paizo.com Recent Posts by Baronjettpaizo.com Recent Posts by Baronjett2024-02-18T01:38:40Z2024-02-18T01:38:40ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #5-11: Equal Exchanges – The Hidden CurrentBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/products/btq02f01/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-511-Equal-Exchanges-The-Hidden-Current#72024-02-10T01:40:47Z2024-02-10T01:31:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Alex Speidel wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Announced for February! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.</span> </blockquote><p>This adventure series looks really cool.Alex Speidel wrote:Announced for February! Cover and product description are not final and are subject to change.
This adventure series looks really cool.Baronjett2024-02-10T01:31:25ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: downloading scenario issueBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jxn?downloading-scenario-issue#32019-05-15T15:34:46Z2019-05-15T15:34:46Z<p>I ended checking back in after an hour and it was there....</p>I ended checking back in after an hour and it was there....Baronjett2019-05-15T15:34:46ZForums: GM Discussion: downloading scenario issueBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jxn?downloading-scenario-issue#12019-05-05T14:59:09Z2019-05-05T14:58:47Z<p>Hoping someone can help. May 1st, I was able to download two scenarios NP, today I click the scenario in my download section and it just disappears.
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Any thoughts, I use Windows Vista on an HP computer.</p>
<p>Thanks, Mike Eckrich, AKA Baronjett</p>Hoping someone can help. May 1st, I was able to download two scenarios NP, today I click the scenario in my download section and it just disappears.
Any thoughts, I use Windows Vista on an HP computer.
Thanks, Mike Eckrich, AKA BaronjettBaronjett2019-05-05T14:58:47ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: #10-04: Reaver's RoarBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42aqe?1004-Reavers-Roar#22018-09-29T21:16:58Z2018-09-29T21:16:58Z<p>anyone else having trouble downloading this file?</p>anyone else having trouble downloading this file?Baronjett2018-09-29T21:16:58ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Playtest: Return to the CryptBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkln&page=2?Pathfinder-Playtest-Return-to-the-Crypt#892018-03-11T16:13:17Z2018-03-11T16:13:17Z<p>A bigger base would be fine, I bet tier one monsters would have a higher base too.</p>A bigger base would be fine, I bet tier one monsters would have a higher base too.Baronjett2018-03-11T16:13:17ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Playtest Prerelease Discussion: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Playtest: Return to the CryptBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkln&page=2?Pathfinder-Playtest-Return-to-the-Crypt#872018-03-11T15:13:17Z2018-03-11T15:13:17Z<p>Does anyone have an idea on how hit points and death currently stand? I like the way Pathfinder can keep you on the edge of your chair, especially if you are playing a base D 6 character or have a low constitution. Starfinder went to far IMHO, characters get a much larger “pool” of hit point/ stamina and due to resolve points fear/ excitement for me is lessened in Society play since my chance of death is close to nil if I have saved my resolve. thoughts? (Btw, I like Starfinder in many ways.)</p>Does anyone have an idea on how hit points and death currently stand? I like the way Pathfinder can keep you on the edge of your chair, especially if you are playing a base D 6 character or have a low constitution. Starfinder went to far IMHO, characters get a much larger “pool” of hit point/ stamina and due to resolve points fear/ excitement for me is lessened in Society play since my chance of death is close to nil if I have saved my resolve. thoughts? (Btw, I like Starfinder in many ways.)Baronjett2018-03-11T15:13:17ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Quicker ModulesBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u039?Quicker-Modules#22016-11-06T14:15:35Z2016-11-06T14:15:35Z<p>Thornkeep, most levels can be done in 4-5 hours. Murderers Mark in 5-6 if your party is balanced. Godsmouth in 5-6 hours if you lead the party a bit with some well placed hints, clues. Crypt of the Everflame is two 5 hour sessions for sure. Dragon's Demand part 1 should be fine for 5 hours, but for that one I'd want the party to finish all four parts.</p>Thornkeep, most levels can be done in 4-5 hours. Murderers Mark in 5-6 if your party is balanced. Godsmouth in 5-6 hours if you lead the party a bit with some well placed hints, clues. Crypt of the Everflame is two 5 hour sessions for sure. Dragon's Demand part 1 should be fine for 5 hours, but for that one I'd want the party to finish all four parts.Baronjett2016-11-06T14:15:35ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Season 8 GM star refresh boonBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txnl?Season-8-GM-star-refresh-boon#32016-10-01T16:24:34Z2016-10-01T16:24:34Z<p>Ta da, great thanks Dr Party</p>Ta da, great thanks Dr PartyBaronjett2016-10-01T16:24:34ZForums: GM Discussion: Season 8 GM star refresh boonBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txnl?Season-8-GM-star-refresh-boon#12016-10-01T14:20:04Z2016-10-01T14:20:04Z<p>Search as I may, I can't find the new GM refresh boon for season 8.
