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paizo.com Recent Posts by Azothath
2024-03-18T18:41:02Z
2024-03-18T18:41:02Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: What happens if 2 mythic spellcasters run a foul of each other and actually want to kill each other?
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yfz?What-happens-if-2-mythic-spellcasters-run-a#8
2024-03-18T18:50:47Z
2024-03-18T18:41:02Z
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/J3iG3PjvoiY?t=164" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">yeah</a></p>
yeah
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2024-03-18T18:41:02Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Can racial heritage be use to give me the fcb of a gnome?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yfl?Can-racial-heritage-be-use-to-give-me-the-fcb#3
2024-03-18T18:30:48Z
2024-03-18T17:59:44Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Maniacwyrm wrote:</div><blockquote> ...want the extra 3 hexes from gnomes fcb {favored class bonus}... Would {being a human PC and} spending a feat on <a href="https://aonprd.com/FeatDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Racial%20Heritage" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">racial heritage</a> make me count as a gnome for its fcb? </blockquote><p>yes, see <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fpaizo.com%2Fpaizo%2Ffaq+%22Racial+Heritage%22&client=firefox-b-lm&sca_esv=ae27c76c7331fca2&sxsrf=ACQVn08yLjHyDlNTYab2iOLpNFbcmRob7Q%3A1710785104668&ei=UIL4ZYK6KLGGwbkPzuCaqA4&ved=0ahUKEwiCos2Ts_6EAxUxQzABHU6wBuUQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fpaizo.com%2Fpaizo%2Ffaq+%22Racial+Heritage%22&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiMnNpdGU6aHR0cHM6Ly9wYWl6by5jb20vcGFpem8vZmFxICJSYWNpYWwgSGVyaXRhZ2UiSABQAFgAcAB4AJABAJgBAKABAKoBALgBA8gBAPgBAZgCAKACAJgDAJIHAKAHAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#ip=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Firefox Google search for FAQs</a> on the topic (or just enter <span class=messageboard-ooc>site:https://paizo.com/paizo/faq "Racial Heritage"</span> into google search on your browser). <span class=tiny>Luckily your PC doesn't get short or lose movement rate</span>.
<p>Advice: with that feat and 18 levels of favored class bonuses you could gain Accursed Hex or Extra Hex feat and then +18 HPs & 18 skill points.</p>
<p><a href="http://zenithgames.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-comprehensive-pathfinder-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">PF1 Class Guides on ZG</a></p>
Maniacwyrm wrote:...want the extra 3 hexes from gnomes fcb {favored class bonus}... Would {being a human PC and} spending a feat on racial heritage make me count as a gnome for its fcb?
yes, see Firefox Google search for FAQs on the topic (or just enter site:https://paizo.com/paizo/faq "Racial Heritage" into google search on your browser). Luckily your PC doesn't get short or lose movement rate. Advice: with that feat and 18 levels of favored class bonuses you could gain Accursed Hex or...
Azothath
2024-03-18T17:59:44Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Question about Hallow - interred vs. died
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yg3?Question-about-Hallow-interred-vs-died#2
2024-03-18T17:51:40Z
2024-03-18T17:05:13Z
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Hallow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hallow:K5</a> comp:$1000{min} dur:inst. The spell effect is limited to a geographical area or Area of Effect(AoE) as the target is a point that the caster touches then the effect spreads out (emanates) in a radius. Line of effect is important but the description kinda glosses over that. Non-Evil Creatures or PCs would have to use Detect Magic or similar spells or magic to figure out exactly where the Hallow AoE is. See Protection from Evil and Magic Circle against Evil spells.</p>
<p>interred means buried or stored there. That's different than died there, so the place a creature dies is not important for the spell.</p>
<p>If a squirrel managed to expire within the Hallow AoE and no one removed it, so long as it is in the AoE it cannot be raised as an undead squirrel. Being in the AoE is key. If the corpse is moved outside of the AoE it could then be animated.</p>
<p>Compare to <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Gentle%20Repose" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Gentle Repose:N2</a> which targets a corpse and thus moves with the object.</p>
Hallow:K5 comp:$1000{min} dur:inst. The spell effect is limited to a geographical area or Area of Effect(AoE) as the target is a point that the caster touches then the effect spreads out (emanates) in a radius. Line of effect is important but the description kinda glosses over that. Non-Evil Creatures or PCs would have to use Detect Magic or similar spells or magic to figure out exactly where the Hallow AoE is. See Protection from Evil and Magic Circle against Evil spells.
interred means...
Azothath
2024-03-18T17:05:13Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: What happens if 2 mythic spellcasters run a foul of each other and actually want to kill each other?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yfz?What-happens-if-2-mythic-spellcasters-run-a#3
2024-03-18T16:00:47Z
2024-03-18T14:51:15Z
<p>There's a lot of 'what ifs' that can happen. There is also a lot of theorizing that is just impractical. So really, it is mythic supposition and not really in need of Rules explanation. </p>
<p>GMs of mythic games have to be more involved as crazy stuff is more likely. As it is mythic you should expect more conundrums, surprises, and drama as it is a bit over-the-top (and that's a good thing, right?).</p>
<p>It's more likely that wizards would use an artifact rod as they double as weapons and most arcane caster's aren't proficient with most weapons.
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Part of the practical problem is if you 'nuke a body' then there's no body to kill or coup-de-grace. Having the target fail on a "save-or-suck" spell or simply driven unconscious is more practical.
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There's also goals and what you want to do as a PC. Death isn't permanent (particularly at higher level) so sidelining, imprisonment, sequestering, conversion to your cause can be practical solutions.</p>
There's a lot of 'what ifs' that can happen. There is also a lot of theorizing that is just impractical. So really, it is mythic supposition and not really in need of Rules explanation.
GMs of mythic games have to be more involved as crazy stuff is more likely. As it is mythic you should expect more conundrums, surprises, and drama as it is a bit over-the-top (and that's a good thing, right?).
It's more likely that wizards would use an artifact rod as they double as weapons and most arcane...
Azothath
2024-03-18T14:51:15Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Move Action and Spells
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ydk?Move-Action-and-Spells#9
2024-03-15T09:30:50Z
2024-03-15T08:27:26Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Azothath wrote:</div><blockquote> I agree that it is a small nudge to direct it twice... </blockquote><p>my pedantic issue for this forum is with the phrasing in the spell (personally I'd allow it and we all know better descriptive wording is an issue). If they had used phrasing like "movement (rate) of" as in Aggressive Thundercloud I'd be there. So for me it falls into the GM Caveat crack for Flaming Sphere CRB 2009. Ball Lightning APG 2010 could go either way as its phrasing isn't quite as clear as Aggressive Thundercloud ACG 2014 and it has the "per round". They all have the "move action for you" phrase.
<p> <span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>don't worry, in 10 years they'll necro this thread with some off topic insight</span></span></p>
Azothath wrote:I agree that it is a small nudge to direct it twice...
my pedantic issue for this forum is with the phrasing in the spell (personally I'd allow it and we all know better descriptive wording is an issue). If they had used phrasing like "movement (rate) of" as in Aggressive Thundercloud I'd be there. So for me it falls into the GM Caveat crack for Flaming Sphere CRB 2009. Ball Lightning APG 2010 could go either way as its phrasing isn't quite as clear as Aggressive Thundercloud...
Azothath
2024-03-15T08:27:26Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Move Action and Spells
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ydk?Move-Action-and-Spells#8
2024-03-15T08:20:49Z
2024-03-15T07:20:08Z
<p>I agree that it is a small nudge to direct it twice. The spell says it stops moving for the round when it enters a creature's square and that addresses the damage issue. So I think it takes a Home GM to resolve what is beyond simple (rather pedantic) RAW reading of the 3 spells referenced to date. I'd agree that the fly speed and "a move action for you" does argue for treating it as a movement. Sadly the spell descriptions tend to be independent.</p>
I agree that it is a small nudge to direct it twice. The spell says it stops moving for the round when it enters a creature's square and that addresses the damage issue. So I think it takes a Home GM to resolve what is beyond simple (rather pedantic) RAW reading of the 3 spells referenced to date. I'd agree that the fly speed and "a move action for you" does argue for treating it as a movement. Sadly the spell descriptions tend to be independent.
Azothath
2024-03-15T07:20:08Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Alchemist Promethean Archetype
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ycz?Alchemist-Promethean-Archetype#5
2024-03-14T19:20:47Z
2024-03-14T18:51:28Z
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/ClassDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Alchemist" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alchemist</a> <a href="https://aonprd.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Alchemist%20Promethean%20Alchemist" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Promethean archetype</a>
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see Sympathetic Alchemy (Su) at 1st level, so the Alchemist can use extracts on it (Cure Lgt Wnds).
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Otherwise it's wands (that work on constructs) and UMD rolls... </p>
<p>Advice: Alchemist spell list is constrained so you might want to be a samsaran to pick up some extra spells or multiclass for expanded spell list for items.
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The other option is to go wizard and pick up a soulbound doll familiar via Impv'd Familiar feat. Better (spell) list, better pizza.</p>
Alchemist Promethean archetype
see Sympathetic Alchemy (Su) at 1st level, so the Alchemist can use extracts on it (Cure Lgt Wnds).
Otherwise it's wands (that work on constructs) and UMD rolls...
Advice: Alchemist spell list is constrained so you might want to be a samsaran to pick up some extra spells or multiclass for expanded spell list for items.
The other option is to go wizard and pick up a soulbound doll familiar via Impv'd Familiar feat. Better (spell) list, better pizza.
Azothath
2024-03-14T18:51:28Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Move Action and Spells
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ydk?Move-Action-and-Spells#2
2024-03-14T19:00:47Z
2024-03-14T18:29:56Z
<p>No.
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the <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Flaming%20Sphere" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Flaming Sphere:K2</a> spell itself spell says Para1 Line2 <span class=messageboard-ooc>"It moves 30 feet per round."</span> so the spell forbids that. Your quote comes from the start of Para2.
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see also <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Ball%20Lightning" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ball Lightning:K4</a> where <span class=messageboard-ooc>"These globes fly at a rate of 20 feet per round and have perfect maneuverability."</span> If the "per round" was not on there a caster could spend two move actions per round.</p>
<p>It is not a big stretch for a GM using his caveat to say, hey - it's like movement rates so sure... not a big impact but no damage that round due to no "standard attack" but it could act as a damaging impediment to movement and the spell needs a touch of help.</p>
No.
the Flaming Sphere:K2 spell itself spell says Para1 Line2 "It moves 30 feet per round." so the spell forbids that. Your quote comes from the start of Para2.
see also Ball Lightning:K4 where "These globes fly at a rate of 20 feet per round and have perfect maneuverability." If the "per round" was not on there a caster could spend two move actions per round.
It is not a big stretch for a GM using his caveat to say, hey - it's like movement rates so sure... not a big impact but no damage...
Azothath
2024-03-14T18:29:56Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Light Blindness
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yd6?Light-Blindness#4
2024-03-14T02:10:46Z
2024-03-14T01:48:21Z
<p>it is per spell or effect... so a new spell would be needed to restart the light blindness (or a reasonable amount of time).</p>
<p>BTW the PCs need to roll skill checks and such to find out this kind of information, so do not vet their plans for free as that is not your job as a GM/storyteller. Say, "What's your spellcraft bonus?" or "How many ranks do you have in Knowledge(local)?", "Let's make a roll as your character thinks about it over a minute" as you set a DC and time period with/without circumstance bonuses as appropriate.</p>
it is per spell or effect... so a new spell would be needed to restart the light blindness (or a reasonable amount of time).
BTW the PCs need to roll skill checks and such to find out this kind of information, so do not vet their plans for free as that is not your job as a GM/storyteller. Say, "What's your spellcraft bonus?" or "How many ranks do you have in Knowledge(local)?", "Let's make a roll as your character thinks about it over a minute" as you set a DC and time period with/without...
Azothath
2024-03-14T01:48:21Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Dex-based melee users kinda get the shaft
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ycx?Dexbased-melee-users-kinda-get-the-shaft#14
2024-03-14T01:50:46Z
2024-03-14T01:35:45Z
<p>as general advice:
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> barbarians deal a lot of damage with a big weapon and try not to explode when their Rage runs out. Other than that easy to play and maintain.</p>
<p>> rogues are okay, ninjas and unch-rogue are better. The campaign style sets how useful skills are... if your GM doesn't run about 33-25% skill or social challenges you are devalued. Relying on flanking and sneak attacks isn't the best strategy. Your own party is generally the whoopie cushion on maintaining Stealth as you are forced to sneak ahead <b>alone</b> or just not be noticed on the first round(hopefully)... As your gold has to cover several bases maintenance is a bit trickier.</p>
as general advice:
> barbarians deal a lot of damage with a big weapon and try not to explode when their Rage runs out. Other than that easy to play and maintain.
> rogues are okay, ninjas and unch-rogue are better. The campaign style sets how useful skills are... if your GM doesn't run about 33-25% skill or social challenges you are devalued. Relying on flanking and sneak attacks isn't the best strategy. Your own party is generally the whoopie cushion on maintaining Stealth as you are...
Azothath
2024-03-14T01:35:45Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Dex-based melee users kinda get the shaft
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ycx?Dexbased-melee-users-kinda-get-the-shaft#11
2024-03-13T18:10:47Z
2024-03-13T17:56:40Z
<p>the "cure" for encumbrance issues early on is to buy a mount (Heavy War Horse $326 with gear). It has it's own issues but they are better than not lugging your extra baggage about. <span class=messageboard-ooc>a lot of general grousing in this thread</span></p>
the "cure" for encumbrance issues early on is to buy a mount (Heavy War Horse $326 with gear). It has it's own issues but they are better than not lugging your extra baggage about. a lot of general grousing in this thread
Azothath
2024-03-13T17:56:40Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Dex-based melee users kinda get the shaft
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ycx?Dexbased-melee-users-kinda-get-the-shaft#10
2024-03-13T18:00:56Z
2024-03-13T17:49:33Z
<p>the "Pregens" are purposefully mediocre designs, just glad they had some glaring mistakes resolved (that does not mean they are through or without some flaws currently). As a challenge I've seen "All Harsk" events where all the PCs play Harsk in a PFS adventure.</p>
the "Pregens" are purposefully mediocre designs, just glad they had some glaring mistakes resolved (that does not mean they are through or without some flaws currently). As a challenge I've seen "All Harsk" events where all the PCs play Harsk in a PFS adventure.
Azothath
2024-03-13T17:49:33Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Dex-based melee users kinda get the shaft
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ycx?Dexbased-melee-users-kinda-get-the-shaft#6
2024-03-13T17:50:46Z
2024-03-13T17:33:58Z
<p>it has been discussed for years and Dex to damage offically flipped about a bit so there was some tweaking.
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The game for melee to hit and damage <b>is</b> STR based. It takes feats and such to make it work for Dex.
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Complaints mean you don't understand the system or want it to be more favorable for Dex in melee. I think 'is it balanced' is a matter of taste at this point. Certainly combat expertise, two weapon fighting, rate of fire, firearms, and weapon proficiency could be tweaked.
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I don't have much sympathy for character designs where an ability score is dumped down to 6 or 7... you knew what you were doing.</p>
it has been discussed for years and Dex to damage offically flipped about a bit so there was some tweaking.
The game for melee to hit and damage is STR based. It takes feats and such to make it work for Dex.
Complaints mean you don't understand the system or want it to be more favorable for Dex in melee. I think 'is it balanced' is a matter of taste at this point. Certainly combat expertise, two weapon fighting, rate of fire, firearms, and weapon proficiency could be tweaked.
I don't have...
Azothath
2024-03-13T17:33:58Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Fun low level player minions
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ya7?Fun-low-level-player-minions#14
2024-03-12T23:24:47Z
2024-03-12T22:21:10Z
<p>1) <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Blood%20Sentinel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Blood Sentinel:T3</a> and a polymorph (familiar)? You can buy/make all sorts of stuffed critters, dolls, wooden/ceramic sculptures. You can only have 1 active but there are spells for familiars that then apply. <span class=messageboard-ooc>I almost always take an amulet bonded object with my wizards so this spell <b>is</b> helpful... I choose a realistic one(for stealth), fun/charming one(bluff & diplomacy), then ensure I cover flying, underground(burrow), and water(swim) as that saves on the polymorphs.</span></p>
<p>2) purchased pets. Dogs, horses, tigers... some Cha & Hndl Anml ranks will be needed.</p>
<p>3) Poppets, yes they're cute & cheap but take a feat.</p>
<p>4) Homunculus, not as cheap but craftable by NPCs for you so you can trade gold for the feat. You can also add HD and have more than 1.</p>
<p>5) Soulbound dolls , again not as cheap but craftable by NPCs and a bit more powerful plus magic item usage. <span class=messageboard-ooc>I have one PC with a soulbound doll familiar with Fortifying Stone, (+1)sml mithral dagger, hat of disguise, wands, ioun stones, etc</span></p>
<p>6) Monsters that failed Charm Monster save... </p>
<p>7) magic items like Migrus Locker, Figurine of Wondrous Power, etc. I know an Iron Cobra is an old standby.</p>
<p>I like Draconic Ally too.</p>
<p>Undisguised Undead are problematic especially when not sentient.</p>
1) Blood Sentinel:T3 and a polymorph (familiar)? You can buy/make all sorts of stuffed critters, dolls, wooden/ceramic sculptures. You can only have 1 active but there are spells for familiars that then apply. I almost always take an amulet bonded object with my wizards so this spell is helpful... I choose a realistic one(for stealth), fun/charming one(bluff & diplomacy), then ensure I cover flying, underground(burrow), and water(swim) as that saves on the polymorphs.
2) purchased pets....
Azothath
2024-03-12T22:21:10Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Custom template for bosses ^^
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yc4?Custom-template-for-bosses#9
2024-03-12T15:31:15Z
2024-03-12T15:25:44Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Doogy wrote:</div><blockquote> Thanks for your advice but as stated in my post I am not looking for "don't do it" type of advice but opinions and advice on the balance of the template ;) </blockquote><p>Your template is not balanced, not even close. <span class=messageboard-ooc>since you insist</span>
Doogy wrote:Thanks for your advice but as stated in my post I am not looking for "don't do it" type of advice but opinions and advice on the balance of the template ;)
Your template is not balanced, not even close. since you insist
Azothath
2024-03-12T15:25:44Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Custom template for bosses ^^
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yc4?Custom-template-for-bosses#7
2024-03-12T15:30:48Z
2024-03-12T15:17:23Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Doogy wrote:</div><blockquote><p> In addition this does not counter act a bit of the action economy by giving more actions to the boss.
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If i were to use an existing template i would rather use the Agile mythic creature simple template. </blockquote><p>in that case use the <a href="https://aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?Name=Mythic%20Simple%20Templates&Category=Mythic%20Monster%20Advancement" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Agile (MR 1, CR +1) template</a> as "mythic" signals what you've done and keeps you near RAW.
Doogy wrote:In addition this does not counter act a bit of the action economy by giving more actions to the boss.
If i were to use an existing template i would rather use the Agile mythic creature simple template.
in that case use the Agile (MR 1, CR +1) template as "mythic" signals what you've done and keeps you near RAW.
Azothath
2024-03-12T15:17:23Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Custom template for bosses ^^
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yc4?Custom-template-for-bosses#3
2024-03-12T14:50:48Z
2024-03-12T13:50:49Z
<p>I'd rather base it on the <a href="https://aonprd.com/MonsterTemplates.aspx?ItemName=Advanced" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Advanced Template</a> and leave it kinda simple. Basically you have too much in one template.</p>
<p><b>Elite template</b> +1 CR
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Requirement: Advanced template.
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> Quick Rules: +1 on all rolls (including damage rolls) and special ability DCs; +3 to AC and CMD; +1 hp/HD; Gain one combat feat or Evasion(Ex). Understand what (me, you, no, good, bad, big, little, ate, want) in common mean. Add a usable weapon, armor, or (consumable) magic item of resultant 500•CR gp (commonly mwk armor/barding and possibly +1 enhancement or more).
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> Rebuild Rules: AC: +2 natural armor. Ability Scores: +2 to all. Note: creatures that gain a 3 or higher Intelligence score do not gain sentience and remain animals or their type and may only gain tricks and the simple understanding of up to (3•INT) words in sylvan, common, or the trainer's language. See Dolch word list from primer to first grade for word examples. Feats: Gain one combat feat or Evasion(Ex). Equipment: The creature gains a usable weapon, armor, or magic item(s) using the new creature's CR of 500•CR gp in total value. The creature may have: up to 3 Wands which may have 6 to 25 changes with 15 being the average; up to 4 Scrolls which may have up to 4 of the same spell each; up to 4 magical Potions. The creature must be able to use the gained equipment as it does not gain a proficiency, spell list, or skills directly from this template. Creatures do not gain size due to this template.</p>
<p>In addition add a feat <b>Greater Toughness</b>(general), req:toughness or regeneration. Add +1 HP per HD and an effective +2 (natural, profane, or sacred) Con for determining death or stabilizing.</p>
I'd rather base it on the Advanced Template and leave it kinda simple. Basically you have too much in one template.
Elite template +1 CR
Requirement: Advanced template.
> Quick Rules: +1 on all rolls (including damage rolls) and special ability DCs; +3 to AC and CMD; +1 hp/HD; Gain one combat feat or Evasion(Ex). Understand what (me, you, no, good, bad, big, little, ate, want) in common mean. Add a usable weapon, armor, or (consumable) magic item of resultant 500*CR gp (commonly mwk...
Azothath
2024-03-12T13:50:49Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Any good ways to negate armor penalties?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y6w?Any-good-ways-to-negate-armor-penalties#23
2024-03-12T13:30:50Z
2024-03-12T13:24:31Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marcella wrote:</div><blockquote><p> It seems nobody has yet mentioned the cheap solution of armor ointment. 30 gp reduces the armor check penalty by 1 for eight hours (but can't eliminate the penalty entirely).</p>
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/EquipmentMiscDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Armor%20ointment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Armor Ointment</a> </blockquote><p>nice. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Applying the ointment takes 1 minute and reduces your armor’s armor check penalty by 1 (to a minimum of –1) for 8 hours.</span> so -1 is the minimum.
Marcella wrote:It seems nobody has yet mentioned the cheap solution of armor ointment. 30 gp reduces the armor check penalty by 1 for eight hours (but can't eliminate the penalty entirely).
Armor Ointment
nice. Applying the ointment takes 1 minute and reduces your armor’s armor check penalty by 1 (to a minimum of –1) for 8 hours. so -1 is the minimum.
Azothath
2024-03-12T13:24:31Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: How does Wild Shape actually work
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42m0i?How-does-Wild-Shape-actually-work#27
2024-03-12T02:28:21Z
2024-03-12T02:14:22Z
<p>not changing type is what so many people get wrong in their implementation. They think if you look like it you <b>are</b> it...</p>
not changing type is what so many people get wrong in their implementation. They think if you look like it you are it...
Azothath
2024-03-12T02:14:22Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Is taking a level of crossblooded sorcerer orc and dragon worth it on a winter witch build
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yb7?Is-taking-a-level-of-crossblooded-sorcerer#9
2024-03-11T20:14:18Z
2024-03-11T19:55:54Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Azothath wrote:</div><blockquote> <a href="https://aonprd.com/TraitDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Magical%20Knack" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Magical Knack trait</a> ... Is it worth it?... </blockquote><p>I wandered about a bit, so...
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Do I think it's worth taking a level in sorcerer? <b>No</b>.
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I think you don't gain enough to make up for the loss.</p>
<p>Alternatives?: no, not really. I think thematic PrCs kinda lock you in for the most part so you'd have to lose a level or two in the base class. You can only afford to lose 1 witch level before you lose a Grand Hex which is clearly disadvantageous.
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I'd read the Witch/Winter Witch class guide(s) on Zenith Games.</p>
Azothath wrote:Magical Knack trait ... Is it worth it?...
I wandered about a bit, so...
Do I think it's worth taking a level in sorcerer? No.
I think you don't gain enough to make up for the loss.Alternatives?: no, not really. I think thematic PrCs kinda lock you in for the most part so you'd have to lose a level or two in the base class. You can only afford to lose 1 witch level before you lose a Grand Hex which is clearly disadvantageous.
I'd read the Witch/Winter Witch class guide(s) on...
Azothath
2024-03-11T19:55:54Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Is taking a level of crossblooded sorcerer orc and dragon worth it on a winter witch build
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yb7?Is-taking-a-level-of-crossblooded-sorcerer#8
2024-03-11T17:40:48Z
2024-03-11T16:54:17Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Maniacwyrm wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Actually i dont lose any caster level, magical knack(witch) boosts my CL back to 20. And the winter witch is pretty useful because the 2 archetypes increase my cold spell dc by 2, winter witch prestige class allows me to affect cold immune and cold resistant creatures with cold spells.</p>
<p>Spell progression wise the winter witch prestige class already set my spells progression at 19th level witch. Losing 1 level of witch loses 1 9th level spell , 1 dc on all my hexes(being lvl 19 hexes now) and one grand hex(which i took extra hex to compensate for). In exchange i get +2 dmg on every dmg dice for cold spells not just a flat +2 dmg. So a spell that deals 5d6 cold will now do 5d6+10 cold damage.</p>
<p>I was just wondering if this trade would be considered worth it or if i should just stick to full winter witch.</p>
<p>As for my i dont go evoker, witch witch gives the sculpt ice and freeze water abilities and the dmg resist and immunity bypass which are pretty cool and flavourful abilities. Plus i really like the idea of a winter witch who hails from the frozen wastes and has mastered the power of winter itself </blockquote><p>no, <a href="https://aonprd.com/TraitDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Magical%20Knack" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Magical Knack trait</a> doesn't quite work that way. You lose a caster level with the prestige class, so at 19 for spell slots. If you multiclass 1 level you lose another, so 18th spell slots, spell levels 4,4,4,4,4,4,3,3,2 (lose 7th,9th from 19th). For duration Magical Knack will boost CL to 20. The DC is set to (10 +(WtcLvl(=Wtch+PrstgLvl)=19)/2 +INT){round down causes Lvl/2=9 rather than 10} as the trait bonus doesn't help since it say's witch's level not "caster level".
<p>Affecting cold creatures with cold isn't all that great. You could, for instance, just use [fire] and get a free empower spell effect due to vulnerabilities and casters with variable spells, metamagics, or class abilities can do it quite easily. It mechanically is there as winter witches can not learn or cast [fire] spells (I mean not even wands!).
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The really good part in the prestige class is Unearthly Cold (Su) where half of the cold damage becomes "otherworldly"(like holy/unholy).</p>
<p>Is it worth it? There are two ways to look at it, math-wise and RP wise. Math-wise losing a 9th and 7th is equivalent to losing 16 spell levels or a potential 16d6 damage or 56 pts overall. It is worse if not all of your spells are damaging spells as the damage boost does not affect defensive or utility spells and witches aren't known for their outright blasting (unlike evokers). It is similar to Empower metamagic (+2) in power and numbers.
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On the plus side a level in sorcerer opens up the spell list for item activation and limits the usefulness of UMD. I don't know that a couple of first level spells will make any difference. Trying for the Orc Bloodline to get +1 to damage dice is the usual tact here. It's likely your GM will decide that the fire spells won't apply due to winter witch limitations and they are only first level spells cast at 1st...</p>
<p>From an Roleplay perspective it's good as it certainly is a bragging point but without spellcraft I don't know that PCs will be aware of the fact. The ice sculpting of the prestige class is nice.</p>
<p>What class you play is a personal choice and fun is a big part of it.</p>
Maniacwyrm wrote:Actually i dont lose any caster level, magical knack(witch) boosts my CL back to 20. And the winter witch is pretty useful because the 2 archetypes increase my cold spell dc by 2, winter witch prestige class allows me to affect cold immune and cold resistant creatures with cold spells.
Spell progression wise the winter witch prestige class already set my spells progression at 19th level witch. Losing 1 level of witch loses 1 9th level spell , 1 dc on all my hexes(being lvl...
Azothath
2024-03-11T16:54:17Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Is taking a level of crossblooded sorcerer orc and dragon worth it on a winter witch build
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yb7?Is-taking-a-level-of-crossblooded-sorcerer#3
2024-03-10T19:40:52Z
2024-03-10T18:44:08Z
<p>just a suggestion: if you are looking at spells and damage output, why not just do a wizard evoker, or evoker/admixture(cold), or Wizard Air school. Wizard has a much wider spell list and better casting, especially at high levels.
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Wizard and Witch classes are INT based prepared spellcasters. Wiz gets 16 class skills & Witch gets 11 class skills. So wizard has a bit more leverage via knowledge skills. At high level a witch's familiar is a weak spot unlike a bonded object.
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You can dress the wizard up as a witch and claim it's a "witch of the {___}". Only the specialized will know the difference.</p>
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Witch%20Winter%20Witch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Winter witch archetype</a>(at 20: BAB:+10/5 FSW:+6,6,12 abilities:(12)hex+1 feats:- SplCst:4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4). or <a href="https://aonprd.com/PrestigeClassesDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Winter%20Witch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Winter Witch Prestige class</a>(at 10 Wtch & 10 WntrWtchPC: BAB:+10/5 FSW:+6,6,12 abilities:(7)hex+8 feats:- SplCst:4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,3,3).
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<b>Multiclassing:</b> Cutting into spell and hex progression by multiclassing is going to hurt either class progression, the Prestige class more. You also have to ask what do you gain? If it is just a little damage it is not worth it (losing a CL and 8th & 9th lvl spell for +2 dmg and spell list for items). The point is to gain things the base class doesn't have (like AC, weapons, skills, feats). For arcane casters Monk is the usual but Fighter, Rogue, Ninja, or another style of caster (1 level) can work.
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<a href="http://zenithgames.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-comprehensive-pathfinder-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Guide to the PF1 Classes at ZG</a></p>
just a suggestion: if you are looking at spells and damage output, why not just do a wizard evoker, or evoker/admixture(cold), or Wizard Air school. Wizard has a much wider spell list and better casting, especially at high levels.
Wizard and Witch classes are INT based prepared spellcasters. Wiz gets 16 class skills & Witch gets 11 class skills. So wizard has a bit more leverage via knowledge skills. At high level a witch's familiar is a weak spot unlike a bonded object.
You can dress the...
Azothath
2024-03-10T18:44:08Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Arcanist and Spell loss upon death
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yan?Arcanist-and-Spell-loss-upon-death#8
2024-03-10T07:20:48Z
2024-03-10T06:40:18Z
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?Name=Preparing%20Wizard%20Spells&Category=Arcane%20Spells" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Preparing Wizard Spells - Death and Prepared Spell Retention, CRB</a>
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<a href="https://aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?Name=Preparing%20Divine%20Spells&Category=Divine%20Spells" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Preparing Divine Spells, CRB</a>
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<a href="https://aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?Name=Dead&Category=Injury%20and%20Death" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Injury & Death - Dead, CRB</a>
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<a href="https://aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?Name=Death%20of%20a%20Hero&Category=The%20Life%20of%20a%20Party" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Death of a Hero, GM Gd</a> advises GMs to consider the bigger picture.</p>
<p>> <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Reincarnate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Reincarnate:T4</a> & Cyclic Reincarnate, Reincarnate Spy
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> <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Raise%20Dead" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Raise Dead:C5</a>
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> <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Breath%20of%20Life" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Breath of Life:C5</a>
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> <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Invigorating%20Repose" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Invigorating Repose:C5</a>
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> <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Inspiring%20Recovery" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Inspiring Recovery:C6</a>
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> <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Resurrection" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Resurrection:C7</a>
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> Miracle & Wish...</p>
Preparing Wizard Spells - Death and Prepared Spell Retention, CRB
Preparing Divine Spells, CRB
Injury & Death - Dead, CRB
Death of a Hero, GM Gd advises GMs to consider the bigger picture.
> Reincarnate:T4 & Cyclic Reincarnate, Reincarnate Spy
> Raise Dead:C5
> Breath of Life:C5
> Invigorating Repose:C5
> Inspiring Recovery:C6
> Resurrection:C7
> Miracle & Wish...
Azothath
2024-03-10T06:40:18Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Arcanist and Spell loss upon death
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43yan?Arcanist-and-Spell-loss-upon-death#2
2024-03-10T00:50:47Z
2024-03-10T00:28:51Z
<p>basically it falls into the GMs lap.
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He reads the spell in question then does the appropriate thing.
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In my experience GMs did not erase spells when Breath of Life was used. I assume it is due to the timeliness of the return to life and that the spell does not touch on the subject directly.</p>
basically it falls into the GMs lap.
He reads the spell in question then does the appropriate thing.
In my experience GMs did not erase spells when Breath of Life was used. I assume it is due to the timeliness of the return to life and that the spell does not touch on the subject directly.
Azothath
2024-03-10T00:28:51Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: How does Wild Shape actually work
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42m0i?How-does-Wild-Shape-actually-work#19
2024-03-13T09:40:22Z
2024-03-10T00:17:15Z
<p><a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uapq?Strictly-by-the-rules-which-wild-shape-form#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Best Wild Shape (no templates etc) thread, 2017</a>
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<a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q3un?Best-wild-shapes-for-6th-lvl-Druid#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Best Wild Shape Druid 6 thread, 2013</a>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1avbOKg848X3Z3dVpmdrpxtR__zan2jj_NzP0uZU9LTw/edit#" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Polymorphamory Guide, last edit 2017(?)</a></p>
Best Wild Shape (no templates etc) thread, 2017
Best Wild Shape Druid 6 thread, 2013
Polymorphamory Guide, last edit 2017(?)
Azothath
2024-03-10T00:17:15Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Fly Speed/Airwalk for Wolf Mount
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y7z?Fly-Speed-Airwalk-for-Wolf-Mount#9
2024-03-09T10:50:46Z
2024-03-09T10:23:18Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Azothath wrote:</div><blockquote> ... Some GMs restrict available <b>purchased</b> mounts to (CharLvl)HD. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>in case 'available' doesn't do it. Horses or common mounts are the exception at first level.</span>
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If you want to expand horses in your Home Game check out <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t4mk?Azothath-Purchased-Mounts-and-in-particular#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Homebrew: Purchased Mounts thread, 2015</a>.</p>
Azothath wrote:... Some GMs restrict available purchased mounts to (CharLvl)HD.
in case 'available' doesn't do it. Horses or common mounts are the exception at first level.
If you want to expand horses in your Home Game check out Homebrew: Purchased Mounts thread, 2015.
Azothath
2024-03-09T10:23:18Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Fly Speed/Airwalk for Wolf Mount
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y7z?Fly-Speed-Airwalk-for-Wolf-Mount#7
2024-03-08T23:30:46Z
2024-03-08T23:14:14Z
<p>Air Step:T2{personal}
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Sky steed:T3(Pal)
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Fly:T3
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Air Walk:T4
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Overland Flight:T5
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Polymorph:T5 {a bit high level}</p>
<p>probably the practical answer is to wait until you can upgrade the companion into something with a fly speed or afford a mount with a fly speed. Some GMs restrict available mounts to (CharLvl)HD.</p>
Air Step:T2{personal}
Sky steed:T3(Pal)
Fly:T3
Air Walk:T4
Overland Flight:T5
Polymorph:T5 {a bit high level}
probably the practical answer is to wait until you can upgrade the companion into something with a fly speed or afford a mount with a fly speed. Some GMs restrict available mounts to (CharLvl)HD.
Azothath
2024-03-08T23:14:14Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Spell Combat Thrown Starknife?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43x9p?Spell-Combat-Thrown-Starknife#18
2024-03-08T22:40:47Z
2024-03-08T22:26:37Z
<p>[Spoiler omitted]
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while diverse, I can not find any published Magus using spell combat or spellstrike through a thrown weapon.</p>
[Spoiler omitted]
while diverse, I can not find any published Magus using spell combat or spellstrike through a thrown weapon.
Azothath
2024-03-08T22:26:37Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Bhole natural reach 60 feet?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y8p?Bhole-natural-reach-60-feet#8
2024-03-08T14:00:46Z
2024-03-08T13:39:48Z
<p>the <a href="https://aonprd.com/MonsterDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Bhole" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bhole CR:17</a> where the Reach is 60 ft. The Dhole/Bhole is a creature from "Through the Gates of the Silver Key" and The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath. In some later editions "dholes" becomes "bholes". It's been speculated that they might be the same as the "Dôls" mentioned in Arthur Machen's "The White People". </p>
<p>Colossal sized creatures have a natural reach usually 20-30ft which became 30ft after the "squaring".</p>
<p>As there's no Special Qualities/Attacks or Feats that impact Reach, we have to conclude the Bestiary 4 designers felt that the extra reach enforced the awesome insane horror that these occult creatures represent.</p>
the bhole CR:17 where the Reach is 60 ft. The Dhole/Bhole is a creature from "Through the Gates of the Silver Key" and The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath. In some later editions "dholes" becomes "bholes". It's been speculated that they might be the same as the "Dôls" mentioned in Arthur Machen's "The White People".
Colossal sized creatures have a natural reach usually 20-30ft which became 30ft after the "squaring".
As there's no Special Qualities/Attacks or Feats that impact Reach, we have...
Azothath
2024-03-08T13:39:48Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Ring of Wishing for More Wishes
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y8h?Ring-of-Wishing-for-More-Wishes#5
2024-03-13T09:51:59Z
2024-03-07T00:58:04Z
<p>Magic Items > Rings >
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<b>Ring of Unlimited Wishes</b>
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<b>Aura</b> strong universal; <b>CL</b> 9th; <b>Slot</b> ring; <b>Price</b> 10800 gp; <b>Weight</b> —
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DESCRIPTION
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This highly polished chrome ring is set with three bright red gem stones. When the ring is worn and the first wish is made the wearer attempts a Will 19 save. If successful the wearer feels a flash of impending doom and the first gem goes dark, but if failed the wearer succumbs to the curse and further saves are not needed and again, the first gem goes dark. The curse causes the wearer to occasionally make verbal wishes during times of stress (attacks, fighting defensively or full defense, or in rounds saves are attempted), standard action (or longer) skill checks, standard action (or longer) spell casting or spell-like ability use, and concentration checks. The wearer is forced to make verbal wish (even in silence) and a check at the start of his strenuous activity for the round using a 1d4 and if a 4 is rolled the user suffers a -2 to attacks, or -2 AC for fighting defensively or full defense, or -4 crcm to skill checks, spells with verbal components take the next increment of action to complete [a move actn becomes a std actn, a std->full, a full->full+(move or standard, etc], and concentration checks take a -5 crcm penalty. With each round of penalty a gem darkens until all three gems go dark. The GM then rolls 3d8 to see how many rounds later all three gems turn bright again and the wearer may again gain penalties.
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While cursed the wearer believes the wishes are somehow perversely granted such that they go unnoticed or that he just can't prove it. His sublime faith in the power of the ring is unshakable no matter what he may say or wish and he will not willingly part with the ring as he cherishes its value. The power of the curse is such that, at times, it seems as though the wish is actually granted through some convoluted manner. This strong belief grants the wearer a +1 profane bonus to saves versus [charm, compulsion, mind affecting] spells or magical effects.
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The wearer is free to make wishes at any time although gems will not darken and penalties are not gained.
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The curse cannot be dispelled although it can be suppressed for 1d4 rounds using a targeted Dispel Magic (DC20) but the ring cannot be removed. The ring and curse can be removed with a break enchantment (DC20), limited wish, miracle, remove curse (DC20), or wish spell. The hand can be excised with the ring and the user's hand regrown with a promptly applied regeneration spell although most wearers do not willingly undergo this procedure.
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The ring has a Hrd:15 HP:5 and can use mending:T0 3/d to repair itself 3r after sustaining damage.
