paizo.com Recent Posts by Jaercpaizo.com Recent Posts by Jaerc2024-01-13T20:10:00Z2024-01-13T20:10:00ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Plan a day trip to Golarion World!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sict?Plan-a-day-trip-to-Golarion-World#32023-07-07T20:06:37Z2023-07-07T20:06:37Z<p>Gotta get park hopper tickets to visit all the lands!</p>Gotta get park hopper tickets to visit all the lands!Jaerc2023-07-07T20:06:37ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s BeenJaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si4u?What-a-Long-Strange-Trip-It-s-Been#302022-09-07T19:52:53Z2022-09-03T02:46:57Z<p>Your legend, communication of experiences in gamin and work drive have inspired me since I was a young designer. May you go on to rest and have luck in future pursuits.</p>Your legend, communication of experiences in gamin and work drive have inspired me since I was a young designer. May you go on to rest and have luck in future pursuits.Jaerc2022-09-03T02:46:57ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Sutter's Last BlogJaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lk41?Sutters-Last-Blog#282017-09-08T23:16:48Z2017-09-08T23:13:55Z<p>You are literally my favorite RPG author and among the finest storytellers alive, by my estimate. </p>
<p>May your new paths bring us all joy!</p>You are literally my favorite RPG author and among the finest storytellers alive, by my estimate.
May your new paths bring us all joy!Jaerc2017-09-08T23:13:55ZRe: Forums/Licensed Products: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Comes to Virtual Tabletop!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljen?Pathfinder-Comes-to-Virtual-Tabletop#72016-12-22T20:52:03Z2016-12-22T20:52:03Z<p>I am very excited for this innovation.</p>I am very excited for this innovation.Jaerc2016-12-22T20:52:03ZRe: Forums: Lost Omens Products: Paizo Blog: First World Preview—The EldestJaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljc3?First-World-Preview-The-Eldest#162016-12-02T06:22:42Z2016-12-02T06:22:42Z<p>This is most exciting. I will find it truly useful to the various Golarion campaigns I run. Fey are my number two or three interest when it comes to high fantasy tales and my use of them is omnipresent; so I am ever so thrilled by this preview. 'Home At The Crossroads' and the theories on his nature are truly tasteful, literate, and engrossing.</p>
<p>It is my sincere hope that this is merely the first volume to more carefully explore the First World's wonders.</p>This is most exciting. I will find it truly useful to the various Golarion campaigns I run. Fey are my number two or three interest when it comes to high fantasy tales and my use of them is omnipresent; so I am ever so thrilled by this preview. 'Home At The Crossroads' and the theories on his nature are truly tasteful, literate, and engrossing.
It is my sincere hope that this is merely the first volume to more carefully explore the First World's wonders.Jaerc2016-12-02T06:22:42ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Welcome Linda Zayas-Palmer!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lh8l&page=2?Welcome-Linda-ZayasPalmer#682015-03-06T14:44:43Z2015-03-06T14:44:43Z<p>A thousand welcomes. Color me excited for your reign, LZP.</p>A thousand welcomes. Color me excited for your reign, LZP.Jaerc2015-03-06T14:44:43ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: P6 Codex - E6+PathfinderJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q1ra&page=3?P6-Codex-E6Pathfinder#1412014-07-20T21:17:14Z2014-07-20T21:17:14Z<p>>.></p>>.>Jaerc2014-07-20T21:17:14ZRe: Forums: Television: ArrowJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p0om&page=10?Arrow#4622014-04-26T00:12:29Z2014-04-26T00:12:29Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]Jaerc2014-04-26T00:12:29ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Would you like to destroy some evil today? (Warbreaker)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qxee?Would-you-like-to-destroy-some-evil-today#72014-04-24T19:31:49Z2014-04-24T19:31:49Z<p>Make breaths to XP as nonlethal damage is to lethal?</p>
<p>Nightblood is certainly a major artifact, so really, do what ever you want.</p>Make breaths to XP as nonlethal damage is to lethal?
