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Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber. 118 posts (697 including aliases). 14 reviews. Aliases: Insert Neat Username Here, ][/QUOTE], Runelord of Greed, Aboleth Secret Police, That Gull, The 15th Badger.

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Recent posts by Averil:

The great Smurf experiment
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Green_Halitosis wrote:
Aberzombie wrote:
Callous Jack wrote:
Squirrels can't get enough of those smurfy nuts.

That's pretty smurfed up.

Oh smurf me.

Consider yourself smurfed.

Pathfinder bestiary?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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KaeYoss wrote:
JoelF847 wrote:
This could be cool, but I'd want the first one to come out after the PRPG in 2009, and all the monsters prior to that be updated for the new ruleset.

That makes perfect sense! They can release their own monster manuals. Monster Manual 1: The SRD stuff. Monster Manual 2: The Pathfinder stuff - updated and all.

Great idea. So would the third just be another compilation of the magazines (which wouldn't need to be updated) or all-new?

Pathfinder RPG: A Power-Gamers Dream
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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A game, in and of itself, cannot be overpowered. Power is relative. When something in a game is "overpowered," it's more powerful than everything else in the game. Thus, the entire game can't be overpowered; that would mean that every class in it is more powerful than the average class in it.

In Pathfinder, everything is more powerful than in 3.5, but they're all intended to be equally powerful. Therefore, Pathfinder caters to powergaming less than 3.5, because there's more power consistency.

In 3.5, on the other hand, everything is less powerful than in Pathfinder. Yet there's a less equal distribution of power, so some classes are overpowered in relation to the others.

Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures: Dungeons of Dread Booster Pack
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Vigil wrote:
And what I wouldn't give for a Spawn of Kyuss.

I have good news.

[Design Focus] Skills
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I like the idea of the current system, but it gives out new skills too often. Perhaps every third or fourth level would be better.

Dungeon 145
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I haven't either, but it says it shipped on 2/20... what happened?

Pre Campaign Setting Poll Poll
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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- Greyhawk : 11
- Forgotten realms : 4
- Eberron : 5
- Dark sun : 3
- Spelljammer :
- Ravenloft :
- Dragonlance : 1
- Al-Qadim :
- Maztica :
- Kara-Tur :
- Oriental adventures / settings : 1
- Mystara :
- Midnight :
- Ptolus : 2
- Iron kingdoms :
- Scarred lands :
- Homebrew : 4
- Wilderlands of High Fantasy/City State of the Invincible Overlord: 1
- Bithright :
- The Styes: 1
- Council of Wyrms (v.3.5): 1

added one vote ofre greyhawk.

James Jacobs Runs Call of Cthulhu
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Any word on this? Did you ever meet again, or are you all still too busy?

Mace-axe, stats. 2nd to 3rd edition.
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Executioner's mace costs 75 GP and weighs 12 pounds. Small damage is 1d10.

Place Your Rant Here
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Me too. Fifty people within 100 feet, and Every mosquito lands on me.

Monster Manual IV=Disaster
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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It was definitely better thin its predecessors, but I do have one minor nitpick. In the information on tharizdun, he seems to have two different holy symbols. One (the spiral) is listed as the symbol of the Elder Elemental Eye, and the other one is described in his stats. Can one god have two holy symbols? If not, which one is right? I'm leaning toward the spiral because a) It's actually depicted, and b) it's the one used in The Styles.

Place Your Rant Here
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I hate excessively negative people!

...Sorry, I couldn't resist. :)

Dungeon Preview?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I hate oozes wrote:
Hi guys -- long time lurker, first time poster.
Just chiming in to say that I was surprised to see the new issue on the shelves of my local gaming shoppe. I usually get it in the mail before I see it there.
Anyhoo, if I recall, it had a reddish cover with an attractive woman surrounded by webs. I think it was supposed to be an aranea in its humanoid form.

It is. I just got it today.

Monster Stats: Vampire Rats?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I just downloaded the Ghostwalk enhancement, and I think I would rather just leave out the dominate ability and keep the original idea. It's a great idea

Rule Query; What are my rights?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I would probably drive my players crazy by occasionally just asking them to make a spot check just to make them nervous.

2nd edition to 3.5 conversions?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Thanks, Everyone! Oh, and Doc Outlands, your link is for the 3.0/3.5 conversions.

2nd edition to 3.5 conversions?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Spectres: They are in the monster manual, I just never noticed them. My mistake!

Daemons: No, they're just listed as "Lesser Daemons" or "Greater Daemons"

Total Party Levels:Thanks for the advice.

NPC Levels: Again, thanks.

2nd edition to 3.5 conversions?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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The adventures included in the set are the big problem. Many monsters haven't been updated. What's the difference between a ghost and a spectre? What do greater and lesser daemons become? What's the "Total party levels" entry at the beginning mean? And on the subject of levels, do I have to change levels for NPCs to keep them equally powerful?

2nd edition to 3.5 conversions?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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It has a list of the terms used in stat blocks, so I could more or less figure that out. Needless to say, I was a bit underwhelmed by ACs until I noticed that.

2nd edition to 3.5 conversions?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I've only been playing since 3.5, and I just got a City of Greyhawk box set. Ability scores seem to be the same, and many of the monsters have been updated, but otherwise, how should I go about converting it to 3.5?

Fellow Paizo members; lets take a poll...
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I've only been playing since 3.5, but out of the current campaign settings, definitely Greyhawk.

Key to the Grave: Sequel to Mad God's Key
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I just got #144 on monday, and Mad God's Key is great. I'd really like to see Key to the Grave published in dungeon.

Writhing stranglers
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Thanis Kartaleon wrote:
Averil wrote:
Should I remove them, and if so, how should I go about it?

