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So, I've decided to model my future Lantern Lodge Samurai/Magus character for Pathfinder Society after John Belushi's famous "Samurai Tailor" skit from Saturday Night Live back in the 1970's. You can watch this skit via the below link:

http://moe.nyan.tv/movies/58005

The thing is, I'm a huge miniature geek and often go out of my way to make the miniature I have represent the character I'm playing as closely as possible. Does anybody know of a miniature that best represents this, or of a company that does a "knock-off" version of the character? Any modeling advice?

Tarrintino

So, I'm in the early part of running the "Dragonlance: War of the Lance" campaign for some friends of mine (updated using the Pathfinder Core Rules). The campaign is doing great, and I'm finally getting some great use out of my Dwarven Forge sets that have been sitting on the shelves as I've built up my sets over the years waiting to be used.

As you might've guessed, I'm a bit of a miniature junkie, and really prefer having miniatures that accurately depict what my players are facing when they play the game. Fortunately, I've been able to get my hinds on some draconian minis from the D&D Miniatures line. I even was able to get my hands on some Kender miniatures from the old Ral Partha D&D line (set the way-back machine to the early 1990's). But can't get my hands on any medium-sized Minotaurs (the minotaurs of this setting are medium-sized and are available at some point as PC's).

I've so far only been able to find the following miniature from Reaper Minis available for my campaign:

http://paizo.com/products/btpy8eat?Tarsus-Minotaur-Adventurer

I'm already planning to purchase at least six of these miniatures and mod the crap out of them with other weapons and different paint schemes, but I'd like to avoid them all having the same looks.

My question to the community is, do you know of any medium-sized minotaur miniatures available from Reaper, or any other manufacturer, that would be appropriate for my campaign?

Tarrintino

Okay, I'm pushing a second character REALLY close to 12th level, and I'd hate to leave one behind in the dust for an extended time waiting for a new set 12th-level retirement scenarios to be released.

Can you tell us if ANYTHING is on the horizons regarding the release of new 12th-level retirement modules being released in the future?

Tarrintino

I'm getting near 12th level w/ another character, so I was wondering if any new 12th Level Retirement Scenarios are in the works for PFS?

Tarrintino

See you all in the ATL for DragonCon 2011 this next weekend! 25th Anniversary of DragonCon!!! Woo-hoo!!!

Since this game is "built on the same mechanics as the card game Dominion", does that mean that you could combine cards from the "Rune Age" game set with the core and expansion sets from "Dominion"?

I’m working with several friends on a joint “world-building” project for a online table-top RPG we’ll be playing in soon. I’ve always been one for visual aids, and I’m planning on doing most of the cartography for the world. That said, I’m evaluating cartography software and wanted the input of some of my fellow Pathfinder fans with the experiences.

The primary software packages I’m looking at are Dunjinni & Campaign Cartographer 3. Has anybody on the boards have experience with either, or both, of these software packages? Would you mind share your experience with these packages? What are their pros and cons?

I was wondering if anybody knows if the new PFS Organized Rules for Season 3 will be released a few days prior to GenCon, or at GenCon, this year?

I'd prefer that the rules be released at least a few days prior, as it will give all that are in attendance the opportunity to review the changes for Season 3 and start making new characters for the new factions introduced before arriving on site.

If Paizo waits to get the rules released until the first day as a PDF, I think you'll find it hard for players to get their hands on the new rules, as most will be away from their home and access to printers in order to bring the new rules to the site.

Tarrintino

Are we going to see the Mid-July releases added to the PFS Approved Sources sometime this week, or are we going to have to wait until the end of the month to get these releases added at the same time that the GenCon releases are out?

I keep hearing around the table at PFS events that if you have a magical weapon of +X amount, you can overcome certain DR's that are overcome by weapons made of certain materials (example: "If your magic sword has a +3 modifier, you can overcome DR adamantine).

However, I've reviewed the book extensively, and cannot find the page where this rule is shown. Does anybody know which book & page this rule is located on?

Will Paizo be offering subscription pick ups at their booth this year at GenCon 2011?

