paizo.com Recent Posts by Brother Fenpaizo.com Recent Posts by Brother Fen2024-03-11T15:50:43Z2024-03-11T15:50:43ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path: Seven Dooms for Sandpoint (1 of 1)PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btq02eym/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-Seven-Dooms-for-Sandpoint#712024-02-25T09:30:19Z2024-02-25T02:48:52Z<p>More Thassilonian secrets. I love it!</p>More Thassilonian secrets. I love it!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2024-02-25T02:48:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Discussion ThreadPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r5jz&page=8?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Discussion-Thread#3872024-02-18T06:10:48Z2024-02-18T06:05:19Z<p>You can find maps of the surrounding area in the Thornkeep supplement.</p>You can find maps of the surrounding area in the Thornkeep supplement.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2024-02-18T06:05:19ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: All Things KaijuPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43xj9?All-Things-Kaiju#52024-01-27T00:00:06Z2024-01-19T04:38:44Z<p>There are a few third party pdfs on Kaiju. Well worth picking up if you need more Kaiju in your gaming life!</p>There are a few third party pdfs on Kaiju. Well worth picking up if you need more Kaiju in your gaming life!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2024-01-19T04:38:44ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Recruiting for new Giantslayer Campaign, starting at 6th level.Villari Hawkwind (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43wf3?Recruiting-for-new-Giantslayer-Campaign#22023-11-05T03:21:03Z2023-11-05T03:17:25Z<p>We found our players. Thanks, everyone!</p>We found our players. Thanks, everyone!Villari Hawkwind (alias of Brother Fen)2023-11-05T03:17:25ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Open Call for PC Applications for APs! GMs stop on by to find applicants!Villari Hawkwind (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OPENAPAPPLICATIONSFORPCSTOJOINANDGMSTORECRUIT/recruiting&page=32#15682023-11-04T17:51:03Z2023-11-04T17:45:56Z<p>Recruiting for a new Giantslayer campaign. Thread here: <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43wf3?Recruiting-for-new-Giantslayer-Campaign" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Recruitment Thread.</a></p>Recruiting for a new Giantslayer campaign. Thread here: Recruitment Thread.Villari Hawkwind (alias of Brother Fen)2023-11-04T17:45:56ZForums: Recruitment: Recruiting for new Giantslayer Campaign, starting at 6th level.Villari Hawkwind (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43wf3?Recruiting-for-new-Giantslayer-Campaign#12023-11-04T20:02:54Z2023-11-04T17:35:11Z<p>Greetings, Pathfinders. I'm a player in an ongoing Giantslayer game that is only a couple sessions in. Due to scheduling conflicts, we have a few open slots for new players.</p>
<p>Starting at 6th level. No third party, but most Paizo content is allowed. We plan to play on alternating Saturdays, with the next game planned for 11-11 at 12:30 pm EST.</p>
<p>If you are interested, reach out to the DM directly on Discord. Playing on Roll20, voice only. </p>
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<p>colormage#9532</p>Greetings, Pathfinders. I'm a player in an ongoing Giantslayer game that is only a couple sessions in. Due to scheduling conflicts, we have a few open slots for new players.
Starting at 6th level. No third party, but most Paizo content is allowed. We plan to play on alternating Saturdays, with the next game planned for 11-11 at 12:30 pm EST.
If you are interested, reach out to the DM directly on Discord. Playing on Roll20, voice only.
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colormage#9532Villari Hawkwind (alias of Brother Fen)2023-11-04T17:35:11ZRe: Forums: Advice: Iluzry's Guide To The Mystic TheurgePFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43i6y&page=4?Iluzrys-Guide-To-The-Mystic-Theurge#1582023-10-12T22:18:13Z2023-10-12T22:10:32Z<p>Nice work on the guide. Thanks for sharing your work.</p>Nice work on the guide. Thanks for sharing your work.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-10-12T22:10:32ZRe: Forums: Conversions: The Shugenja from 3.0 Oriental Adventures and the d20 Rokugan SettingPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43trf&page=2?The-Shugenja-from-30-Oriental-Adventures-and#542023-10-02T18:40:10Z2023-09-30T17:32:05Z<p>Is there a link one can get to these wonderful conversions? Please and thank you.</p>Is there a link one can get to these wonderful conversions? Please and thank you.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-09-30T17:32:05ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: Ww1 Campaign vehicle stats HELP!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43vd4?Ww1-Campaign-vehicle-stats-HELP#32023-09-01T04:10:10Z2023-09-01T04:03:58Z<p>You can get a lot of ideas from <a href="https://dragonstrove.com/d20-military-vehicles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">d20 Military Vehicles</a>, if you can find a copy.</p>You can get a lot of ideas from d20 Military Vehicles, if you can find a copy.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-09-01T04:03:58ZRe: Forums: Conversions: Custom trials of the godsPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43v6y?Custom-trials-of-the-gods#22023-08-22T00:41:02Z2023-08-22T00:37:00Z<p>I'd recommend talking to your GM about this. I did something similar for some of my PCs such as having to clear the Godsmouth Ossuary and others.</p>I'd recommend talking to your GM about this. I did something similar for some of my PCs such as having to clear the Godsmouth Ossuary and others.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-08-22T00:37:00ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Horror movie villains/monstersPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43i38?Horror-movie-villainsmonsters#412023-09-04T19:09:21Z2023-05-05T01:41:21Z<p>Every year for Halloween, we work in a horror-themed one-shot in every campaign. I used a Freddy Krueger analogue for a few years in a row, as he kept surviving/escaping, naturally. </p>
<p>What I did was add a few templates to give him a boost to take on Pathfinder adventurers. I gave him the Nightmare Lord template as well as the Mythic Savage or Mythic Agile template. I forget which one it was but both work well depending on your party. </p>
<p>The party finally killed our Krueger by following the steps from ANOES III to lay him to rest. And then they encountered his creator, Dream of the Endless, who revealed the Nightmare Lord was one of his escaped Nightmares.</p>Every year for Halloween, we work in a horror-themed one-shot in every campaign. I used a Freddy Krueger analogue for a few years in a row, as he kept surviving/escaping, naturally.
What I did was add a few templates to give him a boost to take on Pathfinder adventurers. I gave him the Nightmare Lord template as well as the Mythic Savage or Mythic Agile template. I forget which one it was but both work well depending on your party.
The party finally killed our Krueger by following the steps...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-05-05T01:41:21ZRe: Forums: Iron Gods: Technological Weapons (semi-auto/number of attacks possible)PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42g8u?Technological-Weapons#132023-05-05T01:35:38Z2023-05-05T01:35:38Z<p>I've been having the same problem with this question. Upon review, the original rule from Ultimate Combat should apply.</p>I've been having the same problem with this question. Upon review, the original rule from Ultimate Combat should apply.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-05-05T01:35:38ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: 1e players, how do you put up with alignment class restrictions?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43t46?1e-players-how-do-you-put-up-with-alignment#392023-05-21T01:00:14Z2023-04-27T14:19:41Z<p>It's not a bug, it's a feature.</p>It's not a bug, it's a feature.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-04-27T14:19:41ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Does anyone else feel like Magus was a bit poorly designed for PF1e?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43t3w&page=2?Does-anyone-else-feel-like-Magus-was-a-bit#552023-04-27T14:19:23Z2023-04-27T14:19:23Z<p>No, I don't.</p>No, I don't.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-04-27T14:19:23ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Horror movie villains/monstersPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43i38?Horror-movie-villainsmonsters#352023-04-29T05:34:14Z2023-04-27T14:16:52Z<p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/139332/Monster-Movie-Matinee" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Monster Movie Matinee.</a></p>
<p>The Freddy Kreuger build needs a Nightmare Creature template or something similar to buff it up. It feels designed to kill commoners, which is essentially what Krueger did, rather than deal with trained professional warriors and wizards.</p>Monster Movie Matinee.
The Freddy Kreuger build needs a Nightmare Creature template or something similar to buff it up. It feels designed to kill commoners, which is essentially what Krueger did, rather than deal with trained professional warriors and wizards.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-04-27T14:16:52ZRe: Forums: Rules Discussion: Pathfinder Next Edition ThoughtsBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43sya?Pathfinder-Next-Edition-Thoughts#412023-04-29T05:55:01Z2023-04-21T04:43:42Z<p>I am a big fan of Mythic Adventures, but maybe that's because I could never find a GM to run Wrath of the Righteous for me. lol </p>
<p>I am still working through my library of Pathfinder First Edition books, but I must say that I am a big fan of the Lost Omens line for Second Edition. I really love the continuing lore. Absalom is my favorite sourcebook so far.</p>
<p>I would rank it alongside other classic city books like the City-State of the Invincible Overlord. It has everything I want to see from a proper fully-detailed city, and it features the City at the Center of the World, so yay.</p>I am a big fan of Mythic Adventures, but maybe that's because I could never find a GM to run Wrath of the Righteous for me. lol
I am still working through my library of Pathfinder First Edition books, but I must say that I am a big fan of the Lost Omens line for Second Edition. I really love the continuing lore. Absalom is my favorite sourcebook so far.
I would rank it alongside other classic city books like the City-State of the Invincible Overlord. It has everything I want to see from a...Brother Fen2023-04-21T04:43:42ZRe: Forums: Advice and Rules Questions: [DSP] [UltimatePsionics] Increasing range for a Ranged WeaponPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43t0s?DSP-UltimatePsionics-Increasing-range-for-a#32023-04-20T20:13:58Z2023-04-20T20:13:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">BossPaeGan wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I am setting up a Soulknife (Soulbolt)/Marksman [Sniper Style] character.</p>
<p>I've spent sometime already searching various forums and either I haven't phrased my query the right way, or I haven't delved far enough into my results</p>
<p>I am curious if the following methods of range modification stack?
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•Empowered Shot (Psionic Feat)
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•Enhanced Range (Blade Skill)
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•Distance (Magical Weapon Property)</p>
<p></blockquote><p>With Third-Party Products, its best to ask your GM.BossPaeGan wrote:I am setting up a Soulknife (Soulbolt)/Marksman [Sniper Style] character.
I've spent sometime already searching various forums and either I haven't phrased my query the right way, or I haven't delved far enough into my results
I am curious if the following methods of range modification stack?
*Empowered Shot (Psionic Feat)
*Enhanced Range (Blade Skill)
*Distance (Magical Weapon Property)
With Third-Party Products, its best to ask your GM.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-04-20T20:13:58ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *Luis Loza* ALL your Questions Here!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs431ng&page=2?Ask-Luis-Loza-ALL-your-Questions-Here#982023-04-20T19:52:14Z2023-04-20T19:52:14Z<p>Thank you for the response. I was trying to work in some ideas for my Mythic campaign set in Arcadia, so my session had passed. However, I did pick up your Altameda pdf for ideas on the suggestion of another forum member. </p>
<p>Your response gives me some more ideas that I can try. Thank you.</p>Thank you for the response. I was trying to work in some ideas for my Mythic campaign set in Arcadia, so my session had passed. However, I did pick up your Altameda pdf for ideas on the suggestion of another forum member.
Your response gives me some more ideas that I can try. Thank you.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-04-20T19:52:14ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: GM's, help me understand not allowing craftingPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43rzi&page=2?GMs-help-me-understand-not-allowing-crafting#912023-03-20T16:15:48Z2023-03-20T16:15:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">OmniMage wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Diego Rossi wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">OmniMage wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Diego Rossi wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">OmniMage wrote:</div><blockquote> You should be able to take 10 when using fabricate to craft items with high degrees of craftsmanship. </blockquote>You are casting a spell, so you are distracted from crafting. You can't take 10 (barring specific abilities that allow you to do that while distracted). </blockquote>If thats true, the spell should mention that you can't take 10 on craft checks. I suppose its another problem with the fabricate spell. I'll rule that you can take 10 on craft checks when using fabricate. </blockquote><p>It is not a rule of the spell, it is a rule of taking 10.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">CRB wrote:</div><blockquote>Taking 10: When your character is not in immediate danger <b>or distracted</b>, you may choose to take 10. </blockquote><p>You need to concentrate while casting, so you are distracted it you take other actions while doing so.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">CRB wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Concentration
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To cast a spell, you must concentrate. If something interrupts your concentration while you’re casting, you must make a concentration check or lose the spell.</blockquote></blockquote>I meant I wasn't ready to quite call it a house rule yet. It seems dumb to me that a spell about crafting won't let you take 10 on the crafting check. </blockquote><p>I agree. I've never been in a campaign where this was the rule. We've always been able to use Take 10 on the crafting check. This might be a case of RAW vs RAI. As always, tables may vary.OmniMage wrote:Diego Rossi wrote: OmniMage wrote: Diego Rossi wrote: OmniMage wrote: You should be able to take 10 when using fabricate to craft items with high degrees of craftsmanship.
You are casting a spell, so you are distracted from crafting. You can't take 10 (barring specific abilities that allow you to do that while distracted). If thats true, the spell should mention that you can't take 10 on craft checks. I suppose its another problem with the fabricate spell. I'll rule that you...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-03-20T16:15:48ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: GM's, help me understand not allowing craftingPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43rzi?GMs-help-me-understand-not-allowing-crafting#402023-03-18T06:33:13Z2023-03-14T19:30:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mark Hoover 330 wrote:</div><blockquote><p> So in another <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ry7?Should-the-game-start-at-3rd-level#22" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">thread</a> a poster made a point about GMs that severely restrict or disallow the crafting of mundane or magic items, or restrict giving the PCs adequate resources or time between adventures to do so. Why?</p>
<p>If a player chooses to put ranks into a Craft skill, or a Profession skill like Baker or Woodcutter that might have some crossover into crafting, or they take an Item Creation feat, chances are they intend their PC to be making stuff. Some classes rely on these functions; a prepared full arcane caster might be under-resourced for spells to cast in a day without scrolls and what is the point of an Alchemist having Fast Alchemy and a portable alchemy kit if they are never allowed to use them?</p>
<p>So what reasons or justifications are we GM's using to prevent PCs from using these skills and abilities? More than that, why don't we WANT them making their own gear? </blockquote><p>Mainly because there's always that ONE player that tries to push it too far. I haven't yet disallowed crafting, I just try to not let in players that give me too many red flags. For example, if we're gathering players for a Session Zero, and one player starts talking about how they're going to specialize in crafting and then take leadership so they have minions that can constantly craft while the PC is off adventuring, then you're heading for a whole heap of trouble.
<p>These players often have their own game that they are trying to impose on the Gm and the rest of the players and it's usually best that they find a game conducive to their long term schemes, rather than one with an ongoing story and long term group-oriented goals. </p>
<p>I can see why GMs disallow it, and I try to not follow the same, but like I said, it is best to pay attention to warning signs when building your group.</p>Mark Hoover 330 wrote:So in another thread a poster made a point about GMs that severely restrict or disallow the crafting of mundane or magic items, or restrict giving the PCs adequate resources or time between adventures to do so. Why?
If a player chooses to put ranks into a Craft skill, or a Profession skill like Baker or Woodcutter that might have some crossover into crafting, or they take an Item Creation feat, chances are they intend their PC to be making stuff. Some classes rely on...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-03-14T19:30:41ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Update me on the status of your PF1 campaign!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43fd7&page=3?Update-me-on-the-status-of-your-PF1-campaign#1342023-08-10T07:46:00Z2023-02-03T02:11:52Z<p>You should have this conversation with your players. Sounds like you're burned out and could use some time away from the DM screen. Have you asked one of them to GM a one-shot for a couple months to give you a break? Play some Kingmaker or Wrath of the Righteous Crpg to get in your gaming without the headaches of live play for a while?</p>You should have this conversation with your players. Sounds like you're burned out and could use some time away from the DM screen. Have you asked one of them to GM a one-shot for a couple months to give you a break? Play some Kingmaker or Wrath of the Righteous Crpg to get in your gaming without the headaches of live play for a while?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-02-03T02:11:52ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: How many of your games actually go past level 10?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43qwq?How-many-of-your-games-actually-go-past-level-10#172023-01-27T20:03:36Z2023-01-27T20:03:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DeathlessOne wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">PFRPGrognard wrote:</div><blockquote>I'm also in book five of Iron Gods, so that one is currently level thirteen. </blockquote>I've run that one to completion and a bit beyond. Good to see you made it past book 4, which I thought was the weakest in the series and had to spruce it up a bit. Had zero issues with keeping the player's attention once we got the book 5 and beyond. </blockquote><p>Iron Gods is probably my favorite AP so far!DeathlessOne wrote:PFRPGrognard wrote:I'm also in book five of Iron Gods, so that one is currently level thirteen.
I've run that one to completion and a bit beyond. Good to see you made it past book 4, which I thought was the weakest in the series and had to spruce it up a bit. Had zero issues with keeping the player's attention once we got the book 5 and beyond. Iron Gods is probably my favorite AP so far!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-01-27T20:03:36ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: How many of your games actually go past level 10?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43qwq?How-many-of-your-games-actually-go-past-level-10#112023-01-26T21:18:18Z2023-01-26T21:18:18Z<p>Not many. It's hard to keep a campaign going from level one all the way to the higher levels. Life often interferes. Work schedules change. Players or the GM moves to a new city. Or simple attrition sets in and people lose interest. Most of the games I play or run seem to top out around eleventh level. </p>
<p>I've been lucky enough to make it all the way through Return of the Runelords to the end and the game I'm currently GMing just hit level 12 for Rise of the Drow. I'm also in book five of Iron Gods, so that one is currently level thirteen.</p>Not many. It's hard to keep a campaign going from level one all the way to the higher levels. Life often interferes. Work schedules change. Players or the GM moves to a new city. Or simple attrition sets in and people lose interest. Most of the games I play or run seem to top out around eleventh level.
I've been lucky enough to make it all the way through Return of the Runelords to the end and the game I'm currently GMing just hit level 12 for Rise of the Drow. I'm also in book five of Iron...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-01-26T21:18:18ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure: The Dead God's HandPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btq01zrc/discuss&page=4?Pathfinder-Adventure-The-Dead-Gods-Hand#1832023-01-17T01:00:29Z2023-01-16T21:48:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aaron Shanks wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Evanfardreamer wrote:</div><blockquote> I check back on this periodically, the Absalom book was my absolute favorite so far but Kingmaker 2e is narrowing the gap. Still hoping to see this sooner than later but I'll wait patiently, I know it'll be good :) </blockquote>I’m sorry to say that you can stop checking. I don’t see this on the product schedule at all. It is on indefinite hold. </blockquote><p>Bummer. Thanks for the update, at least.Aaron Shanks wrote:Evanfardreamer wrote: I check back on this periodically, the Absalom book was my absolute favorite so far but Kingmaker 2e is narrowing the gap. Still hoping to see this sooner than later but I'll wait patiently, I know it'll be good :)
I’m sorry to say that you can stop checking. I don’t see this on the product schedule at all. It is on indefinite hold. Bummer. Thanks for the update, at least.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-01-16T21:48:36ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Legendary Planet Adventure Path (PFRPG) PDFPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btq023hw/discuss?Legendary-Planet-Adventure-Path#122023-01-07T17:43:21Z2023-01-07T07:56:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">dracomancer wrote:</div><blockquote> In the process of prepping this to give my group another shot and running through it. Is there a specific place to look for an FAQ or Errata? I have run into a couple questions that I am having a hard time trying to figure out. </blockquote><p>Legendary Games maintains a Discord channel. You can ask the creators questions directly there. I'm not sure if it's cool to link it here, but it's relatively easy to find.dracomancer wrote:In the process of prepping this to give my group another shot and running through it. Is there a specific place to look for an FAQ or Errata? I have run into a couple questions that I am having a hard time trying to figure out.
Legendary Games maintains a Discord channel. You can ask the creators questions directly there. I'm not sure if it's cool to link it here, but it's relatively easy to find.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2023-01-07T07:56:04ZRe: Forums: Iron Gods: Lords of Rust (GM Reference)PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rgek&page=7?Lords-of-Rust#3392022-12-16T21:35:35Z2022-12-16T21:35:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">serithal wrote:</div><blockquote> Does anyone know of a good map for the Scrapmaster's Arena? </blockquote><p>If you do a google search for those maps, you'll find some fan made outside of the site. Hopefully, you've figured that out already.serithal wrote:Does anyone know of a good map for the Scrapmaster's Arena?