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Could someone please show me the link to the new boon?</p>
<p>Thanks all and happy gaming!</p>Search as I may, I can't find the new GM refresh boon for season 8.
Could someone please show me the link to the new boon?
Thanks all and happy gaming!Baronjett2016-10-01T14:20:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: The Tyranny of Unsanctioned Material Ends!Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lj3i?The-Tyranny-of-Unsanctioned-Material-Ends#472016-10-01T13:56:51Z2016-10-01T13:56:51Z<p>This will really help. Thanks guys!</p>This will really help. Thanks guys!Baronjett2016-10-01T13:56:51ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: The Waking Rune: GM Prep [MANY SPOILERS]Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2py0f&page=8?The-Waking-Rune-GM-Prep-MANY-SPOILERS#3992016-07-20T00:18:03Z2016-07-20T00:18:03Z<p>Perhaps after being in stasis for all those years Krune's spells books have been destroyed, thus only listed spells can be Arcane Bond cast. I find it odd that one of his best items is not supported with more info.</p>Perhaps after being in stasis for all those years Krune's spells books have been destroyed, thus only listed spells can be Arcane Bond cast. I find it odd that one of his best items is not supported with more info.Baronjett2016-07-20T00:18:03ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: The Waking Rune: GM Prep [MANY SPOILERS]Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2py0f&page=8?The-Waking-Rune-GM-Prep-MANY-SPOILERS#3942016-07-19T21:35:05Z2016-07-19T21:35:05Z<p>Ok, round 2, after being attacked. Aracane bonded Time Stop Augmented with his meta magic artifact?</p>Ok, round 2, after being attacked. Aracane bonded Time Stop Augmented with his meta magic artifact?Baronjett2016-07-19T21:35:05ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: The Waking Rune: GM Prep [MANY SPOILERS]Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2py0f&page=8?The-Waking-Rune-GM-Prep-MANY-SPOILERS#3922016-07-19T20:13:05Z2016-07-19T20:13:05Z<p>Why can't Krune just use his Arcane Bond to ready Time stop to start the fight?</p>Why can't Krune just use his Arcane Bond to ready Time stop to start the fight?Baronjett2016-07-19T20:13:05ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Level 12 Retirement Story ArcsBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2niqc?Level-12-Retirement-Story-Arcs#362015-11-29T11:45:28Z2015-11-27T13:42:32Z<p>imho, players need to see options for their characters to strive for down the road. If they see a 4 year old seeker Arc, they might be less enthused than if they see a new one with current content.</p>imho, players need to see options for their characters to strive for down the road. If they see a 4 year old seeker Arc, they might be less enthused than if they see a new one with current content.Baronjett2015-11-27T13:42:32ZForums: Rules Questions: How does the Mesmerist shadow splinter work if used on them self.Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t4ei?How-does-the-Mesmerist-shadow-splinter-work#12015-11-14T14:21:33Z2015-11-14T14:21:33Z<p>I've had my coffee and still can't figure this out 100%.</p>I've had my coffee and still can't figure this out 100%.Baronjett2015-11-14T14:21:33ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: How PFS Changed My LifeBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t48l?How-PFS-Changed-My-Life#72015-11-12T12:25:19Z2015-11-12T12:25:19Z<p>Thank you for this post Simon, it takes a special player to mention difficulties they have had to endure and then overcome. </p>
<p>This also shows how positive role playing games can be and I'm sure this will encourage others to try their local PFS groups. </p>
<p>Good gaming and thank you again.</p>Thank you for this post Simon, it takes a special player to mention difficulties they have had to endure and then overcome.
This also shows how positive role playing games can be and I'm sure this will encourage others to try their local PFS groups.
Good gaming and thank you again.Baronjett2015-11-12T12:25:19ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Know Direction Podcast live with Tonya and Tanis!Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t48a?Know-Direction-Podcast-live-with-Tonya-and-Tanis#82015-11-12T12:16:35Z2015-11-12T12:16:35Z<p>It was fun getting to know the staff. Thanks for putting this on.</p>It was fun getting to know the staff. Thanks for putting this on.Baronjett2015-11-12T12:16:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Eyes of the Ten and slow trackBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t447?Eyes-of-the-Ten-and-slow-track#122015-11-11T12:22:02Z2015-11-11T12:22:02Z<p>I understand Eyes of the Ten does not allow slow advancement, but why?
