paizo.com Recent Posts by Doug OBrienpaizo.com Recent Posts by Doug OBrien2021-07-11T22:59:17Z2021-07-11T22:59:17ZRe: Forums: Video Games: NES MiniDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u0mc&page=2?NES-Mini#872016-12-08T14:57:22Z2016-12-08T14:57:22Z<p>Yeah, I was thinking about adding it to a Christmas list we use for our round robin on the Wife's side of the family, and then checked on availability via Amazon and a few other sites and saw the jacked up prices 2nd-hand and online retailers are asking. I'll just run an emulator for now. My main interest was to have the NES Mini as a means to eventually experience some of the games I grew up on with my son, but he's not even 3 yet, so I can wait a bit.</p>Yeah, I was thinking about adding it to a Christmas list we use for our round robin on the Wife's side of the family, and then checked on availability via Amazon and a few other sites and saw the jacked up prices 2nd-hand and online retailers are asking. I'll just run an emulator for now. My main interest was to have the NES Mini as a means to eventually experience some of the games I grew up on with my son, but he's not even 3 yet, so I can wait a bit.Doug OBrien2016-12-08T14:57:22ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: The Cardslinger (Gunslinger Archetype)Lud the Itinerant (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sq40?The-Cardslinger#42015-08-01T02:00:20Z2015-08-01T02:00:20Z<p>The write up looks great, the flavor makes me want to burn it with fire. </p>
<p>I will follow an evenhanded path on this one and simultaneously laud your write up, whilst condemning all your <i>Gambit Hearts Rogue</i> near mint #1s—yes even the glow in the dark, holographic, foil stamped variant—to a ghastly fate as fair to poor condition bargain-box fare.</p>
<p>Carry on.</p>The write up looks great, the flavor makes me want to burn it with fire.
I will follow an evenhanded path on this one and simultaneously laud your write up, whilst condemning all your Gambit Hearts Rogue near mint #1s--yes even the glow in the dark, holographic, foil stamped variant--to a ghastly fate as fair to poor condition bargain-box fare.
Carry on.Lud the Itinerant (alias of Doug OBrien)2015-08-01T02:00:20ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Trip or Grease Spell on StairsLud the Itinerant (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2shff?Trip-or-Grease-Spell-on-Stairs#42015-07-24T00:51:22Z2015-07-24T00:51:22Z<p>Just a quick thank you for the information and input, folks! </p>
<p>In all honesty, the PCs got cold feet about the encounter, so it never happened, but it will not be information given in vain, I assure you!</p>Just a quick thank you for the information and input, folks!
In all honesty, the PCs got cold feet about the encounter, so it never happened, but it will not be information given in vain, I assure you!Lud the Itinerant (alias of Doug OBrien)2015-07-24T00:51:22ZForums: Rules Questions: Trip or Grease Spell on StairsLud the Itinerant (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2shff?Trip-or-Grease-Spell-on-Stairs#12015-07-17T18:36:42Z2015-07-17T18:36:42Z<p>I have a fight likely to take place in and about a stairwell and I was wondering when someone is tripped via the combat action or goes prone via a grease spell while on the stairs would this mean the person is in danger of tumbling down the stairwell and taking additional damage? </p>
<p>I couldn't find anything specific during a quick search online and wondered if there were rules I had missed or how people may have house ruled it in the past. I know I have an NPC with a trip build and I foresee the Party wizard firing off a grease spell, so I wanted to prepare for those eventualities.</p>
<p>Any help appreciated.</p>I have a fight likely to take place in and about a stairwell and I was wondering when someone is tripped via the combat action or goes prone via a grease spell while on the stairs would this mean the person is in danger of tumbling down the stairwell and taking additional damage?
I couldn't find anything specific during a quick search online and wondered if there were rules I had missed or how people may have house ruled it in the past. I know I have an NPC with a trip build and I foresee...Lud the Itinerant (alias of Doug OBrien)2015-07-17T18:36:42ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Player Companion: Weapon Master's Handbook (PFRPG)Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9hdy/discuss?Pathfinder-Player-Companion-Weapon-Masters-Handbook#342015-05-27T03:08:13Z2015-05-27T00:51:51Z<p>Fingers crossed for some solid editorial passes.</p>Fingers crossed for some solid editorial passes.Doug OBrien2015-05-27T00:51:51ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Primeval Thule Campaign Setting (PFRPG) HardcoverDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rx00?Primeval-Thule-Campaign-Setting-Hardcover#252015-03-18T17:33:03Z2015-03-18T17:33:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Divinitus wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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My one question: is the book in full color like the PDF? If so, then expect me to order this as soon as I have some cash! </blockquote><p>I'm pretty sure it is, but I'll let you know as soon as I get my KS copy, which should be here in a day, two at the most.Divinitus wrote:My one question: is the book in full color like the PDF? If so, then expect me to order this as soon as I have some cash!
I'm pretty sure it is, but I'll let you know as soon as I get my KS copy, which should be here in a day, two at the most.Doug OBrien2015-03-18T17:33:03ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: SLA FAQ ReversalDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzwh&page=12?SLA-FAQ-Reversal#5852015-02-22T08:23:17Z2015-02-22T00:52:13Z<p>SLAs found themself in the most dangerous place to be in the hobby...between developers and an opportunity to monetize character development.</p>
<p>Just kidding.</p>
<p>Or am I?</p>SLAs found themself in the most dangerous place to be in the hobby...between developers and an opportunity to monetize character development.
Just kidding.
Or am I?Doug OBrien2015-02-22T00:52:13ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Paladin vs infant of CE race debateDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzg9&page=2?Paladin-vs-infant-of-CE-race-debate#962015-02-15T01:09:01Z2015-02-15T01:09:01Z<p>What a needless topic. Everyone knows Paladins don't kill Orc and other evil race's infants. They just kill their caretakers and walk away. Nature takes care of the rest.</p>
<p>Damn, Paladin threads suck.</p>What a needless topic. Everyone knows Paladins don't kill Orc and other evil race's infants. They just kill their caretakers and walk away. Nature takes care of the rest.
