paizo.com Recent Posts by randomwalkerpaizo.com Recent Posts by randomwalker2017-12-13T21:02:24Z2017-12-13T21:02:24ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: 2016 US Electionrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tt8r&page=122?2016-US-Election#60512016-10-31T23:48:32Z2016-10-31T11:02:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">NPC Dave wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Why would Comey be worried about leaks? Because Trump is keeping up the pressure, demanding justice. That is LEADERSHIP...</blockquote><p>It may be called leadership, but to me it certainly doesn't sound like he wants justice. It looks exactly like he just wants her out of the way so he can grab power.
<p>Shouting for someone to be imprisoned without a trial or even evidence is just sad. Doing so for obvious political gains is disgusting. And not questioning the motives of those shouting loudest is stupid.</p>
<p>:-(</p>NPC Dave wrote:Why would Comey be worried about leaks? Because Trump is keeping up the pressure, demanding justice. That is LEADERSHIP...
It may be called leadership, but to me it certainly doesn't sound like he wants justice. It looks exactly like he just wants her out of the way so he can grab power. Shouting for someone to be imprisoned without a trial or even evidence is just sad. Doing so for obvious political gains is disgusting. And not questioning the motives of those shouting...randomwalker2016-10-31T11:02:08ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: 2016 US Electionrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tt8r&page=121?2016-US-Election#60502016-10-31T20:17:00Z2016-10-31T10:37:45Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thomas Seitz wrote:</div><blockquote> My major concern with a nuclear winter is the whole polluting our air quality much like people that want to use volcanoes to do the whole cooling down the planet. </blockquote><p>Ironically, the Icelandic volcano eruption in 2010 was calculated to the 'net environmentally friendly' since emission reductions from grounded planes outweighed direct emissions. (not the same effect as you were thinking of, but shows where people get crazy ideas from)
<p>For the record, I'm against natural disasters.</p>
<p>(ps. a fundamental problem with US politics is that you have only 2 major parties, which makes negative campaigning way overpowered and prevents cooperation. Unfortunately there's no clear way out of it).</p>Thomas Seitz wrote:My major concern with a nuclear winter is the whole polluting our air quality much like people that want to use volcanoes to do the whole cooling down the planet.
Ironically, the Icelandic volcano eruption in 2010 was calculated to the 'net environmentally friendly' since emission reductions from grounded planes outweighed direct emissions. (not the same effect as you were thinking of, but shows where people get crazy ideas from) For the record, I'm against natural...randomwalker2016-10-31T10:37:45ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: New core 20 godsrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2txz2?New-core-20-gods#132016-10-31T10:51:28Z2016-10-31T10:12:54Z<p>Aroden.</p>
<p>See the really interesting thing there is that... hmm... I seem not able to recall anything from the time when... </p>
<p>(but seriously? he was lost, and now all of Golarion is lost - and instead of the Absalom starstone there is the Absalom starbase? I bet he is in there somehow).</p>Aroden.
See the really interesting thing there is that... hmm... I seem not able to recall anything from the time when...
(but seriously? he was lost, and now all of Golarion is lost - and instead of the Absalom starstone there is the Absalom starbase? I bet he is in there somehow).randomwalker2016-10-31T10:12:54ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Map Packs - Modular Starship rooms?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tyx2?Map-Packs-Modular-Starship-rooms#22016-10-31T13:44:40Z2016-10-31T10:01:52Z<p>First: I think it's a fantastic idea!</p>
<p>You mention PC ships, but my first thought was maps for boarding enemy ships and starbases. Of course this assumes a ship combat system where boarding may be a viable option. (space pirates ftw!) </p>
<p>Starbases and capital ships will take the role of dungeons, with multiple rooms, hallways and security checkpoints to pass through before you reach the bridge/reactor/AI core/etc.</p>
<p>map packs for this: yes please! (sections for differnt racial designs, blueprints for small/medium spacecraft, modules for 'space dungeons' - i want it all).</p>First: I think it's a fantastic idea!
You mention PC ships, but my first thought was maps for boarding enemy ships and starbases. Of course this assumes a ship combat system where boarding may be a viable option. (space pirates ftw!)
Starbases and capital ships will take the role of dungeons, with multiple rooms, hallways and security checkpoints to pass through before you reach the bridge/reactor/AI core/etc.
map packs for this: yes please! (sections for differnt racial designs,...randomwalker2016-10-31T10:01:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: It Was The Grassstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sxdy?It-Was-The-Grass#72015-09-11T13:07:41Z2015-09-11T11:37:36Z<p>'personal reasons' = couldn't stand the complaining about the grass?!</p>
<p><b>Ode to Pyronous Rath</b>:</p>
<p>There once was a redheaded lass,
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who didn't care much about grass,
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but then she was told
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by Pyronous troll
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that games need their grass to kick •ss</p>
<p>What Pyronous said made such sense
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that from that day on she was tense.
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The places she'd been
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the grass wasn't green!
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And then she tried to make a ryhme with 'except on the other side of the fence' but it was too long to fit in a single line. drat!</p>'personal reasons' = couldn't stand the complaining about the grass?!
Ode to Pyronous Rath:
There once was a redheaded lass,
who didn't care much about grass,
but then she was told
by Pyronous troll
that games need their grass to kick *ss
What Pyronous said made such sense
that from that day on she was tense.
The places she'd been
the grass wasn't green!
And then she tried to make a ryhme with 'except on the other side of the fence' but it was too long to fit in a single line. drat!stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-09-11T11:37:36ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Paizo Blog: One is the Loneliest NumberDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhu1?One-is-the-Loneliest-Number#142015-08-10T06:47:07Z2015-08-10T06:47:07Z<p>A few comments to the topic. (In case anyone still interested).</p>
<p>-yes, it is possible to play solo. But be aware that the game is deliberately designed to 'force' cooperation.</p>
<p>-the world is huge, and there are parts of the map where the only people you are likely to meet are solo gatherers not interested in trouble.</p>
<p>-auction houses (some, not all) are getting decently stocked. It is possible to get equipment (or raw materials) without knowing any crafters or being in a guild.</p>
<p>-after a month so, you will want to use higher level skills than can be offered in the npc settlements. The upcoming faction system will give a way to get this without joining a settlement. In the meantime, there are settlements (such as the University) who will be happy to host anyone as long as you are not making trouble .</p>
<p>-the best part of tabletop gaming is playing with the right people. Same with MMOs - and the current PFO community is very friendly. So if you enjoy the solo game, chances are it will get even better.</p>A few comments to the topic. (In case anyone still interested).
-yes, it is possible to play solo. But be aware that the game is deliberately designed to 'force' cooperation.
-the world is huge, and there are parts of the map where the only people you are likely to meet are solo gatherers not interested in trouble.
-auction houses (some, not all) are getting decently stocked. It is possible to get equipment (or raw materials) without knowing any crafters or being in a guild.
-after a...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-08-10T06:47:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Key Mapping?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sfsq?Key-Mapping#72015-08-07T07:50:08Z2015-08-07T07:50:08Z<p>..and since the "~" is on the far right of nordic keyboards and not even on a separate key, remapping is pretty much necessary.</p>
<p>however, i've done it by simply remapping my mouse buttons (setting button6 to "~") rather than changing the keybindings for the actual game (setting weapon swap to mouse button6, which wouldn't work if i used a 3-button mouse).</p>
<p>Shouldn't that be possible for gamepads too? ..and steam controllers?</p>..and since the "~" is on the far right of nordic keyboards and not even on a separate key, remapping is pretty much necessary.
however, i've done it by simply remapping my mouse buttons (setting button6 to "~") rather than changing the keybindings for the actual game (setting weapon swap to mouse button6, which wouldn't work if i used a 3-button mouse).
Shouldn't that be possible for gamepads too? ..and steam controllers?randomwalker2015-08-07T07:50:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Paizo Blog: You Got Golarion in My MMO!Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhok?You-Got-Golarion-in-My-MMO#42015-07-06T10:54:33Z2015-07-06T10:54:33Z<p>I'll be online. Don't know exactly when and how long, but i'll be there and see history being made!</p>
<p>@piece about Hoffman. it's true, at least most of it. Except the bit about myself 'keeping classes going' - that credit too should go to the lecturers and faculty.</p>I'll be online. Don't know exactly when and how long, but i'll be there and see history being made!
@piece about Hoffman. it's true, at least most of it. Except the bit about myself 'keeping classes going' - that credit too should go to the lecturers and faculty.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-07-06T10:54:33ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: June 30th 23:59:60 What's your schedule for Your Leap Second?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2seg6?June-30th-235960-Whats-your-schedule-for-Your#72015-06-30T09:13:19Z2015-06-30T09:13:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">LazarX wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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So... what can you pack in a second? </blockquote>All the underwear ill need </blockquote><p>that's... interesting. Thanks for sharing such a personal story.BigNorseWolf wrote:LazarX wrote:
So... what can you pack in a second?
All the underwear ill need that's... interesting. Thanks for sharing such a personal story.randomwalker2015-06-30T09:13:19ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Conspiracy theories surrounding human influenced climate change, what's up with that?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2se0s&page=4?Conspiracy-theories-surrounding-human#1872015-06-30T09:11:03Z2015-06-30T09:11:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jester David wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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...a rocket to another planet carrying an infant child as the sole survivor of our doomed planet.
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</blockquote><p>umm.. that just delays extinction for a lifetime. Send at least two babies.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Irontruth wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Solar 80% worse than coal</p>
<p>For recirculating plants (roughly 80% of power plants are recirculating, regardless of fuel source) they use water as follows:</p>
<p>Solar: 900 g/MWh
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</blockquote><p>Where are those numbers from - and what for? Large-scale solar farms in a prime location with a 5 year payback time ?
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Solar typically has high investment but very low running costs (sunlight costs a lot less than coal). After the initial investment is paid back, the cell will keep producing with maintenance being the only cost. </p>
<p>For hydro and wind it's sort of the same: location matters a lot, initial investment is high but marginal running costs are very low.</p>
<p>@the OP: the original question has been answered fairly well. "I don't want this to be true" (for a large and varied number of reasons) is the key. Science and large commerical interests also seem to be on different sides here, unlike for example when it comes to vaccination. </p>
<p>@general science vs politics debate:
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Science is not a tool for making desicions, but for understanding the picture (situation and consequences). Politics is the tool for making decisions. Mixing too much politics into science colors the picture and makes it harder to understand the picture, but may still make sense from a political perspective which looks at a larger picture.</p>
<p>(Now, is there a picture larger than climate change? Well, it depends on whether you think it's a problem with the climate or a problem with science/media/UN).</p>
<p>In an ideal world, media would also be a tool for understanding the picture but I think we can agree it does not function for this purpose.</p>Jester David wrote:...a rocket to another planet carrying an infant child as the sole survivor of our doomed planet.
umm.. that just delays extinction for a lifetime. Send at least two babies. Irontruth wrote:Solar 80% worse than coal
For recirculating plants (roughly 80% of power plants are recirculating, regardless of fuel source) they use water as follows:
Solar: 900 g/MWh
Where are those numbers from - and what for? Large-scale solar farms in a prime location with a 5 year payback...randomwalker2015-06-30T09:11:03ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: New to the game.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sdvx?New-to-the-game#72015-06-25T07:12:51Z2015-06-25T07:12:51Z<p>Hi and welcome.
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I see you've already met some important folks in the community and their advice is good! But I'll repeat once more to hammer the point home:</p>
<p>-get on mumble. The golarion mumble first, but the largest groups also run their own mumble/teamspeak servers. Unfortunately many new players don't get how useful this is and run around alone with the same questions instead of teaming up and sharing. </p>
<p>-get on GW forums. New player subforum (and settlement subforums) for introductions, but don't be afraid of the other subforums. </p>
<p>-simply say hi in general chat. There are a lot of nice players willing to help out new people (even if they are fighting on opposite sides of a war).</p>Hi and welcome.
I see you've already met some important folks in the community and their advice is good! But I'll repeat once more to hammer the point home:
-get on mumble. The golarion mumble first, but the largest groups also run their own mumble/teamspeak servers. Unfortunately many new players don't get how useful this is and run around alone with the same questions instead of teaming up and sharing.
-get on GW forums. New player subforum (and settlement subforums) for introductions,...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-06-25T07:12:51ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Paizo Blog: Virtual KingmakerDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhmu?Virtual-Kingmaker#182015-06-23T16:23:47Z2015-06-23T08:52:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thod wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Some players I would suggest to be featured (please feel free to add your choices and apology if you didn't make the list)
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</blockquote><p>I didn't dare start that list in public, but I admit I have beeen thinking about many of the same names.
<p>But rather than a "A-list", it might be also interesting to look at different Bartle archetypes and demographics. (Thod already covers politician and RPer to some degree, but there are others)</p>
<p>-a busy guild leader
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-a dedicated crafter/trader/economy player
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-a focused PvEer (achiever or explorer)
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-a focused PvPer (killer)
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-a politician/diplomat
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-a RPer or other socializer</p>
<p>-a grandmother? (i know at least one)
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-someone in a far-away location/timezone (?)
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-a random new player togeher with an alpha backer (more relevant when the game is more mature)</p>Thod wrote:Some players I would suggest to be featured (please feel free to add your choices and apology if you didn't make the list)
I didn't dare start that list in public, but I admit I have beeen thinking about many of the same names. But rather than a "A-list", it might be also interesting to look at different Bartle archetypes and demographics. (Thod already covers politician and RPer to some degree, but there are others)
-a busy guild leader
-a dedicated crafter/trader/economy player...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-06-23T08:52:34ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Paizo Blog: Virtual KingmakerDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhmu?Virtual-Kingmaker#82015-06-22T15:50:44Z2015-06-22T07:41:36Z<p>grats on attaining the Improved Celebrity +1 feat, Thod! </p>
<p>Lisa, your blogs are as always wery welcome reading.
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Looking forward to other player spotlights. After all, the community is the best asset of PFO!</p>grats on attaining the Improved Celebrity +1 feat, Thod!
Lisa, your blogs are as always wery welcome reading.
Looking forward to other player spotlights. After all, the community is the best asset of PFO!Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-06-22T07:41:36ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Blog: All The World’s Indeed A Stage and We Are Merely Players!randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/store/blog/v5748dyo5lhll?All-The-World-s-Indeed-A-Stage-and-We-Are#122015-06-15T10:48:44Z2015-06-15T10:48:44Z<p>@StarMartyr: the free 15 day trial is there. If you want to help the devs, give them some proper feedback on the new player experience from an actual new player perspective. </p>
<p>(But it's not alpha anymore, although the game is still very much in development)</p>
<p>@the various sceptics: You're right, it needs polish in order to be 'finished'. But I guess for some of us, being there to see the game and community develop (with an incredible level of disclosure from the devs) is just more exciting than picking up a fully polished game.</p>@StarMartyr: the free 15 day trial is there. If you want to help the devs, give them some proper feedback on the new player experience from an actual new player perspective.
(But it's not alpha anymore, although the game is still very much in development)
@the various sceptics: You're right, it needs polish in order to be 'finished'. But I guess for some of us, being there to see the game and community develop (with an incredible level of disclosure from the devs) is just more exciting than...randomwalker2015-06-15T10:48:44ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Drink Tea with *thegreenteagamer* Here! (You can ask questions if you want, too.)randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s76n&page=6?Drink-Tea-with-thegreenteagamer-Here#2872015-05-19T07:28:27Z2015-05-19T07:28:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">thegreenteagamer wrote:</div><blockquote><p> John -
</p>
Pan links great stuff, but I don't know if you'd wanna jump in feet first into loose leaf....
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...bagged tea ...Yerba Mate ...black tea ...flavors ...bottled brands...green tea...red tea and african honeybush ...</blockquote><p>Good summary that covers most bases. If I may, I'll add two items to the list:
<p>-White tea (silver tips, Fujian white, etc). In my opinion a very 'pure' and gentle tea flavour, but requires high quality leaves since it is minimally processed. Also has lots of antioxidants. </p>
<p>-Smoked tea, ie Lapsang Souchong, is sufficiently different from other black teas that it deserves a separate category. Not for everyone! As mentioned already in this thread it "tastes like campfire", even with milk and sugar. Taste it once just for the experience. A good tea for outdoors.</p>thegreenteagamer wrote:John -
Pan links great stuff, but I don't know if you'd wanna jump in feet first into loose leaf....
...bagged tea ...Yerba Mate ...black tea ...flavors ...bottled brands...green tea...red tea and african honeybush ...
Good summary that covers most bases. If I may, I'll add two items to the list: -White tea (silver tips, Fujian white, etc). In my opinion a very 'pure' and gentle tea flavour, but requires high quality leaves since it is minimally processed. Also has...randomwalker2015-05-19T07:28:27ZRe: Forums: Music & Audio: B B King died at age 89.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9u5?B-B-King-died-at-age-89#62015-05-15T11:37:29Z2015-05-15T11:37:29Z<p>89 is a very respectable age for a musician, but his music will live much, much longer.</p>
<p>Well played, BB!</p>89 is a very respectable age for a musician, but his music will live much, much longer.
Well played, BB!randomwalker2015-05-15T11:37:29ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Pathfinder Online linkDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9oa?Pathfinder-Online-link#22015-05-15T06:33:20Z2015-05-15T06:33:20Z<p>I would not expect so, since PFO isn't a Paizo product but a licensed 3rd party product.</p>
<p>(On the other hand, Paizo are free to change their policies).</p>I would not expect so, since PFO isn't a Paizo product but a licensed 3rd party product.
(On the other hand, Paizo are free to change their policies).Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-05-15T06:33:20ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: The Chaotic Bull@#$% Alignmentrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9dc?The-Chaotic-Bull-Alignment#212015-05-13T11:08:50Z2015-05-13T11:08:50Z<p>I once ran a 'traitor' campaign where a villain started as a PC (all planned between GM and player). He was played with an obvious NE alignment, including kicking a kitten when he thought nooone saw him (the player knew, but not the character).</p>
<p>When confronted with lies and cruelty, the player literally pointed to the character sheet and said "but, look, i'm <i>chaotic good</i>, it says so right here". And they accepted that...</p>
<p>After the betrayal, the same player played an uber-zealous paladin with the motto "Just because they <i>say</i> they aren't evil...". Hard to say which character the rest of the party ended up hating more.</p>I once ran a 'traitor' campaign where a villain started as a PC (all planned between GM and player). He was played with an obvious NE alignment, including kicking a kitten when he thought nooone saw him (the player knew, but not the character).
When confronted with lies and cruelty, the player literally pointed to the character sheet and said "but, look, i'm chaotic good, it says so right here". And they accepted that...
After the betrayal, the same player played an uber-zealous paladin...randomwalker2015-05-13T11:08:50ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Justifying Wooden Shipsrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s926?Justifying-Wooden-Ships#162015-05-07T12:37:36Z2015-05-07T12:37:36Z<p>A different viewpoint: how do you motivate a lvl 17 wizard to do this? If he's just after money he can likely make that faster with other spells that don't change the world map and have unforseen political, economic and military consequences. </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">LoneKnave wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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A teleportation circle doesn't replace 1 ship, it replaces <i>all of them</i> that go to the target destination.</blockquote><p>If you are a merchant already owning a fleet of ships, you might be more motivated to sabotage the circle than to pay for its use. If you are an evil empire, the military applications of the circle makes it a prime target to conquer and control (and squeeze max taxes out of).
<p>Also, a ship is a lower initial investment, can move to another more profitable route, can escape war/taxman/evil empire. Many groups can compete in shipping but only the big power blocks can compete with circles. </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>Ships could be useful for short voyages where you make many stops along the way I guess, but teleportation circles can move an incredible amount of stuff incredibly fast. </blockquote><p>Indeed, with circles the systems would most likely complement each other: circles for massive transport between major hubs and ships for regional transport.A different viewpoint: how do you motivate a lvl 17 wizard to do this? If he's just after money he can likely make that faster with other spells that don't change the world map and have unforseen political, economic and military consequences.
LoneKnave wrote:A teleportation circle doesn't replace 1 ship, it replaces all of them that go to the target destination.
If you are a merchant already owning a fleet of ships, you might be more motivated to sabotage the circle than to pay for its use....randomwalker2015-05-07T12:37:36ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Justifying Wooden Shipsrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s926?Justifying-Wooden-Ships#102015-05-07T13:03:21Z2015-05-07T12:19:25Z<p>Reason for wooden ships in a high-magic campaign: <i>Wood Shape</i></p>
<p>Finding a few clerics 3 with Artifice domain (or a willing druid) should be a bit easier than a wizard 17. </p>
<p>... I just got this vision of an ulfen shipwright/cleric of Torag making the fastest longships in Golarion.</p>Reason for wooden ships in a high-magic campaign: Wood Shape
Finding a few clerics 3 with Artifice domain (or a willing druid) should be a bit easier than a wizard 17.
