Tonight on Paizo LIVE: Magic, Tech, or Junk?

Do we have gundam and mecha now? I didn't know that! That's my favorite sci-fi genre!!

Can’t wait to run Junker’s Delight! It’s way bigger than I expected!

Do we have gundam and mecha now? I didn't know that! That's my favorite sci-fi genre!!

Yes, we had a playtest for mechs. They are coming in Starfinder Tech Revolution. :)

Tech Rev Questions from the discord: (edited to include names for attribution)

River (she/ze)asks:
What is the full list of topics covered in the tech-lore section, and do y'all have a particular favorite?

Mark von Drake asks:
Are you excited for any new class options? Which class are you most looking forward to people seeing it's new content? (Nanocyte not included)

River (she/ze)asks:
How much is there about hybrid technology, either in terms of lore or new options - it might be half-magic (ie. more for Galactic Magic), but it is also half-tech, so...

cosmotron asks:
What sort of new options are technomancers getting? Are they getting any options that let them feel more techno than mancer?

Mark von Drake asks:
Which item do you find the most amusing?

Peff asks:
Any plans for a starship/vehicle/mech based AP or modules?

cosmotron asks:
Which item do you feel has the most potential for player misunderstandings?

Mark von Drake asks:
What is your most favorite article in the book?

River (she/ze) asks:
The store page mentions "alien relics that surpass conventional science" - which I'm guessing are "artifacts, but tech rather than magic" - what's up with those, and can we get a sneak peek at one or two?

Kamyr asks:
Did you add gunblades?
oh god I'd love me some f%!#ing gunblades...

cosmotron asks:
How much time control will there be?

Peff asks:
(as tech adjacent, kind of) More xenometric android options anytime soon?
(as also tech adjacent) More technological options for summon creature?

jrock the latecomer asks:
I think we need to ask about Grenades and new Hacking game mechanics as well

A few more questions:

* Can you give us a glimpse of the new Solarian class options/abilities?

* Are there any new Grenades and/or Grenade rules introduced?

* Can you talk about any of the new Hacking rules/abilities (if any)?

* Are there any future APs or Standalone Adventures planned (in the works) that are based around Mechs / Vehicles?

Thank you.

Secrets of Magic question: we've heard off and on about a "supplemental spells" class feature for the magus, something that replaced the Martial Caster feat from the playtest. Can we get some more information on that?

Secrets of Magic questions:

We have only learned about 1 of the new backgrounds in this book, the "Song of the Deep"; can you tell us more, please and how many are there?

How effective is a Magus or a Summoner with Eidolon at tanking? Are they about on par with a Champion or a Monk with Mountain Stance, do they have any abilities to control the spaces around them, or do they not make effective tanks, at all?

How are the builds between each eidolon type generally different? is it just that they are a Brute Strength build and a Dexterous build with only their different ability scores to differentiate them or do they also get different abilities? For example, what makes a Wrecker Demon different from a Tempter Demon and what are the different builds for the Fey eidolon?

In regards to Elementalism, what new Druid Orders and Monk Stances are there?

Can you please give us more details about Geomancers? How exactly are their spells different from other casters?

Are there any new general feats or skill feats besides Tattoo Artist?

How do Fulu work and can you provide an example, please?

Thank you!

Another SoM question:

Is there anything in this book that will enhance our ability to try out that fantasy of playing a Necromancer capable of summoning undead minions and having them attack our enemies or do the menial chores and tasks our lazy apprentices fail to do in a timely manner?

For Tech Rev:

- What are the new hacking rules like?
- Are there some examples of favorite "technobabble" that you want to share?
- What are some of the new options for drones?
- What are the new explosives rules like and how do they interact with moment-to-moment gameplay?

- Developer Thurston Hillman to discuss upcoming digital products.

It seems we missed that one, any news you can share about the topic?

- Developer Thurston Hillman to discuss upcoming digital products.

It seems we missed that one, any news you can share about the topic?

Sorry, we had a change in guests on favor of Editor K. Tessa Newton. My error. No news to report.

Question to Logan Bonner:

What is the official ruling on being able to cast cantrips & focus spells on lower levels / forced heightening?

Use cases:
Cantrip - Light
Voluntarily using a smaller light radius to enable a scout that is sneaking ahead to stay a little bit closer to the party.

Focus spells - Wild Shape
Druids keeping access to smaller sized animal forms in cases where the larger ones just wont fit due to space constraints instead of them being unable to shift at all.

Edit: If it is not allowed, why was that decision made?

I wanna Luminescent ink to be in Guns & Gears!

And to Logan Bonner:
Truename showcase, please?

Thanks for your questions. The the flew by, as it always does. You can catch a replay of the show on Twitch now. Wie will post it to YouTube early next week.

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