Damn, Paladin threads suck.Doug OBrien2015-02-15T01:09:01ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Awful thread about 5ft stepsDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rrog&page=2?Awful-thread-about-5ft-steps#512014-12-12T18:03:50Z2014-12-12T18:03:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Human Fighter wrote:</div><blockquote>Awful thread about 5ft steps</blockquote><p>I agree.Human Fighter wrote:Awful thread about 5ft steps
I agree.Doug OBrien2014-12-12T18:03:50ZRe: Forums: Advice: Allowing firearms in a home campaignDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rq5b?Allowing-firearms-in-a-home-campaign#112014-11-24T18:53:34Z2014-11-24T18:53:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Imbicatus wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The bolt ace is a great way to have a gunslinger without firearms if it's the guns that are a problem. </p>
<p></blockquote><p>Did they fix Bolt Ace already? I was a bit let down by the half-finished design of that archetype.Imbicatus wrote:The bolt ace is a great way to have a gunslinger without firearms if it's the guns that are a problem.
Did they fix Bolt Ace already? I was a bit let down by the half-finished design of that archetype.Doug OBrien2014-11-24T18:53:34ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: Web site extra slow today?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rk04?Web-site-extra-slow-today#52014-10-03T13:43:51Z2014-10-02T19:27:34Z<p>That Crazy Golem, he's practically giving it away!</p>That Crazy Golem, he's practically giving it away!Doug OBrien2014-10-02T19:27:34ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Adventure Path: General Discussion: Am I the only person who PREFERS the PDFs?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rjn0?Am-I-the-only-person-who-PREFERS-the-PDFs#232014-10-01T14:39:29Z2014-10-01T14:39:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Wyntr wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p>Did you see <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l4v5?What-about-a-Subscription-just-for-PDFs#13" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this explanation from Paizo's perspective?</a> </blockquote><p>Yeah, the Devs have good reasons, and I hope this thread does not turn into a retread of a conversation had so many times previously.Wyntr wrote:Did you see this explanation from Paizo's perspective?
Yeah, the Devs have good reasons, and I hope this thread does not turn into a retread of a conversation had so many times previously.Doug OBrien2014-10-01T14:39:29ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Monk AC Bonus and Sacred Fist AC BonusDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhxa&page=10?Monk-AC-Bonus-and-Sacred-Fist-AC-Bonus#4922014-10-01T14:00:19Z2014-10-01T13:48:19Z<p>Damn, some of you guys should take up a hobby and relax a little.</p>Damn, some of you guys should take up a hobby and relax a little.Doug OBrien2014-10-01T13:48:19ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Adventure Path: General Discussion: Am I the only person who PREFERS the PDFs?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rjn0?Am-I-the-only-person-who-PREFERS-the-PDFs#152014-09-30T19:26:43Z2014-09-30T19:26:43Z<p>Mostly digital here, as well. </p>
<p>If I am running something long and complex, I'll want both hardbound as well (sometimes cut and re-bound for durability or ease of use), but generally, with a few exceptions, I am leaning away from hard copy, as I find it to be wasteful and a medium that takes up way too much storage space.</p>
<p>Of course, sometimes there are some productions that just beg me to own them in that most tangible of formats.</p>Mostly digital here, as well.
If I am running something long and complex, I'll want both hardbound as well (sometimes cut and re-bound for durability or ease of use), but generally, with a few exceptions, I am leaning away from hard copy, as I find it to be wasteful and a medium that takes up way too much storage space.
Of course, sometimes there are some productions that just beg me to own them in that most tangible of formats.Doug OBrien2014-09-30T19:26:43ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: I gave Sean K Reynolds $50 and ripped me a new one for it…Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rirt&page=2?I-gave-Sean-K-Reynolds-50-and-ripped-me-a-new#672014-09-27T03:43:34Z2014-09-27T00:00:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">LMPjr007 wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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What do you think writers should get paid a word? </blockquote><p>My goodwill. My goodwill, sir, and you shan't get a tuppence more!LMPjr007 wrote:What do you think writers should get paid a word?
My goodwill. My goodwill, sir, and you shan't get a tuppence more!Doug OBrien2014-09-27T00:00:53ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Monk AC Bonus and Sacred Fist AC BonusDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhxa&page=7?Monk-AC-Bonus-and-Sacred-Fist-AC-Bonus#3302014-09-26T02:39:58Z2014-09-26T02:39:58Z<p>I'll be content with either ruling, so long as Paizo gets around to making one in a decent amount of time.</p>I'll be content with either ruling, so long as Paizo gets around to making one in a decent amount of time.Doug OBrien2014-09-26T02:39:58ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Monk AC Bonus and Sacred Fist AC BonusDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhxa&page=6?Monk-AC-Bonus-and-Sacred-Fist-AC-Bonus#2942014-09-23T20:55:23Z2014-09-23T15:04:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote><p>if they do want to let you stack it FAQ it.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>This should be on a t-shirt.BigNorseWolf wrote:if they do want to let you stack it FAQ it.
This should be on a t-shirt.Doug OBrien2014-09-23T15:04:47ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Why No RPG TV Commercials???Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ribq&page=2?Why-No-RPG-TV-Commercials#512014-09-23T13:45:16Z2014-09-23T13:45:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gorbacz wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">UncleO wrote:</div><blockquote> TV commercials are no longer needed in this generation. A good YouTube/Twitch personality is just as effective as spending millions on a TV commercial. Look at what Table Top has done for board-gaming. </blockquote>Pretty much this. 1 vid with Felicia Day talking about your game wins you far more sales than an ad on KFBVWCTV. </blockquote><p>Which makes me wonder once again what the ballpark estimate on the cost to hire a youtube talking-head to back a product?
