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I like Salvatore I always loved Salvatore and Drizzt Novels although I finally got fed up with Drizzt Novels. To many of them. He should let him rest and find peace. I do think that if he would write for a different setting, like Golarion, he might ind new vigor and come up with something good (if not awesome). The same might be true for Ed Greenwood. I could also appreciate some novels by Lawrence Watt-Evans. I totally digged His Obsidian Chronicles. I am not so sure about his older works.
I would like to see them in the core rules, be niceThere's not going to be room in the Pathfinder RPG core rules for traits, I fear. I'll see what I can do... but the book's already super jam-packed as it is. Just a few pages, James, just a few more pages......or a Trait Rule Supplement... or..ahhh, I guess you'll find a way. Seriously, Traits are really a good addition. Especially if there would be something that would go in the direction of "Childhood Traits". For the last couple of years we have used something named "Childhood Skills" and "Childhood Feats" in my Campaign as house rules. The reason for this was that feats and Skills for beginning Classes are always selected with the Class in mind (or future Prestige Classes), never for giving color to a character. I always missed that none of the available Skills and Feats (and allowed Points for skills and feats)never allowed for any childhood experience. Thus we decided to give 2 more Skillpoints (must be placed in ONE Skill) and one additional Feat to beginning Characters. Only rule here: The chosen Skill and Feat should be chosen without the Character Class in mind, i.e the skill and feat chosen should not be a class skill for the chosen class. (For Example: Hide or run would be allowed as Childhood-skill/feat for a Wizard but not for a Rogue and should fit into the characters background history. The fledgling wizard needed to hide from his peers due to his affinity to "weird" magic or his mates would have ridiculed him or even gave him a beating when the villages price cow did not give any more milk). Of course Rogues and Bards had a hard time designing or choosing a childhood skill, since their list of class skills covers almost the whole list. And almost always people tried to circumvent the "no immediate use to Beginners Class" Rule. Exceptions to that rule have only been made when a Player came up with a really good background story which gave a perfect AND genial reason as to why that "prohibited" skill/feat should be allowed. (Sometimes they tended to give me lots of beer or stronger drink before popping the question....eventually I noticed their intend, so nowadays I refuse Character Creation Discussions during and immediately after parties. And unfortunately that decreased the "free drink for George" orders in our local bar.....
Devlin 'Dusk' Valerian wrote: I personally don' t care if PF will be more backward compatible or less. For me the reason for welcoming PF-RPG is pretty simple. I Don't like the way the evolution from 3.5 to 4E has been done. Its a totally different style of game that I am playing/ are used to. Pathfinder is closer to my liking. 1st:4E allows me less use of my already bought and owned 3.5 books than Pathfinder does. So by going with the PF Rules, I feel can still use my old books (with a few simple changes in the rules/stats). You talk as if your choices are 4e or Pathfinder - did you consider just sticking with 3.5? 3.5 gives you 100% compatibility with your 3.5 books and is a system that you obviously know. Is there something about 3.5 that makes it simply not an option at all, but that Pathfinder fixes? Hi Mage, The choice for me was not 4E or PFRPG, but between 4E, 3.5 and PFRPG. As I have mentioned, I don`t have enough time on my hands to write my own Adventures, Campaigns or Worlds. I neither have the time, or are willing to invest hours in order to convert material from other publishers who's products don't meet my standart. This is mostly due to the reason of having to spend time to earn enough dough to keep the fridge filled, the rent and gas bills paid etc. (Well, I also need money to give it to my favorite RPG-designers and retailers in exchange for their products). Thus I rather invest the remaining free hours into friends, family and in playing or DMing. Since I am as lazy as I have just described, I heavily depend on published material such as Modules and supplements. Of course, these have to fit into the rules system. with 3.5 not being published any more by WoC, I assume that any supplementing products will sooner or later become less and less available for purchase (please note that I am talking about quality material that does not need much overhaul work; best would be none). So my dilemma will be/is that my supply of good material will sooner or later be unavailable. Most players and me as DM are addicted to new rule supplements, Campaign books and guides, and if we / I cant purchase them to use with my campaign, we/I will become bored and .... Well I guess you can see where that leads to. I need a RPG that keeps supplementing my ongoing games. That not going to be 3.5 anymore (I am not really that fond of any of the D20 products out there, except the Sanctuary (Thieves World) Stuff, and I really don't care to start any totally new game system. In my opinion 4E is more a new system than PF, and PF will probably allow me to keep the use of my already owned 3.5 books, whereas that is not the case with 4E or any other new game. But what really helped me in the decision to go along with PF is that the Golarion Campaign Setting and the AP is just great stuff of almost perfect quality. With that Paizo seems to be THE company that comes closest to my need of material which will be published on a regular basis, thus keeping me happy and further in need to work more hours in order to spent money which will keep other in work which again..... oh, here I drift again.... ;)) In short: by going with the PF RPG I will have my steady supply of NEW addictive material. Material that allows the use of old books and lets me play a game that is closer to 3.5 than others. Without the fear of running out of supplies in the near future. And that the PF Beta seems to be a good game system is of course the cream on my cake.
