A Hybrid Pathfinder Campaign by David Hoctor

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Campaign Rules


"The secret we should never let the gamemasters know is that they don't need any rules." ~Gary Gygax

Character Generation

Race, Class, Equipment, etc.: Limited to the Core Rulebook and/or the Advanced Players Guide only.

Point Buy: Epic Fantasy, 25 points.

Level: Level 3 with max hit points at new levels.

Alignment: CG, NG, or LG only.

Starting Wealth: 3000gp for character generation only! You will start adventure with only 4+1d6gp each so spend as much of the 3000gp as you can.
1 gold coin = 10 silver coins

Background Story: The player characters in the party should be role-played as; good, cooperative, loyal, life-long friends. Ideally with shared goals of becoming Heroes to the people... and should they gain wealth, fame and power along the way all the better! Any further background detail is up to your creativity and imagination!

If you don't own it yourself, I have Hero Lab to help create your character.

Resources: airth.pdf | Character Sheet | Maps | Basic Rules Cheat Sheet | Miniatures/Supplies: CoolStuffInc.com | Reaper Miniatures

House Rules

Roll Bonuses: GM may add bonuses to player dice rolls that accompany especially entertaining and/or clever roleplay.

Experience: Experience Points from Monsters, Traps, and Hazards are cut by 25%. This is balanced by additional Experience rewarded for roleplaying, teamwork, and creative planning. For example:

  • Clever idea or quick thinking; whether successful or not
  • Avoiding danger or unnecessary violence
  • Putting self in danger for others
  • Indepth character roleplay and/or creative dialog

5-Foot-Step: If you are only character engaged with an enemy you can't avoid attack of opportunity.

Encumbrance: Size only, not weight. No coin weight.

Combat Maneuvers:

  • Disarm: Held items do not include weapons (I know, right?)
  • Sunder: Again no weapons unless spectacular roleplay is involved. Keep in mind it works both ways; e.g. monsters can't destroy your epic +10 Sword of a Thousand Truths

Spell and Alchemical Components: The cost for any spell that contains an “M” component and no listed cost is 1gp per level per use (keep track and purchase when able.)

Venue

Location: Game Master's Home, Independence, KY

Attendence: Noon to 4pm sessions every other Sunday. Please be considerate to the group and make all possible sessions. Family-life always trumps gaming however, so if you are going to miss please let group know ASAP.

Food: Snacks and drinks will be provided. If more staple food is ordered everyone participating is expected to cover their part.

Calendar of events: Members can check acebook for official scheduled events. Please accept or decline all Facebook Event Invitations so group is aware of upcoming attendence.

Conduct

Golden Rule: Everyone is expected to treat others with respect.

Inclusivity: Sessions should be inclusive; unless your solution to a challenge demands it, parties should make an effort to stay together. If party characters must split up then it is up to individual groups to regroup as soon as possible so that other players are not left waiting.

Final Jeopardy: ( Cue theme music ) Occasional challenges will have time limits to help keep the fantasy of danger and excitement alive. In these unique instances if the GM feels too much time is being spent deliberating on actions he may bump up enemies initiatives.

Note: If minors are present profanity and adult topics will be avoided.

Our Adventure Gallery


“Memory is the diary we all carry about with us.” ~ Oscar Wilde

About The Hoarfrost Invasion© Campaign


“Nothing burns like the cold.” ~George R.R. Martin

Background

Childhood friends, who often spoke of traveling the world together, have once again reunited after being separated by years of training in their respective classes. Our intrepid adventurers have left their hidden village and set out toward the harbor town of Yendis, driven by dreams of adventure and riches.

What part will they play in slowing or halting the invasion threatening to imprison Ailartsua in ice?

  • Chapter 01: Reunited
  • Chapter 02: The Voice in Your Head
  • Chapter 03: Rat Race
  • Chapter 04: The Chase
  • Chapter 05: Keep Your Enemies Dead
  • Chapter 06: Don't Sweat it!
  • Chapter 07: Frost Bites!

Setting

Ailartsua: For a brief overview of religion, demographics, and geography: airth.pdf

Meet our Players


“Friendship takes fear from the heart” ~Mahabharata

...

David

Author / Game Master

Brian

Brian/Rune Bridger

Human Witch

Misty

Misty/Tea'a

Human Rogue

Tyler

Tyler/Beleg Strongbow

Half-Elf Ranger

Rick

Rick/Xerxes Nosesong

Dwarf Barbarian

Stephen

Stephen/Lord Gideon Justice

Human Paladin

Steve

Steve/Theo Ohly

Human Cleric

Mark

Blake/Emerence

Half-Orc Fighter

Erica

Matt/Corrab

Human Druid

Joel

Joel/Jack

Leshy Rogue / Assistant Game Master

Erica

Erica/Desdemona

Half-Elf Sorcerer

Mark

Mark/Yurgi

Human Monk

Chronicles of our Journey

“The best way of successfully acting a part is to be it.” ~ Arthur Conan Doyle


Contact us


"For me, the cool thing is doing things that could only be done in gaming." ~Warren Spector

Independence, KY 41051

hoarfrostinvasion@gmail.com

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