<p>I know the one time I tried to find out, my efforts hit a dead end on specifics.</p>Gorbacz wrote:UncleO wrote: TV commercials are no longer needed in this generation. A good YouTube/Twitch personality is just as effective as spending millions on a TV commercial. Look at what Table Top has done for board-gaming.
Pretty much this. 1 vid with Felicia Day talking about your game wins you far more sales than an ad on KFBVWCTV. Which makes me wonder once again what the ballpark estimate on the cost to hire a youtube talking-head to back a product? I know the one time I tried to...Doug OBrien2014-09-23T13:45:16ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Why No RPG TV Commercials???Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ribq?Why-No-RPG-TV-Commercials#132014-09-21T02:12:13Z2014-09-19T14:28:32Z<p>Similarly, I ask the guy who runs the local bodega why he doesn't advertise on national TV all the time.</p>
<p>I say: "Esteban, these $4 sandwiches are awesome, why not attempt to grow your market share nationally with TV ads?"</p>
<p>And all he says to me is some nonsense about "negative ROI".</p>Similarly, I ask the guy who runs the local bodega why he doesn't advertise on national TV all the time.
I say: "Esteban, these $4 sandwiches are awesome, why not attempt to grow your market share nationally with TV ads?"
And all he says to me is some nonsense about "negative ROI".Doug OBrien2014-09-19T14:28:32ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Is there going to be a re-work for the Witch Class?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhsn&page=2?Is-there-going-to-be-a-rework-for-the-Witch#652014-09-17T16:19:46Z2014-09-17T16:13:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Haskol wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I read the OP and all I could think was that we have just encountered the PFRPG equivalent of a social justice warrior. </p>
<p></blockquote><p>I don't know, I usually see the whole SJW thing being used as a pejorative that people sling at anyone raising their head to talk about issues that they raise as grievances (the seriousness of which is always a matter of perspective), so maybe it fits, but I've just seen a bit too much of it lately as a rough, reactionary means to stifle any sort of discussion.
<p>And that's my derail.</p>Haskol wrote:I read the OP and all I could think was that we have just encountered the PFRPG equivalent of a social justice warrior.
I don't know, I usually see the whole SJW thing being used as a pejorative that people sling at anyone raising their head to talk about issues that they raise as grievances (the seriousness of which is always a matter of perspective), so maybe it fits, but I've just seen a bit too much of it lately as a rough, reactionary means to stifle any sort of discussion....Doug OBrien2014-09-17T16:13:35ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: I've got a stalker, what do I do?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhzs?Ive-got-a-stalker-what-do-I-do#142014-09-16T16:55:44Z2014-09-16T16:55:44Z<p>Unfortunately, when you pull up a metaphorical rock on the internet there is often many a small worm screaming conspiracy. More's the pity, Paizo's Off-topic board is one such rock. </p>
<p>Sorry, OP. I'd suggest, in the future, ask the conspiracy nutters to back it up, or please not derail your topic.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>Unfortunately, when you pull up a metaphorical rock on the internet there is often many a small worm screaming conspiracy. More's the pity, Paizo's Off-topic board is one such rock.
Sorry, OP. I'd suggest, in the future, ask the conspiracy nutters to back it up, or please not derail your topic.
Good luck.Doug OBrien2014-09-16T16:55:44ZRe: Forums: Advice: caught a player cheatingDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfxs?caught-a-player-cheating#422014-09-01T01:33:19Z2014-09-01T01:33:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Zwordsman wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Doug OBrien wrote:</div><blockquote> Yup, give him the old Spanish archer! </blockquote><p>Spanish archer?
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</blockquote><p>Yeah, El Bow.
<p>;-)</p>Zwordsman wrote:Doug OBrien wrote: Yup, give him the old Spanish archer!
Spanish archer?
Yeah, El Bow. ;-)Doug OBrien2014-09-01T01:33:19ZRe: Forums: Advice: caught a player cheatingDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfxs?caught-a-player-cheating#172014-08-31T01:17:23Z2014-08-31T01:17:23Z<p>Yup, give him the old Spanish archer!</p>Yup, give him the old Spanish archer!Doug OBrien2014-08-31T01:17:23ZRe: Forums: Advice: A Comprehensive Gunslinger's GuideDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rfjj?A-Comprehensive-Gunslingers-Guide#22014-08-28T20:40:56Z2014-08-28T20:40:56Z<p>One problem I see right off the bat, and is unfortunately common in a lot of Gunslinger builds, is completely dumping strength. To stay at a light load with a strength of 7 you need to be carrying 23 or fewer pounds in equipment, which you reach pretty quickly with one or more firearms, ammunition, armor and a few pieces of gear. </p>
<p>Yeah, bags of holding/handy haversacks and some equipment help with this, but it doesn't eliminate it entirely. </p>
<p>However, your mileage, houserules and play style may very.</p>One problem I see right off the bat, and is unfortunately common in a lot of Gunslinger builds, is completely dumping strength. To stay at a light load with a strength of 7 you need to be carrying 23 or fewer pounds in equipment, which you reach pretty quickly with one or more firearms, ammunition, armor and a few pieces of gear.
Yeah, bags of holding/handy haversacks and some equipment help with this, but it doesn't eliminate it entirely.
However, your mileage, houserules and play style...Doug OBrien2014-08-28T20:40:56ZRe: Forums: Advice: Bolt Ace: How do you even?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rexi?Bolt-Ace-How-do-you-even#262014-09-14T06:31:19Z2014-08-27T17:51:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">blackbloodtroll wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Under A Bleeding Sun wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Chengar Qordath wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">blackbloodtroll wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Boy, I would likely houserule proficiency with all Crossbows, instead of Firearms.</p>
<p>You sort of figured that would have been included. </blockquote>Much as I like the concept, the archetype itself does feel a little half-assed/lazily constructed. </blockquote>•Facepalms• Opens mouth to speak •Facepalms again• Walks away head low. </blockquote>Oh, do tell... </blockquote><p>Yes, I'd like to know what is face-palm worthy about calling out this archetype that either wasn't implemented as intended due to shoddy editing or is woefully designed.
