paizo.com Recent Posts by Sara Mariepaizo.com Recent Posts by Sara Marie2023-07-30T22:31:02Z2023-07-30T22:31:02ZRe: Forums: Music & Audio: What are you listening to as you browse the message boards?saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ha7e&page=203?What-are-you-listening-to-as-you-browse-the#101232023-01-19T01:15:54Z2023-01-19T01:15:54Z<p><a href="https://youtu.be/8lORUJn646s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">“Better Now” - TELYKast & Francis Karel</a></p>“Better Now” - TELYKast & Francis Karelsaramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2023-01-19T01:15:54ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet the Iconics: Miossaramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si2a&page=2?Meet-the-Iconics-Mios#582022-06-12T15:21:05Z2022-06-09T21:52:06Z<p>Fantastic write up Avi, I'm absolutely loving all the <s>rich</s> vibrant details you included! </p>
<p>My new headcannon is now Mios and various other iconics (Seelah? Alain?) out adventuring together and staying up around the campfire debating various styles of governments, or free will vs predestination.</p>Fantastic write up Avi, I'm absolutely loving all the rich vibrant details you included!
My new headcannon is now Mios and various other iconics (Seelah? Alain?) out adventuring together and staying up around the campfire debating various styles of governments, or free will vs predestination.saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2022-06-09T21:52:06ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo, it's time for a change.saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43it1&page=4?Paizo-its-time-for-a-change#1742022-01-18T23:22:20Z2021-11-16T19:40:03Z<p>Clearly the answer is to delete the forums. </p>
<p>I mean, years of ignoring the people working professionally with them and their experience and expertise, giving the forums no budget, having the people working with them do several other jobs in addition to community work, and constantly berating people by saying that the magic they did manage to make with no budget and resources is a toxic cesspool didn’t work, so there isn’t any other solution than to just delete them. </p>
<p>/sarcasm</p>Clearly the answer is to delete the forums.
I mean, years of ignoring the people working professionally with them and their experience and expertise, giving the forums no budget, having the people working with them do several other jobs in addition to community work, and constantly berating people by saying that the magic they did manage to make with no budget and resources is a toxic cesspool didn’t work, so there isn’t any other solution than to just delete them.
/sarcasmsaramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2021-11-16T19:40:03ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Starfinder Adventure Path #41: Serpents in the Cradle (Horizons of the Vast 2 of 6)Sara Mariehttps://paizo.com/products/btq029xq/discuss?Starfinder-Adventure-Path-41-Serpents-in-the-Cradle#262021-09-07T21:42:29Z2021-09-07T21:42:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Leon Aquilla wrote:</div><blockquote> This got delayed into October and nobody has said anything. Absurd. </blockquote><p>Due to the logistics issues that have been driving the delays in product release dates, there are quite a few products that are seeing their estimated release dates shift, sometimes more than once. We may not be able to leave a note in every product discussion every time a release date changes, however, customer service maintains monthly New Release threads in the customer service forum and if products are delayed, we post updates to those threads.
<p>~sara</p>Leon Aquilla wrote:This got delayed into October and nobody has said anything. Absurd.
Due to the logistics issues that have been driving the delays in product release dates, there are quite a few products that are seeing their estimated release dates shift, sometimes more than once. We may not be able to leave a note in every product discussion every time a release date changes, however, customer service maintains monthly New Release threads in the customer service forum and if products are...Sara Marie2021-09-07T21:42:29ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Starfinder Adventure Path #41: Serpents in the Cradle (Horizons of the Vast 2 of 6)Sara Mariehttps://paizo.com/products/btq029xq/discuss?Starfinder-Adventure-Path-41-Serpents-in-the-Cradle#252021-09-07T21:38:22Z2021-09-07T21:38:22Z<p>This product has been moved to the October 2021 New Releases group. Due to the global shipping & logistics issues affecting manufacturing and delivery of our print products, estimated release dates for future products may continue to change unexpectedly. To stay updated about changes to our new release schedules, please visit our <a href="https://paizo.com/community/forums/paizo/customerService" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">customer service forum </a>where we make a monthly post for each set of new product releases.</p>This product has been moved to the October 2021 New Releases group. Due to the global shipping & logistics issues affecting manufacturing and delivery of our print products, estimated release dates for future products may continue to change unexpectedly. To stay updated about changes to our new release schedules, please visit our customer service forum where we make a monthly post for each set of new product releases.Sara Marie2021-09-07T21:38:22ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo&page=3?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#1102021-09-19T21:39:14Z2021-09-02T22:34:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">YawarFiesta wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Any chance we might get an update about September releases?</p>
<p>Humbly,
<br />
Yawar </blockquote><p>I'm working on that right now :DYawarFiesta wrote:Any chance we might get an update about September releases?
Humbly,
Yawar
I'm working on that right now :DSara Marie2021-09-02T22:34:01ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Starfinder Tech RevolutionSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/products/btq029v8/discuss&page=2?Starfinder-Tech-Revolution#622021-09-04T01:14:06Z2021-09-01T19:44:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Umbra-Arcturus wrote:</div><blockquote> Just got a shipping notice! Huzzah! </blockquote><p>This was an error. We're looking into it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.Umbra-Arcturus wrote:Just got a shipping notice! Huzzah!
This was an error. We're looking into it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.Sara Marie2021-09-01T19:44:59ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: Logistics of New Product Releases on Paizo.comSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43g68&page=3?Logistics-of-New-Product-Releases-on-Paizocom#1052021-09-17T05:06:07Z2021-08-27T20:52:13Z<p>Hey folks, I want to come back to this thread, but after posting it last week thinking I would have the time to occasionally pop in and answer things, my week got unexpectedly turned in a different direction. I'm going to close it until next week so that I have time to catch up with questions that have already been asked.</p>Hey folks, I want to come back to this thread, but after posting it last week thinking I would have the time to occasionally pop in and answer things, my week got unexpectedly turned in a different direction. I'm going to close it until next week so that I have time to catch up with questions that have already been asked.Sara Marie2021-08-27T20:52:13ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo&page=3?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#1062021-09-15T03:07:42Z2021-08-27T18:41:06Z<p>I posted a similar thing in another thread but wanted to add the information here too: </p>
<p>I know there were a lot of people who were watching the individual product page for Secrets of Magic and seeing the release date as August 25 right up until the 24th when it was updated to September 1st, and that this caused confusion and frustration for folks who were looking forward to it dropping on the 25th. </p>
<p>This issue was user error on my part. When we realized the dates were going to change, I went to go update the changes on the August Product Group, and somehow either missed or missed saving the change to the retail release date field. No one who works directly with the Product Groups realized that date was still set for Sept 25th until Tuesday, and even at that point I didn't realize that was the field from which the website took the exact date data (I had it in my head that it pulled the exact date from a different part on the product's individual page).</p>
<p>I'm sorry for the confusion and frustration caused by this and thank everyone for their patience.</p>
<p>~sara</p>I posted a similar thing in another thread but wanted to add the information here too:
I know there were a lot of people who were watching the individual product page for Secrets of Magic and seeing the release date as August 25 right up until the 24th when it was updated to September 1st, and that this caused confusion and frustration for folks who were looking forward to it dropping on the 25th.
This issue was user error on my part. When we realized the dates were going to change, I went...Sara Marie2021-08-27T18:41:06ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Dear Paizo...Sara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43geg&page=2?Dear-Paizo#582021-08-30T12:32:26Z2021-08-26T21:50:31Z<p>I haven't been able to read the thread yet, but wanted to address this part the part about the website release date changing last minute as that was user error on my part. When we realized the dates were going to change, I went to go update the changes and somehow either missed or missed saving the change to the retail release date field. No one realized that date was still set for Sept 25th until Tuesday, and even at that point I didn't realize that was the field from which the website took the date data (I thought it pulled it from a different part on the product's individual page).</p>
<p>I'm sorry for the confusion and frustration caused by this and thank everyone for their patience. </p>
<p>~sara</p>I haven't been able to read the thread yet, but wanted to address this part the part about the website release date changing last minute as that was user error on my part. When we realized the dates were going to change, I went to go update the changes and somehow either missed or missed saving the change to the retail release date field. No one realized that date was still set for Sept 25th until Tuesday, and even at that point I didn't realize that was the field from which the website took...Sara Marie2021-08-26T21:50:31ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo&page=2?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#762021-08-24T21:04:32Z2021-08-24T21:04:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rysky wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <a href="https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45275/paizo-launching-direct-sales-retailers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ah, just found this, selling directly to Retailers.</a></p>
<p>Right before quarantine though so don’t know if it was fully implemented or still being done. </blockquote><p>I believe "hiatus", but I'm not entirely sure where things were left off with that.Rysky wrote:Ah, just found this, selling directly to Retailers.
Right before quarantine though so don’t know if it was fully implemented or still being done.
I believe "hiatus", but I'm not entirely sure where things were left off with that.Sara Marie2021-08-24T21:04:32ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo&page=2?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#742021-08-25T22:19:17Z2021-08-24T20:41:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">kcunning wrote:</div><blockquote> Is anyone else not getting any tracking with their tracking numbers? The tracking number (USPSMI) was generated on Aug 18, but there's still no info. </blockquote><p>Tracking has been really hit or miss lately. We're still seeing the packages arrive from what customer's have been reporting, but the tracking and delivery confirmation is either inaccurate, slow, or missing all together.kcunning wrote:Is anyone else not getting any tracking with their tracking numbers? The tracking number (USPSMI) was generated on Aug 18, but there's still no info.
Tracking has been really hit or miss lately. We're still seeing the packages arrive from what customer's have been reporting, but the tracking and delivery confirmation is either inaccurate, slow, or missing all together.Sara Marie2021-08-24T20:41:52ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#222021-08-17T23:22:40Z2021-08-17T23:22:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Svyatoslov wrote:</div><blockquote> My order was created but I don't have any shipping estimates like other seem to. Just "Transit Estimate Not yet shipped" </blockquote><p>I double checked and everything on your order looks good to go.
<p>~sara</p>Svyatoslov wrote:My order was created but I don't have any shipping estimates like other seem to. Just "Transit Estimate Not yet shipped"
I double checked and everything on your order looks good to go. ~saraSara Marie2021-08-17T23:22:25ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: Logistics of New Product Releases on Paizo.comSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43g68?Logistics-of-New-Product-Releases-on-Paizocom#112021-08-18T17:58:54Z2021-08-17T21:05:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">WatersLethe wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I have a really dumb question.</p>
<p>If I placed an order for some random old paizo books and miscellaneous merch now, would that have even a small impact on how quickly this months releases are getting processed and sent out?</p>
<p>I wanted to buy some junk for no good reason, then imagined someone about to process my subscription order having to stop and go find old stock, pack a new box, and put off my PDF access to Secrets of Magic for another day. I somehow paranoided myself into holding off. </blockquote><p>I will make a longer post about this when I can, but we try very hard to not penalize people for buying more from us. When we say that we expect subscription orders can all be shipped in 1-2 weeks, that does include orders from folks who have added additional items.WatersLethe wrote:I have a really dumb question.
If I placed an order for some random old paizo books and miscellaneous merch now, would that have even a small impact on how quickly this months releases are getting processed and sent out?
I wanted to buy some junk for no good reason, then imagined someone about to process my subscription order having to stop and go find old stock, pack a new box, and put off my PDF access to Secrets of Magic for another day. I somehow paranoided myself into...Sara Marie2021-08-17T21:05:30ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#102021-08-18T06:00:01Z2021-08-17T20:33:47Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I could •not• figure out why no one was posting in this thread yet, and I just realized it was still locked/closed. Opened the thread up, though please email customer service if you have questions about your specific order.</span></p>I could *not* figure out why no one was posting in this thread yet, and I just realized it was still locked/closed. Opened the thread up, though please email customer service if you have questions about your specific order.Sara Marie2021-08-17T20:33:47ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#92021-08-25T15:57:04Z2021-08-17T20:23:53Z<p>The retail release date for August products was shifted to September 1st.</p>The retail release date for August products was shifted to September 1st.Sara Marie2021-08-17T20:23:53ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Secrets of MagicSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/products/btq027uy/discuss&page=10?Pathfinder-Secrets-of-Magic#4702021-08-19T04:35:22Z2021-08-17T20:19:07Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I wanted to address some of the shipping/logistics conversation without derailing this thread further, so I created a post here: <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43g68?Logistics-of-New-Product-Releases-on-Paizocom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Logistics of New Product Releases on Paizo.com"</a>. You can ask questions there, or in the monthly threads that customer service posts for updates on new releases' shipping. </span></p>I wanted to address some of the shipping/logistics conversation without derailing this thread further, so I created a post here: "Logistics of New Product Releases on Paizo.com". You can ask questions there, or in the monthly threads that customer service posts for updates on new releases' shipping.Sara Marie2021-08-17T20:19:07ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Secrets of magic hypeSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43e1o&page=20?Secrets-of-magic-hype#9732021-08-18T14:09:54Z2021-08-17T20:17:39Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I wanted to address some of the shipping/logistics conversation without derailing this thread further, so I created a post here: <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43g68?Logistics-of-New-Product-Releases-on-Paizocom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Logistics of New Product Releases on Paizo.com</a>. You can ask questions there, or in the monthly threads that customer service posts for updates on new releases' shipping. </span></p>I wanted to address some of the shipping/logistics conversation without derailing this thread further, so I created a post here: Logistics of New Product Releases on Paizo.com. You can ask questions there, or in the monthly threads that customer service posts for updates on new releases' shipping.Sara Marie2021-08-17T20:17:39ZForums: Customer Service: Logistics of New Product Releases on Paizo.comSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43g68?Logistics-of-New-Product-Releases-on-Paizocom#12021-09-17T05:05:01Z2021-08-17T20:03:20Z<p>I noted in a couple product discussion threads there has been some discussion about subscriptions, shipping, digital assets, etc. and I wanted to address some of them without derailing those threads further. </p>
<p><a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43e1o&page=12?Secrets-of-magic-hype#590" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43e1o&page=12?Secrets-of-magic-hype#590</a>
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<a href="https://paizo.com/products/btq027uy/discuss&page=9?Pathfinder-Secrets-of-Magic#401" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://paizo.com/products/btq027uy/discuss&page=9?Pathfinder-Secrets-o f-Magic#401</a></p>
<p>For the last several years, we’ve been in the habit of releasing new products on a monthly basis on the last Wednesday of a month. Depending on where the conventions fall, PaizoCon and Gen Con might throw that off. Additionally, in the fourth quarter, (September to December), release dates are earlier in the month so that we can get products to distribution and subscribers before the winter holidays. </p>
<p>In general, the warehouse begins building pallets and shipping product to distributors about 3.5 weeks before the retail release date. This is so that distributors can receive their products and then turn around and fulfill their retailer level orders in time for the release date. About 3 weeks before the retail release date is when my team typically runs a process that generates orders for subscribers. Typically we try to do this on a Thursday so that we have Friday to address issues, and customers have the weekend to review their order and contact us if something isn’t right. The following Monday my team focuses on questions that have come in regarding subscription orders, and then when we feel confident that all or most have been addressed the warehouse begins shipping out subscriber orders and preorders. Depending on the mix of products involved, it can take 1-2 weeks to package, and process for shipping the pending subscription and preordered new releases. While it’s our goal to have everything that can ship to be processed for shipping before the release date (as that means subscribers will at least have their digital assets), we do occasionally go over our estimated shipping window. While it usually works out that subscribers have their orders processed for shipping and thus their complimentary digital assets prior to the release date, it is not guaranteed.</p>
<p>(In the past we have usually had the most issues with warehouse delays around Gen Con (late July or August) as the Gen Con release is typically the one with the most subscribers getting product, as well as the most products, and a large number of staff from the warehouse or customer service are also prepping or working the convention). </p>
<p>In order for a product to be included in one of our monthly releases, it has be to be in our warehouse in time for us to include it on orders for distributors. If it isn’t in on time for distributors, it won’t get into retail stores with the other new releases, so it gets bumped to the next month. It would be unfair to have a new release (particularly a big one) not go to stores, but still go to subscribers. Doing that would be a great way to make distributors, retailers, and our fans who shop at those retailers really upset with us. We appreciate customers purchasing our products, whether it is directly through us, or via another retailer. No matter where our gaming community shops, we want people to feel confident, supported, and excited about purchases; not regretting their choice of where they shopped. </p>
<p>Within distributors and subscribers, we have a lot of overlap between our RPG brands: Pathfinder and Starfinder; and both brands ship out in monthly releases together. Every month my team (customer service) runs a process that creates subscription orders for customers. This process is not only putting items from various subscription lines into order for folks, it is also building shipments and calculating costs, creating orders which will soon be settling funds on customer payment methods. Its an exciting time for customers who are eagerly anticipating new products, and it is exciting for us too… as well as an intense and sometimes very stressful experience. We take the responsibility of creating orders and charging people’s payment methods very seriously, and it is imperative that we make responsible choices, not just on behalf of for one subscription line or brand, but for all of them; and not just for one subscriber, or only our paizo.com customers, but for distributors and retailers and their customers, too. </p>
<p>Logistically speaking, it does not work to separate our process for new releases by brand or product. When I first started at Paizo a million years ago, we were in a position where we had to ship products as they came into the warehouse, and we could not always wait to group them together, though we tried to offer customers the option to ship things immediately or have them grouped together. This was a logistical nightmare for operations and the fall out from it did everyone (Paizo, distributors, retailers, and customers) a disservice. We have been able to be far more consistent and efficient by have a single release date each month, and overall I have found that consistency is something that helps the most people manage their subscriptions more effectively. </p>
<p>As far as 2020 and 2021 have gone… its been chaotic, uncertain, and deeply frustrating for everyone. Throughout 2020, my team had a backlog of issues in the thousands, and so far almost every release in 2021 has had logistic and timing issues. I cannot stress enough that <i>globally</i> manufacturing, production, and shipping logistics are all having massive issues. Labor shortages, supply shortages, shipping container shortages, port back ups and delays, the problems right now cover the entire supply chain, for all sorts of businesses not just Paizo. These things are all contributing to rising costs and transit times across the board. In <i>addition</i> to that, we’ve been addressing some internal problems with our shipping code, like updating rate tables that were woefully out of date, working on getting new VAT (Value Added Tax) and retail sales tax regulations sorted and implemented. For some folks this means shipping and handling costs will go up due to increased costs and corrected shipping rates, and for a handful of people, shipping and handling might actually go down or stay stable as we have access to new rates or services that we were missing out on before. </p>
<p>The one thing that hasn’t changed is that my team is committed to helping folks sort out their order issues. </p>
<p>I don’t know that I will have a whole lot of time to be able to respond to follow up questions, but if you have general questions, I will do my best to answer what I can. I prefer to be forthcoming and transparent about stuff when and where I can be, so that customers can make informed decisions about where and how they spend their money.</p>I noted in a couple product discussion threads there has been some discussion about subscriptions, shipping, digital assets, etc. and I wanted to address some of them without derailing those threads further.
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43e1o&page=12?Secrets-of-magic-hype#590
https://paizo.com/products/btq027uy/discuss&page=9?Pathfinder-Secrets-o f-Magic#401
For the last several years, we’ve been in the habit of releasing new products on a monthly basis on the last Wednesday of a month....Sara Marie2021-08-17T20:03:20ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Secrets of MagicSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/products/btq027uy/discuss&page=10?Pathfinder-Secrets-of-Magic#4572021-08-19T04:32:17Z2021-08-17T18:22:34Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Lets bring the focus back to the contents of the book rather than shipping issues.</span></p>Lets bring the focus back to the contents of the book rather than shipping issues.Sara Marie2021-08-17T18:22:34ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#82021-08-17T19:23:05Z2021-08-17T06:03:03Z<p>The order creation for August's 4 products appears to have successfully finished creating orders. CS will be addressing issues that might have arisen with order creation in the morning. We hope to begin shipping ASAP so if you have something critical like cancelling, updating addresses, etc, please do that as soon as possible or let us know via email if you need assistance. </p>
<p>~sara marie</p>The order creation for August's 4 products appears to have successfully finished creating orders. CS will be addressing issues that might have arisen with order creation in the morning. We hope to begin shipping ASAP so if you have something critical like cancelling, updating addresses, etc, please do that as soon as possible or let us know via email if you need assistance.