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It was made for a group of 4 right? If you are running for 5 or 6 players and a few want to play on slow track what's the big deal?</p>I understand Eyes of the Ten does not allow slow advancement, but why?
It was made for a group of 4 right? If you are running for 5 or 6 players and a few want to play on slow track what's the big deal?Baronjett2015-11-11T12:22:02ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: stealth questionsBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2odv6?stealth-questions#132015-11-10T12:08:20Z2015-11-10T12:08:20Z<p>sounds good, thanks guys. DM Blake I like the circumstance bonuses you assigned and a GM can always add or subtract those by RAW based on how he sees the situation.</p>
<p>I for example am the only GM I know that will in special situations give a player an initiative bonus based on what they have said they are doing.</p>sounds good, thanks guys. DM Blake I like the circumstance bonuses you assigned and a GM can always add or subtract those by RAW based on how he sees the situation.
I for example am the only GM I know that will in special situations give a player an initiative bonus based on what they have said they are doing.Baronjett2015-11-10T12:08:20ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: stealth questionsBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2odv6?stealth-questions#102015-11-09T23:11:16Z2015-11-09T23:11:16Z<p>Clarification then DM Blake please...</p>
<p>on round one, if a 3 foot Kobold moves behind a 4 foot pillar, and attempts a stealth check, wouldn't it be automatic if the pillar blocks line of sight? No part of the creature can be seen.
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Then on round two he moves out and uses his crossbow, using his stealth vs. perception to get his sneak damage if he hits and is within 30 feet.</p>Clarification then DM Blake please...
on round one, if a 3 foot Kobold moves behind a 4 foot pillar, and attempts a stealth check, wouldn't it be automatic if the pillar blocks line of sight? No part of the creature can be seen.
Then on round two he moves out and uses his crossbow, using his stealth vs. perception to get his sneak damage if he hits and is within 30 feet.Baronjett2015-11-09T23:11:16ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: stealth questionsBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2odv6?stealth-questions#82015-11-09T12:20:08Z2015-11-09T12:20:08Z<p>The examples above are how I run stealth, with one clarification. Round one, the kobold is seen and gets behind cover. Round two, as the kobold comes out of cover he rolls his stealth roll against the player's perception. If he wins he gets his sneak attack damage added to his crossbow against a target that failed its perception. </p>
<p>Now, how does he know which one failed? I use a sense motive check.</p>
<p>Any thoughts to the contrary?</p>The examples above are how I run stealth, with one clarification. Round one, the kobold is seen and gets behind cover. Round two, as the kobold comes out of cover he rolls his stealth roll against the player's perception. If he wins he gets his sneak attack damage added to his crossbow against a target that failed its perception.
Now, how does he know which one failed? I use a sense motive check.
Any thoughts to the contrary?Baronjett2015-11-09T12:20:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Growing GMs - ideasBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gv&page=2?Growing-GMs-ideas#682015-10-30T11:19:13Z2015-10-30T11:19:13Z<p>"The scenarios are often chock full of names to memorize and some really convoluted backstory"</p>
<p>By memorized I think you mean keep track of? About one in three scenarios have a twisted plot line or heavy social element like Blackros Matrimony. Some are very linear and a dungeon crawl, like Veteran's Vault. I don't memorize names, but I will place notes in the margin on what accent I would like to use for what person, etc. </p>
<p>Remember I'm not advocating cold running. I'm just offering ways to make it easier for a GM to get to a venue and be given options and "some" time to prepare. </p>
<p>My group is in the largest city in the lower 48, many travel a long way to play. I know my GMs, their strengths and weaknesses. I bring back up scenarios that are easy to run and will sit down with GMs and give them pointers and time to read it.</p>
<p>I really try hard not to send people home if a GM has to back out at the last moment.</p>
<p>With that said my average prep time per cold scenario is around 2.5 hours with a highlighter plus a look at our GM boards below.</p>"The scenarios are often chock full of names to memorize and some really convoluted backstory"
By memorized I think you mean keep track of? About one in three scenarios have a twisted plot line or heavy social element like Blackros Matrimony. Some are very linear and a dungeon crawl, like Veteran's Vault. I don't memorize names, but I will place notes in the margin on what accent I would like to use for what person, etc.
Remember I'm not advocating cold running. I'm just offering ways to...Baronjett2015-10-30T11:19:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Gamemastery GuideBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ld57?Gamemastery-Guide#412015-10-29T23:45:57Z2015-10-29T23:45:57Z<p>The GM needs to set the tone. If you are running with 10 year olds or a Baptist preacher, you should be able to modify your game for all the players. (I've played with both and have had a great time.) Schools are a prime example.
