paizo.com Recent Posts by Brad McDowellpaizo.com Recent Posts by Brad McDowell2023-10-05T18:04:59Z2023-10-05T18:04:59ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Lots of fun with We be goblins freeBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sdfx?Lots-of-fun-with-We-be-goblins-free#22015-07-13T16:18:27Z2015-07-13T16:18:27Z<p>Harpy...tastes like chicken??</p>Harpy...tastes like chicken??Brad McDowell2015-07-13T16:18:27ZRe: Forums: Advice: Monk-Rogue Build; Need ACBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2se29?MonkRogue-Build-Need-AC#202015-07-02T15:57:54Z2015-07-02T15:57:54Z<p>Here's a crazy idea. Half elf with the Arcane Training (race/racial...whatever) trait.</p>
<p>You lose your (dual) Favored Class Bonus, but gain the ability to cast wands from one class' spell list, like say...wizard.</p>
<p>Combine this with your Quinggong ideas for arcane awesomeness.</p>Here's a crazy idea. Half elf with the Arcane Training (race/racial...whatever) trait.
You lose your (dual) Favored Class Bonus, but gain the ability to cast wands from one class' spell list, like say...wizard.
Combine this with your Quinggong ideas for arcane awesomeness.Brad McDowell2015-07-02T15:57:54ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help for Martial PC Concept PleaseBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sdc1?Help-for-Martial-PC-Concept-Please#102015-06-22T20:38:49Z2015-06-22T20:38:49Z<p>Have you tinkered with Butterfly Sting yet?
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Is the secondary martial willing to build around it?</p>Have you tinkered with Butterfly Sting yet?
Is the secondary martial willing to build around it?Brad McDowell2015-06-22T20:38:49ZRe: Forums: Conversions: wolverine build character class optionsBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sd01?wolverine-build-character-class-options#252015-06-16T19:30:52Z2015-06-16T19:30:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">benwin007 said wrote:</div><blockquote>But he cant stay at 2 claw attacks for the rest of his lvls.</blockquote><p><a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/ultimateCombat/ultimateCombatFeats.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Feral Combat Training</a>
<p>FCT is your answer to having multiple attacks in a full round.</p>benwin007 said wrote:But he cant stay at 2 claw attacks for the rest of his lvls.
Feral Combat Training FCT is your answer to having multiple attacks in a full round.Brad McDowell2015-06-16T19:30:52ZRe: Forums: Advice: Trying to work out an idea for a Horizon Walker/Slayer with Dimensional SavantBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2scb4?Trying-to-work-out-an-idea-for-a-Horizon#22015-06-09T13:52:27Z2015-06-09T13:52:27Z<p>My build is Ninja 6, HW 3, then more ninja. Dimensional Savant happens at level 13. I went Half Orc (always darkvision, floating +2), and dual wield waki's.</p>My build is Ninja 6, HW 3, then more ninja. Dimensional Savant happens at level 13. I went Half Orc (always darkvision, floating +2), and dual wield waki's.Brad McDowell2015-06-09T13:52:27ZRe: Forums: Advice: [PFS] Building a history for an Exiled Druid Half-ElfBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sa7j?PFS-Building-a-history-for-an-Exiled-Druid#62015-05-21T16:18:47Z2015-05-21T16:18:47Z<p>Sadly, the limitations to armor and weapons means he'll be stuck using a sling or quarterstaff the first three levels...</p>
<p>If you're gonna worship Saranrae, and you're a Druid, why are you not considering a scimitar?</p>Sadly, the limitations to armor and weapons means he'll be stuck using a sling or quarterstaff the first three levels...
If you're gonna worship Saranrae, and you're a Druid, why are you not considering a scimitar?Brad McDowell2015-05-21T16:18:47ZRe: Forums: Advice: Warpriest Guides and healingBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9po?Warpriest-Guides-and-healing#232015-05-14T17:43:36Z2015-05-14T17:43:36Z<p>I have a 3rd level Oradin in Society play. My only regret is that I waited so long to play him. </p>
<p>My build is Paladin 4/Oracle 2/Holy Vindicator rest.</p>I have a 3rd level Oradin in Society play. My only regret is that I waited so long to play him.
My build is Paladin 4/Oracle 2/Holy Vindicator rest.Brad McDowell2015-05-14T17:43:36ZRe: Forums: Advice: How to make the PCs work with a bad guy?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9lz?How-to-make-the-PCs-work-with-a-bad-guy#152015-05-13T20:09:43Z2015-05-13T20:09:43Z<p>The Hunter becomes the hunted...but this time by 2 different groups (your PC's should have a boss that wants him alive). Have the BH separated from his gear. Maybe one group has the guy and the other group gets the gear. Maybe they get holed up in a keep/temple/tower and they have to defend it from waves of attacks.
