paizo.com Recent Posts in Run as writtenpaizo.com Recent Posts in Run as written2013-04-04T05:03:48Z2013-04-04T05:03:48ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenKatisha (alias of nosig)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1282013-06-18T15:28:02Z2013-06-18T15:28:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Silbeg wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I had a good time when I played The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch with Munny... my Shadow Lodge Gunslinger... </p>
<p>He was a little "disappointed" when the Grandmaster didn't recognize him... but since he was on a "cover mission", working for the Chelish faction, he figured that GT couldn't blow his cover :P</p>
<p>After all, as he sees it, the reason he'd done so many Chelish missions is that the Paracountess "takes advantage of" Pathfinders... just perhaps not in the way that the Shadow Lodge typically cares about. Of course, perhaps Grandmaster Torch is getting cheap thrills out of the full reports :P </blockquote><p>well, I'm not one to talk, but giving a post mission report to both the Paracountess and Torchy can be lots of fun! Though normally, that sort of thing costs extra...(wink).Silbeg wrote:I had a good time when I played The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch with Munny... my Shadow Lodge Gunslinger...
He was a little "disappointed" when the Grandmaster didn't recognize him... but since he was on a "cover mission", working for the Chelish faction, he figured that GT couldn't blow his cover :P
After all, as he sees it, the reason he'd done so many Chelish missions is that the Paracountess "takes advantage of" Pathfinders... just perhaps not in the way that the...Katisha (alias of nosig)2013-06-18T15:28:02ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenSilbeghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1272013-06-18T15:04:53Z2013-06-18T15:04:53Z<p>I had a good time when I played The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch with Munny... my Shadow Lodge Gunslinger... </p>
<p>He was a little "disappointed" when the Grandmaster didn't recognize him... but since he was on a "cover mission", working for the Chelish faction, he figured that GT couldn't blow his cover :P</p>
<p>After all, as he sees it, the reason he'd done so many Chelish missions is that the Paracountess "takes advantage of" Pathfinders... just perhaps not in the way that the Shadow Lodge typically cares about. Of course, perhaps Grandmaster Torch is getting cheap thrills out of the full reports :P</p>I had a good time when I played The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch with Munny... my Shadow Lodge Gunslinger...
He was a little "disappointed" when the Grandmaster didn't recognize him... but since he was on a "cover mission", working for the Chelish faction, he figured that GT couldn't blow his cover :P
After all, as he sees it, the reason he'd done so many Chelish missions is that the Paracountess "takes advantage of" Pathfinders... just perhaps not in the way that the Shadow Lodge...Silbeg2013-06-18T15:04:53ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenKatisha (alias of nosig)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1262013-06-18T14:04:44Z2013-06-18T14:04:44Z<p>goodness - I rather enjoyed my times with Torchy! One could even say "he's hot"!
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He did convense me to change factions, back when Shadow Lodge became an actual player in the game... though I kept a 'working relationship' with the Para-countess also.</p>goodness - I rather enjoyed my times with Torchy! One could even say "he's hot"!
He did convense me to change factions, back when Shadow Lodge became an actual player in the game... though I kept a 'working relationship' with the Para-countess also.Katisha (alias of nosig)2013-06-18T14:04:44ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenkinevonhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1252013-06-18T06:27:32Z2013-06-18T06:27:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">TriOmegaZero wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">nosig wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Jiggy wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Will Johnson wrote:</div><blockquote><p>I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS.
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I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library.</blockquote>Cripes, when do you sleep? Or eat? Or <i>breathe</i>? </blockquote><p>heck, I've seen people do all three of those at a game.
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Now bath?... as in shower? <b>/not at my table!</b> </blockquote>He'd just be roleplaying Grandmaster Torch at that point. </blockquote><p>Yeah, with Shadow Lodge gone NPC in Season 5, maybe we'll have less ... face time with Grandmaster Torch to deal with.
<p>One of the downsides of running Silent Tide...</p>TriOmegaZero wrote:nosig wrote: Jiggy wrote: Will Johnson wrote:I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS.
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I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library.
Cripes, when do you sleep? Or eat? Or breathe? heck, I've seen people do all three of those at a game.