If you do a google search for those maps, you'll find some fan made outside of the site. Hopefully, you've figured that out already.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-12-16T21:35:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Discussion ThreadPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r5jz&page=8?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Discussion-Thread#3842022-11-30T11:13:28Z2022-11-30T03:41:22Z<p>Haha. Yeah, always expect your players to f up everything and go the opposite direction. Maybe they'll circle back at some point, so it won't be for nothing.</p>Haha. Yeah, always expect your players to f up everything and go the opposite direction. Maybe they'll circle back at some point, so it won't be for nothing.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-11-30T03:41:22ZRe: Forums: Rules Questions: When do you reroll Stealth?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pnq?When-do-you-reroll-Stealth#212022-11-30T00:00:50Z2022-11-30T00:00:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DeathlessOne wrote:</div><blockquote> I'm fairly certain that a stealth check is made once and you keep the result until you break stealth (which could be as simple as leaving cover and not ending your turn behind cover. Once you are out in the open, it doesnt matter how good your stealth is, they will see you if you are visible and the DC is 10 or under, factoring distance). That initial roll sets the DC needed for a creature to perceive you. A creature attempting to spot you again rolls against the same DC until you do something that requires a new stealth check to be made. </blockquote><p>This is how we've always run it. Nice and simple. There is no need to add more and more rolls to Pathfinder, there are enough already.DeathlessOne wrote:I'm fairly certain that a stealth check is made once and you keep the result until you break stealth (which could be as simple as leaving cover and not ending your turn behind cover. Once you are out in the open, it doesnt matter how good your stealth is, they will see you if you are visible and the DC is 10 or under, factoring distance). That initial roll sets the DC needed for a creature to perceive you. A creature attempting to spot you again rolls against the same DC...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-11-30T00:00:27ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Accessories: Pawn PDFs and silhouette cameoPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43pgd?Pawn-PDFs-and-silhouette-cameo#22022-11-17T04:26:23Z2022-11-17T04:26:23Z<p>It's easy to screenshot the image, crop to a square and then apply a background remover to get the image that you want.</p>It's easy to screenshot the image, crop to a square and then apply a background remover to get the image that you want.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-11-17T04:26:23ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Discussion ThreadPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r5jz&page=8?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Discussion-Thread#3802022-11-17T09:50:40Z2022-11-17T04:24:59Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tosscobobble wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Today is a good day to... halp wrote:</div><blockquote> Mosswater is also mentioned in the Thornkeep sourcebook- if I recall correctly, they're a bunch of Halfling ranchers living there? It's been a few years since I've read either. </blockquote>Thornkeep Sourcebook? I missed that... Thank you! </blockquote><p>Yes, the Thornkeep Sourcebook has more information on the area. Mind you, they are short blurbs or a page worth of information on the surrounding areas, but it is enough for creative GMs to fill in the blanks.
<p>Tunnel to the Darklands? Ok. Grab that issue 82 of Dungeon magazine with that underworld adventure that you've always wanted to run and place it at the end of said tunnel. </p>
<p>It gives GMs the freedom to be creative.</p>Tosscobobble wrote:Today is a good day to... halp wrote: Mosswater is also mentioned in the Thornkeep sourcebook- if I recall correctly, they're a bunch of Halfling ranchers living there? It's been a few years since I've read either.
Thornkeep Sourcebook? I missed that... Thank you! Yes, the Thornkeep Sourcebook has more information on the area. Mind you, they are short blurbs or a page worth of information on the surrounding areas, but it is enough for creative GMs to fill in the blanks....PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-11-17T04:24:59ZRe: Forums: Conversions: PF Classic Conversion For an Iron Hands Space MarinePFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43p46?PF-Classic-Conversion-For-an-Iron-Hands-Space#22022-10-19T04:28:15Z2022-10-19T04:28:15Z<p>Your conversions are always good!</p>Your conversions are always good!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-10-19T04:28:15ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker Second Edition: Kingmaker Anniversary Edition for PF1PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43p1n?Kingmaker-Anniversary-Edition-for-PF1#52022-10-11T22:12:12Z2022-10-11T22:12:12Z<p>Second Edition is not at all backwards compatible with Pathfinder 1e. You'd have much better luck converting the 5e version of the adventure into Pathfinder 1e.</p>Second Edition is not at all backwards compatible with Pathfinder 1e. You'd have much better luck converting the 5e version of the adventure into Pathfinder 1e.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-10-11T22:12:12ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *Luis Loza* ALL your Questions Here!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs431ng&page=2?Ask-Luis-Loza-ALL-your-Questions-Here#762022-09-26T18:21:54Z2022-09-26T18:21:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">PFRPGrognard wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Hi Luis!</p>
<p>Do you mind offering a few suggestions for deities that might be interested in the peoples there, both with the best of intentions and those with the worst?</p>
<p>If that's too vague, then I'll rephrase slightly by asking which deities might want to see the Arcadians flourish and which might wish to seem them fall or be subjugated?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance. </blockquote><p>Nevermind.PFRPGrognard wrote:Hi Luis!
Do you mind offering a few suggestions for deities that might be interested in the peoples there, both with the best of intentions and those with the worst?
If that's too vague, then I'll rephrase slightly by asking which deities might want to see the Arcadians flourish and which might wish to seem them fall or be subjugated?
Thanks in advance.
Nevermind.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-09-26T18:21:54ZRe: Forums: Advice: Lightsaber + ................ = Jedi?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43c50?Lightsaber-Jedi#132022-09-03T02:56:57Z2022-09-03T02:56:57Z<p>Psychic Warrior from Ultimate Psionics works best. The plasma blade is a poor substitute for a lightsabre, but the Beam Sabre from Legendary Games' Treasury of the Machine works perfectly. </p>
<p>End thread.</p>Psychic Warrior from Ultimate Psionics works best. The plasma blade is a poor substitute for a lightsabre, but the Beam Sabre from Legendary Games' Treasury of the Machine works perfectly.
End thread.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-09-03T02:56:57ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s BeenPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si4u?What-a-Long-Strange-Trip-It-s-Been#312022-09-07T19:52:57Z2022-09-03T02:55:34Z<p>Thank you, Lisa! Enjoy yourself!</p>Thank you, Lisa! Enjoy yourself!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-09-03T02:55:34ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Kingmaker 10th Anniversary Campaign Begins!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgmk&page=10?Kingmaker-10th-Anniversary-Campaign-Begins#4602022-09-06T02:21:36Z2022-08-30T15:29:23Z<p>Nice to see this coming to fruition. Thanks for the 1e supplement for those of us still going through our first edition shelf.</p>Nice to see this coming to fruition. Thanks for the 1e supplement for those of us still going through our first edition shelf.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-08-30T15:29:23ZRe: Forums: Third-Party Broadcasts: Actual Play Rise of the Drow on Youtube.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hxr?Actual-Play-Rise-of-the-Drow-on-Youtube#22022-08-20T18:21:42Z2022-08-20T18:21:42Z<p>Still going! The Rise of the Drow framework is so sandboxy, that we've managed to weave in Adventures in Tehuatl, Well in the Woods, and now Heart of the Nightfang Spire into the overall campaign.</p>Still going! The Rise of the Drow framework is so sandboxy, that we've managed to weave in Adventures in Tehuatl, Well in the Woods, and now Heart of the Nightfang Spire into the overall campaign.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-08-20T18:21:42ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *Luis Loza* ALL your Questions Here!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs431ng&page=2?Ask-Luis-Loza-ALL-your-Questions-Here#732022-08-20T18:19:43Z2022-08-20T18:19:43Z<p>Hi Luis!</p>
<p>Do you mind offering a few suggestions for deities that might be interested in the peoples there, both with the best of intentions and those with the worst?</p>
<p>If that's too vague, then I'll rephrase slightly by asking which deities might want to see the Arcadians flourish and which might wish to seem them fall or be subjugated?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>Hi Luis!
Do you mind offering a few suggestions for deities that might be interested in the peoples there, both with the best of intentions and those with the worst?
If that's too vague, then I'll rephrase slightly by asking which deities might want to see the Arcadians flourish and which might wish to seem them fall or be subjugated?
Thanks in advance.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-08-20T18:19:43ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Discussion ThreadPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r5jz&page=8?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Discussion-Thread#3722022-08-10T13:53:30Z2022-07-31T21:02:25Z<p>Conversely, as GM, you can allow them to use the language to make their own sigils and allow it to work. It's really up to you.</p>Conversely, as GM, you can allow them to use the language to make their own sigils and allow it to work. It's really up to you.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-07-31T21:02:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Discussion ThreadPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r5jz&page=8?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Discussion-Thread#3712022-08-10T13:53:28Z2022-07-31T03:16:11Z<p>The players have to have the rune for the appropriate level in order to transport there. They identify it in the same way that one identifies any magic item using Spellcraft or Knowledge Arcana. They find the runes or symbols as they move throughout the tower.</p>
<p>I'm not sure how to answer your first question without it becoming one of those overly analyzed forum answers. It's just a rune that represents the level. One = 1. Six = 6. etc.</p>
<p>They activate it by touching the token to the spire and visualizing the rune representing the level they wish to transport to.</p>
<p>If you have a player that knows Azlanti, knowing a Rune is not the same as writing a number, so the answer is no.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>The players have to have the rune for the appropriate level in order to transport there. They identify it in the same way that one identifies any magic item using Spellcraft or Knowledge Arcana. They find the runes or symbols as they move throughout the tower.
I'm not sure how to answer your first question without it becoming one of those overly analyzed forum answers. It's just a rune that represents the level. One = 1. Six = 6. etc.
They activate it by touching the token to the spire and...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-07-31T03:16:11ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: MSH Interest Re-CheckEl Electrico (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmf6/recruiting&page=3#1212022-05-16T18:08:45Z2022-05-16T18:08:45Z<p>The avatar? Yeah, there aren't good wrestler avatars here.</p>The avatar? Yeah, there aren't good wrestler avatars here.El Electrico (alias of Brother Fen)2022-05-16T18:08:45ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: MSH Interest Re-CheckEl Electrico (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmf6/recruiting&page=3#1192022-05-16T16:29:08Z2022-05-16T16:29:08Z<p>Shocking!</p>Shocking!El Electrico (alias of Brother Fen)2022-05-16T16:29:08ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: MSH Interest Re-CheckBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmf6/recruiting&page=3#1182022-05-16T14:13:25Z2022-05-16T14:13:25Z<p>Santiago Alvarez was your average teenager of Hispanic descent living in the border town of Juarez. During an outing to the local zoo, his powers manifested when he accidentally released an electrical discharge that injured several of his classmates. Fearing persecution from the authorities, Santiago ran away from home and found a new life as a masked Luchador, El Electrico, traveling through Mexico and the American Southwest. Santiago's abilities allowed him to adapt to his new lifestyle very quickly and he soon became known for his unbelievable leaping ability which made him a star on the local circuit. One night, he was accosted by another luchador who had become jealous at El Electrico's rise in popularity. Santiago blasted the wrestler with electricity and left him for dead. Fearing discovery again, he fled to the School for Gifted Mutants seeking help.</p>Santiago Alvarez was your average teenager of Hispanic descent living in the border town of Juarez. During an outing to the local zoo, his powers manifested when he accidentally released an electrical discharge that injured several of his classmates. Fearing persecution from the authorities, Santiago ran away from home and found a new life as a masked Luchador, El Electrico, traveling through Mexico and the American Southwest. Santiago's abilities allowed him to adapt to his new lifestyle...Brother Fen2022-05-16T14:13:25ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: MSH Interest Re-CheckBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmf6/recruiting&page=3#1172022-05-16T14:04:50Z2022-05-16T14:04:50Z<p>Re-rolling Weapon Specialization, since it's two slots.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Individual Talent Skill 2::</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 ⇒ 3</span></p>Re-rolling Weapon Specialization, since it's two slots.
[dice=Individual Talent Skill 2:]1d8[/dice]Brother Fen2022-05-16T14:04:50ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: MSH Interest Re-CheckBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmf6/recruiting&page=3#1142022-05-16T03:49:18Z2022-05-16T03:49:18Z<p>Since I rolled Weapon Specialist, does that mean I have to drop Wrestling to keep it or do I roll a different skill?</p>Since I rolled Weapon Specialist, does that mean I have to drop Wrestling to keep it or do I roll a different skill?Brother Fen2022-05-16T03:49:18ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: MSH Interest Re-CheckBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmf6/recruiting&page=3#1132022-05-16T03:31:22Z2022-05-16T03:31:22Z<p>Fighting Skill:Martial Arts C Wrestling
<br />
Weapon Skill: Weapon Specialist </p>
<p>Scientific Contact: Chemistry
<br />
Professional Contact: Military</p>
<p>Hmm. Pretty much crapped out on the powers. I'll have to think long and hard about this array.</p>Fighting Skill:Martial Arts C Wrestling
Weapon Skill: Weapon Specialist
Scientific Contact: Chemistry
Professional Contact: Military
Hmm. Pretty much crapped out on the powers. I'll have to think long and hard about this array.Brother Fen2022-05-16T03:31:22ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: MSH Interest Re-CheckBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmf6/recruiting&page=3#1122022-05-16T03:25:26Z2022-05-16T03:25:26Z<p>Resources +1/-1 mutant</p>
<p>Power Category 1: Energy Control: Electrical Manipulation Poor
<br />
Power Category 2: Matter Control: Air Control Poor
<br />
Power Category 3: Energy Control: Sound Control Excellent</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Individual Talent Skill 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 3</span> Fighting Skill
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Individual Talent Skill 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 ⇒ 8</span> Weapon Skill</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Individual Contact 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 ⇒ 1</span> Scientific</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Individual Contact 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d12 ⇒ 4</span> Professional</p>Resources +1/-1 mutant
Power Category 1: Energy Control: Electrical Manipulation Poor
Power Category 2: Matter Control: Air Control Poor
Power Category 3: Energy Control: Sound Control Excellent
[dice=Individual Talent Skill 1]1d6[/dice] Fighting Skill
[dice=Individual Talent Skill 2]1d8[/dice] Weapon Skill
[dice=Individual Contact 1]1d8[/dice] Scientific
[dice=Individual Contact 2]1d12[/dice] ProfessionalBrother Fen2022-05-16T03:25:26ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: MSH Interest Re-CheckBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmf6/recruiting&page=3#1112022-05-16T03:11:00Z2022-05-16T03:11:00Z<p>Fighting In 36
<br />
Agility Ex 16
<br />
Strength Ex 16
<br />
Endurance Re 26
<br />
Reason Gd 8
<br />
Intuition Gd 8
<br />
Psyche Ex 16</p>
<p>Health 94
<br />
Karma 32
<br />
Resources <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Ability Modifier:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 53</span>
<br />
Popularity 0</p>
<p>Powers 2/4
<br />
Talents 2/5
<br />
Contacts 1/4</p>
<p>Powers (3)</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Power Category 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 31</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Power Category 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 24</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Power Category 3:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 21</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Power Rank 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 4</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Power Rank 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 6</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Power Rank 3:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 35</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Specific Power 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 ⇒ 2</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Specific Power 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 ⇒ 2</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Specific Power 3:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 ⇒ 4</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Talent Category 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 24</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Talent Category 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 18</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Individual Talent Skills 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 ⇒ 9</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Individual Talent Skills 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 ⇒ 4</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Contact Category 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 35</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Contact Category 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 5</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Individual Contacts 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 ⇒ 8</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Individual Contacts 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 ⇒ 5</span></p>Fighting In 36
Agility Ex 16
Strength Ex 16
Endurance Re 26
Reason Gd 8
Intuition Gd 8
Psyche Ex 16
Health 94
Karma 32
Resources [dice=Ability Modifier]1d100[/dice]
Popularity 0
Powers 2/4
Talents 2/5
Contacts 1/4
Powers (3)
[dice=Power Category 1]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Power Category 2]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Power Category 3]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Power Rank 1]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Power Rank 2]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Power Rank 3]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Specific Power 1]1d10[/dice]
[dice=Specific Power...Brother Fen2022-05-16T03:11:00ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: MSH Interest Re-CheckBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmf6/recruiting&page=3#1102022-05-16T02:27:50Z2022-05-16T02:27:50Z<p>It's been a while since I've rolled for MSH, but I always loved the system. </p>
<p>I'll give it a shot. </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Fighting:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 91</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Agility:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 53</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Strength:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 59</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Endurance:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 74</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reason:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 36</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Intuition:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 23</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Psyche:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 54</span> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Powers:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 6</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Talents:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 52</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Contacts:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d100 ⇒ 38</span></p>It's been a while since I've rolled for MSH, but I always loved the system.
I'll give it a shot.
[dice=Fighting]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Agility]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Strength]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Endurance]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Reason]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Intuition]1d100[/dice]
[dice=Psyche]1d100[/dice]
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[dice=Contacts]1d100[/dice]Brother Fen2022-05-16T02:27:50ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: How Do You Write Evil?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43lb8&page=2?How-Do-You-Write-Evil#552022-04-18T21:53:38Z2022-04-18T21:53:38Z<p>Don't overthink it. You can let someone ruin every aspect of the game for you, if you like. I recommend just playing with people that enjoy the game.</p>Don't overthink it. You can let someone ruin every aspect of the game for you, if you like. I recommend just playing with people that enjoy the game.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-04-18T21:53:38ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=1666?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#832542022-04-01T05:05:36Z2022-04-01T05:05:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Jacobs wrote:</div><blockquote> I could and have even argued that there's Lovecraftian influences in the movie/novel "2001." </blockquote><p>I've had similar thoughts about that film as well. Do you mind throwing out a few quick examples?
<p>Thanks.</p>James Jacobs wrote:I could and have even argued that there's Lovecraftian influences in the movie/novel "2001."
I've had similar thoughts about that film as well. Do you mind throwing out a few quick examples? Thanks.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-04-01T05:05:36ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path: Abomination Vaults (5e)PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btq02d54/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-Abomination-Vaults#702022-04-01T15:45:50Z2022-04-01T04:56:19Z<p>Seems like a smart way to print money. I liked what I played of the Abomination Vaults. I'd like to dig deeper at some point.</p>Seems like a smart way to print money. I liked what I played of the Abomination Vaults. I'd like to dig deeper at some point.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-04-01T04:56:19ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: PC backstoriesPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ktk?PC-backstories#182022-02-15T22:56:01Z2022-02-15T22:29:25Z<p>I picked up the RPG Party Backstory Generator a year or so ago and have started using it during Session Zero to help build backstory links between the party, their settlements and each other. It has helped give us a few recurring characters. </p>
<p>For example, in my Rise of the Drow campaign, we have a running gag about a love triangle involving two party members and a local barmaid. She tends to pop up whenever they are back in town and causes hijinks for everyone. </p>
<p>Ultimately, it just depends on the player, how they like to play and whether or not the campaign gives them any sort of opportunity to return to their hometowns/homebase and interact.</p>I picked up the RPG Party Backstory Generator a year or so ago and have started using it during Session Zero to help build backstory links between the party, their settlements and each other. It has helped give us a few recurring characters.
For example, in my Rise of the Drow campaign, we have a running gag about a love triangle involving two party members and a local barmaid. She tends to pop up whenever they are back in town and causes hijinks for everyone.
Ultimately, it just depends on...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-02-15T22:29:25ZRe: Forums: Return of the Runelords: MythicPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43ehm?Mythic#72022-01-31T18:06:03Z2022-01-19T17:40:52Z<p>If you've never run Mythic Adventures before, I'd recommend staying at Mythic Tier one for as long as possible. Once you add in Second Tier, the action economy becomes more disjointed with the addition of Amazing Initiative. It can take a lot of getting used to if you're unfamiliar with it. </p>
<p>I'd recommend using one mythic tier through level ten and then adding second tier abilities. I'd hold off on adding the third mythic tier until you reach the final adventure and a proper power up feels needed. </p>
<p>The book recommends one mythic tier for every two PC levels, but this adds up very quickly. Third tier and above becomes pretty disruptive and unless you're committed to constantly balancing it out.</p>If you've never run Mythic Adventures before, I'd recommend staying at Mythic Tier one for as long as possible. Once you add in Second Tier, the action economy becomes more disjointed with the addition of Amazing Initiative. It can take a lot of getting used to if you're unfamiliar with it.
I'd recommend using one mythic tier through level ten and then adding second tier abilities. I'd hold off on adding the third mythic tier until you reach the final adventure and a proper power up feels...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-01-19T17:40:52ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Adventure Path: General Discussion: 2nd Edition APS....PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43h7u&page=3?2nd-Edition-APS#1432022-01-31T18:21:06Z2022-01-19T17:30:58Z<p>The byproduct of making everything "middle of the road" appealing means it loses its appeal for those that are interested in something more. It feels like Paizo went from making adventures they wanted to make and were never allowed to, to now making adventures that they think some imaginary audience won't be offended to play rather than finding an audience that desires to play these adventures. </p>
<p>My one attempt at playing a second edition AP went down in flames because the younger players got bored and wanted to move on to something different - which is what these adventures feel like. Something that sounds different from the last, but feels familiar to the point of being completely uninteresting. </p>
<p>At the risk of generalizing, it seems that modern players seem more interested in their latest character build, leaving the "story" in which they are building their PC as secondary to whatever they have in their head. When the two don't meet, it's time to move on to the next one.</p>The byproduct of making everything "middle of the road" appealing means it loses its appeal for those that are interested in something more. It feels like Paizo went from making adventures they wanted to make and were never allowed to, to now making adventures that they think some imaginary audience won't be offended to play rather than finding an audience that desires to play these adventures.
My one attempt at playing a second edition AP went down in flames because the younger players got...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2022-01-19T17:30:58ZForums: Third-Party Broadcasts: Actual Play Rise of the Drow on Youtube.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hxr?Actual-Play-Rise-of-the-Drow-on-Youtube#12021-10-14T18:44:38Z2021-10-14T18:44:38Z<p>Feel free to follow our long term campaign for AAW's Rise of the Drow using the glorious PFRPG. There's nothing fancy about it. No costumes, no overacting, no shenanigans, just good old fashioned role playing and dungeon crawling!</p>
<p>The Rise of the Drow playlist picks up during a sidequest into the lands of Arcadia using the Tehuatl setting from FGG.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLhvgVQQXMggfTMLwJu1ZiNOpYHh8D2eB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Check out the playlist here.</a></p>
<p>Our next session picks up with the beginning of Book Two: Descent into the Underworld! Dun dun dunnnnnnnn!!!</p>
<p>But wait, there's more!</p>
<p>If you need more Pathfinder actual play in your life, check out our bizarro post-apocalyptic homebrew of a game that I'm not naming so I can avoid google searches, but I'll share it with you below. Fans of Iron Gods should enjoy!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLhvgVQQXMghDYl226Zj7Cl1g0AJCSho0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi.Fantasy PF Actual Play.</a></p>Feel free to follow our long term campaign for AAW's Rise of the Drow using the glorious PFRPG. There's nothing fancy about it. No costumes, no overacting, no shenanigans, just good old fashioned role playing and dungeon crawling!
