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As long as Pathfinders are being sent on ridiculously dangerous missions with insufficient preparation, there will always be a storyline for them. Given that the next season is set in the Worldwound, the idea that we no longer need the Shadow Lodge sort of makes me chuckle.
Perhaps every mission from now on will be opened by "Good News everyone!" to make them sound less dangerous?
I was thinking more of the midnight wake up calls by Declan (Drendal) Dreng where is was so important that you went immediately even though he had sent other pathfinders before you.
I've gone with a Kitsune Fighter who will be a "grapple, DEX fighter" and all the normal feats going to Magical Tail and the fighter bonus feats going toward replacing STR modifiers with DEX modifiers (ex. Weapon Finesse). His main stats are DEX and CHR and is a very good talker (traits to add CHR skills as class skills.) He won't be very effective in combat until about 4th level, but is an absolute blast to play so far. He is also a Chelaxian native with an interesting back story.
We are currently planning a 2-slot Saturday game day, but have do not have a venue set. Once we have a venue and date, I'll try to make a post on here to advertise it.
Thanks to everyone who made it. We had a good turnout and as far as I can tell, everyone had fun.
A big thanks to the St Louis VOs for bringing a contingent down and running quite a few 4-EX tables.
As far as I know, there wasn't enough interest. I do know that we are going to try and get this years GenCon special for the Fall CogCon. Now, I don't think I'll end up going to GenCon this year, but I do know quite a few people who are going so we'll have the judge pool for it.
As long as you sort out the different areas (Forest, Urban, Dungeon) and only use the specific area for the module, (I forgot to separate the areas and ended up getting a cliff in the middle of Magnimar and just went with it) it actually runs well with the deck. The next time I ran with the deck, it was lots of fun, even to a couple people who normally don't like the chase scenes.
Y'know, as it happens, there is a cliff in the middle of Magnimar. It separates the upper city district of Naos from the Lowcleft and Dockway neighborhoods.
Looks like Heidmarch manor is close enough to the cliff for this to work... but it seriously derailed the chase.
As long as you sort out the different areas (Forest, Urban, Dungeon) and only use the specific area for the module, (I forgot to separate the areas and ended up getting a cliff in the middle of Magnimar and just went with it) it actually runs well with the deck. The next time I ran with the deck, it was lots of fun, even to a couple people who normally don't like the chase scenes.
Also, a bunch of local conventions have been getting access to it as long as they are able to make a minimum of 4 (5?) tables. I'm not sure where you are located, but make sure you check out the Grand Lodge section here and also the Events page to see if anything is being run near you.
I know they aren't actual Society adventures, but don't forget about the sanctioned modules. I know there was a post on here awhile back about the path to get to about level 18 using modules. I'll see if I can dig it up and link to it.
As for having more 12+ official scenarios, I'm good with having Eyes of the Ten and the occasional Convention Special. It gives those that truly want to play their character another option and not just be limited to modules.
Each scenario tends to get its own GM Discussion thread. These often contain links to some certain templated creature not featured in the scenario with stat blocks.
Personally I like the mental exercise in adding a template to a creature.
I liked the challenge of applying the template myself, but then I found a link to this monster advancement tool on d20pfsrd. It has saved me time and mistakes when changing creatures. I don't think it has all the monsters in there, but definitely has the majority of them.
Along these lines, I don't go all out on the handouts, but I do take the time before hand to make my own printed document that has all the stat blocks for each sub-tier. This way, the only thing I have to print out is the handouts, chronicles, and the stat blocks. I do configure the templates, if any, for the NPCs/monsters. It makes it easier for me to then run the scenario from my tablet and not have to worry about flipping pages to make sure I get the right encounter stats. I've only got a few completed, but as I prepare to judge a new scenario, I add these to my collection. I'd be willing to share what I have with anyone who wants it. Just send me a message.
As far as I know, you can make up just about anything for continuity sake between the faction leaders. I don't think there were any explicit stories on the change of power and the addition of the new factions. I could be wrong about this as my Golarion history roll is only a +3.
You could look at the changes from season 2 to 3 as being, the people giving the missions from season 0-2 are subordinates of the new faction head, or that the current faction leaders are working with the faction leaders from season 0-2 and share the same goal. Most of my players wonder why certain factions were paired up with others for the early scenarios, but just go with it except with certain alignments (LG) and factions (Silver Crusade) not doing the mission given by the Andoran faction leader.