... I just got this vision of an ulfen shipwright/cleric of Torag making the fastest longships in Golarion.randomwalker2015-05-07T12:19:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: true coal and true iron ore gatheringDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rwur?true-coal-and-true-iron-ore-gathering#122015-05-07T12:00:23Z2015-05-07T12:00:23Z<p>Thod is right in everything here :-)</p>
<p>Mining skill / rock nodes is the default way of getting iron and coal. Iron (and copper) is common in mountain and coal in highlands, but you could stumble on a hex that has the nonstandard resource.
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You don't need special training for these (but you need Miner 7 to unlock the Tier 2 metals).</p>
<p>Scavenging skill / trash nodes is the other way to find iron and coal. Again, no skill training is needed to get Tier 1 goods, but you will mostly find things that are not coal or iron.</p>
<p>You need lvl 7 to unlock Tier 2 materials, but since T2 crafting still needs T1 materials some players have deliberately -not- trained rank 7 in order to get more T1 goods. Devs have basically said this will change so that training higher skill is always good.</p>
<p>In any case, the effect of training ranks 1-6 is faster gathering of nodes (that long slow animation becomes singificantly shorter by ranks 3-4) and higher chance of getting more materials per node.</p>
<p>..and welcome to the game indeed. You are invited to join golarion.mumble.com and ask your questions in voice chat - the time to get an answer is significantly lower than on forums :-)</p>Thod is right in everything here :-)
Mining skill / rock nodes is the default way of getting iron and coal. Iron (and copper) is common in mountain and coal in highlands, but you could stumble on a hex that has the nonstandard resource.
You don't need special training for these (but you need Miner 7 to unlock the Tier 2 metals).
Scavenging skill / trash nodes is the other way to find iron and coal. Again, no skill training is needed to get Tier 1 goods, but you will mostly find things that...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-05-07T12:00:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: My pile of sand...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7rg?My-pile-of-sand#62015-05-01T11:06:34Z2015-05-01T11:06:34Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>from another alt perspective</span></p>
<p>Silkworm arched an eyebrow at her sister:
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"So people are willing to pay bandits to leave them alone? Surely they must understand it only encourages them to come back? Have they no perspective?"</p>
<p>Her sister rolled her eyes. Why did she always have to do that? Disrespectful brat. Just because they were grown up didn't make her the older.</p>
<p><i>"So, tell me Silk, what would </i>you<i> do if armed hobgoblins showed up at your door?"</i> she asked in the seemingly innocent tone that meant she was up to something.</p>
<p>"Duh! As if that could ever happen here. There are some advantages to living a <i>civilized</i> life, sis. If they managed to get past our sentries - which they wouldn't - I'd simply call the guards. Viola, no more bandits, and no protection payment".</p>
<p>That annoying smile again.
<br />
<i> "Right. A civilized person would of course not pay protection money. So.. how's work? I guess you are busy as usual?"</i></p>
<p>"Oh, you wouldn't believe it. Yrme and Michelle are pushing us hard, it's crazy the amount of rope they need. And cotton sheets. And armor padding. And we just found a better way of weaving enchantments into yarn, and now everyone want a sample of that as well". </p>
<p><i>"..and still not getting properly paid, just giving the fruits of your labour to those that claim ownership of the land by virtue of their military might? Tell me again how that is different from paying for protection." </i></p>
<p>What? How can she...</p>
<p>"But.. it's totally different, because..." </p>
<p>Silkworm feels her cheeks blush, both anger at her sister's lack of manners and at herself for not coming up with a snappy reply in time.</p>
<p>"...Because we're the good guys! My work strengthens the forces of good and makes the River Kingdoms a better place for the innocent. And besides, if you truly believed that you would never have..."</p>
<p>But too late - again - her sister has already dodged around the corner, laughing. Insolent child!</p>from another alt perspective
Silkworm arched an eyebrow at her sister:
"So people are willing to pay bandits to leave them alone? Surely they must understand it only encourages them to come back? Have they no perspective?"
Her sister rolled her eyes. Why did she always have to do that? Disrespectful brat. Just because they were grown up didn't make her the older.
"So, tell me Silk, what would you do if armed hobgoblins showed up at your door?" she asked in the seemingly innocent tone that...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-05-01T11:06:34ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Ogre Reckoning.Confused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s829?Ogre-Reckoning#62015-04-30T10:28:22Z2015-04-30T07:03:41Z<p>There are some pretty big pikes in some of the rivers here. Tasty, but the big'uns may think you are too. Takes a clever fisherman to catch'em too.</p>
<p>But.. stuffed pike with ogre head? That sounds just yucky. Or did you mean to serve it back to Ogg as tribute, or as a plot to slowly civilize him?
<br />
"Here Oggsy, try eating yourself this much more delicious and refined way. Oh, and there is more of this delicious stuff <i>way over in this opposite direction from where you are taking your army now...</i>"</p>
<p>Could work, mebbe.</p>There are some pretty big pikes in some of the rivers here. Tasty, but the big'uns may think you are too. Takes a clever fisherman to catch'em too.
But.. stuffed pike with ogre head? That sounds just yucky. Or did you mean to serve it back to Ogg as tribute, or as a plot to slowly civilize him?
"Here Oggsy, try eating yourself this much more delicious and refined way. Oh, and there is more of this delicious stuff way over in this opposite direction from where you are taking your army
...Confused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-30T07:03:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Empire of Xeilias Presents the Millenial MeleeDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7qm?Empire-of-Xeilias-Presents-the-Millenial-Melee#62015-04-29T13:07:52Z2015-04-29T13:07:52Z<p>I hope someone will record this - at least the highlights.</p>I hope someone will record this - at least the highlights.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-29T13:07:52ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Cheesy Mage Pickup Linesstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qxw6&page=2?Cheesy-Mage-Pickup-Lines#602015-04-27T20:12:57Z2015-04-27T13:47:19Z<p>..and this is why a poor infernal bloodline sorceress barely can go out for a drink without casting 'repel wood'.</p>..and this is why a poor infernal bloodline sorceress barely can go out for a drink without casting 'repel wood'.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-27T13:47:19ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: My pile of sand...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7rg?My-pile-of-sand#22015-04-28T15:24:23Z2015-04-27T07:55:01Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>(putting a RP thread out in the open is just asking for it to be ambushed).</span></p>
<p>She returns to her companions, moving close to the sergeant and speaking in a hushed voice. "Hobgoblins. A small armed group were coming from around that homestead. No sign of raiding, but I'll bet my best dagger they didn't leave emtpy-handed".</p>
<p>The sergeant grunts dimissively. "Outside our territory. Look but don't meddle."</p>
<p>She can't keep the frustration out of her voice "So we are supposed to just watch as the goblins grow strong and fat and not do anything until they cross our border? I thought rangers were supposed to be wise?" </p>
<p>He gives her a disapproving glare, opens his moth to say something, hestitates. His face softens the tiniest fraction and he sighs.
<br />
"It's... complicated. It's not just that killing the collectors might get the farmers in more trouble than they're already in. Other groups would see it as agressive expansionism - just declaring borders is more than enough to make enemies. Unless they ask for our protection and pledge fealty, you stay out of it. And that's an order!"</p>
<p>"Can I at least go talk to the homesteaders?"</p>
<p>"Girl, you want to go there and offer <i>more</i> protection right after bandits and hobgoblins have collected their 'protection' fees?! If you thought rangers were supposed to be wise, then surely you can do better than that."</p>
<p>She grinds her teeth. "But... but if the hobgobs just happen to cross the border then?" </p>
<p>The sergeant shakes his head. "You never stop, do you? A'right. If you can trick the hobgoblins across the border, we'll ambush them. But I want absolutely no <i>incidents</i>"</p>(putting a RP thread out in the open is just asking for it to be ambushed).
She returns to her companions, moving close to the sergeant and speaking in a hushed voice. "Hobgoblins. A small armed group were coming from around that homestead. No sign of raiding, but I'll bet my best dagger they didn't leave emtpy-handed".
The sergeant grunts dimissively. "Outside our territory. Look but don't meddle."
She can't keep the frustration out of her voice "So we are supposed to just watch as the...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-27T07:55:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Death of casual players...randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7gb?Death-of-casual-players#62015-04-24T08:39:48Z2015-04-24T08:39:48Z<p>i'm going to give a slightly different response:
<br />
Banked xp is not such a bad thing!</p>i'm going to give a slightly different response:
Banked xp is not such a bad thing!randomwalker2015-04-24T08:39:48ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Updated Tables for Feat Advancement, Feat Description, Items, and RecipesDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhgx?Updated-Tables-for-Feat-Advancement-Feat#202015-04-21T07:31:13Z2015-04-21T07:31:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote>He just wanted to finish what he'd started with the guide before making a clean break. </blockquote><p>Aye. He did an amazing job, and when he had to leave he did so in a very tidy way.
<p><i>If someone wants to take over his work with the guide and tables</i>, he was very willing to hand that over. (And that someone would become a minor community hero).</p>
<p>I suspect the settlement chapter on his guide never materialized because several settlements never replied. If there is interest, I'm sure I can contact him to get his data - but getting updated writeups from the settlements would naturally be much better.</p>Nihimon wrote:He just wanted to finish what he'd started with the guide before making a clean break.
Aye. He did an amazing job, and when he had to leave he did so in a very tidy way. If someone wants to take over his work with the guide and tables, he was very willing to hand that over. (And that someone would become a minor community hero).
I suspect the settlement chapter on his guide never materialized because several settlements never replied. If there is interest, I'm sure I can...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-21T07:31:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Golgotha builds a Mine, now in video!randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s76b?Golgotha-builds-a-Mine-now-in-video#32015-04-21T07:14:14Z2015-04-21T07:14:14Z<p>Peruvian flute music as the soundtrack of ZKM, lulling trespassers into a false sense of security... ingenious! </p>
<p>I must admit for the contruction of a mine I expected something more like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI0x0KYChq4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> this </a> </p>
<p>Thanks for the vid :)</p>Peruvian flute music as the soundtrack of ZKM, lulling trespassers into a false sense of security... ingenious!
I must admit for the contruction of a mine I expected something more like this
Thanks for the vid :)randomwalker2015-04-21T07:14:14ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Goblinworks Blog: Duergar!Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s6sq?Goblinworks-Blog-Duergar#32015-04-17T11:28:08Z2015-04-17T11:28:08Z<p><i>Duergar, scum of the underdark!
<br />
Take a drow and add to it all the undesirable characteristics of a dwarf, and you're getting close. Ugly, sadistic, lying, cheating lot they are. And slavers! The scrolls say they descended from those dwarves who heard Torag's prophecy and decided to do the exact opposite - digging down instead of down, then making a pact with the dark smith when they realized their stupidity.</p>
<p>The only good thing one could say about them is that they hate light and tend to leave the surface world alone.</p>
<p>Until now at least.
<br />
</i></p>
<p>She looks up at the messenger
<br />
<b>"That's very ...disturbing news. Thank you. We need to spread the message to all the major settlements if they don't already know. Especially Forgeholm, I believe they will be particularly ...um.. <i>agitated</i> by this news."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>AoE bombs and slowing - sounds like different tactics will be needed. Are underdark humanoids knowledge:local?</span></p>Duergar, scum of the underdark!
Take a drow and add to it all the undesirable characteristics of a dwarf, and you're getting close. Ugly, sadistic, lying, cheating lot they are. And slavers! The scrolls say they descended from those dwarves who heard Torag's prophecy and decided to do the exact opposite - digging down instead of down, then making a pact with the dark smith when they realized their stupidity.
The only good thing one could say about them is that they hate light and tend to...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-17T11:28:08ZForums: Pathfinder Online: PFU special lecture: Sat 18th 2PM EST: Cheatle talks about GolarionDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s6ro?PFU-special-lecture-Sat-18th-2PM-EST-Cheatle#12015-04-16T19:42:45Z2015-04-16T19:10:47Z<p>I'm happy to announce the following very special lecture:</p>
<p>Sat 18th, 2PM EST on PFU mumble. </p>
<p>Lecturer: <b>Cheatle</b>, guide writer extraordinaire with encyclopeadic knowledge.</p>
<p>Theme: <b>Golarion lore</b>. </p>
<p>Why attend: The Pathfinder setting is among the greatest things about PFO. But many players who have come from other MMOs don't recognize names like River Kingdoms, Ustalav, Mosswater, Broken Men, Emerald Spire, Adabar, Gorum, Desna or even Pharasma.
<br />
Getting the overview of the backstory and how our map connects to the rest of the Pathfinder world will open your eyes to the depth of the setting and help you spot the little easter eggs.</p>I'm happy to announce the following very special lecture:
Sat 18th, 2PM EST on PFU mumble.
Lecturer: Cheatle, guide writer extraordinaire with encyclopeadic knowledge.
Theme: Golarion lore.
Why attend: The Pathfinder setting is among the greatest things about PFO. But many players who have come from other MMOs don't recognize names like River Kingdoms, Ustalav, Mosswater, Broken Men, Emerald Spire, Adabar, Gorum, Desna or even Pharasma.
Getting the overview of the backstory and how our...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-16T19:10:47ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The joy of MMO gamingDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s66x?The-joy-of-MMO-gaming#32015-04-16T09:26:04Z2015-04-16T09:26:04Z<p>so, the recipe for having fun start with loading up with T2 recipes/expendables and running from settlement to settlement.</p>
<p>Let the games begin...</p>
<p>(and I can absolutely see how that could lead to a discussion of alignment)</p>so, the recipe for having fun start with loading up with T2 recipes/expendables and running from settlement to settlement.
Let the games begin...
(and I can absolutely see how that could lead to a discussion of alignment)Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-16T09:26:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Emerald Lodge drinking gameDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rziw?The-Emerald-Lodge-drinking-game#302015-04-16T07:40:59Z2015-04-16T07:40:59Z<p><i>Interesting indeed. Burns through wood, metal and ..glass? Really? The goons probably just broke the bottles but it has to be analysed anyway. And apparantly a strong sedative effect as well. What a rogue kit that stuff could make!</i></p>
<p><b>"Barman, about 400ml of - I mean a tankard of your purest Emerald, please"</b></p>
<p><i>Now, let's see how this thing works again, I used to pull this off so smoothly back in the days.</i></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>sleight of hand:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18</span></p>
<p>She sips her drink with her back turned to the room, the hood of her cloak up. She squirms a little in her seat, but eventually the drink is drained.</p>
<p><i>Right, now to find a lab before the stuff burns through the leather. That would be very painful.</i></p>Interesting indeed. Burns through wood, metal and ..glass? Really? The goons probably just broke the bottles but it has to be analysed anyway. And apparantly a strong sedative effect as well. What a rogue kit that stuff could make!
"Barman, about 400ml of - I mean a tankard of your purest Emerald, please"
Now, let's see how this thing works again, I used to pull this off so smoothly back in the days.
[dice=sleight of hand]d20+2[/dice]
She sips her drink with her back turned to the room,...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-16T07:40:59ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Calling All Chefs! - Cooking Up Trouble Recruitmentstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/COOKINGUPTROUBLEGMFiredovesCampaign/recruiting&page=2#572015-04-18T01:26:58Z2015-04-15T14:12:44Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>not a serious application and no char sheet, but the interview is just too tempting to pass. Apologies to my avatar for abusing her this way, but it might teach her some good.</span></p>
<p>A slender redhead enters the interview room. She is dressed more like a hunter than a chef. She is visibly nervous, and fails to cover that with her too broad smile - which she promotly realizes. She fidgets with the knife at her belt.</p>
<p><b>"Greetings! I am Lord Schmultzfeather, and this is Lady Schmultzfeather. Who are you, and why do you want to be a chef at my fine new restaurant?"</b></p>
<p><i>Hi. I'm Foxglove. I need this job because... I mean I'd love to be a chef, it's like my life-long dream. And I can cook too. I mean like I can get you some really special stuff the others can't. That's what you advertised for, wasn't it?</i></p>
<p><b>"I see; I see. Which is your Consumable Specialty?"</b></p>
<p><i>Um... Vegetables? Or at least I think they all are counted as that.</i></p>
<p><b>"Please describe the three Consumable Specialty samples you have brought as we taste them now..."</b></p>
<p><i>Ok. Here we go:
<br />
For your starter, a simple peasant dish of bread and jam. The bread is bark bread - sorry, it's very hard to get to rise properly - made with bark from a treant. The jam is a mix of normal blackberries and wolfberries, which is hard to find because they change appearance to blend in - and of course you have to kill the bush. I've wondered if it would be possible to grow them on purpose, but the druids are all like "don't mess with that stuff" so I stick with feral ones for now.</p>
<p>For your main, a grilled vegepygmy steak. Well, not exactly steak, obviously, but close enough. My tests so far indicate that there's virtually no danger in eating it, as long as you make sure everything is heated properly. And if something goes wrong, you have your next meal right there, ha ha. Joke!! Sorry, that was a joke! It's really totally safe to eat.</p>
<p>Ummm.. three? Does the treant and wolfberry count as separate entries? Only I wanted try to make Moonflower licorice but it took so long to track the damn thing and when it turned out it tastes all funny it was too late to go out and hunt another vegetable. I mean, you're welcome to taste it, but it didn't exactly... I was more thinking to let the alchemists play with it.</i></p>
<p><b>"Interesting flavors! Now, explain exactly why I should hire you (and not someone else) for this elite position."</b>
<br />
<i>Because... huh? You have someone else who can make vegepygmy steak? Really? I was pretty sure I was the only one. Anyway - they are likely to be killed by the pygmies one of these days anyway, so there you have it - I'll be your only choice after all. </i></p>
<p><b>"If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?"</b>
<br />
<i>Crafty, pretty, and ...um.. no, I know: cunning veggie hunter, sir?</i></p>
<p><b>"Finally, please indulge me a strange question: What makes you laugh the most?"</b></p>
<p>She blushes bright pink and glances nervously at the Lady.
<br />
<i>Being tickled, Sir. Umm... actually being tied up and tickled. It makes me totally lose... ahem... but I assure you that wouldn't happen at your fine restaurant here. Promise. </i></p>
<p><b>"Thank you; thank you. You'll be called for if you are chosen. Next!"</b></p>
<p><i>Oh... um, that's ok. Sorry.</i></p>not a serious application and no char sheet, but the interview is just too tempting to pass. Apologies to my avatar for abusing her this way, but it might teach her some good.
A slender redhead enters the interview room. She is dressed more like a hunter than a chef. She is visibly nervous, and fails to cover that with her too broad smile - which she promotly realizes. She fidgets with the knife at her belt.
"Greetings! I am Lord Schmultzfeather, and this is Lady Schmultzfeather. Who are...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-15T14:12:44ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Fantasy & the MMORPG Scale: A Confusion of Campaignsrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s51b?Fantasy-the-MMORPG-Scale-A-Confusion-of#332015-04-15T07:37:23Z2015-04-15T07:37:23Z<p>thanks for the reply, Avena.</p>
<p>There are some really nice ideas for a MMO-kingdom-building-sim there (which i'd be happy to ramble about further), but I'm pretty convinced they are not for PFO.</p>thanks for the reply, Avena.
There are some really nice ideas for a MMO-kingdom-building-sim there (which i'd be happy to ramble about further), but I'm pretty convinced they are not for PFO.randomwalker2015-04-15T07:37:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Fantasy & the MMORPG Scale: A Confusion of Campaignsrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s51b?Fantasy-the-MMORPG-Scale-A-Confusion-of#312015-04-14T13:38:20Z2015-04-14T13:38:20Z<p>Avena,
<br />
I still don't understand the Family concept clearly:</p>
<p>Are you suggesting each player (or account) plays a family consisting of one/few adventurers and a cast of support characters? (Or do you mean players should form families and share resources/rep/etc?)</p>
<p>Are you suggesting this for PFO, or for "the ideal game" that may never be?</p>
<p>There's certainly interesting ideas around. The permadeath/heir system in the old Pendragon RPG (and still-in-dev Salem) comes to mind, as does of course Sims and Crusader Kings. But those are very different types of games, and I don't quite see your vision for how families would work in an MMO.</p>
<p>Shared banking, rep and last name across all alts I can understand and see some merit in. Having alt slots be something you earn in-game could be an interesting idea. Beyond that, I'm not sure what you are proposing.</p>Avena,
I still don't understand the Family concept clearly:
Are you suggesting each player (or account) plays a family consisting of one/few adventurers and a cast of support characters? (Or do you mean players should form families and share resources/rep/etc?)
Are you suggesting this for PFO, or for "the ideal game" that may never be?
There's certainly interesting ideas around. The permadeath/heir system in the old Pendragon RPG (and still-in-dev Salem) comes to mind, as does of course...randomwalker2015-04-14T13:38:20ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Unchained and the Terrible, Awful, Real Bad Bloatrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s5kd&page=2?Pathfinder-Unchained-and-the-Terrible-Awful#532015-04-14T11:28:30Z2015-04-14T11:11:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kobold Cleaver wrote:</div><blockquote>...And the bloatfighter, and the bloatpriest, and then we're all set to fight some normalorcs (sorry, Mikaze, no bloat for you). </blockquote><p>Unfair! Orcs are players too. We deserve to be as bloated as <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3f/Gothmog.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Gothmog</a>
<p>...but whatever bloats your float</p>Kobold Cleaver wrote:...And the bloatfighter, and the bloatpriest, and then we're all set to fight some normalorcs (sorry, Mikaze, no bloat for you).
