paizo.com Recent Posts in Solo AP for wifepaizo.com Recent Posts in Solo AP for wife2016-09-27T01:08:36Z2016-09-27T01:08:36ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeRelicBlackOUThttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#262016-10-04T12:33:50Z2016-10-04T12:33:50Z<p>Thank you all for the advice, it has been very helpful as I plan to get things under way. I am planning on running Crypt of the Everflame, then going into an AP. She will have a head start, but will be soloing it with some NPCs.</p>
<p>A lot of you have been suggesting that I give her several NPCs, or a team, to play. Since this will literally be the first time she picks up some dice I don't think this will be the best for her. I am going to make he the leader of the team, and the follow her lead. </p>
<p>Maybe as we get further into the game, and she gets comfortable with her abilities and the mechanics, I will add another character for her to control. </p>
<p>Thanks again for all the suggestions.</p>Thank you all for the advice, it has been very helpful as I plan to get things under way. I am planning on running Crypt of the Everflame, then going into an AP. She will have a head start, but will be soloing it with some NPCs.
A lot of you have been suggesting that I give her several NPCs, or a team, to play. Since this will literally be the first time she picks up some dice I don't think this will be the best for her. I am going to make he the leader of the team, and the follow her lead.
...RelicBlackOUT2016-10-04T12:33:50ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeTursichttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#252016-10-04T02:48:02Z2016-10-04T02:48:02Z<p>Have her character be 3 levels above what a party would normally, and exp, gold, and combat will work out for the most part. Watch out for her not having a needed skill. </p>
<p>This is the method I use to test my builds. I run them through a module with them being 3 levels higher.</p>Have her character be 3 levels above what a party would normally, and exp, gold, and combat will work out for the most part. Watch out for her not having a needed skill.
This is the method I use to test my builds. I run them through a module with them being 3 levels higher.Tursic2016-10-04T02:48:02ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeGrondhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#242016-10-03T20:29:59Z2016-10-03T20:29:59Z<p>You can do any AP with just two people. Have each person play two characters and one person be the GM that also runs two characters. It is not ideal but it can be done. My wife and I have done this with several APs.</p>You can do any AP with just two people. Have each person play two characters and one person be the GM that also runs two characters. It is not ideal but it can be done. My wife and I have done this with several APs.Grond2016-10-03T20:29:59ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeVarun Creed (alias of Jeroen Haan)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#232016-10-02T10:10:55Z2016-10-02T10:10:55Z<p>Give her a free animal companion or eidolon, I'd say. :) Make sure to have a good backstory. :)</p>Give her a free animal companion or eidolon, I'd say. :) Make sure to have a good backstory. :)Varun Creed (alias of Jeroen Haan)2016-10-02T10:10:55ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeDeclindgrunthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#222016-10-02T09:57:33Z2016-10-02T09:57:33Z<p>Crypt of the Everflame has 2 other modules that continue it all the way to I believe Lvl 8 which for a beginner is a great Lvl to end at soon enough to disappoint and Get their feet wet but long enough to really establish characters and a story</p>Crypt of the Everflame has 2 other modules that continue it all the way to I believe Lvl 8 which for a beginner is a great Lvl to end at soon enough to disappoint and Get their feet wet but long enough to really establish characters and a storyDeclindgrunt2016-10-02T09:57:33ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeRelicBlackOUThttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#212016-10-01T22:06:10Z2016-10-01T22:06:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Declindgrunt wrote:</div><blockquote> To make it easy you could even just use the icon characters they already have quite interesting back stories and the builds while not optimal are far from being bad (you could always make the builds better but keep the character and backstory) </blockquote><p>I was already thinking about going this route with the NPCs. Selecting a balanced party, using the prebuilds, and having her be the main focus. I am going to start off with the Crypt of the Everflame to get her feet wet and go from there.
