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Mistwalker (Pathfinder Chronicles Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, GameMastery Maps Subscriber), Tue, Nov 3, 2009, 07:58 PM

Extensive guidelines for continuing the campaign after the end of the AP? Will this be a lead in to high level play, past 20th level?

NSpicer (RPG Superstar 2009), Wed, Nov 4, 2009, 06:10 AM

Ooooh. Love the name. Love the author. I was wondering who would be tying this AP off. I'm really looking forward to the finale and the extra info on the First World.

Gorbacz (Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Path, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Wed, Nov 4, 2009, 06:13 AM

Sir Pett writes the AP finale ? This will be all kinds of awesome...

James Jacobs (Editor-in-Chief, Pathfinder), Wed, Nov 4, 2009, 11:37 AM

Mistwalker wrote:

Extensive guidelines for continuing the campaign after the end of the AP? Will this be a lead in to high level play, past 20th level?

We're not sure yet. The hope is to do an article like this for ALL of the Adventure Paths from Kingmaker on. A 6 or so page article that gives adventure seeds, plots, maybe even a few maps or stat blocks to help folks keep running the campaign after they finish the AP. Whether or not it takes you to 20th level depends on the wishes of your GM, but it should be enough to allow for that type of game if you want.

MerrikCale, Wed, Nov 4, 2009, 11:39 AM

James Jacobs wrote:

Mistwalker wrote:

Extensive guidelines for continuing the campaign after the end of the AP? Will this be a lead in to high level play, past 20th level?

We're not sure yet. The hope is to do an article like this for ALL of the Adventure Paths from Kingmaker on. A 6 or so page article that gives adventure seeds, plots, maybe even a few maps or stat blocks to help folks keep running the campaign after they finish the AP. Whether or not it takes you to 20th level depends on the wishes of your GM, but it should be enough to allow for that type of game if you want.

Personally, I think thats a great idea

Lord Snow (Pathfinder Adventure Path Subscriber), Wed, Nov 4, 2009, 12:10 PM

the description text claims this is an adventure for 16th level PCs- is this true? is PF going high level?

James Jacobs (Editor-in-Chief, Pathfinder), Wed, Nov 4, 2009, 12:16 PM

Lord Snow wrote:

the description text claims this is an adventure for 16th level PCs- is this true? is PF going high level?

Yes. I'm going to try my hardest to have Kingmaker go up to around 18th level or thereabouts. We did that with Rise of the Runelords, after all. And folks have been asking for higher level ones. I'll be curious to see how the sales numbers look for Kingmaker's last 3 installments, that's for sure!

Generic Villain (Pathfinder Adventure Path, Pathfinder Chronicles Subscriber), Wed, Nov 4, 2009, 02:53 PM

"Sound of a Thousand Screams" eh? It sounds like something from Skinsaw Massacre; that is, the book found in the mansion that mentions the First World and all the horrible war machines that came from there. Will we, by chance, be meeting the Jabberwock (my son)?

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 05:25 AM

Fey-tastic:) I've been waiting to have a go at a twisted fey adventure for ages, hopefully I'll be able to do the other authors in this AP justice with a grand finale.

Rich

Gorbacz (Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Path, Pathfinder Chronicles, Pathfinder Companion Subscriber), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 05:41 AM

Twisted fey ... Ever since the Pagans from Thief computer game, I am in love with the "dark, sinister, blood-drinking, bone-snapping nature" vibe.

"Builds your roofs of dead wood. Builds your walls of dead stone. Builds your dreams of dead thoughts. Comes crying laughing singing back to life, takes what you steal, and pulls the skins from your dead bones shrieking."

At least we can now all rest in peace knowing that the Kingamker finale is in good hands, there will be plenty of horrifying moments, and somebody will say M'naaaaaaaaaaaaar. Oh and please don't hold back Mr. Pett, we want the final encounter to make our players weep bloody tears and proclaim that Xanesha was a wimpy schoolgirl.

hogarth, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 05:52 AM

"We're evil smurfs, we're evil smurfs, we're evil smurfs!"

>:-)

Divad Frier, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 07:45 AM

just increasing my post count post.

MerrikCale, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 08:58 AM

who or what is on the cover?

