paizo.com Recent Posts by ThornDJL7paizo.com Recent Posts by ThornDJL72024-03-07T23:41:37Z2024-03-07T23:41:37ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Welcome to Pathfinder Society BoonLucky Dan (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ukae?Welcome-to-Pathfinder-Society-Boon#452021-09-07T17:08:28Z2021-09-07T17:08:28Z<p>Still valid for new players? What about valid for "new" PFS 2E players ie -2001 characters?</p>Still valid for new players? What about valid for "new" PFS 2E players ie -2001 characters?Lucky Dan (alias of ThornDJL7)2021-09-07T17:08:28ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS 2E Experience QuestionDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43gps?PFS-2E-Experience-Question#42021-09-06T01:39:03Z2021-09-06T01:39:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Eric Clingenpeel wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Now, that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time...</p>
<p></blockquote><p>Yea, feels like I'm waking up. Nice to find a familiar face here though! Think I've got a couple of my VC shirts around here somewhere!Eric Clingenpeel wrote:Now, that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time...
Yea, feels like I'm waking up. Nice to find a familiar face here though! Think I've got a couple of my VC shirts around here somewhere!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2021-09-06T01:39:03ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS 2E Experience QuestionDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43gps?PFS-2E-Experience-Question#22021-09-08T10:36:10Z2021-09-05T18:29:09Z<p>Dontcha hate it when you find something literally right after asking...</p>
<p><a href="https://www.organizedplayfoundation.org/Lorespire/pfs2guide._.Full-Guide#Achievement_Points" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">It's 4 xp</a></p>Dontcha hate it when you find something literally right after asking...
It's 4 xpDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2021-09-05T18:29:09ZForums: Pathfinder Society: PFS 2E Experience QuestionDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43gps?PFS-2E-Experience-Question#12021-09-05T18:29:27Z2021-09-05T18:22:08Z<p>Alright, looking to start GMing PFS again, and I'm going over the 2E rules etc, but for the life of me, I can't find where it states exactly how much xp a PFS scenario grants. Neither in the <a href="https://paizo.com/products/btq01znb?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-101-The-Absalom-Initiation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">scenario</a> or the <a href="https://www.organizedplayfoundation.org/Lorespire/pfs2guide._.Full-Guide#contentSample_Chronicles-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">PFS Guide</a>. Is it 4 (3 scenarios = 1 level) or is it 3 (4 scenarios = 1 level)?</p>Alright, looking to start GMing PFS again, and I'm going over the 2E rules etc, but for the life of me, I can't find where it states exactly how much xp a PFS scenario grants. Neither in the scenario or the PFS Guide. Is it 4 (3 scenarios = 1 level) or is it 3 (4 scenarios = 1 level)?Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2021-09-05T18:22:08ZRe: Forums: Advice: Subtly messing with the paladin helpDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u9fm?Subtly-messing-with-the-paladin-help#132017-03-29T13:34:10Z2017-03-29T13:34:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mysterious Stranger wrote:</div><blockquote> How about saving the Hags daughter? Obviously she would be a changeling. Make her young enough that she is just starting to feel the call. Make her a neutral sorceress who is in danger of heeding the call and turning into a hag herself. This gives the paladin the opportunity to save her not only from the danger she is in, but also her heritage. Play her as a basically decent person with some with some tendencies towards evil due to her mother. The paladin’s job is to save both her body and her soul even though he may not realize it at first. Don’t reveal the fact she is the hags daughter right away. This tests the paladin on multiple levels but is not a dick move. </blockquote><p>Oh, did I not mention that the NPC the cleric is playing meanwhile is a changeling witch from the town? She's going to be part of the hook for the followup adventure we're doing currently in 4 levels. lol
<p>I like this</p>
<p>For further detail. I wanted to avoid a pure arcanist to avoid stepping on other player's toes too much. Almost went oracle, but decided I liked the witch a little bit more, and will allow the cleric's PC to branch his knowledge a bit. Changeling was decided since there is some Dark Tapestry stuff in the mix, and wanted something weird but not too weird. </p>
<p>Then I started coming up with the scenario... Hags were something they're not supposed to run into during the course of their extended campaign. I wanted something the paladin wouldn't simply be able to "DUR HUR Smite". They're way outside the scope of the party to take on. CR 13 together? Party is APL 4. I am very much of the opinion that "It's evil and thus auto-killable" with intelligent creatures is just as evil as the creature is. Especially since the Hags are not known to currently be messing with the town (whether that's because they've recently arrived or have been cowed by the evil the players are eventually building to deal with isn't decided, and outside my current scope.)</p>
<p>As for the paladin working with the hags. Working with evil for a greater good or to put down a greater evil is within the realm of this IMO. Saving the cleric from death is unrepentantly good. Cleric of a good god, working unknowingly against a "Super smite" villain. So, saving greater good against greater evil to correct paladin screw up. IMO walks the paladin line, but doesn't go over. </p>
<p>I also disagree this is not exceptional. A close friend, story built relationship with another PC cleric will die and be outside the realm of raise dead without again the said hags (Only things close enough without abandoning the region to perform the recovery). I'm ok with this as the GM. Should make for an interesting story.</p>Mysterious Stranger wrote:How about saving the Hags daughter? Obviously she would be a changeling. Make her young enough that she is just starting to feel the call. Make her a neutral sorceress who is in danger of heeding the call and turning into a hag herself. This gives the paladin the opportunity to save her not only from the danger she is in, but also her heritage. Play her as a basically decent person with some with some tendencies towards evil due to her mother. The paladin’s job is to...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2017-03-29T13:34:10ZRe: Forums: Advice: Subtly messing with the paladin helpDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u9fm?Subtly-messing-with-the-paladin-help#52017-03-29T03:06:36Z2017-03-29T03:06:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Create Mr. Pitt wrote:</div><blockquote> Does have to be over the line or just a difficult choice. I wouldn't put the paladin in the position of having to fall to save the cleric in the party. Whom does he worship? What is his code? Give him something tough but ultimately up to him to live with the consequences emotionally. But under no circumstances should you set him up to fall. </blockquote><p>He'll fall if he blatantly goes over the line. I prefer a difficult choice where it forces him to succeed "his" way but still meet the victory conditions despite the "easy" choice being clearly evil, but not neon sign evil. Playing paladin imo requires the GM to challenge your "faith" periodically. Otherwise a big aspect of your class is ignored for GM convenience. I say this with paladins being my personal favorite class to play.
<p>He worships abadar, and has been running a standard code and leans more law than good. Did I mention it was the paladins tactical idiot move that put the cleric in this position. Tried to get fancy and opened up the cleric to charge crit from a demon without realizing it.</p>
<p>Really fishing for ideas at this point.</p>Create Mr. Pitt wrote:Does have to be over the line or just a difficult choice. I wouldn't put the paladin in the position of having to fall to save the cleric in the party. Whom does he worship? What is his code? Give him something tough but ultimately up to him to live with the consequences emotionally. But under no circumstances should you set him up to fall.
He'll fall if he blatantly goes over the line. I prefer a difficult choice where it forces him to succeed "his" way but still meet...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2017-03-29T03:06:36ZRe: Forums: Advice: Subtly messing with the paladin helpDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u9fm?Subtly-messing-with-the-paladin-help#42017-03-30T06:44:26Z2017-03-29T02:57:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tabernero wrote:</div><blockquote> The way I see it, subtle dickery is no less dickish than obvious dickery... Hopefully you aren't just leading the Palading to a lose-lose scenario just so you can shout "GOTCHA!" and take his class features away... :/ </blockquote><p>Don't really go for Gotcha's either. I'm looking for situations that run the line and can tip over should the paladin take a convenient route. Gotcha's are boring. I also use liberal hints from his god when he starts to cross the line. I.e. He suggested stealing for convenience once and his money pouch string broke (Abadaran).Tabernero wrote:The way I see it, subtle dickery is no less dickish than obvious dickery... Hopefully you aren't just leading the Palading to a lose-lose scenario just so you can shout "GOTCHA!" and take his class features away... :/
Don't really go for Gotcha's either. I'm looking for situations that run the line and can tip over should the paladin take a convenient route. Gotcha's are boring. I also use liberal hints from his god when he starts to cross the line. I.e. He suggested stealing...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2017-03-29T02:57:40ZForums: Advice: Subtly messing with the paladin helpDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u9fm?Subtly-messing-with-the-paladin-help#12017-03-30T06:44:20Z2017-03-29T02:10:56Z<p>Ok, I'm the GM, and I don't go for obvious paladin dickery. I like messing with paladins in ways that make them really wonder if they are messing up or not. Knowing this, here is the setup so far...</p>
<p>The party cleric is on the edge of death and for story reasons he is out without major help. Que GM story shenanigans where the party is introduced to a hags coven. The hags ask for three tasks in exchange for a draught of regeneration which will restore said cleric. First task is recovering the living head of a troll. The second is fetching rare poisonous roots. The third is...?</p>
<p>I'm having trouble coming up with a doozy of a task that is not obviously evil. No steal a unicorns horn. No switch out a baby changeling wise, etc. Everything up till now has been possibly evil but in black and white terms has been not over the line given the circumstances.</p>
<p>Bonus Fun fact, the hags speak in rhyme. I've got 16 lines of rhyme for their main bit so far, and some 4 line bits for possible side questions.</p>Ok, I'm the GM, and I don't go for obvious paladin dickery. I like messing with paladins in ways that make them really wonder if they are messing up or not. Knowing this, here is the setup so far...
The party cleric is on the edge of death and for story reasons he is out without major help. Que GM story shenanigans where the party is introduced to a hags coven. The hags ask for three tasks in exchange for a draught of regeneration which will restore said cleric. First task is recovering the...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2017-03-29T02:10:56ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Are the Venture Captain and Lieutenant allowed to schedule private PFS sanctioned games?Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tjo8?Are-the-Venture-Captain-and-Lieutenant#82016-03-22T01:30:37Z2016-03-21T23:19:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thea Peters wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Venture Officers can have private home/store games just the same as any other player can have private home/store games. They can also play PFS scenarios during these private events as well.</p>
<p>The problem with this would come in if they were doing the private invite-only games in lieu of public games. As long as they are still supporting public games there should be no problems.
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</blockquote><p>Completely off-OP Topic, but...
<p>Wow... visited the forums for the first time in ages, and saw the VC title next to Thea's name. I already knew of it, but it really just sunk in. You guys gave a VC-ship to a rabbit. :P</p>
<p>•Don't kill me Thea!</p>Thea Peters wrote:Venture Officers can have private home/store games just the same as any other player can have private home/store games. They can also play PFS scenarios during these private events as well.
The problem with this would come in if they were doing the private invite-only games in lieu of public games. As long as they are still supporting public games there should be no problems.
Completely off-OP Topic, but... Wow... visited the forums for the first time in ages, and saw the...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2016-03-21T23:19:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: A New 5-star in Michigan!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2seav?A-New-5star-in-Michigan#72015-06-29T05:09:58Z2015-06-29T05:09:58Z<p>Congrats to Jim. He is by far one of my favorite players, and one of my favorite GMs. I have spent lots of time with him, and will never forget when he had a mouthy goblin tell me something not suitable public in a Joisey accent. When I remind him about it, he still turns beat red.</p>Congrats to Jim. He is by far one of my favorite players, and one of my favorite GMs. I have spent lots of time with him, and will never forget when he had a mouthy goblin tell me something not suitable public in a Joisey accent. When I remind him about it, he still turns beat red.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2015-06-29T05:09:58ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Stealth, Concealment, and InvisibilityDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qq0k?Stealth-Concealment-and-Invisibility#132014-02-23T08:04:50Z2014-02-23T08:04:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nefreet wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The Perception DC to hear someone walking is 10. <i>Invisibility</i> gives a +20 to Stealth when moving.</p>
<p>So would the base DC to hear an <i>Invisible</i> person walking be 30? 10? Or 20+Stealth?</p>
<p>Also, for the longest time I've been running off the belief that it was only a DC 20 Perception check to notice an <i>Invisible</i> creature standing out in the open, but now I can't seem to find that rule. </blockquote><p>It's under special conditions in the back section before the glossary.Nefreet wrote:The Perception DC to hear someone walking is 10. Invisibility gives a +20 to Stealth when moving.
So would the base DC to hear an Invisible person walking be 30? 10? Or 20+Stealth?
Also, for the longest time I've been running off the belief that it was only a DC 20 Perception check to notice an Invisible creature standing out in the open, but now I can't seem to find that rule.