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Now bath?... as in shower? /not at my table! He'd just be roleplaying Grandmaster Torch at that point. Yeah, with Shadow Lodge gone NPC in Season 5, maybe we'll have less...kinevon2013-06-18T06:27:32ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenTriOmegaZerohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1242013-06-18T05:37:53Z2013-06-18T05:37:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">nosig wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Jiggy wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Will Johnson wrote:</div><blockquote><p>I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS.
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I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library.</blockquote>Cripes, when do you sleep? Or eat? Or <i>breathe</i>? </blockquote><p>heck, I've seen people do all three of those at a game.
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Now bath?... as in shower? <b>/not at my table!</b> </blockquote><p>He'd just be roleplaying Grandmaster Torch at that point.nosig wrote:Jiggy wrote: Will Johnson wrote:I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS.
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I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library.
Cripes, when do you sleep? Or eat? Or breathe? heck, I've seen people do all three of those at a game.
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Now bath?... as in shower? /not at my table! He'd just be roleplaying Grandmaster Torch at that point.TriOmegaZero2013-06-18T05:37:53ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenJCServanthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1232013-04-17T17:51:54Z2013-04-17T17:51:54Z<p>Indeed. I agree with Will. The Sheet you get for an AP is an extra reward for playing through an entire book. It's very much like the GMs who get one for GM'ing sessions.</p>Indeed. I agree with Will. The Sheet you get for an AP is an extra reward for playing through an entire book. It's very much like the GMs who get one for GM'ing sessions.JCServant2013-04-17T17:51:54ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenSartahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1222013-04-18T03:42:27Z2013-04-17T17:37:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mattastrophic wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I had an idea earlier this week about how to solve the "constrained-GM" problem.</p>
<p>PFS already has a homegame option for sanctioned APs, where the GM can do whatever he wants and the players get a Chronicle for it. So what about extending this option to scenario play?</p>
<p>-Matt </blockquote><p>There are a lot of folks who are <b>very</b> opposed to granting credit to characters when they were not actually played.
<p>I think it makes sense for AP's. Players and GM's may want to use critical/fumble cards, non-allowed races, 15 point buys, and such for their campaign.</p>
<p>However, if you aren't playing your character in society scenarios, but applying credit to a society character, what's the point? I know that I make characters in order to play them. While I do apply GM credit, I'm very carefully to spread it out so that I can still play each character as much as possible.</p>Mattastrophic wrote:I had an idea earlier this week about how to solve the "constrained-GM" problem.
PFS already has a homegame option for sanctioned APs, where the GM can do whatever he wants and the players get a Chronicle for it. So what about extending this option to scenario play?
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There are a lot of folks who are very opposed to granting credit to characters when they were not actually played. I think it makes sense for AP's. Players and GM's may want to use critical/fumble...Sarta2013-04-17T17:37:31ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenMattastrophichttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1212013-04-17T16:28:43Z2013-04-17T16:28:43Z<p>I had an idea earlier this week about how to solve the "constrained-GM" problem.</p>
<p>PFS already has a homegame option for sanctioned APs, where the GM can do whatever he wants and the players get a Chronicle for it. So what about extending this option to scenario play?</p>
<p>-Matt</p>I had an idea earlier this week about how to solve the "constrained-GM" problem.
PFS already has a homegame option for sanctioned APs, where the GM can do whatever he wants and the players get a Chronicle for it. So what about extending this option to scenario play?
-MattMattastrophic2013-04-17T16:28:43ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenThreeEyedSlothhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1202013-04-18T03:41:45Z2013-04-17T14:28:54Z<p>You must be going the LOOOOONG way to Turlock if you're traveling 120 miles! :P</p>You must be going the LOOOOONG way to Turlock if you're traveling 120 miles! :PThreeEyedSloth2013-04-17T14:28:54ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenQuindohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1192013-04-17T14:25:01Z2013-04-17T14:25:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Walter Sheppard wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Sorry to hear that Cole. I don't quite see where Mike was telling you to leave PFS, from what I read here it sounds more like he was asking for some workable suggestions on the current system. But I haven't been involved in this discussion.</p>
<p>I think that what might have been lost in a lot of the dialogue here is that PFS is still fun. Even though you aren't allowed to add extra NPCs or increase the reward in any given scenario, you can still get a lot of enjoyment out of PFS. It isn't, however, a replacement for a homebrew game in any way, shape, or form. So if, later down the road, you find you need an occasional game every now and then, you should look into PFS. It's easy, quick, and pretty straightforward. And because none of the GMs are allowed to "go off-script" and add a dragon to each fight, you can expect any game, anywhere, to be held to the same standard. At least, that's how I see it. </p>
<p>I have a lot of fun playing PFS, but I still have a weekly game of <i>Rise of the Runelords</i>, which is a different kind of fun.</p>
<p>Anyway, I'm planning to be at SpoCon with a half dozen or so volunteers to GM tables and spread the awesome that is PFS, so if you're going to be there feel free to come by and play at one of our tables. ;)</p>
<p>- Walter </blockquote><p>Every Saturday I either play or run a Savage World Of My Little Pony homebrew games. This uses up all my creativity on the weekend and allows me to run as written for PFS and still have a game where I can be as creative and willy nilly as I want as long as the players are enjoying the game. (One of the combats the players have encountered was eating a meal with nobility that they all failed horribly at.)
