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Vic Wertz (Technical Director), Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 04:28 PM

We're pleased to officially announce Monte Cook's Collected Book of Experimental Might, due in January from Paizo and Malhavoc Press!

Lilith (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Planet Stories Subscriber), Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 04:37 PM

Squee! :D

Montalve (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Planet Stories Subscriber), Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 04:38 PM

damn
i am supposed to spend less not more!!!

Gorbacz (Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Path, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 04:40 PM

There goes my January gaming budget...

yoda8myhead (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 05:10 PM

Aaaaaawesome!

fray (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 09:32 PM

super sweeet

Mr Baron (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 09:37 PM

how will this align with Pathfinder RPG?

nerge96 (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber), Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 09:38 PM

very cool :) .........i've been hoping for this very book for awhile.....now just have to wait about a month and a half.........

Sharoth (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Planet Stories Subscriber), Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 09:44 PM

~sighs~ I swear, one more super product and my wallet will go for my throat instead of my butt! ~grins~

Zaister (Paizo Charter Superscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 12:07 AM

Great news! Consider it bought. :)

golem101 (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 01:15 AM

Mine, oh yes.

Just let me charge up my card, and I'll preorder it ASAP.

Dragnmoon (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; GameMastery Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 01:21 AM

Am I the only one that does not Like Monte Cook's Products?....:-)

Tharen the Damned (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 03:06 AM

Dragnmoon wrote:

Am I the only one that does not Like Monte Cook's Products?....:-)

Was that a confession? -hefts his torch and pitchfork expectantly-

Jal Dorak (Pathfinder Adventure Path Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 03:12 AM

Sweet, I was just wondering about this!

Oliver von Spreckelsen (Paizo Charter Superscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 03:29 AM

At last. Monte spoke about this two months ago.... but Hardcover treatment for the books is unexpected. Another winner for Team Paizo.

Dragnmoon (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; GameMastery Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 03:55 AM

Tharen the Damned wrote:

Dragnmoon wrote:

Am I the only one that does not Like Monte Cook's Products?....:-)

Was that a confession? -hefts his torch and pitchfork expectantly-

Yes... BRING IT ON!!!

Jal Dorak (Pathfinder Adventure Path Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 04:17 AM

This just in: Dragnmoon dislikes 3rd Edition!

Andrew Turner (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 04:18 AM

Any chance Paizo can get autographed copies, since Monte has that special relationship with you guys...? Pretty please.

Dragnmoon (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; GameMastery Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 04:24 AM

Jal Dorak wrote:

This just in: Dragnmoon dislikes 3rd Edition!

I Hated 2nd.. Thought 3.0 was an improvement.. Loved 3.5.. Have not tested 4th yet to say..

I just don't like what Monte has added in his own 3rd party print.

DM Jeff (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, GameMastery Maps Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 07:44 AM

Fantastic news!

-DM Jeff

Tharen the Damned (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 07:51 AM

Dragnmoon wrote:

Tharen the Damned wrote:

Dragnmoon wrote:

Am I the only one that does not Like Monte Cook's Products?....:-)

Was that a confession? -hefts his torch and pitchfork expectantly-

Yes... BRING IT ON!!!

Purge the Unclean!

-starts poking Dragonmoon with the pitchfork-

TriOmegaZero (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 07:54 AM

Will it be unchanged from the original offering? I think it will be nice to have a second copy for use around the table, whenever I get the chance to play with these rules.

Joey Virtue (Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Path, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 08:06 AM

These were two great PDFs I will definantly be preordering this

Montalve (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Planet Stories Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 08:59 AM

Dragnmoon wrote:

Am I the only one that does not Like Monte Cook's Products?....:-)

yes
heretic :P

Dragnmoon wrote:

Jal Dorak wrote:

This just in: Dragnmoon dislikes 3rd Edition!

I Hated 2nd.. Thought 3.0 was an improvement.. Loved 3.5.. Have not tested 4th yet to say..

I just don't like what Monte has added in his own 3rd party print.

GAH!!!!!!!!!!!
an heretic in every sense of the word... ok bring the fire, we will do it the old fashioned way

mmm damn Ioemdae prohibits me from first tortruing you, also its unecesary you already said your admited your heretic views... we just need to burn you in the stake... or do you prefer Vlad's threatment? we are very acommodating folk :D

Wolf Munroe (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; GameMastery Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 09:19 AM

Not quite willing to commit to a preorder but I wish there were a Wishlist feature. I'd definitely put it on there. (I tend to use Wishlists for my own use to track things I want, not for gift-giving/gift-suggesting purposes.)

Lisa Stevens (CEO), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 10:12 AM

Andrew Turner wrote:

Any chance Paizo can get autographed copies, since Monte has that special relationship with you guys...? Pretty please.

No way to get autographs. Sorry. Monte now lives in Wisconsin while we are out here in Seattle. :/

-Lisa

Lisa Stevens (CEO), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 10:12 AM

Wolf Munroe wrote:

Not quite willing to commit to a preorder but I wish there were a Wishlist feature. I'd definitely put it on there. (I tend to use Wishlists for my own use to track things I want, not for gift-giving/gift-suggesting purposes.)