It's under special conditions in the back section before the glossary.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2014-02-23T08:04:50ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Stealth, Concealment, and InvisibilityDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qq0k?Stealth-Concealment-and-Invisibility#92014-02-23T05:26:02Z2014-02-23T05:26:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">seebs wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Dan Luckett wrote:</div><blockquote><p> @Seebs:
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Stealth can be used even if you don't physically move cross grid. You can stay in the same square and still stealth. If you were not in stealth previously, you need to make a move action to obtain the condition despite not physically moving. </blockquote><p>What "condition"? "In stealth" is not a condition. You aren't in-stealth or not-in-stealth, and there's nothing saying you need "a move action" to "enter stealth". Stealth's action type is "usually none". It's not an action, it's a thing that influences how an action might resolve. If you move, and wish to be unobserved, you roll stealth, but you're not using an action to stealth, you're using an action to move. If you aren't trying to do a thing, you don't need an action.
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</blockquote><p>Huh...I thought they made "Stealth" a condition in the 5th printing errata. I double checked and you are right. I had the old stealth playtest rule in my head for the condition.seebs wrote:Dan Luckett wrote:@Seebs:
Stealth can be used even if you don't physically move cross grid. You can stay in the same square and still stealth. If you were not in stealth previously, you need to make a move action to obtain the condition despite not physically moving.
What "condition"? "In stealth" is not a condition. You aren't in-stealth or not-in-stealth, and there's nothing saying you need "a move action" to "enter stealth". Stealth's action type is "usually none". It's not...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2014-02-23T05:26:02ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Stealth, Concealment, and InvisibilityDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qq0k?Stealth-Concealment-and-Invisibility#42014-02-23T04:58:15Z2014-02-23T04:58:15Z<p>@Seebs:
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Stealth can be used even if you don't physically move cross grid. You can stay in the same square and still stealth. If you were not in stealth previously, you need to make a move action to obtain the condition despite not physically moving.</p>@Seebs:
Stealth can be used even if you don't physically move cross grid. You can stay in the same square and still stealth. If you were not in stealth previously, you need to make a move action to obtain the condition despite not physically moving.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2014-02-23T04:58:15ZForums: Rules Questions: Stealth, Concealment, and InvisibilityDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qq0k?Stealth-Concealment-and-Invisibility#12014-02-23T04:22:36Z2014-02-23T04:22:36Z<p>All verbage pulled from PRD</p>
<p>Rules debate:</p>
<p>Skills chapter under Stealth:
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"If people are observing you using any of their senses (but typically sight), you can't use Stealth. Against most creatures, finding cover or concealment allows you to use Stealth."</p>
<p>Combat Chapter under Concealment:
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"Concealment and Stealth Checks: You can use concealment to make a Stealth check. Without concealment, you usually need cover to make a Stealth check."</p>
<p>CRB Glossary under Invisibility Condition:
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"The ability to move about unseen is not foolproof. While they can't be seen, invisible creatures can be heard, smelled, or felt.</p>
<p>Invisibility makes a creature undetectable by vision, including darkvision."</p>
<p>Hypothetical situation:
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Combat has started, everyone is aware of everyone. An enemy casts invisibility. He now:</p>
<p>A) Uses his move action to stealth since he has concealment and concealment says he can stealth?</p>
<p>B) Just has total concealment, and can not stealth without something else like a bluff for distraction because everyone is aware of him and is "observing" him with their ears?</p>
<p>My Stance:
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He takes option A, concealment is a specific rule that overrides a generic rule such as stealth which states that simply listening to/for someone you're aware of makes it impossible to stealth.</p>
<p>My opponents stance:
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He takes option B, if you're aware of them at the start of their turn in any way, he can't stealth, ever.</p>
<p>Does anyone have anything concrete that supports either stance? Developer opinion, rules monkeying, obscure book knowledge, etc?</p>All verbage pulled from PRD
Rules debate:
Skills chapter under Stealth:
"If people are observing you using any of their senses (but typically sight), you can't use Stealth. Against most creatures, finding cover or concealment allows you to use Stealth."
Combat Chapter under Concealment:
"Concealment and Stealth Checks: You can use concealment to make a Stealth check. Without concealment, you usually need cover to make a Stealth check."
CRB Glossary under Invisibility Condition:
"The...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2014-02-23T04:22:36ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Season 5 Four Star Special?Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qoep?Season-5-Four-Star-Special#72014-02-10T18:16:25Z2014-02-10T18:16:25Z<p>•peers in•</p>*peers in*Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2014-02-10T18:16:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Promotions abound in Michigan!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qf57?Promotions-abound-in-Michigan#122013-12-04T15:33:38Z2013-12-04T15:33:38Z<p>Gratz Alan!</p>Gratz Alan!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-12-04T15:33:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Stepping down in West-MichiganDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qbcq?Stepping-down-in-WestMichigan#32013-11-01T02:02:34Z2013-11-01T02:02:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dan Simons wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Best of luck with your new adventures, Dan, and I'll see you at GenCon next year.</p>
<p>Dagnabbit, that's one less Dan as VC, how are we going to take over now? </blockquote><p>If my plans go accordingly over the next 4-5 years. I'll be in the Greater Washington Area working for the NSA. I'm working on a <a href="http://www.davenport.edu/programs/technology/master-of-science/information-assurance-msia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Information Assurance, MSIA</a>, and the NSA has a partnership with my school.Dan Simons wrote:Best of luck with your new adventures, Dan, and I'll see you at GenCon next year.
Dagnabbit, that's one less Dan as VC, how are we going to take over now?
If my plans go accordingly over the next 4-5 years. I'll be in the Greater Washington Area working for the NSA. I'm working on a Information Assurance, MSIA, and the NSA has a partnership with my school.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-11-01T02:02:34ZForums: Pathfinder Society: Stepping down in West-MichiganDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qbcq?Stepping-down-in-WestMichigan#12013-11-01T01:45:24Z2013-11-01T01:45:24Z<p>Since the time I saw most of you (Gencon). My life has taken a change in priorities. I've had to pick 10-20 more hours a week at work, and I've started taking College classes. As you can imagine, that has put a crippling crunch on my gaming time.</p>
<p>So in result I reluctantly tendered Mike my resignation knowing that by doing so, I'd be turning over my beloved West Michigan over to someone who had more time to devote themselves to it.</p>
<p>This doesn't mean I'm completely out of the game. It does mean I need to take a significant step back in my gaming. I hope to hit my 5th star by next Gencon. I think I'm 20-30 sessions away. I still hope, and plan on going to Gencon next year too. Though maybe less GMing, 10 sessions was a little nuts, but I did it. Who knows, maybe one day down the road I'll feel safe in assuming another leadership role. Just not now.</p>
<p>I'd like to thank my three Venture-Lieutenants Eric, Kelvin, and Jim. You three have truly helped me grow our region. I can't express how much I've appreciated your help. If any of you need my help. Don't be afraid to ask. The worst I can do is say I'm out of time.</p>
<p>Lastly, I'd like to thank Mike Brock. It was truly an honor to serve under you and to work with you. I look forward to working with you at future major events like Gencon, or PaizoCon if I somehow swing it.</p>Since the time I saw most of you (Gencon). My life has taken a change in priorities. I've had to pick 10-20 more hours a week at work, and I've started taking College classes. As you can imagine, that has put a crippling crunch on my gaming time.
So in result I reluctantly tendered Mike my resignation knowing that by doing so, I'd be turning over my beloved West Michigan over to someone who had more time to devote themselves to it.
This doesn't mean I'm completely out of the game. It does...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-11-01T01:45:24ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: A Few UpdatesDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lf9y?A-Few-Updates#72013-09-09T23:40:08Z2013-09-09T23:40:08Z<p>Oh good, I was just thinking, "Crap, apparently I F'd up that clarification to my tables last Saturday." </p>
<p>Glad to know I had it right, and that I'm not the only one who is missing some of the nuances of these new rules. ;)</p>Oh good, I was just thinking, "Crap, apparently I F'd up that clarification to my tables last Saturday."
Glad to know I had it right, and that I'm not the only one who is missing some of the nuances of these new rules. ;)Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-09-09T23:40:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Well that was...unexpected.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q54z?Well-that-wasunexpected#22013-09-11T13:19:12Z2013-09-09T04:45:09Z<p>So, conclusion: The system worked, and you were effectively challenged?</p>So, conclusion: The system worked, and you were effectively challenged?Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-09-09T04:45:09ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Welcome to new Venture-Captain of Upper Peninsula, MI!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q4lk?Welcome-to-new-VentureCaptain-of-Upper#212013-09-05T15:37:35Z2013-09-05T15:37:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Andrew Betts wrote:</div><blockquote> Now, now. He grew up in Texas, that's not quite a real yooper. Congrats Philip. </blockquote><p>First 9 years of my life were in Texas, and some time afterwards too. I'm still the VC of West Michigan. Must be Texas breeds leadership. ;)Andrew Betts wrote:Now, now. He grew up in Texas, that's not quite a real yooper. Congrats Philip.
First 9 years of my life were in Texas, and some time afterwards too. I'm still the VC of West Michigan. Must be Texas breeds leadership. ;)Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-09-05T15:37:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Reassignments of Ohio VOs and a new VL!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q4lt?Reassignments-of-Ohio-VOs-and-a-new-VL#132013-09-06T18:35:21Z2013-09-04T20:17:26Z<p>Detroit is the Worldwound. West Michigan is Mendev. Indiana is Ustalav, Ohio is the Belkzen, Canada the Crown of the World.</p>Detroit is the Worldwound. West Michigan is Mendev. Indiana is Ustalav, Ohio is the Belkzen, Canada the Crown of the World.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-09-04T20:17:26ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Welcome to new Venture-Captain of Upper Peninsula, MI!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q4lk?Welcome-to-new-VentureCaptain-of-Upper#92013-09-04T19:08:40Z2013-09-04T19:08:40Z<p>Congrats Philip! You're more than welcome to take advantage of the MichiganPFS.org website for your organizing needs. Glad to have you part of the Michigan team.</p>Congrats Philip! You're more than welcome to take advantage of the MichiganPFS.org website for your organizing needs. Glad to have you part of the Michigan team.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-09-04T19:08:40ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: The Waking Rune: GM Prep [MANY SPOILERS]Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2py0f&page=3?The-Waking-Rune-GM-Prep-MANY-SPOILERS#1352013-08-29T21:12:15Z2013-08-29T21:12:15Z<p>There are few details on the runes beyond you must be in Kurshu's room to return.</p>
<p>After having Kurshu smash 2 parties in her room. I took pity on them and allowed one person to take the entire party of willing albeit stupified characters with them.</p>
<p>Alternatively, I've had it suggested to me that each member has to have their token activated for them. Move: grab token, standard: send party member home.</p>
<p>Personally if you get smashed facing Kurshu then I feel sorry for you, and let you take the "easy" route. If you're getting smashed by Krune, you're on your own.</p>There are few details on the runes beyond you must be in Kurshu's room to return.
After having Kurshu smash 2 parties in her room. I took pity on them and allowed one person to take the entire party of willing albeit stupified characters with them.
Alternatively, I've had it suggested to me that each member has to have their token activated for them. Move: grab token, standard: send party member home.
Personally if you get smashed facing Kurshu then I feel sorry for you, and let you take...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-29T21:12:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: Permanency and Detect SpellsDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q3dw?Permanency-and-Detect-Spells#42013-08-26T06:20:20Z2013-08-26T06:20:20Z<p>I'll answer assuming this is a non-PFS question:
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The concentration and the duration are separate even when cast normally.
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Permanency makes it last forever, but instead you just need to focus it down with concentration to know more.</p>I'll answer assuming this is a non-PFS question:
The concentration and the duration are separate even when cast normally.