Unfair! Orcs are players too. We deserve to be as bloated as Gothmog ...but whatever bloats your floatrandomwalker2015-04-14T11:11:11ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Pathfinder University - A safe place for new players to learn, join us for your first 90 days.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s44d?Pathfinder-University-A-safe-place-for-new#82015-04-14T10:56:48Z2015-04-14T10:56:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">jeff hunt wrote:</div><blockquote> So, I hear that the University is moving. Tell me about the move. </blockquote><p>(sorry for being late, and thanks to Fanndis for covering it)
<p>Exec summary: </p>
<p>1) PFU is moving to the site east of Thornkeep where Kindleburn once was (north of where Kindleburn is now). ETA 16th/next patch.</p>
<p>2) Escalation raids will change focus from Ogg to one of the 3 monster hexes near the new site. The move will also change proximity to certain resources and trade hubs.</p>
<p>3) No structural changes to PFU because of the move.
<br />
It is still a player-run, independent, neutral entity that follows the same rules as other settlements. We just happen to have an awesome community that sees the value of a university and supports it.</p>jeff hunt wrote:So, I hear that the University is moving. Tell me about the move.
(sorry for being late, and thanks to Fanndis for covering it) Exec summary:
1) PFU is moving to the site east of Thornkeep where Kindleburn once was (north of where Kindleburn is now). ETA 16th/next patch.
2) Escalation raids will change focus from Ogg to one of the 3 monster hexes near the new site. The move will also change proximity to certain resources and trade hubs.
3) No structural changes to PFU...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-14T10:56:48ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The war against evil never endsDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s59o?The-war-against-evil-never-ends#102015-04-13T18:29:02Z2015-04-13T18:29:02Z<p>for those DT crafters that haven't killed 1000 desperate goblins: Bonedancers give adventuring achievements that you need (to equip better crafter armor). Just a thought.</p>for those DT crafters that haven't killed 1000 desperate goblins: Bonedancers give adventuring achievements that you need (to equip better crafter armor). Just a thought.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-13T18:29:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Leave of Absencestealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s5gc?Leave-of-Absence#62015-04-13T16:55:27Z2015-04-13T09:18:31Z<p>Goodbye - is such a lonely word in the night
<br />
We'll end it now, before a forum post starts a fight,
<br />
We have shared a poem and a song -
<br />
We have shared these forums for so long,
<br />
But now, we've reached that fateful point where you must part,
<br />
- but I'm not through:
<br />
For first, I have to sing goodbye to yooooouuu.</p>
<p>/sigh, the songbook will miss your contributions. Farewell, sweet nightinggale, till we meet again.</p>Goodbye - is such a lonely word in the night
We'll end it now, before a forum post starts a fight,
We have shared a poem and a song -
We have shared these forums for so long,
But now, we've reached that fateful point where you must part,
- but I'm not through:
For first, I have to sing goodbye to yooooouuu.
/sigh, the songbook will miss your contributions. Farewell, sweet nightinggale, till we meet again.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-13T09:18:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Pathfinder University - A safe place for new players to learn, join us for your first 90 days.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s44d?Pathfinder-University-A-safe-place-for-new#32015-04-10T07:47:58Z2015-04-10T07:47:58Z<p>The amazing PFU student benefits are slightly different from those in more normal guilds:</p>
<p>1) You don't actually have to join the PFU company to take advantage of classes and events, hang around in the mumble, trade with us, etc. </p>
<p>2) And if you join, we will soon enough try to pass you along to another company and ultimately kick you out for staying too long.</p>
<p>Seriously: there are some very good reasons to enroll as a student.
<br />
But the big idea is that it's something you do first and for a limited time until you know your way around the game mechanics <i>and</i> the political landscape - at which time you should choose a side and join the settlement game.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">PFU Hoffman wrote:</div><blockquote>Namely Foxglove (among others) have agreed to assassinate Hoffman (or anyone else in the Dean position) should the power be abused.</blockquote><p>I think my wording was 'undermine and sabotage'. But literal character assassination could also work.The amazing PFU student benefits are slightly different from those in more normal guilds:
1) You don't actually have to join the PFU company to take advantage of classes and events, hang around in the mumble, trade with us, etc.
2) And if you join, we will soon enough try to pass you along to another company and ultimately kick you out for staying too long.
Seriously: there are some very good reasons to enroll as a student.
But the big idea is that it's something you do first and for a...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-10T07:47:58ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Leadership: Do you have to share your own wealth with your Cohort?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s4yr?Leadership-Do-you-have-to-share-your-own#432015-04-09T09:44:44Z2015-04-09T09:35:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kchaka wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Just because the cohort expects to get some treasure it doesn't mean it has to come out of your share, the GM can just adjust the treasure so that everyone gets their expected share, according to the Character Wealth by Level table. </blockquote><p>I disagree entirely with anything resembling "...but I have a cohort, so that chest needs to have 15% more treasure than it says in the AP".
<p>That said, the math here is surprisingly simple:</p>
<p>Option A: cohort gets same share (full, half or whatever) of loot and xp. The gold/xp ratio for players is not changed and they stay on whatever WBL track they were on before getting a cohort. Essentially 20% less xp and 20% less gold is balanced by 25% more mobs</p>
<p>Option B: cohort gets 'free xp' but a share of the party loot. Compared to above, this 'free xp' makes them level slightly faster but doesn't come with free gold. Net result: slight drop in WBL. </p>
<p>But seem from a different perspective: the inherent value of the Cohort increases, so option B is perfectly fair.</p>Kchaka wrote:Just because the cohort expects to get some treasure it doesn't mean it has to come out of your share, the GM can just adjust the treasure so that everyone gets their expected share, according to the Character Wealth by Level table.
I disagree entirely with anything resembling "...but I have a cohort, so that chest needs to have 15% more treasure than it says in the AP". That said, the math here is surprisingly simple:
Option A: cohort gets same share (full, half or whatever)...randomwalker2015-04-09T09:35:59ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Updated stats for settlements 20150408Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s529?Updated-stats-for-settlements-20150408#42015-04-08T20:49:56Z2015-04-08T19:16:51Z<p>Recruits for sale! Some assembly still required, sold <i>as is</i> without any guarantees.</p>
<p>Seriously, you are all welcome to approach PFU students to recruit them - preferably in clever ways. And don't expect them to <s>fall for</s> go for the first offer they see.</p>
<p>We're not kicking anyone until next month, but some very fine people have already moved on to other guilds. While I'm proud of the PFU number growth, i'm actually more happy about seeing that troughput: Swapping a player with decent skills for a total newb is actually a win-win according to our philosophy.</p>
<p>And leaving PFU to <s>go die in a war</s> move on to the settlement game will never prevent anyone from joining PFU classes or events, so it's not like there's a huge downside for the students in leaving. Just, you know, we want them to make the right choice the first time.</p>Recruits for sale! Some assembly still required, sold as is without any guarantees.
Seriously, you are all welcome to approach PFU students to recruit them - preferably in clever ways. And don't expect them to fall for go for the first offer they see.
We're not kicking anyone until next month, but some very fine people have already moved on to other guilds. While I'm proud of the PFU number growth, i'm actually more happy about seeing that troughput: Swapping a player with decent skills for...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-08T19:16:51ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: PvP and the existing communityDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s4ij&page=3?PvP-and-the-existing-community#1402015-04-06T19:42:59Z2015-04-06T19:42:59Z<p>Chiming in here a few days too late (sorry - easter vacation with no functional internet). In Doc Fox's typical bullet points: </p>
<p>1) I support the informed crowdforging. Since pvp is a big part of the game design, we should understand how it works. </p>
<p>2) I support teaching new players pvp. </p>
<p>3) While I have no interest in <i>initiating</i> pvp at this stage of the game, I have an interest in surviving. And later on I will have an interest in defending outposts and settlements.</p>
<p>4) I still won't come to your classes, because timezones suck.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Savage Grace wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
My self described claims for my characters have run from <i>mediocre PvPer</i> to <i>I may be one of the worst PvPers in the land</i>.
<br />
</blockquote><p>I'd fight you for that title if I thought I could win.Chiming in here a few days too late (sorry - easter vacation with no functional internet). In Doc Fox's typical bullet points:
1) I support the informed crowdforging. Since pvp is a big part of the game design, we should understand how it works.
2) I support teaching new players pvp.
3) While I have no interest in initiating pvp at this stage of the game, I have an interest in surviving. And later on I will have an interest in defending outposts and settlements.
4) I still won't come to...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-04-06T19:42:59ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Goblinworks Blog: Holdings & OutpostsDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3z6?Goblinworks-Blog-Holdings-Outposts#42015-03-28T21:30:17Z2015-03-28T21:30:17Z<p>We suspect the terrible rating is for when you try to plant the fish and harvest crops from it.</p>
<p>@devs: do you expect that seneschals will be on par level with the other skills in-game? I'm sure a few people actually have alts with xp saved for just that purpose, but probably not every settlement.</p>We suspect the terrible rating is for when you try to plant the fish and harvest crops from it.
@devs: do you expect that seneschals will be on par level with the other skills in-game? I'm sure a few people actually have alts with xp saved for just that purpose, but probably not every settlement.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-28T21:30:17ZForums: Pathfinder Online: PFU skeleton for regular schedule (april - )Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3wo?PFU-skeleton-for-regular-schedule#12015-03-27T12:27:26Z2015-03-27T12:26:20Z<p>We are working on a regular PFU talks/event schedule. Below is the current skeleton, pending some confirmations. </p>
<p>I am very happy to announce both TEO and Golgotha as regular contributers (in addition to Aeonian league who have pulled much of the weight until now).
<br />
We are however always looking for more people to contribute.</p>
<p>Current skeleton. <b>•Not final•</b> Default times are 9 PM EST, but changes depending on individual lecturer. Some classes will be EU-friendly times. </p>
<p>MON: <b>PvP</b>. Instructors from Golgatha/EoX (!)
<br />
TUE: <b>Economy and crafting</b>. Profs Thannon, myself and others
<br />
WED: <b>Dev chats/game design</b>. Keepside chats etc hosted by Dean Hoffman
<br />
THU: <b>Game mechanics</b>. Prof.Duffy's series on builds and combat tactics
<br />
FRI: <b>Q &A</b>. 'New player hotline' staffed by PFU, but also a good time for veterans to hang out in mumble and discuss latest patch/blog/test server news and speculation.
<br />
SAT: <b>Game mechanics(?)</b> Instructors from TEO/EBA.
<br />
SUN: <b>Adventuring</b>. Escalations and exploration with PFU staff. </p>
<p>My current main goal is not so much to teach uber skills, but that "no player should quit in frustration", whether due to steep learning curve or not being able to find the right group to play with. That said, some of our regular and guest teachers are pretty uber. </p>
<p>Comments, requests and offers welcome. I will post on GW/New player help when things are (more) final.</p>We are working on a regular PFU talks/event schedule. Below is the current skeleton, pending some confirmations.
I am very happy to announce both TEO and Golgotha as regular contributers (in addition to Aeonian league who have pulled much of the weight until now).
We are however always looking for more people to contribute.
Current skeleton. *Not final* Default times are 9 PM EST, but changes depending on individual lecturer. Some classes will be EU-friendly times.
MON: PvP. Instructors...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-27T12:26:20ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: EE6Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3ug?EE6#112015-03-27T07:51:13Z2015-03-27T07:51:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mistwalker wrote:</div><blockquote><p> @ G&S,</p>
<p>It is a bug, as you can't access personal vaults in other PC settlements. That was supposed to apply only to company vaults.</p>
<p>Also, you can't access training facilities is other PC settlements.
<br />
</blockquote><p>Clarification: I could acess the actual trainers, but not the crafting buildings.
<p>Personally, I'd prefer company banks by default working in all settlements but access auto-denied to feuding/warring companies (and long term giving settlements the option to restrict banking right)</p>Mistwalker wrote:@ G&S,
It is a bug, as you can't access personal vaults in other PC settlements. That was supposed to apply only to company vaults.
Also, you can't access training facilities is other PC settlements.
Clarification: I could acess the actual trainers, but not the crafting buildings. Personally, I'd prefer company banks by default working in all settlements but access auto-denied to feuding/warring companies (and long term giving settlements the option to restrict banking right)Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-27T07:51:13ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Goblinworks Blog: The Arrival of InfluenceDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3in?Goblinworks-Blog-The-Arrival-of-Influence#112015-03-26T08:05:07Z2015-03-26T08:05:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
They also said that the Crafting stuff <i>is</i> a Counter.</p>
<p>You earn Influence for every item you Craft or Refine. </blockquote><p>That's very good news and makes lots of sense.
</p>
Instead of just supplying yarn for everyone elses mittens+3, I will actually generate influence by contributing to the economy. </p>
<p>There are lots of little creases, but Torks comments a la "sure the system can be gamed, but that's not a problem" apply.</p>Nihimon wrote:They also said that the Crafting stuff is a Counter.You earn Influence for every item you Craft or Refine.
That's very good news and makes lots of sense.
Instead of just supplying yarn for everyone elses mittens+3, I will actually generate influence by contributing to the economy. There are lots of little creases, but Torks comments a la "sure the system can be gamed, but that's not a problem" apply.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-26T08:05:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Tavern Gossip (News of Golarion) is seeking staff and contributionsstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3et?Tavern-Gossip-is-seeking-staff-and#102015-03-26T07:56:53Z2015-03-26T07:56:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gol Tabomo wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
GolGOthans. Eesh. Why does no one spell it properly?</p>
<p>And here's one for you:</p>
<p>Stun everyone,
<br />
It is so much fun,
<br />
When they cannot run,
<br />
Now you have won. </blockquote><p>ouch.. being taught spelling by someone who takes math lessons from orcs. Gol-GOtcha!
<p>I see your stun and raise with Aretha Franklin:</p>
<p><i>You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me
<br />
Yeah, think (think, think), I got tokens, spells that set me free</p>
<p>Oh freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, yeah freedom
<br />
Freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, ooh freedom</i></p>Gol Tabomo wrote:GolGOthans. Eesh. Why does no one spell it properly?And here's one for you:
Stun everyone,
It is so much fun,
When they cannot run,
Now you have won.
ouch.. being taught spelling by someone who takes math lessons from orcs. Gol-GOtcha! I see your stun and raise with Aretha Franklin:
You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me
Yeah, think (think, think), I got tokens, spells that set me free
Oh freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, yeah...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-26T07:56:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The unofficial *personal* influence points bragging rights thread.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3qr?The-unofficial-personal-influence-points#42015-03-26T07:51:43Z2015-03-26T07:51:43Z<p>None yet. Maybe a few on April 2nd, but I have the feeling we will be above the max limit anyway unless we drastically change the company structure.</p>
<p>Actually.. the way the system is set up, it's better to have lots of low-hanging achievements left so you can generate influence fast at a later time. Though active veterans are indeed their own reward.</p>None yet. Maybe a few on April 2nd, but I have the feeling we will be above the max limit anyway unless we drastically change the company structure.
Actually.. the way the system is set up, it's better to have lots of low-hanging achievements left so you can generate influence fast at a later time. Though active veterans are indeed their own reward.randomwalker2015-03-26T07:51:43ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: [PFO songbook] Yesterdaystealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s33v?PFO-songbook-Yesterday#162015-03-25T10:24:08Z2015-03-25T10:24:08Z<p>A crafter that strays from the vault
<br />
and loses an item - his fault!
<br />
If you want to win,
<br />
use destiny's twin
<br />
and do all your crafts on an alt</p>
<p>(with apologies to non-kickstarters, but it's unfortunately true - at least until next patch).</p>A crafter that strays from the vault
and loses an item - his fault!
If you want to win,
use destiny's twin
and do all your crafts on an alt
(with apologies to non-kickstarters, but it's unfortunately true - at least until next patch).stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-25T10:24:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Tavern Gossip (News of Golarion) is seeking staff and contributionsstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3et?Tavern-Gossip-is-seeking-staff-and#72015-03-25T07:58:11Z2015-03-25T07:58:11Z<p>psst: you got it wrong.
<br />
What <i>I</i> heard is that the orcs were teaching <i>them</i>. Which really says something about the intellectual level of the average Golgathan, I'm sure.
<br />
/snigger</p>
<p>When learning your slashes and hacks,
<br />
Don't worry 'bout dotting and stacks,
<br />
they matter not
<br />
if you one-shot
<br />
So train you high-damage attacks</p>psst: you got it wrong.
What I heard is that the orcs were teaching them. Which really says something about the intellectual level of the average Golgathan, I'm sure.
/snigger
When learning your slashes and hacks,
Don't worry 'bout dotting and stacks,
they matter not
if you one-shot
So train you high-damage attacksstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-25T07:58:11ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Goblinworks Blog: The Arrival of InfluenceDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3in?Goblinworks-Blog-The-Arrival-of-Influence#82015-03-24T10:43:03Z2015-03-24T10:43:03Z<p><b>@devs:</b>
<br />
I posted a question in the GW forum:
<br />
Is influence a 'currency' that you earn and spend, or is it a 'limit' for how much you can hold?</p>
<p>EDIT: nevermind. The GW blog discussion thread seems pretty clear that influence is <i>allocated</i> and not spent.</p>
<p><b>@Tyncale:</b> my understanding is that each level of crafting achievements is a one-off achievement for 0.33 points.</p>
<p>-sample specialist crafter with 2x T1+3 and 2x T2+2 achievements = 4.67 influe and 44 crafting achievement points
<br />
-sample generalist crafter with 10x T1+0 achievements = 3.33 influence and 10 crafting achievement points.</p>
<p>Re. the calculator my first understanding was that the value is -per action-, ie per mob killed (and counts for both mob achievement and weapon achievement). However this gives 0.33+0.33 achievement •per kill• for the first 10 of each type, which sonds like a lot.</p>
<p>Max level 10 gives factor of 10^1.5 =32, meaning the most hardcore goblin killers get influence at 1/32 the rate of the noobs. Which is still not bad IMO.</p>
<p>Based on my current understanding, doing low-level escalations is by far the fastest way to ramp up influence.</p>@devs:
I posted a question in the GW forum:
Is influence a 'currency' that you earn and spend, or is it a 'limit' for how much you can hold?
EDIT: nevermind. The GW blog discussion thread seems pretty clear that influence is allocated and not spent.
@Tyncale: my understanding is that each level of crafting achievements is a one-off achievement for 0.33 points.
-sample specialist crafter with 2x T1+3 and 2x T2+2 achievements = 4.67 influe and 44 crafting achievement points
-sample...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-24T10:43:03ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Tavern Gossip (News of Golarion) is seeking staff and contributionsDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3et?Tavern-Gossip-is-seeking-staff-and#42015-03-23T08:00:50Z2015-03-23T08:00:50Z<p>Gossiping ladies
<br />
honeyed wine from Kyonin
<br />
imminent haikus</p>
<p>Do you take all kinds of art, or just written stuff? The stealthy redhead will probably only contribute with songs, but I'd love to see visual art as well (even screenshots if they are interesting).</p>
<p>I'll try to provide PFU class schedule, but obviously we are not planning these things months in advance. I'll confer with the faculty and hopefully provide a generic scehdule.</p>
<p>re: recruiting, I expect whatever was written for Sspitfire guide would work well in the Gossip as well.</p>Gossiping ladies
honeyed wine from Kyonin
imminent haikus
Do you take all kinds of art, or just written stuff? The stealthy redhead will probably only contribute with songs, but I'd love to see visual art as well (even screenshots if they are interesting).
I'll try to provide PFU class schedule, but obviously we are not planning these things months in advance. I'll confer with the faculty and hopefully provide a generic scehdule.
re: recruiting, I expect whatever was written for Sspitfire...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-23T08:00:50ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Breaking the Broken Men, Sunday 3/22 at 3PM ESTDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3ec?Breaking-the-Broken-Men-Sunday-322-at-3PM-EST#22015-03-22T17:41:15Z2015-03-22T17:41:15Z<p>to specify: in next patch bandits don't get improved stats (that we know of), but changes to AI make them use their attacks much smarter. A first test by two very veteran players on the test server had them wiped by an encounter that would be trivial on the live server.</p>
<p>Get your bandit killer achievements cheaply today!</p>to specify: in next patch bandits don't get improved stats (that we know of), but changes to AI make them use their attacks much smarter. A first test by two very veteran players on the test server had them wiped by an encounter that would be trivial on the live server.
Get your bandit killer achievements cheaply today!Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-22T17:41:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: [PFO songbook] Yesterdaystealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s33v?PFO-songbook-Yesterday#92015-03-21T18:11:24Z2015-03-21T17:53:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GripGuiness wrote:</div><blockquote> Haiku also! Don't forget Haiku! </blockquote><p>Haiku is too short
</p>
less than eighteen syllables
<br />
content eludes it</p>GripGuiness wrote:Haiku also! Don't forget Haiku!
