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I have always run Strength based martials with low Dex and have less experience with Dex builds in the higher levels. To try something different I am running a Dex based fighter using finesse weapons and picking up the Rogue archetype. I am currently at 4th level with a +4 Dex and using +1 leather armor.

I have been looking ahead for future builds and I guess I hadn't realized that once I hit level 10 and get +5 Dex, that my AC can't benefit from it in leather. I can switch to Explorer's clothing to get my +5 Dex, but then I lose my +1 from the leather so it's a "wash".

I was looking at options, but apparently Elven Chain (the old stereotype), still has a +1 Dex cap, so it's not that useful as it would still be a wash compared to leather.

How do higher level characters AC benefit from say a +6 Dex at level 17 from a Cloak of Swiftness or a +7 Dex at level 20? Running no armor would allow it, but then you lose the armor potency runes which would seem to offset it again.

Are there any optimization tips or tricks to getting a higher AC and fully using your Dex bonus?

Question regarding taking an Archetype with the restriction that you cannot take another Archetype Dedication until you select two additional feats from your current archetype.

If that Archetype has additional feats listed, but you already have that feat does it count towards your two additional feats requirements?

Example, you are a fighter and take Point Blank Stance at level 1. At level 2, you take Assisting Shot. You are in a game using the Free Archetype rule and select the Archer Dedication at level 2. Since both Point Blank Stance and Assisting Shot are on the Archer feat list (although selected as a fighter) have you "fulfilled" your Dedication requirement at level 2?

Can you then pick a new Archetype Dedication at level 4?

The fighter at 5th level gains Fighter Weapon Mastery and chooses a group of weapons to increase to Master.

Similarly, at 13th level gains Weapon Legend and chooses a group of weapons to increase to Legendary.

If you select something like the Archer archetype from the APG it gives you the equivalent highest proficiency in the Bow Weapon Group.

So at 5th level if you select Sword for your weapon group, both Swords and Bows increase to Master. At 13th level if you select sword, both Swords and Bows increase to Legendary. Is that correct as I am understanding it?

The spine split in multiple places on my well used first edition Core Rulebook. I refer to it often enough, I am considering buying another or the pocket edition.

What is the latest printing, is it the 4th printing? Where is the printing version listed?

What version is the pocket edition? Is it also equivalent to the hardcover 4th printing?

Am I crazy or didn't they used to discount the first $10 on subscription shipping?

Just got my email on shipping for Fists of the Ruby Phoenix Pawn collection and they are charging $15.17 to ship a $21 product.

Our group received as treasure a standard grade Adamantine Battle Axe.

The weapon is not useful for anyone in our group but we have a Master Crafter with Specialty Crafting Blacksmith. Can we melt it down and harvest the Adamantine? If so, how much does it yield? It's bulk 1.

On page 599, the gp value for Adamantine Weapon is 1,400gp + 140 per bulk, so 1540 gp. The craft requirement is 175 gold of Adamantine + 17.5 per bulk implying it required 192.5 gold value of Adamantine to craft it?

However, on page 578 under Adamantine it lists a chunk as 500gp (bulk L) and a standard grade object (as 350gp per bulk).

How much Adamantium should it yield, since the Crafting math and the precious materials rules seem to vary?

Obviously we can just sell it at the usual 50% or 770 gold. We are only considering this because it's Uncommon.

Over on the Fantasy Grounds forum, it was mentioned that the beginner box was going to be $40 in Fantasy Grounds due to their contract requiring to charge SRP.

This seems not to translate very well in that the beginner box contains pawns and dice. For people just wanting the starter adventure or starter box rules, that seems to be very expensive. The starter adventure would be one of the most expensive adventures on FG for Pathfinder 2e.

I would think Paizo would want to make the starter adventure and ruleset as cheap as possible to get people to try it? Seems like they might want to subsidize Smiteworks so they can sell it affordably (like $10-$15 or so), or even give it away free?

Just making a suggestion in case anyone at Paizo sees this.

Are we not going to get a map pack for Age of Ashes and Extinction Curse like the 1st edition adventure paths had?

Due to COVID I have been both playing and GM online in Fantasy Grounds which eliminates the need for a physical map. However, when we return to in-person gaming next year, I would love to have a map pack for Age of Ashes...

As a Fighter is there a good way to get Expert in Heavy Armor Proficiency before you get Armor Expertise at 11th level?

To elaborate, I am wondering how on earth you meet the prerequisite of expert in Heavy Armor at 8th level for the Armiger's Mobility Feat in the Lost Omens World Guide?

Playing a melee based fighter using polearms. I have a chance to pick up damage reduction via an archetype feat. Just wondering which type would be most beneficial? I was leaning towards slashing or piercing as bludgeoning seem to be used less often. There appear to be more melee slashing type weapons, but of course piecing covers ranged weapons.

Thoughts?

So when can a character legally wear Hellknight Plate? (According to the Hellknights).

It's a level 2 item, but an Arminger can't wear it.

Can they wear when it they pass the test, but before they take the Hellknight Dedication Feat at Level 6, or must they take the test and take the feat?

The Flavor text seems to imply they are eligible as soon as they pass the test. (Feat not required).

