[OOC] Pathfinder: Second Darkness

[Aeson]

This is an out of character thread for my Second Darkness game. Please post characters and comments here.

[Blackrat]

So, as we talked, I think I'll be doing the Barbarian Cleric. So, have you yet given thought on the starting level yet?

I would like to suggest at least 2 so that I can start with both classes

[Walking Dad]

I'm interested. Any specifics (use of traits, generating abilities, allowed classes...)?

Here the background of my Half-Orc Druid (made him for this path, but we didn't came far (TRM's Second Darkness):

Background

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Rorgar has lived his early life as a little dog biter in the seedier parts of Riddleport. His first memory is of himself avoiding to become pigmeat beyond the waves. As an orphan who didn't know if all this was a terrible accident or if his own parents tried to hush him, Rorgar had a difficult early life.
His life changed after trying to pick-pocket an elderly man he thaught to be just another soggy plum. The man revealed himself to be a druid and he saw potential in Rorgar. Thinking that better than ending in an earth bath, he followed him. There, he grew strong and wise.
This sect venerates more primal powers an less nature gods like Gozreh. They think they are charged to protect the material realm from otherworldly, unnatural forces (including celestials!).
After the shadow in the sky has become visible from all around Riddleport, the druid elders have performed some auguries, and all the signs point the same way—something or someone in Riddleport is connected to the blot, and it means bad news for the region. Rorgar has avoided the sleazy, dirty town for most of his 'new' life, traveling there only when accompanying his now deceased mentor, and although he doesn’t relish the prospect of going there now, he has little other choice. Fortunately, Kronk, a dwarf with a 'special' insight, is in town, and Rorgar has heard this friend (?) will be taking part in some gambling thing at a place called the Gold Goblin or at least will work near there.

[Aeson]

I'm open to anyway you want to generate the character. All classes in the core book are open. The game will start in Varisia so the regional feats are open. You don't have to be from there.

I didn't know there was another Second Darkness game. I looked.

Rat you start out as a 0/0 level character.

[Blackrat]

Originally Posted by Aeson

Rat you start out as a 0/0 level character.

Aww phoey! I'll just take 1 level of barbarian then and multiclass to cleric on the next? That ok?

[Walking Dad]

Originally Posted by Aeson

I'm open to anyway you want to generate the character. All classes in the core book are open. The game will start in Varisia so the regional feats are open. You don't have to be from there.

I didn't know there was another Second Darkness game. I looked.

Rat you start out as a 0/0 level character.

Emphasis on 'was'. I'm happy this path is up here again. Rise of the Runelords adventure path has two ongoing and two or three abandoned games.

[Aeson]

Originally Posted by Blackrat

Aww phoey! I'll just take 1 level of barbarian then and multiclass to cleric on the next? That ok?

I was joking with you.

Originally Posted by Walking Dad

Emphasis on 'was'. I'm happy this path is up here again. Rise of the Runelords adventure path has two ongoing and two or three abandoned games.

I hope to get this one to the end but we'll have to see.

[Blackrat]

Originally Posted by Aeson

I was joking with you.

I kinda guessed so, but you didn't give a straight answer to the level question

[jkason]

I'm liking the Pathfinder system quite a bit, so I'd like to give it a go. This path doesn't seem to have the free players handout that RotRL does. Is there anything specific we'd need to know about the area?

Would a Paladin be completely out of place? If so, maybe a Ranger?

[Galeros]

Okay, so I am going to make a Human Male Sorcerer with the Air Elemental Bloodline.

Stats are going to be:

Name: Claud

Hair Color: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Skin: Slightly Tanned

Height: 5,10

Age: 24

Alignment: Neutral Good

2nd level Human Sorcerer, Air Elemental Bloodline

HP: 11
AC: 11

Speed: 30 feet

Hit Die: d6

Base Attack Bonus:+1

Combat Maneuver Bonus=+0
Combat Maneuver Defense=11

Saves
Fort: +1
Ref:+1
Will:+3

Str: 8
Dex: 12
Con: 12
Int: 14
Wis: 10
Cha: 16(14 base +2 for being Human)

Skills
Appraise 2 Ranks+3 Class Skill modifier+Int modifier=+7
Bluff 2 Ranks+3 Class Skill Bonus+Cha modifier=+8
Fly 2 Ranks+3 Class Skill Bonus+Dex modifier=+6
Knowledge(Arcana) 2 Ranks+3 Class Skill Bonus+Int modifier=+7
Knowledge(The Planes) 2 Ranks+3 Class Skill Bonus+int modifier=+7
Spellcraft 2 Ranks+3 Class Skill Bonus+Int modifier=+7

Spells are going to be:

Cantrips
Detect Magic
Read Magic
Presdigitation
Mage Hand
Light

1st Level
Mage Armor
Color Spray

Feats
Eschew Materials(Sorcerer Bonus Feat)
Spell Penetration
Greater Spell Penetration

Spells per day
1st level-5

Spell-Like Abilities
Elemental Ray: 1d6+1 electricity damage, Ranged Touch Attack, Usable six times per day.

