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Thank you!

I am one of the folks that pre-ordered, I voted I could wait awhile longer as long as it wasn't too terribly long and I would like to continue to get updates on the progress of this product.

Thanks,
William

I pre-ordered, but I didn't get the email asking for my vote. Hotmail /shrug. I do want the finished product, not a refund. Leadung a project with freelancers must be like herding cats.

Dollars to donuts, the bastard sword stats work.

I doubt that, since he'll continue to work for the super geniuses. Probably a personality conflict with one of the paizo higher-ups. But this idle speculation gets us nothing, and they seem convinced to keep quiet. Looks they don't want to start a paizo internals soap opera...too bad :)

Oh! I hope they will turn it into a telenovelo like on Telemundo! Los Paizonos! Hai de Me! Hyrum no esta aqui!

(sorry) hehe

Oh! This looks very interesting. Sort of a Pathfinder and Spelljammer meets. PATHJAMMER!

Well, this just became the "Dang It, I Won't Be At PaizoCon" sale. Kidney stones have laid me low, and I can't fly out. for those of you who were looking forward to meeting me at the con, I am sincerely so sorry. Stan! will still be present, and can take care of anything that gets messed up by my absence.

For those of you not going to the Con... well now I'm going to be bored, goofy on pain pills, and have the keys to the company while the other Geniuses are all busy. I assure you, I'm going to get up to something, and soon. I aim to misbehave.

Oh crap! I feel your pain sir. I have had kidney stones too. get well soon.

Boerngrim wrote:

Huh. Surprised that Seoni is not in this set.

Preordered though.

Edit: Oh I get it. They match the pre-gens in the beginner box. hehe silly me.

It's the classic adventuring party of fighter, cleric, wizard, rogue.

Makes sense. Kickin it old school.

Huh. Surprised that Seoni is not in this set.

Preordered though.

Edit: Oh I get it. They match the pre-gens in the beginner box. hehe silly me.

James Jacobs wrote:

While there are certainly some elements of Golarion that are inspired by more recent events and eras than the true medieval era... the same is true if you go backward in time as well as forward. We've got a lot, probably MORE inspiration in Golarion from ancient Egypt, Rome, Atlantis, and a fair amount of other ancient world stuff in the world as well as more modern ships, democracies, pianos, and firearms.

Golarion inspiration spans a HUGE range of time to either side of the medieval era, in other words.

Yes but the ancient world is closer in functioning to the modern world than most of the middle ages. There is a reason Europe after the fall of Rome is called the Dark Ages.

True, we lost some beautiful, elegent advances during the dark ages, that we have never completely recovered. Our technology has been able to make things easier, but not always better.

With the whole technologies arguement, and the amalgamation of golarion! I have to refer to one of the altime favorite DnD settings forgotten realms..... Egypt, Mesopotamia, Vikings, United England, Fractured England, as well as a few other examples. Or how about Mystara, or Hollow world all a mix of time periods and cultures. So I don't see the validity of this arguement when its already been done before. I mean sorry to burst your reality bubble but wow, am i the only one who sees this?

I think you're right Critz. There have been anachronistic mish mashes in D&D since the beginning. In Dave Arneson's Blackmoor, the legendary dungeon under Castle Blackmoor had a turnstile and charged an entry fee. It was all in fun, but not "true to any time period" if there is such a thing.

I do think that the game has modernized somewhat by moving away from the idea that all monsters are just things to kill. The idea that the goblins have personalities and goals are there if you want to use them.

I guess, really it depends on the gaming group, and the GM. My former DM did not like fire arms in his main FR campaign, but when he ran SpellJammer it made more sense, so he rolled with it.