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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
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Feats Forge Ring; Spells bestow curse, magic aura, mending; Cost 5400 gp.</p>
Magic Items > Rings >
Ring of Unlimited Wishes
Aura strong universal; CL 9th; Slot ring; Price 10800 gp; Weight —
DESCRIPTION
This highly polished chrome ring is set with three bright red gem stones. When the ring is worn and the first wish is made the wearer attempts a Will 19 save. If successful the wearer feels a flash of impending doom and the first gem goes dark, but if failed the wearer succumbs to the curse and further saves are not needed and again, the first gem goes dark. The curse...
Azothath
2024-03-07T00:58:04Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Ring of Wishing for More Wishes
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y8h?Ring-of-Wishing-for-More-Wishes#3
2024-03-07T00:10:47Z
2024-03-06T23:30:04Z
<p>let's just say when something like this happens your game has probably gone off the rails and is heading for dissolution or the GM has a problem.</p>
<p>Now if the ring grants wishes once per day in a humorous or clever way that is no more powerful than a cantrip, then that is going to work. Otherwise this entry sounds like a curse of having to make a lot of wishes to no effect, somewhat like the babbling of the confusion spell.</p>
let's just say when something like this happens your game has probably gone off the rails and is heading for dissolution or the GM has a problem.
Now if the ring grants wishes once per day in a humorous or clever way that is no more powerful than a cantrip, then that is going to work. Otherwise this entry sounds like a curse of having to make a lot of wishes to no effect, somewhat like the babbling of the confusion spell.
Azothath
2024-03-06T23:30:04Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Any way to cheat the premature death caused by using a Temporal Accelerator?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y8e?Any-way-to-cheat-the-premature-death-caused#7
2024-03-06T22:00:46Z
2024-03-06T21:11:15Z
<p>you'll need the technologist feat (as it is tech).</p>
<p>have you tried using magic jar on an ettin and then apply the accelerator? Maybe a quickling?... </p>
<p>I'd agree that Mythic requires a higher degree of GM involvement, so crazy plans can happen and then spectatulary fail or get shut down.</p>
you'll need the technologist feat (as it is tech).
have you tried using magic jar on an ettin and then apply the accelerator? Maybe a quickling?...
I'd agree that Mythic requires a higher degree of GM involvement, so crazy plans can happen and then spectatulary fail or get shut down.
Azothath
2024-03-06T21:11:15Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Haggling?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lv6o?Haggling#21
2024-03-06T21:10:47Z
2024-03-06T20:32:04Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Claxon wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Azothath wrote:</div><blockquote> WBL is a guideline or approximation....</blockquote><p>Yes, but also no. I also don't "allow" crafting. I mean, crafting is technically allowed, you don't even need the feats, but you don't get to craft at a discount. It does give you access to items that might not otherwise be available to you when shopping.
<p>But crafting is another thing that can let players break the game, and I just don't allow it to do that. </blockquote><p>those are decisions you've made for your Home Game (and some details are non-RAW). PFS did mostly the same but there were cases where crafting needed to happen (bonded objects, alchemist's items) as otherwise you gimp the classes.
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ANYWAY
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My point is that haggling via skill challenges does provide some 'organic' roleplay and add color without meaningfully affecting WBL. Standard pricing should vary about the mean book pricing which means average party WBL isn't affected. Ofcourse I'm thinking +/-15% book pricing at most.
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Now if you make up or implement poor rules with 50% discounts, that is another matter.</p>
<p>PFS showed that you can skew WBL by about +$1000 cumulatively per level starting at Second in low level equipment and magic items(first lvl wands, potions, universal scrolls) and not break the game.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>azzy's minions need a new pair of shoes as some just shoggoth their soles</span></p>
Claxon wrote:Azothath wrote: WBL is a guideline or approximation....
Yes, but also no. I also don't "allow" crafting. I mean, crafting is technically allowed, you don't even need the feats, but you don't get to craft at a discount. It does give you access to items that might not otherwise be available to you when shopping. But crafting is another thing that can let players break the game, and I just don't allow it to do that. those are decisions you've made for your Home Game (and some...
Azothath
2024-03-06T20:32:04Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Gauntlet Unarmed Strikes and AoO
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y88?Gauntlet-Unarmed-Strikes-and-AoO#9
2024-03-06T16:10:46Z
2024-03-06T15:37:47Z
<p>a couple of details are being glossed over but essentially attacking with a gauntlet provokes from an armed target. </p>
<p>The attacker would need ImpUnarmdStrk, attack with natural weapons, or attack with a standard weapon (as the gauntlet has unfavorable details in the description).
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Comparing the description between Spiked gauntlet and Gauntlet makes this clear.
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There's no escaping the unfavorable description other than dumping the weapon and using a spiked gauntlet.
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The spiked gauntlet for a spellcaster using gestures, components, or tools isn't much better as it uses/fills a hand.</p>
a couple of details are being glossed over but essentially attacking with a gauntlet provokes from an armed target.
The attacker would need ImpUnarmdStrk, attack with natural weapons, or attack with a standard weapon (as the gauntlet has unfavorable details in the description).
Comparing the description between Spiked gauntlet and Gauntlet makes this clear.
There's no escaping the unfavorable description other than dumping the weapon and using a spiked gauntlet.
The spiked gauntlet for a...
Azothath
2024-03-06T15:37:47Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Any good ways to negate armor penalties?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y6w?Any-good-ways-to-negate-armor-penalties#20
2024-03-06T11:50:46Z
2024-03-06T11:10:28Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Azothath wrote:</div><blockquote><p> 1) take the armor off.
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2) some armors and shields have better numbers and usually cost more, so better shopping.
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... </blockquote><p>> <a href="https://aonprd.com/EquipmentArmorDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Armored%20coat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Armored Coat</a> [armr] <b>$50</b> (med armr) AC:+4 MaxDex:+3 ArmrChk:-2 SplFail:20% Spd30:20 Hrd:10 HP:20 20lb. The real benefit is <span class=messageboard-ooc>"don it or remove it as a move action (there is no “don hastily” option for an armored coat). If worn over other armor, use the better AC bonus and worse value in all other categories; an armored coat has no effect if worn with heavy armor. The only magic effects that apply are those of armor, clothing, or items worn on top."</span>
<p>> mw mithral Armored Coat [armr] <b>$4050</b> (med armr) AC:+4 MaxDex:+5 ArmrChk:0 SplFail:10% Spd30:30 Hrd:15 HP:30 10lb.</p>
<p>I still like the +1 mw mithral breast plate if the wearer uses a spell to don or remove the armor but having something close in price that can be mundanely don/remove as a move action is nice.</p>
<p>> <a href="https://aonprd.com/EquipmentArmorDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Erutaki%20coat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Erutaki Coat</a>(armored coat) [armr] <b>$80</b> (med armr) AC:+4 MaxDex:+3 ArmrChk:-2 SplFail:20% Spd30:20 Hrd:5 HP:20 20lb & cold weather outfit, +2 crcm Stlth in snow due to fluffy white fur.
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and
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> mw darkleaf cloth erutaki coat(armored coat) [armr] <b>$1580</b> (med armr) AC:+4 MaxDex:+5 ArmrChk:0 SplFail:10% Spd30:20 Hrd:10 HP:20 10lb & abilities.</p>
Azothath wrote:1) take the armor off.
2) some armors and shields have better numbers and usually cost more, so better shopping.
...
> Armored Coat [armr] $50 (med armr) AC:+4 MaxDex:+3 ArmrChk:-2 SplFail:20% Spd30:20 Hrd:10 HP:20 20lb. The real benefit is "don it or remove it as a move action (there is no “don hastily” option for an armored coat). If worn over other armor, use the better AC bonus and worse value in all other categories; an armored coat has no effect if worn with heavy...
Azothath
2024-03-06T11:10:28Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Any good ways to negate armor penalties?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y6w?Any-good-ways-to-negate-armor-penalties#19
2024-03-06T11:00:53Z
2024-03-06T09:58:47Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Belafon wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Azothath wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Heather 540 wrote:</div><blockquote> I'd like to suggest the magic item Bracers of Armor... can get a little pricey... </blockquote>•that• is the logical stinky elephant in the room that everyone is trying to ignore/avoid as the item and bonus is <b>intentionally overpriced.</b> </blockquote><p>(bolding mine)
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What do you mean by this? ...
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</blockquote><p>that designer chat admitted the bracers (and bonus) are intentionally overpriced as a Game Balance issue to prevent super high AC without some restrictions. It's not something PF invented.
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It is a logical but expensive option to avoid ArmrChk penalties (rather than reduce them) and has been known from well before the start of the thread. The late mention was just a bit of a surprise.
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It is a RAW option to sidestep ArmrChk penalties along with proficiency, maxium Dex limitations, reduced speed, and weighty armor.</p>
<p>I purposefully did not mention the lower cost option as it can draw ire and expose the Game Balance issue where prices are increased to manage magic. You can research posting history to discover the issue circa 2011-13. I did mention simple and effective methods upstream.</p>
Belafon wrote:Azothath wrote: Heather 540 wrote: I'd like to suggest the magic item Bracers of Armor... can get a little pricey...
*that* is the logical stinky elephant in the room that everyone is trying to ignore/avoid as the item and bonus is intentionally overpriced. (bolding mine)
What do you mean by this? ...
that designer chat admitted the bracers (and bonus) are intentionally overpriced as a Game Balance issue to prevent super high AC without some restrictions. It's not something PF...
Azothath
2024-03-06T09:58:47Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Gauntlet Unarmed Strikes and AoO
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y88?Gauntlet-Unarmed-Strikes-and-AoO#2
2024-03-06T10:00:45Z
2024-03-06T08:52:17Z
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/FeatDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Shield%20Gauntlet%20Style" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shielded Gauntlet style</a> req:WpnFcs(gauntlet or spkd gauntlet), Prfc buckler & lgt shield. Wield gauntlet on off-hand(no other wpns/shlds) +1 AC. Gauntlet treated as buckler for feats & abils, counts to take Dflct Arrws & Snatch Arrws feats.
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2 follow ups: Shld Gauntlet Atk, Shld Gauntlet Mstr.</p>
<p>P1: the <a href="https://aonprd.com/EquipmentWeapons.aspx?Proficiency=Simple" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">gauntlet</a> is a simple light weapon. <span class=messageboard-ooc>This metal glove lets you deal lethal damage rather than nonlethal damage with unarmed strikes. A strike with a gauntlet is otherwise considered an unarmed attack.</span> So attacking an armed foe provokes an AoO. The gauntlet bypasses the -4 for unarmed attack doing lethal damage.
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As to whether he threatens it is kinda a pickle and the Spiked Gauntlet description argues "NO" for the regular gauntlet.</p>
<p>AFAIK a <a href="https://aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?Name=Weapons&Category=Equipment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">weapon</a> in either hand(primary or off) threatens within reach but in this case the two descriptions have the regular gauntlet at a disadvantage.</p>
<p>If they attack with the gauntlet and <i>want</i> the AC bonus it attacks as an off-hand weapon and provokes, otherwise normal and no AC bonus that round and it still provokes.</p>
<p>P2: Enhancements to weapons or armor or shields are separate (as is the mw quality). So a spiked shield gets two prices; a price for the shield's AC enhancement, and another for the spikes weapon +n(+n) enhancement.</p>
<p>In this case the gauntlet feat lets you switch things up a bit as normally (being a weapon) you can only purchase weapon enhancements and the feat lets you alternatively use them as AC bonuses. It's good but it costs 4 feats (incl Wpn Fcs) to get here.</p>
<p>ADVICE
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skip the debacle.
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A) use a cestus if you need to punch things and threaten. You still can use the hand to cast or hold a wand/rod/implement.
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B) Just get a tonfa (or two) as it is a defending weapon and use that, no need to actually hit but if you do it's still better than the gauntlet. Add some ranks in Acrobatics for fighting defensively or Full Defense. Spells like mirror image, blur, blink, displacement, ablative barrier, etc should cover your posterior.
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Occultist 0.75BAB means you should fight on the second line, so a reach weapon or ranged weapon should be your focus with a melee weapon as an option. A buckler, quick draw shield, caster's shield is a solid option.</p>
Shielded Gauntlet style req:WpnFcs(gauntlet or spkd gauntlet), Prfc buckler & lgt shield. Wield gauntlet on off-hand(no other wpns/shlds) +1 AC. Gauntlet treated as buckler for feats & abils, counts to take Dflct Arrws & Snatch Arrws feats.
2 follow ups: Shld Gauntlet Atk, Shld Gauntlet Mstr.
P1: the gauntlet is a simple light weapon. This metal glove lets you deal lethal damage rather than nonlethal damage with unarmed strikes. A strike with a gauntlet is otherwise considered an unarmed...
Azothath
2024-03-06T08:52:17Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Does this armor combo work?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y7u?Does-this-armor-combo-work#7
2024-03-06T08:40:47Z
2024-03-06T07:33:12Z
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/MagicArmorDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Advancing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Armor Quality Advancing (+1)</a> <span class=messageboard-ooc>The advancing special ability can be applied only to heavy armor</span> or heavy armor barding.</p>
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/EquipmentMiscDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Barding%20(Large%20creature)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Barding(Lrg Std Mount)</a> Price •4 wt •2, Hvy Armr limits running to 3•Spd (rather than 4•).</p>
<p>Tatami-do barding for large (horse-like or non-special) quadruped mount <b>$4000</b> AC:+7 MaxDex:+3 ArmrChk:-6 SplFail:35 Spd(40,60){Hvy}:30,40 MaxSpd:•3 Hrd:10 HP:70 90lb.</p>
<p>mw mithral Tatami-do barding for large standard mount <b>$40000</b>(=4•(1000+9000(incl mw)) AC:+7 MaxDex:+5 ArmrChk:-3 SplFail:25 Spd(40,60){Med}:30,40 MaxSpd:•4 Hrd:15 HP:105 45lb. <span class=messageboard-ooc>•Cha-Ching!•</span> still Proficiency:Hvy Armr but mounts have different rules than PCs.</p>
<p>+1 advancing mw mithral Tatami-do barding for large standard mount <b>$44000</b> {the cost of the enhancements(special qualities) remains standard} AC:+7 MaxDex:+5 ArmrChk:-3 SplFail:25 Spd(40,60){Med}:30,40 MaxSpd:•4 Hrd:17 HP:115 45lb.</p>
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Companion%20Charger" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Companion Charger</a> is a Class Feature and not covered by the normal armor & barding rules.</p>
<p>on a side note check MIBS(magic item body slots) as a non-humanoid has a different set, and there are two sets... one <a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Standard(Anml Archv, Ult Equip)</a>{scroll down to Magic Item Slots for Animals} and one <a href="https://paizo.com/paizo/faq/v5748nruor1hh#v5748eaic9whb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">PFS FAQ</a>(which is a bit more comprehensive).</p>
Armor Quality Advancing (+1) The advancing special ability can be applied only to heavy armor or heavy armor barding.
Barding(Lrg Std Mount) Price *4 wt *2, Hvy Armr limits running to 3*Spd (rather than 4*).
Tatami-do barding for large (horse-like or non-special) quadruped mount $4000 AC:+7 MaxDex:+3 ArmrChk:-6 SplFail:35 Spd(40,60){Hvy}:30,40 MaxSpd:*3 Hrd:10 HP:70 90lb.
mw mithral Tatami-do barding for large standard mount $40000(=4*(1000+9000(incl mw)) AC:+7 MaxDex:+5 ArmrChk:-3...
Azothath
2024-03-06T07:33:12Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Spell Combat Thrown Starknife?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43x9p?Spell-Combat-Thrown-Starknife#16
2024-03-05T15:20:47Z
2024-03-05T14:52:33Z
<p>Interesting addition
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The PPC:Arcane Anthology pub:01/16/2016 <a href="https://aonprd.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Wizard%20Sword%20Binder" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sword Binder wizard archetype</a> postdates Ult Magic pub:05/10/2011 with the Magus class, spell combat, spellstrike, and thrown weapon issues. I don't want to say the PPC line constrains or defines this issue but it seems the analogy is clear.
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From the Sword of the Mage(Su):
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>At 5th level, whenever the sword binder casts a spell with a range of touch from the wizard spell list, he can use his bonded sword to deliver the touch attack, including expending a daily use of hand of the apprentice to make the touch attack at range. This occurs as part of the same action as casting the spell. He gains all the attack bonuses that apply to his sword (including enhancement bonuses and relevant feats), but does not add his sword’s damage or effects to the touch spell.</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>At 8th level, when a sword binder casts a ranged touch spell or activates this ability to cast a touch spell through it, he can send his bound sword to deliver the spell and strike the target in one motion. Rather than a touch attack, he makes a ranged attack with the sword. If the sword hits, it deals normal weapon damage for hand of the apprentice and the spell automatically hits that target. If the sword misses, the spell lingers on the weapon and the sword binder can attempt to deliver the spell again by activating this ability as a standard action. If the sword binder drops or sheaths the weapon with the spell’s charge still held, the charge dissipates to no effect.</span>
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touch spell for weapon doing no damage at a distance.
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ranged touch spell for weapon doing damage at a distance.</p>
Interesting addition
The PPC:Arcane Anthology pub:01/16/2016 Sword Binder wizard archetype postdates Ult Magic pub:05/10/2011 with the Magus class, spell combat, spellstrike, and thrown weapon issues. I don't want to say the PPC line constrains or defines this issue but it seems the analogy is clear.
From the Sword of the Mage(Su):
At 5th level, whenever the sword binder casts a spell with a range of touch from the wizard spell list, he can use his bonded sword to deliver the touch attack,...
Azothath
2024-03-05T14:52:33Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Does this armor combo work?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y7u?Does-this-armor-combo-work#3
2024-03-05T14:35:42Z
2024-03-05T14:16:32Z
<p>base armor: <a href="https://aonprd.com/EquipmentArmorDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Tatami-do" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tatami-do</a> <a href="https://aonprd.com/EquipmentArmor.aspx?Category=Heavy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(Hvy Armr)</a> [armr] $1000 AC:+7 MaxDex:+3 ArmrChk:-6 SplFail:35 Spd(30):20 Hrd:10 HP:35 45lb.</p>
<p>piecemeal armor: [!PFS]<a href="https://aonprd.com/EquipmentArmorDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Armored%20kilt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">armored kilt</a> <a href="https://aonprd.com/EquipmentArmor.aspx?Category=Light" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(Lgt Armr)</a> [armr] $20 AC:+1 MaxDex:+6 ArmrChk:0 SplFail:0 Spd(30):30 Hrd:10 HP:5 10lb. <span class=messageboard-ooc>When you add an armored kilt to a suit of light armor, the set counts as medium armor. Likewise, a kilt and medium armor counts as heavy armor. Adding an armored kilt to heavy armor has no effect.</span></p>
<p>Mithral: <span class=messageboard-ooc>... Most mithral armors are one category lighter than normal for purposes of movement and other limitations. Heavy armors are treated as medium, and medium armors are treated as light, but light armors are still treated as light. This decrease does not apply to proficiency in wearing the armor. A character wearing mithral full plate must be proficient in wearing heavy armor to avoid adding the armor’s check penalty on all his attack rolls and skill checks that involve moving....</span>. So you still need hvy armor proficiency and this shows the armor doesn't change categories.</p>
<p>you can add the armored kilt to tatami-do and it has no effect (other than cost $20 and adds 10lbs encumbrance).</p>
base armor: Tatami-do (Hvy Armr) [armr] $1000 AC:+7 MaxDex:+3 ArmrChk:-6 SplFail:35 Spd(30):20 Hrd:10 HP:35 45lb.
piecemeal armor: [!PFS]armored kilt (Lgt Armr) [armr] $20 AC:+1 MaxDex:+6 ArmrChk:0 SplFail:0 Spd(30):30 Hrd:10 HP:5 10lb. When you add an armored kilt to a suit of light armor, the set counts as medium armor. Likewise, a kilt and medium armor counts as heavy armor. Adding an armored kilt to heavy armor has no effect.
Mithral: ... Most mithral armors are one category lighter...
Azothath
2024-03-05T14:16:32Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Haggling?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lv6o?Haggling#19
2024-03-05T09:30:47Z
2024-03-05T09:17:58Z
<p>WBL is a guideline or approximation. Yes, averaging among a party will make that metric more stable so the GM can adjust rewards to maintain a desired metric or rate of growth.
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As per RAW wizards should have about a 1.5•WBL due to crafting. They are also expected to share those savings with the party and expend <b>more</b> of their resources (for the party). Anecdotally, in two organized play formats I was asked to craft items for 50% as my PC crafted them at about 55% +XP loss. LoL. </p>
<p>I don't believe that haggling will ever approach that level of change to WBL. So it is a tempest in a teapot.</p>
WBL is a guideline or approximation. Yes, averaging among a party will make that metric more stable so the GM can adjust rewards to maintain a desired metric or rate of growth.
As per RAW wizards should have about a 1.5*WBL due to crafting. They are also expected to share those savings with the party and expend more of their resources (for the party). Anecdotally, in two organized play formats I was asked to craft items for 50% as my PC crafted them at about 55% +XP loss. LoL.
I don't...
Azothath
2024-03-05T09:17:58Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Any good ways to negate armor penalties?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y6w?Any-good-ways-to-negate-armor-penalties#16
2024-03-05T09:10:48Z
2024-03-05T08:51:12Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Heather 540 wrote:</div><blockquote> I'd like to suggest the magic item Bracers of Armor... can get a little pricey... </blockquote><p>•that• is the logical stinky elephant in the room that everyone is trying to ignore/avoid as the item and bonus is intentionally overpriced.
Heather 540 wrote:I'd like to suggest the magic item Bracers of Armor... can get a little pricey...
*that* is the logical stinky elephant in the room that everyone is trying to ignore/avoid as the item and bonus is intentionally overpriced.
Azothath
2024-03-05T08:51:12Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Haggling?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lv6o?Haggling#16
2024-03-04T22:30:57Z
2024-03-04T21:47:31Z
<p>sadly The Game(PF1) did not incorporate CHA, Appraise, Diplomacy, or Prof(merchant) in the base pricing (as initially it was martial combat focused) so it is totally left to the Home GM and led to PCs dumping CHA. Ult Intrigue came out 3/2016 and did not address the topic as influence is more for a social encounter or challenge but GMs can use it for purchases.
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In PFS <a href="https://paizo.com/products/btpy9k95" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#7-22 Bid for Alabastrine</a> came out to preview these rules. The reaction was a bit overblown and <a href="https://paizo.com/products/btpy9k95" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mostly negative</a> and more about players having a prolonged social skill challenge and GMs needing a chart to negotiate the myriad of skill challenges.</p>
sadly The Game(PF1) did not incorporate CHA, Appraise, Diplomacy, or Prof(merchant) in the base pricing (as initially it was martial combat focused) so it is totally left to the Home GM and led to PCs dumping CHA. Ult Intrigue came out 3/2016 and did not address the topic as influence is more for a social encounter or challenge but GMs can use it for purchases.
In PFS #7-22 Bid for Alabastrine came out to preview these rules. The reaction was a bit overblown and mostly negative and more about...
Azothath
2024-03-04T21:47:31Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Any good ways to negate armor penalties?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y6w?Any-good-ways-to-negate-armor-penalties#13
2024-03-04T21:20:47Z
2024-03-04T20:17:12Z
<p>Non-Procficiency: Armor check penalty and shield use penalty applies to all attack rolls, Dex and Str based skill checks. A character’s encumbrance may also incur an armor check penalty. This is why an ArmrChk:0 is desirable.
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Sadly Armor Trick(Cmbt: Acro, Mobility centric) requires proficiency with the armor. A level dip may fix that as spending a feat on your armor is somewhat build dependent.</p>
<p>Swift Girding:T1{don armr}.
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False Face:T1 (into alternate identity without armor), Alter Self:T2 (into yourself(or other crtr) without armor) with +2 Str (Med crtr).</p>
<p>Comfort (SpAbil) +$5000(!) but clean, slept in as lgt armr, no penalty to resist effects of extreme heat, counts as cold-weather clothing, ArmrChk penalty reduced by 1 (to 0).</p>
<p>The gold standard: Celestial Armor [armr] <b>$22400</b> +3 (special material) chainmail (med->lgt armr) AC:+9 MaxDex:+8 ArmrChk:-2(!) SplFail:15% Spd30:30 Hrd:16 HP:60 20lb $22400(=100 +mw 150 +3 enhc 9000 +fly:T3@5(cmmd $1800/(1/d)5) 5400 +special material $7750). Really could use some help with ArmrChk.</p>
<p>Example: +1 mw mithral breast plate (med armr) AC:+7 MaxDex:+5 ArmrChk:0 SplFail:15% Spd30:30 Hrd:17 HP:55 15lb <b>$5200</b>(=200 +mithral 4000(incl mw $150) +1 enhc 1000). SplFail 15% isn't bad and as mentioned the still spell makes it 0% for a key spell like Alter Self:T2. </p>
<p>Example: Raiment of (Mithral) Chains [armr] <b>$7200</b> a +1 chain shirt magic item <b>don/remove as move action</b>. Mithral moves it to +1 mw mithral chain shirt (lgt armr) AC:+4 MaxDex:+6 ArmrChk:0 SplFail:10% Spd30:30 Hrd:17 HP:40 12.5lb $7200(=100 +mithral 1000(incl mw $150) +1 enhc 1000 + magic $4950). So a bit less protection(same AC as Mage Armor) with some extra CM tricks.</p>
<p>Example: mw Spider-silk bodysuit (lgt armr) AC:+3 MaxDex:+6 ArmrChk:0 SplFail:10% Spd30:30 Hrd:0 HP:15 4lb <b>$1000</b>(=850 +mw 150). Darkleaf cloth +$750(-150 if mw) MaxDex:+8 ArmrChk:0 SplFail:5% but honestly better suited to higher penalty armor.</p>
<p>Example: Silken Ceremonial Armor (lgt armr) AC:+1 MaxDex:- ArmrChk:0 SplFail:0% Spd30:30 Hrd:0 HP:5 8lb <b>$30</b>.</p>
<p><a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rkn9?Best-light-armor-for-arcane-casters#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Best Lgt Armor for Arcane Casters - thread Oct 2014</a></p>
<p><a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42cdl?Azothaths-Homebrew-Special-Materials-Hagcloth#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Homebrew Special Material: Hagcloth by Azothath</a></p>
Non-Procficiency: Armor check penalty and shield use penalty applies to all attack rolls, Dex and Str based skill checks. A character’s encumbrance may also incur an armor check penalty. This is why an ArmrChk:0 is desirable.
Sadly Armor Trick(Cmbt: Acro, Mobility centric) requires proficiency with the armor. A level dip may fix that as spending a feat on your armor is somewhat build dependent.
Swift Girding:T1{don armr}.
False Face:T1 (into alternate identity without armor), Alter Self:T2...
Azothath
2024-03-04T20:17:12Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: umbral dragon shadow breath -- negative energy?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y77?umbral-dragon-shadow-breath-negative-energy#4
2024-03-04T12:31:14Z
2024-03-04T12:26:57Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Azothath wrote:</div><blockquote><p> ... Notice there's no frequency limitation on Shadow Breath other than 3/d but one could certainly argue it is a type of breath weapon.
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... </blockquote><p>
Azothath wrote:... Notice there's no frequency limitation on Shadow Breath other than 3/d but one could certainly argue it is a type of breath weapon.
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Azothath
2024-03-04T12:26:57Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: umbral dragon shadow breath -- negative energy?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y77?umbral-dragon-shadow-breath-negative-energy#3
2024-03-04T12:30:48Z
2024-03-04T11:24:35Z
<p>A PC requires skill check to know details about a spell or creature. Know(arcana) for details on dragons and for details on spells. Spellcraft is about <span class=messageboard-ooc>casting spells, identifying magic items, crafting magic items, and identifying spells as they are being cast.</span> Your GM could allow either and may adjust the DC around +/- 5.</p>
<p>AoN <a href="https://aonprd.com/MonsterDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Adult%20Umbral%20Dragon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Umbral Dragon, Adult CR14</a>
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It has 3 <span class=messageboard-ooc>Special Attacks <b>Breath Weapon(Su)</b> (50-ft. cone, DC 23, 12d8 negative energy, DC 23), <b>Crush(Ex)</b>, <b>Shadow Breath(Su)</b> Three times per day, an adult or older umbral dragon can breathe a cone of shadows. Creatures who fail a Fortitude save are blinded for 1d4 rounds and take 1 point of Str drain per age category possessed by the dragon</span> (6 Str). <span class=messageboard-ooc>A successful save negates the blindness and reduces Str drain to 1d4 points</span> (Fort 23 Con based). Notice there's no frequency limitation on Shadow Breath other than 3/d.</p>
<p>The description in the dragon's entry leaves it open for your GM to consider as is it undead shadows or planar shadow based (as it is from the <a href="https://aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?Name=Shadow%20Plane&Category=The%20Great%20Beyond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shadow Plane</a>). The strength damage <i>seems</i> to be similar to <a href="https://aonprd.com/MonsterDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Shadow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">shadow(undead) CR3</a> where <span class=messageboard-ooc>Strength Damage (Su) A shadow’s touch deals 1d6 points of Strength damage to a living creature. This is a negative energy effect. A creature dies if this Strength damage equals or exceeds its actual Strength score.</span> My caution is "cone of shadows" is not a "cone of undead shadows" and with these things if it is not explicit it is not a match. Secondly an Ability Drain is far worse than Ability Damage. The blindness seems more darkness(planar shadow) related. Creatures with the blind condition are not likely to survive an encounter with an adult dragon. From a Rules Forum perspective "not a match" means No, not a negative energy effect as it doesn't say so.</p>
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Death%20Ward" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Death ward:N4</a> <span class=messageboard-ooc> The subject is immune to energy drain and any negative energy effects, including channeled negative energy.</span></p>
A PC requires skill check to know details about a spell or creature. Know(arcana) for details on dragons and for details on spells. Spellcraft is about casting spells, identifying magic items, crafting magic items, and identifying spells as they are being cast. Your GM could allow either and may adjust the DC around +/- 5.
AoN Umbral Dragon, Adult CR14
It has 3 Special Attacks Breath Weapon(Su) (50-ft. cone, DC 23, 12d8 negative energy, DC 23), Crush(Ex), Shadow Breath(Su) Three times per...
Azothath
2024-03-04T11:24:35Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Any good ways to negate armor penalties?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y6w?Any-good-ways-to-negate-armor-penalties#11
2024-03-04T03:43:46Z
2024-03-04T03:31:17Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">OmniMage wrote:</div><blockquote><p>@Azothath</p>
<p>I think I figured most of the equipment and spells you've mentioned. I'm guessing spellcaster's (quickdraw) shield is a quickdraw shield with the enhancements of spellcaster's shield.</p>
<p>Am I correct in assuming when you say "plus enhancements", it is for adding whatever armor enhancements I want. </blockquote><p>yes(some campaigns are picky about "named" items) & yes. A <a href="https://aonprd.com/MagicArmorDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Caster%27s%20Shield" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Caster's Shield</a> yields cash savings around the 17th scroll.
</p>
As Wealth by Level increases so do defenses. The jumps are somewhat campaign dependent and spells form the majority of the defense.</p>
OmniMage wrote:@Azothath
I think I figured most of the equipment and spells you've mentioned. I'm guessing spellcaster's (quickdraw) shield is a quickdraw shield with the enhancements of spellcaster's shield.
Am I correct in assuming when you say "plus enhancements", it is for adding whatever armor enhancements I want.
yes(some campaigns are picky about "named" items) & yes. A Caster's Shield yields cash savings around the 17th scroll.
As Wealth by Level increases so do defenses. The...
Azothath
2024-03-04T03:31:17Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Thinking of doing a solo campaign, any advice?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y6d?Thinking-of-doing-a-solo-campaign-any-advice#3
2024-03-03T12:00:47Z
2024-03-03T11:40:41Z
<p>you can run with 1 player and NPC(GM's PC) but it's not recommended. Use 3 NPCs to meet basic party requirements. Still it would be better with 4PCs and GM.
<br />
It is a game rather than a simulation of some reality.</p>
<p>PFS has a host of 'plain' pregenerated NPCs at levels 1, 4, 7 for NPC fill-ins as PCs. Honestly they need a bit of tweaking and some PC WBL equipment. Download and use those.</p>
<p>Gestalt opens up classes allowing a kind of multiclassing. Sometimes it is balanced, sometimes not(particularly when mixing casters with martials). With all the class choices I understand GMs rejecting the optional rules as most try a clearly advantageous build using gestalt rules.</p>
you can run with 1 player and NPC(GM's PC) but it's not recommended. Use 3 NPCs to meet basic party requirements. Still it would be better with 4PCs and GM.
It is a game rather than a simulation of some reality.
PFS has a host of 'plain' pregenerated NPCs at levels 1, 4, 7 for NPC fill-ins as PCs. Honestly they need a bit of tweaking and some PC WBL equipment. Download and use those.
Gestalt opens up classes allowing a kind of multiclassing. Sometimes it is balanced, sometimes...
Azothath
2024-03-03T11:40:41Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Any good ways to negate armor penalties?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y6w?Any-good-ways-to-negate-armor-penalties#6
2024-03-03T11:40:48Z
2024-03-03T11:29:56Z
<p>for arcane spellcasters the base is mage armor, haramaki, buckler, then ceremonial/parade armor plus enhancements, spdrsilk bodysuit plus enhancements, agile mithral breastplate plus enhancements, spellcaster's (quickdraw) shield plus enhancements, and finally celestial armor.
<br />
Obscuring Mist, Vanish, Ablative Barrier, False Life, Blur, Blink/Displacement, Illusion of Calm, Mirror Image, all come into play before Stoneskin and Project Image.</p>
for arcane spellcasters the base is mage armor, haramaki, buckler, then ceremonial/parade armor plus enhancements, spdrsilk bodysuit plus enhancements, agile mithral breastplate plus enhancements, spellcaster's (quickdraw) shield plus enhancements, and finally celestial armor.
Obscuring Mist, Vanish, Ablative Barrier, False Life, Blur, Blink/Displacement, Illusion of Calm, Mirror Image, all come into play before Stoneskin and Project Image.
Azothath
2024-03-03T11:29:56Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Any good ways to negate armor penalties?
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y6w?Any-good-ways-to-negate-armor-penalties#5
2024-03-03T10:16:31Z
2024-03-03T10:05:58Z
<p>1) take the armor off.
<br />
2) some armors and shields have better numbers and usually cost more, so better shopping.
<br />
3) if it is only 1 then masterwork.
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4) low numbers can be abated with special materials.
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5) agile.
<br />
6) magic or magic items. Some low level spells allow instant(or casting time) dressing/undressing so you just need an armor stand.</p>
1) take the armor off.
2) some armors and shields have better numbers and usually cost more, so better shopping.
3) if it is only 1 then masterwork.
4) low numbers can be abated with special materials.
5) agile.
6) magic or magic items. Some low level spells allow instant(or casting time) dressing/undressing so you just need an armor stand.
Azothath
2024-03-03T10:05:58Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Deadly dealer/Cards as weapons Gambler build
Azothath
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y2c?Deadly-dealerCards-as-weapons-Gambler-build#10
2024-03-02T17:30:45Z
2024-03-02T17:14:54Z
<p><a href="https://aonprd.com/FeatDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Reach%20Spell" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Reach MMag feat</a>(+1,2,3)
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>my <span class=tiny>samsaran</span> PC wizards have a Reach Cure Light Wounds:C2 {close} memorized or available.</span></p>
Reach MMag feat(+1,2,3)
my samsaran PC wizards have a Reach Cure Light Wounds:C2 {close} memorized or available.
Azothath
2024-03-02T17:14:54Z
Re: Forums: Advice: One-Shot Idea -- After the Wish
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y59?OneShot-Idea-After-the-Wish#14
2024-03-01T15:43:42Z
2024-03-01T11:47:25Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lord of Conflict wrote:</div><blockquote> A Horror Movie series that makes use of that kind of idea is called the Wishmaster. Something else that could help you out is Book 6 of Legacy of Fire: the Final Wish, which has a chapter on Wish-crafting </blockquote><p>watch some Hallmark movies...
<p><span class=tiny>of course you could just read some classics about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wish" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">wishes</a> like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monkey%27s_Paw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Monkey's Paw</a> or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Roogna" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Castle Roogna</a> </span></p>
Lord of Conflict wrote:A Horror Movie series that makes use of that kind of idea is called the Wishmaster. Something else that could help you out is Book 6 of Legacy of Fire: the Final Wish, which has a chapter on Wish-crafting
watch some Hallmark movies... of course you could just read some classics about wishes like The Monkey's Paw or Castle Roogna
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2024-03-01T11:47:25Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: magic items + sneak attack
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43y5z?magic-items-sneak-attack#3
2024-03-01T11:50:45Z
2024-03-01T11:41:54Z
<p>the biggest problem will be your own party, not the magic items</p>
the biggest problem will be your own party, not the magic items
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2024-03-01T11:41:54Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Does RAW - Rune of Durability double a monk\brawler's hp?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43xyh?Does-RAW-Rune-of-Durability-double-a#26
2024-02-19T22:40:47Z
2024-02-19T22:28:44Z
<p>since any part of the monk counts..., put the rune on their codpiece so it will double in HPs (as though it was twice as big) when they use it for an unarmed attack!</p>
since any part of the monk counts..., put the rune on their codpiece so it will double in HPs (as though it was twice as big) when they use it for an unarmed attack!
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2024-02-19T22:28:44Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Larva of the Outer Gods Liberated Flesh ability
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43xyo?Larva-of-the-Outer-Gods-Liberated-Flesh-ability#5
2024-02-19T23:10:46Z
2024-02-19T22:12:29Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Diego Rossi wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Unless it says otherwise in its description, a Polymorph effect should stay active on a corpse until its duration expires.
</p>
A spell doesn't recheck if it is affecting a valid target after it has been cast (again, unless its specific description says otherwise). </blockquote><p>with that simply put the dead chaos beasts in a bag of holding and cast True Resurrection to get your friends back. Use an Antimagic Field to get their stuff off the corpses. Once the antimagic ends cast Create Greater Undead on the corpses to get your permanently transformed devourer chaos beast(s) under your command. Just don't ever cast Break Enchantment on them... they are basically immune to future exposure to the Larva's Maddening Song and Liberated Flesh effects.
Diego Rossi wrote:Unless it says otherwise in its description, a Polymorph effect should stay active on a corpse until its duration expires.
A spell doesn't recheck if it is affecting a valid target after it has been cast (again, unless its specific description says otherwise).
with that simply put the dead chaos beasts in a bag of holding and cast True Resurrection to get your friends back. Use an Antimagic Field to get their stuff off the corpses. Once the antimagic ends cast Create...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2024-02-19T22:12:29Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Are there any non-magical ways to sneak a shield into places?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43xx0?Are-there-any-nonmagical-ways-to-sneak-a#16
2024-02-17T16:30:49Z
2024-02-17T16:24:58Z
<p>absolutely - if you break it into pieces and eat it you can cart it about pretty much anywhere.</p>
absolutely - if you break it into pieces and eat it you can cart it about pretty much anywhere.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2024-02-17T16:24:58Z
Re: Forums: Advice: What Minimum level to fight a Tarrasque and win?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43xnz?What-Minimum-level-to-fight-a-Tarrasque-and-win#10
2024-01-31T16:58:26Z
2024-01-31T02:45:10Z
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FPELc1wEvk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">First</a></p>
First
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2024-01-31T02:45:10Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Are there any ways to break physics?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43xft?Are-there-any-ways-to-break-physics#11
2024-01-27T00:13:19Z
2024-01-26T02:19:49Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Darigaaz the Igniter wrote:</div><blockquote> An 11th level Warrior with no specific feat investment is mathematically favored to wrestle a rhinoceros into submission. </blockquote><p>so a high level druid has a shot with a succubus...
