Good luck Daumari.
Everyone, I was looking over the list of unassigned loot and perhaps this would be a good time to assign some items to Haleen, namely the magical rapier and the ring of protection.
DM Sardaukar, I don't know if she has any magic items though that she had originally or were given to her by Efreat.
Thoughts?
As I suspect we will not be jumping anytime soon to replace you, I for one would be happy to see you return anytime you felt you had the time and energy. I really like all the personalities we have here, how they interact, and work together. Sorry to hear your going through a rough patch but maybe things will look up over the summer. Best of wishes Daumari...
And whoohoo, we've made it halfway through an entire adventure path, that is impressive all by itself!
Actually, this shield discussion got me thinking (because I reread the heavy shield and paladin descriptions - specifically Lay On Hands). I have been playing it that I need a free hand to heal others, not myself. I think my mind just automatically said "why would I need a free hand to heal myself?" I'm still unsure if that is the way it is intended or not. Anyway, not a big deal I guess. It just means he would be using a light shield instead of a heavy one (which leaves your hand free - it would simply be a -1 AC difference). What do you think?
Looking on the message boards, this was somewhat discussed:
http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz22ow?Lay-on-Hands-with-a-light-shield
Per James Jacobs, it works fine with a light shield. And by that statement, implies that heavy shield does not (asked later in the post). I'd have no problem switching to a light shield. We'll just use the new AC going forward. Still a 22.
It's interesting, he never addresses the question of whether a paladin is considered to always be effectively touching himself. What I get from that post is that with a light shield he can absolutely use his Lay Hands On ability on other people without compromising his use of sword and shield (a very nice thing indeed). Some people in threads have indicated that they think the paladin can heal himself without any free hands (partly because it's a swift action intended to not interrupt a full attack) and is always in contact with himself but as far as I can tell any official Paizo staff have refused to address that issue. I am good either way as both have their advantages. At least I see I am in alot of good company over my confusion around this subject.