paizo.com Recent Posts by Swiftbrookpaizo.com Recent Posts by Swiftbrook2024-03-28T10:40:33Z2024-03-28T10:40:33ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Midwinter Holiday Celebration & Sale!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sigz?Midwinter-Holiday-Celebration-Sale#162024-01-15T21:40:57Z2024-01-15T21:36:59Z<p>Remember, today is the last day for this sale.</p>Remember, today is the last day for this sale.Swiftbrook2024-01-15T21:36:59ZRe: Forums/Licensed Products: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Wayfinder Kickstarter from TYPE40Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sih5?Wayfinder-Kickstarter-from-TYPE40#92023-12-26T23:40:57Z2023-12-26T23:33:59Z<p><ul><li>Got the Kickstarter item card at GenCon.
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<li>Signed up for the kickstarter information email.
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<li>Slept in day after Christmas because I could.
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<li>Checked my email mid-morning, and found an email that this had launched.
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<li>Go to the Kickstarter page and the "Early Bird" special is sold out.
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There was no informational email a few days or weeks ago saying when the launch date would be.
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There was a very limited number of "Early Bird" specials.
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Overall, very poorly done.</p>Got the Kickstarter item card at GenCon.
Signed up for the kickstarter information email.
Slept in day after Christmas because I could.
Checked my email mid-morning, and found an email that this had launched.
Go to the Kickstarter page and the "Early Bird" special is sold out.
There was no informational email a few days or weeks ago saying when the launch date would be.
There was a very limited number of "Early Bird" specials.
Overall, very poorly done.Swiftbrook2023-12-26T23:33:59ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Midwinter Holiday Celebration & Sale!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sigz?Midwinter-Holiday-Celebration-Sale#92023-12-18T17:40:57Z2023-12-18T17:34:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">PFW1-K1 wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Ballistic101 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I've always enjoyed the Holiday Illustrations. Well done Kent Hamilton.</p>
<p>Are the past ones archived in one place anywhere? </blockquote>PathfinderWiki has a <a href="https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Category:Images_of_holiday_cards" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">category all of the holiday cards</a> that have been posted to the blog. I think we're missing 2012 and 2013, but otherwise it goes back to 2007. </blockquote><p>Here is the <a href="https://paizo.com/image/content/Blog/2011HolidayCard.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">2011 Holiday Card</a> and the <a href="https://cdn.paizo.com/image/content/Blog/2012-HolidayCard.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">2012 Holiday Card</a>PFW1-K1 wrote:Ballistic101 wrote:I've always enjoyed the Holiday Illustrations. Well done Kent Hamilton.
Are the past ones archived in one place anywhere?
PathfinderWiki has a category all of the holiday cards that have been posted to the blog. I think we're missing 2012 and 2013, but otherwise it goes back to 2007. Here is the 2011 Holiday Card and the 2012 Holiday CardSwiftbrook2023-12-18T17:34:40ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Hero Point Tokens (Pack of 6)Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/products/btq01zq1/discuss?Pathfinder-Hero-Point-Tokens#222023-12-12T21:20:59Z2023-12-12T21:14:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Campaign Coins wrote:</div><blockquote> We are reprinting them as we speak! They will be back at paizo.com around October. </blockquote><p>It's mid-December now.
<p>Did they arrive at Paizo? Will they be available any time soon?</p>
<p>I'm looking at picking up a set.</p>Campaign Coins wrote:We are reprinting them as we speak! They will be back at paizo.com around October.
It's mid-December now. Did they arrive at Paizo? Will they be available any time soon?
I'm looking at picking up a set.Swiftbrook2023-12-12T21:14:51ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Paizo Pricing & Sustainability UpdateSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sifa&page=3?Paizo-Pricing-Sustainability-Update#1072023-10-21T15:52:54Z2023-10-21T14:42:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Arutema wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Swiftbrook wrote:</div><blockquote>As I've posted before, a price increase from $3.99 to $8.99 is a 125% increase. All production costs for these scenarios has already been paid, years ago. The only ongoing cost is the cost to maintain the files on the server and the web description pages. Under Paizo's current business practices, customers have access to digital purchases on the Paizo servers until the practices change, so these are (small) ongoing costs.</blockquote>Server space isn't free. The choice may well be increase prices, or wipe old 1e content from the servers to save space. </blockquote><p>If you wipe it off the servers to save space, then Paizo is changing it's practice/policy and customers will not be able to download previous purchased PDFs.Arutema wrote:Swiftbrook wrote:As I've posted before, a price increase from $3.99 to $8.99 is a 125% increase. All production costs for these scenarios has already been paid, years ago. The only ongoing cost is the cost to maintain the files on the server and the web description pages. Under Paizo's current business practices, customers have access to digital purchases on the Paizo servers until the practices change, so these are (small) ongoing costs.
Server space isn't free. The choice may...Swiftbrook2023-10-21T14:42:12ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Paizo Pricing & Sustainability UpdateSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sifa&page=3?Paizo-Pricing-Sustainability-Update#1052023-10-21T15:52:08Z2023-10-21T12:37:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ed Reppert wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Michael Hebert 10 wrote:</div><blockquote>The old pdf increase is just greed. The remainder of the price increases is expected but would have been better at 50% of increase. Costs are up for businesses but putting so much onto the consumer is extreme. </blockquote>As for your first sentence, prove it. As for your last, see my previous post regarding economics. </blockquote><p>As I've posted before, a price increase from $3.99 to $8.99 is a 125% increase. All production costs for these scenarios has already been paid, years ago. The only ongoing cost is the cost to maintain the files on the server and the web description pages. Under Paizo's current business practices, customers have access to digital purchases on the Paizo servers until the practices change, so these are (small) ongoing costs.
<p>I suspect, the price increase on older 1e PDF scenarios is also PR related. Paizo want to steer customers to the new products, which do cost more to make. Having inexpensive first edition produces available for significantly less than current products is an incentive to purchase them and not move to the newest edition. The downside to this price increase on old products is that some customers will see this as being greedy. I suspect Paizo has picked a price point that will maintain the current cash flow of 1e PDF products even with a reduced number of sales while pushing customers to 2e.</p>
<p>I also suspect that 1e purchases are making up a smaller and smaller amount of their sales. Overall, from what I see locally, Paizo's significantly smaller present at conventions (GenCon & Origins in particular) and the traffic I perceive on various websites, it looks like Paizo's sales are down all around. A GM needing to pay almost twice as much to get into the print remastered (2.5) edition, wont help. ($109.98 to $179.97)</p>Ed Reppert wrote:Michael Hebert 10 wrote:The old pdf increase is just greed. The remainder of the price increases is expected but would have been better at 50% of increase. Costs are up for businesses but putting so much onto the consumer is extreme.
As for your first sentence, prove it. As for your last, see my previous post regarding economics. As I've posted before, a price increase from $3.99 to $8.99 is a 125% increase. All production costs for these scenarios has already been paid,...Swiftbrook2023-10-21T12:37:26ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Paizo Pricing & Sustainability UpdateSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sifa&page=2?Paizo-Pricing-Sustainability-Update#522023-10-19T10:52:45Z2023-10-18T23:34:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aaron Shanks wrote:</div><blockquote> Also, if you know a school, library, club, or nonprofit that does not restrict its membership and needs Pathfinder or Starfinder products to get started, please email community@paizo.com with a request! </blockquote><p>This is good to know. I appreciate that you are supporting these organizations.
