eli would have to.

[Hawk Lifebinder]

Didn't think I would hit that slime with an attack roll of 8 :)

[GM Aarvid]

LOL - I was amazed how many misses you collectively had on the amoeba - so many low rolls, although cover saved it a couple times.

[Thosar Seltenmus]

I have days and even weeks when I log on and check like 10 times a day. And then I have weeks like this when I can't find 5-10 minutes of peace and quiet (needed for posts in here), if my life depended on it :-(

[GM Aarvid]

No worries Thosar. I have weeks like that too (next week I am back to Seattle again).

I am trying to keep things moving, but this is a longer mod. So hopefully not dragging too much for everyone. I also am checking with Dahr to see if real life is hampering his posting as well.

[Eli Xaviez]

To keep things moving you will have to bot dahr until he returns.

[Hawk Lifebinder]

Are we fighting a creature that can AoE blind as a swift/free action on it's turn?

We might be in trouble O-o

Also the frog-thing should be now be adjacent to dhar on the map right?

[GM Aarvid]

Hawk, it appears that the bright eyes can be done in addition to its normal actions...so yes.

I have updated the frog's position on the map. I could not do it on my i-pad. Should be good to go now.

[Hawk Lifebinder]

If I may suggest an action for Thosar -> move up and and use Color Spray. The frog thing already used his AOO on Hawk. He'll hit Eli too but it might be worth the risk. Besides Eli is a jerk anyway :D

[Eli Xaviez]

Yep a jerk with two weapon fighting stab stab backstab backstab possible 4d6 damages. 8D

[GM Aarvid]

What is the saying? something about blind leading the blind. :P

[GM Aarvid]

FYI - After this fight, Dahr is going to wander back to town.

I had PM'd him and have not heard back in several days. I did not want to keep running his character or delaying for him in the interest of keeping this moving.

I hope everyone is ok with it, including Dahr if you read this.

Also, I fly to Seattle tomorrow night on business for this coming week, so I may have delays on my posts. I should be back to normal upon returning on Friday. I apologize in advance if I cannot post some of the days...

[Hawk Lifebinder]

It's fine by me. I think I'd be a little uncomfortable with running his character too, especially since this is a PFS game.

[GM Aarvid]

No worries Thosar. Hope all get better soon. Similar for me and my 3 year old. Bad part is now I am on a plane to Seattle and my wife is stuck taking care of kids.

I may need someone to delete Dahr and Frog from map if you can.