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Hardcore Hackfest

Started by The Good Reverend Roger, May 07, 2013, 02:44:27 AM

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The Good Reverend Roger

This is the flyer for the "house game" at Hat's in Tucson this August.  So far, 25 people are screaming at me for the sign up sheet.  Sorry, that isn't posted til Wednesday.

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HAT'S HARDCORE HACKFEST

How long can you stay alive?  This is a Pathfinder adventure set in the Frog God Games world, and starts Sunday, August 4th at 1PM, and runs every Sunday thereafter.  Sign up is first come, first served, with additional players on the waiting list.

Rules of the Hackfest

1.  When a player's character dies, he bounces to the bottom of the roster.  If the player's was raised, the player may bring his or her character back in when he or she rotates back to the top of the waiting list.  If the character had a cohort, the player may use that character as his or her character when he or she rotates to the top of the waiting list.  If a player comes up in the rotation and cannot be reached or is unavailable, they move down one spot on the roster.  Otherwise, all characters begin at first level.

2.  No whining.  If you're dead, you're dead.  There's no crying in Rappan Athuk.

3.  The game will be run by Pathfinder book rules, except as noted under House Rules, below.  Any published Paizo rule sets may be used.  No 3rd party or 3.0/3.5 rule sets will be allowed.

4.  Purchasing game supplies, books, miniatures, etc from hats will garner an experience point award equal to 1 experience point per penny spend, tax not included.  A receipt must be presented, or Hat must vouch for the purchase.

5.  A players guide PDF will be provided before the campaign begins.  This will include available deities, new traits, new feats, new spells, etc. 

6.  All characters will be generated using the 20 point buy method, and the medium experience track will be used.

House Rules

1.  Only the following published optional rules are in play:  Honor (explained in more detail in the PDF), Traits, Called Shots, Piecemeal Armor (armor pieces must be one category lighter than the torso, but studded leather may always be used), Critical & Fumble cards will replace the regular critical mechanic in the core rulebook except on called shots.  An additional faction will be presented in the PDF.

2.  Races available from the Advanced Race Guide are detailed in the PDF.  Consult this before creating your character.  Rules in the PDF/Frog God supplements trump Paizo rules in all cases.

3.  Unless you cannot be flanked, you do not threaten the 3 squares to the rear of your miniature.

4.  No characters of evil alignment are permitted.  You're supposed to be the heroes.  Don't even ask.

5.  Experience will be awarded at the end of a level or the end of a session, whichever comes first.  A 10% bonus will be awarded to the best role player, as determined by the DM, a 10% bonus will be awarded to the most valuable player, as determined by a group vote.  No player may collect both in one session.  A "clean sweep" bonus of 10% will be awarded to the group if a dungeon level is completed EITHER without the party leaving the dungeon OR in one session.

There will be mayhem.  I expect the "obituary wall" to fill up quickly.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Don Coyote

ALL THE TEARS!!!

BITCHES DON'T KNOW ABOUT DYING HORRIBLY IN A FUCKING DUNGEON!!!

The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:48:56 AM
ALL THE TEARS!!!

BITCHES DON'T KNOW ABOUT DYING HORRIBLY IN A FUCKING DUNGEON!!!

They also NEVER catch on that the "clean-sweep bonus" is a HORRIBLE TRAP.

People will do the STUPIDEST SHIT to get a measly 10% experience bonus.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Don Coyote

Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:50:52 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:48:56 AM
ALL THE TEARS!!!

BITCHES DON'T KNOW ABOUT DYING HORRIBLY IN A FUCKING DUNGEON!!!

They also NEVER catch on that the "clean-sweep bonus" is a HORRIBLE TRAP.

People will do the STUPIDEST SHIT to get a measly 10% experience bonus.

THE DEAD CAN'T SPEND EXPERIENCE!!!!! :evil:

The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:53:44 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:50:52 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:48:56 AM
ALL THE TEARS!!!

BITCHES DON'T KNOW ABOUT DYING HORRIBLY IN A FUCKING DUNGEON!!!