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Will your PC's trust him enough to hand him a blade? Will your PC's turn him in to their boss? Will your PC's help him get his vengeance?</p>The Hunter becomes the hunted...but this time by 2 different groups (your PC's should have a boss that wants him alive). Have the BH separated from his gear. Maybe one group has the guy and the other group gets the gear. Maybe they get holed up in a keep/temple/tower and they have to defend it from waves of attacks.
Will your PC's trust him enough to hand him a blade? Will your PC's turn him in to their boss? Will your PC's help him get his vengeance?Brad McDowell2015-05-13T20:09:43ZRe: Forums: Advice: Interesting bard builds?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9mu?Interesting-bard-builds#192015-05-13T18:39:42Z2015-05-13T18:39:42Z<p>Dervish Dancing Bard
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Option 1...Solo TWF (using Kukri or Half Elf with Ancestral Arms Wakizashi)
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Level 1 Arcane Strike
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Level 3 OPEN (I threw in Deific Obedience Irori...+4 to all Knowledges)
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Level 5 TWF
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Level 7 Weapon Focus
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Level 9 Imp TWF</p>
<p>At Level 9, your Battle Dancing Full Attack is +9/+9/+9/+4/+4. Your weapons crit on a 15-20.
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I did not include your STR modifier and weapon enhancements. This build does have room for Weapon Finesse.</p>
<p>Option 2...Butterfly Sting (using Kukri or Half Elf with Ancestral Arms Wakizashi)
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Level 1 Combat Expertise
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Level 3 Butterfly Sting
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Level 5 TWF
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Level 7 Weapon Focus
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Level 9 Imp TWF </p>
<p>At Level 9, your Battle Dancing Full Attack is +9/+9/+9/+4/+4. Your weapons crit on a 15-20. You pass your criticals off to your heavy hitting buddy.
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I did not include your STR modifier and weapon enhancements.</p>Dervish Dancing Bard
Option 1...Solo TWF (using Kukri or Half Elf with Ancestral Arms Wakizashi)
Level 1 Arcane Strike
Level 3 OPEN (I threw in Deific Obedience Irori...+4 to all Knowledges)
Level 5 TWF
Level 7 Weapon Focus
Level 9 Imp TWF
At Level 9, your Battle Dancing Full Attack is +9/+9/+9/+4/+4. Your weapons crit on a 15-20.
I did not include your STR modifier and weapon enhancements. This build does have room for Weapon Finesse.
Option 2...Butterfly Sting (using Kukri or Half Elf...Brad McDowell2015-05-13T18:39:42ZRe: Forums: Advice: pull aggroBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s9gz?pull-aggro#82015-05-13T06:25:18Z2015-05-11T17:13:52Z<p>Build around the feat Combat Patrol.</p>Build around the feat Combat Patrol.Brad McDowell2015-05-11T17:13:52ZRe: Forums: Advice: need help w Bard/Archaeologist (weapon choice/build advice)Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s83d?need-help-w-BardArchaeologist#142015-05-06T20:48:53Z2015-05-06T20:48:53Z<p>Is it too late to suggest Half Orc? You get darkvision, falchion and greataxe proficiency, Sacred Tattoo bonuses with Fate's Favored and some Intimidate.</p>
<p>But you'd want a STR build.</p>Is it too late to suggest Half Orc? You get darkvision, falchion and greataxe proficiency, Sacred Tattoo bonuses with Fate's Favored and some Intimidate.
But you'd want a STR build.Brad McDowell2015-05-06T20:48:53ZRe: Forums: Advice: A Druid and his Triceratops BuildBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s8zq?A-Druid-and-his-Triceratops-Build#52015-05-06T20:26:31Z2015-05-06T20:26:31Z<p>So true, London, but taking Shaping Focus at level 7 would let me take 4 levels of something Martial to really pump the damage. Hhmm...</p>So true, London, but taking Shaping Focus at level 7 would let me take 4 levels of something Martial to really pump the damage. Hhmm...Brad McDowell2015-05-06T20:26:31ZRe: Forums: Advice: Bard Possibilities~Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s8z3?Bard-Possibilities#52015-05-06T20:11:12Z2015-05-06T20:11:12Z<p>There are some spells available too. My bard uses Chord of Shards and Blistering Invective.</p>There are some spells available too. My bard uses Chord of Shards and Blistering Invective.Brad McDowell2015-05-06T20:11:12ZForums: Advice: A Druid and his Triceratops BuildBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s8zq?A-Druid-and-his-Triceratops-Build#12015-05-06T19:05:26Z2015-05-06T19:05:26Z<p>The build is to wildshape into a Triceratops and to have a Triceratops animal companion. With everything that is out now, I felt a little overwhelmed with how to build this. Here's what I think I know...</p>
<p>6 levels Saurian Shaman Druid.