<p>The intent behind it seems solid, but lack of exotic crossbow proficiencies, while retaining firearm proficiencies, as well as access to a gunfighter's starting firearm and gunsmithing is silly.</p>blackbloodtroll wrote:Under A Bleeding Sun wrote: Chengar Qordath wrote: blackbloodtroll wrote:Boy, I would likely houserule proficiency with all Crossbows, instead of Firearms.
You sort of figured that would have been included.
Much as I like the concept, the archetype itself does feel a little half-assed/lazily constructed. *Facepalms* Opens mouth to speak *Facepalms again* Walks away head low. Oh, do tell... Yes, I'd like to know what is face-palm worthy about calling out this archetype...Doug OBrien2014-08-27T17:51:37ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: The Bolt AceDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2re72?The-Bolt-Ace#242014-12-17T18:00:26Z2014-08-20T14:36:35Z<p>A great idea, but half baked execution. They need to trade out gunsmithing and firearm proficiencies for full crossbow access and, as someonesaid earlier a free rideeload on crossbow of choice and it'll work out well enough.</p>
<p>Also, grit for touch AC on a single attack is very underwhelming. Still, it's more options for crossbows at least.</p>A great idea, but half baked execution. They need to trade out gunsmithing and firearm proficiencies for full crossbow access and, as someonesaid earlier a free rideeload on crossbow of choice and it'll work out well enough.
Also, grit for touch AC on a single attack is very underwhelming. Still, it's more options for crossbows at least.Doug OBrien2014-08-20T14:36:35ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Obsidian Announces Pathfinder LicenseDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rddy?Obsidian-Announces-Pathfinder-License#242014-08-13T18:24:22Z2014-08-13T18:24:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Subparhiggins wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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The Pathfinder CG is like... You pick an iconic who has their own character sheet of sorts with different improvements you can earn from completing objectives like beating dungeons, or whole adventure paths.</p>
<p>For this iconic you build a deck from a pool of cards. All of these cards are provided for you. You pick what tools, spells, armor, or weapons you want to use. Then you use this deck to try and overcome the challenges presented by the adventure decks. Each area you explore is comprised of cards randomly drawn from the items, monsters, magic, traps, etc decks. So by exploring you can fight monsters, find new gear, gain allies etc. You can possibly earn the cards, if they are beneficial like a magic item, for you to keep.</p>
<p>So as you progress through the game, your deck for your 'hero' is constantly evolving and getting stronger, as is the character itself from the rewards you are earning. </blockquote><p>Damn.
<p>I think you just sold me on a stinkin' cardgame. Never thought I'd see the day, but that sounds pretty cool.</p>Subparhiggins wrote:The Pathfinder CG is like... You pick an iconic who has their own character sheet of sorts with different improvements you can earn from completing objectives like beating dungeons, or whole adventure paths.For this iconic you build a deck from a pool of cards. All of these cards are provided for you. You pick what tools, spells, armor, or weapons you want to use. Then you use this deck to try and overcome the challenges presented by the adventure decks. Each area you...Doug OBrien2014-08-13T18:24:22ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Patches?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rdb0?Paizo-Patches#32014-08-13T18:15:23Z2014-08-13T18:15:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marc Radle wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Does Paizo do any patches? You know, the kind you iron or sew on? I'd like tp pick up some cool gaming related patches and I was kind of surprised not to see any in the Paizo store
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</blockquote><p>I will favorite your post if you confess that the patch in question is for your stonewashed jean jacket.Marc Radle wrote:Does Paizo do any patches? You know, the kind you iron or sew on? I'd like tp pick up some cool gaming related patches and I was kind of surprised not to see any in the Paizo store
I will favorite your post if you confess that the patch in question is for your stonewashed jean jacket.Doug OBrien2014-08-13T18:15:23ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Obsidian Announces Pathfinder LicenseDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rddy?Obsidian-Announces-Pathfinder-License#192014-08-13T17:52:38Z2014-08-13T17:52:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Werthead wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>How is Obsidian's track record with Add-on content? I'm kind of tired of pay-once-then-keep-paying revenue models.</blockquote><p>Obsidian's record with after-game support is pretty strong. Their expansions for NWN2 were arguably stronger than the base game and their NEW VEGAS DLC was amazing.
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</blockquote><p>Couldn't agree more!
<p>This is big, BIG news for me =)</p>
<p>Even if I'm not thrilled about some tablet e-card game, the idea of eventually seeing a CRPG style game done by Oblivion is wonderful!</p>Werthead wrote: Quote:How is Obsidian's track record with Add-on content? I'm kind of tired of pay-once-then-keep-paying revenue models.
Obsidian's record with after-game support is pretty strong. Their expansions for NWN2 were arguably stronger than the base game and their NEW VEGAS DLC was amazing.
Couldn't agree more! This is big, BIG news for me =)
Even if I'm not thrilled about some tablet e-card game, the idea of eventually seeing a CRPG style game done by Oblivion is wonderful!Doug OBrien2014-08-13T17:52:38ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Ronan the Accuser for Iron Gods...Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rd19?Ronan-the-Accuser-for-Iron-Gods#152014-08-11T14:34:15Z2014-08-11T14:34:15Z<p>Ronan the Accuser? I support the suggestion of Inquisitor for thematic and crunch reasons.</p>Ronan the Accuser? I support the suggestion of Inquisitor for thematic and crunch reasons.Doug OBrien2014-08-11T14:34:15ZForums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet the Iconics: AdowynDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgdk?Meet-the-Iconics-Adowyn#12014-08-07T20:08:51Z2014-08-07T20:08:51Z<p>!!!</p>!!!Doug OBrien2014-08-07T20:08:51ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: EarthDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc2k?Earth#452014-08-07T02:48:27Z2014-08-07T02:48:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">pancreas wrote:</div><blockquote>Earth</blockquote><p>Uh, the correct spelling is <a href="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/DougOBrien/Erf_zps4e2c48d1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Erf</a>.pancreas wrote:Earth
Uh, the correct spelling is Erf.Doug OBrien2014-08-07T02:48:27ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: So Cool to be a HaterDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rcb2?So-Cool-to-be-a-Hater#62014-08-06T13:20:03Z2014-08-05T14:22:33Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Icyshadow wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Anyone want to explain to me why the latest fashion trend happens to be player-bashing?</p>
<p>I've seen it come up a lot more than before. Do we all really have to assume that a DM is never wrong?</p>
<p></blockquote><p>Is that the way it's tilting this month?