<p>There is one reason why I play and run PFS, that reason is to meet and play with more people. The reason I play with my set group each weekend is to get all the creative enjoyment of a RPG.</p>Walter Sheppard wrote:Sorry to hear that Cole. I don't quite see where Mike was telling you to leave PFS, from what I read here it sounds more like he was asking for some workable suggestions on the current system. But I haven't been involved in this discussion.
I think that what might have been lost in a lot of the dialogue here is that PFS is still fun. Even though you aren't allowed to add extra NPCs or increase the reward in any given scenario, you can still get a lot of enjoyment out of...Quindo2013-04-17T14:25:01ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenSartahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1182013-06-18T12:24:13Z2013-04-16T20:09:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pirate Rob wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Will Johnson wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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When I go to conventions, I play PFS.
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</blockquote><p>By play PFS he means run Eyes of the Ten over 5 of the 10 slots at the con, and Bonekeep for a 6th GM slot.
<p>Considering he'll be up for his 5th • playing 4/10 slots is probably quite high! </blockquote><p>Yeah, but it is con season. As of this date, there are only three scenarios I haven't played. However, I'm missing two levels of Thornkeep and quite a few modules.
<p>My weekly schedule is:</p>
<p>• Every Sun afternoon I run PFS
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• Every other Weds I play Skull & Shackles.
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• Every other Sat Afternoon I run PFS.
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• Every other Sat night I play Jade Regent.
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• Every other Sat night we played Serpent Skull. We lost the GM and we're regrouping.</p>
<p>I travel Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and alternating Fridays when there's a scenario I've not played within 200 miles or to run a game.</p>
<p>Tonight I'm driving to Turlock (120 miles away) to run My Enemy's Enemy.</p>Pirate Rob wrote:Will Johnson wrote:
When I go to conventions, I play PFS.
By play PFS he means run Eyes of the Ten over 5 of the 10 slots at the con, and Bonekeep for a 6th GM slot. Considering he'll be up for his 5th * playing 4/10 slots is probably quite high! Yeah, but it is con season. As of this date, there are only three scenarios I haven't played. However, I'm missing two levels of Thornkeep and quite a few modules. My weekly schedule is:
• Every Sun afternoon I run PFS
• Every...Sarta2013-04-16T20:09:21ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenPirate Robhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1172014-11-12T22:57:38Z2013-04-16T18:22:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Will Johnson wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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When I go to conventions, I play PFS.
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</blockquote><p>By play PFS he means run Eyes of the Ten over 5 of the 10 slots at the con, and Bonekeep for a 6th GM slot.
<p>Considering he'll be up for his 5th • playing 4/10 slots is probably quite high!</p>Will Johnson wrote:When I go to conventions, I play PFS.
By play PFS he means run Eyes of the Ten over 5 of the 10 slots at the con, and Bonekeep for a 6th GM slot. Considering he'll be up for his 5th * playing 4/10 slots is probably quite high!Pirate Rob2013-04-16T18:22:58ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenJCServanthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1162013-04-16T16:29:29Z2013-04-16T16:29:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Will Johnson wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Cole Cummings wrote:</div><blockquote>I'm also shutting down the event I was planning on running at SpoCon 2013.</blockquote><p>Another option is to do both. I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS. I wouldn't trade those games for anything.
