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Tirq is banned for being a Nord and not accepting any other race into Skyrim

*Casts Finger of Death at Tirq* DC 35 fort save plox.

I win

The Vicious Chicken of Bristol is banned for distracting me with his/her deliciousness

(¬.¬)

No gran rey de los everything. I think his weaknesses are sunlight, bathing, and the opposite sex.

gran rey de los everything is banned for assuming I would share.

Well you know we Ninja's like to be good neighbors so we can go about our business unnoticed. ¬.¬

The Vicious Chicken of Bristol is banned for turning my name into food and mentioning food while I am still hungry. (only 45 mins left till stew is done)

What truth? That Spanky the Leprechaun is obsessed with saying random things then quoting himself into insanity?

I really need to learn to get to sleep before 00:00 (gmt -6).

@kasic006: Build bookmarked. Although the character is most definitely not going to be swiging too much sake any time soon.

@Jack Rift: Also noted. I just want to make sure that you also understand that I don't dislike the magus because it uses spells. I just don't want to use it when I am making a melee centric build (why does a fighter who has spent every waking moment of his life practicing with his greatsword suddenly know fireball? It's an issue that I have).

I don't know how you guys did it though. But I think I am going to go with Samurai (Sword Saint) at least to start. Somehow this thread made me do a 150 degree turn. WTH?

The Vicious Chicken of Bristol remains banned because forums are not made for eating. They are made for silly games like this one.

Lazy bums can't be arsked to make a valid argument... jeeze. *Stabs The Vicious Chicken of Bristol with a poisoned rapier then puts it in Conman the Bardbarian's hands before anyone else has a chance to see what happens* This scene is lame Imma leave you all in the dust.

Please see my earlier post, Sir.

Both The Vicious Chicken of Bristol and Bacon gone Wild are banned because they are making me hungry.

Charles Scholz is banned for not hiding enough of his face.

@Nunspa post 1: No this build is supposed to be Pathfinder society legal. At least the actual "samurai" character is. Any mention of home games are simply the ideas I am getting from people here for a home game I am thinking about setting up.

@nunspa Post 2: DOUBLE POST MADNESS!!!!111!!1!!!1ONE... Ah hem...

Can you please connect the dots on where you are going with this? I feel as though what you are saying should be obvious but you also seemed to have reversed gears on me so now my head is spinning.

@blackbloodtroll: I am aware. That is mostly why I was looking into alternative builds.

Ah contradictions and paradoxes. What is winning but losing with style?

Conman the Bardbarian is banned because The Mad Badger is only the third consecutive poster without an avatar. I posted twice.

Well lets answer these in the order of which they where first received.

@AndIMustMask: As would I because I don't think they would be Society gm's if they weren't. No my confusion was that I wasn't up to speed on what could and couldn't be used in Society play.

@Nunspa: You bring up some good points on the magus but my problem is the near reliance on those spells for the character to be effective. The build you suggested also gives me ideas for a "mercenary" to put against pc's though so thank you for that :D.

@kasic006: Maybe I didn't convey it clearly in my the "Note" section of my replies. But since I didn't have the source material for SwordSaint I thought that was out of the picture. I was recently informed I was wrong. So after having reread the class and archtype seeing how the sword saint removes most of my beef (not all but the major beef) with the Samurai class I am actually considering that as my build.

I understand your view point about the Monk but for now I simply wish to agree to disagree. Is the Samurai class weak? No. Not mechanically anyways. My beef with the class is they took the European "Knight" tweaked a few things and gave it a new image and called it done. That is just sloppy in my opinion. Mechanically they are, as you have said, one of if not the most powerful front liners in the game and that is mostly due to True Resolve and Last Stand (the Samurai can IGNORE death to a limited effect). That isn't including Challenge (which with Improved Crit, Vital Strike, Power Attack, and other feats made to amplify weapon damage) can put a Samurai's damage per swing through the freaking roof and into outer space. And the order abilities... Oh man the order abilities.