Darigaaz the Igniter wrote:An 11th level Warrior with no specific feat investment is mathematically favored to wrestle a rhinoceros into submission.
so a high level druid has a shot with a succubus...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2024-01-26T02:19:49Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: What is the DC to leap across a ten foot wide pit?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sbqb&page=30?What-is-the-DC-to-leap-across-a-ten-foot-wide#1496
2023-12-13T05:53:55Z
2023-12-13T05:47:07Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">bbangerter wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">AwesomenessDog wrote:</div><blockquote> <a href="https://imgflip.com/i/895pyg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">I'm gunna start a tally of the number of incorrect necros in a row before we get a genuine new question or an actually new rules interaction discovery.</a> </blockquote><p>Define what you mean by genuine new question. Like a new post that is an actual question that has never been asked on these forums before? That might be difficult to prove as it may have been asked in the past using obtuse wording.
<p>I can't make bets on how high the necro count gets without a clear understanding. </blockquote><p>What is the sound of two hounds jumping?
<p>If a lone kobold falls in a 10ft pit (after failing the jump check) and dies does it make a percieved sound?</p>
bbangerter wrote:AwesomenessDog wrote: I'm gunna start a tally of the number of incorrect necros in a row before we get a genuine new question or an actually new rules interaction discovery.
Define what you mean by genuine new question. Like a new post that is an actual question that has never been asked on these forums before? That might be difficult to prove as it may have been asked in the past using obtuse wording. I can't make bets on how high the necro count gets without a clear...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-12-13T05:47:07Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Invisible stalker vs See Invisible
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t4wy?Invisible-stalker-vs-See-Invisible#16
2023-12-07T00:50:11Z
2023-12-07T00:42:25Z
<p>appears to be a game of squash</p>
appears to be a game of squash
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-12-07T00:42:25Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Is it me or the Pit spells are way too strong?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2og4g&page=2?Is-it-me-or-the-Pit-spells-are-way-too-strong#82
2023-11-11T15:27:31Z
2023-11-11T14:58:24Z
<p>just wait for the Bose-einstein Gibbering mouther and the thrum of Euler's String Kaminari... it makes the self-evident looping Allip of Gödel-Escher-Bach and Boundary Value Elementals seem trivial...</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>the bill from a quantum duck is full of quarks</span></span></p>
just wait for the Bose-einstein Gibbering mouther and the thrum of Euler's String Kaminari... it makes the self-evident looping Allip of Gödel-Escher-Bach and Boundary Value Elementals seem trivial...
the bill from a quantum duck is full of quarks
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-11-11T14:58:24Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: What happens if a Vampire bites an inert clone?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43wai?What-happens-if-a-Vampire-bites-an-inert-clone#6
2023-11-01T17:21:11Z
2023-11-01T17:14:02Z
<p>This may be how "Bloody Mary", the first Killer Tomato got her start...</p>
This may be how "Bloody Mary", the first Killer Tomato got her start...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-11-01T17:14:02Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Stuff That You Wish Paizo Had Done For Pathfinder 1E?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42xhr&page=23?Stuff-That-You-Wish-Paizo-Had-Done-For#1142
2023-10-20T21:33:01Z
2023-10-20T21:19:34Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Third Party publisher idea thread</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Post ORC we could get a PF1.5 3PP... </span></p>
<p><i>"The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ</i> product numbers<i>, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.”</i> Oh-my Shazamm</p>
Third Party publisher idea thread
Post ORC we could get a PF1.5 3PP...
"The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ product numbers, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.” Oh-my Shazamm
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-10-20T21:19:34Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Succubus in a grapple.
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pa2b&page=42?Succubus-in-a-grapple#2080
2024-02-29T17:04:10Z
2023-09-01T18:15:13Z
<p>a grappling druid with a Rod of Splendor walks into a bar of Succubi and offers one his family jewels...no - he's not bragging.
<br />
If she takes him up on his offer the jewels disappear.
<br />
If she doesn't then the there will be a tussle for his rod.</p>
a grappling druid with a Rod of Splendor walks into a bar of Succubi and offers one his family jewels...no - he's not bragging.
If she takes him up on his offer the jewels disappear.
If she doesn't then the there will be a tussle for his rod.
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-09-01T18:15:13Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Why are there no colossal giants?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fcn?Why-are-there-no-colossal-giants#36
2023-08-29T04:19:15Z
2023-08-29T04:15:29Z
<p>I waz gonna say because nobody makes tighty-whiteys and shoes that big and <i>that</i> puts you in a bind or leaves you free wheeling...</p>
I waz gonna say because nobody makes tighty-whiteys and shoes that big and that puts you in a bind or leaves you free wheeling...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-08-29T04:15:29Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Why Goblins HATE dogs and horses....
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8c8?Why-Goblins-HATE-dogs-and-horses#31
2023-08-29T04:19:15Z
2023-08-29T04:08:11Z
<p>nah - It's because dogs and horses are better at poetry than goblins which is how the grudge started at a drunken limerick contest many moons ago...</p>
nah - It's because dogs and horses are better at poetry than goblins which is how the grudge started at a drunken limerick contest many moons ago...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-08-29T04:08:11Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: You got drunk after an AP and woke up to find you'd passed the test of the starstone, what happens next?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43vb9?You-got-drunk-after-an-AP-and-woke-up-to-find#2
2023-08-29T04:29:14Z
2023-08-29T04:04:41Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Senko wrote:</div><blockquote> This was something I got to thinking about...</blockquote><p>I wonder where my <a href="https://www.pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Cayden_Cailean" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cayden Cailean</a> retroactive post copyright royalty checks are...
Senko wrote:This was something I got to thinking about...
I wonder where my Cayden Cailean retroactive post copyright royalty checks are...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-08-29T04:04:41Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Help with Polymorph Any Object
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43v55?Help-with-Polymorph-Any-Object#7
2023-09-07T10:52:54Z
2023-08-21T05:38:43Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Valandil Ancalime wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Dumbwizard wrote:</div><blockquote> I'm in a difficult situation as I mistakenly used Polymorph Any Object on my fighter companion, causing them to transform into a mouse permanently. We must find a way to reverse this, as we need our fighter. Can anyone assist me in finding a solution? Your help would be greatly appreciated. </blockquote>I'm curious, why did you turn your fighter into a mouse in the first place? </blockquote><p>Was it a mouse-take?
Valandil Ancalime wrote:Dumbwizard wrote: I'm in a difficult situation as I mistakenly used Polymorph Any Object on my fighter companion, causing them to transform into a mouse permanently. We must find a way to reverse this, as we need our fighter. Can anyone assist me in finding a solution? Your help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm curious, why did you turn your fighter into a mouse in the first place? Was it a mouse-take?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-08-21T05:38:43Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Advice to kill an Aspis Consortium Wizard
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43v0b?Advice-to-kill-an-Aspis-Consortium-Wizard#2
2023-08-12T09:01:06Z
2023-08-12T07:54:00Z
<p>@Astral Wanderer: I applaud your disdain and effective <span class=messageboard-ooc>Evil</span> strategies and metagaming to avoid GM complications...
<br />
so you want advice on how to easily kill a <span class=messageboard-ooc>NPC</span> person... hmmm... normally you need to sign a contract in Cheliax for that kind of help. Good thing you're Chaotic Evil and the outer denizens can help <i>like we really cared</i>.</p>
<p>As you know most humans are kinda squishy. So hiring some thugs is sure to distract. Make sure you give them a disease or communicable cursed affliction before they engage the target. Give them a sealed letter addressed to the target with fake Explosive Runes and contact poison. Also give them a letter with the target's picture and reward for killing him and put the Explosive Runes on the bottom. heh, misdirection is a standard ploy. Observe how things go so you can learn his tactics.</p>
<p>It amuses me that you miss the obvious. Pull him into the water (where casting is far more difficult) and end your problem. Bestow Curse him with the inability to swim, then have your pool party. Some Skum would be helpful but a water elemental will do, otherwise contact your local Dagon or Cthulhu cult and see if they hove some free <span class=messageboard-ooc>dis</span>members.... You <i>could</i> always get a scroll of Charm Monster and turn any GM "punishment" around to your advantage. </p>
<p>I'm sure your party will help you out with your scheme if you phrase it right. Diplomacy diplomacy and bluff... <span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>I hear tell that having matching t-shirt with "Murder Hobo's R Us" helps with morale bonuses</span></span></p>
<p>a longer term strategy would be to join the Aspis Consortium. Nothing works like old age and treachery so be sure to magically age yourself when you join.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>see you in the outer darkness</span></p>
@Astral Wanderer: I applaud your disdain and effective Evil strategies and metagaming to avoid GM complications...
so you want advice on how to easily kill a NPC person... hmmm... normally you need to sign a contract in Cheliax for that kind of help. Good thing you're Chaotic Evil and the outer denizens can help like we really cared.
As you know most humans are kinda squishy. So hiring some thugs is sure to distract. Make sure you give them a disease or communicable cursed affliction before...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2023-08-12T07:54:00Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Kill a ghost in an anti-magic shell
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43uof?Kill-a-ghost-in-an-antimagic-shell#11
2023-08-06T22:44:02Z
2023-08-06T22:37:11Z
<p>you could Sleight of Hand some (ghost touch) scottish attire on it thus creatures handily Kilt the Ghost.</p>
you could Sleight of Hand some (ghost touch) scottish attire on it thus creatures handily Kilt the Ghost.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-08-06T22:37:11Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Immortality?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43rln?Immortality#48
2023-10-21T03:49:33Z
2023-07-27T02:18:01Z
<p>I'd just wait until it's <a href="https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Manshoon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mons<i>h</i>oon</a> season... <span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>{pun ad homonym}</span></span></p>
I'd just wait until it's monshoon season... {pun ad homonym}
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-07-27T02:18:01Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: chatgpt game
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43tce?chatgpt-game#18
2023-07-21T01:22:59Z
2023-07-21T01:20:09Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DeathlessOne wrote:</div><blockquote> I am actually having MORE fun playing the GM and letting the chatbot be the player. If you prompt the AI with a proper character description and personality, you get some interesting responses. </blockquote><p>that's the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Turing Quest</a>...
DeathlessOne wrote:I am actually having MORE fun playing the GM and letting the chatbot be the player. If you prompt the AI with a proper character description and personality, you get some interesting responses.
that's the Turing Quest...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-07-21T01:20:09Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Can an animal companion read?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ugw?Can-an-animal-companion-read#13
2023-07-21T01:22:59Z
2023-07-21T01:12:19Z
<p>Did you hear about the pirate who taught his parrot dirty jokes? The parrot was "Naughty Cal".</p>
Did you hear about the pirate who taught his parrot dirty jokes? The parrot was "Naughty Cal".
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-07-21T01:12:19Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: chatgpt game
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43tce?chatgpt-game#16
2023-07-17T21:14:22Z
2023-07-16T07:02:08Z
<p>I managed to summon sumthing callin itself aza-toot using <a href="https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?t=19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ChatGeneralSummonsBot</a>... hard to tell with all that <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w05naS4E-g4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">12 tone flute music</a>... he had some smooth dance moves though...</p>
I managed to summon sumthing callin itself aza-toot using ChatGeneralSummonsBot... hard to tell with all that 12 tone flute music... he had some smooth dance moves though...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-07-16T07:02:08Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Wrestler character covered in baby oil
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ug7?Wrestler-character-covered-in-baby-oil#4
2023-07-16T07:03:10Z
2023-07-16T06:56:18Z
<p>stop squeezing the babies! 8^0</p>
stop squeezing the babies! 8^0
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-07-16T06:56:18Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Update me on the status of your PF1 campaign!
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fd7&page=5?Update-me-on-the-status-of-your-PF1-campaign#209
2023-06-08T11:25:56Z
2023-05-20T20:44:31Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DungeonmasterCal wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">TriOmegaZero wrote:</div><blockquote> You're a better man than I, it only took me a decade or so to burn out. </blockquote>I have to admit that sometimes I feel like they think I'm a trained monkey that they show up to watch throw dice and hoot at them. </blockquote><p>harangue-o-tang.
DungeonmasterCal wrote:TriOmegaZero wrote: You're a better man than I, it only took me a decade or so to burn out.
I have to admit that sometimes I feel like they think I'm a trained monkey that they show up to watch throw dice and hoot at them. harangue-o-tang.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-05-20T20:44:31Z
Forums: Local Play: [PF1] NE Georgia - Cornelia, Clarksville, Cleveland, Clayton, Hiawassee
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43t4c?PF1-NE-Georgia-Cornelia-Clarksville#1
2023-04-26T03:05:22Z
2023-04-26T03:04:28Z
<p>looking for players.
<br />
There are a couple of Game stores and Libraries.
<br />
Likely will run PFS for PF1</p>
looking for players.
There are a couple of Game stores and Libraries.
Likely will run PFS for PF1
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-26T03:04:28Z
Re: Forums: Recruitment: Ruins of Azlant: a wonderful journey awaits!
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmvu/recruiting&page=2#71
2023-04-23T03:17:18Z
2023-04-23T03:11:57Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM of the Ruins wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">My Life Is In Ruins wrote:</div><blockquote> PBP, I'm bowing out, thanks. </blockquote>Do you mean play by post? Just curious </blockquote><p>Yes... I didn't know if this was strictly a Play-By-Post(PBP) forum (as it's not labeled as such an my first time here although I have a lot of experience elsewhere) and you didn't say that in your opening. Other listings do but it's a mix in this forum.
</p>
I was trying to determine that from the chat (LoL). It's has come up twice but you also said you're using Roll20... last time you didn't object so I assumed it was correct.
<br />
My experience with PBP is minimal. My concern is it will take forever and it is two steps removed from actual 'live' play.</p>
GM of the Ruins wrote:My Life Is In Ruins wrote: PBP, I'm bowing out, thanks.
Do you mean play by post? Just curious Yes... I didn't know if this was strictly a Play-By-Post(PBP) forum (as it's not labeled as such an my first time here although I have a lot of experience elsewhere) and you didn't say that in your opening. Other listings do but it's a mix in this forum.
I was trying to determine that from the chat (LoL). It's has come up twice but you also said you're using Roll20... last...
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-23T03:11:57Z
Re: Forums: Recruitment: Ruins of Azlant: a wonderful journey awaits!
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmvu/recruiting&page=2#66
2023-04-22T18:26:50Z
2023-04-22T18:15:55Z
<p>PBP, I'm bowing out, thanks.</p>
PBP, I'm bowing out, thanks.
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-22T18:15:55Z
Re: Forums: Recruitment: Ruins of Azlant: a wonderful journey awaits!
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmvu/recruiting&page=2#60
2023-04-21T15:34:42Z
2023-04-21T15:08:34Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">My Life Is In Ruins wrote:</div><blockquote><p> here's a PC Diviner 1 at 120gp.
</p>
<b>Órama</b> •• spoiler omitted ••... </blockquote><p>[Spoiler omitted]
My Life Is In Ruins wrote:here's a PC Diviner 1 at 120gp.
Órama ** spoiler omitted **...
[Spoiler omitted]
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-21T15:08:34Z
Re: Forums: Recruitment: Ruins of Azlant: a wonderful journey awaits!
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmvu/recruiting&page=2#58
2023-04-21T13:49:28Z
2023-04-21T13:27:29Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">SqueezeMeNow wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I had a barbarian in one of these that died almost immediately. The campaign, not the barbarian. Looking at recruitment I am seeing divine, skill monkeys, and fighters. Hmmm, I have an idea for an arcane caster that might fit well.</p>
<p>Do you have any issue with kobolds as a race? They are certainly native to Andoran, though hardly on good terms with the natives. </blockquote><p>Arcane casters so far: 1 wizard diviner, 1 sorcerer(psychic), 1 bard, and 3-4 bloodrager(minimal casting really).
<p>You could look at the <a href="https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Kobold" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">kobold</a> & <a href="https://paizo.com/products/btpy8kac?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-302-Sewer-Dragons-of-Absalom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sewer Dragons of Absalom</a>. Those guys have a deal with the PF Society and have classes.</p>
SqueezeMeNow wrote:I had a barbarian in one of these that died almost immediately. The campaign, not the barbarian. Looking at recruitment I am seeing divine, skill monkeys, and fighters. Hmmm, I have an idea for an arcane caster that might fit well.
Do you have any issue with kobolds as a race? They are certainly native to Andoran, though hardly on good terms with the natives.
Arcane casters so far: 1 wizard diviner, 1 sorcerer(psychic), 1 bard, and 3-4 bloodrager(minimal casting really)....
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-21T13:27:29Z
Re: Forums: Recruitment: Ruins of Azlant: a wonderful journey awaits!
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmvu/recruiting#40
2023-04-19T21:23:58Z
2023-04-19T21:02:10Z
<p>here's a PC Diviner 1 at 120gp.
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]
<br />
basically
<br />
Wizard 4 Zeroth, 6 First level spells but can cast Cure Lgt Wnds and a few others. A lot of very handy options not taken yet due to lack of cash or feats...
<br />
+3 (2d8+1)P with her hvy crossbow.
<br />
I left a choice of 2 campaign traits as Resourceful can be handy.
<br />
Lang: Azlanti as well as others.</p>
here's a PC Diviner 1 at 120gp.
[Spoiler omitted]
basically
Wizard 4 Zeroth, 6 First level spells but can cast Cure Lgt Wnds and a few others. A lot of very handy options not taken yet due to lack of cash or feats...
+3 (2d8+1)P with her hvy crossbow.
I left a choice of 2 campaign traits as Resourceful can be handy.
Lang: Azlanti as well as others.
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-19T21:02:10Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: The "optical telegraph" and its possible use in Golarion?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v4dz?The-optical-telegraph-and-its-possible-use-in#20
2023-04-18T13:07:35Z
2023-04-18T13:04:23Z
<p>IDK, every time I get a carrier pidgeon I'm hungy an hour later... why squab-ble about it...</p>
IDK, every time I get a carrier pidgeon I'm hungy an hour later... why squab-ble about it...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-18T13:04:23Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What's the most anti-climactic boss fight you've ever had?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43sw6?Whats-the-most-anticlimactic-boss-fight-youve#25
2023-04-27T07:26:11Z
2023-04-18T12:48:16Z
<p>Our heroes, "there he is!"
<br />
Main antagonist, "ahhh, the heroes" <EXITS THROUGH DOOR>
<br />
...FINIS...</p>
Our heroes, "there he is!"
Main antagonist, "ahhh, the heroes"
...FINIS...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-18T12:48:16Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Can magical love become real?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43t0d?Can-magical-love-become-real#3
2023-04-18T12:33:47Z
2023-04-18T12:21:14Z
<p>my local hedgewitch agrees that it's magical and the source of selfies(narcissistic doppelgangers), twilight novel fan clubs, and one bardic ballad about the <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7rXhXLsNJL8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ninth try of using the potion</a>...</p>
my local hedgewitch agrees that it's magical and the source of selfies(narcissistic doppelgangers), twilight novel fan clubs, and one bardic ballad about the ninth try of using the potion...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-18T12:21:14Z
Re: Forums: Recruitment: Ruins of Azlant: a wonderful journey awaits!
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmvu/recruiting#5
2023-04-16T06:49:07Z
2023-04-16T06:40:44Z
<p>should be fun. I assume PF1 and <a href="https://aonprd.com/SourceDisplay.aspx?FixedSource=Ruins%20of%20Azlant%20Player%27s%20Guide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ruins of Azlant Players Guide</a>(with the 12 traits)</p>
should be fun. I assume PF1 and Ruins of Azlant Players Guide(with the 12 traits)
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-16T06:40:44Z
Re: Forums: Recruitment: Heroic Fantasy Recruitment -- the Mwangi Expanse (PF1)
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmv2/recruiting&page=2#53
2023-04-13T02:07:49Z
2023-04-13T02:07:49Z
<p>nice</p>
nice
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-13T02:07:49Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What's the most anti-climactic boss fight you've ever had?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43sw6?Whats-the-most-anticlimactic-boss-fight-youve#5
2023-04-12T16:49:33Z
2023-04-12T16:43:59Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ryze Kuja wrote:</div><blockquote> My party was helping our Lionfolk Paladin complete the 3rd leg of his 4-part quest... </blockquote><p>IDK, sounds like a blind finish of a quadrupedal quest and I'm not lion... <span class=messageboard-ooc>(I skipped the paws at the end as that was just padding)</span>
Ryze Kuja wrote:My party was helping our Lionfolk Paladin complete the 3rd leg of his 4-part quest...
IDK, sounds like a blind finish of a quadrupedal quest and I'm not lion... (I skipped the paws at the end as that was just padding)
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-12T16:43:59Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Spells with the Evil Descriptor
Jonni DC, Continuity Cop (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sx8s?Spells-with-the-Evil-Descriptor#23
2023-04-12T00:04:07Z
2023-04-11T23:59:42Z
<p>↑ •<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2TLclCH6OA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">thread hijack</a>• ↑</p>
↑ *thread hijack* ↑
Jonni DC, Continuity Cop (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-11T23:59:42Z
Re: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Beer etc: Bottle, Can, or Plastic?
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43sum?Beer-etc-Bottle-Can-or-Plastic#3
2023-04-09T16:36:06Z
2023-04-09T16:36:06Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Drunk Second Grader wrote:</div><blockquote><p> JUICE BOX!</p>
<p>•hurgh; hork; splat• </blockquote><p>I wondered where my <a href="https://www.walmart.com/c/brand/bota-box?facet=fulfillment_method%3APickup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bota box</a> got to... kidz!
Drunk Second Grader wrote:JUICE BOX!
*hurgh; hork; splat*
I wondered where my bota box got to... kidz!
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2023-04-09T16:36:06Z
Re: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: The LGBT Gamer Community Thread.
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nxz2&page=376?The-LGBT-Gamer-Community-Thread#18759
2023-04-01T08:50:06Z
2023-03-31T19:14:38Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jonathan Morgantini wrote:</div><blockquote> Threw the discord invite behind a spoiler tag for safety. </blockquote><p>thanks
</p>
Alison, I think you should say >Focused< rather than "only". Just my 2cents.</p>
Jonathan Morgantini wrote:Threw the discord invite behind a spoiler tag for safety.
thanks
Alison, I think you should say >Focused
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-31T19:14:38Z
Re: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: So your group kicked you out. Let's hear all about it.
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43soa?So-your-group-kicked-you-out-Lets-hear-all#9
2023-11-16T16:15:17Z
2023-03-31T18:50:47Z
<p>has it been 42yrs already?</p>
has it been 42yrs already?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-31T18:50:47Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Detect poison -- what exactly is a poison?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43rh5?Detect-poison-what-exactly-is-a-poison#29
2023-03-30T17:21:46Z
2023-03-30T16:33:51Z
<p>like tha t-shirt sez, "Never believe atoms, they make up everything"</p>
like tha t-shirt sez, "Never believe atoms, they make up everything"
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-30T16:33:51Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Small character with a bow
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43soe?Small-character-with-a-bow#25
2023-03-30T16:22:57Z
2023-03-30T16:05:58Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>P</span>Z<span class=messageboard-ooc>O</span>en on the DL
<br />
=====
<br />
Bewildering Koan
<br />
Gnome-body gnaws Soto like
<br />
Roidira's hollaw.</p>
PZOen on the DL
=====
Bewildering Koan
Gnome-body gnaws Soto like
Roidira's hollaw.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-30T16:05:58Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Is there a spell that makes someone lose all sense of direction?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43sga?Is-there-a-spell-that-makes-someone-lose-all#7
2023-03-30T05:59:32Z
2023-03-23T02:43:34Z
<p>A spell isn't required... just bring up Paladins and Alignment variations/infractions... sit back and watch the magic happen!</p>
A spell isn't required... just bring up Paladins and Alignment variations/infractions... sit back and watch the magic happen!
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-23T02:43:34Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Crushing Hand and other "hand" spells
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43s3e?Crushing-Hand-and-other-hand-spells#6
2023-03-23T02:18:45Z
2023-03-23T02:18:45Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Grumpus wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Anyone have any creative or out of the box uses for all the "hands" spells.
</p>
I will be running a boss fight soon where one of the enemy casters has all those spells. </blockquote><p>I think it's gonna be a hands down win for the Party!
Grumpus wrote:Anyone have any creative or out of the box uses for all the "hands" spells.
I will be running a boss fight soon where one of the enemy casters has all those spells.
I think it's gonna be a hands down win for the Party!
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-23T02:18:45Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What happens to abadoned familiars?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43sg6?What-happens-to-abadoned-familiars#5
2023-03-18T20:18:31Z
2023-03-17T18:50:50Z
<p>they are delicious</p>
they are delicious
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-17T18:50:50Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Ways to make enemies want to attack you (instead of allies), without expending an action?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43rkk?Ways-to-make-enemies-want-to-attack-you#30
2023-03-11T03:46:29Z
2023-03-11T03:46:29Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chell Raighn wrote:</div><blockquote> I’ve got it! Have a bard cast Unnatural Lust on the enemies and declare you the subject of their desire… they will now swarm you… granted they might be attacking your gear more than you at first… </blockquote><p>lends new meaning to the "Paw Patrol"
Chell Raighn wrote:I’ve got it! Have a bard cast Unnatural Lust on the enemies and declare you the subject of their desire… they will now swarm you… granted they might be attacking your gear more than you at first…
lends new meaning to the "Paw Patrol"
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-11T03:46:29Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Looking for fillable mythic character sheet
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tuxk?Looking-for-fillable-mythic-character-sheet#6
2023-03-11T03:54:12Z
2023-03-11T03:41:28Z
<p>it's not mything anymore... <span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>you may need an R.L.Asp<i>i</i> rin after that pun...</span></span></p>
it's not mything anymore... you may need an R.L.Aspi rin after that pun...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-11T03:41:28Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Deep Dark Debris
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fcb?Deep-Dark-Debris#28
2023-03-05T00:37:20Z
2023-03-05T00:29:37Z
<p>77. A copy of <a href="https://openlibrary.org/works/OL9377961W/Physical_Geology?edition=key%3A/books/OL10304742M" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Physical Geology</a> and other <a href="https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15182516W/CRC_Handbook_of_Chemistry_and_Physics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">books</a> of <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5113059/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">interest</a>.</p>
77. A copy of Physical Geology and other books of interest.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-05T00:29:37Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: How far do you sink on a failed swim check?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43rtk?How-far-do-you-sink-on-a-failed-swim-check#8
2023-03-03T16:12:53Z
2023-03-03T15:57:49Z
<p>when you see a musical lobster you know you've gone too far '<a href="https://youtu.be/GC_mV1IpjWA?t=64" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">under da sea</a>'... </p>
<p><span class=tiny>oh, and <a href="https://aonprd.com/SourceDisplay.aspx?FixedSource=Aquatic%20Adventures" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Aquatic Adventures on AoN</a>, sadly no Rules or Skill notes.</span></p>
when you see a musical lobster you know you've gone too far 'under da sea'...
oh, and Aquatic Adventures on AoN, sadly no Rules or Skill notes.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-03-03T15:57:49Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Immortality?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43rln?Immortality#5
2023-10-21T03:40:36Z
2023-02-21T03:46:16Z
<p><a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/races/other-races/more-races/advanced-races-11-20-rp/shabti/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">yeah</a> <a href="https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Stasis_clone" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">it's great</a> <a href="https://aonprd.com/MonsterDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Skum" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">and some games</a> <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Polymorph%20Any%20Object" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">seem</a> <a href="https://aonprd.com/MonsterDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Lich" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">to last</a> <a href="https://aonprd.com/RacesDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Yaddithian" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">that</a> <a href="https://aonprd.com/MonsterDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Yithian" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">long</a>...</p>
yeah it's great and some games seem to last that long...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-02-21T03:46:16Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Why Are You Not A Millionaire?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2phv6&page=12?Why-Are-You-Not-A-Millionaire#563
2023-04-04T23:51:17Z
2023-02-14T18:07:07Z
<p>You curd invest in cheese, people tell me it's the whey to go.</p>
You curd invest in cheese, people tell me it's the whey to go.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-02-14T18:07:07Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Gardens of Plenty
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si8b?Gardens-of-Plenty#12
2023-02-13T18:25:04Z
2023-02-13T18:08:09Z
<p><i>someone</i> has to protect the underbelly of Absalom, so just keep the not-so-secret under your Hats.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>"Starling, it's not myna bird but it could be in passerine(g)"</span></span></p>
someone has to protect the underbelly of Absalom, so just keep the not-so-secret under your Hats.
"Starling, it's not myna bird but it could be in passerine(g)"
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2023-02-13T18:08:09Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What Classes Do You Wish Got The Unchained Tretment?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43qwo&page=2?What-Classes-Do-You-Wish-Got-The-Unchained#91
2023-02-13T20:02:33Z
2023-02-13T14:09:18Z
<p>at a feat per weapon proficiency martial classes are way overpowered.</p>
<p>unchain them so they pick up 1 martial proficiency per level... </p>
<p>with a golf bag of weapons when do they have time for skills? Caddy, toss me a +3 disruptive shotel with the beer helmet for this dessert wraith!</p>
<p>stop the abuse of the front loaded every weapon class!</p>
<p>;^)</p>
at a feat per weapon proficiency martial classes are way overpowered.
unchain them so they pick up 1 martial proficiency per level...
with a golf bag of weapons when do they have time for skills? Caddy, toss me a +3 disruptive shotel with the beer helmet for this dessert wraith!
stop the abuse of the front loaded every weapon class!
;^)
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-02-13T14:09:18Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Weird News Stories
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2se2f&page=9?Weird-News-Stories#422
2023-02-12T17:52:28Z
2023-02-12T17:52:28Z
<p><a href="https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/02/09/Super-Bowl-CamSoda-Cheez-Whiz-inflused-lubricant/5191675975983/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cheesy lube for poles</a></p>
Cheesy lube for poles
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-02-12T17:52:28Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: All hail Vomit Guy!
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jzeh&page=19?All-hail-Vomit-Guy#922
2023-02-11T21:48:35Z
2023-02-11T21:46:55Z
<p>this thread hosts a discharge of bilious spoilers...</p>
this thread hosts a discharge of bilious spoilers...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-02-11T21:46:55Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Weird News Stories
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2se2f&page=9?Weird-News-Stories#420
2023-02-11T21:25:23Z
2023-02-11T21:12:38Z
<p><a href="https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/church-members-say-tip-led-police-to-missing-monkeys-from-dallas-zoo/287-a672b809-0c52-4ca2-9266-35fc879739be" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Monkeys at Church in Texas</a>
<br />
which leads to
<br />
<a href="https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/man-arrested-dallas-zoo-tamarin-monkeys/287-f808c697-5adc-4f14-9357-1549798b5a32" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zoo Raiders</a></p>
Monkeys at Church in Texas
which leads to
Zoo Raiders
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2023-02-11T21:12:38Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: How to date a dragon?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43q88?How-to-date-a-dragon#13
2023-01-05T11:01:43Z
2023-01-02T05:10:44Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Loren Pechtel wrote:</div><blockquote> {some statements}</blockquote><p>it <b>is</b> a pun...
<p>I appreciate the technical response even though it seems off.</p>
Loren Pechtel wrote:{some statements}
it is a pun... I appreciate the technical response even though it seems off.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2023-01-02T05:10:44Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: How to date a dragon?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43q88?How-to-date-a-dragon#11
2023-01-05T11:01:22Z
2022-12-30T17:23:12Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Boomerang Nebula wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Niemand wrote:</div><blockquote> the Paladin should give her a nice diamond and check her for "spirits" using a geiger counter. Then he'll be carbon dating an ancient dragon which also answers the thread title. </blockquote><p>I assume you mean radiocarbon dating, which is used to estimate how long ago a creature died.
<p>Although perhaps dragons are inherently radioactive at birth and it diminishes over time in a predictable way, therefore radiocarbon dating can predict how long they have been alive. That would be cool. I bet that is a piece of dragon lore that is often overlooked. </blockquote><p>don't forget diamonds are tightly bound rather pure carbon and people like it better than graphite or anthracite, just added to the pun.
</p>
Sunspot activity also slows overall radioactive decay which should be added to the estimate to improve the accuracy. <span class=messageboard-ooc>I believe it may add long distance tunneled mass potentials as that probability condenses into stable matter.</span></p>
Boomerang Nebula wrote:Niemand wrote: the Paladin should give her a nice diamond and check her for "spirits" using a geiger counter. Then he'll be carbon dating an ancient dragon which also answers the thread title.
I assume you mean radiocarbon dating, which is used to estimate how long ago a creature died. Although perhaps dragons are inherently radioactive at birth and it diminishes over time in a predictable way, therefore radiocarbon dating can predict how long they have been alive....
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-12-30T17:23:12Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Do you wana get burned or burried ?
Zαthrαs (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pz8?Do-you-wana-get-burned-or-burried#34
2022-12-30T05:00:38Z
2022-12-30T04:54:43Z
<p>A day or so after my younger clone consumes me and flushes will the coroner say I committed sewercide? or that I got deep spaced nined?</p>
A day or so after my younger clone consumes me and flushes will the coroner say I committed sewercide? or that I got deep spaced nined?
Zαthrαs (alias of Azothath)
2022-12-30T04:54:43Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: How to date a dragon?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43q88?How-to-date-a-dragon#9
2023-01-29T14:28:16Z
2022-12-30T04:29:18Z
<p>the Paladin should give her a nice diamond and check her for "spirits" using a geiger counter. Then he'll be carbon dating an ancient dragon which also answers the thread title.</p>
the Paladin should give her a nice diamond and check her for "spirits" using a geiger counter. Then he'll be carbon dating an ancient dragon which also answers the thread title.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-12-30T04:29:18Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Somebody explain the Reaper class to me please.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43q82?Somebody-explain-the-Reaper-class-to-me-please#6
2023-01-06T12:14:12Z
2022-12-30T01:49:06Z
<p>so if you cast transmutations you're a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbp8y20idu0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mighty Morphin Power Reaper</a>?</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>life brings me the puns, I just have to say them...</span></span></p>
so if you cast transmutations you're a Mighty Morphin Power Reaper?
life brings me the puns, I just have to say them...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-12-30T01:49:06Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Is prestidigitation really minor wish?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43q5w?Is-prestidigitation-really-minor-wish#11
2022-12-21T18:49:51Z
2022-12-21T18:49:51Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">TriOmegaZero wrote:</div><blockquote> Detect Magic is basically just the tricorder from Star Trek. Useful for pointing players in the right direction and easy to misdirect. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>"He's dead Jim."</span>
</p>
<span class=messageboard-ooc>"Quick, you get his Detect Magic and I'll get his wallet."</span></p>
TriOmegaZero wrote:Detect Magic is basically just the tricorder from Star Trek. Useful for pointing players in the right direction and easy to misdirect.
"He's dead Jim."
"Quick, you get his Detect Magic and I'll get his wallet."
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-12-21T18:49:51Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Happy Holidays 2022!
Zαthrαs (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43q3l?Happy-Holidays-2022#4
2022-12-15T06:10:15Z
2022-12-15T00:15:01Z
<p>hmmm... you don't want to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">krampus</a> ur style</p>
hmmm... you don't want to krampus ur style
Zαthrαs (alias of Azothath)
2022-12-15T00:15:01Z
Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Happy Holidays 2022!
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43q3l?Happy-Holidays-2022#1
2022-12-14T21:13:50Z
2022-12-14T00:58:28Z
<p>I hope you have your holiday traditions ready
<br />
Have the little goblins warm up the sticks to beat <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ti%C3%B3_de_Nadal" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the log in the fireplace</a> so they'll <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB_N7-HXTlI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">get some treats</a></p>
I hope you have your holiday traditions ready
Have the little goblins warm up the sticks to beat the log in the fireplace so they'll get some treats
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2022-12-14T00:58:28Z
Re: Forums: Advice: What happens if you cure an Allips insanity?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pmf?What-happens-if-you-cure-an-Allips-insanity#5
2022-11-17T13:06:14Z
2022-11-15T23:35:05Z
<p>they move on to write award winning TTRPG content.</p>
they move on to write award winning TTRPG content.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-11-15T23:35:05Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Favored Enemy Stacking
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pm4?Favored-Enemy-Stacking#9
2022-11-15T23:30:42Z
2022-11-15T23:24:39Z
<p>Favored Enemy Stacking... somehow I'm reminded of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEE648Q_F6A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dead Pile of Bards</a>... ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ (x_x)(x_x)(x_x)</p>
Favored Enemy Stacking... somehow I'm reminded of the Dead Pile of Bards... ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ (x_x)(x_x)(x_x)
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-11-15T23:24:39Z
Re: Forums: Advice: How do you threaten a demon?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43p90?How-do-you-threaten-a-demon#31
2022-11-05T07:47:46Z
2022-11-05T07:42:53Z
<p>show up in a Girl Sprout uniform with a small cart of cookies and offer up Good advice and cookies at 20GP a box. That should sting any patron of Evil. 8^0</p>
show up in a Girl Sprout uniform with a small cart of cookies and offer up Good advice and cookies at 20GP a box. That should sting any patron of Evil. 8^0
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-11-05T07:42:53Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: A hard look at Carrying Capacity and ammunition
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43p5p?A-hard-look-at-Carrying-Capacity-and-ammunition#41
2022-10-22T09:44:39Z
2022-10-22T01:44:08Z
<p>ooooohhh shield of sticks and boiled ratskin armor! Now we're talking about the nitty gritty campaigns where armor costs hard earned (or found) coppers or you trap and eat your way into a hide shirt 8^)</p>
ooooohhh shield of sticks and boiled ratskin armor! Now we're talking about the nitty gritty campaigns where armor costs hard earned (or found) coppers or you trap and eat your way into a hide shirt 8^)
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-10-22T01:44:08Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Familiars
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43oon?Familiars#24
2022-09-26T14:06:11Z
2022-09-26T14:06:11Z
<p>he becomes a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">real boy</a></p>
he becomes a real boy
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-09-26T14:06:11Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Question about how to heal the homunculus that a Promethean Alchemist has
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t74b?Question-about-how-to-heal-the-homunculus#14
2022-09-26T13:57:36Z
2022-09-26T13:57:03Z
<p>apply <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_Putty" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Silly Putty</a></p>
apply Silly Putty
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-09-26T13:57:03Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: DungeonmasterCal's House of Respite
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42eu1&page=139?DungeonmasterCals-House-of-Respite#6933
2022-09-17T22:13:18Z
2022-09-17T22:13:18Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Scintillae wrote:</div><blockquote> After a short string of puns while covering for another class, a student was just filled with dread as they realized they have to deal with me for the next two years. </blockquote><p>what did you angst them during the casino card table training class? <span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>dealing scintillaeting puns...</span></span>
Scintillae wrote:After a short string of puns while covering for another class, a student was just filled with dread as they realized they have to deal with me for the next two years.
what did you angst them during the casino card table training class? dealing scintillaeting puns...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-09-17T22:13:18Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What lesser known creatures in Pathfinder do you like?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43o0r?What-lesser-known-creatures-in-Pathfinder-do#41
2022-09-23T14:48:46Z
2022-09-16T17:33:16Z
<p>I was gonna make a joke about a scented Wax Golem in the Otyugh room of a Ghast lair... but it was a <a href="https://youtu.be/lG__upqGgRY?t=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">stinker</a></p>
I was gonna make a joke about a scented Wax Golem in the Otyugh room of a Ghast lair... but it was a stinker
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-09-16T17:33:16Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Which of these actions would make an Antipaladin rise?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43oct?Which-of-these-actions-would-make-an#18
2022-09-07T20:22:10Z
2022-09-07T20:14:35Z
<p>target of <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Levitate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Levitate</a>. Sleeping on a mattress of bread dough (it baguettes the g<span class=messageboard-ooc>r</span>ain / ferments the rise).</p>
target of Levitate. Sleeping on a mattress of bread dough (it baguettes the grain / ferments the rise).
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-09-07T20:14:35Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: low-light vision at night?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pmrp&page=2?lowlight-vision-at-night#70
2022-08-09T18:38:49Z
2022-08-09T18:08:14Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">bbangerter wrote:</div><blockquote><p> ...
</p>
Unless the sun (or moon) is actively trying to hide from you, ... </blockquote><p>but what if they "take 10" looking at the sun during an eclipse? do they go blind? ε(≎︵≎)з
<p><span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>a dazzling question in a dim environment</span></span></p>
bbangerter wrote:...