The Rise of the Drow playlist picks up during a sidequest into the lands of Arcadia using the Tehuatl setting from FGG.
Check out the playlist here.
Our next session picks up with the beginning of Book Two: Descent into the Underworld! Dun dun dunnnnnnnn!!!
But...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2021-10-14T18:44:38ZRe: Forums: 5th Edition (And Beyond): How did Paizo lose control to 5E?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hvp?How-did-Paizo-lose-control-to-5E#112021-10-24T09:25:07Z2021-10-14T18:32:00Z<p>It was a confluence of zeitgeists. I kept hearing about Critical Role from the younger players in my game at the FLGS for years, but never watched it. Stranger Things all but made D&D a part of their narrative and it sparked interest in a lot of people that had never really thought about the game before. Now, the pandemic has forced people indoors and the availability of virtual table tops has made it easier to find a game and more accessible than ever before.</p>It was a confluence of zeitgeists. I kept hearing about Critical Role from the younger players in my game at the FLGS for years, but never watched it. Stranger Things all but made D&D a part of their narrative and it sparked interest in a lot of people that had never really thought about the game before. Now, the pandemic has forced people indoors and the availability of virtual table tops has made it easier to find a game and more accessible than ever before.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2021-10-14T18:32:00ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Game session layout: how many combats are enough?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43h5u?Game-session-layout-how-many-combats-are-enough#72021-09-21T06:02:27Z2021-09-21T06:01:31Z<p>Three to four hour sessions with two to four combat encounters on average. Your mileage may vary as Players may roleplay some segments more than expected and draw out a sequence longer than anticipated. As long as everyone enjoys the session, that is all that matters.</p>Three to four hour sessions with two to four combat encounters on average. Your mileage may vary as Players may roleplay some segments more than expected and draw out a sequence longer than anticipated. As long as everyone enjoys the session, that is all that matters.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2021-09-21T06:01:31ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=1643?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#821202021-09-18T18:27:48Z2021-09-18T05:03:05Z<p>Since I'm here, I do need a little direction in one of my Pathfinder games. I'm running a campaign based in Arcadia which has very little lore offered about it so far. Do you mind offering a few suggestions for deities that might be interested in the peoples there, both with the best of intentions and those with the worst? </p>
<p>If that's too vague, then I'll rephrase slightly by asking which deities might want to see the Arcadians flourish and which might wish to seem them fall or be subjugated?</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>Since I'm here, I do need a little direction in one of my Pathfinder games. I'm running a campaign based in Arcadia which has very little lore offered about it so far. Do you mind offering a few suggestions for deities that might be interested in the peoples there, both with the best of intentions and those with the worst?
If that's too vague, then I'll rephrase slightly by asking which deities might want to see the Arcadians flourish and which might wish to seem them fall or be subjugated?
...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2021-09-18T05:03:05ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=1643?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#821192021-09-18T18:27:47Z2021-09-18T05:00:11Z<p>My follow up question is do you mind offering your choices for a few of the adventures that you've written or developed that you are most proud of, in terms of how they turned out, or the audience response to said adventure?</p>
<p>Thanks again. </p>
<p>Sending positive thoughts your way.</p>My follow up question is do you mind offering your choices for a few of the adventures that you've written or developed that you are most proud of, in terms of how they turned out, or the audience response to said adventure?
Thanks again.
Sending positive thoughts your way.PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2021-09-18T05:00:11ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=1643?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#821182021-09-18T18:27:46Z2021-09-18T04:57:50Z<p>Hi, James! Just stopping in to offer support and thanks for all that you've done over the years for players and GMs that visit your thread looking for help. </p>
<p>I just started playing Wrath of the Righteous and since Mythic Adventures seemed to be poorly received on this forum, it will most likely be my only chance to play the adventure. It's great so far!</p>
<p>I always love hearing recommendations from writers whose work that I admire and one of my favorite issues of Dungeon was when you all released your list of the greatest adventures of all time. </p>
<p>My question is would you be so kind as to throw out a few of your favorite adventures that you've played in or run over the years?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>Hi, James! Just stopping in to offer support and thanks for all that you've done over the years for players and GMs that visit your thread looking for help.
I just started playing Wrath of the Righteous and since Mythic Adventures seemed to be poorly received on this forum, it will most likely be my only chance to play the adventure. It's great so far!
I always love hearing recommendations from writers whose work that I admire and one of my favorite issues of Dungeon was when you all...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2021-09-18T04:57:50ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: So Who Is Still Playing Pathfinder 1st EditionPFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42uwb&page=16?So-Who-Is-Still-Playing-Pathfinder-1st-Edition#7602021-08-13T18:21:40Z2021-08-12T22:56:44Z<p>Halfway through book six of Return of the Runelords.</p>
<p>I'm converting classic adventures to Pathfinder to run in the RIFTS setting for one of my games. My standard fantasy game is currently Rise of the Drow with other adventures mixed in such as the Re-education of Coyotl from FGG. </p>
<p>I'll keep running and playing PF1 for as long as I can find decent players to play with. I'm becoming concerned that more and more players are more interested in goofy antics and rifftracking everything in a game rather than playing an actual adventure. It's making finding good players harder and harder.</p>Halfway through book six of Return of the Runelords.
I'm converting classic adventures to Pathfinder to run in the RIFTS setting for one of my games. My standard fantasy game is currently Rise of the Drow with other adventures mixed in such as the Re-education of Coyotl from FGG.
I'll keep running and playing PF1 for as long as I can find decent players to play with. I'm becoming concerned that more and more players are more interested in goofy antics and rifftracking everything in a game...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2021-08-12T22:56:44ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: If Paizo Made More 1E Products Would You Buy Them?PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs437jo&page=5?If-Paizo-Made-More-1E-Products-Would-You-Buy#2332021-10-24T09:10:55Z2021-08-10T12:16:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dragon78 wrote:</div><blockquote> Is Savage Worlds a different setting, different rules, or both? Same or different classes as Pathfinder? </blockquote><p>Savage Worlds is the anti-D20 system as it doesn't use the d20. It basically just moves all of the same stats and abilities around in different ways, such as making dice your actual stats. Target numbers to hit are always four and you get penalties as needed. Dice coming up at max, such as 6 on a d6 or 4 on a d4 is considered exploding and gains another roll to add to the total.
<p>It's elegant in some ways such as above and bizarrely complicated in others, such as using cards for initiative which is basically where it loses me.</p>Dragon78 wrote:Is Savage Worlds a different setting, different rules, or both? Same or different classes as Pathfinder?
Savage Worlds is the anti-D20 system as it doesn't use the d20. It basically just moves all of the same stats and abilities around in different ways, such as making dice your actual stats. Target numbers to hit are always four and you get penalties as needed. Dice coming up at max, such as 6 on a d6 or 4 on a d4 is considered exploding and gains another roll to add to the...PFRPGrognard (alias of Brother Fen)2021-08-10T12:16:55ZRe: Forums: Advice: Calculating costs for a modern d20 PF game?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs439n4?Calculating-costs-for-a-modern-d20-PF-game#92020-12-27T23:37:42Z2020-12-26T19:48:38Z<p>Thanks for the feedback, everyone!</p>Thanks for the feedback, everyone!Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2020-12-26T19:48:38ZRe: Forums: Advice: Calculating costs for a modern d20 PF game?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs439n4?Calculating-costs-for-a-modern-d20-PF-game#72020-12-26T05:19:07Z2020-12-26T05:16:20Z<p>Technically, it's a post-apocalyptic setting, but I figured if I said "modern" that would be close enough. </p>
<p>Not to complicate it further, but it's for my Rifts game. There is magic, but we're using Automatic Bonus Progression, so minor items won't be as plentiful.</p>Technically, it's a post-apocalyptic setting, but I figured if I said "modern" that would be close enough.
Not to complicate it further, but it's for my Rifts game. There is magic, but we're using Automatic Bonus Progression, so minor items won't be as plentiful.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2020-12-26T05:16:20ZForums: Advice: Calculating costs for a modern d20 PF game?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs439n4?Calculating-costs-for-a-modern-d20-PF-game#12020-12-25T19:48:28Z2020-12-25T19:48:28Z<p>Pathfinders, I am trying to figure out the pricing for items in a modern/post-modern game. Is there a formula for cost conversion in a setting with Guns Everywhere for items other than guns? Is the conversion always a straight 1gp = 1 credit or USD? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>Pathfinders, I am trying to figure out the pricing for items in a modern/post-modern game. Is there a formula for cost conversion in a setting with Guns Everywhere for items other than guns? Is the conversion always a straight 1gp = 1 credit or USD?
Thanks in advance.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2020-12-25T19:48:28ZRe: Forums: Conversions: I want to convert Rifts to the Pathfinder systemLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2odr0?I-want-to-convert-Rifts-to-the-Pathfinder-system#242020-12-18T19:19:59Z2020-12-18T19:17:56Z<p>Yes. I let them decide what power level at which they want to play. They were unanimously against MDC. I don't blame them. But, if someone said "it's not Rifts without Mega Damage•, then I'd say "Ok, here you go!"</p>Yes. I let them decide what power level at which they want to play. They were unanimously against MDC. I don't blame them. But, if someone said "it's not Rifts without Mega Damage*, then I'd say "Ok, here you go!"Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2020-12-18T19:17:56ZRe: Forums: Conversions: I want to convert Rifts to the Pathfinder systemLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2odr0?I-want-to-convert-Rifts-to-the-Pathfinder-system#222020-12-17T17:46:53Z2020-12-17T17:46:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Robert Poloskey wrote:</div><blockquote> ok, for Mega Damage, I would suggest "Military Style Magic" and "Military Style Weapons" from Skorched Urf Studios. All OGL, and simulates Mega-Damage perfectly! </blockquote><p>This is the answer I was looking for.
<p>It looks like my players don't want to use MDC though. The idea of being vaporized at any time is not that appealing to them. lol</p>Robert Poloskey wrote:ok, for Mega Damage, I would suggest "Military Style Magic" and "Military Style Weapons" from Skorched Urf Studios. All OGL, and simulates Mega-Damage perfectly!
This is the answer I was looking for. It looks like my players don't want to use MDC though. The idea of being vaporized at any time is not that appealing to them. lolLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2020-12-17T17:46:53ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: RIFTS using Pathfinder 1e!!! Really!!!Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs4391c?RIFTS-using-Pathfinder-1e-Really#22020-12-05T17:53:11Z2020-12-05T17:53:11Z<p>Paused for now. We've found enough players!</p>Paused for now. We've found enough players!Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2020-12-05T17:53:11ZForums: Recruitment: RIFTS using Pathfinder 1e!!! Really!!!Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs4391c?RIFTS-using-Pathfinder-1e-Really#12020-12-03T18:23:36Z2020-12-03T18:15:40Z<p>This is a place-holder for an upcoming game wherein I will convert RIFTS from the original Palladium system into Pathfinder. the plan is to run a bi-weekly game on either Friday or Monday nights. Times will run from 7:30 PM to 11 PM EST, most likely. We'll see what works best. </p>
<p>If you've always wanted to play RIFTS but didn't understand the mechanics, this might be your chance.</p>
<p>Please serious inquiries only. No ghosting. If something doesn't sound to your liking, it's OK to say so and move on. I've had terrible luck recruiting from this forum in the past, but I am a glutton for punishment apparently. </p>
<p>I will be using ROll20 to host the game. Voice chat will be provided via Discord. </p>
<p>It might be sometime in January or maybe even February before I get everything together, but you are welcome to express interest here. </p>
<p>I will invite you to the discord as long as you don't act like an online weirdo with no name and only game signs. I don't care about your online persona. If you're not willing to tell me your first name, I don't want you around. </p>
<p>Current ideas for the campaign will use the following sourcebooks supplemented with PF material from Anachronistic Adventures, Broken Earth, Starjammer, It Fell From the Sky, and much more! </p>
<p>North American Campaign
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Rifts Adventure Guide
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Coalition War Campaign
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Lone Star
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Federation of Magic
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Rifts Bionics Sourcebook
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Rifts Adventure Sourcebook 1: Forbidden Knowledge
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(optional: Mechanoids, Xiticix Invasion, D-Bees of North America, Dinosaur Swamp)</p>
<p>(And mayyybe some vampires coming up from the South!)</p>This is a place-holder for an upcoming game wherein I will convert RIFTS from the original Palladium system into Pathfinder. the plan is to run a bi-weekly game on either Friday or Monday nights. Times will run from 7:30 PM to 11 PM EST, most likely. We'll see what works best.
If you've always wanted to play RIFTS but didn't understand the mechanics, this might be your chance.
Please serious inquiries only. No ghosting. If something doesn't sound to your liking, it's OK to say so and move...Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2020-12-03T18:15:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep - Adventuring Beyond the DungeonEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fg7?Thornkeep-Adventuring-Beyond-the-Dungeon#132020-10-29T18:42:52Z2020-10-29T18:42:52Z<p>You can find some stats and plug-in ideas that I used on my own <a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">thread.</a></p>You can find some stats and plug-in ideas that I used on my own thread.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-10-29T18:42:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep - Adventuring Beyond the DungeonEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fg7?Thornkeep-Adventuring-Beyond-the-Dungeon#122020-10-29T18:40:16Z2020-10-29T18:40:16Z<p>There are a couple of PFS scenarios, but they're based further out in the River Kingdoms and not in the Echo Wood area. </p>
<p>Here is the <a href="https://paizo.com/store/pathfinder/adventures/first/adventureFinder/byRegion/theRiverKingdoms" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">link to the Adventure Finder (by region).</a></p>There are a couple of PFS scenarios, but they're based further out in the River Kingdoms and not in the Echo Wood area.
Here is the link to the Adventure Finder (by region).Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-10-29T18:40:16ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep - Adventuring Beyond the DungeonEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42fg7?Thornkeep-Adventuring-Beyond-the-Dungeon#82020-10-28T21:17:32Z2020-10-28T21:17:32Z<p>The area is pretty ripe for sandbox adventures. If you use the Echo Wood map and key provided in Thornkeep, you'll see various potential seeds in the nearby ogres, fey, ghost towns, and even the dragon in the cave in the northern section of the Echo Wood.</p>The area is pretty ripe for sandbox adventures. If you use the Echo Wood map and key provided in Thornkeep, you'll see various potential seeds in the nearby ogres, fey, ghost towns, and even the dragon in the cave in the northern section of the Echo Wood.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-10-28T21:17:32ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#102020-07-03T19:16:30Z2020-07-03T19:16:30Z<p>My advice when starting the Emerald Spire is to give the players as many of the Adventure Hooks from the front of the module as soon as possible. I spent the first year running Thornkeep and trying to find organic ways to slowly introduce the players to various adventure hooks. </p>
<p>I had the players meet Jharun and Tiawask at Alieja's Crossing, long before they disappeared inside the Spire. I had the Hellknights give them the side quest of capturing the Numerian alchemist hiding beneath the Accursed Halls.</p>
<p>Well, all of those characters got retired, so all of the time setting up those hooks was wasted. I restarted everything by having the players meet together for the first time inside the tower of Abernard Royst inside Fort Inevitable. </p>
<p>There, he assembled various powers of the Echo Wood, such as Iliara Starcloack of the Goldenfire Order, Oleena Hollysong, the druid guardian of the Echo Wood, and the local Pathfinder from the Emerald Lodge (located inside the Stormcaller Tribe settlement north of the Crusader's Road crossroads). These NPCs are detailed in the Thornkeep Online module. You can just as easily use the NPCs listed inside the Emerald Spire module as well, such as High MOther Sarise and others.</p>
<p>If you have a copy of the Emerald Spire Campaign Cards, they are a big help. There are several cards with the adventure hooks illustrated on them. These are very useful to hand to the players. I'm running this over a VTT (Roll20), so I had to scan my card deck and upload the images one at a time to ROll20 for my players to see. I've put them all in a folder labeled "Campaign Cards" and the players can access them at any time for a reminder or tip. </p>
<p>That's my advice to get started. Just throw as many of these hooks as possible at your group. Different characters will latch onto different hooks and they will all serve the purpose of giving them the motivation to keep going into the Emerald Spire. </p>
<p>Good luck and keep on rolling!</p>My advice when starting the Emerald Spire is to give the players as many of the Adventure Hooks from the front of the module as soon as possible. I spent the first year running Thornkeep and trying to find organic ways to slowly introduce the players to various adventure hooks.
I had the players meet Jharun and Tiawask at Alieja's Crossing, long before they disappeared inside the Spire. I had the Hellknights give them the side quest of capturing the Numerian alchemist hiding beneath the...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-07-03T19:16:30ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#92020-07-03T19:05:41Z2020-07-03T19:05:41Z<p>My players cleared the first three levels of Thornkeep. There are still several left below, but we had a couple of players have to leave due to IRL changes. We decided to do a soft campaign reboot and restart with player characters at level one to begin the Emerald Spire.</p>
<p>We kept our timeline as a living timeline that carried on the effects of the previous year's worth of adventuring. We rolled the River Kingdoms forward along with the new Second Edition World of Lost Omens timeline and continued with the adventure by restarting at the doorstep of the Emerald Spire.</p>My players cleared the first three levels of Thornkeep. There are still several left below, but we had a couple of players have to leave due to IRL changes. We decided to do a soft campaign reboot and restart with player characters at level one to begin the Emerald Spire.
We kept our timeline as a living timeline that carried on the effects of the previous year's worth of adventuring. We rolled the River Kingdoms forward along with the new Second Edition World of Lost Omens timeline and...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-07-03T19:05:41ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=1584?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#791602020-06-30T15:38:19Z2020-06-30T15:38:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">James Jacobs wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">james014Aura wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Part of my understanding of Pharasma's dislike of manipulating souls in certain ways is the disruption of the River of Souls, etc. So, no undead or making soul gems. But, what would her opinion be of someone bringing a Soul Gem to her domain with a simple, "I really didn't want anyone resurrecting this guy before you judged him and so made him unable to be rezzed. Not trying to block the flow of souls."
</p>
(quick edit: with the implication, of course, being that the soul's about to be freed from the gem) </blockquote><p>She'd be annoyed and maybe furious at the person's pride and entitlement in thinking that they, some mere mortal, is equipped to decide who does and doesn't get to be part of the metaphysical ecosystem. That's basically the mortal saying, "I know what's best for this person's soul, not you, ancient goddess of death and life, so cool your jets and let me do my thing."
<p>Pharasma can judge a soul the INSTANT the body dies. And honestly, in a setting where we didn't allow player characters to get resurrected, that's how it would work—resurrection would be a super rare event handled only by the storyline as needed, and would have entirely different flavor as for how Pharasma handled that sort of thing.</p>
<p>But since we have to have resurrection effects available to players, the game works the way it does, with the GM (aka Pharasma) being the one deciding when and if a soul gets judged before it gets resurrected. </blockquote><p>May I piggyback on this? I'm running the Emerald Spire and wanted to use the "Chosen of Pharasma" hook from the PFMMO. How would Pharasma handle an in0game resurrection?
<p>Thank you for the response.</p>James Jacobs wrote:james014Aura wrote:Part of my understanding of Pharasma's dislike of manipulating souls in certain ways is the disruption of the River of Souls, etc. So, no undead or making soul gems. But, what would her opinion be of someone bringing a Soul Gem to her domain with a simple, "I really didn't want anyone resurrecting this guy before you judged him and so made him unable to be rezzed. Not trying to block the flow of souls."
(quick edit: with the implication, of course, being...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-06-30T15:38:19ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs&page=2?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#582020-06-09T01:38:11Z2020-06-09T01:38:11Z<p>Unfortunately, 95% of the players I've tried to recruit through here have managed little more than to waste a large chunk of my time.</p>
<p>Caveat emptor.</p>
<p>This thread is closed permanently.</p>
<p>All the best, Paizo.</p>Unfortunately, 95% of the players I've tried to recruit through here have managed little more than to waste a large chunk of my time.
Caveat emptor.
This thread is closed permanently.
All the best, Paizo.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-06-09T01:38:11ZRe: Forums: Paizo Products: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder News From PaizoCon OnlineBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sh8t&page=3?Pathfinder-News-From-PaizoCon-Online#1492020-08-05T12:59:34Z2020-06-06T10:06:20Z<p>Abomination Vaults and Fists of the Ruby Phoenix both sound awesome!</p>Abomination Vaults and Fists of the Ruby Phoenix both sound awesome!Brother Fen2020-06-06T10:06:20ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs&page=2?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#572020-05-09T06:20:46Z2020-05-09T06:20:46Z<p>OK. Great. We are still looking! I'll shoot you a PM.</p>OK. Great. We are still looking! I'll shoot you a PM.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-05-09T06:20:46ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs&page=2?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#552020-05-08T21:39:48Z2020-05-08T21:39:11Z<p>Healer needed. Oracle. Cleric. Vitalist. Whatever. If you heal, please travel.</p>Healer needed. Oracle. Cleric. Vitalist. Whatever. If you heal, please travel.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-05-08T21:39:11ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs&page=2?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#542020-05-08T19:35:50Z2020-05-08T19:35:50Z<p>Our next game is 5/20 and then 6/3 after that. We play from 7:30 pm EST to 10:30 pm EST every other Wednesday. </p>
<p>We have five players, but there is room for one more.</p>Our next game is 5/20 and then 6/3 after that. We play from 7:30 pm EST to 10:30 pm EST every other Wednesday.