Generic Villain (Pathfinder Adventure Path, Pathfinder Chronicles Subscriber), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 10:29 AM

MerrikCale wrote:

who or what is on the cover?

The foreground is Rajali from Pathfinder #24. She has diamond skin. The background is from Pathfinder #12.

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:01 AM

hogarth wrote:

"We're evil smurfs, we're evil smurfs, we're evil smurfs!"

>:-)

At last I have my finale'!

Hogarth, thank you kindly.

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:02 AM

hang on, where did my traditionally stiff-upper-lipped shape-changed roper in the cunning form of a ninja xorn go????

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:02 AM

Ah, that's better, carry on

Pett's Mullet, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:04 AM

Richard Pett wrote:

Ah, that's better, carry on

Yes sir!

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:05 AM

Gorbacz wrote:

Twisted fey ... Ever since the Pagans from Thief computer game, I am in love with the "dark, sinister, blood-drinking, bone-snapping nature" vibe.

"Builds your roofs of dead wood. Builds your walls of dead stone. Builds your dreams of dead thoughts. Comes crying laughing singing back to life, takes what you steal, and pulls the skins from your dead bones shrieking."

At least we can now all rest in peace knowing that the Kingamker finale is in good hands, there will be plenty of horrifying moments, and somebody will say M'naaaaaaaaaaaaar. Oh and please don't hold back Mr. Pett, we want the final encounter to make our players weep bloody tears and proclaim that Xanesha was a wimpy schoolgirl.

I can feel an extra large M'naaaaaaaaaaaaaaar coming on Gorbacz, particularly with mention of pulling dead skin from bones:)

I always thought Xanesha was a bit of a big girl's blouse.

But in the meantime, to the present Mrs Pett's curry, which is burning in the background as I mull over your fine words.

Rich

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:07 AM

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

Ah, that's better, carry on

Yes sir!

and bring me my tiara!

Pett's Mullet, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:08 AM

Richard Pett wrote:

and bring me my tiara!

Yes sir!
And might I have some of that curry too?

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:11 AM

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

Ah, that's better, carry on

Yes sir!

and bring me my tiara!

Yes sir! And might I have some of that curry too?

No, no curry - get back to your frog-flaying

Pett's Mullet, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:13 AM

Richard Pett wrote:

No, no curry - get back to your frog-flaying

Very good sir, here is your plastic, pink Barbie tiara.

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:20 AM

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

No, no curry - get back to your frog-flaying

Very good sir, here is your plastic, pink Barbie tiara.

That was a close one.

Pett's Mullet, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:21 AM

Richard Pett wrote:

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

No, no curry - get back to your frog-flaying

Very good sir, here is your plastic, pink Barbie tiara.

That was a close one.

Indeed.

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:24 AM

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

No, no curry - get back to your frog-flaying

Very good sir, here is your plastic, pink Barbie tiara.

That was a close one.

Indeed.

Oh dear, I've just had an accident with making the curry

ericthecleric, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:25 AM

EDIT: Just looked at the top of the page.
Hey Rich- so you are writing one of these after all! :-)

Hears Sound of A Thousand Huzzahs!

Pett's Mullet, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:26 AM

Richard Pett wrote:

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

No, no curry - get back to your frog-flaying

Very good sir, here is your plastic, pink Barbie tiara.

That was a close one.

Indeed.

Oh dear, I've just had an accident with making the curry

Shall I mop it up with my gorgeous curls?

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:30 AM

ericthecleric wrote:

Hey Rich- so did you get to write one of the Kingmaker APs after all?

Those 3 ropers you sent may have helped though eric:)

Plus, a special someone may have had a hand in the decision, I can't say in public, but I think a very special lady may have been on the phone to mention her preferences on the AP front on behalf of that very special family. Or something.

Huzzah!

French Wolf, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:34 AM

Is this your girlfriend or the Queen? or both at once, Richard. Nice to see you got what you wanted ... an episode of Kingmaker. Well done.

May convince me to buy my first high level adventure since the Mines of Bloodstone.

Cheers

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:34 AM

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

No, no curry - get back to your frog-flaying

Very good sir, here is your plastic, pink Barbie tiara.

That was a close one.

Indeed.

Oh dear, I've just had an accident with making the curry

Shall I mop it up with my gorgeous curls?