Nightblood is certainly a major artifact, so really, do what ever you want.Jaerc2014-04-24T19:31:49ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Some creatures to infest the dirt sea with?Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qwud?Some-creatures-to-infest-the-dirt-sea-with#32014-04-19T19:54:04Z2014-04-19T19:54:04Z<p>As luck would have it I'm working up a list of monsters for a similar region in my homebrew setting. It a Work In Progress, but I believe it can help you.</p>
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Ankhegs
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Behir
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Cockatrice
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Crysmal
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Death Worm
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Dinosaurs
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Dire Animals (camel, bat, moose, dog)
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Dragons (Red, Blue, Brass, Umbral)
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Dwarves
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Dust Digger
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Elemental (Earth, Magma, Mud)
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Elves
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Ettins
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Etheral creatures [all natives]
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Genies (Janni, Shaitan)
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Giants (Stone, Cloud, Fire)
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Giant Eagles
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Griffons
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Gnoll
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Gug
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Halflings
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Hell Hounds
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Invisible Stalker
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Lamia
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Mephit (Earth, Salt)
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Orcs
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Pech
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Phoenix
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Purple Worms
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Rust Monsters
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Sandman
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Scorpion, Black (Colossal)
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Scorpion, Giant
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Scorpion, Greensting
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Solifugid
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Solifugid, Giant
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Sphinx
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Swarms (all — especially: apocalyptic template, alchemical ooze, hell wasp, stymphalides, locust)
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Roc
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Undead (all — especially: banshee, chained spirit, danse macabre, ghost, wight)
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Underground Terrain [examples]
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Wyverns
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Xorn
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Yrthak</p>
<p><b>D&D</b> [City of the Silt Sea (2e), DDI (4e) {unfnsh}]
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Absalom [lol]
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Agony beetle
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Anakore
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Azraloka
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Braxat
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Brohg
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Bog Wader [not a typo]
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Burnflower
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Chathrang
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Dragon Beetle
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Dray
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Drake (Fire)
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Fire Snake
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Flailer
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Genus Loci
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Gaj
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Gith
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Jozhal
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Kalin
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Krag
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Kragling
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Mul
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Oasis Beasts
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Pit snatcher
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Razorwing
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Sharg
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Silt Runners
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Silt Serpent
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Silt Spawn
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Silk wyrm
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Tembo
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Thri-kreen
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Venger
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Wall Walker
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Wild kank
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Zhackles</p>As luck would have it I'm working up a list of monsters for a similar region in my homebrew setting. It a Work In Progress, but I believe it can help you.
PF
Angel (Monadic Deva)
Ankhegs
Behir
Cockatrice
Chimeras
Crysmal
Death Worm
Dinosaurs
Dire Animals (camel, bat, moose, dog)
Dragons (Red, Blue, Brass, Umbral)
Dwarves
Dust Digger
Elemental (Earth, Magma, Mud)
Elves
Ettins
Etheral creatures [all natives]
Genies (Janni, Shaitan)
Giants (Stone, Cloud, Fire)
Giant Eagles
Griffons
Gnoll
Gug...Jaerc2014-04-19T19:54:04ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Dungeonmastering.com - New Weekly Blog "Pen & Pixel"Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qwtx?Dungeonmasteringcom-New-Weekly-Blog-Pen-Pixel#22014-04-19T19:18:25Z2014-04-19T19:18:25Z<p>•rubs hands in anticipation•</p>
<p>Congratulations!</p>*rubs hands in anticipation*
Congratulations!Jaerc2014-04-19T19:18:25ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Changes to the Called Shot rules from Ultimate CombatJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qwle?Changes-to-the-Called-Shot-rules-from#42014-04-19T17:46:09Z2014-04-19T17:46:09Z<p>Some categories have no changes - did you feel they were already where you wanted them or ?</p>Some categories have no changes - did you feel they were already where you wanted them or ?Jaerc2014-04-19T17:46:09ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Vudra and "Indian Flavored" RPGsJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lfdf&page=7?Vudra-and-Indian-Flavored-RPGs#3362014-04-19T17:43:23Z2014-04-19T17:43:23Z<p>~DOT~</p>~DOT~Jaerc2014-04-19T17:43:23ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Runethane Base ClassJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pbgd?Runethane-Base-Class#212014-04-19T01:20:19Z2014-04-19T01:20:19Z<p>Is this still WIP or abandoned?</p>Is this still WIP or abandoned?Jaerc2014-04-19T01:20:19ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Werewolf Ultimate nights at PaizoCon! Who's in?Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qsbf?Werewolf-Ultimate-nights-at-PaizoCon-Whos-in#132014-04-19T01:17:30Z2014-04-19T01:17:30Z<p>>.>
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<.<Jaerc2014-04-19T01:17:30ZRe: Forums: Technology: Role playing and Technology (A Masters Project)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qwdo?Role-playing-and-Technology#82014-04-18T20:51:10Z2014-04-18T20:51:10Z<p>Taken.</p>Taken.Jaerc2014-04-18T20:51:10ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Sutter* ALL your Questions Here!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pk7c&page=17?Ask-James-Sutter-ALL-your-Questions-Here#8082015-02-24T12:49:38Z2014-04-18T20:49:13Z<p>I am terribly excited by prospects of a <i>Chronicles of the Otherworldly</i>•. Are other named Eldest part of the Shyka? </p>
<p>•name changed to protect the uncreated</p>I am terribly excited by prospects of a Chronicles of the Otherworldly*. Are other named Eldest part of the Shyka?