<p>However, I find the raising prices on already published PFS, SFS, etc, scenarios is bad all around. It appears that all your costs for these products have been paid and any income generated from them is just profit. Under your new pricing, over half of your scenarios are more than doubling in price (125% increase) going from $3.99 to $8.99, for PFS-1e seasons 0 thru 7. These seems excessive, to say the least.</p>Aaron Shanks wrote:Also, if you know a school, library, club, or nonprofit that does not restrict its membership and needs Pathfinder or Starfinder products to get started, please email community@paizo.com with a request!
This is good to know. I appreciate that you are supporting these organizations. However, I find the raising prices on already published PFS, SFS, etc, scenarios is bad all around. It appears that all your costs for these products have been paid and any income generated from...Swiftbrook2023-10-18T23:34:38ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Kingmaker Adventure Path (Foundry VTT) CODESwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/products/btq02esb/discuss?Pathfinder-Kingmaker-Adventure-Path-CODE#332023-10-13T09:08:07Z2023-10-13T09:03:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cori Marie wrote:</div><blockquote> Or you can install via manifest URL. You get that from the module page on the Foundry site </blockquote><p>Looking at Forge created a few questions:
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So how big is the Kingmaker module?
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Will it double in size when the rest comes out?
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Does your licensed copy of Foundry VTT count against your Forge quota?</p>Cori Marie wrote:Or you can install via manifest URL. You get that from the module page on the Foundry site
Looking at Forge created a few questions:
So how big is the Kingmaker module?
Will it double in size when the rest comes out?
Does your licensed copy of Foundry VTT count against your Forge quota?Swiftbrook2023-10-13T09:03:16ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Kingmaker Adventure Path (Foundry VTT) BUNDLESwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/products/btq02esa/discuss?Pathfinder-Kingmaker-Adventure-Path-BUNDLE#392023-10-01T12:41:07Z2023-10-01T12:35:36Z<p>Several questions as I'm am new to Foundry VTT.</p>
<p>I received the Kingmaker PDF through the crowdfunding campaign. Am I still eligible for the code only purchase?</p>
<p>I play Pathfinder 1E and purchased the 1E Kingmaker Bestiary. While looking through the Foundry web site, I have found Pathfinder 1E tools but only through a Google search, not by navigating their site. Is Pathfinder 1E still supported?</p>
<p>If 1E is still supported, can I use 1E rules and this 2E Kingmaker package?</p>
<p>Thanks for all your help in advanced!</p>Several questions as I'm am new to Foundry VTT.
I received the Kingmaker PDF through the crowdfunding campaign. Am I still eligible for the code only purchase?
I play Pathfinder 1E and purchased the 1E Kingmaker Bestiary. While looking through the Foundry web site, I have found Pathfinder 1E tools but only through a Google search, not by navigating their site. Is Pathfinder 1E still supported?
If 1E is still supported, can I use 1E rules and this 2E Kingmaker package?
Thanks for all your...Swiftbrook2023-10-01T12:35:36ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Player Core Preview: Spells and Spellcasting, RemasteredSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6siek&page=5?Player-Core-Preview-Spells-and-Spellcasting#2142023-09-24T14:52:30Z2023-09-24T10:36:11Z<p>The more I read about the <i><b>Remastered</b></i> edition, the more it is sounding like Pathfinder 3.0, not even Pathfinder 2.5. There are so many changes, not just in mechanics, but in concept as well. I'm sure there must be some marketing reason why they are not changing the number, but the reality is that this is a new edition.</p>The more I read about the Remastered edition, the more it is sounding like Pathfinder 3.0, not even Pathfinder 2.5. There are so many changes, not just in mechanics, but in concept as well. I'm sure there must be some marketing reason why they are not changing the number, but the reality is that this is a new edition.Swiftbrook2023-09-24T10:36:11ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Bounty #19: Grim TidingsSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/products/btq02c3n/discuss?Pathfinder-Bounty-19-Grim-Tidings#72023-06-16T08:49:24Z2023-06-07T00:36:45Z<p>Preparing to run this at GenCon. I'm trying to figure out the BBEG tactics. The first full paragraph on page 7 tries to describe them, but there is missing text.
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Preparing to run this at GenCon. I'm trying to figure out the BBEG tactics. The first full paragraph on page 7 tries to describe them, but there is missing text.
[Spoiler omitted]
[Spoiler omitted]Swiftbrook2023-06-07T00:36:45ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #3-18: Dacilane Academy's Delightful DisasterSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/products/btq02d6i/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-318-Dacilane-Academys-Delightful-Disaster#182023-05-26T21:08:36Z2023-05-26T19:57:06Z<p>I played this a few months ago and it was fun.</p>
<p>I'm preparing to run this soon, but I had one gripe when I played it concerning
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>I played this a few months ago and it was fun.
I'm preparing to run this soon, but I had one gripe when I played it concerning
[Spoiler omitted]Swiftbrook2023-05-26T19:57:06ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: So You Wanna Try Out Pathfinder Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si8e&page=2?So-You-Wanna-Try-Out-Pathfinder-Bundle#802023-02-23T22:58:02Z2023-02-23T19:01:59Z<p>And as time runs out . . . .</p>
<p>103,315 bundles sold.
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$183,765 raised for charity.
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$25.01 average purchase.</p>
<p>And . . . . . .
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they extended it for another 7 days. They have done this many times in the past. It might be that Humble Bundle has a two week limit, but that's just speculation.</p>And as time runs out . . . .
103,315 bundles sold.
$183,765 raised for charity.
$25.01 average purchase.
And . . . . . .
they extended it for another 7 days. They have done this many times in the past. It might be that Humble Bundle has a two week limit, but that's just speculation.Swiftbrook2023-02-23T19:01:59ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: So You Wanna Try Out Pathfinder Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si8e&page=2?So-You-Wanna-Try-Out-Pathfinder-Bundle#742023-02-22T15:48:08Z2023-02-22T15:48:08Z<p>Just over one day left (unless they extend it). We need 2,281 more bundles to sell to reach 100,000!</p>Just over one day left (unless they extend it). We need 2,281 more bundles to sell to reach 100,000!Swiftbrook2023-02-22T15:48:08ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: So You Wanna Try Out Pathfinder Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si8e&page=2?So-You-Wanna-Try-Out-Pathfinder-Bundle#702023-02-14T03:44:54Z2023-02-14T00:15:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Swiftbrook wrote:</div><blockquote> Two day and over 50,000 bundles sold. By my record keeping, this is now the second biggest Pathfinder Humble Bundle, and there is still 17 days to go (plus any extension). The largest Pathfinder Humble Bundle, by my records, was the first in March of 2016 with 77,500+ sold. I think this will surpass that one. </blockquote><p>2/13/2023 Update: 79,360+ bundles sold! Most ever with nine days to go. My estimates shows this bundle has brought in about $2,000,000, almost $140,000 for the charity.Swiftbrook wrote:Two day and over 50,000 bundles sold. By my record keeping, this is now the second biggest Pathfinder Humble Bundle, and there is still 17 days to go (plus any extension). The largest Pathfinder Humble Bundle, by my records, was the first in March of 2016 with 77,500+ sold. I think this will surpass that one.
