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On YouTube, look up Dawnforgedcast. He has a nice playlist of Pathfinder Beginner set/basics videos that will help, step by step.

Mutants and Masterminds for the modern Mayfair DC experience.

Icons for the modern TSR Marvel RPG experience.

SImple.

So excited to read all the new archetypes, especially the ranger!

I'm a huge fan of Cosmic Patrol, a more campy, pulp feel for classic sci-fi.

These just keep on getting better and better. Kudos across the board!

Dotted. Finally have time to do this theme. =)

Sometimes, even the most mature of folks can act childish when flustered.

I highly doubt this player is some kind of foot-stomping, self-righteous man-child.

From what I can gather(I could be wrong), this is uncommon behavior.

I know what gaming with a Man-Child is like, and this does not appear to be one.

Just some bad behavior.

I have zero tolerance for lack of respect. There is no in game or out of game excuse for calling your fellow players f*cking retarded. The end.

25 and acting like this? I'm not sure how you'll fix that his parents couldn't.

He lacks respect for his fellow players out of game. He'd not last at my table for long.

Winter_Born wrote:

In my estimation, class combat balance is what ruined 4E for me. It's a terrible goal, unless you're making a video game with PVP.

Party role balance is a noble goal overall, and one that I find that Pathfinder does well.

Say no to combat balance. It's unrealistic, and makes a game bland in my eyes.

I agree. Combat balance would essentially mean that every class is more or less equally good in combat, with differences in effectiveness being largely predicated on variations in circumstance (e.g. flanked or flat-footed enemies for sneak-attacking rogues, favored enemies for rangers, evil opponents for paladins, etc.).

I would say that it's okay for some classes to be worse at combat than others, but bearing one thing in mind: Classes that are below average in combat effectiveness are screwed over when combat constitutes 50% or more of the game, which it often is.

Agreed, although I'd say "screwed" is stronger than I'd claim. Not optimal, isn't inneffective. At the home game level bad DMs often ruin things for everyone. At the society leveled, I'd claim that most players now min/max and pick builds that are precisely crafted for that play style, tht it's less of an issue. And even if they aren't, that player knows full well what his/her choices mean, and can still enjoy the experience. Heck I made a dwarven paladin, and so far it's fine. Definitely not a ideal race/class mix. ;)

I'm not willing to suspend my disbelief enough to accept that a melee fighter, no matter how heroic, could even come close to one who bends reality with words and gestures. It's a common genre trope to have the arcane more powerful than the fighting class, with a few exceptions. Ars Magica was based on it, and I'd make the claim that early DnD was as well. That didn't make all players want to play a wizard, or feel useless as a fighter type. It wasn't until PVP type games, where this was even a discussion point in tabletop gaming.

Even in ODnD or 1st edition where this was most true, I rarely played a Mage, and I was never jealous of the power differential, rather I loved my place in the scheme of things protecting the wizards. It felt like a correct representation of what I'd read growing up.

In my estimation, class combat balance is what ruined 4E for me. It's a terrible goal, unless you're making a video game with PVP.

Party role balance is a noble goal overall, and one that I find that Pathfinder does well.

Say no to combat balance. It's unrealistic, and makes a game bland in my eyes.

As a huge Ezren fan, I say kudos. Very nice composition.

Samnell wrote:

Ambrosia Slaad wrote:

What is it about the mere mention of a non-hetero attraction between two consenting adults that somehow crosses the line into being harmful to impressionable players/readers? Yeah, it's your home game, do what you want... but why are LGBT people automatically censored in it?

I believe it's to do with our very existence being objectionable, a regrettable fact that they prefer not to be reminded of in their fun time reading. Of course calling it an agenda is a way to stigmatize and vilify: We act from carefully-considered principles; They have the agenda.

There are certainly things I don't want in my fun time reading, but I can't say that I always want it purged of, say, homophobes. A setting where nobody ever objects to LGBT people is very nearly as bizarre and impossible to relate to (if in a more positive way) than one where LGBT people simply don't exist. It's nice for an occasional break, of course.

But really I think Paizo did a great job way back in the original Sandpoint write-up. There's a closeted gay couple that everyone in town knows about and nobody cares except one guy that has an E in his abbreviated alignment. It strains my credulity a lot that a somewhat isolated small town (like the one I live in) is that broad-minded, but I'm willing to spot that as Sandpoint is meant to endear itself to the players and it comes from a world that does not have the same obsessive sexual hangups that ours has so often suffered.