We have five players, but there is room for one more.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-05-08T19:35:50ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs&page=2?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#532020-05-08T17:29:31Z2020-05-08T17:29:31Z<p>The party just hit second level. They're at the steps down to the second level. They are Mythic Tier one!</p>
<p>If you've ever wanted to try Mythic Adventures in a Super-dungeon, now is your chance.</p>The party just hit second level. They're at the steps down to the second level. They are Mythic Tier one!
If you've ever wanted to try Mythic Adventures in a Super-dungeon, now is your chance.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-05-08T17:29:31ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs&page=2?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#522020-05-08T04:05:11Z2020-05-08T04:05:11Z<p>Hi Nayr! Despite talking to several interested parties, we have not been able to fill the slot yet! </p>
<p>Do you have a particular character build in mind?</p>Hi Nayr! Despite talking to several interested parties, we have not been able to fill the slot yet!
Do you have a particular character build in mind?Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-05-08T04:05:11ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#502020-05-04T19:36:10Z2020-05-04T19:00:39Z<p>We've spent the past year clearing out most of Thornkeep. We did a light reboot to start the Emerald Spire proper. We're currently finishing the first level and have decided to open the game for one more player.</p>
<p>Our next session runs on May 6th from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm EST. We use Discord for voice and chat. You must find a way to fit into the group and being able to access voice on Discord is required to play. </p>
<p>Pathfinder First Edition. Mythic Adventures and so much more.</p>
<p>The current party consists of five characters:</p>
<p>tiefling stalker (Path of War martial class)</p>
<p>magic cat (Spheres of Power caster)</p>
<p>duergar aegis (Ultimate Psionics martial class)</p>
<p>suli time oracle</p>
<p>drow druid spider summoner</p>
<p>Sessions continue bi-weekly: 5/20, 6/3, etc.</p>We've spent the past year clearing out most of Thornkeep. We did a light reboot to start the Emerald Spire proper. We're currently finishing the first level and have decided to open the game for one more player.
Our next session runs on May 6th from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm EST. We use Discord for voice and chat. You must find a way to fit into the group and being able to access voice on Discord is required to play.
Pathfinder First Edition. Mythic Adventures and so much more.
The current party...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-05-04T19:00:39ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Open Call for PC Applications for APs! GMs stop on by to find applicants!Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OPENAPAPPLICATIONSFORPCSTOJOINANDGMSTORECRUIT/recruiting&page=26#12542020-05-04T18:58:42Z2020-05-04T18:58:42Z<p>Currently screening for one more player for our Wednesday night Emerald Spire campaign. We're talking to people on Roll20 as well, so express your interest sooner rather than later.</p>
<p>Stop by the thread for more info.</p>
<p><a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#49" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Emerald Spire/Thornkeep Recruitment</a></p>Currently screening for one more player for our Wednesday night Emerald Spire campaign. We're talking to people on Roll20 as well, so express your interest sooner rather than later.
Stop by the thread for more info.
Emerald Spire/Thornkeep RecruitmentEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-05-04T18:58:42ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#82020-05-02T06:05:49Z2020-05-02T06:05:33Z<p>Here's my version of the green dragon, Thelsterex, that resides in the northern part of the Echo Wood. I added the bramble creature template from the <i>Advanced Bestiary</i> from Green Ronin Press to make the wyrm match its description in the <i>Thornkeep Online</i> book. </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Here's my version of the green dragon, Thelsterex, that resides in the northern part of the Echo Wood. I added the bramble creature template from the Advanced Bestiary from Green Ronin Press to make the wyrm match its description in the Thornkeep Online book.
[Spoiler omitted]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-05-02T06:05:33ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#72021-01-10T04:48:32Z2020-05-02T05:56:36Z<p>I highly recommend keeping a copy of <i>GM's Miscellany: Dungeon Dressing</i> from Raging Swan Press at hand while running these dungeons. It is extremely useful for filling in the little details. </p>
<p>Tables like Goblin Pockets, Miscellaneous Features: Junk & Rubble, and Mundane Chest Contents will help you answer questions that you didn't expect your players to have. </p>
<p>This book has 334 pages worth of tables like this to dress up your dungeon, to badly coin a phrase.</p>I highly recommend keeping a copy of GM's Miscellany: Dungeon Dressing from Raging Swan Press at hand while running these dungeons. It is extremely useful for filling in the little details.
Tables like Goblin Pockets, Miscellaneous Features: Junk & Rubble, and Mundane Chest Contents will help you answer questions that you didn't expect your players to have.
This book has 334 pages worth of tables like this to dress up your dungeon, to badly coin a phrase.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-05-02T05:56:36ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=1572?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#785562020-04-17T19:28:00Z2020-04-17T19:25:27Z<p>Here's a question I've been mulling over ever since I started playing Pathfinder. </p>
<p>One of my favorite settings in AD&D was Spelljammer. Paizo took a one time stab at Spelljammer with an issue of Dungeon, but then never went back. I was curious as to why? Were the sales on that issue poor? Was it simply because Erik Mona wants starships not spellships? </p>
<p>I am just now starting in a Starfinder game because it's much closer to sci-fi than fantasy. Is there an of Starfinder to recommend to closet Spelljammer fans that don't have a game to scratch their itch? </p>
<p>The obvious answer is "Starfinder", but I want spellships and goofy deckside fighting.</p>Here's a question I've been mulling over ever since I started playing Pathfinder.
One of my favorite settings in AD&D was Spelljammer. Paizo took a one time stab at Spelljammer with an issue of Dungeon, but then never went back. I was curious as to why? Were the sales on that issue poor? Was it simply because Erik Mona wants starships not spellships?
I am just now starting in a Starfinder game because it's much closer to sci-fi than fantasy. Is there an of Starfinder to recommend to closet...Brother Fen2020-04-17T19:25:27ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Open Call for PC Applications for APs! GMs stop on by to find applicants!Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OPENAPAPPLICATIONSFORPCSTOJOINANDGMSTORECRUIT/recruiting&page=25#12252020-01-07T22:28:19Z2020-01-07T22:28:19Z<p>We've found our players for the Emerald Spire campaign. The call for applicants has closed again. Thank you!</p>We've found our players for the Emerald Spire campaign. The call for applicants has closed again. Thank you!Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-01-07T22:28:19ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#492020-01-07T22:02:10Z2020-01-07T22:02:10Z<p>We've found our extra players via the Roll20 forum. We'll close this thread for now. Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in the game.</p>We've found our extra players via the Roll20 forum. We'll close this thread for now. Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in the game.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-01-07T22:02:10ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#482020-01-04T23:58:08Z2020-01-04T23:58:08Z<p>I just opened a thread on Roll20. If you are interested, don't wait. I will begin screening applicants there immediately.</p>I just opened a thread on Roll20. If you are interested, don't wait. I will begin screening applicants there immediately.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-01-04T23:58:08ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#472020-01-03T19:34:09Z2020-01-03T19:34:09Z<p>As of 1/1/20, we are re-opening recruitment for one new player. The next two games are scheduled for the 15th and the 29th @7:30 pm EST.</p>
<p>The party is currently 4th level with one mythic tier. They have been completing the levels beneath Thornkeep and have yet to enter the Emerald Spire.</p>
<p>Prospective applicants must be willing to play a class that compliments the party synergy. Our game consists of a mix of heavy roleplay and intense tactical combat in that inimitable Pathfinder First Edition style - with Mythic Adventures rules.</p>
<p>Current party composition consists of the following:
<br />
Azlanti warder
<br />
half-troll bloodrager
<br />
tiefling cleric/sorcerer
<br />
human vitalist</p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by.</p>As of 1/1/20, we are re-opening recruitment for one new player. The next two games are scheduled for the 15th and the 29th @7:30 pm EST.
The party is currently 4th level with one mythic tier. They have been completing the levels beneath Thornkeep and have yet to enter the Emerald Spire.
Prospective applicants must be willing to play a class that compliments the party synergy. Our game consists of a mix of heavy roleplay and intense tactical combat in that inimitable Pathfinder First Edition...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-01-03T19:34:09ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Open Call for PC Applications for APs! GMs stop on by to find applicants!Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OPENAPAPPLICATIONSFORPCSTOJOINANDGMSTORECRUIT/recruiting&page=25#12222020-01-03T19:36:58Z2020-01-03T19:31:03Z<p>We're re-opening recruitment for a Wednesday night bi-weekly game using Roll20 VTT and Discord for voice. The next two games are scheduled for the 15th and the 29th @7:30 pm EST.</p>
<p>Changing work schedules has cost our Emerald Spire/Thornkeep campaign another player. We are re-opening recruitment for one new player.</p>
<p>Prospective applicants must be willing to play a class that compliments the party synergy.</p>
<p>Current party composition consists of the following:
<br />
Azlanti Warder
<br />
half-troll Bloodrager
<br />
tiefling cleric/sorcerer
<br />
human vitalist</p>
<p>Please stop by the re-opened recruitment thread and let me know that you're interested.</p>
<p><a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Recruitment thread here.</a></p>We're re-opening recruitment for a Wednesday night bi-weekly game using Roll20 VTT and Discord for voice. The next two games are scheduled for the 15th and the 29th @7:30 pm EST.
Changing work schedules has cost our Emerald Spire/Thornkeep campaign another player. We are re-opening recruitment for one new player.
Prospective applicants must be willing to play a class that compliments the party synergy.
Current party composition consists of the following:
Azlanti Warder
half-troll...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2020-01-03T19:31:03ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2l7ns&page=1543?Ask-James-Jacobs-ALL-your-Questions-Here#771352019-10-23T23:02:21Z2019-10-23T23:02:21Z<p>Hi, James. I'm currently running an Emerald Spire campaign and was hoping you could help me with some post-Inner Sea changes. In the world of Lost Omens, the Worldwound has closed, so how would this affect the Hellknight orders of Ft.Inevitable?</p>
<p>They had been helping crusaders make their way up the Crusader Road. Would this change to helping new crusaders go to confront Tar Baphon? Is it a new crusade?</p>
<p>Thanks for your time.</p>Hi, James. I'm currently running an Emerald Spire campaign and was hoping you could help me with some post-Inner Sea changes. In the world of Lost Omens, the Worldwound has closed, so how would this affect the Hellknight orders of Ft.Inevitable?
They had been helping crusaders make their way up the Crusader Road. Would this change to helping new crusaders go to confront Tar Baphon? Is it a new crusade?
Thanks for your time.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-10-23T23:02:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep Level 3 [Spoilers/Rant]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rymo?Thornkeep-Level-3-SpoilersRant#62019-09-26T17:52:38Z2019-09-26T17:52:38Z<p>To the OP, in the case of the invisible Visitant, only the first attack would be considered a sneak attack, unless it is acting before the PC in question. The subsequent attacks would not use sneak attack as its position is revealed after the first.</p>To the OP, in the case of the invisible Visitant, only the first attack would be considered a sneak attack, unless it is acting before the PC in question. The subsequent attacks would not use sneak attack as its position is revealed after the first.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-09-26T17:52:38ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#62019-09-26T17:44:13Z2019-09-26T17:45:52Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-09-26T17:45:52ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#52019-09-26T17:48:09Z2019-09-26T17:40:39Z<p>For the Forgotten Laboratory, I decided that Krenar was a Kellid from Silvermount who found himself in opposition to the Technic League. It was far enough back in his timeline that I figured it didn't matter if he was a former member of the League or just a local Kellid. It's fluid to make it work best for the campaign.</p>
<p>He traveled to Szamrak's Haven (see Numeria: Land of Fallen Stars) and allied himself with the android army therein. To this end, he traveled to the River Kingdoms and the Echo Wood in the search of ancient Azlanti artifacts to help the android army battle the Technic League.</p>
<p>Now he has a decent background and motivations for being in Thornkeep.</p>
<p>In order to beef up the threat of Krenar, I gave him an android enforcer named "IO" (pronounced eye-oh). He says "IO" before and after everything he says.</p>
<p>IO uses the stats for the Android Imposter presented in the Numeria Campaign Setting book. The same stats are also available on the <a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npcs-cr-5/android-impostor/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">d20pfsrd</a>, for now.</p>For the Forgotten Laboratory, I decided that Krenar was a Kellid from Silvermount who found himself in opposition to the Technic League. It was far enough back in his timeline that I figured it didn't matter if he was a former member of the League or just a local Kellid. It's fluid to make it work best for the campaign.
He traveled to Szamrak's Haven (see Numeria: Land of Fallen Stars) and allied himself with the android army therein. To this end, he traveled to the River Kingdoms and the...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-09-26T17:40:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#42019-09-26T17:31:15Z2019-09-26T17:27:47Z<p>I modified Murgmo to make her a mythic adversary using <i>Mythic Adventures</i> and <i>Mythic Heroes Handbook</i>.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>I modified Murgmo to make her a mythic adversary using Mythic Adventures and Mythic Heroes Handbook.
[Spoiler omitted]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-09-26T17:27:47ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#32019-09-26T17:26:20Z2019-09-26T17:26:20Z<p>To that end, I've decided to use the <i>timeworn</i> rules from Paizo's Technology Guide.</p>
<p>I also created a unique artifact to modify some of the goblins in the Accursed Halls encounters. There are only so many goblins PCs can fight and it not become an absolute slog.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>To that end, I've decided to use the timeworn rules from Paizo's Technology Guide.
I also created a unique artifact to modify some of the goblins in the Accursed Halls encounters. There are only so many goblins PCs can fight and it not become an absolute slog.
[Spoiler omitted]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-09-26T17:26:20ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#22019-09-26T17:12:20Z2019-09-26T17:12:20Z<p>For the upper levels of the Accursed Halls, I decided to add Azlanti artifacts that had been gathered by the goblins. There isn't much unique Azlanti technology or magic to be discovered in the module and I felt that this should be rectified.</p>
<p>I grabbed the <a href="https://paizo.com/products/btpy8ezw?Sunken-Empires" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sunken Empires book from Open Design/Midgard Press</a> and used their Ankeshellian artifacts for Azlanti discoveries. I won't list which ones I used here, rather just point out that book as a good sourcebook that can be used to enrich this module.</p>For the upper levels of the Accursed Halls, I decided to add Azlanti artifacts that had been gathered by the goblins. There isn't much unique Azlanti technology or magic to be discovered in the module and I felt that this should be rectified.
I grabbed the Sunken Empires book from Open Design/Midgard Press and used their Ankeshellian artifacts for Azlanti discoveries. I won't list which ones I used here, rather just point out that book as a good sourcebook that can be used to enrich this...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-09-26T17:12:20ZForums: Pathfinder Adventures: Thornkeep [GM Thread] Running Thornkeep [[SPOILERS]]Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42s7u?Thornkeep-GM-Thread-Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#12021-01-10T04:49:33Z2019-09-26T17:08:47Z<p>I'm running an Echo Wood campaign using Thornkeep and the Emerald Spire and there is not a dedicated thread that non-PFS GMs are allowed to use. I've literally been told not to post in PFS threads, so I may as well start a thread here.</p>
<p>My players started the campaign ostensibly with the desire to enter the Emerald Spire and explore it in its fullest. To that end, they had to gain the permission of the Hellknights in Ft.Inevitable, as the site is restricted due to it being a source of unending evil. They accepted a mission from the Hellknights to capture Krenar Half-Face, a Numerian Alchemist.</p>
<p>Krenar is currently hiding out in the Forgotten Laboratory beneath Thornkeep. The Hellknights reveal that he has been a thorn in their side and that they do not have the resources to track him down whilst maintaining law and order along the Crusader Road.</p>
<p>In the actual module, there is little to no motivation or backstory provided for Krenar. The design of the level is nice, but I had to modify a few things to make it more appealing to a group of seasoned Pathfinder players who've seen everything over the years.</p>
<p>In the following posts, I'll add some of my changes and additions to the module.</p>I'm running an Echo Wood campaign using Thornkeep and the Emerald Spire and there is not a dedicated thread that non-PFS GMs are allowed to use. I've literally been told not to post in PFS threads, so I may as well start a thread here.
My players started the campaign ostensibly with the desire to enter the Emerald Spire and explore it in its fullest. To that end, they had to gain the permission of the Hellknights in Ft.Inevitable, as the site is restricted due to it being a source of...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-09-26T17:08:47ZRe: Forums: Ironfang Invasion: Assault on Longshadow (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u8k9&page=2?Assault-on-Longshadow#762019-09-17T08:22:35Z2019-09-17T08:22:35Z<p>Page 18 descirbes Area J3. Prisoner Cages as being "along an abrupt cliff which drops 80 feet below".</p>
<p>The map alone is very confusing, but I used this bit of description to help layout the area by placing the cages up high on a cliff meaning the area leading to it is an incline with the rest of the camp being in the valley below it.</p>Page 18 descirbes Area J3. Prisoner Cages as being "along an abrupt cliff which drops 80 feet below".
The map alone is very confusing, but I used this bit of description to help layout the area by placing the cages up high on a cliff meaning the area leading to it is an incline with the rest of the camp being in the valley below it.Brother Fen2019-09-17T08:22:35ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker: Courts of the Shadow FeyBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s8w1?Courts-of-the-Shadow-Fey#122019-09-11T02:31:44Z2019-09-10T17:02:25Z<p>It breaks down into about four parts. </p>
<p>Part one involves learning of the shadow fey problem as they take over Zobeck which you can switch with a city of your choice.</p>
<p>Part two is the shortest and involves making the journey through the shadow road to the courts of the shadow fey.</p>
<p>Part three involves the PC's arrival at the court and their slow rise in status through dueling and alliances.</p>
<p>Part four involves the feast, the firebird chase and petitioning the queen. </p>
<p>The final section which is an extension of the previous one involves confronting the Moonlit King.</p>
<p>Some parts can be left out relatively easily, but part three can be rather time-consuming as it may take some trial and error as the PCs get caught up in courtly intrigue and try to raise their status enough to gain an audience with the queen.</p>It breaks down into about four parts.
Part one involves learning of the shadow fey problem as they take over Zobeck which you can switch with a city of your choice.
Part two is the shortest and involves making the journey through the shadow road to the courts of the shadow fey.
Part three involves the PC's arrival at the court and their slow rise in status through dueling and alliances.
Part four involves the feast, the firebird chase and petitioning the queen.
The final section which is...Brother Fen2019-09-10T17:02:25ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker: Courts of the Shadow FeyBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s8w1?Courts-of-the-Shadow-Fey#102019-09-10T16:45:04Z2019-09-10T16:42:00Z<p>It's easy enough to adjust the CR by adding more creatures. The main problem with using it in Kingmaker without dropping another book entirely is that it's not a one-shot. It's a rather involved sandbox which can take up quite a bit of time. At a weekly, then bi-weekly pace, I think it took me about 18 months to run the adventure in its entirety, but I did not skip anything and ran every possible scenario involved. </p>
<p>A good GM could probably speed it up by changing the status rewards/penalties, but it will take some work to modify.</p>It's easy enough to adjust the CR by adding more creatures. The main problem with using it in Kingmaker without dropping another book entirely is that it's not a one-shot. It's a rather involved sandbox which can take up quite a bit of time. At a weekly, then bi-weekly pace, I think it took me about 18 months to run the adventure in its entirety, but I did not skip anything and ran every possible scenario involved.
A good GM could probably speed it up by changing the status...Brother Fen2019-09-10T16:42:00ZForums: Customer Service: Order #8069956Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42qs8?Order-8069956#12019-08-29T21:49:18Z2019-08-29T21:49:18Z<p>My order for the Demon Cults & Secret Societies (PFRPG) book is showing "unknown time frame". If this means it is not in stock, I will need to cancel my order as it will not be restocked any time soon. Of course, if it is in stock, I very much would like the order filled, I'm just confused by the "unknown" expectation.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>My order for the Demon Cults & Secret Societies (PFRPG) book is showing "unknown time frame". If this means it is not in stock, I will need to cancel my order as it will not be restocked any time soon. Of course, if it is in stock, I very much would like the order filled, I'm just confused by the "unknown" expectation.
Thank you.Brother Fen2019-08-29T21:49:18ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Tales of Lost Omens: Portents from the DeckBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgss?Tales-of-Lost-Omens-Portents-from-the-Deck#322019-07-29T13:45:22Z2019-07-29T13:45:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Reckless wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Yikes, that was evocative. Spoilery somewhat for the AP I am running, but what can you do? The world moves forward.
</p>
</blockquote><p>That's why I stopped reading these blogs after the first one.Reckless wrote:Yikes, that was evocative. Spoilery somewhat for the AP I am running, but what can you do? The world moves forward.