2/13/2023 Update: 79,360+ bundles sold! Most ever with nine days to go. My estimates shows this bundle has brought in about $2,000,000, almost $140,000 for the charity.Swiftbrook2023-02-14T00:15:32ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: So You Wanna Try Out Pathfinder Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si8e&page=2?So-You-Wanna-Try-Out-Pathfinder-Bundle#632023-02-10T04:18:13Z2023-02-10T04:18:13Z<p>I have not used Foundry, only Roll20. If I purchase the at the highest level and get access to Abomination Vaults (Foundry VTT), do I have to purchase anything else from Foundry to make this work?</p>I have not used Foundry, only Roll20. If I purchase the at the highest level and get access to Abomination Vaults (Foundry VTT), do I have to purchase anything else from Foundry to make this work?Swiftbrook2023-02-10T04:18:13ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: So You Wanna Try Out Pathfinder Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si8e?So-You-Wanna-Try-Out-Pathfinder-Bundle#422023-02-06T00:19:16Z2023-02-06T00:19:16Z<p>Two day and over 50,000 bundles sold. By my record keeping, this is now the second biggest Pathfinder Humble Bundle, and there is still 17 days to go (plus any extension). The largest Pathfinder Humble Bundle, by my records, was the first in March of 2016 with 77,500+ sold. I think this will surpass that one.</p>Two day and over 50,000 bundles sold. By my record keeping, this is now the second biggest Pathfinder Humble Bundle, and there is still 17 days to go (plus any extension). The largest Pathfinder Humble Bundle, by my records, was the first in March of 2016 with 77,500+ sold. I think this will surpass that one.Swiftbrook2023-02-06T00:19:16ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: So You Wanna Try Out Pathfinder Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si8e?So-You-Wanna-Try-Out-Pathfinder-Bundle#142023-02-02T22:06:09Z2023-02-02T22:06:09Z<p>Am I reading the Humble Bundle page correctly? It's been live for just over 3 hours and had 5,764 bundles sold!</p>Am I reading the Humble Bundle page correctly? It's been live for just over 3 hours and had 5,764 bundles sold!Swiftbrook2023-02-02T22:06:09ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Maps Product Line (sorry I can't seem to start a new thread in the Products forum)Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43qyx?Maps-Product-Line#72023-02-02T16:07:42Z2023-02-01T01:30:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aaron Shanks wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">edxerox wrote:</div><blockquote> Cheers, didn't see the new classics coming out. But its still a cutback - no flip tiles - prob. due to production costs. </blockquote>The pandemic has not been kind to accessories. We will make more if people buy more. </blockquote><p>Interesting. The majority of my last several purchases have been game accessories. Minis, pawns, maps, spell templates, and cards.Aaron Shanks wrote:edxerox wrote: Cheers, didn't see the new classics coming out. But its still a cutback - no flip tiles - prob. due to production costs.
The pandemic has not been kind to accessories. We will make more if people buy more. Interesting. The majority of my last several purchases have been game accessories. Minis, pawns, maps, spell templates, and cards.Swiftbrook2023-02-01T01:30:46ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Advanced Class Guide Potential ErrorsSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rcio&page=23?Advanced-Class-Guide-Potential-Errors#11262023-01-05T18:54:43Z2023-01-05T18:54:43Z<p>Seven years after printing, still finding errors. :-)</p>
<p>First and second printing.</p>
<p>Page 27, Hunter Animal Focus ability. The line "The companion’s aspect can be the same aspect the <b>ranger</b> has taken on or a different
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one." should read "The companion’s aspect can be the same aspect the <b>hunter</b> has taken on or a different one."</p>Seven years after printing, still finding errors. :-)
First and second printing.
Page 27, Hunter Animal Focus ability. The line "The companion’s aspect can be the same aspect the ranger has taken on or a different
one." should read "The companion’s aspect can be the same aspect the hunter has taken on or a different one."Swiftbrook2023-01-05T18:54:43ZForums: Advice: Forest Singer (new hybrid class)Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43qdf?Forest-Singer#12023-01-01T17:55:29Z2023-01-01T17:55:29Z<p>I’ve looked for a spell-less Bard or Hunter Archetype, but couldn’t find one. I’m trying to create a character for a new player based on the Halfling Hunter art on page 52 of Ultimate Wilderness. The player isn't interested in being a spellcaster.</p>
<p>My goal is to create a good support class with a wilderness theme. I’ve looked at many Bard, Hunter, Rogue and other class archetypes and I’m gleaning from a few of them. I’m using the Hunter as a base class. The Hunter’s spontaneous spell casting, combining the Bard’s and Ranger’s spell list, is quite good. I’m replacing the spellcasting with a form of Wild Knowledge ( ACG p.81); two Bardic Performances: Inspire Courage and Song of the Wild (ACG p.81); and four Rogue Talents. I’ve also eliminated one of the Hunter’s Teamwork Feats.</p>
<p><b>Forest Singer </b>
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<b>Alignment:</b> Any Neutral
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<b>Hit Dice:</b> d8
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<b>Parent Classes:</b> Hunter (Druid & Ranger) and Bard
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<b>Starting Wealth:</b> 4d6 x 10 gp (average 140 gp)</p>
<p><b>BAB:</b> 2/3
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<b>Fort Save:</b> Good
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<b>Reflex Save:</b> Good
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<b>Will Save:</b> Average</p>
<p><b>Skills:</b> Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Handle Animal (Cha), Heal (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (dungeoneering) (Int), Knowledge (geography) (Int), Knowledge (nature) (Int), Linguistics (Int), Perception (Wis), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Stealth (Dex), Survival (Wis), and Swim (Str).
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<b>Skill Ranks per Level:</b> 6 + Int modifier.
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<b>Weapon and Armor Proficiency: </b> A Forest Singer is proficient with all simple and martial weapons and with light armor, medium armor, and shields (except tower shields).</p>
<p><b>Spells:</b> A Forest Singer has no spell capability and no caster level.</p>
<p><b>Class Features</b>
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<b>1st:</b> Animal Companion, Animal Focus, Inspire Courage +1, Nature Training, Wild Empathy, Wild Knowledge
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<b>2nd:</b> Precise Companion, Track
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<b>3rd:</b> Hunter Tactics, Song of the Wild, Teamwork Feat
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<b>4th:</b> Improved Empathic Link, Rogue Talent
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<b>5th:</b> Inspire Courage +2, Woodland Stride
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<b>6th:</b> Teamwork Feat
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<b>7th:</b> Bonus Trick
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<b>8th:</b> Rogue Talent, Second Animal Focus, Swift Tracker
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<b>9th:</b> Teamwork Feat
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<b>10th:</b> Raise Animal Companion, Song of the Wild (2 allies)
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<b>11th:</b> Inspire Courage +3, Speak with Master
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<b>12th:</b> Advanced Rogue Talent <b>or</b> Teamwork Feat
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<b>13th:</b> Bonus Trick
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<b>14th:</b> Greater Empathic Link
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<b>15th:</b> Teamwork Feat
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<b>16th:</b> Advanced Rogue Talent
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<b>17th:</b> Inspire Courage +4, One with the Wild, Song of the Wild (3 allies)
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<b>18th:</b> Teamwork Feat
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<b>19th:</b> Bonus Trick
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<b>20th:</b> Advance Rogue Talent, Mater Hunter</p>
<p><b>Wild Knowledge (Ex):</b> At 1st level, a Forest Singer adds 1/2 her level (minimum 1) to all Knowledge (nature) and Knowledge (geography) checks. He can use Knowledge (geography) and Knowledge (nature) untrained.</p>
<p>Any thoughts and insight would be helpful.</p>I’ve looked for a spell-less Bard or Hunter Archetype, but couldn’t find one. I’m trying to create a character for a new player based on the Halfling Hunter art on page 52 of Ultimate Wilderness. The player isn't interested in being a spellcaster.
