Welcome all to the Pirates & Mercenaries campaign - here's hoping for a long successful game!  All non-game related chatter can go here.  This first post will also be where I'll put announcements and general info about the game in general.  I have re-posted the player charter (with a new addition) again for convenience - by participating in this game, you have agreed to abide by it (don't want to sound anal, but sometimes I think it best to get these things out in the open).<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">THE PLAYER CHARTER</div><div class="spoiler_body"><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Respect other peoples preferences, preferably by following their O/Os like scripture.</li><li>Show respect in general in your OOC conversations; problems (related to the game) should be directed to the GM by PM, not aired in public - nobody likes to see dirty laundry - remember that I'm not a mind reader - unless you alert me to it, I may pick up on it.</li><li>Play nice with your fellow players, even if it means breaking character a bit.  Even if your character is Evil, screw over NPCs, not your fellow PCs.</li><li>A good solid post of 1 solid paragraph is expected (4 - 5 sentences), unless the GM has dispensed otherwise.  Although I know some of us like to be really creative, I'm going to say cap it at 3 paragraphs (see it as a challenge!).</li><li>Lengthy absences (exceeding 4 days) should be noted ahead of time in the OOC.  I'm hoping for at least 2 posts/week/player, but will expect at least a minimum of 1/week/player.  Players absent for a whole week get zapped out of existence by way of their Scar of Destiny (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/artifacts/metagame-artifacts/scar-of-destiny) (obtained in the above-mentioned storm), but can make a reentry as and when they choose (but please do consider your fellow players.)</li><li>GM decisions are final.  I follow the rules as close as possible, but will always prioritise keeping the game moving.  If my overriding the rules disadvantages your character somehow, rest assured that you will be compensated.</li></ul></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Character Building Guide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Custom Rules:</strong> Background Skills (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/background-skills), Automatic Bonus Progression (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/other-rules/unchained-rules/automatic-bonus-progression) (ABP at Character level)</li><li><strong>Ability Score Generation:</strong> 20 points buy allocation.  Maximum ability score of 15, before racial adjustment.  Bonus of +2 to any ability score of choice (including racially modified scores).</li><li><strong>Starting Level:</strong> 6th; characters are veterans in their field.</li><li><strong>Races:</strong> All Standard.  All others are on a case-for-case basis.  Generally speaking, most Featured races should also be fine.</li><li><strong>Classes:</strong> Any official Paizo material.</li><li><strong>Alignment:</strong> Any.  But keep in mind the Player Charter!</li><li><strong>Hp:</strong> Max at 1st level. Half die (3 for d6s, 4 for d8s, etc...) + Con mod at all subsequent levels.</li><li><strong>Traits:</strong> 2.  No drawbacks.</li><li><strong>Starting Wealth:</strong> 8,000 gp (reduced for above-mentioned ABP; if you have traits or some other feature that gives you money, fair game.)  Full-casting classes who want a more expensive, class-related item (such as a staff for a wizard/sorcerer), can obtain <strong><em><span class="bbc_u">one</span></em></strong> item valued at not more than 16,000 gp (i.e. 8001 - 16,000) - after purchasing this item, they have 100 gp left for personal effects.</li></ul>Anything missed, feel free to bring it up.</div></div><hr/><br/><strong>Main IC page</strong>(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=258006.0)<br/><strong>Character Sheets</strong>(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=258008.0)<br/><br/><strong>Currently Working On:</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li><del>Character page (to be set up)</del></li><li>Some general world info (to be sorted from my mess of notes)</li><li><del>IC page with Intro (ETA 2016/10/28-29)</del></li></ul>