A lot of what you have revealed here Clark has confirmed what many of us had been speculating about for some time. When WOTC started ending or at least changing relationships with third party producers, their management thought they were reeling back in their control of the property, a classic business reorganization strategy of moving to a vertical "value chain". The corporate management team could not or would not see that it was too late for that. The "D&D" value chain was pretty much permanently spread out into a sort of far reaching network. They had Paizo, Green Ronin, Necromancer, Kenzerco, Goodman Games, etc., as part of the value chain. The greatest benefit of the OGL was good will. Good will with the consumer and with other stake holders like third party publishers is an intangible asset. It is hard to build up, hard to define, and difficult to replace once lost. The third party publishers were allies to WOTC, but they could not see that, and turned them into competitors. They wanted to consolidate the market, and instead they fractured it. The network value chain that they built is gone and broken up into smaller mini value chains and the now growing Paizo/Pathfinder chain.

The OGL philosphy seems to be along the lines of "a rising tide raises all boats" very much a free market concept. The GSL seems more of a protectionist "make sure ours is the only boat afloat" way of thinking.

At the risk of mortgaging today's textspace for tomorrows...

Could you please not waste post-count with simple "Oooohs", "Aaahs", "Gimme!", "Like-button" and similar when a new release is posted? Please. It doesn't add to the conversation nor is it incentive for me to buy the product. To the contrary, if the post-count gets too high, it isn't a wise use of my time to try to get up to date with the thread.

Instead, perhaps you could nudge the publisher to release more details.
Or perhaps you could sway final editing with your wish list for inclusion. Whatever you choose, please be considerate of those of us who must wade through afterwards to get to the crux of the conversation.

Thank you.

Police ourselves? Have higher standards for what is WORTHY of a post?

Well you've solicited more than a one word post and you are going to get one. In my opinion it is terribly arrogant and heavy handed of you to try to impose some personal standard of what you consider to be a worthy post on the other people who post here. If I or anyone else wish to make a one word post expressing our excitement and anticipation for an upcoming product, as long as we are not violating Paizo's forum rules, we should feel free to do so.

A simple, short post in support of a new product contributes more to the conversation than a lengthier post that complains about short posts and makes NO MENTION of the product at all.

A forum is a place for everyone to express themselves. Some do it by posting treatises, some by posting one word. They all have value to some one, even if only to the poster, and even if they have no value to you.

Delightfully retro!

Sweet!

Is the discount REALLY that significant?

As an Aussie, yes. From Amazon I will be paying $30 USD for Ultimate Magic (including shipping). From Paizo I would pay $55 USD. From my FLGS I would pay $58 USD. That's almost half price from my FLGS, and substantial savings from Paizo. I buy most things in PDF (I prefer them to physical books), so to me that $25-$28 difference means 2-3 Paizo books I could otherwise buy.

Amazon has the advantage of economies of scale. Due to the size of their supply chain and the volume of product they move every day, they can beat the cost of a smaller operation like Paizo even in the international market. Amazon's efficiency means lower costs for them, lower price for consumers, but not always convenience for consumers. Massive systems like Amazon do well with high volume, mass market goods. A relatively low volume, niche product does not move through the system as smoothly, hence the longer wait.

Asgetrion wrote:

Dark_Mistress wrote:

Very nice cover

Do not repeat my words, foul succubus! ;P

How do you know I didn't implant those words in your mind? Whispered from the shadows at night while you sleep, like a lovers words.

Oh my! Does it count as corruption if I volunteer? hehe

OH! I can't stand the anticipation!

SWEET! Thank you!

Hey there KaeYoss,

It wasn't my intent to justify Axel's venom. His approach was certainly in bad form. I don't believe Lisa would have thought that his delivery or tone had any merit. I agree that Lisa being willing to consider his underlying point despite the attitude is a sign of her thoughtfulness and openmindedness.

Does Axel deserve to fail? He deserves to take whatever consequences spring from his actions, as we all must. From your perspective, he certainly does not deserve your business. He has lost some potential goodwill and potential customers, now it is up to Axel to learn from this or not.

That's all I got to say about that.

Thanks.

I hate to put sour grapes into the bowl... but not everything is peachy with Paizo. For one, I dislike how they play favourites on the store blog. Headless Hydra Games have not had an endorsement in over a year, and we've created lots of great PFRPG products. Certain companies can piss in a bowl and get it on the store blog.