~sara marieSara Marie2021-08-17T06:03:03ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#72021-08-17T08:26:12Z2021-08-17T05:03:06Z<p>Crashed near the end due to an illegal state exception which sounds way more exciting than it really is. Restarting order creation.</p>Crashed near the end due to an illegal state exception which sounds way more exciting than it really is. Restarting order creation.Sara Marie2021-08-17T05:03:06ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#62021-08-17T08:26:14Z2021-08-16T20:45:49Z<p>Tech Revolution has been moved to a September Release and we will be starting the process of creating subscription orders for August shortly.</p>Tech Revolution has been moved to a September Release and we will be starting the process of creating subscription orders for August shortly.Sara Marie2021-08-16T20:45:49ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#52021-08-16T21:09:35Z2021-08-16T19:04:13Z<p>We are hoping to hear an update in the next hour or so on when the last item (tech revolution) will arrive. </p>
<p>Very likely we will be creating paizo.com subscription orders this afternoon, and begin shipping as soon as possible Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. </p>
<p>I will update this thread once I hear back on whether we have an update on Tech Revolution and if that will be included in August or September's new releases. </p>
<p>~sara</p>We are hoping to hear an update in the next hour or so on when the last item (tech revolution) will arrive.
Very likely we will be creating paizo.com subscription orders this afternoon, and begin shipping as soon as possible Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning.
I will update this thread once I hear back on whether we have an update on Tech Revolution and if that will be included in August or September's new releases.
~saraSara Marie2021-08-16T19:04:13ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#42021-08-14T13:16:34Z2021-08-14T00:15:01Z<p>Moved the order creation to Monday as we did not get an update on the expected arrival of the last of the August items. </p>
<p>-Sara</p>Moved the order creation to Monday as we did not get an update on the expected arrival of the last of the August items.
-SaraSara Marie2021-08-14T00:15:01ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: August 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fzo?August-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription#22021-08-12T20:37:38Z2021-08-10T20:34:22Z<p>Hi folks, just a quick note that not all of the items are in the warehouse yet, so the new releases listed might change if they don't all make it here by Thursday, or we might end up pushing order creation for subscribers back a bit further. </p>
<p>~sara</p>Hi folks, just a quick note that not all of the items are in the warehouse yet, so the new releases listed might change if they don't all make it here by Thursday, or we might end up pushing order creation for subscribers back a bit further.
~saraSara Marie2021-08-10T20:34:22ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Battles—Bestiary UnleashedSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/products/btq027oi/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Battles-Bestiary-Unleashed#902021-08-13T08:51:18Z2021-08-09T22:56:04Z<p>I moved the dates for the set into late August. I need to enter data into the fields to keep it preorderable, but please assume it is TBD•, and not any one specific date at this time. </p>
<p>•To Be Determined</p>I moved the dates for the set into late August. I need to enter data into the fields to keep it preorderable, but please assume it is TBD*, and not any one specific date at this time.
*To Be DeterminedSara Marie2021-08-09T22:56:04ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Why are goblins a playable race now?Sara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs4306v&page=10?Why-are-goblins-a-playable-race-now#4582021-08-10T17:45:18Z2021-08-09T21:04:44Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm closing the thread while it is being looked at so as not to keep adding to the posts that need to be reviewed. </span></p>I'm closing the thread while it is being looked at so as not to keep adding to the posts that need to be reviewed.Sara Marie2021-08-09T21:04:44ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #169: Kindled Magic (Strength of Thousands 1 of 6)Sara Mariehttps://paizo.com/products/btq029vh/discuss&page=4?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-169-Kindled-Magic#1922021-08-05T11:43:57Z2021-08-04T21:47:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">vagrant-poet wrote:</div><blockquote> The bookmarks on the pdf are largely missing. Can we get an update here when they are fixed? </blockquote><p>I'm going to track down the person who can help answer the question about the bookmarks. As far as an update goes, if a file that is in your digital assets gets updated, you should receive an email notification that there is a new version to download when it happens. There should be a checkbox on your account settings to opt in/out of digital asset update notifications.
<p>(Thanks for bring this to my attention Aaron!)</p>vagrant-poet wrote:The bookmarks on the pdf are largely missing. Can we get an update here when they are fixed?
I'm going to track down the person who can help answer the question about the bookmarks. As far as an update goes, if a file that is in your digital assets gets updated, you should receive an email notification that there is a new version to download when it happens. There should be a checkbox on your account settings to opt in/out of digital asset update notifications. (Thanks for...Sara Marie2021-08-04T21:47:18ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #169: Kindled Magic (Strength of Thousands 1 of 6)Sara Mariehttps://paizo.com/products/btq029vh/discuss&page=4?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-169-Kindled-Magic#1912021-08-10T22:34:27Z2021-08-04T21:44:05Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Themetricsystem wrote:</div><blockquote> Question: Is <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43frz?No-combat-XP#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this accurate</a>? If so, that's a HUGE departure from literally every module or AP book Paizo has ever put out to my knowledge and I think that it may serve everyone well to present this idea far more up-front in the marketing. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ron just followed up in that thread.</span>Themetricsystem wrote:Question: Is this accurate? If so, that's a HUGE departure from literally every module or AP book Paizo has ever put out to my knowledge and I think that it may serve everyone well to present this idea far more up-front in the marketing.
Ron just followed up in that thread.Sara Marie2021-08-04T21:44:05ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Starfinder Beginner Box Humble BundleSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shrd?Starfinder-Beginner-Box-Humble-Bundle#342021-08-04T18:47:16Z2021-08-04T18:47:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Swiftbrook wrote:</div><blockquote> If you contribute to the $50 level and get the physical Beginner Box and Pack Worlds, can you add other items to your Paizo order to save on shipping? </blockquote><p>I think that <i>technically</i> it is possible?
<p>However, the mechanism for redeeming the physical humble bundle items is different than the regular shopping cart. You wouldn't be able to add stuff directly to the code redemption "check out" process. Calculating shipping costs to see if you'd actually save money, isn't going to be convenient on the customer side, and customer service does not have the capacity to make these calculations for everyone who would want to check. </p>
<p>Additionally, the physical items aren't really intended to be combined with other purchases. The amount of physical items we ship for Humble Bundles is a very large spike in shipments that vastly exceeds our usually pace of fulfillment. When orders are <i>just</i> the HB items, our warehouse can pre build boxes and packages, print shipping labels off in batches, hire contractors for a short window of time, and knock them out very quickly in assembly line fashion. As soon as other items are combined, that order cannot go through the assembly line of fulfillment and would go into our regular shipping queue, taking longer to be shipped, and causing additional delays our usual flow of orders. </p>
<p>It's not ideal that this is the case (for both Paizo and the customer). I'd love to be able to encourage people to do more shopping at the same time as their Humble Bundle order is being fulfilled, but unfortunately it is not practical to do so at this time. </p>
<p>I know that some folks have managed to get the website to add their Humble Bundle physical items to other orders. Within our shipping code, there are ways to add items to existing submitted orders. In many cases combining items into existing orders will come up as a shipping option during check out, and if a customer is able to convince paizo.com's check-out or redemption process to let them do this, then it <i>shouldn't</i> cause a problem for the customer other than perhaps slowing down how quickly it's fulfilled for shipping from our warehouse. However, I can't promise that it will actually save money to combine packages, or that it won't result in having to contact customer service to fix an unintended consequence. </p>
<p>Some of our shipping methods are lower cost based on the contents of the packages, which means there are potential combinations of items that restrict something from being shipping a certain method. Sometimes for international customers, combining orders means a package gets charged differently for VAT or import/customs fees/taxes. There can be hidden costs to combining packages for customers that we cannot predict due to the variety of different item combinations or location based regulations. </p>
<p>We will of course provide assistance for orders, but I really can't promise that trying to convince our website to combine items will result in a good experience for folks. </p>
<p>I guess the TL;DR is: if you want to try to combine orders, note that this is outside the intended parameters of the redemption tool. Customer service doesn't have the capacity to calculate if something might be cheaper for you, or if it might change how your order is taxed by your location, etc. We will always try our best to help you if something goes wrong, so please let us know as soon as possible if something breaks with your orders or account. </p>
<p>-sara</p>Swiftbrook wrote:If you contribute to the $50 level and get the physical Beginner Box and Pack Worlds, can you add other items to your Paizo order to save on shipping?
I think that technically it is possible? However, the mechanism for redeeming the physical humble bundle items is different than the regular shopping cart. You wouldn't be able to add stuff directly to the code redemption "check out" process. Calculating shipping costs to see if you'd actually save money, isn't going to be...Sara Marie2021-08-04T18:47:16ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: July 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43f4e&page=3?July-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription-Shipping#1192021-08-05T08:52:09Z2021-07-31T02:26:34Z<p>I'll take nice surprises :D</p>
<p>I'm trying to get a sense of where we're at with shipping stuff and orders and will update Monday after I can touch base with Jeff S in the warehouse.</p>I'll take nice surprises :D
I'm trying to get a sense of where we're at with shipping stuff and orders and will update Monday after I can touch base with Jeff S in the warehouse.Sara Marie2021-07-31T02:26:34ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: Humble Bundle Physical Tier Not ShowingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43foe?Humble-Bundle-Physical-Tier-Not-Showing#22021-07-31T02:24:45Z2021-07-31T02:24:45Z<p>It's on this page: https://paizo.com/paizo/account/redemptions (under your Account settings). </p>
<p>~sara</p>It's on this page: https://paizo.com/paizo/account/redemptions (under your Account settings).
~saraSara Marie2021-07-31T02:24:45ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Starfinder Beginner Box Humble BundleSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shrd?Starfinder-Beginner-Box-Humble-Bundle#142021-07-29T22:41:21Z2021-07-29T22:41:21Z<p>The two items are under one product code: PZO7110-HB21.</p>The two items are under one product code: PZO7110-HB21.Sara Marie2021-07-29T22:41:21ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: July 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43f4e&page=3?July-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription-Shipping#1122021-07-29T22:27:52Z2021-07-29T22:27:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">J03_M4M4 wrote:</div><blockquote> My international order (36534607) went from ~$40 total across two shipments to ~$90 in one shipment, is this correct? ~$60 shipping for a book and a map seems a bit excessive, even for international, considering 10 items last month was ~$90. Can someone have a look at this, please and thank you :) </blockquote><p>You should have a new confirmation email.J03_M4M4 wrote:My international order (36534607) went from ~$40 total across two shipments to ~$90 in one shipment, is this correct? ~$60 shipping for a book and a map seems a bit excessive, even for international, considering 10 items last month was ~$90. Can someone have a look at this, please and thank you :)
You should have a new confirmation email.Sara Marie2021-07-29T22:27:52ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: July 2021 New Releases and Subscription ShippingSara Mariehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43f4e&page=3?July-2021-New-Releases-and-Subscription-Shipping#1092021-07-30T04:48:54Z2021-07-29T21:47:15Z<p>Just as a heads up, as we figure some of this stuff out, you might see future subscription shipments' shipping and handling go up. We're looking at current international orders, and it is looking like several locations are/were being underquoted. </p>
<p>Please also keep in mind that the EU has new VAT requirements and many places are cracking down on making sure international orders are getting taxed.</p>Just as a heads up, as we figure some of this stuff out, you might see future subscription shipments' shipping and handling go up. We're looking at current international orders, and it is looking like several locations are/were being underquoted.
Please also keep in mind that the EU has new VAT requirements and many places are cracking down on making sure international orders are getting taxed.Sara Marie2021-07-29T21:47:15ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: [Coronavirus] The best defense is ...saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42xal?Coronavirus-The-best-defense-is#262020-02-25T20:14:39Z2020-02-19T22:10:39Z<p>The best defenses IMHO:
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~Robust universal healthcare system where people are not financially destabilized because they sought treatment for colds, flus, coronavirus, or other contagious illnesses.
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~Employee sick time and adequate staffing to ensure everyone, from grocery store cashiers to waitstaff in restaurants to teachers and cleaning staff are able to take adequate paid time off when sick or when acting as a caregiver to someone who is sick.
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~Minimum wage being brought up to a livable wage, and either robust social programs or UBI to support people who do not or cannot work.
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~Encouraging people to set the following behaviors as social norms: coughing & sneezing into elbows instead of hands, washing hands frequently and always before meals, self-quarantining when sick, overtime as a rarity rather than a necessity.</p>The best defenses IMHO:
~Robust universal healthcare system where people are not financially destabilized because they sought treatment for colds, flus, coronavirus, or other contagious illnesses.
~Employee sick time and adequate staffing to ensure everyone, from grocery store cashiers to waitstaff in restaurants to teachers and cleaning staff are able to take adequate paid time off when sick or when acting as a caregiver to someone who is sick.
~Minimum wage being brought up to a livable...saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2020-02-19T22:10:39ZRe: Forums: Advice: Champion not using diety's favored weapon, lore friendly?saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42tdy&page=2?Champion-not-using-dietys-favored-weapon-lore#512019-10-31T01:02:34Z2019-10-30T18:19:15Z<p>Anecdotal: My Champion of Pharasma wields a dwarven war axe. Because she's of dwarven ancestry, she also has a clan dagger, something she'd only consider wielding as a weapon in very dire circumstances or in religious or ancestral rites. The fact that daggers are Pharasma's favored weapon, in my opinion, adds an additional layer of sacredness and reverence to it. I also appreciate from a mechanical standpoint, it makes that back up dagger just a bit more useful. </p>
<p>I'm personally a firm believer that the lore in the campaign setting shouldn't interfere with really good storytelling. If someone is struggling to come up with a solution for a lore vs mechanics question, talking to the GM, other players, or posing the specific issue to the forums will probably yield some creative solutions. Maybe the result is some help creating a unique backstory, or maybe it's the GM bending some part of the lore or rules to fit the character. There can be different solutions for different character concepts.</p>Anecdotal: My Champion of Pharasma wields a dwarven war axe. Because she's of dwarven ancestry, she also has a clan dagger, something she'd only consider wielding as a weapon in very dire circumstances or in religious or ancestral rites. The fact that daggers are Pharasma's favored weapon, in my opinion, adds an additional layer of sacredness and reverence to it. I also appreciate from a mechanical standpoint, it makes that back up dagger just a bit more useful.
I'm personally a firm...saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-10-30T18:19:15ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Goblin literacy and other beliefssaramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ozg?Goblin-literacy-and-other-beliefs#262019-08-13T14:44:56Z2019-08-12T19:36:28Z<p>Once upon a time I seem to remember a goblin alchemist who used a scratch and sniff formula book.</p>Once upon a time I seem to remember a goblin alchemist who used a scratch and sniff formula book.saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-08-12T19:36:28ZRe: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=3?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#1322019-05-10T17:34:50Z2019-05-10T17:34:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">baron arem heshvaun wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">TriOmegaZero wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">baron arem heshvaun wrote:</div><blockquote><p>And also <a href="https://i.redd.it/17ltydk1rbx21.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b>That Tony Stark moment</b> </a>
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<p>Oh yeah tear my heart out again. :( </blockquote>In three viewings I teared up each time at the end. Its weird that I don’t when Black Widow gives her life for the stone. Maybe because in the first one I didn’t assume she would not come back? </blockquote><p>I feel like her death isn't as emotional because she was never given movies like Iron Man to really let her character shine and for people to get connected with her. Same with Vision. Also, I would have Loved to see the Netflix crew of Marvel folks in that last battle. Just a cameo would have been really sweet.baron arem heshvaun wrote:TriOmegaZero wrote: baron arem heshvaun wrote:And also That Tony Stark moment
- Oh yeah tear my heart out again. :( In three viewings I teared up each time at the end. Its weird that I don’t when Black Widow gives her life for the stone. Maybe because in the first one I didn’t assume she would not come back? I feel like her death isn't as emotional because she was never given movies like Iron Man to really let her character shine and for people to get connected...saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-05-10T17:34:50ZRe: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=3?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#1112019-05-08T23:49:18Z2019-05-08T23:49:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DeathQuaker wrote:</div><blockquote> Possessing the Infinity Stones makes you, for as long as you can withstand bearing them, effectively Omnipotent.</blockquote><p>Seems like if that were the case Thanos should have known what a terrible idea the Snap was. >.>DeathQuaker wrote:Possessing the Infinity Stones makes you, for as long as you can withstand bearing them, effectively Omnipotent.
Seems like if that were the case Thanos should have known what a terrible idea the Snap was. >.>saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-05-08T23:49:18ZRe: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=3?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#1092019-05-08T18:58:45Z2019-05-08T18:49:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Set wrote:</div><blockquote> "Yeah, while you were gone, I had you declared dead, I remarried, and now I have to repay your $250,000 life insurance payout and try to give you back the contents of our shared bank account and oh yeah, your old intern now has your old job, and has zero interest in giving it up so you can go back there..." </blockquote><p>The insurance payout probably wouldn't have happened because too many claims would have all come in at once and life insurance companies would have collectively gone bankrupt. If somehow they did have the money to cover all the claims that would be coming in all at once, with half the staff gone, processing payouts or following up on the validity of claims would be near impossible or at the very least take years, maybe decades.
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<p>When I was chatting about this with Mona, we wondered if unsnapped people came back to their same locations and how that worked. Did folks snapped during airline flights get unsnapped mid air? Maybe this is less of an issue than we assume it might be if essential flights were grounded after the giant alien ring landed in New York? But what about people dusted while on a roller coaster? Or in a kayak on a lake? Or on the top floor of a multi level apartment building that's since burned down? </p>
<p>I was thinking the other day about how traumatizing it would be to be out backpacking in the wilderness and your hiking partner just gets dusted and there is no one for miles to help. You hit your SPOT device and no one comes to your aid. It could be days before you get back to cell reception to find out what happened, this of course assumes your phone services are automated enough to stay running despite half the workers & their knowledge disappearing. And how does gear work? If someone is dusted with their backpack on, does the pack go with them? What if the majority of your food is in their pack, or the tent? </p>
<p>Point being, there's so many interconnected problems that stem from half the population dusting that are brought to their logical conclusions and it destroyed the suspension of disbelief for me when I was watching endgame. How did the auto manufacturing industry bounce back in just five years to get Tony his fancy new car? How were there the resources to build the quantum, time travel device thing? How did the economy bounce back, at least partially from losing half the population in just five years?</p>Set wrote:"Yeah, while you were gone, I had you declared dead, I remarried, and now I have to repay your $250,000 life insurance payout and try to give you back the contents of our shared bank account and oh yeah, your old intern now has your old job, and has zero interest in giving it up so you can go back there..."
The insurance payout probably wouldn't have happened because too many claims would have all come in at once and life insurance companies would have collectively gone bankrupt....saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-05-08T18:49:11ZRe: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=3?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#1082019-05-08T18:15:08Z2019-05-08T18:15:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marik Whiterose wrote:</div><blockquote> Theory: The hammering you hear at the end of the credits is Harley building his own suit of armor and may take over as Iron Man in the next set of movies.</blockquote><p>I assumed it was Morgan :)
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marik Whiterose wrote:</div><blockquote> Observation: It's been five years since the Snap, what is Ned still doing in high school? </blockquote><p>I saw/read an interview that mentioned Ned was dusted as well.Marik Whiterose wrote:Theory: The hammering you hear at the end of the credits is Harley building his own suit of armor and may take over as Iron Man in the next set of movies.