What I've noticed in Pathfinder is less of an emphasis on Tolkienesque fantasy, and more elements from pulp fantasy/scifi. If anything, Golarion is closer in feel to old school Greyhawk then FR. There's also no focus of high profile NPCs, which I found became a detriment to FR as time went on. It has the same kitchen sink ethos as FR, but the sources used a far broader and help make the setting it's own beast. TRUE, TRUE, TRUE... can't agree more. I always loved Greyhawk, it had grit. I only liked the FR (2nd and 3rd Ed., but the grit was gone..4E FR....well, I better not dwell into that; some like it a lot, some don't and I keep missing Greyhawk (now more than ever...but Golarion makes me (almost) forget greyhawk, save for quite a few memories. And thats the point, In all my almost 30 years of roleplaying, the FR never gave me any fond memories save "the times of trouble". And that part did not leave a really strong impression. PFs Golarion is more promising, well defined, not overdone by "famous" NPCs and it brings back the gritty feeling. Also with FR and even Greyhawk it seemed one knows it all. Nothing NEW, only slightly different. With Golarion there is new excitement...something new around each corner, for GM and Player alike. This might only be true for the moment and might change when all has been explored. But till then...a lot of water will go down ANY RIVER....and if PAIZO keeps up the work, something new and exciting will always show up, at least for the next decade or such.
I will try to be fair: Nope, usually German translations are good, if not excellent...., that is, taking into account one is not used to the original English text. My problem (and i guess its the same with others who are fluent with the English language to enjoy any book in its "non-translated version") is that by comparing the original with the translation (no matter what language) one finds the translation lacking. The reason for this is simple. Some words, phrases or names (to name only a few examples) don't translate very well into another language. As an Example: tasslehoff burrfoot from the Dragonlace Novels sound s like a fun character. The name implies a lot of different characteristics (Burr = Rose i. e. thorny, stings, or even sticks to one/something just like a burr...and that in connection with hiss feet...well, the name is hilarious) Translated into German, one does not get all those different meanings...the translator has to decide on one "aspect".... and that will sound stupid...something late "Rosefoot", or Thornyfeet, Stickfoot.... well, I guess you'll get my meaning. Thus the translator decided to give old Tass a new name, one that is more fitting with the German language, like Tolpan Barfuß (Barfuß meaning barefoot, where as Tolpan does not have an actual meaning but the name implies that the owner of that name might be clumsy or or a klutz in certain ways. So, while the "New-German-Name" for this, our favorite Kender implies something in regards to the character which its original name does not (to a non-english-speaking-audience) the German name turned out to become the object of ridicule to those of us (including me) who had a fairly decent grip of english. Also, certain puns, or the use of the english language does not make sense when translated word for word. Translations are done for those who need them, and not all can be translated to keep it exactly as in the original, quite often a translator has to improvise to keep the story smooth. But yes, there are really bad translations. A torch has been translated to "flashlight", or "cutting torch" (such done with the translation of the AD&D 2nd Edition (if I remember correctly), which does not make sense in any fantasy setting.....and shows the use of either a bad translation program or an overpaid, no use for nothing translator. But that was more than 20 years ago, RPGs have been a new market here in the Old World, no bigger company had the guts or the vision to jump on the wagon......and the company who has been responsible was really small.... and did not pay that well.... me remembers.... yep, the good old times... I kind of miss them.... Today, translations are something else. Translators usually are roleplayers themselves, thus knowing what they translate. Companies that take on a project are experienced in the genre, and know