Permanency makes it last forever, but instead you just need to focus it down with concentration to know more.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-26T06:20:20ZForums: Pathfinder Society: New Venture-Lieutenant of South Haven, MIDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q2sl?New-VentureLieutenant-of-South-Haven-MI#12013-08-21T04:19:21Z2013-08-21T04:19:21Z<p>I’d like to announce the promotion of Jim Tinklenberg to Venture-Lieutenant of South Haven, MI. He has earned this position through his dedicated work as a GM not only in our home region in Michigan, but across the Midwest as a whole. Jim has always been willing to step up to GM, and organizes game days regularly just so people have more opportunities to play. He's put 70,000 miles on his car in the last year visiting cons all over tarnation. So, in closing. Lets all put our hands together for another awesome Venture-Officer</p>I’d like to announce the promotion of Jim Tinklenberg to Venture-Lieutenant of South Haven, MI. He has earned this position through his dedicated work as a GM not only in our home region in Michigan, but across the Midwest as a whole. Jim has always been willing to step up to GM, and organizes game days regularly just so people have more opportunities to play. He's put 70,000 miles on his car in the last year visiting cons all over tarnation. So, in closing. Lets all put our hands together...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-21T04:19:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What Impressed Me Most About GenCon PFSDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q2lw?What-Impressed-Me-Most-About-GenCon-PFS#62013-08-28T18:57:46Z2013-08-19T22:02:50Z<p>It's a running "gag" for the chelish faction leader.</p>It's a running "gag" for the chelish faction leader.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-19T22:02:50ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Gencon 2013 Special; Wow, that sucked. (SPOILERS)Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q2bg?Gencon-2013-Special-Wow-that-sucked#462013-08-19T19:24:36Z2013-08-19T19:24:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jason S wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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The worst part is that 6 players came away from that table thinking that’s how darkness should work. My inexperienced friend came back from that and actually tried to correct me on “the rules”… lol.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>Sounds like he was using the "Lost" rules. •Rolls eyes•Jason S wrote:The worst part is that 6 players came away from that table thinking that’s how darkness should work. My inexperienced friend came back from that and actually tried to correct me on “the rules”… lol.
Sounds like he was using the "Lost" rules. *Rolls eyes*Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-19T19:24:36ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: The Waking Rune: GM Prep [MANY SPOILERS]Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2py0f&page=3?The-Waking-Rune-GM-Prep-MANY-SPOILERS#1192013-08-19T17:46:35Z2013-08-19T17:46:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Andrew Christian wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The spear disarmed him. Not sure how the spear would be able to grapple him.</p>
<p>The spear also threw the fighter into the maximized and empowered cloudkill.</p>
<p>The big nasty, was using his 8th level pearl of power to recall horrid wilting (which I took pity on the group and didn't maximize and empower it) which straight up killed 2 characters and seriously hurt the fighter. </blockquote><p>Telekinesis at will for the spear equates to grapple from the spear. At least that's where I figure he's coming from.Andrew Christian wrote:The spear disarmed him. Not sure how the spear would be able to grapple him.
The spear also threw the fighter into the maximized and empowered cloudkill.
The big nasty, was using his 8th level pearl of power to recall horrid wilting (which I took pity on the group and didn't maximize and empower it) which straight up killed 2 characters and seriously hurt the fighter.
Telekinesis at will for the spear equates to grapple from the spear. At least that's where I figure...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-19T17:46:35ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: The Waking Rune: GM Prep [MANY SPOILERS]Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2py0f&page=3?The-Waking-Rune-GM-Prep-MANY-SPOILERS#1112013-08-19T14:24:09Z2013-08-19T14:24:09Z<p>I choose cloak of dreams because I personally don't like save or die spells.</p>I choose cloak of dreams because I personally don't like save or die spells.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-19T14:24:09ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Horrendous Waking Rune ExperienceDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q2cw?Horrendous-Waking-Rune-Experience#262013-08-19T06:32:52Z2013-08-19T06:32:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cao Phen wrote:</div><blockquote> And if you played down, there should be none. </blockquote><p>I'll admit error here. I had not caught that in my multiple read throughs and is not included on my tier cheat sheet for that eventuality. Not sure if this was my table or not but if it was, I screwed up and missed a line. It was not intentional. Despite my title, I am still human and capable of error.
<p>Too many variables to say what may have happened if I had caught that. If those players would like to discuss options with me please pm me.</p>Cao Phen wrote:And if you played down, there should be none.
I'll admit error here. I had not caught that in my multiple read throughs and is not included on my tier cheat sheet for that eventuality. Not sure if this was my table or not but if it was, I screwed up and missed a line. It was not intentional. Despite my title, I am still human and capable of error. Too many variables to say what may have happened if I had caught that. If those players would like to discuss options with me...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-19T06:32:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Horrendous Waking Rune ExperienceDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q2cw?Horrendous-Waking-Rune-Experience#242013-08-19T05:41:35Z2013-08-19T05:41:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Son of the Veterinarian wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Unfortunately, I had to try and run through the scenario as part of a group of four (DO NOT DO THIS!!!) as we just couldn't find any more players.</p>
<p>Nobody died, but the four of us had to run away with our tails between our legs after just a few rounds with the Runelord. It was easily the most humiliating defeat any of my players have ever suffered.</p>
<p>•• spoiler omitted •• </blockquote><p>Should only be one unless on hard.Son of the Veterinarian wrote:Unfortunately, I had to try and run through the scenario as part of a group of four (DO NOT DO THIS!!!) as we just couldn't find any more players.Nobody died, but the four of us had to run away with our tails between our legs after just a few rounds with the Runelord. It was easily the most humiliating defeat any of my players have ever suffered.
** spoiler omitted **
Should only be one unless on hard.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-19T05:41:35ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Just to be clearDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q2hl?Just-to-be-clear#72013-08-20T00:36:17Z2013-08-19T04:59:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Avatar-1 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Worth asking - how do people usually handle this situation when it comes up? </p>
<p>The PFS guide says they must have the resource, but not what to do in the meantime if they don't.</p>
<p>Educate, ignore-for-now and play on? </blockquote><p>Situational on how experienced the player is and how long they've been active. The more stars and levels the heavier I lay down the law.Avatar-1 wrote:Worth asking - how do people usually handle this situation when it comes up?
The PFS guide says they must have the resource, but not what to do in the meantime if they don't.
Educate, ignore-for-now and play on?
Situational on how experienced the player is and how long they've been active. The more stars and levels the heavier I lay down the law.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-19T04:59:08ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: The Waking Rune: GM Prep [MANY SPOILERS]Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2py0f&page=3?The-Waking-Rune-GM-Prep-MANY-SPOILERS#1082013-08-19T04:54:35Z2013-08-19T04:54:35Z<p>A lot of people ask me why my first fight is so hard. Here is my quick list of where things go bad for players at my table.</p>
<p>1) no buffs before teleporting in.
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2) it's dark in there, spending time casting light, and missing the perception as Kurshu slips into full cover, she casts surged cloak of dreams DC 26. This is usually where her game ender begins.
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3) any other buff spell equates to her casting displacement
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4) initiative starts as she makes her first attack if no one has wandered onto her yet.
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5) potions of fly dispels are only a roll of a 5 to dispel assuming you don't just fall asleep when you get to me.
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6) animal companions are usually one hit from vegetable. Eliminate them when convenient, and prudent.
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7) teleport over archers. Their turn starts, usually a sleeping archer and an easy finish the next turn or two.</p>A lot of people ask me why my first fight is so hard. Here is my quick list of where things go bad for players at my table.
1) no buffs before teleporting in.
2) it's dark in there, spending time casting light, and missing the perception as Kurshu slips into full cover, she casts surged cloak of dreams DC 26. This is usually where her game ender begins.
3) any other buff spell equates to her casting displacement
4) initiative starts as she makes her first attack if no one has wandered onto...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-19T04:54:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Horrendous Waking Rune ExperienceDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q2cw?Horrendous-Waking-Rune-Experience#222013-08-19T04:41:27Z2013-08-19T04:41:27Z<p>I will list advanced tactics in the gm prep section. The first boss is VERY hard if played to her fullest. She wrecks parties easily.</p>I will list advanced tactics in the gm prep section. The first boss is VERY hard if played to her fullest. She wrecks parties easily.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-19T04:41:27ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Siege of Diamond City [SPOILERS!]Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pz4n&page=2?Siege-of-Diamond-City-SPOILERS#522013-08-12T06:50:15Z2013-08-12T06:50:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kyle Baird wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">TetsujinOni wrote:</div><blockquote> There's something to be said for grossly powerful 12-13 tables making running the demons easy, Kyle.... </blockquote>I meant it more along the lines of ~12 different demons, each have their own unique abilities. Going to be a challenge to use them effectively, especially the Epic target at the end for 14-15. Already spent an hour play-testing tactics with it. </blockquote><p>I wouldn't mind picking your brain on the high tier stuff if we get the chance.Kyle Baird wrote:TetsujinOni wrote: There's something to be said for grossly powerful 12-13 tables making running the demons easy, Kyle....
I meant it more along the lines of ~12 different demons, each have their own unique abilities. Going to be a challenge to use them effectively, especially the Epic target at the end for 14-15. Already spent an hour play-testing tactics with it. I wouldn't mind picking your brain on the high tier stuff if we get the chance.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-12T06:50:15ZRe: Forums: Local Play: The Waking Rune @ Gen Con - Anyone for Hard Mode?Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q1i4?The-Waking-Rune-Gen-Con-Anyone-for-Hard-Mode#22013-08-11T06:28:39Z2013-08-11T06:28:39Z<p>I'm running it 4 times including that slot, and would love to kill your character. ;)</p>I'm running it 4 times including that slot, and would love to kill your character. ;)Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-08-11T06:28:39ZForums: Local Play: MichiganPFS.Org is under attackDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2py9i?MichiganPFSOrg-is-under-attack#12013-07-14T14:29:10Z2013-07-14T14:29:10Z<p>As I'm sure you're aware if you're from Michigan, but the MichiganPFS.org website has been down regularly for 3 days now. We've been down for a day or so here and there before, but never like this.</p>
<p>So, I contacted GoDaddy.com and became very pointed with them about this, and finally got a reasonable response. We are under a DDoS attack for some reason. Which explains why we have between 20-30 guests from what I can see loading in every time. I think the most I've seen on at one time is 10 users.</p>
<p>GoDaddy.com is working on resolving the problem, but this is also a heads up of a sort to other organizers. I'm not sure why we're under attack. My best thought is some hacker somewhere is sharpening his skills on us.</p>
<p>I'm not the most tech savvy person out there. I have a rank or two in computers. If you know of a solution, I would be interested in hearing it.</p>As I'm sure you're aware if you're from Michigan, but the MichiganPFS.org website has been down regularly for 3 days now. We've been down for a day or so here and there before, but never like this.
So, I contacted GoDaddy.com and became very pointed with them about this, and finally got a reasonable response. We are under a DDoS attack for some reason. Which explains why we have between 20-30 guests from what I can see loading in every time. I think the most I've seen on at one time is 10...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-07-14T14:29:10ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: A Truly Epic ChallengeDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lex1?A-Truly-Epic-Challenge#422013-07-02T00:29:48Z2013-07-02T00:29:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sin of Asmodeus wrote:</div><blockquote> •I• for one, welcome our new Epic Challenge Overlords, and say, to them. "Hail the great SLURM LORDS". Now please punish me, and quickly. >.> </blockquote><p>You're welcome at my table in Kalamazoo when I guinea pig my local players before my 4 runs of it at Gencon, or just find me at Gencon. Happy Hunting.Sin of Asmodeus wrote:*I* for one, welcome our new Epic Challenge Overlords, and say, to them. "Hail the great SLURM LORDS". Now please punish me, and quickly. >.>
You're welcome at my table in Kalamazoo when I guinea pig my local players before my 4 runs of it at Gencon, or just find me at Gencon. Happy Hunting.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-07-02T00:29:48ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Linkscon - Fowlerville, MI - May 17th-19thDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pkgt?Linkscon-Fowlerville-MI-May-17th19th#102013-04-30T01:47:36Z2013-04-29T18:50:25Z<p>Next year it should be FowlervillapaloozaCONamania!</p>Next year it should be FowlervillapaloozaCONamania!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-29T18:50:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: The 100-gold Leopard problem.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pp1t?The-100gold-Leopard-problem#442013-04-23T20:12:12Z2013-04-23T18:34:05Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Adam Mogyorodi wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Matthews 166 wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Adam Mogyorodi wrote:</div><blockquote> In any case, I think the bigger problem is a combat-trained bison for 75 gp. How many level 1 characters can show up with a CR 4 encounter following their commands? </blockquote>Oh wow. Just looked up the bison. Trample for 2d6+12 at a DC 20 reflex for half. At level 1, as soon as the bison's initiative comes up you just trample everything and win the encounter. That is a crazy effective use of 75 GP. </blockquote>I'm pretty sure it's a misprint. If you swap the cost of the aurochs with the bison, they both seem a lot more reasonable. However, I'm still wary of player exploitation. </blockquote><p>I'm tempted to spring this on some of my local GM's just to see what they do. >:)Adam Mogyorodi wrote:Robert Matthews 166 wrote: Adam Mogyorodi wrote: In any case, I think the bigger problem is a combat-trained bison for 75 gp. How many level 1 characters can show up with a CR 4 encounter following their commands?