<p>At the same time, PFS exposes me to far more great gamers than any home game can. As a result, I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library. When I go to conventions, I play PFS, since it exposes me to far more players than I'd meet offering to run a home-brew Pathfinder scenario at the con.</p>
<p>PFS play allows one to meet and greet perspective players and GM's before inviting them to join home games. </blockquote><p>Totally agree with Will here. While I'm sorry to hear about one or more of you bowing out of PFS, I will tell you that I play PF multiple ways and enjoy each one for what it brings to the table. I have two weekly APs, two Pbp's and one to two PFS deals each week (yeah, I stay busy). You don't have to go OCD like me...but if you wanna run an AP, there's no reason you can't run/join an PFS once/month and/or attend the concs to meet new players and the such. APs and home groups are fun, and I won't give them up...but so is playing PF in a convention setting with new people I'm just meeting for the firs time. Because PFS doesn't require a commitment level like an AP does, you can have your cake and eat it too :)Will Johnson wrote:Cole Cummings wrote:I'm also shutting down the event I was planning on running at SpoCon 2013.
Another option is to do both. I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS. I wouldn't trade those games for anything. At the same time, PFS exposes me to far more great gamers than any home game can. As a result, I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library. When I go to conventions, I play PFS, since it exposes me to far...JCServant2013-04-16T16:29:29ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenSilbeghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1152013-04-16T15:46:05Z2013-04-16T15:46:05Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jiggy wrote:</div><blockquote> Come to think of it, I've seen someone nod off during a game as well. Day 3 of a con, so I'm guessing he'd had some late nights. </blockquote><p>What is defined as a "late night" at a con? I know my nights at CotN aren't typically over until at <i>least</i> 2AM... and I am always up for the 8:00 AM game the next morning...
<p>I will say that this isn't as easy as it once was, though... and if I didn't take the Monday off after the con, I would be useless at work.</p>Jiggy wrote:Come to think of it, I've seen someone nod off during a game as well. Day 3 of a con, so I'm guessing he'd had some late nights.
What is defined as a "late night" at a con? I know my nights at CotN aren't typically over until at least 2AM... and I am always up for the 8:00 AM game the next morning... I will say that this isn't as easy as it once was, though... and if I didn't take the Monday off after the con, I would be useless at work.Silbeg2013-04-16T15:46:05ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenJiggy (RPG Superstar 2015 Top 32, RPG Superstar 2012 Top 32)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1142013-04-16T15:09:37Z2013-04-16T15:09:37Z<p>Come to think of it, I've seen someone nod off during a game as well. Day 3 of a con, so I'm guessing he'd had some late nights.</p>Come to think of it, I've seen someone nod off during a game as well. Day 3 of a con, so I'm guessing he'd had some late nights.Jiggy (RPG Superstar 2015 Top 32, RPG Superstar 2012 Top 32)2013-04-16T15:09:37ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtennosighttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1132013-04-16T15:01:23Z2013-04-16T15:01:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jiggy wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Will Johnson wrote:</div><blockquote><p>I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS.
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I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library.</blockquote>Cripes, when do you sleep? Or eat? Or <i>breathe</i>? </blockquote><p>heck, I've seen people do all three of those at a game.
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Now bath?... as in shower? <b>/not at my table!</b></p>Jiggy wrote:Will Johnson wrote:I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS.
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I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library.
Cripes, when do you sleep? Or eat? Or breathe? heck, I've seen people do all three of those at a game.
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Now bath?... as in shower? /not at my table!nosig2013-04-16T15:01:23ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenJiggy (RPG Superstar 2015 Top 32, RPG Superstar 2012 Top 32)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1122013-04-16T14:44:27Z2013-04-16T14:44:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Will Johnson wrote:</div><blockquote><p>I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS.
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I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library.</blockquote><p>Cripes, when do you sleep? Or eat? Or <i>breathe</i>?Will Johnson wrote:I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS.
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I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library.