*name changed to protect the uncreatedJaerc2014-04-18T20:49:13ZRe: Forums: Books: RIP Gabriel Garcia MarquezJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qwld?RIP-Gabriel-Garcia-Marquez#72014-04-18T20:33:24Z2014-04-18T20:33:24Z<p>Commemorativly rereading Autumn of a Patriarch. GGM's fiery word choice and cadence were singular and will be uniquely missed.</p>Commemorativly rereading Autumn of a Patriarch. GGM's fiery word choice and cadence were singular and will be uniquely missed.Jaerc2014-04-18T20:33:24ZRe: Forums: Advice: What kind of performance?Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qwoo?What-kind-of-performance#72014-04-18T20:09:29Z2014-04-18T20:09:29Z<p>Dancing likewise seems viable.</p>
<p>•chicken dances•</p>Dancing likewise seems viable.
*chicken dances*Jaerc2014-04-18T20:09:29ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: [Infinity Archmage] I need your help building the world of Archmage!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q9qg&page=5?Infinity-Archmage-I-need-your-help-building#2482014-04-18T19:45:38Z2014-04-18T19:45:38Z<p>This was a delightful read.</p>
<p>Are you willing to comment on the seventh school of magic? </p>
<p>Can you elaborate on how Wraiths who did not become "divine" using Juric's method survived? Are there Archmagi among them?</p>
<p>I like your minion rules!</p>This was a delightful read.
Are you willing to comment on the seventh school of magic?
Can you elaborate on how Wraiths who did not become "divine" using Juric's method survived? Are there Archmagi among them?
I like your minion rules!Jaerc2014-04-18T19:45:38ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Welcome to Paizo, Owen K.C. Stephens!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2quxe&page=2?Welcome-to-Paizo-Owen-KC-Stephens#892014-04-24T02:29:15Z2014-04-05T19:34:20Z<p>Total OKCS fanboy here. Sincerest congratulations to our new Module Overlord.</p>Total OKCS fanboy here. Sincerest congratulations to our new Module Overlord.Jaerc2014-04-05T19:34:20ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Theorycraft - Value of skills/feats/traitsJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qt2h?Theorycraft-Value-of-skillsfeatstraits#92014-03-20T00:15:44Z2014-03-20T00:15:44Z<p>I've noodled with this a little myself and came to a 3 SkP = 1 Trait mindset. Going the other way though, I think you could keep things semi-sane at the doubled rate of 6 SkP = 1 Trait. Likeswise 10 SkP for a Feat.</p>I've noodled with this a little myself and came to a 3 SkP = 1 Trait mindset. Going the other way though, I think you could keep things semi-sane at the doubled rate of 6 SkP = 1 Trait. Likeswise 10 SkP for a Feat.Jaerc2014-03-20T00:15:44ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Victoria Jaczko Wins RPG Superstar 2014!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfxx?Victoria-Jaczko-Wins-RPG-Superstar-2014#432014-03-11T22:25:11Z2014-03-11T22:25:11Z<p>Sincerest congratulations! Way to bring it home, Victoria. Looking forward to all four modules.</p>Sincerest congratulations! Way to bring it home, Victoria. Looking forward to all four modules.Jaerc2014-03-11T22:25:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: At What Level are Artifacts Appropriate?Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qq3e?At-What-Level-are-Artifacts-Appropriate#82014-02-24T01:19:15Z2014-02-24T01:19:15Z<p>This advice applies best to campaigns that feature High Fantasy game-play and is likely inappropriate for the rare high-level game that's more Low/Standard.</p>
<p>Gameplay around 11+ sustains several minor artifacts well. Using them as treasure in place of greater medium wondrous item or mid-priced wands has worked for me.</p>
<p>Gameplay around 16+ sustains at most a handful of major artifacts. The ramifications are just too great, even if the mechanics are not always that far beyond what a party of 9th level casters can already tap into. At this level of play, lesser artifacts in place of greater lesser items is non-escalatory, and are occasional additions of a legendary.</p>
<p>Honestly Paizo's Artifacts and Legends has a lot of good advice about integrating artifacts into gameplay at any level regardless of whether one want's to satisfy the farm-boy with a destined sword tropes or the monty haul style detailed above. I can not recommend it enough.</p>This advice applies best to campaigns that feature High Fantasy game-play and is likely inappropriate for the rare high-level game that's more Low/Standard.
