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stephan_
April 29th, 2020, 12:50
Tier 1-4.

Be aware the current health situation unfortunately causes some unavoidable unpredictability (Internet bandwidth, ...) and may also cause this game to fill up rather rapidly.

To clarify: This scenario uses the new PF2 rules and will be run as a Pathfinder Society scenario.

Please schedule around 4 1/2 hours for the game (a bit more if there are several new players).

About the scenario:

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1–4 (subtiers 1–2 and 3–4).

Following the trail of one of the first Pathfinders, the PCs travel to the town of Sauerton where an old ally helps them find important clues. These clues lead the PCs into a dangerous wilderness to an old tower whose history goes back even farther than the Pathfinder Society itself. As the PCs navigate numerous threats with opposing interests, will they find the hidden keys to unlock the secrets of the Open Road Pact, or just another trail obscured by the passage of centuries?

Written by: Michael Sayre

Scenario tags: None

Additional information:

Character creation in PFS2. (https://www.organizedplayfoundation.org/encyclopedia/pfs2edplayer-basics/#character-creation)

Quite a lot of character options in newer books just became PFS2 legal (https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sh3j?Pathfinder-Society-Character-Options)

If this is your first PFS2 game on this particular character, I will need to know your Paizo Organized Play #, your character #, your faction and your current gold (after character creation). You can either put it in the notes tab or send it to me some other way (see below).

If you already played this character, please send me your last chronicle sheet so I know the information mentioned above as well as chronicle #, reputation, XP and fame.

I can have the server up for you to build your character either UTC weeknight evening or possibly on the weekend (though be aware not all books are on FG yet).

If you need a pregen please notify me in advance!

In your own interest, make sure the party is somewhat balanced level-wise.

If you can, please try to send me your character 24 hours before the game so I can review any relevant rules.

Technical details:

We will use Fantasy Grounds (I have an Ultimate license) and Teamspeak.

Steps before the game:

Make sure to both apply here as well as in the game calendar (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=4739), stating which character you'd like to play.

If you apply, make sure you send me your previous chronicle sheet of the character you want to apply this chronicle to (if you already have any chronicle sheet) either here or on Discord (Fantasy Grounds channel). If it is your first PFS2 game, I'll at least need your Paizo Organized Play # and your faction.

If you haven't already, also make sure to either build the character on FG yourself (and send it to me) or log in early enough so you can do so on game day.

Make sure you have updated Fantasy Grounds.

FG alias and Teamspeak server can be found under GM announcements in the game calendar.

Some boilerplate clarifications:

Please apply on the FG forums on both the game calendar as well as in the game thread (if multiple household members are playing, one person per household is sufficient). First, it's easier to tell how many spots are already filled that way. Second, the other players (as well as the GM) know what level and class to expect from your character (if you don't know yet, simply state TBD). Third, you'll get notified about any updates if you post in the game thread (at least about the first one). Fourth, it allows the GM to determine who applied first should it become relevant. Some exceptions might apply.

Also, please be sure to check the thread for new messages occasionally. You don't have to check each and every day or every few hours but please make sure to reply to any posts that do concern you in time. Should you remain unresponsive, I'll give the spot to a player that applied after you (as I won't know whether you are still interested in participating or not). Exceptions might apply, e.g. if you state beforehand that you won't be able to respond due to traveling.

If you apply but don't show up or drop out during the game without notice, in future games I might also give preference to other players who have a better track record of showing up. I am aware though that life and technical problems can always happen, so don't worry if you have a valid reason though.

These rules are not in place to prevent players from playing but in fact to enable players willing to play to actually do so. It's frustrating if I have to turn down players if it turns out they would in fact have been able to play.

quark12000
April 29th, 2020, 13:09
Dang, I already played this one! Have fun folks!

Talen
April 29th, 2020, 15:10
Waylynne is looking forward to it!

xazil
April 29th, 2020, 15:32
Interested :)

stephan_
April 29th, 2020, 17:50
Alright, looks like a legal table.

@Tyranius: Please also sign up in this thread (too many people recently that signed up on the calendar and then did not attend).


Please apply on the FG forums on both the game calendar as well as in the game thread (if multiple household members are playing, one person per household is sufficient). First, it's easier to tell how many spots are already filled that way. Second, the other players (as well as the GM) know what level and class to expect from your character (if you don't know yet, simply state TBD). Third, you'll get notified about any updates if you post in the game thread (at least about the first one). Fourth, it allows the GM to determine who applied first should it become relevant. Some exceptions might apply.

coriolis
April 30th, 2020, 01:17
I'd like to play! This would be my first game of Organized Play; my number is 150345. I have a halfling cloistered cleric from the Vigilant Seal that would fit the group nicely, I think.

Which version of Fantasy Grounds will you be using: Classic or Unity?

jtblin
April 30th, 2020, 05:09
I'd be keen to play this one. I have a level 1 character, played 2 scenarios with it. No experience with FG but played with roll20.

stephan_
April 30th, 2020, 06:05
Alright, assuming Tyranius responds in the next 12 hours, I am assuming we are currently full.

We'll be using Fantasy Grounds Classic, let me know if you need the server up the build your character.

jtblin
April 30th, 2020, 08:27
Yeah I never played on Fantasy Grounds before so a bit of time beforehand to prep the character could be nice.

coriolis
April 30th, 2020, 14:43
We'll be using Fantasy Grounds Classic, let me know if you need the server up the build your character.

OK, that might be problematic for me. I use a Mac, which means I have to run Fantasy Grounds on my Windows partition (FGC can't run on the latest version of macOS), which could cause some performance hiccups.

