Plagues & Protectors! | Fall of Plaguestone | Beginner Friendly!
A nefarious murder in a small town leads to an alchemically tinged conspiracy, and after that? Perhaps the fate of all Golarion!
$20.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Saturday - 7:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
After witnessing a murder in the small town of Etran's Folly, a band of adventurers must battle beasts, bruisers, and mutated forces to solve the mystery in this alchemically enhanced whodunnit! And after they finish their business here... Who knows what lies ahead for them? ⚔️ Covering levels 1-3, this beginner friendly adventure has revised combat balance, adjusted pacing and community maps to account for modern Pathfinder quality expectations! 🗡️ Intense and tactical combat featuring classic fantasy tropes! Wolves, orcs, nefarious villains and more! 💬 A tight cast of characters inhabiting the small town of Etran's Folly. Get to know the locals... and their secrets. ⏰ A speedy, minimalistic player-first implementation of FoundryVTT and its modules. 🏳️🌈 A welcome environment for all genders and sexual identities, with clear, adult discussions about content and comfort levels. 🌝 Mechanically engaging, flavourful variant rules for Pathfinder 2 - Free Archetype, Ancestry Paragon, Gradual Ability Boost! Session 0 (system discussion, content warnings, character creation) and Session 1 are both Free of Charge! Plus open discussion post-module to discuss future campaign opportunities!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Tactical / Crunchy
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(14)
1 year on StartPlaying
96 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Inclusive, Teacher
About me
My name's Jack - I'm a GM with on-and-off ten years of experience playing and running games. Recently got back into the hobby, invigorated by Pathfinder 2E and looking to share the system around a little bit! I'm looking to run primarily Adventure Paths, which'll get heavily customized and shuffled up depending on player choice and the vibe of the group. I like a relaxed vibe but a tight pace! We're all here to have fun, but the money you pay is a big investment and I want to make sure every game is worth it. I'll focus on letting you flex your mechanical awareness while I steer you towards cool, impressive moments and make sure there's space enough for everyone to get their moments. No seven or eight player games just so I get paid more, here - I value quality, not quantity! If one of my listed games interests you but the time doesn't work, please get in touch! I'm very flexible and can easily shuffle around and see if we can find something that works for everyone. I'm happy to run for pre-established full groups or solo/smaller groups who are looking to meet with some new players.
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Creating your character
During session 0 we'll discuss the module and character choices. Every character will start Level 1 and follow the standard Pathfinder ABCs and I'll give some pointers to ensure players don't pick choices which will have 0 cohesion in the adventure (which Lore skill will be useful? Are any damage types beneficial? Is this feat ever going to come up?) Try not to come with a totally pre-planned character! Ideas are fine, but building the party together creates some great cohesion. We'll also have a segment (through voice or text) where I ask details for your characters' history & aesthetic. Who are they, why are they here, and how do their abilities manifest?
What to expect
Preparing for the session
*Need*: - A free Foundry VTT account. - A microphone with decent audio quality. - A commitment to the chosen timeslot. *Want* - A solid understanding of basic, important rules (3 action turns, multiple attack penalty, etc)
What Jack brings to the table
- Official Paizo & Foundry modules or High Quality Fan maps! - Functional, simple, clean Foundry UI. No messing with modules for 15+ minutes! - NPCs with engaging personalities & voices who can take a backseat to allow players to hold the spotlight! - Occasional cinematic moments for atmosphere building and deeper understanding of the module's meta-plot!
Homebrew rules
A small suite of Quality of Life homebrew adjustments, such as Scaling Background Lore, less punishing (voluntary) fall damage, and concrete ways to earn Hero Points!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Jack creates a safe table
Upon joining you'll receive a link to a Google Form where you can input any lines and veils anonymously. Then, during Session 0 we'll cover any content warnings and make sure everybody is on the same page. X cards will be taken seriously during play, and after 1.5-2 hours into the session, or whenever appropriate, we'll take a quick break. I'm a GM with a good amount of Tabletop experience and a solid understanding of a lot of Pathfinder 2's rules. I like adventures that are fast paced, encourage the players to work together and make everyone feel powerful in the face of adversity. I generally like sticking to the features, rules, and strengths of the game I play instead of just defaulting to 'do anything rule-of-cool', but I'm flexible with flavour and can happily adjust to keep the game moving and everyone happy!
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