[OOC] Modular Pathfinder

We are ending the previous module and starting a new one at level 11. PM me for more details!

[JBRam2002]

Link to Interest Check.

Hey all~

So, if you know me, you know I've run (and am currently running) several D&D 5e games. However, I've never tried my hand at DMing a Pathfinder game. PF is probably too complicated for me to wrap my head around every tiny nuance in a live game, but I am relatively certain with a bit of practice, I could at least handle PbP Pathfinder. And so, I come to you.

I am planning to run a handful of Pathfinder modules. These modules are essentially for me to learn how to DM Pathfinder, and as such, might not be the best fit for a player who is brand new to Pathfinder. I do have some experience playing the system, so I'm not a complete noob, but I may be asking for input from my players on certain situations where I am unsure.

Which leads me to the next point: Players. I am looking for no more than four PCs to join. This game will NOT be first-come, first-served. Players will start at level four. All Paizo content is accepted, provided you can send me a link (I don't have a book, so no page numbers) from either Paizo or D20 PF SRD - but no third party content is allowed (I will make exceptions on a case-by-case basis for Favored Class options ONLY). We will use a 20 point buy. Races are allowed up to a maximum of 12 RP. We will be using two Traits with the option of taking one Drawback for an extra Trait (standard rules apply - can only take one from any particular trait type). If there is an Unchained version of a class, use that instead of the base (we will work out issues with archetypes as needed). Unchained skills are reserved only for Rogues (and any class that can unlock unchained skills like the Rogue can). Emerging Guns rules, but no Mythic content, Leadership feat, or Sacred Geometry. Non-evil alignments only. We will have medium experience advancement and standard PC wealth (9000 XP and 6000 gp at lvl 4). Myth-weavers has a fairly decent Pathfinder character sheet, but let me know if you know of any better ones that have more space.

I will be looking at the proposed characters and accept four based on the following criteria:

A) Variety. I want characters that are unique. I don't want characters that are overly optimized or prepackaged. Grab an archetype. Cross class or plan for prestige classes. Find interesting feats. Do something more than the norm. I want to be slightly challenged (but I don't want something completely out of left field... A cleric with 5 WIS won't help anyone). However, I will also be looking to fill specific roles... you won't last long without any healing, after all.

B) Experience. I will be drawing on my players for knowledge I don't have yet. This isn't to say I will outright reject newbies. In fact, having a person who is new would help me teach the system to someone, thus helping me learn it better. But I don't really want to have to teach people what a d20 is, and I would expect any newcomer to do the basic research on the system themselves (learning CMB/CMD, Saves, Action economy, etc).

C) Patience. Like I said, I'm new at DMing Pathfinder. I almost definitely will make mistakes. Hold me to the book, but keep in mind that I'm learning too.

D) Dedication. I will run at least one entire module. I don't want players dropping out. If you are unsure whether you can commit, please do not apply. If you do commit, please plan for at least a few months of RPing. Obviously, life happens, but this should be an extreme case. If you drop a character mid-module, I will find someone else to take your spot or ghost the PC myself until the module's conclusion. We might be able to change characters between modules, however.

As a side note, I am not planning to tell you what module(s) I will be running ahead of time. They should all be set in Golarion (Map). Assume your PCs have met and have adventured together since Level 1.

[JBRam2002]

@Ms Ravenwinter@Cu Chulainn@Grey@Ermine@Zverda - Here we go. I would like to see Character Sheets by next Sunday. Sooner if possible. Once I have all the sheets, I will decide who we will take with us on our journey.

[Muttonhawk]

Hi there guys!

Just had a skim through the interest check thread and a good read of the OP, so rest assured I understand that the slots for this game may already be taken. However! I'd like to express interest in a couple of ways. First, if there have or will be drop-outs for whatever reason, I'd be keen to make a character. If not, I would like to offer my help in being a GM resource if you need it. I've run and played plenty of Pathfinder before, including GMing for the local Pathfinder Society organised play lodge.