That's why I stopped reading these blogs after the first one.Brother Fen2019-07-29T13:45:22ZRe: Forums: Ironfang Invasion: Assault on Longshadow (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u8k9&page=2?Assault-on-Longshadow#742019-07-29T11:48:45Z2019-07-29T11:48:45Z<p>Yeah, below 110 is a pyrrhic victory and close to failure.</p>Yeah, below 110 is a pyrrhic victory and close to failure.Brother Fen2019-07-29T11:48:45ZRe: Forums: Ironfang Invasion: Assault on Longshadow (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u8k9&page=2?Assault-on-Longshadow#722019-07-21T21:02:43Z2019-07-21T21:02:43Z<p>In my group, I let them come up with other means of preparation if they had a good idea. They did things like build a moat and then contacted the bronze dragon for help. I gave them a comparable amount of Defense Points for these actions.</p>In my group, I let them come up with other means of preparation if they had a good idea. They did things like build a moat and then contacted the bronze dragon for help. I gave them a comparable amount of Defense Points for these actions.Brother Fen2019-07-21T21:02:43ZRe: Forums: Ironfang Invasion: Assault on Longshadow (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u8k9&page=2?Assault-on-Longshadow#702019-09-05T18:25:31Z2019-06-27T14:43:52Z<p>After several delays due to one player being unavailable during the Fall, we finally finished book three. All in all, I have to say it was a pretty epic adventure and one that I really enjoyed running.</p>
<p>I ran it as part of our ongoing campaign, so I added a couple of things.</p>
<p>1) Our Pathfinder Society plot hook was centered around going to Nirmathas to find Canayvan Heidmarch, only to discover that he had been captured by the Ironfang Invasion. He was held captive in Kosseruk's camp, so the PCs would have the opportunity to rescue him at the end.</p>
<p>2) Qa'al the gunslinger (from book two) was responsible for capturing Heidmarch and delivering him to the legion. He then began stalking the PCs and had a few encounters with them throughout the adventure, culminating in a final battle on day two of the assault on Longshadow.</p>
<p>3) Ibzariak, the black dragon, escaped from the rangers and headed north to Kassen to get away from the battle and lick his wounds. This gave the PCs the chance to encounter the dragon (as we did not run book two).</p>
<p>4) Since there is a Council of Wyrms in the Fangwood, we added Svannost the Just, a bronze dragon, in the Mindspin Mountains to the east of Longshadow. The PCs made a trip to visit him and ask for help protecting Longshadow. This gave him the chance to make a dramatic appearance on day two of the assault on Longshadow. </p>
<p>Great adventure. Feel free to borrow my ideas to add to your own.</p>
<p>Peace out, Ironfang thread.</p>After several delays due to one player being unavailable during the Fall, we finally finished book three. All in all, I have to say it was a pretty epic adventure and one that I really enjoyed running.
I ran it as part of our ongoing campaign, so I added a couple of things.
1) Our Pathfinder Society plot hook was centered around going to Nirmathas to find Canayvan Heidmarch, only to discover that he had been captured by the Ironfang Invasion. He was held captive in Kosseruk's camp, so the...Brother Fen2019-06-27T14:43:52ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#462019-06-22T06:42:45Z2019-06-22T06:42:45Z<p>. . . Aaand we have a winner! We've found our extra player between here and the Roll20 forum. </p>
<p>We'll leave this thread closed for the time being.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>. . . Aaand we have a winner! We've found our extra player between here and the Roll20 forum.
We'll leave this thread closed for the time being.
Thanks!Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-22T06:42:45ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#452019-06-21T17:16:48Z2019-06-21T17:16:48Z<p>Current Party Composition:</p>
<p>Tiefling Cleric
<br />
Azlanti Warder
<br />
Island Troll Conscript
<br />
Elven Exploiter Wizard
<br />
and Human Ranger (cohort)</p>Current Party Composition:
Tiefling Cleric
Azlanti Warder
Island Troll Conscript
Elven Exploiter Wizard
and Human Ranger (cohort)Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-21T17:16:48ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#442019-06-19T17:52:33Z2019-06-19T17:52:33Z<p>Well, schedule changes have been brutal this week. We are holding strong at four players, but I am going to open recruitment again for an additional player. </p>
<p>Live game. Every other Wednesday. 7pm EST to 11 PM. Roll20 and Discord.</p>
<p>Apply here or shoot me a PM.</p>Well, schedule changes have been brutal this week. We are holding strong at four players, but I am going to open recruitment again for an additional player.
Live game. Every other Wednesday. 7pm EST to 11 PM. Roll20 and Discord.
Apply here or shoot me a PM.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-19T17:52:33ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#432019-06-14T20:25:25Z2019-06-14T20:25:25Z<p>I'll send you a PM.</p>I'll send you a PM.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-14T20:25:25ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#412019-06-14T14:43:29Z2019-06-14T14:43:29Z<p>Recruitment closed. Thanks to all who expressed interest.</p>Recruitment closed. Thanks to all who expressed interest.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-14T14:43:29ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Open Call for PC Applications for APs! GMs stop on by to find applicants!Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OPENAPAPPLICATIONSFORPCSTOJOINANDGMSTORECRUIT/recruiting&page=23#11382019-06-14T01:30:20Z2019-06-14T01:30:20Z<p>We have one spot left for our Emerald Spire campaign. The PCs are in the first level of Thornkeep at present, so you still have time to get in on all the glorious Emerald Spire exploration. </p>
<p><a href="https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Recruitment thread here.</a> </p>
<p>Six days until I close it again.</p>We have one spot left for our Emerald Spire campaign. The PCs are in the first level of Thornkeep at present, so you still have time to get in on all the glorious Emerald Spire exploration.
Recruitment thread here.
Six days until I close it again.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-14T01:30:20ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#402019-06-14T01:27:38Z2019-06-14T01:27:38Z<p>We're still early enough in the campaign, that you haven't missed anything.</p>We're still early enough in the campaign, that you haven't missed anything.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-14T01:27:38ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#392019-06-13T13:06:57Z2019-06-13T13:06:57Z<p>Only one spot left for the game next Wednesday.</p>Only one spot left for the game next Wednesday.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-13T13:06:57ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#382019-06-13T01:22:28Z2019-06-13T01:22:28Z<p>You can just send me a copy in whatever way works for you. I have Hero Lab, but any character sheet or link to one is fine.</p>
<p>I will PM you the discord link and we can follow up there.</p>You can just send me a copy in whatever way works for you. I have Hero Lab, but any character sheet or link to one is fine.
I will PM you the discord link and we can follow up there.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-13T01:22:28ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#362019-06-12T23:04:42Z2019-06-12T23:04:42Z<p>Let me know when you get your characters sorted and I'll PM you the invite to the Discord server. </p>
<p>You haven't missed anything from the Emerald Spire yet, as the party has been in the upper level of Thornkeep.</p>Let me know when you get your characters sorted and I'll PM you the invite to the Discord server.
You haven't missed anything from the Emerald Spire yet, as the party has been in the upper level of Thornkeep.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-12T23:04:42ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#352019-06-12T06:00:24Z2019-06-12T06:00:24Z<p>Sounds good. They'll need a reason for wanting to go into the Emerald Spire. Like any good dungeon, rumors of powerful magics and ancient artifacts abound. </p>
<p>If need be, we can come up with something more personal by using the surrounding area of the Echo Wood. Thornkeep and Fort Inevitable are the two closest settlements with a variety of interesting NPCs in each.</p>Sounds good. They'll need a reason for wanting to go into the Emerald Spire. Like any good dungeon, rumors of powerful magics and ancient artifacts abound.
If need be, we can come up with something more personal by using the surrounding area of the Echo Wood. Thornkeep and Fort Inevitable are the two closest settlements with a variety of interesting NPCs in each.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-12T06:00:24ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Pawns: Heroes & Villains Pawn CollectionBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9trh/discuss&page=3?Pathfinder-Pawns-Heroes-Villains-Pawn-Collection#1242019-06-11T15:28:13Z2019-06-11T15:28:13Z<p>It is funny isn't it? That discussion about review criteria seems more and more relevant by the day doesn't it?</p>It is funny isn't it? That discussion about review criteria seems more and more relevant by the day doesn't it?Brother Fen2019-06-11T15:28:13ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#332019-06-11T06:07:21Z2019-06-11T06:07:21Z<p>They do not have a rogue at present. The ranger is just a ranged combatant.</p>They do not have a rogue at present. The ranger is just a ranged combatant.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-11T06:07:21ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#312019-06-10T22:59:28Z2019-06-10T22:59:28Z<p>Hi, Saashaa. We have a few power gamers in the group, so feel free to do as you like. We're using a 15 point build to keep the game from snowballing out of control, but other than that, players are free to play what they like. </p>
<p>We have one player using Path of War and another is using Spheres of Might, so we have a diverse group.</p>Hi, Saashaa. We have a few power gamers in the group, so feel free to do as you like. We're using a 15 point build to keep the game from snowballing out of control, but other than that, players are free to play what they like.
We have one player using Path of War and another is using Spheres of Might, so we have a diverse group.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-10T22:59:28ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#292019-06-10T22:35:44Z2019-06-10T22:35:44Z<p>Yes. Everything is pretty much allowed, including various third party materials. I run everything by RAW as much as possible and follow current errata. So you are welcome to come up with what you like. </p>
<p>The party is pretty melee heavy at present, but there are no other restrictions. The build rules are the same as above. 15 points. Two traits per PC or three traits with one drawback taken. </p>
<p>They are currently second level and will hit third pretty soon. I am using milestones, so everyone will level up at the same time. </p>
<p>New PCs will start at second level with standard wealth by level for 2nd.</p>Yes. Everything is pretty much allowed, including various third party materials. I run everything by RAW as much as possible and follow current errata. So you are welcome to come up with what you like.
The party is pretty melee heavy at present, but there are no other restrictions. The build rules are the same as above. 15 points. Two traits per PC or three traits with one drawback taken.
They are currently second level and will hit third pretty soon. I am using milestones, so everyone will...Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-10T22:35:44ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#272019-06-10T22:23:37Z2019-06-10T22:23:07Z<p>I am fine with mounts and companions. It is worth noting that this is a very heavy dungeon based adventure. We do spend time outside of the Thornkeep dungeons and the Spire in the forest or the surrounding roads, but underground, mounts would most likely be impractical.</p>I am fine with mounts and companions. It is worth noting that this is a very heavy dungeon based adventure. We do spend time outside of the Thornkeep dungeons and the Spire in the forest or the surrounding roads, but underground, mounts would most likely be impractical.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-10T22:23:07ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#252019-06-10T22:13:53Z2019-06-10T22:13:53Z<p>Ok. Great! We are running on Roll20 and using Discord for voice chat. </p>
<p>I've listed the current party composition above. This game is a pretty heavy mix of roleplay and tactical combat.</p>
<p>What are you interested in playing?</p>Ok. Great! We are running on Roll20 and using Discord for voice chat.
I've listed the current party composition above. This game is a pretty heavy mix of roleplay and tactical combat.
What are you interested in playing?Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-10T22:13:53ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#232019-06-10T19:35:13Z2019-06-10T19:35:13Z<p>We have two openings at present. I have PM'd Darthrancor above but have not heard back from him, so we'll fill those slots with whoever is interested.</p>We have two openings at present. I have PM'd Darthrancor above but have not heard back from him, so we'll fill those slots with whoever is interested.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-10T19:35:13ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#212019-06-10T18:33:10Z2019-06-10T18:33:10Z<p>Next game on the 19th.</p>Next game on the 19th.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-10T18:33:10ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#202019-06-09T16:49:31Z2019-06-09T16:49:31Z<p>Wednesday nights 7pm EST to 10/11pm EST.</p>Wednesday nights 7pm EST to 10/11pm EST.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-09T16:49:31ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#192019-06-08T12:53:58Z2019-06-08T12:53:42Z<p>Current party composition:</p>
<p>Tiefling Cleric
<br />
Azlanti Warder
<br />
Island Troll Conscript
<br />
Human Ranger</p>
<p>It's wide open for a proper arcane caster.</p>Current party composition:
Tiefling Cleric
Azlanti Warder
Island Troll Conscript
Human Ranger
It's wide open for a proper arcane caster.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-08T12:53:42ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Emerald Spire Superdungeon Looking for Players Wed Night EST/CST online gameEmerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ggs?The-Emerald-Spire-Superdungeon-Looking-for#182019-06-07T17:52:39Z2019-06-07T17:52:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Darthrancor wrote:</div><blockquote><p> That's a little frustrating. •shrugs• C'est la vie.</p>
<p>Yeah, let me know! We'd be happy to come in if something changes (barring changes on our end of course). Good luck with the game if it doesn't though!. :D </blockquote><p>I'm going to send you a PM. We have two openings if you and your friend want to join.Darthrancor wrote:That's a little frustrating. *shrugs* C'est la vie.
Yeah, let me know! We'd be happy to come in if something changes (barring changes on our end of course). Good luck with the game if it doesn't though!. :D
I'm going to send you a PM. We have two openings if you and your friend want to join.Emerald GM (alias of Brother Fen)2019-06-07T17:52:39ZRe: Forums: Ironfang Invasion: Assault on Longshadow (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u8k9&page=2?Assault-on-Longshadow#682019-05-11T16:30:35Z2019-05-11T16:30:35Z<p>I think maybe it runs on the "easy-ish" side, in that the players usually win every individual combat which keeps the continuing damage from building up. </p>
<p>Really, it comes down to how well the PCs weakened the Ironfang Legion in the preceding events of the book. They could potentially have destroyed close to 75% of the assault units before the invasion begins. My group weakened a few teams, but did the best by sabotaging the siege weapons which backfired during the assault.</p>I think maybe it runs on the "easy-ish" side, in that the players usually win every individual combat which keeps the continuing damage from building up.
Really, it comes down to how well the PCs weakened the Ironfang Legion in the preceding events of the book. They could potentially have destroyed close to 75% of the assault units before the invasion begins. My group weakened a few teams, but did the best by sabotaging the siege weapons which backfired during the assault.Brother Fen2019-05-11T16:30:35ZRe: Forums: Ironfang Invasion: Assault on Longshadow (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u8k9&page=2?Assault-on-Longshadow#662019-05-09T17:42:53Z2019-05-09T17:42:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Errant Mercenary wrote:</div><blockquote> Is the Defense Points system robust? Is is a cake walk, whats the difficulty like? </blockquote><p>It's fairly simple. It's made to serve as an abstraction of mass combat. Rather than running battles between units, events subtract from the city's defense points. They earned points by reinforcing defenses before the assault and every turn of the assault subtracts from that total. Whatever final number the city is left with determines the outcome of the battle.Errant Mercenary wrote:Is the Defense Points system robust? Is is a cake walk, whats the difficulty like?
It's fairly simple. It's made to serve as an abstraction of mass combat. Rather than running battles between units, events subtract from the city's defense points. They earned points by reinforcing defenses before the assault and every turn of the assault subtracts from that total. Whatever final number the city is left with determines the outcome of the battle.Brother Fen2019-05-09T17:42:19ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Kingmaker 10th Anniversary Campaign Begins!Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgmk?Kingmaker-10th-Anniversary-Campaign-Begins#392019-05-09T00:00:17Z2019-05-08T11:45:24Z<p>Gotta get those pawns!!!</p>Gotta get those pawns!!!Brother Fen2019-05-08T11:45:24ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Legendary Games] Conquest: Rage of Wyrms AP announced!Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2udle&page=3?Legendary-Games-Conquest-Rage-of-Wyrms-AP#1012019-04-06T16:58:40Z2019-04-06T16:58:40Z<p>Well then, I feel pretty much the same. ;)</p>Well then, I feel pretty much the same. ;)Brother Fen2019-04-06T16:58:40ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Legendary Games] Conquest: Rage of Wyrms AP announced!Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2udle&page=2?Legendary-Games-Conquest-Rage-of-Wyrms-AP#972019-04-05T11:53:54Z2019-04-05T11:53:54Z<p>Anguish, freaking 5e is what derailed Legendary Planet. I'm a backer as well and everything was fine with it until the 5e license came out in the middle of the kickstarter and then suddenly everything was doubled. </p>
<p>What are you complaining about anyway. I doubt you've played the available adventures and have been sitting and waiting to run To Kill a Star. I don't want a rushed product anyway. I want quality.</p>Anguish, freaking 5e is what derailed Legendary Planet. I'm a backer as well and everything was fine with it until the 5e license came out in the middle of the kickstarter and then suddenly everything was doubled.
What are you complaining about anyway. I doubt you've played the available adventures and have been sitting and waiting to run To Kill a Star. I don't want a rushed product anyway. I want quality.Brother Fen2019-04-05T11:53:54ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: [Legendary Games] Conquest: Rage of Wyrms AP announced!Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2udle&page=2?Legendary-Games-Conquest-Rage-of-Wyrms-AP#912019-03-26T16:37:22Z2019-03-26T16:37:22Z<p>Oh, man. I saw this bumped and I was hoping the kickstarter was finally going to launch. </p>
<p>Please make this happen!</p>Oh, man. I saw this bumped and I was hoping the kickstarter was finally going to launch.
Please make this happen!Brother Fen2019-03-26T16:37:22ZRe: Forums: Ironfang Invasion: Assault on Longshadow (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u8k9&page=2?Assault-on-Longshadow#642019-03-21T04:16:56Z2019-03-21T04:16:56Z<p>I've been running the assault section of the adventure over the past few sessions. My advice would be for GMs to have a visual aid for Longshadow. I spent the time to draw my own map for the table, but a copy or print out of the Longshadow map page from the module would work fine.</p>
<p>I've switched to using pogs to represent groups and actions in the city during the assault. The props help the players really visualize everything going on.</p>
<p>As for healing between turns, you just use one turn to let your players heal. During that time, their Defense Points will drop based on whatever ongoing attrition is at play during the turn.</p>
<p>If I were using the second edition rules, I would not change this. The players need to use turns healing or relocating throughout the city or else their Defense Points don't really drop enough to keep them on their toes.</p>I've been running the assault section of the adventure over the past few sessions. My advice would be for GMs to have a visual aid for Longshadow. I spent the time to draw my own map for the table, but a copy or print out of the Longshadow map page from the module would work fine.
I've switched to using pogs to represent groups and actions in the city during the assault. The props help the players really visualize everything going on.
As for healing between turns, you just use one turn to...Brother Fen2019-03-21T04:16:56ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #133: Secrets of Roderic's Cove (Return of the Runelords 1 of 6)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btpya1r8/discuss&page=9?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-133-Secrets-of-Roderics-Cove#4182019-03-07T11:37:29Z2019-03-07T11:37:29Z<p>We did enjoy it. We all really enjoyed the chance to tie-in legacy characters from previous APs. This adventure is ripe with opportunities for roleplay and interaction with the various factions. My Varisian bard with a fascination for Thassilon and Azlant found plenty to keep him interested.</p>We did enjoy it. We all really enjoyed the chance to tie-in legacy characters from previous APs. This adventure is ripe with opportunities for roleplay and interaction with the various factions. My Varisian bard with a fascination for Thassilon and Azlant found plenty to keep him interested.Brother Fen2019-03-07T11:37:29ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Lost Omens: World GuideBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btq01zoj/discuss?Pathfinder-Lost-Omens-World-Guide#402019-03-07T12:24:04Z2019-03-07T05:34:32Z<p>Curious to see changes in world lore.</p>Curious to see changes in world lore.Brother Fen2019-03-07T05:34:32ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet the Iconics: FumbusBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgiq&page=2?Meet-the-Iconics-Fumbus#852019-03-28T00:51:19Z2019-03-07T04:33:32Z<p>Nice write-up.</p>Nice write-up.Brother Fen2019-03-07T04:33:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #133: Secrets of Roderic's Cove (Return of the Runelords 1 of 6)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btpya1r8/discuss&page=9?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-133-Secrets-of-Roderics-Cove#4162019-02-15T12:30:58Z2019-02-15T04:44:43Z<p>We finished book one! Woo hoo!!!</p>
<p>Next up, Hollow Mountain!</p>We finished book one! Woo hoo!!!
Next up, Hollow Mountain!Brother Fen2019-02-15T04:44:43ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Campaign SettingsBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42gw0?Campaign-Settings#162019-11-08T17:45:33Z2019-02-13T00:38:27Z<p>Razor Coast.</p>Razor Coast.Brother Fen2019-02-13T00:38:27ZRe: Forums: Strange Aeons: In Search of Sanity (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ttww&page=9?In-Search-of-Sanity#4302019-01-26T19:54:22Z2019-01-26T18:58:44Z<p>My players managed to blend in with the cult pretty well [Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>For the finale, they cut through Zandalus in a few rounds, so he wasn't exactly a cakewalk, but they were caught off guard when the Tatterman emerged a few rounds later. They were, of course, looting Zandalus and the room, as good player characters do.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>If a GM wants to extend the Tatterman encounter, or make it nasty, you can take advantage of his flying by having the Tatterman move away. He'll regenerate and can use his ranged abilities on the PCs as they scramble to keep up with him. </p>
<p>I ran it with the Tatterman just lurching forward and swinging with a mechanical, repetitive grace, almost like he was conducting a symphony with each swing and taking delight in taunting the PCs. I did add the claw attack as part of the full attack, as mentioned earlier in this thread.</p>
<p>I'd say that Wes did a stellar job writing <i>In Search of Sanity</i> and it should rank as one of the great modules of all time. I had a lot of fun running it and the players all enjoyed it.</p>My players managed to blend in with the cult pretty well [Spoiler omitted]
For the finale, they cut through Zandalus in a few rounds, so he wasn't exactly a cakewalk, but they were caught off guard when the Tatterman emerged a few rounds later. They were, of course, looting Zandalus and the room, as good player characters do.
