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Didn't you get the memo? People aren't allow to have fun in their own way. If your way deviates from the standard of a fanbase, clearly it is badwrongfun and you are a dirty munchkin for wanting to play something you like. Because playing something you like will surely interfere with another person, and that person can't have you having fun with something that they like, right?

Don't worry, it's not too late to save you. You can still be reeducated and get better, with time, effort, and plenty of support.

:p

Haha!

I always knew I was different...

It's gotten to the point where I cringe in anticipation of the hate wars everytime I see a thread like this.

There will always be ways to 'break' gameplay.
They exist now, their existence multiplied like bunnies with the release of Mythic, and they will never go away or be entirely fixed.

If epic rules are released, that's great. We should support the Paizo staff in that decision.
If epic rules are not released, that's great. We should support the Paizo staff in that decision.

Whether or not other people wish to use epic rules is nobody's business but theirs. The game is meant to be enjoyed. If they are enjoying themselves, what does it matter?

When Paizo released the Beginner's Box as part of their subscription, I simply temporarily suspended my subscription because I didn't want it, I had no use for it. But I can see that it is an invaluable resource to those who DO want it.
If such a thing as epic rules are released, I hope the opposition can gracefully do the same without kicking up such a fuss as to bring into question the decisions of Paizo, a collection of people who have given us all nothing but enjoyment and continued support.

We're all just having fun in our own way. And that's a pretty great thing.

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Absynthyne wrote:

Lorosfyr wrote:

(Sorry in advance for the wall of text...)

+1

You know, rather than quoting AN ENTIRE WALL OF TEXT just to add +1, you could just, oh I don't know, maybe, just hit that little + symbol there in the upper right hand corner, put there for that very thing?

Didn't notice the symbol in the upper corner.

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Sean

Hi Sean,

Here is what I've come up with; I'd be interested in hearing any ideas.

Enlightened Polytheist(Archetype)
An oracle with the Enlightened Polytheist archetype selects two different mysteries. The oracle may gain access to the class skills, bonus spells, and some of the revelations of both mysteries that she has selected, but at the cost of reduced endurance and choice. (See Drawbacks)
Class Skill: An Enlightened Polytheist oracle receives the bonus class skill from both of her mysteries. If these are the same skill, this does not grant any additional benefit.
Bonus Spells: An Enlightened Polytheist oracle may select her bonus spells from either of her mysteries. The oracle also has the choice to learn a lower-level bonus spell she did not choose in place of the higher-level bonus spell she would normally gain. Lower-level bonus spells learned this way always use the spell level that they would be if the oracle had learned them with the appropriate bonus spell.
Mystery Revelations: At 5th level, an Enlightened Polytheist oracle may select a second mystery from which to choose revelations.
Drawbacks: An Enlightened Polytheist oracle has one fewer spell known at each level (including cantrips) than is present on Table 2-6: Oracle Spells Known on page 45 of the Advanced Player's Guide. Furthermore, the increased theological understanding required for an oracle to open herself to multiple mysteries forces her to constantly focus some of her will toward her spiritual well-being. An Enlightened Polytheist oracle always takes a -2 penalty on Will saves.

Here is loosely what I am considering implementing into my game. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Mystic Descent
You are descended from a long line of powerful oracles, and some portion of their power flows in your veins.

Prerequisites: Cha 13, Skill Focus with one class skill of the selected mystery for this feat, character level 3rd.

Benefit: Select one Oracle mystery. You must have Skill focus in one of the class skills that mystery grants to an oracle at 1st level (for example, Intimidate for the Battle mystery). This mystery cannot be a mystery you already have, and you must still meet the deity requirement of the selected mystery. You gain one revelation of the selected mystery. For purposes of using that revelation, treat your oracle level as 1 or your character level -5, whichever is higher, even if you have levels in oracle. You do not gain any of the other revelations, and you cannot choose a final revelation. This feat does not substitute as having the Revelations class feature for the purpose of meeting the requirements of other feats.

Improved Mystic Descent
The power of your discovered heritage continues to grow.

Prerequisites: Cha 15, Mystic Descent, character level 11th.

Benefit: You gain another revelation of the mystery you selected with the Mystic Descent feat. For purposes of using any revelations gained through the use of the Mystic Descent feats, treat your oracle level as equal to your character level – 3, even if you have levels in oracle. You do not gain any of the other revelations, and you cannot choose a final revelation.

Greater Mystic Descent
Your discovered heritage reaches its zenith.

Prerequisites: Cha 17, Mystic Descent, Improved Mystic Descent, character level 17th.

Benefit: You gain an additional revelation from the mystery you selected with the Mystic Descent feat. For purposes of using that power, treat your character level as your oracle level for all your revelation powers granted by this feat, Mystic Descent, and Improved Mystic Descent. You do not gain any of the other revelations, and you cannot choose a final revelation.