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Drugs, sex, Calistra etc are all fine when all at the table are adults and ALL are fine with it.</p>
<p>The needs of the few (that sex starved Undine, or druggie rogue )should be toned way down in certain situations,.</p>
<p>Respect the guidance of the GM and respect the venue.</p>The GM needs to set the tone. If you are running with 10 year olds or a Baptist preacher, you should be able to modify your game for all the players. (I've played with both and have had a great time.) Schools are a prime example.
Drugs, sex, Calistra etc are all fine when all at the table are adults and ALL are fine with it.
The needs of the few (that sex starved Undine, or druggie rogue )should be toned way down in certain situations,.
Respect the guidance of the GM and respect the venue.Baronjett2015-10-29T23:45:57ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Growing GMs - ideasBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gv&page=2?Growing-GMs-ideas#632015-10-29T23:13:18Z2015-10-29T23:13:18Z<p>As a side note, most scenarios are 18 pages long with maps and lots of stats.</p>
<p>I can read 1 page a minute and in 36 minutes I can read a scenario twice over.
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Once to get a good idea and 2nd to clear up items in my head and outline.</p>
<p>If we have a 4 hour game and and i have 5 hours I can almost read it three times over.</p>
<p>Cold is bad, but know your GMs. I have a speed reader in my group that reads three times faster than me....in 20 minutes he can ready it over 3 times and be ready to go.</p>
<p>An experienced 2-4 star GM with 30 minutes to an hour prep time should be a possibility.</p>
<p>Not the best situation, but doable in some cases.</p>
<p>I ask, don't make snap judgements. Get a feel for your GMs and have 10-12 scenarios in the 1-5 tier range a below that are easy to run and already printed.</p>
<p>Conventions can be crazy. I would love to hear more thoughts from big convention organizers here.</p>As a side note, most scenarios are 18 pages long with maps and lots of stats.
I can read 1 page a minute and in 36 minutes I can read a scenario twice over.
Once to get a good idea and 2nd to clear up items in my head and outline.
If we have a 4 hour game and and i have 5 hours I can almost read it three times over.
Cold is bad, but know your GMs. I have a speed reader in my group that reads three times faster than me....in 20 minutes he can ready it over 3 times and be ready to go.
An...Baronjett2015-10-29T23:13:18ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Growing GMs - ideasBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1gv&page=2?Growing-GMs-ideas#572015-10-29T20:35:18Z2015-10-29T20:35:18Z<p>If your GM is a fast reader and had played the scenario 30 minutes prep might be fine, especially in a tier 1-5. I have had this come up and moving the GM over to a quite corner to read for 30 or more minutes with a high light pen works wonders. Also if another in the room has run it I'll ask them to spend a few minutes to help prep the GM running.</p>If your GM is a fast reader and had played the scenario 30 minutes prep might be fine, especially in a tier 1-5. I have had this come up and moving the GM over to a quite corner to read for 30 or more minutes with a high light pen works wonders. Also if another in the room has run it I'll ask them to spend a few minutes to help prep the GM running.Baronjett2015-10-29T20:35:18ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: From eyes to 20Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t1j1?From-eyes-to-20#82015-10-28T11:18:10Z2015-10-28T11:18:10Z<p>I believe there is one other year end special that lets you play beyond 11th. If someone has all the year end specials that can be played above 11th that would be nice.</p>I believe there is one other year end special that lets you play beyond 11th. If someone has all the year end specials that can be played above 11th that would be nice.Baronjett2015-10-28T11:18:10ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Thoughts on the impact of COREBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t0ms?Thoughts-on-the-impact-of-CORE#22015-10-19T12:46:31Z2015-10-19T12:46:31Z<p>I'm sorry your table didn't make. Please let your thoughts be known to the organizer. They have a tough time juggling their sign up tables.</p>
<p>I personally like the core option for two main reasons. It lets new players sit down an play on a level playing field and not feel like are "over shadowed" by players who have spent hundreds of dollars on many different options. After playing for 4 years its kind of nice just bringing my core book, dice and my character. I also don't think this hurts Paizo from a business sense.
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The players who get hooked on core will branch out at some point.</p>
<p>I have two characters I have made now, so I can sit down and play when a core table is presented. (It doesn't hurt to make a back up core character just in case.)</p>
<p>The second reason I like core is for players and GMs who have played most of the scenarios.
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Now we can play or GM them again in core. I remember very little about scenarios that were played 3 years ago. I play or GM twice a week, and our lodge has many players that do the same. We have problems setting up scenarios that have not been run before. Core helps us extend the "life" of PFS.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>Baronjett</p>I'm sorry your table didn't make. Please let your thoughts be known to the organizer. They have a tough time juggling their sign up tables.
