paizo.com Recent Posts by Katie Gonzalezpaizo.com Recent Posts by Katie Gonzalez2013-01-04T22:41:13Z2013-01-04T22:41:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Making Slow Progression FairKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pboa?Making-Slow-Progression-Fair#232013-01-04T22:41:13Z2013-01-02T22:33:49Z<p>Actually in my experience the biggest drawback to going slow (and one reason I hesitate to do so even though I don't need a third retired character) is the cost of consumables. With 6 scenarios per level you have to buy twice as many consumables as you would with 3, but only get the same amount of cash. And since people usually start slow tracking at the higher levels, the consumables are even more expensive.</p>
<p>I know some people don't use consumables that much, but breath of life (1125GP) and heal (1650GP) scrolls really saved our parties from several deaths or possibly even a TPK in not one, but two season 4 scenarios...</p>
<p>Not that I think that should change anything I just hadn't noticed anyone else bringing this particular disadvantage of slow tracking up.</p>Actually in my experience the biggest drawback to going slow (and one reason I hesitate to do so even though I don't need a third retired character) is the cost of consumables. With 6 scenarios per level you have to buy twice as many consumables as you would with 3, but only get the same amount of cash. And since people usually start slow tracking at the higher levels, the consumables are even more expensive.
I know some people don't use consumables that much, but breath of life (1125GP) and...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2013-01-02T22:33:49ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Spellcasting Services in PFSKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb2r?Spellcasting-Services-in-PFS#222013-01-04T22:41:13Z2013-01-01T22:55:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rogue Eidolon wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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So scrolls are not one of the approved means of filling such an item. Also it looks like, unfortunately, having other... </blockquote><p>Bah, too many things to keep track of! I was going by the description of the item where scrolls are allowed instead of the FAQ. Thanks for the correction.Rogue Eidolon wrote:So scrolls are not one of the approved means of filling such an item. Also it looks like, unfortunately, having other...
Bah, too many things to keep track of! I was going by the description of the item where scrolls are allowed instead of the FAQ. Thanks for the correction.Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2013-01-01T22:55:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Spellcasting Services in PFSKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pb2r?Spellcasting-Services-in-PFS#182013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-12-31T21:11:47Z<p>Also, here's a thought. I believe you would also be able to do this legally as follows:</p>
<p>1. Buy a scroll of barkskin•.</p>
<p>2. UMD it into the ring (or get one of your friends to do it if you don't have the skill).</p>
<p>3. Make the spellcraft check.</p>
<p>4. Profit.</p>
<p>•scrolls of spells that appear on divine and arcane lists are, for ease of use in PFS, not considered one or the other IIRC. So as far as I can tell this should work.</p>Also, here's a thought. I believe you would also be able to do this legally as follows:
1. Buy a scroll of barkskin*.
2. UMD it into the ring (or get one of your friends to do it if you don't have the skill).
3. Make the spellcraft check.
4. Profit.
*scrolls of spells that appear on divine and arcane lists are, for ease of use in PFS, not considered one or the other IIRC. So as far as I can tell this should work.Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-12-31T21:11:47ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Suggestions for 2013 - errata & expanded content for old seasons?Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pba9?Suggestions-for-2013-errata-expanded#32013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-12-27T21:48:51Z<p>In a perfect world I would love to see this. But if they haven't updated Season 0 to Pathfinder rules, I doubt they will have the time for to update other seasons...</p>In a perfect world I would love to see this. But if they haven't updated Season 0 to Pathfinder rules, I doubt they will have the time for to update other seasons...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-12-27T21:48:51ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #4–11: The Disappeared (PFRPG) PDFKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/products/btpy8v0h/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-4-11-The-Disappeared#102013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-12-25T03:30:51Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-12-25T03:30:51ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Whatever happened to Canayven Heidmarch? (spoilers)Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pay6?Whatever-happened-to-Canayven-Heidmarch#202013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-12-25T02:55:51Z<p>There were a couple of instances that have me convinced she is either an idiot or not really about the good of the society:</p>
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<p>Even without the spoilers, she comes across as either clueless or unconcerned for the people who work for her.</p>There were a couple of instances that have me convinced she is either an idiot or not really about the good of the society:
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Even without the spoilers, she comes across as either clueless or unconcerned for the people who work for her.Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-12-25T02:55:51ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #4–11: The Disappeared (PFRPG) PDFKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/products/btpy8v0h/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-4-11-The-Disappeared#82013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-12-24T22:16:30Z<p>Chris:</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Chris:
[Spoiler omitted]Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-12-24T22:16:30ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Bane Baldric and InquisitorKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p6ni?Bane-Baldric-and-Inquisitor#142013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-11-26T02:23:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mergy wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p>You're treated as five levels higher when using the greater bane ability, but you need the greater bane ability to use it, and a level 7 inquisitor doesn't have it yet. In my opinion, 10,000 gp for an extra five rounds of bane is amazing, considering the Extra Bane feat gives a mere three. My TWF inquisitor plans to grab one to combine with Extended and Double Bane, and it's a bargain as far as I'm concerned. </blockquote><p>So all those people using the Sash of the War Champion with a single level dip in fighter are also doing it wrong? The wording isn't exactly the same but the intent seems similar. That's good to know because I see that one a lot...Mergy wrote:You're treated as five levels higher when using the greater bane ability, but you need the greater bane ability to use it, and a level 7 inquisitor doesn't have it yet. In my opinion, 10,000 gp for an extra five rounds of bane is amazing, considering the Extra Bane feat gives a mere three. My TWF inquisitor plans to grab one to combine with Extended and Double Bane, and it's a bargain as far as I'm concerned.
