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The Minis Maniac wrote:

Hmmm.....James I am here in Drumheller and what does my eye spy, but a store in front of the dinosaur museum called Fossil World" where one can buy real and reproduction fossils. Are you interested in something like that?

Real and reproduction fossils are certainly cool. I only own 2 so far—both reproductions: a velociraptor talon and a tyrannosaurus rex tooth.

That said, no need for prizes! Thanks for thinking of me though!

James please see it from my perspective. I started collecting Dungeon and Dragon Magazine during the Age of Worms era and loved it. Stayed with it through Savage Tide, hopped immediately onto the Pathfinder bandwagon from the end of the print magazines. I have been here before so long and subscribed all the way through. I have personally enjoyed every single piece of published Pathfinder material that paizo has ever produced. I am now in a position to say thank you in some way to one of it's long time and key employees, and I want to do it. If I were for example meeting George Lucas I would get something for Vic and Lisa, but instead I am here in Drumheller for the weekend, and I am going to get you a prize to say thanks. So don't feel guilty about it :P

And yes if I do meet George Lucas I will get something for Vic and Lisa, likewise if I come in possession of a llama I will send it to Patrick Renie.

And I managed to procure a fist size piece of real dinosaur bone with authenticity card in its package. I will send as soon as I get home. Hope you will enjoy it James P

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The Minis Maniac wrote:

Hmmm.....James I am here in Drumheller and what does my eye spy, but a store in front of the dinosaur museum called Fossil World" where one can buy real and reproduction fossils. Are you interested in something like that?

Real and reproduction fossils are certainly cool. I only own 2 so far—both reproductions: a velociraptor talon and a tyrannosaurus rex tooth.

That said, no need for prizes! Thanks for thinking of me though!

James please see it from my perspective. I started collecting Dungeon and Dragon Magazine during the Age of Worms era and loved it. Stayed with it through Savage Tide, hopped immediately onto the Pathfinder bandwagon from the end of the print magazines. I have been here before so long and subscribed all the way through. I have personally enjoyed every single piece of published Pathfinder material that paizo has ever produced. I am now in a position to say thank you in some way to one of it's long time and key employees, and I want to do it. If I were for example meeting George Lucas I would get something for Vic and Lisa, but instead I am here in Drumheller for the weekend, and I am going to get you a prize to say thanks. So don't feel guilty about it :P

And yes if I do meet George Lucas I will get something for Vic and Lisa, likewise if I come in possession of a llama I will send it to Patrick Renie.

Hmmm.....James I am here in Drumheller and what does my eye spy, but a store in front of the dinosaur museum called Fossil World" where one can buy real and reproduction fossils. Are you interested in something like that?

The Minis Maniac wrote:

So I am heading to The Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller , actually in the dinosaur valley Alberta Canada. Ive decided it would be cruel to not pick you up a souvenir. Do you have any requests?

Oooh! Cool! No need for a prize for me; just take a picture of the coolest dinosaur thing you see and post a link to it here when you get a chance!

Well your getting something anyway so might as well let me know :P List your favorite dinosaurs and I'll see what they have.

So I am heading to The Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller , actually in the dinosaur valley Alberta Canada. Ive decided it would be cruel to not pick you up a souvenir. Do you have any requests?

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Somehow Cosmo managed to hide my keys empty the milk and change my schedule at work. I don't get it they just rekeyed my apartment!!!! That man is dangerously efficient.

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Detect Magic wrote:

I am similarly against gay marriage, but not because I think gay people shouldn't be allowed to marry. I'm against telling churches that they have to perform marriage ceremonies for folks that they don't believe should be getting married. Besides, if a church wants to deny a gay couple the opportunity to marry, why would you want to be a member of that church? Even if I was religious (I'm not), I'd find it hard to associate with (or support) a church which doesn't view all people as equal under God.

That said, I believe marriage should be a religious ceremony and nothing more. It shouldn't grant any legal benefits. The fact that it does seems to me to be a violation of the separation of church and state.

All "marital rights" and legal benefits provided by marriage should be provided instead by a civil union. Thus, two people can join, legally, and be recognized by the state, whilst having no association with the church (or any other place of worship). If they'd like a religious marriage as well, they should be free to have one, but would obviously have to find a pro-gay congregation. Now, that's probably a problem for some people depending upon where they live. Pro-gay churches are out there--but they're not abundant in all places.

