[Pathfinder] B6: The Veiled Society

kinem · 8th September 2009, 01:00 AM

I am thinking of starting a B6 game using PF rules. B6 is an unusual classic module (1984) from the BECMI line. It is a city adventure, and features a murder investigation, social class unrest, attempts to recruit PCs into shady organizations, and of course combat. It also still has its share of old school implausibility.

There would be about 4 PCs of 2nd level. I would allow any alignments, but not PCs that would be unfun for the rest. Core classes would use PF rules. Other WotC classes would be allowed, with the only change being that cantrips can be used an unlimited number of times per day. Races and other rules would be PF, using the PRD.

Like all BECMI modules, B6 is set in the world of Mystara, where Immortals (most of whom were once mortal) take the place of gods.

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HolyMan · 8th September 2009, 04:16 AM

The B modules yes they were some of the first adventures I ever got a character killed in. I had the big book that had all what was it nine? adventures in it. Caves of Chaos was my favorite and I never stop but smile remebering it. I'm in if you'll have me.

PF lets see i have a cleric, fighter, and a wizard who are all PF so I think...

Yes, please put me down for the Rogue spot (that will round out my experiences) please I'll have Rezak the Thief ready to once again walk the world of Mystara.

You know I had all the Gazetters from that world... man I wish i still had every D&D thing I ever bought (specially Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil not there was a cool adventure)

HM

Theroc · 8th September 2009, 04:31 AM

I'd be willing to try something, if my ignorance of the phrase B6 is excusable. I know little of Mystara and the like though, so if you could provide any more information that might spark a character concept in my mind, I'd greatly appreciate it.

At the moment I'm leaning towards a Fighter who learns a bit of magic(Fighter/Wizard/Abjurant Champion[From Complete mage])

Obviously the PrC portion is for future advancement.

Rhun · 8th September 2009, 05:33 AM

I'd be interested in the game, should you choose to run it kinem. I like the Pathfinder rules, and have some passing familiarity with Mystara. I have never actually played, DMed, or even read The Veiled Society. It is one of the few early adventures I never had a chance to get my hands on.

HolyMan · 8th September 2009, 06:22 AM

Well is three interested people enough to start for character concepts??

I can't do much of a build till I get answers to the following:

a) ability generation
b) how 2nd lvl hp are to be generated
c) starting gold and any rules for equipment (dis)allowed
d) well that pretty much covers it

running a module in pbp hmmm....

HM

Rhun · 8th September 2009, 06:27 AM

HolyMan, you really need to chill my friend!

Kinem is just looking for interest; he may not even be planning on starting the game for months. Hell, his "gauging interest" thread is only 6 hours old. LOL.

HolyMan · 8th September 2009, 06:38 AM

Sorry Rhun it just seems ... slow around here this weekend could be the holiday I guess.

HM

Rhun · 8th September 2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyMan

Sorry Rhun it just seems ... slow around here this weekend could be the holiday I guess.

The holiday is part of it, and the other part is that it is the weekend. I think most of us have a tendency to post at work, so we post more on the weekdays. I know I certainly do. To much fun stuff to do away from the keyboard on the weekends.

Theroc · 8th September 2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyMan

Sorry Rhun it just seems ... slow around here this weekend could be the holiday I guess.

HM

Enworld's weekends are the slowest forum activity I've seen in anything besides a literally deceased board.

Rhun · 8th September 2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Theroc

Enworld's weekends are the slowest forum activity I've seen in anything besides a literally deceased board.

Some of us like to actually go outside and enjoy the weather on the weekends. :P Or reorganize our garages, which I spent most of yesterday and today doing. But now I can fit both motorcycles in there if I don't get my old one sold before winter hits.

Theroc · 8th September 2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhun

Some of us like to actually go outside and enjoy the weather on the weekends. :P Or reorganize our garages, which I spent most of yesterday and today doing. But now I can fit both motorcycles in there if I don't get my old one sold before winter hits.

I just find it humorous that other boards I RP have HIGHER activity on the weekends, but on Enworld weekends are the LOWER activity period.

HolyMan · 8th September 2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Theroc

I just find it humorous that other boards I RP have HIGHER activity on the weekends, but on Enworld weekends are the LOWER activity period.

try to get a "feel" for the age groups, I think Enworld has alot more older gamers in it which I am one of lol

HM

Rhun · 8th September 2009, 07:02 AM

I was just going to say that. I'd bet if you check the average age of the players on the other boards, the average EN Worlder is probably 10+ years older than that. Most of us really did get our start playing back in the AD&D days or Basic D&D days, even before you were born, Theroc.

And since I have to be to work in 8 hours, I think I'm going to sign off for the night, and get some sleep! Talk at you all tomorrow.

Theroc · 8th September 2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyMan

try to get a "feel" for the age groups, I think Enworld has alot more older gamers in it which I am one of lol

HM

Oh, I understand. Still amuses me.

I'm a 'youn'un'

ghostcat · 8th September 2009, 11:43 AM

Can I make that four interested.

As for age, I'm playing with kids! I have step-children older than you lot

jkason · 8th September 2009, 04:54 PM

I'm liking PF rules so far, so I'd be interested.

kinem · 8th September 2009, 05:22 PM

Player choices are key in this adventure, so it's important for players to be in it for the long haul. I don't want to end up with DMPCs on my hands. Who is willing to make that commitment?

The second thing is that I prefer a posting rate of about 1/day.

Holyman: Do you remember details about the Veiled Society adventure? I guess not, but if so, it may be a problem, as there is some investigation.

Theroc: This is what a B6 looks like.

Much information about Mystara is available at Vaults of Pandius - the Official Mystara Homepage

Basically, as far as low level characters are concerned, it's a standard D&D world. B6 takes place in the Grand Duchy of Karameikos. The PCs could be an adventuring group that defended a small town from goblins or such, and now is entering the big capitol city, Specularum, hoping to make their fortunes.

Rhun · 8th September 2009, 05:35 PM

Kinem, you know that I will make the commitment to stick with the game for the longhaul, and that I have the posting record to back it up.

HolyMan · 8th September 2009, 05:42 PM

Posting 1/day that is for me lol

I remember a dungeon, some monsters and ... oh we found some treasure too Will that disqualify me

HM

Theroc · 8th September 2009, 07:15 PM

I don't know what kind of record I have, but I've never abandoned a game while on Enworld. I can certainly work for 1 post a day, with any long term disappearances being forewarned as much as possible.

For example: I plan to visit my girlfriend on friday, and will be there all week. I can try to post and such during that time, but it probably won't be all that frequent if at all.