Aegis013
2023-10-26, 10:18 PM
Here's the OOC.
Here's game info. It'll be a generic kitchen sink fantasy setting that you were summoned into to serve as a hero to the kingdom of Regnum.
I'll admit I'm not very familiar with Spheres as I've not used it in any game previously. I know it's popular though so I'll be reading through the rules since I believe the creation of spells is a back and forth between player and GM.
If there's anything you want to have adjusted, feel free to say so since this is a solo game I will tailor it to you.
The BIG 16:
1. What game system are you running (D&D, Call of Cthulu, Palladium, GURPS, etc.), and if applicable what edition (Original, Classic, Revised, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 10th, etc.)?
PF 1e E6 game.
2. What 'type' or variant of game will it be (i.e. "Shadow Chasers" or "Agents of Psi" for d20 Modern)? What is the setting for the game (eg. historic period, published or home brewed campaign setting, alternate reality, modern world, etc.)?
Isekai style game. You've been summoned from another world as a hero to save this kitchen sink fantasy world, though the ritual was botched and you didn't appear in your full power.
3. How many Players are you looking for? Will you be taking alternates, and if so, how many?
Deadguy.
4. What's the gaming medium (OOTS, chat, e-mail etc.)?
OOTS forum PbP.
5. What is the characters' starting status (i.e. experience level)?
3rd level.
6. How much gold or other starting funds will the characters begin with?
3,000gp, an everfull mug (water and/or ale), an everlasting ration, and a special Handy Haversack with no capacity limit.
If you have crafting capabilities, pre-game crafting is allowed.
7. Are there any particular character classes, professions, orders, etc. that you want... or do not want? What are your rules on 'prestige' and/or home brewed classes?
Any Dreamscarred Press, Spheres, or just about anything else you want to bring into play.
8. What races, sub races, species, etc. are allowed for your game? Will you allow home brewed races or species? 'Prestige' races or species?
Anything you can fit into your starting level allotment.
9. By what method should Players generate their attributes/ability scores and Hit Points?
Just write your stats in, no more than 18 in a stat before racial bonuses.
HP is max for the first three levels. Afterwards it's roll half HD+half HD - meaning if you have a D10 HD, at level 4 and beyond you roll 1d5+5 for HP (d4 becomes d2+2, d6 becomes d3+3, d8 becomes d4+4, etc).
10. Does your game use alignment? What are your restrictions, if so?
Alignment not in place for players, ignore alignment requirements on classes, prestige classes, feats, spells, etc.
They will be in place for monsters for the cases of DR/evil, smite evil, protection from chaos, and other such effects.
Any bizarre interactions with this will be dealt with when they arrive.
11. Do you allow multi-classing, or have any particular rules in regards to it?
No penalty for multi-classing.
12. Will you be doing all of the die rolling during the course of the game? Will die rolls be altered, or left to the honor system? If players can make die rolls, which ones do they make, how should they make the rolls, and how should they report them?
Make your rolls on the forum in spoiler tags in the In-Character thread (even if it means double posting), please label what the roll is for, and if you think a roll is justified, don't wait for me to call for it, just go ahead and roll it.
At times I will make rolls for you (Spot/Listen/Initiative most frequently). If you have active things that can alter these you may do so retroactively.
13. Are there any home brewed or optional/variant rules that your Players should know about? If so, list and explain them, or provide relevant links to learn about these new rules.
Most house rules are designed for ease of life and to improve game play experience opening up additional options:
Gestalt rules (will come into play later, probably)
- Theurge PrCs are negotiable if/when they come up, but they may lose some of their advancement
- Fractional BAB/Saves
- You only get the +2 bump for a good save once
You may choose to take up to two bonus feats for which you qualify as if you had taken 2 Flaws. Flaws themselves aren't allowed.
Two traits.
Diplomacy is house ruled to function as per the Giant's suggestion here: http://www.giantitp.com/articles/jFppYwv7OUkegKhONNF.html
We are not tracking food/water.
We are not tracking encumbrance.
- My opinion is these aren't fun, so they're not part of my game.
XP will be gained very rapidly. Even things that are pretty mundane will award XP. We'll be using the fast XP advancement track.
XP can be spent in numerous ways, such as leveling up (up to 6), adding gestalt levels, gaining feats (cost based on the power of the feat), and affecting the setting in various ways.
14. Is a character background required? If so, how big? Are you looking for anything in particular (i.e. the backgrounds all ending up with the characters in the same city)?