I personally like the core option for two main reasons. It lets new players sit down an play on a level playing field and not feel like are "over shadowed" by players who have spent hundreds of dollars on many different options. After playing for 4 years its kind of nice just bringing my core book, dice and my character. I also don't think this hurts...Baronjett2015-10-19T12:46:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Additional Resources UpdatesBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2szrc?Additional-Resources-Updates#132015-10-08T11:12:52Z2015-10-08T11:12:52Z<p>Thanks guys!</p>Thanks guys!Baronjett2015-10-08T11:12:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: how much is powergaming frowned upon?Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2szfm?how-much-is-powergaming-frowned-upon#42015-10-04T12:35:51Z2015-10-04T12:35:51Z<p>Some players I know have their normal characters and a few "power builds" built to have a chance in some of the very difficult scenarios like Waking Rune and Bone Keep. Most players don't complain when the "power" gamer is keeping them alive in a death trap.</p>
<p>Most scenarios though are written for a a well balanced game, and a well balanced group does best.</p>
<p>I've seen optimal characters built for combat feel left out in a social scenario like Blackros Matrimony for example. Good advice is having at least one social skill to help the party like diplomacy or even intimidate. Our local goblin(a rare boon) put a point into profession chef for fun. </p>
<p>My advice is build character you like with a nice back story for role play.</p>Some players I know have their normal characters and a few "power builds" built to have a chance in some of the very difficult scenarios like Waking Rune and Bone Keep. Most players don't complain when the "power" gamer is keeping them alive in a death trap.
Most scenarios though are written for a a well balanced game, and a well balanced group does best.
I've seen optimal characters built for combat feel left out in a social scenario like Blackros Matrimony for example. Good advice is...Baronjett2015-10-04T12:35:51ZForums: Pathfinder Society: Season 7 goodnessBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2szd8?Season-7-goodness#12019-10-05T15:55:38Z2015-10-03T13:48:58Z<p>I wanted to mention Season 7 has had some great scenarios and the flavor has been fantastic.
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I wouldn't be surprised that when we look back a year from and it's our favorite.</p>
<p>As a side note our local group in Jacksonville has organized a 100% Tengu group know as "A Murder of Panthfinders" (Crows fly in groups called A Murder) in honor of Mike Brock.
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We plan on putting a hurt on the Aspis Consortium.</p>
<p>Thank you Paizo for a great start to Season 7.</p>I wanted to mention Season 7 has had some great scenarios and the flavor has been fantastic.
I wouldn't be surprised that when we look back a year from and it's our favorite.
As a side note our local group in Jacksonville has organized a 100% Tengu group know as "A Murder of Panthfinders" (Crows fly in groups called A Murder) in honor of Mike Brock.
We plan on putting a hurt on the Aspis Consortium.
Thank you Paizo for a great start to Season 7.Baronjett2015-10-03T13:48:58ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Additional Resources UpdatesBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oi02&page=30?Additional-Resources-Updates#14732015-10-03T01:52:59Z2015-10-03T01:52:59Z<p>Paizo is a business. With around 30,000 active PFS members I'm surprised they don't update this faster. I know many players who don't buy material until they know its PFS legal...</p>
<p>Not mad, just saying....</p>Paizo is a business. With around 30,000 active PFS members I'm surprised they don't update this faster. I know many players who don't buy material until they know its PFS legal...