Cripes, when do you sleep? Or eat? Or breathe?Jiggy (RPG Superstar 2015 Top 32, RPG Superstar 2012 Top 32)2013-04-16T14:44:27ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenWalterGM (RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 8)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1112013-04-16T14:32:41Z2013-04-16T14:32:41Z<p>Sorry to hear that Cole. I don't quite see where Mike was telling you to leave PFS, from what I read here it sounds more like he was asking for some workable suggestions on the current system. But I haven't been involved in this discussion.</p>
<p>I think that what might have been lost in a lot of the dialogue here is that PFS is still fun. Even though you aren't allowed to add extra NPCs or increase the reward in any given scenario, you can still get a lot of enjoyment out of PFS. It isn't, however, a replacement for a homebrew game in any way, shape, or form. So if, later down the road, you find you need an occasional game every now and then, you should look into PFS. It's easy, quick, and pretty straightforward. And because none of the GMs are allowed to "go off-script" and add a dragon to each fight, you can expect any game, anywhere, to be held to the same standard. At least, that's how I see it. </p>
<p>I have a lot of fun playing PFS, but I still have a weekly game of <i>Rise of the Runelords</i>, which is a different kind of fun.</p>
<p>Anyway, I'm planning to be at SpoCon with a half dozen or so volunteers to GM tables and spread the awesome that is PFS, so if you're going to be there feel free to come by and play at one of our tables. ;)</p>
<p>- Walter</p>Sorry to hear that Cole. I don't quite see where Mike was telling you to leave PFS, from what I read here it sounds more like he was asking for some workable suggestions on the current system. But I haven't been involved in this discussion.
I think that what might have been lost in a lot of the dialogue here is that PFS is still fun. Even though you aren't allowed to add extra NPCs or increase the reward in any given scenario, you can still get a lot of enjoyment out of PFS. It isn't,...WalterGM (RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 8)2013-04-16T14:32:41ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenSartahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1102013-04-16T14:24:35Z2013-04-16T14:19:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cole Cummings wrote:</div><blockquote>I'm also shutting down the event I was planning on running at SpoCon 2013.</blockquote><p>Another option is to do both. I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS. I wouldn't trade those games for anything.
<p>At the same time, PFS exposes me to far more great gamers than any home game can. As a result, I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library. When I go to conventions, I play PFS, since it exposes me to far more players than I'd meet offering to run a home-brew Pathfinder scenario at the con.</p>
<p>PFS play allows one to meet and greet perspective players and GM's before inviting them to join home games.</p>Cole Cummings wrote:I'm also shutting down the event I was planning on running at SpoCon 2013.
Another option is to do both. I play or run 5 different home campaigns outside of PFS. I wouldn't trade those games for anything. At the same time, PFS exposes me to far more great gamers than any home game can. As a result, I run PFS for all comers every Sunday at my FLGS and every other week at a local library. When I go to conventions, I play PFS, since it exposes me to far more players than I'd...Sarta2013-04-16T14:19:47ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenSniggeverthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1092013-04-16T14:18:38Z2013-04-16T14:18:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Don Walker wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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I personally, am glad to see that you are sticking with Pathfinder and Paizo products. PFS is not for everyone. Enjoy Pathfinder your way! </blockquote><p>Well said Don. 100% this.Don Walker wrote:I personally, am glad to see that you are sticking with Pathfinder and Paizo products. PFS is not for everyone. Enjoy Pathfinder your way!
Well said Don. 100% this.Sniggevert2013-04-16T14:18:38ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenDon Walkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1082013-04-16T14:15:56Z2013-04-16T14:15:56Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cole Cummings wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Just wanted to say I'm taking Brock's advice and bowing out of PFS Gming. I've shut down the event I run at my house (2 Tables weekly) and have let all my players know.
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I'm also shutting down the event I was planning on running at SpoCon 2013.</p>
<p>Instead I'll be running Legacy of Fire adventure path.</p>
<p>Funny...my players don't seem to mind that much. They said PFS was kinda flat.</p>
<p>Now they are trying to convince me to let them run evil characters through the adventure path. Not sure how that would work, but anything is possible with imagination :) Cheerio! </blockquote><p>I personally, am glad to see that you are sticking with Pathfinder and Paizo products. PFS is not for everyone. Enjoy Pathfinder your way!Cole Cummings wrote:Just wanted to say I'm taking Brock's advice and bowing out of PFS Gming. I've shut down the event I run at my house (2 Tables weekly) and have let all my players know.
I'm also shutting down the event I was planning on running at SpoCon 2013.Instead I'll be running Legacy of Fire adventure path.
Funny...my players don't seem to mind that much. They said PFS was kinda flat.