My goal is to create a good support class with a wilderness theme. I’ve looked at many Bard, Hunter, Rogue and other class archetypes and I’m gleaning from a few of them. I’m using the Hunter as a base class. The Hunter’s spontaneous spell casting,...Swiftbrook2023-01-01T17:55:29ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Accessorize Your Game SaleSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si6u?Accessorize-Your-Game-Sale#62022-11-23T10:39:04Z2022-11-23T10:39:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM_aka_Dudemeister wrote:</div><blockquote> Question: Will Tides of Battle and Social Combat Cards for 1st Edition be available as part of this sale? </blockquote><p>I don't know if they are part of this particular sale, but Tides of Battle is currently showing at 50% off and Social Combat Cards for 20% off.DM_aka_Dudemeister wrote:Question: Will Tides of Battle and Social Combat Cards for 1st Edition be available as part of this sale?
I don't know if they are part of this particular sale, but Tides of Battle is currently showing at 50% off and Social Combat Cards for 20% off.Swiftbrook2022-11-23T10:39:04ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker: Stolen Lands Hex MapSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43paq?Stolen-Lands-Hex-Map#42022-11-22T11:26:50Z2022-11-16T01:39:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Banedon_421 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Hello!</p>
<p>Could you explain the presence of those mono-colored hexes all over the Stolen Lands? They are selectable but I can't delete them (read-only access), they hide most of the map and I don't see any use to them.</p>
<p>Apart of that, I pretty much like the map :) </blockquote><p>It looks like it's a Google file of some kind. If you make a copy of it in your Google drive, you can select and delete the mono-colored hexes to uncover the terrain below.Banedon_421 wrote:Hello!
Could you explain the presence of those mono-colored hexes all over the Stolen Lands? They are selectable but I can't delete them (read-only access), they hide most of the map and I don't see any use to them.
Apart of that, I pretty much like the map :)
It looks like it's a Google file of some kind. If you make a copy of it in your Google drive, you can select and delete the mono-colored hexes to uncover the terrain below.Swiftbrook2022-11-16T01:39:01ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Paizo PDF Pricing ChangesSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si5r&page=3?Paizo-PDF-Pricing-Changes#1422022-11-08T23:45:25Z2022-11-08T22:34:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">blog wrote:</div><blockquote>Standalone Adventures $15.99–$17.99 <i>now</i> $19.99</blockquote><p>Just saw a product with this price change. Now this is a real head scratcher.
<p><a href="https://paizo.com/products/btpy8l3i" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pathfinder Module: Academy of Secrets</a>
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Print Price $13.99 (not a sale price)
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Old PDF price was $9.99
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New PDF price $19.99</p>
<p>I found a similar situation with Tomb of the Iron Medusa.</p>
<p>The new PDF price is 43% <b>more than</b> the print price.</p>blog wrote:Standalone Adventures $15.99–$17.99 now $19.99
Just saw a product with this price change. Now this is a real head scratcher. Pathfinder Module: Academy of Secrets
Print Price $13.99 (not a sale price)
Old PDF price was $9.99
New PDF price $19.99
I found a similar situation with Tomb of the Iron Medusa.
The new PDF price is 43% more than the print price.Swiftbrook2022-11-08T22:34:19ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Paizo PDF Pricing ChangesSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si5r&page=3?Paizo-PDF-Pricing-Changes#1162022-10-20T16:29:17Z2022-10-20T16:29:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aaron Shanks wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Vardoc Bloodstone wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Aaron Shanks wrote:</div><blockquote> We'll be updating all prices, including Pathfinder First Edition. Most product line categories are the same. Rulebooks are Rulebooks, Adventure Paths are Adventure Paths, Adventures (standalone) are Adventures/Modules, Cards are Cards, etc. </blockquote><p>I’d like some clarity on the Player Companion and Supplements lines. Many of these are little more than 32 page booklets.
<p>Honestly, from a marketing perspective, I think it would make sense for these aged and dated products to be discounted. </blockquote>Sure the Player Companions are listed above at $9.99, which is a streamlined average of the $7.99–$10.49 price. The Campaign Setting supplements are unchanged at <b>$15.99.</b> </blockquote><p>I've just looked at several 1st edition Campaign Setting supplements. They are currently listed at $13.99 for the PDF ($9.99 for the print). Are they going up to $15.99, or remaining unchanged at $13.99?Aaron Shanks wrote:Vardoc Bloodstone wrote: Aaron Shanks wrote: We'll be updating all prices, including Pathfinder First Edition. Most product line categories are the same. Rulebooks are Rulebooks, Adventure Paths are Adventure Paths, Adventures (standalone) are Adventures/Modules, Cards are Cards, etc.
