A foul omen looms in the sky over the
scoundrel city of Riddleport, an ominous shadow that defies the
light. Is it a curse laid millennia ago by forgotten mages? Does it
forewarn against the return of some terrible foe? Or does it portend
a terrible new era, a second Age of Darkness?
We are currently looking for another
member to join our long-term Pathfinder group as we begin the Second
Darkness Adventure Path using the Roll20 Virtual Tabletop. We seek
experienced, mature players that are able to function in a group
environment. We plan on completing Second Darkness in its entirety,
so by joining you would be making a commitment to finish the
campaign. To give you an idea of what that means, we have found that
it usually takes 8 months to a year of weekly gaming to finish an
Adventure Path of this length. If you are unwilling, unable, or
hesitant to make such a commitment, then we ask that you do not apply
to join. Please do not waste our time. If all goes well, we would
ideally like to welcome this new member to become a permanent fixture
in our group for future campaigns. Most of us have been playing
together for years, so being able to contribute to a long-term
positive group dynamic is essential.
About Us: We are a serious group of
experienced gamers that have just started the Second Darkness
Adventure Path. Right now we consist of three players and a GM, and
are seeking a permanent fourth player.
Our core group members have been
gaming together through various campaigns for years, and plan on
continuing to other Pathfinder Adventure Paths after this one.
Our games consist of a good
balance between roleplaying and combat, as we think that both are
essential to gameplay. We value style, flavor, and depth just as
much as we do system mechanics. We are a group of high-quality
players with a very experienced GM, and we hold our games to a
greater standard than most. We have found that this results in a
much more refined and enjoyable experience for those involved.
Therefore, we have very high expectations for players that wish to
join us.
About You: Must be available to play Friday
nights starting at 7pm CST / 8pm EST. Games usually run for at least
6 hours, ending around 1am CST / 2am EST. Applicants should be
punctual and reliable. Players are expected to be attentive and
participate during this entire time.
Must have a regular schedule with
minimal chance for time conflicts. Applicants with irregular or
shifting work schedules should not apply. Students with changing or
demanding class schedules should not apply. Parents or caretakers of
small children should not apply. Absences should be rare, and only
under emergency circumstances.
Must be an experienced, stable,
adult player that is familiar with the Pathfinder system. Children
and teenagers should not apply. Students do not always possess the
level of maturity and stability that we demand, so apply at your own
risk. We expect you to understand the nuances of the player-GM
relationship, and to get along with the other players of the group
without conflict. Players that use racist, bigoted, sexist, or
homophobic language should not apply; we don't have time for that
nonsense. Must be willing to commit and be
dedicated to the game and to the group. If you have other priorities
that might come up, or you are looking for a quick fix, then you
should not apply. Do not overestimate your ability to make a time
commitment to the game. If you have any reservations about
dedicating every Friday night for the next year to this, then you
probably aren't what we are looking for.
Must be willing to participate and
roleplay in-game. Players unable to effectively roleplay interesting
and flavorful characters should not apply. “Strong Silent Types”
need not apply. In addition, players must be well-versed in
Pathfinder rules and mechanics. You are expected to contribute to
the strategic implementation of the rules to overcome obstacles. If
you are deficient in either of these two areas (roleplaying or
mechanics), then you should not apply.
Must participate in out-of-game
preparation and bookkeeping. Players are expected to devote time
outside the game every week to prepare for our weekly sessions. You
will be responsible for managing an up-to-date character sheet that
will be hosted on a shared Google Docs folder. Character management,
leveling up, and inventory management will be completed OUTSIDE of
normal game time. Players must take an active role in loot
assignment discussions and purchase decisions. If you are unable to
carry your own weight by spending time outside the game to prepare,
then please spare us the burden and do not apply.
Must not have any prior knowledge
about the Second Darkness Adventure Path. Our group values story and
plot development, so please do not apply if you have already played
any of this scenario. Possessing or obtaining any meta-knowledge of
the campaign is grounds for dismissal.
Must be flexible, able to handle a
variety of challenging situations while maintaining a good-natured
attitude. As our GM has stated previously, you should be willing to
die heroically without complaint. You must maintain your enthusiasm
throughout all ups or downs. If you are prone to ragequits or get
pissy when dice rolls go badly, then you should really look
elsewhere.
How to Apply: Send me a private messsage via
Roll20 to express your interest in joining. You will need to include
some information about yourself and your experience level. Please
address some of the specific requirements listed above, and mention
why you think you would be a good choice. Think of this as your
gaming CV and cover letter.
Read and comprehend the Second
Darkness Player's Guide in its entirety. We will send this to you
after you have expressed your interest and introduced yourself. Submit a completed character
sheet. (see below) Submit a fleshed-out backstory and
character description. This should give us an idea of your
character's personality, background, and current goals. Players that
use the information from the Player's Guide in an effective and
flavorful manner will be given preference. Submit a character token that can
be used on the Roll20 Virtual Tabletop.
Character Requirements: 15 point buy Core classes only (no APG classes) Core races, plus any races listed
in Second Darkness Player's Guide Good alignments only Average starting gold as given in
the Core Rulebook Two traits, one of which must be a
Second Darkness campaign trait chosen from the Player's Guide Rogues, bards, and wizards are
given priority consideration
We will prioritize applicants that meet
all of our required criteria and present compelling, coherent
character dossiers. Your application materials should accurately and
descriptively portray the character that you wish to inhabit for the
next 8-12 months. We will not select any character that shows signs
of obvious over-optimization or min-maxing, as this is not copacetic
with our gameplay philosophy. For party balance purposes, we are
looking for a rogue, bard, or wizard. This is not mandatory, but it
is highly recommended.
We will continue accepting new
applications until we have found a player that is satisfactory. Once
chosen, this player will join our group for a few games in a
probationary capacity. If all goes well, we will welcome them into
our group as a full-fledged member.
Good luck! Please feel free to contact
us if you feel that you are qualified. We look forward to hearing
from you!
TL;DR – if this was tl;dr for you,
then you probably shouldn't apply...