<p>I see it going either way all the time here. It seems to me that it's usually based off of either posters reacting in support of the person posting or in support of their own preconceived notions formed from their personal experiences.</p>
<p>You honestly haven't seen a lot of people raking DM's over the coals in absentia on these forums? 0.o</p>Icyshadow wrote:Anyone want to explain to me why the latest fashion trend happens to be player-bashing?
I've seen it come up a lot more than before. Do we all really have to assume that a DM is never wrong?
Is that the way it's tilting this month? I see it going either way all the time here. It seems to me that it's usually based off of either posters reacting in support of the person posting or in support of their own preconceived notions formed from their personal experiences.
You...Doug OBrien2014-08-05T14:22:33ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Is it evil to kill Drow on sight?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbdn&page=2?Is-it-evil-to-kill-Drow-on-sight#842014-07-29T18:45:32Z2014-07-29T18:45:32Z<p>If you have a bad back and I shovel your driveway, did I not do you a favor? </p>
<p>How is eradicating the special snowflakes from your campaign any different?</p>If you have a bad back and I shovel your driveway, did I not do you a favor?
How is eradicating the special snowflakes from your campaign any different?Doug OBrien2014-07-29T18:45:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: SkaldDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lga7&page=4?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Skald#1752014-07-15T13:30:00Z2014-07-15T13:30:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Zark wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p><a href=" http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/v5748dyo5lga7&page=3?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Skald#120" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Can we agree that, as a class, this one in particular should get instruments that also work as weapons? Lute axe, flute dagger, etc.</a>
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</blockquote><p>That sounds cheesy as hell, but I can certainly see Paizo do it. Whether Bards or skalds need it is, of course, a matter of opinion, but I certainly don't think they do.Zark wrote: Can we agree that, as a class, this one in particular should get instruments that also work as weapons? Lute axe, flute dagger, etc.
That sounds cheesy as hell, but I can certainly see Paizo do it. Whether Bards or skalds need it is, of course, a matter of opinion, but I certainly don't think they do.Doug OBrien2014-07-15T13:30:00ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: 101 Ways to use create pit?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8qv?101-Ways-to-use-create-pit#192014-07-11T14:11:39Z2014-07-11T14:11:39Z<p>16) Use the Pit as a teachable moment about the perils of spell cheese.</p>16) Use the Pit as a teachable moment about the perils of spell cheese.Doug OBrien2014-07-11T14:11:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: Advice for tabling with teens?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r94v?Advice-for-tabling-with-teens#142014-07-11T14:07:02Z2014-07-11T14:07:02Z<p>One of the keys to being socially adept is patience...so I'm told.</p>
<p>Don't go in expecting or looking for a reason take issue with the people you're sitting down to play with and just treat this as an opportunity for personal growth.</p>One of the keys to being socially adept is patience...so I'm told.
Don't go in expecting or looking for a reason take issue with the people you're sitting down to play with and just treat this as an opportunity for personal growth.Doug OBrien2014-07-11T14:07:02ZForums: Gamer Connection: [Westchester Co., NY] Dwarven Kingmaker-inspired Homebrew RecruitmentDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r920?Westchester-Co-NY-Dwarven-Kingmakerinspired#12014-07-10T17:39:39Z2014-07-10T17:39:39Z<p><i>It has been a cruel and turbulent age for Dwarves. As the race has dwindled across these lands, their holds and kingdoms falling to age old enemies of the race, their fortunes have likewise waned, their glories tarnished. Now is a time for hope and renewal set against the grim backdrop of a race with its back against the wall. The Dwarven pantheon is in tatters and so too is the race, bought one last chance by a goddess who sacrificed herself so that the Dwarven race may renew itself once again—if it is up to the task.</i></p>
<p>With the above in mind, I am hoping to run a longterm Kingmaker-inspired game with elements of <b>exploration</b>, <b>intrigue</b>, <b>mystery</b>, <b>kingdom-building</b>, <b>character growth</b> and <b>combat</b> in a setting that will allow for a sandbox approach, as well as overall plot lines or arcs that will occasionally be injected into the world. </p>
<p>I have a few players interested, but could really use 2 or 3 more people. My goal is to meet twice a month on weekends in Westchester. Since the games are only likely to be twice a month (so far all interested parties are professionals in their late 30s to early 40s and scheduling a weekly game would probably be difficult), I am hoping to aim for decent length sitdowns so we can get a fair bit done. </p>
<p>Please PM me or drop a line here if you have questions.</p>It has been a cruel and turbulent age for Dwarves. As the race has dwindled across these lands, their holds and kingdoms falling to age old enemies of the race, their fortunes have likewise waned, their glories tarnished. Now is a time for hope and renewal set against the grim backdrop of a race with its back against the wall. The Dwarven pantheon is in tatters and so too is the race, bought one last chance by a goddess who sacrificed herself so that the Dwarven race may renew itself once...Doug OBrien2014-07-10T17:39:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: How to dissuade PC Stat Counting as a GMDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8sk?How-to-dissuade-PC-Stat-Counting-as-a-GM#312014-07-09T01:25:40Z2014-07-09T01:25:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mulet wrote:</div><blockquote>HOW TO DISSUADE PC STAT COUNTING AS A GM?</blockquote><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYa1IsxGVuc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cheater's Justice!</a>Mulet wrote:HOW TO DISSUADE PC STAT COUNTING AS A GM?
