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I would like to formally request to cancel my subscription. Is this the only method to accomplish this? I find no such option under my account settings. Thanks
My wife and I are also in the same boat of people who the sign up button says we have a seat but does not show in the list and our friend who we are traveling with have both the sign-up button and shown on his list.
Have all of the assignments gone out, then? 'Cuz, I haven't received anything. Email submitted.
Has an official response to what appears to be an error in the price been posted someplace? If yes, I apologize and am not finding it when I do a search.
Ifrit sorcerers with the elemental (fire) bloodline treat their Charisma score as 2 points higher for all sorcerer spells and class abilities. Ifrit spellcasters with the Fire domain use their domain powers and spells at +1 caster level.So, based on the pure text, no, you would not gain any benefit. OK so you're seeing the same thing that I am that because it mentions treating the Arcanist level as Sorcerer levels, this is effectively saying I am a sorcerer and thus aught to receive the bonus. I can probably expect table variation for GM ruling with PFS on this. Again for anyone that wants to chime in. Taking a leap that *IF* there were an official ruling that said an Ifret Arcanist as above does receive the benefits as outlined... is it worth it for the increased effective CHA bonus giving up three exploits from 1st, 3rd and probably 9th levels (given PFS play goes to around 11th level). This leaves the character two exploits to choose from over the course of its life.
I'm debating on building an Ifrit Arcanist because it seems like it could be a good mix on the surface. These are my thoughts: If I take Blood Archanist archetype and thus select elemental (Fire) bloodline, does this give the same benefit as it would to the vanilla Ifrit Sorcerer? The benifit being receiving an effective +2 bonus to CHA? Same question applies when not taking the archetype but instead the bloodline development exploit for elemental (Fire) Answers aside to the questions above, overall, what is anyone's opinion on an Ifrit Arcanist as a potential build?
Also adding my congratulations. Excellent work Cap'n Dom with a hardy ARRR!!!
For the events that closed with space still available in them, from what I remember last year, there was a board with "tickets" available to register/trade. Is that still the mechanism being used this year? If Yes, at what point will that be setup? I.E. after 8 o'clock Friday during registration. Is there another way to register/trade. My wife flipped the script on me after registration closed. She wants to get into the Sands III on Sunday which shows two spots open with a character which "should" qualify for exp after she plays Sands II Saturday. Original plan the one that has already played Sands I wouldn't have enough exp to be level 3, but now due to local play she didn't anticipate it could after completing the Sands II.
Just my two cents:
With APL - you are comparing oranges to oranges to determine the tier. By this I mean a number that looks like a number identical to the level of the participants level AND looks like a number that is identical to the subtier number.
The game is meant to "provide an even, balanced experience to all players." This includes the GM - so lets not make determining the appropriate subtier to play an exercise in mathematics. Use APL for what it is - an AVERAGE. When in doubt, talk to your players and let them decide what they want to get into. If you are concerned about bullying then perhaps (just perhaps) you aren't really paying attention to the needs of your players and being the best GM you could be (before the game starts, or while playing the scenario).
FWIW, Chris - I don't know if this will help in fixing the problem. The issue may also result from retired scenarios no longer legal for play. I.E First Steps 2 & 3 or some of the Season 0 things.
All Hail Mike Brock!
What about if I have back-to-back events? Do events let out 5 min. Early or is there a 5 min. Start delay. From what I have seen in the past, there is usually enough time to get to your next table without an issue with even time for a quick restroom break - though there will probably be a line. Not really enough time to walk back to your room, and use your own unless you are a quick walker. Still, you could show to your table to check in with the GM, and then go as well which saves your seat.
I was updating my characters on the site, and decided to peruse my session listings. They seemed to be shorter than I recalled. So I looked through my Chronicle sheets. Well, turns out some of the events my Rogue played from previous Paizocons weren't even listed! Including oddly Siege of the Diamond City! Will we be able to have this fixed by staff at the Con this year? I have the sheets to prove my attendance! Even though this was last years PaizoCon - I would start with contacting your local Venture Captain or Venture Lieutenant to have the issue looked into. Regional Coordinators
I would send a PM to Bill Webb - you can find him on this thread: here
If someone else solves it and defeats the five guardians (ect) before Majuba - do they... say for example Zantumal... get to eat your goblin brain instead?