So no the Samurai is not weak mechanically. I also can understand why they did what they did. After all Samurai where the Japanese equivalent of European knights in rank, station, and so forth. But I still feel as though the class warranted more attention that it got. Where this class called anything other than Samurai I would not have an issue with it. But Samurai it is not in my opinion.

@blackbloodtroll: For this build yes. However, if you have advice for a 2 handed oriental build I will still be willing to listen because I love me my oriental builds and finding new ways to play them.

@Wasum: So as long as you can provide the rules to something you can use it? Like off of d20pfrd.com?

gran de los surround sound is banned for passive aggressive offense.

There is always time to stall. For time does not truly exist. :D

How do you figure you are winning Quiche? I do understand you are running hard enough but really? You aren't the last to post. Neither will this one be. I am simply stalling for time :D

Quiche Lisp is banned for having no hair and looking like a cross breed between an orc, a half-elf, and a rabid pit bull. (no real offence intended :P)

I lost internet last night because of a weak-sauce snowing (people round here apparently don't know how to drive in the snow even though they should be used to it by now). On the plus side my team won last night. Anywho back down to business.

@proftobe: The Wakizashi is a light weapon and Weapon Finesse works with all light weapons as well as a select few one handed. The only reason I am not going Katana is because it is a one handed weapon but they gave it deadly not finesse. As for the build: Viable options yes. However, I am looking for a fairly straight build not something which requires a bunch of multiclassing/archtyping if I can avoid it. I will give you points though for inspiring a new villain in a game I am planning :D.

@Bertious: After looking at the lore you gave me, I would actually consider that. It isn't quite what I am looking for but it is actually an attractive alternative. Sadly I do not own the book to which this belongs. I don't think I can use it almost alone for that reason. Although please correct me if I am wrong. Also Christmas is just around the corner C:0

@kaisc006: That depends on what you mean by Musashi style. I read up on the Sohei archtype. It isn't bad. I may even opt for that other builds to break the Monk monotony but as for a blade master build I am still on the fence.

@blackbloodtroll: Ok or ok? Nodachi... eh... I am trying to build a "duelist" in the flavor of a Iaijutsu master ala Oriental Adventures. I think that would be completely derailing the idea.

Notes from me: So I decided to actually go back and read the Samurai and Sword Saint archtype. If I had the source for the archtype I might have actually gone for that because it actually gets rid of most of what I hate about the new samurai class. I would still probably be taking some levels in duelist simply for the AC boost because I would like this character to go unarmored if possible to show off just how skilled of a swordsman he is and just how confident with his skills he is. My inspiration for this character is a Kakita duelist for any of you who remember the days of Oriental adventures. For those of you who don't google should work as well.

Having said that, the Aldori Sword Lord doesn't look bad. I even saw a build floating some where which used the named prestige class + Crane style + Duelist levels to fight defensively with no penalties. The reflavoring works and kinda goes my way, and might work if I actually owned the books but again correct me if I am wrong please. My last group at pathfinder society wound up dying because there was no healer in the party and we where one section away from making it to the final round... if that makes any sense. We where playing the "martial arts tournament" adventure. I don't remember the proper name. Our party consisted of a gunslinger (who also happened to be a noob to the game... actually thinking about it both our gm and I where the only ones who actually played at all before this), a wizard, Me (a rogue), and a Samurai. Yah that was entertaining. I wound up going down five times but some how surviving from sheer luck until the very end. But yah Enough "ranting"

The Vicious Chicken of Bristol is banned because I just ate it

... I may be a Ninja but not even I would use that on a person... that is just vile.

@Doomed Hero: Well then I guess Vital Strike is out for now because I thought the movement and attack where separate actions. Either that or spring attack is out. I really don't want to have to neglect either one because well I should think it should be obvious.

