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I am searching without success for a trait to use in a character build. It seems like a trait that should be out there, but i can't find it. What i would like to do is be able to cast one Orison, one or more times per day (the character is not a spell caster).

Magical Talent, Arcane Dabbler - both of these allow this with a cantrip, but i have not found anything similar for divine spells. Seems like it would be functionally equivalent, and a quick look at the list of Orisons doesn't show me anything that could be abused (although I am quite sure someone out there would be able to munchkin something...).

In a home campaign i know my GM would allow it, but this is a build for PFS so i need it to be legal.

The goal is to have an Alchemist who can cast Create Water... because you just know she will set one of her allies on fire sooner or later ;)

Seeking a rules clarification, or an explanation.

Recently I have built a character for Pathfinder Society. The basic idea is simple, a human fighter with a reach weapon whose role is to control terrain and protect his allies. At first level he takes 3 feats: Dodge, Mobility and Combat Reflexes.

My problem comes when I try to build from here. There a several feats that seem ideal for his role and motivation, yet they are specifically worded to be unusable by a fighter with a reach weapon.

Specifically the feats Stand Still and Step Up are both worded to only function against an adjacent opponent, effectively making them worthless for the reach fighter. It is unfortunate, as both of these feats would be ideal choices for a character whose whole raison d'être is to protect his comrades.

This wording is clearly intentional, but I don’t understand why. I have read the other threads, but I guess what I am hoping for is a definitive explanation of the thinking behind preventing these from being used by reach weapons.

Our heros find themselves in trouble after traveling to another plane. They are in a dwarven city, making an alliance with a former enemy in order to rescue a companion stranded here on their last visit. But what of the rise of the dwarven vengeance demon? And how is it that events on this plane seem to have dramatic repercussions on the small fishing village our heros hail from? Join us and help us find out!

Our group meets Sundays from 5:30-9:30 in Santa Rosa. We formed over four years ago and are all adults with a varied gaming background from earliest D&D to those who came to RPG's through console games. For our core game we have played 3.5, Path Beta, and now Pathfinder. We also run one offs in everything from MouseGuard to FATE, Star Wars d6, you name it. We recently ran a short Serenity campaign. We have a rare open spot at the table and we are looking for the right person to join the team. There is an NPC avaible for a trial run if you would like to sit in for a session. This gives you a chance to meet the group, and the group a chance to meet you. If it works well and both sides think it is a good fit then you will be invited to join the group and will create your own character to weave into our story.

Post here if you are interested we'll make all the arrangements... Happy Gaming!

If you take Agile Maneuvers to add Dex in place of Str when calculating CMB, do you then add Dex again for CMD???

if CMB = BAB + Dex + size

and CMD = CMB + Dex

does CMD = BAB + Dex + Dex + size

on the one hand it seems right, on the other hand it seems like double dipping

There are moments when i absolutely love playing this game...

And now it is off to Children of the Void!

I came here looking for a thread on Selective Channeling and was surprised there has not been any feedback on this.

Does anybody else have an issue with the number of excluded opponents being linked to CHA modifier?

This is a really core feat for the cleric to function in the way it has been re-envisioned. Restricting this feat by linking it to CHA really undermines a lot of characters efficacy as a healer. It shoehorns a "certain" build (ie Wisdom, Charisma) for Channel to be used as combat healing. It forces other builds (Wisdom/Strength fighter cleric, Dex/Wisdom rogue/cleric,etc.) back to the same old problem of using spell slots for combat healing.

I'm surprised there hasn't been any discussion of other mechanics here (like perhaps # of excluded opponents = 1/2 clerical level). Tying it to level would represent the clerics experience at "directing the blessings offered by her deity" to her allies.

Any thoughts?

Arnold

Forgive me for a basic question, especially if it is answered elsewhere (i couldn't find it but there is a lot of info in these threads):

Lets say a rogue chooses as a rogue talent Minor Magic and selects Ray of Frost (which is a ranged touch attack). Assuming the conditions for Sneak Attack are met for a traditional ranged attack, if this ranged touch attack hits, would the rogue get sneak attack damage?

If so this seems like a great deal as Touch AC is usually a lot easier to hit ;)

thanks

Arnold

Under Strength on page 6 it says:

You apply your character’s Strength modifier to:
• Melee attack rolls.
• Damage rolls when using a melee weapon or a thrown
weapon (including a sling). (Exceptions: Off-hand attacks
receive only half the character’s Strength bonus, while two-
handed attacks receive one-and-a-half times the Strength
bonus. A Strength penalty, but not a bonus, applies to
attacks made with a bow that is not a composite bow.)

This has caused debate in my group - typically (except bows) you apply the STR bonus to damage, but not a STR penalty. This is in fact the verbiage used in all other sections (Equipment, Combat, etc.) so i think we just need to be consistent here to eliminate confusion.

