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Congrats Josh!

Congratulations John! It'll be impossible to replace you here in Georgia, but I know you'll do absolutely wonderful things for the Campaign as a whole.

So going from a side standpoint, I can definitely see how people can read that it is "additional damage" similar to sneak attack and such. It all comes down to the wording of "This attack deals an additional amount
of damage, but no more than once per round." I could see it being read as that the qualifying attack is the attack referenced; however I can also see a reading of it being an "additional (auto-hit) attack."

In the end it just comes down to GM / table variation, which I'm fine with. GMs aren't robots and are meant to interpret gray rules during a game. Also, in this specific case it only came down to a 9-damage difference.

I would like to appeal Kyle's killing of my character at Gencon on the grounds that he bit the head off my miniature and then melted the body with a lighter. Or at least that's how I remember it.

At least he didn't rip up the character sheet and eat it :)

You wouldn't Chris, because sneak attack isn't own attack in itself. Sneak attack damage is added to the attack that it is part of; that's why you would only apply DR once. Note that depending on your interpretation, PA applying either hurts or helps, as if PA applies, DR would apply separately, but if it is a rider on the second hit (and no PA), then DR would only apply once.

The Green Faith is also allowed in the various sourcebooks of the additional resources. There are a few options in additional resources that are not a single deity per se: The Green Faith, the Dark Tapestry, Ancestor Worship (differentiated by tribe), and other pantheons that I can't confidently cite from memory, while at work.

Outside of the current PFS Guide 4.2, I'd agree with you. However from my reading philosophies are simply additional / side thoughts about the character... but don't grant any divine power. Perhaps the wording in the Guide will be updated in the future to make it clearer about this, but for now I don't see how a philosophy fits the position a god would.

@Benwin

You'll be able to purchase tickets at the Convention. In fact, I'm expecting that a good number of people will be walking in with generic tickets / buying tickets on site.

I'm about 90% certain that you can pay with cash at the table, so if you don't even feel like buying the tickets downstairs, you can simply give the GM/Organizer $3 when you sit down to play. So I'd suggest bringing quite a few 1 dollar bills with you.

Unless something has dramatically changed, PFS has Never stated that Paladins, Rangers, Druids, Oracles need to pick a Deity in PFS, it has in fact been stated the exact opposite.

I know that the prior Guide had slightly different wording, however as I understand it, the intent has always been that all Divine characters require a god. If you could find a link for a prior statement saying otherwise, I'll take it to heart, however...

Characters who do not receive powers from a divine source may choose to be atheists or to have no deity at all.

The only way to not worship a deity... is to not gain your powers from a divine source. Divine source isn't explicitly described in the rulebook, however it's pretty easy to glean which classes are divine based. Regardless of the Core Rulebook etc., what matters is this line in the 4.2 Guide.

If you cast divine spells, those abilities come from a divine source. Past that, look at the "fluff" of the class and see what you can find. For a Paladin... the first sentence lays it out: "Through a select, worthy few shines the power of the divine." That would mean that any supernatural / spell-like abilities for the Paladin come from a divine source.

A druid is a little more tricky, however their spellcasting is divine... so to be able to cast spells you need to worship a god.

In this way, apply the reasoning for other classes that may be divine based.

The Guide and Additional Resources are both officially out, so the NDA should be voide anyway, by now, but whatever. :)

I just wanted to clarify from another voice so that people understand what we're talking about with the NDA. The fact that the archetypes were banned is not under the NDA, as that is public knowledge. The reason behind the ban, the analysis, discussion back and forth, etc. are not currently public knowledge, so that stays behind the veil of the NDA.

As much as it can annoy someone that we're answering with a "non-answer" about this, I rather like being a Venture-Captain. As such I'd rather not violate my NDA and lose the position :) Until the time that the reasoning behind the banning becomes public knowledge, then we really can't explicitly say what was said.

Wonderful! I will do so! How can I get their email address?

I believe raising the skills of existing GMs and pulling in new ones is critical for the long term health of our hobby.