Cheater's Justice!Doug OBrien2014-07-09T01:25:40ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Magus Class Skill List?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mgb0?Magus-Class-Skill-List#132014-06-26T15:42:57Z2014-06-26T15:42:57Z<p>The Magus skill list is very balanced and has 3 great knowledge skills on their list in addition to Spellcraft and UMD, which also help add to that mystical scholarly feel. </p>
<p>If you need more for a character concept, look towards traits, or just throw some ranks in there. With your likely intelligence mod, any knowledge ranks will be well served, even if not class skills.</p>The Magus skill list is very balanced and has 3 great knowledge skills on their list in addition to Spellcraft and UMD, which also help add to that mystical scholarly feel.
If you need more for a character concept, look towards traits, or just throw some ranks in there. With your likely intelligence mod, any knowledge ranks will be well served, even if not class skills.Doug OBrien2014-06-26T15:42:57ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Should there be balance between classes?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r72n&page=5?Should-there-be-balance-between-classes#2352014-06-24T23:08:42Z2014-06-24T22:22:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Phoebus Alexandros wrote:</div><blockquote>Thoughts?</blockquote><p>The first thought that comes to mind is that I've read this exact same thread, or a variant of it everyday I've bothered to come to these forums.
<p>My second thought is that balance, especially as a stated design goal, is a fool's errand, but if Paizo isn't going to let martials be in the same league as other classes, at least unlock the stadium doors on game day and let them have a seat and enjoy a smidge of narrative power.</p>Phoebus Alexandros wrote:Thoughts?
The first thought that comes to mind is that I've read this exact same thread, or a variant of it everyday I've bothered to come to these forums. My second thought is that balance, especially as a stated design goal, is a fool's errand, but if Paizo isn't going to let martials be in the same league as other classes, at least unlock the stadium doors on game day and let them have a seat and enjoy a smidge of narrative power.Doug OBrien2014-06-24T22:22:06ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Ugh... why is it so hard to recharge a staff now?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r736&page=2?Ugh-why-is-it-so-hard-to-recharge-a-staff-now#842018-09-08T17:06:28Z2014-06-24T18:42:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">JiCi wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p>Why has it become so hard to recharge a staff? </blockquote><p>Tier 1 problems.JiCi wrote:Why has it become so hard to recharge a staff?
Tier 1 problems.Doug OBrien2014-06-24T18:42:00ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Do you play "under powered" classes?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r6wa&page=4?Do-you-play-under-powered-classes#1952014-06-24T17:15:32Z2014-06-24T15:06:08Z<p>I'll <i>somewhat</i> steer away from system polemics, because it's been written and re-written a million times before, and just say that I tend not to play what people typically consider tier 1 classes, unless it matches a concept I really want to play. </p>
<p>I will play rogues, fighters and monks, but tend to mid-tier classes that combine fightyness, skills and often some casting. I like the combinations of abilities they often bring to the table on both a combat, problem solving and narrative level.</p>I'll somewhat steer away from system polemics, because it's been written and re-written a million times before, and just say that I tend not to play what people typically consider tier 1 classes, unless it matches a concept I really want to play.
I will play rogues, fighters and monks, but tend to mid-tier classes that combine fightyness, skills and often some casting. I like the combinations of abilities they often bring to the table on both a combat, problem solving and narrative level.Doug OBrien2014-06-24T15:06:08ZRe: Forums: Advice: Black Powder InquisitorDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r6hr?Black-Powder-Inquisitor#112014-06-19T20:49:51Z2014-06-19T20:49:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Imbicatus wrote:</div><blockquote> Inquisitor has Abundant Ammunition as a class spell, that really helps mitigate the GP cost of Firearms. </blockquote><p>Did this get FAQed/errataed? Not close to my books, but I remember asking why it wasn't on their spell list previously, and currently it's not listed as on their spell list in either <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/a/abundant-ammunition" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D20pfsrd</a> or the <a href="http://www.archivesofnethys.com/Spells.aspx?Class=Inquisitor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">archives</a>.
<p>Almost certain I recall being annoyed it wasn't on their list and possibly even posting a question about it.</p>Imbicatus wrote:Inquisitor has Abundant Ammunition as a class spell, that really helps mitigate the GP cost of Firearms.
Did this get FAQed/errataed? Not close to my books, but I remember asking why it wasn't on their spell list previously, and currently it's not listed as on their spell list in either D20pfsrd or the archives. Almost certain I recall being annoyed it wasn't on their list and possibly even posting a question about it.Doug OBrien2014-06-19T20:49:51ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: Making a change to the Rules Forum (And maybe the forum in general)Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r44e&page=6?Making-a-change-to-the-Rules-Forum#2842014-06-16T19:54:00Z2014-06-16T18:46:06Z<p>End scene.</p>
<p>Thank you Jiggy and DrDeth for acting out how two reasonable people can escalate a minor online discussion over a niggling subpoint of a topic and mushroom it into a potentially sticky and personal encounter where feelings can get hurt.</p>
<p>This is your brain on internetz, people.</p>
<p>Actually, I think you guys did okay, but had this been a random thread that wasn't about e-decorum in the website feedback thread this last discussion would have probably gone to hell, too.</p>
<p>I can only imagine how difficult it is for a public facing company to deal with this much traffic to their boards. Unfortunately, the usual response of adding unpaid mods from the community also has major drawbacks/risks in a community whose methods related to product use are so subjective and often so entrenched in people's nostalgia, hence highly subject to opinion and debate.</p>
<p>Whoever mentioned adding mods with the •limited• ability to delete multiple posts and scrub spammers, with the idea of taking workload off of staff and freeing them for matters that involve deeper policy decisions, may be on to something, but I wonder if that would even work within the website's framework. It also is still pretty far from foolproof.</p>End scene.