I’d like some clarity on the Player Companion and Supplements lines. Many of these are little more than 32 page booklets. Honestly, from a marketing perspective, I think it would make sense...Swiftbrook2022-10-20T16:29:17ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Support the Pathfinder Second Edition Strength of Thousands Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si4g?Support-the-Pathfinder-Second-Edition#422022-10-11T22:18:20Z2022-10-11T21:09:49Z<p><b>Update:</b> Humble Bundle, after several back and forth emails, acknowledge that their system messed up in flagging my transaction and stopping my purchase. Unfortunately, they can not reinstate the purchase and donation. So still, no Strength of Thousands bundle for me.</p>Update: Humble Bundle, after several back and forth emails, acknowledge that their system messed up in flagging my transaction and stopping my purchase. Unfortunately, they can not reinstate the purchase and donation. So still, no Strength of Thousands bundle for me.Swiftbrook2022-10-11T21:09:49ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker Second Edition: Kingmaker 2e (GM Reference)Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43oek?Kingmaker-2e#312022-10-08T15:49:31Z2022-10-08T12:27:03Z<p>I've been looking at the companions in the First Edition Bestiary. I noticed they do not have any traits from the trait options. I was wondering if this was intentional or not. The companions in the 2E Companion Guide are built as full PCs, not NPCs. It seems like the companions in the 1E Bestiary should also be built that way. The 1E PFS Pregen sheets include traits.</p>I've been looking at the companions in the First Edition Bestiary. I noticed they do not have any traits from the trait options. I was wondering if this was intentional or not. The companions in the 2E Companion Guide are built as full PCs, not NPCs. It seems like the companions in the 1E Bestiary should also be built that way. The 1E PFS Pregen sheets include traits.Swiftbrook2022-10-08T12:27:03ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker: First Takes on the 2e Kingmaker APSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43odg?First-Takes-on-the-2e-Kingmaker-AP#412022-09-25T10:15:34Z2022-09-25T10:15:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Paizo/Game On Tabletop wrote:</div><blockquote><p><b>Kingmaker Bestiary for Pathfinder First Edition (Add-On)</b>
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Does your group prefer to stick with First Edition? We’ve got you covered with the hardcover Kingmaker Bestiary for Pathfinder First Edition, a 160-page monster and NPC resource that converts the new companions, NPCs, and monsters unlocked by this campaign into old-school Pathfinder First Edition. Play along in the new and updated encounters with this helpful conversion guide featuring back-converted stats for the entire Kingmaker campaign, plus other rules conversions, tips and tricks to run the campaign smoothly. This add-on book is your ticket to playing Kingmaker in classic style.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf194/kingmaker-10th-anniversary.html#wrap-update-comments" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Game On Tabletop Kingmaker link</a></blockquote><p>Paizo/Game On Tabletop wrote:Kingmaker Bestiary for Pathfinder First Edition (Add-On)
Does your group prefer to stick with First Edition? We’ve got you covered with the hardcover Kingmaker Bestiary for Pathfinder First Edition, a 160-page monster and NPC resource that converts the new companions, NPCs, and monsters unlocked by this campaign into old-school Pathfinder First Edition. Play along in the new and updated encounters with this helpful conversion guide featuring back-converted stats...Swiftbrook2022-09-25T10:15:34ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Support the Pathfinder Second Edition Strength of Thousands Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si4g?Support-the-Pathfinder-Second-Edition#402022-09-23T16:40:26Z2022-09-23T16:40:26Z<p><b>Update</b> Humble Bundle has canceled my order. No bundle for me. They have not replied to my customer service request but they have refunded my credit card. Still sad.</p>Update Humble Bundle has canceled my order. No bundle for me. They have not replied to my customer service request but they have refunded my credit card. Still sad.Swiftbrook2022-09-23T16:40:26ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Support the Pathfinder Second Edition Strength of Thousands Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si4g?Support-the-Pathfinder-Second-Edition#352022-09-23T08:26:22Z2022-09-22T20:04:44Z<p>I got caught in a Humble Bundle <s>trap</s> um, undisclosed, post-payment requirement. I tried to pick up this bundle, Humble Bundle charged my credit card, then they sent me their <s>ransom</s> <i>update</i> request:
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Humble Bundle email wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>Verify Phone Number</b>
</p>
We need to verify your phone number to protect your payment account. We will run a pre-approval for the purchase, but we will not finalize the payment until your order for Humble RPG bundle: Pathfinder Second Edition Strength of Thousands by Paizo is available for download.</blockquote><p>They did not send me the keys for the PDFs they charged me for. Yes, Humble Bundle had no problem charging my credit card. I checked. They are <s>phishing</s> <i>asking</i> for my phone number. It’s not needed. I’ve sent in a support request into Humble Bundle. No reply yet, but it's only been a few hours - I'm not knocking them for that <i>yet</i>.
<p>YMMV</p>I got caught in a Humble Bundle trap um, undisclosed, post-payment requirement. I tried to pick up this bundle, Humble Bundle charged my credit card, then they sent me their ransom update request:
Humble Bundle email wrote: Verify Phone Number
We need to verify your phone number to protect your payment account. We will run a pre-approval for the purchase, but we will not finalize the payment until your order for Humble RPG bundle: Pathfinder Second Edition Strength of Thousands by Paizo is...Swiftbrook2022-09-22T20:04:44ZForums: Kingmaker Second Edition: Kingmaker Adventure Path 2E ErrataSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43olf?Kingmaker-Adventure-Path-2E-Errata#12023-08-23T16:54:22Z2022-09-15T08:23:44Z<p><b>Page 19:</b> The map of the great hall should have a door on the east wall, north most square going into the east wing to match the East Wing map.</p>
<p><b>Page 27:</b> First paragraph continuing Area A3c. Change "their separate ways to the <s>east</s> <b>west</b>". Areas A6 and A12 are to the west of area A3.</p>Page 19: The map of the great hall should have a door on the east wall, north most square going into the east wing to match the East Wing map.
Page 27: First paragraph continuing Area A3c. Change "their separate ways to the east west". Areas A6 and A12 are to the west of area A3.Swiftbrook2022-09-15T08:23:44ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker Second Edition: Aldori Manor Great Hall MapSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43oi7?Aldori-Manor-Great-Hall-Map#42022-09-10T22:22:52Z2022-09-10T22:22:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Roboconn wrote:</div><blockquote> I cant find the west wing in the interactive maps. Am I blind? </blockquote><p>If you are, so am I. No west wing.Roboconn wrote:I cant find the west wing in the interactive maps. Am I blind?
If you are, so am I. No west wing.Swiftbrook2022-09-10T22:22:52ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Kingmaker 10th Anniversary Campaign Begins!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgmk&page=13?Kingmaker-10th-Anniversary-Campaign-Begins#6362022-09-09T21:39:38Z2022-09-09T21:39:38Z<p>Rural Michigan here:</p>
<p>Order Created: August 25
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Order Shipped: August 30
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Order Arrived: September 9 (today)
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Tracking info has never worked.</p>Rural Michigan here:
Order Created: August 25
Order Shipped: August 30
Order Arrived: September 9 (today)
Tracking info has never worked.Swiftbrook2022-09-09T21:39:38ZForums: Kingmaker Second Edition: Aldori Manor Great Hall MapSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43oi7?Aldori-Manor-Great-Hall-Map#12022-09-08T16:48:03Z2022-09-08T09:18:26Z<p>I have a few issues with the Aldori Manor Great Hall map.</p>
<p>1) If it is to match up with the East Wing map, there needs to be a door on the east wall of the great hall in the north most square. It opens to a storage room (?) on the East Wing map.</p>
<p>2) I though Paizo was allowing picture extraction from their PDFs now to allow owners use the maps in VTT games. I can't extract the map.</p>
<p>3) I wish that the Great Hall would have been one of the maps in the Flip-Mat: Noble Manor Multi-Pack instead of one of the two thrown rooms.</p>
<p><i>note: I reposted this from the 1st edition Kingmaker forum as this is the correct forum.</i></p>I have a few issues with the Aldori Manor Great Hall map.
1) If it is to match up with the East Wing map, there needs to be a door on the east wall of the great hall in the north most square. It opens to a storage room (?) on the East Wing map.
2) I though Paizo was allowing picture extraction from their PDFs now to allow owners use the maps in VTT games. I can't extract the map.
3) I wish that the Great Hall would have been one of the maps in the Flip-Mat: Noble Manor Multi-Pack instead...Swiftbrook2022-09-08T09:18:26ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker: First Takes on the 2e Kingmaker APSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43odg?First-Takes-on-the-2e-Kingmaker-AP#262022-09-16T10:01:31Z2022-09-05T22:58:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Berhagen wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">FWCain wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Do the rules on kingdom building have "backwards compatibility" with the first edition rules (in "Ult. Campaign")? Did they just revise them for compatibility with second edition? Or did they rebuild them completely from scratch? </p>
<p>Thanks,
<br />
Franklin
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</blockquote><p>Completely revised, much more streamlined. But also very different.