So all those people using the Sash of the War Champion with a single...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-11-26T02:23:34ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Bane Baldric and InquisitorKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p6ni?Bane-Baldric-and-Inquisitor#122013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-11-25T19:02:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">RtrnofdMax wrote:</div><blockquote> Sadly, <a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=506?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#25299" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">James says no.</a> </blockquote><p>This makes no sense to me. The item itself says "If the wearer is an inquisitor, she is treated as five levels higher when using her bane and greater bane abilities"
<p>I am a level 7 inquisitor. I am treated as a level 12 inquisitor for Bane and <b>Greater Bane</b>. Hey, at level 12, I normally get Greater Bane. Where's the confusion? I get that it would be confusing if the item only referred to the Bane ability, but it specifically calls out Greater Bane as well.</p>
<p>I do have a dog in this fight. There's little reason for my inquisitor to have spent money on this item if it doesn't grant her Greater Bane (not worth the extra 5 rounds of bane at that price, but it IS worth it for early access to Greater Bane).</p>RtrnofdMax wrote:Sadly, James says no.
This makes no sense to me. The item itself says "If the wearer is an inquisitor, she is treated as five levels higher when using her bane and greater bane abilities" I am a level 7 inquisitor. I am treated as a level 12 inquisitor for Bane and Greater Bane. Hey, at level 12, I normally get Greater Bane. Where's the confusion? I get that it would be confusing if the item only referred to the Bane ability, but it specifically calls out Greater Bane as
...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-11-25T19:02:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Complicated Character Builds and LegalityKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p6hh&page=4?Complicated-Character-Builds-and-Legality#1862013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-11-22T18:33:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Raymond Lambert wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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What I really disdain from seeing several times here are people saying they will nix your ability when it is ruining the fun of the table. Even when you do understand it is legal, you would do this? Excuse me? Because I do something highly effective, I am ruining the fun of the table? When people think I could one shot the mod and they feel they do not need to play because they do not feel like they are making a meaningful contribution themselves, that does not mean I am ruining the fun of the table. This is especially absurd when it comes from a mediocre if not outright very poorly designed build. You know what ruins my fun? When someone dies. I rather be accused of being an optimizer or even a power gamer and finish the game with all PCs breathing than go home feeling bad someone had a character death. Thankfully, no judge has of yet told me they were nixing my abilities so they could run up their body count. I don't think any of the stuff I do is particularly powerful and/or without a major drawback but I do get the occasional comment that summoners are broken.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>As a judge, I would never do this. What I might do, however, is suggest to a player with an "overpowered" build compared to the rest of the table to "step back" a little. I've seen people with high powered builds do this to allow other players a little bit of the spotlight when there was little danger, but have the backup available if it was needed. As a judge, when I can, I try to give every player a chance in the spotlight. That way everyone has fun, not just the very experienced players with the "overpowered" builds. Not everyone is experienced enough to make crazy power builds, and not everyone even wants to!