Do we have any idea when the updated Organized Rules including the new factions will be released? I'm hoping that we're looking at having it released prior to GenCon so everybody will have a chance to review it before showing up for the convention.

SWEET PICTURES!!!! Cannot wait to play this Adventure Path!!!

So, although I'm not playing a rouge, I decided to purchase the "Belladonna" and "Sea Urchin Venom" from the Adventure Sheet after playing "Murder on The Throaty Mermaid" for my wizard. The problem now is, I'm having a bit of a problem finding the stats for these items. Can anybody help me out?

Tarrintino

Okay, let's see if somebody can help me figure out how to do this:

I saw a miniature earlier today of a dwarf riding a dire bear, charging into combat. For those of you interested in seeing the miniature, you can view it via the link below:

http://paizo.com/store/byCompany/r/reaperMiniatures/byProductType/miniature s/warlord/dwarves/v5748btpy7ab7

This has inspired me to figure out a way to create a Dwarf Warrior that could ride a Dire Bear mount into combat. Needless to say, within PFS this is not easy to do. However, with as many creative people who know the rules of the game, I figure somebody here has an idea on how to do this.

After reviewing the rules, I came up with two ways this might work. First idea I came up with was to create a Paladin and create the bear as a mount. However, The bear starts off as a Small creature, that later turns into a medium sized creature. Since a dwarf is a medium sized creature, this won't do. Also, the rules are kinda vague if a bear could be selected as well.

Second idea was to create a Fighter/Summoner whose Edilion would take the form of a large dire bear. However, the trade off on levels in order to take Summoner levels to buy this up doesn't seem all that inviting.

Any other ideas on how to pull this off? Also, if anybody wants to offer clarifications on the ideas I've already offered, you're more than welcome to do so.

Tarrintino

Thought I'd start a thread talking about Season 3 of PFS.

What are you all looking forward to in Season 3?

What any changes to the rules or to Golarion would you like to see happen in Season 3

If the Shadow Lodge was the "big bad" of Season 2, and thoughts on what it will be in Season 3?

Would you like to share any "overheard conversations" regarding what's coming down from Paizo on Season 3?

Okay, I was just looking for the "Round 2" download for the Gunslinger class. Couldn't find it. Did you just update the initial download so there isn't one listed as "Round 2"?

I was just curious if Paizo.com will be doing another National GM Day Sale again this year like they have in years past?

Tarrintino

I've been reading up on the 12th level retirement for PFS, and I have a few questions I'd like to pose.

1.) PFS is releasing 12th level modules (ie. the "Eyes of Ten" series). Someone mentioned to me that once a character completes a 12th level set of adventures, afterwards the character can no longer play any other 12th level modules and is truly retired. Is this the case currently?

2.) Paizo has announced that future Pathfinder Modules (not PFS Scenarios) will be compatible for PFS. However, several of these modules that are planned for release are for levels 13+. Does this mean that there will be modules that our characters can play post 12th level, and that they can continue to level up with these modules?

Tarrintino

I'm asking for clarification on an ability.

At a recent convention, several players said I needed to load a Clear Spindle Ioun Stone into my Wayfinder as it would prevent mind affecting attacks such as "Confusion" from affecting my character.

I mentioned this last night with my gaming group, and they flat out told me that the players that said this were vastly confused in the matter, stating that the Resonate effect of a Clear Spindle Ioun Stone in a Wayfinder would only prevent Mind Control and possession attempts (ie. Dominate, etc.).

Can I get an official ruling from someone w/ Paizo on what the Resonate affect of a Clear Spindle Ioun Stone in a Wayfinder does and doesn't do for the person carrying said Wayfinder?

Tarrintino

Okay, a review of Wayfinders in "Seekers of Secrets" show that they take do not take a slot up on your limitation on equipping magical items (Slot: none). It also states that you enjoy the benefits of an Ioun Stone placed in the wayfinder, as well as the secondary resonant effects of the Ioun Stone being in place, per page 52 of "Seekers of Secrets".

Okay, so that said, what's to stop a player from carrying two or three wayfinders (besides weight restrictions and purchasing power) and gaining the benefits of multiple primary and resonant effects from the Ioun Stones loaded into the multiple wayfinders?