Haiku is too short
less than eighteen syllables
content eludes itstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-21T17:53:30ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Goblinworks Blog: Icon HeraldryDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s35h?Goblinworks-Blog-Icon-Heraldry#32015-03-20T09:47:22Z2015-03-20T09:47:22Z<p>Nice - now PFU can offer heraldry tutorials ;-)</p>
<p>..or at least tell new players how the icon corresponds to AoE shape.</p>Nice - now PFU can offer heraldry tutorials ;-)
..or at least tell new players how the icon corresponds to AoE shape.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-20T09:47:22ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: A 20th level fighter is bathing: how does he survive an attack by a 10th level party?stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s22g&page=13?A-20th-level-fighter-is-bathing-how-does-he#6142015-03-21T20:27:44Z2015-03-20T08:34:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lincoln Hills wrote:</div><blockquote> Assuming he's been caught with his pants down figuratively (as well as literally), a lot depends on his feat choice. Improved Dirty Trick, Catch Off-Guard and...</blockquote><p>Catching naked people off-guard, dirty tricks. My oh my!
</p>
I'm not sure this is an appropriate topic - this is after all the internet.</p>Lincoln Hills wrote:Assuming he's been caught with his pants down figuratively (as well as literally), a lot depends on his feat choice. Improved Dirty Trick, Catch Off-Guard and...
Catching naked people off-guard, dirty tricks. My oh my!
I'm not sure this is an appropriate topic - this is after all the internet.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-20T08:34:54ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: 101 Solutions to the "Goblin Baby Problem"Confused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s08j&page=6?101-Solutions-to-the-Goblin-Baby-Problem#2812020-10-27T10:00:44Z2015-03-20T08:29:20Z<p>189. Check whether they are your own. If they are you <s>can do whatever</s> should probably get them something to eat. Or at least shout for their mother do take care of them.</p>189. Check whether they are your own. If they are you can do whatever should probably get them something to eat. Or at least shout for their mother do take care of them.Confused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-20T08:29:20ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: 101 Solutions to the "Goblin Baby Problem"randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s08j&page=6?101-Solutions-to-the-Goblin-Baby-Problem#2802016-11-03T21:10:00Z2015-03-20T08:27:41Z<p>188. Blame Cosmo. (for babies, for moral dilemmas, for the GM, for whatever)</p>188. Blame Cosmo. (for babies, for moral dilemmas, for the GM, for whatever)randomwalker2015-03-20T08:27:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Decisions, decisions...Confused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s33s?Decisions-decisions#142015-03-20T07:47:12Z2015-03-20T07:47:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Stephen Cheney wrote:</div><blockquote>...a prelude to the full death tech...</blockquote><p>"Full death tech" - is that a new style of music?
<p>(or a kill-switch for the server to enable serverwide permadeath?)</p>Stephen Cheney wrote:...a prelude to the full death tech...
"Full death tech" - is that a new style of music? (or a kill-switch for the server to enable serverwide permadeath?)Confused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-20T07:47:12ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: [PFO songbook] Yesterdaystealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s33v?PFO-songbook-Yesterday#72015-03-20T07:38:34Z2015-03-20T07:38:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Giorgo wrote:</div><blockquote> Are any bards taking song commissions? I have an idea for a song and I would like someone to write it for me... </blockquote><p>there should be several that at least are capable: Deianira, Xil, coach...
</p>
The forums (including GW one) have well written stuff from orcish pentameter to bardish political propaganda to a rather disturbing piece of gnomish wordsmithing. </p>
<p>What about making it into a CONTEST!?</p>Giorgo wrote:Are any bards taking song commissions? I have an idea for a song and I would like someone to write it for me...
there should be several that at least are capable: Deianira, Xil, coach...
The forums (including GW one) have well written stuff from orcish pentameter to bardish political propaganda to a rather disturbing piece of gnomish wordsmithing. What about making it into a CONTEST!?stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-20T07:38:34ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Government and politics debate - Wednesday 3/18 9PM EST, University/Golarion Mumble - Golarion.mumble.com port 3093.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2yv?Government-and-politics-debate-Wednesday-318#72015-03-19T13:32:59Z2015-03-19T13:32:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Fanndis Goldbraid wrote:</div><blockquote> Everyone was cooperative and civil and we addressed some of the things many players were probably wondering about. </blockquote><p>Excellent to hear! Since I tend to miss 3AM events: can anyone give a short summary of any agreements or official policy statements given?
<p>I'll probably listen to the whole thing anyway once Pino uploads a link, but an executive summary would be good for anyone not deep into the politics (yet).</p>Fanndis Goldbraid wrote:Everyone was cooperative and civil and we addressed some of the things many players were probably wondering about.
Excellent to hear! Since I tend to miss 3AM events: can anyone give a short summary of any agreements or official policy statements given? I'll probably listen to the whole thing anyway once Pino uploads a link, but an executive summary would be good for anyone not deep into the politics (yet).Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-19T13:32:59ZForums: Pathfinder Online: [PFO songbook] Yesterdaystealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s33v?PFO-songbook-Yesterday#12015-03-20T01:50:50Z2015-03-19T08:48:31Z<p>Yesterday, all the danger seemed so far away
<br />
Now it looks as though it’s here to stay
<br />
oh, I believe in yesterday</p>
<p>Suddenly, there was non-consensual pvp,
<br />
Now a bandit’s busy looting me
<br />
Oh, PvP came suddenly.</p>
<p>How she could have known
<br />
that I had no allies near?
<br />
I played on my own,
<br />
Now I long for all my gear.</p>
<p>Recently, running solo was ok for me
<br />
But this episode has made me see:
<br />
I need to join a company!</p>
<p>Who will take me in?
<br />
I don’t know, it hard to say,
<br />
I’ve no player skill,
<br />
But I sometimes do rolepla-a-a-ay.</p>
<p>Hopefully, this is still the perfect game for me,
<br />
For I found someone who wanted me:
<br />
The PF University.</p>Yesterday, all the danger seemed so far away
Now it looks as though it’s here to stay
oh, I believe in yesterday
Suddenly, there was non-consensual pvp,
Now a bandit’s busy looting me
Oh, PvP came suddenly.
How she could have known
that I had no allies near?
I played on my own,
Now I long for all my gear.
Recently, running solo was ok for me
But this episode has made me see:
I need to join a company!
Who will take me in?
I don’t know, it hard to say,
I’ve no player skill,
But I sometimes...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-19T08:48:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Crowdforging the requests (rules?) of Pathfinder UniversityDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2g7?Crowdforging-the-requests-of-Pathfinder#502015-03-17T13:31:38Z2015-03-17T13:31:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bluddwolf wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'm not going to presume to suggest rules for PFU, but might I suggest a course?
</p>
</blockquote><p>If you are volunteering to teach it - absolutely!
<p>I'm sending you a PM with contact info.</p>Bluddwolf wrote:I'm not going to presume to suggest rules for PFU, but might I suggest a course?
If you are volunteering to teach it - absolutely! I'm sending you a PM with contact info.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-17T13:31:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Crowdforging the requests (rules?) of Pathfinder UniversityDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2g7?Crowdforging-the-requests-of-Pathfinder#492015-03-17T13:29:17Z2015-03-17T13:29:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Caldeathe Baequiannia wrote:</div><blockquote> The faculty is under no obligation to take any advice that comes out of this conversation and the community is under no obligation to see the university in the light in which it's faculty want it to be seen. </blockquote><p>very true.
</p>
But if the community gives clear feedback, we'd be fools to ignore it!</p>Caldeathe Baequiannia wrote:The faculty is under no obligation to take any advice that comes out of this conversation and the community is under no obligation to see the university in the light in which it's faculty want it to be seen.
very true.
But if the community gives clear feedback, we'd be fools to ignore it!Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-17T13:29:17ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Crowdforging the requests (rules?) of Pathfinder UniversityDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2g7?Crowdforging-the-requests-of-Pathfinder#472015-03-17T13:16:29Z2015-03-17T13:16:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Caldeathe Baequiannia wrote:</div><blockquote> As a general rule, when people quote the least important part of what I say and use it to make a point that has nothing to do with the point I was making, it bothers me. </blockquote><p>Cal, sorry if my silly quoting bothered you - absolutely not intended to be a charicature of either side, but rather of the 'typical internet argument', which I worried it was starting to turn into. In light of your response, I think I see how you may have interpreted it. Ouch.
<p>And I think I came late in any case, and that Grip and yourself have agreed to disagree on the issue (except for the RL parallel where you fully agree). Sorry again. No reason to reply to this.</p>
<p>so..</p>
<p>what was the thread topic again?</p>Caldeathe Baequiannia wrote:As a general rule, when people quote the least important part of what I say and use it to make a point that has nothing to do with the point I was making, it bothers me.
Cal, sorry if my silly quoting bothered you - absolutely not intended to be a charicature of either side, but rather of the 'typical internet argument', which I worried it was starting to turn into. In light of your response, I think I see how you may have interpreted it. Ouch. And I think I came...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-17T13:16:29ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Golarion Mumble - Change ConversationDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2w5?Golarion-Mumble-Change-Conversation#22015-03-17T13:49:47Z2015-03-17T12:58:30Z<p>great news!</p>
<p>If the politics debate stretches the capacity then there's a proven need. If not, we may not need more bang.</p>
<p>I see the value in having several groups on the same mumble server. Others may see the value in secrecy, but at current population levels and without settlement warfare, the benefits for trade, diplomacy and socializing strongly favour 'the one mumble', at least for all the small/independent groups.</p>great news!
If the politics debate stretches the capacity then there's a proven need. If not, we may not need more bang.
I see the value in having several groups on the same mumble server. Others may see the value in secrecy, but at current population levels and without settlement warfare, the benefits for trade, diplomacy and socializing strongly favour 'the one mumble', at least for all the small/independent groups.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-17T12:58:30ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Crowdforging the requests (rules?) of Pathfinder UniversityDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2g7?Crowdforging-the-requests-of-Pathfinder#442015-03-17T14:13:19Z2015-03-17T12:44:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Forencith of Phaeros, TSV wrote:</div><blockquote> And realize, I do not think PFU should give up ANY of its sovereignty unless ...</blockquote><p>I think there are two ways of seeing PFU at the moment, which explains some of the discussion around this:
<p>1: as some kind of joint venture (or quasi game feature) that represents the whole community, and that subsequently all settlements should have a share in.</p>
<p>2: as a completely independent self-governed entity, but reliant on broad support to succeed with its mission.</p>
<p>The 2nd one is the correct picture. Less like UN, more like Red Cross.</p>Forencith of Phaeros, TSV wrote:And realize, I do not think PFU should give up ANY of its sovereignty unless ...
I think there are two ways of seeing PFU at the moment, which explains some of the discussion around this: 1: as some kind of joint venture (or quasi game feature) that represents the whole community, and that subsequently all settlements should have a share in.
2: as a completely independent self-governed entity, but reliant on broad support to succeed with its mission.
The 2nd...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-17T12:44:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Crowdforging the requests (rules?) of Pathfinder UniversityDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2g7?Crowdforging-the-requests-of-Pathfinder#432015-03-17T12:57:35Z2015-03-17T12:33:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">internet forum wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Ah, yes. "I'm just going to ignore what you're saying and restate the same argument (....)"
</p>
</blockquote><p>As a general rule, when people don't understand my argument, it's because they are too stupid to get it. Conversely, if I don't understand their argument, it's because they are too stupid to explain it properly - or just plain wrong.
</p>
But enough about me!</p>
<p>The best way to get invested in the PFU is of course to teach classes and/or hang around in mumble and answer questions. It sends the message that you are both highly competent and contributor to the community. Case in point: Guurzak's DOT lecture.
<br />
Since the PFU mumble now uses [company] tags, whatever impression you make there will reflect on your company and not just on you personally. Even hanging out deafened/muted in the AFK room can help promote the brand. </p>
<p>The other great way to be invested in PFU is simply to recruit graduates. If in a year's time all the major alliances have their share of PFU alumni, then the value should be fairly well proven. </p>
<p>You are welcome to recruit students from day 1. We heavily stress the importance of joining a settlement, but also strongly urge them to take their time and get to know the people before joining one. Incidentally, we have started to see the first students leave PFU and making very informed decisions about where to go.</p>
<p>If the university mumble becomes swarmed with politicking and agressive recruiting, we'll have to deal with it. So far it is completely safe for newbs to enter, which is the way we want it.</p>internet forum wrote:Ah, yes. "I'm just going to ignore what you're saying and restate the same argument (....)"
As a general rule, when people don't understand my argument, it's because they are too stupid to get it. Conversely, if I don't understand their argument, it's because they are too stupid to explain it properly - or just plain wrong.
But enough about me!The best way to get invested in the PFU is of course to teach classes and/or hang around in mumble and answer questions. It...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-17T12:33:01ZRe: Forums: Advice: How should I play a neutral warpriest of an evil God/goddessrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2ul?How-should-I-play-a-neutral-warpriest-of-an#252015-03-17T08:56:11Z2015-03-17T08:56:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Decimus Drake wrote:</div><blockquote> You could play her as an apologist for the goddess? You might want to consider the mutant eye trait which gives you a third eye. It could be because of this deformity you were scorned by wider society which drove you to the faith of Lamashtu, where ugliness and deformity is celebrated, despite you not being as evil and demented as a more typical follower. Since you're playing a female you might like </blockquote><p>i'd also suggest something like this. You an be a warpriest with an agenda of part revenge, part wanting to show them you are better than them, part missionary and part revolutionary: tearing down the status quo order so we can build a better world from the ashes (where either monsters get to be the top dogs this time, or where monsters and fluffy kittens play together in the sunny fields)Decimus Drake wrote:You could play her as an apologist for the goddess? You might want to consider the mutant eye trait which gives you a third eye. It could be because of this deformity you were scorned by wider society which drove you to the faith of Lamashtu, where ugliness and deformity is celebrated, despite you not being as evil and demented as a more typical follower. Since you're playing a female you might like
i'd also suggest something like this. You an be a warpriest with an...randomwalker2015-03-17T08:56:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: DMing, help me challenge these power gamers.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2so?DMing-help-me-challenge-these-power-gamers#322015-03-17T08:30:53Z2015-03-17T08:30:53Z<p>Against power gamers: play the NPCs like they want to win!
<br />
(warning, may be tough on some egos and literally is a gm-vs-players game, but if they like tactical challenges it can work fine).</p>
<p>No suicide charging in small groups, but instead hit & run, ambushes in places with traps, calling for reinforcements, illusory reinforcements, delaying tactics if the players use short-term buffs, etc. Never give them enough time to rest and buff (unless of course they actually need it), but let them earn every victory.</p>Against power gamers: play the NPCs like they want to win!
(warning, may be tough on some egos and literally is a gm-vs-players game, but if they like tactical challenges it can work fine).
No suicide charging in small groups, but instead hit & run, ambushes in places with traps, calling for reinforcements, illusory reinforcements, delaying tactics if the players use short-term buffs, etc. Never give them enough time to rest and buff (unless of course they actually need it), but let them...randomwalker2015-03-17T08:30:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Another PFO MapDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s28q?Another-PFO-Map#242015-03-17T08:15:52Z2015-03-17T08:15:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Neadenil Edam wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">aussiedwarf wrote:</div><blockquote><p>I will [REDACTED] if I am ever able to get the site to automatically update tower and population information.
</p>
</blockquote><p>We need API to do that.
<p>I suspect they are some way off.
<br />
</blockquote><p>We actually had Ryan pop into the university mumble and asked him just about that. He said... umm.. ask Cheatle for details, but the gist of it was that there's all kinds of data security issues that makes this tricky. So yes, not near future. But some day.
<p>Re: geographic names - maybe we need a separate thread to collect those, but we should talk to Lisa and Ryan first. Some names already exist in Paizo canon, GW might be using some of their own, and the 'geography buff' gives some naming rights. And of course there are names like 'Zombie Kitten Mountain' that are already so well established they should make it to the map even if the official name is something else.</p>Neadenil Edam wrote:aussiedwarf wrote:I will [REDACTED] if I am ever able to get the site to automatically update tower and population information.
We need API to do that. I suspect they are some way off.
We actually had Ryan pop into the university mumble and asked him just about that. He said... umm.. ask Cheatle for details, but the gist of it was that there's all kinds of data security issues that makes this tricky. So yes, not near future. But some day. Re: geographic names - maybe we...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-17T08:15:52ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: I have altered the fluff, pray I do not alter it further.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s29w&page=2?I-have-altered-the-fluff-pray-I-do-not-alter#712015-08-06T15:16:26Z2015-03-16T14:12:10Z<p>(disclaimer, haven't DM'ed since 3.5 but my nostalgia wanted to post)</p>
<p>Like many others, I change the 'evil races' from mindless cannon fodder supply to more like an 'evil twin civilization'. Orc vs dwarf, human vs hobgoblin, forest elf vs gnoll (and mages vs necromancers). Low magic, human-centric campaign on homebrew map.</p>
<p>The orcs were not so much changed, just basically just 'mountain orcs'. </p>
<p>The hobgoblins were militaristic with a highly organized caste system, had longships, cavalry, siege engines and good supply lines. Inspired by mongols, goths and vikings.</p>
<p>The gnolls were my favourite: think werewolf-rangers stalking the forests: strong, stealthy, cunning elf-hunters. I changed the lore (and gnoll stats) so that forest elves lived in trees and used bows because the gnolls were simply too strong in melee combat and faster on the ground (but slow and heavy climbers).</p>(disclaimer, haven't DM'ed since 3.5 but my nostalgia wanted to post)
Like many others, I change the 'evil races' from mindless cannon fodder supply to more like an 'evil twin civilization'. Orc vs dwarf, human vs hobgoblin, forest elf vs gnoll (and mages vs necromancers). Low magic, human-centric campaign on homebrew map.
The orcs were not so much changed, just basically just 'mountain orcs'.
The hobgoblins were militaristic with a highly organized caste system, had longships, cavalry,...randomwalker2015-03-16T14:12:10ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Golarion North MumbleDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rw0u?Golarion-North-Mumble#162015-03-16T13:35:39Z2015-03-16T13:35:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Caldeathe Baequiannia wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Bump </blockquote><p>This absolutely deserves a bump!
<p>-all new players should know about this because of (many reasons including) PFU classes and helpline.</p>
<p>-all old players should know about this because of (many reasons including) Dev Keepside Chats and other community events.</p>
<p>-and all new <i>companies</i> should know about it and ask Cal nicely for their own room.</p>Caldeathe Baequiannia wrote:Bump
This absolutely deserves a bump! -all new players should know about this because of (many reasons including) PFU classes and helpline.
-all old players should know about this because of (many reasons including) Dev Keepside Chats and other community events.
-and all new companies should know about it and ask Cal nicely for their own room.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-16T13:35:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Another PFO MapDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s28q?Another-PFO-Map#172015-03-13T09:27:36Z2015-03-13T09:27:36Z<p>Nice work!</p>
<p>I will certainly start sugesting this map to new players. </p>
<p>1: does the map somehow update automatically from game files, or do you need to update manually? Tower ownership and populations are going to change continually. Knowing whether the map is up to date or not could make a difference for how we use it.</p>
<p>2: suggestion for future: some hexes are starting to have names. Possibly 'geography buff' means GW may come and overrule us, but I'd like to see names on the map (well, in the hex info window) both for navigation and for lore/RP. Named hexes include at least two montains (firstlight and lastlight) and some other exploration achievement hexes (like the spiral thingie in SE), some mountain passes (Keeper's pass, Echo pass, others), and Thod's towers. Monster home hexes with permanent escalations could also be named.</p>Nice work!
I will certainly start sugesting this map to new players.
1: does the map somehow update automatically from game files, or do you need to update manually? Tower ownership and populations are going to change continually. Knowing whether the map is up to date or not could make a difference for how we use it.
2: suggestion for future: some hexes are starting to have names. Possibly 'geography buff' means GW may come and overrule us, but I'd like to see names on the map (well, in...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-13T09:27:36ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Crowdforging the laws of the Emerald Lodgerandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2em?Crowdforging-the-laws-of-the-Emerald-Lodge#192015-03-13T09:06:34Z2015-03-13T09:06:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thod wrote:</div><blockquote><p> @Cheatle
</p>
Could do - no problem. Remind me if I don't come back straight away or suggest a price as you know better how many of your settlement would want to gather.</blockquote><p>I like the 1cp token fee, Thodd. Bascially welcoming people to gather (but not strip mine) in exchange for a formal recognition of EL's claim to the area. And Cheatle responding with a top-level solution that removes bureaucracy plus prevent hypothetical incidents from unlicenced gathering.
</p>
Nice moves on both sides! </p>
<p>@Theodum:
<br />
The 10% donation i'm less enthusiastic about from two purely practical perspectives: bookkeeping and having to find the quartermaster. </p>
<p>Typically I would gather in those hexes either as part of travelling (Thornkeep-Riverbank or similar), or i would just touch into them as part of gathering in the 'greater Keepers Pass district'/Hammerfall. In either case, EL would not be where I bank my goods or go to sleep at night, nor would most the stuff in my bags be from EL lands. </p>
<p>The 'neutral good' solution would be that I conscientously promise to at semi-regular times donate an amount of goods I think is appropriate, and we'll discuss it if you feel cheated.