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Levels in Hunter?
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Levels in Cavalier?</p>
<p>I know the feat Shaping Focus should be in there.
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How best do I increase my own damage?
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How best do I increase Tubby's damage?
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How do I work in Teamwork feats?</p>
<p>Thanks for your help!! (Assume this is for a PFS character!!)</p>The build is to wildshape into a Triceratops and to have a Triceratops animal companion. With everything that is out now, I felt a little overwhelmed with how to build this. Here's what I think I know...
6 levels Saurian Shaman Druid.
Levels in Hunter?
Levels in Cavalier?
I know the feat Shaping Focus should be in there.
How best do I increase my own damage?
How best do I increase Tubby's damage?
How do I work in Teamwork feats?
Thanks for your help!! (Assume this is for a PFS character!!)Brad McDowell2015-05-06T19:05:26ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Druid Elemental Body: Air ElementalBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s8yd?Druid-Elemental-Body-Air-Elemental#52015-05-06T15:13:20Z2015-05-06T15:13:20Z<p><a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/monsters/elemental.html#elemental-air" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Elemental, Air...</a></p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/monsters/universalMonsterRules.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Universal Monster Rules...</a></p>
<p>The best rule I see is...
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Some creatures can transform themselves into whirlwinds and remain in that form for up to 1 round for every 2 HD they have.</p>
<p>And your DC is based on the size of elemental you wildshape into.</p>Elemental, Air...
Universal Monster Rules...
The best rule I see is...
Some creatures can transform themselves into whirlwinds and remain in that form for up to 1 round for every 2 HD they have.
And your DC is based on the size of elemental you wildshape into.Brad McDowell2015-05-06T15:13:20ZRe: Forums: Advice: New player, help with DiplomacyBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s8r7?New-player-help-with-Diplomacy#22015-05-04T19:20:17Z2015-05-04T19:20:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">SRD wrote:</div><blockquote>Diplomacy is generally ineffective in combat and against creatures that intend to harm you or your allies in the immediate future.</blockquote><p>Diplomacy isn't really tied to combat initiative.SRD wrote:Diplomacy is generally ineffective in combat and against creatures that intend to harm you or your allies in the immediate future.
Diplomacy isn't really tied to combat initiative.Brad McDowell2015-05-04T19:20:17ZRe: Forums: Advice: 2 Character sheets, 1 Player.Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s8op?2-Character-sheets-1-Player#102015-05-04T19:09:19Z2015-05-04T19:09:19Z<p>Bran and Hodor?</p>Bran and Hodor?Brad McDowell2015-05-04T19:09:19ZRe: Forums: Advice: Gnome hook-hammer marital: doing the impossible.Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7x1?Gnome-hookhammer-marital-doing-the-impossible#52015-04-30T18:53:20Z2015-04-30T18:53:20Z<p>I like the idea, and Ranger is the way to go. Wands at Level 1, just sayin...
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How about:
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STR 15
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DEX 14
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CON 14
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INT 08
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WIS 13
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CHA 11</p>I like the idea, and Ranger is the way to go. Wands at Level 1, just sayin...
How about:
STR 15
DEX 14
CON 14
INT 08
WIS 13
CHA 11Brad McDowell2015-04-30T18:53:20ZRe: Forums: Advice: Take back your ki, people!Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s80o?Take-back-your-ki-people#212015-04-29T20:56:40Z2015-04-29T20:46:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kryzbyn wrote:</div><blockquote> Umm I don't have any ki people... </blockquote><p>"Let's eat, Grandma."
<p>"Let's eat Grandma."</p>
<p>Punctuation is important, which Ravingdork understands and uses appropriately.</p>Kryzbyn wrote:Umm I don't have any ki people...
"Let's eat, Grandma." "Let's eat Grandma."
Punctuation is important, which Ravingdork understands and uses appropriately.Brad McDowell2015-04-29T20:46:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: Playing Party Healer, Need Advice on FeatsBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7ve?Playing-Party-Healer-Need-Advice-on-Feats#92015-04-29T00:06:31Z2015-04-29T00:06:31Z<p>If you stay Lawful Good, you can use Believer's Boon and Believer's Hands from the ACG. Combine with Fey Foundling, and you can single class an Oradin.</p>
<p>Edit.
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Another route for an animal friend are the feats...Nature Soul, Animal Ally and Boon Companion.</p>If you stay Lawful Good, you can use Believer's Boon and Believer's Hands from the ACG. Combine with Fey Foundling, and you can single class an Oradin.
Edit.
