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Hi Josh!
Finally found the right place for this, I hope. I have tried to report a scenario played but the drop-down only gives the text " Select Scenario." Is this a new issuse ?

I have been out of the GMing scene for a while, now that i am back & TRYING to report scenarios played the site won't let me. It gives a drop-down box to "select scenario" but the text is all you can select.So that's my current issue. I have called your offices & gotten no reply, hope I can get one here.

In addition my name appears as Rocannon II not Aaron Andrews... what's up with that!

I know the last post is almost 6 months old , but here goes: is ther any plan NOW to eother update the PDF or print a "races " book ? I would REALLY enjoy seeing how PRPG would change / revise BOTH elves & dwarves , seeing as BOTH came out B-4 Prpg.

Just my two CP.

I don't know if this has already been said but... I like the sectional organization.
I would like to make one caveat, there is now no notice of "pesonalization" as was before.This is for internet"slow" people like me who end up downloading IE pages instead of docs, and is frustrating. So please but the "personalizer" back in some form.

An aside to Jeff or Vic , when the PFS Guide updates again, as we all KNOW it will, can you guys get together and put it @ the TOP of the window? That way those of us with LOOONG lists of downloads don't have to search? PLEASE?!

Will ALL content be PS legal? and when you update can you just send out a new copy of the last pages, instead of rewriting the whole PDF?
So much of my money is going to great new PRPG stuff I've got little left for ink.

Well loks like second mortgage time is here! Why must you guys put out SO MUCH great , can't live without it stuff!!

Yes as the spell gives an extra action, it would allow a second shot .

He would get a third with Rapid Shot.

I used to rely heavily on random charts to produce personalities for cohorts/henchmen...I used to do it for intelligent weapons too..which gave mr a sword that had hematophobia once..that was fun

DMwellard Where di you get that table it sounds awesome!!

As for my 2 CPon the matter ; for Eidolon DEFINATELY PC controlled, Anicmps PC in combat DM out of it, Summoned? PC Familiar PC in cmbt, DM when interacting w/ PC or others. Cohrt/hench DM for interaction w/ PC's only.

I will repost here, but how do we report the retired scenario sessions. That is to say, the session that were run PRIOR to the retirement date.

(Yes I have been VERY slack)

Since Josh and the Paizo bunch are relying on the Honor system. If you date the mod on the day you played it, you should be fine.

I forgot to add a player from one session and it worked for me that way.

As I am not a member of Paizo this is just my impression.

I too have been Gaming for longer than I care to confess. This has happened to me just twice.

My solution was thus:

1. All die rolls need a witness, either GM or trusted player.

2. Every third crit. is divided by the multiplier. i.e. if you crit. w/ a battleaxe I divide by three and apply only that damage from you.

These worked well for me , as the player either stopped cheating or the others monitored him.

As for init. rolls, you either can once in a while let the bad guys roll exceptional against him only, or have something action altering happen after his roll.

Just finished reading through this adventure last night. Allow me to say Mr. Frost...

...You are a very evil and twisted man. My party will very likely curse your name after I run them through this.

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Although, I've got to wonder....

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Lastly, Isle of Terror -

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I agree my party will be using his name in vain as well.

CURSE YOU FOR ADDING MORE CRUNCH TO PFRPG !!!
I... MUST... HAVE... THIS.

Meh, no Wand/Rod of Wonder. I weep.

I like the line up you do have though. Should be a great book.

Deck of Many Things. Muahahahahahaaaa...

Yes I too would hve liked to see what came out of that one. HEH HEH HEH

Perhaps we will see some "true" Azlanti living on land?

I started a group usying the APG classes in the PFRPG mods "test of the Everflame and they were jonesing for a striaght Cleric but managed to survive, overall I like the new classes and the Summoner comes out WAAAAY ahead as far as power goes. other than this no gripes .

I feel the input was well heeded and the second release corrected the possible flaws .
So a rounding HUZZAH to Paizo!

Vic Wertz wrote:

We have updated the Guide to Pathfinder Society Organized Play PDF to version 2.1.

V2.1 contains the following updates, clarifications, and rules changes:

• Clarified that players may never read the scenario ahead of time
  
• Added rules for GMs to encourage them to allow creative solutions to encounters without punishing the player's treasure or monetary gain
  

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These needed clarified??

Sad
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Thanks for getting this out Josh.

Now I have something to read myself to sleep with tonight!

:)

As a person who was penalized for NOT strictly following the adv. ( punished for not killing someone ,just solving the prob.)

I, for one, did welcome a calrification of this.

I currently have four :

1) for the bad guys, monsters, etc.. (Blue Denim , self made)

2) for the current NPC or PC I'm playing(thin fabric with warrior design)

3) for the playre who forgot his dice thre's ALWAYS one (red velvet, self made)

4) for a backup to th first three. (silver, from perfume bottle donated to the cause by the wife)

I wholeheartedly welcome back the game that REALLY started it all .

