The Story

Time elapsed so far in campaign at start of this adventure: 63 days

Summary

Stuff still to sell:

• Mosquito in Amber - 100 GP
• Crab meat - 5 GP
• Ashes of Corrupted Pixie - 10 GP

The team reads newspaper articles about the kobolds that fell off the boat when they were working for Little Timmy. They also read an article about how they helped the Concordians. They also get a letter from Valery’s father letting her know that with the money she’s been sending home, he has hired an apprentice at his smithy.

Story

After our long rest in the library, Flint suggested we explore further. However, when we tried to go down the next hallway, a powerful wind blew us back. Flint was immediately blown back. Aghell was able to stay there, but became exhausted. Scrabble suggested that killing the creature might remove the spell on the hallway. The crew agreed with that and decided that we would use what we learned to kill the firegeist. We filled buckets from the ship with seawater and hauled back into the room with the monster.

The Story

Time elapsed so far in campaign at start of this adventure: 30 days

Summary

During the downtime weeks Sam and Valery worked in the shop and were able to sell the Geode and the fish.

Still Unsold

• Mosquito in Amber
• Crab Meat
• Ashes of Corrupted Pixie

From the money made so far, Valery sent back 15 GP to her parents.

I believe this was the first book released for Starfinder Second Edition. As such it had to serve as an introduction to the system as well as what had changed in the solar system since the first edition. Unlike many TTRPG companies, Paizo likes to advance the story of the world and change things up as time goes on.

However, the best part of the way this book is organized is that the first few chapters are based on the types of campaigns you might run - horror, science fiction, fantasy, weird, and so on. For each type of campaign, the writer suggests planets the GM might go to and some campaign starters whether it’s for a one-shot or a long campaign. Just this section alone is worth getting this book.

I was a kickstarter backer on this book

Based on the introduction, it looks like this series was meant to be a trilogy. As such, this book is mostly about wrapping up all the loose ends from the prior two anthologies. I think the book mostly succeeds in that endeavor. The ending somewhat fell flat for me in the same way as the ending to 2001: A Space Odessey; things got a bit too trippy.

As usual for a collection or anthology, I have reviews per each short story.

Ruth: Our main character is not just a mother, but a grandmother. That doesn’t stop her from getting the justice she deserves. A compelling tale of wits and experience being a mighty weapon.

Raising the Dead (Hindy Silverman): Funnily enough, I think I added a book with a VERY similar premise to my TBR list recently. Imagine that kids show, Monster High, but instead of a kids’ perspective, it’s told from the parents’ perspective. It was a fun story and I would definitely read more in this world.

Story

13 Feb

After the insanity we just dealt with, I search the wreckage for survivors. I search many corpses, but I only find one ally. They are trapped beneath rubble and I try to dig them out. It’s hard and I almost drop the last piece onto them, but I save them. They are unconscious, but breathing.

I make a makeshift bandage and stem the bleeding. I slap them awake. (+1 minion)

note: I was a kickstarter backer for this book

With the Phenomenons books, Crazy Eight has created a super hero anthology that takes place in our world like George R R Martin’s Wild Cards series. The main difference is that Wild Cards reads to me as incredibly grimdark; maybe because it was started in the 1980s? The other big difference is that there’s definitely more of a liberal bent to Phenomenons. That might make you more likely to read it, more likely to avoid it, or you might feel indifferent about that. Interestingly, both anthology series mostly take place in New York City.

I backed the Kobold Press Kickstarter for the Player’s Guide 2 as well as a few add-on items. I created this video to talk about them.

Topics & Links:

• Player’s Guide 2
• Kobold Press Character Journal
• 1985 Games DM Journal Set
• 1985 Games Hero Journal Set
• Beadle and Grimm’s Player’s Journal
• Bag of Luck Tokens - Not on the store as of the time I’m writing this

Busy, busy, busy….lots of days to catch up on!

Story

29 Jan

The four enemies stand before the Overlord, proclaiming his end. He does not waver as he predicts they will fall.

I move into a good position for attack (+2 bonus to attack rolls on the next page)

I set up traps to sabotage the battlefield (+2 to DMG on the next day)

I try to create a diversion, but the heroes are focused on their task. (-1 penalty to defense on next day)