You can write as much or as little backstory as you want.
You're welcome and encouraged to write new things into the setting.
15. Does your game involve a lot of hack & slash, puzzle solving, role playing, or a combination of the above?
A blend as desired.
16. Are your Players restricted to particular rule books and supplements, or will you be allowing access to non-standard material? What sources can Players use for their characters?
PF1e, Dreamscarred Press, Spheres, and 3.5 and 3.0 material available though I reserve the right to "update" 3 and 3.5 material for PF.
Notes:
When I present an obstacle, I don't predetermine solutions for overcoming that obstacle. If you have a creative solution that trivializes the encounter, you will still get the XP and rewards, but it also means some obstacles may be too challenging. Use your discretion on what you want to try to tackle.
Clarifications:
Magic-psionics transparency is in effect.
Versatile Spellcaster feat needs to be kept inside of the spontaneous casting class (so if you trade two Sorcerer slots, you can cast only a Sorcerer spell you know from a higher level, no trading two Sorcerer slots and then using your Cleric levels to spontaneously cast from the whole Cleric list or other such shenanigans, a Sorcerer//Favored Soul could trade two slots from Sorcerer for 1 level higher Sorcerer spell or 2 slots from FS for a 1 level higher FS spell, but they can't cross over).
Heighten Spell metamagic can only Heighten up to the highest level of spell you can normally cast.
You can add additional gestalt levels to your character.
1st level: 1,300 XP
2nd level: 3,300 XP
3rd level: 6,000 XP
4th level: 10,000 XP
5th level: 15,000 XP
6th level: 23,000 XP
So if your character is level 6 and you've gathered up 2,600 XP you could become a X 6 // Y 1 // Z 1 by buying two 1st level gestalts. Or if you have 4,600 XP you could become X 6 // Y 2 etc.
Feats on the level of Power Attack (good feats) will cost around 2,000 XP, based on my estimation of the feats value the cost will be adjusted from that base point. Here are feats that have been bought in one of my 3.5 games previously and their XP prices in no particular order.
Martial Weapon Proficiency or Armor Proficiency feats: 200 XP
Sanctify Relic: 2,000 XP
True Believer: 500 XP
Expanded Knowledge: 2,000 XP
Corpsecrafter 2,000xp.
Shieldmate: 1,000xp.
Devoted Bulwark: 1,000xp.
Stone Power: 2,000xp.
Vital Recovery: 2,000xp.
White Raven Defense: 1,000xp.
Extraordinary Artisan: 2,000 xp
Legendary Artisan: 2,000 xp
Archivist of Nature: 1,000 xp
Draconid Archivist: 1,000 xp
Skill Focus: 500 xp
Split Chakra: 2000 xp
Necrocarnum Acolyte: 500xp
Expanded Soulmeld Capacity: 2000 xp
Weapon Focus: 500 xp
Melodic Casting 2000 xp
Obtain Familiar 1000 xp
Any version of Dodge: 500 xp
Mobility: 500 xp
Combat Expertise: 500 xp
Improved Sunder: 500 xp
Improved Bullrush: 500 xp
Ironheart Aura: 500 xp
Speed of Thought: 1,000 xp
Stand Still: 2,000 xp
Craft Cognizance Crystal: 2000 xp
Craft Dorje: 2000 xp
Elusive Target: 2000 xp
Karmic Strike: 2000 xp
Shock Troopher 2000 xp
Magical Artisan 2000xp
Draconic Familiar 1500 xp
Maximize Spell 2000 xp
Touch of Healing 2000 xp
Cleave 1000 xp
Great cleave 2000 xp
Quick Draw 500 xp
Adaptive Style 2000 xp
Psicrystal Affinity 1000 xp
Master of Day and Night 5000 xp
Initiator of ilmater 2000 xp
Travel Devotion 2000 xp
Infernal Adept 1000 xp
Improved Familiar 2000 xp
Extra Invocation 1000 xp
Pisonic Meditation - 1000 xp
Wild Talent - 1000 xp
Psionic Shot - 1000 xp
Greater Psionic Shot - 2000 xp
Ritual Blessing - 1000 xp
Faith Unswerving - 2000 xp
Combat Reflexes 1000 xp
Augment Healing 1000 xp
Point Blank Shot 500 xp
Precise Shot 500 xp
Battle Caster - 1000 xp
Bonus Essentia 1000 xp
Shadow Blade 2000 xp
Daring Outlaw 2000 xp
Improved TWF 2000 xp
Power Critical 1000 xp
Power Attack 2000 xp
Martial Study 2000 xp
Martial Stance 2000 xp
Extend Spell 2000 xp
Divine Metamagic 10,000 xp
Persistent Spell 10,000 xp
Rapid Spell - 2000 xp
Extra Turning 1000 xp
Augment Summoning 2000 xp
Open Minded 1000 xp
Lightning Reflexes, Iron Will or Great Fortitude - 500 xp
Sacred Healing - 1,000 XP
Domain Focus - 1,000 XP
Spellcasting Prodigy - 2,000 XP
Snowcasting - 1,000 XP
Frozen Magic - 500 XP
Frostfell Prodigy - 1,000 XP
Enduring Life - 1,000 XP
Lasting Life - 1,000 XP
Heat Endurance - 1,000 XP
Sandskimmer - 500 XP
Constant Guardian - 2,000 XP
Telling Blow 2,000xp
Sense Weakness 2,000xp
Disemboweling Strike 2,000xp
Improved Skirmish 2,000xp
Swift Ambusher 2,000xp
Soultouched Spellcasting 2,000
Planar Touchstone - 2,000XP - you can pick your base ability before each delve.