Nani's email address is nani.o.pratt@georgiapfs.org.

oErasmaso,

Paizo sadly won't have an official booth at the convention... however we're offering an intro series scenario to almost every single slot of the convention. The Intro Mod: First Steps series is specifically made for people that are completely new to Pathfinder Society. If you're interested in starting up Pathfinder Society for the first time. Those would be the scenarios to try out.

To buy tickets and to see the schedule go here and filter by the Game System of "Paizo's Pathfinder Society Campaign."

That makes no sense.

Sometimes, life just doesn't make sense.

The Guide isn't made to cover every single corner-case possible. If it did, then it would bloat to 100-200 pages long. The current rule, which I personally think is a fairly good one, is that Player's can assume a GM knows things about the Core Rulebook, the Guide to PFS, and Pathfinder Society Field Guide. Other than those three sources (as well as spells/abilities derived from those sources) the player needs to bring the book.

As a courtesy however, most players should bring a Bestiary if they plan on summoning things, but it isn't required.

Todd Morgan wrote:

Remember, to play a new race, you have to have the material on hand. So go get an ARG and Blood of Angels and make those characters!

Todd, aasimars and tieflings are in Bestiary I, yes? And that's part of the core assumption?

Chris,

The Player's Core Assumption includes the Core Rulebook, Pathfinder Society Field Guide, and the Guide to Organized Play. As a player, anything outside of those three documents require the player to bring the book/rules to the game.

To add, we still have room for about 3 full volunteers (15 slots). I will gladly take a few overfill GMs as well, so if you'd like to volunteer follow the instructions above.

Just putting a little bump to this post... and realizing that I had never posted all the information for the convention!

Welcome to the best Dragon*Con yet for Pathfinder Society!

Held every year in Downtown Atlanta during Labor Day weekend, this year the event is from Friday, August 31st through Monday, September 3rd. Campaign RPG Gaming will be held in the Hilton Atlanta. In addition to Pathfinder Society, there will be plenty of other campaign events, including Living Forgotten Realms, Witch Hunter, Campaign of Shattered Empires, and Heroes of Rokugan.

For Pathfinder Society alone, we held over a hundred tables last year. This year we plan on going even further. We will be offering over 50 different scenarios and events, including:

• The new Special: Race for the Runecarved Key
  
• Four Modules
  
• Every Season 3 scenario
  
• Every Current Season 4 scenario
  
• Four tables of the Pathfinder Society Exclusive, The Cyphermage Dilemma
  
• Various Season 0 and Season 2 scenarios to fill out what you've missed
  
• All three parts of First Steps in nearly every slot - Perfect to start a new character or to bring someone new to Pathfinder Society

To pull this all off, we are going to need plenty of volunteer GMs, as we have nearly 170 tables to fill! For Dragon*Con 2012 there will be three levels of rewards:

Volunteer 5 slots and you will receive a free Dragon*Con 2012 badge, free RPG gaming during the convention, and a special GM only boon
Volunteer 3 slots and you will get six slots of gaming for free and a special GM only boon
Volunteer 2 slots and you will receive a special GM only boon

To Volunteer send Kyle Pratt an email at Kyle.Pratt@georgiapfs.org with the subject 'DragonCon 2012 Volunteer GM'. Please mention how many slots you would like to volunteer for, if you have any preferred slots, and any preferred tiers. I will get back to you confirming your request soon thereafter.

You can purchase tickets to play PFS events on the Dragon*Con Events Search website. Unlike prior years, slots for most days run from 8 AM to 1 PM, 1 PM to 6 PM, 7 PM to Midnight, and from Midnight to 4 AM.

Happy Gaming!

Nani, there are -- and I say this because I care -- there are many decaffeinated brands on the market that are just as tasty.

The scary part is that this is without caffeine. You should see her with it.

There's a similar question with great advice here :)

http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz677p?New-to-PFS-character-advice

Linktified.

Tickets are now available for purchase!

Just a suggestion, but maybe you need to light a little fire under them.