[Spoiler omitted]
If a GM wants to extend the Tatterman encounter, or make it nasty, you can take advantage of his flying by having the Tatterman move away. He'll...Brother Fen2019-01-26T18:58:44ZRe: Forums: Strange Aeons: Strange Aeons Obituaries Page (Obvious Spoilers)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tvct&page=2?Strange-Aeons-Obituaries-Page#782019-01-24T06:07:15Z2019-01-24T06:07:15Z<p>Name: Malon Thrice-borne
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Race: Tiefling
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Level 3 Occultist</p>
<p>In Search of Sanity</p>
<p>The PCs made it past Zandalus with little difficulty, but it took them several rounds to figure out they could use the silversheen to bypass the Tatterman's DR. By that time, they were pretty beat up. The Occultist and bloodrager flanked the Tatterman with their war hammers and tried to bring him down. The Occultist was dropped by a war razor slash. In most games, I might have the villain turn and confront a standing opponent, but this is the Tatterman. His whispered promise of "soon" became "Now" as he leaned in with a coup-de-grace to slit the tiefling's throat.</p>
<p>Winter cast gentle repose on the corpse in the hopes that they might bring him back, but for now, he is dead.</p>Name: Malon Thrice-borne
Race: Tiefling
Level 3 Occultist
In Search of Sanity
The PCs made it past Zandalus with little difficulty, but it took them several rounds to figure out they could use the silversheen to bypass the Tatterman's DR. By that time, they were pretty beat up. The Occultist and bloodrager flanked the Tatterman with their war hammers and tried to bring him down. The Occultist was dropped by a war razor slash. In most games, I might have the villain turn and confront a...Brother Fen2019-01-24T06:07:15ZRe: Forums: Ironfang Invasion: Assault on Longshadow (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u8k9&page=2?Assault-on-Longshadow#632019-01-24T02:53:57Z2019-01-24T02:53:57Z<p>After several delays, I'm about to run the siege in a couple weeks. I may have some suggestions for you then.</p>After several delays, I'm about to run the siege in a couple weeks. I may have some suggestions for you then.Brother Fen2019-01-24T02:53:57ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #144: Midwives to Death (Tyrant's Grasp 6 of 6)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btq01zno/discuss?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-144-Midwives-to-Death#252019-01-09T00:52:19Z2019-01-09T00:52:19Z<p>Thanks for the clarification, James!</p>Thanks for the clarification, James!Brother Fen2019-01-09T00:52:19ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path #144: Midwives to Death (Tyrant's Grasp 6 of 6)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btq01zno/discuss?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-144-Midwives-to-Death#232019-01-08T21:27:12Z2019-01-08T21:27:12Z<p>Finally we get an adventure path in Absalom! I hope this means we'll get a proper canonical write-up on the Starstone.</p>Finally we get an adventure path in Absalom! I hope this means we'll get a proper canonical write-up on the Starstone.Brother Fen2019-01-08T21:27:12ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #10-08: What Prestige is WorthBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btq01zsy/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-1008-What-Prestige-is-Worth#182019-01-03T16:02:23Z2019-01-03T16:02:23Z<p>Oops. Maybe I should have spoilered that.</p>Oops. Maybe I should have spoilered that.Brother Fen2019-01-03T16:02:23ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Adventure Path: General Discussion: Which Iconic Characters have appeared in which adventure path?Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ud8o?Which-Iconic-Characters-have-appeared-in#132019-01-02T02:42:37Z2019-01-02T02:42:37Z<p>Why did I think the Gunslinger was in Ironfang Invasion? I must have mentally projected her into it at some point.</p>Why did I think the Gunslinger was in Ironfang Invasion? I must have mentally projected her into it at some point.Brother Fen2019-01-02T02:42:37ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: A Few of Our Favorite Things (Of 2018), Part 2Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgg8?A-Few-of-Our-Favorite-Things-Part-2#112019-01-02T02:30:08Z2019-01-02T02:30:08Z<p>I'm loving playing through the Secrets of Sir Roderick's Cove now! So, I too am quite thankful for it. If the rest of the adventure path is this fun, this might be my new favorite. </p>
<p>The Kingmaker CRPG is the best dungeon crawler in ages! I absolutely love it and it's tough as heck! I love the challenge, which makes it even more fun.</p>I'm loving playing through the Secrets of Sir Roderick's Cove now! So, I too am quite thankful for it. If the rest of the adventure path is this fun, this might be my new favorite.
The Kingmaker CRPG is the best dungeon crawler in ages! I absolutely love it and it's tough as heck! I love the challenge, which makes it even more fun.Brother Fen2019-01-02T02:30:08ZForums: Website Feedback: So if the thread title is inappropriate, how about just changing it?Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f58?So-if-the-thread-title-is-inappropriate-how#12018-12-31T17:09:12Z2018-12-31T17:09:12Z<p>Closing it due to that is no help at all.</p>Closing it due to that is no help at all.Brother Fen2018-12-31T17:09:12ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: "Wealth by Level, m***** f*****, do you use it!" or How to Account for Artifacts vs WBL in High Fantasy games?Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f4j?Wealth-by-Level-m-f-do-you-use-it-or-How-to#52018-12-31T03:43:26Z2018-12-31T03:43:26Z<p>Thank you for the excellent responses so far.</p>
<p>It seems excessive, but I've found a range that I'm comfortable with and I feel I can still balance encounters to come out as planned. My PCs are using mythic rules and we often have long stretches where they advance on the slow track, so this has resulted in a lot of loot in the campaign. I slow it down from time to time and whenever they hit the medium advancement track, they tend to catch up.</p>
<p>Things were fine until they wanted to start crafting everything.</p>Thank you for the excellent responses so far.
It seems excessive, but I've found a range that I'm comfortable with and I feel I can still balance encounters to come out as planned. My PCs are using mythic rules and we often have long stretches where they advance on the slow track, so this has resulted in a lot of loot in the campaign. I slow it down from time to time and whenever they hit the medium advancement track, they tend to catch up.
Things were fine until they wanted to start...Brother Fen2018-12-31T03:43:26ZForums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: "Wealth by Level, m***** f*****, do you use it!" or How to Account for Artifacts vs WBL in High Fantasy games?Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f4j?Wealth-by-Level-m-f-do-you-use-it-or-How-to#12018-12-31T02:59:07Z2018-12-31T02:59:07Z<p>I've told my players to stop crafting if they are over WBL+2. This has become a point of contention among the group as several of them have powerful artifacts. </p>
<p>How do other GMs reconcile WBL vs crafting and WBL vs having major artifacts in the campaign?</p>
<p>I've basically told them that they cannot have both.</p>I've told my players to stop crafting if they are over WBL+2. This has become a point of contention among the group as several of them have powerful artifacts.
How do other GMs reconcile WBL vs crafting and WBL vs having major artifacts in the campaign?
I've basically told them that they cannot have both.Brother Fen2018-12-31T02:59:07ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Society Scenario #10-08: What Prestige is WorthBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btq01zsy/discuss?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-1008-What-Prestige-is-Worth#162018-12-31T02:29:27Z2018-12-31T02:29:27Z<p>Yay! I can finally use those hellscape maps!</p>Yay! I can finally use those hellscape maps!Brother Fen2018-12-31T02:29:27ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Secrets of the Starstone Cathedral [Tinfoil Hat]Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42f3a?Secrets-of-the-Starstone-Cathedral-Tinfoil-Hat#32018-12-31T01:27:07Z2018-12-31T01:27:07Z<p>I figured most of those symbols just appeared spontaneously the day after an ascension.</p>I figured most of those symbols just appeared spontaneously the day after an ascension.Brother Fen2018-12-31T01:27:07ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Adventure Path: General Discussion: Read this if you're frustrated with Out of Print booksBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v5r2?Read-this-if-youre-frustrated-with-Out-of#452018-12-31T01:12:59Z2018-12-31T01:12:59Z<p>I just filled in my Kingmaker collection, so I'm moving on to Skull & Shackles and Reign of Winter next. I don't want those two APs to escape my grasp.</p>I just filled in my Kingmaker collection, so I'm moving on to Skull & Shackles and Reign of Winter next. I don't want those two APs to escape my grasp.Brother Fen2018-12-31T01:12:59ZRe: Forums: Strange Aeons: In Search of Sanity (GM Reference)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ttww&page=9?In-Search-of-Sanity#4162018-12-31T01:29:01Z2018-12-31T01:09:25Z<p>I considered that option, so I tried to pay attention to where the structure might be weakened. I even had Winter suggest it at one point, but they have remained inside. The players have a healthy fear of the yellow mist and whatever lurks within.</p>I considered that option, so I tried to pay attention to where the structure might be weakened. I even had Winter suggest it at one point, but they have remained inside. The players have a healthy fear of the yellow mist and whatever lurks within.Brother Fen2018-12-31T01:09:25ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Fort Scurvy (PFRPG) PDFBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9zra/discuss?Fort-Scurvy#42020-05-11T16:13:29Z2018-12-31T01:02:28Z<p>Got this baby in my Pirate Campaign Compendium. Looks like the perfect capstone for any seafaring campaign!</p>Got this baby in my Pirate Campaign Compendium. Looks like the perfect capstone for any seafaring campaign!Brother Fen2018-12-31T01:02:28ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path: Curse of the Crimson Throne (PFRPG)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9nme/discuss&page=21?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-Curse-of-the-Crimson-Throne#10492018-12-31T12:06:50Z2018-12-31T01:00:13Z<p>You two trying to gainsay everything is really weak. Who cares?</p>You two trying to gainsay everything is really weak. Who cares?Brother Fen2018-12-31T01:00:13ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Arcforge: Technology Expanded (PFRPG) PDFBrother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btq01wrw/discuss?Arcforge-Technology-Expanded#72019-01-20T06:54:26Z2018-12-31T00:59:05Z<p>Nice to see another technology expansion from Legendary!</p>Nice to see another technology expansion from Legendary!Brother Fen2018-12-31T00:59:05ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path: Curse of the Crimson Throne (PFRPG)Brother Fenhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy9nme/discuss&page=21?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-Curse-of-the-Crimson-Throne#10342018-12-28T12:39:52Z2018-12-28T12:39:52Z<p>I'd buy it from the secondary market as soon as possible. The price has already doubled and will most likely just rise from there.</p>I'd buy it from the secondary market as soon as possible. The price has already doubled and will most likely just rise from there.Brother Fen2018-12-28T12:39:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=7#3392017-08-17T03:25:19Z2017-08-17T03:25:19Z<p>Vort shakes his head violently to knock the cobwebs loose.</p>
<p><b>"Ugh. Vort feel like he's been drinking Numerian Ale all night after a hunt. Strange magicks make Vort mad. </p>
<p>Now Vort mad! Raargh!"</b></p>
<p>Vort charges (+2 to hit, -2 to AC) forward with his greataxe and hacks at the strange construct.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Melee +1 greataxe +7 (1d12+10/×3):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d12 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22</span> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Adjusted AC: 15</span></p>Vort shakes his head violently to knock the cobwebs loose.
"Ugh. Vort feel like he's been drinking Numerian Ale all night after a hunt. Strange magicks make Vort mad.
Now Vort mad! Raargh!"
Vort charges (+2 to hit, -2 to AC) forward with his greataxe and hacks at the strange construct.
[dice=Melee +1 greataxe +7 (1d12+10/×3)]1d20 + 9; 1d12 + 10[/dice]
Adjusted AC: 15Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-08-17T03:25:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=7#3332017-08-15T01:54:11Z2017-08-15T01:54:11Z<p>Vort curses beneath his breath at the sight of the strange apparition.</p>
<p><b>"Foul Ustalavic sorcery. Bah."</b></p>Vort curses beneath his breath at the sight of the strange apparition.
"Foul Ustalavic sorcery. Bah."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-08-15T01:54:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=7#3242017-08-08T01:00:09Z2017-08-08T01:00:09Z<p>Vort continues forward, giving himself a slight lead from the party in case he attracts attention. </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Survival:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11</span></p>Vort continues forward, giving himself a slight lead from the party in case he attracts attention.
[dice=Perception]1d20 + 6[/dice]
[dice=Survival]1d20 + 6[/dice]Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-08-08T01:00:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=7#3192017-08-05T04:19:02Z2017-08-05T04:19:02Z<p>Grethel's lights illuminate the surrounding area.</p>
<p>Vort takes the lead as they head out into the darkness. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Did I mention that stealth is not Vort's strong point? :/ </span></p>
<p>Vort heads toward the light, greataxe in hand. </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>stealth:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4</span> Here goes nothing.</p>Grethel's lights illuminate the surrounding area.
Vort takes the lead as they head out into the darkness.
Did I mention that stealth is not Vort's strong point? :/
Vort heads toward the light, greataxe in hand.
[dice=stealth]1d20 -1[/dice] Here goes nothing.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-08-05T04:19:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=7#3162017-08-03T00:15:48Z2017-08-03T00:14:47Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Vort don't need no stinking armor! lol</span></p>
<p>Certain that the moment of danger has passed, the barbarian preps his gear once more. </p>
<p>Vort straps on his armor and hefts his greataxe. The weight feels good in his hands. He anticipates sinking it into warm flesh again soon.</p>Vort don't need no stinking armor! lol
Certain that the moment of danger has passed, the barbarian preps his gear once more.
Vort straps on his armor and hefts his greataxe. The weight feels good in his hands. He anticipates sinking it into warm flesh again soon.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-08-03T00:14:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Horrors of Ranvargo DiscussionVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/discussion&page=2#902017-08-03T00:11:14Z2017-08-03T00:11:14Z<p>Yes. Sorry to see him go.</p>Yes. Sorry to see him go.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-08-03T00:11:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=7#3102017-08-01T17:53:23Z2017-08-01T17:53:23Z<p><b>"Yes. Beat the bush to make the snakes stick their head out. We are the snakes..."</b></p>"Yes. Beat the bush to make the snakes stick their head out. We are the snakes..."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-08-01T17:53:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=7#3052017-07-31T01:18:59Z2017-07-31T01:18:59Z<p>Vort ties his gear together and throws his pack across his broad back. He slaps the greataxe back into his massive paw and nods.</p>
<p><b>"Vort is ready!"</b></p>Vort ties his gear together and throws his pack across his broad back. He slaps the greataxe back into his massive paw and nods.
"Vort is ready!"Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-31T01:18:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=7#3032017-07-30T18:12:57Z2017-07-30T18:12:57Z<p><b>"So do we fortify ourselves here? No tracks to follow it seems."</b></p>"So do we fortify ourselves here? No tracks to follow it seems."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-30T18:12:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2972017-07-29T06:19:39Z2017-07-29T06:19:39Z<p>Vort begins strapping his armor into place when his ears catch an errant sound from beyond the house walls. Realizing he doesn't have time for such luxuries, he drops the plate to the ground and snatches up his greataxe.</p>
<p><b>"Bah."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Anything from my Know:Nature roll?Vort also has Know Dungeoneering and Religion.</span></p>Vort begins strapping his armor into place when his ears catch an errant sound from beyond the house walls. Realizing he doesn't have time for such luxuries, he drops the plate to the ground and snatches up his greataxe.
"Bah."
Anything from my Know:Nature roll?Vort also has Know Dungeoneering and Religion.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-29T06:19:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2952017-07-28T15:47:23Z2017-07-28T15:47:23Z<p>Vort's eyes snap open at the first sound from Alex. He rolls over and dons his breastplate in a precise almost mechanical fashion honed from years of hunting on the plains of Numeria.</p>
<p>He tilts his head to try to catch the sound from outside.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Know:Nature:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17</span>.</p>Vort's eyes snap open at the first sound from Alex. He rolls over and dons his breastplate in a precise almost mechanical fashion honed from years of hunting on the plains of Numeria.
He tilts his head to try to catch the sound from outside.
[dice=Know:Nature]1d20 + 4 [/dice].Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-28T15:47:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2902017-07-27T20:50:03Z2017-07-27T20:50:03Z<p>Vort finishes loading wood into the fireplace and then finds a nice corner to set up his bedroll. He carefully lays his greataxe and x-bow to the sides within close reach. He doffs his breastplate and begins the process of quieting his mind to drop to sleep.</p>
<p><b>"Vort keep middle watch. Let spellcasters rest."</b></p>Vort finishes loading wood into the fireplace and then finds a nice corner to set up his bedroll. He carefully lays his greataxe and x-bow to the sides within close reach. He doffs his breastplate and begins the process of quieting his mind to drop to sleep.
"Vort keep middle watch. Let spellcasters rest."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-27T20:50:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Horrors of Ranvargo DiscussionVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/discussion&page=2#872017-07-25T14:09:44Z2017-07-25T14:09:44Z<p>lol</p>lolVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-25T14:09:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2832017-07-24T20:57:20Z2017-07-24T20:57:20Z<p>Vort begins searching for wood and tinder for the fireplace. </p>
<p><b>"Perhaps a fire will draw hungry eyes our way."</b></p>Vort begins searching for wood and tinder for the fireplace.
"Perhaps a fire will draw hungry eyes our way."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-24T20:57:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2802017-07-22T17:54:29Z2017-07-22T17:54:29Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry for the confusion on my part.</span></p>
<p>Vort nods in agreement.</p>
<p><b>"Yes. This looks good."</b></p>Sorry for the confusion on my part.
Vort nods in agreement.
"Yes. This looks good."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-22T17:54:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2722017-07-18T10:40:37Z2017-07-18T10:40:37Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Do we find anything to the East?</span></p>Do we find anything to the East?Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-18T10:40:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2702017-07-17T10:05:59Z2017-07-17T10:05:59Z<p>We'll follow the trail to the wolves directly.</p>We'll follow the trail to the wolves directly.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-17T10:05:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2662017-07-15T05:55:38Z2017-07-15T05:55:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>We'll head toward the cultists unless someone has another suggestion. Perhaps they're related.</span></p>We'll head toward the cultists unless someone has another suggestion. Perhaps they're related.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-15T05:55:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2612017-07-14T01:23:30Z2017-07-14T01:23:30Z<p>Vortigorn's brow wrinkles. </p>
<p><b>"Vort no smell bad."</b></p>
<p>The barbarian sniffs his arm pit.</p>
<p><b>"Vort no smell good either."</b></p>
<p>Vort shrugs his shoulders and hefts his greataxe over his shoulder.</p>
<p><b>"Smelling good for tracks. Find tracks. Find werewolves."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Survival/Take 20:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">20 + 6 = 26</span> Vort begins the search for tracks at the edge of town.</p>Vortigorn's brow wrinkles.
"Vort no smell bad."
The barbarian sniffs his arm pit.
"Vort no smell good either."
Vort shrugs his shoulders and hefts his greataxe over his shoulder.
"Smelling good for tracks. Find tracks. Find werewolves."
[dice=Survival/Take 20]20 + 6[/dice] Vort begins the search for tracks at the edge of town.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-14T01:23:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=6#2572017-07-12T18:57:20Z2017-07-12T18:57:20Z<p><b>"Wild beasts should be put down."</b></p>"Wild beasts should be put down."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-12T18:57:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=5#2462017-07-09T04:59:34Z2017-07-09T04:59:34Z<p>Vort nods and motions almost imperceptibly with his eyes to the figure following behind them. </p>
<p><b>"We are followed still..."</b></p>Vort nods and motions almost imperceptibly with his eyes to the figure following behind them.
"We are followed still..."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-09T04:59:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=5#2392017-07-07T14:25:55Z2017-07-07T14:25:55Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20</span>.</p>[dice=Perception]1d20 + 6[/dice].Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-07T14:25:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=5#2382017-07-07T14:23:04Z2017-07-07T14:22:31Z<p>Vortigorn's eyes instinctively snap open at the break of dawn. He glances out to see the fading purple veil of night slowly rolling back to allow the new day to rise. </p>
<p>He stretches his limbs and cracks his neck to try to relieve an annoying twinge. Vort checks his gear and then leaves his room to hit the streets below. </p>
<p>After a brisk jog around town, Vort returns to the inn. He follows the enticing scent of a fresh cooked breakfast into the main hall. Vort claps a meaty hand on Llano's back as he settles into a seat at the table.</p>
<p>The barbarian minces few words as he digs into the steaming plate of meat and eggs. His freshly worked sweat makes a small puddle on the floor beneath the oblivious barbarian. </p>
<p>Vort listens intently as he eats. He takes in the discussion of the prison and the cult with an occasional nod, grunt and chortle between bites.</p>
<p>Vortigorn pushes away his third plate and rises. He stretches his arms overhead and twists his back before settling his gaze back on his comrades. </p>
<p>He slams his fist into his palm. </p>
<p><b>"Enough talk. Vort is ready. We hunt!"</b></p>Vortigorn's eyes instinctively snap open at the break of dawn. He glances out to see the fading purple veil of night slowly rolling back to allow the new day to rise.
He stretches his limbs and cracks his neck to try to relieve an annoying twinge. Vort checks his gear and then leaves his room to hit the streets below.
After a brisk jog around town, Vort returns to the inn. He follows the enticing scent of a fresh cooked breakfast into the main hall. Vort claps a meaty hand on Llano's back...Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-07T14:22:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=5#2272017-07-04T10:49:17Z2017-07-04T10:49:17Z<p>Meanwhile.</p>
<p><b>"Zzzzzzzzzz.....</b></p>Meanwhile.
"Zzzzzzzzzz.....Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-04T10:49:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=5#2202017-07-01T00:05:52Z2017-07-01T00:05:52Z<p>Vort nods at Llano. </p>
<p><b>"Yes. My axe will be ready!"</b></p>Vort nods at Llano.