Yes, quickly, and when you're done with them, hand them back.

And where's my gown? I have a ball to go to!

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:37 AM

French Wolf wrote:

Is this your girlfriend or the Queen? or both at once, Richard. Nice to see you got what you wanted ... an episode of Kingmaker. Well done.

May convince me to buy my first high level adventure since the Mines of Bloodstone.

Cheers

Cheers French Wolf, and huzzah!

But, in no particular order, if we're mentioning things I'd like:

A mechanial bull
A giant inflatable cactus
Billie Piper in warm lime marmalade...

...oh, the list goes on

Pett's Mullet, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:37 AM

Richard Pett wrote:

Yes, quickly, and when you're done with them, hand them back.

And where's my gown? I have a ball to go to!

Yes sir, right away!

Grimsh, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:38 AM

Kingmaker AP....awesome
Fey in the finale....even more awesome
Richard Pett writing it....even MORE awesome

This AP, if held up to the same standards as the rest, seems like it will be a huge favourite of mine, and my group.

Excellent ideas Paizo!

ericthecleric, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:41 AM

French Wolf wrote:

Is this your girlfriend or the Queen? or both at once, Richard.

It could also have been Lisa Stevens, or Nic's wife... (Oh I'm stirring the pot there. [Grin])

Richard Pett (Contributor), Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:49 AM

ericthecleric wrote:

French Wolf wrote:

Is this your girlfriend or the Queen? or both at once, Richard.

It could also have been Lisa Stevens, or Nic's wife... (Oh I'm stirring the pot there. [Grin])

Both very fine ladies I hear. Alas, the mem' has reappeared from her leopard-wrestling evening class and I must away with the curry fest!

God save the queen and all that.

Until the morrow.

Huzzah!

Pett's Mullet, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 11:54 AM

Rule, Britannia!

Asgetrion, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 03:01 PM

Pett's Mullet wrote:

Rule, Britannia!

Huzzah! And Gods save the Fey Queen! Honestly, I'm about to burst into singing and dancing... naked!

Charles Evans 25, Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 09:06 PM

Richard Pett:

Product Description wrote:

...becomes the least of the heroes’ worries when sudden blooms of riotous and deadly life from the near-mythical First World of the fey erupt throughout the Stolen Lands! The Kingmaker Adventure Path draws to a close as the heroes face a foe eager to bring the full fury of this strange and violent realm into the world of Golarion....

Actually, I'm surprised that Paizo are letting you stat up Nick Logue and put him in one of their adventures.... ;)
Congratulations though, and remember the old cub-scout motto! (No, not that one, I mean the other one, about 'do your best'.)
And I have a dead tree copy of the bestiary now after trip to Spirit Ganes in Burton (huzzah!) and see that nymphs under PFRPG rules can improve the performance of bards who have them as their 'muses' (see PFRPG bestiary, Page 217) which might have possible applications given the bardic support any force of invading fey may have.

Edit:
Okay, that's enough late nights for this week. Off to sleep now.

Pett's Mullet, Fri, Nov 6, 2009, 06:43 AM

Charles Evans 25 wrote:

Actually, I'm surprised that Paizo are letting you stat up Nick Logue and put him in one of their adventures.... ;)

Hush you! Do not mention that wretched name or I will throttle you with my luscious curls!

Charles Evans 25, Fri, Nov 6, 2009, 07:01 AM

Gaaah. And I meant 'Spirit Games' in Burton, not 'Spirit Ganes'. Confounded typo errors at five in the morning.

Mr Baron (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber), Fri, Nov 6, 2009, 07:38 AM

James Jacobs wrote:

Mistwalker wrote:

Extensive guidelines for continuing the campaign after the end of the AP? Will this be a lead in to high level play, past 20th level?

We're not sure yet. The hope is to do an article like this for ALL of the Adventure Paths from Kingmaker on. A 6 or so page article that gives adventure seeds, plots, maybe even a few maps or stat blocks to help folks keep running the campaign after they finish the AP. Whether or not it takes you to 20th level depends on the wishes of your GM, but it should be enough to allow for that type of game if you want.

James,

I really like the idea of a short article that gives ideas/seeds/maps/other cool stuff to keep the campaign going past book 6. Kingmaker is going to be great!

Cheers!