Gameplay around 11+ sustains several minor artifacts well. Using them as treasure in place of greater medium wondrous item or mid-priced wands has worked for me.
Gameplay around 16+ sustains at most a handful of major artifacts. The ramifications are just too great, even if the mechanics are not always that far beyond what a party of...Jaerc2014-02-24T01:19:15ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Superstar 2014: Top 4 Revealed!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfvl&page=2?Superstar-2014-Top-4-Revealed#562014-02-19T21:13:58Z2014-02-19T21:13:58Z<p>Sincerest congratulations on your delicious journey, thus far. I await with baited breath your pleasing pitches.</p>Sincerest congratulations on your delicious journey, thus far. I await with baited breath your pleasing pitches.Jaerc2014-02-19T21:13:58ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Player Companion: The Harrow Handbook (PFRPG)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/products/btpy95zm/discuss?Pathfinder-Player-Companion-The-Harrow-Handbook#142013-12-07T07:32:07Z2013-12-07T07:32:07Z<p>Rather pleased, indeed, I am.</p>Rather pleased, indeed, I am.Jaerc2013-12-07T07:32:07ZRe: Forums: Class Discussion: Investigator DiscussionJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qdj9&page=8?Investigator-Discussion#3982013-11-26T18:56:16Z2013-11-26T18:56:16Z<p>Thought I'd opine. Sorry if it's a re-tread.</p>
<p>I like the changes proposed on the blog - with the exception of taking Poison Use away from Investigators. I appreciate the detective archetype that it's presence supports - Holmes, Poirot, Garrett PI, Adrian Monk, to name a few - and on the mechanical side believe that any class focused on understanding and handling alchemy & poisons would be logistically able to apply them without danger.</p>Thought I'd opine. Sorry if it's a re-tread.
I like the changes proposed on the blog - with the exception of taking Poison Use away from Investigators. I appreciate the detective archetype that it's presence supports - Holmes, Poirot, Garrett PI, Adrian Monk, to name a few - and on the mechanical side believe that any class focused on understanding and handling alchemy & poisons would be logistically able to apply them without danger.Jaerc2013-11-26T18:56:16ZRe: Forums/Advanced Class Guide Playtest: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Playtest Thoughts: Week 1Jaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfkj?Playtest-Thoughts-Week-1#142013-11-26T18:54:36Z2013-11-26T18:54:36Z<p>I like the 99% of the directives espoused.</p>I like the 99% of the directives espoused.Jaerc2013-11-26T18:54:36ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Paizo Blog: Wrath of the AbyssJaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5leyx&page=2?Wrath-of-the-Abyss#622013-07-31T17:18:20Z2013-07-31T17:18:20Z<p>Excellent read. On a mechanical note is the specific immunity set meant to pertain explicitly to demon lords, or is it the set of effects that designers determined is best to lock away for CR 26+ foes?</p>
<p>•rubs hands•</p>
<p>I can't wait to know more about Abyssal Realms. One understands there is a level of uniqueness to each Realm, but to what extant? </p>
<p>If Realms do vary much from the template, is it on the scale of Type, as in an Abyssal Realm is identical to other Abyssal Realms but different than hypothetical Protean Realms? Or might Kotsch's and Baph's grant say, different Mythic ranks, or new SLAs, or alternatives to Heightened Awareness?</p>Excellent read. On a mechanical note is the specific immunity set meant to pertain explicitly to demon lords, or is it the set of effects that designers determined is best to lock away for CR 26+ foes?
*rubs hands*
I can't wait to know more about Abyssal Realms. One understands there is a level of uniqueness to each Realm, but to what extant?