Dash - 1,000 XP
Landlord - 1,000 XP
Leadership - 1,000 XP
Improved Toughness 1,000 XP
Extra Spell 2,000 XP - spells from any base classes' list are fair game
Cold Focus 1,000 XP
Improved Flight 1,000 XP
Improved Heat Endurance 1,000 XP
Knowledge Devotion 2,000 XP
Transdimensional Power - 2000 XP
Dorje Mastery - 2000 XP
Flyby Attack - 500 XP - I'm discounting this one because its benefit likely won't be as noticeable in a theater of the mind game.
Shape Soulmeld - 2000 XP
Improved Essentia Capacity - 2000 XP
Open Least Chakra (Crown) - 2000 XP - however, my ruling is this simply provides 1 Bind as long as it's in the crown slot so these feats could potentially be used as +1 Bind for incarnum characters as long as something is bound to the appropriate slot.
Improved Precise Shot - 2000 XP
Mindsight - 5000 XP
Deadguy: Ramael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2847684)
Aegis: Zareus (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2847544)
Here's game info. It'll be a generic kitchen sink fantasy setting that you were summoned into to serve as a hero to the kingdom of Regnum.
I'll admit I'm not very familiar with Spheres as I've not used it in any game previously. I know it's popular though so I'll be reading through the rules since I believe the creation of spells is a back and forth between player and GM.
If there's anything you want to have adjusted, feel free to say so since this is a solo game I will tailor it to you.
The BIG 16:
1. What game system are you running (D&D, Call of Cthulu, Palladium, GURPS, etc.), and if applicable what edition (Original, Classic, Revised, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 10th, etc.)?
PF 1e E6 game.
2. What 'type' or variant of game will it be (i.e. "Shadow Chasers" or "Agents of Psi" for d20 Modern)? What is the setting for the game (eg. historic period, published or home brewed campaign setting, alternate reality, modern world, etc.)?
Isekai style game. You've been summoned from another world as a hero to save this kitchen sink fantasy world, though the ritual was botched and you didn't appear in your full power.
3. How many Players are you looking for? Will you be taking alternates, and if so, how many?
Deadguy.
4. What's the gaming medium (OOTS, chat, e-mail etc.)?
OOTS forum PbP.
5. What is the characters' starting status (i.e. experience level)?
3rd level.
6. How much gold or other starting funds will the characters begin with?
3,000gp, an everfull mug (water and/or ale), an everlasting ration, and a special Handy Haversack with no capacity limit.
If you have crafting capabilities, pre-game crafting is allowed.
7. Are there any particular character classes, professions, orders, etc. that you want... or do not want? What are your rules on 'prestige' and/or home brewed classes?
Any Dreamscarred Press, Spheres, or just about anything else you want to bring into play.
8. What races, sub races, species, etc. are allowed for your game? Will you allow home brewed races or species? 'Prestige' races or species?
Anything you can fit into your starting level allotment.
9. By what method should Players generate their attributes/ability scores and Hit Points?
Just write your stats in, no more than 18 in a stat before racial bonuses.
HP is max for the first three levels. Afterwards it's roll half HD+half HD - meaning if you have a D10 HD, at level 4 and beyond you roll 1d5+5 for HP (d4 becomes d2+2, d6 becomes d3+3, d8 becomes d4+4, etc).