Stephen is an awesome GM and so bummed that I didn't get in to a game with him again this year.
Zantumal - the best place to turn to for the perfect amount of no information I feel like that should be my new catch phrase
so to previous.... ummm... eatters (is that a word?) what have i just volunteered to consume? (and don't tell me goblin brains please) Do you have any food allergies? If no - then you need not worry. It's not something disgusting. I was "concerned" last year with my first time getting one too. I do not know every ingredient contained. Nor will I divulge the major ingredient. If you do have food allergies, then you may want to PM Majuba. My wife does, and she forwent getting one last year and this year just to be on the safe side.
BTW Zantumal = Joshua Robertson
Got one last year so, sure I'll like one this year.
Yeah Shane!
Congrats as well =)
I can't remember and if I glazed over it I'm sorry...
I.E. there is a two day gap between when the lottery closes and when open signup begins. During that time, will lottery assignments be chosen so we can consider options for open signup for the remaining time slots?
My pleasure. I found some others that also popped up and corrected both. In XLSX Format and In PDF Format
For those that would preferr to see the sechedule in a more visual grid format: In Excel XLSX Format and In PDF Format These files will get updated as more things get added or corrected. Things in green are open events. Things in yellow are listed as lottery events. Sara if it is helpful in being able to track down what we do and don't see on the website or as a double check against your schedule.
Yea Sara. Go Sara Go!
... ... Go Sara Go! =)
You act like you never heard of swamp pirates... It was a metaphorical comment
ARG Cap'n!!! I’m noticing a significant lack of large bodies of water here in the middle of the state, so I’m guessing this area is ripe for burying pirate treasure. Ditto to what Davick already says. I look forward to meeting the other VO's across Florida... and elsewhere.
My opinion - for whatever it is worth - I am not in favor of a ruling for consumables (pre-purchased and on a character sheet) to be reimbursed by the rest of the party. Having the forethought to purchase a consumable during the course of a scenario and it being used and thus split the cost is acceptable. Having a consumable which is pre-purchased be reimbursed essentially breaks the definition of what a consumable is. A one time use thing purchased by a single player. It would be abused to the point that a character could effectively pay for an item once at a set cost (buying a permanent weapon if you will) and be able to use it in perpetuity but having others pay for it then on (renting your weapon). If we are going that route, then why haven't we created a rule to start a recycling program on Goralon for all the empty potion bottles, vials, and scroll. "I used your nice potion of Fly that I bought from your stall last week, I'd like my 5 copper pieces back for recycling." If you want to have free replacement of consumables, use the ones printed on the chronicle sheet that are found during the course of the scenario. If something is required for the success of the mission, it is generally found on the chronicle sheet. Anything beyond that just makes it "easier" but I wouldn't classify as required.
Too much to hope for to get a 30 minute pause during the Friday Night Special so some Goblins might be able to run outside to the hotel parking lot and see if we can catch some fireworks in the distance... or perhaps light some of their own fireworks? Goblins and fireworks. What could go wrong in the hotel parking lot?
I do wish Paizo would organize the Meet & Greet in the same room as the Organized Play but have it from 4pm to 10pm the day before the Con. I know they put a lot of work into the Con already, I am not liking the idea of a scattered Meet & Greet across Seattle. It may not be feasible for them, because of contracts and setup times... effectively they would have to rent their biggest room another whole day in advance of the event and they are already probably having to do that for the {Insert name of the room that held the store last year} to warehouse supplies for all the other rooms the following days.
Anyone else interested in attending/viewing the fireworks? Am I interested - yes. Totally down to seeing them. Problem #1 - I'm east coast so that will be my 1AM and no guarantee that I'll be functional to walk three miles (there and back). I missed the display that Kyle put on last year because it was just so late for me.Problem #2 - Unfortunately that will also be the time slot that the Friday Night Special will be running which may be the only way that I'll be able to stay awake if I'm gaming.