<p>PS: The summoner is broken ;) At least in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing with it.</p>Raymond Lambert wrote:What I really disdain from seeing several times here are people saying they will nix your ability when it is ruining the fun of the table. Even when you do understand it is legal, you would do this? Excuse me? Because I do something highly effective, I am ruining the fun of the table? When people think I could one shot the mod and they feel they do not need to play because they do not feel like they are making a meaningful contribution themselves, that does not mean I am...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-11-22T18:33:14ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What do you do when a player shows up with nothing filled out on their Chronical Sheets?Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4vl?What-do-you-do-when-a-player-shows-up-with#82013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-11-08T06:21:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mahtobedis wrote:</div><blockquote> Unfortunately, I believe the rules are clear that an audit should be done on his sheet. If I was gming I would have to do that before I could let him play. </blockquote><p>I tend to give a little leeway in the case of players that may not know better because they are new. IMHO there's no need to do an audit (and spend precious table time on it) as you already know there is something wrong with the character, instead probably the best thing to do is tell them to play a pregen in this situation and let them know they have to fix it before they can play again. I am just a softie and would probably let them play as long as it didn't seem like they were way off wealth by level and with the understanding that they had to fix it before they can play that character again.
<p>Btw, a good shorthand for checking this sort of thing is just asking to see their most recent chronicle. If everything isn't filled out then you might need to go digging a little deeper...</p>Mahtobedis wrote:Unfortunately, I believe the rules are clear that an audit should be done on his sheet. If I was gming I would have to do that before I could let him play.
I tend to give a little leeway in the case of players that may not know better because they are new. IMHO there's no need to do an audit (and spend precious table time on it) as you already know there is something wrong with the character, instead probably the best thing to do is tell them to play a pregen in this...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-11-08T06:21:12ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What do you do when a player shows up with nothing filled out on their Chronical Sheets?Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p4vl?What-do-you-do-when-a-player-shows-up-with#32013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-11-08T04:23:25Z<p>I haven't had this happen to me yet, though I know of a player locally that was doing this. Luckily another player spent a couple hours helping him go through it and fix it all. </p>
<p>Were this to happen to me, I would let them play once, then tell them that they need to correct the problem before their next game. There's no need to do a full audit in this situation, it is the player's responsibility to have his stuff in order. If he doesn't, you can ask him to sit out until he has corrected the situation. I would also let other local GMs know so they can make sure the problem has been corrected.</p>I haven't had this happen to me yet, though I know of a player locally that was doing this. Luckily another player spent a couple hours helping him go through it and fix it all.
Were this to happen to me, I would let them play once, then tell them that they need to correct the problem before their next game. There's no need to do a full audit in this situation, it is the player's responsibility to have his stuff in order. If he doesn't, you can ask him to sit out until he has corrected the...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-11-08T04:23:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Getting to 12, play at 12, post 12.Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovn1?Getting-to-12-play-at-12-post-12#462013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-11-01T01:30:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Michael Brock wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Andrew Christian wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Michael Brock wrote:</div><blockquote><p> That is correct. If you start Eyes of Ten at 12.1, that means you are now entering part 2 at level 13. I'm making an exception for people who have played Race for the Runecarved Key.</p>
<p>As I've said before, we will clear it all up in the next iteration of the Guide, or just retire Eyes of Ten so we don't have to deal with all of this confusion for this one series. </blockquote>Am I correct in assuming this clarification is only for those who have already done so, not someone wishing to do so in the future? </blockquote>Tha is correct. </blockquote><p>OK, new twist on the question :p I played Race for the Runecarved Key with my level 12.0 at Gen Con, then made it to the second round. So I have two chronicles for Race for the Runecarved key each giving me 1 XP and am sitting at 12.2. I assumed this was going to mean I would have to play Eyes of the Ten with another character when I saw this thread. Is that the case or can I take the reduction in XP and gold down to either 12.1 or 12.0 and still play with this one?
<p>I am fine either way, I have another character that's going to retire next week and I can continue to play the first one at PaizoCon and Gen Con. I just figured I would ask since the first character was the group's only cleric....</p>Michael Brock wrote:Andrew Christian wrote: Michael Brock wrote:That is correct. If you start Eyes of Ten at 12.1, that means you are now entering part 2 at level 13. I'm making an exception for people who have played Race for the Runecarved Key.
As I've said before, we will clear it all up in the next iteration of the Guide, or just retire Eyes of Ten so we don't have to deal with all of this confusion for this one series.
