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On the subject of traits, does anyone have an opinion about which trait is most useful for an inspired blade swashbuckler: anatomist, fencer, or killer?

A +1 to confirm critical hits, a +1 to AoOs and parry attempts, or a +2 to damage on a critical hit?

Bragnar wrote:

Regarding traits would "Fencer" (+1 to AOO) help with Parry/Ripostes as they are based on AOO?

Now they are not AoO

They use a AoO but the Parry does not actually hit anything. So I am a little fuzzy on if this would help with the Parry but it wouldnt help with the Ripostes

I'm under the opposite impression and at least one designer feels that the trait would apply, so we may lack community consensus?

http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qye2?Swashbucklers-Opportune-Parry-and-Attacks %20-of

TarkXT wrote:

Lamontius wrote:

The previous three pages become pretty funny to read if you peruse them after reading today's blog post

Meh. Oh no! We won't have sneak attack! What if they replace it with something better! Le Gasp!

Yeah count me as an investigator fan. :)

i liked the sneak attack progression. if made it a possible option for reskinning the investigator as a magic using arcane assassin. something the rules currently lack. i'd be fine if they staggered the progression a bit (slayer progression) but please don't remove it entirely.

I'm glad they've removed sneak attack progression from the investigator I hope they don't increase the slayer's skill points for similar reasons. Sloppy design to introduce a pair of classes that step all over core material. What most are ignoring is that the rogue as a concept won't ever be rendered obsolete by a hodgepodge of awkward alternative classes Just say "archeologist bard" or "vivisectionist" (corny) aloud. They don't exactly roll off the tongue do they?

I'll continue to live with the rogue's lack of parity, until Paizo gets around to addressing it. I'm not going to start playing an investigator, the concept is just too niche.

So ConnCon is fast approaching, March 19th to 21st. Friends and I are planning to make the trip; but I'm wondering if anyone here has a lead on any possible Society games? Would be added motivation for me to go.

Thus far only LSJ appears on the schedule.

Voted over the weekend, hadn't reported yet:

My first three votes went to my clear three favorites:

Richard Hunt — The Green Barrow
Alexander MacLeod — Cloister of Saint Bethaene
Benjamin Bruck — The Peerless Menagerie of Ashpanjara Isle

I meant to make the tougher decision on a fourth finalist today, but the deadline passed.