Exactly, I don't need sexuality mucking up my D&D or Pathfinder fun. It's not supposed to be part of the game. I must say that I am extremely disturbed about this little tidbit about Sandpoint. They make the one guy that isn't okay with the homosexual couple evil? That truly is bigoted. Yes, let's villify everyone that has moral objections to homosexuality. That sort of thing definitely has no place in Pathfinder.

Just stop. You've been told multiple times to knock off your hate on these forums. Go out, experience more life, and grow up. The western world is steadily getting more progressive, and inclusionary and you'll find that you're going to be on the wrong site of history, just like the bigots were during the civil rights struggles in the US during the 60s saying many of the same things you're saying now.

Paizo, thank you for simply recognizing that us gay folks aren't anything more or less than straight folks.

What? What? Happy days are here again!

Paizo, I love you.

I play in two campaigns with all gay players (except one). We've never brought up sexuality of our characters, but I presume they're all gay.

In our main game, the gay players outnumber the straight 3 to 2, and this run only the bard is specifically gay, and even that is handled with humor as he has a girlfriend in every town we hit to fool his wealthy parents so he doesn't lose his trust fund. When we visit his fam, they are always quizzing him about when they are getting grandchildren. HAHA.

I find it scary, and sad that anyone would be threatened by this. A lot of people have some growing up to do.

I'm sure that no one really needs more on their plate, but have you all considered posting store down status updates via Twitter when you lose viability? I've noticed it down a few times lately, and it would be quite cool to know when I should pop back over to try and purchase something.

Cheers either way! You continue to rock my world.

There is no way this should be this complicated.

Holding out for Ezren playing for my team. C'mon, Zub!

It would be nice to see Second Darkness and the other 3.5 APs updated.

To be honest, I only want the other 3.5 APs collected and updated. I don't think that if they make it clear that they're ONLY doing those 3.5 out of print APs, it wouldn't cause a loss of subscribers. I mean they are not Pathfinder complaint without more work for the DM. They feel "stranded" and that's a shame.

I've heard people say they arent buying those PDFs because they are 3.5. Add to that the huge number of newer Paizo fans that have arrived since Pathfinder exploded There Is money left on the table here, rather than potential lost AP sub profits.

I'm hopelessly in love with Jendara from Mother Bears. To be honest, it's all the charas from that short. I'm doubleplussed that Wendy N Wagner got a full novel featuring them!

Thanks, Sutter! My endless whining for it paid off!

Really great work, all involved. You're providing for a real need in the community, and doing it with flair.

Any hints as to when the next set will be announced?

Totally understand the reaso for not reprinting. Hell, I want Paizo to flourish, and that means making the right decisions for business.

That said, I'd still love for the remaining 3.5 APs to be collected and brought into the Pathfinder line. Yes, conversions can be done, but I'd still love to see how the staff would improve them ala RotRL.

Any chance Ivan Anaya is the next artist for the comic?

His test page on his DeviantArt gallery is excellent!

http://biroons.deviantart.com/art/Pathfinder-test-page-2-348426335?q=galler y%3Abiroons%2F9120440&qo=0

Thanks all. This gives me a lead.

As far as the solo adventure, I agree that RPGs excel in the social experience realm. But I do think they are worth running though on a player by player basis before you all sit down together as it's a wonderful way to introduce new game concepts in a quieter, more focused manner.

I"m excited that you're excited to dive in, and asking questions is a great way to find your way! =)

Is there an online resource showing release dates for Pathfinder products? I have a friend that is a great DM, but hyper organized in his way of thinking. For whatever reason, he works best with minutia at his fingertips.

Specifically he asked me to pull together a list of all the Tian Xia resources, along with their release dates.

I'm not sure why this assists his brainstorming and creative work, but it sure seems to.

Thanks in advance, all!

Elamdri is a wise wizard.

On a scale of 0 core rules to 10 (3.5 D&D with all splat books)...I would say we are at 2-3 ish.

Totally agree with this assessment. It's almost to slight to be negligible. Once something pops up that's a bad combo, it's usually FAQd out of existence.

Paizo has this on lock.

LeeSw wrote:

Well at this point it would be in GW interest to spend 175k take the 4-5 % hit on it to get back 750-800k after fees.

Hope they make it, hope they never do another.

Lee

According to the KS FAQ, projects aren't supposed to pledge funding to themselves.

-Skeld

To save face, and any negative buzz that a failed KS would cause, if I were GW, I know I'd be sorely tempted to drop the remaining $$ in at the end. But it would be transparent as the total would jump at the end, and could probably be tracked if it were one lump sum.

