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Paizo Charter Superscriber. 681 posts (1,556 including aliases). 3 reviews. Aliases: Szaranoth, Urthona, Janras, Vivienne Marais, Quirk, Malik Ventovi, DM Ollibolli, Forzakhad, Rhiannis, Anom Kire, Ghelve, sir_ollibolli, Gunther Bohnekamp.

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Recent posts by Oliver von Spreckelsen:

How many character deaths in your Adventure Path?
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Two dark stalkers? I thought there was only one in that dungeon.

Dark folk are always a family where the stalker views the creepers as his children. Great article in Dragon #32x (3 is my guess)

Great Green God?
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I did a small search and found, that he contributed to the first Wayfinder. That project surfaced in June 2009, although the first drafts may have been in as early as late 2008.

Customer Feedback: Not happy with shipping options
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M.O.O.N. - Multiple Order Option Navigation

something like that?

List of Errata in Pathfinder Core Rulebook
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I check most of the German boards (Dnd-Gate, Blutschwerter and Ulisses-spiele) regularly for errata (and these errors are now logged, too).

Core Rulebook PDF Updates
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If that also includes a new errata (with those things found from the Errata thread), that would be g-r-e-a-t for other translating parties.

Paizo's Newest Editorial Staffer
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Glückwünsche und alles Gute, Rob.
(Congratulations and all the best for the new job, Rob)

Anarchist Gamemaster Cookbook
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Ordered!

Dragons Revisited Errata
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Eric Hinkle wrote:
I just ordered the book, so thanks for posting this.

And the red they use is King Daralathaxyl? Not the Darkmoon Vale Daralathaxyl, is he?


Yes, Daralathyxl from the Darkmoon Vale.

BTW... concerning Daralathyxl's stats...

In the stat block it says 3 spells of 8th level have been cast, but the list of spells in the tactics only show 2. Mind Blank has not been cast and is not in the Stat block reflected... then it should be 2 spells already cast.

+ in the Tactics section "spell turning" is used, but it is not in his spell list.

List of Errata in Pathfinder Core Rulebook
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In the list of AC boni appliable to Combat Maneuver Defense the luck bonus is not listed.

Was this intentional?

PF-Corebook with signature problems for free?
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Tom, that is a G-R-E-A-T gesture.

WARPATH: Mass Combat Rules -- PRE-ORDER
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Pre-ordered.

Need ideas for planar adventures (from Dungeon?) as follow on to RttToEE
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Look here:

Dungeon #99

I don't know, if this adventure was highly appreciated (I remember some posts about calling it a colelction of small adventures, but not really a big campaign).

Another thing might be a Quest for the "Rod of Seven Parts" as told in the box for AD&D 2e. But there may be a conversion around somewhere.

Community Use Package: World Map
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Teodor Kalamov wrote:
The map is great and all, but when playing and you have the map on the computer, it is very annoying to search every inch of the world on your computer, so will there be a print-poster like map of Golarion available?

There are maps in the Campaign setting book and the Pathfinder Chronicles Gazetteer.

Rise of the Kobold King
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I might have to chime in for my overeager pixie.

That b) option is a maybe-thing.

It may happen, but it also might not.

Thank you all for the well wishes.

Until then,
Oliver

Order # 1202690
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Placed July 27, 2009.

I waited until the hectic times of moving, PAX and GenCon (=RPG release) have quited down a bit...

Which product(s) is/are keeping the order on hold (i.e. Pending)?

Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting (errata/DM Reference)
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The AC of Stronfeur Uherek (page 246) should be 22 (flat-footed 20) instead of 19 (17 flat-footed). His shield was missing from the equation.

Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting (errata/DM Reference)
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I have a trouble with Natu Tuata's stat block and the prerequisites of One Finger (page 219). One Finger states: BAB +8. Natu has BAB +4, but has One Finger in his feat list.

List of Errata in Pathfinder Core Rulebook
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The Pathfinder Chronicler is still build under the assumption of "Daily Uses of Bardic Music".

1) Every occurence of Bardic Music should be replaced with Bardic Perfomance.
2) The "Epic Tales" class feature should use rounds of Bardic Performance (my guess would be 4) instead of 2 daily uses of Baridc Music.

Nevyn's CotCT
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I'd love to be able to play Malik again in the future. (and Quirk btw.)

