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Skallagrimm Inactive forever!

Oct 23, 2020 2:32 am

Oct 23, 2020 2:32 am

INTEREST CHECK - Star Finder ROOKIE

I started an IRL Star Finder game with some co-workers that lasted exactly ONE session. That's my level of experience. But I'd like to try again. The ship dynamics really intrigue me. I will replace the ship's computer and engineer with an NPC named Fe-O. A gorilla with a fish-bowl for a head (a la 1950's sci-fi) so that no one needs to fill the boring roles.
I've got some fun ideas about ships and adventures.
But I need players who will bare with me as I learn the game.

Last edited October 23, 2020 2:38 am

DeJoker Inactive forever!

Oct 23, 2020 2:51 am

Oct 23, 2020 2:51 am

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I can give this a whirl -- DnD in space with maybe a bit Shadowrun thrown in ;) or something completely different depending on what you plan to do with it :D

Oct 23, 2020 4:26 am

Oct 23, 2020 4:26 am

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I have played one game that did not go beyond Lev 2. I would like to see some more of the game. So if we start at a few levels, I'm interested, if we start at level 1, I'm not so keen

Oct 23, 2020 6:50 am

Oct 23, 2020 6:50 am

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I think Starfinder might be cursed, but I'd be willing to give it another go...

...but what's boring about an engineer?

Oct 23, 2020 7:57 am

Oct 23, 2020 7:57 am

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also interested - Starfinder in PbP is cursed indeed, the rare campaigns seem to inevitably die...

I have an Ysoki envoy merchant ready, that I'd like to take out for a spin.

Mainiac Inactive forever!

Oct 23, 2020 12:46 pm

Oct 23, 2020 12:46 pm

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Very interested in a Starfinder game. Count me in if you have room. Thanks.

Skallagrimm Inactive forever!

Oct 23, 2020 6:26 pm

Oct 23, 2020 6:26 pm

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GreyGriffin says:

I think Starfinder might be cursed, but I'd be willing to give it another go...

...but what's boring about an engineer?

I don't know exactly. Something I read before buying the rulebook said the only weak spot was playing the engineer. So I decided to make the engineer an NPC. It turned out really well. The engineer doesn't have a lot of actions to choose from, and most of them (like fix the damage the ship just took are basically automatic) My plan was that the engineer, an android, never leaves the ship, and is essentially part of the ship. If a player couldn't make a session, the engineer would call them to help with some emergency and the story would progress for the rest of the group logically without them.

To me, the ship dynamics were what really make the game. Without them it really is just D&D in space. Zapping a martian with a ray gun is no different than zapping a goblin with a wand.

Skallagrimm Inactive forever!

Oct 23, 2020 6:30 pm

Oct 23, 2020 6:30 pm

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runekyndig says:

I have played one game that did not go beyond Lev 2. I would like to see some more of the game. So if we start at a few levels, I'm interested, if we start at level 1, I'm not so keen

OK, how about we let the dice decide?

starting level (1d6+1) = 2+1 = 3

no advanced posts here, so I rolled an actual d6

Oct 23, 2020 6:38 pm

Oct 23, 2020 6:38 pm

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Hehe I'm good with that 🙂

Skallagrimm Inactive forever!

Oct 23, 2020 8:33 pm

Oct 23, 2020 8:33 pm

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Dr_B says:

also interested - Starfinder in PbP is cursed indeed, the rare campaigns seem to inevitably die...

I have an Ysoki envoy merchant ready, that I'd like to take out for a spin.

What did you do for a character sheet? There isn't a template here.

Oct 23, 2020 8:37 pm

Oct 23, 2020 8:37 pm

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I used this google sheet to help me keep track of it all, and then just a custom sheet in GP

[ +- ] GP custom sheet

Google sheet

Character name: Raia Viacuna
Race: Lashunta (Damaya)
Theme: Xenoarchaeologist
Class: Tecnomancer lev 2
Alignment: Caotic Neutral
Deity: Triune
Gender: Female
Home world: Alpha Station

Str: 10 +0
Dex: 14 +2
Con: 9 -1
Int: 18 +4
Wis: 10 +0
Cha: 12 +1

Skill ranks:
Computers 11
Engineering 10
Life science 9
Mysticism 7
Perception 2
Physical science 9
Piloting 6
Profession (archaeologist) Int 8
Slight of hand 7

Feats:
DIVINE BLESSING (Starfinder Pact Worlds p.190)
You gain power from the deity you faithfully worship.

PREREQUISITES
Worship a deity of an alignment within one step of your own alignment (Starfinder Core Rulebook 25)

Triune: You can use a computer without having a user interface or hacking kit simply by touching it. You must still succeed at a Computers check to hack it if you do not have authorized access. Additionally, you have limited telepathy* that functions only with constructs with the technological subtype.

