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stephan_
January 10th, 2022, 10:48
Repeatable tier 1-2.

Please schedule around 3 hours for the game.

Make sure to both apply here as well as in the game calendar (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=6262), stating which character you'd like to play.

RPG Chronicles link (https://www.rpgchronicles.net/session/6379ecba-ed34-491d-a1a3-462fa2c8d129/pregame)

Starfinder Society Guide. (https://www.organizedplayfoundation.org/Lorespire/Starfinder-Society-Guide-to-Organized-Play)

If anyone has any questions on Starfinder or Starfinder Society, let me know.

About the scenario:

A Starfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1-2.

The newest batch of hopeful Starfinders have finished with their training, and are ready to join the organization as full-fledged agents—if they can impress Guidance!

Written by: Jason Keeley

Scenario tags: Repeatable

Technical details:

We will use Fantasy Grounds Unity (I have an Ultimate license) and Teamspeak (Discord as a backup).

Steps before the game:

If you apply, make sure you let me know your Paizo Organized Play #, character # 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 information and Teamspeak server can be found under GM announcements in the game calendar.

Other notes:

Also make sure to track your purchases on the Inventory Tracking Sheet.

Be sure to apply on time (if you can make it) as the last games were rather full.

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

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.have been able to play.

XYZenori
January 10th, 2022, 14:39
I would love to join the game on 1/15.

I'll update this thread with character info after work, but I will probably play a brand new Mystic level 1.

Thanks!

UPDATE: I'm going to go with a brand new Lashunta Technomancer. I still need to finish making him, but I'll be done well before we start.

Ulric
January 10th, 2022, 15:30
I would like to play. I will update this post with Character info by tomorrow.

jgreishaw
January 10th, 2022, 17:19
Carter and I are in. I will need to create a new character (class TBD), but Carter will play with his level 2 mechanic. I will need the server up sometime later in the week please.

stephan_
January 10th, 2022, 18:24
Alright, looks like four spots currently filled.

I can usually have the server up UTC evenings if I'm not running a game. Though as long as I know a bit in advance, it should be possible at most times.

rbeard101
January 10th, 2022, 22:45
I'm in - Mystic 1, No Bruce this week though

Rieno
January 13th, 2022, 15:17
If there's still room I'd love to play 1/15/22, Do I need to be apart of the Starfinder Paizo Organized Play I'm not sure what that is but I play Starfinder all the time and will join that if need be.

I setup a Paizo Organized Play ID

I'll play an Uplifted Bear level 1

Please advise what I need to do new to Fantasy Grounds lots of Roll20 Exp

Bill

stephan_
January 13th, 2022, 18:55
Alright, with that it seems like we have all spots filled.

Starfinder Society is basically the Organized Play of Starfinder (think AL in 5E). As such, it's easier to "port" the character to games run by other GMs but there is less flexibility for GMs and players.

Note that you could ignore most of the Organized Play part if you are just interested in a one-shot (basically ignoring the chronicle you'll get after the adventure) - though keep in mind all characters at the table need to follow the Starfinder Society rules.

These rules include (for races):

"The choices offered in Chapter 3 of the Core Rulebook are always available, as are the Legacy races in Chapter 13.

The following races are always available provided you own a copy of the corresponding source book:

draelik, formian, ikeshti, kalo, maraquoi, nuar, rhyphorian, skittermander, verthani and witchwyrd from Starfinder Alien Archive

ijtikri and izalguun from Starfinder Alien Archive 3

copaxi from Starfinder Alien Archive 4 "

Other races (such as uplifted bears) may be available through Achievement Points (SFS or PFS2) or boons.

If you are new to FG, it may be best to send me a pdf of your character some time in advance (so I can input it into FG). My contact details can be found on the game calender page under Game Announcements.

Rieno
January 13th, 2022, 20:33
I sent an email with the info, For Briar the uplifted bears are in Alien Archives 2 I sent a pog as well

stephan_
January 13th, 2022, 21:00
To clarify:

The player options available in the Organized Play setting are more limited as it needs to be more harmonized than home games.

For Character Creation, the rules can be found here (https://www.organizedplayfoundation.org/Lorespire/sfsguide._.Character-Creation).

The rules on races I mostly quoted above.

So while we do have stats for Uplifted Bears from Paizo, you would by default not have access to them. You'd only have access to the races explicitly mentioned (plus any access through Achievement Points or similar mechanisms).

Malkavian_Andi
January 13th, 2022, 23:15
Rieno, if Uplifted Bear is a really focal part of your character concept, I can dig around to see if I have a boon for that race I can give you.

Rieno
January 14th, 2022, 14:12
Rieno, if Uplifted Bear is a really focal part of your character concept, I can dig around to see if I have a boon for that race I can give you.