I'll test out the connection once you have your server available; if it seems unreliable, I'll bow out.

stephan_
April 30th, 2020, 16:45
I can usually have the server up before the game but depending on your timezones, that might be a bit early. Alternatively, I can usually have the server up UTC evenings.

If you only want to do a connection test, I'll have the server up at 7 PM UTC today (SF ruleset but shouldn't be a problem if you only want to test out the connection).

Unfortunately I really wouldn't trust Unity to be stable enough for a Society game at them moment.

coriolis
April 30th, 2020, 21:42
If you only want to do a connection test, I'll have the server up at 7 PM UTC today (SF ruleset but shouldn't be a problem if you only want to test out the connection).

That would be great. What's your server address or alias? (You can send me a private message here if you don't want it to be public)


Unfortunately I really wouldn't trust Unity to be stable enough for a Society game at them moment.

That's fair. It is still in beta, and while it's largely stable, there are still bugs that appear from time to time -- although the developers are quick to resolve them.

stephan_
April 30th, 2020, 22:55
I have the server up (but will not be available).

FG alias: Game calendar - Technical details.

coriolis
April 30th, 2020, 23:43
OK, I'm able to connect. There's a bit of a lag, but it's not too bad (1-10 sec, depending on what I'm doing). Hopefully it'll stay at that level once the whole group is connected at the same time. :-)

I've started creating my character, but I have to attend my regular game, so I'll finish tomorrow.

stephan_
May 1st, 2020, 07:14
Alright.

For those of you with access to multiple characters: I would suggest attempting to stay in the lower subtier with several level 1s (even with level bump).

Edit: @coriolis: If FG is really laggy for you, I suggest having a physical die nearby.

jtblin
May 1st, 2020, 12:14
Sorry something came up, I have to pull out.

stephan_
May 1st, 2020, 12:24
Alright, thanks for the notice.

coriolis
May 1st, 2020, 15:08
@coriolis: If FG is really laggy for you, I suggest having a physical die nearby.

I always do! :)

Do you know when your server will be available, either today or tomorrow?

stephan_
May 1st, 2020, 15:38
Good to know. :)

Today, I can have the server up relatively flexibly (I would only need to know it in advance so I can don't have a disk backup running).

Tomorrow I could have the PF2 server up before 1 PM UTC.

coriolis
May 1st, 2020, 16:48
If you could have it up today in about 5 hours for 2-3 hours, that would be perfect.

stephan_
May 1st, 2020, 16:50
I can start the server but would not be able to monitor whether it stays up (I will gain the unconscious condition due to sleeping).

stephan_
May 1st, 2020, 22:13
The server is up.

On another note:
PaizoCon Online SFS/PFS2 Interest Check (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?57260)

coriolis
May 1st, 2020, 23:44
I've finished creating my character, Guénan (150345-2005). Thanks, and talk to you on Sunday!

DDySean
May 3rd, 2020, 01:46
I apologize, I only am just reading the thread. Myself (DDySean) and possibly my brother (Cobain,he was number 7 to sign up though) would like to sign up for the game on the calendar. I am working now to get you a copy of my character as well as the most recent Chronicle for him, though I am having a little trouble with my scanner connecting to my printer. (i'll have to use a usb if I cant get it to connect).
Sean

Ok, I just sent you my character sheet as well as my most recent chronicle via e-mail.
Thanks Stephan, looking forward to the game!

Sean

Cobain
May 3rd, 2020, 04:31
Hi Stephan. I will be ready to go in case any of the first 6 players dont show up.
If I'm in, my characters info is as follows:

Character: Roaren MacSnare Human Ranger Level 1
Paizo # 49171-2001
This scenario will be Chronicle sheet 5. (I will send you Chronicles 3 and 4 because chronicle 4 is just an access chronicle for his fiery leopard. Chronicle 3 has the latest fame and gold info.
Faction: Horizon Hunters
Current gold (as seen on Chronicle 3): 11.24
Fame: 3

Thanks!

stephan_
May 3rd, 2020, 09:26
As I have now repeatedly stated that players should sign up on both the thread as well as the calendar, I would accept DDySean and Cobain for now, as they were the first ones to fulfill the requirement, with Wardsall on the waiting list if someone has to drop out.

Assuming everyone's level on the calendar is correct and xazil is bringing a level 2, this would put you at 16 CP, so I can only reiterate that I would highly recommend staying in the lower subtier (<15 CP).

xazil
May 3rd, 2020, 09:30
I can bring in a level 1.

stephan_
May 3rd, 2020, 09:47
Alright, thanks. With that at exactly 15 CP.

stephan_
May 3rd, 2020, 12:28
The server is up.

If you need me, just type in the FG chat window.

stephan_
May 3rd, 2020, 23:51
As sorting out the PaizoCon timeslots unfortunately took way longer than expected I may only get around to sending out the chronicles tomorrow.

If you need them urgently however be sure to tell me and I'll prioritize them.

coriolis
May 3rd, 2020, 23:53
No problem. Let me know if you need anything else from me.

stephan_
May 4th, 2020, 13:36
Chronicle drafts sent.

As always, let me know whether you spot any errors or want to make any purchases, otherwise I'll sign it.

I'm assuming next weekend everyone is deferring to higher powers and won't be available?

Talen
May 4th, 2020, 13:53
Wow. Thank the gods you said that....i lost track and didnt realize it was mothers day.

stephan_
May 4th, 2020, 13:55
Yeah, that's dangerous. :)