I assumed it was Morgan :) Marik Whiterose wrote:Observation: It's been five years since the Snap, what is Ned still doing in high school?
I saw/read an interview that mentioned Ned was dusted as well.saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-05-08T18:15:08ZRe: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=2?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#542019-05-11T02:26:11Z2019-05-02T21:24:16Z<p>I know that Falcon getting the Captain America mantle happens in the comics, though I'm not at all familiar with how it works out. And if someone else is taking on Captain America, I'm glad its Sam. But there's part of me that is bummed we don't get to see more of Sam as Falcon, a superhero in his own right. The Captain America shield comes with some pretty cool stuff, but it also comes with some baggage and I'd like to see a Falcon movie with Sam as the main character uninhibited by any restrictions brought from another superhero's "brand". I don't want Sam's role as Falcon to be overshadowed or overwritten because he got a hand-me-down hero title.</p>I know that Falcon getting the Captain America mantle happens in the comics, though I'm not at all familiar with how it works out. And if someone else is taking on Captain America, I'm glad its Sam. But there's part of me that is bummed we don't get to see more of Sam as Falcon, a superhero in his own right. The Captain America shield comes with some pretty cool stuff, but it also comes with some baggage and I'd like to see a Falcon movie with Sam as the main character uninhibited by any...saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-05-02T21:24:16ZRe: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#282019-05-01T09:07:23Z2019-04-30T22:24:05Z<p>I really enjoyed the way Cap wielding Mjolnir worked out. We see it flying, think maybe Thor was controlling it, and, at least to me, Thanos and Thor experiencing on-screen the audiences anticipation and surprise seeing Captain America using it. </p>
<p>But I am curious, before that moment, does Cap know he can wield Mjolnir?</p>I really enjoyed the way Cap wielding Mjolnir worked out. We see it flying, think maybe Thor was controlling it, and, at least to me, Thanos and Thor experiencing on-screen the audiences anticipation and surprise seeing Captain America using it.
But I am curious, before that moment, does Cap know he can wield Mjolnir?saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-04-30T22:24:05ZRe: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#222019-04-30T21:43:01Z2019-04-30T21:43:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">littlediegito wrote:</div><blockquote>But the biggest omission for me was Luis. When I heard the van horn I thought the camera was going to pan to the van speeding towards the battle, driven by Luis. But it was just a FOB activate horn =0( </blockquote><p>I feel like the part where Spider-Man is kind of babbling to Tony about how the undusting happened and then Dr. Strange opened portals, etc, and he's doing the really fast talking, that's the kind of thing that would have been perfect for Luis, done 100% in the style he does it in the Antman movies. If they could work a heist narrative into the Endgame script, I know they could do a Luis monologue, even if it was as a post-credit scene (I could have used a good laugh after the three hour emotional rollercoaster).
<p>I wasn't quite clear when I watched it in the theater, but how did we go from people getting undusted to having them all start showing up via the magic glowing portal circles? How did that entrance get coordinated? Did Strange warp the folks that were in space to a central location and then start gathering up people? Did I miss how that all worked or did they explain it?</p>littlediegito wrote:But the biggest omission for me was Luis. When I heard the van horn I thought the camera was going to pan to the van speeding towards the battle, driven by Luis. But it was just a FOB activate horn =0(
I feel like the part where Spider-Man is kind of babbling to Tony about how the undusting happened and then Dr. Strange opened portals, etc, and he's doing the really fast talking, that's the kind of thing that would have been perfect for Luis, done 100% in the style he...saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-04-30T21:43:01ZRe: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#202019-05-01T10:39:55Z2019-04-30T21:31:43Z<p>We have all these individual emotional scenes for the 'headliner' Avengers; Thor got his moment with his mother, Tony with his father, Steve with Peggy (regardless of my feelings about that), Hawkeye had his family dusting, Antman got a bunch of hard hitting exposition as he reenters from the Quantum zone, Hulk/Bruce even get a scene showing his two selves in balance taking a selfie with his adoring fans, and Natasha got... nothing. She sacrifices herself for the <s>world</s> <i>universe</i> and all we get for her emotional development is Nazi/Hydra Angel of Death guy knows her unknown father's name. This really disappointed me.</p>We have all these individual emotional scenes for the 'headliner' Avengers; Thor got his moment with his mother, Tony with his father, Steve with Peggy (regardless of my feelings about that), Hawkeye had his family dusting, Antman got a bunch of hard hitting exposition as he reenters from the Quantum zone, Hulk/Bruce even get a scene showing his two selves in balance taking a selfie with his adoring fans, and Natasha got... nothing. She sacrifices herself for the world universe and all we get...saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2019-04-30T21:31:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Kate's CommencementSM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/discussion&page=3#1312018-11-01T19:04:46Z2018-11-01T17:15:56Z<p>I had fun as well. My first PbP! I'm so glad I got to experience this.</p>I had fun as well. My first PbP! I'm so glad I got to experience this.SM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)2018-11-01T17:15:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Kate's CommencementSM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/discussion&page=3#1272018-10-31T00:19:30Z2018-10-31T00:19:04Z<p><b>Character Name </b> Popokya
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<b>Character Number </b>7131-701
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<b>Faction slotted for this scenario </b>Wayfinders
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<b>Entering Reputation for that faction if this is not that PC's first scenario </b>n/a
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<b>Day Job Roll if you have a Profession trained </b></p>Character Name Popokya
Character Number 7131-701
Faction slotted for this scenario Wayfinders
Entering Reputation for that faction if this is not that PC's first scenario n/a
Day Job Roll if you have a Profession trainedSM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)2018-10-31T00:19:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=6#2902018-10-01T22:46:48Z2018-10-01T22:46:48Z<p><b>Sadly, I have no pilot skills to provide."</b> </p>
<p>Pokya scans around the junkyard looking for something that might make the ship go faster. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 14</span></p>Sadly, I have no pilot skills to provide."
Pokya scans around the junkyard looking for something that might make the ship go faster. [dice=Perception]1d20[/dice]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-10-01T22:46:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=6#2782018-09-20T21:55:20Z2018-09-20T21:55:02Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 6</span></p>
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>,<Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-09-20T21:55:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Kate's CommencementSM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/discussion&page=3#1132018-09-18T23:36:58Z2018-09-18T23:36:58Z<p>Kate, I did two things in one post, both looking for parts which I rolled low on and intimidating RatRod. If that doesn't count as two let me know and I'll find more things for Pokya to do, but other than intimidate I'm not sure how useful she's going to be at these tasks.</p>Kate, I did two things in one post, both looking for parts which I rolled low on and intimidating RatRod. If that doesn't count as two let me know and I'll find more things for Pokya to do, but other than intimidate I'm not sure how useful she's going to be at these tasks.SM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)2018-09-18T23:36:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=6#2752018-09-18T23:34:05Z2018-09-18T23:34:05Z<p>Pokya wanders over to Velocity's racer. <b>"I heard you like takin' potshots at other racers. I bet the crowd must love it when you add a bit more spiciness to the races. That RatRod fellow seems like a real jerk, crowd would probably love seeing you zapping him a few times. Just enough to really make his tail sizzle. Ya know?</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>What would I roll to encourage Velocity to focus any fire on RatRod?</span></p>Pokya wanders over to Velocity's racer. "I heard you like takin' potshots at other racers. I bet the crowd must love it when you add a bit more spiciness to the races. That RatRod fellow seems like a real jerk, crowd would probably love seeing you zapping him a few times. Just enough to really make his tail sizzle. Ya know?
What would I roll to encourage Velocity to focus any fire on RatRod?Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-09-18T23:34:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Kate's CommencementSM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/discussion&page=3#1092018-09-13T21:08:08Z2018-09-13T21:08:08Z<p>Sorry I've been out of it for a bit. Should be back and consistently available again.</p>Sorry I've been out of it for a bit. Should be back and consistently available again.SM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)2018-09-13T21:08:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=6#2622018-09-13T23:59:10Z2018-09-13T21:01:42Z<p>Pokya's eyes move around around the scrapyard looking for things that might be ship parts. With much knowledge of mechanical things or what might actually be useful, Pokya is a little pessimistic about her chances of helping. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6</span></p>
<p>Seeing Tuudak trash talking to Ratrod, Pokya perks up. <i>Perhaps I can be of better use shaking that nasty piece of work.</i> Pokya mumbles <b>"Metaphorically shaking so to speak,"</b> reminding herself now is not the time for getting physical.
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Pokya sidles over to where Ratrod is, <b>"Is <i>that</i> what you're racing in? Ah ha ha ha! Did you stick it together with other racers' old cast-off parts and some bubblegum? I found some old shoelaces in the trash, you want them to help hold it together?" </b> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Intimidate:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21</span></p>Pokya's eyes move around around the scrapyard looking for things that might be ship parts. With much knowledge of mechanical things or what might actually be useful, Pokya is a little pessimistic about her chances of helping. [dice=Perception]1d20 + 0[/dice]
Seeing Tuudak trash talking to Ratrod, Pokya perks up. Perhaps I can be of better use shaking that nasty piece of work. Pokya mumbles "Metaphorically shaking so to speak," reminding herself now is not the time for getting physical.
Pokya...Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-09-13T21:01:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=5#2232018-08-17T23:40:27Z2018-08-17T23:40:27Z<p>Pokya tries to awkwardly sip from the tea cup and says <b>"We also may have a mutually beneficial proposal if that person who may have acquired the data is interested in this kind of activity with a bit more... resources... at their disposal.</b></p>Pokya tries to awkwardly sip from the tea cup and says "We also may have a mutually beneficial proposal if that person who may have acquired the data is interested in this kind of activity with a bit more... resources... at their disposal.Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-08-17T23:40:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Kate's CommencementSM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/discussion&page=2#1002018-08-17T18:20:34Z2018-08-17T18:20:34Z<p>Sorry I've been out of it. August has been crazy for me. Please feel free to post for me Kate if I am delaying stuff.</p>Sorry I've been out of it. August has been crazy for me. Please feel free to post for me Kate if I am delaying stuff.SM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)2018-08-17T18:20:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=4#1992018-07-23T21:37:47Z2018-07-23T21:37:28Z<p>Pokya sees others making arrangements for resting and shifts uncomfortably from foot to foot. <b>"Someone should probably make sure no other creatures decide to try infesting the warehouse now that the feather stalker has been dealt with. I'll rest up back there and my presence should keep any unwanted pests at bay for the time being."</b></p>Pokya sees others making arrangements for resting and shifts uncomfortably from foot to foot. "Someone should probably make sure no other creatures decide to try infesting the warehouse now that the feather stalker has been dealt with. I'll rest up back there and my presence should keep any unwanted pests at bay for the time being."Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-07-23T21:37:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=4#1962018-07-21T00:44:36Z2018-07-21T00:44:36Z<p>Pokya pokes around the warehouse too.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 8</span></p>Pokya pokes around the warehouse too.
[dice=Perception]1d20[/dice]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-07-21T00:44:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=4#1862018-07-17T19:14:19Z2018-07-17T19:14:19Z<p>Pokya takes another shot and then tries to move 5ft (forward, diagonally left) immediately before the feather stalker can reflect it back. </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Light Reaction Cannon:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Pokya takes another shot and then tries to move 5ft (forward, diagonally left) immediately before the feather stalker can reflect it back.
[dice=Light Reaction Cannon]1d20 + 1[/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-07-17T19:14:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=4#1812018-07-14T07:31:23Z2018-07-14T07:31:23Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reflex:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 19</span></p>[dice=Reflex]1d20[/dice]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-07-14T07:31:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=4#1762018-07-12T21:01:51Z2018-07-12T21:00:50Z<p>Pokya takes aim and squeezes the trigger on the light reaction cannon.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Light Reaction Cannon:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Pokya takes aim and squeezes the trigger on the light reaction cannon.
[dice=Light Reaction Cannon]1d20 + 1[/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-07-12T21:00:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=4#1692018-07-10T20:02:30Z2018-07-10T20:02:30Z<p>Creeping into the warehouse, Pokya watches Zal and Null scramble up to the catwalks, and decides to stick to the ground level.</p>Creeping into the warehouse, Pokya watches Zal and Null scramble up to the catwalks, and decides to stick to the ground level.Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-07-10T20:02:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=4#1592018-07-08T21:51:30Z2018-07-08T21:51:30Z<p>Pokya quietly asks the group, "Should we stick in a cluster with our backs to each other or fan out into formation and do a sweep?"</p>Pokya quietly asks the group, "Should we stick in a cluster with our backs to each other or fan out into formation and do a sweep?"Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-07-08T21:51:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=4#1582018-07-08T21:46:12Z2018-07-08T21:46:12Z<p>Pokya hobbles along on bruised toes, but manages to keep up with the group. </p>
<p>There's a bit of a clicking sound as one long clawed finger taps absently at a credstick in Pokya's pocket. The vesk's face is pensive, belatedly realizing that buying a copy of the album means there's only 4 credits left. </p>
<p>As they enter the warehouse, Pokya shrugs and pulls out the light reaction cannon peering around, focusing attention and aim of the reaction cannon on the catwalk.</p>Pokya hobbles along on bruised toes, but manages to keep up with the group.
There's a bit of a clicking sound as one long clawed finger taps absently at a credstick in Pokya's pocket. The vesk's face is pensive, belatedly realizing that buying a copy of the album means there's only 4 credits left.
As they enter the warehouse, Pokya shrugs and pulls out the light reaction cannon peering around, focusing attention and aim of the reaction cannon on the catwalk.Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-07-08T21:46:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=3#1372018-07-04T05:45:21Z2018-07-04T05:45:21Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Fortitude :</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13</span> </p>
<p>Pokya turns to her companions, <b>”We need at least two, right? And I kind of want to hear what all this fuss is about. And Zoomy seemed excited about all this, so... four...anyone else want their own copy??”</b></p>
<p>While in line, Pokya has been wracking her brain if she had ever heard over feather stalkers.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Life Science:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9</span></p>[dice=Fortitude ]1d20 + 4[/dice]
Pokya turns to her companions, ”We need at least two, right? And I kind of want to hear what all this fuss is about. And Zoomy seemed excited about all this, so... four...anyone else want their own copy??”
While in line, Pokya has been wracking her brain if she had ever heard over feather stalkers.
[dice=Life Science]1d20+3[/dice]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-07-04T05:45:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=2#982018-06-24T20:46:40Z2018-06-24T20:46:40Z<p>Pokya asks the children for the creature’s food to gentle toss in in the creatures direction.</p>Pokya asks the children for the creature’s food to gentle toss in in the creatures direction.Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-24T20:46:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=2#782018-06-20T22:34:11Z2018-06-20T22:34:11Z<p>Pokya creeps slowly into the room with the rest of the team. Looking around, trying to spot clues that would help her figure out the creature's identity. </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 14</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Life Science:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20</span></p>Pokya creeps slowly into the room with the rest of the team. Looking around, trying to spot clues that would help her figure out the creature's identity.
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[dice=Life Science]1d20+3[/dice]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-20T22:34:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=2#672018-06-15T22:26:02Z2018-06-15T22:26:02Z<p>Pokya address the children and patiently asks a few of her own questions, </p>
<p><b>"How long have you been taking care of Socks? </b>
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<b>"How did you plan to disarm the fire extinguisher to visit your Socks? </b>
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<b>"When was the last time you gave Socks something to snack on?</b></p>Pokya address the children and patiently asks a few of her own questions,
"How long have you been taking care of Socks?
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"How did you plan to disarm the fire extinguisher to visit your Socks?
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"When was the last time you gave Socks something to snack on?Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-15T22:26:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay&page=2#552018-06-14T06:21:44Z2018-06-14T03:43:32Z<p>Pokya stands next to Null and whispers <b>”Am I remembering correctly that mammals don’t usually leave their young for long? We should be wary of accidentally getting in between a parent human and it’s young. I understand they can be quite fierce when cornered.” </b></p>Pokya stands next to Null and whispers ”Am I remembering correctly that mammals don’t usually leave their young for long? We should be wary of accidentally getting in between a parent human and it’s young. I understand they can be quite fierce when cornered.”Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-14T03:43:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay#302018-06-10T19:34:56Z2018-06-10T19:34:39Z<p><b>"The Wayfinders seem to fit mostly with my own goals. I think that's where I'll be heading too."</b> Pokya follows closely after Tuudak so as not to get lost and politely smiles an nods along with the conversations while not paying particular close attention.</p>"The Wayfinders seem to fit mostly with my own goals. I think that's where I'll be heading too." Pokya follows closely after Tuudak so as not to get lost and politely smiles an nods along with the conversations while not paying particular close attention.Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-10T19:34:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay#212018-06-10T00:38:11Z2018-06-10T00:37:53Z<p>Pokya hops up quickly and shakes Zaldekan's proffered hand. <b>"Indeed! Though I'm quite fond of meeting new spices, it thrills me to see the familiar face of another vesk. You appear to have a fondness for ...mechanicals?</b></p>Pokya hops up quickly and shakes Zaldekan's proffered hand. "Indeed! Though I'm quite fond of meeting new spices, it thrills me to see the familiar face of another vesk. You appear to have a fondness for ...mechanicals?Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-10T00:37:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay#192018-06-09T22:17:17Z2018-06-09T22:13:04Z<p>Pokya's lips pull back showing rows of short, very pointy looking teeth in what is supposed to be a cheerful smile, <b>Sign me up then!"</b>. Lumbering up awkwardly from the floor, Pokya heads first to the receptacle for the cheek swab and then over to the glowing panel for the implant.
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Settling back on the floor the Pokya activates and deactivates the implant several times and grins.</p>Pokya's lips pull back showing rows of short, very pointy looking teeth in what is supposed to be a cheerful smile, Sign me up then!". Lumbering up awkwardly from the floor, Pokya heads first to the receptacle for the cheek swab and then over to the glowing panel for the implant.