Thank you Jiggy and DrDeth for acting out how two reasonable people can escalate a minor online discussion over a niggling subpoint of a topic and mushroom it into a potentially sticky and personal encounter where feelings can get hurt.
This is your brain on internetz, people.
Actually, I think you guys did okay, but had this been a random thread that wasn't about e-decorum in the website feedback thread this last discussion would have probably gone to hell, too.
I can only...Doug OBrien2014-06-16T18:46:06ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: No more heroes anymoreDoug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r646?No-more-heroes-anymore#152014-06-16T16:29:13Z2014-06-16T16:29:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">tony gent wrote:</div><blockquote><p> A quick question to you all are your characters heros in the game in the true sense of the word fighting evil because its the right thing to do risking life and limb to help the common folk
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Or are they just a bunch of gold hunters who dont care about anything except profit </blockquote><p>Most characters I've played have goals or purposes, but usually not so broadly defined as "fighting evil", though of course many of them feel their enemies or antagonists are evil.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kirth Gersen wrote:</div><blockquote> "Anymore"? In 1e, the game mechanics stressed treasure hunting as the key to advancement. </blockquote><p>You know this is one of those "good ol' days" nostalgia threads.
<p>You will have a hard time swaying nostalgia-fueled memories of the way it was for the person who is using their memories to make assumptions about how it was for everyone else and how it should be for all of us today.</p>tony gent wrote:A quick question to you all are your characters heros in the game in the true sense of the word fighting evil because its the right thing to do risking life and limb to help the common folk
Or are they just a bunch of gold hunters who dont care about anything except profit
Most characters I've played have goals or purposes, but usually not so broadly defined as "fighting evil", though of course many of them feel their enemies or antagonists are evil. Kirth Gersen...Doug OBrien2014-06-16T16:29:13ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: Making a change to the Rules Forum (And maybe the forum in general)Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r44e&page=5?Making-a-change-to-the-Rules-Forum#2102014-06-11T17:08:01Z2014-06-11T17:08:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">bugleyman wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Wait, my style is abrasive? Say it isn't so! ;-)</p>
<p>But in this case, I dunno. Seemed like a pretty harmless request to Paizo, followed by an unnecessary excoriation ("The problem is you") by third parties. </blockquote><p>Yeah, there was a lot of over the top responses to your initial post and it seemed to escalate quickly.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>In any event, I think I'll just avoid any sort of rules discussion in the future. In fact, between this sort of thing and some unpleasantness at PCC, it may be time for a new hobby altogether. Or at least a new RPG. Did I mention I'm playing 13th Age this Saturday? </blockquote><p>That's sad to hear, though 13th Age seems decent from what I recall of my initial read through last year.bugleyman wrote:Wait, my style is abrasive? Say it isn't so! ;-)
But in this case, I dunno. Seemed like a pretty harmless request to Paizo, followed by an unnecessary excoriation ("The problem is you") by third parties.
Yeah, there was a lot of over the top responses to your initial post and it seemed to escalate quickly. Quote:In any event, I think I'll just avoid any sort of rules discussion in the future. In fact, between this sort of thing and some unpleasantness at PCC, it may be time...Doug OBrien2014-06-11T17:08:01ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: What's with all the Necromancy?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r51t?Whats-with-all-the-Necromancy#232014-06-11T16:54:21Z2014-06-11T16:54:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Doug OBrien wrote:</div><blockquote> Dotting to come back and necro this thread in 12 months. </blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Dr. Kreiger wrote:</div><blockquote> IT LIVES!!!!!!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </blockquote><p>ಠ╭╮ಠ
<p>Too soon, too soon.</p>Doug OBrien wrote:Dotting to come back and necro this thread in 12 months.
Dr. Kreiger wrote:IT LIVES!!!!!!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ಠ╭╮ಠ Too soon, too soon.Doug OBrien2014-06-11T16:54:21ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: Making a change to the Rules Forum (And maybe the forum in general)Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r44e&page=5?Making-a-change-to-the-Rules-Forum#2072014-06-11T16:31:57Z2014-06-11T16:31:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">bugleyman wrote:</div><blockquote> So...I posted this in the general forum, rather than the rules forum (which was probably an error on my part), but anyone who doubts the OP has a point is invited to peruse this <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qouy?Errata-Damage-reduction-and-enhancement-bonuses" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">little gem</a>. </blockquote><p>Reading over the link you posted there was a fair bit of escalation by you, as well. It's best to not rise to the bait, if possible.bugleyman wrote:So...I posted this in the general forum, rather than the rules forum (which was probably an error on my part), but anyone who doubts the OP has a point is invited to peruse this little gem.
Reading over the link you posted there was a fair bit of escalation by you, as well. It's best to not rise to the bait, if possible.Doug OBrien2014-06-11T16:31:57ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: What's with all the Necromancy?Doug OBrienhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r51t?Whats-with-all-the-Necromancy#212014-06-12T05:40:19Z2014-06-10T20:06:05Z<p>Dotting to come back and necro this thread in 12 months.</p>Dotting to come back and necro this thread in 12 months.Doug OBrien2014-06-10T20:06:05ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Would not killing the lich cause the paladin to fall?Magic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oslc?Would-not-killing-the-lich-cause-the-paladin#122012-09-02T23:27:48Z2012-09-02T23:19:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ravingdork wrote:</div><blockquote><p>WOULD NOT KILLING THE LICH CAUSE THE PALADIN TO FALL?
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</blockquote><p>Concentrate and ask againRavingdork wrote:WOULD NOT KILLING THE LICH CAUSE THE PALADIN TO FALL?