10. Does your game use alignment? What are your restrictions, if so?
Alignment not in place for players, ignore alignment requirements on classes, prestige classes, feats, spells, etc.
They will be in place for monsters for the cases of DR/evil, smite evil, protection from chaos, and other such effects.
Any bizarre interactions with this will be dealt with when they arrive.
11. Do you allow multi-classing, or have any particular rules in regards to it?
No penalty for multi-classing.
12. Will you be doing all of the die rolling during the course of the game? Will die rolls be altered, or left to the honor system? If players can make die rolls, which ones do they make, how should they make the rolls, and how should they report them?
Make your rolls on the forum in spoiler tags in the In-Character thread (even if it means double posting), please label what the roll is for, and if you think a roll is justified, don't wait for me to call for it, just go ahead and roll it.
At times I will make rolls for you (Spot/Listen/Initiative most frequently). If you have active things that can alter these you may do so retroactively.
13. Are there any home brewed or optional/variant rules that your Players should know about? If so, list and explain them, or provide relevant links to learn about these new rules.
Most house rules are designed for ease of life and to improve game play experience opening up additional options:
Gestalt rules (will come into play later, probably)
- Theurge PrCs are negotiable if/when they come up, but they may lose some of their advancement
- Fractional BAB/Saves
- You only get the +2 bump for a good save once
You may choose to take up to two bonus feats for which you qualify as if you had taken 2 Flaws. Flaws themselves aren't allowed.
Two traits.
Diplomacy is house ruled to function as per the Giant's suggestion here: http://www.giantitp.com/articles/jFppYwv7OUkegKhONNF.html
We are not tracking food/water.
We are not tracking encumbrance.
- My opinion is these aren't fun, so they're not part of my game.
XP will be gained very rapidly. Even things that are pretty mundane will award XP. We'll be using the fast XP advancement track.
XP can be spent in numerous ways, such as leveling up (up to 6), adding gestalt levels, gaining feats (cost based on the power of the feat), and affecting the setting in various ways.
14. Is a character background required? If so, how big? Are you looking for anything in particular (i.e. the backgrounds all ending up with the characters in the same city)?
You can write as much or as little backstory as you want.
You're welcome and encouraged to write new things into the setting.
15. Does your game involve a lot of hack & slash, puzzle solving, role playing, or a combination of the above?
A blend as desired.
16. Are your Players restricted to particular rule books and supplements, or will you be allowing access to non-standard material? What sources can Players use for their characters?
PF1e, Dreamscarred Press, Spheres, and 3.5 and 3.0 material available though I reserve the right to "update" 3 and 3.5 material for PF.
Notes:
When I present an obstacle, I don't predetermine solutions for overcoming that obstacle. If you have a creative solution that trivializes the encounter, you will still get the XP and rewards, but it also means some obstacles may be too challenging. Use your discretion on what you want to try to tackle.
Clarifications:
Magic-psionics transparency is in effect.
Versatile Spellcaster feat needs to be kept inside of the spontaneous casting class (so if you trade two Sorcerer slots, you can cast only a Sorcerer spell you know from a higher level, no trading two Sorcerer slots and then using your Cleric levels to spontaneously cast from the whole Cleric list or other such shenanigans, a Sorcerer//Favored Soul could trade two slots from Sorcerer for 1 level higher Sorcerer spell or 2 slots from FS for a 1 level higher FS spell, but they can't cross over).
Heighten Spell metamagic can only Heighten up to the highest level of spell you can normally cast.
You can add additional gestalt levels to your character.
1st level: 1,300 XP
2nd level: 3,300 XP
3rd level: 6,000 XP
4th level: 10,000 XP
5th level: 15,000 XP
6th level: 23,000 XP
So if your character is level 6 and you've gathered up 2,600 XP you could become a X 6 // Y 1 // Z 1 by buying two 1st level gestalts. Or if you have 4,600 XP you could become X 6 // Y 2 etc.
Feats on the level of Power Attack (good feats) will cost around 2,000 XP, based on my estimation of the feats value the cost will be adjusted from that base point. Here are feats that have been bought in one of my 3.5 games previously and their XP prices in no particular order.
Martial Weapon Proficiency or Armor Proficiency feats: 200 XP
Sanctify Relic: 2,000 XP
True Believer: 500 XP
Expanded Knowledge: 2,000 XP
Corpsecrafter 2,000xp.