Another route for an animal friend are the feats...Nature Soul, Animal Ally and Boon Companion.Brad McDowell2015-04-29T00:06:31ZRe: Forums: Advice: Help with scaling Daughters of FuryBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s4w2?Help-with-scaling-Daughters-of-Fury#62015-04-27T20:24:44Z2015-04-27T20:24:44Z<p>I concur wholeheartedly with ELS.</p>I concur wholeheartedly with ELS.Brad McDowell2015-04-27T20:24:44ZRe: Forums: Advice: Combat OradinBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7hm?Combat-Oradin#92015-04-24T00:22:23Z2015-04-24T00:22:23Z<p>Human right?
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STR 16
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DEX 10
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CON 14
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INT 10
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WIS 08
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CHA 17 (15+2)</p>
<p>Or go Half Elf so that you can get the extra Hit Point every level from both Paladin and Oracle levels.</p>Human right?
STR 16
DEX 10
CON 14
INT 10
WIS 08
CHA 17 (15+2)
Or go Half Elf so that you can get the extra Hit Point every level from both Paladin and Oracle levels.Brad McDowell2015-04-24T00:22:23ZRe: Forums: Advice: Combat OradinBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7hm?Combat-Oradin#72015-04-24T00:12:43Z2015-04-24T00:12:43Z<p>If this build is "focused" on melee...how many Life Links do you really plan on needing? Even in a party of 6, you plus 2 more party members are gonna front line. You could really get away with 2 levels of Oracle, and really hit the Paladin levels.</p>If this build is "focused" on melee...how many Life Links do you really plan on needing? Even in a party of 6, you plus 2 more party members are gonna front line. You could really get away with 2 levels of Oracle, and really hit the Paladin levels.Brad McDowell2015-04-24T00:12:43ZRe: Forums: Advice: Combat OradinBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s7hm?Combat-Oradin#52015-04-24T00:04:06Z2015-04-24T00:04:06Z<p>There's no way you'll survive as a melee Oradin with 12 Con. No way. 14 if you're crazy, 16 is where my Oradin is at. </p>
<p>Not kidding. 12 Con will kill you. And then your party will die.</p>
<p>Because as an Oradin, I assume you'll be Life Linking at least 2 others, maybe 3. 3 Life Links is 15 points per round, assuming a GM is spreading around the damage. And if you're a melee, you're a viable target too.</p>
<p>Is the Hospitaler Archtype in APG? I can't remember. If it is, that helps some with heals but lowers your smites.</p>
<p>I certainly agree with the Tongues Curse. </p>
<p>Actually, why 5 levels of Oracle? More oracle means less Paladin. Less Paladin means less melee. I'd suggest 3 levels at most, mine runs 2.</p>
<p>My Oradin is also going Holy Vindicator. So my build is 4 Pal, 2 Oracle, rest HV. Look into it. It's melee goodness.</p>There's no way you'll survive as a melee Oradin with 12 Con. No way. 14 if you're crazy, 16 is where my Oradin is at.
Not kidding. 12 Con will kill you. And then your party will die.
Because as an Oradin, I assume you'll be Life Linking at least 2 others, maybe 3. 3 Life Links is 15 points per round, assuming a GM is spreading around the damage. And if you're a melee, you're a viable target too.
Is the Hospitaler Archtype in APG? I can't remember. If it is, that helps some with heals but...Brad McDowell2015-04-24T00:04:06ZRe: Forums: Advice: [PFS Core] Build...Walk Swiftly and Carry a Big SwordBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s6qm?PFS-Core-BuildWalk-Swiftly-and-Carry-a-Big-Sword#52015-04-16T15:37:33Z2015-04-16T15:37:33Z<p>Moment of Clarity? But of course if combat is spent...well...combatting things, I won't be casting. I like your thinking.</p>Moment of Clarity? But of course if combat is spent...well...combatting things, I won't be casting. I like your thinking.Brad McDowell2015-04-16T15:37:33ZRe: Forums: Advice: [PFS Core] Build...Walk Swiftly and Carry a Big SwordBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s6qm?PFS-Core-BuildWalk-Swiftly-and-Carry-a-Big-Sword#32015-04-16T15:18:51Z2015-04-16T15:18:51Z<p>Rage and a power, fast movement, greatsword proficiency</p>Rage and a power, fast movement, greatsword proficiencyBrad McDowell2015-04-16T15:18:51ZForums: Advice: [PFS Core] Build...Walk Swiftly and Carry a Big SwordBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s6qm?PFS-Core-BuildWalk-Swiftly-and-Carry-a-Big-Sword#12015-04-16T15:01:58Z2015-04-16T15:01:58Z<p>This is what I want..