<br />
The 'lawful evil' solution would be that I note the 10% is a <i>request</i> and agree to your terms as written.
<br />
You can pick either, but my suggestion would be the NG one.</p>Thod wrote:@Cheatle
Could do - no problem. Remind me if I don't come back straight away or suggest a price as you know better how many of your settlement would want to gather.
I like the 1cp token fee, Thodd. Bascially welcoming people to gather (but not strip mine) in exchange for a formal recognition of EL's claim to the area. And Cheatle responding with a top-level solution that removes bureaucracy plus prevent hypothetical incidents from unlicenced gathering.
Nice moves on both sides!...randomwalker2015-03-13T09:06:34ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Crowdforging the requests (rules?) of Pathfinder UniversityDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2g7?Crowdforging-the-requests-of-Pathfinder#102015-03-13T09:42:28Z2015-03-13T08:32:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Forencith wrote:</div><blockquote>...until said time as you no longer seem politically neutral, you no longer provide a benefit to the community, what you take exceeds what you have requested here, or I need something that only you hold </blockquote><p>For the record, I've promised Hoffmann I will undermine and betray him if he ever tries making PFU into a competitive political power. The only ulterior motive we share is that we want the population to grow fast, but we also want to shape their expectations and playstyles so they fit with the current community spirit (and teach them elementary skills so the world won't be swarmed with hordes of clueless generalists).
<p>About that last point though... please ask nicely for a trade before waging war?</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rynnik wrote:</div><blockquote> I have to express a slight disappointment I will have to leave our grounds to practice being jumped in PvP. Nice work, Boss! </blockquote><p>No you don't, actually. Just request a univeristy event called "hunting Rynnik" with some very basic rules, and I'm sure we can help you out.Forencith wrote:...until said time as you no longer seem politically neutral, you no longer provide a benefit to the community, what you take exceeds what you have requested here, or I need something that only you hold
For the record, I've promised Hoffmann I will undermine and betray him if he ever tries making PFU into a competitive political power. The only ulterior motive we share is that we want the population to grow fast, but we also want to shape their expectations and playstyles so...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-13T08:32:20ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Government and Politics in The River Kingdoms of PFO - PFU Class, 3/18 at 9PM ESTDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2ce?Government-and-Politics-in-The-River-Kingdoms#72015-03-12T13:39:32Z2015-03-12T10:37:46Z<p>potential questions:</p>
<p>- would you encourage all groups to join a major alliance? how many power blocks do you see as optimal for the game as a whole (not just for your settlement specifically)?</p>
<p>- (in a few months) will you welcome/allow new groups to build settlements close to yours, or do you claim the empty settlement spots within your borders?</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">omnipotentseal wrote:</div><blockquote> Even though I'm taking part, my money is on Cheatle. </blockquote><p>Sorry, the minimum bet on Cheatle is ten thousand coal.potential questions:
- would you encourage all groups to join a major alliance? how many power blocks do you see as optimal for the game as a whole (not just for your settlement specifically)?
- (in a few months) will you welcome/allow new groups to build settlements close to yours, or do you claim the empty settlement spots within your borders?
omnipotentseal wrote:Even though I'm taking part, my money is on Cheatle.
Sorry, the minimum bet on Cheatle is ten thousand coal.Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-12T10:37:46ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The value of Settlements, and the Training Support feature.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s29r?The-value-of-Settlements-and-the-Training#72015-03-12T10:21:21Z2015-03-12T10:21:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Savage Grace wrote:</div><blockquote> only skimmed the replies, but in response to the O.P. One key part of settlements is the bank, especially if/when people can be locked out of foreign banks. </blockquote><p>Absolutely, but I wouldn't expect banking to be by default limited to settlement/kingdom members. If settlements are allowed a choice between NBSI/NRDS-type banking policies it will matter more who you make friends with, but if banking rights are a main reason for staying in a settlement something is wrong.
<p>During the war of towers, banking is not a reason to join/leave/expand settlements, though. So while it's certainly a big part of a settlement's value it is peripherical to the 'big question' in the OP: what would happen to settlements if we scrapped the training support mechanic.</p>Savage Grace wrote:only skimmed the replies, but in response to the O.P. One key part of settlements is the bank, especially if/when people can be locked out of foreign banks.
Absolutely, but I wouldn't expect banking to be by default limited to settlement/kingdom members. If settlements are allowed a choice between NBSI/NRDS-type banking policies it will matter more who you make friends with, but if banking rights are a main reason for staying in a settlement something is wrong. During the...randomwalker2015-03-12T10:21:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The value of Settlements, and the Training Support feature.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s29r?The-value-of-Settlements-and-the-Training#52015-03-11T15:01:13Z2015-03-11T15:01:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tyncale wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Big Questions:
</p>
will leaving out the Training Support feature bring the Economic and Political engines of this game to a grinding halt?
<br />
</blockquote><p>Leaving out the support mechanic but keeping the training mechanic:
<p>during war of towers:
<br />
-provides the same incentive for settlements for capturing more towers to provide higher levels of training, but slightly less incentive to defend/reclaim attacked towers (losing one or losing all is not so different for veteran players).
<br />
-would allow settlements to benefit from cycling tower ownership or using temporary membership.</p>
<p>after war of towers:
<br />
-would take away one of the balancing acts for settlements: specialized training vs broad support
<br />
-might lead to more diverse settlements with highly specialized training (for a fee) and less generalist settlements.
<br />
-would make 'homeless' veteran charaters much more powerful than new characters.
<br />
-less mechanical incentive to stick with your settlement when you've reached the max training they will offer, but basically same incentive to stick with it until you reach that point.
<br />
-would give veteran characters an advantage in building new settlements, ie: favour 'daughter settlements' over new groups.</p>
<p>my (clouded) gut feeling is: the difference won't be huge, and for WoT it might be ok-ish, after that I'm less certain. Removing it to later bring it back will create the most drama.</p>Tyncale wrote:Big Questions:
will leaving out the Training Support feature bring the Economic and Political engines of this game to a grinding halt?
Leaving out the support mechanic but keeping the training mechanic: during war of towers:
-provides the same incentive for settlements for capturing more towers to provide higher levels of training, but slightly less incentive to defend/reclaim attacked towers (losing one or losing all is not so different for veteran players).
-would allow...randomwalker2015-03-11T15:01:13ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Neutral, good God. What is it good for?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s225?Neutral-good-God-What-is-it-good-for#312015-03-10T08:03:33Z2015-03-10T08:03:33Z<p>your LN and NG ones cover a lot of what i would put as 'neutral'.</p>
<p>Some simple suggestions (can even be combined). Both these would be gods that are busy with bigger things than mortal individuals, but care about balance on a larger scale. Both could have weather as part of their domain.</p>
<p>- the ocean. Gives and takes, calm and violent.</p>
<p>- time. Seasons, lifecycles, birth and death.</p>your LN and NG ones cover a lot of what i would put as 'neutral'.
Some simple suggestions (can even be combined). Both these would be gods that are busy with bigger things than mortal individuals, but care about balance on a larger scale. Both could have weather as part of their domain.
- the ocean. Gives and takes, calm and violent.
- time. Seasons, lifecycles, birth and death.randomwalker2015-03-10T08:03:33ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The burden of content creationrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1qj?The-burden-of-content-creation#472015-03-09T10:58:07Z2015-03-09T10:58:07Z<p>Golgotha (and the rest of the Empire) are my favourite villains by far!</p>
<p>Essentially my responses to the questions would be identical to Yrme's above, with the added emphasis that:</p>
<p><i>Playing as 'prey' is most fun when there is </i>just enough<i> risk.</i> </p>
<p>Being robbed/attempted robbed on, say, 5% of my gathering runs I see as a good thing, but around 20% it becomes a bad thing for me. Even for RP, it's a lot more exciting when friendship/emnity actually matters (and you can if you want -force- people to notice you), but it breaks down if PvP paranoia sets in.</p>
<p>I'm very happy to have the NC as our resident forces of evil. On-stage i'll keep fighting (or fleeing) you but behind the scenes i'd be very sad to see the Evil Empire (TM) fail. Good luck and catch me if you can.</p>Golgotha (and the rest of the Empire) are my favourite villains by far!
Essentially my responses to the questions would be identical to Yrme's above, with the added emphasis that:
Playing as 'prey' is most fun when there is just enough risk.
Being robbed/attempted robbed on, say, 5% of my gathering runs I see as a good thing, but around 20% it becomes a bad thing for me. Even for RP, it's a lot more exciting when friendship/emnity actually matters (and you can if you want -force- people to...randomwalker2015-03-09T10:58:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: We all fight the scourge that is Ogg! (Role playing thread)Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1z0?We-all-fight-the-scourge-that-is-Ogg#22015-03-09T08:42:41Z2015-03-09T08:42:41Z<p>Foxglove received the <i>sending</i> spell:
<br />
"Fighting Ogg. Empyreans and Golgathans too. Come quickly" </p>
<p><i>What!? But I'm on an expedition! And... um who is fighting whom? Surely we can't be fighting all three of those, or they should tell us to flee, not come. And why can't they learn to send a full 25 words of information? Oh well. I suppose I gotta run. Oh Desna, lighten my feet and show me the shortcuts!</i></p>
<p>She made the run with almost no stops to sample interesting minerals and plants on the way, and just a quick detour into Riverbank to deposit her findings.</p>
<p><i>There's definitely fewer ogre now, and signs of fighting. I think they must have gone.. oh look at that - coriandrum sativum, but someone stepped on it. What a shame, but there should be more nearby, for example just behind that... oh right, fighting Ogg. Don't lose focus! Ok.. multiple plate boot tracks, broken arrowshafts, a pair of huge dead ogres - yep, looks like I'm getting close.</i></p>
<p>When she met up with the group, it was clear these were elite adventurers and needed no help at all with dispatching ogres. No, what Hoffmann actually wanted was just someone from the faculty to travel with the group:</p>
<p><i>"Oh.. so that we can claim part of the glory?"
<br />
- "No, to observe how rivals or strangers will work together against a common threat. Political research, if you will. And, you know, to break up and infighting that might start"
<br />
"Break up fights? you are crazy Hoffmann! I'm a civilian and these guys..."
<br />
- "Nah, just start lecturing about the flowers they are stepping on and they'll cooperate to shut you up in a second. Or fall alseep. Either works."</i></p>Foxglove received the sending spell:
"Fighting Ogg. Empyreans and Golgathans too. Come quickly"
What!? But I'm on an expedition! And... um who is fighting whom? Surely we can't be fighting all three of those, or they should tell us to flee, not come. And why can't they learn to send a full 25 words of information? Oh well. I suppose I gotta run. Oh Desna, lighten my feet and show me the shortcuts!
She made the run with almost no stops to sample interesting minerals and plants on the way,...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-09T08:42:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Time for a walkabout.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1qb?Time-for-a-walkabout#22015-03-06T15:11:40Z2015-03-06T15:11:40Z<p>Should we look forward to it too, or run from you?</p>Should we look forward to it too, or run from you?randomwalker2015-03-06T15:11:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Is Golgotha evil enough?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1on?Is-Golgotha-evil-enough#322015-03-06T13:17:04Z2015-03-06T13:17:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gol Phyllain wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Nihimon wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Savage Grace wrote:</div><blockquote>Do you know what a really evil settlement would do?</blockquote>They same thing they always do: denigrate those who strive for something better while pretending that they themselves are the "real" good guys. </blockquote>So what you have done the entire game? </blockquote><p>I think you guys might be confusing the topic with "is EBA goodie-two-shoes enough?". Which is in that other thread.
<p>But it makes me look forward to hearing Thod's class on politics tomorrow...</p>Gol Phyllain wrote:Nihimon wrote: Savage Grace wrote:Do you know what a really evil settlement would do?
They same thing they always do: denigrate those who strive for something better while pretending that they themselves are the "real" good guys. So what you have done the entire game? I think you guys might be confusing the topic with "is EBA goodie-two-shoes enough?". Which is in that other thread. But it makes me look forward to hearing Thod's class on politics tomorrow...randomwalker2015-03-06T13:17:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Silver for NothingConfused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1q9?Silver-for-Nothing#32015-03-06T13:28:50Z2015-03-06T13:05:20Z<p>silver from nothing?
<br />
dang, I can barely to gold from lead!</p>
<p>(but i hear Savage Grace can do gold from steel)</p>silver from nothing?
dang, I can barely to gold from lead!
(but i hear Savage Grace can do gold from steel)Confused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-06T13:05:20ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Silver for Nothingstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1q9?Silver-for-Nothing#22015-03-06T13:04:55Z2015-03-06T13:04:55Z<p>/applause</p>
<p>another one hits the PFO songbook.</p>/applause
another one hits the PFO songbook.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-06T13:04:55ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Is Golgotha evil enough?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1on?Is-Golgotha-evil-enough#282015-03-06T08:08:35Z2015-03-06T08:08:35Z<p>For me, Golgatha is just the right amount of evil - wouldn't want any more. </p>
<p>'Us vs Them' is really all you need to get warfare going, but choosing evil gives you more tactical options and attracts certain player types (at the cost of losing the morale higher ground).</p>For me, Golgatha is just the right amount of evil - wouldn't want any more.
'Us vs Them' is really all you need to get warfare going, but choosing evil gives you more tactical options and attracts certain player types (at the cost of losing the morale higher ground).randomwalker2015-03-06T08:08:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: ... and then there was Global Chatrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1pd?-and-then-there-was-Global-Chat#142015-03-06T07:42:04Z2015-03-06T07:42:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hobson Fiffledown wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
I hear you Cheatle, it's a good idea. I'm just not sure if we could social-forge something properly when there is a fix so soon in the queue. Also, it opens up a lot of very valid "word warfare" opportunities for all parties involved.</p>
<p>I think copying Kadere's ignoring it all is the best solution (and certainly the best non-warfare tactic). </blockquote><p>If we genreally agree on the basic rules, was can always implement a policy where someone spamming general will be flooded with whispers telling them 'please don't spam general chat'. (but that won't work if you are the only one complaining)Hobson Fiffledown wrote:I hear you Cheatle, it's a good idea. I'm just not sure if we could social-forge something properly when there is a fix so soon in the queue. Also, it opens up a lot of very valid "word warfare" opportunities for all parties involved.I think copying Kadere's ignoring it all is the best solution (and certainly the best non-warfare tactic).
If we genreally agree on the basic rules, was can always implement a policy where someone spamming general will be flooded with...randomwalker2015-03-06T07:42:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Emerald Lodge declares war against Evil – Role Play ThreadDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1ik?Emerald-Lodge-declares-war-against-Evil#152015-03-04T21:42:47Z2015-03-04T21:42:47Z<p>"It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark
<br />
Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart"</p>
<p><i>Bah! As if that could ever be the start of a popular song. Gotta come up with something better, or Coach will be all smug next week.</i></p>
<p>She snaps out of her thoughts and looks around her room. <i>I was just going to say something to Hoffmann before I got distracted.. oh yes</i></p>
<p>"<b>Umm, Hoff? If you think we should respond to the call of... Hoff? You there?</b>"
<br />
<i>Rats! They left without me. Again. But I was going to.. I mean, right after I'd finished.. Oh well. They'll come back. At least some of them.</i></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>(sorry, sick today, no shape to play)</span></p>"It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart"
Bah! As if that could ever be the start of a popular song. Gotta come up with something better, or Coach will be all smug next week.
She snaps out of her thoughts and looks around her room. I was just going to say something to Hoffmann before I got distracted.. oh yes
"Umm, Hoff? If you think we should respond to the call of... Hoff? You there?"
Rats! They left...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-04T21:42:47ZForums: Pathfinder Online: PF University looking for guest lecturersDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1j2?PF-University-looking-for-guest-lecturers#12015-03-04T17:56:11Z2015-03-04T17:56:11Z<p>You should all be aware of Pathfinder University by now(•)</p>
<p>So far we've managed to <i>overdeliver</i> on the promise of one event every day, but keeping that up requires some effort.</p>
<p>In short: <i>we need some help from the community</i>. 1-2 nights per week we have slots open for one-shot guest lecturers. </p>
<p>(Big thanks to Pino, Cheatle and Midnight for being our first three). </p>
<p><b>WHY BE A GUEST LECTURER</b> (lots of good reasons)</p>
<p>1) You will promote yourself and your company, both with the actual attendees and with everyone checking the forums. You get to impress new potential recruits. You might get labeled "plays well in game communities". To very loosely quote Ryan: <i>it's players like you doing stuff like that which makes this game great</i>. </p>
<p>2) It is extremely "meaningful interaction". Helping other players enjoy the game more makes you feel all good inside (and helps your ego grow in some cases). And preparing a lecture usually has you realize things you weren't concious of before, so you learn some yourself too.</p>
<p><b>WHAT SHOULD YOU TEACH</b> (plx somebody choose pvp)</p>
<p>1) Well, anything that is not obvious to everyone else (and there's tons of stuff not obvious to newcomers). Anything you think new players should know. Stuff you know better than most players. Stuff you are passionate about.</p>
<p>2) We got PvE, game mechanics and economy well covered by our regular lecturers, but are short on actual PvP expertise - which is a critical part of the game.</p>
<p><b>How to volunteer</b>
<br />
Post right here, send me or Hoffmann a PM on these forums, or contact us in-game (golarion mumble is a good place to look). If you also PM a email adress, we can get the ball rolling fast. Feel free to suggest a topic/title, or we'll work with you. </p>
<p>-thanks for your time</p>
<p>(•) if you don't knwo PFU, come to my Introductory class friday 9PM GMT!</p>You should all be aware of Pathfinder University by now(*)
So far we've managed to overdeliver on the promise of one event every day, but keeping that up requires some effort.
In short: we need some help from the community. 1-2 nights per week we have slots open for one-shot guest lecturers.
(Big thanks to Pino, Cheatle and Midnight for being our first three).
WHY BE A GUEST LECTURER (lots of good reasons)
1) You will promote yourself and your company, both with the actual attendees and...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-04T17:56:11ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: It's Wednesday Night; do you know where your gatherers are?Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1ia?Its-Wednesday-Night-do-you-know-where-your#162015-03-04T23:43:29Z2015-03-04T17:10:23Z<p>Of course I know where my gatherers are on wednesday nights:
<br />
<b>on Golarion mumble, listening to dev Keepsite Chat at 8PM EST</b>.</p>
<p>And if they are anywhere else, I'm surely not going to reveal it in this thread. </p>
<p>(huh? hijacking threads? me?)</p>Of course I know where my gatherers are on wednesday nights:
on Golarion mumble, listening to dev Keepsite Chat at 8PM EST.
And if they are anywhere else, I'm surely not going to reveal it in this thread.
(huh? hijacking threads? me?)Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-04T17:10:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Emerald Lodge declares war against Evil – Role Play ThreadDoc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1ik?Emerald-Lodge-declares-war-against-Evil#52015-03-04T17:04:31Z2015-03-04T17:02:11Z<p>One of the students came rushing into her room without even knocking:
<br />
<b>"Professor, the Emerald Lodge is gathering an army against the Bonedancers!"</b></p>
<p>She looked up from her scroll and arched an eyebrow. <b>"And why should that excite us?"</b></p>
<p>He stopped in his tracks, his enthusiasm giving way to confusion. <b>"Well, they are a threat to travellers and civilians, and getting rid of them must surerly be a good act. Also, they Emerald lodge will reward all who participate."</b></p>
<p>Her eyebrow rose another notch. Disappointment. "<b>So in your opinion we are either crusaders or mercenaries but you don't know which one?</b>"</p>
<p>Flustered, his brain finally caught up. She was testing him - again. He took a deep breath and considered his arguments.
<br />
"<b>We are indeed a learning institution and not taking sides in politics and warfare. But in my opinion we are also presented with an opportunity here. With several opportunities, in fact. One: a chance to observe and practice various military tactics in the field - we are always told experience is a cruical part of the learning. Two: an unprecedented chance to study Bonedancer magic, which I'm sure we know preciously little about. Three: um... students of healing would also get some ..ahem.. valuable field experience. Four: diplomacy and politics students... well, trying to get all these settlements to cooperate, i'm sure that will be interesting to analyse. Five: all of this can be done in a manner that is economically sustainable, with potential for extra dividends, as well as a favorable risk/reward ratio...</b>"
<br />
He broke off, seeing her satisfied smile. "<b>Should I go on, or is there sufficient reason for excitement yet?</b>"</p>
<p>She chuckled, before turning her attention back down on her scroll. "<b>Excitement is hardly the goal here. But if you write a summary of you points I will bring them to the Grandmaster's attention. Is half an hour sufficient for the task?</b>"</p>
<p>On his way out, he noticed the scroll she was reading had the Emerald Lodge seal on it. <i>Dang, she already knew. How come they can be so quick to know and yet so slow to make up their minds?</i></p>One of the students came rushing into her room without even knocking:
"Professor, the Emerald Lodge is gathering an army against the Bonedancers!"