Not mad, just saying....Baronjett2015-10-03T01:52:59ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS and Pregens: If I have a level 6 character, could I use a Level 7 pregen in a 5-9 scenario?Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sz6k?PFS-and-Pregens-If-I-have-a-level-6-character#222015-10-02T15:05:40Z2015-10-02T15:05:40Z<p>Mister S, that's what I said in my 3rd post above. I think we are on the same page.</p>Mister S, that's what I said in my 3rd post above. I think we are on the same page.Baronjett2015-10-02T15:05:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS and Pregens: If I have a level 6 character, could I use a Level 7 pregen in a 5-9 scenario?Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sz6k?PFS-and-Pregens-If-I-have-a-level-6-character#172015-10-02T13:24:30Z2015-10-02T13:24:30Z<p>A new player with his first 5 th character for example sitting down to play a 8-9 tier game should at least be warned that things could get deadly fast. I've seen GM at conventions say " play what you want" with no color and then see the game end 2 hours in due to a near tpk. My thoughts are to guide the group, perhaps with a subtle hint about difficulty and then let the cards fall as they may. As another side note, I want all players to feel engaged , playing up many times means that character takes a minor role and at the end of the night still feels slighted even if the group is sucessful .</p>A new player with his first 5 th character for example sitting down to play a 8-9 tier game should at least be warned that things could get deadly fast. I've seen GM at conventions say " play what you want" with no color and then see the game end 2 hours in due to a near tpk. My thoughts are to guide the group, perhaps with a subtle hint about difficulty and then let the cards fall as they may. As another side note, I want all players to feel engaged , playing up many times means that...Baronjett2015-10-02T13:24:30ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS and Pregens: If I have a level 6 character, could I use a Level 7 pregen in a 5-9 scenario?Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sz6k?PFS-and-Pregens-If-I-have-a-level-6-character#162015-10-02T13:13:52Z2015-10-02T13:13:52Z<p>I know what your saying Mr Slanky, but seasons are a lot harder now. Players playing up a whole tier should know what they are getting into. Season 5 on has been brutal.</p>I know what your saying Mr Slanky, but seasons are a lot harder now. Players playing up a whole tier should know what they are getting into. Season 5 on has been brutal.Baronjett2015-10-02T13:13:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS and Pregens: If I have a level 6 character, could I use a Level 7 pregen in a 5-9 scenario?Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sz6k?PFS-and-Pregens-If-I-have-a-level-6-character#72015-10-02T11:20:50Z2015-10-02T11:20:50Z<p>Also makes a lot of sense if the group is playing the higher tier. You might not want to slow the group down with a 6th level, and a 7th level pre-gen might be a better fit. </p>
<p>That way the whole group is in the 7-9 level range. I've seen lower tier players get killed trying to play up many times.</p>Also makes a lot of sense if the group is playing the higher tier. You might not want to slow the group down with a 6th level, and a 7th level pre-gen might be a better fit.
That way the whole group is in the 7-9 level range. I've seen lower tier players get killed trying to play up many times.Baronjett2015-10-02T11:20:50ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Welcomes New Organized Play Coordinator Tonya Woldridge!Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sz1z&page=4?Paizo-Welcomes-New-Organized-Play-Coordinator#1602015-09-30T11:12:42Z2015-09-30T11:12:42Z<p>Congrats from Jacksonville, Florida.</p>
<p>Your humble minions await your orders!</p>Congrats from Jacksonville, Florida.
Your humble minions await your orders!Baronjett2015-09-30T11:12:42ZRe: Forums: Advice: Game pacing issues, what can a player do?Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sy3x?Game-pacing-issues-what-can-a-player-do#22015-09-18T18:42:42Z2015-09-18T11:18:13Z<p>Have the spell your about to cast pulled up in case the GM wants to read it.
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Same thing with using unusual items or abilities. </p>
<p>Have the players write their initiative on the map too, that way they know who is coming up next. Most GMs track initiative, many behind a screen. This way everyone can see where they are...</p>
<p>Use a small tent with your character's name and your perception modifier on it.</p>
<p>Many GMs want to roll find traps for the players, etc....and it helps get into role playing by calling characters by their names.</p>Have the spell your about to cast pulled up in case the GM wants to read it.
Same thing with using unusual items or abilities.
Have the players write their initiative on the map too, that way they know who is coming up next. Most GMs track initiative, many behind a screen. This way everyone can see where they are...
Use a small tent with your character's name and your perception modifier on it.
Many GMs want to roll find traps for the players, etc....and it helps get into role playing by...Baronjett2015-09-18T11:18:13ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Can you aid another if you can't hit the DC?Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sxn5?Can-you-aid-another-if-you-cant-hit-the-DC#82015-09-13T13:37:24Z2015-09-13T13:37:24Z<p>Another example, if a character has a skill with +9, and rolls an 19 for a total of 28, the GM might not allow a character with a +2 on the skill to aid another to push up the first character's score to a 30. The reasoning is that it the second character can help, but not push the score up further than the second character's max(I.e., rolling a 20 on the skill check).</p>
<p>In this case it would top out at 29.</p>Another example, if a character has a skill with +9, and rolls an 19 for a total of 28, the GM might not allow a character with a +2 on the skill to aid another to push up the first character's score to a 30. The reasoning is that it the second character can help, but not push the score up further than the second character's max(I.e., rolling a 20 on the skill check).
In this case it would top out at 29.Baronjett2015-09-13T13:37:24ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Additional Resources UpdatesBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oi02&page=29?Additional-Resources-Updates#14212015-08-30T18:23:12Z2015-08-30T13:57:33Z<p>Thanks Kalindlara, I was told it was precision damage, not sneak for the new feat.