If Realms do vary much from the template, is it on the scale of Type, as in an Abyssal Realm is identical to other Abyssal Realms but different than...Jaerc2013-07-31T17:18:20ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: New Intern Alert!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5leoc?New-Intern-Alert#362013-04-20T00:18:29Z2013-04-20T00:18:29Z<p>Welcome. </p>
<p>Pick any good locks lately?</p>Welcome.
Pick any good locks lately?Jaerc2013-04-20T00:18:29ZRe: Forums: Reign of Winter: Anachronistic Adventures (spoilers)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pjjk?Anachronistic-Adventures#22013-03-05T07:55:39Z2013-03-05T07:55:39Z<p>Sounds like that could be pretty legit, if the players are up for it, and if you are willing to deal with the challenges of modern earth time-portals, as opposed to easier/built-into-AP shenanigans involved with our past.</p>Sounds like that could be pretty legit, if the players are up for it, and if you are willing to deal with the challenges of modern earth time-portals, as opposed to easier/built-into-AP shenanigans involved with our past.Jaerc2013-03-05T07:55:39ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: To PaizoCon or Not to PaizoCon, a 3PP QuestionJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pinm?To-PaizoCon-or-Not-to-PaizoCon-a-3PP-Question#192013-03-05T10:35:28Z2013-03-05T07:53:51Z<p>I enjoyed encountering your perspective at seminars and brushing shoulders at market. Do come!</p>I enjoyed encountering your perspective at seminars and brushing shoulders at market. Do come!Jaerc2013-03-05T07:53:51ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Clark's Birthday Thread--Bring the Love!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2piau?Clarks-Birthday-ThreadBring-the-Love#202013-02-23T07:23:49Z2013-02-23T07:23:49Z<p><3</p><3Jaerc2013-02-23T07:23:49ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Please Welcome Our New Pathfinder Society Developer!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5leh8?Please-Welcome-Our-New-Pathfinder-Society#352013-02-22T19:29:34Z2013-02-22T19:29:34Z<p>Hip hip hooray.</p>Hip hip hooray.Jaerc2013-02-22T19:29:34ZRe: Forums/Mythic Adventures Playtest: General Discussion: Alternative progressions for tiers.Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p6k5?Alternative-progressions-for-tiers#122013-02-22T19:28:59Z2013-02-22T19:28:59Z<p>To me arbitrariness does not make a game feel more in tune with the mood of wonder and tone of epic myth that I hope this rule set captures. A few words or a sidebar on alternate progression would be a treat though. In playtesting I've found grant a tier at the following levels to be a to be a fun alt: </p>
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<p>Reign of Winter is a product designed to appeal to a broad range of tastes and character builds.</p>
<p>I do not think there will be an excessive correlation between the monsters published in LoW and those faced in LoW. Notably, even if the 9 or so monsters are all used, as seperate encounter (which is stretching things a bit, IMO), that would still constitute less than one level's worth of encounters, in a product that spans many many levels.</p>
<p>By all means, have fun with you 'summer witch' type characters, I think that's cool. But I also trust Paizo enough to not ruin the efficacy of am archtype suite that is thematic to RoW.</p>Land of Winter is a product based on showing off a slice of setting that occupies glacial territory and is meant for folks who want to play in an ice age like zone.
Reign of Winter is a product designed to appeal to a broad range of tastes and character builds.