Now they are trying to convince me to let them run evil characters through the adventure path....Don Walker2013-04-16T14:15:56ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenCole Cummingshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1072014-11-05T07:59:17Z2013-04-16T12:54:16Z<p>Just wanted to say I'm taking Brock's advice and bowing out of PFS Gming. I've shut down the event I run at my house (2 Tables weekly) and have let all my players know.
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I'm also shutting down the event I was planning on running at SpoCon 2013.</p>
<p>Instead I'll be running Legacy of Fire adventure path.</p>
<p>Funny...my players don't seem to mind that much. They said PFS was kinda flat.</p>
<p>Now they are trying to convince me to let them run evil characters through the adventure path. Not sure how that would work, but anything is possible with imagination :) Cheerio!</p>Just wanted to say I'm taking Brock's advice and bowing out of PFS Gming. I've shut down the event I run at my house (2 Tables weekly) and have let all my players know.
I'm also shutting down the event I was planning on running at SpoCon 2013.
Instead I'll be running Legacy of Fire adventure path.
Funny...my players don't seem to mind that much. They said PFS was kinda flat.
Now they are trying to convince me to let them run evil characters through the adventure path. Not sure how that...Cole Cummings2013-04-16T12:54:16ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenMattastrophichttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1062013-04-14T04:12:02Z2013-04-14T04:12:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Netopalis wrote:</div><blockquote>Which is why you don't sanction it. </blockquote><p>I was wondering when the "homegame suggestion" would come up.
<p>There is already an assumption of sanctioning being made here, an assumption that everyone is looking to add a Chronicle to their pile at the end of the session. The homegame suggestion doesn't really fit, because we are not talking about homegames. If non-sanctioned play was at all appropriate for players and GMs who want a better experience, then there would be no problem with the constraints-as-written issue.</p>
<p>But it's not.</p>
<p>-Matt</p>Netopalis wrote:Which is why you don't sanction it.
I was wondering when the "homegame suggestion" would come up. There is already an assumption of sanctioning being made here, an assumption that everyone is looking to add a Chronicle to their pile at the end of the session. The homegame suggestion doesn't really fit, because we are not talking about homegames. If non-sanctioned play was at all appropriate for players and GMs who want a better experience, then there would be no problem with...Mattastrophic2013-04-14T04:12:02ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenNetopalis (RPG Superstar 2014 Top 32)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1052013-04-14T04:09:43Z2013-04-14T04:09:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mattastrophic wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Netopalis wrote:</div><blockquote>Handle with care is another concept that doesn't go down well at local game days. Every newbie GM will be asking their table if they can make an adjustment and add the Terrasque to the game.</blockquote><p>That sounds a bit extreme, but you are correct. That's why adapting modules to fit a group, and the group trust required, isn't very suitable for local game days populated by "newbie GMs" who even consider adding a Terrasque appropriate.
<p>-Matt </blockquote><p>Which is why you don't sanction it.Mattastrophic wrote:Netopalis wrote:Handle with care is another concept that doesn't go down well at local game days. Every newbie GM will be asking their table if they can make an adjustment and add the Terrasque to the game.
That sounds a bit extreme, but you are correct. That's why adapting modules to fit a group, and the group trust required, isn't very suitable for local game days populated by "newbie GMs" who even consider adding a Terrasque appropriate. -Matt Which is why you don't...Netopalis (RPG Superstar 2014 Top 32)2013-04-14T04:09:43ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Run as writtenMattastrophichttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmxp&page=3?Run-as-written#1042013-04-14T04:06:33Z2013-04-14T04:06:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Netopalis wrote:</div><blockquote>Handle with care is another concept that doesn't go down well at local game days. Every newbie GM will be asking their table if they can make an adjustment and add the Terrasque to the game.</blockquote><p>That sounds a bit extreme, but you are correct. That's why adapting modules to fit a group, and the group trust required, isn't very suitable for local game days populated by "newbie GMs" who would even consider a Terrasque to be an appropriate adaptation.
<p>-Matt</p>Netopalis wrote:Handle with care is another concept that doesn't go down well at local game days. Every newbie GM will be asking their table if they can make an adjustment and add the Terrasque to the game.
That sounds a bit extreme, but you are correct. That's why adapting modules to fit a group, and the group trust required, isn't very suitable for local game days populated by "newbie GMs" who would even consider a Terrasque to be an appropriate adaptation. -MattMattastrophic2013-04-14T04:06:33Z