2-6-2016: The Color Animal Inn Welcomes All! (Newbie friendly, Open-door, One-Shot Live Streaming Thing) (Pathfinder system)

So, here's what's the thing, what it is, is: The Color Animal Inn is my attempt to create a 'game' that anyone can join, on a semi-regular basis. The campaign I have set up includes a large number of complicated interactions between character sheets, macros, token actions, and API scripts. This all works together to make a very, very simple interface, suitable for even the newest newbie to use quickly, easily, and intuitively. NO GAMING KNOWLEDGE IS REQUIRED I will be recording these sessions and livestreaming them over YouTube, as a sort of podcast type of thing that I hope will become popular. Each session will be couched in the idea that participants are visiting a bar, where they can meet one another and discuss various topics of interest. The first part of each session will feature my making a link to the game available to the general public, through these forums. Any Roll20 member who wishes to do so may join, until the 'bar' reaches maximum capacity (I'm thinking 6-8 people.) During this period, those present are invited to discuss whatever gaming-related topics they wish. In addition, I will be doing various things to help new players, and sometimes old players. Mostly the topics will be fluid, but sometimes I'll have something special I'll wish to demonstrate. For example, I might show new players how to make their characters, or I might show experienced Roll20 GMs a method I've discovered for creating detailed macros for their game. Whatever people want to chat about, we're gonna chat about. The second part of each session will begin when there are at least 4 participants who want to play, generally one to two hours after the doors open. Using characters they've created during this session, characters they'd like to import into this game, or an ever-growing selection of pregenerated characters, everyone who wishes to will get to play. The participants will then get to do a VERY random, free-form style of role-playing and combat, with exploration, puzzles, traps, monsters, and of course treasure! Using my vast array of random tables, random dungeon generators, random treasure charts, and Roll20s own system, there's no telling what might happen. And since I encourage the participants to make up significant portions of the story, even I won't know what's going to happen! These sessions can end up being anywhere from serious to silly, depending on the moods of the participants, and every group will be different. Sound like fun? Want to be part of this? Great, here's all you have to do! Rule 1: Don't be a jerk. I'm the only jerk allowed in this particular tavern, and I've already tried kicking myself out. Don't make me boot you, too. Rule 2: If you obey Rule 1, I don't need a Rule 2. Gameplay will occur on Roll20, and will be recorded. Voice contact will take place through Skype, or possibly Google Hangouts. You do NOT need to have a microphone, although it is highly recommended. Although you do not need to talk, you DO need to be able to hear the rest of us talking; you're welcome to respond entirely in text, if needed. You are welcome to broadcast video, as long as you don't make me go back and edit anything later! You are NOT required to do so. The entire session will be recorded as well as being broadcast live across YouTube, meaning that anything done within the program needs to meet YouTube's terms of service. Vulgar language is allowed, within reason. Racism, homophobia, hate speech, and anything like that is not, and anyone displaying such actions will be lucky to get a single warning. You can find prevous episodes of The Color Animal Inn here , or by searching for Phnord Prephect on YouTube. Links to the game will be provided openly on the day of the event, shortly before the webcast begins. These links will change on a regular basis to ensure a variety of participants get the chance to be part of the occasion. Those who post in the notification thread (ie: this one) will receive their invitations approximately one hour earlier, thus giving them priority and some time to discuss their needs with me, the GM. The next event is scheduled for: Saturday, February 6, 2016, at approximately 4pm Central. Those with VIP invitations will receive their backstage passes approximately one hour earlier. *GAME LINK WILL BE POSTED HERE WHEN THE INN OPENS* (and it will be erased when it ends) -Phnord

I've played twice already, but I'd like to play again if it's okay.

We need to smite evil!

I'm reserving a spot this time. :D

So, what are the limits as far as characters go?

Either roll your stats with the macro, which is 3d6 iirc, or 25 point buy, not been explicitly stated but stick to paizo stuff, currently we are level 3. You get 3k gold and a set of armour+weapon I think, but don't worry about it, we make the character in the pre game time. Actually I just realised, if you go to his youtube some of the pregame from the earlier sessions is there and I think he says his character creation rules.