<p>I would say it is a lot more manageable for the majority of groups though. I did originally create a relatively advanced spreadsheet (lovingly improved, updated and maintained by others - in particular Chemlak) but even if with that it the 1st edition was very involved to use….. </blockquote><p>Is the spreadsheet still available somewhere online? My searching has failed me this time.Berhagen wrote:FWCain wrote:Do the rules on kingdom building have "backwards compatibility" with the first edition rules (in "Ult. Campaign")? Did they just revise them for compatibility with second edition? Or did they rebuild them completely from scratch?
Thanks,
Franklin
Completely revised, much more streamlined. But also very different. I would say it is a lot more manageable for the majority of groups though. I did originally create a relatively advanced spreadsheet (lovingly improved,...Swiftbrook2022-09-05T22:58:38ZForums: Kingmaker: Updating 1st edition KM AP Player’s GuideSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ofs?Updating-1st-edition-KM-AP-Player-s-Guide#12022-09-16T18:19:05Z2022-09-04T19:34:30Z<p>Soon a Player’s Guide will be release for the Kingmaker Anniversary Edition. That will be for the second edition rules. I am preparing to run the AP with 1st edition rules. I suspect, but I don’t know, that an updated KM Player’s Guide will not be release for 1st edition. So, I’ve attempted to update the Campaign Traits in the original player;s guide with the new information presented in the Backgrounds for 2nd edition PCs. Your input is welcome!</p>
<p>Kingmaker AP Campaign Traits:</p>
<p>Bastard, now <b>Brevic Outcast</b>. Updated benefit: You take a –1 penalty on all Charisma-based skill checks made when dealing with members of Brevic nobility but as a result of your stubbornness and individuality, you gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (nobility) checks and gain a +1 trait bonus on Will saves. If you manage to establish yourself as a true noble or secure a leadership role in a kingdom, you no longer take the penalty to Charisma-based checks.</p>
<p>Brigand, now <b>Local Brigand</b>. Updated benefit: You begin the campaign with an extra 100 gp in ill-gotten gains. You also gain a +1 trait bonus on Bluff, Intimidate, and Sleight of Hand, and one of these (your choice) becomes a class skill.
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Issian now Issian Patiot. Updated benefit: Your agile mind grants you a +1 trait bonus on all Will saves made to resist mind-affecting effects. You can use Knowledge (local) instead of Diplomacy to gather information.</p>
<p>Noble Born, now <b>Bevric Noble</b>. Updated benefits: no change.</p>
<p>Pioneer, now <b>Borderland Pioneer</b>. Updated benefits: You gain a +1 trait bonus to Handle Animal, Knowledge (nature) and Survival, and one of these (your choice) becomes a class skill.</p>
<p><b>Cartographer’s Apprentice</b> (new campaign trait): Maps and the great outdoors has always interested you. You have combined your interests and spent the last several years walking the breath of Brevor in the apprenticeship of a master cartographer. You are now ready to practice your trade and an expedition into the uncharted Stolen Lands seems like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Craft (map), Knowledge (geography), and Survival, and one of these (your choice) becomes a class skill. </p>
<p><b>Rostlander</b>. No changes.</p>
<p><b>Sword Scion</b>. Updated benefits: You begin play with an Aldori dueling sword. You treat Aldori dueling swords as martial weapons rather than exotic weapons for the purpose of proficiency, and gain a +1 trait bonus on all attacks and combat maneuvers made with such weapons.</p>Soon a Player’s Guide will be release for the Kingmaker Anniversary Edition. That will be for the second edition rules. I am preparing to run the AP with 1st edition rules. I suspect, but I don’t know, that an updated KM Player’s Guide will not be release for 1st edition. So, I’ve attempted to update the Campaign Traits in the original player;s guide with the new information presented in the Backgrounds for 2nd edition PCs. Your input is welcome!
Kingmaker AP Campaign Traits:
Bastard, now...Swiftbrook2022-09-04T19:34:30ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker Second Edition: Kingmaker 2e (GM Reference)Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43oek?Kingmaker-2e#62022-09-05T15:28:41Z2022-09-04T17:26:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">willfromamerica wrote:</div><blockquote> Might be good to make threads for each "book" so the questions in each can be more focused? I'm not sure if the new version of the AP is broken out by the original book they were a part of, though. </blockquote><p>I think it would be cleaner to ask for a GM Reference sub-folder. In that folder have a sticky thread dedicated to each chapter, in order. That would keep the main Kingmaker 2nd Ed. folder cleaner and require less scrolling through all the sticky threads to get to the new ones.
<p>Just My Thoughts.</p>willfromamerica wrote:Might be good to make threads for each "book" so the questions in each can be more focused? I'm not sure if the new version of the AP is broken out by the original book they were a part of, though.
I think it would be cleaner to ask for a GM Reference sub-folder. In that folder have a sticky thread dedicated to each chapter, in order. That would keep the main Kingmaker 2nd Ed. folder cleaner and require less scrolling through all the sticky threads to get to the new...Swiftbrook2022-09-04T17:26:47ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Kingmaker 10th Anniversary Campaign Begins!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgmk&page=9?Kingmaker-10th-Anniversary-Campaign-Begins#4392022-09-06T02:19:37Z2022-08-28T15:52:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ed Reppert wrote:</div><blockquote>Hm. When will we be able to order it? Before street date, I hope. The way my subs are set up I probably won't get this until November anyway, but I'd like not to be the guy who tries to order and finds "sorry, out of stock". :-) </blockquote><p><b>I'm making an educated guess here:</b>
<p>Jim Butler posted that they would be releasing the Kingmaker Player's Guide near the end of September. I expect there will be a big blog post announcing the release of the Kingmaker AP. At that time, I expect the Paizo store webpages to go live and you will be able to order from Paizo. </p>
<p>That said, I have already preordered several items that are not in my backer package from Miniature Market. However, MM is already out of stock on most of the Kingmaker 2E preorder items.</p>Ed Reppert wrote:Hm. When will we be able to order it? Before street date, I hope. The way my subs are set up I probably won't get this until November anyway, but I'd like not to be the guy who tries to order and finds "sorry, out of stock". :-)
I'm making an educated guess here: Jim Butler posted that they would be releasing the Kingmaker Player's Guide near the end of September. I expect there will be a big blog post announcing the release of the Kingmaker AP. At that time, I expect the...Swiftbrook2022-08-28T15:52:46ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Kingmaker 10th Anniversary Campaign Begins!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgmk&page=9?Kingmaker-10th-Anniversary-Campaign-Begins#4322022-08-27T19:40:27Z2022-08-27T19:40:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jim Butler wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The Kingmaker Player's Guide will be released toward the end of September. </p>
<p>-Jim </blockquote><p>Awesome, looking forward to it.
<p>FWIW: When I go to my order page on the Paizo site, then click on one of the products listed in the pending Kingmaker line, I get forwarded to a page that keeps trying to load, but never gets there. I speculate that the page may exist but hasn't been released for public consumption. I was looking at my order item that shows:</p>
<p>Pathfinder Kingmaker Bestiary (PFRPG)</p>
<p>I clicked on it to check that it is the 1st ed Kingmaker Bestiary I ordered, not the 5E one.</p>Jim Butler wrote:The Kingmaker Player's Guide will be released toward the end of September.