Unless the sun (or moon) is actively trying to hide from you, ...
but what if they "take 10" looking at the sun during an eclipse? do they go blind? ε(≎︵≎)з a dazzling question in a dim environment
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-08-09T18:08:14Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: When to cast planar adaptation?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ng7?When-to-cast-planar-adaptation#2
2022-07-27T18:58:48Z
2022-07-27T18:48:19Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Braininthejar wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
"Planar adaptation has no effect when cast upon your native plane". </p>
<p>But can you cast it there? Say, I intend to go to the plane of fire. Can I cast adaptation before casting plane shift, or do I need to wait until I'm already there and literally on fire before I start adapting? </blockquote><p><a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Planar%20Adaptation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Planar Adaptation</a> T5, <b>that's the burning question...</b> it's only Rst Fire 20.
<p>A creature might want to research the Plane of Fire before popping into any location (like an active volcano, chasm of fire, etc). They might want <i>other</i> mundane and magical protections for unforeseen accidents... I'd leave wooden armor at home.</p>
Braininthejar wrote:"Planar adaptation has no effect when cast upon your native plane". But can you cast it there? Say, I intend to go to the plane of fire. Can I cast adaptation before casting plane shift, or do I need to wait until I'm already there and literally on fire before I start adapting?
Planar Adaptation T5, that's the burning question... it's only Rst Fire 20. A creature might want to research the Plane of Fire before popping into any location (like an active volcano, chasm of...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-07-27T18:48:19Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: How do I cast super powerful magic missile?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43n84?How-do-I-cast-super-powerful-magic-missile#17
2022-07-22T01:42:18Z
2022-07-22T01:40:22Z
<p>use <a href="https://tenor.com/view/spongebob-squarepants-cheer-number-one-patrick-star-gif-14734982" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this</a> magic item for the casting hand •-<8^)</p>
use this magic item for the casting hand *-<8^)
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-07-22T01:40:22Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: 100 Minor Powers
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lv3d&page=2?100-Minor-Powers#78
2022-07-13T09:22:03Z
2022-07-13T09:20:56Z
<p>00. nothing</p>
<p><span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>that's petty minor</span></span></p>
00. nothing
that's petty minor
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-07-13T09:20:56Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: I have created a mod-proof thread
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ra3&page=12?I-have-created-a-modproof-thread#587
2022-06-27T17:43:04Z
2022-06-27T17:42:17Z
<p><a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-hobbits-feet.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Non-Fungal Tolkiens</a>(NFTs)</p>
Non-Fungal Tolkiens(NFTs)
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-06-27T17:42:17Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: I have created a mod-proof thread
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ra3&page=12?I-have-created-a-modproof-thread#585
2022-06-25T00:33:53Z
2022-06-25T00:32:20Z
<p>'I reddit butt I donn believe it' twittr tribunal minutes on usenet</p>
'I reddit butt I donn believe it' twittr tribunal minutes on usenet
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-06-25T00:32:20Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Season Witch
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uq1t?Season-Witch#18
2022-05-07T08:21:40Z
2022-05-07T08:18:47Z
<p>my favorite seasoning for witches is henbane. For earth kineticists it's terra-gone.</p>
my favorite seasoning for witches is henbane. For earth kineticists it's terra-gone.
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-05-07T08:18:47Z
Forums: Gamer Connection: Clayton GA and vicinity = summer 2022
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43lsr?Clayton-GA-and-vicinity-summer-2022#1
2022-04-17T01:26:11Z
2022-04-17T01:13:46Z
<p>looking for some PF1 players in NE Georgia. Library in Clayton GA is available.
<br />
I'd prefer to GM in a PFS Org Play format if people need to learn the rules as it is easier than a home game situation and your character can be played at Conventions (Dragon•Con). Otherwise we can go Home Game with a PFS rulebase.
<br />
Otherwise we can do Call of Cthulhu, Stormbringer, or GURPS.</p>
<p>===
<br />
Hiawassee, Dillard, Clayton, Clarkesville, Demorest, Cornelia, Toccoa, Helen, Cleveland, Dahlonega...</p>
looking for some PF1 players in NE Georgia. Library in Clayton GA is available.
I'd prefer to GM in a PFS Org Play format if people need to learn the rules as it is easier than a home game situation and your character can be played at Conventions (Dragon*Con). Otherwise we can go Home Game with a PFS rulebase.
Otherwise we can do Call of Cthulhu, Stormbringer, or GURPS.
===
Hiawassee, Dillard, Clayton, Clarkesville, Demorest, Cornelia, Toccoa, Helen, Cleveland, Dahlonega...
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2022-04-17T01:13:46Z
Re: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: 1001 suggestions
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rxtf?1001-suggestions#17
2022-04-16T16:34:18Z
2022-04-16T16:30:36Z
<p>30) Hey - those two are grappling(pointing at the sexy lady with the small bat wings and the guy with the moss & twigs in his hair)! Could you step in and help, <i>phweeease</i>... <span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>{yes, a touch attack is okay but don't get your finger caught in an inappropriate grapple...}</span></span></p>
30) Hey - those two are grappling(pointing at the sexy lady with the small bat wings and the guy with the moss & twigs in his hair)! Could you step in and help, phweeease... {yes, a touch attack is okay but don't get your finger caught in an inappropriate grapple...}
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-04-16T16:30:36Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: How do you do non-emo gaming
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ljc?How-do-you-do-nonemo-gaming#26
2022-04-12T05:14:15Z
2022-04-12T05:10:05Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cartman wrote:</div><blockquote>respect my author-o-tay</blockquote><p><span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>probably best at that point to just take a 3hr bathroom break</span></span>
Cartman wrote:respect my author-o-tay
probably best at that point to just take a 3hr bathroom break
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-04-12T05:10:05Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Favorite Dragon Encounter?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43kww?Favorite-Dragon-Encounter#14
2022-03-03T17:17:00Z
2022-03-03T02:21:45Z
<p>OOOoooh! You should have seen the one that got away!</p>
OOOoooh! You should have seen the one that got away!
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-03-03T02:21:45Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Geas/Quest, am I understanding this wrong, or is it completely broken?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r4bu&page=2?GeasQuest-am-I-understanding-this-wrong-or-is#57
2022-03-02T00:18:44Z
2022-03-02T00:18:44Z
<p>Quote "<b>...it was fourfold in da <a href="https://youtu.be/qwIwT7TxPuI?t=46" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">crypts of fate</a></b>", <span class=messageboard-ooc>The Great Qua D'Ruple</span></p>
Quote "...it was fourfold in da crypts of fate", The Great Qua D'Ruple
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-03-02T00:18:44Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Do were-dinosaurs exist?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hsz?Do-weredinosaurs-exist#30
2022-02-25T21:08:17Z
2022-02-24T04:53:32Z
<p>they're <i>were</i> ever the GM wants...</p>
they're were ever the GM wants...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-02-24T04:53:32Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Ice Cream Flavors
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hn2?Ice-Cream-Flavors#19
2022-02-19T07:11:04Z
2022-02-19T06:44:51Z
<p>81: Ms Feather's Mouthful
<br />
82: Southern Fried Chicken & Kimchi
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83: <b>Hastur</b>be Carambola
<br />
84: Calamondin Pucker
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85: Mephit Kumquat 'n Cream
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86: The Stuff (a classic!, can't get enough of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stuff" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Stuff</a>)</p>
81: Ms Feather's Mouthful
82: Southern Fried Chicken & Kimchi
83: Hasturbe Carambola
84: Calamondin Pucker
85: Mephit Kumquat 'n Cream
86: The Stuff (a classic!, can't get enough of The Stuff)
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-02-19T06:44:51Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: How to prevent Stun?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43klc?How-to-prevent-Stun#6
2022-02-18T06:11:44Z
2022-02-18T06:11:44Z
<p>failing the save for several death spells can permently prevent future stunning.</p>
failing the save for several death spells can permently prevent future stunning.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-02-18T06:11:44Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Ice Cream Flavors
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hn2?Ice-Cream-Flavors#12
2022-02-17T01:32:24Z
2022-02-17T01:09:07Z
<p>61 Psychepore's Fungal Delight
<br />
62 Mustache Panache
<br />
63 Chilly Willy
<br />
64 Pickled Dun Creeper
<br />
65 Xulgath’s Dernier Halète
<br />
66 Baiser de Succube
<br />
67 Gravy Train
<br />
68 Bhut Jolokia's Sweet Chorizo Watermelon
<br />
69 Hecuva Musk
<br />
70 Alum's Tongue Twister</p>
61 Psychepore's Fungal Delight
62 Mustache Panache
63 Chilly Willy
64 Pickled Dun Creeper
65 Xulgath’s Dernier Halète
66 Baiser de Succube
67 Gravy Train
68 Bhut Jolokia's Sweet Chorizo Watermelon
69 Hecuva Musk
70 Alum's Tongue Twister
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-02-17T01:09:07Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Twilight Knife...underpowered?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lgvi&page=2?Twilight-Knifeunderpowered#51
2022-02-21T07:28:10Z
2022-02-16T07:39:04Z
<p>going green with thread necromacy yeilds reintarnation.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc><i>Funny, doesn't look druish to me...</i></span></p>
going green with thread necromacy yeilds reintarnation.
Funny, doesn't look druish to me...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-02-16T07:39:04Z
Re: Forums: Advice: what would you use to set up a permanent telport between planets?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ksd?what-would-you-use-to-set-up-a-permanent#9
2022-02-25T21:07:50Z
2022-02-14T03:47:09Z
<p>That's easy - you just need two items (so why get those very expensive permanent interplanetary teleport rings);
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Ring Gates, none, $40000. Get one where you are and one where you want to go... then (the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoothie" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pour Man's method</a>) a Large blender for guys wearing a ring of regeneration that don't fit through the rings... or a Portable Hole, none, $20000, to fit them in, roll it up, then pass through the ring (hopefully it unfurls on it's own at the other end), of course you could just use Gaseous Form....</p>
That's easy - you just need two items (so why get those very expensive permanent interplanetary teleport rings);
Ring Gates, none, $40000. Get one where you are and one where you want to go... then (the Pour Man's method) a Large blender for guys wearing a ring of regeneration that don't fit through the rings... or a Portable Hole, none, $20000, to fit them in, roll it up, then pass through the ring (hopefully it unfurls on it's own at the other end), of course you could just use Gaseous...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-02-14T03:47:09Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Summoning Celestial beings?
thanks for all the fish (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43kmd?Summoning-Celestial-beings#3
2022-02-06T16:50:43Z
2022-02-06T16:50:43Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> okay - so this is the 'original' post whereas others are duplicates </span></p>
okay - so this is the 'original' post whereas others are duplicates
thanks for all the fish (alias of Azothath)
2022-02-06T16:50:43Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Balancing Fast Healing
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43kgs?Balancing-Fast-Healing#41
2022-02-03T17:05:30Z
2022-02-03T17:02:14Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">SlimeC0RE wrote:</div><blockquote> Halflings are not... food... </blockquote><p>that's skewered... ummm stewed... urr skewed...
</p>
still, they leave you hungry a half-hour later...</p>
SlimeC0RE wrote:Halflings are not... food...
that's skewered... ummm stewed... urr skewed...
still, they leave you hungry a half-hour later...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-02-03T17:02:14Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Any reason not to make a belt of in, headband of strength or socks of both?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43kdf?Any-reason-not-to-make-a-belt-of-in-headband#14
2022-01-27T21:06:57Z
2022-01-27T20:58:09Z
<p>we do have magical <a href="https://aonprd.com/MagicWondrousDisplay.aspx?FinalName=Bodywrap%20of%20Mighty%20Strikes1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">undergarments</a> and something <a href="https://aonprd.com/MagicWondrousDisplay.aspx?FinalName=Windwave%20Kilt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">oft</a> <a href="https://aonprd.com/MagicWondrousDisplay.aspx?FinalName=Shimmering%20Kilt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">kilt</a>-<a href="https://aonprd.com/MagicWondrousDisplay.aspx?FinalName=War-Kilt%20of%20Sarenrae" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ar</a>...</p>
we do have magical undergarments and something oft kilt-ar...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-01-27T20:58:09Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Rolling d100?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p661?Rolling-d100#45
2022-01-20T00:53:49Z
2022-01-20T00:12:21Z
<p>basically it's about 'die-ing twice' <span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>•dodges spare old stone discuses thrown by pun haters as I rolled <a href="https://youtu.be/-gGiYrS2Y1k?t=68" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">007</a>•</span></span></p>
basically it's about 'die-ing twice' *dodges spare old stone discuses thrown by pun haters as I rolled 007*
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2022-01-20T00:12:21Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Rolling d100?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p661?Rolling-d100#36
2022-01-10T06:38:34Z
2022-01-10T06:37:31Z
<p>on its face this just won't die</p>
on its face this just won't die
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-01-10T06:37:31Z
Re: Forums: Advice: How to hide a worn item (Mask) from view?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43k18?How-to-hide-a-worn-item-from-view#8
2022-01-10T02:38:00Z
2022-01-10T02:36:16Z
<p>easy - with the mask on just put a bag or sack over your head. •-<8^)</p>
easy - with the mask on just put a bag or sack over your head. *-<8^)
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2022-01-10T02:36:16Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: When it's time to introduce your BBEG, how do you instantly convey "this dude is evil?"
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43j6t?When-its-time-to-introduce-your-BBEG-how-do#31
2021-12-28T21:46:26Z
2021-12-28T21:45:34Z
<p>The Real <span class=messageboard-ooc>ex</span>Housewives of <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sucking/201710/dantes-damned-flatterers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Malebolge</a>.</p>
The Real exHousewives of Malebolge.
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2021-12-28T21:45:34Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Fastest down and dirtiest way to get my SR
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43iz2?Fastest-down-and-dirtiest-way-to-get-my-SR#22
2021-12-03T23:13:57Z
2021-12-03T23:06:51Z
<p>capture a <a href="https://aonprd.com/MonsterDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Pixie" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pixie</a> and put it in your <a href="https://youtu.be/Qtl2wWpXe-4?t=30" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pocket</a>. Won't work on targeted spells but most of those are from evil casters...</p>
capture a Pixie and put it in your pocket. Won't work on targeted spells but most of those are from evil casters...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2021-12-03T23:06:51Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Giant Skunk Animal Companion Musk Fort DC
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43inr?Giant-Skunk-Animal-Companion-Musk-Fort-DC#13
2021-11-17T15:43:34Z
2021-11-17T15:43:34Z
<p>well that •stinks•</p>
well that *stinks*
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2021-11-17T15:43:34Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Combat Trained Cavalier Mounts & Tricks?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fgb?Combat-Trained-Cavalier-Mounts-Tricks#12
2021-07-26T02:13:37Z
2021-07-26T02:06:40Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Heather 540 wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Odo Hillborne wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Niemand wrote:</div><blockquote> at first I thought this was a grappling succubus thread... </blockquote>Only if you ride your Succubus Companion into combat... </blockquote>Think anyone has ever tried that? </blockquote><p>I can't think of a fiendish contract that didn't have a rider... and these mounts will invariably teach them a few new tricks
Heather 540 wrote:Odo Hillborne wrote: Niemand wrote: at first I thought this was a grappling succubus thread...
Only if you ride your Succubus Companion into combat... Think anyone has ever tried that? I can't think of a fiendish contract that didn't have a rider... and these mounts will invariably teach them a few new tricks
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2021-07-26T02:06:40Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Combat Trained Cavalier Mounts & Tricks?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fgb?Combat-Trained-Cavalier-Mounts-Tricks#6
2021-07-23T02:21:33Z
2021-07-23T02:21:33Z
<p>at first I thought this was a grappling succubus thread...</p>
at first I thought this was a grappling succubus thread...
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2021-07-23T02:21:33Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Best buff you can give...?
Zaathras (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43exp?Best-buff-you-can-give#33
2021-07-07T04:09:22Z
2021-07-07T04:03:18Z
<p>The best buff I know of has a one time cost of about $850 for your wizard (I assume you already got a war trained heavy war horse). Leather armor or similar illusion thereof, (4) obsidian daggers in a bandolier, mwk tonfa(worn on belt - it's blocking so you don't actually have to hit with it), mwk mithral cestus(worn, can be +1 spell storing $$), fighters spare weapon. Everyone assumes you're a rogue or TWF. Not being targeted - Priceless. 8^)</p>
The best buff I know of has a one time cost of about $850 for your wizard (I assume you already got a war trained heavy war horse). Leather armor or similar illusion thereof, (4) obsidian daggers in a bandolier, mwk tonfa(worn on belt - it's blocking so you don't actually have to hit with it), mwk mithral cestus(worn, can be +1 spell storing $$), fighters spare weapon. Everyone assumes you're a rogue or TWF. Not being targeted - Priceless. 8^)
Zaathras (alias of Azothath)
2021-07-07T04:03:18Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Pumping Knowledge (Planes) for Pazuzu
Zaathras (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43euk?Pumping-Knowledge-for-Pazuzu#2
2021-06-28T05:58:29Z
2021-06-28T05:58:29Z
<p>learning a True Name™ of an Evil being isn't all that difficult. It's almost like they <i>want</i> you to learn it at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_in_Yellow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">some</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hastur" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">point</a>. Why order out when you can be ordered in and have just as much fun? OOOOhhh sure, there are pet hellhounds and hellcats name Pazuzu. Burnt grilled sandwiches with falafales named Pazuzu. Some bands and songs... ahh well... you <i>could</i> just get a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clive_Barker" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">puzzle box</a>... </p>
<p>It's really just a way for the GM to introduce information, plot hooks, player motivation, or storylines.</p>
learning a True Name™ of an Evil being isn't all that difficult. It's almost like they want you to learn it at some point. Why order out when you can be ordered in and have just as much fun? OOOOhhh sure, there are pet hellhounds and hellcats name Pazuzu. Burnt grilled sandwiches with falafales named Pazuzu. Some bands and songs... ahh well... you could just get a puzzle box...
It's really just a way for the GM to introduce information, plot hooks, player motivation, or storylines.
Zaathras (alias of Azothath)
2021-06-28T05:58:29Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Did 2E kill the forums?
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ept?Did-2E-kill-the-forums#24
2021-06-26T11:13:09Z
2021-06-25T00:27:42Z
<p>yep... totally dead... nothing here to <a href="https://youtu.be/RxcQgpPxzgg?t=580" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">see</a>... <span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>post #24</span></span></p>
yep... totally dead... nothing here to see... post #24
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2021-06-25T00:27:42Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Advice on a Tank build
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43e7f&page=2?Advice-on-a-Tank-build#81
2021-06-19T05:32:21Z
2021-06-18T22:08:17Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">ThecrimeForceDragon wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Couple of questions</p>
<p>1 what's the most optimal class for a tank . One that'll be a to do what it's it's meant to do by level 7-9</p>
<p>2 optimal race?</p>
<p>3 optimal feats
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</blockquote><p>hmmm... •smile•
</p>
Driver(Rog arch), Road Warrior(LegGm Ftr arch) as they drive tanks tha bestest.
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For race: probably; Goblins, Hoomans, Aasimars(as they just too good with no -2)... and cold resistance, yeah
<br />
For Feats: Technologist feat(park a chainsaw next to you and a grenade launcher out the side window, a driver's license and insurance can be handy as well as knowing how to refuel tha tank), anything making you BabaYaga's friend or schmoozing up to her.</p>
ThecrimeForceDragon wrote:Couple of questions
1 what's the most optimal class for a tank . One that'll be a to do what it's it's meant to do by level 7-9
2 optimal race?
3 optimal feats
hmmm... *smile*
Driver(Rog arch), Road Warrior(LegGm Ftr arch) as they drive tanks tha bestest.
For race: probably; Goblins, Hoomans, Aasimars(as they just too good with no -2)... and cold resistance, yeah
For Feats: Technologist feat(park a chainsaw next to you and a grenade launcher out the side window,...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2021-06-18T22:08:17Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Have you ever created your own race, or altered an exisiting race using the Race Builder?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43efi?Have-you-ever-created-your-own-race-or#41
2021-06-15T12:40:20Z
2021-06-15T06:00:45Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Gargamel:</span> I am not obsessed with Smurfs, thank you. I simply can't stop thinking about the miserable beasts every single minute of every single day!...
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Azrael:</span> <i>Meow!</i>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Gargamel:</span> But I need them! It's only by capturing the little wretches and extracting their happy blue essence that my magic will finally become... not infallible...
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Azrael:</span> <i>Meow!</i>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Gargamel:</span> <b>INVINCIBLE</b>, yes, thank you! I shall become the most powerful wizard in all of the world!
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<i>[Gargamel and Azreal cackle]</i>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Gargamel:</span> Yeah, but you're milking it, don't milk it.</p>
Gargamel: I am not obsessed with Smurfs, thank you. I simply can't stop thinking about the miserable beasts every single minute of every single day!...
Azrael: Meow!
Gargamel: But I need them! It's only by capturing the little wretches and extracting their happy blue essence that my magic will finally become... not infallible...
Azrael: Meow!
Gargamel: INVINCIBLE, yes, thank you! I shall become the most powerful wizard in all of the world!
[Gargamel and Azreal cackle]
Gargamel: Yeah, but...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2021-06-15T06:00:45Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: (n + 1) Jokes for the Overeducated
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42wta&page=3?-Jokes-for-the-Overeducated#148
2021-10-28T23:00:57Z
2021-06-08T20:58:24Z
<p>did you hear about the hungry eastern scientist who put a basket between two night lights? He was trying to get the wavefronts to produce a dim sum.</p>
did you hear about the hungry eastern scientist who put a basket between two night lights? He was trying to get the wavefronts to produce a dim sum.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2021-06-08T20:58:24Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: (n + 1) Jokes for the Overeducated
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42wta&page=3?-Jokes-for-the-Overeducated#145
2021-10-28T23:00:01Z
2021-06-07T04:48:24Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Haladir wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Aeneas falls through a space-time vortex and lands in the middle of a battle in 15th-century England. Seeking out his people, he shouts, "Ecquis?! Ecquis?!"</p>
<p>And King Richard III replies, "Hey, I'm the king and I call dibs!" </blockquote><p>diem suum equum ligno
Haladir wrote:Aeneas falls through a space-time vortex and lands in the middle of a battle in 15th-century England. Seeking out his people, he shouts, "Ecquis?! Ecquis?!"
And King Richard III replies, "Hey, I'm the king and I call dibs!"
diem suum equum ligno
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2021-06-07T04:48:24Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: (n + 1) Jokes for the Overeducated
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42wta&page=3?-Jokes-for-the-Overeducated#143
2021-11-18T15:44:19Z
2021-06-06T08:55:45Z
<p>I'm not sure the the artificial diamond trade gets as much press as it applies.</p>
I'm not sure the the artificial diamond trade gets as much press as it applies.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
2021-06-06T08:55:45Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: I don't understand the observer effect in physics.
Niemand (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43cvm&page=2?I-dont-understand-the-observer-effect-in-physics#60
2021-06-06T08:26:38Z
2021-06-06T08:17:30Z
<p>Dromedaries aside...
<br />
a reader interprets the observer's opinionated notes about an event within that implied observer's viewpoint at the time, there is no effect other than an implied one in the noted viewpoint that a reader interprets as valid for that perspective of the event. Determining the original perspective can be non-trivial to transendental as time and randomized conditions may not be easily reconstituted or reversible especially if bounday conditions are isolated by restrained fields of quantum states.</p>
Dromedaries aside...
a reader interprets the observer's opinionated notes about an event within that implied observer's viewpoint at the time, there is no effect other than an implied one in the noted viewpoint that a reader interprets as valid for that perspective of the event. Determining the original perspective can be non-trivial to transendental as time and randomized conditions may not be easily reconstituted or reversible especially if bounday conditions are isolated by restrained...
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2021-06-06T08:17:30Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Dice rolling thread
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k0pq&page=48?Dice-rolling-thread#2365
2021-06-04T17:58:21Z
2021-06-04T17:58:21Z
<p>Format {l-bracket}dice{r-bracket}#d# +#{l-bracket}/dice{r-bracket}</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice">3d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 4) = 15</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice">3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1) = 11</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice">3d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 6) = 17</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice">3d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 2) = 11</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice">3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 3) = 8</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice">3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2) = 12</span></p>
Format {l-bracket}dice{r-bracket}#d# +#{l-bracket}/dice{r-bracket}
[dice]3d6[/dice]
[dice]3d6[/dice]
[dice]3d6[/dice]
[dice]3d6[/dice]
[dice]3d6[/dice]
[dice]3d6[/dice]
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2021-06-04T17:58:21Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Axe-Chucks, yo!
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1fs&page=3?AxeChucks-yo#111
2021-06-16T01:21:09Z
2021-06-03T01:52:19Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Goth Guru wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Unbegreiflich wrote:</div><blockquote> What about Chuckie-chucks that use angry soulbound dolls armed with knives that are ejectable off the end of a chuck with the push of a button... </blockquote>Evil and construct weapon. </blockquote><p>Break-fast with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiffany_Valentine" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tiffany</a> <span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>butt discretion is the better part of pallor</span></span>
Goth Guru wrote:Unbegreiflich wrote: What about Chuckie-chucks that use angry soulbound dolls armed with knives that are ejectable off the end of a chuck with the push of a button...
Evil and construct weapon. Break-fast with Tiffany butt discretion is the better part of pallor
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2021-06-03T01:52:19Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Things my GM/DM will never let me do in RPGs anymore.
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k6dw&page=4?Things-my-GMDM-will-never-let-me-do-in-RPGs#170
2021-06-04T20:08:24Z
2021-06-02T18:06:14Z
<p>I'm not allowed to create new species anymore via <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Polymorph%20Any%20Object" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">my little ponymorph</a> as cute little talking miniature nightmares where "fiendship IS magic" was considered going too far... <span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>I won't bring up the crew of the Dodgy Codger: Captain Arrrgh and Sailor Moonpie</span></span></p>
I'm not allowed to create new species anymore via my little ponymorph as cute little talking miniature nightmares where "fiendship IS magic" was considered going too far... I won't bring up the crew of the Dodgy Codger: Captain Arrrgh and Sailor Moonpie
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2021-06-02T18:06:14Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Axe-Chucks, yo!
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1fs&page=3?AxeChucks-yo#107
2021-05-24T23:12:24Z
2021-05-24T01:40:28Z
<p>What about Chuckie-chucks that use angry soulbound dolls armed with knives that are ejectable off the end of a chuck with the push of a button...</p>
What about Chuckie-chucks that use angry soulbound dolls armed with knives that are ejectable off the end of a chuck with the push of a button...
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2021-05-24T01:40:28Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Things my GM/DM will never let me do in RPGs anymore.
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k6dw&page=4?Things-my-GMDM-will-never-let-me-do-in-RPGs#160
2021-05-24T00:24:45Z
2021-05-23T22:41:11Z
<p>+ My GM won't let me roll dice out of my back pocket anymore... he said, "Pop-o-matic, <i>twerkin must neva' die</i>"</p>
+ My GM won't let me roll dice out of my back pocket anymore... he said, "Pop-o-matic, twerkin must neva' die"
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2021-05-23T22:41:11Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=1628?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#81390
2021-05-23T19:28:51Z
2021-05-23T19:25:12Z
<p>there are laws in fiction? •dang• an here I just smashimov'd some robot spoutin nonsense... d[ o_0 ]b</p>
there are laws in fiction? *dang* an here I just smashimov'd some robot spoutin nonsense... d[ o_0 ]b
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2021-05-23T19:25:12Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Spell - Contingent Action - Trigger on Your Own Attack?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43deh?Spell-Contingent-Action-Trigger-on-Your-Own#3
2021-05-05T15:50:10Z
2021-05-05T15:47:53Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Makin And Stump wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The spell contingent action allows you to essentially ready an action to a particular thing ahead of time. Can the trigger for the readied action be your own action, such as "when I finish a full attack, I make a vital strike attack"?</p>
<p>Can a dragon with the snatch feat ready an action to fly away after confirming a grab, flying in, attacking for a grab, then flying away as a contingent move action? </blockquote><p>^^ <b>This is a Duplicate post</b> ^^
</p>
see <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43dei?Spell-Contingent-Action-Trigger-on-Your-Own" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Spell Contingent Action Trigger on Your Own</a> made on the same day.</p>
Makin And Stump wrote:The spell contingent action allows you to essentially ready an action to a particular thing ahead of time. Can the trigger for the readied action be your own action, such as "when I finish a full attack, I make a vital strike attack"?
Can a dragon with the snatch feat ready an action to fly away after confirming a grab, flying in, attacking for a grab, then flying away as a contingent move action?
^^ This is a Duplicate post ^^
see Spell Contingent Action Trigger on...
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2021-05-05T15:47:53Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Rise of the Runelords item legality question *spoilers*
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43cwr?Rise-of-the-Runelords-item-legality-question#12
2021-04-16T00:13:48Z
2021-04-16T00:13:48Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Alvarious "Alfred" windrunner wrote:</div><blockquote><p> So we have just defeated the monstrosity at Fox glove manner and we looked through his loot and found a stalkers mask. It does not give off an evil aura. The party is a bunch of people who are chaotic neutral and I am running a paladin. My question is this. Is it legal to keep and use the stalkers mask? It is a mask made from other human faces. I want the party to ditch it to proper authority because it evidence of a serial killer but talking with my Pathfinder friends and the DM, we can't figure out the actual legality of it. They want to keep it because it helps the human rogue. </p>
<p>Tldr: is the stalkers mask legal to have and use? It is made of other human face, but is illusion based and does not have an evil aura </blockquote><p>From a RAW perspective - it's in published material so it's legal.
</p>
Sure, your Paladin can keep it AND use it or another party member can use it. The GM <i>should</i> have taken it out of the scenario if he didn't want it in his game.
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Will there be consequences? <span class=messageboard-ooc>(insert evil laugh)</span>MwoHaaHaHa... yes, you'll be more powerful! <span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>(•giggle•)</span></span></p>
Alvarious "Alfred" windrunner wrote:So we have just defeated the monstrosity at Fox glove manner and we looked through his loot and found a stalkers mask. It does not give off an evil aura. The party is a bunch of people who are chaotic neutral and I am running a paladin. My question is this. Is it legal to keep and use the stalkers mask? It is a mask made from other human faces. I want the party to ditch it to proper authority because it evidence of a serial killer but talking with my...
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2021-04-16T00:13:48Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Is there a way to prevent friendly fire?
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uabk?Is-there-a-way-to-prevent-friendly-fire#22
2020-11-08T14:04:38Z
2020-11-05T23:39:48Z
<p>as this is a •Necro• thread...</p>
<p>•PHWA!• simple, kill all your friends or don't take them with you unless they are undead under your control. Friendly fire avoided. Remember to command any undead set afire to grab your enemies, thus avoiding secondary 'friendly' fire.</p>
<p>Okay, maybe your PC is a nice guy...
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There's no reason to learn a silly metamagic. <b>Learn your spells!</b> (and thus Area of Effect and Targets)
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Get options! Get some Ioun Stones to recall spells 5 First and 1-2 Second. Have an assortment of wands. Sure it costs gold. Welcome to tabletop RPGs.</p>
<p>Fireballs can be cast in the air (it is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">sphere</a>) so they don't hit your friends, and teach them to duck on command like "incomming!". It's easier and more cost effective than metamagic.
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If you're a silly Alchemist, hitting your party members is just part of the class design. At low levels it's Fire damage, probably the easiest to protect against. Unfortunately Touch AC is hard to buff except for magic users and tiny folk with high DEX. The best (simple) defense is Obscuring Mist (1st) and for your 'friendlies' to attack from the edge of the mist. Get them a Wand. An Arrow Magnet is also effective.</p>
as this is a *Necro* thread...
*PHWA!* simple, kill all your friends or don't take them with you unless they are undead under your control. Friendly fire avoided. Remember to command any undead set afire to grab your enemies, thus avoiding secondary 'friendly' fire.
Okay, maybe your PC is a nice guy...
There's no reason to learn a silly metamagic. Learn your spells! (and thus Area of Effect and Targets)
Get options! Get some Ioun Stones to recall spells 5 First and 1-2 Second. Have an...
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2020-11-05T23:39:48Z
Re: Forums: Rules Discussion: Please explain scroll crafting in a simple step by step manner.
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs437pg?Please-explain-scroll-crafting-in-a-simple#6
2021-10-11T04:12:18Z
2020-10-20T05:49:53Z
<p>so it seems due to lack of clarity it is not possible or advisable within Organized Play for Pathfinder 2nd Ed.</p>
<p>Purchasing them outright might be a better, simpler option. See the consumable section in the current Guide to Org Play.</p>
so it seems due to lack of clarity it is not possible or advisable within Organized Play for Pathfinder 2nd Ed.
Purchasing them outright might be a better, simpler option. See the consumable section in the current Guide to Org Play.
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2020-10-20T05:49:53Z
Re: Forums: Rules Discussion: How loud are verbal spells?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs4351f?How-loud-are-verbal-spells#5
2020-08-13T05:12:43Z
2020-08-13T05:09:02Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lady Macbeth, Act5 S1 wrote:</div><blockquote>Out, damned spot! Out, I say!</blockquote>{Create Water}<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lady Macbeth-continues, washing hands wrote:</div><blockquote>—One, two. Why, then, ’tis time to do ’t. Hell is murky!—Fie, my lord, fie! A soldier, and afeard? What need we fear who knows it, when none can call our power to account?—Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him.</blockquote><p>8^)
Lady Macbeth, Act5 S1 wrote:Out, damned spot! Out, I say!
{Create Water}Lady Macbeth-continues, washing hands wrote:—One, two. Why, then, ’tis time to do ’t. Hell is murky!—Fie, my lord, fie! A soldier, and afeard? What need we fear who knows it, when none can call our power to account?—Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him.
8^)
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2020-08-13T05:09:02Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Are there ways to give a familiar a "hand" ?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42zyd?Are-there-ways-to-give-a-familiar-a-hand#10
2020-04-03T13:29:03Z
2020-04-03T13:01:52Z
<p>a fly in the ointment is <a href="https://aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?Name=Components&Category=Psychic%20Magic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Psychic casters</a>, don't ask me how a familiar becomes a psychic caster but you don't need hands for it. Humorously you could put your rabbit in a pirate hat and have him yell "Watership Down!"</p>
a fly in the ointment is Psychic casters, don't ask me how a familiar becomes a psychic caster but you don't need hands for it. Humorously you could put your rabbit in a pirate hat and have him yell "Watership Down!"
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2020-04-03T13:01:52Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Are there ways to give a familiar a "hand" ?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42zyd?Are-there-ways-to-give-a-familiar-a-hand#9
2020-04-03T12:59:18Z
2020-04-03T12:57:49Z
<p>since Hand of the Mage relies on <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Mage%20Hand" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mage Hand</a> "Target: one nonmagical, unattended object weighing up to 5 lbs." would tend to argue against it being used for magical casting. Telekinesis does not imply somatic components.</p>
since Hand of the Mage relies on Mage Hand "Target: one nonmagical, unattended object weighing up to 5 lbs." would tend to argue against it being used for magical casting. Telekinesis does not imply somatic components.
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2020-04-03T12:57:49Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Are there ways to give a familiar a "hand" ?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42zyd?Are-there-ways-to-give-a-familiar-a-hand#8
2020-04-03T12:52:05Z
2020-04-03T11:53:20Z
<p>PFS has rules<a href="https://paizo.com/organizedplay/faq#v5748eaic9whb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">{see FAQ}</a> for familiars and animal companions. Essentially only some of the improved familiars can use wands. Magic Item slots were extremely restrained.</p>
<p>Rulewise it stems from 2-3 books; Animal Archive, UltMagic p251 list of updated familiars, Familiar Folio lists stuff, and a blog post listing familiars etc.</p>
<p>Within PFS a rabbit familiar can not cast or use a wand.</p>
<p>I'm also going to state that it seems you are in a home game but it's not clear.</p>
<p>Speaking can be obtained through a <a href="https://aonprd.com/MagicRingsDisplay.aspx?FinalName=Ring%20of%20Eloquence" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ring of Eloquence</a>. This also assumes the creature has the equipment to speak in the first place as most magic item descriptions are geared for humans so clear it with your GM.</p>
<p>Alchemist Discovery - Vestigial Arm (Ex) (Ult Magic 18).
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Prosthetic {arm} (Equip) (Ult Equip 57, Adv Armry 19, ...) $10, no casting etc.
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Necrograft {arm} (MagItem) (Blk Mkt 15) $12000 and 'fine manipulations' are in doubt.
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Clockwork Arm (MagItem) (Mag Mktplc 23) $6400 and only for replacement limb, not additional limbs.
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Cybernetic Arm (see Clockwork Arm above).
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... there's also an extra arm/hand that straps on but no luck finding it at the moment...</p>
PFS has rules{see FAQ} for familiars and animal companions. Essentially only some of the improved familiars can use wands. Magic Item slots were extremely restrained.
Rulewise it stems from 2-3 books; Animal Archive, UltMagic p251 list of updated familiars, Familiar Folio lists stuff, and a blog post listing familiars etc.
Within PFS a rabbit familiar can not cast or use a wand.
I'm also going to state that it seems you are in a home game but it's not clear.
Speaking can be obtained...
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2020-04-03T11:53:20Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Magic Item cost
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42zvm?Magic-Item-cost#2
2020-03-31T14:56:04Z
2020-03-31T14:20:37Z
<p>Ask your GM if you can upgrade (pay just the cost difference). In a home game there may be a time delay if the wizard has to 'upgrade' your item, usually (cost(GP)/1000) days +1 day minimum.</p>
<p>PFS: If you are in a PFS1 game the answer is YES, you can upgrade using the rules in The Guide (there are some restrictions such as item material description needs to be the same and "named items" are generally a dead end).</p>
<p>If your GM says NO, then it is usually sell item 1 at half and buy item 2 at full losing just half of item 1's cost.</p>
<p>Table: Weapon Pricing by Bonus
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Bonus | Price
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+1 | 2,000
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+2 | 8,000
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+3 | 18,000
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+4 | 32,000
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+5 | 50,000</p>
<p>so going from a simple +2($8000) to +3($18000); an upgrade costs [$18000-8000]= 10000GP and might take 11 days, otherwise it is [$18000+ base wpn cost -$4000(proceeds from sale of first item plus base wpn cost)]= 14000GP + 0.5•(base weapon cost).</p>
<p>One-Handed Melee Weapons Cost Dmg (S) Dmg (M) Critical Range Weight1 Type2 Special Source
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Broadsword, nine ring 15 gp 1d6 1d8 ×3 — 4 lbs. S monk PZO1118
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it seems you may have an extra ring <g></p>
<p>Advice:
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My suggestion depends on your cash on hand, what monsters you generally fight, and what monk order (religion) your character professes. It might be best to sell your old weapon and get an (in order of preference) adamantine, mithral, obsidian, or cold iron(+2000GP if magicked) weapon of the same make.
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Two amulets can cover golems and swarms. Still, the golf bag of weapons approach is a tried and true method.
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If find that shocking(1d6 electric)(+1) or acidic(1d6 acid)(+1), bane(outsiders or undead)(+1), holy(+2) are very effective upgrades. Elysian Bronze depends on your campaign. Don't underestimate obsidian as it loses the fragile quality once enchanted/(+1)enhancement.
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Oh, and buy a backup weapon, usually just a cold iron version of your primary weapon. B^)</p>
Ask your GM if you can upgrade (pay just the cost difference). In a home game there may be a time delay if the wizard has to 'upgrade' your item, usually (cost(GP)/1000) days +1 day minimum.
PFS: If you are in a PFS1 game the answer is YES, you can upgrade using the rules in The Guide (there are some restrictions such as item material description needs to be the same and "named items" are generally a dead end).
If your GM says NO, then it is usually sell item 1 at half and buy item 2 at...
