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Long time GM here, including many campaigns of varying lengths on the forums. I have the itch to run another game or two, and am asking for votes to determine interest in either (or both). Choices will be listed below. Please vote for the one you'd prefer to play in each section. Vote by leaving a post, or sending a PM if you are shy.
For campaign one, I plan to run an older Pathfinder 1st Edition AP, but with the PF2 ruleset. I have GMed, read, or played all of these choices, so it will be revisiting an old friend with slightly different ground rules
The second campaign will be one written for the PF2 ruleset, and likely one I have not run (or played) at all before, so these will likely be new ground to all of us.
New players to PF2 are encouraged to show interest, as we will be happy to help facilitate your introduction to the new version. New players to the boards of any kind are also welcomed. If you have no experience with any of these games, that's ok, let me know which one seems most interesting. Experienced players can make a more informed decision, but don't give away any spoilers, please.
Campaign One (older AP reskinned for PF2)
- Rise of the Runelords
- Curse of the Crimson Throne
- Reign of Winter
- Iron Gods
- Tyrant's Grasp
Campaign Two (PF2 written and run)
- Age of Ashes
- Kingmaker
- Strength of Thousands
- Quest for the Frozen Flame
- Sky King's Tomb
Happy voting! Feel free to comment why you picked what you did or, since this is election season, feel free to campaign for your favorites with other voters. Will tally results next weekend if possible, and make decisions from there.
Kingmaker 2e (My fav AP of all the normal APs)
My 2nd fav is "Way if the Wicked"
Hi DoctorEvil,
I used to play a lot of Pathfinder 1e on this board before my children hiatus. (see my profile)
Now I wanna get back in the game, but in the meantime, I've upgraded myself to PF2e. I've also played some sessions IRL of 2e.
I'd like to avoid RotRl no matter how awesome it is, because I already played through it.
I know the beginnings of Kingmaker and Reign of Winter, as I was in PbP games of both, both of which died fast.
My picks:
1) Iron Gods, because I always wanted to play a Cleric of Groetus preaching that aliens will come and bring an end to the world.
2) don't know too much about any of them. I like the setting of Strength of Thousands, but I might prefer a more combat-focused Age of Ashes
Oops, didnt see i didnt vote for second one, ill go with Iron Gods
Hi DrEvil!
My votes are:
For Group 1: Reign of Winter. Not only because I really love Irrisen and the concept of the AP, but because I have a PC I've apped twice for RoW Games and haven't made into one yet. I'd be happy with any of the rest except for Rise as I've run that one, and my memory hasn't faded enough from it yet.
For Group 2, I think I'd lean, slightly, Kingmaker. I wouldn't want AoA for the same reasons as Rise, or SKT as I am currently running it on these boards.
Hi.
I love the concept of Curse of the Crimson throne and I think it would be a great scenario to learn 2e. For me, at least.
Hi.
I love the concept of Curse of the Crimson throne and I think it would be a great scenario to learn 2e. For me, at least.
GM asked to pick one of each category :) so you get another vote!
Reign of Winter (I love zombie tanks, Rasputin, and Dragonkin Mounts)
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Kingmaker
GM asked to pick one of each category :) so you get another vote!Hi.
I love the concept of Curse of the Crimson throne and I think it would be a great scenario to learn 2e. For me, at least.
Kingmaker then. I'm playing Age of Ashes and don't now much about the others.
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Hey there, I'd like to play some 2e as my experience with it is still fairly limited, and the remaster just let me a little... Confused? It's the same but I haven't memorized all the new names and such.
Anyways here my votes
Older AP reskinned for PF2: Iron Gods or Reign of Winter, I'm already playing rise of runelords and I don't really like Crimson Throne too much, and tyrant grasp is... I guess we'll face a lot of zombies, I prefer more varied enemies so that's
PF2 written and run: Kingmaker definitely, haven't played it yet and I'm not too much of a fan of quest for frozen flame or sky king's tomb, no opinion about strength of thousand as I haven't played it and already played most of age of Ashes.
I'm going with Reign of Winter here. I'm already in a TG game that's active, I don't want to torture you with an Iron Gods port in addition to being my third IG game (has there even BEEN a statted robot in PF2e?!), and am already in a RotRL. My current 2e RoW campaign seems to be faltering, so I can possibly dust off that character.