* See Kashuntas limited telepathy page (Starfinder Core Rulebook 48)

Equipment:
Laser pistol, azimuth
-- Battery (20 charges)
Second skin (armor)
Personal coms
basic medkit
starstone compas
backpack (consumer)
everyday clothing
hygine kit
space suit
Mk1 healing serum (1d8)

Credits: 208

Other stats
HP: 14
Stam: 8
Res: 5
EAC: 13
KAC: 14
Fort: -1
Reflex: 2
Will: 3
Speed: 30
Init: +2

Spells - 3 first level spells pr day
(at-will) Daze: Humanoid creature of CR 3 or lower is dazed.
(at-will) Psychokinetic Hand: Telekinetically move an object of 1 bulk or less
(1/day) Detect Thoughts: "Listen" to surface thoughts

0: Energy Ray: Ray deals 1d3 acid, cold, electricity, or fire damage.
0: Token Spell: Perform simple magical effects.
0: Detect Magic: Detect spells and magic items within 60 feet.
0: Mending: Restore 1d4 Hit Points to an object or construct.
0: Detect Affliction:

1: Comprehend Languages: You understand all spoken, signed, and written or tactile languages.
1: Keen Senses: Target gains low-light vision and a +2 bonus to Perception checks
1: Life bubble:

Last edited October 23, 2020 8:38 pm

DeJoker Inactive forever!

Oct 23, 2020 8:40 pm

Oct 23, 2020 8:40 pm

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I am willing to play whatever position is not wanted by someone else ;)

StevetheNPC Inactive for 26 days

Oct 24, 2020 3:51 am

Oct 24, 2020 3:51 am

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DeJoker says:

I am willing to play whatever position is not wanted by someone else ;)

Same here! If you are still looking for players.

I bought the Starfinder CRB a few months before the covid hit, so I haven't been able to give it a whirl yet. :(

Last edited October 24, 2020 3:46 pm

Oct 24, 2020 7:14 pm

Oct 24, 2020 7:14 pm

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Skallagrimm says:

Dr_B says:

also interested - Starfinder in PbP is cursed indeed, the rare campaigns seem to inevitably die...

I have an Ysoki envoy merchant ready, that I'd like to take out for a spin.

What did you do for a character sheet? There isn't a template here.

I created the character with book pen and paper, then used a custom template to type it in I think.

Skallagrimm Inactive forever!

Oct 25, 2020 2:32 am

Oct 25, 2020 2:32 am

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OK, how about this? You guys figure out character sheets, while I figure out rules etc. runekyndig has a template you can copy.

Here's the hook, remember your 3rd level characters, not some kids.

DeJoker Inactive forever!

Oct 25, 2020 2:45 am

Oct 25, 2020 2:45 am

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Okay you are going to have us create characters outside the game rather than from within the games framework??

Skallagrimm Inactive forever!

Oct 25, 2020 2:45 am

Oct 25, 2020 2:45 am

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The universe is filled with all kinds of starships. Freighters, explorers, battle cruisers, that can take you anywher in the blink of an eye.

Of course, for those who don't have a billion credits, there's rusted old jalopies doing an interplanetary 'milk-run' too. That's where you find yourself. A crowded, stinking, space "bus". Your pretty sure you just saw one of the larger passengers eat one of the smaller ones. And you really don't want to know what that pool of liquid is on the floor, you just try not to let it touch your feet.

You were a BIG deal on your home world. TOO big. What choice did you have? Absalom Station is the only place someone like you can meet their destiny....

So it's not a light-jump-limo, not even a tachyon-taxi. Who cares? The bus will get there in a day or two. Anything you can imagine is available at Absalom Station, and finally, you...will...

Last edited October 25, 2020 3:59 am

Skallagrimm Inactive forever!

Oct 25, 2020 2:50 am

Oct 25, 2020 2:50 am

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DeJoker says:

Okay you are going to have us create characters outside the game rather than from within the games framework??

Well, no. I just didn't realize there would be no character sheets the GM can rely on. I will learn the system, bur you need to too.

Skallagrimm Inactive forever!

Oct 25, 2020 3:19 am

Oct 25, 2020 3:19 am

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I'm not sure how to handle characters. You should all be strangers on a bus. There will be other passengers too, I don't want you to know who's who yet. Send me your characters privately I guess, PM or note, I'll make copies and I'll make a character forum when you start tio meet each other

Last edited October 25, 2020 4:01 am

DeJoker Inactive forever!

Oct 25, 2020 4:07 am

Oct 25, 2020 4:07 am

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Okay so are you going to start a game and invite the players to that?

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