PFS Core First Steps (Inactive)

Game Master Tsriel

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Name: Frank Bird
PFS: 114768-16
Faction: Liberty's Edge
Day Job: Craft-Bowyer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Perception: +2
Initiative: +3

Name: Tyler Beck
PFS: 44004-25
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day Job: Perform (oratory): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Perception: +7
Init: +5

Name: Daniel
PFS: 134452-6
Faction: Liberty's Edge
Day Job: No job
Perception: +0
Initiative: +4

Monday fire drills are keeping me occupied ATM. I'll try to get the scenario rolling this afternoon - if not it will be late this evening.

oop, looks like things are getting started!
I should pay more attention (was a long weekend!)

The map works for me.

Should we wait for a GM action or are you waiting for some of us to do something Degwyn?

Sorry for the delay, all. Work blew up and required most of my attention over the last two weeks. I should be back to regular updates as of this afternoon.

Np I know how that goes...

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im going on a trip for the weekend ill be back Monday

have a good weekend ^_^

Ok, you have an Initiative roller Degwyn. You can copy and paste it in the Campaign info tab.
[ooc][[/ooc]spoiler=Initiative]
[ooc][[/ooc]dice=Doubtful]1d20+4[/dice]
[ooc][[/ooc]dice=Radagast]1d20+3[/dice]
[ooc][[/ooc]dice=Devonalia]1d20+3[/dice]
[ooc][[/ooc]dice=Sangre]1d20+3[/dice]
[ooc][[/ooc]dice=Ledt]1d20+4[/dice]
[ooc][[/ooc]dice=Bralden]1d20+5[/dice]
[ooc][[/ooc]dice=Bad ones]1d20+0[/dice]
[ooc][[/ooc]/spoiler]

It will appear like this there. You just have then to copy and paste it in the combat post.
[spoiler=Initiative]
[dice=Doubtful]1d20+4[/dice]
[dice=Radagast]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Devonalia]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Sangre]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Ledt]1d20+4[/dice]
[dice=Bralden]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Bad ones]1d20+0[/dice]
[/spoiler]

This will be the result:

Hope it helps making things faster!

Thanks, Ledt. I hadn't had a chance to run through and put that together.

So what is the state of things here?
With a couple of players who've not posted in over a week, things seem to have come to a screeching halt.

I agree, this game has proven particularly slow paced.

Additionally, can you clarify what is the initiative status right now?

I think only that already badly damaged rat is standing. Can we just asume the gang party batter down the poor creature and move on to inspect that box?

Sorry I have not posted since I did not know if it was the rats turn or mine...have I been holding up the game?

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Since the rat is last in line I've been taking initiative on a first post/first action basis.

There is one slightly damaged rat which does not have a red X through it on the map.

In this combat round Radagast, Doubtful and Ledt have taken action.

Part of the slowness is my own fault. I'm trying to update at least once per day but I wasn't able to yesterday.

Can we just asume the gang party batter down the poor creature and move on to inspect that box?

No because the rat also has a chance to damage party members before it expires.

sorry had some weather damage/issues/closed schools here which slowed down my ability to post.

No worries, good to see you're still with us Devonalia. Hope all is well.

Wow, really, I have never seen mending being used in such an amazing way.

It's all in the mind powers ^_^

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Going to Germany for the weekend I promised my wife I wouldn't do any role playing while we were on our trip so I won't be able to continue the game until Monday come Friday

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Hey all, apologies for no posts. I've been traveling with spotty internet for a bit but have arrived at my London office. I'll move things forward and should have reliable connection through Saturday.

I'll be out of town starting on Friday through Tuesday, so I won't be updating as much as normal, possibly not at all on some days of the weekend.

Hi I know I have not been posting much and I'm sorry for that but I will have to. Drop out of the rest of this game I am going to run a homebrew campaign soon and with what I'll need to drop some games. I do apologize for this I hope you all have fun with the rest of the game in any games you get into in the future

Please remove me from the active player list ty

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With Sangre leaving, no recent posts from Devonalia and my inability to post daily, let me know if we want to continue or if you wish to conclude this pbp.

I apologize for my lack of availability, I thought I would have more time to pop in and post updates but that hasn't been the case.

I'm going to put up another post to move things forward within the next hour but feel free to ring in here as you have time to let me know your vote.