Am I correct in assuming this clarification is only for those who...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-11-01T01:30:50ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Enemies of the SocietyKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p36a?Enemies-of-the-Society#292013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-10-24T02:14:01Z<p>1) Dragons are cool and I want to see more of them. I definitely would like to see weaker ones at lower tiers as well as the really nasty ones at higher tiers. More dragons please :)</p>
<p>2) Goblins are fine at the frequency we usually see them I think.</p>
<p>3) Definitely surprised I haven't seen more orcs. They should be out there somewhere...</p>
<p>4) Drow. Meh. Only want to see them if they are really really nasty and evil. Otherwise, don't bother.</p>
<p>5) Dinosaurs. Another meh. Not really interested in these.</p>
<p>6) Undead. I don't mind them and it's part of the job of being a Pathfinder. I do want to see more undead with class levels though rather than lots of the same old same old.</p>
<p>7) Swarms. I dunno, I still see people that are unprepared for these. I prefer them in the mix in other encounters rather than being on their own.</p>
<p>8) Outsiders. Need one of these as the BBEG of a story arc or something. Just saying!</p>
<p>9) Humanoid NPCs. More please! What I really want to see more of is non-human NPCs. Tired of favored enemy human totally rocking a scenario. Would like to see dwarven, elven, gnome, halfling, tiefling, etc enemies, whether they are Aspis or acting for their own purposes. I am really liking the trend of well built NPCs, ones that can actually threaten the PCs some instead of just another 2 round combat...</p>1) Dragons are cool and I want to see more of them. I definitely would like to see weaker ones at lower tiers as well as the really nasty ones at higher tiers. More dragons please :)
2) Goblins are fine at the frequency we usually see them I think.
3) Definitely surprised I haven't seen more orcs. They should be out there somewhere...
4) Drow. Meh. Only want to see them if they are really really nasty and evil. Otherwise, don't bother.
5) Dinosaurs. Another meh. Not really interested in...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-10-24T02:14:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Goblin Chronicle SheetKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ozel?Goblin-Chronicle-Sheet#142013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-10-05T03:33:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Michael Brock wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p>It's good there were only 36 giving out then. If it was a mistake, they won't affect too many people. And eventually they will phase out of play and be gone. I believe we had exactly one Goblin PC sent to California so you should be ok with never having to ever play with one. </blockquote><p>Actually there's three of us in Southern California, that I know of. But I haven't seen any of us play our goblins yet. In my case, I haven't had the chance yet and there's no way I am using judge credit on this one!
<p>And while I can certainly be accused of being biased, I think it was a fantastic reward for coming to Gen Con and winning the special in our tier. I look forward to seeing what the PFS leadership comes up with for next Gen Con!</p>
<p>And it's not so hard to come up with believable stories on how goblins are in society. A favorite of mine was brought up during Rise of the Goblin Guild by one of the local GM's, namely that the Pathfinders are running an "experiment", namely can baby goblins captured and reared by the Pathfinder society overcome their racial features and be productive Pathfinders?</p>Michael Brock wrote:It's good there were only 36 giving out then. If it was a mistake, they won't affect too many people. And eventually they will phase out of play and be gone. I believe we had exactly one Goblin PC sent to California so you should be ok with never having to ever play with one.
Actually there's three of us in Southern California, that I know of. But I haven't seen any of us play our goblins yet. In my case, I haven't had the chance yet and there's no way I am using judge...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-10-05T03:33:51ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Balancing the needs of old and new playersKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oz7z?Balancing-the-needs-of-old-and-new-players#22013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-10-03T23:30:40Z<p>I have had to deal with this kind of situation as well, and there's no quick answer. </p>
<p>Sanctioned modules are a great option, and since I coordinate a game day on a Saturday we are able to get the whole module in during two slots of play. We ran the series Crypt of the Everflame, Masks of the Living Gods and the City of Golden Death over three months and it was quite popular with old and new players alike.</p>
<p>However, when coordinating my new location, I had the potential issue of competing against the other local game day. The answer I found to that problem is that I tried to avoid playing the same scenarios they did and particularly avoided the newest stuff since that was always run at the other game day. Instead I ran a bunch of older stuff, or older scenarios from the newest season. This brought in the new players who hadn't had the opportunity to play the older stuff, and it brought in the older players as GMs or players for those who missed it the first (or second or third) time around. </p>
<p>Now with the level 3-7 scenarios, it's also much easier to schedule something that newer and older players alike can play. I've found those a very useful tool to have in my toolbox.</p>I have had to deal with this kind of situation as well, and there's no quick answer.