As someone mentioned "German RPGs" as DSA (Das Schwarze Auge) as being called " a bad game" or "stupid game", which it ain't nowadays, or never was (taking in account my above words), keep in mind that people who did not like it, usually come from a stock whose first experience was D&D or AD&D. Compared then, it did seem ridiculous or bad, (taking for example that a plastic mask was supplied with the "game masters box" (rumors even suggested that there was a mask consisting made out of chocolate in a few limited edition boxes.....this has not been proven to me so far), the published adventures have not been that good a quality in regards of writing style and/or storyline, compared with AD&D mods(neither are older AD&D mods from the early 1980s compared with "Paizos Own" for example, at least in my view. Also (and here I finally end my drivel), keep in mind that the "original" will always be "felt" as the better thing, the second or third sequel of a movie usually not be counted as good as the first one (i.e. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Conan TV Series compared with the Schwarzenegger Movies, Dragonlace Chronicles with any of the following books, Hersheys and other chocolate brands, George Washington and George W., San Diego Padres and ....nope, I better stop here, The Padres Rule.... well as least in my opinion...and they will win the world series.....soon). END OF slipslop...........till the next threat....I Hope I am still not placed into the jerk file. Although....its getting close...ouch....ok...I'll be quiet....mercy....
I personally don' t care if PF will be more backward compatible or less. For me the reason for welcoming PF-RPG is pretty simple. I Don't like the way the evolution from 3.5 to 4E has been done. Its a totally different style of game that I am playing/ are used to. Pathfinder is closer to my liking. 1st:4E allows me less use of my already bought and owned 3.5 books than Pathfinder does. So by going with the PF Rules, I feel can still use my old books (with a few simple changes in the rules/stats). 2nd: As I like to keep any of my future campaigns to be as close to 3.5, and not being willing/able to invest time to constantly write my own adventures/campaigns (after all, I have a 40 to 50 hour week of regular work to do in order to make money to pay for my bills,), I rather opt for any good game of any Company who will keep supplying me with written and published adventures/campaigns. So far, that is only being done by Paizo with Pathfinder. Taking into account that almost no other company of quality will keep publishing any adventures for 3.5 (or 3.x) longer than for (estimated)18 month, (by End of next year, I don think most will be going with 4E ), it seems that Paizo is the only one to fit into the gap. Thus allowing me to keep playing my kind of game for many more years. Going with the PF-RPG Rules is only a small price to play (and not a bad one at that). And as has been mentioned by some of the above contributors: ignore those rules that you don't like and use those you like. Anyway, I have not stumbled upon any game in the last 30 years that did not make me change one or the other rule or even ignore some of the rules. So far any RPG that I have played had to be complimented by our own house rules, and I don't think that will change in the future. Only difference between 4E and PF; 4E needs to be changed a lot where as PF might only be needed to be changed a little; 4E adventures need a big overhaul to be played with 3.x rules, PF based adventures none or just a little.
I have always enjoyed reading novels that have been related to my favorite PGs, such as the Gord the Rogue books by Gary and other Greayhawk based books (not enough have been published that play on Greyhawk, at least for my taste and appetite), the Forgotten Realms novels and the Warhammer Fantasy books. Reading these let me dwell in my favorite worlds outside of our ongoing campaigns and even let me "borrow" a few ideas for my own campaign or let me introduce the one or other cool NPC/famous resident to my players. I have been wondering how many of you would enjoy/be interested in Pathfinder/Golarion based novels. Should the be stand alone books, trilogies, or a longer ongoing line of books? Should the stories play in the resent past, so that they do not interfere with any ongoing APs, or in Golarions present, future/alternate future or even on another world? What about the main character/s? The PF-Iconics, Eando Kline? Who is your choice of author? Would you buy them one by one, or would you subscribe? What do you think are that chances that Paizo will publish some in the future?