"Yes. My axe will be ready!"Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-07-01T00:05:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=5#2142017-06-30T09:24:52Z2017-06-30T09:24:52Z<p>Vortigorn welcomes the diversion of momentary chatter with Zokar.</p>
<p><b>"I work for the Professor. But I come for the hunt. I seek a great beast. A beast of many forms. Man. Wolf. Bear. It has slain many of my people. I will take its head and put the restless spirits of the lost warriors to rest..."</b></p>Vortigorn welcomes the diversion of momentary chatter with Zokar.
"I work for the Professor. But I come for the hunt. I seek a great beast. A beast of many forms. Man. Wolf. Bear. It has slain many of my people. I will take its head and put the restless spirits of the lost warriors to rest..."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-30T09:24:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=5#2062017-06-28T15:59:07Z2017-06-28T15:59:07Z<p>Vort tosses his gear in the corner and spreads his tokens to Desna throughout the room until he feels comfortable with their arrangement.</p>
<p>He peers out the window to the dark sky flickering with stars overhead and relaxes with thoughts of the Song of the Spheres floating through his head.</p>Vort tosses his gear in the corner and spreads his tokens to Desna throughout the room until he feels comfortable with their arrangement.
He peers out the window to the dark sky flickering with stars overhead and relaxes with thoughts of the Song of the Spheres floating through his head.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-28T15:59:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#2002017-06-26T14:01:52Z2017-06-26T14:01:52Z<p>Vortigorn finishes his meal, pays the innkeeper and heads to his room.</p>Vortigorn finishes his meal, pays the innkeeper and heads to his room.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-26T14:01:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#1952017-06-22T05:09:57Z2017-06-22T04:59:20Z<p>Vort flips a gold coin to the innkeeper and raises the mug to his lips once more. He stops short and thinks for a moment.</p>
<p><b>"Yes, friend Hans. Your words are wise. Our enemies could be closer than we think. We'd be best prepared. </p>
<p>Vort shall gnosh instead."</b></p>
<p>Vort signals for the innkeeper to bring a leg of the house meat to the table.</p>Vort flips a gold coin to the innkeeper and raises the mug to his lips once more. He stops short and thinks for a moment.
"Yes, friend Hans. Your words are wise. Our enemies could be closer than we think. We'd be best prepared.
Vort shall gnosh instead."
Vort signals for the innkeeper to bring a leg of the house meat to the table.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-22T04:59:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#1892017-06-20T19:00:03Z2017-06-20T19:00:03Z<p>Vortigorn nods to Grethel. </p>
<p><b>"Hmm. Yes. Come to me. That will make it easier to hit them with my axe."</b></p>
<p>Vort raises his mug.</p>
<p><b>"Here's to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy one. A pretty girl and an honest one. A cold pint— and another one."</b></p>
<p>The barbarian drains his mug in one chug.</p>Vortigorn nods to Grethel.
"Hmm. Yes. Come to me. That will make it easier to hit them with my axe."
Vort raises his mug.
"Here's to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy one. A pretty girl and an honest one. A cold pint-- and another one."
The barbarian drains his mug in one chug.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-20T19:00:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#1872017-06-20T10:42:08Z2017-06-20T10:42:08Z<p>Vort drops a gold piece on the bar to order a drink. He finds himself a nice dark spot in a corner to watch the rest of the room.</p>Vort drops a gold piece on the bar to order a drink. He finds himself a nice dark spot in a corner to watch the rest of the room.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-20T10:42:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#1812017-06-18T04:04:01Z2017-06-18T04:04:01Z<p>Vortigorn turns to Johannes revealing a small fetish from his belt. His thick fingers run along the deep engraving covering the surface. It resembles slightly a skeletal deer running along a riverside as though it were a tracing of a constellation of stars.</p>
<p><b>"I do not mean to offend you, friend Johannes. The Tiger tribe performs such rituals to honor our foes. These marks speak to the spirit of our battle and to the gods who watch over us. We thank our foes for giving us strength. Today and forever, we are one under the stars."</b></p>
<p>Vort slaps the inquisitor on the shoulder and turns to head to the Laughing Demon for a libation.</p>Vortigorn turns to Johannes revealing a small fetish from his belt. His thick fingers run along the deep engraving covering the surface. It resembles slightly a skeletal deer running along a riverside as though it were a tracing of a constellation of stars.
"I do not mean to offend you, friend Johannes. The Tiger tribe performs such rituals to honor our foes. These marks speak to the spirit of our battle and to the gods who watch over us. We thank our foes for giving us strength. Today and...Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-18T04:04:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#1792017-06-16T18:52:47Z2017-06-16T18:52:47Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yes. Vort took the head, so he could find an appropriate fragment. It seems less obvious to have a trinket at his belt rather than a head. As a follower of Desna, he tries to be creative. Some paint, but Kellids head hunt. ;) </span></p>Yes. Vort took the head, so he could find an appropriate fragment. It seems less obvious to have a trinket at his belt rather than a head. As a follower of Desna, he tries to be creative. Some paint, but Kellids head hunt. ;)Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-16T18:52:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#1732017-06-16T07:49:29Z2017-06-16T07:49:29Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>((Yes. He kept the fragment.))</span></p>((Yes. He kept the fragment.))Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-16T07:49:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#1702017-06-16T02:13:02Z2017-06-16T02:13:02Z<p>Vort turns the jagged skull fragment in his fingers and feels torn between inscribing a proper sigil that would appease the creative nature of his goddess Desna and scrawling a mark to signify the strength of his Tiger clan. </p>
<p>Vort casually tosses Mard's head on the burning body.</p>
<p>The severed head lands with a wet thud scattering sparks and sticking to the burning corpse.</p>Vort turns the jagged skull fragment in his fingers and feels torn between inscribing a proper sigil that would appease the creative nature of his goddess Desna and scrawling a mark to signify the strength of his Tiger clan.
Vort casually tosses Mard's head on the burning body.
The severed head lands with a wet thud scattering sparks and sticking to the burning corpse.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-16T02:13:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Horrors of Ranvargo DiscussionVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/discussion&page=2#742017-06-14T01:06:13Z2017-06-14T01:06:13Z<p>lol</p>
<p>•fingers crossed•</p>lol
*fingers crossed*Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-14T01:06:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Horrors of Ranvargo DiscussionVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/discussion&page=2#722017-06-13T19:40:41Z2017-06-13T19:40:41Z<p>It seems like the boards are finally working again.</p>It seems like the boards are finally working again.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-13T19:40:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#1592017-06-13T19:38:59Z2017-06-13T19:38:59Z<p>Vortigorn will continue working on his fetish made from a fragment of Rufus'(?) skull. </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Survival/Take 10:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">10 + 6 = 16</span>.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Whose head is this anyway? Rufus escaped correct?</span></p>Vortigorn will continue working on his fetish made from a fragment of Rufus'(?) skull.
[dice=Survival/Take 10]10 + 6[/dice].
Whose head is this anyway? Rufus escaped correct?Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-13T19:38:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=4#1552017-06-11T05:28:21Z2017-06-11T05:28:21Z<p>Vort picks up various beakers, flasks and tweezers scattered along the camp perimeter to return to the Doctor's wagon.</p>
<p>He nods his head in thanks to Johannes, but inside feels quietly disappointed in his own fear in the face of last night's blood moon. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Vort agrees with the plan to restore the doctor's wagon.</span></p>Vort picks up various beakers, flasks and tweezers scattered along the camp perimeter to return to the Doctor's wagon.
He nods his head in thanks to Johannes, but inside feels quietly disappointed in his own fear in the face of last night's blood moon.
Vort agrees with the plan to restore the doctor's wagon.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-11T05:28:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=3#1492017-06-07T21:56:37Z2017-06-07T21:56:37Z<p>Vort quietly scoots Rufus' head into a small sack. He looks forward to drying it out and fashioning skull fragments into a proper fetish to honor the hunters of his Tiger tribe during their first bit of downtime. </p>
<p>The barbarian seeks out a soft spot in the treeline to lay back and cast his eyes to the stars. His thoughts race back to the fierce encounter with the lycanthropes and his failure to track the horses. </p>
<p>Vortigorn's eyes close and exhaustion overtakes him.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Vort will rise for final watch later. He sleeps with his armor and axe nearby.</span></p>Vort quietly scoots Rufus' head into a small sack. He looks forward to drying it out and fashioning skull fragments into a proper fetish to honor the hunters of his Tiger tribe during their first bit of downtime.
The barbarian seeks out a soft spot in the treeline to lay back and cast his eyes to the stars. His thoughts race back to the fierce encounter with the lycanthropes and his failure to track the horses.
Vortigorn's eyes close and exhaustion overtakes him.
Vort will rise for final...Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-07T21:56:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=3#1442017-06-05T19:27:36Z2017-06-05T19:27:36Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The website has been slow all week.</span></p>
<p>Vort nods in quiet resignation.</p>
<p><b>"The hunt will wait for another day..."</b></p>The website has been slow all week.
Vort nods in quiet resignation.
"The hunt will wait for another day..."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-05T19:27:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=3#1382017-06-02T17:14:54Z2017-06-02T17:13:48Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Gah! Maybe not. I should have use take 10.</span></p>Gah! Maybe not. I should have use take 10.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-02T17:13:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=3#1372017-06-02T17:12:50Z2017-06-02T17:12:50Z<p><b>"Vort will track..."</b></p>
<p>The barbarian bends to a knee and begins working his fingers in the dirt.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Survival:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10</span></p>"Vort will track..."
The barbarian bends to a knee and begins working his fingers in the dirt.
[dice=Survival]1d20+6[/dice]Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-02T17:12:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Horrors of Ranvargo DiscussionVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/discussion&page=2#702017-06-02T16:55:55Z2017-06-02T16:55:55Z<p>Website's been down every time I tried to check in yesterday.</p>Website's been down every time I tried to check in yesterday.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-02T16:55:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=3#1242017-06-01T03:50:50Z2017-06-01T03:50:50Z<p>Vort nods in agreement.</p>
<p><b>"Yes, but the spider needs no light...to find the fly."</b></p>Vort nods in agreement.
"Yes, but the spider needs no light...to find the fly."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-06-01T03:50:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=3#1222017-05-31T23:59:44Z2017-05-31T23:59:44Z<p><b>"Vort need light."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Vort presents his greataxe for the light spell.</span></p>"Vort need light."
Vort presents his greataxe for the light spell.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-31T23:59:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=3#1192017-05-31T22:30:35Z2017-05-31T22:30:35Z<p><b>"Hmmph. And don't swing at Vort musk. Takes many months to brew."</b></p>"Hmmph. And don't swing at Vort musk. Takes many months to brew."Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-31T22:30:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=3#1172017-05-31T10:39:23Z2017-05-31T10:39:23Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Vort will stay with the group.</span></p>Vort will stay with the group.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-31T10:39:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=3#1142017-05-31T02:26:59Z2017-05-31T02:26:59Z<p><b>"Doctor...something moves to the north...are we hunter or hunted?"</b></p>
<p>Gritting his teeth to fight through his deep seated Kellid superstitions about beasts that walk in shadows, Vort readies his greataxe as he walks alongside the doctor.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Move action. Ready>greataxe</span></p>"Doctor...something moves to the north...are we hunter or hunted?"
Gritting his teeth to fight through his deep seated Kellid superstitions about beasts that walk in shadows, Vort readies his greataxe as he walks alongside the doctor.
Move action. Ready>greataxeVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-31T02:26:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Horrors of Ranvargo DiscussionVortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/discussion&page=2#662017-05-30T17:15:29Z2017-05-30T17:15:29Z<p>I went ahead and moved us over. I don't want to act of turn, so let me know if we need to wait.</p>I went ahead and moved us over. I don't want to act of turn, so let me know if we need to wait.Vortigorn (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-30T17:15:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=2#972017-05-28T02:02:16Z2017-05-28T02:02:16Z<p>Vort plants his feet firmly as the maelstrom of swarming vermin whips around him. He hacks and slashes at the air with a growling frenzy then bounds to the side to clear his vision. </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>raging/power attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d12 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20</span> Vort attacks with his +1 greataxe for half slashing damage.</p>Vort plants his feet firmly as the maelstrom of swarming vermin whips around him. He hacks and slashes at the air with a growling frenzy then bounds to the side to clear his vision.
[dice=raging/power attack]1d20 + 11; 1d12 + 11[/dice] Vort attacks with his +1 greataxe for half slashing damage.Vort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-28T02:02:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=2#892017-05-26T17:41:35Z2017-05-26T17:41:35Z<p>Vort swings his bloodied greataxe in a frenzy as the swarm overtakes him.</p>
<p>+1 greataxe +11 (1d12+11/×3)
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack of Opportunity:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d12 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17</span>attack and damage slashing damage for half.</p>Vort swings his bloodied greataxe in a frenzy as the swarm overtakes him.
+1 greataxe +11 (1d12+11/×3)
[dice=Attack of Opportunity]1d20 + 11; 1d12 + 11[/dice]attack and damage slashing damage for half.Vort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-26T17:41:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=2#812017-05-26T03:35:00Z2017-05-26T03:35:00Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If that was a Nat 20, here's the confirmation.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Confirmation:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16</span><span class="messageboard-dice">3d12 + 33 ⇒ (9, 8, 10) + 33 = 60</span> Crit damage.</p>If that was a Nat 20, here's the confirmation.
[dice=Confirmation]1d20 + 10; 3d12 + 33[/dice] Crit damage.Vort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-26T03:35:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=2#802017-05-26T03:32:29Z2017-05-26T03:32:29Z<p><b>"Bah! I have taken the blood oath to slay you and your ilk! Your skull will hang in tribute from my belt!"</b></p>
<p>Vort charges with his greataxe and swings.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Raging/power attack/charge:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d12 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15</span> Attack and damage. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>-2 to AC d/t charge.</span></p>"Bah! I have taken the blood oath to slay you and your ilk! Your skull will hang in tribute from my belt!"
Vort charges with his greataxe and swings.
[dice=Raging/power attack/charge]1d20 + 10; 1d12 + 11[/dice] Attack and damage.
-2 to AC d/t charge.Vort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-26T03:32:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=2#732017-05-25T16:55:27Z2017-05-25T16:55:27Z<p>Vort's powerful carnivoran legs carry him back toward the wagon. He readies an attack with his greataxe should anything break the campline.</p>Vort's powerful carnivoran legs carry him back toward the wagon. He readies an attack with his greataxe should anything break the campline.Vort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-25T16:55:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Horrors of RanvargoVort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheHorrorsOfRanvargo/gameplay&page=2#642017-05-25T13:30:39Z2017-05-25T13:04:36Z<p>Vort feels the fear rising in his hackles. Biting down on his lip, he does the one thing he knows that will keep him safe and prepares to fight.</p>
<p>The power of the moon courses through his veins bringing steely strength to his sinews. Vort drops his greataxe and his form morphs into that of a
<br />
raging black bear.</p>
<p><b>"I know no fear. I will not be cowed. I. Am. Vorrrrrt! Rawwwwwwrgh!"</b></p>
<p>Vort retreives his greataxe in his mighty paws and turns to greet the light with spit and blood spilling from his jaws.</p>Vort feels the fear rising in his hackles. Biting down on his lip, he does the one thing he knows that will keep him safe and prepares to fight.
The power of the moon courses through his veins bringing steely strength to his sinews. Vort drops his greataxe and his form morphs into that of a
raging black bear.
"I know no fear. I will not be cowed. I. Am. Vorrrrrt! Rawwwwwwrgh!"
Vort retreives his greataxe in his mighty paws and turns to greet the light with spit and blood spilling from his...Vort Bearform (alias of Brother Fen)2017-05-25T13:04:36ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Has anyone ever statted up a Gorgas?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u92b?Has-anyone-ever-statted-up-a-Gorgas#42017-03-23T02:52:30Z2017-03-23T02:52:30Z<p>Thanks!</p>Thanks!Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2017-03-23T02:52:30ZForums: Homebrew and House Rules: Has anyone ever statted up a Gorgas?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u92b?Has-anyone-ever-statted-up-a-Gorgas#12017-03-22T21:59:28Z2017-03-22T21:49:43Z<p>The Gorgas are mentioned in the Guide to the River Kingdoms.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>I'm trying to stat one up and need a place to start.</p>The Gorgas are mentioned in the Guide to the River Kingdoms.
[Spoiler omitted]
I'm trying to stat one up and need a place to start.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2017-03-22T21:49:43ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: The Villain Codex I: Foes for Fledgling Heroes (PFRPG) PDFJenrak, the Master of Serpents (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9iqu/discuss?The-Villain-Codex-I-Foes-for-Fledgling-Heroes#62016-01-08T12:35:57Z2016-01-08T12:35:57Z<p>Yes. Come to me. I am in need of fresh blood for my experiments.</p>Yes. Come to me. I am in need of fresh blood for my experiments.Jenrak, the Master of Serpents (alias of Brother Fen)2016-01-08T12:35:57ZRe: Forums: Campaign Journals: TheDMstrikes' Rappan Athuk random delveVillari Hawkwind (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2svre?TheDMstrikes-Rappan-Athuk-random-delve#92015-09-08T06:50:31Z2015-09-08T06:50:31Z<p>Nice write up! I always enjoy reading adventure journals. </p>
<p>I do want to point out one thing as the ranger in question. I pretty much took out the one wraith on my own with the help of a many shot critical hit and stayed to fire another full round of arrows to take it down so the barbarian could run past without drawing an attack of opportunity. Of course this resulted in my getting hit when I could have easily fled the round prior. </p>
<p>I thought it was a good group for a dungeon delve. With the missing players filled in, the group dynamic will be much stronger and more adaptable to almost any situation. I like the deadliness of the Rappan Athuk delve. </p>
<p>I also take full credit for leading everyone down the well and I'd do it again. Who wants to play Rappan Athuk if you don't go down the infamous well!</p>Nice write up! I always enjoy reading adventure journals.
I do want to point out one thing as the ranger in question. I pretty much took out the one wraith on my own with the help of a many shot critical hit and stayed to fire another full round of arrows to take it down so the barbarian could run past without drawing an attack of opportunity. Of course this resulted in my getting hit when I could have easily fled the round prior.
I thought it was a good group for a dungeon delve. With the...Villari Hawkwind (alias of Brother Fen)2015-09-08T06:50:31ZRe: Forums: Gamer Connection: Looking for Players for D20proLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rqp7?Looking-for-Players-for-D20pro#492015-05-06T02:55:22Z2015-05-06T02:55:22Z<p>We are still playing Friday nights and have room for another player. D20pro is pretty easy to figure out. </p>
<p>What sort of character ideas do you have? We are currently running a sorcerer, alchemist, gunslinger and half-giant soul knife/cleric.</p>We are still playing Friday nights and have room for another player. D20pro is pretty easy to figure out.
What sort of character ideas do you have? We are currently running a sorcerer, alchemist, gunslinger and half-giant soul knife/cleric.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-05-06T02:55:22ZRe: Forums: Advice: Impossible Sorcerer Build (Help)Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qyan?Impossible-Sorcerer-Build#102015-07-03T21:48:36Z2015-03-13T21:59:38Z<p>Running an impossible bloodline sorcerer in Iron Gods at the moment. The ability to affect constructs with my charm has been useful so far.</p>Running an impossible bloodline sorcerer in Iron Gods at the moment. The ability to affect constructs with my charm has been useful so far.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-03-13T21:59:38ZRe: Forums: Advice: Considering Purchasing HeroLab -- What's Good and What's Bad?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1hy?Considering-Purchasing-HeroLab-Whats-Good#182015-03-04T14:09:13Z2015-03-04T14:09:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gullyble Dwarf - Lvl 7 DM wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p>HL also has some support for the more popular 3PP material; unfortunately no Dreamscared Press, though. </blockquote><p>There is a community file that supports Path of War and Ultimate Psionics from Dreamscarred. Both are free.Gullyble Dwarf - Lvl 7 DM wrote:HL also has some support for the more popular 3PP material; unfortunately no Dreamscared Press, though.
There is a community file that supports Path of War and Ultimate Psionics from Dreamscarred. Both are free.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-03-04T14:09:13ZRe: Forums: Advice: Considering Purchasing HeroLab -- What's Good and What's Bad?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1hy?Considering-Purchasing-HeroLab-Whats-Good#172015-03-04T13:58:42Z2015-03-04T13:58:42Z<p>Hero Lab is a great resource as long as you're willing to drop about $200 on all of the data packages that you need. It makes character creation on the fly an absolute breeze so it's invaluable during a walk up game when new players want to join.</p>
<p>The in-play options for characters and monsters is a great tool to help track their current status as regards to skills, spells, effects, etc.</p>
<p>The differences between playing without Hero Lab and using it during play are like night and day.</p>
<p>That said, Hero Lab is not infallible and you will run across a miscalculation or two so it's always wise to double check against the books when you're uncertain.</p>Hero Lab is a great resource as long as you're willing to drop about $200 on all of the data packages that you need. It makes character creation on the fly an absolute breeze so it's invaluable during a walk up game when new players want to join.
The in-play options for characters and monsters is a great tool to help track their current status as regards to skills, spells, effects, etc.
The differences between playing without Hero Lab and using it during play are like night and day.