Oh wow. Just looked up the bison. Trample for 2d6+12 at a DC 20 reflex for half. At level 1, as soon as the bison's initiative comes up you just trample everything and win the encounter. That is a crazy effective use of 75 GP. I'm pretty sure it's a misprint....Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-23T18:34:05ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pathfinder Module: Broken Chains Chronicle for WhenDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pkuo?Pathfinder-Module-Broken-Chains-Chronicle-for#202013-04-23T02:24:18Z2013-04-23T02:24:18Z<p>I didn't make that mistake again with Fangwood Keep. ;)</p>I didn't make that mistake again with Fangwood Keep. ;)Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-23T02:24:18ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Congrats to a New Five Star GMDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2po51?Congrats-to-a-New-Five-Star-GM#332013-04-16T05:08:08Z2013-04-16T05:08:08Z<p>Congrats dude! We have a bond that most dudes don't share. ;) I'm so glad that's an inside joke. Lol</p>Congrats dude! We have a bond that most dudes don't share. ;) I'm so glad that's an inside joke. LolDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-16T05:08:08ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Dragon HuntingDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2po17?Dragon-Hunting#102013-04-14T20:46:12Z2013-04-14T20:46:12Z<p>Riven sky has 2 dragon fights FYI. The one you reference above is kind of weak where the other is an epic fight.</p>Riven sky has 2 dragon fights FYI. The one you reference above is kind of weak where the other is an epic fight.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-14T20:46:12ZRe: Forums: Website Feedback: We (All Forum Posters, Collectively) Are The .002%Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pnh9?We-Are-The-002#402013-04-13T17:57:39Z2013-04-13T17:57:39Z<p>I know in PFS, only about 10% of our players follow the boards. Posting is another matter.</p>I know in PFS, only about 10% of our players follow the boards. Posting is another matter.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-13T17:57:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: For those looking for terrain for pfs gamesDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pnx7?For-those-looking-for-terrain-for-pfs-games#62013-04-13T17:41:03Z2013-04-13T17:41:03Z<p>There's always worldworksgames.com too. Cheap, modular, and very portable.</p>There's always worldworksgames.com too. Cheap, modular, and very portable.Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-13T17:41:03ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Congratulations to North Carolina's new Venture-LieutenantDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pnls?Congratulations-to-North-Carolinas-new#22013-04-10T17:11:54Z2013-04-10T17:11:54Z<p>Congrats! Welcome to the ranks!</p>Congrats! Welcome to the ranks!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-10T17:11:54ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Proud to Announce Florida's Newest Venture Lieutenant!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pnky?Proud-to-Announce-Floridas-Newest-Venture#102013-04-10T15:52:21Z2013-04-10T15:52:21Z<p>Congrats! How many minions do you have Kristie?</p>Congrats! How many minions do you have Kristie?Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-10T15:52:21ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: When should a GM fudge rollsDan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pnil?When-should-a-GM-fudge-rolls#112013-04-10T15:36:57Z2013-04-10T15:36:57Z<p>In my experience, fudging should be done rarely, if ever. When to do it is not some "mechanical" algorithm that can be laid out for anyone to use. You should look through a lens of GM experience, and make the soundest decision you can make, and do not approach it lightly. If you feel hesitant, don't do it. Just let the dice fall where they fall. </p>
<p>In hindsight, when I have fudged, I question those moments to this day, because it's incredibly hard to define if your decision was a good one at the time.</p>
<p>I relate fudging to sailing. A lot of it is done with experience and feeling.</p>In my experience, fudging should be done rarely, if ever. When to do it is not some "mechanical" algorithm that can be laid out for anyone to use. You should look through a lens of GM experience, and make the soundest decision you can make, and do not approach it lightly. If you feel hesitant, don't do it. Just let the dice fall where they fall.
In hindsight, when I have fudged, I question those moments to this day, because it's incredibly hard to define if your decision was a good one at...Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-10T15:36:57ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Congratulations to Australia's third 5-Star GM!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pnjb?Congratulations-to-Australias-third-5Star-GM#72013-04-10T12:49:18Z2013-04-10T12:49:18Z<p>Congrats!</p>Congrats!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-10T12:49:18ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Please welcome the Society's first officer for New Zealand!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pnj7?Please-welcome-the-Societys-first-officer-for#132013-04-10T12:48:57Z2013-04-10T12:48:57Z<p>Congrats! I look forward to hearing great things from you!</p>Congrats! I look forward to hearing great things from you!Dan Luckett (alias of ThornDJL7)2013-04-10T12:48:57ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#252011-12-03T16:17:42Z2011-12-03T16:17:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">VanceMadrox wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Ok my vote is officially for Year of the Shadow Lodge over Blood under Absalom if it matters.</p>
<p>By the time Marmalade Dog comes around I will have already run the latter at least twice but I've never gotten a chance to run year of the Shadow Lodge </blockquote><p>I hear you there, I really do. I ultimately decided on Blood Under Absalom because it's more recent, and I want to have the newest and hopefully less played scenarios available.
<p>Though, I am giving consideration on having GMs read Year of the Shadow Lodge in case attendance becomes an issue, and I'll have 4 sets of maps available for them.</p>
<p>EDIT: I still have 11 slots that an ambitious GM could fill for us.</p>VanceMadrox wrote:Ok my vote is officially for Year of the Shadow Lodge over Blood under Absalom if it matters.
By the time Marmalade Dog comes around I will have already run the latter at least twice but I've never gotten a chance to run year of the Shadow Lodge
I hear you there, I really do. I ultimately decided on Blood Under Absalom because it's more recent, and I want to have the newest and hopefully less played scenarios available. Though, I am giving consideration on having GMs read...ThornDJL72011-12-03T16:17:42ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: GM's Authority & Evil Acts, Alignment, & Class RestrictionsThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n689?GMs-Authority-Evil-Acts-Alignment-Class#62011-12-03T15:40:49Z2011-12-03T15:40:49Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Viktyr Korimir wrote:</div><blockquote><p> This is why I hate alignment. It isn't that it's restrictive, it's that it <b>doesn't make any sense</b> and doesn't provide any solid, objective guidelines; any time you play a character with an alignment restriction, you are effectively leaving your abilities entirely up to the DM's whims.</p>
<p>This isn't to say that there shouldn't be classes with strong ethos requirements, but that the DM's authority over questions of morality in-game should neither be rigid nor absolute— this isn't a procedural issue concerning the rules, it's the central part of the character's identity, and should be ruled by consensus. </blockquote><p>Solution: GMs should study morality and ethics someplace that isn't the paizo forums, like say the APA website, or better an actual morality or ethics class!Viktyr Korimir wrote:This is why I hate alignment. It isn't that it's restrictive, it's that it doesn't make any sense and doesn't provide any solid, objective guidelines; any time you play a character with an alignment restriction, you are effectively leaving your abilities entirely up to the DM's whims.
This isn't to say that there shouldn't be classes with strong ethos requirements, but that the DM's authority over questions of morality in-game should neither be rigid nor absolute-- this...ThornDJL72011-12-03T15:40:49ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Walking away from the Table - from a GMs or Players perspectiveThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6w9&page=4?Walking-away-from-the-Table-from-a-GMs-or#1562012-09-24T20:11:55Z2011-12-03T15:35:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jason S wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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So stop with the CN hate. :)</p>
<p></blockquote><p>I actually don't think people hate CN, I think it's all the people who play evil, and label their character "CN" to slide it by in the rules. The more I see this, and I have, the more I wish they would simply define evil, outlaw it, and be done with it. No one is stupid, we all know these people are still being evil. This is all assuming that the campaign staff truly doesn't want evil in the PFS campaign, instead of the evil label on a character sheet.Jason S wrote:So stop with the CN hate. :)
I actually don't think people hate CN, I think it's all the people who play evil, and label their character "CN" to slide it by in the rules. The more I see this, and I have, the more I wish they would simply define evil, outlaw it, and be done with it. No one is stupid, we all know these people are still being evil. This is all assuming that the campaign staff truly doesn't want evil in the PFS campaign, instead of the evil label on a character sheet.ThornDJL72011-12-03T15:35:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Second mount in a game...ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n7qs?Second-mount-in-a-game#82011-12-02T17:58:08Z2011-12-02T17:58:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Doug Miles wrote:</div><blockquote><p> 1) Yes, as long as it is returned to your PC at the end of each scenario</p>
<p>2) Yes</p>
<p>3) Yes</p>
<p>Non-advancing animals like standard riding dogs and horses are helpful at the lower tiers of the game, but they start dying fast once you hit tier 4-5. It isn't going to unbalance the game to have a fallback mount that you loan to another PC. Just be careful that it doesn't turn into a puppy mill. </blockquote><p>Didn't you refer to them as speed bumps once?Doug Miles wrote:1) Yes, as long as it is returned to your PC at the end of each scenario
2) Yes
3) Yes
Non-advancing animals like standard riding dogs and horses are helpful at the lower tiers of the game, but they start dying fast once you hit tier 4-5. It isn't going to unbalance the game to have a fallback mount that you loan to another PC. Just be careful that it doesn't turn into a puppy mill.
Didn't you refer to them as speed bumps once?ThornDJL72011-12-02T17:58:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Second mount in a game...ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n7qs?Second-mount-in-a-game#62011-12-02T17:47:22Z2011-12-02T17:47:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Andrew Christian wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Benicio Del Espada wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'm not aware of any rule limiting the mounts you can have. Animal companions, special mounts, and such, sure, but you can have as many pets as your GM can stand, otherwise. </p>
<p>There's nothing keeping you from sharing an extra mount, or running to get your backup if the first one eats it, as long as there's time. Druids, cavaliers, paladins, and rangers have different rules for having a companion animal, but regular mounts can be used by anyone. </blockquote><p>You can only have one combat oriented animal at any given time during a scenario. That means if you are a Wizard/Druid and you had both a familiar and an animal companion, you could not use both in combat in any given encounter. This rule also applies to pets you would purchase at the store.
<p>Buying two dogs so that you have one stabled in case one dies would be ok in my book, as long as there is someplace safe to keep your 2nd dog.</p>
<p>Loaning it out to another character? Especially one that can't afford one yet?</p>
<p>Seems to me like that would be a bit of a loophole to exploit to get around the fact you start the game with 150gp.</p>
<p>Granted, you can feed your consumables to your party members. And the dog would never be written on your wife's character sheet.</p>
<p>Just leaves a questionable taste in my mouth is all. </blockquote><p>I personally don't see it as a loophole. I have an extra mount, we can get to point B that much faster mounted, borrow the mount since you can't afford one.Andrew Christian wrote:Benicio Del Espada wrote:I'm not aware of any rule limiting the mounts you can have. Animal companions, special mounts, and such, sure, but you can have as many pets as your GM can stand, otherwise.
There's nothing keeping you from sharing an extra mount, or running to get your backup if the first one eats it, as long as there's time. Druids, cavaliers, paladins, and rangers have different rules for having a companion animal, but regular mounts can be used by anyone.
...ThornDJL72011-12-02T17:47:22ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Walking away from the Table - from a GMs or Players perspectiveThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6w9&page=3?Walking-away-from-the-Table-from-a-GMs-or#1492011-12-02T17:14:53Z2011-12-02T17:14:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chris Mortika wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Doug,</p>
<p>If it helps, I attended a convention a couple months ago, intending to play my Paladin PC in a Season 3 scenario. The GM mentioned, before the play started, that he felt a paladin would not be able to complete the assignment without falling. So I played something else.</p>
<p>•• spoiler omitted •• </blockquote><p>I played my paladin in that scenario, and here is how I swung it.
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Chris Mortika wrote:Doug,
If it helps, I attended a convention a couple months ago, intending to play my Paladin PC in a Season 3 scenario. The GM mentioned, before the play started, that he felt a paladin would not be able to complete the assignment without falling. So I played something else.
** spoiler omitted **
I played my paladin in that scenario, and here is how I swung it. [Spoiler omitted]ThornDJL72011-12-02T17:14:53ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Pathfinder Society: KalamazooThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n101?Pathfinder-Society-Kalamazoo#112011-12-01T23:10:25Z2011-12-01T23:10:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">ThornDJL7 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> We're a group of Pathfinder RPG lovers who recently decided to become organized and advertise that there are other gamers in the area. We play at various locations in the Kalamazoo, MI area and always welcome new and old players. If you want to play, come find us at one of our events and get your game on!</p>
<p>Contact E-mail: PFS[dot]Kalamazoo[at]gmail[dot]com
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Facebook Group: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/125990687508867/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pathfinder Society: Kalamazoo</a>
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</blockquote><p>So, I've been a bad coordinator and not advertising to my fullest abilities. I'll try not to let it happen again.
<p>We'll be running <a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy8j5w?Pathfinder-Module-We-Be-Goblins" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">We Be Goblins</a> this Sunday at 6pm per our current normal schedule. Sign up and check us out on facebook.</p>ThornDJL7 wrote:We're a group of Pathfinder RPG lovers who recently decided to become organized and advertise that there are other gamers in the area. We play at various locations in the Kalamazoo, MI area and always welcome new and old players. If you want to play, come find us at one of our events and get your game on!