I'm a big fan of fireworks, especially the spectacular kind of display most big cities will do on fourth of July. Anyone know where we can go to see the fireworks. Please keep in mind we are dependent on public transportation. Thanks! FWIW, what I found: Link
Just to give you an idea of where we are at, I'm reviewing 3rd party events now! Thanks to everyone who submitted events! Thank you Sara! Really looking forward to seeing the event list of all the good stuff you'll be having for us this year. 61 days till my vacation... I can make it
Is it too soon to start the slow clap or the chant of "reg... is... ter"
(Look of confusion) It takes ~5 business days to go from San Jose to Seattle by train?
PFS Convention gming would Im guessing be the hardest experience a PFS GM will ever encounter. Yes, I would agree. While I have yet to do so, (GM at a convention) I do mentally audit the GM as he is doing his stuff when I play. I can't help it. If the GM does something I like, I want to emulate it myself. If the GM does something I don't like, I remember it to not repeat it on others. When you've been on the other side of the screen, you can tell when a GM is under prepared. I then try and help the GM out as best as I can to help him/her have a good GMing experience. GM'ing other players helps being a better player in return to GM's. Firstly you are going to get players with probably vastly different levels of games and world knowledge. That isn't exclusive to Convention play, you can find that at Game Shop and Home Play just as much. It just seems a higher concentration or a higher probability because there is more players at the convention. You will likely get people who do not play well with others (or variations on the theme) Uh, this is a double edged sword. Again, you may see this and feel it is the norm for Convention play because... as previously stated there is a higher concentration of overall players. If they don't play well with others, it is a result that they may be at the convention, because they don't play well with others as they can't have a consistent home game experience, resulting from not being able to play well with others. The vicious cycle. My experience with Convention play, kind and courteous players eager to enjoy the game.
I haven't GM'd a lot of PFS official games but I have GM'd over the last 7 years - perhaps more. I'd have to sit down and think how old my oldest campaign is. But, I am up to 5 official tables so far. My 2 cents,
Re: 1) - Being a GM, you aren't expected to know everything or be an encyclopedia. Unless it is a mechanics on the game questions, the player is going to be the expert on their character anyway. So being a GM, your job is to ONE - make sure everyone is having fun within the rules and TWO - make judgement calls that are fair to all involved. It is acceptable to ask to see documentation (and have the player spend the time to get it for you) on something you aren't familiar with and a good thing to do before the game starts so you know what kind of characters you will be GM'g for so you as the GM aren't surprised. Re: 2) - As another has said, that is common courtesy. There are side conversations and then their are non-constructive side conversations. My general reaction is to just stop talking and look at the individual until they put the phone away or stop the non-constructive side conversation (if it were a home game). That gets the point across that also, as the GM, I'm in charge of the situation. This is where your environment can come into play. If you are at a convention, it is noisy already with limited time - I would move on because the time constraint is a bigger issue than the rudeness. Re: 3)- Meh, that is a slippery slope. Because that demands that everyone RP on the same level. Some people don't RP a different character and play the game as if they were the character (an avatar). You're essentially saying to those people, they are playing the game wrong and diminishing their enjoyment. Now, there is metagaming and then there is METAGAMING. Again, this is a situation where the GM has to play to the audience he/she has. Be mindful of other peoples enjoyments. This mentality of the GM using the level of metagaming against the level of a player using metagaming can also promote the "GM" vs "Players" game. No, just no - and it happens a lot at conventions where the GM tries to play against PC's in the attempt to kill them. That isn't the spirit of the game. Re: 4) - This job (I feel) can't be offloaded to the players. Yes, they should be aware but it is still the GM's job to keep the pace and flow of the combat. Here is a tip to help you that I saw at last years PiazoCon. Get little index cards and cut them into strips about an inch wide and maybe about two inches long or more. Fold them in half length wise so it becomes a 1 inch wide tent. Have each player write their character name on both sides. Hang them in combat order on your GM screen so both you and the players can see the combat order (including ones for monsters/npc's). As