Sadly, as I don't expect this to happen, I'm in support of gay marriage, because I think all people, regardless of sexuality, are entitled to the same human rights (including the right to "marry" whomever they wish).

I highly doubt that the government would tell churches they would have to marry gay people. In fact of the 13 countries that gay marriage exists not one has actually done that. For example I live in Canada. Canada passed same-sex marriage in 2006. The law as written openly states no church has to marry anyone for doing so is against their religious freedoms. It even goes further than that, in Canada a government official, judge, or justice of the peace who would normally be obligated can ask

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I don`t doubt their are people out there like that. But the problem is for them you have a constitution with a freedom of religion clause in it. It would never stand up in court and certainly not in the supreme court. And as I said before I doubt the US especially with it`s heavy religious background would let such a law pass. I see same sex marriage following pretty much the same vein it did in other countries. Besides a pastor, priest ley minister, etc... may have a license to marry but is not required to marry everyone who asks. Many churchs have a process for even straight couples such as marriage courses and the like they must take before they can get married at the church. It`s just like me having a drivers license, sure I have a license to drive but I`m not required to drive everyone who asks me for a ride. Plain and simple.

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I am similarly against gay marriage, but not because I think gay people shouldn't be allowed to marry. I'm against telling churches that they have to perform marriage ceremonies for folks that they don't believe should be getting married. Besides, if a church wants to deny a gay couple the opportunity to marry, why would you want to be a member of that church? Even if I was religious (I'm not), I'd find it hard to associate with (or support) a church which doesn't view all people as equal under God.

That said, I believe marriage should be a religious ceremony and nothing more. It shouldn't grant any legal benefits. The fact that it does seems to me to be a violation of the separation of church and state.

All "marital rights" and legal benefits provided by marriage should be provided instead by a civil union. Thus, two people can join, legally, and be recognized by the state, whilst having no association with the church (or any other place of worship). If they'd like a religious marriage as well, they should be free to have one, but would obviously have to find a pro-gay congregation. Now, that's probably a problem for some people depending upon where they live. Pro-gay churches are out there--but they're not abundant in all places.

Sadly, as I don't expect this to happen, I'm in support of gay marriage, because I think all people, regardless of sexuality, are entitled to the same human rights (including the right to "marry" whomever they wish).

I highly doubt that the government would tell churches they would have to marry gay people. In fact of the 13 countries that gay marriage exists not one has actually done that. For example I live in Canada. Canada passed same-sex marriage in 2006. The law as written openly states no church has to marry anyone for doing so is against their religious freedoms. It even goes further than that, in Canada a government official, judge, or justice of the peace who would normally be obligated can ask another authorized official in their area to perform the ceremony if they feel uncomfortable doing so. Chances are if such legislation's don`t exist anywhere else the United States is unlikely to be the first.

Steve Geddes wrote:

Vic Wertz wrote:

Quick quiz. The first four questions are multiple choice, where the choices are "Mostly Players," "Mostly GMs," or "Both."

1. Who buys rulebooks?
2: Who buys Player Companions?
3. Who buys Campaign Setting books?
4. Who buys adventures?

I actually dont have a clue, but my answers would be:

1. Both
2. Both
3. Mostly GMs (with quite a few players)
4. Mostly GMs (with not many players)

is that right?

Pretty much. Wanna take a shot at 5 and 6?

I can add to even Vics post if I might.

In this example, we have 3 GMs in the city in which I live who I know quite well. They have been playing Pathfinder for varying amounts of time but all for a not insignificant amount of time. Well name them Jeremy(me), Dan, and Fred, and just for fun I will throw in my buddy Manny from Nova Scotia.
Jeremy(me)- is the oldest GM has been collecting RPG stuff for more than a decade and has all the Pathfinder stuff printed by Paizo and some 3PP stuff.
Dan- Has been playing Pathfinder for a few years, owns a lot of the hardcovers and a few AP issues and nothing else.
Fred- owns just the core rulebook.
Manny- Owns a few hardcovers and about a dozen AP issues. (Which he only subscribed to the AP line because I constantly bugged him to do so)

The players that play in these groups 12 of them own a core rulebook, of 16 players.
Now take a look at what everyone owns, and how much of it is setting stuff. I don`t know how typical this is, but since I knew a lot of GMs I`d throw down the statistics of what everyone had. Sad to say but the Crunch stuff seems to get the biggest sales in this scenario.
Edit: I am not saying that this is the typical scenario. I am not saying that this is the end all be all truth, I am saying this is the situation I see within my circle of friends and acquaintances. Though Vic and Lisa would know how typical this scenario is saleswise.