Settling back on the floor the Pokya activates and deactivates the implant several times and grins.Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-09T22:13:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay#172018-06-09T21:36:38Z2018-06-09T21:35:46Z<p>Pokya considers the number of credits leftover from a recent trip to a local armor shop and asks Guidance<b>"How much does this subdermal thingy cost? And is it also sub-scaly?"</b></p>Pokya considers the number of credits leftover from a recent trip to a local armor shop and asks Guidance"How much does this subdermal thingy cost? And is it also sub-scaly?"Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-09T21:35:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Kate's CommencementSM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/discussion&page=2#512018-06-09T21:14:36Z2018-06-09T21:14:36Z<p>Also, Kate, if I need to do something settings wise with my character, can you let me know? Some of the features for PbP I don't know if I have because of admin privileges and I don't want to unintentionally break anything.</p>Also, Kate, if I need to do something settings wise with my character, can you let me know? Some of the features for PbP I don't know if I have because of admin privileges and I don't want to unintentionally break anything.SM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-09T21:14:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Kate's Commencement [closed]Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/gameplay#152018-06-10T04:19:52Z2018-06-09T21:10:21Z<p>From behind Rogers, a throaty veskan voice laughs <b>"As long as I'm around you don't have to be worried about being the last one to arrive. Name's Popokya the Skullcrusher, but I'm pleased to just be called Pokya for efficiency's sake."</b> Pokya enters the room, a hulking vesk with predominantly dark blue scales highlighted by bright green and yellow markings. Briefly studying the waiting room chairs, Poyka instead chooses to settle noisily onto the floor against a wall. After a bit of adjustments to armor and weapons Pokya sighs loudly, <b>"Ahhhh.. Good to finally take a load off."</b></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>From behind Rogers, a throaty veskan voice laughs "As long as I'm around you don't have to be worried about being the last one to arrive. Name's Popokya the Skullcrusher, but I'm pleased to just be called Pokya for efficiency's sake." Pokya enters the room, a hulking vesk with predominantly dark blue scales highlighted by bright green and yellow markings. Briefly studying the waiting room chairs, Poyka instead chooses to settle noisily onto the floor against a wall. After a bit of adjustments...Popokya the Skullcrusher (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-09T21:10:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Kate's CommencementSM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMKatesCommencementClosed/discussion#502018-06-09T20:56:12Z2018-06-09T20:39:49Z<p>I had thought I would get my character a Reaction Cannon, light. I'm a bit confused about how ammunition & charges work. Page 177 says the RC has a capacity of 6 rounds usage 1. Page 168 says weapons using standard ammunition come pre-loaded. If I understand table 7-9 on 179 correctly, heavy rounds have 20 charges/cartridges. So the RC comes pre-loaded with 6 heavy rounds, each having 20 charges/cartridges. This means my character can fire it 120 times before needing to obtain more heavy rounds for it or can fire it 6 times because each use takes 1 round which is 20 charges/cartridges each time?</p>I had thought I would get my character a Reaction Cannon, light. I'm a bit confused about how ammunition & charges work. Page 177 says the RC has a capacity of 6 rounds usage 1. Page 168 says weapons using standard ammunition come pre-loaded. If I understand table 7-9 on 179 correctly, heavy rounds have 20 charges/cartridges. So the RC comes pre-loaded with 6 heavy rounds, each having 20 charges/cartridges. This means my character can fire it 120 times before needing to obtain more heavy...SM PbP (alias of Sara Marie)2018-06-09T20:39:49ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: We are under attack!Spam Laser (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uv6x&page=3?We-are-under-attack#1362018-03-09T09:41:21Z2018-03-08T21:28:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">UnArcaneElection wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I saw a bunch more appear, but COULDN'T flag them, because the web site became unstable . . . and then all of a sudden they all disappeared! Coincidence?
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</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Pew! pew! pew!</span>UnArcaneElection wrote:I saw a bunch more appear, but COULDN'T flag them, because the web site became unstable . . . and then all of a sudden they all disappeared! Coincidence?
Pew! pew! pew!Spam Laser (alias of Sara Marie)2018-03-08T21:28:46ZForums/Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: General Discussion: Blog: Throw Her into the Pond!Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/store/blog/v5748dyo5livl?Throw-Her-into-the-Pond#12016-06-22T10:57:22Z2016-06-21T22:28:36Z<p>While I appreciate the title of your blog, I'm going to have to recommend against throwing me in a pond. Everyone loses. Trust me.</p>While I appreciate the title of your blog, I'm going to have to recommend against throwing me in a pond. Everyone loses. Trust me.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2016-06-21T22:28:36ZRe: Forums: Lost Omens Products: Paizo Blog: Do Not Underestimate the Sneakiness!Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5liry?Do-Not-Underestimate-the-Sneakiness#132016-05-06T02:56:40Z2016-05-04T22:15:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mark Seifter wrote:</div><blockquote> Between Maid Merisiel and poisoning-disguised-waiter Damiel from the influence system art piece in Ultimate Intrigue, we're getting close to being able to staff an inn filled with disguised iconics. Now all we need is a disguised innkeeper! </blockquote><p>I <i>do</i> know how to ensure patrons get a good night's rest.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Readies Slumber Hex.</span></p>Mark Seifter wrote:Between Maid Merisiel and poisoning-disguised-waiter Damiel from the influence system art piece in Ultimate Intrigue, we're getting close to being able to staff an inn filled with disguised iconics. Now all we need is a disguised innkeeper!
I do know how to ensure patrons get a good night's rest. Readies Slumber Hex.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2016-05-04T22:15:07ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: The Magnificent 7 of Set 6Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5liib?The-Magnificent-7-of-Set-6#432016-02-16T21:40:48Z2016-02-16T21:15:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Erik Mona wrote:</div><blockquote>I think you'll find this is a witch worth making a switch.</blockquote><p>I couldn't agree more.Erik Mona wrote:I think you'll find this is a witch worth making a switch.
I couldn't agree more.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2016-02-16T21:15:28ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: My wisdom teeth were removed. Any tips?saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9h7?My-wisdom-teeth-were-removed-Any-tips#462016-01-29T01:28:00Z2016-01-21T18:11:57Z<p>Sleep through as much as possible. Time pain medication so you take the next dose just before the first wears off instead of waiting until you feel pain. Don't be shy about asking for help from friends or family if you need it.</p>Sleep through as much as possible. Time pain medication so you take the next dose just before the first wears off instead of waiting until you feel pain. Don't be shy about asking for help from friends or family if you need it.saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2016-01-21T18:11:57ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: How are Earth and Golarion in the same universe?Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t7r2&page=2?How-are-Earth-and-Golarion-in-the-same-universe#912016-01-05T22:44:40Z2016-01-05T22:44:40Z<p>D:</p>D:Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2016-01-05T22:44:40ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Has anyone run a magical adventure inside a human body?saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t5ih?Has-anyone-run-a-magical-adventure-inside-a#122015-11-30T23:26:34Z2015-11-30T23:26:34Z<p>This has me contemplating what the rules for <i>Please Let This Be a Normal RPG: Magic School Bus the Roleplaying Game </i> look like.</p>This has me contemplating what the rules for Please Let This Be a Normal RPG: Magic School Bus the Roleplaying Game look like.saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2015-11-30T23:26:34ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: A Cuddle of Goblins (and Other Pathfinder Collective Nouns)saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sq7z&page=8?A-Cuddle-of-Goblins#3682015-10-27T23:16:44Z2015-10-27T23:16:44Z<p>A neuralix of brain moles. </p>
<p>A _____ of incutilis (incutili?).</p>A neuralix of brain moles.
A _____ of incutilis (incutili?).saramarie otc (alias of Sara Marie)2015-10-27T23:16:44ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3342015-08-13T17:41:11Z2015-08-13T17:41:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Larina Nix wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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So new question.
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Sorcerers. What do you think of them? They seem a bit like cheaters to me; all that power and they never have to work for it. </blockquote><p>I have learned that power never comes without a price. Having known a few sorcerers, I'm not sure on average they're coming out ahead on the power vs personal cost scale.Larina Nix wrote:So new question.
Sorcerers. What do you think of them? They seem a bit like cheaters to me; all that power and they never have to work for it.
I have learned that power never comes without a price. Having known a few sorcerers, I'm not sure on average they're coming out ahead on the power vs personal cost scale.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2015-08-13T17:41:11ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3322015-08-13T00:32:08Z2015-08-13T00:32:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Shadow_Charlatan wrote:</div><blockquote> Miss Feiya, what do you think of kineticists ? </blockquote><p>I'm going to reserve judgement until I meet one in person.Shadow_Charlatan wrote:Miss Feiya, what do you think of kineticists ?
I'm going to reserve judgement until I meet one in person.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2015-08-13T00:32:08ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3312015-08-13T00:31:27Z2015-08-13T00:31:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Larina Nix wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Oh. This is fun.
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Feiya (love the hair by the way),</blockquote><p>Thank you!
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Larina Nix wrote:</div><blockquote>If you could meet one historical/mythological/fantasy witch then who would that be?</blockquote><p>Myself in about 20 years from now. I presume I will have built up enough mythos and infamy that I will want to have a chat with myself now.
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Larina Nix wrote:</div><blockquote>Follow up. Would you start your own coven? </blockquote><p>If the right set of circumstances and people presented themselves.Larina Nix wrote:Oh. This is fun.
Feiya (love the hair by the way),
Thank you! Larina Nix wrote:If you could meet one historical/mythological/fantasy witch then who would that be?
Myself in about 20 years from now. I presume I will have built up enough mythos and infamy that I will want to have a chat with myself now.
Larina Nix wrote:Follow up. Would you start your own coven?
If the right set of circumstances and people presented themselves.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2015-08-13T00:31:27ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3302015-08-13T00:28:08Z2015-08-13T00:28:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">zergtitan wrote:</div><blockquote> Did you get to have your own dancing hut? If so then what design/style did you decorate it as? If not what did you get instead? </blockquote><p>Not to keep, and the landlord was not inclined to be fooled by toothpaste to cover up holes in the walls.
<p>My dream would be a sleek, well curated collection of interesting things from across golarion, but in all honesty, it would probably just be precarious piles of knick knacks jammed into every possible nook and cranny.</p>zergtitan wrote:Did you get to have your own dancing hut? If so then what design/style did you decorate it as? If not what did you get instead?
Not to keep, and the landlord was not inclined to be fooled by toothpaste to cover up holes in the walls. My dream would be a sleek, well curated collection of interesting things from across golarion, but in all honesty, it would probably just be precarious piles of knick knacks jammed into every possible nook and cranny.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2015-08-13T00:28:08ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3292015-08-13T00:25:04Z2015-08-13T00:24:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Archpaladin Zousha wrote:</div><blockquote> How was your stint as Baba Yaga's White Rider? </blockquote><p>Like riding a rollercoaster. Its exhilarating and yet you kind of just want to puke. Also there's lots of screaming.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Archpaladin Zousha wrote:</div><blockquote>How'd you, Valeros and Imrijka get out of your century of service to her early? </blockquote><p>Some secrets are best left untold for everyone's safety.Archpaladin Zousha wrote:How was your stint as Baba Yaga's White Rider?
Like riding a rollercoaster. Its exhilarating and yet you kind of just want to puke. Also there's lots of screaming. Archpaladin Zousha wrote:How'd you, Valeros and Imrijka get out of your century of service to her early?
Some secrets are best left untold for everyone's safety.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2015-08-13T00:24:27ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3272015-08-12T03:15:13Z2015-08-12T03:15:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Feiya wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">The Drunken Dragon wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Hail.
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What's it like communicating with Daji? I've heard certain spellcasters can speak with their familiars as if they had a common language. Do the two of you, and if so, what is it like? </blockquote><p>I assume is different for each individual. For me it's like standing in an old growth forest, silent except for wind rustling through the leaves and someone whispering behind me but no matter how I try I never see anyone or anything but Daji and the trees.
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There is a language with no words between us.
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</blockquote><p>Feiya wrote:The Drunken Dragon wrote:Hail.
What's it like communicating with Daji? I've heard certain spellcasters can speak with their familiars as if they had a common language. Do the two of you, and if so, what is it like?
I assume is different for each individual. For me it's like standing in an old growth forest, silent except for wind rustling through the leaves and someone whispering behind me but no matter how I try I never see anyone or anything but Daji and the trees.
There is a...Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2015-08-12T03:15:13ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: A Cuddle of Goblins (and Other Pathfinder Collective Nouns)Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sq7z&page=3?A-Cuddle-of-Goblins#1172015-08-09T08:20:31Z2015-08-09T08:20:31Z<p>An ire of Lissalans </p>
<p>A ________ of vegepygmies.</p>An ire of Lissalans
A ________ of vegepygmies.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2015-08-09T08:20:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: APG Pregen - FeiyaFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sg2e&page=2?APG-Pregen-Feiya#602015-08-25T21:48:12Z2015-07-16T18:42:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nefreet wrote:</div><blockquote>I made the border purple for Feiya...</blockquote><p>Excellent choice.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nefreet wrote:</div><blockquote>Maybe silver for Seltyiel? He'll be 100% from scratch. I am unaware of any other examples of him out there. </blockquote><p>"Black like his soul" not an option?Nefreet wrote:I made the border purple for Feiya...
Excellent choice. Nefreet wrote:Maybe silver for Seltyiel? He'll be 100% from scratch. I am unaware of any other examples of him out there.
"Black like his soul" not an option?Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2015-07-16T18:42:51ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3172014-11-09T03:01:50Z2014-11-09T03:01:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Wolf_Shay wrote:</div><blockquote> Do you have any advice for a novice practitioner of witchcraft? </blockquote><p>Don't give up, keep trying, learn your limits and then push them.Wolf_Shay wrote:Do you have any advice for a novice practitioner of witchcraft?
Don't give up, keep trying, learn your limits and then push them.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-09T03:01:50ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3162014-11-09T03:01:02Z2014-11-09T03:01:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Crayon wrote:</div><blockquote> So I'm curious: what was it like being brought up by hags? </blockquote><p>Not recommended.Crayon wrote:So I'm curious: what was it like being brought up by hags?
Not recommended.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-09T03:01:02ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3152014-11-09T03:00:20Z2014-11-09T03:00:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The NPC wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Feiya nos Wanderer,</p>
<p>If you encountered a woman who was slowly transmuting herself into a construct, admittedly a free willed one mind you, what would your reaction to her be and would you try to talk her out of her course of action? </blockquote><p>Depends, is she the mastermind at the end of an investigation of a series of gruesome murders or is she just a casual acquaintance I meet at a completely innocent tavern?The NPC wrote:Feiya nos Wanderer,
If you encountered a woman who was slowly transmuting herself into a construct, admittedly a free willed one mind you, what would your reaction to her be and would you try to talk her out of her course of action?
Depends, is she the mastermind at the end of an investigation of a series of gruesome murders or is she just a casual acquaintance I meet at a completely innocent tavern?Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-09T03:00:20ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3102014-11-04T08:13:58Z2014-11-04T08:13:58Z<p>Ok, Alain is off to go heal his wounded prides (and to see if Kyra can heal his broken nose and if that includes making it straight again or if that costs extra) and Amiri is off to go see if Kyra will heal her broken nose, but leave it crooked. </p>
<p>And I am off to bed.</p>Ok, Alain is off to go heal his wounded prides (and to see if Kyra can heal his broken nose and if that includes making it straight again or if that costs extra) and Amiri is off to go see if Kyra will heal her broken nose, but leave it crooked.
And I am off to bed.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T08:13:58ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3092014-11-04T08:05:09Z2014-11-04T08:05:09Z<p>Oh wow, apparently Alain's definition did not sit well with Amiri. </p>
<p>I have to say, though, he fully deserves what he is about to get.</p>Oh wow, apparently Alain's definition did not sit well with Amiri.
I have to say, though, he fully deserves what he is about to get.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T08:05:09ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3082014-11-04T07:53:39Z2014-11-04T07:53:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Feiya wrote:</div><blockquote> Never mind, Alain just informed me of the definition of "civilization" and goblins do not fit under it. At all. </blockquote><p>Ezren just perked up when Alain told me that.
<p>They are now getting into what appears will be an extended discussion of the definition of "civilization".</p>Feiya wrote:Never mind, Alain just informed me of the definition of "civilization" and goblins do not fit under it. At all.
Ezren just perked up when Alain told me that. They are now getting into what appears will be an extended discussion of the definition of "civilization".Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:53:39ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3072014-11-04T07:50:42Z2014-11-04T07:50:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Feiya wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">John Kretzer wrote:</div><blockquote>Are there civilized goblins?</blockquote>Sure, of a sort. They have a leader, and if properly motivated can act in accord with one another in pursuits of a single goal.</blockquote><p>Never mind, Alain just informed me of the definition of "civilization" and goblins do not fit under it. At all.Feiya wrote:John Kretzer wrote:Are there civilized goblins?
Sure, of a sort. They have a leader, and if properly motivated can act in accord with one another in pursuits of a single goal.Never mind, Alain just informed me of the definition of "civilization" and goblins do not fit under it. At all.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:50:42ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3062014-11-04T07:48:24Z2014-11-04T07:48:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Kretzer wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Feiya wrote:</div><blockquote> The time Seelah, Ezren, Seltyiel and I discussed the nature of good and evil around a campfire after a horrific fight with a herd of wild goblins. </blockquote>Are there civilized goblins?</blockquote><p>Sure, of a sort. They have a leader, and if properly motivated can act in accord with one another in pursuits of a single goal.
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Kretzer wrote:</div><blockquote>Also it is good to see you are back. You are my favorite iconic. </blockquote><p>It's good to be back.John Kretzer wrote:Feiya wrote: The time Seelah, Ezren, Seltyiel and I discussed the nature of good and evil around a campfire after a horrific fight with a herd of wild goblins.
Are there civilized goblins?Sure, of a sort. They have a leader, and if properly motivated can act in accord with one another in pursuits of a single goal.
John Kretzer wrote:Also it is good to see you are back. You are my favorite iconic.
It's good to be back.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:48:24ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3052014-11-04T07:43:36Z2014-11-04T07:43:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Haladir wrote:</div><blockquote> I think Feiya is still off roaming the mutiverse in a strange hut with chicken legs... </blockquote><p>That was totally worth the experience but I am never doing that again!Haladir wrote:I think Feiya is still off roaming the mutiverse in a strange hut with chicken legs...
That was totally worth the experience but I am never doing that again!Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:43:36ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3042014-11-04T07:42:40Z2014-11-04T07:42:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">equinoxmaster wrote:</div><blockquote> what do you think of fetchlings? </blockquote><p>Daji likes playing it when we have extended down time, but I get bored with the repetition.equinoxmaster wrote:what do you think of fetchlings?
Daji likes playing it when we have extended down time, but I get bored with the repetition.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:42:40ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3032014-11-04T07:38:45Z2014-11-04T07:38:45Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Belle Mythix wrote:</div><blockquote><p> More little foxes on the way?
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</blockquote><p>I'm sure daji has literally dozens of fox babies all over Golarion. Animals like foxes aren't as attached to keeping in touch with their young as humans often are.Belle Mythix wrote:More little foxes on the way?
I'm sure daji has literally dozens of fox babies all over Golarion. Animals like foxes aren't as attached to keeping in touch with their young as humans often are.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:38:45ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3022014-11-04T07:34:42Z2014-11-04T07:34:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">snickersimba wrote:</div><blockquote> Feiya,What happens if someone hugs your fox? Does he get mad? </blockquote><p>Depends on the context. I recommend against a stranger trying to hug him. Generally it's a good idea to let animals approach you rather than the other way around.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">snickersimba wrote:</div><blockquote> Also, how do you react to being placed in a situation were fire doesn't work?</blockquote><p>I'd make a pretty crappy adventurer if I didn't have more than one trick
<div class="messageboard-quotee">snickersimba wrote:</div><blockquote> Have you ever considered the fact daji could be used as a weapon? </blockquote><p>A weapon is a tool. And if you're looking for a tool, you'll want Alain. Zing!
<div class="messageboard-quotee">snickersimba wrote:</div><blockquote> How mad would you be if I stole him? </blockquote><p>Yes.snickersimba wrote:Feiya,What happens if someone hugs your fox? Does he get mad?
Depends on the context. I recommend against a stranger trying to hug him. Generally it's a good idea to let animals approach you rather than the other way around. snickersimba wrote:Also, how do you react to being placed in a situation were fire doesn't work?
I'd make a pretty crappy adventurer if I didn't have more than one trick snickersimba wrote:Have you ever considered the fact daji could be used as a...Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:34:42ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=7?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3012014-11-04T07:22:30Z2014-11-04T07:22:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Guy St-Amant wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Off on new adventures?
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</blockquote><p>Always.Guy St-Amant wrote:Off on new adventures?
Always.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:22:30ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#3002014-11-04T07:22:06Z2014-11-04T07:22:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Belle Mythix wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Matt Thomason wrote:</div><blockquote> I think Paizo dragged her off to use her hexing ability on the subscription dispatch system ;) </blockquote><p>Probably.
<p>Or the goblin messengers are busy.
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</blockquote><p>Goblins are great at delivering messages. Well, great if your an evil mastermind and your message is: destruction and chaos. If they ever find out they're delivering written words it gets awkward.Belle Mythix wrote:Matt Thomason wrote: I think Paizo dragged her off to use her hexing ability on the subscription dispatch system ;)
Probably. Or the goblin messengers are busy.
