
Selene Spires |

Selene Spires wrote:So...anymore questions for me?Are you a fan of Kim Possible?
If so, how would you build her for gaming?
I never watched the show...
But definitely Rogue with the spy archetype and Master Spy PrC

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Are you familiar with Red Sonja Unconquered? (I have more questions since I know you like the Red Sonja character.)
As I noted in my own review (Carl Flaherty on the linked page), it has problems. Not the least of with is the heavy sexism that Sonja encounters in the adventure - problematic for us, and even "dated" for the time the module was written.)
Do you know of any Paizo adventures that can be adapted for a more Hyborian feel? Third Party Pathinder 1st could also count.

Selene Spires |

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Selene Spires wrote:Anymore questions for me?
I have been kinda down lately...;(
Me too...
What do you do to pick yourself up and feel better?
For me it's art and friends and the beach and ttrpgs.
I am sorry to hear that...
Listen to Beethoven's 9th
Late night get dressed up in my skirt and stockings...makeup and wig and pretend that I can be that way always...Though this can lead to me feeling down again :)
Ttrpgs...
Books...
Answering questions on forums...

Selene Spires |

Are you familiar with Red Sonja Unconquered? (I have more questions since I know you like the Red Sonja character.)
As I noted in my own review (Carl Flaherty on the linked page), it has problems. Not the least of with is the heavy sexism that Sonja encounters in the adventure - problematic for us, and even "dated" for the time the module was written.)
Do you know of any Paizo adventures that can be adapted for a more Hyborian feel? Third Party Pathinder 1st could also count.
I am unfamiliar with that adventure...
Though having characters deal with sexism...or any of the 'isms'...and overcoming it can be a interesting rping...or as a trait in villains it is okay.
You just can't have it be affirmed.
I can't think of any adventure of the top of my head...

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Lord Fyre wrote:I am unfamiliar with that adventure...Are you familiar with Red Sonja Unconquered? (I have more questions since I know you like the Red Sonja character.)
As I noted in my own review (Carl Flaherty on the linked page), it has problems. Not the least of with is the heavy sexism that Sonja encounters in the adventure - problematic for us, and even "dated" for the time the module was written.)
Do you know of any Paizo adventures that can be adapted for a more Hyborian feel? Third Party Pathinder 1st could also count.
That's not surprising. It was published in 1986. And, it has become somewhat of a collector's item.
Did you see what the sellers are asking for it on Amazon? ($104.95 used!)
(Yes, I got it when it first came out.)
Though having characters deal with sexism...or any of the 'isms'...and overcoming it can be a interesting rping...or as a trait in villains it is okay.
You just can't have it be affirmed.
Here is is treated as both universal and normal by most of the male characters - oddly the primary villain is one of the few characters not afflicted with it.
I do note that I was a different person when I bought it, but even then I thought it was "too much."
But, if you read the reviews, you would see that it was hardly the only issue with the adventure.
I can't think of any adventure of the top of my head...
I know of one: Souls for Smuggler's Shiv - changing most of the monsters to humans, and reducing the amount of "magic" where possible. But, as I noted in my review, some magic is still necessary.

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Late night get dressed up in my skirt and stockings...makeup and wig and pretend that I can be that way always...Though this can lead to me feeling down again :)
I don't know if it helps or not, but it is possible to be that way always. I know because I am doing it. I hope it can happen for you too.

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@Lord Fyre: I am not saying the module handled it well...I will take your word that it is not...just saying it can be.
The thing that caught my attention was the comparative power level of her companions compared to Sonja...though the level difference was not as big of a deal back in those days.. it was not something you can completely ignore either.

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Selene Spires wrote:I don't know if it helps or not, but it is possible to be that way always. I know because I am doing it. I hope it can happen for you too.
Late night get dressed up in my skirt and stockings...makeup and wig and pretend that I can be that way always...Though this can lead to me feeling down again :)
In my current situation I can't. My Dad being old fashioned would not understand it and would make my life a living hell if he knew. Since right now I am not in a financial position to live on my own...I am kinda stuck.
Right now there very few places where I feel safe...mostly at friend's places who happen to live at least a hour away.

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Tender Tendrils wrote:Selene Spires wrote:I don't know if it helps or not, but it is possible to be that way always. I know because I am doing it. I hope it can happen for you too.
Late night get dressed up in my skirt and stockings...makeup and wig and pretend that I can be that way always...Though this can lead to me feeling down again :)
In my current situation I can't. My Dad being old fashioned would not understand it and would make my life a living hell if he knew. Since right now I am not in a financial position to live on my own...I am kinda stuck.
Right now there very few places where I feel safe...mostly at friend's places who happen to live at least a hour away.
That was my situation too, until I met some friends who I was able to move out with :). Ever since then, I have been able to be myself 24/7, even at various places of employment. Don't ever give up hope.