-Jim
Awesome, looking forward to it. FWIW: When I go to my order page on the Paizo site, then click on one of the products listed in the pending Kingmaker line, I get forwarded to a page that keeps trying to load, but never gets there. I speculate that the page may exist but hasn't been released for public consumption. I was looking at my order item that shows:
Pathfinder Kingmaker Bestiary (PFRPG)
...Swiftbrook2022-08-27T19:40:27ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Join Us At Gen Con 2022!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si3n?Join-Us-At-Gen-Con-2022#92022-07-22T18:51:11Z2022-07-22T18:51:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti wrote:</div><blockquote> What is the special? </blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">GenCon Description wrote:</div><blockquote><p>PF(2ed) Special #3-98: Expedition Into Pallid Peril</p>
<p>Levels 1-6. The Pathfinder Society sends its agents in a race to uncover the hidden entrance to a long-lost dwarven city.</p>
<p>Having made several recent forays into a set of unearthed ruins in the volcanic region of Droskar’s Crag, the Pathfinder Society has uncovered what could be an access point to the lost dwarven city of Raseri Kanton. Pathfinder agents from across Golarion have come to support the Society’s latest large-scale endeavor. However, the Aspis Consortium have also begun exploring the ruins, so it’s a race to see who can reach Raseri Kanton first!
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</blockquote><p>There is also a Starfinder special.Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti wrote:What is the special?
GenCon Description wrote:PF(2ed) Special #3-98: Expedition Into Pallid Peril
Levels 1-6. The Pathfinder Society sends its agents in a race to uncover the hidden entrance to a long-lost dwarven city.
Having made several recent forays into a set of unearthed ruins in the volcanic region of Droskar’s Crag, the Pathfinder Society has uncovered what could be an access point to the lost dwarven city of Raseri Kanton. Pathfinder agents...Swiftbrook2022-07-22T18:51:11ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Join Us At Gen Con 2022!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si3n?Join-Us-At-Gen-Con-2022#72022-07-22T17:50:56Z2022-07-21T23:34:09Z<p>Signing up for the Special online. So why is there an up-charge for the online special? ($8 vs $4 for a ticket). I know that the when I've played the special in-person, the higher price appears to offset the promotional miniature that everyone gets. Are there other bonuses for playing the special online this year?</p>Signing up for the Special online. So why is there an up-charge for the online special? ($8 vs $4 for a ticket). I know that the when I've played the special in-person, the higher price appears to offset the promotional miniature that everyone gets. Are there other bonuses for playing the special online this year?Swiftbrook2022-07-21T23:34:09ZRe: Forums: Announcements: Paizo Blog: Paizo Subscriptions UpdateSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si3b&page=4?Paizo-Subscriptions-Update#1722022-07-23T04:08:23Z2022-07-18T16:50:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lewy wrote:</div><blockquote> Ok, I've searched this thread, the faq's and the subscription notices. I must be missing it but I have tried. Please would someone confirm if the fans like myself who've been here since the start and spend loads still get to keep their grandfathered advantage discount? Because, if not, then it's time for me to head off. </blockquote><p><b> </b>
</p>
<b>From farther up the thread:</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aaron Shanks wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">RobertTHEPerylous wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>snip</i></p>
<p>And will Legacy Subscribers to the Adventure Path still get the Advantage discount? </blockquote><p><i>snip</i>
<p>I have am not aware of any changes to Legacy Subscribers. </blockquote><p>Lewy wrote:Ok, I've searched this thread, the faq's and the subscription notices. I must be missing it but I have tried. Please would someone confirm if the fans like myself who've been here since the start and spend loads still get to keep their grandfathered advantage discount? Because, if not, then it's time for me to head off.
From farther up the thread: Aaron Shanks wrote:RobertTHEPerylous wrote:snip
And will Legacy Subscribers to the Adventure Path still get the Advantage
...Swiftbrook2022-07-18T16:50:00ZRe: Forums/Organized Play: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Gen Con Indy 2022: Call for Volunteers & Important DatesSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shzi&page=2?Gen-Con-Indy-2022-Call-for-Volunteers#682022-05-01T20:18:57Z2022-05-01T20:18:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Alex Speidel wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Swiftbrook wrote:</div><blockquote><p> A few questions.
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When are the interactive specials for each system?
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Are there going to be tables of 1st edition of Pathfinder?
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Are the Macadam games going to be running the Beginner Box? </blockquote><p>The interactives will be in the evening slots (8pm-1am) on Friday and Saturday.
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There will be 4-5 tables of first edition in each slot.
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The Academy games will be using various Bounties and other short content like the Free RPG Day adventures.
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</blockquote><p>From the current event listing on the GenCon site, I can find . . .
<p>Regular games cost $8 each slot
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Academy games 2 hours and $2
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SF Special: Friday 8:00 pm $12, 33 tables
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PF Special: Saturday 8:00 pm, $12</p>
<p>As a sample, here is listings for the Friday 2 pm slot
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1 table of PFS(1ed)
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1 table of Pathfinder Academy
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23 tables of PFS(2nd)
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13 tables of SFS</p>
<p>Most of the tables were single tables with five tickets available. I suspect that this is going to be updated before tickets go live but I have no actual intel on that. Well, I have a little intel. Only tier 1-2 of the Pathfinder Special is currently listed and there are only 24 tickets for it.</p>Alex Speidel wrote:Swiftbrook wrote:A few questions.
When are the interactive specials for each system?
Are there going to be tables of 1st edition of Pathfinder?
Are the Macadam games going to be running the Beginner Box?
The interactives will be in the evening slots (8pm-1am) on Friday and Saturday.
There will be 4-5 tables of first edition in each slot.
The Academy games will be using various Bounties and other short content like the Free RPG Day adventures.
From the current event...Swiftbrook2022-05-01T20:18:57ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: PaizoCon 2022 UpdateSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si0j?PaizoCon-2022-Update#282022-04-14T23:41:19Z2022-04-14T20:43:54Z<p>Looked at the lineup on Warhorn. It looks like a good selection. However I wish there was a single filter for online vs. in-person. Or Online Game, PBP, and Physical Game. There are around 30 filter check boxes for online, if I try it.</p>Looked at the lineup on Warhorn. It looks like a good selection. However I wish there was a single filter for online vs. in-person. Or Online Game, PBP, and Physical Game. There are around 30 filter check boxes for online, if I try it.Swiftbrook2022-04-14T20:43:54ZRe: Forums/Organized Play: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Organized Play Preview: 2022 Interactive EventsSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shzw&page=3?Organized-Play-Preview-2022-Interactive-Events#1052022-03-26T17:04:55Z2022-03-26T14:07:57Z<p>It seem with second edition that the rules are much tighter and it should be easier to write scenarios because the authors have a better idea what the skill range will be for the PCs. A third level PC is going to have a maximum bonus of +11 (+3 level, max +4 stat, +4 proficiency), and more likely a +8 (+3 level, +3 stat, +2 proficiency). That three point range is a lot tighter than I've seen in 1E.</p>
<p>As to what tiers to offer, to me, offering the beginner range 1-2 doesn't make a lot of sense at the expenses of higher tiers. A walk in or new player don't have time to make a PC on the spot and can pick up a level 3 pregen just as easily as a level 1. Playing a level 3 will probably give them a better feel for the game and they'll have a little more fun because their PC can do more.</p>
<p>An overall range of 3-8 seems seem a better fit for what appears to be about the same amount of work.</p>It seem with second edition that the rules are much tighter and it should be easier to write scenarios because the authors have a better idea what the skill range will be for the PCs. A third level PC is going to have a maximum bonus of +11 (+3 level, max +4 stat, +4 proficiency), and more likely a +8 (+3 level, +3 stat, +2 proficiency). That three point range is a lot tighter than I've seen in 1E.