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CG Half Elf, melee focused</p>
<p>A. 1 level of Cleric (Desna, Luck and Travel), rest in Barbarian
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or
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B. 2 levels of Barbarian, rest in Cleric (Desna, Luck and Travel)</p>
<p>Building (A) is my wheelhouse for style of play. My question is...I could go option (B) and still be effective in melee, AND have a lot more spell casting ability. I would probably dump CHA either way and not worry so much about channeling.</p>This is what I want..
CG Half Elf, melee focused
A. 1 level of Cleric (Desna, Luck and Travel), rest in Barbarian
or
B. 2 levels of Barbarian, rest in Cleric (Desna, Luck and Travel)
Building (A) is my wheelhouse for style of play. My question is...I could go option (B) and still be effective in melee, AND have a lot more spell casting ability. I would probably dump CHA either way and not worry so much about channeling.Brad McDowell2015-04-16T15:01:58ZRe: Forums: Advice: How to build a 2nd-level rogue?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s4on?How-to-build-a-2ndlevel-rogue#152015-04-15T00:35:43Z2015-04-15T00:35:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marcella said wrote:</div><blockquote>1) What is most likely to kill me? Low hit points, low AC, or low saving throws? (If the latter, which one(s)?)</blockquote><p>Saving throws...What's that saying? Failed Fort saves somethings you, failed Dex saves kill you, failed Wis saves kills your friends.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marcella said wrote:</div><blockquote>2) How often will I actually encounter traps or other situations that a rogue should specialize in? I seem to make Perception checks all the time. Should I thus get the "trap-spotting" talent that checks automatically?</blockquote><p>If you're set on Rogue, max your trap stuff. If you don't, they'll laugh at you.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marcella said wrote:</div><blockquote>3) Should I focus on melee, archery, or skills? (TWF looks handy for the former, but it carries a -2 attack penalty, and I haven't had that many full-round attacks yet.) Getting close to do sneak attacks does more damage, but it also puts me at greater risk than if I stayed at a distance and fired into fights with Precise Shot if/when I get it.</blockquote><p>TWF for a rogue is a trap. You're already behind on BAB, and there's no way for you to self buff. sneak attack on ranged is impossible. i suggest a weapon that your race gives you access to and go to town with that. speaking of race...does dwarf or half orc offend you? dwarf rogue is pretty super for traps and such, darkvision, and a big ol hammer to sneak attack with. just sayin
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marcella said wrote:</div><blockquote>4) Rather than a longsword/rapier, is getting an elven curved blade worth spending two feats (Martial Proficiency and Weapons Finesse) for?</blockquote><p>No. not worth it. not even close.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marcella said wrote:</div><blockquote>5) What is more important for a low-level rogue (melee or ranged): +1 to attack, or +1 to damage?</blockquote><p>I'll concur with +1 to attack.Marcella said wrote:1) What is most likely to kill me? Low hit points, low AC, or low saving throws? (If the latter, which one(s)?)
Saving throws...What's that saying? Failed Fort saves somethings you, failed Dex saves kill you, failed Wis saves kills your friends. Marcella said wrote:2) How often will I actually encounter traps or other situations that a rogue should specialize in? I seem to make Perception checks all the time. Should I thus get the "trap-spotting" talent that checks...Brad McDowell2015-04-15T00:35:43ZRe: Forums: Advice: Is there a use for maxed out Wisdom other then ZAM? PFSBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s5ou?Is-there-a-use-for-maxed-out-Wisdom-other#22015-04-14T23:07:50Z2015-04-14T23:07:50Z<p>The druid that focuses on spellcasting...</p>The druid that focuses on spellcasting...Brad McDowell2015-04-14T23:07:50ZRe: Forums: Advice: Running a game for two players?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s5ky?Running-a-game-for-two-players#42015-04-14T21:06:31Z2015-04-14T21:06:31Z<p>Don't make it obvious, but there's always a reason that the bad guys need these 2 alive. So if something goes wrong, they go to jail, or they go to the dungeon, or they get sold into slavery, or they get tortured for information.</p>Don't make it obvious, but there's always a reason that the bad guys need these 2 alive. So if something goes wrong, they go to jail, or they go to the dungeon, or they get sold into slavery, or they get tortured for information.Brad McDowell2015-04-14T21:06:31ZRe: Forums: Advice: Build Advice: Believer's Hands and Multiple AttacksBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s5ju?Build-Advice-Believers-Hands-and-Multiple#32015-04-13T23:10:22Z2015-04-13T23:10:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">chaoseffect wrote:</div><blockquote>What exactly are you going for here thematically?</blockquote><p>It is so awesome there's someone out there that still cares about theme. I thought I was the only one. That being said, for this dude I don't have one yet. Something will come up. Mostly...swift heal, then full attack...have lots of feats.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">chaoseffect wrote:</div><blockquote>Have you considered just skipping Believer's Hands and going two weapon fighting Paladin?</blockquote><p>Yes, I've considered it. Hell, I've even played it.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">chaoseffect wrote:</div><blockquote>TWF needs 15 dex to start...</blockquote><p>So you're suggesting Ranger or Slayer? I was leaning that way too...chaoseffect wrote:What exactly are you going for here thematically?