Contact E-mail: PFS[dot]Kalamazoo[at]gmail[dot]com
Facebook Group: Pathfinder Society: Kalamazoo
So, I've been a bad coordinator and not advertising to my fullest...ThornDJL72011-12-01T23:10:25ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Walking away from the Table - from a GMs or Players perspectiveThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6w9&page=3?Walking-away-from-the-Table-from-a-GMs-or#1402011-12-01T20:10:03Z2011-12-01T20:10:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chris Mortika wrote:</div><blockquote><p> For what it might add to the discussion, particularly on the topic of conflicting alignments and the prohibition against PvP, former Campaign Coordinator Josh Frost was asked about somebody spending the money and magic to <i>animate dead</i>.</p>
<p>He <a href="http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz12xp?Strange-question-for-organized-play#9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">explained</a> that a good-aligned colleague would be within her rights to destroy the undead, and that the necromancer PC wouldn't be able to counter-attack because of PvP.</p>
<p>(Josh didn't care much for folks wandering around with undead minions.) </blockquote><p>Personally, I feel if we're going to say no evil alignment, then we should also say no evil alignment spells. That would resolve a lot of the necro/pally issues right there.Chris Mortika wrote:For what it might add to the discussion, particularly on the topic of conflicting alignments and the prohibition against PvP, former Campaign Coordinator Josh Frost was asked about somebody spending the money and magic to animate dead.
He explained that a good-aligned colleague would be within her rights to destroy the undead, and that the necromancer PC wouldn't be able to counter-attack because of PvP.
(Josh didn't care much for folks wandering around with undead...ThornDJL72011-12-01T20:10:03ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Walking away from the Table - from a GMs or Players perspectiveThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6w9&page=2?Walking-away-from-the-Table-from-a-GMs-or#622011-12-01T01:05:46Z2011-12-01T01:05:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chris Mortika wrote:</div><blockquote><p> In that case, ThornDJL7, there are deeper problems than the class the player is choosing.</p>
<p>Honestly. Some people's children!! </blockquote><p>I know! Though, I still can't wrap my mind around why there is such a wide spread hate for Paladins.Chris Mortika wrote:In that case, ThornDJL7, there are deeper problems than the class the player is choosing.
Honestly. Some people's children!!
I know! Though, I still can't wrap my mind around why there is such a wide spread hate for Paladins.ThornDJL72011-12-01T01:05:46ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Walking away from the Table - from a GMs or Players perspectiveThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6w9&page=2?Walking-away-from-the-Table-from-a-GMs-or#592011-12-01T12:43:13Z2011-11-30T22:42:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chris Mortika wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Bob Jonquet wrote:</div><blockquote> When another player constantly creates characters with the expressed intention of being "at odds" with my character. Such as a paladin vs. an undead raising necromancer, or a naturalist ranger with favored enemy(half-orc) vs. a half-orc defiler, etc.</blockquote><p>I can imagine that being (a) a whole lot of role-playing fun, or (b) a real headache, depending on the attitude the other player brings to the table along with the character.
<p>"Hey, Bob, I've got a necromancer. Do you mind if I bring her to a table with Turlokkk so that he can counsel her in the error of her ways?" </blockquote><p>I often find that the interaction goes more like this.
<p>Player 1: (Thinking to himself) Bob is bringing his paladin. I hate paladins, they ruin everyones fun, and it's fun to force paladins to fall because they can't just beat the snot out of me like they would in a home game due to no PvP. I'm going to make the game hell for him and teach him he shouldn't ever play paladins.</p>
<p>Player 1 proceeds with pre-thought out plan.</p>Chris Mortika wrote:Bob Jonquet wrote: When another player constantly creates characters with the expressed intention of being "at odds" with my character. Such as a paladin vs. an undead raising necromancer, or a naturalist ranger with favored enemy(half-orc) vs. a half-orc defiler, etc.
I can imagine that being (a) a whole lot of role-playing fun, or (b) a real headache, depending on the attitude the other player brings to the table along with the character. "Hey, Bob, I've got a...ThornDJL72011-11-30T22:42:03ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: A different kind of postThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n7d3?A-different-kind-of-post#72011-11-30T19:39:28Z2011-11-30T19:39:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jiggy wrote:</div><blockquote>Gah! You've triggered my investigative analysis reflex! Now I have to remember numbers I heard from every character I've played alongside and calculate likely stats and then cross-reference with good and bad moments and extrapolate correlations and speculate on causality and BLAAARRRGGGHH!!! </blockquote><p>Jiggy, you're thinking too hard.Jiggy wrote:Gah! You've triggered my investigative analysis reflex! Now I have to remember numbers I heard from every character I've played alongside and calculate likely stats and then cross-reference with good and bad moments and extrapolate correlations and speculate on causality and BLAAARRRGGGHH!!!
Jiggy, you're thinking too hard.ThornDJL72011-11-30T19:39:28ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Welcome new Venture-Captain (Albany, NY)ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n7a6?Welcome-new-VentureCaptain#112011-11-30T19:22:31Z2011-11-30T19:22:31Z<p>Welcome and gratz on the promotion!</p>Welcome and gratz on the promotion!ThornDJL72011-11-30T19:22:31ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#232011-11-29T22:36:24Z2011-11-29T22:20:51Z<p>So, when I started all of this I was seriously concerned that I wouldn't have enough GMs for all of my slots which has now gone to be being concerned that I won't have enough slots for all of my GMs!</p>So, when I started all of this I was seriously concerned that I wouldn't have enough GMs for all of my slots which has now gone to be being concerned that I won't have enough slots for all of my GMs!ThornDJL72011-11-29T22:20:51ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#222011-11-29T16:01:00Z2011-11-29T16:01:00Z<p>Tonight I will be submitting names for the convention benefits. I thank everyone who has volunteered so far. After tonight, the only benefit I can guarantee is free con access on the days you GM.</p>
<p>EDIT: Based off the initial outpour of local GM support this is shaping up to be an awesome con!</p>Tonight I will be submitting names for the convention benefits. I thank everyone who has volunteered so far. After tonight, the only benefit I can guarantee is free con access on the days you GM.
EDIT: Based off the initial outpour of local GM support this is shaping up to be an awesome con!ThornDJL72011-11-29T16:01:00ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#212011-11-29T06:54:47Z2011-11-29T06:54:47Z<p>Warhorn sign-ups for GMs!!!</p>
<p><a href="http://warhorn.net/pfs-mdog-17/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Marmalade Dog 17 PFS Sign Ups</a></p>Warhorn sign-ups for GMs!!!
Marmalade Dog 17 PFS Sign UpsThornDJL72011-11-29T06:54:47ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: GM Supplies for Convention GamingThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6wr?GM-Supplies-for-Convention-Gaming#162011-11-29T04:28:44Z2011-11-29T04:28:44Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Whiskey Jack wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Two things... pain reliever of your choice and cough drops (believe it or not, they can save your voice... saved mine while DM'ing True Dungeon).</p>
<p>Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate...</p>
<p>Great suggestions on here so far! </blockquote><p>I'll have to add cough drops to my medicine bag.
<p>I tend to have Acetaminophen(tylenol), Ibuprophen, and Caffiene(Mt. Dew) handy for home made cheap Excedrin. I also pack 500mg Vitamin C pills that I pop with every meal (1500mg/day) which is 500mg less than the max you should take in a day. Cough drops and gum are something new on my list for that bag since U-Con.</p>Whiskey Jack wrote:Two things... pain reliever of your choice and cough drops (believe it or not, they can save your voice... saved mine while DM'ing True Dungeon).
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate...
Great suggestions on here so far!
I'll have to add cough drops to my medicine bag. I tend to have Acetaminophen(tylenol), Ibuprophen, and Caffiene(Mt. Dew) handy for home made cheap Excedrin. I also pack 500mg Vitamin C pills that I pop with every meal (1500mg/day) which is 500mg less than the max...ThornDJL72011-11-29T04:28:44ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: GM Supplies for Convention GamingThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6wr?GM-Supplies-for-Convention-Gaming#92011-11-28T22:44:49Z2011-11-28T22:44:49Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">godsDMit wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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24) Show up on time! And by on time, I mean a bit early, so you arent rushing to get everything started on time. </blockquote><p>25) Gum (Breath Refresher): Had a burger place sneak like half an onion into my burger 20 minutes before a slot. If not for Thea Peters, I would have been that guy.godsDMit wrote:24) Show up on time! And by on time, I mean a bit early, so you arent rushing to get everything started on time.
25) Gum (Breath Refresher): Had a burger place sneak like half an onion into my burger 20 minutes before a slot. If not for Thea Peters, I would have been that guy.ThornDJL72011-11-28T22:44:49ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#202011-11-28T18:52:09Z2011-11-28T18:52:09Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Eric Clingenpeel wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Yup, real name. And I've already signed up with Mdog, so you shouldn't have to submit me to them. (don't want to confuse them if it might). And those slots should be fine.</p>
<p>If you really need dm's for the special, I could, but I've never played in one, and would really like to get some playing time in, in addition to my dm'ing time. </blockquote><p>You stated you registered for all but the 4th Blackros scenario. I'll register you for that as well, while I'm at it.Eric Clingenpeel wrote:Yup, real name. And I've already signed up with Mdog, so you shouldn't have to submit me to them. (don't want to confuse them if it might). And those slots should be fine.If you really need dm's for the special, I could, but I've never played in one, and would really like to get some playing time in, in addition to my dm'ing time.
You stated you registered for all but the 4th Blackros scenario. I'll register you for that as well, while I'm at it.ThornDJL72011-11-28T18:52:09ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: GM Supplies for Convention GamingThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6wr?GM-Supplies-for-Convention-Gaming#52016-09-18T21:05:33Z2011-11-28T18:00:36Z<p>19) Water bottle to drink (Refill frequently)</p>
<p>20) Chapstick (My lips get very, very chapped at conventions)</p>
<p>21) Vitamin C supplements</p>19) Water bottle to drink (Refill frequently)
20) Chapstick (My lips get very, very chapped at conventions)
21) Vitamin C supplementsThornDJL72011-11-28T18:00:36ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#192011-11-28T17:28:06Z2011-11-28T17:28:06Z<p>I've still got time to drum up more GMs. My current concern is getting GMs their swag. I have till mid January to finalize other GMs for slots, and get them free badges.</p>I've still got time to drum up more GMs. My current concern is getting GMs their swag. I have till mid January to finalize other GMs for slots, and get them free badges.ThornDJL72011-11-28T17:28:06ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Walking away from the Table - from a GMs or Players perspectiveThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6w9?Walking-away-from-the-Table-from-a-GMs-or#112011-11-28T06:15:59Z2011-11-28T06:15:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Don Walker wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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If a player just got up and left, I think it would be within the GM's purview to report that PC as dead since the player apparently abandoned the PC and did not apply a chronicle sheet to the PC as required. Of course, if the GM knew how to contact the player and ensure they got a chronicle sheet this drastic measure would not be needed.</p>
<p>You say you like the GM as a person and normally they do a good job. Did you discuss the game with them afterwards? Usually GMs are glad to get feedback and have a chance to explain what happened in more detail than time allows for at the table. By posting to a public forum with some serious complaints it raises the issue to a much higher level very quickly.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>Wait, so you're saying that if I get up and walk away from a horrible session, that the GM has the right to just kill off my character because he's sore at me, and we don't mesh as players? I can understand saying I can't replay that adventure if it's mid-adventure, but that seems a bit excessive IMO.Don Walker wrote:If a player just got up and left, I think it would be within the GM's purview to report that PC as dead since the player apparently abandoned the PC and did not apply a chronicle sheet to the PC as required. Of course, if the GM knew how to contact the player and ensure they got a chronicle sheet this drastic measure would not be needed.You say you like the GM as a person and normally they do a good job. Did you discuss the game with them afterwards? Usually GMs are glad to...ThornDJL72011-11-28T06:15:59ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#172011-11-28T05:50:42Z2011-11-28T05:50:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Eric Clingenpeel wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">ThornDJL7 wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Eric Clingenpeel wrote:</div><blockquote> Currently set for slots 3, 4, and 6. I</blockquote><p>Would you mind if I rearranged when your slots ran, or are you set on those times, and I was going to have you run the Echoes of the Overwatched if you want, the 4th one.