<p>If she likes it, then we will jump into an AP. Maybe even keep the same cast of characters if she likes it.</p>Declindgrunt wrote:To make it easy you could even just use the icon characters they already have quite interesting back stories and the builds while not optimal are far from being bad (you could always make the builds better but keep the character and backstory)
I was already thinking about going this route with the NPCs. Selecting a balanced party, using the prebuilds, and having her be the main focus. I am going to start off with the Crypt of the Everflame to get her feet wet and go from...RelicBlackOUT2016-10-01T22:06:10ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeDeclindgrunthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#202016-10-01T02:46:46Z2016-10-01T02:46:46Z<p>To make it easy you could even just use the icon characters they already have quite interesting back stories and the builds while not optimal are far from being bad (you could always make the builds better but keep the character and backstory)</p>To make it easy you could even just use the icon characters they already have quite interesting back stories and the builds while not optimal are far from being bad (you could always make the builds better but keep the character and backstory)Declindgrunt2016-10-01T02:46:46ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeMjolbeard89https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#192016-10-01T02:37:09Z2016-10-01T02:37:09Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>•Discretely drops off teddy bear that TOTALLY DOES NOT contain a microphone for eavesdropping this thread</span></p>
<p>I'm also trying to get my wife to give Pathfinder a try. Contemplating running her through the Beginner Box solo, with me providing some GMPC backup. Sound reasonable?</p>*Discretely drops off teddy bear that TOTALLY DOES NOT contain a microphone for eavesdropping this thread
I'm also trying to get my wife to give Pathfinder a try. Contemplating running her through the Beginner Box solo, with me providing some GMPC backup. Sound reasonable?Mjolbeard892016-10-01T02:37:09ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeOdraudehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#182016-10-01T02:32:18Z2016-10-01T02:32:18Z<p>I'm doing the same thing with my girlfriend. Definitely give her a good supporting cast of NPCs that can help her and that she'll like. Luckily, since she's the only player, she can kind of pick and choose how much spotlight they get. It's actually kind of refreshing to have a player care about another NPC without another PC getting irritated for it taking up time.</p>I'm doing the same thing with my girlfriend. Definitely give her a good supporting cast of NPCs that can help her and that she'll like. Luckily, since she's the only player, she can kind of pick and choose how much spotlight they get. It's actually kind of refreshing to have a player care about another NPC without another PC getting irritated for it taking up time.Odraude2016-10-01T02:32:18ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeDeclindgrunthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#172016-10-01T02:28:39Z2016-10-01T02:28:39Z<p>I'd also suggest you make her character basically the main character of the story. With a group of players making 1 a main character can be dangerous as it can hurt other players feelings and the game loses some interest as players feel their character be less important to the game/story. But with a solo adventure there isn't really any pit falls with this, just give her some cool backstory with lots of room for exploration and growth and I'd think you both would have a great time.</p>
<p>If you feel any of the advice I've given is either useless or problematic I apologize while I am a knowledgable dm I've never dmd a solo adventure I'm just talking about the things I would think and consider if I was planning this.</p>I'd also suggest you make her character basically the main character of the story. With a group of players making 1 a main character can be dangerous as it can hurt other players feelings and the game loses some interest as players feel their character be less important to the game/story. But with a solo adventure there isn't really any pit falls with this, just give her some cool backstory with lots of room for exploration and growth and I'd think you both would have a great time.
If you...Declindgrunt2016-10-01T02:28:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeDeclindgrunthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#162016-10-01T02:22:58Z2016-10-01T02:22:58Z<p>It may be overwhelming but I have some advice for you, </p>
<p>1: first off pick an adventure that's not long crypt of the Everflame and its continuations are perfect</p>
<p>2: id suggest you have her first create a character that is more or less hers top to bottom(backstory+build)</p>
<p>3: work with her to build the other party members but then take some time and give each of them a interesting backstory with cool plot hooks</p>
<p>4: next show her all the characters and go over their back stories with her and do any last min twiking</p>
<p>5: finally start playing is suggest you do some of the role playing for the side characters but most importantly let her take her time with each of her turns</p>
<p>Eventually the game will more or less become a video game she will also eventually grasp the use of all characters working together</p>It may be overwhelming but I have some advice for you,
1: first off pick an adventure that's not long crypt of the Everflame and its continuations are perfect
2: id suggest you have her first create a character that is more or less hers top to bottom(backstory+build)
3: work with her to build the other party members but then take some time and give each of them a interesting backstory with cool plot hooks
4: next show her all the characters and go over their back stories with her and do...Declindgrunt2016-10-01T02:22:58ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeRelicBlackOUThttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#152016-09-30T21:54:37Z2016-09-30T21:54:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Drahliana Moonrunner wrote:</div><blockquote> I would suggest that your wife "solo" by running four characters. </blockquote><p>This would be a great option, but I know it would be overwhelming for her to do as a beginner.Drahliana Moonrunner wrote:I would suggest that your wife "solo" by running four characters.