Well, should Feder und Schwert invest that time with Warhammer PPG I will be happy (given that they have the license to produce NEW material, which I doubt). Some of my players will welcome any PF translation, though its sad that they will then quit to practice their English. And Günther is right, if the translation of the Pathfinder RPG hits the German market on time, followed by the 3. AP (or maybe at the same time), I believe that there might be quite a few people who will change to Pathfinder. @ Günther or any other who has been to any Game Convention in Germany lately: Does any one here in Germany have been to a RPG Convention lately? If yes, any knowledge or sound guesses as to how many there have been playing PF beta or at least used Golarion as Campaign World? Greetings from the Old River Rhine Jörg
Wow, that explains why S+H for my bunch of PF BETA Rules almost matched the price of the books, thus almost doubling the overall price. Anyway...it was worth the price. Guess I'll have to go and buy a scale so that I might figure S+H more closely..... unless Vic is willing to change the design of the Store-Site and post each books weight next to its price ;)
APs and map packs together, of course. Guides, Chronicle and Companion volumes that fit a path go with the path (i.e. Crimson Throne gets Korvosa, Second Darkness gets Shadowlands, may get Elves). Modules together by letter. Remaining chronicles, companions are sorted together by name. Cards go in their own stack. Hi Günther, As to supporting overviews, check the Pathfinder Chronicles; Appendix A page 244 and 245. Here you'll find the locations for Modules: DO, D1, D1.5, D2, D3, E1, J1, J2, J3, LB1, LB2, TC1, U1, U2, W1, W2, W3, Guides: to Korvosa
Adventure Path #1 - #13 Jörg
Our printer is looking into it. Hi Vic, Thanks a lot thats all one can ask for. By the way, your offer to replace items that fall apart are mooooooooore than generous. I don't believe that a lot of retailers, where most of us gamers usually get their stuff from, would offer the same. I guess I speak for all of us: THAAAANKS a LOOOOT. BUT: To all of those out there who might try to make a small profit out of Paizos willingness to give away replacements, Pleeeeease only take up that unofficial offer if it is realy necessary. I am afraid (from own experience) that the one or the other might abuse the kindness that Paizo shows. To any of you who really have problems with a products binding, I kindly ask you to send any damaged product back to Paizo in exchange for a replacement. (coverage of postage, I leave open for negotiation). This will ensure that only honest complaints will be posted/refunded. @ Vic and Co.: I hope you will forgive me the above suggestion for returning damaged goods as proof of a "Damage". I surely acknowledge that requests like this are solely your decision. @ all: The above recommendation to return damaged goods as exchange for new goods is not out of mistrust to anyone in particular or in general. In the past, I as "generous and, (I believe) fair" EX-Retailer have made my own experiences with "un-proven" complaints. Do not mistake me, any proven damages to merchandise, if badly manufactured, deserves a replacement. Any non-proven complaint, in my experience, remains to be questionable. Remember: any misuse of ones generosity will sooner or later come back to you and will, if overly exploited in general, will also hurt all of us people in the community. Please help to stay fair! I hope that my english was sufficient enough to not sound as a jerk!!!!! Thanks for listening and happy Thanksgiving to all of you. (I'll have to wait till Saturday for my turkey; No such holiday here in this part of Europe, although quite a few friends and acquaintances are bugging me for a recipe. Unfortunately I am still searching for the perfect stuffing. Any suggestions or Ideas????). Best regards from Germany George
Hi Stefan, for the past, so far, shipping took approx. 14 workdays (3 Weeks) from the date when the merchandise has been posted as shipped, till the goodies arrived at my home. There has been one major exception: When I accidentally have chosen a much more expensive shipping rate. It took only 9 workdays. Even though I can't wait to hold the stuff in my hands, double shipping rate was not worth the saved 5 days, especially when the total price did surmount any price offered at local retailers here in Germany. Jörg