If you guys want to see a new cool take on the zombie genre check out this new british series.
Brief synopsis. 4 years after the rising, everything is under control. The zombies are referred as PDS sufferers (Previously Deceased Syndrome). And they can now be treated to remember their past lives. They are processed through treatment facilities and when ready they are sent back to society for "Reintigration" along with a makeup kit and contact lenses to better fit in and daily medication. The series follows Kieran Walker who died in 2009. Kieran killed himself after his best friend Rick dies in Afghanistan via IED. He is sent back to his family after treatment and struggles to live in a town very much set against the undead and unwilling for reintigration to happen. Really cool and definitely worth a look.

I am so looking forward to this set. But I know you guys were planning something different for huge sized minis. For long time collectors like me huge minis and larger are really where the necessary minis are. Just wondering if someone could elaborate whether you still plan to do huge sets.

Piccolo wrote:

Four, I don't have 440 bucks to blow all willy nilly. It would take me 2 months minimum to save up that much after I'd spent on necessities. Obviously this company didn't get the concept that most gamers are not loaded, or this manipulation wouldn't exist.

I don't mean to sound dismissive, but apply this logic, to say, luxury or specialty cars.

I've love to drive a Tesla Roadster, but I don't have $150,000 to blow all willy nilly. It would take me years to earn that much money, and that's not even accounting for things like food and rent. Obviously Tesla didn't get the concept that most drivers are not loaded, or this manipulation wouldn't exist.

The end result is that I don't buy a Tesla. Instead I drive a Honda: because it serves my needs while also being within my budget. Frankly, I don't think I'm ever going to be in a position where I can buy such an expensive car.

I guess what I'm getting at is that different people value money differently, and that they also value certain items differently. If you cannot justify spending your hard-earned money on these minis, no one is going to make you. We offer non-random Reaper minis, stand-up pawns, and printable paper minis in addition to these, and they all have different costs depending on their needs. Maybe ones of those suits you better.

Most people can't spend $440 bi annually on gaming stuff but it works for people like me. I have no kids this is my sole hobby I don't drink smoke, gamble, or do "other" recreational activities. So while my income isn't large these are perfectly fine to get twice a year. Plus I do it the smart way SUBSCRIBE it makes it much cheaper. If you really want them then do it the smart way. I understand the minis line isn't financially viable for everyone but there are other options

1) Save up over the year to get them cause you know approximately when they will be coming.
2) Subscribe and save a large percentage on the case and premium mini.
3) If 1 and 2 aren't viable pick up lesser denominations of minis and buy singles, then wait until the next set releases to get the old premium mini or go to the secondary market to get it.
4) If none of this works for you then maybe this product isn't for you.
All this to say there are lots of options on Paizo.

Okay something I think should be addressed. How would someone be Transgendered in Golarion among the common Races.
1) The gender identity is there and dressing up as the opposite gender, but still has the physical genitalia of the original gender.
2) Many many many girdles of gender change floating around.
3) A limited form of permanent polymorph

I am truly curious as to how it would be.

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I actually like how Golarion assumption of sexual diversity being no big deal. It really allows you to make the characters and the stories you like.

I am currently playing a Chelaxian heritage Paladin of Iomedae, who is a gay man. He isn't effeminate but he also doesn't hide his sexuality. He is currently located in Varisia and is treated for the most part as normal as anyone else. (other than the occasional traditionalist chelaxian). As far as the GM is concerned the church hierarchy cares little about who I love other than that person should also be honorable and good and dutiful. He is a known quantity and a source of rumors in the town mainly because he is very good looking and the ladies of the town would like me to find a nice man :P

Hey Samnell let me know if you need help. I have a lowbie Pandaren monk who is specialized as a healer. If you want to run some dungeons he's your panda. Groups with a healer can find the rest pretty easily.
If you need to find him, just add him to your friends list. his name is Doyon.