As to what tiers to offer, to me, offering the beginner range 1-2 doesn't make a lot of sense...Swiftbrook2022-03-26T14:07:57ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Don’t Miss the Pathfinder First Edition Character Options Humble Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shzk?Don-t-Miss-the-Pathfinder-First-Edition#212022-04-14T10:33:55Z2022-03-22T20:09:40Z<p>Well, Pathfinder 1E isn't dead yet. Over 4,000 bundles sold with ten days to go.</p>Well, Pathfinder 1E isn't dead yet. Over 4,000 bundles sold with ten days to go.Swiftbrook2022-03-22T20:09:40ZRe: Forums/Organized Play: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Organized Play Preview: 2022 Interactive EventsSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shzw?Organized-Play-Preview-2022-Interactive-Events#342022-03-22T15:26:10Z2022-03-19T10:49:06Z<p>I have to wonder if Paizo didn't miss the mark with the level choices for the PFS special. From my perspective, it doesn't seems much different to develop say a 3-8 range instead of a 1-6. New players can use a level 3 pregen and get a much better feel for character abilities and the game than using a level one. Veteran players can play a slightly higher level PC. Also, I've heard, at least in 1e, that level 7-9 is a sweet spot for PCs.</p>I have to wonder if Paizo didn't miss the mark with the level choices for the PFS special. From my perspective, it doesn't seems much different to develop say a 3-8 range instead of a 1-6. New players can use a level 3 pregen and get a much better feel for character abilities and the game than using a level one. Veteran players can play a slightly higher level PC. Also, I've heard, at least in 1e, that level 7-9 is a sweet spot for PCs.Swiftbrook2022-03-19T10:49:06ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Don’t Miss the Pathfinder First Edition Character Options Humble Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shzk?Don-t-Miss-the-Pathfinder-First-Edition#192022-04-09T10:03:01Z2022-03-18T09:57:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Vala the White-Haired Witch wrote:</div><blockquote> For some PDFs that we already own, is there any way to get a separate code to gift to a friend? Or are those PDFs effectively wasted? </blockquote><p>Maybe. It depends on what books you have and need.
<p>If you support at the $25 level, you will get three codes.
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A code for the $5 bundle (7 PDFs)
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A code for the $15 bundle (12 PDFs not in the $5 bundle)
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A code for the $25 bundle (20 PDFs not in the $5 or $15 bundles)</p>
<p>So, you can share codes for specific bundle levels, but not specific books.</p>Vala the White-Haired Witch wrote:For some PDFs that we already own, is there any way to get a separate code to gift to a friend? Or are those PDFs effectively wasted?
Maybe. It depends on what books you have and need. If you support at the $25 level, you will get three codes.
A code for the $5 bundle (7 PDFs)
A code for the $15 bundle (12 PDFs not in the $5 bundle)
A code for the $25 bundle (20 PDFs not in the $5 or $15 bundles)
So, you can share codes for specific bundle levels, but not...Swiftbrook2022-03-18T09:57:55ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Don’t Miss the Pathfinder First Edition Character Options Humble Bundle!Swiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shzk?Don-t-Miss-the-Pathfinder-First-Edition#32022-03-15T09:42:55Z2022-03-13T15:42:36Z<p><b>This is an awesome bundle!</b></p>
<p>Great theme. Great books. I have several of the physical copies and I'm going to add these PDF to my library.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">This Blog wrote:</div><blockquote>Plus, you choose how much of your purchase supports the National Coalition Against Censorship <b>or the charity of your choice!</b></blockquote><p>I can't find this option on the Humble Bundle Page.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Humble Bundle wrote:</div><blockquote>NOTE: Some bundles do not have this feature enabled. </blockquote><p>This is an awesome bundle!
Great theme. Great books. I have several of the physical copies and I'm going to add these PDF to my library.
This Blog wrote:Plus, you choose how much of your purchase supports the National Coalition Against Censorship or the charity of your choice!
I can't find this option on the Humble Bundle Page. Humble Bundle wrote:NOTE: Some bundles do not have this feature enabled.Swiftbrook2022-03-13T15:42:36ZRe: Forums/Organized Play: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Gen Con Indy 2022: Call for Volunteers & Important DatesSwiftbrookhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shzi?Gen-Con-Indy-2022-Call-for-Volunteers#342022-03-16T10:10:17Z2022-03-12T01:01:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">gencon.com/indy wrote:</div><blockquote>At Gen Con Indy 2022, we anticipate that all in-person participants will be required to show proof of a full course of vaccination against COVID-19 to attend the convention, and that mask-wearing will be required in all indoor spaces.</blockquote><p>gencon.com/indy wrote:At Gen Con Indy 2022, we anticipate that all in-person participants will be required to show proof of a full course of vaccination against COVID-19 to attend the convention, and that mask-wearing will be required in all indoor spaces.Swiftbrook2022-03-12T01:01:26ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Sealed Heroes, Sealed FriendsBaruk Firestorm (alias of Swiftbrook)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljuh?Sealed-Heroes-Sealed-Friends#132017-05-26T16:57:00Z2017-05-26T16:57:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rysky wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Andrew Hoskins wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Rysky wrote:</div><blockquote><p> •looks closely•</p>
<p>Hmm, curious about the scarred symbols on Medha's neck, is it just scarification, or is she possibly an Android? </blockquote>You should play and ask her yourself. •sage nod• </blockquote>That would require me to play PFS.... which would also require me to get into a PFS group... </blockquote><p>I play PFS and I'm not in a PFS group. I'm 1+ hours from any local game and I go every few months. I also go to a few local conventions and GenCon. I play and/or run games.
<p>You don't have to be in a PFS group. PFS is a social event. Make a character, go to a local game day or convention, meet some people and try it out.</p>Rysky wrote:Andrew Hoskins wrote: Rysky wrote:*looks closely*
Hmm, curious about the scarred symbols on Medha's neck, is it just scarification, or is she possibly an Android?
You should play and ask her yourself. *sage nod* That would require me to play PFS.... which would also require me to get into a PFS group... I play PFS and I'm not in a PFS group. I'm 1+ hours from any local game and I go every few months. I also go to a few local conventions and GenCon. I play and/or run games. You...Baruk Firestorm (alias of Swiftbrook)2017-05-26T16:57:00ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Sealed Heroes, Sealed FriendsBaruk Firestorm (alias of Swiftbrook)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljuh?Sealed-Heroes-Sealed-Friends#92017-05-26T16:12:30Z2017-05-26T16:09:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rysky wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote><p> " ...beginning with an incident in the Blakros Museum "</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>....RUUUUUN! </span> </b> </blockquote>To it! </blockquote><p>Axe is sharp, shield is polished. Here we go again!Rysky wrote:BigNorseWolf wrote:" ...beginning with an incident in the Blakros Museum "
....RUUUUUN!
To it! Axe is sharp, shield is polished. Here we go again!Baruk Firestorm (alias of Swiftbrook)2017-05-26T16:09:17Z