Hi Allison, Unfortunately I will have to disagree with you. I am still in the process of GMing The Curse of the Crimson Throne, so I have placed my Second Darkness Books right on the shelf with the rest of my live long RPG Collection without opening them (although I made use of the PDF to browse through them). After reading this Thread I checked into both, my Gods and Magic Book as well as the first three SD Books. The Gods and Magic does not show any problems, but AP 14 and 15 seem to show the same signs at exactly the same spot. The top of the Binding between page 14 and 15 is perfect, but going farther down, the binding is not as tight as on the top. This might suggest that there really might be an issue with the binding. So you might want to check if this problem occurs more often. Please note, that since I am aware of the problem, I will just place the books in my collection and leave them there, so they will stay whole. For gaming purposes I just make use of the PDF. Thus sending me a new one will definitely not be necessary. Oh, by the way: Thanks again for your help yesterday and for your really fast E-Mail response to my query regarding the combining of shipments and all the other stuff that I kept you occupied with. I really appreciate the help and perfect service. So now its back to browsing, tea, cough medicine and more reading on your site. Best regards from Germany Joerg
True, they look good and will come to good uses in any campaign. But come on guys and galls, how often does one need these things that one has to pay 50 bucks for? True, in every other encounter, either a PC or a NPC of some kind will take to the air. And its also true that minis tend to fall of bottles, Dice, or what ever you might think of to simulate flight. Not that often, and if it does, the scene usually lasts only for a few rounds. I for my part don't think that I need that many of those combat tiers that justifies an investment of 50$. But its not so much the price in comparison with how often I have need to use the tiers. What really made up my decision not to buy them is that one already has to struggle in order to pack up alle the gear that is needed to play: Tons of books, a case of minis, CDs for background music, scripts, charts, pencils, markers, paper, Combat maps, tiles, Critical Hit and Fumble decks, magic Item Cards along with snacks and drinks. I would go along for one or two small tiers, big enough for a single medium sized mini, but thats all.
the Green Ronin Thieves' World is excellent also. It has some great alternate setting rules, and I still like to put the Maze and The Vulgar Unicorn in appropriate cities, like Riddleport... Thanks for the hint about Green Ronin. I'll check that out as soon as possible. Knowing my lack of self restrain, I most likely end up ordering it. Placing the Mace and the Unicorn within the vicinity of Riddleport....sounds like a good idea. And Jubal being in secret associated with the Red Mantis.
By the way, I was wondering why GW had you take the pictures for their minis off the site? If it ain't to nosy on my part, I would appreciate if you could enlighten me. (gee... that sounds cheesy). Well maybe I am overly suspicious of GW. But the thought has crossed my mind that they don't like other wholesalers or producers to sell their minis. (maybe, god forbid, even below their own retail price. (happened in Germany. They tried to keep others from giving sales discount. When some courts told them that they could not force other to refrain from giving a discount, GW stopped supplying to those that they knew, or assumed, selling below their own retail price. But thats only a wild guess.
1. Lavender Lil 2. Sabina Merrin3. Queen Ileosa 4. Blackjack 5. Lady Andaisin 6. Gray Maidens 7. Healer with Plaguebringer's Mask 8. Red Mantis Assassin ( yes definitely a few of them) 9. Any Rakshasa that does not look like a Tiger (Fox would be nice for example, or something hawkish) 10. any of the pregenerated PCs 11-??? Any of the major NPC from the Adventure Path Series. Preferable available in advance or at the same time with the (then) "current" Path. Gee Erik, thanks for asking. Wait I'll give you my address for X-Mas. Of course, feel free to use it for my birthday present also....they will all be my precious....yes, for my birthday...
now if you could get reaper to make an iconics set of their prepainted line.... that might be more doable :) Thank you Vic for the link to the reaper minis. Unfortunately there a no pics of them. That brings me to the point for this reply. Nowadays taking in consideration all the ugly minis that are out for sale, I personally refrain from buying any mini that I cant have look at first. Hope you guys can supplement the pictures sooner or later. Would help to sell them. By the way, I was wondering why GW had you take the pictures for their minis off the site? If it ain't to nosy on my part, I would appreciate if you could enlighten me. (gee... that sounds cheesy).