She looked up from her scroll and arched an eyebrow. "And why should that excite us?"
He stopped in his tracks, his enthusiasm giving way to confusion. "Well, they are a threat to travellers and civilians, and getting rid of them must surerly be a good act. Also, they Emerald lodge will reward all who participate."
Her eyebrow rose another...Doc Foxglove, PFU (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-04T17:02:11ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Devside Chats, Fireside in ThornKeeprandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0vm?Devside-Chats-Fireside-in-ThornKeep#22015-03-03T12:28:26Z2015-03-03T12:28:26Z<p>Thanks, Pino.</p>
<p>Did you also record the sunday one with Ryan Dancey?</p>Thanks, Pino.
Did you also record the sunday one with Ryan Dancey?randomwalker2015-03-03T12:28:26ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: A PFO-University forum presentation: Mobile Nodes: How to avoid becoming one.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0yi?A-PFOUniversity-forum-presentation-Mobile#172015-03-03T10:01:19Z2015-03-03T10:01:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Diego Rossi wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Nice piece, but I think there is a problem that you aren't considering:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Midnight of Golgotha wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
1) Get out there and do offensive PvP. It will make you a better defender as you see the various ways people defeat/escape you....
<br />
</blockquote><p>You see, number 1 advice, probably the more important, don't work.
</p>
You are suggesting PvErs to do something that they don't like to become better at doing something they don't like. In a game.
<br />
</blockquote><p>Two comments:
<p>-The suggestion is also that they (we!) learn how to <i>avoid</i> the stuff we don't like by learning how it actually works. An alternative would be to practice running away tactics - which is exactly what the original post is about.</p>
<p>-Getting killed during something like the Barbarian brawl (with no valuables on you) is very different from getting robbed when you have a full load of valuables. I hate being forced into pvp when outnumbered with everything to lose (I love getting away, though). Taking away 'forced', 'outnumbered' and 'things to lose' from the equation and you might find a little practice worth it to increase your survivability.</p>
<p>..and I still find it remarkable that the "evil predatory Golgatha" is teaching everyone how to get away from them. I'd rather not critique them for seeing things from a non-PvP-adverse point of view.</p>Diego Rossi wrote:Nice piece, but I think there is a problem that you aren't considering:
Midnight of Golgotha wrote:
1) Get out there and do offensive PvP. It will make you a better defender as you see the various ways people defeat/escape you....
You see, number 1 advice, probably the more important, don't work.
You are suggesting PvErs to do something that they don't like to become better at doing something they don't like. In a game.
Two comments: -The suggestion is also that they...randomwalker2015-03-03T10:01:19ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Recruitment: The Gold & Steel Trading Companyrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rw30?Recruitment-The-Gold-Steel-Trading-Company#192015-03-02T17:01:41Z2015-03-02T17:01:41Z<p>Hijacking the thread momentarily to mention that Thannon is also giving some great lectures at the Pathfinder University. Show up for a lecture, get a business deal on the side!</p>
<p>/hijack</p>Hijacking the thread momentarily to mention that Thannon is also giving some great lectures at the Pathfinder University. Show up for a lecture, get a business deal on the side!
/hijackrandomwalker2015-03-02T17:01:41ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Golgotha: Revisedrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r5l0&page=3?Golgotha-Revised#1422015-03-02T14:49:46Z2015-03-02T14:49:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Savage Grace wrote:</div><blockquote><p> When it comes to settlements, there are 3 things to consider.</p>
<p>Location, location, location.
<br />
</blockquote><p>meaning:
</p>
Location of enemies and allies
<br />
Location of resources
<br />
Location of markets and trade routes</p>
<p>My impresssion is that Golgathans see close proximity to enemies as a <i>convenience</i>.
<br />
Funnily enough, players such as myself tend to see it as just the opposite.</p>Savage Grace wrote:When it comes to settlements, there are 3 things to consider.
Location, location, location.
meaning:
Location of enemies and allies
Location of resources
Location of markets and trade routesMy impresssion is that Golgathans see close proximity to enemies as a convenience.
Funnily enough, players such as myself tend to see it as just the opposite.randomwalker2015-03-02T14:49:46ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Tragedy of Blackwood Gladerandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0zn&page=2?The-Tragedy-of-Blackwood-Glade#522015-03-02T09:33:43Z2015-03-02T09:33:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gol Tigari wrote:</div><blockquote> Is it really a war though? </blockquote><p>My impression was that it is a cold war at most. Or just rivalry. And that the driver for it is the need to have some pvp in the game more than anything else.
<p>something something about Golgatha playing the villains the game needs.</p>
<p>maybe I'm naive, but what I've seen so far is a bunch of players wanting the game to succeed and able to cooperate just fine in the background while fighting and looting each other in the foreground.</p>Gol Tigari wrote:Is it really a war though?
My impression was that it is a cold war at most. Or just rivalry. And that the driver for it is the need to have some pvp in the game more than anything else. something something about Golgatha playing the villains the game needs.
maybe I'm naive, but what I've seen so far is a bunch of players wanting the game to succeed and able to cooperate just fine in the background while fighting and looting each other in the foreground.randomwalker2015-03-02T09:33:43ZForums: Pathfinder Online: [PFO songbook] heard in Thornkeep tavern: PvP Virginstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s185?PFO-songbook-heard-in-Thornkeep-tavern-PvP#12015-03-03T03:21:23Z2015-03-02T08:22:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I never thought i'd conjure up Madonna but the lyrics wanted it. Is it time for someone to start compiling the PFO songbook?</span></p>
<p><i>Foxglove returns from her scavenging trip with no goods but a few new holes in her armor. She offers to sing to cover her bar tab. The tavernkeeper looks unconvinced.</i></p>
<p>I made it through the wilderness
<br />
Encumbered, but made it through
<br />
Didn't know how slow I was
<br />
Until I found you</p>
<p>I was beat
<br />
by your feat
<br />
I'd been had, I was sad and blue
<br />
And you made me lose
<br />
Yeah, you made me lose
<br />
My shiny and new</p>
<p>Hoo, PvP virgin
<br />
Ganked for the very first time
<br />
PvP virgin
<br />
When my husks lie
<br />
in a straight line</p>
<p>Gonna give you all my loot, boy
<br />
My gear is fading fast
<br />
Been saving it all for you
<br />
'Cause I’m content that can last</p>
<p>But that’s fine
<br />
Cause you're mine
<br />
I'll be yours
<br />
'Till the end of time
<br />
'Cause you made me feel
<br />
Yeah, you made me feel
<br />
I've nowhere to hide</p>
<p>Like a virgin, hey
<br />
Ganked for the very first time
<br />
PvP virgin
<br />
With five husks in a straight line</p>
<p>Like a virgin, ooh ooh
<br />
Like a virgin
<br />
Feel the rush inside
<br />
When you chase me,
<br />
And my health drops,
<br />
And you love me </p>
<p>Oh oh, ooh whoa
<br />
Oh oh oh whoa
<br />
Whoa oh ho, ho</p>
<p>Ooh baby
<br />
Yeah
<br />
Can you make my loot drop
<br />
For the very first time?</p>I never thought i'd conjure up Madonna but the lyrics wanted it. Is it time for someone to start compiling the PFO songbook?
Foxglove returns from her scavenging trip with no goods but a few new holes in her armor. She offers to sing to cover her bar tab. The tavernkeeper looks unconvinced.
I made it through the wilderness
Encumbered, but made it through
Didn't know how slow I was
Until I found you
I was beat
by your feat
I'd been had, I was sad and blue
And you made me lose
Yeah, you made...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-02T08:22:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: A PFO-University forum presentation: Mobile Nodes: How to avoid becoming one.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0yi?A-PFOUniversity-forum-presentation-Mobile#82015-03-01T20:34:45Z2015-03-01T20:34:45Z<p>Thank you Midnight!
<br />
Hopefully you will have slightly less easy pickings now ;-)</p>
<p>For the record: this presentation is officially endorsed by PFUniversity. </p>
<p>(and it's my fault it didn't make it into the 1st week schedule)</p>Thank you Midnight!
Hopefully you will have slightly less easy pickings now ;-)
For the record: this presentation is officially endorsed by PFUniversity.
(and it's my fault it didn't make it into the 1st week schedule)randomwalker2015-03-01T20:34:45ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Tragedy of Blackwood Gladestealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0zn?The-Tragedy-of-Blackwood-Glade#302015-03-01T11:24:14Z2015-03-01T11:24:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GripGuiness wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Theodum wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
It needs to be a new bucket – the old one disappeared. I suspect an unsavoury traveller and his donkey – he seemed surprisingly interested in my bucket.”
<br />
</blockquote><p>Suspect whomever you like Goblin-lover. Donkey and I have not ever been to Emerald Lodge. Our previous request to sample Emerald Liquor was never answered...so I figured we are unwelcome there. Perhaps security in your enclave is not exactly up to snuff.
</p>
</blockquote><p>Grip, I got the item. Meet me in the agreed place?
<p>There seemed to be some kind of druidish ward made from string and a rat skeleton, but i managed to disable it.</p>GripGuiness wrote:Theodum wrote:
It needs to be a new bucket – the old one disappeared. I suspect an unsavoury traveller and his donkey – he seemed surprisingly interested in my bucket.”
Suspect whomever you like Goblin-lover. Donkey and I have not ever been to Emerald Lodge. Our previous request to sample Emerald Liquor was never answered...so I figured we are unwelcome there. Perhaps security in your enclave is not exactly up to snuff.
Grip, I got the item. Meet me in the agreed place?...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-03-01T11:24:14ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Settlement: Keeper's Passstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r4v5&page=3?Settlement-Keepers-Pass#1112015-02-26T15:44:09Z2015-02-26T15:44:09Z<p>Sounds like the furniture came from <i>The Dancing Ogre</i>.
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(Or that you don't have anyone with carpentry ranks yet)</p>
<p>But if it fits, i sits. And I'll certainly stroll by.</p>Sounds like the furniture came from The Dancing Ogre.
(Or that you don't have anyone with carpentry ranks yet)
But if it fits, i sits. And I'll certainly stroll by.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-02-26T15:44:09ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Great CoupConfused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0dk?The-Great-Coup#502015-02-26T15:24:13Z2015-02-26T14:50:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Theodum wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">GripGuiness wrote:</div><blockquote> Donkey is confused by much that has been said here ... however he wishes to know if a bucket of Emerald liquor might be reserved for his sampling. </blockquote>Get your donkey off the bucket. A rat just drowned in it - ahem - dissolved in it - and I'm not paying for a new donkey if the spirit kills the stupid beast. </blockquote><p>But if you manage to completely dissolve the donkey, there won't be any evidence.
<p>By the way.. can I taste the dissolved rat spirits? I think it could be a big seller.</p>Theodum wrote:GripGuiness wrote: Donkey is confused by much that has been said here ... however he wishes to know if a bucket of Emerald liquor might be reserved for his sampling.
Get your donkey off the bucket. A rat just drowned in it - ahem - dissolved in it - and I'm not paying for a new donkey if the spirit kills the stupid beast. But if you manage to completely dissolve the donkey, there won't be any evidence. By the way.. can I taste the dissolved rat spirits? I think it could be a...Confused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)2015-02-26T14:50:55ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Why has Tavernhold been expelled from the gamestealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0sb?Why-has-Tavernhold-been-expelled-from-the-game#82015-02-26T10:16:07Z2015-02-26T10:16:07Z<p>It may be a new experimental pvp window mechanic. With Tavernhold being so vulnerable to Barbarian Brawls, it makes sense to implement stronger measures there first.</p>It may be a new experimental pvp window mechanic. With Tavernhold being so vulnerable to Barbarian Brawls, it makes sense to implement stronger measures there first.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-02-26T10:16:07ZRe: Forums: Advice: Protecting a +8 Sword from theft etc...randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0of?Protecting-a-8-Sword-from-theft-etc#132015-02-25T10:10:27Z2015-02-25T10:10:27Z<p>I guess the issue is not so much people grabbing it off you when you are carrying it around, but rather someone stealing it when you are sleeping, taking a bath etc. So:</p>
<p>Alarm spell. Ring of sustenance so you need less sleep. Sleeping with it under your pillow. Magic circles around your bed (but watch the time). Sleeping in a Magnificant Mansion (though that is far beyond 'reasonable' IMO).</p>I guess the issue is not so much people grabbing it off you when you are carrying it around, but rather someone stealing it when you are sleeping, taking a bath etc. So:
Alarm spell. Ring of sustenance so you need less sleep. Sleeping with it under your pillow. Magic circles around your bed (but watch the time). Sleeping in a Magnificant Mansion (though that is far beyond 'reasonable' IMO).randomwalker2015-02-25T10:10:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Anyone seen a Dwarven Steel Battleaxe?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0jt?Anyone-seen-a-Dwarven-Steel-Battleaxe#132015-02-25T09:56:28Z2015-02-25T09:56:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">TEO Cheatle wrote:</div><blockquote><p> +0 T2 weapons do 10 more damage and have an average 50 higher to hit, than a +2 T1 weapon. </p>
<p>+0 T2 armor will have 50-120 more hitpoints, 30-80 power, +2 to three different recoveries, +50 to all defenses, and +2-6 in 2-3 defenses. </p>
<p>Both giving you +2 to Epow and Epro </blockquote><p>...and +4 physical protection. (woot - Cheatle missed a tiny detail?!)
<p>but of course, T2+2 is even better. That's what you should be aiming for if you can afford it (says the refiner...).</p>TEO Cheatle wrote:+0 T2 weapons do 10 more damage and have an average 50 higher to hit, than a +2 T1 weapon.
+0 T2 armor will have 50-120 more hitpoints, 30-80 power, +2 to three different recoveries, +50 to all defenses, and +2-6 in 2-3 defenses.
Both giving you +2 to Epow and Epro
...and +4 physical protection. (woot - Cheatle missed a tiny detail?!) but of course, T2+2 is even better. That's what you should be aiming for if you can afford it (says the refiner...).randomwalker2015-02-25T09:56:28ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Anyone seen a Dwarven Steel Battleaxe?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0jt?Anyone-seen-a-Dwarven-Steel-Battleaxe#122015-02-25T09:49:21Z2015-02-25T09:49:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tyncale wrote:</div><blockquote> I made 160 Cotton Twine +0, and not a single +1. :( Which is a pity since I was lucky to get a +2 Composite Maple Stave from a Batch of +0. So no +1 Wardens Longbow just yet. I am going to keep trying. </blockquote><p>save the stave for a +2 bow!
<p>I can make cotton twine+2, so TEO (per open offer for refined items, see GW/trade subforum) should be able to trade you.
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If you wait a few more days, even +3 might become available for the right price.</p>Tyncale wrote:I made 160 Cotton Twine +0, and not a single +1. :( Which is a pity since I was lucky to get a +2 Composite Maple Stave from a Batch of +0. So no +1 Wardens Longbow just yet. I am going to keep trying.
save the stave for a +2 bow! I can make cotton twine+2, so TEO (per open offer for refined items, see GW/trade subforum) should be able to trade you.
If you wait a few more days, even +3 might become available for the right price.randomwalker2015-02-25T09:49:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: What do you think a wizards role should be in PFOrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ryhl?What-do-you-think-a-wizards-role-should-be-in#412015-02-25T09:41:23Z2015-02-25T09:41:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pyronous Rath wrote:</div><blockquote> anyone who thought a wiz was op EVER in pfo is straight up full of crap. </blockquote><p>Apparently I'm straight up full of crap, then. And have no point to make.
<p>But when my rogue decided to finally try out a staff, it felt like easy mode in comparison! The guys who farmed ten thousand goblins in the first week also seemed to rely mainly on staves. And when Ryan back in alpha took all the classes straight to level 8 (see, they already did that), his only complaint about the wizard was that getting the arcane achievements took relatively long. Since EE, the devs have felt the need to nerf several spells. Because, apparently, they felt wizards were too strong.</p>
<p>I think you are just talking about the perceived situation <i>right now</i> and tossing out words like 'EVER' just to try to add strength to your argument. I liked it better when you were arguing for better grass - the hyped emotional style was entertaining then. </p>
<p>Your point that fighter/cleric builds are more suited for wading through groups of mobs is a very valid point, though. So at least one of us made one.</p>
<p>[/rant]</p>Pyronous Rath wrote:anyone who thought a wiz was op EVER in pfo is straight up full of crap.
Apparently I'm straight up full of crap, then. And have no point to make. But when my rogue decided to finally try out a staff, it felt like easy mode in comparison! The guys who farmed ten thousand goblins in the first week also seemed to rely mainly on staves. And when Ryan back in alpha took all the classes straight to level 8 (see, they already did that), his only complaint about the wizard was...randomwalker2015-02-25T09:41:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Pathfinder University - A company for new players in their first 90 days.randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzmy?Pathfinder-University-A-company-for-new#182015-02-25T08:15:39Z2015-02-25T08:15:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Harad Navar wrote:</div><blockquote>I am greatly pleased with the energy around PFU. Congratulations on the developer interviews. I think that is fantastic that new voices are rising to support the community. Indeed a worthy successor to Gobocast</blockquote><p>Indeed the fireside chat with Lisa reminded me of Gobbocast. But even with the new voices sounding we don't want the older ones to go quiet. Talk to me if you are interested in being a guest lecturer.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gol Phyllain wrote:</div><blockquote> Golgotha has decided to not add PFU to its list of conquests. :) In all seriousness we want PFU to do well and get players engaged in the social aspect of the game. </blockquote><p>Thank you Phyllain. Let's all hope our usefulness as a learning facility continues to outstrip our usefulness as prey. Now, as a winner of PvP tournaments - any chance of getting you to give a duelling masterclass?
<p>(The classes "how to be a successful evil overlord" and "peasant revolt 101" are in the advanced curriculum for the fall semester and won't be offered this spring).</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">KotC - Erian El'ranelen wrote:</div><blockquote>And that, good sir, is why I as readily turn new players toward Golgotha as to any other settlement, depending on the player's intended play style...</blockquote><p>Absolutely! The PFU main goal is to have <i>no players quit in frustration</i> because of the learning curve. Beyond that, we see joining a settlement as a key step to enjoying the game - as long as the settlement is functional and matches your playstyle.
<p>But how will players know what settlement to pick? This is where we offer anyone to come give a guest lecture (contact me or Hoffmann if interested) and represent their company.
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If someone is willing to compile and maintain a guide to settlements/companies that would be great, but it must be done with liberal amounts of care and respect. </p>
<p>Foxglove/Randomwalker
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Master of Curriculum, PFU</p>Harad Navar wrote:I am greatly pleased with the energy around PFU. Congratulations on the developer interviews. I think that is fantastic that new voices are rising to support the community. Indeed a worthy successor to Gobocast
Indeed the fireside chat with Lisa reminded me of Gobbocast. But even with the new voices sounding we don't want the older ones to go quiet. Talk to me if you are interested in being a guest lecturer. Gol Phyllain wrote:Golgotha has decided to not add PFU to its list...randomwalker2015-02-25T08:15:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Great Couprandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0dk?The-Great-Coup#232015-02-25T07:30:50Z2015-02-25T07:30:50Z<p>Patience, the grass is always greener in the spring. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>also, OOC tags can always be used in RP posts to make it over-obvious that you are <i>not</i> RPing. Any post by Theoodum (and not Thod) is a RP post.</span></p>Patience, the grass is always greener in the spring.
also, OOC tags can always be used in RP posts to make it over-obvious that you are not RPing. Any post by Theoodum (and not Thod) is a RP post.randomwalker2015-02-25T07:30:50ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Keepside chat with Lee Hammock, Lead Game Designer of Goblinworks, Wednesday 2/25 8pm ESTrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0m2?Keepside-chat-with-Lee-Hammock-Lead-Game#22015-02-24T23:01:35Z2015-02-24T23:01:35Z<p>Shooting you a few questions on PM, Hoff.
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Be sure to record it so I can watch at a less ungodly hour than 3am. </p>
<p>(actually you forgot to ask Lisa why they insist on living in such an inconvenient time zone).</p>Shooting you a few questions on PM, Hoff.
Be sure to record it so I can watch at a less ungodly hour than 3am.
(actually you forgot to ask Lisa why they insist on living in such an inconvenient time zone).randomwalker2015-02-24T23:01:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Great Couprandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0dk?The-Great-Coup#192015-02-24T22:54:00Z2015-02-24T22:54:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Caldeathe Baequiannia wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">TEO Cheatle wrote:</div><blockquote> Wealth doesn't have to mean gold. </blockquote>Regardless of what it means, do you have access to a listing of the number of friends, allies, or assets that any other person on the board has? If you don't, the claim (while it might be accurate) is both spurious and provocative. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>
</p>
It would surprise me greatly if any individual has greater wealth than the <i>combined wealth of the largest group</i> in the game.