And I guess Kingmaker for the other one? Anything but Age of Ashes, really.
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Hey welcome back Doctor Evil, missed ya.
First vote would be:
Reign of Winter, its an adventure I've always wanted to be a part of but never had the chance to get into a game. I've played in and GM'd Runelords to completion but its still a fantastic AP, like rereading a favorite book. Always something new.
second vote would be:
Kingmaker, this is another one where I've never been able to get off the ground, I've either been in groups that fell apart, tried to run but the games fell apart, both in person and on the boards. Not sure if I'm the common denominator but dang I just want to explore the wilds and build a society!
I do have to ask: what's the planned pace?
1. Iron Gods. But aside from Rise of the Runelords (running it with a group irl), I'd be interested in any of them.
2. Strength of Thousands
adding my hat to reign of winter and kingmaker, as i got turned down and/or didn't have enough time for a character.
Curse of the Crimson Throne
Kingmaker
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Oh am I ever intrigued!
For the adapted 1e AP, my vote goes to Curse of the Crimson Throne as I had a character all set to go for a play-by-post that stalled out right at the starting line, and I could easily convert him to a 2e version. (For that matter, I have a Reign of Winter character in a similar position, so I'd be just as happy if that was the winner!). Full disclosure, I am currently in a 1e play-by-post of Rise of the Runelords, and I've played Iron Gods through to completion.
For the 2e AP, my vote goes to Sky King's Tomb, because I have a strong character concept in mind for it, but if I'm honest I'd be up for any of them besides Age of Ashes, since I'm in a play-by-post of that one already (the character I have in mind for SKT is actually the younger brother of my AoA character!)
Do a PF1. Down with PF2, long live the first.
I do have to ask: what's the planned pace?
There will be time to discuss that, but my intention is a post per weekday and one per weekend. Can be more if the group is quicker. Especially in combat situations which can really drag out via PBP. There will be more gameplay details once we've settled on the campaigns.
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Hey welcome back Doctor Evil, missed ya.
Glad to be back, thanks!
It is such an incredible relief to see you're around, DM DoctorEvil! My votes mirror Lia's just because I had a ton of fun with her in your old CoCT game and I want those picks to win :D
I owe a few of you, Talindra and Lia included, an apology for bailing on their last game last year. No plans for that to happen this time.
Do a PF1. Down with PF2, long live the first.
Have a ton more PF1 experience (a few tables away from 4 star GM) but have found the PF2 system more to my liking. Really like some of the older stories though, hence the conversions.
Don't be afraid to try something new IP.
Appreciate all the votes and justifications so far. It will be a long week waiting....Looks like old APs vote is really close, but the PF2 story contest is pretty lopsided.
Votes so far:
RotRL 1
CotCT 5
RoW 6
IG 4
TG zero
(one write in vote for Way of the Wicked)
AoA 1
KM 12 (surprisingly large lead)
SoT 1
QFF 1
SKT 1
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It is such an incredible relief to see you're around, DM DoctorEvil! My votes mirror Lia's just because I had a ton of fun with her in your old CoCT game and I want those picks to win :DI owe a few of you, Talindra and Lia included, an apology for bailing on their last game last year. No plans for that to happen this time.
Life happens--similar things have happened to me, even. The best way I can think of to say "apology accepted" is to enthusiastically apply to your future games. :)
Bloc 1: Iron Gods. Such a fun deviation from “typical” sword and sorcery, with plenty of combat, intrigue, exploration, social encounters. Also would love to see the hi-tech given the PF2R treatment.
Bloc 2: None. None of those AP’s interest me in the slightest. Have played KM to the end of Book 1 here on the boards. Great group, awesome DM. Just don’t fancy the kingdom building I guess, and the “plot” was pretty silly.
If one of the APs on either list don't interest you, feel free to write in a candidate. It's unlikely to get the most votes, but it'll be interesting to see the diverse opinions.
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Lot of folks are voting for Iron Gods and I'd be eager to vote for it as well but dang converting the technology rules and robots and what nots seems so freaking hard. I'd hate to wish that amount of work on anyone.
I had looked at also running it in 2e, I GM'd through book 4 in person but that was 6+ years ago now and the hurdle of converting everything was too much for me right now.