It is so awesome there's someone out there that still cares about theme. I thought I was the only one. That being said, for this dude I don't have one yet. Something will come up. Mostly...swift heal, then full attack...have lots of feats. chaoseffect wrote:Have you considered just skipping Believer's Hands and going two weapon fighting Paladin?
Yes, I've considered it. Hell, I've even played it. chaoseffect wrote:TWF needs...Brad McDowell2015-04-13T23:10:22ZForums: Advice: Build Advice: Believer's Hands and Multiple AttacksBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s5ju?Build-Advice-Believers-Hands-and-Multiple#12015-04-13T22:11:54Z2015-04-13T22:11:54Z<p>Hi all. I'm looking for a build that includes both Believer's Hands (ACG, allows one to use Paladin's Lay on Hands) and some version of Two Weapon Fighting (the feat itself, Monk's FoB, Brawler, hell...even Dervish Dance Bard's inherent haste class ability...i forgot what its called...Rain of Blows maybe).</p>
<p>My front runners so far are Ranger, Slayer, Monk, Brawler and aforementioned Dervish Dancing Bard. If you'd like to drop some suggestions, thanks!! I prefer to build using PFS rules, but whatever floats your boat.</p>Hi all. I'm looking for a build that includes both Believer's Hands (ACG, allows one to use Paladin's Lay on Hands) and some version of Two Weapon Fighting (the feat itself, Monk's FoB, Brawler, hell...even Dervish Dance Bard's inherent haste class ability...i forgot what its called...Rain of Blows maybe).
My front runners so far are Ranger, Slayer, Monk, Brawler and aforementioned Dervish Dancing Bard. If you'd like to drop some suggestions, thanks!! I prefer to build using PFS rules, but...Brad McDowell2015-04-13T22:11:54ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Just completed my first Scenario! How do I record it?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s5ia?Just-completed-my-first-Scenario-How-do-I#32015-04-13T15:49:02Z2015-04-13T15:49:02Z<p>You're good!! Welcome to the club!! Have you been working on creating your first character?</p>You're good!! Welcome to the club!! Have you been working on creating your first character?Brad McDowell2015-04-13T15:49:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: New PFS Faction shirtsBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3xl?New-PFS-Faction-shirts#242015-04-08T17:20:26Z2015-04-08T17:20:26Z<p>If we're starting a petition or something here, sign me up. I'd love a SC shirt.</p>If we're starting a petition or something here, sign me up. I'd love a SC shirt.Brad McDowell2015-04-08T17:20:26ZRe: Forums: Advice: Strength-based TWF RangerBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s4zl?Strengthbased-TWF-Ranger#62015-04-07T22:15:01Z2015-04-07T22:15:01Z<p>Half Orc, use Orc Double Axe, also grab Toothy for a Bite attack
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STR 19
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DEX 14
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CON 14
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INT 08
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WIS 13
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CHA 07</p>
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1. Weapon Focus: Orc Double Axe
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2. TWF Feat: Two-weapon fighting
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3. Power Attack
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5. Two Weapon Defense
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6. TWF Feat: Improved Two-Weapon Fighting
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7. Feat undecided
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9. Feat undecided
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10. TWF Feat: Greater Two-Weapon Fighting
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11. Two-Weapon Rend</p>Half Orc, use Orc Double Axe, also grab Toothy for a Bite attack
STR 19
DEX 14
CON 14
INT 08
WIS 13
CHA 07
Feats:
1. Weapon Focus: Orc Double Axe
2. TWF Feat: Two-weapon fighting
3. Power Attack
5. Two Weapon Defense
6. TWF Feat: Improved Two-Weapon Fighting
7. Feat undecided
9. Feat undecided
10. TWF Feat: Greater Two-Weapon Fighting
11. Two-Weapon RendBrad McDowell2015-04-07T22:15:01ZRe: Forums: Advice: Holy Vindicator vs Exalted vs Merciful HealerBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s3t4?Holy-Vindicator-vs-Exalted-vs-Merciful-Healer#82015-03-26T15:41:31Z2015-03-26T15:41:31Z<p>Oradin?
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Paladin 4, Life Oracle 2 (some people will say 3), then Holy Vindicator.
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That's the chassis, there's a lot of ways to fancy it up.</p>Oradin?
Paladin 4, Life Oracle 2 (some people will say 3), then Holy Vindicator.