Concentrate and ask againMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2012-09-02T23:19:43ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Gruumash, Why are you so Awesome?Magic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nr5v&page=3?Gruumash-Why-are-you-so-Awesome#1322012-05-18T18:09:41Z2012-05-18T18:09:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Mad Badger wrote:</div><blockquote> Yes he is that Magic 8 Ball guy I can't believe it. </blockquote><p>Don't count on itThe Mad Badger wrote:Yes he is that Magic 8 Ball guy I can't believe it.
Don't count on itMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2012-05-18T18:09:41ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Gruumash, Why are you so Awesome?Magic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nr5v&page=3?Gruumash-Why-are-you-so-Awesome#1282012-05-17T20:20:09Z2012-05-17T20:20:09Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gruumash . wrote:</div><blockquote>Gruumash, Why are you so Awesome?</blockquote><p>Better not tell you nowGruumash . wrote:Gruumash, Why are you so Awesome?
Better not tell you nowMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2012-05-17T20:20:09ZRe: Forums: Ninja Discussion: Round 1: The real problem with the Ninja...Magic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lwus?The-real-problem-with-the-Ninja#452011-02-24T20:51:14Z2011-02-24T20:51:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dragonslie wrote:</div><blockquote> So you want ninja to be an APG monk..... </blockquote><p>Concentrate and ask againDragonslie wrote:So you want ninja to be an APG monk.....
Concentrate and ask againMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2011-02-24T20:51:14ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Ultimate Combat Preview, When?Magic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lrje?Ultimate-Combat-Preview-When#32011-01-24T21:49:58Z2011-01-24T21:49:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">northbrb wrote:</div><blockquote> when can we expect to see a preview or playtest for the Ultimate Combat book. i am really excited about it. </blockquote><p>Ask again laternorthbrb wrote:when can we expect to see a preview or playtest for the Ultimate Combat book. i am really excited about it.
Ask again laterMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2011-01-24T21:49:58ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Is the Arcane Duelist a Fail vs Inquisitor? Comparing the classes role/abilitiesMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l8fa&page=2?Is-the-Arcane-Duelist-a-Fail-vs-Inquisitor#542010-09-08T14:35:55Z2010-09-08T14:35:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ardenup wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Look I’m not trolling here but...Is the Arcane Duelist a Fail vs Inquisitor?</blockquote><p>Concentrate and ask againArdenup wrote:Look I’m not trolling here but...Is the Arcane Duelist a Fail vs Inquisitor?
Concentrate and ask againMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2010-09-08T14:35:55ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Who Prefers Sorcerers To Wizards?Magic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l788&page=2?Who-Prefers-Sorcerers-To-Wizards#652010-09-01T20:09:51Z2010-09-01T20:10:32Z<p>Ask again later</p>Ask again laterMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2010-09-01T20:10:32ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Pathfinder RPG 2.0 - What do you want?Magic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jz2r&page=4?Pathfinder-RPG-20-What-do-you-want#1762010-05-11T19:00:04Z2010-04-30T15:10:16Z<p>Ask again later</p>Ask again laterMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2010-04-30T15:10:16ZRe: Forums: Advice: Treantmonk's Guide to Rangers (Optimization)Lud the Itinerant (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k4dd&page=6?Treantmonks-Guide-to-Rangers#2892010-08-08T01:32:53Z2010-03-09T16:19:13Z<p>Hmmm, I was hoping for a bit of advice with regards to approaching the class without any single (extremely) high ability score, but good all-around scores. </p>
<p>I had been keeping up with this thread with the anticipation that I might be able to play a Switch-Hitter in an upcoming campaign, but I have found that my ability score distribution (non-point buy) might not support this. Any advice on what to do with really good all-around scores, but no colossal strength score?</p>
<p>My raw scores are as follows:</p>
<p>15
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15
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14
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13
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13
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12</p>
<p>and I am thinking of placing them as follows:</p>
<p>St 15
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Dex 15 + 2 = 17
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Con 13 + 2 = 15
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Wis 14 - 2 = 13
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Int 13
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Ch 12</p>
<p>Please note that I am interested in playing a specific homebrew race (hence my ability score adjustments and the lack of placement in strength). Now these are great stats—don't get me wrong—but the lack of a large strength score has me worried. I'm concerned whether I can continue down the path of a switch-hitter and be effective, or if some adjustment in how I planned to approach combat with this character is in order. What am I not seeing? What could I change to be effective? Am I better of completely reconsidering and maybe taking a look back at the iconic archer? </p>
<p>I'm still new to Pathfinder, so I'm sure there is much I am missing and any advice in this area would be greatly appreciated!</p>Hmmm, I was hoping for a bit of advice with regards to approaching the class without any single (extremely) high ability score, but good all-around scores.
I had been keeping up with this thread with the anticipation that I might be able to play a Switch-Hitter in an upcoming campaign, but I have found that my ability score distribution (non-point buy) might not support this. Any advice on what to do with really good all-around scores, but no colossal strength score?
My raw scores are as...Lud the Itinerant (alias of Doug OBrien)2010-03-09T16:19:13ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Will killing your helpless prisoners make your alignment evil?Magic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kkab&page=6?Will-killing-your-helpless-prisoners-make#2762010-03-05T18:38:27Z2010-03-05T18:38:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">j l 629 wrote:</div><blockquote>Will killing your helpless prisoners make your alignment evil?</blockquote><p>Signs point to yesj l 629 wrote:Will killing your helpless prisoners make your alignment evil?
Signs point to yesMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2010-03-05T18:38:27ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Munchkin Problem or moderate power gamers?Magic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kie9&page=9?Munchkin-Problem-or-moderate-power-gamers#4302010-02-18T21:05:18Z2010-02-18T21:05:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">wraithstrike wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<p>If I give you cookies can I play a Dragon? </blockquote><p>My reply is nowraithstrike wrote:If I give you cookies can I play a Dragon?
My reply is noMagic 8-Ball (alias of Doug OBrien)2010-02-18T21:05:18Z