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TEO has a centralised economy where Michelle essentially holds all TEOs gathered, refined and crafted items not currently in use by players. Which is ...a whole lot of items.
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Michelle is extremely unlikely to make personal appearances in this or other threads since that would risk falling behind on her bookkeeping</span></p>
<p><i>Michelle Wedgewood.... there's a crafty one. They can strip her of her titles and proclaim her just a commoner, but until they figure out how to access the vault without her they can't touch her power.
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And if they were stupid enough to try anything, it would take about 10 seconds before all the mercenaries figured out the business opportunity. </i></p>Caldeathe Baequiannia wrote:TEO Cheatle wrote: Wealth doesn't have to mean gold.
Regardless of what it means, do you have access to a listing of the number of friends, allies, or assets that any other person on the board has? If you don't, the claim (while it might be accurate) is both spurious and provocative.
It would surprise me greatly if any individual has greater wealth than the combined wealth of the largest group in the game.
TEO has a centralised economy where Michelle essentially...randomwalker2015-02-24T22:54:00ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Head of Vecna: Would You Do It?randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0jr?Head-of-Vecna-Would-You-Do-It#102015-02-24T13:00:26Z2015-02-24T13:00:26Z<p>Since cutting off the head prevents Raise Dead, I would only...</p>
<p>..nah, scratch that. I'd definitely pull it. And I think I know exactly which player would be tempted despite the warnings of everyone else.</p>Since cutting off the head prevents Raise Dead, I would only...
..nah, scratch that. I'd definitely pull it. And I think I know exactly which player would be tempted despite the warnings of everyone else.randomwalker2015-02-24T13:00:26ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: The Great Coupstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0dk?The-Great-Coup#52015-02-24T02:00:44Z2015-02-23T13:52:16Z<p>Foxglove woke up with a hangover. <i>Ouch. How could those last seven drinks seem like a good idea?</i>
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Her uneasy dreams about monsters everywhere faded, but the headache did not.</p>
<p>The previous night had been strange. The Fool's Feast wasn't a traditional River Kingdoms festival, but it seemed like it might catch on. The topsy-turvy aspect certainly appealed to the masses: mayors and barons dressed as court jesters and servants for a night while their fools sat on their thrones and commanded their people to laugh, dance and drink. </p>
<p><i>And it might teach the powerful to cultivate a little humbleness when they are reminded how easily power can change here</i>.</p>Foxglove woke up with a hangover. Ouch. How could those last seven drinks seem like a good idea?
Her uneasy dreams about monsters everywhere faded, but the headache did not.
The previous night had been strange. The Fool's Feast wasn't a traditional River Kingdoms festival, but it seemed like it might catch on. The topsy-turvy aspect certainly appealed to the masses: mayors and barons dressed as court jesters and servants for a night while their fools sat on their thrones and commanded their...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-02-23T13:52:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Barbarian Brawl - February 22nd!randomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzwl?Barbarian-Brawl-February-22nd#222015-02-23T10:39:04Z2015-02-23T10:39:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ravenlute wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Let's throw a little organised chaos into the world. Announcing the Barbarian Brawl! Melee only, FFA, blood splattering fun-times!
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</blockquote><p>Any chance of organizing another brawl this weekend?
<p>PFU is working to arrange pvp classes (by some very skilled guest lecturers), and a brawl would be the perfect place for some hands-on experience afterwards.</p>
<p>If you consider making the brawl into a regular event, we'd definitely want to plan some classes around that and promote it. </p>
<p>Great initiative in either case!</p>
<p>Foxglove/Randomwalker
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Master of Curriculum, Pathfinder Universtiy</p>Ravenlute wrote:Let's throw a little organised chaos into the world. Announcing the Barbarian Brawl! Melee only, FFA, blood splattering fun-times!
Any chance of organizing another brawl this weekend? PFU is working to arrange pvp classes (by some very skilled guest lecturers), and a brawl would be the perfect place for some hands-on experience afterwards.
If you consider making the brawl into a regular event, we'd definitely want to plan some classes around that and promote it.
Great...randomwalker2015-02-23T10:39:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: *An anonymous bard in the Marchmont tavern sings an ode* ... "Despergobbo"stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s01m?An-anonymous-bard-in-the-Marchmont-tavern#32015-02-20T17:43:57Z2015-02-20T17:43:57Z<p>Foxglove tosses a few silvers and a smile in the direction of the bard.</p>
<p><i>Touching. But won't stop them from eating him if he tries to go out there armed only with a musical instrument.</i></p>Foxglove tosses a few silvers and a smile in the direction of the bard.
Touching. But won't stop them from eating him if he tries to go out there armed only with a musical instrument.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-02-20T17:43:57ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Pathfinder University classes 2/19-2/24 - Open to allrandomwalkerhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzzb?Pathfinder-University-classes-219224-Open-to#32015-02-20T09:57:14Z2015-02-20T09:13:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Axi Hoffman wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Friday 2/20 at 10pm central EU time (UCT+1) we will have <a href="http://paizo.com/people/randomwalker" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Foxglove</a> presenting Gearing Up; how to get beter gear and use it too. This class will provide an intro on crafting Tier 1 +2 gear, and Foxglove will help you make your own! We are going to provide some supplies but are always interested in donations to the university of gear and raw/salvage/refined goods.
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</blockquote><p>Hi all,
</p>
my class tonight is bascially for <i>anyone who ever wants to use better gear</i>, but those still in starter gear are especially encouraged. Crafting your own is just one of the options you have.</p>
<p>No crafting skill (or combat skills) required, but anyone wanting to craft their own T1 gear will get a boost from us.</p>
<p>Donations welcome, especially stacks of steel plate +2.</p>
<p>-looking forward to see you
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Foxglove/Randomwalker</p>Axi Hoffman wrote:Friday 2/20 at 10pm central EU time (UCT+1) we will have Foxglove presenting Gearing Up; how to get beter gear and use it too. This class will provide an intro on crafting Tier 1 +2 gear, and Foxglove will help you make your own! We are going to provide some supplies but are always interested in donations to the university of gear and raw/salvage/refined goods.
Hi all,
my class tonight is bascially for anyone who ever wants to use better gear, but those still in starter...randomwalker2015-02-20T09:13:12ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Crafting Settlements are Pathetic.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rw29?Crafting-Settlements-are-Pathetic#182015-01-18T00:17:06Z2015-01-18T00:17:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cald Heurad wrote:</div><blockquote> With a functionless AH, our only advantage was faster crafting. we were at 200% speed last week, but as of Wednesday, even with six towers, we are only 20% faster than any non-crafting settlements. </blockquote><p>The •main• advantage of crafting settlements is to have all the crafting stations, allowing the settlement to make gear for every build. Running to neighbours for class training is a heck of a lot less work than hauling raw materials, refined components and crafted goods across the map and back again. (hint: if you want to find Brighthaven's leadership, look in Keepers Pass).
<p>Crafting speed at T1 is already so fast that one refiner can supply a 100+ character guild (you need heaps of gatherers though). AH is for when the populations are much higher than now and the eonomy is mature (trust me - a centralized system is way more effective then free market for the buildup phase).</p>
<p>Bottom line: the excuses to poach towers sound very much like excuses (although seasoned with rational and well-intentioned arguments), and set a dangerous precedence.
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If Alderwag approves of the 'deal' it is obviously a very different situation.</p>Cald Heurad wrote:With a functionless AH, our only advantage was faster crafting. we were at 200% speed last week, but as of Wednesday, even with six towers, we are only 20% faster than any non-crafting settlements.
The *main* advantage of crafting settlements is to have all the crafting stations, allowing the settlement to make gear for every build. Running to neighbours for class training is a heck of a lot less work than hauling raw materials, refined components and crafted goods across...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-01-18T00:17:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Unresearched Fragmentsstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rusw?Unresearched-Fragments#252015-01-07T15:06:20Z2015-01-07T13:55:58Z<p>Foxglove innocently wipes her ink-stained fingers on her footpad's leathers:</p>
<p><b>"Theodum, I hear you are interested in.. um.. mysterious scribbled scrolls. I mean book fragments. Lost pages and stuff. Anyway: I got some here I can absolutely <i>guarantee</i> nobody else has in their collections yet. Unknown origin but remarkably good condition - almost as new. Amazing what tricks the ancient mages knew, really."</b></p>
<p><b>"Could be yours for the right price. I might even know where to get more. Interested?"</b></p>Foxglove innocently wipes her ink-stained fingers on her footpad's leathers:
"Theodum, I hear you are interested in.. um.. mysterious scribbled scrolls. I mean book fragments. Lost pages and stuff. Anyway: I got some here I can absolutely guarantee nobody else has in their collections yet. Unknown origin but remarkably good condition - almost as new. Amazing what tricks the ancient mages knew, really."
"Could be yours for the right price. I might even know where to get more. Interested?"stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2015-01-07T13:55:58ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: So, is there an example of a Lawful Good Society on earth?stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rqe8&page=4?So-is-there-an-example-of-a-Lawful-Good#1902014-12-01T20:02:50Z2014-12-01T20:02:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Deadmanwalking wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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You left out CG, which is what I'd argue the US aspires to be in many ways (and fails, mind you).</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pathfinder Wiki wrote:</div><blockquote>A nation with the chaotic good alignment is one in which citizens live in peace with autonomy, the government being a loose structure designed to provide aid to those in need and orchestrate larger projects for the nation that individuals couldn't do alone. The people of these nations are typically charitable and the needy and sick are often well cared for. </blockquote><p>Which strongly implies that it's not the government per se that cares for the needy and sick. Caring for the needy and sick is certainly a necessary part of a Good society...but having the government be the ones to do it is a Lawful idea.
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</blockquote><p>Interesting point!
<p>US was indeed designed to be a place with minimal government and maximal personal freedom. At the same time we see you as having some kind of fetish for law enforcement and punishing the wicked (though uch of that comes automatically with being a superpower). You could well argue that a chaotic society logically needs more law enforcement, and that US society is CG-ish while government is LN-ish (that model also explains distrust in politicians)</p>
<p>I would absolutely not describe US as a pit of chaos. But individual-oriented and heterogeneous, yes.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><br />
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As for the Scandinavian countries falling under LG or NG...I'd strongly argue that certain varieties of Evil are very tolerated indeed (major corporations leap to mind...)
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</blockquote><p>You can't run a society without certain pragmatism. The NG-light version "we don't like it, but we're not zealots" possibly applies. We complain and demand the govt to <i>do something</i>, then forget it. Very little zeal in rooting out evildoers - we go for negotiations first.
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At the same time we very much subscribe to very 'lawful' ideas of government health/unemployment/child care etc and have some kind of conformity culture where everything is easy if you fit in but harder if you don't.
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So, possibly a case of LG-ish society and a more LN/NN-ish pragmatic government (but at the very least the gap is smaller, so we trust our government a lot more).</p>Deadmanwalking wrote:You left out CG, which is what I'd argue the US aspires to be in many ways (and fails, mind you). Pathfinder Wiki wrote:A nation with the chaotic good alignment is one in which citizens live in peace with autonomy, the government being a loose structure designed to provide aid to those in need and orchestrate larger projects for the nation that individuals couldn't do alone. The people of these nations are typically charitable and the needy and sick are often well cared...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-12-01T20:02:50ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: So, is there an example of a Lawful Good Society on earth?stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rqe8&page=4?So-is-there-an-example-of-a-Lawful-Good#1802014-12-01T15:11:33Z2014-12-01T15:11:33Z<p>re: OP question.
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if discussing Pathfinder alignment, at least use the Pathfinder definitions and not personal interpretation of 'good' and 'lawful' </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pathfinder Wiki wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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"A nation with the lawful good alignment is one in which strict laws protect its citizens, evil is not tolerated, and the poor are cared for. Chaotic characters may find these locations to be difficult to navigate socially and legally, but if one is conscious of the local laws and customs, it is usually possible to stay out of trouble."</p>
<p>"A nation with the neutral good alignment is one in which citizens and the government try to live in peace, and safeguard the rights and lives of the nations inhabitants children, evil is not tolerated, though not hunted or prosecuted with the same zeal as a lawful good nation, and the unfortunate and sick are well-cared for."</blockquote><p>Scandinavia/north Europe perhaps fits the NG description better than the LG one (except the 'hard to navigate part' which is certainly true). You amercians can discuss the 'poor are cared for' bit and what alignment to put of USA. However large organizations are not per definition evil when using the pathfinder definitions.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>"Lawful neutral characters are the judges of Golarion. Typically driven by a strong sense of fairness and duty, these characters are often willing to take extreme personal risk to stay true to the accepted behavior and beliefs of their deity or society. Being morally neutral, a character of this alignment sees both good and evil as tools to use to maintain order".</blockquote><p>Realpolitik! Seems to fit US fairly well from where I'm standing. Obvisouly also fits many religious groups.re: OP question.
if discussing Pathfinder alignment, at least use the Pathfinder definitions and not personal interpretation of 'good' and 'lawful'
Pathfinder Wiki wrote:"A nation with the lawful good alignment is one in which strict laws protect its citizens, evil is not tolerated, and the poor are cared for. Chaotic characters may find these locations to be difficult to navigate socially and legally, but if one is conscious of the local laws and customs, it is usually possible to stay out...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-12-01T15:11:33ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: +3 armor?stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rqoy?3-armor#162014-11-30T19:23:04Z2014-11-30T19:23:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee"><Kabal> Kradlum wrote:</div><blockquote><p> ...Well, thanks to Empyrean Bankbot you hopefully won't be hearing that for a while.
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</blockquote><p>Curiously enough, it is actually the Bankbot character herself that makes the coarse padding +3.
<p>(Us proper weavers are making the fine padding though, in case you decide masterwork is 4x better than that +3 keyword).</p>Kradlum wrote:...Well, thanks to Empyrean Bankbot you hopefully won't be hearing that for a while.
Curiously enough, it is actually the Bankbot character herself that makes the coarse padding +3. (Us proper weavers are making the fine padding though, in case you decide masterwork is 4x better than that +3 keyword).stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-11-30T19:23:04ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Unofficial PFO Atlasstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rpna?Unofficial-PFO-Atlas#102014-11-20T08:14:53Z2014-11-20T08:14:53Z<p>Same excellent quality as always!</p>
<p>Agree with Cheatle that coordinates would be great (how would <i>you</i> like to be the guy that taught GW how to navigate their own map?)</p>
<p>instead of SatNav we'd use the HarNav...</p>
<p>and best of luck with the Diviners. I'm sure you can outsource quite a bit of work to Brighthaven as well.</p>Same excellent quality as always!
Agree with Cheatle that coordinates would be great (how would you like to be the guy that taught GW how to navigate their own map?)
instead of SatNav we'd use the HarNav...
and best of luck with the Diviners. I'm sure you can outsource quite a bit of work to Brighthaven as well.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-11-20T08:14:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Plans of world domination squashed - a thank you to Lee and GWConfused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rozy?Plans-of-world-domination-squashed-a-thank#32014-11-12T10:27:54Z2014-11-12T10:27:54Z<p>Huh?</p>
<p>You wanna turn shiny gold into iron? Silly humens...</p>Huh?
You wanna turn shiny gold into iron? Silly humens...Confused Goblin Alchemist (alias of randomwalker)2014-11-12T10:27:54ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Comrade Anklebiter's Fun-Timey Revolutionary Socialism Threadstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mknc&page=16?Comrade-Anklebiters-FunTimey-Revolutionary#7952014-10-14T13:33:31Z2014-10-14T13:33:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Comrade Anklebiter wrote:</div><blockquote><p> ...I should have replaced my "Strike Poverty Not Syria" (I still don't care for that slogan much—Defeat U.S. Imperialism Through Workers Revolution!) with one reading "Vive le Galt!"
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</blockquote><p>While the idea of using military strikes for the purpose of having less poor people must be appealing to <i>some</i>, it strikes me as a very non-socialist thing. Also, as demonstrated too many times, it doesn't actually help.
<p>If you just like to compare apples and oranges, compare US alcohol-related death rates to US casualties from war and terrorism and come up with the slogan "Terrorism is better than beer". (Though a capitalist might look at the costs and conclude that alcohol is a 100 times more cost-effective way of killing the masses).</p>Comrade Anklebiter wrote:...I should have replaced my "Strike Poverty Not Syria" (I still don't care for that slogan much--Defeat U.S. Imperialism Through Workers Revolution!) with one reading "Vive le Galt!"
While the idea of using military strikes for the purpose of having less poor people must be appealing to some, it strikes me as a very non-socialist thing. Also, as demonstrated too many times, it doesn't actually help. If you just like to compare apples and oranges, compare US...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-10-14T13:33:31ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Flattery Contest (Alpha Invites as prize!)stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rgg7?Flattery-Contest#92014-09-04T13:08:18Z2014-09-04T10:09:15Z<p>Posting and settlements aside, Kadere is a hot beefcake. Those dreamy eyes, that smile that gives butterflies in my stomach - and beyond. The shirt is a little scruffy, so there's another reason to take it off, hmm?</p>
<p>Wait, what do you mean judged by the <i>collective</i>... umm.. gotta go! </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Posting and settlements aside, Kadere is a hot beefcake. Those dreamy eyes, that smile that gives butterflies in my stomach - and beyond. The shirt is a little scruffy, so there's another reason to take it off, hmm?
Wait, what do you mean judged by the collective... umm.. gotta go!
[Spoiler omitted]stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-09-04T10:09:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Concerned about fightersstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rbbc&page=4?Concerned-about-fighters#1872014-08-18T12:34:37Z2014-08-18T12:34:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jiminy wrote:</div><blockquote> Who doesn't love a fighter with a smart mouth and panche! </blockquote><p>Rogues. You're stepping on our turf.
<p>(PFO has a Swashbuckler armor line for rogues that give melee bonuses, light blades attack bonus is a rogue prereq, and precision/rapier attacks are dex-based. Add reflex save, uncanny dodge, evade and bluff...)</p>Jiminy wrote:Who doesn't love a fighter with a smart mouth and panche!
Rogues. You're stepping on our turf. (PFO has a Swashbuckler armor line for rogues that give melee bonuses, light blades attack bonus is a rogue prereq, and precision/rapier attacks are dex-based. Add reflex save, uncanny dodge, evade and bluff...)stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-08-18T12:34:37ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Race Changes, Ability Bonuses, and Prerequisitesstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rczx?Race-Changes-Ability-Bonuses-and-Prerequisites#382014-08-12T10:27:21Z2014-08-12T10:27:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Stephen Cheney wrote:</div><blockquote><p> As currently set up...
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</blockquote><p>oh.. I think Foxglove just became an elf.Stephen Cheney wrote:As currently set up...
oh.. I think Foxglove just became an elf.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-08-12T10:27:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=12#5662014-07-17T20:57:23Z2014-07-17T20:57:23Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>still missing one Alk...</span></p>
<p>Foxglove will use her full round action to move into a flanking position (CO35 unless Alk takes that spot) </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I can at least try to draw an attack (i'm the one with the most armor...), and be in position for opportunity attacks if it tries something stupid.</span></p>still missing one Alk...
Foxglove will use her full round action to move into a flanking position (CO35 unless Alk takes that spot)
I can at least try to draw an attack (i'm the one with the most armor...), and be in position for opportunity attacks if it tries something stupid.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-07-17T20:57:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=12#5632014-07-11T19:55:42Z2014-07-11T19:55:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Harad Navar wrote:</div><blockquote> stuff</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Thanks. RAW seems clear indeed. In real life I can hit something 10' in the air with a 2' stick without jumping, but I'll accept that the manticore isn't a cardboard box filling all the corners of the cube. I suppose high jump DC's are just harder than I remembered.</span>
<p>Waiting for Alk and Dezi to act first, though you can safely expect Foxglove to close to melee. Does the slope makes charge impossible?</p>Harad Navar wrote:stuff
Thanks. RAW seems clear indeed. In real life I can hit something 10' in the air with a 2' stick without jumping, but I'll accept that the manticore isn't a cardboard box filling all the corners of the cube. I suppose high jump DC's are just harder than I remembered. Waiting for Alk and Dezi to act first, though you can safely expect Foxglove to close to melee. Does the slope makes charge impossible?stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-07-11T19:55:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=12#5612014-07-09T17:43:43Z2014-07-09T17:43:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Harad Navar wrote:</div><blockquote> ..she can make the long jump off the edge of the embankment, but can not jump high enough for a strike at the manticore; </blockquote><p><i>Callistra's warts! Stop flying and come face me like a... eh.. someone stupid</i>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>also waiting for others to act before posting next action</span></p>Harad Navar wrote:..she can make the long jump off the edge of the embankment, but can not jump high enough for a strike at the manticore;
Callistra's warts! Stop flying and come face me like a... eh.. someone stupid [Spoiler omitted]
also waiting for others to act before posting next actionstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-07-09T17:43:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=12#5552014-07-05T19:05:39Z2014-07-05T19:05:39Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>about bow: meh.. not a big deal. Keep it as +0 since I ran out of cash, at least it looks very pretty.</span></p>
<p>Foxglove, shaking with fury and adrenaline after seeing Carrot hurt, drops her bow and runs at the manticore, drawing her blade as she runs</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>ok.. hopefully not too much wishful thinking here: Manticore 10' above the ground should mean at same level as +0 elevation hexes (and the bridge), and reachable by a long jump instead of a high one. The manticore is reachable by a 30' move including a 10' run before the jump. Unfortunately Harad doesn't threathen from the ground, so no flanking.