Howdy Ian S! David has it more-or-less right. First off, there are several pre-generated characters you may use. This is the quickest and easiest way for new players to get into the game. If you'd rather make your own character, here are some guidelines: Use ONLY the rules found on this page:  The Pathfinder Reference Document . There is a secondary source of information, which contains a lot of other good stuff, but also some 3rd party stuff mixed in (which I do not allow.) If the linked page has a direct link to something, I pretty much allow it. Two exceptions: I do not like gunslingers or alchemists in my games, for reasons. I also reserve the right to veto anything else I don't like. This doesn't happen very often. For stats, you can use the 25-point buy method, or use the in-game dieroller (4d6, drop lowest, assign as desired). If the latter, wait to do so until game time. Characters are now being played at level 3, with advancement whenever I decide it's time. Since the players just got L3 last game, it may be a while before they see L4. Obviously, you may mix and match levels if you desire (ie: 1 level of fighter, 2 levels of rogue, or whatever.) You will get one melee weapon, one ranged weapon, and one set of armor 'free', and of the three, one may be masterwork quality. You will get 3,000 gold in addition, to purchase other adventuring gear (torches, rope, potions, etc.) You will also pick two Traits to help flesh your character out. If you are new to gaming, there will be plenty of time to do all this on the day of, with myself and the other players there to help. The in-game character sheets and macros take care of all the hard work, once they are properly filled out with relevant information. If you would like to sign up, let me know! Current VIP LIST: Betty Butane (New, missed last session due to mixup, reserved seat if she wishes to join this week) David (returning) Ryldor (returning) Red Hedgehog (returning) Ian S (maybe?) edit: (New!) We're looking for a MAXIMUM of 7 or 8 players, so there's still time to sign up, folks! (I consider 6 to be the ideal party size, but not everyone makes it to the game, so...) Hope to see you there! -Phnord

Thank you, I will give it a try.

I'm in.

Wednesday Morning Bump! Current VIP List: Betty Butane (reserved, Betty sign up soon if you want in!) David (returning) Ryldor (returning) Red Hedgehog (returning) Ian S (New) Brandon L (returning) That leaves two (or three) seats, sign up now folks! -Phnord

I'd like to join again, if you'll have me.

I have a friend that would like to try. He'd like to try the Brawler class, would that be allowed?

Thursday Bump: GAME IS FULL! And that's all folks, 8 players! Brandon L, your friend is welcome to play a Brawler (Monk archetype) with the exception of the alchemy one. Just make sure he signs up here before Saturday! Current VIP List: Betty Butane (reserved, Betty sign up soon if you want in!) David (returning) Ryldor (returning) Red Hedgehog (returning) Ian S (NEW) Brandon L (returning) Qwerty4132 (returning) Friend-Of-Brandon (NEW) See y'all on Saturday! -Phnord

I'd like to give the game a try. Brandon told me about it and it sounds pretty awesome. 

You'll have fun. If you want to get an idea of what it's like  here is Phnord's YouTube channel. if you watch the videos, go from lowest to highest for the episodes so that they're in order. 10.1 -> 10.2 -> 10.3 -> 10.4 is the order. Just letting you know because some people do their ordering a little differently. 

qwerty4132 said: You'll have fun. If you want to get an idea of what it's like  here is Phnord's YouTube channel. if you watch the videos, go from lowest to highest for the episodes so that they're in order. 10.1 -> 10.2 -> 10.3 -> 10.4 is the order. Just letting you know because some people do their ordering a little differently.  Thanks very much. :>

Nani said: Thanks very much. :> You're very welcome. Critical Hits/Misses are one of the absolute best parts of the game. XD The game is lots of fun too due to the awesome GM letting the players be one of the driving forces behind what happens. If you have a stupid idea you want to try, he'll more than likely let you, especially if you present it in an amusing way to him. "What's that? You want to swing from a chandelier and try to distract the enemies? Go for it! What's that? You want to throw bombs from up there? Go ahead! You want to use an ally as a meat shield? They may not like that and try to hurt you instead... but go for it!"  Just a note: The above are NOT actual quotes or anything from actual games (from what I've seen). Those are just some examples as to what he MAY let you do.  One example from my first game was of someone wanting to shove an exploding crystal into someone's mouth and detonating it by basically uppercutting them. Phnord let them do that... AND IT WORKED! XD

Invitations have been sent; should several people drop, I'll open the doors to the public. Meanwhile,enjoy watching us on YouTube!

This looking like fun.  If ever have space again, I might be interested in joining in.  until the, i'll keep watching. Have fun everyone.