<p>Your times may work out just fine. I'm just trying to get an event schedule together. </blockquote>Yeah, that should work. I wasn't planning on playing friday, but I might just have to now. :) </blockquote><p>Eric is that your real name to double check? I've got you down 2 slots on Saturday for sure, and two on Sunday.Eric Clingenpeel wrote:ThornDJL7 wrote: Eric Clingenpeel wrote: Currently set for slots 3, 4, and 6. I
Would you mind if I rearranged when your slots ran, or are you set on those times, and I was going to have you run the Echoes of the Overwatched if you want, the 4th one. Your times may work out just fine. I'm just trying to get an event schedule together. Yeah, that should work. I wasn't planning on playing friday, but I might just have to now. :) Eric is that your real name to double...ThornDJL72011-11-28T05:50:42ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#162011-11-28T05:45:25Z2011-11-28T05:45:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">VanceMadrox wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p>I'm willing to GM but can't guarantee I'll be there any day but Saturday, and that might only be for two slots, don't know.</p>
<p>You can definitely count on me to help run the special though, whichever one we want to do.</p>
<p>I was at M dog last year though and the turn out for PFS was low.</p>
<p>I don't think it's a sure thing that you'll have the requisite 5 tables for Blood Under Absalom.</p>
<p>Year of the Shadow Lodge only needs 3 though. </blockquote><p>I hope to be able to completely disagree with you on tables this year. We had 21 tables last year, with 3 tables being the minimum we ran. Now from perspective, I can understand why you thought we wouldn't hit that number. We had 2-3 tables no where near the PFS area due to noise levels.VanceMadrox wrote:I'm willing to GM but can't guarantee I'll be there any day but Saturday, and that might only be for two slots, don't know.
You can definitely count on me to help run the special though, whichever one we want to do.
I was at M dog last year though and the turn out for PFS was low.
I don't think it's a sure thing that you'll have the requisite 5 tables for Blood Under Absalom.
Year of the Shadow Lodge only needs 3 though.
I hope to be able to completely disagree with you...ThornDJL72011-11-28T05:45:25ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#142011-11-25T20:22:41Z2011-11-25T20:22:41Z<p>Well, it's official. Mike Brock is awesome, as if we didn't already know that.</p>
<p>We are running Blood Under Absalom, and he said he'd get us some prize boons.</p>
<p><b>IF YOU ARE GOING TO GM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP, WHAT YOU ARE INTENDING TO GM, AND WHAT SHIRT SIZE YOU ARE!!!! IF I GET YOUR NAMES TO M-DOG STAFF BY NEXT WEDNESDAY, YOU GET A FREE SHIRT AND CUP</p>
<p>PFS(DOT)KALAMAZOO(AT)GMAIL.COM</b></p>Well, it's official. Mike Brock is awesome, as if we didn't already know that.
We are running Blood Under Absalom, and he said he'd get us some prize boons.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO GM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP, WHAT YOU ARE INTENDING TO GM, AND WHAT SHIRT SIZE YOU ARE!!!! IF I GET YOUR NAMES TO M-DOG STAFF BY NEXT WEDNESDAY, YOU GET A FREE SHIRT AND CUP
PFS(DOT)KALAMAZOO(AT)GMAIL.COMThornDJL72011-11-25T20:22:41ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#132011-11-25T19:44:32Z2011-11-25T19:44:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Swiftbrook wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'm willing to run one (or possibly two), but I'd prefer to play two or three. Just Friday and and Saturday for me. Oh, I'd like to play my 9th level as well.</p>
<p>-Swiftbrook </blockquote><p>I have 3 slots that are 9th level capable scheduled now.
<p>When the warhorn is good to go, feel free to sign up there.</p>Swiftbrook wrote:I'm willing to run one (or possibly two), but I'd prefer to play two or three. Just Friday and and Saturday for me. Oh, I'd like to play my 9th level as well.
-Swiftbrook
I have 3 slots that are 9th level capable scheduled now. When the warhorn is good to go, feel free to sign up there.ThornDJL72011-11-25T19:44:32ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Feat for Reach WeaponsThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6e3?Feat-for-Reach-Weapons#172011-11-25T19:12:37Z2011-11-25T19:12:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote> Just wear armor spikes. </blockquote><p>Hearsay quote:
</p>
Someone at a PFS event told me in a hypothetical situation similar to this that Jason Buhlman said that taking a hand off a 2H weapon is a free action, and thus only doable on your turn, and also means you cannot use your 2H weapon at the same time. So, in a sense no AoO even if you have armor spikes.</p>
<p>I bring this up because I do not feel this person is the kind of person to make stuff up, but feel free to confirm or disprove this. I'm kind of curious.</p>BigNorseWolf wrote:Just wear armor spikes.
Hearsay quote:
Someone at a PFS event told me in a hypothetical situation similar to this that Jason Buhlman said that taking a hand off a 2H weapon is a free action, and thus only doable on your turn, and also means you cannot use your 2H weapon at the same time. So, in a sense no AoO even if you have armor spikes.I bring this up because I do not feel this person is the kind of person to make stuff up, but feel free to confirm or disprove this....ThornDJL72011-11-25T19:12:37ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: cross blooded + dam/dice stack?ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n6by?cross-blooded-damdice-stack#152011-11-25T19:07:37Z2011-11-25T19:07:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Heaven's Agent wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Cheese decisions, by definition, have to legal within the rules. It is the taking of those rules and stretching them to apply in ways and situations that they were never intended. I actually support the use of cheesy character choices; I allow them in my games fairly often. That said, it is important to recognize this for what it is.</p>
<p>Benefiting from a class mechanic in a way that minimizes or eliminates the penalties that were designed to balance that ability is cheese. </blockquote><p>I would argue that something is only cheese if it has no story to support it. If someone brings me something strictly mechanically based to my games, that has no story to support the mechanical decisions, I call it cheese, which is severely frowned on in my games.
<p>Asking about mechanics in a forum does not scream cheese, unless the person says so from the get go.</p>Heaven's Agent wrote:Cheese decisions, by definition, have to legal within the rules. It is the taking of those rules and stretching them to apply in ways and situations that they were never intended. I actually support the use of cheesy character choices; I allow them in my games fairly often. That said, it is important to recognize this for what it is.
Benefiting from a class mechanic in a way that minimizes or eliminates the penalties that were designed to balance that ability is cheese.
...ThornDJL72011-11-25T19:07:37ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#112011-11-25T18:29:01Z2011-11-25T18:29:01Z<p>Ok, I finally got the time to sit down and knock out a schedule for M-Dog 17! I will shortly be setting up a Warhorn for GM mustering and overly eager players! I've requested Blood Under Absalom and convention boons!</p>
<p>•••Friday••• </p>
<p>Slot 1
<br />
Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (T1)
<br />
#3-09: The Quest for Perfection—Part I: The Edge of Heaven (T1-5)
<br />
#3-02: Sewer Dragons of Absalom (T3-7)</p>
<p>Slot 2
<br />
Intro 2: First Steps—Part II: To Delve the Dungeon Deep (T1)
<br />
#3-09: The Quest for Perfection—Part 1: The Edge of Heaven (T1-5)
<br />
#3-11: The Quest for Perfection—Part 2: On Hostile Waters (T1-5)
<br />
#3-06: Song of the Sea Witch (T3-7)</p>
<p>•••Saturday•••</p>
<p>Slot 3
<br />
Intro 3: First Steps—Part III: A Vision of Betrayal (T1)
<br />
#3-13: The Quest for Perfection—Part 3: Defenders of Nesting Swallow (T1-5)
<br />
#5 Mists of Mwangi (T1-5)
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#3-08: Among the Gods (T3-7)
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#3-12: Wonders in the Weave—Part I: The Dog Pharaoh's Tomb (T5-9)</p>
<p>Slot 4
<br />
Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (T1)
<br />
#35 Voice in the Void (T1-5)
<br />
#3-11: The Quest for Perfection—Part 2: On Hostile Waters (T1-5)
<br />
#3-02: Sewer Dragons of Absalom (T3-7)
<br />
#3-14: Wonders in the Weave—Part II: Snakes in the Fold (T5-9)</p>
<p>Slot 5
<br />
Special: Blood Under Absalom (T1-11) •••Pending Mike Brock•••
<br />
or
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Special: Special: Year of the Shadow Lodge (T1-11)</p>
<p>•••Sunday•••</p>
<p>Slot 6
<br />
Intro 2: First Steps—Part II: To Delve the Dungeon Deep (T1)
<br />
#2-11: The Penumbral Accords (T1-5)
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#3-13: The Quest for Perfection—Part 3: Defenders of Nesting Swallow (T1-5)
<br />
#3-06: Song of the Sea Witch (T3-7)</p>
<p>Slot 7
<br />
Intro 3: First Steps—Part III: A Vision of Betrayal (T1)
<br />
#3-07: Echoes of the Overwatched (T1-5)
<br />
#3-08: Among the Gods (T3-7)</p>Ok, I finally got the time to sit down and knock out a schedule for M-Dog 17! I will shortly be setting up a Warhorn for GM mustering and overly eager players! I've requested Blood Under Absalom and convention boons!
***Friday***
Slot 1
Intro 1: First Steps—Part I: In Service to Lore (T1)
#3-09: The Quest for Perfection—Part I: The Edge of Heaven (T1-5)
#3-02: Sewer Dragons of Absalom (T3-7)
Slot 2
Intro 2: First Steps—Part II: To Delve the Dungeon Deep (T1)
#3-09: The Quest for...ThornDJL72011-11-25T18:29:01ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#102011-11-25T16:39:54Z2011-11-25T16:39:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Eric Clingenpeel wrote:</div><blockquote> Currently set for slots 3, 4, and 6. I</blockquote><p>Would you mind if I rearranged when your slots ran, or are you set on those times, and I was going to have you run the Echoes of the Overwatched if you want, the 4th one.
<p>Your times may work out just fine. I'm just trying to get an event schedule together.</p>Eric Clingenpeel wrote:Currently set for slots 3, 4, and 6. I
Would you mind if I rearranged when your slots ran, or are you set on those times, and I was going to have you run the Echoes of the Overwatched if you want, the 4th one. Your times may work out just fine. I'm just trying to get an event schedule together.ThornDJL72011-11-25T16:39:54ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS @ Marmalade Dog 17 (Western Michigan University) Feb 24 - 26ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n09z?PFS-Marmalade-Dog-17-Feb-24-26#92011-11-25T15:24:36Z2011-11-25T15:24:36Z<p>If you're willing to GM, email me at PFS[DOT]KALAMAZOO[AT]GMAIL.COM</p>
<p>I will endeavor to get you scheduled. I'm working with M-Dog con organizers right now to get something together. I'm looking at 29 total slots of PFS. Which would be 38% more than we did last year.</p>
<p>@Eric
<br />
I saw your request to join the PFS Kzoo group. I can't remember if I got a chance to accept your invite before I left for holiday events yesterday. If not, fear not, I'll get it tonight.</p>If you're willing to GM, email me at PFS[DOT]KALAMAZOO[AT]GMAIL.COM
I will endeavor to get you scheduled. I'm working with M-Dog con organizers right now to get something together. I'm looking at 29 total slots of PFS. Which would be 38% more than we did last year.
@Eric
I saw your request to join the PFS Kzoo group. I can't remember if I got a chance to accept your invite before I left for holiday events yesterday. If not, fear not, I'll get it tonight.ThornDJL72011-11-25T15:24:36ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Clerics of Pharasma in PFSThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n66u?Clerics-of-Pharasma-in-PFS#162011-11-25T14:29:16Z2011-11-25T14:29:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chris Mortika wrote:</div><blockquote> ThornDJL7, a player doesn't <i>have</i> to take the Pharasma-friendly version or the Death domain. (Indeed, unless he has access to the blog post in question, he doesn't have a choice but to take the Core version of the domain.) </blockquote><p>I was more referring to the fact that even if it's on your domain list due to RAW, you still shouldn't be able to get the spell and be able to cast it. IMO you'd essentially have a big ol' blank spot where that spell would be.
<p>Now in light of the counterspell argument, in that situation you would be able to receive the spell, but if you cast it in my game, and were educated on Pharasma (one of my favorite gods), and then used it to animate dead. You'd find your prayers unanswered, and I'd notate your sheet stating you needed atonement.</p>
<p>@Thod
<br />
You just put Death's Heretic on my to buy list. Love me some Pharasma.</p>
<p>EDIT: Another way of explaining my original thought process. Cleric sees on his "Newbie cleric guide" that he could pray for animate dead, being a cleric with no knowledge religion, he sits down and prays to pharasma for his spells. He gets every spell he prayed for except for animate dead. Pharasma herself would not grant the spell.</p>Chris Mortika wrote:ThornDJL7, a player doesn't have to take the Pharasma-friendly version or the Death domain. (Indeed, unless he has access to the blog post in question, he doesn't have a choice but to take the Core version of the domain.)