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(I don't have Dirty Tactics yet.)</p>
<p>If it says sneak I think I'd be fine for an earlier transition into Arcane Trickster.</p>Thanks Kalindlara, I was told it was precision damage, not sneak for the new feat.
(I don't have Dirty Tactics yet.)
If it says sneak I think I'd be fine for an earlier transition into Arcane Trickster.Baronjett2015-08-30T13:57:33ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Encounter Frequency in Pathfinder SocietyBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2swdf?Encounter-Frequency-in-Pathfinder-Society#72015-08-30T13:42:54Z2015-08-30T13:42:54Z<p>buy a couple of 1st level offensive scrolls at 25 gold each, use them if things get sticky.</p>
<p>PFS does give you a nice 150 gold to start, so 3-4 extra scrolls starting at level one IS possible.</p>
<p>I do like the cantrip and aid another idea. Aid another is easier for a druid, since their AC is better than a wizard. Remember for aid another you have to threaten the bad guy.</p>
<p>An other reason the spear example above is such a good one. You threaten without being next to the bad guy.</p>buy a couple of 1st level offensive scrolls at 25 gold each, use them if things get sticky.
PFS does give you a nice 150 gold to start, so 3-4 extra scrolls starting at level one IS possible.
I do like the cantrip and aid another idea. Aid another is easier for a druid, since their AC is better than a wizard. Remember for aid another you have to threaten the bad guy.
An other reason the spear example above is such a good one. You threaten without being next to the bad guy.Baronjett2015-08-30T13:42:54ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Additional Resources UpdatesBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oi02&page=29?Additional-Resources-Updates#14182015-08-30T00:35:10Z2015-08-30T00:35:10Z<p>The Dirty Tactics book has a feat that adds a d6 precision damage to attacks.
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I'm wondering if will be allowed to make the 2d6 sneak attack requirement easier for Arcane Trickster.</p>The Dirty Tactics book has a feat that adds a d6 precision damage to attacks.
I'm wondering if will be allowed to make the 2d6 sneak attack requirement easier for Arcane Trickster.Baronjett2015-08-30T00:35:10ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS Items that can save you in 2015Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2x5&page=3?PFS-Items-that-can-save-you-in-2015#1472015-08-28T11:19:19Z2015-08-28T11:19:19Z<p>My low level fighter hands out a scroll of PF Evil and remove fear to the spell casters at the beginning of a scenario.</p>My low level fighter hands out a scroll of PF Evil and remove fear to the spell casters at the beginning of a scenario.Baronjett2015-08-28T11:19:19ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Is anyone else starting to hate animal companions?Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2svqj&page=2?Is-anyone-else-starting-to-hate-animal#742015-08-25T11:23:37Z2015-08-25T11:23:37Z<p>An above example showed a Riddywhipple death. Just curious, how was he brought back? Being unique I assumed any death was a perm. death. Gloves with Breath of life might work.</p>An above example showed a Riddywhipple death. Just curious, how was he brought back? Being unique I assumed any death was a perm. death. Gloves with Breath of life might work.Baronjett2015-08-25T11:23:37ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Rerolls in ModulesBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2svga?Rerolls-in-Modules#282015-08-23T18:41:00Z2015-08-23T18:41:00Z<p>I've always allowed one re-roll per 4 hour session. A Module has a lot more fights and ways to kill the characters and this allows them a better chance to survive. I agree with the golden rule of having fun. However, I wouldn't have a problem with a GM that only allows one re-roll and would hope they would mention it up front.</p>I've always allowed one re-roll per 4 hour session. A Module has a lot more fights and ways to kill the characters and this allows them a better chance to survive. I agree with the golden rule of having fun. However, I wouldn't have a problem with a GM that only allows one re-roll and would hope they would mention it up front.Baronjett2015-08-23T18:41:00ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Shouldn't be able to but can. Or can I?Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2stcd?Shouldnt-be-able-to-but-can-Or-can-I#492015-08-09T14:57:58Z2015-08-09T14:57:58Z<p>I would like to thank Pink Dragon for citing sources. If we all did this these threads would be much clearer. </p>
<p>For what it is worth I agree with Blackbloodtroll AKA "Mr 30,000 plus posts" on this one.</p>
<p>A raging barbarian should be allowed to attack non-leathal, and love Walter's in game role playing.</p>I would like to thank Pink Dragon for citing sources. If we all did this these threads would be much clearer.
For what it is worth I agree with Blackbloodtroll AKA "Mr 30,000 plus posts" on this one.