Here's a link to a post where someone has a Season 0-2 handout for faction missions. I've decided to use this for my players now even though they are well versed in the faction conversions already.
I've not looked at the races from this book yet, so I'm not familiar with any races from it. Once I have time to look at these new books, I might voice my opinion.
If you have a great idea for a paladin of the Cheliax faaction, then play that character.
and I cannae find it now, but there is something about following orders puts the evil act upon the one ordering, not the one performing. Some discretion still required.
It's in the guide to PFS, but it also states that Paladin code trumps the evil act falling to the superior.
As far as I can tell it is allowed since the Field Guide is Core assumption. I don't think it skews the WBL curve by much so it isn't overpowered. Also, you still have to have the fame available for the total price of the item, even if you receive a discount.
If I'm mistaken, please let me know. I don't have many Qadiran players in my area, so I don't know this vanity well.
Additional Resources wrote:
Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Pathfinder Society Field Guide
All rules in this book are legal for play in Pathfinder Society Organized Play, and this book is considered part of the Core Assumption.
Agreed. This couldn't have been pulled off without the help of the judges over the weekend. We ran a total of 42 table including 10 for the special. I've finished inputting the data for CogCon 22 and if there are any mistakes, please let me know so I can fix them.
I must have missed that in the new guide. That will make it a little less deadly for some characters, even though they are still 1st level. Sorry for the misinformation and have fun with it.
Master of the Fallen Fortress is a 1st level, no XP character. That's part of the draw since you can have people who have been playing forever and noobs together at the same table and have a blast.
While I would love to join in on the fun, I'm limited on travel with 2 kids under 4 at home. If you can make it, I recommend it.
Thanks to everyone who made it to CogCon this past weekend. We had more people show then we anticipated, but I don't think anyone was turned away. There were a total of 40+ table over the 5 slots of PFS.
If you get a chance and are within driving distance to Cape Girardeau, MO head over to Brewfest and enjoy some PFS and locally brewed beer.
One week until CogCon. If you are planning on attending and have yet to sign up, please do so on our Warhorn site. Have a good weekend and for those attending, have a safe trip.
When the module was first ran, that was the only option Pegastar. With the newest version of the guide, it has amended that to include both options mentioned here.
Our PFS selection has grown. Check out our Warhorn page to sign up.
Slot 1 - Oct 19 - 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Cyphermage Dilemma
3-19 The Icebound Outpost
4-03 The Golemworks Incident
Open Library
Slot 2 - Oct 20 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Cyphermage Dilemma
2-20 Wrath of the Accursed
3-12 Wonders in the Weave Part 1: The Dog Pharaoh's Tomb
Open Library
Slot 3 - Oct 20 - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Cyphermage Dilemma
3-14 Wonders in the Weave Part 2: Snakes in the Fold
4-01 Rise of the Goblin Guild
4-05 The Sanos Abduction
4-06 The Green Market
Open Library
Slot 4 - Oct 20 - 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Race for the Runecarved Key
Slot 5 - Oct 21 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4-01 Rise of the Goblin Guild
4-04 King of the Storval Stairs
4-05 The Sanos Abduction
Open Library
As always, if you have a specific scenario you would like to see ran, please let me know here, or email barb@cogcongaming.com.
I've not seen any PCs, but there is a scenario with a ScrollMaster and the PCs were like WTF?
I don't think it is practical for Society play since there is no crafting rules and gold is limited, but I would enjoy seeing a ScrollMaster at a table I'm judging just to see the reaction on the other players faces when you pull out scrolls for a shield and weapon.
I make a digital backup of all my paperwork for my characters, but still have everything on paper with me. Now, I'm cutting down on paper when I judge by only printing the handouts and chronicles and using my Eee Pad for the scenario. Now, I do copy out stat blocks for certain things so I don't have to switch between PDFs in the middle of a slot, but still much less paper and ink used this way.
Our group of five players with level 13.2 PCs are signed up and ready to play RftRK on October 20.
Awesome. We're still working out who will be running that table, but it will be a blast no matter who ends up running it. Thanks for getting registered early so we know what we are up against.
Did some math: if you have 30ft move speed and you "run" (4x move), you go 120ft in 6 seconds which translates to about 13.6 mph. This puts a mere double move at half that, or 6.8 mph.