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2020-03-31T14:20:37Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Can a Wizard copy a spell from any divine source into his spellbook by any means?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42zs5?Can-a-Wizard-copy-a-spell-from-any-divine#32
2020-03-30T02:35:51Z
2020-03-30T02:28:21Z
<p>chatting
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Historically there have been two styles; Arcane and Divine. Users require specific feats or class types to cross between the two and then it's usually a case(spell) by case basis. Paizo added Psychic to the styles.</p>
<p>There has been a joining of the spell lists since AD&D2 days (for simplicity and uniformity) but the Arcane/Divine divide has continued.</p>
<p>PFS (a game based on Wealth by Level) for simplicity eliminates those differences for activating/using a scroll. That divide still exists for scribing a spell as it may not be on the caster's spell list.</p>
<p>Over the years there has been a mix of use cases in home games. Some allow PFS style usage, some allow universal access, some keep it pretty standard as it controls the variety of spells a character has access to. By level 20 things get pretty crazy and a GM better know the spell system by then.</p>
chatting
Historically there have been two styles; Arcane and Divine. Users require specific feats or class types to cross between the two and then it's usually a case(spell) by case basis. Paizo added Psychic to the styles.
There has been a joining of the spell lists since AD&D2 days (for simplicity and uniformity) but the Arcane/Divine divide has continued.
PFS (a game based on Wealth by Level) for simplicity eliminates those differences for activating/using a scroll. That divide still...
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2020-03-30T02:28:21Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Getting two complete sets of spells in a 'day' by sleeping twice?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42zoa?Getting-two-complete-sets-of-spells-in-a-day#11
2020-03-26T06:51:34Z
2020-03-26T06:27:17Z
<p>no, yes, no... </p>
<p>so a regular wizard gets N spell slots of M spell levels (see your chart) per day.
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He can leave some slots open or unmemorized. Later in the day he can memorize specific spells (out of his books or via access by class abilities/feats) in these open slots at the cost of some study time. This is how a wizard without metamagics or feats accesses variability. That study time is key (and there is a feat to shorten it) as your party has to wait on you, and you don't have a full compliment of memorized spells in an ambush/surprise situation. Also the wizard needs enough slots to make this a viable plan (as he will need some basic spells every day), so we are talking 5th level and above.
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Advice:
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Anyway you can get extra spell slots is a WINNER and bonded object amulet is probably the way to go. Ring of Wizardry is also a very expensive classic. Pearls of Power allow you to recall a cast spell and they're relatively cheap at first Spell Level.</p>
<p>There are a few ways to get multiple sets of spells per day using very high level magics and oddball effects. It also depends on what monsters your GM uses (or makes available as spell targets). It is a fantasy game after all...</p>
no, yes, no...
so a regular wizard gets N spell slots of M spell levels (see your chart) per day.
He can leave some slots open or unmemorized. Later in the day he can memorize specific spells (out of his books or via access by class abilities/feats) in these open slots at the cost of some study time. This is how a wizard without metamagics or feats accesses variability. That study time is key (and there is a feat to shorten it) as your party has to wait on you, and you don't have a full...
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2020-03-26T06:27:17Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Negative Levels and Possessing Creatures
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42zp2?Negative-Levels-and-Possessing-Creatures#3
2020-03-26T06:05:09Z
2020-03-26T05:37:52Z
<p>see <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2to13?Question-about-casting-debuffs-on-host-bodies#2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">old post circa 2016</a> where this question was stated before.
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It references <a href="http://legacy.aonprd.com/occultAdventures/occultRules.html#possession" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Occult rules</a>. Helpful but it does not explicitly address this case.</p>
<p>The key question is when a creature possesses a body, does it become that creature for spell targeting purposes?
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It becomes more complex if an undead possesses a living creature and is then bolstered by Enervation.
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Alas, and then we have possession by an undead (servant/familiar) who willingly cedes the body to his master's possession leaving two or three souls in the body.</p>
<p>The effect of an Enervation effecting a presumably high level caster does not lead to "and potentially force it to abandon the body to escape." The magical protections of a caster combined with superior physical protections of the host body will make it difficult to score a hit or ranged touch.</p>
see old post circa 2016 where this question was stated before.
It references Occult rules. Helpful but it does not explicitly address this case.
The key question is when a creature possesses a body, does it become that creature for spell targeting purposes?
It becomes more complex if an undead possesses a living creature and is then bolstered by Enervation.
Alas, and then we have possession by an undead (servant/familiar) who willingly cedes the body to his master's possession leaving two or...
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2020-03-26T05:37:52Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Can an Illusion spell fail?
thanks for all the fish (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ymb?Can-an-Illusion-spell-fail#11
2020-03-03T03:06:22Z
2020-03-03T03:06:22Z
<p>In game speak, when a spell 'fails' it is usually because the target(s) made their saves. It is assumed the caster made appropriate choices in casting, targeting, etc.</p>
In game speak, when a spell 'fails' it is usually because the target(s) made their saves. It is assumed the caster made appropriate choices in casting, targeting, etc.
thanks for all the fish (alias of Azothath)
2020-03-03T03:06:22Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Wizard Spells List
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42lu8?Wizard-Spells-List#11
2019-09-05T17:58:27Z
2019-09-05T17:58:27Z
<p>There are no secrits <span class=tiny><span class=messageboard-ooc>Fnord</span></span></p>
There are no secrits Fnord
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2019-09-05T17:58:27Z
Re: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #10-98: Siege of Gallowspire
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/products/btq01yyz/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-1098-Siege-of-Gallowspire#26
2019-08-22T18:17:36Z
2019-08-22T18:17:36Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote> Much like the scoured stars now we know why there's no high level pathfinders anymore... </blockquote><p>the smart ones already took a desk<span class=messageboard-ooc>ari</span> job...
BigNorseWolf wrote:Much like the scoured stars now we know why there's no high level pathfinders anymore...
the smart ones already took a deskari job...
Unbegreiflich (alias of Azothath)
2019-08-22T18:17:36Z
Re: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #10-98: Siege of Gallowspire
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/products/btq01yyz/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-1098-Siege-of-Gallowspire#24
2019-08-22T12:34:13Z
2019-08-22T12:32:47Z
<p>I'll ask - is there a boon or gold reward difference between soldier and champion level on the PFS chronicle? Historically there has not been a difference other than "I did it Hard mode!".</p>
I'll ask - is there a boon or gold reward difference between soldier and champion level on the PFS chronicle? Historically there has not been a difference other than "I did it Hard mode!".
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-08-22T12:32:47Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Compilation of Campaign Clarification requests
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9q1&page=11?Compilation-of-Campaign-Clarification-requests#511
2019-05-30T13:30:00Z
2019-05-30T13:25:16Z
<p>the way <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=False%20Age" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">False Age</a> is written, the bonuses are untyped. Stating the transmutation spell gives an enhancement bonus would help.</p>
the way False Age is written, the bonuses are untyped. Stating the transmutation spell gives an enhancement bonus would help.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-30T13:25:16Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Ideas for monsters in my module
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kqu?Ideas-for-monsters-in-my-module#8
2019-05-30T04:36:51Z
2019-05-30T04:11:44Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Whisperer in Darkness wrote:</div><blockquote> ahhh, I thought Ideas WERE the monsters... </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>may your dreamlands be filled with the sweet idylls of Gilbert & Sullivan featuring gugs and moonbeasts with a chorus of mi-go ... </span> sweet little buttercup brain in a can, buzzes me softly from on her nightstand... sweet little buttercup, oh little buttercup...
Whisperer in Darkness wrote:ahhh, I thought Ideas WERE the monsters...
may your dreamlands be filled with the sweet idylls of Gilbert & Sullivan featuring gugs and moonbeasts with a chorus of mi-go ... sweet little buttercup brain in a can, buzzes me softly from on her nightstand... sweet little buttercup, oh little buttercup...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-30T04:11:44Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Tips on Buffing Up the Mystic Theurge Class
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ksf?Tips-on-Buffing-Up-the-Mystic-Theurge-Class#9
2019-05-30T04:05:15Z
2019-05-30T04:05:15Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Rednal wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Whisperer in Darkness wrote:</div><blockquote> my suggestion is to just make Mystic Theurge its own class and solve the problem...</blockquote>So, just the •link to Theurge•, then? </blockquote><p>That's an idea.
GM Rednal wrote:Whisperer in Darkness wrote: my suggestion is to just make Mystic Theurge its own class and solve the problem...
So, just the *link to Theurge*, then? That's an idea.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-30T04:05:15Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Ideas for monsters in my module
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kqu?Ideas-for-monsters-in-my-module#6
2019-05-30T01:19:01Z
2019-05-30T01:19:01Z
<p>ahhh, I thought Ideas WERE the monsters...</p>
ahhh, I thought Ideas WERE the monsters...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-30T01:19:01Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Tips on Buffing Up the Mystic Theurge Class
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ksf?Tips-on-Buffing-Up-the-Mystic-Theurge-Class#6
2019-05-30T01:16:58Z
2019-05-30T01:16:58Z
<p>my suggestion is to just make Mystic Theurge its own class and solve the problem with access to two lists. Casting remains based on one ability score. It's simple and doesn't spam the low level spells. This also means casters can multiclass in and out of Mystic Theurge. There will have to be a trade off for access to two lists.</p>
my suggestion is to just make Mystic Theurge its own class and solve the problem with access to two lists. Casting remains based on one ability score. It's simple and doesn't spam the low level spells. This also means casters can multiclass in and out of Mystic Theurge. There will have to be a trade off for access to two lists.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-30T01:16:58Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Scenario tags for trigger warnings?
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42knq?Scenario-tags-for-trigger-warnings#39
2019-05-28T15:46:20Z
2019-05-28T15:18:40Z
<p>I'm glad that there's an independent listing of sensitive topics grouped by themes so that people who are concerned can find it and GMs with said players have a resource. Don't limit it to Scenarios. Avoid spoilers. Add DnD AL adventures to it.</p>
<p>In my years of GMming PFS I've had one person mention a phobia before we started and you handle it at the table <i>in vita</i>. The vast majority of comments are about following 'the rules' as a player perceives them. It's all part of a GM's job. I've experienced odder things in home game play.</p>
<p>For Paizo, a company, it's a bit more complex. They'd have to implement a strategy and policy then add it to their editing effort. PR and sales are going to have something to say about perceived negative topics on products. It's tricky as you can't protect everyone from everything AND you want to sell a lot of product.
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Video game labels are probably a comparable industry standard.
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Practically, I think cover art and product description text give you an idea of what's inside. Yeah, not foolproof or encompassing.
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That's why GMs (a necessary evil in RPGs, lol) provide that service.</p>
I'm glad that there's an independent listing of sensitive topics grouped by themes so that people who are concerned can find it and GMs with said players have a resource. Don't limit it to Scenarios. Avoid spoilers. Add DnD AL adventures to it.
In my years of GMming PFS I've had one person mention a phobia before we started and you handle it at the table in vita. The vast majority of comments are about following 'the rules' as a player perceives them. It's all part of a GM's job. I've...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-28T15:18:40Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Post-10-99 wall of names additions [Spoilers!]
Jonni DC, Continuity Cop (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kq4?Post1099-wall-of-names-additions-Spoilers#5
2019-05-29T18:07:11Z
2019-05-28T05:27:04Z
<p>10-99 makes it spoiler proof...</p>
10-99 makes it spoiler proof...
Jonni DC, Continuity Cop (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-28T05:27:04Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Society Second Edition Preview: Chronicle Sheets, Rarity, and More!
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgn0&page=3?Pathfinder-Society-Second-Edition-Preview#113
2019-05-23T21:05:23Z
2019-05-23T20:14:10Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hobo Sapiens wrote:</div><blockquote> {it fits a lot on the page} </blockquote><p>I'm just being helpful in my way - so feel free to ignore the post.
<p>I did a test layout and it works with all the fill in fields on the right hand side. I'd note;
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my fill in boxes tended to be taller with less or similar width than those in the sample.
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There were three fill in box widths. Long fields like name, character name, GM signature(the long poles in the tent), accommodated an OPF Paizo# of "695695697-9898" (character #s with ACG start at "1001")and were 2.06•0.31 inch with identifier text. Medium fields like experience and gold accommodated "55,555.5" were 1.25•.031 inch. Short fields such a chronicle and tracking # were 0.88•0.31 inches with identifier text. Identifier text was 8pt trebuchet bold in the upper L-H corner of the box using 40%K (so you can write over it), Paizo style has it centered at the bottom with white text on a dark background.
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Body text at 10pt with 110% leading makes it significantly larger than in the sample which is at about 7-8pt bold and I'll guess 200% leading. Larger text with less header manages to do about the same... a difference in style/taste but I prefer not to resort to reading glasses.
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my line space for notes was 4.06•0.25 inch (4 lines per inch or 6.3mm per line) for 14 lines of text which was far taller than in the sample. This area covers purchases, sales, conditions, downtime, and notes along with associated costs. Certainly with less height more lines could be fit in.</p>
<p>In my several years of play I haven't seen players pick up more than 3 conditions or sell more than 1-2 items in PFS. Almost all conditions have to be cleared before the game ends (•cha-ching•).
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Purchasing tends to be 1-4 items. Wizards have longer lists as they scribe spells and buy scrolls and what not and GM babies have a long list on their last GM chronicle. Long lists usually wind up on the back of the chronicle with a total on the front.
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Core, Slow Track(now done with incremental XP), and subtier weren't addressed and I assume that's part of the changes for PF2. Where does the Infamy go?</p>
<p>I'm sure we'll be fine with the form come august. These things evolve as the seasons go by.</p>
Hobo Sapiens wrote:{it fits a lot on the page}
I'm just being helpful in my way - so feel free to ignore the post. I did a test layout and it works with all the fill in fields on the right hand side. I'd note;
my fill in boxes tended to be taller with less or similar width than those in the sample.
There were three fill in box widths. Long fields like name, character name, GM signature(the long poles in the tent), accommodated an OPF Paizo# of "695695697-9898" (character #s with ACG start at...
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-23T20:14:10Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Society Second Edition Preview: Chronicle Sheets, Rarity, and More!
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgn0&page=3?Pathfinder-Society-Second-Edition-Preview#109
2019-05-22T08:41:44Z
2019-05-22T07:31:34Z
<p>the PF2 chronicle is too busy and uses space inefficiently.
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It can not accommodate the current amount of text on many PF1 chronicles.</p>
<p>I'd assume handwritten text (what GMs and players will write in) of Comic Sans 18pt at 100% line about 6.42mm, or 7.1mm(9/32")(medium ruled) per line. Current chronicle layout has a column 33.3mm down the right hand side and about 37.8mm with headers. It could easily go down to 25mm. A large signature runs about 48mm wide or two right hand column widths.
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Personally I'm not a fan of your current body text, but it is what it is (paid for). I prefer 12pt or 10pt body text at 110% line pitch.</p>
<p>the player name box is too big for the information it contains. All that's needed is "123456-99" and lines for where the GMs add reportables and players can fill in totals. My suggestion is to run them down the right side of the page along with Event Code, date, GM signature, and GM number.
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That frees up the rest of the page and has everyone filling out just the right hand column.</p>
<p>Items by subtier could be eliminated and added to the boon section. The vast majority of these items in PF1 was redundant access or at times a boon to the CORE campaign. I'd ask if there's going to be a PF2 CORE campaign.</p>
<p>I'd just have a largish section of about 12 lines for text and have descriptive static text on line 1, "conditions gained and items sold" and then on line 5, "conditions cleared, expenditures, purchases, and notes". Totals can be on the right hand column rather than cluttering up the somewhat free form lines with static boxes for redundant totals that will appear in the right hand column.</p>
the PF2 chronicle is too busy and uses space inefficiently.
It can not accommodate the current amount of text on many PF1 chronicles.
I'd assume handwritten text (what GMs and players will write in) of Comic Sans 18pt at 100% line about 6.42mm, or 7.1mm(9/32")(medium ruled) per line. Current chronicle layout has a column 33.3mm down the right hand side and about 37.8mm with headers. It could easily go down to 25mm. A large signature runs about 48mm wide or two right hand column widths....
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-22T07:31:34Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pathfinder Society Scenario #10-09: The Rasping Rebirth: Was your PC Tempted? [Spoilers]
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hlt?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-1009-The-Rasping#19
2019-05-21T22:28:20Z
2019-05-21T21:50:36Z
<p>I served in various houses from an early age learning the skills of an efficient and talented servant (rogue 2) wearing formal neck jewelry in Cheliax until I was sold to an elder Paralictor. I managed to impress him and he tutored me absently in rudimentary transmutation wizardry while his assistant gave me a more practical instruction. Unfortunately my master suffered a spellcasting accident (his imp took his soul to hell) which freed me from bondage and gifted me with a substantial grimoire. I joined the society and gained valuable experiences rising to 13th caster level. On the trip to the abyss I couldn't let the somewhat awkward opportunity slip by.
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
I served in various houses from an early age learning the skills of an efficient and talented servant (rogue 2) wearing formal neck jewelry in Cheliax until I was sold to an elder Paralictor. I managed to impress him and he tutored me absently in rudimentary transmutation wizardry while his assistant gave me a more practical instruction. Unfortunately my master suffered a spellcasting accident (his imp took his soul to hell) which freed me from bondage and gifted me with a substantial...
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-21T21:50:36Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Hottest fire around?
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jt4?Hottest-fire-around#4
2019-05-08T20:23:26Z
2019-05-02T06:17:10Z
<p>I would say douse them in a few sun orchid elixirs and then light them... the tears and gnashing of teeth as the flames light should create a black hole of drama. ;^0</p>
<p>okay - on a more serious note, a <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qhpk?Most-damaging-persistent-fire-effect#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">thread in 2013</a> discussed this topic somewhat...
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I'd say <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Create%20Demiplane,%20Greater" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Create Demiplane</a> Plasma with dead magic trait should do the trick.
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Maybe a Empowered (using Magical Lineage) Rain of Arrows using Flame Arrows(which is questionable if they'd stack) that are adamantine (one shot material component to get around DR).
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Empowered (using Magical Lineage) and some Evoker special abilities <a href="https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Stormbolts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stormbolts</a> changed to 1.5•((20d8)[fire] with extra damage to the die) might do the trick. Using permanency to create one shot magic items that all go •bang• together ups the total dice as separate but simultaneous(same round) attacks with the only limit being the cost.</p>
<p>this seems more of an Advice column than Rules question.</p>
I would say douse them in a few sun orchid elixirs and then light them... the tears and gnashing of teeth as the flames light should create a black hole of drama. ;^0
okay - on a more serious note, a thread in 2013 discussed this topic somewhat...
I'd say Create Demiplane Plasma with dead magic trait should do the trick.
Maybe a Empowered (using Magical Lineage) Rain of Arrows using Flame Arrows(which is questionable if they'd stack) that are adamantine (one shot material component to get...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-05-02T06:17:10Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Society Second Edition Preview: Earned Benefits
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sglh&page=2?Pathfinder-Society-Second-Edition-Preview#99
2019-04-26T06:27:27Z
2019-04-26T06:21:29Z
<p>lol... the obvious is "GMP"
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but I can see the public relations in achieving something. You could just call it reward points, award points, bounty, dividend, premium... points... Tips could be interesting.</p>
lol... the obvious is "GMP"
but I can see the public relations in achieving something. You could just call it reward points, award points, bounty, dividend, premium... points... Tips could be interesting.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-26T06:21:29Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Society Second Edition Preview: Earned Benefits
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sglh?Pathfinder-Society-Second-Edition-Preview#39
2019-04-25T03:20:32Z
2019-04-25T03:17:25Z
<p>Will it be okay to have a high Infamy? Obviously scenarios will have to account for that but rewards shouldn't be affected. I mean there's the expectation that the PC has had some issues but they still may be highly effective, just not diplomatic or maybe cooperative.</p>
Will it be okay to have a high Infamy? Obviously scenarios will have to account for that but rewards shouldn't be affected. I mean there's the expectation that the PC has had some issues but they still may be highly effective, just not diplomatic or maybe cooperative.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-25T03:17:25Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Society Second Edition Preview: Earned Benefits
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sglh?Pathfinder-Society-Second-Edition-Preview#29
2019-04-25T00:31:08Z
2019-04-25T00:31:08Z
<p>These data items are to be tracked on a character sheet for PFS2 (and SFS?).
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<b>My question is are they reported data items</b> so they can be tracked per character online?
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To reiterate they would be reported by Coordinators to the online play history. Currently date, event#, Player & GM PFS#, Char#, Faction code, & Prestige, and character death are reportable data items. This would add 6 items per character to report. XP & GP are currently assumed based on the game reported.</p>
These data items are to be tracked on a character sheet for PFS2 (and SFS?).
My question is are they reported data items so they can be tracked per character online?
To reiterate they would be reported by Coordinators to the online play history. Currently date, event#, Player & GM PFS#, Char#, Faction code, & Prestige, and character death are reportable data items. This would add 6 items per character to report. XP & GP are currently assumed based on the game reported.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-25T00:31:08Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Non-Combat Based Encounters that Challenge the Party
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42j2i?NonCombat-Based-Encounters-that-Challenge-the#5
2019-04-10T12:07:21Z
2019-04-10T04:07:12Z
<p>there are various adventures(scenarios) set in the underdark.</p>
<p>I would provide 3 guides with varying skill sets, attitudes, and alignments - let the PCs pick one. Of course competency and cost go together and lessens the risk of getting lost. A cleric or advocate of the old god might be one.</p>
<p>generally, light, food and water, and anything not made of unworked rock are scarce commodities in the underdark. Add 5-10 to survival check DCs.</p>
<p>derro checkpoints that PCs have to Bluff/Diplo/bride to get through.
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vermin or rothé drives that cross their path.
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vegepygmie tribes.
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mongrelmen tribes.
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you can smell troglodytes.
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just look in the tables in the back of the bestiaries in underdark encounters for creatures that might negotiate rather than fight... </p>
<p>rather than rework encounters, just add to the CR on the hard path and figure out what extra monsters there are.
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The easy path should have MORE diplo encounters than the hard path.</p>
there are various adventures(scenarios) set in the underdark.
I would provide 3 guides with varying skill sets, attitudes, and alignments - let the PCs pick one. Of course competency and cost go together and lessens the risk of getting lost. A cleric or advocate of the old god might be one.
generally, light, food and water, and anything not made of unworked rock are scarce commodities in the underdark. Add 5-10 to survival check DCs.
derro checkpoints that PCs have to Bluff/Diplo/bride to...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-10T04:07:12Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Fey form spells advice
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2usyf?Fey-form-spells-advice#38
2019-04-09T14:24:30Z
2019-04-09T14:24:30Z
<p>I believe the default for most ranged attacks is 10ft</p>
I believe the default for most ranged attacks is 10ft
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-09T14:24:30Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Fey form spells advice
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2usyf?Fey-form-spells-advice#37
2019-04-05T22:06:19Z
2019-04-05T22:01:34Z
<p>Fey Form 2 is a 6th level spell for Wizards, so mid level. GM's may not have a lot of experience with the spell system and interactions at this level. While it's not the most complex spell some of the fey target creatures are not exactly well defined (unless you mean "in print").
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When you get into corner cases or things that aren't well defined, you are in the GM's grey area. So it is best to run things by him before you do them in your home game.
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PFS is a simple game for fun and follows RAW somewhat closely and GMs tend to say 'no' to anything not well defined.</p>
Fey Form 2 is a 6th level spell for Wizards, so mid level. GM's may not have a lot of experience with the spell system and interactions at this level. While it's not the most complex spell some of the fey target creatures are not exactly well defined (unless you mean "in print").
When you get into corner cases or things that aren't well defined, you are in the GM's grey area. So it is best to run things by him before you do them in your home game.
PFS is a simple game for fun and follows RAW...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-05T22:01:34Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Dose urinating in combat provoke an attack of opportunity?
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ilx?Dose-urinating-in-combat-provoke-an-attack-of#37
2019-04-03T18:34:59Z
2019-04-03T17:52:07Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">blahpers wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Whisperer in Darkness wrote:</div><blockquote> -3 on the limerick for form, meter, and rhyme.</blockquote>No fair grading it as a limerick when it's clearly a quatrain. </blockquote><p>nope, the form posted was AABC by meter or maayyybee AABB by rhyme, see <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quatrain" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Quatrain</a>. balls(1) to overalls(3)... hmmm.... an extra line of A at the end would have made it a limerick which is where this seemed to be headed, thus a line short. Dats my critique fer tha day.
<p>"Potato?! Pot<i>ah</i>to!" said she,
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"And of <i>course</i> it's tom<i>ah</i>to, you see.
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But the square of <i>ct</i>
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Minus <i>x squared</i> will be
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Always something on which we agree." - Physics limericks, D.Morin circa 2004</p>
blahpers wrote:Whisperer in Darkness wrote: -3 on the limerick for form, meter, and rhyme.
No fair grading it as a limerick when it's clearly a quatrain. nope, the form posted was AABC by meter or maayyybee AABB by rhyme, see Quatrain. balls(1) to overalls(3)... hmmm.... an extra line of A at the end would have made it a limerick which is where this seemed to be headed, thus a line short. Dats my critique fer tha day. "Potato?! Potahto!" said she,
"And of course it's tomahto, you see.
But...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-03T17:52:07Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Dose urinating in combat provoke an attack of opportunity?
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ilx?Dose-urinating-in-combat-provoke-an-attack-of#34
2019-04-03T17:48:25Z
2019-04-03T16:51:07Z
<p>-3 on the limerick for form, meter, and rhyme.
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>some crass provocation in the thread.
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The most similar action is Retrieve an item which is a move action that provokes. The AoO is provoked before a standard|full|CM Dirty trick(standard) action is taken.</p>
-3 on the limerick for form, meter, and rhyme.
[Spoiler omitted]
some crass provocation in the thread.
The most similar action is Retrieve an item which is a move action that provokes. The AoO is provoked before a standard|full|CM Dirty trick(standard) action is taken.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-03T16:51:07Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Swarm Shifter Shenanigans!
Jonni DC, Continuity Cop (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42itf?Swarm-Shifter-Shenanigans#3
2019-04-02T16:28:26Z
2019-04-02T16:28:26Z
<p>just more 'stirring of the pot' due to poorly worded source material.</p>
just more 'stirring of the pot' due to poorly worded source material.
Jonni DC, Continuity Cop (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-02T16:28:26Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: [PFS] Items that can save you in 2019
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f2w?PFS-Items-that-can-save-you-in-2019#17
2019-04-02T16:19:18Z
2019-04-02T16:19:18Z
<p>well - it's up to the online community at large to add to this... seems there's little interest.</p>
well - it's up to the online community at large to add to this... seems there's little interest.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-02T16:19:18Z
Re: Forums: Starfinder Society: [SFS] Items that can save you
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f9b?SFS-Items-that-can-save-you#4
2019-04-02T16:15:57Z
2019-04-02T16:15:57Z
<p>well - it's up to the online community at large to add to this... seems there's little interest.</p>
well - it's up to the online community at large to add to this... seems there's little interest.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-02T16:15:57Z
Forums: Pathfinder Society: Contruct Familiars in PFS
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42iso?Contruct-Familiars-in-PFS#1
2019-04-01T19:19:55Z
2019-04-01T18:25:59Z
<p>There are a few constructs available as familiars within PFS in general(Addt'l Res) or by Chronicle©.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>-> to avoid spoilers don't post which scenario/adv path/module unless it is clear by the Addt'l Res entry <-</span></p>
<p>There are upgrades for homunculi(homunculus) in the CRB(HD) and Alchemy Manual.
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Poppet Familiar gets some augmentations as the master gains levels and pays for them.</p>
<p>that's it.</p>
<p>... </p>
<p>I'd like to see some options for the others moved into the legal arena from existing published materials. </p>
<p>Homunculus
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Familiar Automaton
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Soulbound doll©
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Migrus Locker
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Poppet Familiar
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Alchemist-Tinkerer Clockwork Bond Familiar
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Wizard-Clocksmith Clockwork Bond Familiar
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Occultist Soulbound puppet{temp}</p>
<p>Archetypes are available; Ambassador, Bloodline, Egoist, Emissary, Occult Messenger, Patron, Prankster, Sage, School.</p>
There are a few constructs available as familiars within PFS in general(Addt'l Res) or by Chronicle(c).
-> to avoid spoilers don't post which scenario/adv path/module unless it is clear by the Addt'l Res entry
There are upgrades for homunculi(homunculus) in the CRB(HD) and Alchemy Manual.
Poppet Familiar gets some augmentations as the master gains levels and pays for them.
that's it.
...
I'd like to see some options for the others moved into the legal arena from existing published...
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2019-04-01T18:25:59Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Musings of a possible GM
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42i1u?Musings-of-a-possible-GM#18
2019-03-18T17:04:40Z
2019-03-18T17:04:40Z
<p>There are different styles and each is enjoyable in what it has to offer. I've done PBP and it's okay but you do need to have some patience and enjoy reading threads and some creative writing talent. As with most writing, the various reader's interpretations will vary <grin>. <span class=messageboard-ooc>conundrum of joy and frustration: that's what you wrote, not necessarily what you meant.</span> and alas, GMs have to hunt for the crunch in the fluff, heheheee, and that takes special blinders.</p>
There are different styles and each is enjoyable in what it has to offer. I've done PBP and it's okay but you do need to have some patience and enjoy reading threads and some creative writing talent. As with most writing, the various reader's interpretations will vary . conundrum of joy and frustration: that's what you wrote, not necessarily what you meant. and alas, GMs have to hunt for the crunch in the fluff, heheheee, and that takes special blinders.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-18T17:04:40Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Chronicling Salvation of the Sages [Spoilers]
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uodu&page=3?Chronicling-Salvation-of-the-Sages-Spoilers#110
2019-03-18T09:21:20Z
2019-03-18T09:04:57Z
<p><b>Name:</b> Füine Curavar, the failed sage
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<b>Alignment:</b> CN
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<b>Race:</b> wayang
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<b>Classes:</b> Wizard(Dvnr) 11
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<b>Description:</b> Going in with 4 7th lvl pregens and 2 11th lvl PCs(Wiz & Pharasma Clr) we failed to rout the main BBEG at low tier, the 4 pregens died. A sad torch song ending to the Scarab Sages. Scenario challenge is out of tier at around APL+6.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Name: Füine Curavar, the failed sage
Alignment: CN
Race: wayang
Classes: Wizard(Dvnr) 11
Description: Going in with 4 7th lvl pregens and 2 11th lvl PCs(Wiz & Pharasma Clr) we failed to rout the main BBEG at low tier, the 4 pregens died. A sad torch song ending to the Scarab Sages. Scenario challenge is out of tier at around APL+6.
[Spoiler omitted]
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-18T09:04:57Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Musings of a possible GM
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42i1u?Musings-of-a-possible-GM#14
2019-03-18T01:43:31Z
2019-03-16T00:35:25Z
<p>so if you go back and read the pre-PF1 release chat it's not kind on the whole. Thus I am prone to believe that with the time and expertise put in on the project PF2 won't be a klunker. However, PF1 really needed the APG. Thus time will tell and probably the first supplement will iron some things out.
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I'd say <i>roll with the tide</i>. It is just a game and PF1 will be there as a safety net. GM stars will persist as will reporting AND GM stars are good on rerolls and GM boons. We know replays are going to go up on average as new content stops (that's only sensible).</p>
<p>Online games are easier to form up than brick&mortar hosted games. The format is not as engaging as it's just chat and a map (all the body language is gone). I'd start simple or play some until you are comfortable with the setup. And then there are scripts...</p>
so if you go back and read the pre-PF1 release chat it's not kind on the whole. Thus I am prone to believe that with the time and expertise put in on the project PF2 won't be a klunker. However, PF1 really needed the APG. Thus time will tell and probably the first supplement will iron some things out.
I'd say roll with the tide. It is just a game and PF1 will be there as a safety net. GM stars will persist as will reporting AND GM stars are good on rerolls and GM boons. We know replays are...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-16T00:35:25Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Safe Way to Ship Gold
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42i5v?Safe-Way-to-Ship-Gold#27
2019-03-15T14:10:55Z
2019-03-15T13:57:05Z
<p>Shrink Item technically works on one object so a container is necessary. The example of a campfire clearly allows conceptual boundaries but some people have issues with that, thus the container simplifies the target to a single object.</p>
<p>IF the party has to escort/deliver the gold than clearly it is both a plot hook/task and safe as PCs tend to be the toughest group in an AP. The issue of safety probably means there are 'challenges' on the journey.
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The entire flaw in this setup is you need men, not gold. So bringing in mercenaries seems a better overall plan. Ahh well... </p>
<p>At 8th caster level the fastest and safest method is to just wildshape or cast Phantom Steed and travel with the gold. The gold will fit into a handy haversack or backpack. Shrunken it with fit into a Pathfinder Pouch or anywhere... you could paint over the shrunken page or use Secret Page to disguise it.</p>
<p>IF the party has to come up with a method to do it but not do it themselves, Lsr PLanar Ally might be helpful (though expensive). Shrink item attached to a messenger bird seems practical. Putting the gold in lawn gnome statues and delivering those (aka smuggling) seems practical and doesn't involve any magic.</p>
<p>Have a 'dummy' chest crafted so there will be something to steal. Some metal slugs or rocks (or bear traps), and an illusion should make the ploy more believable and longer lasting.</p>
Shrink Item technically works on one object so a container is necessary. The example of a campfire clearly allows conceptual boundaries but some people have issues with that, thus the container simplifies the target to a single object.
IF the party has to escort/deliver the gold than clearly it is both a plot hook/task and safe as PCs tend to be the toughest group in an AP. The issue of safety probably means there are 'challenges' on the journey.
The entire flaw in this setup is you need...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-15T13:57:05Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Recommend PFS Scenario
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42i2i?Recommend-PFS-Scenario#5
2019-03-12T15:38:55Z
2019-03-12T15:00:42Z
<p>you could use the adventure finder and sort by star count. Then time will be the test, I'd go for low page count.
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Avg User Review yields(for 4th level, in descending order): 8-16, 7-05, 6-08, 4-19, 3-01, 3-21, 6-15, 6-18, ...</p>
<p>IMO 6-08 is too complex, 6-15 is cute but investigative and thus may run long, 6-18 is focused but icy conditions, 7-05 is cute and is probably a good match, 8-16 is in parts thus a good match. I'll add that 4-11 is good as the faction missions have been dropped simplifying it greatly AND it has a clear time limit (using M&Ms/skittles/jellybeans to represent total time and handing them to players as they use up their time can be a great tool).</p>
you could use the adventure finder and sort by star count. Then time will be the test, I'd go for low page count.
Avg User Review yields(for 4th level, in descending order): 8-16, 7-05, 6-08, 4-19, 3-01, 3-21, 6-15, 6-18, ...
IMO 6-08 is too complex, 6-15 is cute but investigative and thus may run long, 6-18 is focused but icy conditions, 7-05 is cute and is probably a good match, 8-16 is in parts thus a good match. I'll add that 4-11 is good as the faction missions have been dropped...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-12T15:00:42Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Animal Companions - so many choices
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hlx&page=2?Animal-Companions-so-many-choices#53
2019-03-10T16:24:22Z
2019-03-10T15:57:04Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">avr wrote:</div><blockquote>...</blockquote><p>I didn't mention the guideline explicitly as this is an open forum but it is clearly there, first and last paragraphs. Clearly I am checking for PFS legality and constrain my posts to that.
<p>not publishing a guide and I address the existing ones.
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Your last statement is false.</p>
<p>my recent response was caused by the hidden requirements of several suggestions. Finding they have unmentioned significant strings attached is aggravating. Had they been constrained to PFS legality those could have been avoided or at least become mentioned. I have clearly addressed that.</p>
<p>Debating the value of PFS in general isn't my goal nor will I address that issue. For this topic it serves as a publicly posted (somewhat peer) reviewed list of animal companions. Objecting to that is, well, not going to get any traction.</p>
<p>As this line of argument doesn't serve the goal of the thread I'm done posting on the topic. My concerns have been aired.</p>
avr wrote:...
I didn't mention the guideline explicitly as this is an open forum but it is clearly there, first and last paragraphs. Clearly I am checking for PFS legality and constrain my posts to that. not publishing a guide and I address the existing ones.
Your last statement is false.
my recent response was caused by the hidden requirements of several suggestions. Finding they have unmentioned significant strings attached is aggravating. Had they been constrained to PFS legality those...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-10T15:57:04Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Animal Companions - so many choices
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hlx&page=2?Animal-Companions-so-many-choices#51
2019-03-10T08:29:57Z
2019-03-10T08:19:29Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">doomman47 wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Whisperer in Darkness wrote:</div><blockquote><p> most of the animals mentioned by others have special requirements and/or are not acceptable in PFS(and not on boons/chronicles) thus your home game GM should review them <b>closely</b>. Notable requirements; Dinosaur Druid archetype, the handler needs to be (or should be) an Orc or Goblin, etc.</p>
<p>Some familiars and possibly animal companions don't show on the lists in Archive of Nethys as their Bestiary listing backdoors them in as such. Soulbound doll (familiar) is one such entry (and is on a chronicle for PFS). I haven't finished running critters through my animal companion analysis and catching exceptions comes after basic analysis. It's likely I won't go looking for exceptions in animal companions. </blockquote>Why should a home game GM even care what kind of Bad wrong fun PFS rules put in place, that's the whole reason its a home game and not a PFS game we don't have to follow the stupid PFS rules. </blockquote><p>that is your opinion and the way in which you argue only strengthens the reason for the guideline. The original poster stated WHY he believed it to be a requirement for wide acceptance on this particular topic.
<p>Making suggestions that have undisclosed(hidden) significant strings attached borders on bad advice.</p>
doomman47 wrote:Whisperer in Darkness wrote:most of the animals mentioned by others have special requirements and/or are not acceptable in PFS(and not on boons/chronicles) thus your home game GM should review them closely. Notable requirements; Dinosaur Druid archetype, the handler needs to be (or should be) an Orc or Goblin, etc.
Some familiars and possibly animal companions don't show on the lists in Archive of Nethys as their Bestiary listing backdoors them in as such. Soulbound doll...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-10T08:19:29Z
Re: Forums: Advice: My PC will be killed by Fireballs while trying to eat the party. Help all of us survive.
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hqn?My-PC-will-be-killed-by-Fireballs-while#24
2019-03-07T20:03:25Z
2019-03-07T15:30:49Z
<p>you seem to have a strategic problem and a tactical one (aside from all of the party becoming wererats).
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Obviously mithral, silvered, and weapon blanch will work to bypass DR on basic shapechangers. Most have in mind to do non-lethal at -4 to hit or via grappling. Grappling damage can be lethal or non-lethal without any penalty and regardless of class.</p>
<p>Probably the simplest tactics will prove themselves in combat through successful application of full damage to the target.</p>
<p>I'd agree that action economy makes this combat a foregone conclusion.</p>
<p>yaknow - if nobobdy in your party knows or totally believes that this condition has been eliminated then this is all a metagaming simulation. Otherwise simple chains or manacles could bypass the need for this combat entirely. Your cleric should have you on a tonic of anti-lycanthropy just in case bad things happen. At best you just spend several nights around the full moon in a sickened condition.</p>
you seem to have a strategic problem and a tactical one (aside from all of the party becoming wererats).
Obviously mithral, silvered, and weapon blanch will work to bypass DR on basic shapechangers. Most have in mind to do non-lethal at -4 to hit or via grappling. Grappling damage can be lethal or non-lethal without any penalty and regardless of class.
Probably the simplest tactics will prove themselves in combat through successful application of full damage to the target.
I'd agree that...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-07T15:30:49Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Animal Companions - so many choices
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hlx?Animal-Companions-so-many-choices#48
2019-03-07T15:16:56Z
2019-03-07T15:09:51Z
<p>most of the animals mentioned by others have special requirements and/or are not acceptable in PFS(and not on boons/chronicles) thus your home game GM should review them <b>closely</b>. Notable requirements; Dinosaur Druid archetype, the handler needs to be (or should be) an Orc or Goblin, etc.</p>
<p>Some familiars and possibly animal companions don't show on the lists in Archive of Nethys as their Bestiary listing backdoors them in as such. Soulbound doll (familiar) is one such entry (and is on a chronicle for PFS). I haven't finished running critters through my animal companion analysis and catching exceptions comes after basic analysis. It's likely I won't go looking for exceptions in animal companions.</p>
most of the animals mentioned by others have special requirements and/or are not acceptable in PFS(and not on boons/chronicles) thus your home game GM should review them closely. Notable requirements; Dinosaur Druid archetype, the handler needs to be (or should be) an Orc or Goblin, etc.