Thanks

Arnold

I have a character in my SD game who wishes to join the Cyphermages. I haven't found anything about cost to join, hurdles to clear before joining, dues, responsibilities, benefits. I'm planning on making these up, as it would be interesting for her to join and could also allow for some good side story later on. There are many minds here better than mine so i figured i would throw it out to everyone and see if we could come up with something together.

This character is first level. This doesn't necessarily have to be immediately attainable (she hasn't even scraped together the 20gp to get in the library yet ;) But it should be a realistic goal. I am not opposed to the responsibilities creating a conflict with her employment situation at the GG

Thanks in advance for your ideas

Arnold

I don't know about all of you, but when i am GMing and acting as a croupier and trying to subtly introduce various NPC's that will crop up throughout the rest of the adventure, the last thing i have brain capacity for is making up witty insults! So i cobbled together a brief list from various internet joke sites to refer to while running a game of ghoulette. I figured i'd post the list here so you can focus your prep time on more important things.

I take no responsibility for whether they are appropriate, funny or insulting.

1) Appearance
As ugly as you are, did your mother wear a blindfold to breastfeed?
Hey, I've seen people like you before - but I had to pay an admission...
Every girl has the right to be ugly, you seem to have abused that privelige!
Can I borrow your face for a few days? My butt is going on holiday.

2) Bloodline
You should learn from your parents mistakes - try using some birth control.
Just out of curiosity, are your parents siblings?
I hear you were born on a farm. Any more in the litter?

3) Dmeanor/Presence
Well, they do say opposites attact...this guy’s looking to meet somebody who is attractive, honest, intelligent, and cultured.
Anybody who told you to be yourself simply couldn't have given you worse advice...
I believe in respect for the dead; in fact, I could only respect you if you WERE dead.

4) Hygiene
Do you raise pigs, or just smell that way on your own?
You know there is a way to get rid of that rotting order.... try maggots
Did you ever consider braiding that nose hair?

5) Skill
The good thing about a game of chance is even a moron like you has a chance!
Next time you shave, try standing an inch or two closer to the blade.
You're quite a craftsman, The only things you ever make are mistakes.

6) Clothes/Equipment
Is that a cloak or did you get caught in the curtains?
You're red shirt goes well with your eyes...
Ohhhhh dressed up tonight, only three stains on the shirt, i’m honored

7) Body
I’ve heard of a pear shaped figure, but your working on pomegrenate.
I've seen better hands on a leper!
Excuse me, is that your nose, or are you eating a banana?

8) Race
Hmmmm, well look at you.... and they said rats an orcs couldn’t have offspring.
Wow hatchling, what laid your egg?
Question about your parents... who or better yet what mated with a grimlock?

9) Courage
I think you should live for the moment. But after that, I doubt I'll think so.
Here’s a man who takes comfort in his own courage, when the going gets tough, he pees himself
You sure are a colorful hero... all yellow

10) Profession
Where did you get money to gamble, youre to stupid to have a job
I know what sign you were born under...'RED LIGHT DISTRICT'
Youre quite a craftsman, The only things you ever make are mistakes.

11) Brains
Look at this idiot... he’s so dumb he thinks the Taldorian border pays rent
Are you always this stupid or are you just making a special effort today?
I heard that you changed your mind. So, what did you do with the diaper?
I'd love to ask how old you are, but unfortunately I know you can't count that high.
Why don't you just open your mind and shut your mouth, both are empty anyway.
You're the kind of man that is a blueprint for building an idiot.

12) Something Nice
Hey.... i seem to be missing my body, can i have yours?
Wow and just when i though the whole place was filled with total chumps, 1/2 chump here wlaked in.
Hey sweetcheeks wanna go for a spin?
You know your friends said you were stupid and ugly, but you don’t seem that dumb to me

Why doesn't Channel Negative Energy have the possibility of frightening good opponents?

If undead run in fear from the inherent "goodness" of the cleric doing the channeling, shouldn't good characters have the potential to cower in revulsion from the sheer evil emanating from the cleric who is channeling negative energy?

I just assumed this, and got burned GMing last night when the party came up against the Evil Cleric and his undead hordes. One of the players pointed out that there was not frightened component to Channel Negative Energy and it kinda chopped the encounter off at the knees. Ended up casting Doom for a similar effect, but it did bring up the question.

Is there a design reason for this?

Ok...

Finally got my hands on a hardcopy of the Beta book and i am LOVING it. Unsurprisingly the art is beautiful and the quality of the content is first rate. I am still processing all of the changes, but so far even the changes i don't like i agree with and appreciate how the changes will simplify my game (and for someone BEHIND the screen that is a BIG help). So with all that said i hate to be nit picky, but i will anyway ;)

Please switch to a two tone background for big charts like skills and feats. The alternating light dark background helps old guys like me with bad vision quickly scan across charts to see for example what stat a skill is based on. Without these bars, i literally need to slide a piece of paper up and down the page. This is really minor, but it would be an awesome help. WotC did this when they went from 3 to 3.5 and it alone was worth the price of another rulebook.

Love what you have done with our game!

Arnold