A horse (an unencumbered horse, that is) has a move speed of 50ft. A double move (100ft/rd) is about 11.4 mph. Running would be 22.7 mph.
@noswald: Careful! Remember that it makes no mention of obscuring mist in its rules, and the fog only fills the one square, not the whole radius of obscuring mist.
Yeah, I just reread it and realised I misread it for #3. It doesn't say anything about the "caster" but about those outside the radius of the fog.
A misty vapor arises around you. It is stationary. The vapor obscures all sight, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. A creature 5 feet away has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50% miss chance, and the attacker cannot use sight to locate the target).
A moderate wind (11+ mph), such as from a gust of wind spell, disperses the fog in 4 rounds. A strong wind (21+ mph) disperses the fog in 1 round. A fireball, flame strike, or similar spell burns away the fog in the explosive or fiery spell's area. A wall of fire burns away the fog in the area into which it deals damage.
This spell does not function underwater.
1) I would think that mage armor would trigger the reformation of the armor since regular armor and mage armor don't stack normally.
2) If you are riding a horse faster then 11mph then it would take a while to disperse and if riding faster then 21mph would disperse in a round.
I let the GM know I'm a Bladebound Magus and if he has anything he wants to add to the flavor of the character, he can, but I usually just describe it as "you see an Elf in a trench coat with a cane and every once in a while you hear him talking to himself." This definitely gets some funny stares at the table when you start talking to yourself about the "silly barbarian and his stench being an OK person to be with."
At part 2 of the special (GenCon 2012), I think I dealt more damage to undead via channel then I did healing with my cleric. The first part of the special (GenCon 2012) I healed an enemy about as much as my allies.
Brewfest is now a different weekend from what I've heard. I don't know of any specifics, but it sounds like they had an issue with their first choice of location. If someone who knows something can inform us about it, I would appreciate it.
Also, nosig, we are attempting to make a key ourselves.
And everyone have fun this weekend. My first Con ever was in Carbondale. :)
I would think that the web support team may have an answer for you. I'd try the Website feedback message board section and see if you get an answer there.
You can also do pictograms for a formula book with ease; not so much with a set of complicated instructions related to the arcane mechanics behind a magic missile spell.
I imagine Goblin Formula books consist of crudely drawn pictures in crayon of what all it takes to make the hurt stop.
I swear I read somewhere that this was the case, but I can't find the information now. I thought is was in a Blog post about the ARG, but my search-fu is off today.
Goblins of Golarion explains how things like spellbooks and formula books for wizards, magi, and alchemists work for goblins. A preview:
There's not a lot of goblin wizards, magi, and alchemists, but those who do generally follow one of two options:
1) They're one of the rare goblins who isn't afraid of writing and thus keep a normal spellbook or formula book. If they're loners, that's that. If they live in a goblin tribe, they have to keep their book well hidden and secret or they'll be exiled or worse.
2) Far more rare even than the goblin who's not afraid of words are the goblins who figure out alternative ways to recored spells and formulas. Generally, these "books" are more like picture books, filled with drawings and sketches of their spells and formulas. Books like these are generally useless to anyone other than the goblin who created them, but they can show them off in (goblin) public without getting "runoft", tied to a burning thing, fed to pets, flayed, poked lots with sharp stuff, held underwater, pressed with heavy stones, or whatever their tribe feels like doing to weirdos that day.
We have added a few scenarios to specific slots. Check out the WarHorn page for specific slot information. Here's a lit of PFS offered so far.
PFS 3-12: Wonders in the Weave Pt 1 - The Dog Pharaoh's Tomb
PFS 3-14: Wonders in the Weave Pt 2 - Snakes in the Fold
PFS 3-19: The Icebound Outpost
PFS 4-01: Rise of the Goblin Guild
PFS 4-03: The Golemworks Incident
PFS 4-04: King of the Storval Stairs
PFS 4-05: The Sanos Abduction
PFS Open Library
Race for the Runecarved Key
I used these this past weekend on a table of people I knew would enjoy it to see their reactions. It was hilarious. Thanks for posting these and if anyone comes up with more, let's add them in.
Don't forget about Master of the Fallen Fortress. It's not a Society scenario, but it is a good entry into PFS if they don't have a lot of Pathfinder experience.
Only read if you have played:
The PCs are invited to join the Society by the NPC they rescue.