Nope, I don't think it would be hard to pull off. Back during the "Golden AD&D Days" (thats far before 4E :)) We used to play in an all urban setting, making use of the Sactuary (Thieves World) Box published by Chaosium Inc. during the early 1980s (might have been 82 or 83). Yep, before any one asks, thats sanctuary as in Robert L. Asprin's and Synn Abbey's Sanctuary/Thieves world, like the Novels by the same name. The Box had rules for the City for some of the (then) major RPGs like D&D, AD&D, Chivalry & Sorcery, Runequest, Dragonquest, Tunnels and Trolls (that was a weird one), and even Traveller. Both, my players and me enjoyed those gaming sessions and we used to play in that setting for weeks, month and years.
So what would other people like to see in future adventure paths?I would love an AP exploring under the seas of Golarion. I am not so sure if I would wholeheartedly embrace an Adventure path that started around 15th Level. I would more appreciate an Adventure path that took the Characters from 1st Level up to Level 20 or beyond. Although this would mean either a faster progression (if APs stay within their 6 issue Limit) or, and that is more to my liking, if the 6 issue limit would be expanded to an 8 or 12 issue limit. (only once in a while....., lets say for X-Mas, or my Birthday, or on any one else's birthday...or at least at an anniversary. Yep, anniversary sounds good). I assume there are quite a few people out there who would find an AP (or even a single Module) that goes beyond the 15th Level intriguing. Sure, one might say that if I or my players wanted to play such high levels, go write one of your own. Unfortunately I don't have enough time for that. (otherwise I would not have to invest money to buy someone else's work, and of course I am to lazy :))
To make it short: I can not agree more to all you said!!! Thanks for taking the words out of my mouth. ;))
You are right, but have taken into account that a Wizard has to keep up the cost for spell components. Just one example: Every PC in the game asks his group Wizard to identify this or that Item....The Spell Component for one Identify is a pearl with at least 100GP. Other spells also are far above the 1GP Price (which can be ignored with the correct feat). All in all, I myself don't see a reason why one makes this cost-thing a subject. I have been playing AD&D for a couple of decades, and never has the cost of Spellbooks or minor Components been an issue. (Except from 50GP upwards, and spells with that price don't come a dome a dozen, and when they do the whole group usually chucks in)
Here is a BIG THANKS for those Prestige Classes. Especially for The Dragon Disciple and Eldritch Knight. My players have been bugging me to accept their predecessors out of 3.5, even when it will still take a little more gaming-time in our ongoing campaign before I let them change into a prestige class. I am not willing to make any remarks, or give an opinion now, since I have had no time to read each class thoroughly. Nevertheless I am a little bit disappointed. This is due to the fact that I miss the "Paizo-Prestige Classes" that are printed in the PF-Chronicles like Red Mantis Assassin, Shackles Pirate, Low Templar, Harrower as well as any new Classes that are presented in the Pathfinder Adventure Path issues. The only exception being the Pathfinder Chronicler. When are you guys planing to give us those to try out. Sure, they are in the mentioned books and Supplements, but only for 3.5 At least me and my players are anxious to see how Paizos own will fit into the Pathfinder Rules.
Hi Robert, Yep, I agree to the point that the mentioned scene was/is powerful. That works well for a novel (and in novels I do welcome such things) but we are talking about game balance here and how skill and feat selection/choice gives all characters an even balance. I might, for storytellers sake, compromise a little and limot that feat "available to dwarfs only".
Thank you for the replies. One of the biggest problems for the group is learning a new system. They love 3.5, and they are very hesitant to even want to learn anything else. Since I talk about it, they mostly dismiss it, or simply ignore me when i talk about it. Hi Slatz, I have had the same thought in regards to my players/ongoing group. Especially when I announced to them that I will keep playing 3.5, but wanted to switch to the Golarion Campaign Setting (living greyhawk being dropped and the FR having undergone a change that did not fit my campaign, but still wanting to play in a setting that offered lots of fresh material in regards to modules and supplements (I am rather lazy in regards to designing things (other than adventures) myself; or rather not having enough time for this due to the reason that I have a full time job to attend to). They have been easy enough in regards to changing the Campaign setting, but when I announced to them a few weeks later that I also opted to change the system, well that was hell in my home. They thought that they had to leave their beloved D&D behind. But after explaining that this was still D&D, just not 3.5 (or 4E) but more like 3.7, they have been willing to give it a try. I have never anticipated that all of my gamers would switch, and only 2/3 did it. The other third did accept our decision and and said good by (much to my regret). They joned the campaign of a friend, and all seemed to be happy. I gave my remaining players my spare print copy of the Pathfinder rules as well as the address where they could download the Beta Rules. Two weeks later I started the Curse of the Crimson Throne Campaign /adapted to the Pathfinder RPG, and everyone liked it. Unfortunately for me, those that have been unwilling to move along and thus left our group, plus a few other players from their new group called me to express their wish to participate. This left me with more people wanting to join the Pathfinder RPG than I had seats. I do not think that this is the result of my "great ability" in GMing. It rather is the result of my people having had the chance to check out the Beta Rules and comparing them with their preferred Game System, be it 3.5 or 4E. Just let your players check the rules and let them decide (maybe after "forcing" them to a trial session). I am willing to almost guarantee that they will go along afterwards.