They also NEVER catch on that the "clean-sweep bonus" is a HORRIBLE TRAP.

People will do the STUPIDEST SHIT to get a measly 10% experience bonus.

THE DEAD CAN'T SPEND EXPERIENCE!!!!! :evil:

Just one more room, guys!  We can do this!
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Don Coyote

Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:54:44 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:53:44 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:50:52 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:48:56 AM
ALL THE TEARS!!!

BITCHES DON'T KNOW ABOUT DYING HORRIBLY IN A FUCKING DUNGEON!!!

They also NEVER catch on that the "clean-sweep bonus" is a HORRIBLE TRAP.

People will do the STUPIDEST SHIT to get a measly 10% experience bonus.

THE DEAD CAN'T SPEND EXPERIENCE!!!!! :evil:

Just one more room, guys!  We can do this!

Sadly I would be that guy too. Although not for the exp, only because fuck doors, it's fitan time.

The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 03:01:42 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:54:44 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:53:44 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:50:52 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:48:56 AM
ALL THE TEARS!!!

BITCHES DON'T KNOW ABOUT DYING HORRIBLY IN A FUCKING DUNGEON!!!

They also NEVER catch on that the "clean-sweep bonus" is a HORRIBLE TRAP.

People will do the STUPIDEST SHIT to get a measly 10% experience bonus.

THE DEAD CAN'T SPEND EXPERIENCE!!!!! :evil:

Just one more room, guys!  We can do this!

Sadly I would be that guy too. Although not for the exp, only because fuck doors, it's fitan time.

We have a word for folks like you.  I think it's "meat-snack".
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Don Coyote

Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 03:11:07 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 03:01:42 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:54:44 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:53:44 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:50:52 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:48:56 AM
ALL THE TEARS!!!

BITCHES DON'T KNOW ABOUT DYING HORRIBLY IN A FUCKING DUNGEON!!!

They also NEVER catch on that the "clean-sweep bonus" is a HORRIBLE TRAP.

People will do the STUPIDEST SHIT to get a measly 10% experience bonus.

THE DEAD CAN'T SPEND EXPERIENCE!!!!! :evil:

Just one more room, guys!  We can do this!

Sadly I would be that guy too. Although not for the exp, only because fuck doors, it's fitan time.

We have a word for folks like you.  I think it's "meat-snack".

I did rack up the highest "death count" in the party this last campaign.

The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 03:12:22 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 03:11:07 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 03:01:42 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:54:44 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:53:44 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 07, 2013, 02:50:52 AM
Quote from: six to the quixotic on May 07, 2013, 02:48:56 AM
ALL THE TEARS!!!

BITCHES DON'T KNOW ABOUT DYING HORRIBLY IN A FUCKING DUNGEON!!!

They also NEVER catch on that the "clean-sweep bonus" is a HORRIBLE TRAP.

People will do the STUPIDEST SHIT to get a measly 10% experience bonus.

THE DEAD CAN'T SPEND EXPERIENCE!!!!! :evil:

Just one more room, guys!  We can do this!

Sadly I would be that guy too. Although not for the exp, only because fuck doors, it's fitan time.

We have a word for folks like you.  I think it's "meat-snack".

I did rack up the highest "death count" in the party this last campaign.

I have the obit list on the wall from my home campaign.

2 groups, 1 Saturday (5 players, was 7), 1 Sunday (6 players)...And so far, 9 KIAs.

" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Telarus

Epic. I would totally play.
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Don Coyote

I would go through so many characters.

The Good Reverend Roger

27 people signed up in the first 2 hours.   :lulz:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

LMNO

I literally have no idea what's going on here, but I would LOVE to hear the stories.

The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on May 11, 2013, 05:07:15 AM
I literally have no idea what's going on here, but I would LOVE to hear the stories.

I was planning on posting a log.

Horror starts August 4th.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Aucoq

This sounds like it's going to be a blast.  I can't wait to read the log.  I just wish I lived nearby so I could play too.
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