Shieldmate: 1,000xp.
Devoted Bulwark: 1,000xp.
Stone Power: 2,000xp.
Vital Recovery: 2,000xp.
White Raven Defense: 1,000xp.
Extraordinary Artisan: 2,000 xp
Legendary Artisan: 2,000 xp
Archivist of Nature: 1,000 xp
Draconid Archivist: 1,000 xp
Skill Focus: 500 xp
Split Chakra: 2000 xp
Necrocarnum Acolyte: 500xp
Expanded Soulmeld Capacity: 2000 xp
Weapon Focus: 500 xp
Melodic Casting 2000 xp
Obtain Familiar 1000 xp
Any version of Dodge: 500 xp
Mobility: 500 xp
Combat Expertise: 500 xp
Improved Sunder: 500 xp
Improved Bullrush: 500 xp
Ironheart Aura: 500 xp
Speed of Thought: 1,000 xp
Stand Still: 2,000 xp
Craft Cognizance Crystal: 2000 xp
Craft Dorje: 2000 xp
Elusive Target: 2000 xp
Karmic Strike: 2000 xp
Shock Troopher 2000 xp
Magical Artisan 2000xp
Draconic Familiar 1500 xp
Maximize Spell 2000 xp
Touch of Healing 2000 xp
Cleave 1000 xp
Great cleave 2000 xp
Quick Draw 500 xp
Adaptive Style 2000 xp
Psicrystal Affinity 1000 xp
Master of Day and Night 5000 xp
Initiator of ilmater 2000 xp
Travel Devotion 2000 xp
Infernal Adept 1000 xp
Improved Familiar 2000 xp
Extra Invocation 1000 xp
Pisonic Meditation - 1000 xp
Wild Talent - 1000 xp
Psionic Shot - 1000 xp
Greater Psionic Shot - 2000 xp
Ritual Blessing - 1000 xp
Faith Unswerving - 2000 xp
Combat Reflexes 1000 xp
Augment Healing 1000 xp
Point Blank Shot 500 xp
Precise Shot 500 xp
Battle Caster - 1000 xp
Bonus Essentia 1000 xp
Shadow Blade 2000 xp
Daring Outlaw 2000 xp
Improved TWF 2000 xp
Power Critical 1000 xp
Power Attack 2000 xp
Martial Study 2000 xp
Martial Stance 2000 xp
Extend Spell 2000 xp
Divine Metamagic 10,000 xp
Persistent Spell 10,000 xp
Rapid Spell - 2000 xp
Extra Turning 1000 xp
Augment Summoning 2000 xp
Open Minded 1000 xp
Lightning Reflexes, Iron Will or Great Fortitude - 500 xp
Sacred Healing - 1,000 XP
Domain Focus - 1,000 XP
Spellcasting Prodigy - 2,000 XP
Snowcasting - 1,000 XP
Frozen Magic - 500 XP
Frostfell Prodigy - 1,000 XP
Enduring Life - 1,000 XP
Lasting Life - 1,000 XP
Heat Endurance - 1,000 XP
Sandskimmer - 500 XP
Constant Guardian - 2,000 XP
Telling Blow 2,000xp
Sense Weakness 2,000xp
Disemboweling Strike 2,000xp
Improved Skirmish 2,000xp
Swift Ambusher 2,000xp
Soultouched Spellcasting 2,000
Planar Touchstone - 2,000XP - you can pick your base ability before each delve.
Dash - 1,000 XP
Landlord - 1,000 XP
Leadership - 1,000 XP
Improved Toughness 1,000 XP
Extra Spell 2,000 XP - spells from any base classes' list are fair game
Cold Focus 1,000 XP
Improved Flight 1,000 XP
Improved Heat Endurance 1,000 XP
Knowledge Devotion 2,000 XP
Transdimensional Power - 2000 XP
Dorje Mastery - 2000 XP
Flyby Attack - 500 XP - I'm discounting this one because its benefit likely won't be as noticeable in a theater of the mind game.
Shape Soulmeld - 2000 XP
Improved Essentia Capacity - 2000 XP
Open Least Chakra (Crown) - 2000 XP - however, my ruling is this simply provides 1 Bind as long as it's in the crown slot so these feats could potentially be used as +1 Bind for incarnum characters as long as something is bound to the appropriate slot.
Improved Precise Shot - 2000 XP
Mindsight - 5000 XP
Deadguy: Ramael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2847684)
Aegis: Zareus (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2847544)