This game made WOTC remake D&D and therefore allows us to have PFRPG.

In conclusion Thanks agian to LRG for resurecting this game,world and system.

This should come in handy for the GM who has players, that need A LIFE HISTORY,for the shopkeeper they just bought a tent from.

And for a GM who needs a hook to get the group into or out of a "situation" .

I'm having trouble finding the SRD for Traits can someone post a link to it ?

Or wise one in wash. state can the Golem manage to coagulate all "offical traits (to date) in one PDF?

Not to glom on twowolves but his points bear repeating.(with minor comments from YHS)

My suggestions mirror many here, so forgive me if I restate some in my own list:

A) Infusion is a class ability gained at Level 1
Wholehearted agrement
B) Discoveries every 3 levels
I would concur with others that this should be every 2 lev.
C) BREW POTION
yes and free @1st lev
D) Mutagens need to grant an alchemical bonus, not enhancement
DUH! why make them in the first place
E) Bomb mixing might need to be eventually sped up to swift actions
no comment needed (oops)
F) More Discoveries such as
F1) Concentrate poison: combine 2 doses into 1 to increase the save DC by +4
F2) Distill Extract/Potion: using time and/or money, precombine 2 extracts/potions (but not 1 of each) into 1 dose
these two sound AWESOME!
F3) Potion Breakthrough: The highest level spell you can make into a potion is increased by +1, you can take this multiple times (4th lvl potions, 5th lvl potions, etc).
only if the level of AL is @ least 2x new spell level.(maybe 3x)
F4) Recombination: Combine a Mutagen with an Extract, drink 1 vial of Recombined Mutagen/Extract and have both take effect in 1 action.
this might be too much
G1) Alchemical Lab Notebook: like a spellbook, allow alchemists to add new formulae to their book. If the class has such a limited "spell" selection, let them add to their book. I wouldn't mind if that meant the "spontaneous" aspect of their "casting" went away too. Have a notebook full of formulae, spend 1 minute each (or 1 minute per spell level) mixing it up, tote them around all day.
OR G2) Greatly expand the list of possible formulae (or let them brew potions of any spell, not just alchemist spells).
If this is a "scientific wizard" then why wouldn't he write EVERYTHING down. (" This particular formulae effective against trolls")

Just a few random thoughts. I think these would make the class a LOT more party friendly/playable.

There is a Trait in the Chelliax book called Accelerated Drinker which could prove useful, my Quandry is to 0-level Extracts ; as in Where are they? Can anyone help?

Is there an erratta on the description of Extra Channel, as it is the only "extra" that cannot be taken more than once, if I read it right .

[b] Special:[b] If a paladin with the ability to channel positive energy takes this feat, she can use lay on hands four additional times a day, but only to channel positive energy .

It does not say: You can gain Extra Channel multiple times. Its effectas stack.

Are we dissing the Cleric a second time ; first low skill points and now with Channel?

I don't mean to be floging the (sic) dead horse, but it is now Nov. 9 and the site says Nov. release when? please RPGgods when?!

As one who bought all three wotc special eds. and stored them, I am HEAVILY in the HELL YEAH category.

I am also in the real leather and bound paper/ guilded camp.

This would be a book to collect more than use , I think.

btw a RED cover would not only ROCK but can show how superior PFRPG is to 4th ed.

A game called Earthdawn did red covers and they were sweet.
In my opinion , 3.0/3.5 was heavily affectedby the Earthdawn game.

I don't know if this was covered but you can get a potion of (shield of faith) which has a lesser bonus but the same duration.

(b) Shield of faith

Range : touch

Target: creature touched

Duration 1 min. / level

This spell creates a shimmering, magical field around the target that averts and deflects attacks. The spell grants +2 deflection bonus to AC , with an addtional +1 to the bonus for every six levels you have(up to +5 deflection bonus at 18th level).

cost is minimal and still is good for any level cuz' monks don't get any deflection bonus @ all. IMH

tis the season for spending more fa,la,la,la,

I too, am interested in how this might effect subscriber status. Any info from the folks@ Paizo?

Actually it DOES and considering how goblins and such were rewritten... I can hardly wait myself. heh, heh, heh

I will join the parade. The typeset is very small, and there is ALOT of wasted space.

If the spell cards are forthcoming, please make the type larger.
Also please send a loyal customer a bone aboutthe Crit. Fumble deck do we HAVE to wait until AUGUST to get these again?

I must say that they are well done, and with Paizos' discount it ends up @ about $1.75 / mini so that's a BARGIN compared to regular list.

Thanks! hopefully this will change in Season one.

While I don't think the faction should get credit more than once, I do believe the characters should get the chance to get the XPS and PAS.

IMOSH

If this is on the wrong board please tell me, but I have a some small questions re: characters in a scenario;

1 If you play a char in a scenario you cannot play that scenario again with another char?

2 can a player have more than one char. @ a time in a scenario?

The 1 P. A. seems fair , as well as FULL gold.