(PFS tend to be sticklers for 'rules as written' for the most part, so being exposed to people there helped me figure out many under-the-rader and strange intricacies with the rules. Not to disrespect house rules -- they're downright necessary for Pathfinder sometimes -- but it is what it is.)

If nothing else, I can be a backup to fill a slot should circumstances prevent a player from continuing. I've got a list of builds I've been thinking about that I could bodge together. Might even make a custom race if you'd permit me with those 12 RP.

So, would you guys be willing to have me?

[JBRam2002]

Hi there guys!

Just had a skim through the interest check thread and a good read of the OP, so rest assured I understand that the slots for this game may already be taken. However! I'd like to express interest in a couple of ways. First, if there have or will be drop-outs for whatever reason, I'd be keen to make a character. If not, I would like to offer my help in being a GM resource if you need it. I've run and played plenty of Pathfinder before, including GMing for the local Pathfinder Society organised play lodge.

(PFS tend to be sticklers for 'rules as written' for the most part, so being exposed to people there helped me figure out many under-the-rader and strange intricacies with the rules. Not to disrespect house rules -- they're downright necessary for Pathfinder sometimes -- but it is what it is.)

If nothing else, I can be a backup to fill a slot should circumstances prevent a player from continuing. I've got a list of builds I've been thinking about that I could bodge together. Might even make a custom race if you'd permit me with those 12 RP.

So, would you guys be willing to have me?

@Muttonhawk

Hi!

I just picked the PCs, but have allowed a short extension for players to try to fill roles as needed. That extension ends tonight at 4 PM EST. If you can get me a fully complete character sheet by tonight at 8pm EST, I'll let you join in.

Current classes:
Vigilante, Rogue (might switch to a fighter/barbarian archetype), Monk/Druid, and Magus.

As for races, I would like to avoid custom races. The RP limit was for Paizo races (so people don't take extremely overpowered races when another is running a kobold, etc).

I would welcome some more insight on DMing. I am not explicitly going by PFS rules, but it's good to know what others tend to rule on obscure items.

[Muttonhawk]

Thanks for the offer, but it's the early hours of the morning here. The short notice is a wee bit short. I think I'll make your life easier and decline. Besides, I think an all-nighter character may come out jumbled and might not mesh with the existing characters.

If you don't mind, though, I can still stick around to answer questions. I'll probably be lurking the thread either way :P

[JBRam2002]

Thanks for the offer, but it's the early hours of the morning here. The short notice is a wee bit short. I think I'll make your life easier and decline. Besides, I think an all-nighter character may come out jumbled and might not mesh with the existing characters.

If you don't mind, though, I can still stick around to answer questions. I'll probably be lurking the thread either way :P

@Muttonhawk

Understood! Sorry you didn't get a chance to see earlier. However, we might be running more modules in the future if this goes well, so if there's a point where it makes sense for a new PC to join in, hopefully you'll have a greater heads up. The PM'd offer still stands, by the way :D

[Muttonhawk]

No worries, mate. I'll keep my ear to the ground for such opportunities.

[Brithwyr]

What a good time to revive my ghost character

[JBRam2002]

@Muttonhawk@Brithwyr - I can add one more PC. If you are able to get a Character Sheet complete by 7 pm EST tomorrow, I will let the other players vote on who gets in.

As an update, current classes are:
Vigilante, Cartomancer Witch, Monk/Druid, and Magus. We could definitely use some tank.

[Ms Ravenwinter]

DON'T LISTEN TO HIM, WE DON'T NEED TANK, FIGHT THE POWERS THAT BE, STICK IT TO THE MAN, VIVA LA D20!

[Muttonhawk]

Hmm, I shouldn't have slept in. A tank with that line-up? I think I can work something out in time.

I'll be back in a few hours.

[Ermine]

Hurryhurryhurry your corgi butt~

[16 Bit]

*drinks polymorph potion*