I was more referring to the fact that even if it's on your domain list due to RAW, you still shouldn't be able to get the spell and be able to cast it. IMO you'd essentially have a big ol' blank spot where that spell would be. Now in light of the...ThornDJL72011-11-25T14:29:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Clerics of Pharasma in PFSThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n66u?Clerics-of-Pharasma-in-PFS#52011-11-23T23:59:27Z2011-11-23T23:59:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">deusvult wrote:</div><blockquote><p> EDIT: Ninja'd. Somehow I failed to notice that part of the Addtl Resources. OP rendered moot by my bad eyesight and Gornil wins the thread, lol.</p>
<p>Does raise a new question imo. MUST a cleric of pharasma use the altered death/souls domains, or is he 'getting away with something' by using Animate Dead? Imo a cleric of pharasma should become an ex-cleric of pharasama if he casts Animate Dead, even if granted by domain :D </blockquote><p>If you used an animate dead spell and you were a cleric of Pharasma at my table, you wouldn't be a cleric of Pharasma much longer.
<p>Though, a better point may be, how did you get that spell from Pharasma in the first place? Since you pray to her for your spells.</p>deusvult wrote:EDIT: Ninja'd. Somehow I failed to notice that part of the Addtl Resources. OP rendered moot by my bad eyesight and Gornil wins the thread, lol.
Does raise a new question imo. MUST a cleric of pharasma use the altered death/souls domains, or is he 'getting away with something' by using Animate Dead? Imo a cleric of pharasma should become an ex-cleric of pharasama if he casts Animate Dead, even if granted by domain :D
If you used an animate dead spell and you were a cleric of...ThornDJL72011-11-23T23:59:27ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Origins '12 5/30-6/3ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n5q3?Origins-12-53063#112011-11-23T21:39:25Z2011-11-23T21:39:25Z<p>How many slots are there for the whole convention? 15? If it's like other conventions I've been to?</p>How many slots are there for the whole convention? 15? If it's like other conventions I've been to?ThornDJL72011-11-23T21:39:25ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Origins '12 5/30-6/3ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n5q3?Origins-12-53063#102011-11-23T17:22:46Z2011-11-23T17:22:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Michael Brock wrote:</div><blockquote> I wil be there. </blockquote><p>Wife overrided....Mike Brock will be there. Nah...j/k I was coming before I heard you were coming, but I'd like to finally get to meet you. Just need to nail down logistics now.Michael Brock wrote:I wil be there.
Wife overrided....Mike Brock will be there. Nah...j/k I was coming before I heard you were coming, but I'd like to finally get to meet you. Just need to nail down logistics now.ThornDJL72011-11-23T17:22:46ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: US Congress to censor internetThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n593?US-Congress-to-censor-internet#112011-11-22T17:12:31Z2011-11-22T17:12:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">bugleyman wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <i>"If this nation is to remain true to the ideals symbolized by its flag, it must not wield the tools of tyrants even to resist an assault by the forces of tyranny."</p>
<p>— Justice John Paul Stevens</i></p>
<p>Although in this case, it's really an assault by the forces of the almighty dollar.</p>
<p>Disgusting.
<br />
</blockquote><p>I suspect that there would be serious back lash from the public if this passed. It would not be long before it went to the supreme court which I suspect would strike it down.
<p>Our health care bill is there now discussing if the gov't has the right to force American's to get and pay for health care.</p>bugleyman wrote:"If this nation is to remain true to the ideals symbolized by its flag, it must not wield the tools of tyrants even to resist an assault by the forces of tyranny."
-- Justice John Paul Stevens
Although in this case, it's really an assault by the forces of the almighty dollar.
Disgusting.
I suspect that there would be serious back lash from the public if this passed. It would not be long before it went to the supreme court which I suspect would strike it down. Our health...ThornDJL72011-11-22T17:12:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Ironwood weps/armorThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jctb?Ironwood-wepsarmor#192011-11-22T15:10:21Z2011-11-22T15:10:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dennis Baker wrote:</div><blockquote><p> •shrug•</p>
<p>I thought you were asking a question not wanting to start an argument. Not interested.
<br />
</blockquote><p>Was not so much looking for an argument, but a better explanation. Though, you may not be the person to answer that. Change doesn't happen unless you voice the opinion or desire.Dennis Baker wrote:*shrug*
I thought you were asking a question not wanting to start an argument. Not interested.
Was not so much looking for an argument, but a better explanation. Though, you may not be the person to answer that. Change doesn't happen unless you voice the opinion or desire.ThornDJL72011-11-22T15:10:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Ironwood weps/armorThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jctb?Ironwood-wepsarmor#172011-11-21T22:04:54Z2011-11-21T22:04:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dennis Baker wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">ThornDJL7 wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Vinyc Kettlebek wrote:</div><blockquote> The only way to buy Ironwood equipment would be to find it awarded from a chronicle sheet. </blockquote>Since it was mentioned above, and I've been curious, why is a spell like permanency such a bad thing, or any spell that is permanent? </blockquote><p>Same reason there is no crafting, to keep everyone on a level playing field. A permanent spell has a much lower cost than the equivalent magic item.
<p>So long as everyone is buying items from the magic item list everyone is going to have the potential of a similar power level at a given class level. </blockquote><p>I was under the understanding that crafting was not allowed because of the tracking issues regarding all of the dice rolling that essentially happens between sessions. This really isn't the case with a permanency spell. I don't see how permanency breaks the tracking process compared to a piece of gear.
<p>Further, as far as fair playing field. Shouldn't we disallow uncanny dodge because it's a very expensive item, but only a few classes can get it? Or any other class ability that has a corresponding item. To me, permanency falls under class ability and thus should be allowed for classes that can cast arcane spells.</p>
<p>I had a big annoyance when I was told that I could not make my sword an everburning sword because it broke the "permanent" spell rules even though it states right in the good faiths book for paladins of Iomedae that this was very common. I'm not sure how having an everburning sword that costs me a sword and roughly 125gp is breaking the "playing field" when I bought an Ioun Torch for 75gp and is more useful, but less thematic.</p>
<p>Note: I'm tired and sick and my books are at home and thus the actual names of what I'm talking about are failing me. I assume you can figure out what I mean.</p>Dennis Baker wrote:ThornDJL7 wrote: Vinyc Kettlebek wrote: The only way to buy Ironwood equipment would be to find it awarded from a chronicle sheet.
Since it was mentioned above, and I've been curious, why is a spell like permanency such a bad thing, or any spell that is permanent? Same reason there is no crafting, to keep everyone on a level playing field. A permanent spell has a much lower cost than the equivalent magic item. So long as everyone is buying items from the magic item list...ThornDJL72011-11-21T22:04:54ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Thinking about GMing for the first timeThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n5qz?Thinking-about-GMing-for-the-first-time#52011-11-21T19:54:17Z2011-11-21T19:54:17Z<p>You're lucky you don't game in Kalamazoo, MI. I would have already thrown you into the GM pool and seen if you could swim. lol</p>You're lucky you don't game in Kalamazoo, MI. I would have already thrown you into the GM pool and seen if you could swim. lolThornDJL72011-11-21T19:54:17ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Pathfinder GMs of Iowa, Unite!ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n5qx?Pathfinder-GMs-of-Iowa-Unite#22011-11-21T19:48:17Z2011-11-21T19:48:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Todd Morgan wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Hello!</p>
<p>One of the projects I am currently working on is an excel spreadsheet of the PFS GMs in the State of Iowa. I would also like to include the Omaha area as that is under my jurisdiction as well.</p>
<p>If you could shoot me an email with your name, years of PFS GM experience, city of residence and email address, I would appreciate it, thanks!</p>
<p>My email address is PFSIowa@gmail.com. </blockquote><p>This is an awesome idea. Stealing for Kalamazoo!Todd Morgan wrote:Hello!
One of the projects I am currently working on is an excel spreadsheet of the PFS GMs in the State of Iowa. I would also like to include the Omaha area as that is under my jurisdiction as well.
If you could shoot me an email with your name, years of PFS GM experience, city of residence and email address, I would appreciate it, thanks!
My email address is PFSIowa@gmail.com.
This is an awesome idea. Stealing for Kalamazoo!ThornDJL72011-11-21T19:48:17ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Pathfinder Society Convention ListThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lzb4&page=3?Pathfinder-Society-Convention-List#1192011-11-21T19:43:51Z2011-11-21T19:43:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dominick wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Dominick wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Dominick wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I have more than three tables of PFS at these cons I run in Fl, I also have small game days.</p>
<p>2011:
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27-May 29-May OASIS Orlando FL
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17-Jun 19-Jun Metrocon Tampa FL
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9-Jul 10-Jul Ancient City Jacksonville, FL</p>
<p>2012:
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17-Feb 19-Feb Megacon Orlando Fl
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</blockquote><p>I didn't see Oasis, Metro or Ancient City added. Metrocon and Oasis use a Warhorn.net site for the web...
<p>Megacon date is wrong 17 Feb, you listed it in March, it moves around year to year.</p>
<p>Adding:
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Hurricon Sept 27-30, 2012 http://www.hmgs-south.com/
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Recon APR 26-29 2012 http://www.hmgs-south.com/</p>
<p></blockquote>I still didnt see these added, am I doing it wrong? </blockquote><p>No failure on your part that I'm aware of. More of a failure on my perception skill. They're on there now.Dominick wrote:Dominick wrote: Dominick wrote:I have more than three tables of PFS at these cons I run in Fl, I also have small game days.
2011:
27-May 29-May OASIS Orlando FL
17-Jun 19-Jun Metrocon Tampa FL
9-Jul 10-Jul Ancient City Jacksonville, FL
2012:
17-Feb 19-Feb Megacon Orlando Fl
I didn't see Oasis, Metro or Ancient City added. Metrocon and Oasis use a Warhorn.net site for the web... Megacon date is wrong 17 Feb, you listed it in March, it moves around year to year.
Adding:...ThornDJL72011-11-21T19:43:51ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Origins '12 5/30-6/3ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n5q3?Origins-12-53063#32011-11-21T18:39:25Z2011-11-21T18:39:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Todd Morgan wrote:</div><blockquote> Emailed </blockquote><p>5 days of gaming!!! Off to talk to the significant other!Todd Morgan wrote:Emailed
5 days of gaming!!! Off to talk to the significant other!ThornDJL72011-11-21T18:39:25ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS at Dragon Con 2011 (Atlanta, GA)ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mgep&page=2?PFS-at-Dragon-Con-2011#582011-11-21T18:37:51Z2011-11-21T18:37:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kyle Pratt wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The planning for Dragon•Con 2012 hasn't started yet, however I'm pretty sure there's going to be just as large of a Pathfinder presence next year as we recently had this year.</p>
<p>You can sign up for their <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DragonConGamingAnnouncements/join" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Yahoo Announcements list</a> for notification on when you can sign up for games, GMing, etc. Generally it has been 6 slots or so for a free badge to the Con (although note that Dragon•Con tickets are non-refundable, so you'd have to "sell" yours to someone else). </blockquote><p>Well, that just means I don't have to slave myself out to PFS for once! I could actually leave the PFS area and explore a con! Not sure why I'd want to since PFS is so awesome though.Kyle Pratt wrote:The planning for Dragon*Con 2012 hasn't started yet, however I'm pretty sure there's going to be just as large of a Pathfinder presence next year as we recently had this year.
You can sign up for their Yahoo Announcements list for notification on when you can sign up for games, GMing, etc. Generally it has been 6 slots or so for a free badge to the Con (although note that Dragon*Con tickets are non-refundable, so you'd have to "sell" yours to someone else).
Well, that just...ThornDJL72011-11-21T18:37:51ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Ironwood weps/armorThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jctb?Ironwood-wepsarmor#152011-11-21T18:32:26Z2011-11-21T18:32:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Vinyc Kettlebek wrote:</div><blockquote> The only way to buy Ironwood equipment would be to find it awarded from a chronicle sheet. </blockquote><p>Since it was mentioned above, and I've been curious, why is a spell like permanency such a bad thing, or any spell that is permanent?Vinyc Kettlebek wrote:The only way to buy Ironwood equipment would be to find it awarded from a chronicle sheet.
