Catching up w / PFS

[Khashir El'eth]

So, how does a new player/character catch up with the events/faction goals? How long does that take?

I.e., Shadow Lodge wants to infiltrate Aspis Consortium, and one has the option of obtaining a PP by helping achieve that. While I've no RP intention of having my char involved in that in his first foray, it'd be good to know how best to incorporate the PC in the 'big things' going on.

Thanks :)

[The Great Rinaldo!]

I'm not sure what you mean by "catching up". Every scenario (with a few exceptions) has one or two tasks you are given by your faction head, and if you complete the tasks you get your Prestige award for the scenario (with a second for finishing the primary goal). In season 4, we have the option of doing something creative that furthers our faction's goal, and it is the GM's discretion if you do something that is worth a Prestige award. Note that if you do this, it is instead of the assigned task for the scenario, not in addition to it.

Does that make sense?

[Khashir El'eth]

Yes, thank you :). My question refers to the details of that 'something creative', and how to make it fit in the overarching story?

I would hate to try to do something creative, and then not receiving the PP (cause it turned out not to be as great), thereby missing the opportunity (unless I can then try the assigned task)?

[The Great Rinaldo!]

The idea is that if for some reason you are unable to complete your assigned task, this alternate method is available. There is no reason you can't be trying it while also working toward the assigned task; if at the end of the scenario, you haven't completed the task, you can ask the GM if your efforts to promote your faction's goal qualified. There is no either/or required.

[Khashir El'eth]

Ah, thank you, that's pretty cool.