Hi there all, I have been going over the feats that have been posted on Nov. 10th, and while we have ha no chance to cooperate them into our ongoing campaign, I do have a few thoughts: Disruptive (Combat) I do like the thought, but I don't think this is one that I would allow in my game. The saving throw DCs is high enough for someone to either resist an effect or cancel it. Any further bonuses to a spell DC seems to leave spellcasters behind. Spellcasters themselfs do not have a save against a wielded weapon, thus leaving them in a vulnerable situation during combat rounds. Master Craftsman: I would say no to this one also. where the hell is a non-spell user, attempting to make a magic weapon or Armor getting the magical energy from to produce such an Item. Again, this takes away the special ability of a spell user that only he/she has. (or one of his sources of income). This unbalances the game in favor of non-spell users. Even if only slightly. Sickening Critical: OK, I can accept this one. Even if only hesitantly. Being sickened is already a drawback and my incapacitate foes and friends alike. There should at least be a fortitude save against that effect. As a general thought, I think there are already enough feats for the warrior caste. I would love to see a few additions for spellcasters or rogues. All in all, keep up working. so that the final Product will beat the crap out of all those who disbelieve in the Pathfinder RPG Greetings from the old River Rhine
Can I just sign up now, without receiving the current available issues, starting with the next, or do I have to wait till the next issue(s) will be available and then subscribe for each separately? (Thus entering each subscription at a different month)?Each subscription should, upon check out, ask you which issue you'd like to begin your subscription with: the previously shipped issues or the upcoming issue. You will be able to set it to the upcoming September/October releases at that time. Hope this helps, and welcome to Superscriberhood. Thanks a lot. Wonder why I have not noticed this on my own. guess I should practice how to scroll the page....
Hi Paizo-Folks, I have been buying your products (Adventure Path, Modules- and Chronicles-Product Line for the last couple of month. (keep up that perfect work, best I have seen in years...and that goes back down to 1979) I wanted to subscribe to the Modules-Line, the Pathfinder Adventure Path, Chronicles and the Companion Line (all of which I have already ordered the latest products, which have already been shipped a couple of days ago, or I already own them). Unfortunately the system keeps placing these latest items in my shopping cart. Since I do not want them twice, I tried to set the numbers down to zero, which also seems to cancel the subscription. My question: Can I just sign up now, without receiving the current available issues, starting with the next, or do I have to wait till the next issue(s) will be available and then subscribe for each separately? (Thus entering each subscription at a different month)?
I will definately buy both, the Beta and the Final Edition next year. I have bought the 4th Ed. and have also played it with my group for a couple of sessions. I have been playing with 50% of my Groups members AD&D since '86 and we have lived through many changes in the system and the Campaign worlds (from AD&D 1st Ed. to 2nd and 3.0/3.5; from our beloved Greyhawk to the FR, Krynn and Dark Sun, then Back to Greyhawk and the FR)but the 4.0 Ed. brought our Gaming Table to war: Half of them want to play 4th Ed. (these being the younger members of our Group) and the other half want to stay with 3.5 (these being the old timers). It was the Masters Choice to stick with 3.5 (after all, I cant DM a Game wich I cant approve). Since we now play in the Pathfinder Setting, I hope to convince my people to change the system from D&D to Pathfinder. If I will succeed.....guess we will have to wait and see.
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