I do not think there will be an excessive correlation between the monsters published in LoW and those faced in LoW. Notably, even if the 9 or so monsters are all used, as seperate encounter (which is stretching things a bit, IMO),...Jaerc2013-02-05T19:42:49ZRe: Forums: Reign of Winter: Viability of Winter Witch/Winter OracleJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pfz4?Viability-of-Winter-WitchWinter-Oracle#22013-02-05T01:25:39Z2013-02-05T01:25:39Z<p>It's a basic part of environmental adventure design to not overdo certain defenses or effects. For instance in Skull & Shackles many creatures were not aquatic. The professionals who designed RoW took this into account, so no need to worry. Bring on your Winter themed caster.</p>It's a basic part of environmental adventure design to not overdo certain defenses or effects. For instance in Skull & Shackles many creatures were not aquatic. The professionals who designed RoW took this into account, so no need to worry. Bring on your Winter themed caster.Jaerc2013-02-05T01:25:39ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: Gralton Infiltrator (Alchemist)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pejs?Gralton-Infiltrator#132013-01-31T03:55:26Z2013-01-31T03:55:26Z<p>Very intelligent design work sometimes gets in the way of elegance. I think this is such a case. That said Grey Gardeners shout out and Coach of Deception alone make this a yes for me.</p>Very intelligent design work sometimes gets in the way of elegance. I think this is such a case. That said Grey Gardeners shout out and Coach of Deception alone make this a yes for me.Jaerc2013-01-31T03:55:26ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: Water-Born Votary (Monk)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2peoo?WaterBorn-Votary#112013-01-31T01:39:44Z2013-01-31T01:39:44Z<p>The skill swap is probably unbalanced. I otherwise like this tight little, RK compatible, arcehtype, a rather lot.</p>The skill swap is probably unbalanced. I otherwise like this tight little, RK compatible, arcehtype, a rather lot.Jaerc2013-01-31T01:39:44ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: Scallywag (Cavalier)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pem3?Scallywag#172013-01-30T04:27:01Z2013-01-30T04:26:17Z<p>I love this. Except Hoist the Colors, but even it's name I'll concede is oozing coolness.</p>I love this. Except Hoist the Colors, but even it's name I'll concede is oozing coolness.Jaerc2013-01-30T04:26:17ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: River Wrangler (Rogue)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pehx?River-Wrangler#92013-01-30T02:42:43Z2013-01-30T02:42:43Z<p>Deadman's Float is useless but that might make it the perfect swap for trapfinding. Flailing Strike is a neat ability, and it fits in the rule set, but is of the type (nuh-UH! mine ability trumps) which annoy me badly, so there's that.
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Beyond the well executed Hanspur tie-in, this doesn't score high on RK-thematics with me. On the other hand I like all of your flavor text and names. You're the first one to place me legitimately on the fence.</p>Deadman's Float is useless but that might make it the perfect swap for trapfinding. Flailing Strike is a neat ability, and it fits in the rule set, but is of the type (nuh-UH! mine ability trumps) which annoy me badly, so there's that.
Beyond the well executed Hanspur tie-in, this doesn't score high on RK-thematics with me. On the other hand I like all of your flavor text and names. You're the first one to place me legitimately on the fence.Jaerc2013-01-30T02:42:43ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: Red Adder Magus (Magus)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2peop?Red-Adder-Magus#82013-01-30T02:38:58Z2013-01-30T02:38:58Z<p>After doing some homework, I think you choose your poisons astutely and with care. I appreciate multiclass archetypes, and this also nails that qualification. Nice job.</p>After doing some homework, I think you choose your poisons astutely and with care. I appreciate multiclass archetypes, and this also nails that qualification. Nice job.Jaerc2013-01-30T02:38:58ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: Wandering Judge (Ranger)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2peni?Wandering-Judge#82013-01-30T02:11:07Z2013-01-30T02:11:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Drejk wrote:</div><blockquote>However, because the archetype has only one favored enemy it is less useful than in case of regular ranger.</blockquote><p>I would comment to the contrary that it's usefulness is enhanced, and thus that flaw offset, by the enemy being set to a rare type: humanoid (human) - a common foe in Pathfinder adventures and the River Kingdoms.
<p>Definite <i>Dogs In The Vineyard</i> vibe going on, rather than a generic wild west. </p>
<p>Your mechanics are decent and names thematic, but overall I'm only convinced this is 'alright'.</p>Drejk wrote:However, because the archetype has only one favored enemy it is less useful than in case of regular ranger.
I would comment to the contrary that it's usefulness is enhanced, and thus that flaw offset, by the enemy being set to a rare type: humanoid (human) - a common foe in Pathfinder adventures and the River Kingdoms. Definite Dogs In The Vineyard vibe going on, rather than a generic wild west.