- Axel

First off, I want to thank Paizo as a consumer for the access to and support of third party creators.

Second, I want to thank all the third party creators for doing what you do. Creating interesting and useful works, and also the true gratitude you show to the consumers.

Third, I'd like to address Axel's post:

Axel's words were rather strong, but my sense was they came from frustration, not hate. Maybe this thread wasn't the forum to bring it up. Maybe he could have taken a different approach, but it may have some merit, since Lisa gave it consideration. I hope Axel sees Lisa's response and takes it in a positive light.

Oh and Axel, thanks for the FREE adventure! At the Heart of Evil is a cool little module. I have not run it, but it was a fun read.

Fourth, other Paizonian's please, don't counter knee-jerk to Axel's knee-jerk. Harlin Ellison, the respected science fiction writer was criticized for not being a terribly friendly person to his readers. He was asked why he wasn't kinder to those who buy his books and provide him with income. I found his reply to be thought provoking. He said (paraphrased), "You know what I owe my readers for buying my books? A good story." Just saying not all creators are fluffy bunnies, but we can still enjoy the work.

Thanks.

As a Whovian, this news really hit me hard. He was 81 and he had been ill, but still it's as if a piece of my childhood was chipped away. We'll miss you Brig!

Thanks!

In the question of roleplaying and alignments, something I heard Willem Dafoe say once in an interview changed my perspective. He was asked what the difference was between playing a heroe vs a villain. His response,"There ain't no difference, man. Everybody's righteous, in his own mind."

That's true in real life, and I think applicable in roleplaying games as well.

I....cannot resist.....it's.....like.....a......siren song.

Also of note, it is actually very good of Paizo to offer shipping outside the U.S. My employer, a fairly large catalog retailer, will not ship outside the U.S. just because of the added cost. We have Canadian customers who live close to the U.S. border and have items shipped to a P.O. box Stateside. Then, they cross the border to pick up the package. A small business like Paizo is cool to offer it, especially when there are other outlets for their products, like Amazon.

I am all over this one!

OH MY GAWD! Wolfgang Baur, Brandon Hodge, and AND JEFF, freakin, GRUBB!

I'm actually tearing up a bit. You've got me all farklempt. JEFF GRUBB!

For really, real? Do you know how many times that man's name appears on my bookshelves?

Not too long ago we were all talking about how thick one of the recent Pathfinder hardcovers were to the point it could be used as a lethal weapon. Now this sucker is seriously going to allow for some shield bonuses in addition to incapacitating someone when swung across their head. XD

Definitely looking forward to teasers along the way.

This book will probably be bigger than Ptolus!

you just make my head hurt. But yes I really don't like my reviews. I think they don't give enough information and are to basised by my own views and likes.

But apparently crazy people like them and apparently most people are crazy. So I guess it all works out in the end.

I like to read your reviews as a good preview of the content of a product.

Most people are a little crazy. hehe

Welcome Stephen!

To my fellow veterans and all those currently serving, as Papa-DRB said whatever nation you defend, a hearty HOO-RAH! and come home safe.

Jared
boern grimhammer
SRA (e4), USAF, 1991-95
AMMO!

Kthulhu wrote:

I previously posted asking to be added to the list for "the next one." Well, Advanced Options: Witches' Hexes has arrived, and I definately would like it! I'll send an email out to you shortly.

Great! and, I'll note, anyone else with a post in the past 52 can ask for the same by posting here and thens ending me an email. And there's ONE free slot left, if anyone still wants anything!

Frerezar wrote:

Checking back on my previous stuff, there is one thing I was never able to get, The Genius Guide to the Order of the Vigilance. So I was wondering if it was possible to just get that one.

Absolutely!

OOO! I'd like Advanced Options: Witches Hexes!