Sanctioned modules are a great option, and since I coordinate a game day on a Saturday we are able to get the whole module in during two slots of play. We ran the series Crypt of the Everflame, Masks of the Living Gods and the City of Golden Death over three months and it was quite popular with old and new players alike.
However, when coordinating my new location, I had the potential issue of competing...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-10-03T23:30:40ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: 4-06 The Green MarketKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oz1s?406-The-Green-Market#32013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-10-03T04:42:09Z<p>I cheated and used HeroLab for the templates. I couldn't figure out whether you can add whole templates but I just manually add them using the adjustments tab. It was very useful for the second combat with all the advanced monsters and to add the giant template to the third combat. I pretty much use it for all my stuff these days that isn't a core monster in the bestiary... and it's getting a lot of use with the new season!</p>I cheated and used HeroLab for the templates. I couldn't figure out whether you can add whole templates but I just manually add them using the adjustments tab. It was very useful for the second combat with all the advanced monsters and to add the giant template to the third combat. I pretty much use it for all my stuff these days that isn't a core monster in the bestiary... and it's getting a lot of use with the new season!Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-10-03T04:42:09ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Of Coordinators and JudgesKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owtm?Of-Coordinators-and-Judges#72013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-09-29T01:36:05Z<p>As a con coordinator I feel I have a responsibility to my judges to make sure they have a good time. This may include judging all slots and it may not. For me, it really is decided on a person to person basis. But then, pretty much all of the judges are also my friends so that may change the equation a bit from your typical coordinator/judge dynamic.</p>
<p>I recently ran a mini-convention at my local game store; 6 slots averaging 5 tables per slot. None of the judges I recruited ran more than 5 slots (as did I myself btw). Those that ran that many slots I will make sure get compensated later, probably by me running or scheduling a particular scenario for them that I know they want to play. Wise coordinators know not to push their judges too far - but I also know who I can really count on in a pinch. Many of their goals align with my own - namely, increasing the quality of gameplay in the local region. Sometimes that means they step up and run when a table of newbie walk-ins come in as they don't want to see them turned away. Sometimes it means they encourage others to judge so they can play and help the new judges at the same time.</p>As a con coordinator I feel I have a responsibility to my judges to make sure they have a good time. This may include judging all slots and it may not. For me, it really is decided on a person to person basis. But then, pretty much all of the judges are also my friends so that may change the equation a bit from your typical coordinator/judge dynamic.
I recently ran a mini-convention at my local game store; 6 slots averaging 5 tables per slot. None of the judges I recruited ran more than 5...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-09-29T01:36:05ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: GM new to PFS trying to set up shopKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovzy?GM-new-to-PFS-trying-to-set-up-shop#92013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-09-19T02:26:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Tigr wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Well, my thought was to play MotFF first, then follow that with the First Steps. But in that order, they'd be level 2 after the second First Steps adventure, and thus not legal for the final part of the series, correct?</p>
<p>MotFF has a nice plot hook to get people into the Society and I've already run it twice for friends, so I'm rather confident with running that module. I also really like it! </blockquote><p>Correct unfortunately as I like the hook Master of the Fallen Fortress gives you for society...GM Tigr wrote:Well, my thought was to play MotFF first, then follow that with the First Steps. But in that order, they'd be level 2 after the second First Steps adventure, and thus not legal for the final part of the series, correct?
MotFF has a nice plot hook to get people into the Society and I've already run it twice for friends, so I'm rather confident with running that module. I also really like it!
Correct unfortunately as I like the hook Master of the Fallen Fortress gives you for...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-09-19T02:26:39ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: GM new to PFS trying to set up shopKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovzy?GM-new-to-PFS-trying-to-set-up-shop#62013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-09-19T01:21:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Tigr wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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5 hours is quite a lot, though. That basically renders weeknight gaming impossible. You'd have to start at six if you wanted to finish at eleven, which isn't realistic with people having jobs. But starting at seven and finishing at midnight isn't better. I was kinda expecting the scenarios to be shorter. Bummer.</p>
<p>One more question I came up with: Only level 1 characters may participate in a Tier 1 scenario, no exceptions, right? So if I run First Steps, which cannot be run at slow advancement, I can't also run Master of the Fallen Fortress for the same group of people, since they'd be level 2 (and thus not legal) for the final First-Steps-adventure? </blockquote><p>With good planning (and proper scenario selection!), 5 hours is not necessarily required. You just have to have good table management to keep the players moving. For some scenarios, it is very difficult to finish in less than 5 (the higher level scenarios especially), but for many, it is not. Most of my low level tables finish in 4 hours unless there is a lot of role playing going on. Look for the straight dungeon crawls with a single map. Predraw the map to speed things up.