combat progresses move the tent card from front to back. This lets the players visually know who is coming up next so they can preplan their initiative actions. Re: 5) - We're human. It happens. But it isn't the GM's responsibility to manage characters' bonuses. They give you a number, if they miss a bonus, I may or may not remind them depending on circumstances and how battle is going. I see lots of people pull out tablets and load HeroLab character sheets to help keep track of the additional bonus by turning things on and off. It helps. Re: 6) - See answer 5. Re: 7) - I'm not really seeing how having predetermined rolls aids in prevention of metagaming. (For perception) You still describe what the character or characters see (or dont describe on a fail) based upon a roll either predetermined or at the moment. Now I can see where it could speed up game play in general by knowing ahead of time what to tell the players and transition into combat (get predetermined initiative orders for the combats) - but that is work you are putting on yourself to keep track of. So tailoring your GM style to the players and the environment, is going to depend on if you've played with these people before, where it is happening, are their predetermined expectations etc. For game shop and con, having a "speech" before the game is great but I wouldn't so much proclaim them as such edicts or laws. My suggestion to you is to do some more home game GM'ing (which you can still do as PFS scenarios) to get being the GM under your belt. Have the safety net of familiarity of player expectations with people you know first as a GM, and then progress (if you like and want more challenges) to game shop with unknown quantity players and then convention. I'd also recommend looking at the information listed in the GM101 and GM201 documents on Paizo's website. If you have the opportunity to go to a seminar for GM101/201 at PiazoCon or other convention I highly recommend them. It is interactive with round table timed situations to help GM's be better GM's and deal with things the best way possible with constructive feedback from a panel as well as the audience.
Yea there it is. I knew I saw that explanation someplace. I feel like I have to read these rules every time I GM to remind myself what I'm supposed to do. So what remains is still determining an official ruling on GM credit for OoST available items - based upon table GM'd or GM Character level applied to. In my case above (post 1) it is cut and dry as it is both the same. It may not always be. It is written in the document someplace to the effect that as GM's we aren't risking our characters as such so we don't expend resources as a normal player would. Therefore along with the same theme I put forth "Take the APL of a party of one, being the GM character who must always play down if necessary to determine subtier items available on a chronicle sheet." This seems fair to me from both the player and GM perspective. This also seems supported by: The subtier for which a GM’s character receives credit depends on the character’s level. If a GM with a 1st-level rogue runs a Tier 1–5 scenario using Subtier 1–2, she takes a Subtier 1–2 Chronicle sheet for her 1st-level rogue. If she instead runs a Tier 1–5 scenario using Subtier 4–5, she still takes a Subtier 1–2 Chronicle sheet, as her PC clearly falls within the lower subtier. Take the lowest possible subtier based upon the character level. For a Tier 1-5 a L3 should take 1-2. That verbiage should probably be cleaned up a bit to make it more clear for OoST levels.
Thanks everyone for clarifications. I'm all about common sense. What I have gathered from what everyone has said that the unofficial "official consensus" is: GM ITEM LOOT is determined by subtier the GM character chronicle sheet being applied to would have been if GM character had played at any table. From my post one of this thread, that would be subtier 1-2 for a 3rd level character. I'm good with that. (For GM credit, in essence you take the APL of a party of one, being the GM character who must always play down if necessary) If I GM'd a session that was a Tier 5-9 and the table played at subtier 8-9; and attempted to apply this GM credit to a 3rd level character it's technically held in reserve until the character becomes an appropriately leveled minimum 5th level character, and GOLD and LOOT would be at the subtier 5-6 reward, regardless that the tabled played at subtier 8-9. Now, assuming that the previous paragraph is accurate (and I'm sorry if this seems like its needed to be beaten into the skull), would it not behoove my character to continue to hold onto the sheet until it reached level 8 before applying the sheet to have more gold and better loot; and could one also do such? Or, am stuck in the paradox that I have a level appropriate character and therefor must apply it.
Yes, you are correct to my meaning of out-of-subtier gold and access to the items listed for Subtier 1-2 but not 4-5. Even I as the GM do not get access to the 4-5 items, also correct?