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Dropping bow as free action, drawing rapier+dagger as part of move (due to TWF). Jump and stab with rapier, similar to what Harad did.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>acrobatics:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>(which should be enough to jump from CH34 to CG33)</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>melee (mw rapier):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>dam:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6</span></p>
<p>The point of the rapier darts towards the throat of the beast...
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>crit confirm?:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>extra damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2</span>
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..and penetrates several inches before gravity pulls wielder and blade away again.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>acrobatics for landing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18</span>
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She lands on her feet below the beast, ready to defend herself if it should swoop down).</p>about bow: meh.. not a big deal. Keep it as +0 since I ran out of cash, at least it looks very pretty.
Foxglove, shaking with fury and adrenaline after seeing Carrot hurt, drops her bow and runs at the manticore, drawing her blade as she runs
ok.. hopefully not too much wishful thinking here: Manticore 10' above the ground should mean at same level as +0 elevation hexes (and the bridge), and reachable by a long jump instead of a high one. The manticore is reachable by a 30' move including a...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-07-05T19:05:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: Sponsored Company: The Vespiary (adults only)stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r7ef?Sponsored-Company-The-Vespiary#362014-07-03T11:04:47Z2014-07-03T11:04:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lord Regent: Deacon Wulf wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Looks down and sighs</span>
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It seems becoming Undead has drawbacks. </blockquote><p>just change title to Lady Regent and no-one will think more about it.
<p>Barring that, I'm sure the Vespiary has crafters. Would you prefer bone, wood or iron?</p>
<p>(ooh, so many puns there I can't make..)</p>Lord Regent: Deacon Wulf wrote:Looks down and sighs
It seems becoming Undead has drawbacks.
just change title to Lady Regent and no-one will think more about it. Barring that, I'm sure the Vespiary has crafters. Would you prefer bone, wood or iron?
(ooh, so many puns there I can't make..)stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-07-03T11:04:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5472014-07-03T10:28:53Z2014-07-03T10:28:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Harad Navar wrote:</div><blockquote><p> [plus is only on attack, not damage]
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</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>MW bonus is to hit only, but I was pretty sure I bought a new mw <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment—-final/weapons/weapon-descriptions/shortbow-composite" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">composite shortbow</a> precisely because is was made with Str(+1) rating. I suppose I only said that in-character, but I specifically said that the Str(+2) composite longbows were a tad too heavy to pull and I was looking for something more suited to my strength.</span>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Anyway, not a very big deal. Especially not when I can't hit.</span></p>
<p>Foxglove's jaw drops a little as she sees Harad jump up and punch the monster. <i>I wonder if I could do that too? But he's still going to die if he keeps getting spiked like that! Unless Dezi can save him.</i></p>
<p>Then she notices:
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<b>"NOOO! Save Carrot!"</b></p>Harad Navar wrote:[plus is only on attack, not damage]
MW bonus is to hit only, but I was pretty sure I bought a new mw composite shortbow precisely because is was made with Str(+1) rating. I suppose I only said that in-character, but I specifically said that the Str(+2) composite longbows were a tad too heavy to pull and I was looking for something more suited to my strength. Anyway, not a very big deal. Especially not when I can't hit.
Foxglove's jaw drops a little as she sees Harad jump...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-07-03T10:28:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5372014-06-30T21:24:37Z2014-06-30T21:24:37Z<p>unless Cat or Dezi does something completely unexpected, Foxglove will draw an arrow and yell at the Manticore (but keep her cover)
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<b>"Over here ya' ugly mutt. I got a spike for you too"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>ready action to fire bow (+8/d6+1 plus whatever modifiers) once it comes within short range </span></p>unless Cat or Dezi does something completely unexpected, Foxglove will draw an arrow and yell at the Manticore (but keep her cover)
"Over here ya' ugly mutt. I got a spike for you too"
ready action to fire bow (+8/d6+1 plus whatever modifiers) once it comes within short rangestealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-30T21:24:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5342014-06-29T22:21:14Z2014-06-29T22:21:14Z<p><i>Wings, spiky tail and ugly mug. He's going to fly by and pepper us the moment we get out on the brid... whoaa, Dezi's starting something - probably a fight.</i></p>
<p>Foxglove dashes to nearby cover (big tree or rock), preferably 20-30' from Dezi, and draws her bow. She doesn't care to be silent - drawing the fire away from mounts and Dezi wouldn't be so bad. </p>
<p><b>"Spread out!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>deliberately not firing because she's not sure what Dezi's up to - could be a 'charm monster' for all she knows. Also sounds like sorta long range.</span></p>Wings, spiky tail and ugly mug. He's going to fly by and pepper us the moment we get out on the brid... whoaa, Dezi's starting something - probably a fight.
Foxglove dashes to nearby cover (big tree or rock), preferably 20-30' from Dezi, and draws her bow. She doesn't care to be silent - drawing the fire away from mounts and Dezi wouldn't be so bad.
"Spread out!"
deliberately not firing because she's not sure what Dezi's up to - could be a 'charm monster' for all she knows. Also sounds...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-29T22:21:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5272014-06-27T07:42:21Z2014-06-27T07:42:21Z<p><b>"What? Oh!"</b>
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Foxglove sees the (one) lion.</p>
<p><b>"Stealth, speed and sharp claws versus head-butting and posturing. Too easy, but a good demonstration."</b></p>
<p>Suddenly she tenses and says to Alk and Harad with urgency:
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<b>"What if there's a <i>shepherd</i> there? And he's stupid enough to try to interfere?"</b></p>
<p>Foxglove stands on tip-toe to look for any sign of a nearby shepherd (or any sign the sheep are domestic and not wild). If she cannot see anything, she is content to watch the show.</p>
<p>She readies her bow and arrow, though. Just in case.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Harad, as the high wisdom character it's probably your job to wonder where the <i>third</i> lioness is. Foxglove is too busy with her hair and all.</span></p>"What? Oh!"
Foxglove sees the (one) lion.
"Stealth, speed and sharp claws versus head-butting and posturing. Too easy, but a good demonstration."
Suddenly she tenses and says to Alk and Harad with urgency:
"What if there's a shepherd there? And he's stupid enough to try to interfere?"
Foxglove stands on tip-toe to look for any sign of a nearby shepherd (or any sign the sheep are domestic and not wild). If she cannot see anything, she is content to watch the show.
She readies her bow and...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-27T07:42:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Online: LFF (Looking for Feud) Personal Ad - Carbon D. Metric (6/25/14)stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r797?LFF#72014-06-26T11:37:51Z2014-06-26T11:37:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Virgil Firecask wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Rabble rabble rabble! Rabble. Rabble rabble rabble?</p>
<p>Rabble. xoxoxo</p>
<p>Rabble rabble,
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-Rabble</p>
<p>RR: Rabble rabble rabble. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>so far the only one to respond in character. Or maybe just rambling. So hard to tell with Dwarvish.</span>
<p>Mr.Carbon: I'm sorry you disapprove of my garb, and that your cows have such poor sense of balance in the dark. But I would never wish to pick a fight with you <span class=tiny><s> on your terms, out in the open</span></s> just for the sake of fighting. </p>
<p>I will however offer to, for a fee, carry your message to the nearest town. I might even toss in a word that you carry some very valuable items on your body.</p>
<p>Oh, and since you have no attachment to family members, would you mind if I... inherited your house?</p>Virgil Firecask wrote:Rabble rabble rabble! Rabble. Rabble rabble rabble?
Rabble. xoxoxo
Rabble rabble,
-Rabble
RR: Rabble rabble rabble.
so far the only one to respond in character. Or maybe just rambling. So hard to tell with Dwarvish. Mr.Carbon: I'm sorry you disapprove of my garb, and that your cows have such poor sense of balance in the dark. But I would never wish to pick a fight with you on your terms, out in the open just for the sake of fighting.
I will however offer to, for a...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-26T11:37:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5242014-06-25T08:46:50Z2014-06-25T08:46:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Harad Navar wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Foxglove is fixing her hair. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>bang on! Though it should at least be "her long, luxurious hair"</span>
<p><i>Ooooh..sheep. Kinda romantic, dueling for the lady favors like that. Wouldn't that be something, having two knights fight over me... though I'd of course have to stab the ugly one so I could run off with the cute one.</i></p>
<p><i>Oh, Dezi is making the sign for... monster? or was it ambush or danger? Gah, her tests are hard! But wouldn't it be funny if that was for real and she was afraid of sheep! I suppose those rams could look scary if I were 3' tall...</i></p>Harad Navar wrote:Foxglove is fixing her hair.
bang on! Though it should at least be "her long, luxurious hair" Ooooh..sheep. Kinda romantic, dueling for the lady favors like that. Wouldn't that be something, having two knights fight over me... though I'd of course have to stab the ugly one so I could run off with the cute one.
Oh, Dezi is making the sign for... monster? or was it ambush or danger? Gah, her tests are hard! But wouldn't it be funny if that was for real and she was afraid of...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-25T08:46:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5172014-06-20T06:54:47Z2014-06-20T06:54:47Z<p>Foxglove hesitates... <b>"Umm.. if you go down, I'll grab your wand and use it on you. I'm <i>pretty</i> sure I can get it to work - just not on the first try. So better not bleed out too fast."</b><i>Ouch.. such a tiny body, every second is going to count then.</i><b>"On second thought, we'll probably stuff a healing potion down your throat if that happens. The wand is for... well.. if we are wounded and chased and find a place to hide for a few minutes. And you are exhausted. That kind of thing."</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dezi Viscasne wrote:</div><blockquote> She wastes no time in beginning lessons, adding signs for 'cure', 'wounds', 'poison', 'attack', 'now' and basic numbering. </blockquote><p><i>'Cure'? But why would I worry about breaking stealth to ask for a cure... ohyeahright she still can't hear... </i>
<p>She is curious and a quick learner. Nevertheless, when Dezi tries to teach signs for <i>numbers</i>, she counters by showing Dezi that humans already know how to count on their fingers. <i>And if there are more than 5 opponents, the sign you want is probably 'hide!' or 'flee!' anyway.</i> She would like to know the sign for 'I heard something' or 'dangerous sound' though, since Dezi otherwise might be oblivious. </p>
<p><i>When we return to a city, I'll have her teach me signs for cheating at card games and such.</i></p>
<p>Foxglove also tries to teach Dezi every rude gesture she knows. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Although I suspect Dezi knows them all and many more.</span></p>Foxglove hesitates... "Umm.. if you go down, I'll grab your wand and use it on you. I'm pretty sure I can get it to work - just not on the first try. So better not bleed out too fast."Ouch.. such a tiny body, every second is going to count then."On second thought, we'll probably stuff a healing potion down your throat if that happens. The wand is for... well.. if we are wounded and chased and find a place to hide for a few minutes. And you are exhausted. That kind of thing."
Dezi Viscasne...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-20T06:54:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5152014-06-19T13:34:45Z2014-06-19T13:34:45Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>unless something happens in the first hour...</span></p>
<p>Foxglove walks beside Dezi, trying to write on the slate while walking, or stopping to write and hurrying to catch up.
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<b>Can you teach me some basic signs for scouting?</b>
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<i>Gah, writing is so.. annoying. Exactly why we must learn her signs!</i></p>
<p>Foxglove asks to learn the signs for:
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-danger! monster, ambush, trap,
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-hide!
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-wait!
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-follow me quietly
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-flanking
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-idiot</p>
<p>Except for the last one (saved for internal use), she insists everyone in the party learns these basic signs.</p>unless something happens in the first hour...
Foxglove walks beside Dezi, trying to write on the slate while walking, or stopping to write and hurrying to catch up.
Can you teach me some basic signs for scouting?
Gah, writing is so.. annoying. Exactly why we must learn her signs!
Foxglove asks to learn the signs for:
-danger! monster, ambush, trap,
-hide!
-wait!
-follow me quietly
-flanking
-idiot
Except for the last one (saved for internal use), she insists everyone in the party learns...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-19T13:34:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5112014-06-16T06:29:34Z2014-06-16T06:29:34Z<p><b>"That's settled then!"</b></p>
<p>counting out coins to pay for her share of the healing wand:
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<b>"It's a good thing you got the cheaper one. Actually it's a good thing we'll be back on the road again. I seem to have spent a lot more money than I thought. Let's just hope there are no nice shops along the road ahead."</b></p>
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<p><b>"Dezi, do you have a... little pony or something? You are welcome to hitch a ride on Carrot, but I'm not sure how comfortable saddlebags would be."</b>
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Drawing of Dezi on a tiny horse, Dezi in saddlebag, and a question mark. Waiting for Dezi to indicate if she needs a ride.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Foxglove does not expect an eidolon</span>
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—</p>
<p>She hopes to find Cat in the saddlebags or around the stables. If not, she coos and calls and really takes her time moving out of the village, hoping that it'll catch up.</p>"That's settled then!"
counting out coins to pay for her share of the healing wand:
"It's a good thing you got the cheaper one. Actually it's a good thing we'll be back on the road again. I seem to have spent a lot more money than I thought. Let's just hope there are no nice shops along the road ahead."
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"Dezi, do you have a... little pony or something? You are welcome to hitch a ride on Carrot, but I'm not sure how comfortable saddlebags would be."
Drawing of Dezi on a tiny horse, Dezi...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-16T06:29:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Water Discussionstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/discussion&page=3#1122014-06-14T21:27:43Z2014-06-14T21:27:43Z<p>were we supposed to level up, or is that 'soon' ?</p>were we supposed to level up, or is that 'soon' ?stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-14T21:27:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5052014-06-13T06:33:20Z2014-06-13T06:33:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Harad Navar wrote:</div><blockquote> I suggest we gather our belongings a prepare to depart. Unless, of course you or Foxglove need to do some more shopping. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>we could probably use a wand of clw, even now that we have someone who could actually use it</span>
<p>Foxglove seems to have packed and prepared most of her stuff the evening before, as she likes to be ready to <s>escape</s> leave at short notice.</p>Harad Navar wrote:I suggest we gather our belongings a prepare to depart. Unless, of course you or Foxglove need to do some more shopping.
we could probably use a wand of clw, even now that we have someone who could actually use it Foxglove seems to have packed and prepared most of her stuff the evening before, as she likes to be ready to escape leave at short notice.stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-13T06:33:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=11#5032014-06-10T21:41:29Z2014-06-10T21:41:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dezi Viscasne wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Dezi keeps an eye on the wanderers looking for clues of strange behavior that would not be in keeping with guards.
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</blockquote><p>Foxglove is about to start whispering, then writes instead:
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<b>posh wedding - merc leaders - secret meetings? patrol for spies & assassins -> i look dangerous?</b></p>
<p>Satisfied she solved <i>that</i> mystery, she blows a kiss to the next patrol they meet and moves on, ignoring the guards from then on.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Next morning, Foxglove is only a little late for breakfast and in a good mood despite her hangover. She greets the party:
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<b>"Morning boys. You missed a great party!"</b></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Dezi Viscasne wrote:Dezi keeps an eye on the wanderers looking for clues of strange behavior that would not be in keeping with guards.
Foxglove is about to start whispering, then writes instead:
posh wedding - merc leaders - secret meetings? patrol for spies & assassins -> i look dangerous?Satisfied she solved that mystery, she blows a kiss to the next patrol they meet and moves on, ignoring the guards from then on.
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Next morning, Foxglove is only a little late for breakfast and in a...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-10T21:41:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=10#4982014-06-10T07:09:05Z2014-06-10T07:09:05Z<p>On the way home, giggling and showing clear signs of having been bought plenty of drinks, Foxglove tries to persuade Dezi to "look around a bit" in the village.
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Basically meaning: sneaking around (but no climbing), peeking through windows and trying to spy on any still awake (or sleeping) people without being seen.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> assuming Alk is sleeping, or she would find it fun seeing how long and how overtly she could spy on Alk before being noticed. Otherwise, this is a <insert hooks, clues or red herrings> device and a way to expose </span></p>
<p>When they run into a cat on the way, Foxy stops and pets it.It is obvious she loves cats. She writes "we have a Cat", and makes a stick figure of Cat with an earring and sharp claws leaping in the face of a goblin shaman.
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Eventually, they meander their way back to the inn, where Foxglove gives Dezi a big hug.
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<b>"Thank you for a wonderful evening. Nothing like a big party to make you feel - well - <i>alive</i>, before going out on dangerous adventures. See you in the morning?"</b></p>
<p>Glancing up at the sky, she adds: <b>"Well, maybe not at first light, but no worries, Alk needs to rehearse his magic for a good hour and Harad does his meditation thing, so we'll get at least <i>some</i> sleep."</b></p>
<p>Rather than writing, she accompanies her talk with stick figures on Dezi's board: One bearded with a book, one in a yoga pose, one sleeping and a tiny one also sleeping. She adds a sun above. And a bed underneath the third figure. Yawns. <b>"Good night!"</b></p>On the way home, giggling and showing clear signs of having been bought plenty of drinks, Foxglove tries to persuade Dezi to "look around a bit" in the village.
Basically meaning: sneaking around (but no climbing), peeking through windows and trying to spy on any still awake (or sleeping) people without being seen.
assuming Alk is sleeping, or she would find it fun seeing how long and how overtly she could spy on Alk before being noticed. Otherwise, this is a device and a way to expose...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-10T07:09:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=10#4962014-06-09T20:38:00Z2014-06-09T20:38:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dezi Viscasne wrote:</div><blockquote><p> As they approach their destination, she realizes she has forgotten her cloak and has no way of covering her silver hair as she had during dinner. <i>Maybe Foxy'll chalk it up to being tiny? She'll know the truth of things soon enough.</i>
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</blockquote><p><b>"Wow, I absolutely <i>love</i> your fey-touched hair! Or is it a glamour spell? And it matches your dress."</b>
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Foxglove has changed to her (borderline indecent) dancer outfit underneath a dark green hooded cloak. One very visible stiletto at the hip to warn drunk men from acting on bad ideas.
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—-</p>
<p>Initially, she is just awestruck when Dezi starts <i>singing</i> on top of the complex drum best. <i>And here I thought... well, I'm impressed!</i>
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Inspired, she starts first to mimic Dezi's sway, then start following her own intuition, nearly getting lost in the song.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>not that it matters in any way, but I'd like to use dancing to assist Dezi's masterful performance</span>.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>perform (dance):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16</span></p>
<p><b>"Wow! Just... wow!"</b></p>Dezi Viscasne wrote:As they approach their destination, she realizes she has forgotten her cloak and has no way of covering her silver hair as she had during dinner. Maybe Foxy'll chalk it up to being tiny? She'll know the truth of things soon enough.
"Wow, I absolutely love your fey-touched hair! Or is it a glamour spell? And it matches your dress."
Foxglove has changed to her (borderline indecent) dancer outfit underneath a dark green hooded cloak. One very visible stiletto at the hip to...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-09T20:38:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Talking Head Tavern - The One is in the Waterstealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TalkingHeadTavernTheOneIsInTheWater/gameplay&page=10#4932014-06-08T23:03:01Z2014-06-08T23:03:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Darcnes wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Dezi flashes a large smile at reference to her dress and hooks a thumb at herself, beaming in a sort of proud shyness.</p>
<p><i>She actually thinks up a new dress design every day, some are not as well received.</i>
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</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>When Foxy learns about the <i>sleeves</i>, she will be so envious...</span>
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><br />
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After a moment she points at a bright light and shades her eyes with a pained look, squinting her eyes for effect. She points at the word 'night' on the board, while nodding emphatically.</p>
<p>(Drinks sound like fun, well.. drink.. it does not take much.) </blockquote><p>Foxglove grins. <i>Don't like the bright light, eh? I think we may get along fine enough. Though the spotlight can be a very fun place when you know exactly what you want them to see.</i>
<p>—-</p>
<p>after the dinner, she will try to find a place to go dancing. (Being deaf, Dezi might have completely missed out the pleasures of dancing - or not). Both possessing natural grace and performing skills (dance/percussion), they should be able to have quite a good time together. On the way home, Foxglove will ask whether the healing magic cures hangovers.</p>Darcnes wrote:Dezi flashes a large smile at reference to her dress and hooks a thumb at herself, beaming in a sort of proud shyness.
She actually thinks up a new dress design every day, some are not as well received.
When Foxy learns about the sleeves, she will be so envious...
Quote:After a moment she points at a bright light and shades her eyes with a pained look, squinting her eyes for effect. She points at the word 'night' on the board, while nodding emphatically.(Drinks sound like...stealthy redhead (alias of randomwalker)2014-06-08T23:03:01Z