Can't say I've enjoyed the slow pace, for sure. Usually prefer things to move along a little better.

Not just because it moves quicker, but it keeps any attempts at RPing or interaction from stagnating.

But it is what it is. I don't mind continuing... though I'm a little concerned about how this ends if our numbers deplete too far.

Let's see if we can finish. It seems we are close to the end. With some pushy posts like that one I am sure we can eventually make it :-)

As for the numbers I or doubtful we can roll in a pregen eventually.

Yeah, I'd like to try to finish up, with just a couple encounters left at most

Is it everything ok Degwyn?

If you prefer we can look for someone to finish the game in your behalf. It might be not difficult to find someone to end First Steps.

I admit to not being encouraged... =P

Do you mean you prefer to drop it?

I don't know how many of us are around, but if there are at least 4 people wanting to continue I think I can easily find a GM to end this rather fast.

I think that was just a play on his name. :-P

I could switch to GMing too, if necessary, but the end of this will get even harrier then it potentially can be, with one less pc.

Hi, still looking for a closer?

Yes, as far we haven't find yet a GM to finish.

Would you be interested?

If there are three still present, I can continue this adventure and finish it.

I am up by sure. Thanks Tsriel for the offer!

Am still around.

I'm here and happy to continue!

Still here :-)

*cracks knuckles*

Alright, so I'll need 24 hours (probably less) to build this scenario onto Roll20. I prefer the use maps and a table. Once that's complete, I'll be sending each of you a PM containing a link to click to join that game. I expect to be fully prepared to continue on Monday, April 20th.

As standard, all RP and dice rolls will be handled here on these boards. I'll default to using your avatar image for a token unless you have a specific one you'd like to use. In such an event that you do, simply post an image link here.

So what can you expect of me as the DM? Well, I am on these boards daily (including weekends) even if I don't always post. As such, I expect a relatively constant pace. Admittedly, PbP format is not my forte, preferring more traditional formats both online and in person. That being said, I hate seeing PFS players feeling neglected.

Understandably with the way PbP format works, minor details can be left out. Just for reference so as to minimize any questions about it later, objects on the map really are there so you'll have to take your movements into consideration. Diagonal movement and difficult terrain matter. I will try my best to signify that on the map and here on the forum. I will automatically assume that your movement is in the most optimal way possible. In other words, you're not trying to provoke opportunity attacks and are making the most of your movement speed to your fullest ability unless you specify otherwise.

As for combat, specifically initiative order, in an effort to keep things as smooth as possible, I like to break down initiative into range brackets. (25-21, 20-16, 16-11, ect.) Your initiative result will assign you to a bracket with the order of brackets going from highest to lowest. Within those brackets, your initiative result will give order in which your action happened.

How this will work is I will say "15-11 bracket has received initiative!". The players and NPCs of that bracket will post their actions, which resolves in their initiative order from highest in the bracket to the lowest. It's an old PbP technique I picked up years ago from prior games. It's not perfect, but it does keep the game flowing smoothly while trying to closely maintain the spirit of the ruleset without bogging things down too much.

I think that covers everything I wanted to say. Are there any questions of me?

OK, Roll20 links have gone out. I will assign tokens to the correct representative once I am aware that you have joined the table. Once everyone is completed on that, we'll go to the appropriate map and pick up directly where things were left off.

Sounds good :-)

Yay, Dev's still around. Back up to 5! =)

Yay, Dev's still around. Back up to 5! =)

I've sent Dev a PM containing the table link to Roll20.

Wow, some of those rolls for this combat to start it! XD

Doubtful@ is it enlarge person something that might help you? I guess reach and increased damage might come handy to you, but if you think it will not be much better I would rather try a different thing.

I think he is the only one able to take advantage but if any of you wants I can try to cast it on you.

I'm ok.
There's really not alot of room in this alleyway for me to suddenly be taking up a 10' square.

=)

Just wanted to apologize for the delay. Friday was a busy day for me in that I have a real-time online table to plan (which one of you will be joining me for) in addition to Friday night also being my local PFS night. Oh, and getting my schedule set for PaizoCon this year before the events I wanted filled up was also a priority.

I now return us to our usual game progression. Let's finish this thing!

Sounds good to me :-)