Still new to this, I only have 4 tables of credit so far and this is the first time Out-of Subtier has affected a player and myself: Step 5: Determine the Max Gold for the scenario based on the PC’s advancement rate and the subtier played. Circle the applicable value (F). If the PC’s level is not within the subtier played (such as a 1st-, 2nd-, or 3rd-level character in Subtier 4–5), circle the Out-of-Subtier gold value or calculate the Out-of-Subtier value for Seasons 0–4 by taking the average of both subtiers and rounding down. Write this value beside area F and circle it. This value represents the total gold piece value a character may receive for defeating all enemies and finding all treasure in a scenario. Table consists of a Lvl 1, 2, 3, & 1 so APL = 1.75 = Sub-Tier 1-2 Sub-Tier 1-2 session played on a Season 3 ScenarioLevel 1, 2 & 1 player gets the Sub-Tier 1-2 Loot and gold
Should a GM receive a Chronicle sheet that indicates her character is between subtiers (for example, if she runs a Tier 1–5 scenario but gives a 3rd-level character the Chronicle sheet), she must always receive the Out-of-Subtier gold value. This rule is meant to balance the fact that the GM’s character doesn’t have to expend any resources or risk death while gaining a Chronicle sheet for running a scenario. GM credit applied to a level 3 character gets the Sub-Tier 1-2 Loot and Out-of-Level gold I'm looking for verification on the Player Level 3 rewards for gold getting the Out-of-Level gold value - since level 3 is not within the subtier played. It stands to reason that the GM's gold and the Level 3 players gold would be identical if they are the same level. Am I good on this?
No idea if anyone has any interest.. but I have wanted to play in a Firefly game for a long time. Someday I may even run one.. but the local group isn't keen. Anyone want to run? See Thread Here For Answer.
FWIW I have an email from last year with Subject "PaizoCon 2013 Event Lottery Signup Reminder!" dated 6/10/13. This email, I do not believe was the first email (but it could have been). It also coincides with THIS thread post also dated 6/10/13. I did also find this:
I'm going to take a leap it will be sometime early June, approximately a month out before the con when we will see a schedule and then shortly after the release when you can submit.
It is a requirement to transferWe no longer make this a requirement, though when we started PaizoCon, this was the case. Though not expressly indicated, I did assume they were interested in participating in the Lottery. Who wouldn't? And thus... My bad,Z
It is a requirement to transfer
::Raise Hand:: Maybe. We (wife and I) haven't quite determined what our pre or post con activities will involve. It may all depend on transportation too. We do have our transit tickets from last year. We were thinking of taking a drive out to Mt. Rainier after the con on our way out of town. It is freaking awesome to see the mountain when you're flying right over it from the plan, and quite cruel when the pilot tells you to return to your seats and fasten your seat belts cause we're landing and the mountain is on the other side of the plane. She has a cousin in town that I know she will want to try and visit with <subliminal message shameless plug> use the same caterer as last year who turned out to be my wife's cousin</subliminal message shameless plug>.
How does having a 16-month-old with you affect your APL? It only counts if they are rolling the dice in an attempt to role-play another character. I don't think this will be the case. Not rolling dice in an attempt to pacify baby. Let him/her (baby) get his/her own own character down before trying to RP someone else. Congrats on starting him/her out young on a cool hobby. Honestly, its pretty noisy in the room that I wouldn't be surprised that the child may cry and become fussy or cranky from it. But its also pretty noisy in the room so crying is not going to really be any louder than the din in the room anyway. YMMV. (Don't take my apathy as bad parenting) For your enjoyment at the table, I hope you have a co-parent that can trade off.
Anyway it's a blast, if I don't keep people up to the wee hours, I haven't done my job. Just to let you know, you'll be off on the lunar cycle. May 28th will be new moon phase. July 5th will be first quarter phase. July 12th will be full moon phase.
What level will the special be? I like to bring a character that can play at the highest tier, and that takes some planning. If it is similar to last year, it will be available to all levels. HOWEVER - No information has been released yet so stay tuned and check back sometime approximately May.
You will need to eventually transfer the tickets to your sons account, yes - but the buddy system does not exist yet until you are choosing what events you two want to try for in the lottery - which isn't available yet
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