I had a blast in your Age of Ashes game decided to just run that one here on the boards instead.
Yeah, my vote would go for IG if it weren't an actual pain in the neck to forward-port. It seems a few people are into Reign of Winter, with a few more as a backup?
But whichever one of those you do end up choosing, if it is one of those: I'd like to see what you do for conversions of Robots, Tech rules, and
Earth Weapons from Rasputin must die.
@Saashaa
Glad to see another WotW fan here!
Hey, first time on the Paizo boards. Have experience with PF1e, but not much PF2e. Id be learning as it goes.
Reign of Winter sounds fun, and I'll also say Age of Ashes? it looks like it will be king maker though
We can live with learning as we go. Everyone was new to it at some point. There are some playing guides pinned that you might want to read/review, but the key to all PBP is just show up. If you can do that, and have a little bit of imagination, you will be fine.
You might look at Pathbuilder as a resource to build Pf2 characters. The basic set is free, unless something has changed.
Maybe its clear, and goes without saying, but if the adventure you vote for doesn't make the cut, it doesn't preclude you from applying to/playing in those that do.
No penalty for voting your own mind.
Glad Real Life is treating you better this time around, DM DoctorEvil :) And glad you're back.
As for my suggestions?
Campaign One (older AP reskinned for PF2)
Rise of the Runelords, if you're going to go classic revamped, that's THE Classic for a lot of folks. Though, personally, I never got past 3rd level in it :o
Campaign Two (PF2 written and run)
Strength of Thousands, said to be heavy on the RP, and call me a sap, but I love magic academies
Glad Real Life is treating you better this time around, DM DoctorEvil :) And glad you're back.
As for my suggestions?
Campaign One (older AP reskinned for PF2)
Rise of the Runelords, if you're going to go classic revamped, that's THE Classic for a lot of folks. Though, personally, I never got past 3rd level in it :o
Campaign Two (PF2 written and run)
Strength of Thousands, said to be heavy on the RP, and call me a sap, but I love magic academies
I voted different on both accounts, but I totally agree with you on all terms :). RP-heavy is particularly in favor of PbP
Sandbox of KM makes it possible to be RP heavy too. And less liniar too
It is such an incredible relief to see you're around, DM DoctorEvil! My votes mirror Lia's just because I had a ton of fun with her in your old CoCT game and I want those picks to win :DI owe a few of you, Talindra and Lia included, an apology for bailing on their last game last year. No plans for that to happen this time.
IRL happens. I think the fact that we are both willing to re-app for one of your games shows there are no hard feelings. I echo others that it's great to see you back.
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@DM DoctorEvil: Would you mind commenting on the raised issue of Iron Gods being to hard for you to convert?
Since you've made the list, my assumption was that you've already considered the feasibility of converting and running each of those. If you agree it would be a taxing experience, perhaps it would be better to remove it from the list so people do not "waste" their votes, but if you believe you can handle it, then reassuring us will encourage people to vote on adventures they really prefer.
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About Kingmaker, while interesting, IMO the kingdom building aspect and the sandboxy nature kills it for me, at least in PBP. There will be an absurd amount of decision making involved that could be solved in minutes in a F2F game, but in PBP it could take days or a week. Momentum is too much important.
I don't have the numbers, but I have the impression Kingmaker is one of the most popular APs here in the boards, with about everyone having started playing it a couple times and never finishing it. It is just too much.
I think between Guns and Gears, its January Remaster, and SF2's playtest, there are plenty of resources for converting technology to PF2.
SF2's playtest mostly covers powering everything though. And you'd still need to port the literal Technomancers... and we don't even have the SF2 class yet, let alone the Prestige Class! I know one of the characters in my IG campaign are aiming for it.
Curse of the Crimson Throne and Strength of Thousands would be my vote.
Regarding Iron Gods -- There are some fairly well developed conversion tools available through the internet as well as the resources mentioned by others. Part of the fun of running an older AP is the conversions, so as long as you don't mind a series of house rules to cover things that might not be well defined anywhere, I think we will be ok converting and running it.
Just tallying the votes to this point:
RotRL 2
CotCT 6
RoW 7
IG 7
TG zero
AoA 2
KM 12
SoT 4
QFF 2
SKT 1
Not sure what I will do in the event of a tie? Roll dice? Still several days to go.