FenrysStar wrote:

Books on angels and archons would be nice. Incidently will we see a return of our old buddy Orcus? Unlike some demon lords there was a god Orcus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orcus

Well... in Golarion, ALL demon lords are technically also gods. Demigods, that is, but they still grant spells to their clerics.

Orcus gets about half a page in the book, in any event. With some other tidbits scattered around here and there. He's actually had more attention over the years than any other demon lord, though... and as a result we tend to skew pretty "light" on the new information for him.

James! Don't you ever sleep?

Gorbacz wrote:

Hyrum Savage wrote:

I sent out a press release so it isn't a rumor.

We hired Stephen Radney-MacFarland as a Designer. He'll be starting sometime in the next week or so. :)

Hyrum.

Killjoy ! ;-)

Huh...it's not ringing any bells.

(My next guess was going to be Jeff Grubb.)

Nothing against Steve, but I was secretly hoping for Jeff Grubb. There are so many books on my shelf with his name on them. :)

Hi Owen, I'm in the camp of folks who snapped up everything when you put the sale up. I would be very grateful for a reserved free pdf of a new product.

Thanks.

Because boobs sell more magazines than fat ET.

DUDE! You made me spit Almond Joy and Coke at my monitor!

hehehe

Captain Ice Cream Croissant wrote:

I am a level 7 Batman/level 3 Jack Bauer/level 3 Indiana Jones/Level 12 Wash.

I am a dark leaf in forgotten places. Watch how I solve crimes!

You are Darkwing Duck??

I am the sequins on the jumpsuit of justice!

hehe

Congrats Owen!

That is a lot of gaming goodness!

And sometimes you don't realize how dangerous the situation is until it is too late.

An assumption my players may have made is that the DM wouldn't throw them up against something they couldn't handle... oopsie! :)

..and sometimes PCs will encounter something that they should run away from! ...live to fight another day and whatnot.

Matt Vancil works at Paizo? I would love to see a film of the Purple Ninja stalking the Paizo corridors!

HOLY CRAP! By Drac's ghost! How can I possibly resist this!

Thank you Sara Marie!

This may sound foolish, but I was a bit confused by the "Will not ship untill all preordered items are available" (paraphrased) message. The three Doctor Who RPG products in this order are all on preorder with two of them in limbo with no date. Does this mean that if one of them does come in, it can't be shipped until the others arrive also?

If that's the case, I guess I want the order split so the items ship as they are available.

I'm sorry.

I was a patron and I contributed little but my cash.

I spent most of my time exhaling slowly and muttering: "That is awesome."

Me too!

Oh sweet! Going on my short list.

Oooooo! More Acadamae! Drool!

Wow! Congrats Lilith! May you be granted peace and contentment, as well as protection from nerdrage in your new post.

Because Form is very much part of magical Function. There's a reason that multi-spell charged items come in the form of staves, it's the most reliable way to form a stable matrix for such a device.

If a DM allows it it has to be researched and both doing that and the crafting is going to be much more expensive and require the craft magic arms and armor plus the craft staff feats.

That argument is based entirely on made up physics.

You mean you can't make it up because the made up rules say you can't?
I am a DM and in my game I would allow it. The rules are not meant to stifle creativity, just give it some general guidance.

I've said this before, and I'll say it again untill they take my dice away. Once you buy the books and take them home you can change anything you want. If your DM is cool with it, run with it.

Peace.

How many times per day can the Eidolon be summoned?

Where exactly is this indicated in the APG?

The feat 'Summoner's Call' says that it grants one more summon per day... So what is the initial limit?

From what I read in the summoner class description, the eidolon can be summoned as many times per day as you want, if you dismissed it. It takes one minute to perform the ritual, so it's not always practical to do it during an encounter.

If the eidolon is dismissed because it was reduced to zero hit points, you cannot summon it for 24 hrs.

That feat seems a little underwhelming.

I hate to be the one to trot out an old cliche, but from the cultural perspective, in feudal Japan the samurai asked no quarter and gave no quarter to their enemies in return. In their society it was considered honorable, if not necessarily "good".