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Slide casting allows a magus more mobility than many other classes, or so it seems. Choosing that plus being an elf really maximized that mobility.

I think that many overlook the basic aspects of what a magus is...

Firstly, they are a standard martial. Yes, their thing is striking spell, but most of my damage came from the weapon I was wielding. A magus definitely does not have to cast any spells to be relevant in combat.

Secondly, they are spellcasters. The focus that I'm referring to is being able to buff themselves, which other martials cannot do. My character cast buffs on himself (magic weapon and longstrider). Those buffs really paid off.

Striking Spell is a neat ability of a magus, it is not the be all and end all of the class though. One thing that I never did was miss. Part of my build accounted for that. If I had missed I would have spent an action during the next turn to two-hand my bastard sword, thus dealing 2d12+4 plus spells. As long as I did not have to move I would Striking Spell whilst two-handing. If I did have to move, I would free-action remove a hand to slide cast and do d8s once more.

Alexand again glides his hand across the flat of his blade. Blue, static runes erupt from where his hand passes. He then swings at the wyrm.

sword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23
sword dmg: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13
Electric Arc (ref DC 16): 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Striking Spell - Electric Arc; Strike

Alexand continues on his previous path, striding into the upper tunnel with a smile as his elven eyes adjust to the dim light. As he walks, he slowly glides his hand across the flat of his blade. Red, firey runes erupt from where his hand passes.

When he spots the wyrm, he rushes forward and slashes at the wyrm.

sword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28
sword dmg: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 8) + 4 = 20
Burning Hands (ref DC 16): 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Striking Spell - Slide Casting - Burning Hands; Strike

Edit: ...I'm sorry...

I have changed my movement

So...PF2 changed perception slightly. Perception and Stealth are not rolled as opposed anymore (to my understanding). The action is rolled versus the opposing DC. Without actively searching, the wyrm's Stealth is compared to each of our Perception DCs.

I just realized that I could have rocked a scroll of longstrider upon entering. As we are restarting I'll put that in my buffs.

Alexand quickly unfurls the scroll and reads the words while tracing a symbol in the air. The scroll then disintegrates in a burst of blue that envelops his sword. It begins glowing blue.

Alexand then begins slowly walking into the cave.

2 action - cast Magic Weapon; 1 action - stride

"Bāhirē āsa. Bāhirē āsa. Tumi yēkhānē'i thāka..."

Alexand wrote:

I suspect that I am in the minority here in being fine with the current Magus action economy and Spell Strike mechanics. It feels just like the old PF1 Magus (minus the very broken free attack).

Correct assumption

LOL

I suspect that I am in the minority here in being fine with the current Magus action economy and Spell Strike mechanics. It feels just like the old PF1 Magus (minus the very broken free attack).

Umm...oops..

For the sake of playtest, would it be possible to increase the wyrm's HP? Heck, I'm fine if we TPK. I'd like to see this combat go for 4 rounds at least.

Alexand takes off running. As he runs he chants a some words and his free hand traces symbols in the air. He takes a hard turn and ends up behind the wyrm just as fire erupts from his glowing blue bastard sword. With fluid motion he thrusts the sword at the wyrm.

Strike vs Flat-footed: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 = 10
sword+str: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 7) + 4 = 17
Burning Hands (ref DC 16): 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Striking Spell - Slide Casting - Burning Hands; Strike

EDIT: Use my hero point

Strike vs Flat-footed: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28

Oh! Well..! Because of the crit, the result of the wyrm's save is treated as 1 step worse

The magus Spell Strike definitely requires forethought and strategy with its implimentation.

Striking Spell only puts the spell into your weapon. You must separately strike with it.

Alexand quickly unfurls the scrolls and reads the words while tracing a symbol in the air. The scroll then disintegrates is a burst of blue that envelops his sword. It begins glowing blue.

Alexand then begins slowly advancing toward the wyrm.

2 action - cast Magic Weapon; 1 action - stride

"Āpani jinisa dhbansa. Tārā āpanāra antargata chila nā. Ēṭi ēkaṭi aparādha. Āpani ki uttara dina?" Alexand answers loudly and judiciously.

Inimidation: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (3) + 0 = 3

Eh..I don't really care either way. My goal of playtesting the magus was the point. Also minorly testing my system mastery.