Goblins are great at delivering messages. Well, great if your an evil mastermind and your message is: destruction and chaos. If they ever find out they're delivering written words it gets awkward.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:22:06ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2992014-11-04T07:18:26Z2014-11-04T07:18:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Matt Thomason wrote:</div><blockquote> I think Paizo dragged her off to use her hexing ability on the subscription dispatch system ;) </blockquote><p>No, but I can see why you'd think that :)Matt Thomason wrote:I think Paizo dragged her off to use her hexing ability on the subscription dispatch system ;)
No, but I can see why you'd think that :)Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:18:26ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2982014-11-04T07:17:46Z2014-11-04T07:17:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">ulgulanoth wrote:</div><blockquote> i think she got frozen up in irrisen </blockquote><p>Funny story, I was actually frozen at one point in Irrisen, but that's unrelated to my absence.ulgulanoth wrote:i think she got frozen up in irrisen
Funny story, I was actually frozen at one point in Irrisen, but that's unrelated to my absence.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:17:46ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2972014-11-04T07:16:51Z2014-11-04T07:16:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Kretzer wrote:</div><blockquote> I don't think Feiya likes us anymore. :( </blockquote><p>Absence makes the heart grow fonder or something.John Kretzer wrote:I don't think Feiya likes us anymore. :(
Absence makes the heart grow fonder or something.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:16:51ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2962014-11-04T07:15:50Z2014-11-04T07:15:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kelsey MacAilbert wrote:</div><blockquote> So, what DOES the fox say? </blockquote><p>Right now I know one that is saying he can totally be trusted around the chicken coop if I could just unlatch the gate for something completely unrelated to the fact that he's feeling a might... peckish.Kelsey MacAilbert wrote:So, what DOES the fox say?
Right now I know one that is saying he can totally be trusted around the chicken coop if I could just unlatch the gate for something completely unrelated to the fact that he's feeling a might... peckish.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:15:50ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2942014-11-04T07:09:28Z2014-11-04T07:09:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Kretzer wrote:</div><blockquote> Hi Feiya, are you going to answear anymore questions? </blockquote><p>Sure.John Kretzer wrote:Hi Feiya, are you going to answear anymore questions?
Sure.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:09:28ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2932014-11-04T07:08:17Z2014-11-04T07:08:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Drunken Dragon wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Hail.
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What's it like communicating with Daji? I've heard certain spellcasters can speak with their familiars as if they had a common language. Do the two of you, and if so, what is it like? </blockquote><p>I assume is different for each individual. For me it's like standing in an old growth forest, silent except for wind rustling through the leaves and someone whispering behind me but no matter how I try I never see anyone or anything but Daji and the trees.
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There is a language with no words between us. </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Drunken Dragon wrote:</div><blockquote> What sort of personality does he have?</blockquote><p>Foxy. He's definitely a very foxy sort of fox.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Drunken Dragon wrote:</div><blockquote> Also, what in your opinion was the most interesting conversation you've ever had with another iconic? </blockquote><p>The time Seelah, Ezren, Seltyiel and I discussed the nature of good and evil around a campfire after a horrific fight with a herd of wild goblins.The Drunken Dragon wrote:Hail.
What's it like communicating with Daji? I've heard certain spellcasters can speak with their familiars as if they had a common language. Do the two of you, and if so, what is it like?
I assume is different for each individual. For me it's like standing in an old growth forest, silent except for wind rustling through the leaves and someone whispering behind me but no matter how I try I never see anyone or anything but Daji and the trees.
There is a language...Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T07:08:17ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2922014-11-04T06:59:06Z2014-11-04T06:59:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">ulgulanoth wrote:</div><blockquote> speaking of the dancing hut, what style does it dance to? </blockquote><p>I think it dances to the beat of its mistress' drum.ulgulanoth wrote:speaking of the dancing hut, what style does it dance to?
I think it dances to the beat of its mistress' drum.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T06:59:06ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2912014-11-04T06:58:01Z2014-11-04T06:58:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Andrew Crossett wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Hey, Feiya's back from Irrisen! She totally didn't get killed.</p>
<p>You probably just want to find a non-dancing hut to lie down in and get some sleep, I'd imagine... </blockquote><p>There's a post-Adventure adrenaline rush when you get home and suddenly realize you need to start looking for another adventure.Andrew Crossett wrote:Hey, Feiya's back from Irrisen! She totally didn't get killed.
You probably just want to find a non-dancing hut to lie down in and get some sleep, I'd imagine...
There's a post-Adventure adrenaline rush when you get home and suddenly realize you need to start looking for another adventure.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T06:58:01ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2902014-11-04T06:56:01Z2014-11-04T06:56:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Reyan Gremault wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Feiya wrote:</div><blockquote> I have some catching up to do, but I came across this today and just had to share: <a href="http://vaejoun.deviantart.com/art/Pathfinder-Feiya-339660398" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WOW. Love it!</a> </blockquote><p>That is...Very well done... I feel quite envious of the artists skill and of both you and Daji's awesomeness.
<p>On the topic of you; how does one pronounce your name? </blockquote><p>However one likes. Fee-Ya/Fey-Ya : Po-Tay-Toe/Po-Tah-TohReyan Gremault wrote:Feiya wrote: I have some catching up to do, but I came across this today and just had to share: WOW. Love it!
That is...Very well done... I feel quite envious of the artists skill and of both you and Daji's awesomeness. On the topic of you; how does one pronounce your name? However one likes. Fee-Ya/Fey-Ya : Po-Tay-Toe/Po-Tah-TohFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T06:56:01ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2892014-11-04T06:53:38Z2014-11-04T06:53:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Drock11 wrote:</div><blockquote> Have you ever used the thing above your head as an impromptu boomerang? If you did have you ever taken out an opponent with it? </blockquote><p>I had to go figure out what a boomerang is. Then I had to try it to see if it worked. The only one injured with it was myself.Drock11 wrote:Have you ever used the thing above your head as an impromptu boomerang? If you did have you ever taken out an opponent with it?
I had to go figure out what a boomerang is. Then I had to try it to see if it worked. The only one injured with it was myself.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T06:53:38ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2882014-11-04T06:51:39Z2014-11-04T06:51:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lem the Halfling wrote:</div><blockquote> Do you think Daji would get along with my llama? </blockquote><p>Depends. Is it a talking llama?Lem the Halfling wrote:Do you think Daji would get along with my llama?
Depends. Is it a talking llama?Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-11-04T06:51:39ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet the Iconics: Shardra GeltlFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgcn&page=16?Meet-the-Iconics-Shardra-Geltl#7812014-08-17T19:14:41Z2014-08-12T05:00:04Z<p>I didn't want to be part of your stupid hat club anyway. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>goes and sobs in the corner </span></p>I didn't want to be part of your stupid hat club anyway.
goes and sobs in the cornerFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-08-12T05:00:04ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: New Iconics DesexedFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rc2g&page=7?New-Iconics-Desexed#3372016-03-11T15:08:34Z2014-08-08T19:10:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ambrosia Slaad wrote:</div><blockquote>I, on the other tentacle, believe we should see more iconic critters fashionably dressed. Such as Kolo sporting full <a href="http://spidermanfan2099.deviantart.com/art/The-Rocketeer-244890626" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rocketeer cosplay</a>... Daji sporting a top hat, monocle, jaunty scarf, stylish vest, and swordcane... Biter nakkid but for a fez... </blockquote><p>I would just like to say, that despite what rumors you may have heard, the times Daji has been seen wearing bipedal fashion accessories were all fully consensual.Ambrosia Slaad wrote:I, on the other tentacle, believe we should see more iconic critters fashionably dressed. Such as Kolo sporting full Rocketeer cosplay... Daji sporting a top hat, monocle, jaunty scarf, stylish vest, and swordcane... Biter nakkid but for a fez...
I would just like to say, that despite what rumors you may have heard, the times Daji has been seen wearing bipedal fashion accessories were all fully consensual.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-08-08T19:10:28ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet the Iconics: Shardra GeltlFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgcn&page=7?Meet-the-Iconics-Shardra-Geltl#3322014-08-04T18:04:02Z2014-08-01T17:29:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Captain K. wrote:</div><blockquote> This sexuality discussion could be resolved if the Iconics get together and Feiya spams Misfortune > Evil Eye > Cackle > Unnatural Lust on everyone and sees who makes their saving throw. </blockquote><p>I don't think I would even need to bother with hexing.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Captain K. wrote:</div><blockquote>Then records the zany fun on some crystal ball or whatever. </blockquote><p>What happens between iconics, stays between iconics.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Captain K. wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Feiya - rejected her evil cult upbringing of almost certainly lesbian Hags (Hags as in game race, not homosexual slur) and is a genuinely lovely person. She does wear those thigh-high stockings for a reason. Straight. A bit clingy.</blockquote><p>Or, living with faces of pure evil teaches you to take advantage of love and a warm comforting body where and when you find it.Captain K. wrote:This sexuality discussion could be resolved if the Iconics get together and Feiya spams Misfortune > Evil Eye > Cackle > Unnatural Lust on everyone and sees who makes their saving throw.
I don't think I would even need to bother with hexing. Captain K. wrote:Then records the zany fun on some crystal ball or whatever.
What happens between iconics, stays between iconics. Captain K. wrote:Feiya - rejected her evil cult upbringing of almost certainly lesbian Hags (Hags as in...Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-08-01T17:29:53ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Do the female Iconic characters need an art update?Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qndo&page=2?Do-the-female-Iconic-characters-need-an-art#912014-06-05T21:38:00Z2014-02-07T01:05:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lord Fyre wrote:</div><blockquote><p>True, however, she was born in the Land of the Linnorm Kings and raised by Irrisen Hags.
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</blockquote><p>Which definitely endeared me to the Ulfen and Irrisen clothing styles and cultural practices. Where one is physically from matters very little. Its where one is <i>going</i>.
<p>Dress for the job you want, not the one you used to have.</p>Lord Fyre wrote:True, however, she was born in the Land of the Linnorm Kings and raised by Irrisen Hags.
Which definitely endeared me to the Ulfen and Irrisen clothing styles and cultural practices. Where one is physically from matters very little. Its where one is going. Dress for the job you want, not the one you used to have.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-02-07T01:05:11ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Do the female Iconic characters need an art update?Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qndo&page=2?Do-the-female-Iconic-characters-need-an-art#542014-06-08T14:58:20Z2014-02-06T00:43:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mikaze wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lamontius wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I find it slightly unsettling, Feiya, that your cold weather gear appears to be made of fox fur...and that your familiar is nowhere in sight in that image</p>
<p></blockquote><i>Feiya, what the hell?!</i> D: </blockquote><p>It's not. I swear. Daji is fine.
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<p><.<</p>Mikaze wrote:Lamontius wrote:I find it slightly unsettling, Feiya, that your cold weather gear appears to be made of fox fur...and that your familiar is nowhere in sight in that image
Feiya, what the hell?! D: It's not. I swear. Daji is fine. >.>
<.<Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-02-06T00:43:35ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Do the female Iconic characters need an art update?Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qndo?Do-the-female-Iconic-characters-need-an-art#462014-06-07T15:45:51Z2014-02-05T23:12:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mikaze wrote:</div><blockquote>I'd also rather we got more situational clothing for them, along the lines of Arctic Action Kyra in People of the North. </blockquote><p>Did you see my <a href="http://paizo.com/image/product/catalog/PZO/PZO9253_500.jpeg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">cold weather gear,</a> too?
<p>/shamelessly shows off</p>Mikaze wrote:I'd also rather we got more situational clothing for them, along the lines of Arctic Action Kyra in People of the North.
Did you see my cold weather gear, too? /shamelessly shows offFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-02-05T23:12:00ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Do the female Iconic characters need an art update?Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qndo?Do-the-female-Iconic-characters-need-an-art#442014-06-07T15:45:25Z2014-02-05T23:02:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lord Fyre wrote:</div><blockquote><p>My question is, do these characters need an art update to dress them more "realistically" for the Golarion setting?
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</blockquote><p>I can't speak for all of the other iconics, but I am personally quite happy with the fashion choices I am usually depicted in. There's room for lots of different types of clothing options and I would rather see a wide spread of different looks going forward on new iconics than retconning older art.Lord Fyre wrote:My question is, do these characters need an art update to dress them more "realistically" for the Golarion setting?
I can't speak for all of the other iconics, but I am personally quite happy with the fashion choices I am usually depicted in. There's room for lots of different types of clothing options and I would rather see a wide spread of different looks going forward on new iconics than retconning older art.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-02-05T23:02:15ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Battles Preview: Winter is ComingFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lfr0?Pathfinder-Battles-Preview-Winter-is-Coming#22014-01-18T01:02:27Z2014-01-18T00:57:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>She makes a great female spellcaster player character,</blockquote><p>Heck yeah I do!!!
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>and her dark blue color scheme makes her a perfect proxy for an enemy mystic.</blockquote><p>I'm going to choose to take that as a compliment.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>so we simply had to include Feiya's fox familiar, Daji, in the Reign of Winter set.</blockquote><p>much wow. superb detail. so cute.Quote:She makes a great female spellcaster player character,
Heck yeah I do!!! Quote:and her dark blue color scheme makes her a perfect proxy for an enemy mystic.
I'm going to choose to take that as a compliment. Quote:so we simply had to include Feiya's fox familiar, Daji, in the Reign of Winter set.
much wow. superb detail. so cute.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2014-01-18T00:57:38ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2712013-09-23T08:57:21Z2013-08-28T00:26:08Z<p>I have some catching up to do, but I came across this today and just had to share: <a href="http://vaejoun.deviantart.com/art/Pathfinder-Feiya-339660398" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WOW. Love it!</a></p>I have some catching up to do, but I came across this today and just had to share: WOW. Love it!Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2013-08-28T00:26:08ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Paizo Blog: Gather Your Forces!Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ler1?Gather-Your-Forces#422013-05-30T01:25:49Z2013-05-30T01:25:49Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mikaze wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Let's be honest.</p>
<p>Alain's there to have horrible horrible things happen to him. Every issue. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>we can only hope</span></p>
<p></blockquote><p>Nothing too horrible. Alain does have <i>some</i> redeeming characteristics.Mikaze wrote:Let's be honest.
Alain's there to have horrible horrible things happen to him. Every issue.
we can only hope
Nothing too horrible. Alain does have some redeeming characteristics.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2013-05-30T01:25:49ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2692013-05-07T18:40:14Z2013-05-07T18:40:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Albatoonoe wrote:</div><blockquote> Do you enjoy explosives as much as your magical and mundane fire? </blockquote><p>I like fire better. Its a bit more stable. But explosives in a controlled manner can be very very useful. They are a tool, and one I am happy to let the experts (like a good alchemist) handle.Albatoonoe wrote:Do you enjoy explosives as much as your magical and mundane fire?
I like fire better. Its a bit more stable. But explosives in a controlled manner can be very very useful. They are a tool, and one I am happy to let the experts (like a good alchemist) handle.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2013-05-07T18:40:14ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask Feiya ALL your questions hereFeiya (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ofus&page=6?Ask-Feiya-ALL-your-questions-here#2682013-05-07T18:35:00Z2013-05-07T18:35:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Albatoonoe wrote:</div><blockquote><p> What do you think of alchemists?
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</blockquote><p>Pretty impressive usually. Those mutagens and potions and bombs are crazy awesome! Its a bit annoying how they get distracted every time you run across alchemical equipment on an adventure and then <i>everyone</i> has to stop and wait for the alchemist to poke around and see whats useful and add 30lbs of test tubes and flasks and strange colored liquids to the pack mule.Albatoonoe wrote:What do you think of alchemists?
Pretty impressive usually. Those mutagens and potions and bombs are crazy awesome! Its a bit annoying how they get distracted every time you run across alchemical equipment on an adventure and then everyone has to stop and wait for the alchemist to poke around and see whats useful and add 30lbs of test tubes and flasks and strange colored liquids to the pack mule.Feiya (alias of Sara Marie)2013-05-07T18:35:00ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Kingmaker: IobariaVedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l0te?Kingmaker-Iobaria#252014-10-29T02:17:44Z2011-05-04T05:54:32Z<p><b>Pharast 2 cont...</b> </p>
<p>As I hit the the armor, I noticed my trusty falchion did not seem to do as much damage as it should have. Behind me I could hear Derrith step into the chamber and another of the suits of armor awakened and stepped into combat. Z scurried up onto the walls saying something about prying out the gems on the ceiling and another suit of armor stepped out. It took a swing at the little halfling and I winced as I heard bone crunch. Despite the injury, Z piped up that she had seen inside the armor and it looked like a bunch of bloody bones. </p>
<p>I heard Echo shout from the doorway, “Let the healing power of Desna wash offer my companions with the gentleness of your butterfly wings! And let those wings turn to razors on the unholy undeadness of these foul creatures!” And I felt my body knitting the wounds back together. I caught a glance of Z still hanging on the wall, the earlier blow had really hit her hard as even after Echo's healing she was using one arm to hold her intestines in. Being an intrepid, brave little halfling, she was still trying to fight.</p>Pharast 2 cont...
As I hit the the armor, I noticed my trusty falchion did not seem to do as much damage as it should have. Behind me I could hear Derrith step into the chamber and another of the suits of armor awakened and stepped into combat. Z scurried up onto the walls saying something about prying out the gems on the ceiling and another suit of armor stepped out. It took a swing at the little halfling and I winced as I heard bone crunch. Despite the injury, Z piped up that she had seen...Vedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)2011-05-04T05:54:32ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Kingmaker: IobariaVedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l0te?Kingmaker-Iobaria#242014-10-29T02:17:34Z2011-04-29T06:13:40Z<p><b>Pharast 2 cont...</b></p>
<p>It was a little disconcerting to walk through the mists without seeing where we were going, but after a bit we saw a shadowy mass in front of us. As we drew near we began to see it was an island. It felt reassuring to step foot on solid ground and to be away from the dreadful blood pines. It turned out to be more of an islet than an island. It didn't take long to explore the island and at the center we found a series of standing stones. As we tried to figure out what the standing stones might be for, Echo decided to stand in the center and try to detect if there was any magic around. She gasped and quietly described how she felt like there was a giant butterfly of magic surrounding us. </p>
<p>We pressed on, exploring the rest of the small islet. On the far shore we found the remains of a longship nestled in the reeds. As we pondered where the longship might have come from, I began to notice that the rest of my companions were bobbing their heads and falling asleep. Their bodies slowly slumped to the ground. At first I was tempted to play at also falling asleep, but I became frantic and instead went from person to person trying to shake everyone awake. I was able to rouse everyone from their unnatural slumber and we decided that we should probably leave this mysterious islet. As we left, Magda and Markus both exclaimed as they said they heard little tinkling bells. </p>
<p>We made it back across the invisible bridge and back across the river uneventfully. </p>
<p>As we moved back to forest to resume our hunt for the crow tower, we came upon a dead bugbear lying in the middle of the path. Markus boldly strode up to it to poke at it to see if it was really dead. Somehow in an instant Markus was up in the air and struggling with the bugbear, who it had turned out, was not dead. I quickly moved up to cut them down and suddenly there were goblins running out from the trees. I quickly dispatched the bugbear and we all began to hack away at the little beasts. </p>
<p>As we began killing the goblins we discovered how nasty these buggers truly are. Upon dying they exploded, covering those nearby with the most disgusting viscera. At some point during the battle Magda was caught up in the vines at the edge of the path. Luckily being a slippery little rogue she was able to get out fairly quickly. When we searched the remains of the exploded goblins we found they were all wearing pendants with a crude three-finger hand on them. </p>
<p>Pressing on, we soon came to the crow tower we had been looking for. At the base of the tower was a huge dragon head with its mouth open and a staircase winding up the throat. After much deliberation we decided to leave the horses with our camp followers and begin exploring the tower. </p>
<p>We only made it part way up the stairs before trouble began. A portcullis slammed down and hit both myself and Echo. Goblins appeared from the shadows and began pelting us with arrows. Things were looking grim until Z summoned a dire rat to distract them as we struggled to raise the portcullis off us. </p>
<p>We rushed up to where the goblins had disappeared behind some doors. Magda and Z's elk managed to completely splinter the doors. We soon came to a room with tiled mosaics on a marbled dais. There was weird giant humanoid statue with a tail and wings made from reeds and mud. The goblins had apparently retreated to this room and began attacking us again. Magda danced around and nimbly hacked at the goblins. </p>
<p>As I sliced through one of the goblins, I saw a bright white flash and then nothing. I could hear the sounds of combat around me but I could not see anything! I was quite feared that something would hit me, but thankfully combat died down as the others finished the goblins off. We head off towards the leftward door and discover a circular room with sparkling gems inset in the vaulted ceiling and a giant rune inlayed in the floor. Eight alcoves were spaced around the walls, each containing a old set of rusty looking armor. As I entered the chamber a booming voice filled the room saying “What foolish mortal claims the might of of the Beastman?” Upon hearing this, I grabbed a sword from the rack on the wall and get set to face whatever challenge might appear. One of the suits of armor steps out of its alcove and moves to attack me.</p>Pharast 2 cont...