<p>Master of the Fallen Fortress is a Level 1 module. Level 1 modules can be run multiple times for credit, and you can run it once for credit as a level 2. Though since it was designed for level 1 characters that might make it a bit easy...</p>GM Tigr wrote:5 hours is quite a lot, though. That basically renders weeknight gaming impossible. You'd have to start at six if you wanted to finish at eleven, which isn't realistic with people having jobs. But starting at seven and finishing at midnight isn't better. I was kinda expecting the scenarios to be shorter. Bummer.One more question I came up with: Only level 1 characters may participate in a Tier 1 scenario, no exceptions, right? So if I run First Steps, which cannot be run at slow...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-09-19T01:21:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Achieving Faction MissionsKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovu1?Achieving-Faction-Missions#22013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-09-17T07:08:23Z<p>In my experience, yes this is fairly normal. People usually cooperate at the game within a game to help everyone at the table get maximum prestige. Unless the mission is a "secret" one, then people have learned to have their characters "look away" for a bit. Yes, it's definitely metagaming, but it's what usually happens...</p>In my experience, yes this is fairly normal. People usually cooperate at the game within a game to help everyone at the table get maximum prestige. Unless the mission is a "secret" one, then people have learned to have their characters "look away" for a bit. Yes, it's definitely metagaming, but it's what usually happens...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-09-17T07:08:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Replaying scenarios for credit.Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ovoq?Replaying-scenarios-for-credit#122013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-09-17T07:06:03Z<p>I am in favor of no replay for credit. If a player doesn't want to GM, then tough luck not getting credit a second time. Some players need to step up up and judge from time to time if you are going to keep a good community going, and who knows, they might even like it! (I do... now. I didn't at first).</p>I am in favor of no replay for credit. If a player doesn't want to GM, then tough luck not getting credit a second time. Some players need to step up up and judge from time to time if you are going to keep a good community going, and who knows, they might even like it! (I do... now. I didn't at first).Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-09-17T07:06:03ZForums: Local Play: PFS @ At Ease Games Mini-Con Sept 22-23, Poway, CAKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ov6b?PFS-At-Ease-Games-MiniCon-Sept-2223-Poway-CA#12013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-09-14T04:35:42Z<p>At Ease Games is hosting a mini convention on the 22 and 23 of September to celebrate it's one year anniversary. There will be 6 slots of gaming goodness starting at 9:30 in the morning. We will be running the Year of the Shadow Lodge Special on Saturday night for those of you who haven't had the opportunity to play it yet!</p>
<p>Please sign up on the warhorn here:</p>
<p>http://warhorn.net/at-ease-pfs/</p>
<p>Hope to see you there!</p>At Ease Games is hosting a mini convention on the 22 and 23 of September to celebrate it's one year anniversary. There will be 6 slots of gaming goodness starting at 9:30 in the morning. We will be running the Year of the Shadow Lodge Special on Saturday night for those of you who haven't had the opportunity to play it yet!
Please sign up on the warhorn here:
http://warhorn.net/at-ease-pfs/
Hope to see you there!Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-09-14T04:35:42ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: [PFS] 'Dire Bat, Riding' legal?Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2osf4?PFS-Dire-Bat-Riding-legal#192013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-09-04T19:29:37Z<p>Note the limitation that it is only underground. Makes it slightly less useful. You have to pick your scenarios with care :)</p>Note the limitation that it is only underground. Makes it slightly less useful. You have to pick your scenarios with care :)Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-09-04T19:29:37ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Practical implementation of GM feedback systemsKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2opwi&page=2?Practical-implementation-of-GM-feedback-systems#962013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-08-24T16:23:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">JohnF wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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If you make it harder to volunteer to judge at a con, you'll end up with not enough judges for the tables. There's the viewpoint that it's always better to seat a player than to turn them away; I'm not convinced that this is right, but certainly turning a player away is bad.</blockquote><p>I don't agree with this statement; at least it seemed to me that the Tier 1 GM slots filled up very quickly for Gen Con. Why not take a little longer to fill up the slots and at least try to vet the GMs beforehand? This vetting could be as simple as asking their local VO for the thumbs up. It is definitely more work than simply accepting all comers, but in the long run I think it's worth it, especially if it keeps us from losing that first time player who had a bad experience while letting us turn away as few players as possible.