That assumes we haven't :)

This link is the place to go. However, as of right now the Pathfinder Society games are still not available for purchase. The schedule has been in the conventions hands for a few weeks, so it should be entered in soon. Once it is, I'm sure you'll see a blast of marketing for it!

We gave the schedule to the Convention early last week. I was told it would be up sometime today.

My July monthly subscription was picked up at PaizoCon this year, and I was charged for the amount on my card on 7/4/2012. However, on Monday I just received another "Your shipment will be sent out email" and I have order #2137739 pending to be shipped. My card also has a pending amount on it, although not the full July Subscription amount.

I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't going to be double charged for the July shipment and that another package wasn't going to be sent to me. Thanks!

Swift will gladly stay up front to take the brunt of the attacks while everyone else starts running. Either that or cut the head off of the snake. Perhaps the rest will run.

The schedule for Dragon*Con has recently been set. Organization of the convention is a little bit different than prior years, so the schedule was delayed a bit from before.

We're going to have a large need for GMs this year, as we expect the con to grow by a large margin over the prior year. Once the approved schedule is in my hands I'll be able to take volunteers officially, and I'll be making a thread on the Paizo boards about it. That being said, you can contact me for volunteering to GM at the Con; my email address is kyle.pratt@georgiapfs.org.

Thanks Liz and Neil! I think John brought a ton to the table... especially with that doozy of a last question.

And Neil, don't say it's cause you weren't there. Blame Greg :)

John, there is a section in the Guide that specifically talks about these situations on page 24. You would be able to alter the feat to a different weapon of your choice. So if you had Weapon Focus, you could change it to Weapon Focus (pistol), but you could not change it to any other feat (Rapid Shot, etc.).

Congrats Nani!

I'm pretty sure Georgia really does have a nice high density of GM stars.

So, who's going to be at Paizocon? The Georgia gang will be there :)

By Georgia Gang... she really means it. I think we have all the VLs going, as well as both Nani and I, as well as 2-3 of our main GMs, and an additional player or two...

Here are Nani and my schedules. Only volunteering for three events, so I've got the other ~half for playing and seminars!

Friday, July 6
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM - Pathfinder Society GM 101 (Part 1): Pathfinder GM Basics (volunteer)
10:00 AM – 01:00 PM - Pathfinder Society GM 101 (Part 2): Practice Makes Perfect (volunteer)
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM - Pathfinder Adventure Path Q&A
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM - Golarion: Inside the Pathfinder Campaign Setting
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM - Pathfinder Monster Workshop
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM - Auntie Lisa's Story Hour (10th Anniversary Edition)
07:00 PM – 12:00 AM - Grand Convocation (volunteer)

Saturday, July 7
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM - PaizoCon 2012: Pathfinder Society GM 101 (Part 1): Pathfinder GM Basics (volunteer)
10:00 AM – 01:00 PM - Pathfinder Society GM 101 (Part 2): Practice Makes Perfect (volunteer)
01:00 PM – 06:00 PM - Erratic Episodes: Mass Effect - Project: Lobotomy
07:00 PM – 10:00 PM - PaizoCon 2012 Preview Banquet

Sunday, July 8
09:00 AM – 02:00 PM - #3-24: The Golden Serpent (5-9)

To bring the train back to the railroad...

Caster level is a requirement for magic weapon enhancement bonuses, amulets of natural armor, mighty fists, and armor enhancement bonuses. That's beyond the CL requirement listed.

You're mixing up two separate things. There are "absolute" requirements that simply cannot be replaced by adding 5 DC to the Craft check. Everything else is simply a "requirement" that can be replaced by adding 5 to the DC. This includes the "creator must have 3 caster levels for every bonus" or requirements such as "creator must be an elf."

Note that all items have prerequisites in their descriptions. These prerequisites must be met for the item to be created. Most of the time, they take the form of spells that must be known by the item’s creator (although access through another magic item or spellcaster is allowed). The DC to create a magic item increases by +5 for each prerequisite the caster does not meet. The only exception to this is the requisite item creation feat, which is mandatory. In addition, you cannot create potions, spell-trigger, or spell-completion magic items without meeting their spell prerequisites.