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@Lord Fyre: I am not saying the module handled it well...I will take your word that it is not...just saying it can be.
It's kind of a product of its time (for that matter so is Red Sonja herself).
The thing that caught my attention was the comparative power level of her companions compared to Sonja...though the level difference was not as big of a deal back in those days.. it was not something you can completely ignore either.
Not to mention that the power distribution is backwards. Given her "starring role" in the story, she she be the most powerful fighter (this should also have been reflected in her stats) with the other three providing "thief" or "caster" abilities would have been better.

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Continuing from above ...
For a (MARVEL Era) Conan/Red Sonja themed Pathfinder 1E adventure (one shot or extended one shot), which would work better ...
* - Pre-generated characters?
* - Character creation instructions?

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Selene Spires wrote:That was my situation too, until I met some friends who I was able to move out with :). Ever since then, I have been able to be myself 24/7, even at various places of employment. Don't ever give up hope.Tender Tendrils wrote:Selene Spires wrote:I don't know if it helps or not, but it is possible to be that way always. I know because I am doing it. I hope it can happen for you too.
Late night get dressed up in my skirt and stockings...makeup and wig and pretend that I can be that way always...Though this can lead to me feeling down again :)
In my current situation I can't. My Dad being old fashioned would not understand it and would make my life a living hell if he knew. Since right now I am not in a financial position to live on my own...I am kinda stuck.
Right now there very few places where I feel safe...mostly at friend's places who happen to live at least a hour away.
I try not too...maybe I will win the lottery.

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Continuing from above ...
For a (MARVEL Era) Conan/Red Sonja themed Pathfinder 1E adventure (one shot or extended one shot), which would work better ...
* - Pre-generated characters?
* - Character creation instructions?
Probably pre-generated characters would work better...but I prefer character creation instructions.

Selene Spires |

Selene Spires wrote:You're still running Pathfinder 2nd Edition? Keep this up and you are going to start liking it more then PF1E.Lord Fyre wrote:Are ye gaming this weekend?Hopefully I will be running PF2E at my friend's RPGing club thingee sunday..,
My friend runs a gaming club type thing...he has a space provided by a friend and he charges people to play. Typically D&D 5th ed OP games(it is something they created themselves) run there on Sundays...he wants to expand the number of people who come so he wants me to run PF2E...
I am still negoationing what I get for it...

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Selene Spires wrote:Rysky wrote:Have you ever played Vampire the Masquerade?Yes. I am currently playing in one (Well one set in the past) on play by post on this very sight.
Though I in general find the settings of those games very restrictive.
Nice! And yeah.
What are you playing?
I am playing a Tremere

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Rysky wrote:I am playing a TremereSelene Spires wrote:Rysky wrote:Have you ever played Vampire the Masquerade?Yes. I am currently playing in one (Well one set in the past) on play by post on this very sight.
Though I in general find the settings of those games very restrictive.
Nice! And yeah.
What are you playing?
Please tell us more.
:: Turn On Verbose Mode ::

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Lord Fyre wrote:Probably pre-generated characters would work better...but I prefer character creation instructions.Continuing from above ...
For a (MARVEL Era) Conan/Red Sonja themed Pathfinder 1E adventure (one shot or extended one shot), which would work better ...
* - Pre-generated characters?
* - Character creation instructions?
In your vast playing/game mastering experience, what is the male to female ratio you are seeing at your tables? (Have you encountered a non-binary player?)

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Selene Spires wrote:Rysky wrote:I am playing a TremereSelene Spires wrote:Rysky wrote:Have you ever played Vampire the Masquerade?Yes. I am currently playing in one (Well one set in the past) on play by post on this very sight.
Though I in general find the settings of those games very restrictive.
Nice! And yeah.
What are you playing?
Please tell us more.
:: Turn On Verbose Mode ::
The game takes place in Venice Italy during the Dark Ages(I think...I always forget dates)...
So I am playing Veronica Acqua a high class courtesan who got turned by a Tremere elder(?) to make use of Veronica's social skills to help her win a election.