Since it was mentioned above, and I've been curious, why is a spell like permanency such a bad thing, or any spell that is permanent?ThornDJL72011-11-21T18:32:26ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS at Dragon Con 2011 (Atlanta, GA)ThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mgep&page=2?PFS-at-Dragon-Con-2011#562011-11-21T17:29:13Z2011-11-21T17:29:13Z<p>Hey, I know Dragoncon does it's planning pretty early. I got roped into a wedding event at Dragoncon (Best man), and will be looking for something to do the rest of the con (hint hint), and I enjoy playing and running PFS. Is there currently anything in the works, an email list in case my "awesome" perception skill fails me, or something for 2012?</p>
<p>What I know...
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It's in Atlanta. I have a room. I have a ticket for 2012.</p>Hey, I know Dragoncon does it's planning pretty early. I got roped into a wedding event at Dragoncon (Best man), and will be looking for something to do the rest of the con (hint hint), and I enjoy playing and running PFS. Is there currently anything in the works, an email list in case my "awesome" perception skill fails me, or something for 2012?
What I know...
It's in Atlanta. I have a room. I have a ticket for 2012.ThornDJL72011-11-21T17:29:13ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Pathfinder Society Convention ListThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lzb4&page=3?Pathfinder-Society-Convention-List#1172011-11-21T17:21:00Z2011-11-21T17:21:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kyle Pratt wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Kyle Pratt wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">ThornDJL7 wrote:</div><blockquote> Added Al Rigg to the editor list. Is there anyone else out there that needs permission (That is a VC or VL)? </blockquote>Both Nani and I would love to have editing permissions. There's a couple Southeast Cons that we'd like to add/modify information on. </blockquote>Just a bump to this, I'd like to add some conventions and add our contact info. Emails: kyle.pratt@georgiapfs.org and nani.o.pratt@georgiapfs.org. </blockquote><p>You two replaced Mike Brock, so no old VC to remove from the list correct?
<p>EDIT: You guys are added.</p>Kyle Pratt wrote:Kyle Pratt wrote: ThornDJL7 wrote: Added Al Rigg to the editor list. Is there anyone else out there that needs permission (That is a VC or VL)?
Both Nani and I would love to have editing permissions. There's a couple Southeast Cons that we'd like to add/modify information on. Just a bump to this, I'd like to add some conventions and add our contact info. Emails: kyle.pratt@georgiapfs.org and nani.o.pratt@georgiapfs.org. You two replaced Mike Brock, so no old VC to remove...ThornDJL72011-11-21T17:21:00ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Racial BoonsThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n49c&page=2?Racial-Boons#952011-11-18T18:36:42Z2011-11-18T18:36:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">K Neil Shackleton wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Enevhar Aldarion wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Care Baird wrote:</div><blockquote>I can't resist beer and hockey, Canada's two most important exports. </blockquote>I thought those were Celine Dion and Bryan Adams! ;-) </blockquote>Huh. I thought most Americans still thought Canada's 2 most important exports were Pamela Anderson. </blockquote><p>Being the next generation of gamer, I'm pretty certain it's back to booze and hockey since those 3 previously listed have gone past their date of expiration, which beer and hockey has none.K Neil Shackleton wrote:Enevhar Aldarion wrote: Care Baird wrote:I can't resist beer and hockey, Canada's two most important exports.
I thought those were Celine Dion and Bryan Adams! ;-) Huh. I thought most Americans still thought Canada's 2 most important exports were Pamela Anderson. Being the next generation of gamer, I'm pretty certain it's back to booze and hockey since those 3 previously listed have gone past their date of expiration, which beer and hockey has none.ThornDJL72011-11-18T18:36:42ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Racial BoonsThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n49c&page=2?Racial-Boons#912011-11-17T23:13:40Z2011-11-17T23:13:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">K Neil Shackleton wrote:</div><blockquote> •• spoiler omitted •• </blockquote><p>Having met you this weekend, I have the greatest image of you puppy dog eyeing Kyle, but I also have the image of Kyle laughing maniacly at you as he rolls his next 20, and then confirms his player killing crit.
<p>Kyle has no soul, thus can not feel mercy.</p>K Neil Shackleton wrote:** spoiler omitted **
Having met you this weekend, I have the greatest image of you puppy dog eyeing Kyle, but I also have the image of Kyle laughing maniacly at you as he rolls his next 20, and then confirms his player killing crit. Kyle has no soul, thus can not feel mercy.ThornDJL72011-11-17T23:13:40ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Pathfinder Society: KalamazooThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n101?Pathfinder-Society-Kalamazoo#92011-11-17T23:12:02Z2011-11-17T23:12:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cyxodus wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">ThornDJL7 wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Cyxodus wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Way to go on becoming an organized group. I suggest using either Warhorn or Meetup in addition to Facebook.</p>
<p>Will you guys start doing Society play?</p>
<p>http://warhorn.net/
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http://www.meetup.com/ </blockquote>We are doing society play...? Is there another society play I'm not aware of? </blockquote>Misunderstood. Glad to hear that you guys are off and running. Look into Warhorn, my group uses it. </blockquote><p>I haven't seen a need to use warhorn yet. We at most have 2 tables, and I just divide them into their tables. If we're running 2-3 tables, I would worry about more organized methods.
<p>Now, if I end up running Marmalade Dog, I may and probably will use Warhorn to organize GMs. Players seem to be like cats...unherdable.</p>Cyxodus wrote:ThornDJL7 wrote: Cyxodus wrote:Way to go on becoming an organized group. I suggest using either Warhorn or Meetup in addition to Facebook.
Will you guys start doing Society play?
http://warhorn.net/
http://www.meetup.com/
We are doing society play...? Is there another society play I'm not aware of? Misunderstood. Glad to hear that you guys are off and running. Look into Warhorn, my group uses it. I haven't seen a need to use warhorn yet. We at most have 2 tables, and I just...ThornDJL72011-11-17T23:12:02ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Pathfinder Society: KalamazooThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n101?Pathfinder-Society-Kalamazoo#72011-11-17T20:33:45Z2011-11-17T20:33:45Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cyxodus wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Way to go on becoming an organized group. I suggest using either Warhorn or Meetup in addition to Facebook.</p>
<p>Will you guys start doing Society play?</p>
<p>http://warhorn.net/
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http://www.meetup.com/ </blockquote><p>We are doing society play...? Is there another society play I'm not aware of?Cyxodus wrote:Way to go on becoming an organized group. I suggest using either Warhorn or Meetup in addition to Facebook.
Will you guys start doing Society play?
http://warhorn.net/
http://www.meetup.com/
We are doing society play...? Is there another society play I'm not aware of?ThornDJL72011-11-17T20:33:45ZRe: Forums: Local Play: Missed out on the Jestercap BoonThornDJL7https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n569?Missed-out-on-the-Jestercap-Boon#42011-11-17T20:32:31Z2011-11-17T20:32:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Michael Brock wrote:</div><blockquote> There is not a way to get a Jestecap 4711 AR boon after Nov. 14, 2011. Continue to check the PFS blog on Mondays as there may be future holiday boons. </blockquote><p>Which holidays are you considering, or is that top secretish PFS coordinator only stuff?Michael Brock wrote:There is not a way to get a Jestecap 4711 AR boon after Nov. 14, 2011. Continue to check the PFS blog on Mondays as there may be future holiday boons.
Which holidays are you considering, or is that top secretish PFS coordinator only stuff?ThornDJL72011-11-17T20:32:31ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Echoes of the Overwatched Discussion (Numerous Spoilers!)Cadwyn Greaves (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n48n?Echoes-of-the-Overwatched-Discussion#192011-11-15T16:46:23Z2011-11-15T16:46:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sir_Wulf wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Bob Jonquet wrote:</div><blockquote>"ARG! I shall recover them from you, sink your ship, and more shall fear the name Captain Bartolomae Aguillosa. muahahaha! </blockquote>Fear it? I can't even pronounce it! </blockquote><p>Bart-oh-lo-may Ah-gwee-lee-oh-sah?
<p>Must need to be a pirate</p>Sir_Wulf wrote:Bob Jonquet wrote:"ARG! I shall recover them from you, sink your ship, and more shall fear the name Captain Bartolomae Aguillosa. muahahaha!
Fear it? I can't even pronounce it! Bart-oh-lo-may Ah-gwee-lee-oh-sah? Must need to be a pirateCadwyn Greaves (alias of ThornDJL7)2011-11-15T16:46:23ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Echoes of the Overwatched Discussion (Numerous Spoilers!)Cadwyn Greaves (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n48n?Echoes-of-the-Overwatched-Discussion#152011-11-15T15:56:03Z2011-11-15T15:56:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bob Jonquet wrote:</div><blockquote> btw, I have dibs on the blackros twins so hands off. Why marry only marry one when two is better :-) </blockquote><p>You can go ahead and marry them. I will do what pirate's do best and pirate them away for an extended no husbands allowed cruise across the inner sea, they'll fall madly in love with their pirate captor, and thus no longer want you. HAR HAR HARBob Jonquet wrote:btw, I have dibs on the blackros twins so hands off. Why marry only marry one when two is better :-)
You can go ahead and marry them. I will do what pirate's do best and pirate them away for an extended no husbands allowed cruise across the inner sea, they'll fall madly in love with their pirate captor, and thus no longer want you. HAR HAR HARCadwyn Greaves (alias of ThornDJL7)2011-11-15T15:56:03ZRe: Forums: Local Play: PFS at Origins?Azerial Godson (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2m4k3?PFS-at-Origins#462011-04-21T18:23:54Z2011-04-21T18:23:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bob Jonquet wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">ThornDJL7 wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Oh, the consequences are already decided. I have to work as much overtime as I can during May, June, and July. She wants a house, and we got pre-approved. Saving for the down payment now. </blockquote><p>Congratulations! Not much better feeling than owning your own home...except maybe a night alone with Paracountess Dralneen ••wink wink••
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:-) </blockquote><p>A night alone with the paracountess would probably end with her dead, and me scooting out of Cheliax as fast as possible. I may be a paladin, but I'm not going to give up a chance to destroy a known and malicious evil.Bob Jonquet wrote:ThornDJL7 wrote:
Oh, the consequences are already decided. I have to work as much overtime as I can during May, June, and July. She wants a house, and we got pre-approved. Saving for the down payment now.
Congratulations! Not much better feeling than owning your own home...except maybe a night alone with Paracountess Dralneen **wink wink**
:-) A night alone with the paracountess would probably end with her dead, and me scooting out of Cheliax as fast as possible. I may be...Azerial Godson (alias of ThornDJL7)2011-04-21T18:23:54ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Arise Cheliax, Arise!Azerial Godson (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2m48q?Arise-Cheliax-Arise#42011-04-11T23:42:15Z2011-04-11T23:42:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Joseph Caubo wrote:</div><blockquote> I can't wait to see the look of horror on Andoran faces when I debut my new Chelaxian character. Suckers will never expect it! </blockquote><p>Eh, you'll never expect my response to your fell ways. My enemies are always caught off guard by me!Joseph Caubo wrote:I can't wait to see the look of horror on Andoran faces when I debut my new Chelaxian character. Suckers will never expect it!
Eh, you'll never expect my response to your fell ways. My enemies are always caught off guard by me!Azerial Godson (alias of ThornDJL7)2011-04-11T23:42:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: The Future of Pathfinder Society Organized Play, Part IV: Freedom and Democracy For All!Azerial Godson (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lc32?The-Future-of-Pathfinder-Society-Organized#102011-04-11T17:35:49Z2011-04-11T17:35:49Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">baron arem heshvaun wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Azerial wrote:</div><blockquote>I'll take that as a compliment. </blockquote>Please take this + <i>6 Cursed Sword of Backbiting</i> as well. With my compliments. </blockquote><p>Sure, do you have directions to the nearest volcano where I can chuck this in? It's dangerous, need to make sure it doesn't fall into innocent hands.baron arem heshvaun wrote:Azerial wrote:I'll take that as a compliment.
Please take this + 6 Cursed Sword of Backbiting as well. With my compliments. Sure, do you have directions to the nearest volcano where I can chuck this in? It's dangerous, need to make sure it doesn't fall into innocent hands.Azerial Godson (alias of ThornDJL7)2011-04-11T17:35:49ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: The Future of Pathfinder Society Organized Play, Part IV: Freedom and Democracy For All!Azerial Godson (alias of ThornDJL7)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lc32?The-Future-of-Pathfinder-Society-Organized#72011-04-11T17:28:34Z2011-04-11T17:28:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">baron arem heshvaun wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Mark Garringer wrote:</div><blockquote> Andoran FTW! </blockquote>Meh ...Big Boy scouts in Blue. </blockquote><p>I'll take that as a compliment.baron arem heshvaun wrote:Mark Garringer wrote: Andoran FTW!
Meh ...Big Boy scouts in Blue. I'll take that as a compliment.Azerial Godson (alias of ThornDJL7)2011-04-11T17:28:34Z