Emphasis is mine on the quote. Note that this spells out the two times when you cannot bypass prerequisites. Every other prerequisite can be met by simply adding 5 to the DC.

Seraph, read my post above for my bullet points on Item Creation...

Caster Level is not an absolute requirement for Item Creation, only having the feat and having the spell available for spell-completion and spell-trigger items. Caster Level of the item is separate and different from the caster level of the creator, and it is quite possible for the creator to have a lower caster level than an item he crafts.

In addition taking 10 is only prohibited when you are "under duress" or the skill specifically says that you cannot, such as Use Magic Device. If you couldn't take 10 because of "consequences" then you could never take 10 on skills such as Acrobatics, Climb, Swim, Linguistics, etc. etc., as there are "consequences" to failing.

Jiggy, my last bullet point mentioned that no matter what you're crafting, Spellcraft can always be used. So you can use Craft (Bows) to make your arcane bonded bow, but you also can simply use Spellcraft.

The rules on crafting are a bit complicated, but here's the basic rundown:

• There are only two absolute requirements that must be met for crafting a magical item: You must have the crafting feat and for potions, spell-trigger, or spell-completion items you must have the requisite spell known, prepared, or have access through item/another person.
  
• Arcane Bond ability only waives the Crafting Feat requirement, so long as your level is high enough to quality for the crafting feat. I.E. you still must be 5th level to upgrade a masterwork short sword to +1, or you must be 3rd level to craft a amulet of natural armor +1.
  
• You still must have access to the spell for spell-trigger or spell-completion items for an arcane bond. This applies to all wands, all staves, and some other magical items.
  
• For every other requirement than the two above, you increase the DC to craft the item by 5. The base DC is 5+ the caster level of the item.
  
• Appropriate skills for crafting are shown on pages 550-553 of the Core Rulebook, however Spellcraft can always be used.

For example, if you were level 5 and wanted to craft your arcane bond into a +2 amulet of natural armor as a wizard. The base DC of this would be 10 (5+5). At level 5 you qualify for Craft Wondrous Item, so that requirement is met. However you do not have access to barkskin as a wizard and most likely won't have it available to craft with. So the DC to craft increases by 5. In addition your caster level is not 6, so the DC increases again by 5. The ending craft DC of the item would now be 20, (5 base + 5 CL + 10 requirements not met). As you can take 10 on this check, most wizards will have no issue with this DC, considering they most likely will have 5 ranks and hopefully at least 14 intelligence.

Finally, I'm pretty sure that a wizard using arcane bond must use the crafting rules to properly craft there arcane bond as the FAQ does not waive these rules... which is why I gave the run down above. Hope this helps!

Those were my thoughts. I've been thinking for a while that we're probably only going to get a 2/3 chronicle anyways.

I can't look it up right now, but I believe that NPC spellcasting is under the same restrictions as scrolls and such, which means that you have to get the wizard version of the spell, not the cleric version.

Cost of hired NPCs is spell level x caster level x 10 plus any additional costs. In this case it would be 2x3x10+50 = 110 gp, the same as the torch.

Buy an everburning torch for 110 gp. It's from the Core Rulebook, under the Special Substances and Items section (page 160). As written it is has continual flame cast on it. Note that because it is a base item it's the wizard spell at level 2, not the cleric 3 version.

However, yes, having the spell cast on an item whether by an NPC or PC will have the effect end at the end of the scenario.

Or you never know, the next scenario you may have an appropriate level cleric in the party with you.

Saving you 280 GP for the casting, you still need the 1,000 gp diamond. Or maybe the cleric will be REALLY nice and just use his own GP on his own diamond....

Just remember that you cannot go more than one "sub-tier" away from your level. So a level 2 should not be playing in a Sub-tier 4-5 game, but would be fine in a sub-tier 3-4 game.

Since a Paladin gets their mount at 5th level, and they are considered a druid level for the power of their mount, then at 5th level paladin, their mount would have reached the 4th level size increase.