Tarrintino

We're seeing the release of the Beastiary 2 this month and have a preview list of the monsters in the book. However, to date, both Beastiary 1 & 2 do not have the Mind Flayer (illithid) listed.

Will we see mind flayers in a future product? Are they still considered OGL material from WotC? Or are they considered a copyrighted material of WotC, and therefore will never be used in a Pathfinder product?

Kevin

I know this is a touchy subject with most gamers, but b/c it's mentioned as existing in the Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting, we cannot ignore the fact that it exists in the setting and will have to be covered.

So, my question is, is Paizo making plans for a Psionics sourcebook to be released for the Pathfinder RPG? Also, what are your thoughts on how they can improve the psionic rules over those presented by WotC under the 3.5e rules?

I'm probably just not seeing it, but what's the ruling on how much you get for selling equipment after a module? I'm trading in some non-magical equipment (quarterstaff & 2 kamas) to lighten my load, and purchasing a magical temple sword for my monk (a weapon I don't already have). Under LG, we would get half of the listed value of the item when it was sold. Did this rule carry over?

Tarrintino

Was just wondering if there are plans yet for the next release of the Pathfinder Society Organized Play Rules to incorporate the new products that have been and will be released in the near future from Paizo?

Tarrintino

I recently started running "Rise of the Runelords" for my gaming group. Without an exception, every member of the table is in love with the adventure path, and I'm very excited on what's going to happen in the future to our brave band of adventurers.

However, last night we ran the "Catacomb of Wrath" area where the party encountered Erylium (Quasit Thamaturge) in the Cathedral of Wrath. The party was able to deal w/ the sinspawn and Erylium's summoned monsters, but encountered real problems with tackling the quasit herself. The party had ranged weapons that made it possible for them to attack her, but her AC was so high, no member of the party could actually hit her. Also, leading up to the Cathedral, almost every one of the party's spells had been expended getting to the Cathedral so this avenue was tapped. And when they did actually hit her w/ ranged abilities, her DR and Fast Healing abilities made it almost impossible to do any real damage to her.

As the party sustained 50% of them going down, they had to withdraw from the area. As Erylium attempted to go through the door, our Ranger/Barbarian caught her off-guard as she opened the door and grappled her. Still, even w/ the help of the party rouge/bard, they were unable to significantly injure her. In the end, the only solution they could come up with to overcome this issue was to drown the quasit in the pool of water in the room. Although this led to a memorable experience where several of us haven't stopped chuckling about it 24 hours later, it did make me wonder about the following:

1.) Erylium's stat block did not mention she could breath water or survive in a oxygen-deprived environment. However, her sub-type did not include water, so I ruled for the purposes of the encounter that she could be dronwed. For future reference, can an outsider (demon, devil, celestial, etc.) without the "water" sub-type be drowned?

2.) Did anybody else see that several of the encounters in Rise of the Runelords Pt 1 was a little overpowered for Level 1 characters? Any suggestions for future groups I run this for?

3.) Any encounters in future products I should keep in mind in order to intentionally avoid a TPK (Total Party Kill)?

Kevin

Has there been any discussion or plans for releasing any novels set in the Pathfinder Campaign Setting? I've always found novels to be a great way to quickly get to know a setting's overall theme, history, major players, and geography quickly. I think it's an avenue that could bring in additional revenue, promote the RPG, and help players get an even better insight on the campaign setting.

Even a series of short stories or weekly chapter releases by various contributors on the paizo.com website would be a great thing to see. I doubt you'd have a shortage of forum contributors willing to post their stories on the site.

Tarrintino

I'm not sure if these questions have already been answered, but I was hoping to get better information here as we're getting closer to the release date of the Pathfinder Core Rulesbook.

1.) Will the Pathfinder Core Rulebook still be 100% compatible with pre-existing 3.5e books?

2.) Will the Core Rulebook include setting information regarding the Campaign Setting (ie. the info presented in the "Pathfinder Campaign Setting" book)?

Tarrintino