Your mechanics are decent and names thematic, but overall I'm only convinced this is...Jaerc2013-01-30T02:11:07ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: Awakened (Rogue)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pepj?Awakened#92013-01-30T02:05:10Z2013-01-30T02:05:10Z<p>Basically I'm in accordance with SKR and Drejk, this time. I think your arcehtype's name was weak, but your exquisite use of a risque topic was attention-grabbing and well founded.</p>Basically I'm in accordance with SKR and Drejk, this time. I think your arcehtype's name was weak, but your exquisite use of a risque topic was attention-grabbing and well founded.Jaerc2013-01-30T02:05:10ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: Floodwalker (witch)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pelr?Floodwalker#72013-01-30T02:00:00Z2013-01-30T02:00:00Z<p>Great tie-in to RK? Check. Cognizance of real world and Golarion witch lore? Check. A few textual errors are holding it back, but overall I'm keen on this, most especially it's evocative, Sandersonian, name.</p>Great tie-in to RK? Check. Cognizance of real world and Golarion witch lore? Check. A few textual errors are holding it back, but overall I'm keen on this, most especially it's evocative, Sandersonian, name.Jaerc2013-01-30T02:00:00ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: Six Freedoms AcolyteJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pel8?Six-Freedoms-Acolyte#82013-01-30T05:55:05Z2013-01-30T01:51:28Z<p>I agree with Oceanshieldwold. Thematic and mechanical success in my eyes, though it's possible this could have been better tied to an Inquisitor > Monk.</p>I agree with Oceanshieldwold. Thematic and mechanical success in my eyes, though it's possible this could have been better tied to an Inquisitor > Monk.Jaerc2013-01-30T01:51:28ZRe: Forums: Round 2: Design an archetype: Green Knight (Paladin)Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2penz?Green-Knight#212013-01-30T01:48:15Z2013-01-30T01:48:15Z<p>I am a sucker for the flavor of this class. I like that you kept the archetype simple ,but I don't like your amping of Smite,and think you could have done something cooler. Though I like that Resist Nature's Lure came in, I don't like that since replaces a group benefit with a solo one.</p>I am a sucker for the flavor of this class. I like that you kept the archetype simple ,but I don't like your amping of Smite,and think you could have done something cooler. Though I like that Resist Nature's Lure came in, I don't like that since replaces a group benefit with a solo one.Jaerc2013-01-30T01:48:15ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Official 2013 "Critique my item" threadJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pe9u&page=13?Official-2013-Critique-my-item-thread#6462013-01-30T01:41:36Z2013-01-30T01:41:36Z<p><b>^Saint Caleth</b>
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I am grateful for your review, as it will help hone my writing. Likewise, I truly appreciate your compliments and accurate flaw noting. Finally, I approve of and wish to be a zealot in your crusade, where do I sign up? </p>
<p>To answer a few questions:</p>
<p>My think was that a light show is at least as disadvantageous to Stealthing as glitterdust? The only working after both powers were previously activate was odd rules territory, thematically I wanted it to link to the 'chiaroscuro' thing, while mechanically I was hoping for a risk payoff.</p>
<p>Starflight is a Monster Ability, I've use shantak's as an example of it's usage below.
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"Starflight (Su)
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A shantak can survive in the void of outer space. It flies through space at an incredible speed. Although exact travel times vary, a trip within a single solar system should take 3d20 hours, while a trip beyond should take 3d20 days (or more, at the GM’s discretion)—provided the shantak knows the way to its destination. Shantaks speak in a shrill voice that sounds like glass grinding against stone. They are intelligent creatures and cannot be trained as mounts—a would-be shantak rider must use diplomacy or magic to secure a shantak’s cooperation as a mount, and even then, shantaks have a tendency to deliberately strand riders in dangerous areas."</p>
<p><i>Spell Void Mantle</i>
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Your item entertained me and I plan to use it in an upcoming game. I appreciate the touch about noqual, et al. You used exsiting rules in innovative ways and kept it simple. I guess my best advice is to put more mojo into description and fluff, since your design is ace.</p>
<p><b>^Clouds Without Water</b>
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Seems the name really was a hit, glad it brought you joy. Your review certainly returned that favor. With my imagery strong, what would you advise my next step be. I was hoping to avoid GM headaches / giving plots away by avoiding the map give perfect knowledge, but I can see it the other way. </p>
<p>I was curious what you mean about the scaling your referred to? </p>
<p><i>Skin-thief Fetish</i>
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Saw-toothed typically has a dash in it. Unlike the text of <i>skinsend</i>, you never specify that the skin itself peels off the corpse. It seems a trifle inexpensive. I don't think it was really gory enough to turn the voters away, not like some I've seen, so while dancing on the community stage, remember it's okay to take risks.</p>
<p><b>^Cheapy</b>
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I'd love if you can find a moment to glance at my Chiaroscuro Astrarium, at some point.</p>^Saint Caleth
I am grateful for your review, as it will help hone my writing. Likewise, I truly appreciate your compliments and accurate flaw noting. Finally, I approve of and wish to be a zealot in your crusade, where do I sign up?