Therefore, they could take the dog or boar.

By logic and Pathfinder RPG rules, you are 100% correct.

The FAQ says otherwise though and could use a slight tweak.

As a paladin, your divine bond mount must be at least one size category larger than you starting at 1st level.

Dogs and Boars are small at 1st level.

I believe his problem is the fact that a halfling Paladin should logically be able to choose the dog or boar for an animal companion. The dog animal companion, to be honest, is what I would consider the "normal" animal companion for a paladin or mounted halfling or gnome.

Reading the FAQ completely literally though, does imply that the dog and boar are not options for animal companions at all for a Paladin, which I believe is not intended.

So, in talking with Nani I realized that I was under an assumption that isn't right. I was counting "Rounds" as not the initiative rounds of normal PFRPG, but as each time Nani posts a "round." That's why I didn't post Eagle's stuff... cause I would need to react to what the enemies do until I post.

To put us all on the same page, should we be posting things for an entire PFRPG round (Initiative count 30 to initiative count 1) or should we be posting things until the enemies initiative. Meaning, for the first "round" only a few people post, then action happens, then everyone posts, then action happens, then everyone posts. To me this seems a better way of doing it, which is why I was assuming that... but I just want to be on the same page.

Kyle Pratt wrote:

Just give it to another GM if you win... so long as they buy you a few rounds afterwards!

I wouldn't wish the brutality of part 2 on any GM that I like. Hmm.. Guess I could give it to Dragnmoon.

Once you give it to them, they become a player though. Even better, make sure they're at your table!

Michael Brock wrote:

8) For GMs of Part 1, after all tracking sheets are turned in, we will draw 6 of those out of a hat (or some other device) randomly and those 6 GMs will make a team to play in Round 2 of the special. It is why we have 19 tables scheduled for round 2. It will be up to the 6 GMs to decide which subtler they wish to play in round 2. I try to take care of my GMs as best I can. It is why we are offering a lottery seat to 6 GMs from round 1 so the GMs at least have a shot to play in round 2. If a selected GM is scheduled to GM in Slot 9, see #6 and #7 above.

That's new, although I'd prefer my name not get pulled. :-)

Just give it to another GM if you win... so long as they buy you a few rounds afterwards!

MOBICON is a gathering of sci-fi, fantasy, comic, anime, and gaming fans to meet people with the same interests. Each year we go ALL OUT to bring great guests, game, and merchants from all over to make it great. MOBICON is held in Mobile, AL to raise money for a selected charity. This is the 15th year for MobiCon. For more information see the main Mobicon Website.

This year we are offering a good mix of Pathfinder scenarios and modules based on demand. Walkups will be welcome and we will always be ready to introduce new players. There is no separate charge for RPGA/PFS gaming. To sign up for games in advance, please register at the MobiCon XV Warhorn site and sign up for the games you plan to attend. Depending on demand we will add more slots and tables as more register.

We're offering a good mix of new scenarios and old, so there should be something for everyone. Hope you can join us and have fun!

I am officially reserving a seat if this runs at Scotty's

If we have time after the VO dinner, I'm completely up for this.

Through VC powers I have determined Mike Brock's favorite Beer. Though, it falls under NDA, funnily enough it really does, and in no way am I joking. So...*Points and laughs*

Huh, you're right. It does fall under NDA now. Well, sorry Dragnmoon, I can't tell it to you anymore :)

You also might want to post something like this on the Georgia PFS Forums. You may or may not play Pathfinder Society, but we've got a large community that not only does Society play but also they do home games. Most of the gamers in our group are from the Atlanta area, and I think we're currently around 200 something members.

P.S. As an added benefit you could try out one of our game days and see if you like Pathfinder Society! It would be a good opportunity to meet people you'd like to ask in for a home game too :)

Oh, and when did the Realm of the Fellnight Queen (if we're even in it yet) become some time-warped dimension where all things stop what we're doing when we start listening to speeches?

I had also just read a thread in a place that cannot be mentioned where Bob and Todd were talking next to each other! Insanity.