<p>In terms of local cons, IMHO it is each Event Coordinator's responsibility to arrange judges. When I started planning for the small con I will be running in September, I had a list of judges that I had in mind for the event and I started the bribing and wheedling right away ;)</p>JohnF wrote:If you make it harder to volunteer to judge at a con, you'll end up with not enough judges for the tables. There's the viewpoint that it's always better to seat a player than to turn them away; I'm not convinced that this is right, but certainly turning a player away is bad.
I don't agree with this statement; at least it seemed to me that the Tier 1 GM slots filled up very quickly for Gen Con. Why not take a little longer to fill up the slots and at least try to vet the GMs...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-08-24T16:23:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Practical implementation of GM feedback systemsKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2opwi&page=2?Practical-implementation-of-GM-feedback-systems#942013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-08-24T05:07:56Z<p>I am going to throw my two cents in here. While feedback cards and other ways of communicating to the GM are all well and good, I don't know about you, but there are a lot of people out there that won't write down their honest opinion if they think the GM will be reading it. </p>
<p>With that said, I don't see what the big deal is about judge feedback. As an Event Coordinator, I am choosy about who I ask to judge at my events. Any time I have a newer GM, I keep an eye on their table to make sure they aren't having any problems and to get an idea of their judging style (and to be able to encourage them afterwards!). There are specific GMs I always try to get new players to sit with because I know they will get people to come back. I see that as part of my job as a VO.</p>
<p>Understandably, this can't happen at larger events such as Gen Con or PaizoCon. What I would suggest for such larger events is this: when people volunteer for such large events, ask their local VO's for an honest opinion of their skills as a GM (at least in the case of new folks or people not known personally to the event coordinator). They would know them best, after all. Or even possibly ask them to supply the names of a VO or two that could recommend them. This probably won't work for everyone, since not everyone has a local VO, but it is at least some form of vetting before letting them loose on the convention population :p</p>I am going to throw my two cents in here. While feedback cards and other ways of communicating to the GM are all well and good, I don't know about you, but there are a lot of people out there that won't write down their honest opinion if they think the GM will be reading it.
With that said, I don't see what the big deal is about judge feedback. As an Event Coordinator, I am choosy about who I ask to judge at my events. Any time I have a newer GM, I keep an eye on their table to make sure...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-08-24T05:07:56ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Level 12 Character listKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2okt9&page=2?Level-12-Character-list#632013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-08-12T06:16:07Z<p>I've just made level 12, just in time for Gen Con:</p>
<p>Crystal - Halfling female Cleric 11 (Desna)/Oracle 1 (Dual-cursed) - Grand Lodge</p>
<p>A few others I know of locally that just retired:</p>
<p>Vixi - Human Fighter 12 - Cheliax
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Morbidiya - Human Sorcerer 12 - Cheliax
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Alden - Human? Ranger 12 - Andoran</p>I've just made level 12, just in time for Gen Con:
Crystal - Halfling female Cleric 11 (Desna)/Oracle 1 (Dual-cursed) - Grand Lodge
A few others I know of locally that just retired:
Vixi - Human Fighter 12 - Cheliax
Morbidiya - Human Sorcerer 12 - Cheliax
Alden - Human? Ranger 12 - AndoranKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-08-12T06:16:07ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=413?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#206252013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-08-02T04:02:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Jacobs wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">harmor wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Cruch...cruch...cruch...</p>
<p>If a target is currently under the spell effect (e.g. 1 min/level), that required a willing target (e.g. Levitate), and they decide to no longer be willing, does the spell end?</p>
<p>Situation:</p>
<p>I cast <b><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/l/levitate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Levitate</a></b> on a companion, who willingly accepted the spell. I moved him, but he didn't like where I moved him and thus became an unwilling target for the spell. </p>
<p>1) Does the spell end and he fall?
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2) Does the spell persist under the control of the caster?</p>
<p>Alt situation:</p>
<p>I cast <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/m/marionette-possession" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b>Marionette Possession</b></a> on a willing target. Time passes and the target decides they no longer want to be controlled.</p>
<p>3) Does the spell end and I get shunted by to my body?