I can play a Vesk Soldier Mercenary I'm new to Fantasy Grounds so would there be any help available or could it be setup? I'm open if you have a pre-gen? Or I can create it in Paizo Organized?

I just want to play and not make it hard for anyone.

Bill

stephan_
January 14th, 2022, 17:48
A Vesk Soldier Mercenary should be possibly without any difficulties. I should also have most of the pregens (https://paizo.com/products/btpy9ukw?Community-Use-Package-Starfinder-Society-Pregenerated-Characters).

You can either send me a pdf of your new character (as you can previously did with the other character) or I can put up the server a bit in advance in order for you to build it yourself. If you are not familiar with FG, I'd recommend the first option as there is a bit of a learning curve involve.

Ulric
January 14th, 2022, 21:44
My PC is ready. How do you want me to send you my exported PC file?

stephan_
January 14th, 2022, 23:18
You can either send it to me in advance (contact information on the game calendar page under GM announcements) or import it before the game.

Rieno
January 15th, 2022, 14:12
Am I good to go or do I need to send a character over PDF?

Bill

stephan_
January 15th, 2022, 14:15
The uplifted bear unfortunately would not be possible without boon.

The vesk should work but would need to be input on FG before the game.

Most of the pregens should also work.

Note that I'll be running a game in a few minutes, so I'll be unavailable during that time.

If you send me a pdf of the vesk I can try to build it in-between games - though that is dependent on how quickly I finish the first one.

Rieno
January 15th, 2022, 15:25
I'm sorry I cant create something that fast, If you had time either a vesk soldier mercenary or Android Technomancer Outlaw will work I can login ever you need me to and help create it I don't Fantasy grounds very well it's still confusing to me!
Rieno#6507 is my discord Any help is appreciated!

Thanks You
Bill

stephan_
January 15th, 2022, 18:03
I basically copied the vesk pregen (which should be good enough to get you started) but if you want to make any adjustments, let me know.

The server is up.

stephan_
January 15th, 2022, 23:23
Chronicles sent.

I'll see whether I can schedule another game in the next few weeks (and it seems like there is at least one other person that could potentially run games).

XYZenori
January 16th, 2022, 02:19
Thanks so much for the awesome session. I look forward to the next adventure! If anyone in the group is planning future SF game sessions, SFS or not, I'd be interested in joining.

stephan_
January 18th, 2022, 13:07
If there is any interest in SFS (most likely Starfinder Society Intro #2: For the Factions - levels 1-2) this weekend, let me know which dates would work.

Options would be

A. SAT around 6.30 PM UTC.

B. SUN around 2 PM UTC.

C. Potentially also SUN around 6.30 PM UTC.

Malkavian_Andi
January 19th, 2022, 17:41
I'd available for options B or C.

XYZenori
January 20th, 2022, 01:48
I'm not available this weekend. I am available next weekend 1/29 or 1/30 for the 6:30 PM UTC time slots.

Thanks for offering!!

stephan_
January 20th, 2022, 20:01
At this point in time I'm assuming no SFS (or PFS2) this week. There was a bit of interest but even in those cases availability did not match up. We'll see how next week goes.

stephan_
January 22nd, 2022, 18:23
I'd tentatively schedule the next session for SAT January 29th around 6.30 PM UTC.

Do people prefer

Starfinder Society Intro #2: For the Factions - levels 1-2

or

Starfinder Society Scenario #4-13: Hard Reset - levels 1-4?

Ulric
January 22nd, 2022, 20:02
Starfinder Society Scenario #4-13: Hard Reset - levels 1-4 looks fun but I'm willing to play either.

Malkavian_Andi
January 22nd, 2022, 20:50
Either are good for me.

stephan_
January 24th, 2022, 12:24
Starfinder Society #4-13: Hard Reset SAT January 29th @ 6.30 PM UTC (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?72313)

Ulric
January 27th, 2022, 14:23
When should I expect my records from this session to be posted in my organized play account for my PC?

Malkavian_Andi
January 27th, 2022, 17:37
When should I expect my records from this session to be posted in my organized play account for my PC?
I usually go over Stephan's reported data every now and then to put it on the Paizo site (I do the actual reporting since it's an event number I provided).
I can do that now, so you gain access to any ACPs you earned for the session and any boons unlocked by the scenario.

Ulric
January 27th, 2022, 18:06
I usually go over Stephan's reported data every now and then to put it on the Paizo site (I do the actual reporting since it's an event number I provided).
I can do that now, so you gain access to any ACPs you earned for the session and any boons unlocked by the scenario.
Thank you for the explanation! I appreciate you reporting the data.

stephan_
January 27th, 2022, 18:44
Edit: Ah, I just noticed Malkavian_Andi's response (new page), so disregard the response that was here.