Some familiars and possibly animal companions don't show on the lists in Archive of Nethys as their Bestiary listing backdoors them in as such. Soulbound doll (familiar) is one such entry (and is on a...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-07T15:09:51Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Animal Companions - so many choices
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hlx?Animal-Companions-so-many-choices#25
2019-03-01T02:31:13Z
2019-03-01T02:09:04Z
<p>ya know, it's not a rules thread and you are free to make your argument there... The opening line under Druid Nature Bond and then under Animal Companion is all the guidance you get. The logical argument for using the monster data is the term "racial traits" in the second referenced quote and then the link between a racial trait and reach is tenuous at best. Feats, Spc Atks, Spc Qual, are not racial traits. I did mention inconsistencies in the game earlier...
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GMs make their decisions at their tables and players rejoice or pout. Reach isn't critical or a game breaker either way. 10ft Reach on large critters does make the creatures tougher and from a balance perspective IMO they shouldn't be. But that's just my opinion. If you need reach use Share Spells and cast Long Arm (Wiz list).</p>
ya know, it's not a rules thread and you are free to make your argument there... The opening line under Druid Nature Bond and then under Animal Companion is all the guidance you get. The logical argument for using the monster data is the term "racial traits" in the second referenced quote and then the link between a racial trait and reach is tenuous at best. Feats, Spc Atks, Spc Qual, are not racial traits. I did mention inconsistencies in the game earlier...
GMs make their decisions at their...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-01T02:09:04Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Animal Companions - so many choices
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hlx?Animal-Companions-so-many-choices#22
2019-03-01T01:52:48Z
2019-03-01T01:51:20Z
<p>I'd have to say that Reach is muddied and it's left to the GM to sort out, in a RAW world you get the animal companion block of data and that's it. Using the creature entry in a bestiary makes sense... alas, GM territory.</p>
<p>I'd remind people that an animal companion is an <b>option</b> in the Druid class under Nature Bond(Ex), and the options should be balanced. The other options are; 1)an extra domain spell per spell level (and I tend to think that's a better choice past 9th level), 2) animal companion, 3) Druidic Herbalism.</p>
I'd have to say that Reach is muddied and it's left to the GM to sort out, in a RAW world you get the animal companion block of data and that's it. Using the creature entry in a bestiary makes sense... alas, GM territory.
I'd remind people that an animal companion is an option in the Druid class under Nature Bond(Ex), and the options should be balanced. The other options are; 1)an extra domain spell per spell level (and I tend to think that's a better choice past 9th level), 2) animal...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-03-01T01:51:20Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Animal Companions - so many choices
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hlx?Animal-Companions-so-many-choices#17
2019-02-28T18:42:07Z
2019-02-28T18:15:04Z
<p>People tend to use the monster/creature entry rather than the animal companion entry and that's wrong. It is right if it is a purchased animal. So there's some built in confusion there. The fact that most of the bestiary entries are better than the corresponding animal companion entry doesn't help.
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The racial benefits (which do apply to companions and are just referenced in the opening animal companion text) ARE in the monster/creature/bestiary entry. So that adds to the confusion. As I mentioned the more recent published material tends to hide the racial data under other headings which effectively deprives the animal companions of the minor boost. Yes, it takes a GM to adjust the creature entry.</p>
<p>As usual there's inconsistencies in the game. Simply reviewing the horse entries highlights the problem. Horse(animal companion), light riding horse, heavy war horse, shissah(horse). Adding Docile post 3.5 with text about combat training didn't help the situation. Does other training get rid of Docile?... 'nuff said.</p>
People tend to use the monster/creature entry rather than the animal companion entry and that's wrong. It is right if it is a purchased animal. So there's some built in confusion there. The fact that most of the bestiary entries are better than the corresponding animal companion entry doesn't help.
The racial benefits (which do apply to companions and are just referenced in the opening animal companion text) ARE in the monster/creature/bestiary entry. So that adds to the confusion. As I...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-02-28T18:15:04Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Animal Companions - so many choices
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hlx?Animal-Companions-so-many-choices#16
2019-02-28T17:50:10Z
2019-02-28T17:12:55Z
<p>well, I've noted that there's a lot of opinion and preference as to what animal is the "best". I pointed out that it is a stylistic choice and a melee strategy choice, so that will vary based on character play style and magic item purchases. Still, the point of my post was to winnow down the many choices to about 5 and leave the rest as options.
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My analysis was based on a <b>CR like</b> calculation and honestly there's not a lot of difference between the excellent choices. Sadly there's a lot of average to poor choices(I only posted down to Faerie Mount as there were more but why post average or worse or similarly average choices, I'm also cognizant of other reviews). I didn't have time to run every choice through my spreadsheet so I expect I'd miss a few. Many had similar numbers but really it is about the top 10 or so. I'll check a few that others have posted and liked.</p>
<p>In play (as opposed to theory crafting) people tend to stick to the same companion and that is not a wise choice. People should change out their companion ever couple of levels through 9th and not worry to much if the companion dies.</p>
<p>by 7th level axe beaks are a poor choice and at 4th level there are better choices. It really is a level by level thing and streamlining your gear and magic item purchase improves their efficiency and impact in the game and lessens the paperwork. </p>
<p>I limited my review to PFS acceptable creatures. Why? It is a published set of 'close to core' choices which has been reviewed. It tends to allow poor or under-designed choices so those have to be identified separately.</p>
well, I've noted that there's a lot of opinion and preference as to what animal is the "best". I pointed out that it is a stylistic choice and a melee strategy choice, so that will vary based on character play style and magic item purchases. Still, the point of my post was to winnow down the many choices to about 5 and leave the rest as options.
My analysis was based on a CR like calculation and honestly there's not a lot of difference between the excellent choices. Sadly there's a lot of...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-02-28T17:12:55Z
Forums: Advice: Animal Companions - so many choices
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hlx?Animal-Companions-so-many-choices#1
2019-02-28T02:36:19Z
2019-02-28T01:39:23Z
<p>there are various advice pages and posts out there. Most are older but offer some reasonable advice. I've read them and it seems to be somewhat of a mess so while I've come late to the party I'll add my advice.</p>
<p>1) replacing an animal companion has no cost it just takes some time, so it is really more about roleplaying continuity or being down a class benefit for the rest of an encounter or two. Nobody wants to put their old companion out to pasture, but hey, nature and game design are a cruel thing. So plan to replace your companion at 3rd or 4th, 7th, and maybe 9th. yeah...
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This WILL impact costs as animal gear can be overly specific but it isn't anything daunting. The scrolls or potions you use on your creature will far exceed the gear cost. One thing to keep an eye on is body slots, especially in PFS. This is mainly about slotted magic items so if you want to get an odd form, make sure you can use the item during the companion's hiatus (the companion will change again in a few levels). </p>
<p>2) ask your GM about racial bonuses. Don't be surprised if your GM says your animal companion has none. The 'newer' animal stat blocks have been shying away from racial modifiers and putting them under Special Qualities and Feat descriptions where they are not accessible by companions. Mostly it is just 4-8 skill points that have an environmental restriction. So read the creature(monster) description closely.</p>
<p>3) don't forget about proficiencies and skills. Light armor training is almost mandatory. If the companion has scent he needs a rank in Survival. At 5th level make sure your companion has a rank in Fly skill.</p>
<p>4) Feats... so many options but it really comes down to basic needs and a melee strategy, aka Str or Dex based, pouncing or flying or a special attack.</p>
<p>5) The list of Tricks have expanded. This makes a Bridle of Tricks better (Deliver, Guard, Rescue) at 900gp. A PC has to roll Handle Animal with every command for a trick (unless the animal will do it naturally as the situation demands). So a PCs Handle Animal skill needs to get to +11 or better, so yes, Animal Companions are a drain on skill points.</p>
<p>6) that first ability point gain... +1 INT. This is for the ubiquitous meta-gaming that goes on in the game. PCs want their animal companions to act intelligently and expect it, so put your point where it will help the most in command and control. Your companion will understand common but won't be able to speak it (with a very few uncommon exceptions).</p>
<p>Lastly, realize that an animal companion is a moderately squishy combatant particularly when it comes to spells or complex situations. They are not a Paladin or Barbarian replacement (mostly).</p>
<p>Choices are somewhat stylistic but my ranking is below. It is top down(higher on the list is better).
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I only considered small to large sizes as dungeon crawls are a thing AND I only list PFS acceptable creatures.</p>
<p>Pterosaur Quetzacoatlus sz:lrg level:9, fly is clumsy.
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—- 7th level —-
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Roc sz:lrg lev:7, fly-avg.
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Dinosaur Velociraptor sz:med lev:7.
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Big Cat (Tiger) sz:lrg lev:7 (and not bad at 3 either).
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Dinosaur Tyrannosaurus sz:lrg lev:7.
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Devil Monkey sz:lrg lev:7. Biped[hands] so can grasp AND has all slots.
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Megafauna Megalocerous sz:lrg lev:7.
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{not as good as the top 6}
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Shissah Horse sz:lrg lev:7. This is for those with restricted mounts.
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Yolubilis Heron sz:lrg lev:7, fly-avg.
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Megafauna Baluchitherium sz:lrg lev:7.
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Dire Bat sz:lrg lev:7, fly-gd.
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Owl Great sz:lrg lev:7, fly-avg.
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Ape sz:lrg lev:7. Biped[hands] so can grasp AND has all slots.
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Megafauna Chalictherium sz:lrg lev:7, climb.
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Lizard Monitor sz:med lev:7, swim.
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Pterosaur Dimorphodon sz:med lev:7, fly-avg.
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Mome Rath sz:med lvl:7, climb.
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Faerie Mount dog sz:med lvl 7.
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Lizard, Giant Chameleon sz:lrg lvl:7, climb.
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{many others...}</p>
<p>—- 3-4th level —-
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look at the above. In general 7th level advancers are better than the bulk of 4th level advancers. Options are;
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Allosaurus sz:med
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Ankylosaurus sz:med
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Arsinoitherium sz:med
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Deinonychus sz:sml
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Diplodocus sz:med
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Elasmosaurus sz:med
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Elephant sz:med
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Rhinoceros sz:med
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Mantis, Giant sz:med</p>
<p>—- 1st level —-
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Heavy War Horse sz:lrg lvl:1. Advanced template means it's better than most 1st and 2nd level animal companions, Surprise! Sure it's not a flier BUT equipment is plentiful and cheaper than exotic gear thus perfect for low level. At lev:3 it can become your mount and pick up a companion for fighting. So at level 1 & 2 your animal companion should be considered disposable and you should not spend any gold on their equipment. It sounds harsh but that 500gp can be spent elsewhere and to better effect. Choose a big cat or other highly rated animal and don't worry too much about it.
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Dire Bat is sz:med but a good choice for smaller PCs who want a flier.
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Dire Bat, riding, combat trained sz:lrg is a good purchase choice outside of PFS(which restricts the purchase of "dire" animals) at low level IF you are going to do Dire Bat at 3rd,4th or 7th lev. If your sensible GM follows CR restrictions on animal purchases you can't get this until lev:4.</p>
there are various advice pages and posts out there. Most are older but offer some reasonable advice. I've read them and it seems to be somewhat of a mess so while I've come late to the party I'll add my advice.
1) replacing an animal companion has no cost it just takes some time, so it is really more about roleplaying continuity or being down a class benefit for the rest of an encounter or two. Nobody wants to put their old companion out to pasture, but hey, nature and game design are a...
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2019-02-28T01:39:23Z
Re: Forums: Advice: [PFS] Decent Paladin Builds for 2019
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fs9?PFS-Decent-Paladin-Builds-for-2019#8
2019-01-28T22:19:48Z
2019-01-28T22:19:48Z
<p>I am just looking for what people have tried and done at the table as it takes some play to see how these things work out in actual play experience. I even referenced the existing Class Guides. The options seemed ho-hum. I don't really have a lot of experience playing fighter types unless I'm the GM as personally I design and play Wizards the vast majority of the time.
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I also don't want to be a complainer, we have enough of those =^..^=</p>
I am just looking for what people have tried and done at the table as it takes some play to see how these things work out in actual play experience. I even referenced the existing Class Guides. The options seemed ho-hum. I don't really have a lot of experience playing fighter types unless I'm the GM as personally I design and play Wizards the vast majority of the time.
I also don't want to be a complainer, we have enough of those =^..^=
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2019-01-28T22:19:48Z
Re: Forums: Advice: [PFS] Decent Paladin Builds for 2019
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fs9?PFS-Decent-Paladin-Builds-for-2019#6
2019-01-28T22:12:53Z
2019-01-28T21:56:48Z
<p>Variant Multiclass(VMC) is a system introduced in Pathfinder Unchained p88-91.
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>>> This is not a legal option for PFS, see my initial post. <<< <span class=messageboard-ooc>I'd also consider this non-centric for many games aside from the fact that it is generally disadvantageous</span></p>
<p>A character trades away level advancement feats (3, 7, 11, 15, 19) and gains specific <b>listed</b> class features from his designated secondary class from Variant Multiclassing rules at those levels. Also, a Character cannot take levels in his designated secondary class!</p>
<p>Monk
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A character who chooses monk as his secondary class gains the following secondary class features.
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1st>> Armor: At 1st level, he loses all his secondary monk abilities when wearing armor, using a shield, or carrying a medium or heavy load.
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3rd>> Unarmed Strike: At 3rd level, he gains the Improved Unarmed Strike feat and the unarmed damage of a monk of his character level – 2.
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7th>> Evasion: At 7th level, he gains evasion.
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11th>> Ki Pool: At 11th level, he gains the ki pool class feature of a monk of his character level – 2, with a number of ki points equal to 1/2 his character level. He only ever gains ki pool(lawful) if he is of lawful alignment.
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15th>> AC Bonus: At 15th level, he gains a +3 dodge bonus to AC.
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19th>> Improved Evasion: At 19th level, he gains improved evasion.</p>
Variant Multiclass(VMC) is a system introduced in Pathfinder Unchained p88-91.
>>> This is not a legal option for PFS, see my initial post. I'd also consider this non-centric for many games aside from the fact that it is generally disadvantageous
A character trades away level advancement feats (3, 7, 11, 15, 19) and gains specific listed class features from his designated secondary class from Variant Multiclassing rules at those levels. Also, a Character cannot take levels in his designated...
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2019-01-28T21:56:48Z
Re: Forums: Advice: My brother says that a rogue, barbarian build done right is the most broken build out there is he right?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42g4w?My-brother-says-that-a-rogue-barbarian-build#28
2019-01-28T21:23:22Z
2019-01-28T21:17:08Z
<p>I take it that "broken" means powerful in reference to Game Balance. A poor euphemism for a game term. I'd consider the Oozemorph probably the most broken (as in doesn't work due to its own restrictions). NPC classes are up there for "worst career choices".</p>
<p>an interesting statement but analysis of classes and power in game play has shown that Wizards are probably the most powerful class and cause the most problems for the average GM. I'll just refer you to <a href="https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/114425/what-tier-are-the-pathfinder-classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Powerful Classes discussion on StackExchg</a> which points back to <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rcbb?Pathfinder-class-tiers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Class Tiers on Paizo</a></p>
I take it that "broken" means powerful in reference to Game Balance. A poor euphemism for a game term. I'd consider the Oozemorph probably the most broken (as in doesn't work due to its own restrictions). NPC classes are up there for "worst career choices".
an interesting statement but analysis of classes and power in game play has shown that Wizards are probably the most powerful class and cause the most problems for the average GM. I'll just refer you to Powerful Classes discussion on...
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2019-01-28T21:17:08Z
Re: Forums: Advice and Rules Questions: Summoning Weird Situations
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42g2p?Summoning-Weird-Situations#5
2019-01-28T23:10:31Z
2019-01-28T20:20:49Z
<p>there are a couple of things here;</p>
<p>1) title - there is no spell to summon a situation
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2) summonings under PF RAW creates a generic creature of the type & race specified. It is intentionally unclear about the background process or details.
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3) Mind Switch True is a 3.5 mechanic and does not exist in Pathfinder, thus wrong website/forum.
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There is <a href="http://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Mind%20Swap" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mind Swap</a>
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If I had to make a ruling on Mind Switch True I'd tell the player I didn't know and to try some spell research and spend some cash. If the caster did it without testing the results, well, once the summoning spell expired it would likely be his last action as a living creature. The moral for the GM is don't give away information for free or answer technically detailed questions without the PC consulting a sage - everything is IN GAME. Avoid metagaming and always ask, "how does your character know that and what are his ranks in ____."
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4) Nutritional value: it can be easily inferred by Create Water and the watering of plants that eating a summoned creature does provide nutrition so long as a)the summoned creature is killed by the digestion process and b) the duration of the summoning spell is longer than the 'death by ingestion'.</p>
there are a couple of things here;
1) title - there is no spell to summon a situation
2) summonings under PF RAW creates a generic creature of the type & race specified. It is intentionally unclear about the background process or details.
3) Mind Switch True is a 3.5 mechanic and does not exist in Pathfinder, thus wrong website/forum.
There is Mind Swap
If I had to make a ruling on Mind Switch True I'd tell the player I didn't know and to try some spell research and spend some cash. If the...
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2019-01-28T20:20:49Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: How 'real' is a Simulacrum anyway?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ftz?How-real-is-a-Simulacrum-anyway#9
2019-01-22T23:26:52Z
2019-01-22T23:26:52Z
<p>I'd review the two skills to see what is discovered. </p>
<p>Off the top of my head I'd say since it is a Disguise check the <b>perception</b> part of the ruse is uncovered along with the creature type(medium humanoid human). Most would assume a doppelganger or magical disguise. A Sense Motive check can be more nebulous as it means the creature isn't <b>behaving/acting</b> like Bob and is an imposter.
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A simple Detect Magic would clue people in.
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I'd say it would be time for the GM to pass a note to the player... </p>
<p>It is why I have used the spell to create cooperative casters (mini-mes) when I played FR using Red Wizard class Circle Magic. 6 doubles casting spells can be awesome assisters in combat surpassing leadership feat (Aka 7 fireballs)... also if creature type carries through then they are excellent targets for Magic Jar...</p>
I'd review the two skills to see what is discovered.
Off the top of my head I'd say since it is a Disguise check the perception part of the ruse is uncovered along with the creature type(medium humanoid human). Most would assume a doppelganger or magical disguise. A Sense Motive check can be more nebulous as it means the creature isn't behaving/acting like Bob and is an imposter.
A simple Detect Magic would clue people in.
I'd say it would be time for the GM to pass a note to the player...
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2019-01-22T23:26:52Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: [1E] Magus Questions: (Spell Combat with Spellstrike & Arcane Pool)
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fvl?1E-Magus-Questions#4
2019-01-21T18:09:05Z
2019-01-21T18:08:10Z
<p>yep</p>
<p>you'll also need to understand the Concentration rules for spellcasting as the Magus is in combat often, so I'd write down his base bonus on the character sheet.</p>
yep
you'll also need to understand the Concentration rules for spellcasting as the Magus is in combat often, so I'd write down his base bonus on the character sheet.
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2019-01-21T18:08:10Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: "Alchemy Crafting Kit" weight inconsistency?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ft6?Alchemy-Crafting-Kit-weight-inconsistency#9
2019-01-21T18:01:09Z
2019-01-21T18:01:09Z
<p>I'll note also that weight and price on kits for characters is usually rounded down slightly when compared to the weight if purchased piecemeal. This has been known for some time and is considered a benefit of buying the kit.</p>
I'll note also that weight and price on kits for characters is usually rounded down slightly when compared to the weight if purchased piecemeal. This has been known for some time and is considered a benefit of buying the kit.
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2019-01-21T18:01:09Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Greater confusion by means of 50% reduced movement penalty.
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fw0?Greater-confusion-by-means-of-50-reduced#2
2019-01-21T17:20:14Z
2019-01-21T17:20:14Z
<p>movement in the game has foibles. The game is just descriptive and inaccurate when it comes to the details of physics or reality. People have been confused about the corner cases(detailed specific cases with uncommon circumstances) for many years. It's best to realize it is a rough model that quantizes 'tactical movement' to 5ft cubes within a round.</p>
<p>One thing that helps is it takes a spell or feat to take a 5ft step in difficult terrain, otherwise not allowed.</p>
<p>The angular movement is a rough rounding based on the fact that the hypotenuse of a 10ft right triangle is 14.142ft rounded to 15ft. It makes a mess of things when tactical flying is involved, doubling for descending and halving for ascending... fly checks please...
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The game models impeded movement as doubling or tripling movement costs, and if the target cannot "pay" that cost it doesn't access the next square (quantization of movement) within that round. That's why there's movement per hour or days to give long term progress where none or little could be made in a round.</p>
<p>There are lots of threads on movement so I'd say search for one that seems close to your specific case or read up in general and note that not every post is correct as it is an ongoing conversation.</p>
movement in the game has foibles. The game is just descriptive and inaccurate when it comes to the details of physics or reality. People have been confused about the corner cases(detailed specific cases with uncommon circumstances) for many years. It's best to realize it is a rough model that quantizes 'tactical movement' to 5ft cubes within a round.
One thing that helps is it takes a spell or feat to take a 5ft step in difficult terrain, otherwise not allowed.
The angular movement is a...
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2019-01-21T17:20:14Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Monstrous Psysique and Material Component
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fvu?Monstrous-Psysique-and-Material-Component#4
2019-01-21T16:34:51Z
2019-01-21T16:34:51Z
<p>From a Game Mechanics viewpoint material components have 2 functions; a general limiter on spellcasting as if you take a spellcaster's materials away he can't cast many spells, and a control via access or cost.
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The game is rather general on many details leaving it up to your GM and group to decide what is fair.</p>
<p>In this specific case the material component is clearly used to limit the forms the caster can assume although cost has been deemed insignificant. So your GM can limit access to some creatures.
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In my home game I use character level, CR, and rarity to limit access to specific creature parts. Imagine the in-game issues if a low level caster got a hold of some feathers from a solar and went around charading as that creature. Purveyors of magical things would realize that value and increase the price accordingly. It also means some unscrupulous sellers might sell counterfeits.
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PFS takes another tact and doesn't limit forms but the campaign has other serious limitations and in general tries to stick close to RAW. In a similar access ruling, PFS has controlled access to Mounts using character level and the mount's CR except for horses which were deemed very common and available (an exception based on rarity). So in PFS the <a href="http://aonprd.com/MonsterDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Charda" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Charda</a> is popular, it is a xenophobic creature that lives in an inaccessible locale underwater and is a rare to highly improbable encounter.</p>
From a Game Mechanics viewpoint material components have 2 functions; a general limiter on spellcasting as if you take a spellcaster's materials away he can't cast many spells, and a control via access or cost.
The game is rather general on many details leaving it up to your GM and group to decide what is fair.
In this specific case the material component is clearly used to limit the forms the caster can assume although cost has been deemed insignificant. So your GM can limit access to some...
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2019-01-21T16:34:51Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: What happens if you are stunned and then dragged in to water.
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fuq?What-happens-if-you-are-stunned-and-then#7
2019-01-21T06:57:46Z
2019-01-21T06:57:46Z
<p>essentially you are in the GM's gray area.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">CRB wrote:</div><blockquote><p><b>Stunned</b> A stunned creature drops everything held, can’t take actions, takes a –2 penalty to AC, and loses its Dexterity bonus to AC (if any).
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Attackers receive a +4 bonus on attack rolls to perform combat maneuvers against a stunned opponent. </p>
<p><b>Unconscious</b> Unconscious creatures are knocked out and helpless. Unconsciousness can result from having negative hit points (but not more than the creature’s Constitution score), or from nonlethal damage in excess of current hit points.</blockquote><p>given that text, Stunned does not make the creature Helpless and that would be a key difference.
essentially you are in the GM's gray area.
CRB wrote:Stunned A stunned creature drops everything held, can’t take actions, takes a –2 penalty to AC, and loses its Dexterity bonus to AC (if any).
Attackers receive a +4 bonus on attack rolls to perform combat maneuvers against a stunned opponent. Unconscious Unconscious creatures are knocked out and helpless. Unconsciousness can result from having negative hit points (but not more than the creature’s Constitution score), or from nonlethal...
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2019-01-21T06:57:46Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Can Full Pouch duplicate Items Combined by Hybridization Funnel?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fu7?Can-Full-Pouch-duplicate-Items-Combined-by#15
2019-01-21T06:38:42Z
2019-01-21T06:34:09Z
<p>I've posted a Campaign Clarification request so we'll see if they want to take it up otherwise it remains in the GM's gray area.
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The original clarification caught the error in the published text that I mentioned above.</p>
I've posted a Campaign Clarification request so we'll see if they want to take it up otherwise it remains in the GM's gray area.
The original clarification caught the error in the published text that I mentioned above.
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2019-01-21T06:34:09Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Compilation of Campaign Clarification requests
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9q1&page=10?Compilation-of-Campaign-Clarification-requests#488
2019-02-05T19:15:13Z
2019-01-21T06:30:02Z
<p>Request - A decision on how the spell Full Pouch interacts with an alchemical item that has been enhanced using a Hybridization Funnel may be needed.
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The point being that the Funnel enhances an alchemical item with two effects and will the spell reproduce an item with just one effect or the enhanced effect or simply fail.</p>
Request - A decision on how the spell Full Pouch interacts with an alchemical item that has been enhanced using a Hybridization Funnel may be needed.
The point being that the Funnel enhances an alchemical item with two effects and will the spell reproduce an item with just one effect or the enhanced effect or simply fail.
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2019-01-21T06:30:02Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: GameMastery Guide Storyteller Bard Cannot Use Countersong.
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fse?GameMastery-Guide-Storyteller-Bard-Cannot-Use#4
2019-01-20T09:06:12Z
2019-01-20T09:06:12Z
<p>I'd have to say that the game is not uniformly consistent as it is a work of art and descriptive in nature. It's also rather complex as it gets added on to by different authors with different concepts about how things work. I can't comment on intent or why an author did this or that... who knows. Are you familiar with the history of the public iconic characters?</p>
<p>That NPC can not use countersong using oratory or storytelling, he has to use an instrument or sing (untrained). At times things are not optimal.
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My advice is to change some of his skill points around and review his equipment and magical items(wands, scrolls, potions) for your home game.</p>
I'd have to say that the game is not uniformly consistent as it is a work of art and descriptive in nature. It's also rather complex as it gets added on to by different authors with different concepts about how things work. I can't comment on intent or why an author did this or that... who knows. Are you familiar with the history of the public iconic characters?
That NPC can not use countersong using oratory or storytelling, he has to use an instrument or sing (untrained). At times things...
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2019-01-20T09:06:12Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Can Full Pouch duplicate Items Combined by Hybridization Funnel?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fu7?Can-Full-Pouch-duplicate-Items-Combined-by#6
2019-01-20T08:22:34Z
2019-01-20T08:22:34Z
<p>ummm... it would be more effective and cost efficient to just leave the now scribed spell in your spell book and just not memorize it. Retraining for a spell is going to cost more than just ripping the spell out of your book, erasing it with Erase, or just plain ignoring it. You can always let others copy it for a small fee in a home game.
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If your character is an Alchemist it's much the same. The Funnel is useful in many ways just the spell isn't what you want so it's 40gp{+20gp for NPC access} down the tubes but you still have the "formula". Hopefully you are not scribing from purchased scrolls! Read the Core Rulebook.</p>
<p>I don't know anything about ruined alchemical items or html updates... lol... </p>
<p>PFS runs on documentation; The Guide, Additional Resources, and Campaign Clarifications. Those do get updated on occasion. "GM Description", hmmm... I think you mean "table variation" or "Downtime".
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Table variation is about the gray area of the rules under GM control. The gray area changes with your GM and that's normal. It just means you should stick to well understood elements of the game and tricky stuff may not work as you expect at different tables. That's the risk you take with things that rely on significant interpretation. There will always be table variation and that is a good thing.
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Downtime is an unspecified period of time between games. Expenditures between games have to be approved at your next game by the GM.</p>
<p>For me the formula was quite clear and added weight to the game balance argument which many home game GMs consider. This is a public post for you and others to read. Remember to multiply before addition, A and B are the price of the two alchemical items using algebraic symbols.</p>
ummm... it would be more effective and cost efficient to just leave the now scribed spell in your spell book and just not memorize it. Retraining for a spell is going to cost more than just ripping the spell out of your book, erasing it with Erase, or just plain ignoring it. You can always let others copy it for a small fee in a home game.
If your character is an Alchemist it's much the same. The Funnel is useful in many ways just the spell isn't what you want so it's 40gp{+20gp for NPC...
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2019-01-20T08:22:34Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: How 'real' is a Simulacrum anyway?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ftz?How-real-is-a-Simulacrum-anyway#7
2019-01-20T07:57:51Z
2019-01-20T07:29:15Z
<p>I'll note that with <a href="http://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Simulacrum" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Simulacrum</a> the Sense Motive check of 20 is quite low as this 7th level spell becomes available at 13th level. At that level any character with some ranks (say 7ranks +1 Wis + 3 class skill = +11) in Sense Motive is going to make that DC on average.</p>
I'll note that with Simulacrum the Sense Motive check of 20 is quite low as this 7th level spell becomes available at 13th level. At that level any character with some ranks (say 7ranks +1 Wis + 3 class skill = +11) in Sense Motive is going to make that DC on average.
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2019-01-20T07:29:15Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: How 'real' is a Simulacrum anyway?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ftz?How-real-is-a-Simulacrum-anyway#6
2019-01-20T06:46:34Z
2019-01-20T06:19:02Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Falkyron wrote:</div><blockquote><p> This is a bit of a weird set of questions, but in this game I'm running it may just come up. I'd love some opinions.</p>
<p>... </blockquote><p>Simulacrum has an intentionally wide GM gray area. The only "safe" bet in play is to create duplicates of your PC or generic creatures, otherwise talk to your GM and hope for the best. It's a 7th level spell and the results will vary based on your GM's experience with the magic system and general style.
<p>1) The spell effect is one duplicate creature, combined with the spell description of it being an illusory duplicate and partially real. I can see ruling that the creature type carries over to the duplicate as that is reasonable. Thus it depends on if the original is fleshy and the spell would work on the original. I'll note that incorporeal undead and constructs are creatures for the purpose of this spell. For me (home game) simulacrum are more akin to animated objects than living creatures as they are magically animated things that don't age or change, thus they are magical constructs.</p>
<p>2) it can only 'pretend' as directed. Imitation isn't actual.</p>
<p>3) one assumes (aka GM gray area) it has half the knowledge (general memories) of the original creature but nothing specific unless the caster knows that information and provides it to the simulacrum upon creation. So a simulacrum of Bob generally knows how to act as Bob but can be uncovered by someone who knew Bob and overcomes the Disguise check that originally created the simulacrum.</p>
<p>4) a snow cone would be more appropriate.</p>
Falkyron wrote:This is a bit of a weird set of questions, but in this game I'm running it may just come up. I'd love some opinions.
...
Simulacrum has an intentionally wide GM gray area. The only "safe" bet in play is to create duplicates of your PC or generic creatures, otherwise talk to your GM and hope for the best. It's a 7th level spell and the results will vary based on your GM's experience with the magic system and general style. 1) The spell effect is one duplicate creature,...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-01-20T06:19:02Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Can Full Pouch duplicate Items Combined by Hybridization Funnel?
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fu7?Can-Full-Pouch-duplicate-Items-Combined-by#4
2019-01-20T05:37:45Z
2019-01-20T05:34:03Z
<p>edited the original post.
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If you've played in PFS then you know custom items aren't allowed. By custom they mean not specifically in a printed resource, allowances are made for numerical bonuses. That feeds right into the NO(very close to RAW) decision.
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The spell should fail, but I'm a nice guy and don't want you to waste a spell and get nothing, so one is chosen and that is duplicated with the restrictions of the original. Game balance works both ways. </p>
<p>Technically your PC wouldn't know the result until he tried it and then identified the resulting item (if any). It's best to consult with your GM before you try this spontaneously at a game as the result may not be what you expect.</p>
edited the original post.
If you've played in PFS then you know custom items aren't allowed. By custom they mean not specifically in a printed resource, allowances are made for numerical bonuses. That feeds right into the NO(very close to RAW) decision.
The spell should fail, but I'm a nice guy and don't want you to waste a spell and get nothing, so one is chosen and that is duplicated with the restrictions of the original. Game balance works both ways.
Technically your PC wouldn't know the...
Whisperer in Darkness (alias of Azothath)
2019-01-20T05:34:03Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What would you like to see on the Gen Con schedule?
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fmp?What-would-you-like-to-see-on-the-Gen-Con#13
2019-01-15T21:36:11Z
2019-01-15T21:36:11Z
<p>Musical Chairs-
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If a scenario is all generics then could half the players at a table change seats to other tables halfway through the scenario?
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Yes it's crazy but it's like musical chairs or a dance where you change partners. All players would stand and then GMs send out 1-2 volunteers from each table that sit OR tap other standing players who then have to find a new table as the new players sit. Chaos will ensue but it shouldn't take more than 10min and you can play some music while it goes on. Player's should be advised not to bring too much •stuff•.
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Ofcourse it would be easier to just switch around the generics at the table.
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yes - it's more suited for the kids area... I was going to suggest Color my Adventure(book) and Name that Fey!</p>
<p>===
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I understand some ideas are more difficult to implement in the current format. I'm just trying to get some different ideas out there. Not all are practical in the Sagamore or may not be what you want.</p>
<p>Ahhh, so quests don't require generic tickets? If true then that should be clearly posted near the entrance (or maybe it was and I missed it).</p>
<p>I do remember the after muster seating of last minute players at HQ and the volunteers that GM'd the game changes.
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What I was referring to was non-volunteers(or volunteers) running a PFS game at an open table in Sagamore without Con credit. I believe Paizo is responsible for gaming that goes on in the room and would need to collect tickets for that table as per GenCon rules.
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If the area(table) was not in the Sagamore then that's different. I believe there is an open gaming area down near the vendor area. It would be inappropriate to send volunteers there but volunteers could direct 'open gamers' there if the Sagamore can not host them.</p>
Musical Chairs-
If a scenario is all generics then could half the players at a table change seats to other tables halfway through the scenario?
Yes it's crazy but it's like musical chairs or a dance where you change partners. All players would stand and then GMs send out 1-2 volunteers from each table that sit OR tap other standing players who then have to find a new table as the new players sit. Chaos will ensue but it shouldn't take more than 10min and you can play some music while it goes...
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2019-01-15T21:36:11Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What would you like to see on the Gen Con schedule?
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fmp?What-would-you-like-to-see-on-the-Gen-Con#9
2019-01-15T20:19:08Z
2019-01-15T20:19:08Z
<p>hmmm... 2019 is going to be a real mix as PFS and SFS go from PF1 to PF2 engine.</p>
<p>Will Paizo put a book vendor outside the sagamore THR & FRI with the new CRB2? Likely they'll sell out but it helps create a shorter line.</p>
<p>This will probably have the most varied offerings going on at once of any Paizo GenCon. I suspect that table top colors and mustering points(doors) and signage could be used to separate the flows in a rough manner. Otherwise might I suggest added a table top color banner to the base of the iconic banners to help sort things out.</p>
<p>I hope there will be a PF2 Demo at Paizo booth, PF2 Quests AND a transitional PF2 Scenario or three for regular tables with 'new' tiering, credits per level, Prestige, and 4hr(?) timeslots. Will there be a PF2 special? The interactive special should be mechanically simple and RP heavy to smooth the transition. Will PF2 GMs have some experience shown via credits earned during the Playtest period?</p>
<p>I assume yall will split the tables in regular play as needed between PFS, SFS (be they PF1 or PF2).</p>
<p>I'll go by dedicated areas;</p>
<p>Quests had it's own area, muster line, and tables. I'd like to see a PF2 Quest that went quicker, say 30min per 6 sessions to complete with 6 sections on the Chronicle for items and gold. Then a simple statement for XP. Too many neophytes thought they earned 6XP.</p>
<p>PSAcademy used the general table area with their own GMs and materials. It did seem a lot of overhead for their play, could they share space and GMs with Quests? They both introduce players to PF and this year learning PF2/SFS2 will be a priority.</p>
<p>PACG</p>
<p>Overnight... generally I'm sleeping but I know people that love it and it's trying to utilize unused space. Planning is the hard part as GenCon loves their tickets. I don't know what the numbers are but could they do 3-4 tables of an interactive that ran earlier? That might be more appealing as the interactives tend to sell out.</p>
<p>new ideas -
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can people play just for fun without reporting & no chronicle so long as the table is a legal one? There's no option for this unless it's a "replay for no credit" and if their character dies it's a loss of a number or possible character. Call it Auditing a class. If it's the whole table they can play outside of PFS and have fun.</p>
<p>while GenCon loves its tickets could 'at will' GMs pick up a scenario (offered at the con) and run an impromptu game at a unused table using generic tickets? The marshalls would have to pick up their tickets.</p>
<p>There are 'cruisers' out in the halls looking for things to do. Could a GM go out there and run a game on a table?</p>
<p>As the Sagamore isn't partitioned and has specials every evening, it doesn't lend itself to staggered start times.</p>
hmmm... 2019 is going to be a real mix as PFS and SFS go from PF1 to PF2 engine.
Will Paizo put a book vendor outside the sagamore THR & FRI with the new CRB2? Likely they'll sell out but it helps create a shorter line.
This will probably have the most varied offerings going on at once of any Paizo GenCon. I suspect that table top colors and mustering points(doors) and signage could be used to separate the flows in a rough manner. Otherwise might I suggest added a table top color banner to...
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2019-01-15T20:19:08Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: [PFS] Items that can save you in 2019
Yumi Kandy (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f2w?PFS-Items-that-can-save-you-in-2019#13
2019-01-04T19:37:18Z
2019-01-04T19:31:45Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hilary Moon Murphy wrote:</div><blockquote> Thank you for updating this thread every year, Stephen. I'd love to see this thread in SFS. I never know how to spend my Starfinder credits! </blockquote><p>see <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f9b?SFS-Items-that-can-save-you#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SFS Items that can save you</a>. It's quite short at the moment. Starfinder doesn't have the breadth or history of materials that Pathfinder has to draw on. It's likely that PF2 will have a rather positive impact on that.
Hilary Moon Murphy wrote:Thank you for updating this thread every year, Stephen. I'd love to see this thread in SFS. I never know how to spend my Starfinder credits!
see SFS Items that can save you. It's quite short at the moment. Starfinder doesn't have the breadth or history of materials that Pathfinder has to draw on. It's likely that PF2 will have a rather positive impact on that.
Yumi Kandy (alias of Azothath)
2019-01-04T19:31:45Z
Re: Forums: Starfinder Society: [SFS] Items that can save you
Yumi Kandy (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f9b?SFS-Items-that-can-save-you#3
2019-01-04T04:55:29Z
2019-01-04T04:51:51Z
<p><b>Serum of Healing, Mk1</b> L1 ¢100 <i>SCRB</i> Blk:L : std ingest|inject gain 1d8 Heal. Much the same as a Potion of Cure Light Wounds so always have 2 on you. The price scaling makes 3 Mk1's more efficient than 1 Mk2 ¢475(if you have time).</p>
<p><b>Spell Gem of Mystic Cure L1</b> L2 ¢140 <i>SCRB</i> Blk:L : cast & tch tgt, tgt heals 1d8 + WisMod. Not as cheap as serum and requires a caster. A <b>Spell Ampoule</b> Spell L1 -> item L3 comes in at ¢300... a heftier price.</p>
Serum of Healing, Mk1 L1 ¢100 SCRB Blk:L : std ingest|inject gain 1d8 Heal. Much the same as a Potion of Cure Light Wounds so always have 2 on you. The price scaling makes 3 Mk1's more efficient than 1 Mk2 ¢475(if you have time).