Well, first off: are you sure that this is flash (the term for excess pewter/plastic hanging off of a part)? It could be meant to be a worm. I don't have my stranglers on-hand right now, so I can't look for myself.

As to removal, if necessary, an exact-o knife should do the trick if you are careful. Just take your time doing it. Wire or gate clippers might also work, if you can get them to the target area easily.

Hope this helps,

TK


Thanks for the Advice! When I set thim on the table, I'll be sure to give you credit.

Writhing stranglers
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Hello? Anyone there?

Writhing stranglers
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I didn't really know where to put this, and this seemed like as good a place as any.

I just got a set of Writhing Stranglers. Whenever I get new Pewter Minis, I always remove any bits of excess pewter. Then I got to 2 thick ones in exactly the same spots on every miniature. They're between the hands and the legs. They're about as thick as the legs, so I'm worried that I might break the legs off if I remove them.

So, finally, my question: Should I remove them, and if so, how should I go about it?

A twist on the "ancient conspiracy controlling the world"
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Mosaic wrote:
If you haven't read it already, check out a book called "The Amulet of Samarkand" by Jonathan Stroud. It marketed as juvenile literature and part of a trilogy called "The Bartimaeus Trilogy." In this world, magic is done by imps and little genies that wizards bind to their will. The narration flips back and forth between a yound wizard and the imp he has bound. Good book, quick read, funny and you can see how a bunch of imps really could rule the world. A few pretty bas ass imps too.

Read it, loved it. Read book 2 as well.

Pit of Worms (spoilers!)
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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The "Lashonna tries to become the next wormgod" idea could lead to an adventure set here.

Pit of Worms (spoilers!)
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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At the end of Dawn of a New Age, a new dungeon called the Pit of Worms is created. Will this ever be mapped out?

Okay.....something's missing for AoW (*SPOILERS*)
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I'm toying with the idea of running Shackled City afterwards, as a prequel.

Wormfood as a download?!
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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If not as a download, I hope they'll be in the hardcover (if they do make it).

"Age of Worms" DM-created resources
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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A variant on Kyuss worms for ebberon

http://paizo.com/dungeon/messageboards/ageOfWorms/archives/warforgedInAoW

Spawn of Kyuss as template?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Thanks. I definitely need to get my hands on that.

big problem in Into the Wormcrawl Fissure
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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If the PCs fail to kill Dragotha, according to the prophecies in Spire of Long Shadows, the age of worms should never happen. the next last prophecy being "a tripartite spirit again becomes one, and at its advice are the mighty undone," the tripartite spirit being Balakarde, and "the mighty" being (I assume) Dragotha. Thus the age of worms cannot begin until Dragotha's destruction, and even then only if Balakarde helps. Right?

Spawn of Kyuss as template?
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Rauol_Duke wrote:
You could always use the Scion of Kyuss template from Dragon #307 for more powerful versions (9HD and up) of the spawn.

I'm missing that issue. What's it like?

Dawn of a New Age
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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namfoodle wrote:
I had Balakarde,s prediction come true: every guardian of the Tabernacle was in the Writhing Sanctum. That's an encounter level of I think about 32. Anyway, by some dang well thought out tactics, timely uses of the "delay death" spell, and a few lucky rolls, they've got Dragotha on his own. Still, a TPK is always a possibility nonetheless. ;')

if they do survive, Kyuss won't be nearly as hard as he's supposed to be. ***SPOILERS*** I read that he'll effectively be CR 32, so you might try upping him to at least 35 or so. (This may also be against the 8th amendment)

Spawn of Kyuss as template?
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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This has been buging me for a while, and I just think Spawn of Kyuss would make more sense as a template. As is, a first level character who turns into a spawnof Kyuss is just as powerful as a 20th level character.

Library of Last Resort; unexpected start (spoiler)
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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the only problem is that they'll miss getting elemental standards, as the Roc king won't die, and therfore Sayren-lei won't challenge them. this isn't all that important, but they're neat magic items.

Computing ELs for 3 or more CRs
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Thanks, that helps a lot!

Computing ELs for 3 or more CRs
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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The DMG only gives a little table shich seems to assume that only encounters with 1 type of monster, or 2 monsters with different CRs, are allowed. Beyond this, how exactly is EL computed?

How to keep a party together. Help!
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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How is a sorceror Allustan's pupil?

Overgod in Forgotten Realms
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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Joseph Jolly wrote:

Well, it's the cosmetic that really nags at me. Why would an FR Ebon Aspect be missing hands?

I don't know much about Forgotten Realms, but Assuming the 3 gods it represents have 2 hands each, the EA shouldn't be missing any.

AoW and Eberron Don't Mix
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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I don't think Eberron will become the core setting, because while it's really interesting, It's doesn't really match the flavor of D&D very well. Warforged are a bit annoying, as heal checks won't work on them, and shifters and changelings just seem like attempts to make lycanthropes and doppelgangers player races. Also, while I like the basic idea of lightning rails and warforged, they just look a bit too much like real technology.

AoW and Eberron Don't Mix
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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for warforged, look at the Warforged in AOW thread. it has a new monster called a Wormforged. Also, try changing a few villains to warforged. This can also be done with the minor NPCs to artificers.

If AOW was written for Eberron,thenit would probably be even harder to convert to Greyhawk or Forgotten Realms.

Tome of Magic
Andoran Averil (Pathfinder Chronicles Charter Superscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber),

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On tuesday, the Tome of Magic arrices in stores. I'm particularly interested in truename magic. In the "Ecology of the Spell Weaver" article in Dragon #338, it's revealed that the Spell Weaver Empire fell due to a mass apotheosis attempt using truename magic, which, due to the wrath of the existing deities failed, and ended up destroying the entire empire. I wonder if players will attempt this kind of thing? If so, what will happen to them?



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