Bloodline Arcana
Claud can change any spell that does energy damage to do electricity damage.

Equipment
30 Rations
Bedroll
4 Flasks
Waterskin
4 Bars of Soap
20 sheets of parchment
Quill Pen
2 Ink Bottles
Dagger-1d4,19-20/X2, Range-10 ft.(This is more for use as a knife than for fighting)
Shortbow-1d6 X3 60 ft.
Arrows(20)


I will post things like character backround later. I may give him a last name, but I am not sure yet.

Okay, for skills I have 12 at second level because I have 3+Int modifier(I get an extra one for being Human) at first level. Under the Favored Class ruled you can either gain an extra skill point or an additional hit point(eve at first level) so I chose to take an additional skill point at first and second level. Giving me a total of 12 skill points at second level.

[Willette]

Is recruitment still going on for this/how many players are you taking?

Also, when you say core book is that PHB and such or pathfinders stuff as i'm kinda new to this and have some books but no pathfinder stuff.

[Theroc]

Originally Posted by Willette

Is recruitment still going on for this/how many players are you taking?

Also, when you say core book is that PHB and such or pathfinders stuff as i'm kinda new to this and have some books but no pathfinder stuff.

Pathfinder is an updated/altered 3.5

So Pathfinder's Core is Paizo Pathfinder stuff, not the standard 3.5 PHB. Paizo DOES have a System Reference Document online and accessible without cost or downloading.

I forget the exact location though.

[Galeros]

Originally Posted by Theroc

I forget the exact location though.

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Reference Document

[Aeson]

Originally Posted by jkason

I'm liking the Pathfinder system quite a bit, so I'd like to give it a go. This path doesn't seem to have the free players handout that RotRL does. Is there anything specific we'd need to know about the area?

Would a Paladin be completely out of place? If so, maybe a Ranger?

It's not free but there is a players guide to this adventure path. I'll get back to you on specifics.

I think the ranger would fit in a little better.

Originally Posted by Willette

Is recruitment still going on for this/how many players are you taking?

Also, when you say core book is that PHB and such or pathfinders stuff as i'm kinda new to this and have some books but no pathfinder stuff.

Yes I mean the Pathfinder Core Rule Book. As Galeros has shared there is a reference guide you can use if you don't have the book.

I'd like 5-6 players. Talking about this game started in the hivemind thread. Galeros, Blackrat and hafrogman all showed interest. If you, Walking Dad and jkason join then we might have enough.

Theroc, were you wanting to play or just commenting?

[Theroc]

I could play if there's room, but I was originally just helping Willette out. I am limited to the PFD though, I don't own the books.

I'd also need to know more about the setting/adventure hook to see if a concept jumps into my head.

[Aeson]

We're going to start in Varisia. It's a region on Golarion the Pathfinder Setting. Since it's low level it would make sense that the PCs be from there. I'm not going to force that though if someone has a concept they really want to run with.

[Theroc]

Hm... what is the starting level/basic theme/etc... of your campaign, how are attributes decided/any houserules/etc...?

Sorry if it's a load of questions, but the more info I have, the more likely an idea will take form for the campaign. Do you have a specific goal in mind for the party to begin with, or are we going to roleplaying out meeting one another?

[Aeson]

I'm really new at this. all the questions will help.

Rat is planning a multiclass character so we're starting at 2nd level. No houserules. Use standard character creation from the book. If you like rolling or point buy then go with whichever. Golarion has regional feats. If you don't have access to that info but know where you want to be from I'll be happy to help. I'd like everyone to know each other.

[Aeson]

Originally Posted by Galeros

I will post things like character backround later. I may give him a last name, but I am not sure yet.

One thing I was never quite clear on was Bonus Spells. Those are extra actual spells, like Color Spray, right? Not just extra castings per day.

Hmmm, how many skill points do we get at 1st level? I remember it being 2+Int modifier X4 in 3.5, but that apparently has changed.

Go ahead and bump yourself up to 2nd to be in line with Blackrat.

For you skill ranks will be 2 +int mod per level. They did make some changes. Some skills were taken out and some were rolled into others.

Bonus spells start at 3rd level. They are spells you can cast in addition to your daily spells. Unlike the known spells you can't change them out.

[Blackrat]

Cool! I'll try to rip myself from the Xbox at weekend for long enough to get the char done... You know, having no knowledge of the world except the few tidbits I found from the wiki, I could need some help with background. I could write a generic barbaric tribe stuff though...