@Stome: Its not that I dislike spell casting. Its more like I do not have the mentality to play a spell casting character because my brain is more wired to physical combat and tactics and such. I was also considering adding some other feats such as improved disarm and Improved Trip into the build as fluff as well as pseudo-denial to "sturdy" foes. Who know's though. As time goes by I may very well go down the route, the Kensai is undeniably a strong option for the Int heavy Magus. I suppose I could still eventually opt out for the duelist later into the progression to pick up some extra Bab as that is important to me. If only the gm's at the Pathfinder society could allow me to drop spellcasting in favor of full bab.

Imma go and read my books again. I own Ultimate Magic, Combat, Advanced Players Guide, and the Beastiary all hardcover. I also own a digital copy of Psionics Unleashed. So Soulknife was one other option I was kinda considering, however, that runs into synergy options or am I just crazy?

Swings the ban hammer once again at gran rey de los surround sound and runs away with the ban hammer. Hiding it in plain view.

*Ignore's referee*

Ninja's don't play by the rules *shades*

Ok so here is a thought then. Since I still have plenty of time to work this out. My initial idea for this build was Fighter 1-6 Feats: Exotic pro (Wakizashi), Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack, Vital Strike?, filler feats. Then when duelist became available lvling into that for extra precision damage on each strike while working in improved crit (wakizashi) and improving vital strikes and being a mobile "skirmisher"

Valid or is there something that I am overlooking?

That would actually work? O.o I mean I considered that option for quite some time but it just seems that the build would be rather under powered

*bans Quiche Lisp simply on principle*

*Ninja dodges the failed jump and drops a flash bang in Less-Than-Adequate Duck's space and takes off down the road to victory*

(how can I be banned if I already banned myself)

Apologies for spelling your name wrong gran rey de los stereo but I ask for forgiveness because there is a solid line under your name that is deceptive.

Also bans gran rey de los stereo for having a deceptive underline in poster's name

Well since I lack a reliable group and my internet access as just been restored I have been looking for ideas for a character I have had in my head for awhile now. The idea for the character is this character is a Samurai-"esque" type of warrior, a warrior who seeks to join himself and his weapon as one being. In theory the Samurai (swordsaint) class going into duelist would be the way to go. I would have to sacrifice the katana in favor of the wakizashi (not a real problem) because duelist won't allow use of Katana as a precision weapon (which also burns me but that is another topic for another time). I just wish the Kensai wasn't a magus archtype because I love the archtype but dislike having to be a "spell caster" be the melee warrior I love to build.

Thing is that I want to keep this build as "RAW" as possible because there is going to be a Con coming up soon and pathfinder society is going to be there and I would like to be able to play this character there. So... any suggestions?

Note: Please do not take this thread as a rip on any of the mentioned classes because if there is no other practical way of making the character I can deal with that and hope the rp will remove the headaches involved. There is nothing mechanically wrong with any of the above class just my nitpicks with them thematically.

I'm confused...

*Throws a smoke bomb in front of everyone else and points the sign in the wrong direction stands next to sign whistling*

All lurkers are banned for not participating. gran_rey_de_los_banned is banned for having banned in their name. Ziesstra T'sarran is banned for being a tease (way back in the beginning of the thread). I ban myself for needing spellcheck way too often.

Peter Greene, actor known for 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask,' dead at 60

Sad to hear. He was never a huge name, but he had some great roles. I always remember his brief appearance in The Usual Suspects. Rest in Peace.

Sixties 'sex kitten', animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot dead at 91

She was a beautiful and did a lot to protect animals. Rest in Peace.

Trailer for Nolan's Odyssey.

It looks impressive, but I'm not all that up with the cast. Particularly, I just don't see Matt Damon as a good Odysseus, even though I like him as an actor. Nor do I think much of Zendaya as Athena. Although I do think Charlize Theron as Circe is really great casting.

I'm also a little iffy on trying to do the Odyssey as a single movie (as near as I know, he's only doing the one). To me, in order to do the story justice it'd have to be either a 2 or 3 part movie, or a TV series.

Gil Gerard, actor best known for playing ‘Buck Rogers,’ dead at 82

So sad to hear. His Buck Rogers was an a big part of my youth. Rest in Peace.

Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead

Sad to hear. He used to make some great movies. Rest in Peace.

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ has died at 75

NOOOOOooooooo!!!!

Such a wonderful actor. One of my favorites. I think my favorite of his films are Mortal Kombat (of course) and Rising Sun, but he had many other great roles. I think he was one of the few things that made the godawful Tim Burton Planet of the Apes worth watching. And he was vastly underused (but still memorable) in The Phantom. And he was the voice of Sword Father in Blue Eye Samurai. I think that was his last role.

Steve Cropper, Blues Brothers guitarist and Stax Records legend, dies at 84

A brilliant guitarist. Rest in Peace.

A wonderful, but kind of sad documentary about the life and career of the great John Candy. He was an incredibly talented and funny man whom we lost way too soon. It's been out for awhile, but the wife and I finally got around to watching it last night.

I hadn't realized just how long it's been since he passed. 31 years now.

Surprisingly, this was directed by Colin Hanks (son of Tom Hansk), and put together by Ryan Reynolds. I heard a story about the making of the documentary - one of the most difficult parts was actually finding Dan Akroyd for an interview. Apparently, he's VERY private. Supposedly, Reynolds arrived at his house, spent the night, had breakfast the next morning, then they interviewed for several hours. After that, he had to leave.

Udo Kier, German Actor Who Appeared in ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ ‘Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein,’ Dies at 81

A wonderful actor. Of course, my favorite film with him is Blade. Rest in Peace.

Trailer

It's got a 12 Monkeys feel, but with way more humor. Maybe not a "see in theaters", but could be a good one to stream.

This is a new show on Netflix. Chapter One, consisting of 6 episodes, just dropped last Thursday.

Think Squid Game meets The Last Samurai. Here's the synopsis:

During the Meiji era (late 19th century), 292 fighters came together at Tenryū-ji Temple in Kyoto after sunset, drawn by the chance to win a grand prize of ¥100,000. The challenge was clear: take each other's wooden tags and make it all the way to Tokyo. The winner would get the prize. One of the warriors, Shujiro Saga, joined the dangerous contest with a personal mission: to help his sick wife and child.

Some great characters. Fantastic fight choreography. And the story has more to it than just a bunch of folk fighting. It's got political intrigue and personal drama unfolding as well. Really entertaining.

Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Actress and Mother to Laura Dern, Dies at 89

Sad to hear. She was a wonderful actress. And she gave us Laura Dern, who helped give us Jurassic Park. Rest in Peace.

TEASER TRAILER!!!

Aw, yeah! Now we have the movie title, it seems. This is one the boy and I will definitely catch in theaters. HAPPY GODZILLA DAY!

I finally got around to watching this movie last night, after hearing so many good things about it. Great film. The story was solid. The acting was great. I think it lived up to the hype.

Amy Madigan (nearly unrecognizable) was delightfully creepy as Aunt Gladys. I thought Josh Brolin might be a bit too old to play the father of an elementary school student, but it's not unpossible. And he's such a great actor anyway.

It's reported financial success is pretty impressive as well. A box office of something like $267 million off a reported $38 million budget. Even factoring in marketing, that's impressive. I heard there was also a bidding war among studios for the movie. Julia Garner did well. As did Alden Ehrenreich and Benedict Wong.

June Lockhart, warmhearted star of ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space,’ dies at 100

A legend from Hollywood’s golden age. Rest in Peace.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79, reports say

I've enjoyed her acting since I first saw The Godfather as a young lad (this was sometime back in the 80s). Rest in Peace.

Moody Blues singer John Lodge dead at 82 ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’

It's been 5,567 days since the release of A Dance with Dragons, and I thought the Game of Thrones TV series ended horribly. Nevertheless, I've enjoyed House of the Dragon, and am looking forward to this series as well (also enjoyed those stories).

Here's the Trailer.

It looks a bit more light-hearted than the other series. If I recall correctly, the stories were the same way.