Former Hardcore raider here getting back into the game as a casual. I will be playing a Worgen Mage name Malacarth on Borean Tundra.

Erik will you be announcing the name of the next set anytime soon?

Oh, lordy, people.

I have things well in hand.

Erik your work to get this line up and going and dedication to it is really appreciated. So even though you are super busy and it is likely frustrating, I just wanted to say thanks.

Woot weekend off. Gonna finally go see "The Hobbit"!

I'm actually hoping for a complete list soon as well. Plus an upcoming announcement of the next set.

With Shattered Star releasing in January we should be hearing what the next Pathfinder Battles set will be.
I'm not expecting to get an announcement here, just an idea when and if said announcement will happen. Come on guys throw us a bone :P

Hey guys sorry for the absence..... Work has gotten the better of me lately as well as life. I still have ROTRL Minis to send to some of you guys that I promised to deliver. And I will as soon as funds and life allows (likely as soon as christmas is done). Hope everyone is good despite recent tragedies I just can't wrap my head around right now. I just have to many sanity warping things in my personal life to add more to the pile.

Sad Minis Maniac, no blog post again :'(

Thats now 4 weeks of no minis *sobs*

Ugh I already pledged $100 to this and then had to add $115 to get this product I soo soo want....... I hope you guys are keeping good track of this.

Sorry for the inconvenience guys. All should be good to process and ship order # 2307870

Yup it's been 3 weeks with no new Pathfinder minis. I is a sad Maniac :(

The Minis Maniac wrote:

1)James what year did Aroden die?

2)What was the prophecy surrounding his return to golarion just before he died?
3)When Aroden died what effects were immediately apparent, did the sun eclipse, was there an earthquake. etc....?
4) Did the worldwound and the eye of Abendego immediately form upon his death? As in the same day or awhile thereafter

1) 4606 AR. As recorded on page 37 of the Inner Sea World Guide at the start of the Age of Lost Omens.

2) We've not revealed the exact prophecy, but the gist was that Aroden would return to Golarion, and would appear in the city of Westcrown at which point he would usher in a new golden age to the race of humanity.

3) Also covered in the Inner Sea World Guide. There were storms all across the world. The Eye of Abendego formed. The Worldwound opened. Madness spread through the priesthood of Pharasma. All more or less during the same week.

4) It all happened in the same week. Very close succession, but not simultaneous.

Thanks for the info James. For with such info I may not know who killed Aroden, I do however believe I know the situation surrounding his death. So far I posit since a deity is safest in their own realm the seat of their power, it was an open secret that Aroden was to leave his realm and go to Westcrown at the appointed time. Someone or something or any number or variations of the above ambushed Aroden when he left his realm and killed him....... still not sure whom. But I think I am drawing closer to the answer.

1)James what year did Aroden die?
2)What was the prophecy surrounding his return to golarion just before he died?
3)When Aroden died what effects were immediately apparent, did the sun eclipse, was there an earthquake. etc....?
4) Did the worldwound and the eye of Abendego immediately form upon his death? As in the same day or awhile thereafter

Get it right!!!! The expression is "Hookers and Blow". Has Sebastian taught you people nothing!!!

Work work work.....

Woot finally a cool demilich mini!!!!!!

The Minis Maniac wrote:

Hey James. Not sure if you remember but I am the guy who got "The James Jacobs heart shaped stamp of approval for naming my RPG room into a Pathfinder Lodge". Without further ado here is the link to the pictures of the current Pathfinder Lodge on the great expansive prairies of Canada.

What do you think?
And do I live up to my alias "The Minis Maniac"?

Awesome!

And yes!

But why aren't your Pathfinder books on the top shelf? :-P

Sorry for taking so long to reply. But it wasn`t intentional not putting the Pathfinder books on the top shelf. It had to do with how the shelf filled up categorically. Plus the shelf is old and the top shelf actually has a tendency to fall out so I tend not to do major book rearrangements on it as a result so I do beg your forgiveness.

Also would you like updated photos of my Pathfinder Battles mini display case as more sets come out?

