I was asked to refer these questions to a larger audience. I've attempted to find them elsewhere, but they might be very technical or specific.
This mainly regards solo organized PACG Guild play.
This is the example:
Alchemist Damiel # 1004 successfully completes Scenario # 2-1D. Later on, Sorceress Seoni # 1011 attempts Scenario # 2-1D. She tries with different companions, Lem, Tarlin, Wu Shen, etc. But each attempt ends in defeat. Finally, she decides to use Alchemist Damiel # 1004, who happens to be souped up (Skills, Powers, and Cards List upgrades). Together, they successfully complete Scenario # 2-1D.
1. Would, in this instance, using Damiel # 1004 be acceptable, so long as he didn't receive any deck upgrade and Reward for Scenario #2-1D?
2. Should Damiel # 1004 never be a non-reported companion/helper/mercenary with Seoni # 1011 (or any other Character)?
I've sort of done some solo playthroughs in different ways based on my understanding or misunderstanding of the rules. Although each of my Characters are registered for my ease of use, some are in play (Damiel, Seoni, Harsk, and soon Lini) while others now are merely helpers (Lem, Tarlin, Wu Shen, Zarlova, etc.). Damiel was the only cross-play Character, and after a single play have since suspended the practice pending review.
Locals in my area said they are not as restrictive as I was originally afraid, but my Guild lead and I discussed that while cheating in organized PACG Guild is possible, overall it strongly diminishes entertainment value. Basically: "So you can cheat, but why play the game?"
Comments, questions, and concerns are all appreciated!
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Solo play is permitted in Adventure Card Guild scenarios, although we encourage you to find other players. If you play solo with multiple characters, each character can gain deck upgrades and scenario rewards as normal, but only 1 character can be registered as an official Pathfinder Society Adventure Card Guild character, and only that character can gain a Chronicle sheet for the scenario. You cannot play with multiple characters in the same scenario outside of solo play.
That said, whenever I've played solo (usually to level up a character that I'll use in a party), I'm using a dummy party and only one of those characters is being reported.
I wouldn't use a reported character with another character you're planning on reporting as well. I would create a "dummy" party that just levels that one character and play with that group. I wouldn't consider what you're doing as cheating but it's also kind of on the edge. From the way the guidebook is written, I'd recommend against using Damiel to help level up Seoni and visa versa.
Thank you! I guess my helpers (who for recordkeeping I term "Mercenaries") are your "dummies." ("Who's the more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?" --Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi.)
I did it once with Alchemist Damiel # 1004, and even then didn't refer to him with my usual "Mercenary" trait. At the time it seemed like a great idea, after doing it I felt it was probably variance to an unjust gain, or defraudation. I've since stopped, especially now with your feedback.
Venture-Captain, Missouri—Springfield
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If you play solo with multiple characters, each character can gain deck upgrades and scenario rewards as normal, but only 1 character can be registered as an official Pathfinder Adventure Card Guild Character, and only that character can gain a chronicle sheet for that scenario.
So there can only be 1 registered character played. There is always the way I Solo'd with Damiel:
Brought Brielle along from start. She still gets everything as normal (except no rerolls and Die Bump). She covers the Strength and Charisma. I guess I could have brought someone as well with Wisdom, but now I have the liquid persuasion item (add craft or intelligence to a wisdom/Charisma check covers me there). Brielle is not registered.|
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If you play solo with multiple characters, each character can gain deck upgrades and scenario rewards as normal, but only 1 character can be registered as an official Pathfinder Adventure Card Guild Character, and only that character can gain a chronicle sheet for that scenario.So there can only be 1 registered character played. There is always the way I Solo'd with Damiel:
Brought Brielle along from start. She still gets everything as normal (except no rerolls and Die Bump). She covers the Strength and Charisma. I guess I could have brought someone as well with Wisdom, but now I have the liquid persuasion item (add craft or intelligence to a wisdom/Charisma check covers me there). Brielle is not registered.
You can absolutely put together a party that helps level a character when playing solo OP. It's just that that character is the only one registered. All the upgrades and rewards happen as normal. As Die Bumps are rewards from completing adventures in OP, you can only gain them for the character that's registered.
Solo OP play can be done two ways: solo or within a party. Going Solo is fine but you develop a character that is self-sufficient and not party balanced. If you're planning on playing a solo character with other people, I'd recommend the second method. That way you have a character that's built to be part of and support for a party of characters.