This would be a great option, but I know it would be overwhelming for her to do as a beginner.RelicBlackOUT2016-09-30T21:54:37ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeDrahliana Moonrunnerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#142016-09-29T17:45:54Z2016-09-29T17:45:54Z<p>I would suggest that your wife "solo" by running four characters.</p>I would suggest that your wife "solo" by running four characters.Drahliana Moonrunner2016-09-29T17:45:54ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeRelicBlackOUThttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#132016-09-29T17:44:02Z2016-09-29T17:44:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">MendedWall12 wrote:</div><blockquote> So, whatever you do, whatever module you run, you look that girl deep in her eyes and you say: "I love the guts right out of you!" Do it! </blockquote><p>This has been the best response so far. Also, don't worry. I do.MendedWall12 wrote:So, whatever you do, whatever module you run, you look that girl deep in her eyes and you say: "I love the guts right out of you!" Do it!
This has been the best response so far. Also, don't worry. I do.RelicBlackOUT2016-09-29T17:44:02ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeMendedWall12 (alias of Hoary and Wizened)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#122023-08-07T21:27:38Z2016-09-29T16:17:50Z<p>Listen, I don't care what modules or AP you run, I am here to tell you to cherish that woman. Do you hear me?! You grab that girl with both arms and both legs and you frackin' hold on tight! I can't get my wife to even approach the area of the basement where all my gaming gear has been segregated. So, whatever you do, whatever module you run, you look that girl deep in her eyes and you say: "I love the guts right out of you!" Do it!</p>Listen, I don't care what modules or AP you run, I am here to tell you to cherish that woman. Do you hear me?! You grab that girl with both arms and both legs and you frackin' hold on tight! I can't get my wife to even approach the area of the basement where all my gaming gear has been segregated. So, whatever you do, whatever module you run, you look that girl deep in her eyes and you say: "I love the guts right out of you!" Do it!MendedWall12 (alias of Hoary and Wizened)2016-09-29T16:17:50ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeLord Timsterhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#112016-09-29T15:21:25Z2016-09-29T15:21:25Z<p>I think Jade Regent might work well for a solo AP. Swap out Ameiko Kaijitsu (the main NPC) and replace with your wife's character (or get your wife to play Ameiko) and you could have the makings of an epic story on your hands.</p>
<p>You might need to tweak a few bits here and there but honestly I think the AP would make more sense with Ameiko as the main PC hero anyway.</p>
<p>Cheers</p>I think Jade Regent might work well for a solo AP. Swap out Ameiko Kaijitsu (the main NPC) and replace with your wife's character (or get your wife to play Ameiko) and you could have the makings of an epic story on your hands.
You might need to tweak a few bits here and there but honestly I think the AP would make more sense with Ameiko as the main PC hero anyway.
CheersLord Timster2016-09-29T15:21:25ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeTreppahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#102016-09-29T15:18:29Z2016-09-29T15:18:29Z<p>Council of Thieves also gives you a pool of NPC's for assistance. She could run them along with her own character as she becomes more comfortable with the system.</p>Council of Thieves also gives you a pool of NPC's for assistance. She could run them along with her own character as she becomes more comfortable with the system.Treppa2016-09-29T15:18:29ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeSerisanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#92016-09-29T15:03:12Z2016-09-29T15:03:12Z<p>For an AP, you can likely adjust Hell's Rebels into a solo adventure as there are a lot of NPC allies. You're fomenting a rebellion, so a big part of the AP is directing teams.</p>For an AP, you can likely adjust Hell's Rebels into a solo adventure as there are a lot of NPC allies. You're fomenting a rebellion, so a big part of the AP is directing teams.Serisan2016-09-29T15:03:12ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeRelicBlackOUThttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#82016-09-29T15:00:36Z2016-09-29T15:00:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Just a Mort wrote:</div><blockquote><p> One more PFS adventure(maybe tide of morning?) will bring her to 3. </p>
<p>The problem is I'm not sure if crypt of the everflame can be soloed. It'll need some modifications, for sure.</p>
<p>So far the most powerful gestalt combination I've used is synthesist/paladin, and its not possible. </blockquote><p>I saw the possible issue of the creature in the tomb, I will be making a slight change with that.