Is there a complied errata for the Adventure Path somewhere? It's a bit tedious to scroll through hundreds of posts. I can do that, but didn't want to reinvent something if it's already posted somewhere?

I thought the players guides were spoiler free?

Kinda tells them they get a castle...

"you’ll be returning home to Breachill, where your group is likely to have earned the right to dwell in and rebuild the abandoned castle atop Hellknight Hill"

Pathfinder Kingmaker Promotional Organized Play Boons Herolab code

So I got these as an award for backing Kingmaker.

They have an alphanumeric "Herolab" code for 2nd edition?

What is that? I presume it's some sort of eventual unlock in HeroLab online?

Longtime D&D player (all versions since AD&D1) who decided to jump into Pathfinder 2nd at launch. I actually subscribed one issue early to Adventure Path to get the grandfathered discount.

I am currently subscribed to:

Pathfinder Adventure Path
Pathfinder Lost Omens
Pathfinder Adventure
Pathfinder Pawns - (Just added this for the upcoming Bestiary Pawns)
Pathfinder Rulebook
Pathfinder Society - Free
Pathfinder Accessories

The subscription discount may not be quite as good as Amazon, but getting the free PDFs is a great value, and helps mitigate that. I really don't have a local store, so subscription is also good in that regard to get the newer releases.

Here are my thoughts on each.

Adventure Path - Already familiar with this concept from D&D 3rd (from Dungeon) and Pathfinder 1st edition. Like the concept and glad they will eventually support Age of Ashes with Pawns and hopefully a map pack.

Lost Omens - Disappointing the two books are so small. Lot of player content in the character guide. I feel these could have been one larger book, but maybe the book size on the Core books has spoiled me?

Adventure. I missed there was a map pack for Fall of Plaguestone and had to go track it down at a retailer. Since there are so few releases, I sorta wish the map was included in this subscription.

Pawns. Don't have the new ones yet, but have used in the past. Useful.

Rulebook. Big books, big content. Hope the Gamemaster guide is good. Glad we are getting errata. Would like to see the PDF's updated with the errata before a second printing of the physical books.

Society - Not playing Society, but who doesn't love free adventures?

Accessories - This is perhaps my one actual regret so far? Here are my thoughts.

Combat Pad - Useful

GM Screen - Useful, but you did 2 versions at launch and I didn't get to choose? Now you are replacing it with a third screen in January?

Character Sheets - Worst product in the whole line. Great concept with class specific sheets, but has errors for Fighter and Alchemist. Not printer friendly, not form fillable for PDF. Please fix and update the PDF at least.

Condition Cards - Mildly useful - no PDF of cards

Critical Hit Deck - Haven't really used yet, but seems brutal for PC's - no PDF
Critical Fumble Deck - Haven't really used yet, but seems brutal for PC's - no PDF

Aside from the Combat Pad, I could probably have done without all the accessory content so far.

The upcoming releases raise a concern for me?

Advanced GM Screen - A third screen?
Bestiary Battle Cards - Potentially useful, but no errata and more expensive than the Bestiary itself?

Spell Cards - 5 decks being release in January along with the GM Screen and Bestiary cards? Is that really 7 products in January? Will these contain the errata?

Received my monthly adventure path shipment and there was a postcard advertising the Kingmaker Late Pledge. After visiting the site, I had some questions?

All the items are a separate purchase and are not being released as part of any Paizo subscriptions in the future correct?

If I late pledge do I still get the stretch rewards such as the PDF's of People of the River and Guide to the River Kingdoms, the Pathfinder Society Scenarios and the original 6 AP modules?

I presume all of these items will eventually be available at retail in the future except those marked exclusive? (Specifically the Kingdom Management Screen, Dice Set and Hero Point tokens).

If I pledge the Gold Tier (print and PDF) and then buy add-ons like the flip mats, poster map folio, Kingdom tracker and pawns do I get both print and PDF versions of those? (The bestiary add-ons specifically mentioned print and pdf).

Thanks,

Received my monthly adventure path shipment and there was a postcard advertising the Kingmaker Late Pledge. After visiting the site, I had some questions?

All the items are a separate purchase and are not being released as part of any Paizo subscriptions in the future correct?

If I late pledge do I still get the stretch rewards such as the PDF's of People of the River and Guide to the River Kingdoms, the Pathfinder Society Scenarios and the original 6 AP modules?

I presume all of these items will eventually be available at retail in the future except those marked exclusive? (Specifically the Kingdom Management Screen, Dice Set and Hero Point tokens).

If I pledge the Gold Tier (print and PDF) and then buy add-ons like the flip mats, poster map folio, Kingdom tracker and pawns do I get both print and PDF versions of those? (The bestiary add-ons specifically mentioned print and pdf).

Thanks,

I bought some dice at the Paizo booth at Gencon branded as Second Edition Dice. They are NOT marked as Playtest dice so I don't think they are the same set?

Just curious as I never saw them on the Paizo website? Were they a limited release at Gencon or just early stock?

I have store credit for my Dragon and Dungeon subscriptions. I have added items to my cart I would like to purchase. How do I apply the credit?