The Minis Maniac wrote:

Ugh I am so glad the weekend is finally over.

hi Jeremy,

what happend?

So much work...... the manager hates doing any paperwork so it falls to me to do it, she won't even do the paperwoork that every employee is responsible for......

Ugh I am so glad the weekend is finally over.

Heya I also live in Saskatoon moved here a year ago and I have been a pathfinder addict since it first released. I play and Gm depending on the needs of the group I also have a large collection of miniatures and Dwarvenforge terrain . I am willing to allow for DM usage of such tools as necessary.

See I actively recognize my prejudices and try to break them as much as I can. However the process isn't quick or easy. So it has been an ongoing process in my life.

So here is a link for my non facebook FAWTL brethren, or for those not on my facebook, of my personal geek collection.

And this is why they call me The Minis Maniac.
If you look at the merged room photo, that blue shelf case is completely full of DDMs as well as the large tupperwares beside it, as well as the container on top of the tupperware. And as well as a couple office bos beside the case. I know I have a problem but I just can't stop myself :P

Hey James. Not sure if you remember but I am the guy who got "The James Jacobs heart shaped stamp of approval for naming my RPG room into a Pathfinder Lodge". Without further ado here is the link to the pictures of the current Pathfinder Lodge on the great expansive prairies of Canada.
What do you think?
And do I live up to my alias "The Minis Maniac"?

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ross: Turns out making RPG books isn't just kittens and sunshine

cs erik: My GM had one of the BBEG put my character in a box and then told me to make a new character, HE WONT TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CHARACTER! I don't know if hes dead or not!

Ahhhh yes the very very evil Erwin Schrodinger. I hope you guys took him out :P

Well looks like I will be working 7 days this week and well into overtime. *Grumbles*

James how long does it take for a ghoul to no longer be completely controlled by its hunger and become like the intelligent ghouls under Osirian, in the city of the ghouls?

Woot hill giant!! DDM did a few Hill giants in their run but when it came to giants it just never seemed like enough. And Amiri looks great.

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I do get the sectarianism of atheism. I know my chosen brand of atheism likely doesn't jive with other atheists. I brand myself a moral ecumenicalist atheist. I can even expand on that.

Moral- Personal responsibility for ones behavior. Where my morality does not come from the dictates of a deity, it comes from social obligation to better society in whatever way I can. I interpret that by being as personally environmental as I can to do my part. I also do what I can in my chosen profession to improve standard of life for those around me. (not that is much)

Ecumenicalist- Most religious folks aren't frothing at the mouth exetremists, those are just the ones you see on the news because exetremism gets better ratings than non exetremism. I agree there needs to be those who oppose exetremism, but I fundamentally disagree with anti- theism at this level. I don't find it necessary to evangelise atheism. I also don't think it is okay to try and humiliate or anger good peaceful religious folks by trying to shatter their world view, in fact I find that just mean and destructive. I think it much more worthwhile to focus your goals on peaceful coexistence with religious folks. Fighting usually gets you nowhere.

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Lindisty wrote:

Crimson Jester wrote:

Lindisty wrote:

Crimson Jester wrote:

What a loss. I admit the first book is fairly childish but then again so is the Hobbit. As the characters grow (and the audience) so does the story mature. While it never reaches Lord of the Rings story levels it is not a bad series. Some of the movies were fairly good as well. Much better in fact than a lot of Hollywood films.

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I love The Dresden Files. Such an awesome book series.

Could use some positive waves.

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So sorry to hear this CH. Wish I could do more than offer condolences.

hates on Whedon/Brown/Zuckerberg/Harry Potter in a regal fashion

Wait, when did you start hating Harry Potter?

Night FAWTL-folk!

I'm glad things are getting better for some of us! :)

I'm just glad to be going to bed. It has been a crazier week than normal.

Here's hoping that the 3 day weekend will restore a little sanity to what remains,...

And the new season premiere of Dr Who should perk me up considerably! :)

NIghters!

Woot Dr. Who!!

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The Minis Maniac wrote:

Celestial Healer wrote:

If it weren't for Facebook, how would we know it is the Minis Maniac's birthday?

Send me lots of money!!!!

Meh I'm trying to be less showy. Plus I'm soooo old 1 more year til 30!!!