Lack of access to the favors isn't much of a sacrifice, as most don't get used. (or haven't yet)

The concept of running 10 DIFFERENT scenarios in a 6 month period and
getting a reward sounds WAY COOL!! This will benefit those who just run.

Especially if it is a special scenario, or just some exclusive "crunchy bit".

As a long time gamer who is runing "tournament style" for the first time ever, I am impressed with PS, and the ease and adaptability of the system.

Name of PC : Vyl LYnn
cl/ lev : sorc 5/ rogue 2
adv : 7DTtG
cat : Lady Andisins SLAY LIVING
story ; after abit of rough and tumble vs. the clerics and undead
(I added a few) the party decides to push on, (yeah!!!!! ,for me) they encounter the recently healed vampire alng wit the clerics and the Lady. While clerics are cannon fodder vamp is harassed by DAYLIGHT, but not before draining party mage 4 of her 10 con. Meanwhile Lady assaults with spells and negative energy attacks retreats to mist heals and presses on . Runing low on spells and tiring of the sorc thowing ORBS of Lightning (yes I allow them) she politly slays him . This give the remaining party some motivation to kill her . Unfortunatly her resurected form didn't manage to finish them (dam low rolls to hit).

But at least I got one.

I didn't have this severe a problem as my group of 5 is 7th leaving Days but if the ghoul warrens and alley massacre aren't enough how about the reward for finding the cure. my group is on fast track , if you're using other scales that may be the prob. as has been stated by others. you can always throw an otyough encounter or two at them (my bunch still shudders every time.... HEH HEH), in toher news you could add 1 or 2 docs to the mix as well as clerics to up the CR's.

Any chance of a pre ORIGINS reprinting? (please ,please)

Is there a date on when (or if ) you are getting another printing done on this?

Both my group and myself are impressed with this product, so much so, that one of them wants one of his own... bad news for his players (heh , heh, heh)

numerologists, rejiocing dance # 123 but no doodle.
interesting well thought out and written (DUH) only gripe is thta it can cause major game imbalance if abused.

My group generally uses the misc. colum or the border for indiv.
senses as there is usually only one or two. the sheet is kind of crowded anyway, but still very useful.

another addition to the many kudos you have recieved . with one exception: the BODY COUNT section ;if the party completes every one of the scenarios the BODY COUNT only adds up to 2800 ( A=200, B=700, C=400, D=00, E=500, F-G = 1000) these add up to 2800 exactly so how does the party get as high as 3600 ?

Did I miss something or was a very large award omitted?

if you could send me an E-mail reply that would be nice.

Thank you Monte! for fleeing the dark side and coming to our aid!

Howdy ! I am just glancing through the " Elves of Golarion" and on the front inside jacket is an error . According to the BETA playtest version; Elves have a +2 to Intelligence as well as the regular Ability modifiers

I love the first effort and can hardly wait for the second alpha , which hopefully will have some of the other classes in it.
as for this one: the progression is KILLER!!! ( pardon the 90's reference) MORE feats for everyone and if recordkeeping bores you then D&D is the wrong game! because you have to keep a record of everything in game anyway . (treas. magic, money etc....)So keep up the good work and tell the naysayers that WOTC/Hasbro will keep bilking them for all they can get. This rant brought to you by a player who was vehemently opposed to 3.0 let alone 3.5 and now plays regularly.

An excellent choice as skills seem to be the most vesatile and useful part of the Role-Playing aspect of the game. they also can get a DM out of trouble if the players do something "unexpected"

Intrigueing and very weel done reminds me of the "old" style D&D mods. kudos !! and other such adjectives!!!

[to answer your question Whimsey chris: people are angry about 4e because it's the same song with a differnt drummer Hasbro ( the company that owns D&D) is P***ed off that now anyone (including you,Paizo or I ) can now write and morer importantly SELL D20 stuff and they make no money off it so they "redesign" the game and say they fixed it so now they can get another $100 or more, (see "complete" series )and we get the same game with a slighly different s[pin. it is just MO' money for them and less useful to us.

Speaking of stats and such paltry inquiries; has WOTC come to an agreement so that you guys can actually make pdf's of the last ishs of Dungeon and Dragon? I mean if they are essentually giving up on the game, why not let those of us who enjoy it have a more portable version?

after many readings I do agree that BBEGs run bythe book are often little more than cannon fodder . My solution; first' rampup the HP to 75%of HD or more if party is larger than 4 (my group has six).second add potions to the arsenal , if tghe players get them they are one use not disrupting balance , typically Bulls Strength, Bears endurance , or Armor can adjust the outcome slightly. @ higher levels go to 100% of HD and Add some minor magic such as a rinmg of fire resistance to use against a heavy fire throwing mage.Also (free plug to Wizards )the magic item compendium has bunches of new minor magic items to trhow PC's for a loop. one last note if a BBEG KNOWS this is his last stand why not toss an explosion or collapsing passage that traps his enemies in a stony grave with him?