paizo.com Recent Posts by Chris Hallpaizo.com Recent Posts by Chris Hall2014-12-13T18:32:54Z2014-12-13T18:32:54ZRe: Forums/RPG SuperstarTM 2010: General Discussion: Clark, Please Give Me Feedback on My ItemChris Hallhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kemp&page=17?Clark-Please-Give-Me-Feedback-on-My-Item#8242010-02-05T20:10:23Z2010-02-05T20:10:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Clark Peterson wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Chris Hall wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>Sphere of Seven Ghosts</b> </p>
<p></blockquote><p>Hmmm, I dont remember this one at all.
<p>Ah, that's why. This is one of the very few that was rejected before I saw it. </p>
<p>This is just a randomized shopping list of skill bonuses, or so the judges felt. I agree. It was an interesting theme, though. This was rejected with little discussion. </blockquote><p>Thanks for the feedback, guys. I was really curious what issues y'all had with this.
<p>After seeing your feedback, I couldn't agree more—the random factor should be thrown out. I hesitated submitting this at all because it certainly runs the risk of being perceived as a "Swiss Army Knife" type item, and I know most of you despise those. </p>
<p>I'm glad folks at least appreciated the theme. Good luck to the winners, and I'll submit again next year fo'sho'!</p>Clark Peterson wrote:Chris Hall wrote:Sphere of Seven Ghosts
Hmmm, I dont remember this one at all. Ah, that's why. This is one of the very few that was rejected before I saw it.
This is just a randomized shopping list of skill bonuses, or so the judges felt. I agree. It was an interesting theme, though. This was rejected with little discussion. Thanks for the feedback, guys. I was really curious what issues y'all had with this. After seeing your feedback, I couldn't agree more--the random...Chris Hall2010-02-05T20:10:23ZRe: Forums/RPG SuperstarTM 2010: General Discussion: Clark, Please Give Me Feedback on My ItemChris Hallhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kemp&page=16?Clark-Please-Give-Me-Feedback-on-My-Item#7652010-01-29T15:33:10Z2010-01-29T15:33:09Z<p><b>Sphere of Seven Ghosts</b> </p>
<p><b>Aura</b> moderate divination and necromancy ; <b>CL</b> 8th</p>
<p><b>Slot</b> —; <b>Price</b> 1,250 gp; <b>Weight</b> 1 lbs.
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<b>Description</b>
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At first glance this item appears to be nothing more than a simple crystal ball roughly six inches in diameter. Upon closer examination, grayish smoke seems to swirl within the sphere. When touched or held, the sphere becomes lucent with a pale, bluish light, and the smoke within coalesces into the shape of a ghostly face. Once per day, as a standard action, the sphere’s wielder may form a <i>telepathic bond</i> with one of seven ghosts residing within the sphere. So skilled were these spirits in their professions during life that they confer twice the normal bonus when aiding a character in skill checks. The precise ghost contacted, and the benefit to the sphere’s wielder, depend upon a percentile roll as indicated on the table below. Whichever ghostly visage appears, it remains within the globe for one hour, providing advice and expertise to the wielder (and only the wielder) granting a temporary bonus to specific skills as indicated on the table below. When the hour has passed, the ghostly face vanishes and the skill bonuses terminate.
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<b>1-15</b>—The Scholar—+4 to Linguistics and Knowledge checks
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<b>16-30</b>—The Arcanist—+4 to Use Magic Device and Spellcraft checks
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<b>31-45</b>—The Rogue—+4 to Disable Device and Sleight of Hand checks
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<b>45-60</b>—The Statesman—+4 to Diplomacy and Sense Motive checks
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<b>61-75</b>—The Artisan—+4 to Appraise and Craft checks
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<b>76-90</b>—The Scout—+4 to Perception and Survival checks
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<b>90-100</b>—The Madman—The wielder believes she is receiving one of the above bonuses but in fact gains a -4 penalty to the relevant skills.
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<b>Construction</b>
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<b>Requirements </b>Craft Wondrous Item,<i>telepathic bond, trap the soul</i>; <b>Cost</b> 625 gp</p>Sphere of Seven Ghosts
Aura moderate divination and necromancy ; CL 8th
Slot --; Price 1,250 gp; Weight 1 lbs.
Description
At first glance this item appears to be nothing more than a simple crystal ball roughly six inches in diameter. Upon closer examination, grayish smoke seems to swirl within the sphere. When touched or held, the sphere becomes lucent with a pale, bluish light, and the smoke within coalesces into the shape of a ghostly face. Once per day, as a standard action, the...Chris Hall2010-01-29T15:33:09ZRe: Forums/RPG SuperstarTM 2010: General Discussion: I've entered, have you?Chris Hallhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k813&page=5?Ive-entered-have-you#2462009-12-27T20:15:04Z2009-12-27T20:15:04Z<p>I was fortunate enough to find some inspiration this year. I'm super-excited! Good luck one and all!</p>I was fortunate enough to find some inspiration this year. I'm super-excited! Good luck one and all!Chris Hall2009-12-27T20:15:04ZRe: Forums/RPG SuperstarTM 2008: General Discussion: With less than 27 hours until the winners are announced ...Chris Hallhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hqw7?With-less-than-27-hours-until-the-winners-are#392007-11-28T17:01:17Z2007-11-28T17:01:17Z<p>With only 3 hours left, I'm trying to do some reading for my grad seminar in teaching of writing, crossing my fingers, and thinking that this is a lot like the Next Iron Chef — a show that I enjoy(ed) much more than American Idol.</p>With only 3 hours left, I'm trying to do some reading for my grad seminar in teaching of writing, crossing my fingers, and thinking that this is a lot like the Next Iron Chef -- a show that I enjoy(ed) much more than American Idol.Chris Hall2007-11-28T17:01:17ZRe: Forums/RPG SuperstarTM 2008: General Discussion: Formatting Question: TablesChris Hallhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hpcr?Formatting-Question-Tables#42007-11-13T06:05:19Z2007-11-13T06:05:19Z<p>Well, thanks for the swift replies, folks! I'll play with the BBC tags, and failing any luck with that I'll just improvise something similar to what you did, CNB.</p>Well, thanks for the swift replies, folks! I'll play with the BBC tags, and failing any luck with that I'll just improvise something similar to what you did, CNB.Chris Hall2007-11-13T06:05:19ZForums/RPG SuperstarTM 2008: General Discussion: Formatting Question: TablesChris Hallhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hpcr?Formatting-Question-Tables#12012-11-15T19:41:06Z2007-11-12T20:55:23Z<p>I have a table in my submission (created using microsoft word) and I have not been able to find any guidelines for the inclusion of such a feature in the submission guidelines. What format should I use for a simple table that requires a dice roll to produce a random result?</p>I have a table in my submission (created using microsoft word) and I have not been able to find any guidelines for the inclusion of such a feature in the submission guidelines. What format should I use for a simple table that requires a dice roll to produce a random result?Chris Hall2007-11-12T20:55:23Z