I believe Gary will be working on finishing up wishlists within the next few days, so you should get your...er...wish soon. :)

-Lisa

Joey Virtue (Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Path, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 10:18 AM

Lisa Stevens wrote:

Andrew Turner wrote:

Any chance Paizo can get autographed copies, since Monte has that special relationship with you guys...? Pretty please.

No way to get autographs. Sorry. Monte now lives in Wisconsin while we are out here in Seattle. :/

-Lisa

What if I dont mind mine being late can we get autographs then LOL

Elorebaen (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Planet Stories Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 10:23 AM

Awesome!

Timitius (Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 11:09 AM

I am SO happy that I put off buying BoXM stuff!

Have I told you lately how much I love you, Paizo?

;-)

Sean K Reynolds (Developer), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 12:33 PM

TriOmegaZero wrote:

Will it be unchanged from the original offering? I think it will be nice to have a second copy for use around the table, whenever I get the chance to play with these rules.

Other than taking out references like "If you have the other book" from the manuscript, TCBOXM contains all the material from the two BOXM. In some cases I consolidated chapters (for example, all the feats are in one chapter, rather than the BOXM1 feats as one chapter and BOXM2 feats as another chapter) but all the content is there.

TriOmegaZero (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 12:35 PM

Thanks Sean. I'll definately be picking this up to go with my Lulu printings.

Vic Wertz (Technical Director), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 01:04 PM

Mr Baron wrote:

how will this align with Pathfinder RPG?

It's as compatible as any other 3.5 product.

Thraxus (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 02:06 PM

Vic Wertz wrote:

Mr Baron wrote:

how will this align with Pathfinder RPG?

It's as compatible as any other 3.5 product.

It is a book of optional rules. Some can be used with out to much work (namely the feats). Other changes (the spell system for example) are a complete rewrite of the original 3.5 rules. Even with the changes to 3.5 that Pathfinder is making, most of them will still work with minimal trouble.

All in all, I found the books to be pretty good.

Montalve (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Planet Stories Subscriber), Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 02:39 PM

excellent! *in a very Monty Burns tone* Vic and Sean... excellent

Pax Veritas (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Modules Subscriber), Sat, Nov 22, 2008, 06:12 AM

I am thrilled beyond belief. This compilation of substantive content is exactly the type of thing our 3.5/PRPG community needs to keep the game alive. Monte Cook, y'all. Huzzah!

3.5 Never Dies

DitheringFool (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, GameMastery Cards Subscriber), Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 07:22 AM

I've had the PDFs since the day they were released and I'm absolutely thrilled a book is on it's way!

Bagpuss (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 07:46 AM

And now, will Paizo reprint Ptolus? Possibly updated for PFRPG?

Matthew Morris (RPG Superstar 2009 Top 32), Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 08:20 AM

I second Bagpuss,

I've all the BoM/BoL books (Ironborn are OGL, take that Warforged!) but only the BoAM in hardcover, the others are in PDF/Staples printing.

and I missed the yummyness of Ptolus.

alleynbard (Pathfinder Modules Subscriber), Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 08:25 AM

Bagpuss wrote:

And now, will Paizo reprint Ptolus? Possibly updated for PFRPG?

I am gonna sound like a total fanboy when I say this, but I might actually re-purchase the book if it was reprinted for PFRPG. I think there would need to be other details, but overall I would be interested.

I beat my old copy to hell and back running a two year campaign.

MerrikCale, Mon, Dec 8, 2008, 06:08 PM

I'm in

Sartin Nevets, Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 05:29 AM

This is going to ROCK!
Now, if we could have had a pre-Christmas release.... my wife could have bought it for me!! Ties again this year I guess....

MerrikCale, Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 07:07 AM

Sartin Nevets wrote:

This is going to ROCK!
Now, if we could have had a pre-Christmas release.... my wife could have bought it for me!! Ties again this year I guess....

now it can be a Valentines' Day gift

Crimsen, Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 08:02 AM

This is a 100% must have.

Max Money, Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 09:47 AM

Not sure if this is the place to ask this, but how does this level 1 - 20 magic system work? I have seen this suggested on other forums, but never got an explanation.

"Anyone? Anyone? Beuller?"

TriOmegaZero (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 10:13 AM

It basically splits each level of spells into two sets and assigns them to each level. So if you're a 15th level caster, you can cast up to 15th level spells.

Jason Beardsley, Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 10:30 AM

Matthew Morris wrote:

I second Bagpuss,

I've all the BoM/BoL books (Ironborn are OGL, take that Warforged!) but only the BoAM in hardcover, the others are in PDF/Staples printing.

and I missed the yummyness of Ptolus.

BoM, BoL, BoAM?

Dryder (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 11:29 AM

A dream come ture!
Preordering it now.

Now, if Monte juts would come back to design more RPG stuff, especially Modules and more Ptolus stuff...

molrak, Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 11:42 AM

The only thing more exciting than this book is the possibility of more Malhavoc/Paizo teamups to come. (I know, I know. Monte says maybe, but I can hope!)

Sean K Reynolds (Developer), Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 11:44 AM

Dryder wrote:

A dream come ture!
Preordering it now.

Now, if Monte juts would come back to design more RPG stuff, especially Modules and more Ptolus stuff...

You might wanna read this, then.