Nevyn's CotCT
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Hi all,

I may have posted a bit on the boards, but my posts for the last 4 months are still countable with all your digits.

So, what happened?

Many things happened at once:

1) My company has started blocking IP's (not yet Paizo, but I think it will only be a matter of time, but Wizards, EN World, Goodman Games, Green Ronin, not available any more)
2) My company is shrinking from 750 to 480 people. And it seems the IT is not spared, but gets a heavy heavy cut, too.
3) My fiancee had a small stroke on the 28th of May. She is now home again from 1 week in the hospital and 6 weeks in rehab. We were lucky. She has no paralysis, no memory loss, no speech impediment, but she still has bouts of dizziniess and her vision is missing a "sector".
4) I am getting more and more involved in the translation of Pathfinder to German. (Can't tell you more, but we are very excited)
5) We have moved into our new house, and there is still so much to do in and around the building.
6) My daughter's just been introduced into school.

If it would have been only one or two of those things, that happened in the last four months, I would still be posting happily as Malik in your game (which I love madly, Nevyn, you do a great job here).

As far as I can see, I may be able to post again more frequently, when the tumultous times in our company will have settled down a bit and my workload in the translation projects will be not as high as it is now.

So basically, I will have to drop (and realisctically already have dropped) out of the game.

I'd love to rejoin, when my situation's got a bit better.

Crime and Punishment in Age of Worms
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I'd suggest to look (and ask again) in the Forum that contains the "Age of Worms" treads.

Look Here: Paizo Age of Worms Boards

Errata?
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I certainly hope, that they will be fixing any errors in the second printing.

Qadira - Thoughts, impressions, questions
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Is there something wrong with the stat block of "Anwa of the soft step"?

In the stats her STR and DEX are listed as 10 and 18.

But the CMB is one higher than the BAB, and the armor bonus due to Dex is given as +3 Dex.

btw. I like that the Dodge bonus from the feat Dodge is already worked into the AC rating.

Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook Sold Out!
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Great news! Congratulations!

I know you took a risk in ordering an amount of books as high as you did.

Thus a sellthrough ten days before street date is such a big news: I think you will sell the big book at GenCon with big grins on your face. ("Yes, we are proud of this book." "Here, buy what we have been working on for the last 18 months".)

Will the second printing include the errata?

DM/player experience and character progression
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I ran "Thieves in the forest" prior to the start of the Shackled City AP (in one of my runs with the campaign). In hindshight I'd place further hints about a connection to the raids on the caravans to the Blue Duke and perhaps also have a run in with the two half-elves, looking for clues about Cagewright involvement.

Pathfinder Licensee Pre-Order! TOME OF SECRETS
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ordered

Can Open Design Patrons sell/auction off their modules?
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As long as it is a hardcopy, there should be no problem.

PaizoCon UK
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Sigh, won't be able to come to Paizocon UK this year. Definitely not. I hope next year, but the weekend of the con will be

a) the first weekend my fiancee will be home from rehab after 4 weeks and a weeklong stay in the hospital before and
b) a weekend scheduled with a visit to my daughter (though who will visit whom is not yet clear).

Either one of those trumps going to Paizocon in a heartbeat.

Next year... hopefully next year...

The Walrus & the Warwolf (Trade Paperback)
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Great news! I have read all 10 novels (a friend of mine let me read them, a high honor indeed, as he was prone to be very "concious" about the condition of the books) and I can say, this one is up there with the best of them.

PFRPG Subscription?
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It is already afternoon in Germany... *G*

Paizocon III: 2010
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My plans for next year already have a journey to Australia for several weeks in them... Paizocon III? As much as I'd love to go there, it will probably have to wait another year... (cueing in K's Choice music - "Another Year")

Shipping for PFRPG Hardcover seems off
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My orders with Dragonworld have also dropped down seriously (down to next to nothing). I think, I have ordered there twice since the advent of 4e, and yes I have also given them lots and lots of money over the years. Subscribing to the books you love + losing faith in a company you supported for nearly a decade will do that to you (that and buying a house).

Sinister Adventures LLC - Nick Logue's New Gaming Company
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Well, I have moved already... in the same town, but a different street.