<p>Of the classes she found the rogue the most interesting. That being said this Crypt of the Everflame will be an interesting fit for the rogue. </p>
<p>I will be offering her some free hirelings to help with the crawl, but still letting her shine.</p>Just a Mort wrote:One more PFS adventure(maybe tide of morning?) will bring her to 3.
The problem is I'm not sure if crypt of the everflame can be soloed. It'll need some modifications, for sure.
So far the most powerful gestalt combination I've used is synthesist/paladin, and its not possible.
I saw the possible issue of the creature in the tomb, I will be making a slight change with that. Of the classes she found the rogue the most interesting. That being said this Crypt of the Everflame...RelicBlackOUT2016-09-29T15:00:36ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeJust a Morthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#72016-09-29T14:01:18Z2016-09-29T14:01:18Z<p>One more PFS adventure(maybe tide of morning?) will bring her to 3. </p>
<p>The problem is I'm not sure if crypt of the everflame can be soloed. It'll need some modifications, for sure.</p>
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<p>So far the most powerful gestalt combination I've used is synthesist/paladin, and its not possible.</p>One more PFS adventure(maybe tide of morning?) will bring her to 3.
The problem is I'm not sure if crypt of the everflame can be soloed. It'll need some modifications, for sure.
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So far the most powerful gestalt combination I've used is synthesist/paladin, and its not possible.Just a Mort2016-09-29T14:01:18ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeHavokReignshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#62016-09-29T12:28:43Z2016-09-29T12:28:43Z<p>What character is she going to play solo? I would suggest an Inquisitor or Druid.</p>What character is she going to play solo? I would suggest an Inquisitor or Druid.HavokReigns2016-09-29T12:28:43ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeHavokReignshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#52016-09-29T12:25:41Z2016-09-29T12:25:41Z<p>Everflame mod is the 1st of the Price of Immortality trilogy. You can also throw in Fangwood Keep module since it is in the Nirmathas area for another level or two.</p>Everflame mod is the 1st of the Price of Immortality trilogy. You can also throw in Fangwood Keep module since it is in the Nirmathas area for another level or two.HavokReigns2016-09-29T12:25:41ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeRelicBlackOUThttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#42016-09-29T12:10:45Z2016-09-29T12:10:45Z<p>I see that Crypt of the Everflame is a level 1 module. Do you by chance know what level it goes to? Will it take them to level 3 or 4? Thanks for the help you two.</p>I see that Crypt of the Everflame is a level 1 module. Do you by chance know what level it goes to? Will it take them to level 3 or 4? Thanks for the help you two.RelicBlackOUT2016-09-29T12:10:45ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeDeclindgrunthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#32016-09-27T05:01:00Z2016-09-27T05:01:00Z<p>I highly suggest crypt of the Everflame! And yea if that goes well then definitely go into rise of the runelords</p>I highly suggest crypt of the Everflame! And yea if that goes well then definitely go into rise of the runelordsDeclindgrunt2016-09-27T05:01:00ZRe: Forums: Advice: Solo AP for wifeJust a Morthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txbb?Solo-AP-for-wife#22016-09-27T01:28:49Z2016-09-27T01:28:49Z<p>Test waters with your wife first.</p>
<p>Run the following mods:</p>
<p>First Steps
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Master of Fallen Fortress
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Crypt of everflame</p>
<p>If she likes it and has commitment to continue you might want to look for Rise of the Runelords.</p>Test waters with your wife first.
Run the following mods:
First Steps
Master of Fallen Fortress
Crypt of everflame
If she likes it and has commitment to continue you might want to look for Rise of the Runelords.Just a Mort2016-09-27T01:28:49Z