It was a little disconcerting to walk through the mists without seeing where we were going, but after a bit we saw a shadowy mass in front of us. As we drew near we began to see it was an island. It felt reassuring to step foot on solid ground and to be away from the dreadful blood pines. It turned out to be more of an islet than an island. It didn't take long to explore the island and at the center we found a series of standing stones. As we tried to figure out what the...Vedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)2011-04-29T06:13:40ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Kingmaker: IobariaVedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l0te?Kingmaker-Iobaria#232014-10-29T02:17:37Z2011-01-26T07:37:21Z<p><b> Pharast 2</b></p>
<p>After the events of today... well... I am almost at a loss for words! I have experienced things I had not known were possible! Where to even start...? </p>
<p>Last night Echo told me of a mysterious “crow tower” and today the others seemed to want to investigate it. Apparently the last time they headed this direction they were forced to turn back, and that concerns me. </p>
<p>Shortly after we began our day, we came upon a part of the forest that had vines with huge thorns growing through them. And the vines seemed almost to move, far more than anything the gentle breezes I was feeling would cause. At one point I even saw skulls impaled in their grasp! I must admit, seeing those bones in the tree made me quite concerned for our continued safety. </p>
<p>Shortly after, we came across the body of a warhorse. There were feral dogs tearing at the corpse. As there was no clear path past them and they were not inclined to leave their prize, we were forced to bring them down. I rode in strong and Nightmane and I cleanly took out two of the dogs and one of the others took out the last. Upon closer examination of the warhorse's body, it had clearly died quiet awhile ago, and its carcass had very little of anything the dogs could have eaten. They must have been very, very desperate. Even now as I write this at the end of a day filled with odd and mysterious things, the desperation of those wild animals causes me no small amount of concern. </p>
<p>Moving on from that grisly site, we came across a fork in the path. The direction we choose ended up leading down to a stream. We thought we were fortunate that a log had been dropped across it, but lucky for Magda who crossed first, we did not rely on good fortune. Our caution paid off when about halfway through the log crashed apart. Magda was deft enough that with the help of the rope we had tied to her she was still able to make it with hardly getting her feet wet! One by one we were able to jump across the broken pieces of the log and finished crossing the log without further incident. I did notice when I was crossing that the break in the log was far to clean to have been natural. It concerns me that someone might have been setting traps for unfortunate travelers. </p>
<p>We continued on and eventually came to a very blue lake, shrouded in mist. The others carefully climbed down the short, cliff-like bank to a stone dock, but I forwent my usual gracefulness and took the fast and painful way down. Thankfully the tumble only wounded my pride and not my body. Looking out across the water, I felt a shiver crawl over my neck. The water was unnaturally still, and as I stared into the mist, I realized that it was swirling with images of dragons, castles, knights and all matter of fantastical things. These images would swirl into focus and then dissipate. I have never seen anything like this! I think had the others not been there, I would have stayed and watched these phantoms longer. </p>
<p>As it was, we needed figure out our next move. We saw a mysterious island out in the middle of the lake, but no foreseeable way to get there. There were a few steps down to the water, but no boat. As we pondered leaving and pressing on to the crow tower, Magda noticed there was an inscription carved into the stone of the dock. Once we cleared the moss and debris from the stone, Magda realized it was written in Sylvan which she was translated for us; basically what amounted to: “Do not stray from the path.” This gave us an idea which Markus was happy to test out. He stepped down the stairs and took a step out onto the water... and he didn't fall in! We all followed him out onto the lake, walking on this strange invisible bridge. I must say, my concern grew exponentially with each step across the path I could not see, just above unnaturally calm water with silent images swirls through the mist on either side.</p>Pharast 2
After the events of today... well... I am almost at a loss for words! I have experienced things I had not known were possible! Where to even start...?
Last night Echo told me of a mysterious “crow tower” and today the others seemed to want to investigate it. Apparently the last time they headed this direction they were forced to turn back, and that concerns me.
Shortly after we began our day, we came upon a part of the forest that had vines with huge thorns growing through them....Vedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)2011-01-26T07:37:21ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Kingmaker: IobariaVedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l0te?Kingmaker-Iobaria#222014-10-29T02:17:39Z2011-01-26T05:51:29Z<p><b> Pharast 1</b></p>
<p>Today's exploration was pretty uneventful until we began to break through at the edge of the woods. We came upon an image of an angry woman carved almost like a ships prow, only it was blindfolded. I was all set to leave such a totem be, but Echo insisted upon investigating. She removed the blindfold to reveal ruby eyes. When she tried to take one, the eye socket oozed what looked like blood. Thankfully she decided that it would be best to put it back. Hopefully whatever witchcraft is imbibed in that wooden flesh has not been offended by her tampering. </p>
<p>As for my new companions, I must say they are quite an odd collection! I am of course, most interested in Echo as she is who I have sworn myself to protect and support, but the other are also quite interesting! Derrith, a fighter, worries me a great deal. He seems quite blood thirsty. Magda is a quiet elf, shifty sort. Whether it is right or wrong of me, I feel the need to hang on tight to my valuables! I am still unsure of the little halfling Z and the other fighter Nataysa as after the battle where we first met, the two of them headed off, I think back to a nearby trading post. I am unclear as to why. The last of the group is a half-orc. I think he might be crazy. He is worse than Echo when it comes to getting into trouble! It is as if he has given up caring about his life.</p>Pharast 1
Today's exploration was pretty uneventful until we began to break through at the edge of the woods. We came upon an image of an angry woman carved almost like a ships prow, only it was blindfolded. I was all set to leave such a totem be, but Echo insisted upon investigating. She removed the blindfold to reveal ruby eyes. When she tried to take one, the eye socket oozed what looked like blood. Thankfully she decided that it would be best to put it back. Hopefully whatever witchcraft...Vedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)2011-01-26T05:51:29ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Kingmaker: IobariaVedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l0te?Kingmaker-Iobaria#212014-10-29T02:16:14Z2011-01-25T22:22:19Z<p><b>Calistril 28</b></p>
<p>Praise be to Desna! I have found my calling. My insides feel as though they are practically bubbling over with joy, though I am trying my best to maintain a calm exterior lest my new comrades worry for my sanity.</p>
<p>My soul was well and truly lost and I wandered for nearly a day, not caring where I was headed and preparing myself for carnage if I came upon any bandits harassing innocent travelers. In my desperation, I continued my prayers to Desna, begging for guidance even as I wondered if it was hopeless. I gave up leading Nightmane and let him go where he would. He stopped to sniff at a bit of foliage and in that moment of stillness, I heard the distant clamor of battle. </p>
<p>Immediately I began to feel what I can only describe as "purpose" welling in my heart. I approached as quickly yet cautiously as I could and did my best to size up the situation. </p>
<p>It was hard to tell which side persecuting the other. One side was entrenched in the woods, the other attacking from the road. Both looked equally rag-tag and upon my arrival, both tried to tell me the •other• was the bandits. I was petrified of joining one side or the other and accidently helping ruffians I had sworn to kill. </p>
<p>But then I saw it! A young woman dressed in bright colors like a butterfly, attacking her foes behind the log barricade. And in her hand, sunlight causing it to shine like, well, like a star... was a starknife, the favored weapon of the Goddess of Dreams. I immediately realized this was a sign from Desna and leaped from Nightmane's back to join the fray. </p>
<p>With my help, the battle was quickly won. I soon learned that the young woman was Echo Sidra, a worshiper of Desna who had traveled many miles to claim her inheritance and bring unite the wild lands under her judicious rule. </p>
<p>Desna be praised for she has given me direction and guidance! I will protect Echo Sidra as she brings the wilds of Iobaria under her rule and I will offer my guidance as she works to bring the holy light of Desna to her subjects.</p>Calistril 28
Praise be to Desna! I have found my calling. My insides feel as though they are practically bubbling over with joy, though I am trying my best to maintain a calm exterior lest my new comrades worry for my sanity.
My soul was well and truly lost and I wandered for nearly a day, not caring where I was headed and preparing myself for carnage if I came upon any bandits harassing innocent travelers. In my desperation, I continued my prayers to Desna, begging for guidance even as I...Vedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)2011-01-25T22:22:19ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Kingmaker: IobariaVedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l0te?Kingmaker-Iobaria#142011-01-12T21:03:50Z2011-01-12T21:03:50Z<p><b> Calistril 22 </b></p>
<p>While traveling alone has its advantages, it is also problematic. </p>
<p>The days aren't so bad. I focus on hunting down the nasty little half-goblin creatures that love to set up ambushes along the road. There is enough action during the days to keep my mind occupied. </p>
<p>Its the nights that are terrible for me. There is no one to set watch with. I dare not build fires or sleep too heavily, as I fear attracting bandits or more of the half-goblins while I am at my most vulnerable. So I spend the long hours in the darkness with the bitter wind howling through the bloodpines. My heart keenly aware of how broken and abandoned it feels. My body aching from the cold which serves as a constant reminder that I have no lover to keep me warm. </p>
<p><b> Calistril 26 </b></p>
<p>I finally came across the site early this morning. The bandits had left their dead as well. The bodies had all been picked clean of their belongings and many were mangled and missing pieces; the work of wild animals. I don't know what I expected to find after nearly a month, I think in my mind I had pictured that it would be precisely how it looked when I left, bodies freshly fallen. </p>
<p>It took time, but I finally found D'acier's body, or rather, what was left of his body, by the tattered remains of his clothes. His armor which he so lovingly crafted and been so proud of was gone, no doubt stripped by the bandits before they moved on. He was missing a foot and most of his flesh had been gnawed off of his bones. I dug a grave for him and piled what rocks I could find atop it to hopefully prevent further desecration of the mortal vessel that once held his soul. I almost pity the foolish thief I catch wearing his armor. I have marked him for death.</p>
<p>I did not have time to bury the bodies of the other fallen. I feel no remorse by leaving the bandit bodies out to the elements, but I do wish I could have buried the fallen that I had once travelled with. When I finished burying my beloved it was already late in the day and I left the site, fearful that so many bodies, even at this stage of decay, would still attract visits from packs of wild animals. </p>
<p>Now that I have buried D'acier I am not sure where I will go. I had been so focused on finding and laying to rest his body that I had not thought about what to do afterwards. I suppose I will simply continue down this road and let Desna be my guide.</p>Calistril 22
While traveling alone has its advantages, it is also problematic.
The days aren't so bad. I focus on hunting down the nasty little half-goblin creatures that love to set up ambushes along the road. There is enough action during the days to keep my mind occupied.
Its the nights that are terrible for me. There is no one to set watch with. I dare not build fires or sleep too heavily, as I fear attracting bandits or more of the half-goblins while I am at my most vulnerable. So I...Vedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)2011-01-12T21:03:50ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Kingmaker: IobariaVedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l0te?Kingmaker-Iobaria#132014-10-29T02:15:45Z2011-01-12T06:34:00Z<p><b>Calistril 17</b></p>
<p>My saddlebags are packed. I am ready to go. Nightmane is waiting; chompin his bit. Ready to roam free; not couped up in a stall in the city. I leave in the morning. I am both excited and fearful. Excited to be headed back to the mission for which I feel I was born to. Excited to once again embark on my holy mission of bringing the sacred word of Desna to those in need, but so afraid... </p>
<p>Afraid of becoming like those of I once called comrades. Afraid of losing my faith. Afraid of failing my goddess. Afraid of not being strong enough. But no matter how fearful my heart is, I will not give in. I will force myself to continue down this path I have dedicated myself to. I will force myself to be brave. Iobaria is a land filed with terrible, unholy savagery and I <i>will</i> do my best to spread the love and holy light of Desna. </p>
<p>The vast expanse of the unknown frightens me, but I rest my faith in the knowledge that not matter what happens, my life is in Desna's hands.</p>Calistril 17
My saddlebags are packed. I am ready to go. Nightmane is waiting; chompin his bit. Ready to roam free; not couped up in a stall in the city. I leave in the morning. I am both excited and fearful. Excited to be headed back to the mission for which I feel I was born to. Excited to once again embark on my holy mission of bringing the sacred word of Desna to those in need, but so afraid...
Afraid of becoming like those of I once called comrades. Afraid of losing my faith. Afraid of...Vedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)2011-01-12T06:34:00ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Kingmaker: IobariaVedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l0te?Kingmaker-Iobaria#112014-10-29T02:15:44Z2011-01-11T21:25:10Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>Abadius 27</b></p>
<p>My love is gone. I am lost.</p>
<p>D’acier was everything to me. How am I to go on? The others seem to also be struggling as well, though I doubt their heartbreak runs as deep as mine. The bickering and posturing is endless. In losing D’acier we have lost the force that kept us unified. Our holy mission to spread the light of Desna is doomed. </p>
<p><b> Calistril 5</b> </p>
<p>Defeated and broken we made it back to Orlov today. Less than half in number from when we left with so much pageantry and fanfare. Barely back within the city gates and they have all scattered to the wind. So much for staying faithful to our calling. Our priests and teachers warned us of the peril, and the trials and the hardships and in the comfort and safety of our city life we vowed we would stay strong no matter what. It appears death, disease and bitter cold are enough to convince most of the “brave” cityfolk to run back to the comfort of their walls with their tails between their legs. </p>
<p>I should have stayed out there. I regret I was ever willing to head back to Orlov. I take only a small comfort that more of these sorry would-be missionaries might have perished had I not returned with them. Part of me wishes I would have abandoned them to their fate as they abandoned D’acier and the other’s bodies to the woods. They wouldn’t even stop to give me a chance to bury him. That… that is not right. </p>
<p>I feel as though I have been set adrift. A bit of shipwrecked debris, floating on an endless, lonely sea with nothing to guide me. Oh Desna! I am weak! Provide me the strength to go on!</p>
<p><b>Calistril 7</b></p>
<p>I am done wallowing in self-pity. I am not dead. I will not renounce the holy mission I started upon. I will head back out in to the wilds of Iobaria. I will seek to spread the holy word of Desna and I will maintain my oath to protect those who follow her paths. It will take me some time to earn enough to get supplies for another expedition. </p>
<p><b>Calistril 14</b></p>
<p>By preying on the guilty consciences of those who abandoned our previous holy expedition, I have scrounged up enough funding that I shall be ready to leave within a few days. Instead of a whole band of people this time it will just be me and Nightmane. He looks quite nice in his new chainmail barding and I am pleased to know he has additional protection when we ride into combat with the savages out in the wildlands. I fear it might not be a good thought, but I must say it anyway: I almost hope to come across the bandits that massacred our camp because his time I will not be caught unaware. This time I look forward to the fear on my enemies faces as I thunder toward them on Nightmane, falchion raise in preparation to cleave their head from their bodies.</p>[Spoiler omitted]
Abadius 27
My love is gone. I am lost.
D’acier was everything to me. How am I to go on? The others seem to also be struggling as well, though I doubt their heartbreak runs as deep as mine. The bickering and posturing is endless. In losing D’acier we have lost the force that kept us unified. Our holy mission to spread the light of Desna is doomed.
Calistril 5
Defeated and broken we made it back to Orlov today. Less than half in number from when we left with so much...Vedette Reverie (alias of Sara Marie)2011-01-11T21:25:10ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Do you use music in your games?silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lg8k?Do-you-use-music-in-your-games#242010-11-03T03:32:47Z2010-11-03T03:32:47Z<p>Ask players before you start if they are okay with music and let them know that if you use it, they can, at any time ask you to stop. </p>
<p>I've found that background music is distracting enough for me that I can't focus on conversation, my character sheet (ie trying to add bonuses together), etc that it actively makes me miserable if someone tries to use it. It is always easier if the GM asks before playing music, because it gives me a chance to say no, rather than have to work up the courage to ask the GM (or another player) to turn it off.</p>Ask players before you start if they are okay with music and let them know that if you use it, they can, at any time ask you to stop.
I've found that background music is distracting enough for me that I can't focus on conversation, my character sheet (ie trying to add bonuses together), etc that it actively makes me miserable if someone tries to use it. It is always easier if the GM asks before playing music, because it gives me a chance to say no, rather than have to work up the courage to...silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)2010-11-03T03:32:47ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: FAWTLhouse Fivesilkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kztn&page=106?FAWTLhouse-Five#52662010-08-03T04:34:03Z2010-08-03T04:34:03Z<p>bttch</p>
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chttbsilkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)2010-08-03T04:34:03ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: War on Drugs?silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kxtu&page=2?War-on-Drugs#872010-07-07T18:05:54Z2010-07-07T18:05:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Peace LVR wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Whoa dudes, I love a good bong hit. And I can stop anytime I want. No, seriously. It true! I swea...uh...um...what was I saying? </p>
<p>Anyway, dudes, pass the pretzels. Oh yeah, anybody got some shrooms? </blockquote><p>You're comments are not helping keep a reasonable tone in here and are distracting from the posts that are on topic.
<p>Please refrain from posting more of these comments. Thanks.</p>Peace LVR wrote:Whoa dudes, I love a good bong hit. And I can stop anytime I want. No, seriously. It true! I swea...uh...um...what was I saying?
Anyway, dudes, pass the pretzels. Oh yeah, anybody got some shrooms?
You're comments are not helping keep a reasonable tone in here and are distracting from the posts that are on topic. Please refrain from posting more of these comments. Thanks.silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)2010-07-07T18:05:54ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Rise of RovagugKadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjlm?Rise-of-Rovagug#182010-04-08T05:25:37Z2010-04-08T05:17:28Z<p><b>Dear Journal</b></p>
<p>I fear this will soon become a common refrain, but I have to say, <i>that</i> certainly did not go well...</p>
<p>When I last left off, I was heading out to my watch. Everything was perfectly fine, nothing happened. Beaker woke up with minimum effort and little hassle and I slept like a baby once I crawled into my bedroll. The next morning started out surprisingly well. Beautiful weather, smooth traveling, etc etc etc. As I have begun to almost expect, when things start to seem like they are <i>finally</i> going well, something bad happens. This time, it was practically as soon as we entered the forest. Well, let me rephrase that... as soon as we had juuuuust gone deep enough into the forest that a quick retreat would probably result in everyone getting lost or running into a tree. </p>
<p>We got ambushed. Badly. For the record, next time a strange person shouts that we ought to drop our weapons and turn back because we are surrounded by archers, I will be very inclined to believe them. I tried to hide behind various and sundry members of my party, but they had a nasty tenancy to try to move up and get into hand-to-hand combat. Not really my cup 'o tea. </p>
<p>While we eventually totally annihilated those stupid ambushers, it was not without having taking some highly unpleasant hits ourselves. </p>
<p>Well, the breaks over, the rest are insisting we keep moving, although, I could use a bit more recovery. Not that I was injured per say, but the excitement of combat really can wear ya down!!</p>Dear Journal
I fear this will soon become a common refrain, but I have to say, that certainly did not go well...