Share your 35% off Paizo PDF Goodness!
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PFS #17-20
all 3 Pathfinder Minis
SKR's Lycanthrope PDF
+ some undiscounted PDFs (i.e. Pathfinder Terrain and 0OneGames' The Great City)

Rituals of Choice 1: A Witch's Choice (Arcana Evolved) PDF
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46 pages

Age of Worms consumes the Realms
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I'd probably go for Oghma as deity, as knowledge about the history of the area is nearly completely forgotten, and the favored weapon is Longsword anyway.

Age of Worms consumes the Realms
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I am very happy to get a place in this group.

So..No one for Team Cleric yet...?

Good. Consider it taken.

Recruiting 3 for a PBP (AoW consumes the Realms)
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yay!

Recruiting 3 for a PBP (AoW consumes the Realms)
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Me, me. Pick me... jumps up and down (my German AoW group is in doldrums... again).

Hail to the 2009 SUPERSTAR
Taldor Oliver von Spreckelsen (Paizo Charter Superscriber),

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Neil, congratulations to winning RPG Superstar 2009.

Great job in every round.

First German Pathfinder Product!
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I certainly hope so!

First German Pathfinder Product!
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Now I will need to get to a shop ASAP... need to hold it in my little grubby hands...

The Last Exit Poll '09
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I have voted for Neil.

His entries are always polished and professional, and this adventure takes some very interesting parts of Pathfinder lore (First World and Bleaching) and makes a very good adventure proposal out of it (which with a bit of further development may turn out to be a GREAT adventure indeed).

Monte Cook's Collected Book of Experimental Might (OGL) Hardcover
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It has arrrived! #256 is a dream for an IT guy, right?

1 - Monte Cook
2 - Lisa Stevens
3 - aatea
4 - Matthew Morris
5 - silverhair2008
6 - Forgottenprince
7 - Tessius
9 - Charles Scholz
15 - Sharoth
19 - Mijast727
20 - Taig
21 - houstonderek
24 - yoda8myhead
25 - DM Jeff
76 - Montalve
81 - BenS
85 - Franz Lunzer
98 - Zaister
104 - Dryder
117 - Lord Raptor
124 - David Wickham
127 - Tharen the Damned
156 - Sigil
161 - delabarre
167 - Small Attention Span
176 - DarkWhite (With a Doodle)
181 - Ukos
182 - Masika
183 - Masika
186 - Patrick Curtin
197 - crazy_cat
198 - Daeglin
201 - Paul Watson
219 - Wolf Munroe
242 - DaveMage
256 - Oliver von Spreckelsen
275 - BenoistPoire`
278 - 18Delta
280 - Wintergreen
293 - alleynbard
304 - Bryan
321 - Stebehil
323 - Dark Psion
337 - Franz Lunzer

How will you use the Pathfinder RPG once it's available after Gen Con?
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I run 2 campaigns, one in 3.5 (Freeport in Greyhawk and that won't change soon, as we are fairly far along the ride) and one in Pathfinder Beta (Falcon's Hollow). This one will be adjusted to Pathfinder RPG as soon I have the new rules in my grubby fingers.

Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to the River Kingdoms (PFRPG)
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And that is followed by KINGSLAYER and that is followed by Clash of the Kingslayers... hmmm... don't we already have that? Is that a prequel AP? Apisode One?

<banter mode off>

Just kidding around. I find the chaotic political environment of the River Kingdoms ideal for an Adventure Path.

Crown of the Kobold King
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My group had a great time in that adventure, but the most difficult encounter has been "Glimmaxe" combined with those bloodthirsty ones in the other room after running low on healing, but continuing on anyway, as one of them got infected in the "magnetic" room.

I ruled, that there was a scroll of the remedy with the body of Marten, the cleric of the previous group, now in the hands of some hungry ones.

That scroll (or even two of them) in the mod would have really helped (that plus a mention of the big bad later being a member of that group, but disappearing in the lower level - the rescued bard may tell of that).

Btw. I even made a third verse for the Ballad of Glimmaxe (plus a haunting melody).

3rd verse:
So many heroes have followed this tale,
Venturing forth in sun or in hail.
None have returned, their prayer’s been spurned
How many faces will his shining axe pale?

Happy Birthday, James F.D. Graham!
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Happy Birthday, James.

Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to the River Kingdoms (PFRPG)
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many <= 4, when the next announcements are going to be made.

PAIZOCON 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT
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I can rule out 2009 for me 2, but I will definitely try for 2010. (+ a trip to Australia for the wedding of one of my best friends).

Did I mention i bought a house last week?... hmmm... 2011?

I'd really love to go.



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