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4) Does the spell persist under the control of the caster?</p>
<p></blockquote>Nope. Once a spell effect is going, it goes until it's dispelled or its duration ends. Some spells have that (D) in their duration line, which means that the CASTER can dismiss the spell. But the target of the spell can't do that. If you're willing to have a spell cast on you, you'd better be willing to have that effect on you for the duration. </blockquote><p>Hi James,
<p>I have an interest in the conversation as I originally disallowed the tactic harmor was trying to use in this conversation pending confirmation from a developer. Here is what he wanted to do:</p>
<p>Cast marionette possession on someone unconscious (at negative hitpoints perhaps, or maybe the target of a slumber hex), since according to the CRB someone unconscious is always willing when it comes to being the target of a spell. My problem with the tactic is that once the target became conscious, I felt he would be unwilling and the spell should end. What I am reading here suggests that is not the case, but I just wanted to clarify. Thanks!</p>James Jacobs wrote:harmor wrote:Cruch...cruch...cruch...
If a target is currently under the spell effect (e.g. 1 min/level), that required a willing target (e.g. Levitate), and they decide to no longer be willing, does the spell end?
Situation:
I cast Levitate on a companion, who willingly accepted the spell. I moved him, but he didn't like where I moved him and thus became an unwilling target for the spell.
1) Does the spell end and he fall?
2) Does the spell persist under the control of...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-08-02T04:02:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Congratulations to a another new 5 star GM!Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ohko?Congratulations-to-a-another-new-5-star-GM#152013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-07-18T05:14:16Z<p>Having played at his 151st table I can only say that Eric rocks. Being his VL is a privilege and a pleasure, and I only hope to continue to learn from his excellent example both as a coordinator and as a judge. Congratulations!</p>Having played at his 151st table I can only say that Eric rocks. Being his VL is a privilege and a pleasure, and I only hope to continue to learn from his excellent example both as a coordinator and as a judge. Congratulations!Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-07-18T05:14:16ZRe: Forums: Local Play: So who's running a game here at Comic-con?Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2og4z?So-whos-running-a-game-here-at-Comiccon#22013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-07-11T07:07:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">joela wrote:</div><blockquote> Saw the Pathfinder Society's running several tables at Comic-Con. Who's running/participating? </blockquote><p>I am! Look forward to meeting you!joela wrote:Saw the Pathfinder Society's running several tables at Comic-Con. Who's running/participating?
I am! Look forward to meeting you!Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-07-11T07:07:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: My First InquisitorKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ndp1?My-First-Inquisitor#62013-01-04T22:41:13Z2012-01-06T04:17:20Z<p>Unfortunately the Conversion Inquisition isn't legal for Pathfinder Society Play (see the resources section). I know because I wanted to build my Inquisitor in a similar manner... had to settle for skipping the face role.</p>Unfortunately the Conversion Inquisition isn't legal for Pathfinder Society Play (see the resources section). I know because I wanted to build my Inquisitor in a similar manner... had to settle for skipping the face role.Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2012-01-06T04:17:20ZForums: Rules Questions: Mounted Combat QuestionsKatie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mzpv?Mounted-Combat-Questions#12013-01-04T22:41:13Z2011-10-16T05:51:47Z<p>So I am playing a gnome cavalier and have some questions about the mounted combat rules. </p>
<p>If my mount makes a double move to get adjacent to an enemy, can I still:
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1. Attack?
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2. Use another standard action (for example, activate the tactician ability)?
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3. Ready an action?</p>
<p>Also, if we charge together using a lance, does the charge end short of being adjacent to the enemy due to the reach of the lance? Or do I end up adjacent? Does my mount get an attack with the charge if we end up adjacent? Once I get the Ride by Attack feat, do we both get attacks as we ride by?</p>
<p>Is there any specific rules that come into play due to being small on a medium sized mount as well?</p>
<p>The mounted combat rules are kind of confusing...</p>So I am playing a gnome cavalier and have some questions about the mounted combat rules.
If my mount makes a double move to get adjacent to an enemy, can I still:
1. Attack?
2. Use another standard action (for example, activate the tactician ability)?
3. Ready an action?
Also, if we charge together using a lance, does the charge end short of being adjacent to the enemy due to the reach of the lance? Or do I end up adjacent? Does my mount get an attack with the charge if we end up adjacent?...Katie Gonzalez (alias of Katie Sommer)2011-10-16T05:51:47Z