Alexand unsheaths his bastard sword and pulls out a scroll. He does this as he calmly strolls forward.

That puts us at 7

Alexand, with his statuesque face, scans the surroundings for traces of the creature.

Survival: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

The stoic elf reaches into a pouch and produces a gold coin, which he then flicks at Bjorn.

"I spent long teaching the young of my people. It is time I got sufficient exercise," the elf said stoically. There was a calmness and patience to his voice and demeanor that radiated experience.

RyanH, you character profile says that your Spell DC is 15, it should be 16.

Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

PFS number and Character number: # 78886-2004
Faction:Vigilant Seal
PFS character name: Lewdvik

Alexand, parchment and quill in hand, scribbles without looking as his eyes fix on the troll swiping at gnomes.

Stare at the troll (-2 will saves) [swift], Slumber hex [standard]

Sumber Hex - DC 16 (remember it has a -2 to will saves)

Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Knowledge (arcana, local, or nobility) for the troll: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 | Though I think it is nature

Alex waits until after the others have moved in. He then moves forward (within 30ft), stares at the farthest back troll (-2 will saves), and then expels his power through a slight eye twitch (Slumber hex DC 16).

yes

Alex gives a wry smile as he looks down at his parchment, "I believe now is as good a time as any to leave. Reports on our activities do not tend to be very exciting if we don't actually do anything."

Alex begins scribbling once more on his paper once more. "So, Torgald is it? And, where are you from? I will endeavor to set you up a reasonable office." Alex looks at Torgald with a profoundly amused expression. "I'm 'ready to set out'."

It definitely doesn't. I was unfamiliar with that talent.

Just so you know, doing a non-kinetic blade blast in melee range provokes twice. Once because it is a spell-like ability and a second because it is a ranged attack. If you gather power before that you will have to make a concentration check for each of those AOO's that hit. On a failure you take the amount of burn equal to how much you would have reduced.

I say this not because I don't believe in your ability to understand your class, but because Kineticists are fairly convoluted. I have a level 15 one and it took some serious learning of how the mechanics of the class interact with the mechanics of the rest of the game.

I know I will. The more tough and dangerous things between me and the enemies, the less I actually have to do. These reports aren't going to write themselves ya'know.

Alexand chuckles very lightly.

A bemused expression rolls onto Alexand's face at Hrungir's suggestion. He slowly looks over with eyebrow raised, "My work concerns you does it? What seems to be the problem?"

Alex gives a shallow bow, his shoulder length hair flowing beautifully back and forth, "Yes, your highness." As he rights himself he reaches into his pack and pulls out a parchment. "In that case your highness, unless you do not want us to leave immediately, here is the report from out escapades before. Also, the kingdom is growing nicely." With that Alex bows once more and turns to leave.

Yes, I was awaiting the response to my first question.

Ah...well then I will deliver my written report later then...

Then merely remove the last thing that Alexand said. He did ask the first question.

Alex pulls out another parchment and begins scribbling. "Yes, your Highness," he says and then pauses his scribbling and thinks for a moment. "Umm, your Highness, who did you want to handle it, just myself or others as well?" He begins scribbling once more, "Also, have you already informed them, or did you want me to?"

Alexand delivers a report of the endeavors to the king.

"Noted and noted," Alex says as he scribbles.

Alexand will scribble more onto the parchment he is carrying around.

I believe so

Present

I don't know if this was made clear but, the energy drain on the attacks affects right away. The save DC is after the 24 hour period to see if it becomes a permanent negative level.

"Ah! As I suspected," Alex says. "Do you plan on going rampaging about the countryside?"

"Already on it," Alex says as he holds up the parchment he's been writing on.

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Alex speaks up from the back of the group as he sorts through some of his papers and then reads off of one. "Excuse me sir but, in the name of the king, you are charged with multiple murders, including two city guard. These crimes are punishable by death." Alex then pauses for a moment in thought. "Before we take you into custody or kill you, I am curious. Why is it that you guard this tomb with such fervor?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

No worries, I'm playing Alexand more as a safety net. Only stepping in if the situation very much necessitates it. Until level 6.

Go Team!

Sis boom bah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Go team go!

Of course it's a statue..

Alex hangs to the back of the group, continuing his note taking.