When I last left off, I was heading out to my watch. Everything was perfectly fine, nothing happened. Beaker woke up with minimum effort and little hassle and I slept like a baby once I crawled into my bedroll. The next morning started out surprisingly well. Beautiful weather, smooth traveling, etc etc etc. As I have begun to almost expect, when things start to seem like they are...Kadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)2010-04-08T05:17:28ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Rise of RovagugKadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjlm?Rise-of-Rovagug#172010-04-08T04:46:03Z2010-04-08T04:46:02Z<p><b>Dear Journal</b></p>
<p>Well, <i>that</i> certainly did not go well...</p>
<p>As soon as it looked like we were going to be trying to get the loud mouthed brat out of the bar area, a couple of tough looking ruffians stood up and drew their weapons. Despite Segulda trying to diffuse the situation, we ended up in a nasty bar fight. I didn't really think I could handle any of the fighters without jeopardizing my life and I was feeling a bit useless but then out of the corner of my eye I saw the drunk student we were looking for trying to sneak out the back way. I pulled out one of my knifes and threatened him and he immediately cowered back into one of the booths lining the walls. I must admit, I did a lovely job of making sure our clue didn't drunkenly stumble away while we were distracted with fighting. </p>
<p>When the dust finally settled, we had killed one, gravely injured another and knocked a third unconscious. We drug the fighters to the back room and tried to question the unconscious one after waking him up. Unfortunate he was in no mood to talk. All he would tell us was that him and his team had also been looking for the jade statues and the drunk student had been their only lead. For all the fighting and risk of bodily injury, we didn't get much useful information. And the drunk was even worse. We simply could not get a straight story out of him. After trying to decide what to do, we realized that we were not currently in a good position to stick around and we heard the sound of the guards coming to question the innkeeper. We scooted out the back door and decided to take of to the only possible lead we had. </p>
<p>We are currently following aforementioned lead. I am of mixed emotions as we are headed in the direction of Wilkesmont. Would my mother be happy to see me? It has only been a few days after all, but perhaps she has realized her error in sending me out. But who knows really, we are heading first into the woods to seek out the man who thinks himself the next bandit king. Anything could happen!</p>
<p>I almost forget to mention!! Randomly Chuko took off. He promised he will meet up with us in a few days as he has “business” to take care of. Of course he said “business” in a very ominous voice. <i>I</i> know that we will meet up with him again, because of my earlier harrowing, but I wonder what the others think of his sudden departure.</p>
<p>The spot we are currently camped at is much better than the places I endured when I was traveling by myself. I must say, I heartily approve of having others around to help keep watch, to help cook and to keep company. Xerena is practicing on her kithara. It makes lovely sounds when she plays. It is a stringed instrument that is kind of boxy on the bottom with two pieces going up to hold the strings. The music is... well... I have no idea how to describe music in words... I wish I could... the way she coaxes sounds from the strings in plucks and strums is simply amazing. And every so often, when she's got everything all tuned up, she sings as well. I love Suton, but I <i>much, much, much</i> prefer Xerena's playing and singing to his squawking. </p>
<p>Looking around the faces of my companions, it appears I am not the only one enjoying the music. Segulda has her eyes shut and head lifted to the sky seemingly drinking in the sounds of Xerena's music. I wonder what she's thinking about. Her goddess? Her family? What to cook for breakfast? None of us has spent much time talking about our lives. I wonder why she does what she does. Actually, I just wonder what she does... And I wonder about the orc side of her. She seems so mysterious... and hard.... like.... steel. </p>
<p>Beaker seems to be off in his own little world. He's busy fiddling with his vials and potions and reagents. I wonder if he even hears Xerena's playing, he seems to be oblivious to all else but his concoctions. I wonder what brought Melga and Beaker together.... Speaking of Melga, I can hear her huffing and puffing her way back to the camp. Which means she is done with her watch and it is my turn. </p>
<p>I am so thrilled to go sit off in the dark by myself. (Did you catch the sarcasm there?) Segulda said it would be best to have the person on watch sit in the shadows so as to better listen and see any bandits or thieves approaching. My watch will of course be over well after everyone else is asleep. I'm not thrilled about having to wake up Beaker in the middle of the night, but such is my lot I suppose. And of course, as I will be sitting in the dark, I will not be able to see my pen or paper to continue writing... At least I have Suton with me for company...</p>Dear Journal
Well, that certainly did not go well...
As soon as it looked like we were going to be trying to get the loud mouthed brat out of the bar area, a couple of tough looking ruffians stood up and drew their weapons. Despite Segulda trying to diffuse the situation, we ended up in a nasty bar fight. I didn't really think I could handle any of the fighters without jeopardizing my life and I was feeling a bit useless but then out of the corner of my eye I saw the drunk student we were...Kadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)2010-04-08T04:46:02ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Rise of RovagugKadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjlm?Rise-of-Rovagug#152010-04-01T17:02:50Z2010-04-01T15:43:49Z<p><b>Dear Journal</b></p>
<p>Supposedly tonight is the night that the drunk student will be here mouthing off so we can go a little further along this mysterious path. I am sitting in the inn's common room with the others watching for the student. There are a lot of noisy drunk people, so I'm not sure it will be easy to spot him.</p>
<p>Xerena is sipping on wine, very daintily. We are both half-elves, and yet, she seems so much more... elven. And by that I mean, just in the way she moves and talks and LIVES the beautiful elven grace seems to be constantly surround her. Perhaps it is simply from a rich upbringing, but I can't help but wonder if it is because she has not been raised to be ashamed of her elven blood like I have been. </p>
<p>Melga seems like she is having a good time. Despite her gruffness and (I'll be honest) her rather disgusting habits, she is relaxing to be around. She doesn't care what others are doing. I could let out a huge belch right now and while the others would looked shocked and grossed out, Melga would probably give me a clap on the back and show me how it's REALLY done. It must be nice not to care about so many little details, like being clean and stuff. She isn't tied to as many social conventions as the rest of us, and so she doesn't have to worry about them! It must be freeing...</p>
<p>It appears the student has finally made his entrance. Well, he entered a while ago, but now he is drunk enough that it is actually pretty obvious he's the one we want to talk to. There seem to be a couple guys at another table watching him too. It is hard to tell if they are body guards or if they have similar motives as us. Xerena is going to try to flirt with the drunk guy to see if she can get him to talk. She is not impressed with my suggestion that she invite him up to her room so we can ambush him, and I can't imagine why she thinks it would be a good idea to ask dangerous questions to a loud drunk guy while in a crowded tavern in a city full of assassins and spies...</p>Dear Journal
Supposedly tonight is the night that the drunk student will be here mouthing off so we can go a little further along this mysterious path. I am sitting in the inn's common room with the others watching for the student. There are a lot of noisy drunk people, so I'm not sure it will be easy to spot him.
Xerena is sipping on wine, very daintily. We are both half-elves, and yet, she seems so much more... elven. And by that I mean, just in the way she moves and talks and LIVES the...Kadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)2010-04-01T15:43:49ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Rise of RovagugKadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjlm?Rise-of-Rovagug#142010-04-01T15:26:07Z2010-04-01T03:59:10Z<p><b>Dear Journal</b></p>
<p>While the others were out gallivanting around the city doing who knows what, I stayed at the inn, as did Beeker. He was messing around with his bottles and vials and beakers.... Oh! I just realized,... I bet Melga is calling him <i>Beaker</i>, not <i>Beeker</i> like I have been writing. That would make sense since he has all the little potions and bombs and stuff. Hmmmm... Interesting... </p>
<p>Anyhow, after realizing yesterday that we probably weren't going to get rewarded for our efforts in obtaining the unicorn figurine, I began thinking. </p>
<p>I thought all last night and had a hard time sleeping. Suton could tell I was agitated and made himself a snuggly little nest out of my blanket in the crook of my arm. It was very comforting, but it didn't help me very much. I was awake to the wee hours of the night thinking that maybe I should take off. Leave these fools to deal with the problems we've been caught up in. I KNOW that leaving would be healthier for myself and Suton, but something kept bothering me about the idea of just up and going. </p>
<p>So, I did something I swore to myself I would never do again. </p>
<p>I was taught the intricacies of harrowing by my mother. My mother had been taught by her mother, who had been taught by <i>her</i> mother, etc, etc, etc. Since it was fairly established that the women in my family could harrow, my mother passed her knowledge of the tradition down on to me. Or rather, she tried to.</p>
<p>My readings aren't very good. Well, maybe... they're TOO good. Every time I try to harrow for people, it turns out badly. Not just a little bit badly, but REALLY badly. Not like “Your garden will suffer from pests this season,” but like “All your family will die and you'll be struck down with a horrible pestilence.” </p>
<p>Now... people will pay for harrow readings, even if there is a tinge of negativity in them, but NO ONE likes to be told they are going to die horribly, be maimed, have their house burned down, etc. Not only do they refuse to pay for those kind of fortunes, but they also get a titch angry. Sometime they get this funny idea in their heads that they can remove the bad "prophecy" by threatening, beating or killing me. </p>
<p>People in Wilkesmont knew my mother could harrow and so expected me to as well. I got into a number of VERY sticky situations before I learned to tell them that the elf in me blocked out the magic they assumed I should have inherited from my mother. </p>
<p>Harrowing is not something to be taken lightly. Especially when they always end with people suffering horribly... I certainly thought long and hard about doing it for this time. I could tell that the BEST thing would be to leave this rag tag group but I had sucha funny feeling in my gut that I really deep down <i>knew</i> that I needed to harrow. </p>
<p>Peacock Cyclone Beating</p>
<p>Midwife Locksmith Trumpet</p>
<p>Dance Waxworks Inquisitor</p>
<p>Now, to the untrained eye, the cards are probably nothing more than pretty (sometime gruesome) pictures, but for someone blessed (or cursed) with the ability to harrow, they are quite significant. </p>
<p><i>Life and its beauty are forever in constant motion. We had plans and patterns set for ourselves (even if they were simple and not very elaborate). My pattern, the framework I believed my life would revolve around, was to start my life in Daggermark, to set up shop and live happily ever after. I was setting up my frame to create the beautiful pattern of my life. We all were. Some of us, like Chuko, had just redone their framework, and redesigned how their pattern was going to turn out. But we all had our plans. But the beauty of these plans can only remain if our lives do not change. And boy are they changing! Something has happened that has forced our framework to bend and shift into a new plan, lest the delicate pieces snap. </p>
<p>There is something at work, some terrible force, that is trying to tear through us, trying to trap us, trying to torture us. It is not some random act of nature, but rather some evil being is trying to weave a pattern of destruction, and our threads are being pulled and tangled into this evil being's design, ripping apart our own. However, there is hope! We are being given the tools we need to destroy this evil being's plot and although our plans for our lives will have to adapt, our threads will not be cut, and the beautiful tapestry we are weaving with our lives will not be destroyed.</p>
<p>What we have to look forward to is not pretty. We will forever be under siege from all sides. Beset by those who would see us fail, by those who would destroy us. The attacks will not only come in forms of the flesh, but in more insidious ways as well. Our minds, our hope, our judgment will be attacked. But regardless of these attacks, we must not hesitate. We must stand firm and refute this evil power, declaring ourselves to be champions of life and beauty. We must not falter in whatever task destiny has put at our feet. We must pursue this mystery to the bitter end. We can accept no less than victory, we must forge ahead until the truth makes itself clear. We must, or we will perish as the world crumbles around us. </i></p>
<p>So, after having realized that there are dire consequences for leaving this group, I have decided to stay with the group. Until we figure out the mystery behind these jade figurines.</p>
<p>I have not told the others about my harrowing. I don't know that they would believe me if I did. Although, I have alluded to it, I don't want them to ask me to do it again. Or to get the idea in their heads that if they kill me, then my readings won't come true.</p>Dear Journal
While the others were out gallivanting around the city doing who knows what, I stayed at the inn, as did Beeker. He was messing around with his bottles and vials and beakers.... Oh! I just realized,... I bet Melga is calling him Beaker, not Beeker like I have been writing. That would make sense since he has all the little potions and bombs and stuff. Hmmmm... Interesting...
Anyhow, after realizing yesterday that we probably weren't going to get rewarded for our efforts in...Kadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)2010-04-01T03:59:10ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Rise of RovagugKadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjlm?Rise-of-Rovagug#132010-03-19T04:18:31Z2010-03-19T03:58:31Z<p><b>Dear Journal</b></p>
<p>I thought as a nice deviation from all the talk of killing and gore, I would describe the process of teaching Suton a new spell. Now, I'm sure other witches will have different methods, but the magic that binds a witch and her familiar is very intimate magic, so of course it will work differently for other witches. And, if Suton were ever to pass on, I'm sure things would be different between me and a new familiar. </p>
<p>So, for Suton and myself, we require a circle. I usually use chalk, but if a good surface can't be found, a circle in the dirt works as well. I light eight candles placed on the perimeter of the circle in the eight directions; north, south, west, east, northwest, northeast, southwest and southeast. Then I take out a scroll with the spell Suton will learn. I read the scroll to Suton and then tear it into eight pieces. One by one I take up a candle and use it to light a strip of the scroll on fire, letting the ash fall into a small ritual bowl. Once all the strips are burned, I have to add a bit of myself to help bind the spell between me and Suton. Just a bit of spit and a drop or two of blood. I thought it was kinda gross the first time we tried it, but it worked and that is the important part. It turns into a kind of mushy paste which Suton eats. If you've never seen a raven eat paste, well, I can't really describe it, but it's pretty funny. </p>
<p>It bothers me when people say “Oh, he's just a bird, why bother caring about him so much?” When Suton almost died, the others made fun of me for using a healing scroll on him, but they just don't get it. I was trying to think of a good comparison, to try to explain it, but there just isn't one. There are times when he launches off my shoulders to soar into the air that I almost feel like I am flying too. And he knows when I am sad, or happy or angry. So yeah, he isn't just any ole bird. He's my familiar. I'm his witch. He is my Suton and I am his Kadife.</p>
<p>Ok, tangent is over. Back to the killing and gore. </p>
<p>So, We tried to interrogate the assassin that we took out of the Lord's cousin's house. Let's just say that did not go so well. Everyone kept arguing about what to ask him and he wouldn't give us any decent answers. The Beeker kid gave him a vial of something and he still wouldn't talk. (Although, he swore he would kill Beeker, for trying to poison him so that was a bit of progress). I got out-voted and we ended up dumping him in an alleyway. I can't believe how many loose thread these fools leave. Don't they understand!? This is Daggermark! If you let someone you tried to interrogate live, they will most likely come back for revenge the next time you have you aren't looking! </p>
<p>So, after we dumped him in the alleyway, I noticed that Xerena hung back a bit. I didn't say anything, but the others noticed and prevented her from finishing off the unconscious assassin. I have a real love hate relationship developing with Xerena. On the one hand, she seems to understand a little better about trimming off loose edges and isn't so wrapped up in her own morality that she gets herself killed. On the other hand, she is so wrapped up in her own vanity, that she nearly gets all of US killed!</p>
<p>We headed over to Kaden Jalesh's compound-hideout-thing and could tell right away that something was wrong. The streets were eerily silent and the two guards at the front were slumped over with their throats cut. We went in cautiously (I don't know why we bothered to go in at all! We should have just took off!). Segulda tried to throw a smoke stick in to cover our entrance in case anyone was getting ready to ambush us, but she totally missed and it went off in the middle of the room instead of masking the entryway. We might have well just gone in with the bard singing and playing her stupid lute-guitar thing.</p>
<p>Proceeding forward we discovered that there were still in fact people inside. Well, not really <i>people</i> persay, cause they had HORNS and TAILS! Suffice to say, there was a good deal of blood and gore and figHting and killing. That darn fool Beeker almost got himself killed by rushing in without thinking! Lucky for him (not so lucky for the rest of us) Chuko was nice enough to heal him eventually. </p>
<p>Once we'd killed everything that wanted to kill us, we started exploring to see if we could find Kaden Jaelesh. Big surprise, when we found him, he was dead! There was this odd little cage in the same room as him and three frogs hopping around. Now, three frogs in a roomful of dead people, isn't exactly an innocent picture. I did my best to light them on fire, and they definitely did not appreciate that. Luckily the others helped me take care of them. </p>
<p>After the threat of the frogs was over we took a look at Jaelesh's body. There were a bunch of papers and letters and stuff, including some death threats and what-not. </p>
<p>We managed to find the little bird statuette in Jaelesh's compound, which is actually probably a bad thing. To some, finding a priceless jade figure might seem like a good thing, but I think it is bad, bad, bad. I mean, people were killing and maiming to get these things and now we've got two! I do NOT want to be killed or maimed over these things!</p>
<p>So, of course, we had to sit and argue about what to do. The letters have added a new angle to the mystery and we aren't so sure we're going to get paid for all the trouble we went through to get the unicorn. </p>
<p>Now, up until our “employer” got killed, I was beginning to think that the adventuring lifestyle was looking to be a not-so-bad way to raise money to start up my life, but now that it is clear payment is not very close at hand, I'm not so sure. </p>
<p>We decided to head back to the inn since arguing about deadly secrets in the middle of the City of Assassins isn't a very good idea. While we were walking back, we noticed that a lot of people were headed in the same direction. The inn is next to one of the city gates and there was a big parade leaving the city. As we neared, it appeared to be, all of the foot soldier assassins. I don't know why they are ALL leaving Daggermark to go marching off who knows where, but to me it seems like taking that many assassins out of the city can't be good. I mean, who will protect the city if some one tries to raid it? </p>
<p>Since the assassins were not really marching in sync, it was kind of boring. And I was a bit worried that some little urchin would use the distraction of the crowd to pick pocket me. We headed back into the inn to discuss what our next steps would be. </p>
<p>On of the letters we found on Jaelesh's body mentioned a student in the poisoners guild who had been in the same inn we are staying at. Apparently he had been overheard making threats and stuff. After questioning the innkeeper about it, it turns out he comes in every month or so and gets really really drunk and starts talking trash about kinda important people (not really a good idea for people living in a city where every life has it's price). After much discussion (and yes, more arguing) we've decided to wait until the next time he shows up and question him. According to the bartender, it should only be a few days wait. The others are busy making plans for their downtime, but I plan on laying fairly low. Maybe get some new scrolls and teach Suton a couple more spells.</p>Dear Journal
I thought as a nice deviation from all the talk of killing and gore, I would describe the process of teaching Suton a new spell. Now, I'm sure other witches will have different methods, but the magic that binds a witch and her familiar is very intimate magic, so of course it will work differently for other witches. And, if Suton were ever to pass on, I'm sure things would be different between me and a new familiar.
So, for Suton and myself, we require a circle. I usually use...Kadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)2010-03-19T03:58:31ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Costumes?silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjgb?Costumes#482010-06-15T04:44:19Z2010-03-06T22:33:31Z<p>When is everyone planning on wearing their costumes? I was thinking on Saturday since (I'm assuming) I'll be working and running around on Friday. I think it would be fun to coordinate the timing (and because I am incredibly paranoid about being the only one wearing a costume).</p>When is everyone planning on wearing their costumes? I was thinking on Saturday since (I'm assuming) I'll be working and running around on Friday. I think it would be fun to coordinate the timing (and because I am incredibly paranoid about being the only one wearing a costume).silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)2010-03-06T22:33:31ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Costumes?silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjgb?Costumes#472010-06-15T04:44:19Z2010-03-06T20:47:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Deidre Tiriel wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Ok, I'll go as Shelyn. </p>
<p>Who's going as my brother? Anybody have enough piercings to pull off Zon-Kuthon? :)
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</blockquote><p>OooH! I know of another person doing Shelyn so it should be interesting to see what differences different people come up.Deidre Tiriel wrote:Ok, I'll go as Shelyn.