That...Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-03-04T13:58:42ZRe: Forums: Customer Service: Misaligned Pawn sheetLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0rm?Misaligned-Pawn-sheet#22015-02-26T05:40:30Z2015-02-26T05:40:30Z<p>This happened to me with my recent Inner Sea Pawn box and I mentioned it in my review. It really sucks because the Alkenstar Shieldmarshals are essentially ruined.</p>This happened to me with my recent Inner Sea Pawn box and I mentioned it in my review. It really sucks because the Alkenstar Shieldmarshals are essentially ruined.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-26T05:40:30ZRe: Forums: Advice: Strix CharactersLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n7gz?Strix-Characters#232015-02-25T14:26:15Z2015-02-25T14:26:15Z<p>I think you're addressing someone else's concerns. In regards to the Strix, they start with Flight 60' not 20'. 20' is only if they take the winged clipped trait.</p>
<p>Starting fly speed of 60' seems WAY OP to me. That is why I want to hear if other GMs have ever found it to be a problem.</p>
<p>If not, then I will let him play it as written because I want my players to play what they like.</p>I think you're addressing someone else's concerns. In regards to the Strix, they start with Flight 60' not 20'. 20' is only if they take the winged clipped trait.
Starting fly speed of 60' seems WAY OP to me. That is why I want to hear if other GMs have ever found it to be a problem.
If not, then I will let him play it as written because I want my players to play what they like.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-25T14:26:15ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Module E2: Blood of Dragonscar (OGL)Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btpy8739/discuss?Pathfinder-Module-E2-Blood-of-Dragonscar#482015-02-25T04:39:32Z2015-02-25T04:39:32Z<p>Just bought this during the sale and will use it as the final module of the 3.5 module path campaign that I've put together. Looks great.</p>Just bought this during the sale and will use it as the final module of the 3.5 module path campaign that I've put together. Looks great.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-25T04:39:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: GameMastery Module D3: The Demon Within (OGL) PDFLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btpy82qg/discuss&page=2?GameMastery-Module-D3-The-Demon-Within#772015-02-25T04:37:00Z2015-02-25T04:37:00Z<p>Just picked this up and am adding it to the campaign path of 3.5 modules that I am building for my players. These early 3.5 modules were gold.</p>Just picked this up and am adding it to the campaign path of 3.5 modules that I am building for my players. These early 3.5 modules were gold.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-25T04:37:00ZRe: Forums: Advice: Strix CharactersLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n7gz?Strix-Characters#212015-02-25T02:43:19Z2015-02-25T02:43:19Z<p>Rise rise oh form of man. . . </p>
<p>and let the Strix discussion begin again!</p>
<p>I have a player wanting to play an aasimar with flight from level one but I told him he has to follow the normal progression and would not gain flight until level 10.</p>
<p>After some research, I found the Strix race and suggested that to him.</p>
<p>Has anyone had experience GM'ing for a Strix character before?</p>
<p>Any horror stories that I should be aware of?</p>Rise rise oh form of man. . .
and let the Strix discussion begin again!
I have a player wanting to play an aasimar with flight from level one but I told him he has to follow the normal progression and would not gain flight until level 10.
After some research, I found the Strix race and suggested that to him.
Has anyone had experience GM'ing for a Strix character before?
Any horror stories that I should be aware of?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-25T02:43:19ZRe: Forums: Gamer Connection: MACE West 2015 - Asheville NC March 20-22, 2015Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0jm?MACE-West-2015-Asheville-NC-March-2022-2015#22015-02-24T18:46:29Z2015-02-24T18:46:29Z<p>Cool. I might have to check this out!</p>Cool. I might have to check this out!Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-24T18:46:29ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Fluff Question: Are Eidolons capable of sex?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ryna&page=6?Fluff-Question-Are-Eidolons-capable-of-sex#2562015-02-24T17:46:28Z2015-02-24T16:13:53Z<p>I applaud the use of the word "fluff" in the subject line.</p>I applaud the use of the word "fluff" in the subject line.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-24T16:13:53ZRe: Forums: Gamer Connection: Looking for Players for D20proLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rqp7?Looking-for-Players-for-D20pro#472015-02-24T06:42:19Z2015-02-24T06:42:19Z<p><a href="http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0g9?One-Spot-Left-in-Iron-Gods-D20Pro-Game#2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">New player?</a></p>New player?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-24T06:42:19ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: One Spot Left in Iron Gods D20Pro GameLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0g9?One-Spot-Left-in-Iron-Gods-D20Pro-Game#42015-02-23T21:18:16Z2015-02-23T21:18:16Z<p>That sounds great! We're playing again Friday night. I'm going to shoot a message to our GM and send you his contact email via PM here.</p>That sounds great! We're playing again Friday night. I'm going to shoot a message to our GM and send you his contact email via PM here.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T21:18:16ZRe: Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Your Ban ListLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzk5&page=4?Your-Ban-List#1692015-02-23T19:57:36Z2015-02-23T19:45:24Z<p>I ban bloat threads!</p>I ban bloat threads!Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T19:45:24ZRe: Forums: 3.5/d20/OGL: Need ideas for high level sidequest - trip to hell !Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0gu?Need-ideas-for-high-level-sidequest-trip-to#22015-02-23T19:35:28Z2015-02-23T19:35:28Z<p>Have them run into some devils that were expecting them and make them a few offers they can't refuse to complicate matters.</p>
<p>They could encounter another adventuring party that is in opposition to them. They would have to figure out how to get around them without outright killing them. Imagine a group of lost paladins and the like that see your party as evil.</p>Have them run into some devils that were expecting them and make them a few offers they can't refuse to complicate matters.
They could encounter another adventuring party that is in opposition to them. They would have to figure out how to get around them without outright killing them. Imagine a group of lost paladins and the like that see your party as evil.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T19:35:28ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Good worshipper of Asmodeus?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0g2?Good-worshipper-of-Asmodeus#152015-02-23T17:16:23Z2015-02-23T17:16:23Z<p>lol </p>
<p>Yes.</p>lol
Yes.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T17:16:23ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Good worshipper of Asmodeus?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0g2?Good-worshipper-of-Asmodeus#132015-02-23T15:53:06Z2015-02-23T15:53:06Z<p>I made a neutral flame oracle not long ago that worships both Saranae and Asmodeus. Well worship isn't the correct term but is more inspired by facets of the two.</p>I made a neutral flame oracle not long ago that worships both Saranae and Asmodeus. Well worship isn't the correct term but is more inspired by facets of the two.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T15:53:06ZRe: Forums: Advice: I need help.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0el?I-need-help#72015-02-23T15:44:00Z2015-02-23T15:44:00Z<p>I would like to ask how much of a backstory you have developed for your character? I find that developing a rich origin for my characters gives direction to everything they do. They need motivations, not just feats or skills to come to life during the game. </p>
<p>If you haven't done it yet, dig through the Inner Sea World Guide and write out some bullet points of where your character comes from, what inspired him and what his long term goals are.</p>I would like to ask how much of a backstory you have developed for your character? I find that developing a rich origin for my characters gives direction to everything they do. They need motivations, not just feats or skills to come to life during the game.
If you haven't done it yet, dig through the Inner Sea World Guide and write out some bullet points of where your character comes from, what inspired him and what his long term goals are.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T15:44:00ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: No Traits Allowed?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzpt&page=3?No-Traits-Allowed#1172015-02-23T13:59:38Z2015-02-23T13:59:38Z<p>Traits are fun. Your GM is a grouch.</p>Traits are fun. Your GM is a grouch.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T13:59:38ZForums: Recruitment: One Spot Left in Iron Gods D20Pro GameLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0g9?One-Spot-Left-in-Iron-Gods-D20Pro-Game#12015-02-23T13:53:03Z2015-02-23T13:53:03Z<p>We play Fridays at 7pm Eastern online using Skype and D20Pro. The party currently has a soul knife, sorcerer, alchemist and a gunslinger. There is room for one more.</p>
<p>We literally just started the adventure path, so this is the perfect time to join.</p>We play Fridays at 7pm Eastern online using Skype and D20Pro. The party currently has a soul knife, sorcerer, alchemist and a gunslinger. There is room for one more.
We literally just started the adventure path, so this is the perfect time to join.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T13:53:03ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Deity pop-culture connectionsLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rhr1?Deity-popculture-connections#182015-03-03T01:46:58Z2015-02-23T05:19:53Z<p>Aroden = Gary Gygax</p>Aroden = Gary GygaxLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T05:19:53ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Need some stats. . .pleaseLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0ds?Need-some-stats-please#42015-02-23T02:24:47Z2015-02-23T02:24:47Z<p>Arcane Familiar
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Lizard ( Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 131)
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N Tiny magical beast (animal)
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Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +5
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AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +1 natural, +2 size)
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hp 8 (1d8-1)
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Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +4
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Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
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Melee unarmed strike +5 (1-4 nonlethal) or
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bite +5 (1d4-4)
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Space 2 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
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Str 3, Dex 15, Con 8, Int 6, Wis 12, Cha 2
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Base Atk +1; CMB +1; CMD 7 (11 vs. trip)
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Feats Weapon Finesse
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B
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Skills Acrobatics +10 (+6 to jump), Appraise -1, Climb +10, Linguistics -1, Perception +5, Sense Motive
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+2, Spellcraft +0, Stealth +14, Survival +2, Use Magic Device -2; Racial Modifiers +8 Acrobatics
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SQ improved evasion
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Tracked Resources
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Climbing (20 feet) You have a Climb speed.
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Improved Evasion (Ex) No damage on successful reflex save; half on failed save.
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Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.</p>Arcane Familiar
Lizard ( Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 131)
N Tiny magical beast (animal)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +5
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AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +1 natural, +2 size)
hp 8 (1d8-1)
Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +4
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Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee unarmed strike +5 (1-4 nonlethal) or
bite +5 (1d4-4)
Space 2 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
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Str 3, Dex 15, Con 8, Int 6, Wis 12, Cha 2
Base Atk +1; CMB +1; CMD 7 (11 vs. trip)
Feats...Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T02:24:47ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Need some stats. . .pleaseLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0ds?Need-some-stats-please#32015-02-23T02:21:19Z2015-02-23T02:21:19Z<p>Dwarf Wizard CR 1
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XP 400
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Male dwarf evoker 2
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N Medium humanoid (dwarf)
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Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +2
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AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex)
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hp 16 (2d6+4)
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Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +4; +2 vs. poison, spells, and spell-like abilities
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Defensive Abilities defensive training
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Speed 20 ft.
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Melee dwarven waraxe +1 (1d10/×3) or
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unarmed strike +1 (1d3 nonlethal)
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Ranged heavy crossbow +2 (1d10/19-20)
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Special Attacks hatred, intense spells (+1 damage)
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Arcane School Spell-Like Abilities (CL 2nd; concentration +5)
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6/day—force missile (1d4+1)
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Evoker Spells Prepared (CL 2nd; concentration +5)
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1st—enlarge person (DC 14), mage armor, magic missile, magic missile
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0 (at will)— acid splash, detect magic, mage hand, message
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Opposition Schools Illusion, Necromancy
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Str 10, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 13, Cha 8
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Base Atk +1; CMB +1; CMD 12 (16 vs. bull rush, 16 vs. trip)
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Feats Arcane Strike, Martial Weapon Proficiency (dwarven waraxe), Scribe Scroll
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Skills Acrobatics -2 (-6 to jump), Appraise +7 (+9 to assess nonmagical metals or gemstones),
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Knowledge (arcana) +8, Knowledge (religion) +7, Linguistics +7, Perception +2 (+4 to notice unusual
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stonework), Sense Motive +2, Spellcraft +8, Survival +2, Use Magic Device +1; Racial Modifiers +2
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Appraise to assess nonmagical metals or gemstones, +2 Perception to notice unusual stonework
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Languages Common, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Goblin, Halfling
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SQ arcane bond (familiar)
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Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds , potion of enlarge person , oil (5); Other Gear crossbow bolts
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(20), dwarven waraxe, heavy crossbow, candle (2), chalk, hammer, hemp rope (50 ft.), hooded lantern,
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piton (4), sack (2), spell component pouch, tindertwig (4), torch (2)
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Crossbow bolts - 0/20
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Force Missile (1d4+1, 6/day) (Sp) - 0/6
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Potion of cure light wounds - 0/1
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Potion of enlarge person - 0/1
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Tindertwig - 0/4
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Torch - 0/2
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Special Abilities
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Arcane Familiar Nearby You gain the Alertness feat while your familiar is within arm's reach.
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Arcane Strike As a swift action, add +1 damage, +1 per 5 caster levels and your weapons are treated as
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magic for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
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Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
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Defensive Training +4 Gain a dodge bonus to AC vs monsters of the Giant subtype.
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Empathic Link with Familiar (Su) You have an empathic link with your Arcane Familiar.
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Evocation Evokers revel in the raw power of magic, and can use it to create and destroy with shocking
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ease.
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Force Missile (1d4+1, 6/day) (Sp) As a standard action, magic missile strikes a foe.
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Greed +2 to Appraise to determine price of nonmagic goods with precious metals or gemstones.
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Hatred +1 Gain a racial bonus to attacks vs Goblinoids/Orcs.
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Illusion You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Illusion school.
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Intense Spells (+1 damage) (Su) Evocation spells deal listed extra damage.
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Necromancy You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Necromancy school.
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Share Spells with Familiar Can cast spells with a target of "You" on the familiar with a range of touch.
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Stonecunning +2 +2 bonus to Perception vs. unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet.</p>Dwarf Wizard CR 1
XP 400
Male dwarf evoker 2
N Medium humanoid (dwarf)
Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +2
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hp 16 (2d6+4)
Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +4; +2 vs. poison, spells, and spell-like abilities
Defensive Abilities defensive training
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee dwarven waraxe +1 (1d10/×3) or
unarmed strike +1 (1d3 nonlethal)
Ranged heavy crossbow +2 (1d10/19-20)
Special Attacks hatred, intense spells (+1...Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T02:21:19ZRe: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Asmodeus StatsLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rzuo&page=2?Asmodeus-Stats#522015-02-23T01:49:11Z2015-02-23T01:49:11Z<p>Orcus is statted up in the Tome of Horrors. Perhaps that would be more suitable than an unstatable god being.</p>Orcus is statted up in the Tome of Horrors. Perhaps that would be more suitable than an unstatable god being.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T01:49:11ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Was the ACG the beginning of the end??Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s09l&page=3?Was-the-ACG-the-beginning-of-the-end#1282015-02-23T05:40:58Z2015-02-23T01:45:02Z<p>The Paizo mantra remains; "all you need are the CRB and if you GM, the Bestiary."</p>
<p>/End Bloat threads.</p>The Paizo mantra remains; "all you need are the CRB and if you GM, the Bestiary."
/End Bloat threads.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T01:45:02ZRe: Forums: Advice: Advice for a GM with partyLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0dq?Advice-for-a-GM-with-party#32015-02-26T09:48:04Z2015-02-23T01:35:32Z<p>If the players aren't willing to balance out their own party, then let the chips fall where they may. After a near TPK or two, they'll start considering multi-classing out of necessity.</p>If the players aren't willing to balance out their own party, then let the chips fall where they may. After a near TPK or two, they'll start considering multi-classing out of necessity.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T01:35:32ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Pawns: Monster Codex BoxLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btpy9g25/discuss?Pathfinder-Pawns-Monster-Codex-Box#92015-02-23T01:19:03Z2015-02-23T01:19:03Z<p>Can't wait to get this one!</p>Can't wait to get this one!Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T01:19:03ZRe: Forums: Advice: Need High-Level Random NPCsLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0e3?Need-HighLevel-Random-NPCs#22015-02-23T01:17:48Z2015-02-23T01:17:48Z<p>Just make 'em I guess. The NPC Codex has plenty of options. If you just want to spend a buck or two, the 3PP pdf INSTA NPCS offers a range of NPCS from 1-20. I think I picked up a bundle of humans, elves and dwarves for $3.</p>Just make 'em I guess. The NPC Codex has plenty of options. If you just want to spend a buck or two, the 3PP pdf INSTA NPCS offers a range of NPCS from 1-20. I think I picked up a bundle of humans, elves and dwarves for $3.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T01:17:48ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Module J5: Beyond the Vault of Souls (OGL)Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btpy88zo/discuss&page=3?Pathfinder-Module-J5-Beyond-the-Vault-of-Souls#1082015-02-23T00:54:40Z2015-02-23T00:54:40Z<p>I think it is safe to say at this point, the ELYSIUM GEM encounter site will never happen.</p>
<p>Any way to get an outline of the events so we can work them up on our own?</p>I think it is safe to say at this point, the ELYSIUM GEM encounter site will never happen.
Any way to get an outline of the events so we can work them up on our own?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T00:54:40ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Module J5: Beyond the Vault of Souls (OGL)Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btpy88zo/discuss&page=3?Pathfinder-Module-J5-Beyond-the-Vault-of-Souls#1072015-02-23T00:53:31Z2015-02-23T00:53:31Z<p>Just finished converting this module to PFRPG over the last hour and must say that I love the look of it and can't wait to run it. I am really disappointed in the early reviewers that expect so much hand holding when a resource is first released.</p>
<p>The monsters are covered between Bestiary 1 and 2 so even with the updated PFRPG Tome of Horrors, there is no need for it. It is certainly not a module for a neophyte GM as it takes some prep work and forethought, but as a GM, I enjoy that challenge.</p>
<p>Shame on you early reviewers. You have marred an otherwise excellent product.</p>Just finished converting this module to PFRPG over the last hour and must say that I love the look of it and can't wait to run it. I am really disappointed in the early reviewers that expect so much hand holding when a resource is first released.
The monsters are covered between Bestiary 1 and 2 so even with the updated PFRPG Tome of Horrors, there is no need for it. It is certainly not a module for a neophyte GM as it takes some prep work and forethought, but as a GM, I enjoy that
...Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-23T00:53:31ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: GameMastery Module J3: Crucible of Chaos (OGL)Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btpy81qt/discuss?GameMastery-Module-J3-Crucible-of-Chaos#222015-02-22T04:03:47Z2015-02-22T04:03:47Z<p>Figured it out. Been converting all day.</p>Figured it out. Been converting all day.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-22T04:03:47ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Module D4: Hungry Are the Dead (OGL)Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/products/btpy85en/discuss&page=2?Pathfinder-Module-D4-Hungry-Are-the-Dead#712015-02-22T00:50:14Z2015-02-22T00:50:14Z<p>SKR was right.</p>SKR was right.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-22T00:50:14ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Classes that are still neededLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s03z&page=2?Classes-that-are-still-needed#782015-02-21T20:49:23Z2015-02-21T20:49:23Z<p>I have no idea. It seems like all the bases are covered between the classes and archetypes. Occult Adventures will add another slew of classes so we should be covered for a while.</p>I have no idea. It seems like all the bases are covered between the classes and archetypes. Occult Adventures will add another slew of classes so we should be covered for a while.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-21T20:49:23ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Was the ACG the beginning of the end??Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s09l?Was-the-ACG-the-beginning-of-the-end#102015-02-23T19:01:01Z2015-02-21T20:36:42Z<p>No. The classes make hybrid builds easier by doing the work for you. For example - I already had players trying to build warpriests and not being sure of how to do it long before the ACG hit.</p>
<p>BTW - Welcome to another bloat thread! I look forward to another 150 pages.</p>No. The classes make hybrid builds easier by doing the work for you. For example - I already had players trying to build warpriests and not being sure of how to do it long before the ACG hit.
BTW - Welcome to another bloat thread! I look forward to another 150 pages.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-21T20:36:42ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Player Companion: Pathfinder Chronicles/Companion: Aspis Consortium?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kkdt?Pathfinder-ChroniclesCompanion-Aspis-Consortium#112015-02-21T17:25:00Z2015-02-21T17:25:00Z<p>I vote yay!</p>I vote yay!Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-21T17:25:00ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: So Who Do We Harass To Get Some High-Level Modules?Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pyq3?So-Who-Do-We-Harass-To-Get-Some-HighLevel#412015-02-21T17:12:07Z2015-02-21T17:12:07Z<p>I'd like to echo the sentiments above. One high level module per year doesn't seem too much to ask.</p>
<p>That said, the various Campaign Setting guides offer options for high level play for the imaginative GM. Dungeons of Golarion offers a sample level of the Gallowspire. Tar Baphon is statted in the Mythic Realms book, which offers several settings for high level play. Treerazer is in the back of the Inner Sea World Guide. There are bits and pieces out there, but it would be nice to have a kick butt module designed by someone like Colin McComb or Wolfgang Baur to give high level Golarions a chance to continue their story.</p>I'd like to echo the sentiments above. One high level module per year doesn't seem too much to ask.
That said, the various Campaign Setting guides offer options for high level play for the imaginative GM. Dungeons of Golarion offers a sample level of the Gallowspire. Tar Baphon is statted in the Mythic Realms book, which offers several settings for high level play. Treerazer is in the back of the Inner Sea World Guide. There are bits and pieces out there, but it would be nice to have a kick...Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-21T17:12:07ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Adventures: City of Golden Death Arching into Age of WormsLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rh6a?City-of-Golden-Death-Arching-into-Age-of-Worms#22015-02-21T16:43:21Z2015-02-21T16:43:21Z<p>with six players you should run it APL+1 according to the guidebooks. Never mind that this response is five months too late.</p>with six players you should run it APL+1 according to the guidebooks. Never mind that this response is five months too late.Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-21T16:43:21ZRe: Forums: Gamer Connection: Looking for Players for D20proLore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rqp7?Looking-for-Players-for-D20pro#462015-02-21T16:26:22Z2015-02-21T16:26:22Z<p>And so it begins. . .</p>And so it begins. . .Lore the Seeker (alias of Brother Fen)2015-02-21T16:26:22Z