A raging barbarian should be allowed to attack non-leathal, and love Walter's in game role playing.Baronjett2015-08-09T14:57:58ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Scenario LengthBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2stc7?Scenario-Length#442015-08-09T14:49:22Z2015-08-09T14:49:22Z<p>Here in Jacksonville, FL we generally run 4 tables on a Tuesday night.</p>
<p>The store manager has a hard cut off at 11 pm. One advantage we have is a lot of experienced GMs so we have a very good feel for what scenarios run long, and plan those for the weekend games. We give a time warning, best is the 90 minute mark so GMs can skip the optional encounter if their table is running slow. </p>
<p>Filling out part of the Chronicle sheet helps, the rest can be filled out sitting outside the store if need be. </p>
<p>You can also split sessions for the long scenario, just have the players sign up for both nights.
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This can be a problem if players don't show up for part two of course. </p>
<p>One thing I would like to see if more feedback on the Paizo site under each scenario, for the GMs about how long it took to run. </p>
<p>I hope this helps and good gaming!</p>
<p>P.S. most Seasons 0 and 1 run shorter...most season 4-5 run a bit longer. Also tables of 6-7 players run a lot longer than tables of 4-5.</p>Here in Jacksonville, FL we generally run 4 tables on a Tuesday night.
The store manager has a hard cut off at 11 pm. One advantage we have is a lot of experienced GMs so we have a very good feel for what scenarios run long, and plan those for the weekend games. We give a time warning, best is the 90 minute mark so GMs can skip the optional encounter if their table is running slow.
Filling out part of the Chronicle sheet helps, the rest can be filled out sitting outside the store if need
...Baronjett2015-08-09T14:49:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: A Pitch for Out of Tier PlayBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ssbf?A-Pitch-for-Out-of-Tier-Play#22015-08-05T11:18:45Z2015-08-05T11:18:45Z<p>I wish players could always play their characters too. However, a higher level character can spoil the fun for the other players if allowed to sit in your example. </p>
<p>In the Tier 1-5 table, if a level 7th level character is allowed to play chances are he will overpower the table and the other players won't have much fun. </p>
<p>The way we have been trying to keep things balanced here in Jacksonville is having a lot more tier 1-5 tables and asking players to develop more than one character. Paizo has been kind enough over the past year to add more Tier 1-5 scenarios!</p>
<p>We also encourage new GMs to run these lower level tables too.</p>
<p>Now starting our 4th year locally we have about 60 active players and 10 active GMs.
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It took a while but 95% of the players are able to play one of their characters not a pre-gen.</p>
<p>(Another example, even in legal games, 7th level playing in a 3-7 tier game that is playing down with a bunch of 4th level characters is a game changer and can disrupt the game enough as it is...I wouldn't want the limits moved.)</p>I wish players could always play their characters too. However, a higher level character can spoil the fun for the other players if allowed to sit in your example.
In the Tier 1-5 table, if a level 7th level character is allowed to play chances are he will overpower the table and the other players won't have much fun.
The way we have been trying to keep things balanced here in Jacksonville is having a lot more tier 1-5 tables and asking players to develop more than one character. Paizo has...Baronjett2015-08-05T11:18:45ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: 39 classes... I think we'll be good for a while :PBaronjetthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2squr&page=2?39-classes-I-think-well-be-good-for-a-while-P#982015-08-04T11:19:35Z2015-08-04T11:19:35Z<p>I would buy a book with all the spells in it, another with all the feats and traits.</p>I would buy a book with all the spells in it, another with all the feats and traits.Baronjett2015-08-04T11:19:35ZRe: Forums/Ultimate Intrigue Playtest: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Ultimate Intrigue—Vigilante Playtest!Baronjetthttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhmq&page=11?Ultimate-Intrigue-Vigilante-Playtest#5112015-07-09T23:47:19Z2015-07-09T23:47:19Z<p>The summoner, either unchained or standard, gets to cast arcane spells in light armor. I would allow the Warlock to have this same ability. Their spell progression and BAB is the same for either class.</p>
<p>Summoner gets an a lot more abilities in my opinion even after giving them that. For example, their summon monster ability and duration n minutes. Plus their Eidolon and the abilities given to it surpasses a talent every even level in my opinion. Talents are nice, but only a few are powerful. I don't see the problem of using a feat to get an extra talent.</p>
<p>Its not that powerful a class...</p>The summoner, either unchained or standard, gets to cast arcane spells in light armor. I would allow the Warlock to have this same ability. Their spell progression and BAB is the same for either class.
Summoner gets an a lot more abilities in my opinion even after giving them that. For example, their summon monster ability and duration n minutes. Plus their Eidolon and the abilities given to it surpasses a talent every even level in my opinion. Talents are nice, but only a few are powerful....Baronjett2015-07-09T23:47:19Z