Teaser Trailer

Frankenstein's Monster and his Bride meets Bonny and Clyde. Could be interesting. Though the movie premise also has me a bit leery.

I'm trying to recall any decent movies released in the last few years with the "classic" monsters, and I can't. Plus, this is only Maggie Gyllenhaal's third turn as a director (I think), and it might be her first turn at writing. Not to mention this has already been delayed twice it seems, which makes me wonder if the studio doesn't have a lot of confidence in it. So I shall be I shall be cautiously pessimistic.

I probably won't see it in a theater, but might give it a go when it drops to streaming.

I didn't see a thread for this, so....

Anyway, I heard about this series awhile back from some youtube personalities I watch. Several of them recommended it, but at the time I was busy with other things and didn't watch it. Finally got around to seasons 1 & 2 a few months back. And now season 3 dropped yesterday.

I love the characters. Ann is probably my favorite. Though all the main characters are very interesting. I didn't like Chishiya at first but warmed up to him by the end of the series.

The setting and story itself was intriguing. I'm toying with the idea of getting the manga to read, but that'd be a lot of effort. Plus, I'm not sure I have the shelf space.

Season One was pretty cool. Though I thought it could have been extended a bit and have the Beach only come in towards the end. Season two could have focused more on the Beach itself, culminating in the Witch Hunt (one of my favorite of all the games). As is, I loved the structure of first gathering all the number cards, then unlocking the face cards. The death matches against the citizens were cool. I wish we'd seen more of them. That King of Spades was a beast.

Anyway, now I'm four episodes in to Season 3. I'm enjoying it, especially the creativity of some of the games (despite how brutal they are), with mixing aspects of the different suites (Clubs & Hearts, Clubs & Diamonds, etc.). Still, it feels rushed. There hasn't been enough time to really build up a lot of the new characters. And with only two episodes to go, I worry they won't give a really good ending (like they did with Season 2).

Robert Redford dead at 89

He was a legend of Hollywood. Wonderful actor, with some great films in his long career. Rest in Peace.

Official Title Announcement

My family enjoyed the first movie back in 2023. And it made a good bit of money. So I guess this was inevitable. Hopefully, this sequel will be as fun,

Polly Holliday, 'Alice' actress, dead at 88

Younger folk around here might not remember her, but I recall watching the show Alice with my parents as a young lad. I remember she was always pretty funny.

"Kiss my grits!"

Rest in Peace.

Trailer for the documentary

He was such an awesome comedic actor, with so many great movies. I remember being shocked and saddened when he passed.

Graham Greene Dies: Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Was 73

Very sad to hear. I have two favorite movies he was in. Maverick, with Mel Gibson and James Garner. Greene was funny as hell in that. Then there was Thunderheart, with Val Kilmer.

Rest in Peace.

Trailer

I thought the first movie was great, so I was excited to hear they were doing a sequel. And it reminds me of an 80s action movie - good guy killing filthy commies.

Trailer

A supernatural horror movie from the perspective of the dog. It looks interesting.

From what I was reading, it took something like 3 years to film, mostly because this is the director's own dog. Not an animal trained for film work.

Terence Stamp, General Zod in 'Superman' and 'Billy Budd,' dead at 87

Sad to hear. He was fawesome! Rest in Peace.

Famed Apollo 13 moon mission commander Jim Lovell dead at 97

Wasn't sure where else to put this. I consider him an American hero, and a legend of space exploration. Rest in Peace.

Loni Anderson of the hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati' has died

Sad to hear. I liked her in WKRP.

Hulk Hogan, WWE legend, dead at 71

Damn, that sucks. Hogan was weird, but entertaining. As I recall, he once lifted Andre the Giant off the mat in a match. Rest in Peace.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner 'Cosby Show' Alum Dead at 54 ...Accidental Drowning

Very sad to hear. Far too young. Rest in Peace.

Another Robert Eggers film. From what I've read, it'll be set in 13th century England, and they're trying to use period language. Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been reportedly set to star. Willem Dafoe is said to also have joined the cast. Lily-Rose Depp is apparently in talks as well.