That said, I'm sure morality would kick in and prevent me from doing it, and I'm certain that Paizo being who they are wouldn't do anything underhanded to taint this KS.

I've always got the impression that the company is full of good folks, and are on the up and up. One of the reasons it is so easy to buy their products. Good eggs.

Let's do this, Paizo Community. I'd love to see this project, both the MMO side AND the PnP side be successful. Emerald Spire is such an amazing project, and it would be a real shame to lose out on it.

Positivity!

If only we could clone the Paizonians and have the new batch work on a Sci-Fi Pathfinder.

It may not have been appropriate to say yes/no in the comments section. It may not have even been decided yet.

I found the wonderful PDFs for Buggy, and Stumpbiter, but are their nicely formatted PDFs for Jakkit the Knife - ranger, and Miss Gojangles - sorcerer?

Lots of fun ideas in here. Hopefully some get made, other by the Big P, or a quality 3PP.

I would love a Dragons book eventually for Golarion.

774k and change with 64hrs left.

C'mon, let's get that Emerald Spire magic happening! :)

I'm just wondering if there's some way we can have our adventurers kidnap/rescue Anastasia so Baba Yaga could install her as the next ruler of Irrisen.

Note: I have not been allowed to peek at the adventure notes for this path. This is pure speculation on my part.

(Also, I'd love if this were a way to import Faberge eggs into Golarion.)

Wow, I love you so much.

Plus playing more than one chara get robs a new player from a really unique part of roleplaying games: experiencing the world from the POV of a single character.

Playing an entire party becomes more boardgame, than fantasy experience. Avoid this.

Wow this is tempting me to jump back in for a bit.

Hmm...

Calling it now. This will be my favorite AP installment this year, if not of all time.

YES!

Huge coup!

Really looking forward to more of Ed's magiks.

Storm, that is hugely helpful!

I don't feel I'm lacking in skill points. Quite the opposite. I don't want to play a sorcerer face, and this is starting up nicely. It's a cross purpose class is that actually looks like it will work well, especially with high sex and focusing on illusions.

Not interested in the best smile min/max obviously otherwise I would have picked a class and purpose that are standard. I was just looking for the downsides for switching to an Int based Sorcerer, and seemingly they are minimal. This should be fun, and useful.

Thanks all.

Ideas for spells/feats etc would also be helpful. This is all pretty new to me.

I'm thinking about going for these spells:

0 lvl: (4)
Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation

1 lvl: (2)
Some combo of Grease, Silent Image, Color Spray or Magic Weapon

If I go mainly Illusion spells for versatility, would it be worthwhile to grab Spell Focus (Illusion)?

Cheers, again!

I'm making my 2nd PFS character ever and was really leaning toward an Elven Sorcerer with the Wildblooded (Sage) bloodline so I could help out with dungeoneering and Knowledge skills more, after my spells are kaput.

Plus the longbow proficiency is free, as well as the Arcane Bolt bloodline power for ranged capability after the boomboom runs out.

I may even focus on ray spells to utilize the Dex I hope to raise a bit.

My question, beside is this viable, is what are the downsides to switching to INT instead of CHA? I didn't want to be the face as much on this character, so the switch to INT gives me more skill points to spend everywhere. Decent for a skillmonkey support character?

Anyone with some experience here point me in the right direction?

Playing next Thursday 1/10/13.

Cheers, all!

I'd be fine with alternating Bestary/NPC Codex every 2 years, but honestly the NPC Codex was such a welcome surprise that I wouldn't mind NPCC2 this year and B4 in 2014.

This sounds perfect.

This entire "treat Paladins differently" trend on the boards really needs to end. It's a bad meme at this point, and unnecessary.

I've never seen paladins as someone you need to prepare for. They are like any other class in my games.

As much as I love my Pathfinder Tales novels, and Jim Zub's Pathfinder comics by Dynamite Entertainment, is there any way we can combine the peanut butter and chocolate and get more comics coming out covering the Pathfinder Tales characters?

Sutter? *grin*

Prefect parody cover.

Zaharias, Jim Zub just posted that he had started work on the second storyline. It's an ongoing as long as sales say it is.

And it sure deserves to run a long time!

Heck, we need more series running at the same time. Bring on some Pathfinder Tales comics!

Unique poster who had not backed the tech demo but who has already pledge to this current kick starter at the buddy level.

:waves to the group as she signs in for the first time.:

Awesome! Please tell your friends!

Excellent news! I cannot wait to find out the characters and setting!