Who's going as my brother? Anybody have enough piercings to pull off Zon-Kuthon? :)
OooH! I know of another person doing Shelyn so it should be interesting to see what differences different people come up.silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)2010-03-06T20:47:55ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Rise of RovagugKadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjlm?Rise-of-Rovagug#92010-03-06T01:44:38Z2010-03-05T23:57:42Z<p><b>Dear Journal</b>
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Sorry I lost it like that! The image of the priest in his black robes (which were on fire thanks to me) lifting his hands up and chanting a prayer to Norgerbor and feeling that wash of unholy power and then the sickening feeling of Suton falling limp in my arms.... well, it still makes me shudder! I am just so happy that I was able to heal my little buddy! </p>
<p>So, obviously we managed to finish off the cleric and the gnoll without toooo much more hassle. As we sat trying to gather our wits and breath after that fight, Xerena heard a noise coming from behind a door. She and Chuko went to go investigate (I did NOT want to get caught up in another fight right away!) and discovered an appalling sight! There was a gangly human bound and gaged. That wasn't the appalling part though! Next to the human was a stubby little dwarf also bound and gagged. She was NASTY! (I can tell you it's a she because I found out since then, but at the time I actually couldn't tell if she was a she- or a he- dwarf!) I have never seen a female with a beard, even if she is a dwarf! Add that to my list of strange things I've seen since leaving home! </p>
<p>Xerena took the gag off of the human and I dearly wish she hadn't. He started talking and WON'T shut up! He immediantly took (especially) to Xerena but seems to think that all the women should be FALLING over him. Umm... EWWW!! On top of his total awkward comments and almost sociopathic belief that he is the leader, he and the dwarf keep implying that they've DONE •things• together. Ewwww! Although, I don't know if it would be worse to be the human or the dwarf! </p>
<p>So, it turns out that the human, (who's name I can't figure out) got kidnapped (although I don't know who would want him!) and the dwarf (Melga) came to rescue him (didn't do a very good job!) Melga calls the human “Beeker” but that doesn't appear to actually be his name... he has such an odd way of talking that I can't understand what his real name is. We decided that the extra support wouldn't hurt, considering the narrow escapes we have had so far and they found their gear and were willing to come with us to get revenge on the kidnapppers. We poked around a bit more downstairs and discovered a similar alterroom like the one we first found when we snuck in the back. Only... this time it wassn't a Norgober alter-room, it was a Razmiran one! WTF! Why are their TWO bizzare mini-temple/prayer/alter rooms here to TWO differnet gods? Completely crazy!</p>
<p>After making sure the downstairs was secure, we moved on to the upstairs. We still hadn't seen any sign of the jade unicorn and we NEEDED to find that! I (wisely) stayed at the back and of course, when that bold fool Xerena made it to the top of the stairs, some crazed animals charged down the hallway to attack. The relative ease at which these animals were taken care of gave the others far to much confidence. Some one ran down the hall to catch whoever had released the animals and then the trouble really started to brew! There was a sneaky little assassin in the room and he managed to nail Melga in the side with a dagger. Supposedly she's tough, but she was headed downhill pretty quickly. Of course, like usual, thinks were looking grim for the fighters, (they were all trying to crowd into this little room and just kept getting in each othes way!) until I stepped up and threw out a beautiful daze so the rest of the group could finish cleaning up their mess of a fight. </p>
<p>While everyone else was busy arguing about what to do next, I noticed the jade unicorn on the dresser and I tried to palm it. I was thinking I could produce it later and be a hero, but I totally wiffed it and everyone saw (whoops!). </p>
<p>So, the room where the assassin was hiding also had the cousin of the lord of Daggermark tied up on the bed. It looked like he had been tortured. He was talking big about how if we didn't do this and that then he would call the guards. Everyone got to arguing again and wouldn't listen to me when I suggested just killing him and framing the assassin. They we could pretend like the assassin had just killed the Lord's cousin when we busted in and although we were to late to save the old man, we did reign down justice upon the assassin and killed him. The old man in the bed got fed up with our arguments and some one •cough• Chuko •cough• thought it would be nice to untie him so he could be properly healed. Of course, then the old man opened the window and called for the guards. The rest of the group wanted to interrogate the assassin so Segulda threw him over her shoulder and doused him with some wine so we could pretend we were just taking our "drunk" friend back to a hotel. </p>
<p>We ran out the back of the house and over the wall (I'd like to point out that if we had just killed the Lord's cousin, we wouldn't be rushing out the back door for our lives! It's not like he was any sort of nice guy or anything! We would probably have done the world a favor by getting rid of him...) Anyhow, as we rushed out of the inner city, guards were rushing to the mansion. I am thanking my lucky stars we made it out of there without any more trouble! We tried to go give the unicorn to Kaden Jalesh but of course he mysteriously couldn't meet with us. Why did he make such a big deal about bringing back the figurine RIGHT AWAY if he was just going to ignore us?!? </p>
<p>We headed back to the hotel and the others went shopping while I stayed behind (to make sure the figurine was safe) and I taught Suton a new spell. I just got finished with that a little while ago and so now I am writing and catching up this journal while I wait for the rest of the folks to get back from selling some of the...umm...<i>stuff</i> that we...umm... <i>found</i> during our... umm... <i>outing</i>.</p>
<p>After today I CAN'T WAIT to get this unicorn gone and be done with this pack of fools!</p>Dear Journal
Sorry I lost it like that! The image of the priest in his black robes (which were on fire thanks to me) lifting his hands up and chanting a prayer to Norgerbor and feeling that wash of unholy power and then the sickening feeling of Suton falling limp in my arms.... well, it still makes me shudder! I am just so happy that I was able to heal my little buddy!
So, obviously we managed to finish off the cleric and the gnoll without toooo much more hassle. As we sat trying to gather...Kadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)2010-03-05T23:57:42ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: Rise of RovagugKadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjlm?Rise-of-Rovagug#42010-03-03T23:57:16Z2010-03-03T22:14:37Z<p><b>Dear Journal</b></p>
<p>Although it has only been a short time since I last wrote in here, SO much has happened! Shortly after I finished my last entry, the rest of the folks in this rather ragtag band decided we should get started on liquidating this figurine. We stopped by a jewelers' shop to see if we could get rid of it and she told us there was no way she was even going to touch it!
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Apparently this guy had the word out that he's looking for these little jade things and if ANY ONE tries to do ANYTHING but immediately inform him when/if they come across one, he will have them instantly killed!</p>
<p>She immediately sent out an errand boy to go tell this guy about us. The rest of the group started bickering so I took off and followed the boy. I saw where he went and went back to tell the others. Then they started bickering about what to do since we knew the location and while they wasted time doing that, the little boy came back out and pointed us out to the brutes sent to fetch us. So at that point, the decision was pretty much made for us to go into this guy's place. </p>
<p>They guys' name is Kalen Jadesh and he's a prick. He did not give us NEARLY what he should have for the bird figurine and then COERCED us into going off to get another one! I KNEW the "reward" the old man gave us would be trouble! </p>
<p>So we had to go marching off to the inner city of Daggermark. Jadesh was kind enough to give us the proper paper work for entering the rich people's quarters and we got in no problem. We got to this house that we are supposed to recover the second figurine from and it's got two half-orcs guarding the front door. Segulda and Xerena decide to try and sneak down the alley and see if there is a way in. Of course, by "sneak" I mean look suspicious and attempt to be quite (they were horrible!) Thankfully, it appeared that there wasn't anyone around to notice and they came back to tell us there was a wall we could hop over and get into the backyard. I was all in favor of just tricking the guards at the front door into letting us in (they were half-orcs and looked like idiots... they had to have been pretty easy to dupe!) but of COURSE we can't do anything the easy way! </p>
<p>We managed to get over the wall, but of course it was with a clang and clatter. I still can't believe how good our luck was that no one came running out to kill us. We found a nice little back door that just happened to open into a room converted into a little altar/prayer room for Norgorber. Umm. Yeah. I did NOT sign up for this crap! There was a dead guy in the room (kinda expected, but still gross). Xerena decided to go off sneaking around (umm... by the way, people who make noise for a living shouldn't try to sneak. They're BAD at it!!) Of course she ended up attracting attention and of course the rest of my compatriots got involved in a fight which I ended up having to get mixed up in and save them! (by the way, I'm getting pretty good at the whole dazing bad guys so the rest can beat the crap out of them (they could still use some practice on their part).</p>
<p>Once we took out the guys wandering around in the hallways, we poked around and came upon a cleric and a gnoll. (WTF is a GNOLL! doing here?!?). I totally lit those two UP (and i <i>might</i> have accidently set the curtains on fire). The cleric was definitely one of Norgorber's. I know because he called out to his god and blasted us with unholy magic! I ended up getting caught in one of the blasts, and while I was fine, poor Suton was not. He got knocked unconscious! I immediately rushed away with his poor little limp body and used one of my healing scrolls to bring him back. I would seriously have DIED inside had Suton not made it. I am tearing up just thinking about it! Excuse me, I need a moment to compose myself. I'll write more later.</p>Dear Journal
Although it has only been a short time since I last wrote in here, SO much has happened! Shortly after I finished my last entry, the rest of the folks in this rather ragtag band decided we should get started on liquidating this figurine. We stopped by a jewelers' shop to see if we could get rid of it and she told us there was no way she was even going to touch it!
Apparently this guy had the word out that he's looking for these little jade things and if ANY ONE tries to do...Kadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)2010-03-03T22:14:37ZForums: Campaign Journals: Rise of RovagugKadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjlm?Rise-of-Rovagug#22010-03-01T19:09:58Z2010-02-23T23:37:36Z<p><b>Dear Journal:</b></p>
<p>So, as you can tell from my first journal entry, my first day in Daggermark, did really NOT go all that well. I soooo did not want to get involved but of course that old man was getting beaten and some do-gooders just HAD to step in. I totally would have left them to their own devices but they were totally getting the crap kicked outa them. And it wasn't a fair fight either, the toughs were outnumbering them. And then Suton reminded me that I have been helped outta similar jams and meybe I should pay back some of my social debt. </p>
<p>I stepped in and totally saved the dogooders asses. I unleashed some unholy hellfire on a couple of them and lit those stupid toughs UP! Despite my fiery entrance, things still didn't go all that well. NONE of the locals were getting involved (not that I can really blame them) but I mean come on, an OLD man was getting the stuffing beat out of him. SO EVENTUALLY with enough help form me and that other half-elf girl I mentioned yesterday, we managed to get the situation under control. The Guard FINALLY came at that point and put ME in handcuffs. I mean, WTF!! I'm practically just a little girl, why would they need to HANDCUFF me? Totally unfair. </p>
<p>Luckily the old man vouched for us that we were the “good” guys and they let us go. I was all ready to take off and start investigating the city when he decided to reward us. The little old man gave us a little jade figurine of a bird. Normally this totally would have rocked but it's magic and pretty much invaluable. How are we supposed to <i>A)</i> get a thing like that liquidated in a place like Daggermark and <i>B)</i> how can you split that four ways? Plus he said it had almost gotten him killed a couple times during his journy. Totally not the kind of thing I want to have in my possesion. I'm letting the half-orc carry it). </p>
<p>Oh, did I mention? One of the do-gooders is a half-orc! I was kinda surprised when I first noticed but no one else seems to see through her (rather unconving) disguise so I didn't say anything. I figure, I've gotten enough crap for being a half-elf that I didn't deserve so maybe I'll not say anything and give her the benefit of the doubt. Especially since, HOLY MOLEY that woman can take a hit like a brick! If we combined her toughness with my skills and spells, I would NOT want to meet that in a dark alley! </p>
<p>So, after all that excitement, we figured we'd go into the city and try and pawn this figurine off. We spent the night in a local tavern and I had a wonderful time sleeping in a REAL bed instead of a crappy night curled up in my cloak on the side of the ride. So, I am writing this the morning after my first night in Daggermark. Today we plan on going to a jeweler to pawn this thing off (if we can!) and get our reward taken care of. I might try to make friends with the bard, she seems cool (a bit snobby and one of the “rich” kids, but that could work to my advantage. If that doesn't pan out, maybe I can tag along with the half-orc and get a little protection. The fight yesterday reminded me of how fragile I am. So, we're staying currently in an inn, not the best place, but it allows me to take the time to write this all out so that is something. Since I think I've written about most of the activites from yesterday, I will now describe the people that are waiting to get our reward worked out:
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1. <b>Segulda:</b> The half-orc woman. Like I said before, she thinks she's hiding her orcish half, but it isn't THAT hard to see through it. She's probably embarrased about it. Not that I can blame her really,.. it's like how when people see I'm a half-elf and know I'm a bastard. Only, I guess being a half-orc is worse because are typically ugly and stuff. Sometimes people think I'm beautiful because I'm “exotic” but I bet she doesn't get that very often. Hard to find Orcs exotic! She seems like a pretty stoic lady. She was the one who originally had to step in to protect the old man. Very... moral. Not neccasaritly “good” but definiently MORAL. (And she looks BADASS!) She's got this long duster and a tall imposing figure. I bet she can seriously give people an evil eye!
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2. <b>Chuko:</b> The second do-gooder. He is definantly not from around here! He's got a seriously foreign look to him. He's cleric of Sarenrae and apparently doesn't know about ANY other religions EXCEPT his own. I'm not a HUGE fan of the whole “Dawnflower” happy sunshine stuff, but whatever, at least he can heal people, which is good. Although, he kinda ran off into a cornfield for a bit once he took that chop to the shoulder, but he came back to help once he healed himself up. I did noticed as soon as we got into the city he bought some armor, so if we come up to another fight as we try to sell the figurine off, he'll probably kick a bit more stuffing out of people.
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3. <b>Xerena:</b> She's half-elf like me, but she looks like she comes from a rich family. She probably knows who her father is.... She's alright, a bit snobby, but I bet being out on her own is gonna toughen her up. Her fancy clothes were a bit torn up after the fight and we made a deal that if I fixed them up for her, she'd let me practice tattooing on her (she says if it will piss off her parents, she's happy to do it!) I'm getting pretty good, I just need to have more practice (currently doing a flock of ravens flying up my arm), good for practice, but tattooing other people is a lot different than doing yourself.</p>Dear Journal:
So, as you can tell from my first journal entry, my first day in Daggermark, did really NOT go all that well. I soooo did not want to get involved but of course that old man was getting beaten and some do-gooders just HAD to step in. I totally would have left them to their own devices but they were totally getting the crap kicked outa them. And it wasn't a fair fight either, the toughs were outnumbering them. And then Suton reminded me that I have been helped outta similar jams...Kadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)2010-02-23T23:37:36ZForums: Campaign Journals: Rise of RovagugKadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjlm?Rise-of-Rovagug#12010-03-01T19:01:53Z2010-02-23T22:49:00Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>Dear Journal:</b>
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I can't believe that my mother has kicked me out! She says it is for my own good, but how can abandoning me to the dangers of the world be good for me? She's always saying I need to grow up and act more like an adult, but why can't she just accept me as I am!?! I thought mothers were supposed to love their offspring NO MATTER WHAT!?! One look at me and it's obvious that I'm not like anyone else in Wilkesmont. For one, I'm a half-elf! No one is gonna miss seeing these pointy little ears! And I'm like, a million feet taller than anyone else in this godforsaken city! What does she expect! I'm not like the other people here and it isn't fair for her to just boot me out because the humans my age are getting married and moving out. I can't believe how stupid this is! It is my dearest hope that if things go awry, someone will bring my poor, bloodstained journal back to my mother and she will forever regret turning me out like this. </p>
<p>Kativa who is the ONLY person in the whole world that actually LISTENS to me says that being on my own is probably a good thing as living with a mother who would kick out her own daughter is most likely detrimental to my well-being. </p>
<p>Currently I am headed into Daggermark to see if I can find one of my mother's relatives who can help me get started. My mother already has the monopoly on witchery in Wilkesmont and prevented me from opening up my own practice. She's acting so mean! At least she was willing to give me a little seed money to get started. Barely enough to get myself to Daggermark, but enough I suppose. </p>
<p>I can't believe how absolutely LONELY I am. I mean, even when I was younger and didn't have ANY friends, there were still people around that I knew. After leaving Wilkesmont, none of the faces I have seen have been familiar and I feel so.... boringly alone. At least I have Suton to keep me company. Kativa crafted me a beautiful leather shoulder harnest thing for Suton to perch on. I love it because he can sit there without digging his talons into my shoulder. When he perches there, he likes to bob his silky head against my cheek. He's sucha sweety pie!! </p>
<p>I was going to start writing all this when I was getting ready to leave Wilkesmont, but I've been so busy traveling and stuff that I haven't had time to actually write any of this until now. I am currently waiting in line to get into the gates of Daggermark. I have to go in the gate with all the other pedestrians and wagons and stuff and the wagons take FOREVER to get through the line. The guards are constantly searching wagons for gods-know-what and I am probably going to be here all day! </p>
<p>OMG so the CRAZIEST thing is happening! All the sudden these guys jumped out of the cornfields next to the road and ran up to this one wagon and started beating the TAR out of this little old man! ......Ok, now some weirdo do-gooder is stepping up and challenging the attackers. Do people not realize in Daggermark it's best to mind your own business! Ugh! Now a funny looking man is getting involved..... HOLY MOLEY! the funny looking man just got totally sliced down the shoulder by a HUGE sword!! I guess he wasn't wearing any armor under his robes! (Why get in a physical fight if you aren't wearing armor?) </p>
<p>So the two do-gooders are totally getting the stuffing beat out of them! I can see another half-elf is watching this fight and looking like she wants to join in. She doesn't look very tough. Suton keeps flapping his wings in my face. I know he's trying to remind me that I've been in the old man's situation enough times (four or more against one) and narrowly escaped with the help of strangers. If it gets much worse, I'm gonna have to step in....</p>[Spoiler omitted]
Dear Journal:
I can't believe that my mother has kicked me out! She says it is for my own good, but how can abandoning me to the dangers of the world be good for me? She's always saying I need to grow up and act more like an adult, but why can't she just accept me as I am!?! I thought mothers were supposed to love their offspring NO MATTER WHAT!?! One look at me and it's obvious that I'm not like anyone else in Wilkesmont. For one, I'm a half-elf! No one is gonna miss...Kadife Kreslan (alias of Sara Marie)2010-02-23T22:49:00ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Costumes?silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kjgb?Costumes#102010-06-15T04:44:19Z2010-02-23T00:35:44Z<p>I'm planning on a Pharasma costume and I know some other peeps who are doing Sarenrae, Nethys and ?X?X??X.</p>I'm planning on a Pharasma costume and I know some other peeps who are doing Sarenrae, Nethys and ?X?X??X.silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)2010-02-23T00:35:44ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Bad Gaming Etiquette, or Your Gaming Pet Peevessilkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k8ft&page=5?Bad-Gaming-Etiquette-or-Your-Gaming-Pet-Peeves#2472010-03-13T18:21:10Z2009-12-18T15:30:32Z<p>When males players role-play female PC's badly.</p>When males players role-play female PC's badly.silkygreenbelly (alias of Sara Marie)2009-12-18T15:30:32Z