Where is the synergy bonus spelled out and what is it exactly? Someting about avoiding mind control?
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There's a book called Seekers of Secrets which has something called "resonance" where if you put an ioun stone in a wayfinder, you get additional effects above and beyond the ioun stone's normal effect (which you also still get). There's a chart of what does what, and also a chart (for home games, not PFS) for determining random resonance effects should the GM so desire.
Is there an online resource for that? I'm searching but not finding.
Ahh. Well, I have the book at home. I'll have to wait until then, I suppose.
It's not PFS. I don't plan PFS at all.
No, there is no online source for it as it is considered to be campaign setting material and thus not covered by the OGL.
Why isn't it on the PFSRD then? I thought that site specialized in getting all the Golarion campaign specific stuff from modules, adventure paths, paper back supplements, and...well...everywhere not in the core hardbacks.
No, there is no online source for it as it is considered to be campaign setting material and thus not covered by the OGL.
Actually, Seekers of Secrets is released under the OGL, check the title page for the PI/Open declaration and the last page for the OGL.
It's just not in the Paizo PRD because we only put our hardcover rulebooks there. Another site such as PFSRD may have the game content for Seekers of Secrets.
I can't find any good list online that lists resonance bonuses for ioun stones and wayfinders anywhere.
Wow. Just, wow...
Thank you for the update. (Now I just need to get Seeker of Secrets so I don't get called shenanigans on...)
You can now find this information on the main Wayfinder page.
Thank you!! I'll let my gaming group know about this!
You can now find this information on the main Wayfinder page.
Wow! Thanks. I was just there last night in the ioun stone and wayfinder sections looking for those rules.
I was SO dismayed to find that I would have to walk 10 feet over to my bookshelf and back again to get the info. :(
Never again.
Sean, could you FAQ exactly what the resonace effect of the clear spindle Ioun stone does. In our lodge there is a geat deal of discusion on what the effect actualy does. Does the effect protect the wearer of the solted way finder 100% fro metal effects and posession?
Clear spindle: Protection from possession and mental control (as protection from evil).
Well, let's look up what Protection from Evil does.
Second, the subject immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person). This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect. If successful, such effects are suppressed for the duration of this spell. The effects resume when the duration of this spell expires. While under the effects of this spell, the target is immune to any new attempts to possess or exercise mental control over the target. This spell does not expel a controlling life force (such as a ghost or spellcaster using magic jar), but it does prevent them from controlling the target. This second effect only functions against spells and effects created by evil creatures or objects, subject to GM discretion.
Check the bold parts. That pretty much explains what the Clear Spindle Ioun Stone resonance does.
Sean, could you FAQ exactly what the resonace effect of the clear spindle Ioun stone does. In our lodge there is a geat deal of discusion on what the effect actualy does. Does the effect protect the wearer of the solted way finder 100% fro metal effects and posession?Clear spindle: Protection from possession and mental control (as protection from evil).Well, let's look up what Protection from Evil does.
Second, the subject immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person). This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect. If successful, such effects are suppressed for the duration of this spell. The effects resume when the duration of this spell expires. While under the effects of this spell, the target is immune to any new attempts to possess or exercise mental control over the target. This spell does not expel a controlling life force (such as a ghost or spellcaster using magic jar), but it does prevent them from controlling the target. This second effect only functions against spells and effects created by evil creatures or objects, subject to GM discretion.Check the bold parts. That pretty much explains what the Clear Spindle Ioun Stone resonance does.
I believe the question that should be asked is if this immunity granted from the Ioun Stone only works against evil characters/enchantment effects with an evil-type descriptor, like Necromancy, or all forms.
I am definitely looking forward to asking about this to my GM.
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The resonance power says it works like protection from evil, which in turn says it only protects from things that are evil.
Expecting FAQs in lieu of following simple written instructions is why we can't have nice things.
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How's the Ultimate Equipment stuff going?
I know you got some up, but was just curious as to where you're at.
