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I've been somewhat caught up in my new job :) Thanks for the edit! I love the addition of the ringing sound and definitely agree with making it a skill rank requirement rather than a class (I wanted to change that as soon as I entered it!)

And yeah, being an alternate is not easy! My map was pants and I freely admit it; no time and less enthusiasm than a proper top 32 who knew their map would be looked at would have had.

Allana Sliwinski wrote:

Now I really, really wish I'd had more time to work on my map :( I know I could have done better than this. Ah well, next time. :)

First, congrats!

Second, trust me, I know exactly what you mean!

Cheers :) I'm psyched I got the special tag, it's kinda epic.

Now I should get back to prepping for game tonight!

Thank you! I chose them because they'd be tricky (and thus showy) to juggle, I agree with the general need to tighten up the mechanics and will be bearing it in mind for next year. Thanks for the critique!

Fun item!

Interesting use of performance in combat.
English teacher nitpick:
the use of the British "disorientate" rather than the American "disorient."

Congrats on Top 36! :)

Australian English teacher apology! :) That one slipped through, I didn't realise the US had a different spelling.

Lucus Palosaari wrote:

Mummer's Slapstick - SUPERSTAR! - I'm assuming you totally mean for this to be a serious item, despite its comedic roots. As that, I totally see it. And I love it, love it, love it. ITs great. I might question a few of the mechanical effects, and I'd suggest you alter a little language to be more inclusive and add variety but its an awesome item, well written, and well thought out. First Superstar Item I have tagged.

Thanks for the critique, Lucus! It was intended to be a serious item, yes. I'd love to hear how the mechanical effects and language could be improved, if and when you have time. Thanks again!

As a quick note; as a drama teacher when I saw this item I was so excited! Good work in living up to my expectations, the item was lovely, I would definitely use it for a troop of performer types or a jester.

Oh what I would give for a weekend in which to do this >.<

I love how many educators we have in the top 32. Teachers rule!

It's excellent to see so many of us!

Hi Everyone!

I'm Allana and this is my second year of trying this contest and the first time I've made it into this thread. Yay for being an alternate! I've also just recently (last week and a half!) started a new job as an English/Drama teacher in the UK (having moved here two a bit under 2 weeks ago from Australia for the job); so you can imagine just how hectic everything is for me right now.

I've been gaming for about a decade now, quite a range of systems with my most recent one to run being Riddle of Steel while I currently play in a Pathfinder game. I have always had a soft spot for rogues and bards and other scoundrel character types, especially ones that do it with flair.

I must admit I'm a tad worried about the map round, I only have work days in which to get it done and as an alternate it may all be for naught :-/ But it's certainly fun regardless!

Woot! Alternate! :D

Just checking in on the forums while on vacation. Hello from Australia!

Welcome to Aus, enjoy the timtams and milo.

ALL THE DATA

Best post. Thanks for the data!

Some of these items really make me want to see how the games the writer plays in runs. Not in a bad "you're doing it wrong!" kind of way, just in a legitimately curious manner. I mean I'm even wondering if the different style could lend me some ideas to add to my current games.

Hit a run of rather nice items. One uses an underused mechanic in an interesting way, very cool.

Finally found mine!

Harlequin’s Hurlbat
Aura Moderate Illusion and Transmutation; CL 7th
Slot None; Price 45,000; Weight 2 lb.

Description
A well balanced steel hurlbat bound in colorful ribbons that catch the eye, it creates a distinctive whistle as it spins through the air.

This +1 returning hurlbat feels most at home in the hands of a performer. The wielder can attempt a DC 15 Perform (juggle) check as a standard action and can maintain it as a move action on subsequent rounds. Activation conjures three +1 hurlbats each with a range of 30 feet and affects the wielder with a mirror image spell creating 1d4+2 illusory doubles.

The wielder can throw a conjured hurlbat as a standard action. A struck opponent takes damage normally and must make a DC 15 Will Save or be dazed for one round as the bright ribbons disorientate them. When all three conjured hurlbats are thrown or the performance ends the mirror image doubles and conjured hurlbats disappear.

This effect may be activated 3 times per day.

A bard wielding this weapon gains the martial weapon proficiency: hurlbat; and increases the save DC for any bardic performance using this weapon by +2.

Construction Requirements Craft Magic Arms and Armor, abundant ammunition, daze, mirror image, telekinesis; Cost 22,500 gp

Dramatic :D

Woot! Saw my item after the cull :D

This item started with a cute name that drew me in, then an effect that made sense and was kinda neat... then it just kept piling on the effects until I had to, with a broken heart, vote it down. Tempted to keep a copy and alter it for in game use. Just needs a paragraph chopped in half and it would be awesome.

Noun Noun Noun!

Bingo.

ZZschool! Win! Best school ever.