Spell Gem of Mystic Cure L1 L2 ¢140 SCRB Blk:L : cast & tch tgt, tgt heals 1d8 + WisMod. Not as cheap as serum and requires a caster. A Spell Ampoule Spell L1 -> item L3 comes in at ¢300... a heftier price.
Yumi Kandy (alias of Azothath)
2019-01-04T04:51:51Z
Re: Forums: Starfinder Society: [SFS] Items that can save you
Yumi Kandy (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f9b?SFS-Items-that-can-save-you#2
2019-01-04T01:44:57Z
2019-01-04T01:44:24Z
<p>In early August things will change and we'll all roll with the changes.</p>
In early August things will change and we'll all roll with the changes.
Yumi Kandy (alias of Azothath)
2019-01-04T01:44:24Z
Forums: Starfinder Society: [SFS] Items that can save you
Yumi Kandy (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f9b?SFS-Items-that-can-save-you#1
2021-08-20T04:36:25Z
2019-01-04T01:11:39Z
<p>We all know death is an expensive and unfortunate experience, but there are some items you can buy that can help keep you alive and survive in the game...
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Rather than a general gear list, let's keep it focused on real "game changers" and things that will keep you up in a scenario, and under 7500 credits.</p>
<p>This list contains basic core items for Home Games and SFS use (SFS—> Home Game is pretty much guaranteed for standard items).</p>
<p>For SFS remember to check your Reputation and Character Level as not everything is 'always available'.</p>
<p>Remember that Fame/credit values can be split on Raise Dead and Vendor Program bonuses make you very hard to kill... just in case you forget.</p>
<p>Posting template
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<b>Item name</b> (slot/boon) Level(L)&(¢)Price credits <i>source</i>: short description.</p>
<p>example:
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<b>MedKit, basic</b> () L1 ¢100 <i>SCRB</i>: DC25 Medicine to treat deadly wounds.</p>
We all know death is an expensive and unfortunate experience, but there are some items you can buy that can help keep you alive and survive in the game...
Rather than a general gear list, let's keep it focused on real "game changers" and things that will keep you up in a scenario, and under 7500 credits.
This list contains basic core items for Home Games and SFS use (SFS--> Home Game is pretty much guaranteed for standard items).
For SFS remember to check your Reputation and Character Level...
Yumi Kandy (alias of Azothath)
2019-01-04T01:11:39Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: What will happen with this forum after the new system lands?
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ete?What-will-happen-with-this-forum-after-the#27
2018-12-27T23:48:13Z
2018-12-27T23:39:58Z
<p>I don't think Paizo is silly enough to cut off a product line just because another comes out(see lessons learned under 4.0), so PF1(E?) will continue in some format. Sure they want people to transition to PF2 and SF2 as it's the new product line. I don't think chicken little will make another début. I'm thinking of it as a new product line of shoes... which fits you better? Have you tried the new one?</p>
I don't think Paizo is silly enough to cut off a product line just because another comes out(see lessons learned under 4.0), so PF1(E?) will continue in some format. Sure they want people to transition to PF2 and SF2 as it's the new product line. I don't think chicken little will make another début. I'm thinking of it as a new product line of shoes... which fits you better? Have you tried the new one?
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2018-12-27T23:39:58Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Teleporting out of prison?
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs429ff?Teleporting-out-of-prison#12
2018-09-11T01:46:09Z
2018-09-11T01:46:09Z
<p>as noted above it's a moderate level spell and not something a CR3 can handle. If 6 common jailers (we'll say CR1) are level one that's a grand total of CR2-3 versus a CR10 spellcaster... hmmm... we know how that's gonna turn out.</p>
<p>There ARE social and other aspects to the game that aren't really outlined in the CRB, like having a magic shop and getting that impounded by the local Judge after you skip jail. Having spouses and children, a home, friends in the community, chattle and lands... Sure, PFS has murder hobos for a price of an atonement but if it's really bad the character gets "retired".</p>
<p>the topic of how to make a secure jail given moderate spellcasting or high level spellcasting has been discussed many times. There are spells and other things to keep wrascally wabbits in place. Time to do some searches and reading... it's not really Rules thread material.</p>
as noted above it's a moderate level spell and not something a CR3 can handle. If 6 common jailers (we'll say CR1) are level one that's a grand total of CR2-3 versus a CR10 spellcaster... hmmm... we know how that's gonna turn out.
There ARE social and other aspects to the game that aren't really outlined in the CRB, like having a magic shop and getting that impounded by the local Judge after you skip jail. Having spouses and children, a home, friends in the community, chattle and lands......
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2018-09-11T01:46:09Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society Playtest: Boons
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ux64&page=3?Boons#112
2018-05-17T22:36:24Z
2018-05-17T18:15:00Z
<p>I'd like a Paizo statement stating that PFS boons (particularly race boons) will be usable in PFS2 in some equivalent manner. That will put to rest a lot of the GM concerns over GM rewards.
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It's probably been done in a blog post, so link away...</p>
I'd like a Paizo statement stating that PFS boons (particularly race boons) will be usable in PFS2 in some equivalent manner. That will put to rest a lot of the GM concerns over GM rewards.
It's probably been done in a blog post, so link away...
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2018-05-17T18:15:00Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: One thing that bothers me-Your biggest Rule gripe!
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v3sy?One-thing-that-bothers-meYour-biggest-Rule-gripe#2
2018-05-07T21:53:10Z
2018-04-30T02:59:41Z
<p>you may want to review <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uig0?Pathfinder-Rules-Questions-Guidelines" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rules Questions Guidelines</a>
<br />
reformatting your post without the commentary may be helpful.</p>
you may want to review Rules Questions Guidelines
reformatting your post without the commentary may be helpful.
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2018-04-30T02:59:41Z
Re: Forums: Website Feedback: Pathfinder forums are down
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v3l4?Pathfinder-forums-are-down#15
2018-04-27T16:44:23Z
2018-04-27T15:59:50Z
<p>Using a direct link such as
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http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/paizoInc/pathfinder/pathfinderRPG/rule s
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http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/paizoInc/pathfinder
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is borked and takes you to the main Pathfinder page. Website string interpretation is also adding a space before the last letter (didn't have that in the post). hmmm...
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Shortcut links ARE working, such as;
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http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r2go?Advice-Forum-Guidelines</p>
<p>Seems that Archives are up... </p>
<p>Starfinder forum links are okay and redirect to the correct forum.</p>
<p>usenet/google groups is still working</p>
Using a direct link such as
http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/paizoInc/pathfinder/pathfinderRPG/rule s
http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/paizoInc/pathfinder
is borked and takes you to the main Pathfinder page. Website string interpretation is also adding a space before the last letter (didn't have that in the post). hmmm...
Shortcut links ARE working, such as;
http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r2go?Advice-Forum-Guidelines
Seems that Archives are up...
Starfinder forum links are okay and...
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2018-04-27T15:59:50Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Are all ranged touch attacks "rays"?
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvp5?Are-all-ranged-touch-attacks-rays#36
2018-02-15T21:51:35Z
2018-02-15T21:48:15Z
<p>side chat: to date the most egregious use of design power in a DnD 3.5 published product that I played in/GM'd was a 3.5 spin off product line (2nd party publisher product). The scenarios and theme of the system were interesting. In a scenario a demon that possessed PCs had a +6 insight bonus to AC, besides being incorporeal with a high Dex... lol. Ofcourse earlier they also had a purple worm in a Tier 1-5 scenario... lol... so much heavy handedness for drama on the train ride. choo chooo!</p>
<p>I don't think Paizo is anywhere near being that loose with the rules or game balance.</p>
side chat: to date the most egregious use of design power in a DnD 3.5 published product that I played in/GM'd was a 3.5 spin off product line (2nd party publisher product). The scenarios and theme of the system were interesting. In a scenario a demon that possessed PCs had a +6 insight bonus to AC, besides being incorporeal with a high Dex... lol. Ofcourse earlier they also had a purple worm in a Tier 1-5 scenario... lol... so much heavy handedness for drama on the train ride. choo chooo!
I...
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2018-02-15T21:48:15Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Are all ranged touch attacks "rays"?
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvp5?Are-all-ranged-touch-attacks-rays#33
2018-02-15T15:42:40Z
2018-02-15T15:16:32Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">graystone wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">My Life Is In Ruins wrote:</div><blockquote>I'm sure anything not to spec gets looked at. Of course there's seniority, creativity, and the cool factor.</blockquote><p>And sometime they are just wrong. ;)
<p>And that's what makes it difficult figuring out issues if they 'color outside the lines' on a regular basis.</p>
<p>...</blockquote><p><grin> I think you are arguing for uniform consistency. That would be nice.
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Sadly at it's core, the model is not consistent and a lousy model of reality. It's only saving grace was its statistical nature and that seems to have been done away with. Newtonian physics has far greater accuracy and precision. It is a very sad state of affairs.
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This is why it is a work of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ugly_Duchess#/media/File:Grotesque_Head.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">art</a>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ugly_Duchess" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Warts</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sfumato" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">blurry</a> <a href="https://mashable.com/2015/08/23/alex-garant-double-eyes-optical-illusion-art/#de4r_eCUDPqx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">parts</a> are just part of that experience. I'm not making excuses for artistic effort, just explaining what it is.</p>
graystone wrote:My Life Is In Ruins wrote:I'm sure anything not to spec gets looked at. Of course there's seniority, creativity, and the cool factor.
And sometime they are just wrong. ;) And that's what makes it difficult figuring out issues if they 'color outside the lines' on a regular basis.
... I think you are arguing for uniform consistency. That would be nice.
Sadly at it's core, the model is not consistent and a lousy model of reality. It's only saving grace was its statistical...
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2018-02-15T15:16:32Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Are all ranged touch attacks "rays"?
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvp5?Are-all-ranged-touch-attacks-rays#27
2018-02-15T04:29:04Z
2018-02-15T04:29:04Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">graystone wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">My Life Is In Ruins wrote:</div><blockquote>I'm sure anything not to current RAW (writing to specifications) gets extra eyeballs on it. </blockquote>In this situation, if an adjustment was needed and the Improved Critical (touch) is illegal, there as a perfectly legal way to do it: add "with a crit range of 19–20" to the Cursed Wound ability. That does the same thing with no fudging needed AND it doesn't give the wrong impression by making it clear it's limited to THIS ability. I'm all for the "old school GMming" approach, as long as you make it clear that's what you're doing. </blockquote><p>I do, that's why I call it my home game 8^)
<p>I don't know the process at Paizo. I'm sure anything not to spec gets looked at. Of course there's seniority, creativity, and the cool factor. We all want new stuff. There are limited permutations within specifications. My crystal ball of RAI and original intent has never worked quite right anyways, I think a demon of desire with senility, dementia, and oldz-timers has taken up residence in there.</p>
graystone wrote:My Life Is In Ruins wrote:I'm sure anything not to current RAW (writing to specifications) gets extra eyeballs on it.
In this situation, if an adjustment was needed and the Improved Critical (touch) is illegal, there as a perfectly legal way to do it: add "with a crit range of 19–20" to the Cursed Wound ability. That does the same thing with no fudging needed AND it doesn't give the wrong impression by making it clear it's limited to THIS ability. I'm all for the "old school...
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2018-02-15T04:29:04Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Are all ranged touch attacks "rays"?
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvp5?Are-all-ranged-touch-attacks-rays#23
2018-02-14T18:42:38Z
2018-02-14T18:42:38Z
<p>on monster design: There's an effect and a desired threat, you try to model that. Sometimes critters fall a bit shy of their threat range by CR and some things are set by HD (BAB etc), so a monster feat or template is used or created to bridge the gap. That's pretty standard old school GMming.
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Like any GM there's taste and style and each person has their own. Some run closer to RAW than others.
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I'm sure anything not to current RAW (writing to specifications) gets extra eyeballs on it.</p>
on monster design: There's an effect and a desired threat, you try to model that. Sometimes critters fall a bit shy of their threat range by CR and some things are set by HD (BAB etc), so a monster feat or template is used or created to bridge the gap. That's pretty standard old school GMming.
Like any GM there's taste and style and each person has their own. Some run closer to RAW than others.
I'm sure anything not to current RAW (writing to specifications) gets extra eyeballs on it.
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
2018-02-14T18:42:38Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Which one gets applied first?
My Life Is In Ruins (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvo6?Which-one-gets-applied-first#25
2018-02-14T13:32:14Z
2018-02-14T13:26:47Z
<p>as the issue is caused by an interaction of feats, for PFS it's probably best to see if there is a <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9q1&page=1?Compilation-of-Campaign-Clarification-requests" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Clarification Request</a> or hit the FAQ button.</p>
<p>As with Metamagic feats the user gets the worse option.</p>
as the issue is caused by an interaction of feats, for PFS it's probably best to see if there is a Clarification Request or hit the FAQ button.
As with Metamagic feats the user gets the worse option.
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2018-02-14T13:26:47Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Is asking 'what a monsters weak save is' a valid use of a Knowledge check?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uuvg&page=3?Is-asking-what-a-monsters-weak-save-is-a#119
2018-02-14T13:14:01Z
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<p>If the question is specific then the answer will be specific rather than the GM making a judgement. It's just a difference in play style and where perceived power lies.</p>
<p>Why the request was made can be nebulous; distrust of GM, wanting to be in control, thinking that's how it's done, GM asking player for metagaming input to make it clear and easy, trying to be literal. It is not really worth it to try to figure out the intent.</p>
If the question is specific then the answer will be specific rather than the GM making a judgement. It's just a difference in play style and where perceived power lies.
Why the request was made can be nebulous; distrust of GM, wanting to be in control, thinking that's how it's done, GM asking player for metagaming input to make it clear and easy, trying to be literal. It is not really worth it to try to figure out the intent.
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2018-02-14T13:14:01Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Compilation of Campaign Clarification requests
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9q1&page=10?Compilation-of-Campaign-Clarification-requests#477
2018-02-14T13:00:15Z
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<p>rather than create a debate in this thread, the request for a clarification has been made.</p>
rather than create a debate in this thread, the request for a clarification has been made.
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2018-02-14T13:00:15Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Compilation of Campaign Clarification requests
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9q1&page=10?Compilation-of-Campaign-Clarification-requests#473
2018-02-14T03:07:07Z
2018-02-14T02:35:29Z
<p>okay...
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Alchemist,APG wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>Description</b> ... Rather than cast magic like a spellcaster, the alchemist captures his own magic potential within liquids and extracts he creates, infusing his chemicals with virulent power to grant him impressive skill with poisons, explosives, and all manner of self-transformative magic.</p>
<p><b>Alchemy(Su)</b> ...In effect, an alchemist prepares his spells by mixing ingredients into a number of extracts, and then “casts” his spells by drinking the extract. When an alchemist creates an extract or bomb, he infuses the concoction with a tiny fraction of his own magical power—this enables the creation of powerful effects, but also binds the effects to the creator.
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...
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Although the alchemist doesn’t actually cast spells, he does have a formulae list that determines what extracts he can create. An alchemist can utilize spell-trigger items if the spell appears on his formulae list, but not spell-completion items (unless he uses Use Magic Device to do so). An extract is “cast” by drinking it, as if imbibing a potion—the effects of an extract exactly duplicate the spell upon which its formula is based, save that the spell always affects only the drinking alchemist. The alchemist uses his level as the caster level to determine any effect based on caster level. Creating extracts consumes raw materials, but the cost of these materials is insignificant—comparable to the valueless material components of most spells. If a spell normally has a costly material component, that component is expended during the consumption of that particular extract.
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...
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</blockquote><p>so it's a mix of things (there's some ambiguity).
<p>the formula list is a spell list. The method of the "casting" is different with the alchemist.</p>
<p>secondly when the list is pulled into a spellcasting class it loses the original casting method and is cast as the class that absorbs it.</p>
<p>additionally wizard spell list —> witch and alchemist spell list. Mythic Past Life would allow that relationship to turn about (for one or many classes, depending on how the clarification goes).</p>
okay...
Alchemist,APG wrote: Description ... Rather than cast magic like a spellcaster, the alchemist captures his own magic potential within liquids and extracts he creates, infusing his chemicals with virulent power to grant him impressive skill with poisons, explosives, and all manner of self-transformative magic.
Alchemy(Su) ...In effect, an alchemist prepares his spells by mixing ingredients into a number of extracts, and then “casts” his spells by drinking the extract. When an...
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2018-02-14T02:35:29Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Compilation of Campaign Clarification requests
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9q1&page=10?Compilation-of-Campaign-Clarification-requests#471
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2018-02-13T23:24:33Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Michael Eshleman wrote:</div><blockquote><p> For the samsaran alternate racial trait <b><a href="http://www.paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advancedRaceGuide/uncommonRaces/samsarans.html#mystic-past-life" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mystic past life</a></b>, do you select only one spellcasting class from which to select spells, or can you select two or more spellcasting classes from which to select spells?</p>
<p>Here is a recent <b><a href="http://www.paizo.com/threads/rzs2uqur?Samsaran-Boon-Help#19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">thread</a></b> discussing the topic. </blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Nefreet wrote:</div><blockquote> ^ that, plus <b>"Can you select Psychic spells with Mystic Past Life?"</b> </blockquote><p>Is the Alchemist spell list a legal target for Mythic Past Life?
Michael Eshleman wrote:For the samsaran alternate racial trait mystic past life, do you select only one spellcasting class from which to select spells, or can you select two or more spellcasting classes from which to select spells?
Here is a recent thread discussing the topic.
Nefreet wrote:^ that, plus "Can you select Psychic spells with Mystic Past Life?"
Is the Alchemist spell list a legal target for Mythic Past Life?
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2018-02-13T23:24:33Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Is asking 'what a monsters weak save is' a valid use of a Knowledge check?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uuvg&page=3?Is-asking-what-a-monsters-weak-save-is-a#116
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gilfalas wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Assuming the character has the appropriate knowledge skill for the creature being identified, is asking what it's weak save/s is/are a valid use of the skill OR do you make the roll and take whatever information the GM gives you?</p>
<p>Or is it some combination of both?</p>
<p>... </blockquote><p>[Spoiler omitted]
<p>you get useful bits of information.</p>
<p>so the reason players ask a question or get more specific is to define what they think is useful at the moment. Technically the GM can give you what he wants and thinks is appropriate. GMs are usually trying to help and stay within the rules and in theme.</p>
<p>you can ask what is its weak save. It is the same level of metagaming as asking DR, resistances, SR, or other stat block notations. It is done for expediency. The risk in asking for specific things is you may get a "no" or "none".
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Sometimes literalness gets carried away in organized play and people think it's the only legal way to ask a question. That idea is patently false. It does cut down on the variability of the answer.</p>
<p>Part of a GMs job is to interpret what players say into game rules. Personally I think a player should ask, "how do we kill it quickly!" or "I'm a spellcaster, how do I affect it?" as those are very sensible questions.</p>
<p>I think you can also use Knowledge skills in a negative way. Knowledge(nature) will tell you that something isn't natural (aka unnatural). It doesn't tell you what it is, but will tell you it's not in this field of study.</p>
<p>===
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on Undead, the funny thing is animals recognize them as unnatural and won't attack them, in fact you have to take "attack" trick twice. How do they do that without Knowledge(religion)?
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almost all low level undead are recognizable as mobile dead bodies or parts of bodies. If the body/part isn't on a string and dogs run away from it that might be a clue. They probably smell dead also. Time to get a buzzard pet.</p>
Gilfalas wrote:Assuming the character has the appropriate knowledge skill for the creature being identified, is asking what it's weak save/s is/are a valid use of the skill OR do you make the roll and take whatever information the GM gives you?
Or is it some combination of both?
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[Spoiler omitted] you get useful bits of information.
so the reason players ask a question or get more specific is to define what they think is useful at the moment. Technically the GM can give you what he...
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2018-02-13T14:51:11Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Are all ranged touch attacks "rays"?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvp5?Are-all-ranged-touch-attacks-rays#3
2018-02-13T14:28:50Z
2018-02-13T14:20:57Z
<p>no</p>
<p>examples; Spectral Hand, Shocking grasp with reach metamagic at +1 category, Force Anchor.</p>
<p>other <a href="https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/63415/whats-the-difference-between-a-ranged-touch-attack-and-a-ray" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">posts</a> back in 2015</p>
no
examples; Spectral Hand, Shocking grasp with reach metamagic at +1 category, Force Anchor.
other posts back in 2015
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2018-02-13T14:20:57Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Deliquescent Gloves and Flying Kick ?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvop?Deliquescent-Gloves-and-Flying-Kick#8
2018-02-13T14:18:39Z
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<p>this is a case where specific wording in a description overcomes the general rule.
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If the gloves (like Magic Fang) had more generic words like,
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"gives one natural weapon or unarmed strike of the subject an added 1d6 of lethal acid damage to damage rolls"
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you would have been good.</p>
this is a case where specific wording in a description overcomes the general rule.
If the gloves (like Magic Fang) had more generic words like,
"gives one natural weapon or unarmed strike of the subject an added 1d6 of lethal acid damage to damage rolls"
you would have been good.
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2018-02-13T14:18:39Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Deliquescent Gloves and Flying Kick ?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvop?Deliquescent-Gloves-and-Flying-Kick#3
2018-02-13T11:46:26Z
2018-02-13T11:46:26Z
<p>See the <a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/faq/v5748nruor1fm#v5748eaic9qd3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">FAQ Core Rulebook</a> on unarmed strike and Magic Fang.
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While the gloves are slot(hands) and the style says, "Flying Kick: The monk leaps through the air to strike a foe with a kick. Before the attack, the monk can move a distance equal to his fast movement bonus. This movement is made as part of the monk’s flurry of blows attack and does not require an additional action. At the end of this movement, the monk must make an attack against an adjacent foe. This movement may be between attacks. This movement provokes an attack of opportunity as normal. The attack made after the movement must be a kick."</p>
<p>Unfortunately the style wording is very specific and the gloves have similar wording. I want to say "yes" but the specific wording between the two descriptions argues "no" and they are not a cast spell like <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/m/magic-fang" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Magic Fang</a> where the caster can control where the spell effect goes. So NO.</p>
<p>I think you need to ask your home game GM. After reading the three references he may say yes. The simple solution is Deliquescent Boots.</p>
<p>For PFS I think the answer is going to be a consistent "no".</p>
See the FAQ Core Rulebook on unarmed strike and Magic Fang.
While the gloves are slot(hands) and the style says, "Flying Kick: The monk leaps through the air to strike a foe with a kick. Before the attack, the monk can move a distance equal to his fast movement bonus. This movement is made as part of the monk’s flurry of blows attack and does not require an additional action. At the end of this movement, the monk must make an attack against an adjacent foe. This movement may be between...
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2018-02-13T11:46:26Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Qualifying for feats with temporary bonuses
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvip?Qualifying-for-feats-with-temporary-bonuses#9
2018-02-13T11:23:26Z
2018-02-13T11:06:47Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">toastedamphibian wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Why you gotta assume I'd be adventuring? Could just drag all my victims to my workshop, and make a day of it...</p>
<p>Extended Death Knell on a 6 hd creature gets you 2 hours. Increase dc by 5 to double progress gets you 500gp. Tiny poppet price is 310... would need 2 days and charges for a small. </blockquote><p>The FAQ quoted above refers to Ability Scores, not caster levels.
<p>I think you are confused. Death Knell is not required to craft poppets nor is it required for any enhancement listed in Adventurer's Armory 2.
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Poppets appear in AdvtrArmory2 pg 30.
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Craft Poppet Feat (Item Creation) 1st level lets you craft them.
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However;
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basic poppets(tiny) Requirements Craft Construct or Craft Poppet, make whole, mending; Skill Craft (carpentry) DC 15; Cost 160 gp with a listed price of 300gp.
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poppets(small) Requirements Craft Construct or Craft Poppet, make whole, mending; Skill Craft (carpentry) DC 18; Cost 500 gp with a listed price of 900gp.
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A creature with a familiar can select a poppet as his familiar.</p>
<p>for PFS <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfindersociety/rpg/additional" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Addt'l Res</a> Feats: The feats in this book are legal for play except Craft Poppet and Modification Master. </p>
<p>If you are using Death Knell to increase your caster level I would read the spell more carefully. "Additionally, your effective caster level goes up by +1, improving spell effects dependent on caster level. This increase in effective caster level does not grant you access to more spells. These effects last for 10 minutes per HD of the subject creature." So it's more like Magical Knack than Bull's Strength. I'm afraid you'll have to slay your victims of suitable HD and CR to gain experience to go up that level.</p>
toastedamphibian wrote:Why you gotta assume I'd be adventuring? Could just drag all my victims to my workshop, and make a day of it...
Extended Death Knell on a 6 hd creature gets you 2 hours. Increase dc by 5 to double progress gets you 500gp. Tiny poppet price is 310... would need 2 days and charges for a small.
The FAQ quoted above refers to Ability Scores, not caster levels. I think you are confused. Death Knell is not required to craft poppets nor is it required for any enhancement...
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2018-02-13T11:06:47Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Energy resistance stacking
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvin?Energy-resistance-stacking#6
2018-02-12T05:38:01Z
2018-02-12T05:33:07Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">bbangerter wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">My Life Is In Ruins wrote:</div><blockquote><p> so you go over to Archives of Nethys and search on 'energy resistance' or 'resist energy'.
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<a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/MagicArmorDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Energy%20Resistance" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Energy Resistance (armor/shield quality)</a>. Then read it and look at the bottom, Requirements Craft Magic Arms and Armor, resist energy; Price +9,000 gp. That tells you it uses the spell resist energy. Sometimes if it 'stacks' it will say so in the item description. Nope, doesn't say it stacks for the Quality.
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</blockquote><p>This isn't a thing. A magic item being based off a spell has no bearing on its ability to stack with the spell itself. Otherwise for example you could not wear a <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/rings/ring-of-continuation/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ring of Continuation</a> and also have a mnemonic enhancer spell active at the same time.
<p>... </blockquote><p>umm, I didn't say that so you are reading into my post. I assume you did not read the follow up post.
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If the effect from the spell used to create the item stacked with the same bonus it would say so in the item description or in the spell description. The type and detail of the bonus comes from the spell.
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The reference to stacking is required as two paragraphs down it becomes relevant when bonus types and stacking are addressed.
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mnemonic enhancer isn't a bonus listed in the 'general rules' link. You are comparing different things and thus draw the wrong conclusion about what I said in the first part.</p>
<p>clearly I am leading the initial poster through the process of how to research and answer the question. This is a simple thing but you have to gather info as you go and sometimes it will be relevant and other times not. Hopefully in the future he can research and answer his own questions and increase his understanding of the game system.</p>
bbangerter wrote:My Life Is In Ruins wrote:so you go over to Archives of Nethys and search on 'energy resistance' or 'resist energy'.
Energy Resistance (armor/shield quality). Then read it and look at the bottom, Requirements Craft Magic Arms and Armor, resist energy; Price +9,000 gp. That tells you it uses the spell resist energy. Sometimes if it 'stacks' it will say so in the item description. Nope, doesn't say it stacks for the Quality.
This isn't a thing. A magic item being based off a...
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2018-02-12T05:33:07Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Hunter with awakened animal companion
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ut88?Hunter-with-awakened-animal-companion#35
2018-02-12T05:12:28Z
2018-02-12T05:00:02Z
<p>cool!
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I would throw your awakened friend a naming party.</p>
<p>There are several ways to get your companion back, in a way, depending on your alignment. We'll go with the good ways.</p>
<p><b>The best way is just to get another companion of the same race/species.</b>{see your class for the details} Mechanically the build and scores will be the same. As it's a home game there may be some tweaks. No cost, no muss, no fuss, RAW and simple, 24 hrs later...</p>
<p>Talk to your GM, he may allow the creature to continue as your animal companion. It's not RAW but it'll work out.</p>
<p>all the other ways cost money, cost a feat, require engaging in questionable spellcasting procedures... Limited Wish to reverse the wild magic(is that really a nice thing to do?), Simulacrum, Polymorph any object, Sacrifice, killing your companion and casting Bestow Curse, Clone, Raise Animal Companion, or other bad things...</p>
cool!
I would throw your awakened friend a naming party.
There are several ways to get your companion back, in a way, depending on your alignment. We'll go with the good ways.
The best way is just to get another companion of the same race/species.{see your class for the details} Mechanically the build and scores will be the same. As it's a home game there may be some tweaks. No cost, no muss, no fuss, RAW and simple, 24 hrs later...
Talk to your GM, he may allow the creature to continue as...
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2018-02-12T05:00:02Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Namekeeper Shaman Inherited Wayfinder - what slot?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvis?Namekeeper-Shaman-Inherited-Wayfinder-what-slot#3
2018-02-15T20:10:13Z
2018-02-12T04:23:47Z
<p>for the <a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Shaman%20Name-Keeper" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Name-Keeper Shaman</a> the bonded wayfinder has to be worn or held in hand (meeting either requirement and the slot for a slotless item). It does no good in a handy haversack or extra/nondimensional space. A user <i>could</i> wield it but it is an improvised weapon with negatives to hit and doing minimal damage, so why make a bad choice.
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As it's a damaged <a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/MagicWondrousDisplay.aspx?FinalName=Wayfinder" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">wayfinder</a> that works for the Name-Keeper alone, it can be repaired using Make Whole (NPC casting at double level is 2•10•10gp=200gp) to work for anyone (as a wayfinder).</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
for the Name-Keeper Shaman the bonded wayfinder has to be worn or held in hand (meeting either requirement and the slot for a slotless item). It does no good in a handy haversack or extra/nondimensional space. A user could wield it but it is an improvised weapon with negatives to hit and doing minimal damage, so why make a bad choice.
As it's a damaged wayfinder that works for the Name-Keeper alone, it can be repaired using Make Whole (NPC casting at double level is 2*10*10gp=200gp) to work...
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2018-02-12T04:23:47Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Energy resistance stacking
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvin?Energy-resistance-stacking#4
2018-02-12T03:44:59Z
2018-02-12T03:28:41Z
<p>so there are two 'camps' on this. The extremes would be 'have fun' to 'strict RAW'. It's description and flavor text versus rules text. Rules text defines or describes a mechanical effect. Everything else is flavor text or descriptive text that doesn't mean much for the mechanics of the game. As the game is not uniformly consistent there are problems in a strictly RAW approach.</p>
<p>Clearly the game is an adult version of the child's game "Let's Pretend". Sure, flavor means something. Every GM is going to have to interpret what that means.
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All of the books are written in a descriptive conversational english style and are meant to have some wiggle room in the interpretations so the game is flexible and meets many people's desires to do magical and fun stuff.</p>
<p>all that being said, in a Rules forum 'good' answers are going to be close to RAW(Rules As Written). That's because anybody can make up stuff and do what they want. Following the rules isn't easy especially when it comes to tricky stuff. Luckily that isn't the case here.</p>
<p>Spells were added to the bottom of magic items to clarify how they work. That way people could go look up the spell to get the details. If there was an exception it was in the description of the item. Generic conversational descriptive text does not make an exception.
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There are amusing descriptions that mix the spell and detected aura, see <a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/MagicWondrousDisplay.aspx?FinalName=Greater%20Hat%20of%20Disguise" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Greater Hat of Disguise</a>. One has to assume that it is like alter self (as that's the quoted spell).</p>
so there are two 'camps' on this. The extremes would be 'have fun' to 'strict RAW'. It's description and flavor text versus rules text. Rules text defines or describes a mechanical effect. Everything else is flavor text or descriptive text that doesn't mean much for the mechanics of the game. As the game is not uniformly consistent there are problems in a strictly RAW approach.
Clearly the game is an adult version of the child's game "Let's Pretend". Sure, flavor means something. Every GM is...
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2018-02-12T03:28:41Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Cleric Spell Alignment Restriction
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvhb?Cleric-Spell-Alignment-Restriction#6
2018-02-12T03:15:37Z
2018-02-12T03:09:38Z
<p><a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/TraitDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Worthless%20Pawn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Worthless Pawn</a></p>
<p>while the trait is PFS legal, no <a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/DeitiesByGroup.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Great Old Ones</a>{scroll down a bit} is a PFS legal deity and thus the "Requirement(s) any Great Old One" cannot be met. 1 WIS damage... lol... I suppose you could put a potion of Lessor restoration in the pastry cream of a donut.</p>
Worthless Pawn
while the trait is PFS legal, no Great Old Ones{scroll down a bit} is a PFS legal deity and thus the "Requirement(s) any Great Old One" cannot be met. 1 WIS damage... lol... I suppose you could put a potion of Lessor restoration in the pastry cream of a donut.
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2018-02-12T03:09:38Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Qualifying for feats with temporary bonuses
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvip?Qualifying-for-feats-with-temporary-bonuses#2
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<p>I would guess that permanent is <i>permanent</i>, until you don't have the item.</p>
<p>for a specific class, like wizard;
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Generally Wizard level = Level or Character Level but is not guaranteed.
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Wizard level (or Wizard) ≤ Caster Level. Magical Knack is usually used to increase effective Caster Level.</p>
<p>As the feats say 'Caster Level' and there's no special text about actual wizard level you are good to go. </p>
<p>One problem might be access to the spell you are trying to enchant, that may require an NPC or many scrolls and can get expensive.
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There is a loophole about +5 DC for each requirement you don't meet(easy in most cases) but a prerequisite must be met.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
I would guess that permanent is permanent, until you don't have the item.
for a specific class, like wizard;
Generally Wizard level = Level or Character Level but is not guaranteed.
Wizard level (or Wizard) ≤ Caster Level. Magical Knack is usually used to increase effective Caster Level.
As the feats say 'Caster Level' and there's no special text about actual wizard level you are good to go.
One problem might be access to the spell you are trying to enchant, that may require an NPC or many...
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2018-02-12T02:46:36Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Energy resistance stacking
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvin?Energy-resistance-stacking#2
2018-02-12T02:49:48Z
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<p>so you go over to Archives of Nethys and search on 'energy resistance' or 'resist energy'.
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<a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/MagicArmorDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Energy%20Resistance" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Energy Resistance (armor/shield quality)</a>. Then read it and look at the bottom, Requirements Craft Magic Arms and Armor, resist energy; Price +9,000 gp. That tells you it uses the spell resist energy. Sometimes if it 'stacks' it will say so in the item description. Nope, doesn't say it stacks for the Quality.</p>
<p>Then look up the spell <a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Resist%20Energy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">resist energy</a> as the items effect derives from that spell. Resist energy overlaps (and does not stack with) protection from energy. If a character is warded by protection from energy and resist energy, the protection spell absorbs damage until its power is exhausted.</p>
<p>Also from the <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/glossary/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">general rules</a> A resistance bonus affects saving throws, providing extra protection against harm. Multiple resistance bonuses on the same character or object do not stack. Only the highest resistance bonus applies. Also from Special Abilities(for tiefling later), When resistance completely negates the damage from an energy attack, the attack does not disrupt a spell. This resistance does not stack with the resistance that a spell might provide.</p>
<p>If a character had energy resist fire 5 score{tiefling}, ring of fire resistance 10, an amulet of elemental strife (resist energy fire 5 for a fire elemental), and a Cloak of Resistance +1 it would result in a energy resistance of 10 for fire and a +1 on all saves. The ring has the best fire resistance and the cloak is a different bonus. Versus a lightning elemental the character would have resist fire 10(ring), resist electricity 5(amulet or racial), +1 on all saves.</p>
so you go over to Archives of Nethys and search on 'energy resistance' or 'resist energy'.
Energy Resistance (armor/shield quality). Then read it and look at the bottom, Requirements Craft Magic Arms and Armor, resist energy; Price +9,000 gp. That tells you it uses the spell resist energy. Sometimes if it 'stacks' it will say so in the item description. Nope, doesn't say it stacks for the Quality.
Then look up the spell resist energy as the items effect derives from that spell. Resist energy...
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2018-02-12T02:08:24Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Cleric Spell Alignment Restriction
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvhb?Cleric-Spell-Alignment-Restriction#4
2018-02-12T17:30:48Z
2018-02-12T01:17:14Z
<p>A cleric casts divine spells which are drawn from the cleric spell list. Her alignment, however, may restrict her from casting certain spells opposed to her moral or ethical beliefs; see Chaotic, Evil, Good, and Lawful Spells. A cleric must choose and prepare her spells in advance.
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Chaotic, Evil, Good, and Lawful Spells A cleric can’t cast spells of an alignment opposed to her own or her deity’s (if she has one). Spells associated with particular alignments are indicated by the chaotic, evil, good, and lawful descriptors in their spell descriptions.
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A cleric’s deity influences her alignment, what magic she can perform, her values, and how others see her. A cleric chooses two domains from among those belonging to her deity. A cleric can select an alignment domain (Chaos, Evil, Good, or Law) only if her alignment matches that domain. If a cleric is not devoted to a particular deity, she still selects two domains to represent her spiritual inclinations and abilities (subject to GM approval). The restriction on alignment domains still applies.
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A cleric who is neither good nor evil and whose deity is neither good nor evil can convert spells to either cure spells or inflict spells (player’s choice). Once the player makes this choice, it cannot be reversed. This choice also determines whether the cleric channels positive or negative energy (see channel energy).
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<p><a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/TraitDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Empyreal%20Pantheon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Empyreal Pantheon</a> trait lets you unrestrict Law or Chaos (adding Good to it) if they are restricted.</p>
<p>(non-PFS)<a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Cleric%20Channler%20of%20the%20Unknown" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Channler of the Unknown</a> Cleric archetype allows ignoring of alignment restrictions on casting spells.</p>
<p><a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Inquisitor%20Infiltrator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Inquisitor Infiltrator</a> archetype unrestricts the opposite.</p>
A cleric casts divine spells which are drawn from the cleric spell list. Her alignment, however, may restrict her from casting certain spells opposed to her moral or ethical beliefs; see Chaotic, Evil, Good, and Lawful Spells. A cleric must choose and prepare her spells in advance.
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Chaotic, Evil, Good, and Lawful Spells A cleric can’t cast spells of an alignment opposed to her own or her deity’s (if she has one). Spells associated with particular alignments are indicated by the chaotic,...
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2018-02-12T01:17:14Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: (PFS) Exploiter Wizard Feats : Does Exploiter Wizard can selete Extra Arcanist Exploit feat?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u48w?-Exploiter-Wizard-Feats-Does-Exploiter#5
2018-02-12T00:56:08Z
2018-02-12T00:31:45Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">YE,SHOU-ZHEN II wrote:</div><blockquote> ... there is no game can play...... </blockquote><p>that statement is untrue in (american) english, so you may mean something else. I think english is not your native language.
<p>The simple answer is to try different classes until you are Second level. Try the Arcanist one game, then the Kineticist the next game, and then the Bloodrager the third game. See what you like. Create a Second level character using the 3 chronicles you got from playing.</p>
<p>Generally if you do simple stuff the rules are not a big deal. If you do complicated stuff it gets complicated.</p>
<p>see <a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy84k4?Pathfinder-Society-Roleplaying-Guild-Guide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Guide</a> for rules on creating a character.</p>
<p>To paraphrase;
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You can play a <a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy9a64" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pregenerated character</a> and not worry about equipment and see how you like the class.
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You can play a character you create and keep track of what you expend (if your character drinks a potion of cure light wounds that you bought the 50gp is gone and non-refundable, same with regular arrows that you shoot and hit with).
