If I have an ability that reads, for example...
"Add +1/4 to the eidolon's evolution pool"
...does that mean that I add +1 to the evolution pool per four levels or every forth level?
If the answer is per four levels, then I presume +1 at 1st through 4th level, +2 at 5th through 8th level, etcetera.
If the answer is every four levels, then I presume +1 at 4th level, +2 at 8th level, etcetera.
This type of phrasing comes up a lot in Pathfinder, so could somebody please direct me to where the rules clearly answer this question? It would greatly diminish arguments at my table. Thanks!
Multiply the level by 1/4, so the second method is correct. +1 at 4th, +2 at 8th and so on.
Things like this are ALWAYS rounded down unless it also states a minimum.
A level 1 you choose your favored class bonus that gives you a +1/4 eidolon evolution pool. That is all you have for now: 1/4.
At level 2 you choose it again and now have 1/2.
Level 3: 3/4
Level 4: you inexplicably skip choosing this and instead choose to up your hitpoints by 1. You are still stuck at 3/4.
Level 5: you decide to go back to 1/4 eidolon evolution pool. Now you are at +1, enjoy the new evolution pool point.
If this 'ability' is in fact the Racial Favored Class bonus (as I suspect) then the relevant information you need is on APG p9.
- Gauss
Here you go: Advanced races from the APG. Look for the fourth paragraph under "Racial Favored Classes".
Does that help?