UE stuff is still going slowly. It's just so much to change. I'm currently working during any free time I have on the slotless wondrous items. We'll get there... eventually.
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UE stuff is still going slowly. It's just so much to change. I'm currently working during any free time I have on the slotless wondrous items. We'll get there... eventually.How's the Ultimate Equipment stuff going?
I know you got some up, but was just curious as to where you're at.
Quite understandable. I use the site often, so I am, of course, curious.
Keep up the good work.
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Yep we've got a few guys working on it whenever they can (as well as myself) but as stated, there's so much to compare to the old stuff that it takes time. We continue rolling out bits and pieces as we complete them.
By the way, I just wanted to extend my thanks to cartmanbeck, Andrew Shields, Brett (Beastmaster #1, doing double-duty on managing the monster postings as well as filling in on UE), and a couple others, for doing what they can, when they can on UE. This has been a big book for us.
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There is an FAQ on what Protection from Evil covers.
The distinction made in that FAQ isn't really what people are talking about here.
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Necromancy, sorry... but it's going to be coming up a lot in my PSOP area. Did they put "(as Protection from Evil)" to save space and not have to type/write/pring "(as Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law)" into the book? A Wayfinder and the Ioun Stone in question don't have inherent or natural alignment qualities, and the books written with PfE as the main spell referenced ("functions like Protection from Evil, except against [insert alignment]") for PfC, PfG, and PfL.
Designer Sean K Reynolds: "...the stone-wayfinder resonant power only works on said effects from an evil source, because the resonant power specifically cites protection from evil."
Same designer, two years later: "Item says "as protection from evil."FAQ says "Protection from evil only works against evil effects."
Therefore, the item only works against evil effects.
Pretty clear, no?"
Since the thread is resurected i have a question myself, does the resonant power thingy works only with normal ioun stones or for flawed and/or cracked version. (the question is not for PFS)
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Check the rest of the actual text. Here, I'll bold and italicize for you!
Sean, could you FAQ exactly what the resonace effect of the clear spindle Ioun stone does. In our lodge there is a geat deal of discusion on what the effect actualy does. Does the effect protect the wearer of the solted way finder 100% fro metal effects and posession?Clear spindle: Protection from possession and mental control (as protection from evil).Well, let's look up what Protection from Evil does.
Second, the subject immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person). This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect. If successful, such effects are suppressed for the duration of this spell. The effects resume when the duration of this spell expires. While under the effects of this spell, the target is immune to any new attempts to possess or exercise mental control over the target. This spell does not expel a controlling life force (such as a ghost or spellcaster using magic jar), but it does prevent them from controlling the target. This second effect only functions against spells and effects created by evil creatures or objects, subject to GM discretion.Check the bold parts. That pretty much explains what the Clear Spindle Ioun Stone resonance does.
I remember the initial thread seeming like a tempest in a teacup because a cursory reading of the ability clearly states the resonance limitations, that protection from evil only works against evil. (who'da thunk?)
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Since the thread is resurected i have a question myself, does the resonant power thingy works only with normal ioun stones or for flawed and/or cracked version. (the question is not for PFS)
Seekers of secrets, page 46, say:
Resonant power: Only 25% of cracked or flawed ioun stones have resonant powers (see Wayfinders and Ioun Stones on page 51) compared to teh 75% chance for typical ioun stones ; only 10% of scorched ioun stones have resonant powers.So the question now is: in PFS the players check that 75% chance? I have never seen it cited as a drawback of the resonant power and was unaware of this limit.
The rules on page 51 don't explain much. It is not clear if the check is once for each ioun stone to see if it can be augmented and get a resonant power, each wayfinder to see if it can augment a ioun stone placed in it and unlock a resonant power or if it is made for each specific wayfinder/iounstone combination.
Edit: ninjaed :-)
Thank you Diego Rossi, by the way i think that it's a check for resonant powers is made for each wayfinder/iounstone combination.