Outlaws of Alkenstar | Seek Revenge in the City of Smog
Pathfinder 2e | Campaign
About the adventure
The city of Alkenstar is unlike any other on Golarion. Situated in the magic-hostile Mana Wastes, the city is one of smoke, metal, and oil. Here, inventors are more prominent than wizards, and technology a greater force than sorcery. Beneath a hazy sky, gears turn and pistons work tirelessly, powering a city unlike any other. Life in Alkenstar is never easy, but for you it's gotten ten times harder: you're a criminal. Maybe you're guilty, or maybe you're not, but either way, the law isn't your friend. Now you're an outlaw, working outside the law and taking what jobs you can. But when an opportunity for vengeance comes along, there's no way you can resist - but beware, for nothing worth having comes easily. Outlaws of Alkenstar is an adventure path that will take your party from level 1 to level 10. We'll be using the Free Archetype rule from the Gamemastery Guide to give your characters a little more flavor. Players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced hands, are welcome to join. All my games are LGBT+ friendly.
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.
Our party consists of a human rogue, and an awakened animal barbarian. They are currently level 2.
5.0
(26)
2 years on StartPlaying
192 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (26)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Knows the Rules
Teacher
Creativity
Braden
New review
Played 25 sessions
Steve is super knowledgeable about the rules of the game and runs very fun combats!
Yeo_Its_Me Eddie
Played 22 sessions
Steve has a lot of experience, good knowledge of the game, and runs AP's by the book. If you are looking for a firm and fair DM, he's your guy. Would rate 5 stars but combat tends to be on the more-difficult-than-I-bargained-for side 9.5 times out of 10
Q Coyle
Played 3 sessions
this is my first game on startplaying.games and ive had a lot of fun. GM Steve is a patient, creative, and knowledgable GM. adept at both storytelling and manipulation of the virtual tabletop. its a real personal kick to the junk that i gotta quit because its a lot of fun, but this fat boy has gotta make some money instead of gaming. Thanks Steve!!!
Taylor
Played 18 sessions
I've had a great first time on StartPlaying with Steve. Every time I've encountered a program hitch or couldn't find a rule he'd gladly and promptly offer help.
Sena
Played 19 sessions
Steve's a great DM. He's always has everything prepared, he's great at using Foundry (and at helping others use it). He knows the rules and will follow them, but still will still allow for creativity and rule of cool when the situation calls for it. He's also very patient with beginners. If you're looking for a professional DM, he's what you're looking for.
Orak
Played 1 sessions
A good DM for Pathfinder games with high quality visuals.
Additional details
How to prepare
Each player will need a working mic and an account on Discord (which we'll use both for voice chat and for communicating between sessions). Players should also download the player's guide (https://downloads.paizo.com/OutlawsOfAlkenstarPlayersGuide.pdf) for advice and new backgrounds appropriate to the Adventure Path. Finally, each player will need a (free) account on forge-vtt.com to join the game.
What I provide
-Foundry VTT -Outlaws of Alkenstar premium modules -A suite of character voices
Gameplay details
Session 0 will cover player introductions and character creation. It will probably not run as long as a standard game session. We'll be using a Foundry module for the X Card. Session 0 will be free for all players. Early Bird discounts will be applied to session 1.
Content warnings
• Alcohol Use
• Blood
• Character Death
• Classism
• Fire
• Guns
• Hostages
• Kidnapping
• Language/Cursing
• Murder
• Scars
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We'll be using standard character creation rules, plus the Free Archetype variant from the Gamemastery Guide. Players are encouraged to use Pathbuilder (available free online and on mobile devices) to build their characters. Common options are always available; Uncommon and Rare options will require approval, but it will most likely be given. Pregenerated characters will also be available for anyone who wants one.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Monday - 4:00 PM UTC
Mar 31 / Session 2
3.5-4.5 Hour duration
3 / 5 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+