That's the chassis, there's a lot of ways to fancy it up.Brad McDowell2015-03-26T15:41:31ZRe: Forums: Advice: Recommendations for going Dragon DiscipleBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s217?Recommendations-for-going-Dragon-Disciple#102015-03-09T23:35:50Z2015-03-09T23:35:50Z<p>6 levels of Half Orc Bard Dervish Dancer.</p>6 levels of Half Orc Bard Dervish Dancer.Brad McDowell2015-03-09T23:35:50ZRe: Forums: Advice: Character conceptBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1fh?Character-concept#92015-03-04T01:15:38Z2015-03-04T01:15:38Z<p>Dwarf Zen Archer
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Dwarf Casty Druid
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Dwarf Sensei Ki Mystic Monk</p>Dwarf Zen Archer
Dwarf Casty Druid
Dwarf Sensei Ki Mystic MonkBrad McDowell2015-03-04T01:15:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Playing the PreGen as the PC for PFSBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0kx?Playing-the-PreGen-as-the-PC-for-PFS#52017-03-18T00:45:52Z2015-02-24T17:39:38Z<p>Have these players ever said out loud...."Dang, how did they (other PC, NPC, BBEG, etc) do that? That was pretty cool."</p>
<p>That's your cue.</p>Have these players ever said out loud...."Dang, how did they (other PC, NPC, BBEG, etc) do that? That was pretty cool."
That's your cue.Brad McDowell2015-02-24T17:39:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pathfinder Society CharacterBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0cn?Pathfinder-Society-Character#52015-02-23T21:45:02Z2015-02-23T21:45:02Z<p>you don't do that, john, the GM/event coordinator does it (on the website). you just follow your chronicle sheets.</p>
<p>I assume you have a PFS number and all that?</p>you don't do that, john, the GM/event coordinator does it (on the website). you just follow your chronicle sheets.
I assume you have a PFS number and all that?Brad McDowell2015-02-23T21:45:02ZRe: Forums: Advice: All monk party - what should I play?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzyu?All-monk-party-what-should-I-play#382015-02-23T17:45:47Z2015-02-23T17:45:47Z<p>If Quinggong isn't enough spellcasting...consider Half Elf with the Arcane Training trait.</p>If Quinggong isn't enough spellcasting...consider Half Elf with the Arcane Training trait.Brad McDowell2015-02-23T17:45:47ZRe: Forums: Advice: All monk party - what should I play?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzyu?All-monk-party-what-should-I-play#352015-02-23T15:28:53Z2015-02-23T15:28:53Z<p>My Sensei (played to 12th level) was </p>
<p>Sensei, Ki Mystic, 4 Winds, Quinggong.</p>
<p>I did TWF and the Marid Style Feats. Combine this with Scorching Ray from Quinggong (and Barkskin and another of your choosing).</p>
<p>I was only able to give Slow Time to the group twice before the adventure finished.</p>My Sensei (played to 12th level) was
Sensei, Ki Mystic, 4 Winds, Quinggong.
I did TWF and the Marid Style Feats. Combine this with Scorching Ray from Quinggong (and Barkskin and another of your choosing).
I was only able to give Slow Time to the group twice before the adventure finished.Brad McDowell2015-02-23T15:28:53ZRe: Forums: Advice: Need help with Fighter IdeaBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzuy?Need-help-with-Fighter-Idea#122015-02-18T20:17:57Z2015-02-18T20:17:57Z<p>I will Second Combat Patrol. It's a completely different way to build/play.</p>I will Second Combat Patrol. It's a completely different way to build/play.Brad McDowell2015-02-18T20:17:57ZRe: Forums: Advice: So my GM hates evil characters.Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rztq&page=2?So-my-GM-hates-evil-characters#562015-02-18T19:51:15Z2015-02-18T19:51:15Z<p>That's another topic, TL. I'm talking about time spent together. Sure, multiple alignments can co-exist...but for how long? </p>
<p>IMHO: Star Wars is never a bad example. Just by you saying its a bad example proves to me that you've seen the movies and we have a common knowledge. I could have used Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday as examples. Have you seen Tombstone?</p>That's another topic, TL. I'm talking about time spent together. Sure, multiple alignments can co-exist...but for how long?
IMHO: Star Wars is never a bad example. Just by you saying its a bad example proves to me that you've seen the movies and we have a common knowledge. I could have used Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday as examples. Have you seen Tombstone?Brad McDowell2015-02-18T19:51:15ZRe: Forums: Advice: So my GM hates evil characters.Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rztq&page=2?So-my-GM-hates-evil-characters#542015-02-18T19:46:21Z2015-02-18T19:46:21Z<p>Han, Chewie, Luke and Leia are all GOOD aligned characters. They spent A LOT of time together adventuring. They are all fighting for the same, common goal.</p>
<p>Lando is a NEUTRAL character. He joins the party when its convenient...he leaves whenever he wants.</p>
<p>Darth Vader is an EVIL aligned character. How often does he go adventuring with the aforementioned party?</p>Han, Chewie, Luke and Leia are all GOOD aligned characters. They spent A LOT of time together adventuring. They are all fighting for the same, common goal.