To answer a few questions:
My think was that a light show is at least as disadvantageous to Stealthing as glitterdust? The only working after both powers were previously activate was odd rules territory, thematically I wanted it to link to the 'chiaroscuro'...Jaerc2013-01-30T01:41:36ZRe: Forums: Player Feedback: Amazing Initiative AlternativesJaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p5w4&page=3?Amazing-Initiative-Alternatives#1212013-01-29T20:20:57Z2013-01-29T20:20:57Z<p>I kind of like this: </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><p>At 2nd Tier a player may roll an additional d20 during initiative checks and add both rolls along with any other bonuses when determing their initiative score. The higher of these two dice rolls is considered the player's Mythic Initiative Bonus. </p>
<p>Once per combat a player may spend a mythic point at the end of their turn as a free action to take an additional turn that round in the initiative list where they would be without their Mythic Initiative Bonus. Any full round action being performed by the player from the previous turn is completed at the beginning of this additional turn.</blockquote><p>Not my favorite solution and I don't like the last part, that I didn't quote, but there's a homebrewed elegance to this that keeps bringing me back.I kind of like this:
Quote:At 2nd Tier a player may roll an additional d20 during initiative checks and add both rolls along with any other bonuses when determing their initiative score. The higher of these two dice rolls is considered the player's Mythic Initiative Bonus.
Once per combat a player may spend a mythic point at the end of their turn as a free action to take an additional turn that round in the initiative list where they would be without their Mythic Initiative Bonus. Any full...Jaerc2013-01-29T20:20:57ZRe: Forums/RPG Superstar™: General Discussion: Official 2013 "Critique my item" threadMarley Sage Gable (alias of Jaerc)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pe9u&page=10?Official-2013-Critique-my-item-thread#4592013-01-28T04:58:24Z2013-01-28T04:58:24Z<p><b>Chiaroscuro Astrarium</b>
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<b>Aura</b> strong illusion and transmutation; <b>CL</b> 16th
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<b>Slot none</b>; Price 76,000 gp; Weight 10 lbs.
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<b>Description</b>
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This nacreous globe is 12 inches in diameter and has been engraved with extraterrestrial cartography. One hemisphere of the device is aglow from within, divided by an shifting terminator line, from the darkside.</p>
<p>The possessor may press the curve of the sphere as a standard action to project an illusory orrerry formed of starlight that reveals outer-space on a chosen scale, opting between nearby (planet and moons), local (the solar system), or broad (nebulae or greater). The outer orbits of the phantasmal orrerry fit within a 30 foot sphere and the map is accurate to the best knowledge available to the creator. Creatures within this sphere suffer a -20 penalty on Stealth checks, but gain a +8 bonus on skill checks related to navigation.</p>
<p>Alternatively it can be activated to evoke a 30 foot sphere of the Dark Tapestry centered on the user, to which she is immune, that lasts 1d4+1 rounds. This area extinguishes mundane and alchemical light and [Light] spells under 7th level are dispelled, has no gravity, mimics <i>silence</i> ,causes creatures within to take 3d6 damage (no save) from decompression each round, and begin suffocating </p>
<p>A user who has activated both powers, may choose to spend 1 hour in cosmic contemplation to gain <i>Starflight</i> for 3d20 days, though the chiaroscuro astrarium is destroyed at journey's end.</p>
<p><b>Construction Requirements</b>
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Craft Wondrous Item; hallucinatory terrain, planetary adaptation, greater, scrying; creator must have 8 ranks in Knowledge (nature)
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<b>Cost</b> 38,000 gp</p>Chiaroscuro Astrarium
Aura strong illusion and transmutation; CL 16th
Slot none; Price 76,000 gp; Weight 10 lbs.
Description
This nacreous globe is 12 inches in diameter and has been engraved with extraterrestrial cartography. One hemisphere of the device is aglow from within, divided by an shifting terminator line, from the darkside.
The possessor may press the curve of the sphere as a standard action to project an illusory orrerry formed of starlight that reveals outer-space on a chosen...Marley Sage Gable (alias of Jaerc)2013-01-28T04:58:24ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!Jaerchttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=541?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#270102013-01-09T08:01:47Z2013-01-09T08:01:47Z<p>Happiest of joint birthdays. What manner of delicious mortals...er, morsels shall we partake of this year?</p>Happiest of joint birthdays. What manner of delicious mortals...er, morsels shall we partake of this year?Jaerc2013-01-09T08:01:47Z