I've enjoyed several of his other films, including Nosferatu. I'm looking forward to this. We'll have to wait until Christmas of 2026, though.

Trailer

With Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. The other day they also released a fake trailer for a Johnny Cage movie.

‘Legend of Zelda’ Live-Action Movie Casts Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Zelda and Link

Although I haven't played a Zelda game in a long time, I've been a fan since the original game. I'd heard they were coming out with a live action movie, but this is the first news I can recall seeing.

Seems like decent casting choices. I'm familiar with the dude. He was in Haunting of Bly Manor.

Julian McMahon Dies: ‘Nip/Tuck’, ‘Fantastic Four’, ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Star Was 56

Many years ago, the TV show Charmed was kind of a guilty pleasure. I also liked his turn as Doctor Doom. F#@k cancer.

Rest in Peace.

'Reservoir Dogs' actor Michael Madsen dead at 67

Sad to hear. I liked a lot of the movies he was in. Rest in Peace.

Jim Shooter, Former Marvel EIC, Dead At Age 73

He had his share of controversy, and was by no means perfect, but he certainly left a mark on the industry. F#@k cancer. Rest in Peace.

Here's the trailer

Sequel to the Norwegian film from a few years back. Looks interesting.

Here's the Trailer

I recall the book being entertaining. Though I didn't enjoy it as much as I did The Martian. The movie looks like it could be good as well, judging from the trailer.

I just learned this movie is being made, with the great John Astin returning as Professor Mortimer Gangreen. No trailer yet. I just thought it was too funny not to share.

‘Bad Company’ Guitarist Mick Ralphs Dead At 81

Great musician for one of the all-time great American rock bands. Rest in Peace.

I've yet to watch any other shows Jeremy Clarkson is part of, but I kept hearing good things about this one. Since it was only four seasons, with 8 episodes in each, the wife and I decided to give it a go.

It's been pretty entertaining. For a "reality" show, I was surprised to see it steer clear of a lot of personal drama and focus so much on the actual running of the farm, with all the insanity that entails. Clarkson himself is funny, although occasionally comes across as a stubborn jackass. He does genuinely seem to care for and enjoy the farming and want to make success of it.

I like all the other characters as well. My favorite is Gerald, mostly because I can barely understand a word he's saying. Cheerful Charlie comes across as really practical and highly intelligent.

I've heard that other farmers in the UK really like the show and the spotlight it shines on how difficult they have it. The go through a lot of crap (especially from the vagaries of weather and bureaucratic regulations).

Anyway, it's fun to watch. The scenery of that countryside isn't half bad either.

Teaser Trailer

The Schwartz will be with you….always.

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dead at 82

Sad to hear, but he had a good, long life. Rest in Peace.

It’s not actually called Guillermo del Toro‘s Frankenstein, but I thought that’d be a nice distinction.

Anyway, here’s the Trailer. It looks awesome. Of course, I’d expect nothing less from del Toro.

Trailer for a documentary: The Vincent Price Legacy

I would make the argument that he was one of the greatest horror actors of all time. Definitely in the top ten. Maybe even the Top 5. I have several of his movies on physical media, including The Last Man on Earth (which I feel is the best adaptation of I am Legend). I will absolutely see this one day.

Legendary Comics Writer Peter David Dies At 68

Sad to hear. He was a great writer. Rest in Peace.

Trailer

This is a documentary about Paul Reubens/Pee Wee Herman. The trailer was released awhile back, but the documentary just dropped on HBO within the last few days. Two parts - each over an hour and half long.

I watched both parts last night. It's a fascinating look into the life of a man who was extraordinarily creative and talented. At one time, he was one of the biggest celebrities in this country. The last bit of audio from Reubens, which he recorded himself and sent to the people making the documentary, you can just hear the change in his voice as the cancer got to him.

George Wendt, 'Cheers' star, dead at 76

Rest in Peace, Norm.