Lando is a NEUTRAL character. He joins the party when its convenient...he leaves whenever he wants.
Darth Vader is an EVIL aligned character. How often does he go adventuring with the aforementioned party?Brad McDowell2015-02-18T19:46:21ZRe: Forums: Advice: Jade Regent - New PCBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzoa?Jade-Regent-New-PC#122015-02-18T01:48:34Z2015-02-18T01:48:34Z<p>If i said Geisha Bard, would you do it?</p>
<p>Fits your description, and also ties into the campaign.</p>If i said Geisha Bard, would you do it?
Fits your description, and also ties into the campaign.Brad McDowell2015-02-18T01:48:34ZRe: Forums: Advice: *sigh* players that expect 'fairness' in campaigns and such. how do I deal with them?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rz4b&page=3?sigh-players-that-expect-fairness-in#1212015-02-18T01:27:51Z2015-02-18T01:27:51Z<p>NPC's can have an evil, neutral, or good alignment. It's up to the PC's to figure out which.</p>
<p>"Your weary party stumbles into a graveyard. It's after dusk, but you can make out 2 shadows about 80 feet away. One appears to have a shovel. What do you do?"</p>
<p>"Roll initiative. And I'll make a stealth check."</p>
<p>"Ok."</p>
<p>Dice roll, dice roll, dice roll.</p>
<p>"Good work, sneaky dude. You just killed a cleric of Iomedae and a gravedigger. You didn't need any healing, did you?"</p>NPC's can have an evil, neutral, or good alignment. It's up to the PC's to figure out which.
"Your weary party stumbles into a graveyard. It's after dusk, but you can make out 2 shadows about 80 feet away. One appears to have a shovel. What do you do?"
"Roll initiative. And I'll make a stealth check."
"Ok."
Dice roll, dice roll, dice roll.
"Good work, sneaky dude. You just killed a cleric of Iomedae and a gravedigger. You didn't need any healing, did you?"Brad McDowell2015-02-18T01:27:51ZRe: Forums: Advice: Making Desna proud: What's the best build for using Starknives?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzbe?Making-Desna-proud-Whats-the-best-build-for#252015-02-13T21:28:20Z2015-02-13T21:28:20Z<p>Human CG Ranger 6/Divine Scion x</p>
<p>1 Endurance HB Weapon Focus Starknife
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2 RB TWF
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3 Power Attack
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5 Boon Companion (Wolf)
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6 RB Imp TWF
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7 Weapon Spec or Greater Weapon Focus</p>
<p>and so on...</p>Human CG Ranger 6/Divine Scion x
1 Endurance HB Weapon Focus Starknife
2 RB TWF
3 Power Attack
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5 Boon Companion (Wolf)
6 RB Imp TWF
7 Weapon Spec or Greater Weapon Focus
and so on...Brad McDowell2015-02-13T21:28:20ZRe: Forums: Advice: Making Desna proud: What's the best build for using Starknives?Brad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzbe?Making-Desna-proud-Whats-the-best-build-for#202015-02-13T16:11:48Z2015-02-13T16:11:48Z<p>TWF Ranger into Divine Scion?</p>TWF Ranger into Divine Scion?Brad McDowell2015-02-13T16:11:48ZRe: Forums: Advice: Need help making a zen archerBrad McDowellhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzan?Need-help-making-a-zen-archer#72015-02-13T01:07:02Z2015-02-13T01:07:02Z<p>Ki Power: A qinggong monk can select a ki power (see below) for which she qualifies in place of the following monk class abilities: slow fall (4th), high jump (5th), wholeness of body (7th), diamond body (11th), abundant step (12th), diamond soul (13th), quivering palm (15th), timeless body (17th), tongue of the sun and moon (17th), empty body (19th), and perfect self (20th). This replaces the monk class ability the qinggong monk gives up for this ki power.</p>
<p>4th is slow fall, 5th is high jump, and 7th is wholeness of body</p>Ki Power: A qinggong monk can select a ki power (see below) for which she qualifies in place of the following monk class abilities: slow fall (4th), high jump (5th), wholeness of body (7th), diamond body (11th), abundant step (12th), diamond soul (13th), quivering palm (15th), timeless body (17th), tongue of the sun and moon (17th), empty body (19th), and perfect self (20th). This replaces the monk class ability the qinggong monk gives up for this ki power.
4th is slow fall, 5th is high...Brad McDowell2015-02-13T01:07:02Z