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Lord Fyre wrote:Selene Spires wrote:Rysky wrote:I am playing a TremereSelene Spires wrote:Rysky wrote:Have you ever played Vampire the Masquerade?Yes. I am currently playing in one (Well one set in the past) on play by post on this very sight.
Though I in general find the settings of those games very restrictive.
Nice! And yeah.
What are you playing?
Please tell us more.
:: Turn On Verbose Mode ::
The game takes place in Venice Italy during the Dark Ages(I think...I always forget dates)...
So I am playing Veronica Acqua a high class courtesan who got turned by a Tremere elder(?) to make use of Veronica's social skills to help her win a election.
Does she continue to mentor you, or have you been pretty much cut loose.

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Selene Spires |

Selene Spires wrote:Does she continue to mentor you, or have you been pretty much cut loose.Lord Fyre wrote:Selene Spires wrote:Rysky wrote:I am playing a TremereSelene Spires wrote:Rysky wrote:Have you ever played Vampire the Masquerade?Yes. I am currently playing in one (Well one set in the past) on play by post on this very sight.
Though I in general find the settings of those games very restrictive.
Nice! And yeah.
What are you playing?
Please tell us more.
:: Turn On Verbose Mode ::
The game takes place in Venice Italy during the Dark Ages(I think...I always forget dates)...
So I am playing Veronica Acqua a high class courtesan who got turned by a Tremere elder(?) to make use of Veronica's social skills to help her win a election.
Well since she just lost the election....time will tell.

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Selene Spires wrote:In your vast playing/game mastering experience, what is the male to female ratio you are seeing at your tables? (Have you encountered a non-binary player?)Lord Fyre wrote:Probably pre-generated characters would work better...but I prefer character creation instructions.Continuing from above ...
For a (MARVEL Era) Conan/Red Sonja themed Pathfinder 1E adventure (one shot or extended one shot), which would work better ...
* - Pre-generated characters?
* - Character creation instructions?
Unfortunately not good...in all my years of playing I have played with 4 or 5 women gamers...compared to the 100+ guys I have played with. Never had a women GM either...Though I am trying to get into my friend's game.
I have had 1 trans woman in my game...for one session...and than she moved to Florida. And I have played with one trans man...other than that not that I know of.
This is not counting the play by post games though...

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Selene Spires wrote:John Napier 698 wrote:Who is your favorite science-fiction author? And what works would you recommend?Let me think on this one...
Actually it is more of a avoidance as when I start listing some of my favorite sci-fi writers I get political backlash...
Like I mention Robert Heinlein...and suddenly I am a facists...because people don't know how to read...and yet I will credit one of his novels as the first steps in realizing I am transgendered...
Anyway...

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Lord Fyre wrote:Unfortunately not good...in all my years of playing I have played with 4 or 5 women gamers...compared to the 100+ guys I have played with. Never had a women GM either...Though I am trying to get into my friend's game.Selene Spires wrote:In your vast playing/game mastering experience, what is the male to female ratio you are seeing at your tables?Lord Fyre wrote:Probably pre-generated characters would work better...but I prefer character creation instructions.Continuing from above ...
For a (MARVEL Era) Conan/Red Sonja themed Pathfinder 1E adventure (one shot or extended one shot), which would work better ...
* - Pre-generated characters?
* - Character creation instructions?
Alright then, what "in your opinion" would be a good gender balance among pregens? The adventure calls for 4-6, so I plan on 8 characters. I am helped by the fact that the MARVEL Savage Sword of Conan era has a higher tolerance for magic then the REH stories.

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Selene Spires wrote:Lord Fyre wrote:Unfortunately not good...in all my years of playing I have played with 4 or 5 women gamers...compared to the 100+ guys I have played with. Never had a women GM either...Though I am trying to get into my friend's game.Selene Spires wrote:In your vast playing/game mastering experience, what is the male to female ratio you are seeing at your tables?Lord Fyre wrote:Probably pre-generated characters would work better...but I prefer character creation instructions.Continuing from above ...
For a (MARVEL Era) Conan/Red Sonja themed Pathfinder 1E adventure (one shot or extended one shot), which would work better ...
* - Pre-generated characters?
* - Character creation instructions?Alright then, what "in your opinion" would be a good gender balance among pregens? The adventure calls for 4-6, so I plan on 8 characters. I am helped by the fact that the MARVEL Savage Sword of Conan era has a higher tolerance for magic then the REH stories.
You could make the pre gens be either as the players desire...

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Lord Fyre wrote:Selene Spires wrote:John Napier 698 wrote:Who is your favorite science-fiction author? And what works would you recommend?Let me think on this one...Actually it is more of a avoidance as when I start listing some of my favorite sci-fi writers I get political backlash...
Like I mention Robert Heinlein...and suddenly I am a facists...because people don't know how to read...and yet I will credit one of his novels as the first steps in realizing I am transgendered...
He did have some extreme ideas. :)