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You can rebuild the character before each game until you have 3 XP, then you have to decide and stick with one design/write up.</p>
<p>If you really want to play a Wizard there are 4 classic builds for PFS that work well; Wizard(Diviner) with Spell Focus Evocation, Wizard (Evocation - Admixture), Wizard(Conjurer) with Spell Focus (Conj) and Augment Summoning, Wizard(Enchanter) that 'buffs' the party. Bloatmages, Thassalonian Specialists, Necromancers, Illusionists, Transmuters, Mystic Theurges are fun BUT not as powerful as the others.</p>
YE,SHOU-ZHEN II wrote:... there is no game can play......
that statement is untrue in (american) english, so you may mean something else. I think english is not your native language. The simple answer is to try different classes until you are Second level. Try the Arcanist one game, then the Kineticist the next game, and then the Bloodrager the third game. See what you like. Create a Second level character using the 3 chronicles you got from playing.
Generally if you do simple stuff the...
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2018-02-12T00:31:45Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: (PFS) Exploiter Wizard Feats : Does Exploiter Wizard can selete Extra Arcanist Exploit feat?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u48w?-Exploiter-Wizard-Feats-Does-Exploiter#3
2018-02-11T23:29:56Z
2018-02-11T23:27:13Z
<p><a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Wizard%20Exploiter%20Wizard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exploiter Wizard</a> is from the Advanced Class Guide.
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">ACG wrote:</div><blockquote>Exploiter Exploit: At 1st level and every 4 levels thereafter, the exploiter wizard gains a single arcanist exploit (see page 9). The exploiter wizard uses his wizard level as his arcanist level for determining the effects and DCs of his arcanist exploits. This ability replaces arcane school.</blockquote><p><a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/FeatDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Extra%20Arcanist%20Exploit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Extra Arcanist Exploit feat</a> "Prerequisites: Arcanist exploit class feature."
<p>so the archtype lets you take arcanist exploits but does not give you the "Arcanist Exploit class feature".
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So by the rules as written(RAW), no. The Exploiter Wizard Archtype does not have the prerequisites for the Extra Arcanist Exploit feat.</p>
<p>In a home game you would probably get a yes.</p>
Exploiter Wizard is from the Advanced Class Guide.
ACG wrote:Exploiter Exploit: At 1st level and every 4 levels thereafter, the exploiter wizard gains a single arcanist exploit (see page 9). The exploiter wizard uses his wizard level as his arcanist level for determining the effects and DCs of his arcanist exploits. This ability replaces arcane school.
Extra Arcanist Exploit feat "Prerequisites: Arcanist exploit class feature." so the archtype lets you take arcanist exploits but does not...
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2018-02-11T23:27:13Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: (PFS) Exploiter Wizard Feats : Does Exploiter Wizard can selete Extra Arcanist Exploit feat?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u48w?-Exploiter-Wizard-Feats-Does-Exploiter#2
2018-02-11T23:15:40Z
2018-02-11T23:15:40Z
<p>it is super rare that an employee of Paizo would answer a question that is binding to Organized Play. Answers are given in Campaign Clarifications, FAQs, and at time via blog posts. We all have to interpret the really tricky things from those and the rules as written(RAW) in the various books.
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Here we can just post our opinion with some quotes from the rules or point you to the rule that applies.</p>
it is super rare that an employee of Paizo would answer a question that is binding to Organized Play. Answers are given in Campaign Clarifications, FAQs, and at time via blog posts. We all have to interpret the really tricky things from those and the rules as written(RAW) in the various books.
Here we can just post our opinion with some quotes from the rules or point you to the rule that applies.
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2018-02-11T23:15:40Z
Re: Forums: Advice: [PFS] Paladin Oracle(Nature) Warsighted archetype build
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvdj?PFS-Paladin-Oracle-Warsighted-archetype-build#4
2018-02-09T15:37:05Z
2018-02-09T15:37:05Z
<p>good idea. Unfortunately it is going to take Extra Revelation as Warsighted traded out the revelations at 1st and 7th.
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I could delay Furious Focus and substitute in Extra Revelation(<a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/MysteryDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Nature" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nature's Whispers</a>) at L5 for +4 to AC.</p>
good idea. Unfortunately it is going to take Extra Revelation as Warsighted traded out the revelations at 1st and 7th.
I could delay Furious Focus and substitute in Extra Revelation(Nature's Whispers) at L5 for +4 to AC.
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2018-02-09T15:37:05Z
Re: Forums: Advice: [PFS] Paladin Oracle(Nature) Warsighted archetype build
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvdj?PFS-Paladin-Oracle-Warsighted-archetype-build#2
2018-02-09T14:46:44Z
2018-02-09T14:46:44Z
<p>Equipment
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at 3rd; Aegis of Recovery, chain shirt mithral MW, greatsword cold iron MW, sap, guisarme MW, (2) dagger obsidian, composite longbow +3 STR whipwood MW, (20) arrow cold iron 10 w WpnBlch Silver, (2) spring loaded wrist sheaths, Wand Cure Light Wounds 1@1, Wand Protection from Evil 1@1, Wand Obscuring Mist 1@1, Wand Tap inner Beauty 1@1, Scroll Magic Weapon 1@1[2], Scroll Divine Favor 1@1[2], Potion Cure Light Wounds, (2) alchemist fire, 1 antiplague, 1 antitoxin, 1 holy water, wooden holy symbol, leather backpack, bandolier(8), flint & steel, soap, iron pot, mess kit, explorer outfit, horse ration[7], adv horse war trained, military saddle, bit & bridle, saddlebags. I need to buy field ration[6], (2) waterskins.</p>
Equipment
at 3rd; Aegis of Recovery, chain shirt mithral MW, greatsword cold iron MW, sap, guisarme MW, (2) dagger obsidian, composite longbow +3 STR whipwood MW, (20) arrow cold iron 10 w WpnBlch Silver, (2) spring loaded wrist sheaths, Wand Cure Light Wounds 1@1, Wand Protection from Evil 1@1, Wand Obscuring Mist 1@1, Wand Tap inner Beauty 1@1, Scroll Magic Weapon 1@1[2], Scroll Divine Favor 1@1[2], Potion Cure Light Wounds, (2) alchemist fire, 1 antiplague, 1 antitoxin, 1 holy water,...
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2018-02-09T14:46:44Z
Forums: Advice: [PFS] Paladin Oracle(Nature) Warsighted archetype build
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvdj?PFS-Paladin-Oracle-Warsighted-archetype-build#1
2018-02-09T14:54:19Z
2018-02-09T14:27:00Z
<p>I have a character for Organized play (PFS) that I'm playing. As it has been awhile that this combination has been chatted about, I'll throw this out for discussion. </p>
<p>Ability scores: STR 16, DEX 10, CON 12, INT 11, WIS 10, CHA 18</p>
<p>LG Magdh(wpn:scythe)</p>
<p>T1: Magical Knack(oracle)
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T2: Blade of Mercy
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F1: Power Attack
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L1: Paladin 1(Fav'd Class); Detect Evil, Smite
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L2: Oracle Mystery:Nature Archetype:Warsighted (Martial Flexibility), Curse:Legalistic, Channel:Pos
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F3: Weapon Focus(Greatsword)
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L3: Paladin 2; Divine Grace, Lay on Hands
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- at this point there are two ways to go -
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A4: +1 STR (+1 INT would be nice, but...)
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L4: Paladin 3; Aura of courage, Divine health, Mercy(Deceived)
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F5: Furious Focus
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L5: Paladin 4; Channel positive energy for LoH[2], smite evil 2/day
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L6: Paladin 5; Divine Bond(Weapon)
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F7: Step Up
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L7: Paladin 6; Mercy(Dazed)
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A8: +1 STR
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L8: Paladin 7; Smite 3/d
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F9: Extra Rev: Nat'l Divination
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L9: Paladin 8; Aura of Resolve
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L10: Paladin 9; Mercy(Confused)
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- or desiring more Oracle abilities and the Revelation at Orcl3 -
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L4: Oracle Myst Spl(charm animal)
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L5: Paladin 3; Aura of courage, Divine health, Mercy(Deceived)
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L6: Oracle Revelation
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L7: Paladin 4; Channel positive energy for LoH[2], smite evil 2/day
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L8: Oracle{@4th effective CL 6} Myst Spl(barkskin)
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L9: Paladin 5; Divine Bond(Weapon)
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L10: Paladin 6; Mercy(Dazed)</p>
<p>I think the first progression is better.
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Rather than the Mercies Sickened then Diseased which can be cured by spells I chose Deceived and Confused. The character is also fey focused and these are handy when dealing with fey.</p>
I have a character for Organized play (PFS) that I'm playing. As it has been awhile that this combination has been chatted about, I'll throw this out for discussion.
Ability scores: STR 16, DEX 10, CON 12, INT 11, WIS 10, CHA 18
LG Magdh(wpn:scythe)
T1: Magical Knack(oracle)
T2: Blade of Mercy
F1: Power Attack
L1: Paladin 1(Fav'd Class); Detect Evil, Smite
L2: Oracle Mystery:Nature Archetype:Warsighted (Martial Flexibility), Curse:Legalistic, Channel:Pos
F3: Weapon Focus(Greatsword)
L3:...
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2018-02-09T14:27:00Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS Changes i'd like to see
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uuaz&page=5?PFS-Changes-id-like-to-see#231
2018-02-07T16:33:36Z
2018-02-07T16:21:35Z
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
[Spoiler omitted]
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2018-02-07T16:21:35Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS Changes i'd like to see
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uuaz&page=5?PFS-Changes-id-like-to-see#230
2018-02-07T15:53:12Z
2018-02-07T15:18:32Z
<p>Generally a robust method should encompass two standard deviations (about 95% of normal distribution) from the normal average.</p>
<p>You can tell by the reported data how the CR scaling works for scenarios/modules(reported prestige and permanent death rate). A temporary death rate or 'player challenge' rating would give you more insight into the CR scaling. Is it worth it? hmmmm... </p>
<p>The goal of a public relations effort is to create good will in a enjoyable environment to show customers the value of your product.
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The challenge should be moderate to easy. I'm sure some salesmen would say the challenge should be easy and produce sales. There's some wisdom in that.</p>
<p>I'm ending my commentary here on this topic as the status quo is reasonable and determining Tier is relatively simple process with about 6 decisions. Maybe some clarity in writing the process is needed?</p>
Generally a robust method should encompass two standard deviations (about 95% of normal distribution) from the normal average.
You can tell by the reported data how the CR scaling works for scenarios/modules(reported prestige and permanent death rate). A temporary death rate or 'player challenge' rating would give you more insight into the CR scaling. Is it worth it? hmmmm...
The goal of a public relations effort is to create good will in a enjoyable environment to show customers the value...
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2018-02-07T15:18:32Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS Changes i'd like to see
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uuaz&page=5?PFS-Changes-id-like-to-see#228
2018-02-07T07:05:31Z
2018-02-07T06:52:58Z
<p>two large factors not considered by CR and APL is group abilities and efficacy of character design. You could rate a group using a laundry list of checks and efficiency by Dmg/r with bumps for DR bypassing etc, Heal/r, or (MaxDmg with metamagic bump or buff/deuff rating)/r.
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Of course that would make things MORE complicated.</p>
<p>The core of the issue is CRs for APL is not linear and as level rises CRs fall behind the power curve.</p>
two large factors not considered by CR and APL is group abilities and efficacy of character design. You could rate a group using a laundry list of checks and efficiency by Dmg/r with bumps for DR bypassing etc, Heal/r, or (MaxDmg with metamagic bump or buff/deuff rating)/r.
Of course that would make things MORE complicated.
The core of the issue is CRs for APL is not linear and as level rises CRs fall behind the power curve.
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2018-02-07T06:52:58Z
Re: Forums: Technology: So I Burned a Video File to a DVR and It Won't Playback On Any Device I Have
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uuqt?So-I-Burned-a-Video-File-to-a-DVR-and-It-Wont#11
2019-03-02T21:30:35Z
2018-02-05T18:02:19Z
<p>iso files are different - that's a disk image. <a href="https://www.lifewire.com/iso-file-2625923" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">chatty reference</a> and you burn it differently using your writing application.
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Once you burn the disk image on the media, put it back it in, it'll be formatted and will probably show up as files of a video type.
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The iso file is a compressed file much like a zip file of a disk. You could extract the files and write them individually to a disk using your hard drive as the intermediary.</p>
<p>data disks contain data and the burner formats the disk for data and then writes the data. Computers that read the disk read the format and go - oooo data, "0A17 9638 4567 BCDF..." (I could say the difference is like binary files versus text files, both are data but are read/write differently).</p>
<p>writing files (movies) formats the disk and then writes whatever files you have, so it mimics a hard drive. Computers that read the disk go ohhh... format... folders and files...</p>
<p>The iso file is the file and the data all together. It just has to (assemble and) write it to the media.</p>
iso files are different - that's a disk image. chatty reference and you burn it differently using your writing application.
Once you burn the disk image on the media, put it back it in, it'll be formatted and will probably show up as files of a video type.
The iso file is a compressed file much like a zip file of a disk. You could extract the files and write them individually to a disk using your hard drive as the intermediary.
data disks contain data and the burner formats the disk for data...
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2018-02-05T18:02:19Z
Re: Forums: Television: Supergirl
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9q3&page=27?Supergirl#1328
2018-02-05T17:30:21Z
2018-02-05T17:28:12Z
<p>If you are trying to rationalize things in comic books or TV shows, well, writers are not scientists <grin>. Often the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_drive" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dean Drives</a> of this world just seem plausible on the surface and that's enough for the application. Believeability keeps the readers/watchers engagement and doesn't break the flow of the story.</p>
If you are trying to rationalize things in comic books or TV shows, well, writers are not scientists . Often the Dean Drives of this world just seem plausible on the surface and that's enough for the application. Believeability keeps the readers/watchers engagement and doesn't break the flow of the story.
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2018-02-05T17:28:12Z
Re: Forums: Television: The Flash TV Series
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r1id&page=48?The-Flash-TV-Series#2376
2018-02-05T17:17:53Z
2018-02-05T17:15:54Z
<p>personally I find the Flash TV series to be like "young fiction", not very good on average. Dumb at times. It reminds my that TV shows are all about getting you to watch the commercials...</p>
personally I find the Flash TV series to be like "young fiction", not very good on average. Dumb at times. It reminds my that TV shows are all about getting you to watch the commercials...
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2018-02-05T17:15:54Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Legal?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uuud?Legal#20
2018-02-05T17:02:52Z
2018-02-05T17:02:52Z
<p>got it...</p>
got it...
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2018-02-05T17:02:52Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Legal?
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uuud?Legal#10
2018-02-03T14:36:07Z
2018-02-03T14:36:07Z
<p>in a practical manner at the end of First level he should have about 1650gp. Probably a MW weapon and misc potion/alchemical items will put the mithril shirt out of reach as most people tend to keep what they purchase and use a few consumables(potion of cure light wounds, antiplague) on the way to Second level.</p>
<p>My advice is to play a pregenerated character for the first three scenarios and create a Second level character with the gold you have. You miss out on Dayjob rolls but the pregens have some free stuff to use.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I tend to make mistakes when I'm tired (UTC -5)... •sigh• being human.</span></p>
in a practical manner at the end of First level he should have about 1650gp. Probably a MW weapon and misc potion/alchemical items will put the mithril shirt out of reach as most people tend to keep what they purchase and use a few consumables(potion of cure light wounds, antiplague) on the way to Second level.
My advice is to play a pregenerated character for the first three scenarios and create a Second level character with the gold you have. You miss out on Dayjob rolls but the pregens...
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2018-02-03T14:36:07Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Quoth the Tengu, "Adventure More"
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https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkg0&page=2?Quoth-the-Tengu-Adventure-More#59
2018-02-02T14:26:24Z
2018-02-02T14:23:17Z
<p>for our canadian friends, <a href="https://truewestmagazine.com/do-you-pronounce-rodeo-ro-dee-o-or-ro-day-o/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">rodeo</a></p>
for our canadian friends, rodeo
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2018-02-02T14:23:17Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Quoth the Tengu, "Adventure More"
Aurëon Morinehtar (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkg0&page=2?Quoth-the-Tengu-Adventure-More#58
2018-02-02T14:21:09Z
2018-02-02T14:02:02Z
<p>ahhh, this explains why the magic shop in Absalom has sold out of scrolls of <a href="http://archivesofnethys.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Pup%20Shape" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pup Shape</a>...</p>
ahhh, this explains why the magic shop in Absalom has sold out of scrolls of Pup Shape...
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2018-02-02T14:02:02Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: How do you anchor spells in naval combat?
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2utim?How-do-you-anchor-spells-in-naval-combat#12
2018-01-17T02:59:20Z
2018-01-17T02:58:51Z
<p>Using spellcraft you move the little anchor icon in the text of your iSpellbook onto the deck of the ship. What school of magic did you go to?</p>
Using spellcraft you move the little anchor icon in the text of your iSpellbook onto the deck of the ship. What school of magic did you go to?
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
2018-01-17T02:58:51Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: So, Pathfinder 2.0 based on Starfinder chassis when?
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uj5e&page=8?So-Pathfinder-20-based-on-Starfinder-chassis#383
2017-12-07T15:33:15Z
2017-12-07T15:33:15Z
<p>I think of them as different products. They have similarities but Starfinder is very streamlined mechanically, which I assume was a goal. I was wondering if Starfinder would use the 3.0 OGL.</p>
<p>As this thread is looking forward, I would expect a GM application to cover the next iteration for most of the basic operations.</p>
I think of them as different products. They have similarities but Starfinder is very streamlined mechanically, which I assume was a goal. I was wondering if Starfinder would use the 3.0 OGL.
As this thread is looking forward, I would expect a GM application to cover the next iteration for most of the basic operations.
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2017-12-07T15:33:15Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Silly, Stupid, Fun-on-the-pun characters! What've you got!?
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uonq&page=2?Silly-Stupid-Funonthepun-characters-Whatve#76
2017-11-03T07:05:23Z
2017-11-03T07:03:13Z
<p>don't be a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-ijgjG-9Gc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Joker</a> <span class=messageboard-ooc><span class=tiny>at least it's not Rick Astley</span></span></p>
don't be a Joker at least it's not Rick Astley
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2017-11-03T07:03:13Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Silly, Stupid, Fun-on-the-pun characters! What've you got!?
Canis Latinicus (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uonq&page=2?Silly-Stupid-Funonthepun-characters-Whatve#75
2017-11-03T06:50:40Z
2017-11-03T06:50:40Z
<p>Illegitimi non carborundum</p>
Illegitimi non carborundum
Canis Latinicus (alias of Azothath)
2017-11-03T06:50:40Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Silly, Stupid, Fun-on-the-pun characters! What've you got!?
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uonq&page=2?Silly-Stupid-Funonthepun-characters-Whatve#74
2017-11-03T06:37:15Z
2017-11-03T06:36:41Z
<p>hey, while I can be a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PJix23IeF8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bit silly</a> and a bit fun, I'm not stoopid.</p>
hey, while I can be a bit silly and a bit fun, I'm not stoopid.
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
2017-11-03T06:36:41Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: I could use some help planning gear upgrades
Drei vonSieben (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2up44?I-could-use-some-help-planning-gear-upgrades#6
2017-10-31T01:17:19Z
2017-10-31T01:01:52Z
<p>Personally I would keep the MW cold iron longsword as is (don't enchant) and sell the hammer back.
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Think about taking exotic weapon feat for bastard sword(6lbs){read bastard sword description, spellstrike and spell combat carefully} or the falcata(4lbs). Once you do, but a MW cold iron, MW obsidian(UE), or MW elysian bronze(UE) one. Start saving for an adamantine or mithral one. You'll enchant these as you go up in levels. I wouldn't rely on a magic item to allow your main attack form.
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Excellent secondary weapons are; cestus, gladius, lucerne hammer, morningstar, sap.
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For first level spells you need shield, vanish, long arm, and expdt retreat along with your attack spells.
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Think about buying 2 spring-loaded wrist sheaths and 5-6 wands via PA. Put a cure/ifrnl heal in one and vanish/obs mist in the other. Weaponwand, long arm, disguise weapon, illusion of calm are all very handy.
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You'll need mithral breastplate or chain shirt and enchant that as you go up and upgrade if you want.
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Only buy cold iron ammo and silver and adamantine weapon blanch. Apply the silver to 10 and the adamantine to 10.
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Buy a combat trained heavy war horse asap. 326gp for the set and put some ranks in Ride. You don't have to attack with it but it ups your average move and carries your heavy stuff, like a MW lucerne hammer.</p>
Personally I would keep the MW cold iron longsword as is (don't enchant) and sell the hammer back.
Think about taking exotic weapon feat for bastard sword(6lbs){read bastard sword description, spellstrike and spell combat carefully} or the falcata(4lbs). Once you do, but a MW cold iron, MW obsidian(UE), or MW elysian bronze(UE) one. Start saving for an adamantine or mithral one. You'll enchant these as you go up in levels. I wouldn't rely on a magic item to allow your main attack form....
Drei vonSieben (alias of Azothath)
2017-10-31T01:01:52Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Why do character names gave to be unique?
Fuinë Curuvar (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uobe?Why-do-character-names-gave-to-be-unique#17
2017-10-18T16:27:30Z
2017-10-18T16:27:30Z
<p>time to get creative with hidden meanings...</p>
time to get creative with hidden meanings...
Fuinë Curuvar (alias of Azothath)
2017-10-18T16:27:30Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Additional Resources Updates
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2szrc&page=8?Additional-Resources-Updates#364
2017-05-03T12:41:21Z
2017-04-11T07:16:30Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mike McKeown wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Hobo Sapiens wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'm not sure of the validity of Beginner Box PFS GM or Player chronicles being handed out at this time. The Instructions mention the <b>Beginner Box Bash</b> but that was a limited time event (not mentioned in the materials) which is over. If there are chronicles in your download then the normal thing would be to presume they are valid...</p>
<p></blockquote>Beginners Box bash chronicle isn't valid at this time a character had to earn it at the previous event. </blockquote><p>thus it might be nice to have that documented somewhere and the chronicles removed from the download, or come up with new ones...
Mike McKeown wrote:Hobo Sapiens wrote:I'm not sure of the validity of Beginner Box PFS GM or Player chronicles being handed out at this time. The Instructions mention the Beginner Box Bash but that was a limited time event (not mentioned in the materials) which is over. If there are chronicles in your download then the normal thing would be to presume they are valid...
Beginners Box bash chronicle isn't valid at this time a character had to earn it at the previous event. thus it might be...
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2017-04-11T07:16:30Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Is "shield" a "weapon"?
Jonni DC, Continuity Cop (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2syq2&page=4?Is-shield-a-weapon#189
2017-04-10T05:31:27Z
2017-04-10T05:29:22Z
<p>poor cap... always the square boss when it comes to round disc thingies...</p>
<p>I'm waiting for when the thread gets around to arguing that you can shield bash with <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/s/shield/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">shield</a> spell! 8^)</p>
poor cap... always the square boss when it comes to round disc thingies...
I'm waiting for when the thread gets around to arguing that you can shield bash with shield spell! 8^)
Jonni DC, Continuity Cop (alias of Azothath)
2017-04-10T05:29:22Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Additional Resources Updates
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2szrc&page=8?Additional-Resources-Updates#357
2017-03-31T16:23:23Z
2017-03-31T16:03:08Z
<p>I'm not sure of the validity of Beginner Box PFS GM or Player chronicles being handed out at this time. The Instructions mention the <b>Beginner Box Bash</b> but that was a limited time event (not mentioned in the materials) which is over. If there are chronicles in your download then the normal thing would be to presume they are valid...</p>
I'm not sure of the validity of Beginner Box PFS GM or Player chronicles being handed out at this time. The Instructions mention the Beginner Box Bash but that was a limited time event (not mentioned in the materials) which is over. If there are chronicles in your download then the normal thing would be to presume they are valid...
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2017-03-31T16:03:08Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Rare sightings in PFS
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u644&page=8?Rare-sightings-in-PFS#378
2017-03-02T17:45:02Z
2017-03-02T17:45:02Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rumor — wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Perelir of the Winter Council wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Rumor — wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Fromper wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Speaking of rare worshipers, I just thought of another rare PFS siting: Norgorber worshipers.</p>
<p>Not that there aren't any. Just that nobody sees them. </blockquote>Indeed, and the redactions I perform on other Pathfinders' chronicles of our misadventures helps with that, too. </blockquote>That you <i>don't</i> perform, you mean? </blockquote>Indeed. My only remaining evidence from most missions are organ donor cards left on corpses with their own handwriting. </blockquote><p>got this note fer ya,
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"we can discuss the price of your successes over dinner at Jung's Frank-n-Stein... Abbey Normal"</p>
Rumor -- wrote:Perelir of the Winter Council wrote: Rumor -- wrote: Fromper wrote:Speaking of rare worshipers, I just thought of another rare PFS siting: Norgorber worshipers.
Not that there aren't any. Just that nobody sees them.
Indeed, and the redactions I perform on other Pathfinders' chronicles of our misadventures helps with that, too. That you don't perform, you mean? Indeed. My only remaining evidence from most missions are organ donor cards left on corpses with their own...
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2017-03-02T17:45:02Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Boon ideas for Season 9
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u5r9?Boon-ideas-for-Season-9#25
2017-02-06T01:14:23Z
2017-02-06T01:14:23Z
<p>Rename Treasure Map to Trust Fund...</p>
Rename Treasure Map to Trust Fund...
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
2017-02-06T01:14:23Z
Re: Forums: Forum Games: Give the person above you a nickname.
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n80q&page=91?Give-the-person-above-you-a-nickname#4523
2017-01-26T18:15:23Z
2017-01-26T18:15:23Z
<p>Sufferrin Succotash Omelette</p>
Sufferrin Succotash Omelette
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
2017-01-26T18:15:23Z
Re: Forums: Forum Games: Give the person above you a nickname.
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n80q&page=91?Give-the-person-above-you-a-nickname#4517
2017-01-25T03:20:10Z
2017-01-25T03:20:10Z
<p>Handbag'narmor</p>
Handbag'narmor
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2017-01-25T03:20:10Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Is this legit?
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u3bx?Is-this-legit#48
2016-12-30T01:19:33Z
2016-12-30T01:14:57Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gary Bush wrote:</div><blockquote> For whatever it is worth, someone is also selling their purple GM shirt. </blockquote><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/2XL-Pathfinder-Society-T-Shirt-PFS-Paizo-campaign-setting-player-companion-shirt-/252656756341?hash=item3ad3842675:g:puUAAOSw8gVX6X9N" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">they</a> sold 2 of 3 shirts, so look for cosplay barbarian GM at GenCon 2017... lol...
Gary Bush wrote:For whatever it is worth, someone is also selling their purple GM shirt.
they sold 2 of 3 shirts, so look for cosplay barbarian GM at GenCon 2017... lol...
Albaht Ross (alias of Azothath)
2016-12-30T01:14:57Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Compilation of Campaign Clarification requests
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9q1&page=2?Compilation-of-Campaign-Clarification-requests#92
2016-12-03T09:14:03Z
2016-12-02T15:49:59Z
<p>post#92) transfer rules in (old) Blog posts to the CmpgnClar doc or FAQs. Such as;
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<div class="messageboard-quotee"><a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/v5748dyo5lghy?Year-of-the-Sky-Key-QA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Year of the Sky Key FAQ</a> wrote:</div><blockquote><p><b>Can one purchase a ring of eloquence (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 216) with any combination of languages? Are restricted or banned languages such as Druidic or Androffan options?</b>
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At this time, only two configurations of the ring of eloquence exist in the organized play campaign. The first grants the ability to speak and understand Common, Dwarven, Elven, and Gnome. The second grants the ability to speak and understand Giant, Goblin, Orc, and Undercommon. Rings with other configurations may appear as treasure on Chronicle sheets.</blockquote><p>
post#92) transfer rules in (old) Blog posts to the CmpgnClar doc or FAQs. Such as;
Year of the Sky Key FAQ wrote:Can one purchase a ring of eloquence (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 216) with any combination of languages? Are restricted or banned languages such as Druidic or Androffan options?
At this time, only two configurations of the ring of eloquence exist in the organized play campaign. The first grants the ability to speak and understand Common, Dwarven, Elven, and Gnome. The...
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2016-12-02T15:49:59Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Fallen Paladins and stupid wizards in PFS?
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ty78&page=2?Fallen-Paladins-and-stupid-wizards-in-PFS#98
2016-10-12T00:03:13Z
2016-10-12T00:03:13Z
<p>if I ignore it, it might go away...</p>
if I ignore it, it might go away...
Hobo Sapiens (alias of Azothath)
2016-10-12T00:03:13Z
Re: Forums: Dark Archive: Dark Archive Faction Status Report - Year of the Sky Key
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbel&page=2?Dark-Archive-Faction-Status-Report-Year-of#51
2016-03-08T09:52:47Z
2016-03-08T09:52:47Z
<p>and that Valsin fellow has been equal quiet... hmmmm... now what did I do with that picture from the chelish embassy...</p>
and that Valsin fellow has been equal quiet... hmmmm... now what did I do with that picture from the chelish embassy...
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
2016-03-08T09:52:47Z
Re: Forums: Dark Archive: Dark Archive Faction Status Report - Year of the Sky Key
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbel?Dark-Archive-Faction-Status-Report-Year-of#50
2016-03-08T00:47:11Z
2016-03-08T00:47:11Z
<p>on Jul 28, 2014, 06:12 pm <div class="messageboard-quotee">Zarta Dralneen wrote:</div><blockquote> <i>Arodus, 4714</i> Most loyal agent,. </blockquote><p>... clearly something fascinating and time consuming has been found...
on Jul 28, 2014, 06:12 pm Zarta Dralneen wrote:Arodus, 4714 Most loyal agent,.
... clearly something fascinating and time consuming has been found...
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
2016-03-08T00:47:11Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Fancy wizard's robes?
Drei vonSieben (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qat9?Fancy-wizards-robes#6
2013-10-28T04:41:39Z
2013-10-28T04:41:39Z
<p>My magus Drei vonSieben wears a tailored suit of the finest black wool lined with black silk, azure piping, purple cravat (noble's outfit). He normally adventures in his black wool and silvered silk suit, it matches his +1 mithral keen scimitar. He has Craft Sewing +21, Profession Tailor +4.
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Dwarven ale usually removes the blood and gore from adventuring, but rinse wool in cold spring water only, layflat and air dry, then mist with a water of neetsfoot, tangerine oil, and sandalwood to freshen the material.</p>
My magus Drei vonSieben wears a tailored suit of the finest black wool lined with black silk, azure piping, purple cravat (noble's outfit). He normally adventures in his black wool and silvered silk suit, it matches his +1 mithral keen scimitar. He has Craft Sewing +21, Profession Tailor +4.
Dwarven ale usually removes the blood and gore from adventuring, but rinse wool in cold spring water only, layflat and air dry, then mist with a water of neetsfoot, tangerine oil, and sandalwood to...
Drei vonSieben (alias of Azothath)
2013-10-28T04:41:39Z
Re: Forums: Cheliax: Waffles for sale!
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q5w9?Waffles-for-sale#40
2013-10-01T17:12:33Z
2013-10-01T17:12:33Z
<p>(Culdahala) hmmm... it seems the waffle ridges make a pattern. The circular ones with crossed bars resemble something I've seen before(grin)...
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Proprietor....perhaps a fine dusting of cold iron filings and milk from a sacred cow would up their nutritional value and make your product more suitable for Nerosyan.
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(I'm going to have to report this, as I don't think we shall stand for our members waffling, that disrupts our fine order and creates chaos, probably what Torch had for breakfast before he made that terrible decision...)</p>
(Culdahala) hmmm... it seems the waffle ridges make a pattern. The circular ones with crossed bars resemble something I've seen before(grin)...
Proprietor....perhaps a fine dusting of cold iron filings and milk from a sacred cow would up their nutritional value and make your product more suitable for Nerosyan.
(I'm going to have to report this, as I don't think we shall stand for our members waffling, that disrupts our fine order and creates chaos, probably what Torch had for breakfast before...
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
2013-10-01T17:12:33Z
Re: Forums: Cheliax: Waffles for sale!
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q5w9?Waffles-for-sale#35
2013-10-01T10:02:09Z
2013-10-01T10:02:09Z
<p>(continues to post as seeker Culdahala Intyaraica, a young human chelish transmuter) {mentally notes a gnomish paladin... Iomedea is coming up short these days}
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ahhh... so have you recently returned from Nerosyan? I've heard of the troubles there... my servant was out there shepherding a group at the last foray. Demons in the diamond city! I'm sure the queen needs some sections of the city fortified at their weak points... a few good walls of iron could really help, have you heard of any areas that could use my assistance?</p>
<p>Certainly these waffle things could be used to feed the men after their late night carousing chasing their deamons... perhaps you should take some back? I've heard of the odd customs there... what is it that Iomedea has you do there that is unusual?</p>
(continues to post as seeker Culdahala Intyaraica, a young human chelish transmuter) {mentally notes a gnomish paladin... Iomedea is coming up short these days}
ahhh... so have you recently returned from Nerosyan? I've heard of the troubles there... my servant was out there shepherding a group at the last foray. Demons in the diamond city! I'm sure the queen needs some sections of the city fortified at their weak points... a few good walls of iron could really help, have you heard of any...
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
2013-10-01T10:02:09Z
Re: Forums: Cheliax: Waffles for sale!
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q5w9?Waffles-for-sale#31
2013-09-30T07:33:34Z
2013-09-30T07:33:34Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Trade Princess Katarina wrote:</div><blockquote> Ivan, I see that you now have a competitor in the waffle business. Perhaps you are thinking to yourself, "How can I maintain my competitive edge? <snip... blah blah blah...></blockquote><p>(the woman in the red dress) everything in osiria and qidara gets sand in it... the taldan's eat those thin ones, umm crapes(sic) I believe. The people of those lands have flat breads, a bit burnt usually, but then that's their rustic charm.
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(turns back to the taldan behind the counter) I wouldn't worry about some osirian knockoff... their bound to think it's some failed cure for their prince's perpetual ailment... I don't know WHAT they'll do if he ever gets better and off his current diet of mild toxins •OH• I mean curatives...</p>
Trade Princess Katarina wrote:Ivan, I see that you now have a competitor in the waffle business. Perhaps you are thinking to yourself, "How can I maintain my competitive edge?
(the woman in the red dress) everything in osiria and qidara gets sand in it... the taldan's eat those thin ones, umm crapes(sic) I believe. The people of those lands have flat breads, a bit burnt usually, but then that's their rustic charm.
(turns back to the taldan behind the counter) I wouldn't worry about some...
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
2013-09-30T07:33:34Z
Re: Forums: Cheliax: Waffles for sale!
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q5w9?Waffles-for-sale#30
2013-09-30T07:06:46Z
2013-09-30T07:06:46Z
<p>(comely human female in a tight red silk dress and red heels saunters by and stops, looks at the shop and thinks, a taldan selling limp strangely patterned quick-bread...) •smug look• (the para-countess must be proud that her plans have come to such fruition...)
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hmmm... have you tried the Ivy District? Last fall the Blakros had a wedding out on some dreary pirate isle, you should have catered there, they needed something with this many pockets that you could butter up and slather with honey...</p>
(comely human female in a tight red silk dress and red heels saunters by and stops, looks at the shop and thinks, a taldan selling limp strangely patterned quick-bread...) *smug look* (the para-countess must be proud that her plans have come to such fruition...)
hmmm... have you tried the Ivy District? Last fall the Blakros had a wedding out on some dreary pirate isle, you should have catered there, they needed something with this many pockets that you could butter up and slather with honey...
Culdahala Intyaraica (alias of Azothath)
2013-09-30T07:06:46Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: The 1 meter (~3 feet) square... An experament in spacial relations.
Wergulu Malus (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7l7?The-1-meter-square-An-experament-in-spacial#17
2013-09-30T03:07:08Z
2013-09-30T03:07:08Z
<p>a humanoid creature of medium size can pull back their elbow and rotate to threaten another medium sized humanoid standing next to them with the pointy end of a longsword (sword crosses the holder's body).
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I'd also point out that the longsword is sharp and can slash along its entire length.</p>
a humanoid creature of medium size can pull back their elbow and rotate to threaten another medium sized humanoid standing next to them with the pointy end of a longsword (sword crosses the holder's body).
I'd also point out that the longsword is sharp and can slash along its entire length.
Wergulu Malus (alias of Azothath)
2013-09-30T03:07:08Z
Re: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: The 1 meter (~3 feet) square... An experament in spacial relations.
Wergulu Malus (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q7l7?The-1-meter-square-An-experament-in-spacial#16
2013-09-30T02:59:27Z
2013-09-30T02:59:27Z
<p>changing the base square from 5ft to 3ft(1meter)... </p>
<p>try 2.5 ft first as that's half and see how it goes...</p>
<p>if you are going to double the resolution of base square quantization in D&D for medium sizes that changes things like squares threatened etc, but not ranges or things based on actual measurements.</p>
<p>You would have to go back and look at weapons, the actual business area of the weapon, take into account the 0 to 3ft reach for a medium humanoid creature due to withdrawing the arm or extending it to full extension (as that is more than one 2.5 ft quantized unit).</p>
changing the base square from 5ft to 3ft(1meter)...
try 2.5 ft first as that's half and see how it goes...
if you are going to double the resolution of base square quantization in D&D for medium sizes that changes things like squares threatened etc, but not ranges or things based on actual measurements.
You would have to go back and look at weapons, the actual business area of the weapon, take into account the 0 to 3ft reach for a medium humanoid creature due to withdrawing the arm or...
Wergulu Malus (alias of Azothath)
2013-09-30T02:59:27Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Warding Weapon
Mucgwyrt Artemisia (alias of Azothath)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o4zt?Warding-Weapon#5
2013-08-29T01:07:12Z
2013-08-29T01:07:12Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">HaraldKlak wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Von Marshal wrote:</div><blockquote><p> {edit} compares: Returning weapon (duration). Shield (AC).
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The spell seems under powered as far as other level one or level 2 spells are concerend.
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If you use the spell creation guildlines it's way at the bottom of the power curve being one round per level, exspecially for wizards and sorcerers. </blockquote><p>I think it is fine as it is. I can't really be compared to returning weapon as there isn't any weapon enhancements allowing you to ignore casting defensively.
<p>It might not be that useful at low levels, but later on it can be, although it is situational.
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Comparing it to spending a feat on +4 to casting defensively, allowing a spell to ignore defensive casting measures in minutes would be too much.
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At higher levels, I would have no problem spending some low level spell slots if it lasted for minutes, casting it in advance. As it is, I might choose to use it, if we are up against enemies forcing me to make checks for casting defensively. </blockquote><p>(old thread...)
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Warding Weapon is effectively an improvement on Illusion of Calm.</p>
<p>My question is the wording of the spell implies that melee attacks automatically miss you or that your AC should go up by at least 2 (as in Aid Another).
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The spell only states, "you can cast spells without provoking attacks of opportunity, without the need to cast them defensively." Then backtracks on Disruptive feat.
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So we are left with an argument based on absence, aka "it doesn't say that". So poor flavor text.</p>
<p>All in all I'd stick with Illusion of Calm at Dur:CL min. If an opponent sees through the illusion he's the first to get hit with your weapon(Magus) or the Blindness spell that takes the slot of Warding Weapon(Sor/Wiz).</p>
<p>In a home game for Warding Weapon I'd add;
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at Caster Level 3+ the spell grants a +2 deflection bonus to your AC.
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Weapon falls into your grasp (free action) or the ground at the end of the spell duration.</p>
<p>so more like Shield of Faith, but not as good as you get the negation of normal AoO while casting and a short short duration.
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Note - the weapon CAN be sundered as it just has a 10AC.</p>
HaraldKlak wrote:Von Marshal wrote:{edit} compares: Returning weapon (duration). Shield (AC).
The spell seems under powered as far as other level one or level 2 spells are concerend.
If you use the spell creation guildlines it's way at the bottom of the power curve being one round per level, exspecially for wizards and sorcerers.
I think it is fine as it is. I can't really be compared to returning weapon as there isn't any weapon enhancements allowing you to ignore casting defensively. It...
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